Cartoon of The Day: Getting A Head

 

 Taken at The Relaystock. Dropping in on Trader Wiplash's set Sunday night on April 12, the lag was a bit heavy, so for a couple moments, he was just a head. It eventually cleared and he appeared normal, but not before I'd gotten this picture. 

 

By Bixyl Shuftan 

 

Update on Gemma Cleanslate

 

For those of you wondering about Gemma Cleanslate, she is still slowly recovering from medical procedures and is still on break from the Newser. She is able to go out and around in Second Life, though responding may be slow. She should be ready to resume writing before too long. 

 

Looking forward to your next articles Gemma. 

 

Anzac Day Memorial

 

 Today is Anzac Day in Australia and New Zealand, a national holiday in both countries that honors all of it's soldiers, sailors, and airmen who served in all of their wars and other times of conflict. High above the Ethereal Isle, there's an Anzac Day memorial.

 

 

They shall not grow old as we who are left to grow old, 

Age shall not worry them or the years condemn,

At the going down of the sun and in the morning,

We will remember them.

 

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ethereal%20Isle/181/50/2615 

 

Caledon's Battle of Wits

 

Last weekend, yours truly attended an event some might say was overqualified to take part in, Caledon's "Battle of Wits." This fundraiser hosted by the Relay's Team ACTS was supposed to be a contest between those on stage who could crack one joke and pun after another. Things didn't go quite according to plan, but it all turned out well. Perhaps not so much for some of the jokes. In this spree of groaners, it was a must to be oh=pun minded. 

 

Read the story in Events (and lovers of bad puns, feel free to use every one).

 

 

Fantasy Faire Is On

 

 Yesterday, Thursday April 23, the Fantasy Faire started. And like many, I headed over to Fairelands Junction (https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Fairelands%20Junction/144/140/20).

 

 Some of the people attending were an attraction in themselves. 

 

From the entrance, I had to go up the stairs ...

 

 And out of the water, to some great scenery.

 

The Fantasy Faire goes on to May 10. Keep an eye on the blog for all kinds of great events, such as the Patch Linden Jail and Bail today. 

 

https://fantasyfairesl.wordpress.com/ 

 

 Bixyl Shuftan

 

FF Announcement: Jail & Bail - Patch Linden (Postponed)

 

The ever-vigilant Pawlice have discovered that Patch Linden has been involved with the Notorious Moles ransacking the candy store for a nefarious attempt to emulate Hansel and Gretel. Shocking! Candy Detox is ordered in a Gingerbread Waffle Jail. There is evidence! There is candy! There is a rumor that the Pawlice will eat both while Patch offers bribes – big, stupendous, amazing bribes – to the Fairelanders to bail him out! How will it turn out? Come to the Golden Hour on the hour, dance around with DJ DaveOSaurus’s tunes and see!

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

SURL: https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Golden%20Hour/127/220/82
 

UPDATE:  Patch Linden's Jail and Bail has been postponed to a later date.

SLB23B Open To Applications For Volunteer Staff

 

Last week on April 14, Linden Lab announced they were accepting applications by residents wanting to be volunteer staff for the Second Life 23rd Birthday celebrations, or SL23B. 

 

 

We’re looking for volunteers to help bring the celebration to life. SL23B volunteers play an important role in welcoming visitors, assisting with events, and helping guests explore the birthday regions.

We’re seeking Residents with strong people skills, patience, and enthusiasm for sharing the best of Second Life with others. Volunteers help answer questions, guide visitors through the celebration regions, and support the many activities happening throughout the event.

If you enjoy helping others and want to be part of the team that makes SL23B run smoothly, we encourage you to submit a volunteer application ....

 

Those interested in submitting an application need to do so through this Google doc (here).  Besides being courteous, you need to keep your appearance appropriate for a General-audience sim, as well as wearing the group tag and team shirt. You must commit to shifts two hours long and be available for at least a minimum total of eight hours for the event, longer totals very much preferred. And volunteers *must* attend a pre-event training session, with those not showing up removed from the group. And as these are strictly volunteer positions, no compensation in Linden dollars will be offered. 

 

Volunteer applications need to be submitted by Monday May 18.  This is the same date as exhibitors and performers. The information for those wanting to take part in the Shop and Hop is currently pending. 

 

The SL23B will take place from Thursday June 18 to July 19.  The theme this year is The Golden Age of Hollywood. 

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

 

(sorry for the delay, lots of things happening) 

 

This Saturday at The Science Circle

 

 

Saturday April 11

 

    ~*~

 

At 10 AM PST  

 

Automation in Science

By David Fries

 

SURL: https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Science%20Circle/59/128/29

 

    ~*~

 

    NOTE: Non-members required to register once

    IM Jes Cobalt or Nymf Hathaway

╚══════════════════════════════ The Science Circle (72,129,30) ═╝  

 

Fantasy Faire Starts Today

 

 After weeks of preparation and months of anticipation, the Fantasy Faire is about ready to start. Today, Thursday April 23, The Fairelands will open to the public at around Noon SL time. Faireland Junction is the main entrance, so expect that sim to be a bit crowded (and laggy). But once everything loads, the fine details will show.

 

Every year, this mega-event by the Relay for Life attracts top builders of many stripes, and each of the twenty sims promises great detail, and much to explore. Besides that, there are music and dance parties, many shops to buy items (with proceeds going to the American Cancer Society), events such as discussions and book readings, the Children of Stories roleplay, and of course the Fairelands Quest.  

 

For more information, check the Fantasy Faire blog: https://fantasyfairesl.wordpress.com/  

 

Stand by for updates as the Faire goes on,

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

RFL Announcement: "A Walk On The Wild Side"

 

Event Name: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
When:
Sunday APRIL 26, 2-5pm 

Brief Description of Event:
You thought walking a lap during Relay weekend was a challenge? Wait until you get here!

Location:
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Kangean/141/123/3202
TEAMS: ELMF+Hope Floaters

Linden Lab Answers Questions and Concerns About Gaeta 1, Other Issues, At Town Hall

 

On Monday at 11 AM SL time, there was a meeting at Linden Lab's Town Hall building. The main reason was for residents to get answers to questions and concerns about The Lab announcing that the smaller of two unfinished Mainland continents, Gaeta 1, will be closed down and it's residents relocated while the other unfinished continent, Zindra, will be completed. But other issues could be brought up as well. 

 

In short, the Lab is "beginning the process over the next 2-3 weeks," and "we are not deactivating any regions until the land owners there have been able to find new locations."

 

Read more in Events.

 

(Updated 4PM SL time) 

 

Picture from Zada Bury 

 

Cartoon of The Day: Boning Up

 

 Taken at the Linden Town Hall. One guy had a chew bone in his mouth. I made a joke, my friend Zada in the audience grinned, predicting another cartoon was in the works. So happy to oblige a lady's wish.

 

 By Bixyl Shuftan

 

EOTB: No More Browser Viewer: Linden Lab Announces End to Project Zero

 

Linden Lab announced it was pulling the plug on an alternative viewer, one accessible through one's webbrowser. 

 

In January 2025, Linden Lab announced "Project Zero,"a viewer accessible through one's computer webbrowser. Browsing sessions through it were limited in time, though a few signing up would randomly be chosen to experience Second Life through it. Later, "priority access" would be an option, but it would cost $2.99 for five hours of time. In March 2025, there was a Firestorm version available, though people had to pay to use it as there was no free option available.

 

Since then, there hasn't been anything about Project Zero that caught the Newser's attention. That is until now. Yesterday, April 21, Linden Lab announced it was "Ending Support" for it.  

 

Last year, we introduced Project Zero as an experiment to explore a new way of accessing Second Life through a web browser. 

Many of you took part in testing Project Zero and shared thoughtful feedback along the way. Your involvement (and the feedback you shared) has been incredibly valuable in helping us better understand how lowering the barrier to entry – by removing the need for downloads or high-end hardware – could help improve new user onboarding and engagement. Thank you for being part of that process.

Based on what we’ve learned, we’ve made the decision to end support for the Project Zero Viewer ... 

 

They would go on to say support would end on Friday April 24 at 5PM SL time.  Those who have unused time were asked to file a support ticket to get up to 30 days worth of time back. The mobile and desktop viewers are not affected. 

 

"The insights gained from Project Zero will directly inform improvements to these core experiences, helping us focus our efforts where they can have the greatest impact. Our work to make Second Life more accessible, welcoming, and engaging is ongoing. We look forward to sharing more with you soon."

 

For the blog post in full, Click Here. 

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

 

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

 

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

Club Cutlass: Red and Blue, Star Wars VS Star Trek, Rockabilly

Happy Vixen: DJ Scratch, DJ Mallit, TBA, DJ Khyra

Club Zero Gravity: Snowy - TBA

 

Bouncing Bunny Beach Club:  DJ Snowy - TBA

Xanadu: DJ Jesse 

 

Montecito Bay:  CAYA, After Dark

Club Scorn: Th 8-12, Sat 2-12

 

Furry Fashion: TBA

 

Urban Furry :  DJ Juana, DJ Charlee, DJ Whiskey, DJ Vantox

 

Read the schedules in SL Clubbin'

 

RFL Sunbeamers Bid Me Events: April 2026

 

The Relaystock is over, and the Relay's Team Sunbeamers has passed the one million Linden fundraising mark (inworld and offworld combined), But the team's far from done raising cash for the American Cancer society. Three vic-er, volunteers have put their looks on the line for charity in the latest of the team's "Bid Me" events. These fundraisers are based on the "Bid Me Bald" ones popularized by the Relay Rockers team.

 

Cynthia Farshore and Shockwave Yareach have an unusual pair of Bid Me events. They are each offering to be a clone of one another: Cynthia as Shockwave and vice versa. For both of them, they each have a pair of kiosks in the back of Club Cutlass, Cynthia's the left pair, Shockwave's the center pair. For every 3000 Linden dollars donated in the right kiosk, rounded down, they have to be a clone of the other for a week, Cynthia as a male wolf, Shockwave as a female goat. 5999 Lindens would mean one week, 6000 Lindens would mean two weeks. As with most other Bid Me events, there's a default kiosk for those wanting to keep them their current looks. If the left kiosk is greater than the one on the right, nothing happens.

 

The third Bis Me event is by Charlee Harmony.  She's offering to change from her usual red fox avatar to a black vixen. For every 2000 Lindens in the right kiosk, rounded down, she stays in her new look for a week. 3999 Lindens would mean one week, 4000 Lindens would mean two. 

 

The kiosks are in the back of Club Cutlass, and so far a total of 18,500 L have been raised in all three. Donations are being accepted until Saturday April 25 when they will presumably be closed at the end of the party that night at 8PM SL time and the results final.

 

https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sunweaver%20Bay/114/117/757

 

Go Sunbeamers! Go Relay!

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

 

More On The Last Relaystock

 

From Friday April 10 to Sunday April 12, the Relaystock took place. It was three days of rock music and mud. While hosted by the Relay Rockers, it's asked for other teams to participate from the start. And this year like others, many other teams' musicians, as well as a few independents playing for one, took part. And many would give their teams huge boosts in their fundraising totals. But, there was one problem. 

 

Read the story in Events. 

 

Burnal Equinox And Other Happenings This Weekend

 

 It was quite a weekend. The Burn2 Burnal Equinox, "Below the Surface", took place from Friday April 17 to Sunday April 19 (above). On Saturday April 18 was Caledon's "Battle of Wits." The Safe Waters Foundation and the Second Life Cheerleeding Squad got together for a fundraiser on Sunday April 19 of which singer Wolfie Starfire took part. The RFL Car and Bike Show held some auctions Saturday and Sunday April 18 and 19. The RFL Divas Festival took place from Friday April 17 to Sunday April 19. The Antiquity community would hold a memorial service on Sunday April 19 for Arch Duchess Lydia Cortes de Bexar who passed away on the date a year ago. 

 

More on these events later. 

 

Reminder: Linden Town Hall Today

 

 Just a reminder, Linden Lab is hosting a Town Hall today, Monday April 20, "To answer questions and hear your feedback" concerning the planned closing of the Gaeta 1 Mainland continent, announced last week.  

 

The event is planned to go from 11 AM to 12 Noon SL time.  

https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Town%20Hall%20Island1/241/15/29

https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Town%20Hall%20Island2/8/23/29

https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Town%20Hall%20Island3/234/246/29 

 

(old picture as the area is currently off limits to residents)