Hi everyone,

Great workshop today at Cool School! We were so glad to see those “aha!” moments happening throughout the session. We missed a few of our regulars who couldn’t make it, whether feeling under the weather or helping out family members, but no worries!

We’ve put together a two-part video recap that walks through exactly what we covered today. It’s always great to join a workshop live, but these videos are a perfect way to catch up (and you don’t even have to take notes!).

Thanks again for your participation and enthusiasm. We really appreciate it!

Part 1 - 15 minutes https://youtu.be/5MUkXm1NDsg?si=NoR3yWGw9WOsMvdK
Part 2 - 15 minutes https://youtu.be/_KWoGDkwitw?si=9Rl4kV17BkKA2Kqz

The moment you step into Fantasia, the air itself feels alive—thick with shimmer and old magic, like the land is breathing alongside you.
Behind you lie the sunlit meadows where fairies darted like living sparks, their laughter chiming as softly as windbells. You remember the elves, tall and watchful among silver-barked trees, their eyes holding centuries of knowing. You remember the unicorns standing still and showing majesty.
But Fantasia is never only gentle.
Ahead of you, the land sinks.
The colors drain away as if swallowed. The ground grows soft beneath your boots, and a low fog crawls along the earth, curling around your ankles like curious fingers. You’ve reached the swamp.
Cold presses in immediately. Not the sharp cold of winter, but a damp, bone-seeping chill that slides under your cloak and settles into your spine. The light dims, smothered by towering, twisted trees whose branches claw at the sky. Long vines hang down, swaying slowly, as though the swamp itself is breathing… watching… waiting.
Every step makes a sound—squelch, suck, sigh—and each one feels far too loud.
Then it happens.
You freeze.
Right in front of your face, no more than a breath away, something moves.
A snake, its body looped over a branch above, dangles down like a living rope. Its scales gleam wetly in the faint light, eyes unblinking, ancient and patient. You can almost feel its cold presence measuring you. Time stretches. Your heart hammers. Slowly—so slowly—you lean back, easing past it. The snake doesn’t strike… but you feel its gaze follow you long after you’ve gone.
You force yourself onward.
The swamp deepens. Water pools around your calves now, black and opaque. The silence grows heavier, broken only by distant croaks and the low hum of unseen insects. Then—
SPLASH.
The water erupts beside you.
An alligator surges from the muck, jaws snapping shut where your leg had been a heartbeat before. Mud and water explode into the air. You stumble back, slipping, barely keeping your footing as the beast thrashes, its armored body rippling with raw, prehistoric power. Yellow eyes lock onto yours—hungry, calculating.
You don’t wait.
You run.
Branches whip at your face. Vines tear at your clothes. Your breath burns in your chest as you burst through the reeds and into a clearing—only to stop dead.
Because you are not alone.
They rise from the shadows like the swamp’s final judgment.
Trolls.
Huge, hunched shapes with skin like moss-covered stone, eyes glowing faintly beneath heavy brows. Their bodies are scarred, ancient, as if they were carved from the swamp itself and given cruel life. One grips a massive club studded with bones. Another snarls, revealing jagged teeth stained dark with old victories.
Their laughter rumbles low and ugly, shaking the air.
“You’ve wandered far, little traveler,” one growls, its voice like rocks grinding together.
The cold, the darkness, the weight of Fantasia’s trials all press down on you in that moment. Behind you: the snake, the alligator, the endless swamp. Ahead of you: the trolls and whatever fate they decide.
And yet…
Somewhere deep inside, the magic you felt at the beginning—the fairies’ light, the unicorn’s calm, the elves’ quiet strength—flares again.
Fantasia has tested you.
Now it waits to see who you truly are.

Cool School launches today at 2:00 PM!

It’s SVG day, and we’re getting hands-on with PhotoPea, Blender, and Copilot to turn ideas into clean, powerful graphics.

Learning just leveled up. 🎨🧠And a reminder, these workshops are for intermediate creators.

Sonntag:
Ölt die Zahnräder, poliert die Goggles und schnallt euer Korsetts fest – am 25.01.2026 ab 20:00 Uhr wird nicht nur Dampf gemacht, sondern richtig aufgedreht.
DJ Kai wirbelt die Ventilatoren an,
Plattenschubse Marina schmeißt die Scheiben wie glühende Kohlen ins Getriebe.
Erwartet einen Abend voller Funkensprühen, schräger Erfindungen und tanzender Maschinenwesen.
Komm im Steampunk-Look oder so, wie du die Zeitmaschine gerade ausspuckt – Hauptsache bereit für Chaos mit Stil.

A Scottish Tradition on the SevenSeas
Everyone is Welcome to Celebrate Burns Night on the Aurora II Cruise Ship as Clan Escotia presents Robbie Burns Night.

Including A Burns supper which is a celebration of the life and poetry of the poet Robert Burns.
Traditional spirits, entertainment and dinner will be served.
Alternatives to the traditional Scottish haggis will be available for the faint of heart.

Held at the Aurora II Celebration Hall on January 24th from 10:00am (Grid time).
Enjoy a traditional Burns Supper, honoring the life and poetry of Scotland’s beloved poet Robert Burns, surrounded by authentic Scottish atmosphere.

What to Expect:
Traditional spirits
Live entertainment
A full Burns Night dinner

Alternatives to traditional Scottish haggis for the faint of heart

Location: Aurora II – Ballroom, SevenSeas
Date: January 24th
Time: From 10:00 AM (Grid Time)

Come celebrate poetry, heritage, and community on the open seas — everyone is welcome!

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/SevenSeas/1023/1187/105

yeah it`s Saturday and what happens?
DJ Emmy Lou comes and says...
come one Let's just have a spontaneous party...
She will spinning some Electro Tunes for you and rocking the Cube!!
So come all, Emmy will start at 12pm grid time!!

♪ Set sail for a morning of Celtic magic and pirate spirit as Arvi performs live at ARV Music Club. ♪
♪♪ Expect enchanting vocals inspired by Blackmore’s Night, Celtic Woman, Loreena McKennitt, and other timeless fantasy favorites. ♪♪

♪When: 8 AM SLT
♪Where: hop://neverworldgrid.com:8002/ARV%20Music%20Club/128/127/2...
♪Attire: Casual or Fantasy — pirates, elves, and dreamers welcome

♪ Hoist the sails, gather your crew, and join us for a magical live performance!

H-Blockx - Die Geburt einer Crossover-Legende

In den frühen 1990er Jahren, als Deutschland noch die Nachwirkungen der Wiedervereinigung verdaute und die Musikszene von neuen Energien pulsierte, entstand in der westfälischen Stadt Münster eine Band, die die Grenzen zwischen Genres sprengen sollte.

Zum ganzen Artikel auf Xenopolias hier lang > https://wp.me/pfapSM-258

All articles on Xenopolias are available in all common languages.

Everyone is invited to join in A Scottish Tradition on the SevenSeas

Celebrate Burns Night on the Aurora II Cruise Ship as Clan Escotia presents Robbie Burns Night.

Starting 10:00am Grid Time today

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/SevenSeas/128/128/2

🌿 Spring’s Promise 🌿
A symbol of renewal, hope, and timeless beauty.

Crafted with graceful intertwining gold, Spring’s Promise cradles a deep emerald like new life rising from winter’s hush. The solitaire setting evokes delicate vines awakening in sunlight, wrapping gently around the heart of the season. Elegant and full of meaning, this ring is a celebration of fresh beginnings, quiet strength, and the eternal promise of spring. Think Spring🌹 - On the little table in the foyer. three.hills.grid.outworldz.net:8002:Monentes Jewelry

Everyone is invited to join in A Scottish Tradition on the SevenSeas

Celebrate Burns Night on the Aurora II Cruise Ship as Clan Escotia presents Robbie Burns Night.

Including A Burns supper which is a celebration of the life and poetry of the poet Robert Burns. Traditional spirits, entertainment and dinner will be served.
Alternatives to the traditional Scottish haggis will be available for the faint of heart.

Held at the Aurora II Ballroom Deck Today (January 24th)
Starting from 10:00am (Grid time) with DJ Cliff warming up the Bag Pipes following at 11am - Clan and the Clan Band

▁ ▂ ▃ ▄ ▅ ▆ ▇ CLUB ZEPHRA Party ▇ ▆ ▅ ▄ ▃ ▂ ▁

▶▷▶ PARTY - NIGHT
Saturday/Samstag 24.Jan. 2026
◕ starts 11:00 OS grid time – startet ab 20:00 Uhr EU
DJ NICK Greeklife
DJ CRAZY Onasis
DJ TOMI Balboa
▶▷▶ good mood , good tunes , ☊ Gute Laune gute Sounds
Where the night comes alive, live the rhythm of the night
Wo die Nacht lebendig wird, lebe den Rhythmus der Nacht

Taxi: hg.osgrid.org:80:CCClub
░░▒▓◙█◙█◙ CC – CLUB – ZEPHRA ◙█◙█◙▓▒░░

Unity, energy and global rhythm
“One Love, One World”, “Feel the Beat, Live the Moment” and “Unleash Your Inner Rhythm”

"Music brings us people together. It allows us to experience the same emotions. People everywhere are the same in heart and spirit. No matter what language we speak, what color we are, the form of our politics, or the expression of our love and our faith, music proves: We are the same."

Einheit, Energie und globaler Rhythmus
„Eine Liebe, eine Welt“, „Spüre den Beat,lebe den Moment“ und „entfessle deinen inneren Rhythmus“

„Musik verbindet uns Menschen. Sie ermöglicht es uns, dieselben Emotionen zu erleben. Im Herzen und im Geiste sind alle Menschen gleich. Egal welche Sprache wir sprechen, welche Hautfarbe wir haben, welche politischen Ansichten wir vertreten oder wie wir unsere Liebe und unseren Glauben ausdrücken, die Musik beweist: Wir sind alle gleich.“

DJ TYLER - Moonlight Show 2am - 4am grid
Put on your dancing shoes and come on down to Alternate Metaverse!
We are looking forward to seeing you all here :)
Party Stage
Alternate Metaverse is the new landing point, come and make new friends
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/35...

NEW UPDATES!

it turns out Lotek is still around! She has given me permission to share the last update she did to the collars. All collars in the store have been updated. The AO on the right on the wall has been updated too. Soon more stuff will be added to the store that she has done with the udpates.

PS. 8.3 is still coming, this will be a sperate store. a few things that need fixing are being looked into. once that is done then i can finish the store.

I will like to give a big shoutout to LOTEK!

Unleashed another monster viewer today
Fixed the following
1) got rid of the STUPID repetive popups about gltf and what not when one first uses the veiwer. Someone say AMEN
2) Set the default bandwidth to 1500 they say that is safer
3) Put Mirrors on their own thread so that they don't impact the main threads ability to keep up frame rate and rendering. I noticed that when mirrors was on frame rates seemed to get cut in half.
https://maze.bz/mazebzviewer.zip
Happy:-)
any bugs continue to let me know.

Join us at the Piazza at 3 pm grid time, for a couple of hours of fun and music while Rockin' Robert spins the tunes for us via his live radio station Wax Radio.
The Piazza, where good friends and great music always come together.
bridgemere.outworldz.net:8002:Paradise Lagoon

AMVs Birthday Shows Premier Showing@Aurora II~Sevenseas - Starting at 10:00am

Join us at the Aurora II Cinema and enjoy with many others at the Viewing from the AMV Birthday and the Aurora II 2025 Birthday Videos.

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/SevenSeas/128/128/2

Sylvia `s wilder Ritt durch die Platten.Kiste – Wo selbst die Djane kopfüber den besten Sound findet!
(Warnung: Betreten auf eigene Gefahr. Es besteht die Möglichkeit, von einem aus der Kiste fliegenden Albumcover getroffen zu werden. Aber es lohnt sich!)
Sylvia's wild ride through the record box – where even the DJ finds the best sound headfirst!
(Warning: Enter at your own risk. There is a chance of being hit by an album cover flying out of the box. But it's worth it!)

Hello and Welcome Party People.....

Today we do a instrumental journey....

Today we are entering.....

a different dimension.......

Today I'm taking you on a journey

into a fusion of orchestral and electronic instruments

with rock and pop influences....

by DJ ChiChi 11:00am Grid Time @The Cube

Each month, we will provide a nature-inspired gift for you to display in your home. Whether it is a unique bird, butterfly, or an item related to wildlife or floral scents, we carefully curate a special gift for you every month. We invite you to visit Fourtheme, a serene space thoughtfully created by our resident, Riley. It is an ideal environment for meditation and relaxation.

Wake up on the FUNSIDE of the BED with DEEJAY Sofee this Morning!!!

Wake Up with DeeJay Sofee! this Morning.

It’s time for that Breakfast Vibe - today from 6AM to 8AM grid time at the Alternate Metaverse Main Landing Point!

It's time to Bounce out of your Bed and grab your coffee mug, and teleport over to the Main Landing Point.

Let DeeJay Sofee wake your Friday morning up with a BIG BANG to start your day. (It's not going to be a quiet Morning)

Today’s Genre: Sofees Morning Style (TUNES)!!!.

Come on over and Wake up the Sofee Way and celebrate being alive this beautiful Friday morning!

Location:
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/34...

Everyone is Welcome, See you there! :-))

Alina's Vehicles

Hot rods, Monster Trucks, Classic Car, Modern Cars,
Indy, Touring cars, Pro Stock cars, F1 cars. ALL DRIVEABLE
Semi Truck, Full Size Rigs, Semi Trailers

4 +full sims of vehicles approximately 800 to 900 different vehicles in stock

Easy Region Teleporter for easy access or take a segway ride at your leisure

Lots of new things to see i cant list all here.so come over and find things you didnt think you needed

All vehicles drive unless stated

hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Alina's%20Vehicles/369/301/22

All vehicles can be altered or modified should you need, adjustments or additions happily done on request..

Flor de Loto – Die Fusion von Progressivem Rock und Anden-Folklore

Flor de Loto, übersetzt als „Lotosblume“, ist eine peruanische Band aus Lima, die seit ihrer Gründung im Jahr 1998 die Musikszene mit einer einzigartigen Mischung aus progressivem Rock, Heavy Metal und traditionellen andinen Klängen bereichert.

Zum ganzen Artikel auf Xenopolias hier lang > https://wp.me/pfapSM-24W

All articles on Xenopolias are available in all common languages.

🌙 MOONLIGHT SHOW – 2AM GRIDTIME
DJ Yana live at AMV Grid – Main Landing Point
Step into a night wrapped in memories, music, and the glow of the past.
This Moonlight Show is a special one, dedicated to my Dad, whose birthday falls on this very day.
He filled our home with every kind of music you can imagine, and those sounds shaped my ears, my style, and the way I play today.

Think back to those living‑room parties…
Dining table pushed aside, lamp tied up higher so no one hit their head, and the old Delfts‑blue vases on the sideboard shaking on their feet while the wooden floor came alive.
That’s the spirit I’m bringing to the grid tonight.

🎶 All the 60’s and 70’s you love
🎶 A warm, nostalgic set straight from the heart
🎶 A tribute to the man who taught me what music really means

Join me under the moonlight at AMV Grid.
Let’s make the floor dance again.
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/32...

Manifest des Kreakurs Vision Boards

Ich glaube nicht an Ziele, die man sich setzt wie Möbelstücke.
Ich glaube an Bilder, die auftauchen, bevor man weiß, was sie bedeuten.

Ich glaube daran, dass Wünsche keine Schwäche sind, sondern Hinweise.
Dass Träume keine Flucht sind, sondern Entwürfe.
Dass Fantasie kein Luxus ist, sondern ein Orientierungsorgan.

Ich verweigere die Vorstellung, man müsse erst „bereit“ sein, um zu beginnen.
Bereitschaft entsteht im Tun.
Klarheit folgt der Bewegung, nicht umgekehrt.

Ein Vision Board ist kein Wunschzettel.
Es ist kein Erfolgsplan.
Es ist ein stiller Ort, an dem das Unausgesprochene Bilder findet.

Ich arbeite nicht gegen Widerstände,
ich höre ihnen zu.
Oft wissen sie mehr als der Wille.

Ich glaube nicht an kreative und unkreative Menschen.
Ich glaube an geübte und entmutigte.
Und an das Recht, neu zu üben.

Der Prozess ist wichtiger als das Produkt.
Nicht, weil das Ergebnis egal wäre,
sondern weil es sonst leer bleibt.

Ich traue langsamen Erkenntnissen.
Ich misstraue schnellen Versprechen.
Ich nehme innere Bilder ernst, auch wenn sie noch keine Sprache haben.

Ich kann meine Träume nicht fristlos entlassen.
Ich schulde ihnen noch mein Leben.

Dieses Manifest richtet sich an alle,
die spüren, dass etwas in ihnen arbeiten will,
ohne sich erklären zu müssen.

An alle, die sich erinnern wollen.
An alle, die nicht optimiert, sondern wahrhaftig leben wollen.

Das Vision Board ist kein Ende.
Es ist eine Einladung.
Und Einladungen darf man annehmen.

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Vision-Board-Workshop – Bilder finden für das, was werden will

Wenn Sie auf dem Weg sind, Ihren Wünschen und inneren Bildern Raum zu geben, kann ich Sie dabei begleiten.

In diesem Workshop arbeiten wir mit Vision Boards als schöpferischem Werkzeug. Es geht nicht darum, Ziele zu „optimieren“ oder sich selbst zu überlisten, sondern darum, sichtbar zu machen, was in Ihnen bereits angelegt ist. Bilder, Worte, Farben und Formen helfen dabei, das Unklare behutsam zu ordnen – nicht rational, sondern sinnlich und intuitiv.

Sie bereiten sich vor, indem Sie sich Zeit nehmen für eine kurze schriftliche Annäherung an Ihre aktuellen Fragen, Sehnsüchte oder Lebensentwürfe. Diese Notizen sind kein Leistungstest, sondern ein Ausgangspunkt. Im Workshop greifen wir sie auf und lassen daraus ein persönliches Vision Board entstehen. Der Prozess ist offen, langsam und respektvoll. Das Ergebnis darf sich zeigen, muss aber nichts „leisten“.

Der Workshop eignet sich für Menschen,
– die sich neu ausrichten möchten
– die an einer Schwelle stehen
– die spüren, dass etwas in Bewegung kommen will, aber noch keine Worte hat

Wir arbeiten mit Papier, Bildern, Textfragmenten und einfachen gestalterischen Mitteln. Vorkenntnisse sind nicht nötig. Fantasie ist kein Talent, sondern ein menschliches Grundvermögen – manchmal verschüttet, nie verloren.

Auf Wunsch begleite ich Sie auch über den Workshop hinaus: im Gespräch, im Schreiben oder bei der Weiterentwicklung dessen, was sichtbar geworden ist. Ein Vision Board ist kein fertiger Plan, sondern ein lebendiger Dialog mit Ihrer Innenwelt.

„Ich kann meine Träume nicht fristlos entlassen.
Ich schulde ihnen noch mein Leben.“

Vielleicht erinnern Sie sich an Zeiten, in denen Vorstellungen leicht entstanden sind, ohne Rechtfertigung, ohne Nutzenrechnung. Diese innere Freiheit ist nicht verschwunden. Sie wartet darauf, wieder angesprochen zu werden.

Erzählen Sie mir von dem, was Sie bewegt – persönlich oder schriftlich. Ich begleite Sie ein Stück auf Ihrem Weg und öffne mit Ihnen den Blick: nach innen und nach außen. Sie werden merken, wie viel Klarheit, Lebendigkeit und Orientierung aus scheinbar einfachen Bildern entstehen kann.

Kreativität hilft nicht nur beim Erschaffen von Kunst, sondern beim Leben selbst. Sie ist eine Übung. Und jede Übung beginnt mit einem ersten, freundlichen Schritt.

DJ AMOSIS - Grand Opening of Disco Mundo Latino in Out Of This World in hop://outofthisworld.opensim.fun:36002/Mundo Latino/571/180/22
Come have fun with us with the best live music.
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DJ AMOSIS - Gran Inauguración de Disco Mundo Latino en Out Of This World en hop://outofthisworld.opensim.fun:36002/Mundo Latino/571/180/22
Ven a divertirte con nosotros con la mejor música en vivo.

Zoree Jupiter live at Speakeasy Swinghard on AMV Events : Thu 22nd Jan 11:00 AM to Thu 22nd Jan 12:30 PM
Zoree Jupiter - Zoree is a truly incredible live singer with a wide variety of music and a voice that ranges from soft, sultry `n sexy to ready to rock your socks! Her events are always fun and so well attended
Map us at: alternatemetaverse.com:8002:AMV Events

Freitag 23.1.2026
Rock-House
mit DJ Anachron

Beginn 20:00 Uhr

What Jazz?

Ende ca. 22:00 Uhr.
Hypergrid : dorenas-world.de:8002:Nihilon
Friday 23.1.2026
Rock House
with DJ Anachron

Starts at 8:00 PM

What Jazz?

Ends around 10:00 PM.
Hypergrid: dorenas-world.de:8002:Nihilon

****** HEADS UP NOTICE FOR THIS SATURDAY ******

A Scottish Tradition on the Seven Seas

Everyone is warmly invited to celebrate Burns Night aboard the Aurora II Cruise Ship, as Clan Escotia proudly presents Robbie Burns Night.

Enjoy a traditional Burns Supper, honoring the life and poetry of Scotland’s beloved poet Robert Burns, surrounded by authentic Scottish atmosphere.

What to Expect:

Traditional spirits

Live entertainment

A full Burns Night dinner

Alternatives to traditional Scottish haggis for the faint of heart

Location: Aurora II – Celebration Hall, SevenSeas
Date: January 24th
Time: From 10:00 AM (Grid Time)

Come celebrate poetry, heritage, and community on the open seas — everyone is welcome!

🔥 MORNING BREAKFAST SHOW – THURSDAY-22 JANUARY ’26

🔥 BANANA STAGE
• AMV GRID • 6 AM GRID TIME

Wake up the grid with noise, nostalgia, and zero apologies.

At 6 AM sharp, DJ Yana Dakota storms the Banana Stage with a playlist that refuses to behave, oldies that punch, classics that bite, and a final half hour that kicks the morning door wide open.
This isn’t your grandma’s breakfast music.
This is coffee with attitude, sunshine with swagger, and a soundtrack that refuses to let you start the day half‑asleep.

If you want safe and quiet, stay in bed.
If you want energy, rebellion, and a blast of pure retro power, get your pixels to the Banana Stage.

🍌 AMV Grid – Main Landing Point → Banana Stage
⏰ 6 AM Grid Time
🌐 HG: amvgrid.com:8002

Wake up loud.
Wake up proud.
Wake up with DJ Yana Dakota.
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/32...