Aurora Starchild^✦ @AuroraAsteria

As some of you might have seen, the region hosting the Shoppe has divided into four themed ones, and so have we!
- Starchild Shoppe: Furniture: hop://playground.darkheartsos.com:8002/Boutiques%20NW/768/...
- Starchild Shoppe: Odds&Decor: hop://playground.darkheartsos.com:8002/Boutiques%20NE/380/...
- Starchild Shoppe: Landscaping: hop://playground.darkheartsos.com:8002/Boutiques%20SE/109/...
While the previous location is still available, it will be decomissioned soon!

A new amazing shower with state of the art animations (yes, fewer than what we are used to in other furnitures, but...so good!).
Comes fully integrated with Sally Jackson's Cum System, with its own submenu! So you can get messy, and get cleaned, and messy, and cleaned all over again!

Uber: hop://playground.darkheartsos.com:8002/Darkhearts Boutiques/384/399/23

=OUT NOW: Llewellyn Tightback Chairs & Ottoman (PG)=
Some of you have asked for some PG furniture (although you can simply edit-out the animations from the adult ones). Here is the set that goes with the Llewellyn Decor Set.

Chair in two styles (with and without blanket - slightly difference sequence).
Ottoman

Includes Texture HUD, materials, and props.

Uber: hop://playground.darkheartsos.com:8002/Boutiques%20NE/379/...

[OUT NOW: Faux Stained Glass fatpack]
I hope you like this Faux stained glass pack with 5 different shapes - each with 4 different textures and tailored material layers.
Tip: Do increase glow to 0.05 + enable full bright on the glass face for some nice glow!
Uber: hop://playground.darkheartsos.com:8002/Boutiques NE/380/180/25

For some, it seems to be sometime tougher to be kind behind pixels. Our values and standards should not change, just because there isn't an immediate and apparent accountability to what we do or say. Be kind.

=OUT NOW: Serpent Candles=
Out now at the Odds&Decor store, this gorgeous serpent/snek candle holder:
- Two versions: hanging and standing
- 6 different snakes for each model
- Material layers
- Texture HUD to change textures of candles, metal, and snek-tongue.
- Particles light scripted to individually turn on/off on click

Uber: hop://playground.darkheartsos.com:8002/Boutiques%20NE/379/...

Because we all deserve some Brut or Rose... New scripted chamagne mini-bottle dispenser!
Dispenses a durable mini-bottle attachment. Bottle comes with hold animation.
Uber: hop://playground.darkheartsos.com:8002/Darkhearts%20Boutiq...

A bit on erratum (?). Recently uploaded the corner and row store and today, shopping at R. Lion for something else, I realised they are there? *sigh*
Anyway, just a good excuse to remind you folks of this GO-TO store: hop://watersplash.inworldz.net:8002/iPleasure/312/51/1979

=OUT NOW: African Lu Decor Set=
A lovely African-style decor set with 3 different pieces.
Now at Starchild Shoppe: Odds& Decor

Uber: hop://playground.darkheartsos.com:8002/Boutiques%20NE/379/...

OUT NOW: Stone House
It's been a while since I don't bring some landscaping/building items.
Here's a modern stone house (tailored mainly as skybox). Comes in 2 tones (day & night).
Door and ceiling lights scripted.
If you want to reduce the LOD considerably - it's mainly generated by the door inside!

This item can be found in the landscaping store (inside the tower!).

Uber: hop://playground.darkheartsos.com:8002/Boutiques%20SE/64/5...

Sunset Dreams Sectional out now!
A new section PACKED with tons of animations, and sitting up to 6 people!
This has always been a favourite of mine, not sure if due to the shape & look, or the nice sitting and cuddle poses!
The couch texture comes with 2 basis tintable layers. While I have put some colours via hud, you can always tint with your own!

Uber: hop://playground.darkheartsos.com:8002/Darkhearts Boutiques/371/380/23

OUT NOW: Pack Scars v2 and Plastic Bandage add-ons for EvoX
Another two pack along with the vibe of the previous two.
A face scars pack for EvoX with 6 different variations
A plastic bandage pack compatible with BOM

Uber: hop://playground.darkheartsos.com:8002/Boutiques%20NE/88/2...

==[OUT NOW] Paxton Skin Fatpack for EON EvoX==
Check out the new Paxton skin Fatpack for EON EvoX.
Comes in 10 different light tones matching the Dali Body skin tones.
Similar Ethan and Eros.

Uber: hop://playground.darkheartsos.com:8002/Boutiques%20NE/88/2...

I wanted to leave it at that - but thought I would bring at least 1 face skin + eyes to go with the skin tones!
Bear in mind it's in a new location (since I plane to bring some more items on this theme): hop://playground.darkheartsos.com:8002/Boutiques%20NE/85/2...

Hand of 'God'
Today I had another of those moments many can relate with... as I was placing some lamp posts, the bridge I had place for mere practical purpose called me. There were stand-alone lanterns in the set...and there it was. If felt 'right'. But why? Why was so excited? There was nothing groundbreaking on it, I was eventually going to put lights there so..why? The pixelate landscape had suddenly become a place, a scene, a story. The mesh suddenly 'blended' together to emulate the quirkiness and choesive imperfection that we find in the real world by the Hand of 'God'. And it dawned on me that that's what many of us seek on this creative process. Not terraforming, or landscaping, but emulating the Hand of 'God'. The dimly lit wooden footbridge soon demanded some eery fireflies and bushes. And I know it will soon demand more: a forgotten fishpole, maybe a misplaced plank, a rock coming up from the river that never quite fit with the wooden structure...
[Snap from new in-the-works VIP resident area at Darkheart's Playground]

Few but cute poses. Comes in both MF & MM versions.
Includes the decor rug as well.
Uber: hop://playground.darkheartsos.com:8002/Darkhearts Boutiques/390/351/23
Or for those from HG: https://opensimworld.com/hop/91802

=OUT NOW: Bjorn Skin Overlay for EvoX (age marks)=
You have this addon available at the Starchild Shoppe: Beauty store.
Age marks overlay (does NOT come with the skin).
It comes in 4 different tones, and 25% or 50% for each tone:

Uber: hop://playground.darkheartsos.com:8002/Boutiques%20NE/88/2...

=OUT NOW: Gold Face & Head Glitter (Male & Female)=
Going with the previous body ones - 2 sets of golden glitter addons.
Bear in mind it's only the GOLD version.

Uber: hop://playground.darkheartsos.com:8002/Boutiques%20NE/88/2...

=[OUT NOW] Peace Decor Set=
A new decor set with 11 items:
Stone lamp (light-scripted)
Bowls, Candle holders, coaster, mugs, plates, and stools (just decor)

Uber: hop://playground.darkheartsos.com:8002/Boutiques%20NE/379/...

==OUT NOW: Epsilon bed (Futa&K9)==
A requested bed, has similar animations to the Zenith bed, but a few different - and includes Futa & K9 menus.
Comes with 600 animations, materials, and texture HUD.

Yeah...the 'Dog Sex' menu animations are not broken...I just don't think they mean what you think... 👀

Uber: hop://playground.darkheartsos.com:8002/Boutiques%20NW/768/...

Just wanted to send another huge shout out at @valerieluv0 's work ( https://opensimworld.com/post/109263 )
In the past, as I guess many others in OS too, we had to have a 'paging' system for rentals, get involve in each transaction, assign permissions... it was an administrative nightmare.
Now we can manage almost 300 parcel rentals (both free and paid) spread across 8 regions (and planning on another 72!) SEAMLESSLY!

Link: https://medium.com/@starchildkin/starchild-kin-a-prologue-...
===Starchild Kin: A prologue===
The story above is prologue to the background story of the Starchild family at Darkheart’s Playground grid in OpenSimulator, and the future development of a HUD (aking to Bloodlines in Second Life) that will foster a roleplay of vampires, demons, angels and other races.

Seabound Bench OUT NOW!
A cute little bench with very nice weathered wood textures, and packed with around 900 animations sitting 4 avatars.
Two-somes, three-somes, four-somes...you name it!
Nice cuddle animations as well!

Uber: hop://playground.darkheartsos.com:8002/Darkhearts Boutiques/385/385/23

Out new, a new chaise focused on threesomes. 490 animations and all possible combinations: FM FF MM FFM MMF FFF & duo pegging FMF.
Includes [AV] select, and HUD with all textures - as well as materials. I have also replaced the usual box for a add-able unpacker.
Uber: hop://playground.darkheartsos.com:8002/Darkhearts Boutiques/381/373/23

Hi lovelies, I have added a few tiny but cool things:
- Paula's Popcorn Maker: Which dispenses popcorn boxes with animations
- Whiskey (to wear): With drink animations on wear for the glass, and several hold animations for the bottle (click on the bottle to switch - and thanks to Matthew for the script).
- Marshmellow (dispenser): You can wear this cup of marshmellow, and click on it yourself to get a marshmelllow stick, or invite others to click on it!
TP options: https://opensimworld.com/hop/91802

=[OUT NOW] Llewellyn Tightback=
This PG sofa is part of the Llewellyn set (look for the armchairs and other items previously released!)
Comes with 148 animations, props, and a texture HUD with several options.

Uber: hop://playground.darkheartsos.com:8002/Boutiques%20NE/379/...

=OUT NOW: Wickman Farmhouse Kitchen Set=
Happy weekend everyone. Available at the Odds&Decor store is this 8-piece set.
- Includes material layers and a Texture HUD with 4 metallic options.
- Cup stand and Coffee Maker dispense coffee mugs with animations and on-click steam.
- Stand mixer has the whisker animated on click ON/OFF.
- Microwave door scripted.

Uber: hop://playground.darkheartsos.com:8002/Boutiques%20NE/379/...

Hi everyone, continuing with the focus on masc items at the new Starchild Beauty location, I have added a few stand poses!
It comes with an instructions notecard on how to leverage Firestorm AO functionality! There's a stand in front so you can test them too!
Locations is DIFFERENT from usual: hop://playground.darkheartsos.com:8002/playground.darkhear...

(2/2) ...not enough skins in the previous post? Oh well, here another 2 styles in 16 additional tones. As well as 5 full fatpacks of body hair!
Bear in mind it's in a new location (since I plane to bring some more items on this theme): hop://playground.darkheartsos.com:8002/Boutiques%20NE/85/2...

NEW: This circular/pallet bed comes packed with +500 animations, some decor, and HUNDREDS of textures.
I have spent a good amount of time making sure you get all the versatility and can change the texture of each piece of the set individually, pillow to pillow!

Uber: hop://playground.darkheartsos.com:8002/Darkhearts Boutiques/391/354/23

Okay, this one goes out to @sodasullivan who keeps moaning about me only bringing alcohol. So some Hazelnut Coffee it is...and a 'Hidden' wine cellar.
Both items dispense drinks with hold/drink animations: Cellar 2 different ones.
Cellar frame is scripted so it moves and hides the drinks! Pourover dripping is scripted too.
All include bumpiness and shine layers and values.
Uber: hop://playground.darkheartsos.com:8002/Darkhearts%20Boutiq...

[About Chelsea’s Point]
Chelsea’s Point is the [work-in-progress] result of the Darkheart’s Playground vision on a VIP residential home region, and Brandy Darkheart’s aim to offer a high-end designed home option.
It is also the labour of creativity and love (and frustration!) of Anael Starchild, who crystallises this vision in a residential region with furnished homes with fully landscaped surrounds.
[What is different about Chelsea’s Point?]
Darkheart’s Playground already offer free land to all grid member, and parcels with higher prim allowance to VIP members who support the grid through its Patreon tiers.
Many of us do however come from virtual worlds where there are designer homes and parcels for those who want the perks of a fully furnished home integrated into a landscape, without having to go through ordeal of landscaping of furnishing it themselves!
People who have been there also know that designer sims or home in other virtual words have a waiting list, and a custom ones goes for around 800$!
Chelsea’s Point offer a holistic cohesive designed blended across each parcel. Each home is fully integrated into the landscape – parcelling only happened AFTER the design was ready.
[Why ‘work-in-progress’?]
The full scope of Chelsea’s Point is a 4x4, that is…16 ‘sims’. While it might not be sound like much in OpenSimulator, the level of detail has been matched to other virtual worlds where the focus is at a ‘sim’ level.
First Phase is now ready, and we wanted to make it available as we continue landscaping the rest of the region.
[How can I rent a home?]
Any DH VIP member can rent a home at Chelsea’s Point – check out our tiers at Patreon! Once subscribed, please contact @Anael Starchild in-world.
For the initial first 2 weeks VIPs who do not own a residential region (i.e. tiers of 5$ or 10$) will take priority – this is to ensure that we priorities members who might subscribe for access to them.
[What are the ‘specs’ of the homes?]
Each home is decorated differently, while keeping the overall design of the region and it surroundings. As such the parcels might vary.
[What are the particular conditions?]
Homes are rented AS IS: i.e. With everything that is included. New furniture can be added indoors, or outdoors if it doesn’t conflict with the overall design of the region. Pre-existing furniture might be replaced via contact with Anael Starchild (this is to ensure that the home can be ‘brought back’ to its original design if rental expires, and new renters can enjoy it ‘as it was’)
Rental doesn’t need to be renewed – it lasts for as long as the VIP subscription does.
Skyboxes are allowed, at a reasonable height (above 2,500 meters).
All renters, and other VIP member, can enjoy the ‘Chelsea’s Point Commons’open area.
[Next design steps]
>>>Design outline: The ‘southern’ part of Chelsea’s Point (left and right of current development) will be Phase II – and it will follow the same ‘style’ of landscaping as the current developed area. More modern to the right, more suburban to the left. Phase III will continue up to the north with a lakeside area. Further phases will continue up to the mountain range that will have a small village at its bottom.
>>>>Early ‘bookings’: If you are a VIP member, and have a vision about your ideal home style, that you think would fit within Chelsea’s Point overall design, we can take ‘advance concepts/bookings’ to design it for you and include you in the process. Please contact Anael Starchild in world for that.

And here it is: You will find a good number of new decor items on the small stores next to the main shop...more incoming!
Uber: hop://playground.darkheartsos.com:8002/Darkhearts%20Boutiq...

Caveats:
1. Please bear in mind that many items have been uploaded with High LOD to perserve quality. Do consider not overloading your sim with those!
2. Rotation on scripted, triptych, frames isn't perfect... lacking some practice there with non-axis ones!

=OUT NOW: Austin Skin FATPACK for EON Head=
Happy Sunday! Check out the latest face skin fatpack (for EON lel EvoX) head.
Comes in 10 skin tones match with Dali body skin.
Uber: hop://playground.darkheartsos.com:8002/Boutiques%20NE/89/2...

=OUT NOW: Body Bloddy Body & Face addon=
...since Halloween is around the corner, I thought I would bring this addon.
Comes in 2 different versions (different intensity)
Includes face addons.

Uber: hop://playground.darkheartsos.com:8002/Boutiques%20NE/88/2...