Cartoon of The Day: Dead Horsley

 

 Taken at the Fantasy Faire. Someone had a name that's a play on an expression. But an avatar as musclebound at that, he probably doesn't have to worry about  beaten hard.

 

By Bixyl Shuftan

 

 

Linden Lab Announces "Creator Partnership Program"

 

Yesterday on Wednesday April 23 in the official blog, Linden Lab announced the "Second Life Creator Partnership Program." It's described purpose is to get the Lab together with builders "to co-create content and experiences" that will attract the attention of the virtual world's residents.

 

As part of our broader 2025 efforts to improve the newcomer experience, we’ve already kicked things off with some new amazing community partnerships. Later this week, we’ll reveal more details about our new Avatar Welcome Pack developed in collaboration with several well-known community creators. In addition, we’ve already announced new partnerships this year with acclaimed game and experience creator MadPea and premiere shopping destination Seraphim. 

Now, we’re looking to expand our community collaborations even further – and we invite creators of all types to help us build and improve the next generation of Second Life new user experiences and beyond. Whether you’re a fashion designer, avatar builder, home goods creator, experience developer, or just someone with a standout idea—we want to hear from you. 

 

 

Currently, the Lab is interested in help with three things. One is "Welcome Packs," free items for new residents, such as clothing, avatar accessories, and home furnishings. For older residents, the Lab also wants help in making "Community Perks." Thirdly, the Lab is also interested in help in improving their Community Gateways "for even more high-quality, welcoming destinations optimized for new users across both broad and specific communities and themes."

 

Those interested in taking part in a collaboration are asked to fill out an application (here).  It's also encouraged to sign up to take part in a Zoom call the Lab occasionally hosts.

 

For more information, Click Here.  

Bixyl Shuftan

 

Reader Submitted: Ceri at The Fairchylde

 

 

 From Sunaswami Omiramayatha (Xhebhrautas Chakrabarti), who took a picture of giantess Ceri Quixote at the Fantasy Faire next to the Fairchylde, "I captured the most wonderful picture of Ceri."

 

More On The Aspen Ridge Linden Homes, And News On Legacy Homes

 

Last week on Tuesday April 15, Linden Lab introduced the latest Linden Home, the Aspen Ridge. This is the third type of Linden Home introduced this year, and available to both Premium and Premium-Plus residents. 

 

What sets these homes apart is that the land they're on can change with the seasons, advertised by the Lab as "our first seasonal home." Going to the demo homes, one could switch between winter and spring. If there's an autumn phase, it wasn't shown.

The houses are wooden walls on a foundation of stone, and are in six varieties: Peakstone, Ridgeway, Highpoint, Summitview, Elkridge, and Crestwood.

 

These Linden homes are located in a new part of Bellisseria, just east of the Sakura home area in it's north-central area. Originally a five sim area not connected to the Bell mainland, in the past several days it's grown to a 31 sim landmass connected to the rest of Bellisseria by a single mostly water sim. 

Going about, already people were decorating those in the areas I saw with furniture and yard decor. It's a safe bet like other Linden Homes, they're a popular hit that will soon be almost all taken up, if they haven't already. 

But with the Linden's announcement, there was a warning to those still in the older Linden Homes, also known as legacy Linden Homes. The Lab announced they're starting the closing of the legacy Home sims.

With the release of Aspen Ridge and other recent Linden Homes, we’re entering a new era. As previously announced, we’re beginning the phased retirement of all legacy Linden Homes. If you’re still living in one of those original styles, it’s time to start thinking about your next chapter.

 

It's unknown how many are still in these older Linen Home regions. 

For more information, Click Here. 

Bixyl Shuftan

 

SL Videos: "Second Life AI Town Hall - April 18, 2025"

 

 

Last week on Friday April 18, Linden Lab hosted a Town Hall meeting, the topic being "AI and The Future of Our Virtual Community." There were two videos made, one from Linden Lab, ( Click Here if the video does not play)

 

 

And a second one from PanteraPolnocy,. (Click Here if the video does not play)

 

There were a number of questions and statements sent by residents ahead of time, as well as those brought up by people in the audience. Philip Linden (Philip Rosedale) did his best to answer them.

Events This Week at the Sunweaver and Montecito Bay Clubs, Furry Fashion, and Club Scorn

 

Here's what's going on at the Sunweaver, Montecito Bay, Furry Fashion, and Scorn clubs.

Club Cutlass: Bubblegum Rock, TV/Movies, Of Few Words

Happy Vixen: TBA, DJ Arooo, TBA, DJ Malit, DJ Khyra

Club Zero Gravity: DJ Snowy - Silks and/or Satins

 

Bouncing Bunny Beach Club:  DJ Snowy - TBA

Xanadu: DJ Jesse 

Club Squeaks: Closed to regular events

 

Montecito Bay:  CAYA, After Dark

Club Scorn: T 2-4, W 2-6, Th 2-12, Sat 2-12

 

Furry Fashion:  Bunnies, CAYA, Steampunk, Fantasy

 

Read the schedules in SL Clubbin'

 

Reader Submitted: Fox Reporter at The Fantasy Faire

 

 From Drau Resident, who took this picture of me while I was going about the Fantasy Faire.

 

Fantasy Faire Continues

 The Fantasy Faire continues. Besides the scenery and the shopping, there are events. During much of the day and early night, there are DJ parties at the Fairchilde in The Golden Hour sim.The deck gets filled with dancers of all kinds of avatars. So these events can be a treat for the eyes as well as the ears. 

Friday April 18 from 1 to 3 SL time was the Patch Linden Jail and Bail. There were about 120 avatars present. Many things were auctioned off from a new last name to Premium resident time to ownership of a sim. There was some mock banter from the crowd, "Grab your pool noodles, he's going down!" "You are jailed for life!" But it was all in fun.

 

I thought I heard at the end 500 Linden dollars were raised in total.  

Patch Linen would also say that the Faire would be extended two more days, to Tuesday May 6, and that for those who missed the chance to get Fairelander as a last name last year, there would be another later this season, "Stay tuned for details and an announcement from the Faire."

 

 And of course there's the great scenery to explore. 

And then there's the people you'll meet. Besides coming across RacerX Gullwing and Mariane McCann, there was some guy being crazy with a bus, going up and down stairs with it.

 

That's all for now, for SURLs to all the sims, Click Here. 

 

For more on the Fantasy Faire:  https://fantasyfairesl.wordpress.com/ 

Bixyl Shuftan

 

SL Video: "Fly for Life Expo 2025 Air Show"

 

 (click here if the video does not play)

 

From SKAviationNetwork on April 17, "The Fly for Life Expo 2025 Air Show was a 2-day event featuring the best aerobatic teams in Second Life. Fly for Life Expo is Second Life's biggest aviation event and is held to support the American Cancer Society's fight against cancer. Please consider donating to Fly for Life to help support this worthy cause. Even though the ais show is over, there is still plenty to do. See the schedule below. "

 

Reader Submitted Picture: Happy Easter

 

 

 From DeniseUnicorn Toonie, "Something simple this time around. Have a Happy Easter from Denisebunny again!"

 

Cartoon of The Day: Easter Tablet

 

 Taken at Bellisseria Fairgrounds. Tablets can be handy, if you know how to use them, If you don't, they can be tricky.

 

By Bixyl Shuftan

 

SL Video: "Merryjest’s Wonders: Crashing The Queen’s Party"

 

 

 (click here if the video does not play)

 

From Bain Finch yesterday, Friday April 18th, "CRASHING THE QUEEN’S PARTY consists of music 100% composed and performed by Merryjest Starchild (with guest performers in pre-recorded appearances). The story takes the Cheshire Cat on a journey to discover the whereabouts of Alice, who has vanished- and with her, the inquisitiveness of Wonderland, allowing the Unweaver to extend its influence throughout the land! Merryjest is a classically-trained professional opera singer who creates immersive narrative and musical experiences in Second Life, a show unlike any other!"

Scenes From the B6B

 

The Linden Home continent, Bellisseria, is celebrating it's sixth anniversary. There's an exhibit, music, chances to meet up with Lindens and Moles, and special stamps from the BBB. Gemma Cleanslate dropped by, and took a few pictures.

 

 Read Gemma's article in Events.

FF Announcement: Jail & Bail: Patch Linden

 

 Jail & Bail: Patch Linden

Friday, April 18·1:00 – 3:00pm
 

When Patch Linden wanders into the Fairelands, strange things happen! Who would’ve thought that a peaceful magical pond on The Golden Hour would manage to trap him by some mysterious force that is too mysterious for even our finest Pawlice minds to solve? Oh, the finest minds are on a waffle break? And it’s the flamingos and frog-disguised …special forces on the case? Oh well. Due to unforeseen complications Sheriff Darkwatch is calling for reinforcements, namely all the Fairelanders to help Patch escape the pond. Patch knows the Hearts of the Fairelanders and is ready to provide offerings in exchange to the linden donations flowing into the Relay For Life kiosks. Come get yourself a plushy frog, bid on the bribes fair exchange for freeing Patch and party to the tunes of DaveOSaurus!

Jail & Bail takes place in the Faireland of The Golden Hour.

 

This Saturday at The Science Circle

 

 

Saturday April 19

 

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    At 10 AM PST   

    SC Formal Debate: Regulation of AI

    https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/debate-regulation-of-ai/

    Moderated by Stephen Gasior

    Location: Science Circle Forum

 

    ~*~

 

    NOTE: Non-members required to register once

    IM Jes Cobalt or Nymf Hathaway

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