Friday, September 20, 2024
Three Halloween Shopping Places
New Firestorm Viewer Update, Promises To Fix Some PBR Issues
This release fixes a swathe of issues, those of you plagued by crashes after TP were almost certainly victims of the “mirror at home” bug. This bug was fixed soon after the release and has been tested throughout our beta phase for this update. the crash rate for this viewer is far far lower than for the 7.1.9 update. Performance too, the performance updates, should see most of you enjoying better, more consistent frame rates and where you had high rates already, simple seeing more consistency as you move around the world.
For those used to using the SL-provided voice morphing, this will no longer be available. The team at Linden Lab has put together a FAQ page to help you resolve any questions. Importantly, WebRTC is not compatible with SLVoice. Moreover, the back-end services that support voice cannot co-exist so once Linden Lab roll out the new WebRTC services across the grid, the older voice services will cease to work.
To make it very clear, when Linden Lab rolls out the WebRTC backend across the grid, SLVoice will cease to work FOR ALL VIEWERS. This is not something Firestorm or any TPV can alter/fix/workaround.
This Weekend at The Science Circle
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Announcement: Luna's Empire Nightmare Night, Opening October 1
🍬 Luna's Empire 🍬
Nightmare Night
October 2024
🎃 🎃 🎃
🎃👻 Nightmare Night 2024: Ghosts, Gadgets, and Great Times! 👻🎃
Get ready for a spine-tingling adventure this October! Nightmare Night is back and bigger than ever, running from October 1st to October 31st. Dive into our immersive, free-to-play Halloween extravaganza and experience thrills like never before.
What to Expect:
🕵️♂️ Capture Ghosts: Explore our two sprawling sims and track down elusive spirits!
🧙♀️ Character Classes & Abilities: Choose your role, harness unique powers, and work with others to conquer the spooky challenges that await.
👻 Special Ghosts & Raid Bosses: Face off against terrifying foes and tackle complex puzzles for awesome rewards!
🎁 Earn & Spend Points: Accumulate points to grab amazing prizes from our in-game vendors. We’ve got a variety of rewards, from Halloween-themed goodies to exclusive adult prizes in a separate area!
Who’s Welcome?
Hosted by Luna’s Empire, we’ve expanded beyond our pony roots to include humans and furries! Join our vibrant community of over 800 players from last year and make this event unforgettable.
Calling All Vendors!
We're also looking for vendors to add more exciting content and prizes to our event. If you're interested in showcasing your products, we'd love to collaborate with you.
Event Details:
🗓️ Dates: October 1st - October 31st
📍 Location: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lunas%20empire%20events/50/36/14
🎟️ Cost: 100% Free-to-Play
Join us for a month of haunted fun, thrilling challenges, and a fantastic community experience. For more information or to get involved as a vendor, contact us
EmpressLuna Starchild - Event Owner
Azimuth Somme - Event Coordinator & Developer
Skoops Barrymore - Event Head Admin.
Don’t miss out on the most thrilling Halloween event of the year – see you at Nightmare Night! 🎃👻
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Bright Diamonds Oasis
Cartoon of The Day: Not My Coffee
The Puddle Jumper Mall
Office Chair Issues
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Events This Week at the Sunweaver and Montecito Bay Clubs, Furry Fashion, and Club Scorn
Club Cutlass: Lemon/Line, TV & Movies, Disco
Happy Vixen: DJ Malit, DJ Arooo, DJ Charlee, DJ Minty, TBA, DJ Scratch, DJ Squeaks, DJ Khyra
Club Zero Gravity: Fall Colors
Bouncing Bunny Beach Club: FeralsXanadu: DJ Jesse
Monday, September 16, 2024
Reader Submitted Pictures: Firestorm Anniversary Party
EOTB: "The Spookiest Time of Year Is Almost Here"
Get Ready for Second Life’s Halloween in 2024!
- Event Dates: October 1st - November 3rd
- Shop & Hop: October 4th - November 3rd
- Annual Trick or Treat Event in Bellisseria: Starts October 1st
- Swaginator Hunt: Starts October 8th
How to Join the Fun
- Mark Your Calendar: October 1st - November 3rd.
- Explore the Shop & Hop: Visit multiple shop and hop regions to discover deals and gifts.
- Change Your Last Name: Embrace the spooky season with a new Halloween-themed last name.
- And many more things to do in Second Life during the Halloween period!
The Renegades Tennessee 9/11 Memorial
Sunday, September 15, 2024
Cartoon of The Day: Don't Be Shellfish
Saturday, September 14, 2024
SL Video: "Misfit Dance & Performance Art in Second Life - 'Catch Fire' "
Friday, September 13, 2024
Announcement: Casting Call for "The Enchanted Theatre" Musical
Casting Dates:
September 19th, 20th, and 22nd
8 AM - Noon SLT
We’re looking for performers to bring The Enchanted Theatre to life! No experience required, but it’s a plus. Please come prepared to portray a character from the poster.
For details, contact:
Rebellah Antionette D'Arcy (rebellahantoinette) or Yves Welles
This Weekend at The Science Circle
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Ad: Charlee's Gachas
Veterans Isle Fundriaser Nets over 68,000 Linden Dollars
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
September 11 Memorials
Sadly, those memorials are now gone, with only pictures, films, and memorials remaining. But there are still some inworld. For several years, there's been one high above Gold Haven. Made by Bryston Vanvleck, it's official name is "A Tribute to The Victims & Heroes Who Lost Their Lives on September 11, 2001," It is located at http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gold%20Haven/247/48/1343 .
September 11 - "A Fireman's Prayer"
When I am called to duty,
whenever the flames may race,
give me strength to save some
life whatever be their age.
Help me embrace a little child
before it is too late,
or save an old person from
the horror of that fate.
Enable me to be alert,
and hear the weakest shout.
And quickly and efficiently
to put the fire out.
I want to fill my calling
and give the best in me.
To guard my every neighbor,
protect his property.
And if according to my fate
I am to lose my life,
please bless with your protecting hand
my children and my wife.
9/11/01 - We will never forget
Poem by Firefighter A.W. “Smokey” Linn
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Events This Week at the Sunweaver and Montecito Bay Clubs, Furry Fashion, and Club Scorn
Club Cutlass: So Hot, Nightwear, Monochrome
Happy Vixen: DJ Malit, DJ Arooo, DJ Charlee, DJ Minty, TBA, DJ Scratch, DJ Squeaks, DJ Khyra
Club Zero Gravity: Space
Bouncing Bunny Beach Club: OceanicXanadu: DJ Jesse
Monday, September 9, 2024
New Terms For Google Play Could Complicate Development of SL Mobile Viewer
On August 31, Google announced new requirements for it's Google Play store. Specifically, these are API requirements (Application Programing Interface, programing that allows a piece of software to interact with other software).
Two Weekend Events In Brief
This weekend saw two notable events. One was the Firestorm Anniversary Party, taking place Saturday Sept 7 fromNoon to 3 PM SL time. The other was a fundraiser at Veterans Isle for Homes For Our Troops, taking place Sunday from 4PM to about 8 PM.
Sunday, September 8, 2024
Cartoon of The Day: In The Money
Saturday, September 7, 2024
SL Video: "I Will Survive"
Friday, September 6, 2024
The Bellisseria Commissary And Moleseum
This Saturday at The Science Circle
Thursday, September 5, 2024
Announcement: Homes For Our Troops 10th Anniversary in Second Life
Frets Nirvana, longtime supporter and contact for Homes For Our Troops in Second Life in conjunction with the US Military Veterans Group, announces the September 2024 10 year anniversary of supporting the Veterans Support Organization Home For Our Troops in Second Life at Veteran’s Isle .
Frets Nirvana states: “HFOT is a privately funded 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization building specially adapted, mortgage-free homes nationwide for the most severely injured Veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan. Most of these Veterans are multiple amputees, paraplegic, quadriplegic or have suffered severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). Since its inception in 2004, nearly 90 cents of every dollar spent by Homes for Our Troop has gone to directly support Veterans. DURING THAT TIME HFOT HAS BUILT 393 SPECIALLY ADAPTED HOMES NATIONWIDE FOR EXTREMELY INJURED VETERANS.”
The month of September is special because it marks the 10 year anniversary of supporting HFOT in Second Life. As a result it will be a month long series of benefit concerts as well as raffles and prizes that benefit this important cause. One special raffle will be for a completely furnished home from Vila Ballamos and its creator Chillee Hernandoz. The current schedule is:
Sept 8
DJ Zack 4 PM
Camme Carver 5 PM
Agatha Nowles 6 PM
Holly Giles 7 PM
September 15
DJ Yume Yoshika and her Yummies 4 PM
Frets Nirvana 5 Pm
Grace Loudon 6 PM
AcousticEnergy Nightly 7 PM
September 22
Kyle Forrester DJ - 11 AM
Roxy Chronotis - 12 PM
Max Kleene - 1 PM
Hogan Baily - 2 PM
Charice - 3 PM
September 29
DJ Yume Yoshika and her Yummies 4 PM
Wolfie Starfire - 5 PM
Frets Nirvana 6 PM
Chillee Hernandez - 7 PM
Announcement of Chillee Hernandoz Vila Ballamos house raffle 8 PM
September will be great music and fun for all with the net result to hopefully make this 10 year anniversary a banner month for donations to Homes For Our Troops. The events will be held at the U.S. Veterans Military center special events area. To teleport to it, use this link.
Sponsored by Frets Nirvana and the U.S. Military Veteran’s Group of Second Life. To learn more about Homes for Our Troops visit https://www.hfotusa.org
Happy 10th Anniversary in SL HFOTS, and thank you all for your support!
Mr Frets Nirvana has planned a whole "Month of Sundays," to celebrate this decade milestone!
Our live concerts will be Sept 8, Sept 15, Sept 22, Sept 29 with a multitude of wonderful DJs and Musicians to celebrate!
Singer Chillee Hernandez has donated a house to raffle for our month long event.
Check out the house at the USMV Events park. Raffle opens Sept 1, 2024
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Veterans%20Isle/128/128/1499
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Abnor Mole's Speech for Bellisseria Mole Day
EOTB: Linden Lab Reminds Residents To Be Wary of Scammers and Hackers
You may see viewer download links shared in local chat, DM, or even group chat. These links are usually unsafe and link to software that compromises your Second Life account or installs additional hidden software that gives a stranger control of your computer. Be wary of downloadable software links. Strangers may claim that their link is an early fix, a special version of the viewer, or an early release of an anticipated product. Don’t be fooled!
If you see a link advertising a Third-Party Viewer, don’t click it directly. Always check our Third Party Viewer Directory for a list of safe download locations. All approved third-party viewers are included here, and the official Second Life Viewer is available from the Second Life site. To help keep others safe, share this blog post and submit an Abuse Report if you see a suspicious link shared in world.
Check the website’s URL. Before logging into the website, ensure you’re on a legitimate site. A phishing website will often have a similar-looking URL, but with slight variations. Check for spelling errors or subtle changes in the website’s address.
Look for security indicators. Legitimate websites will often have security indicators, such as a padlock icon or “https” in the URL. This indicates that your information is being transmitted securely. If you are unsure if a URL is legitimate, you can always send in a support ticket and ask for clarification.
Use strong passwords. A strong password is at least 8 characters long and combines uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. You should also use a different password for each online account to reduce the risk of multiple accounts being compromised if one password is stolen.
Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). This will add an extra layer of security to your account by requiring a second form of identification to access your account to make account changes.
Firestorm's Anniversary Party
Firestorm is turning 14 this week! Our actual birthday is on September 3, but we want to celebrate BIG TIME, and we want you to join us. That is why we are moving our party to the weekend… Saturday September 7. Yes, we will have a party. And yes, there will be gifts – two really nice ones. There will also be some amazing entertainment. There is only one more thing we need – you! Please join us.
OVERVIEW:
Performances:
Noon – 1 PM SLT – Our very own DJ Trick
1 – 2 PM SLT – Bella (Live Singer)
2 – 3 PM SLT – Tally Mercury (Live Singer)
GIFTS from:
Wild Kajaera and Love Superstore.
Date/Time/Location:
Event Start: Saturday Sept 7 from Noon SLT until 3 PM SLT for the performances. The Gifts will remain available until the end of September.
The location (SLurls) will be announced starting at 11:00 AM SLT on the day of the party. Pls check back here (link) at that time for the links.
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Announcement: PBC Red White And Blue Civic Awareness Party - Wednesday Sept 4
It's Real Life Election time in the U.S.A!
The Premier Business Center aka PBC Red White and Blue Civic Awareness Voter Registration Music Video Party with VJ Ally Nova is Wednesday, September 4th @6:00 PM slt with random events to continue through out the Month of September Ending Sunday, September 29th @3:00 PM slt!
The attire is casual: Red, White, and/or Blue.
Additional Events will be scheduled and announced as soon and possible.
Everyone is invited to attend any or all of the PBC Red White and Blue Civic Awareness Parties! Our goal is to reach anyone in Second Life who is interested in voting, or qualified to vote in the U.S. A. but for whatever reason, might not be registered to vote in the upcoming election.
We are focusing on Second Life residents who can, and those who are willing to vote as long as they meet the eligibility requirements and guidelines to vote legally.
We will provide information on how to confirm registration status, how to register to vote, how to update voters registrations, voting rights, and so much more for every state throughout the U.S.
The information provided might not apply to everyone for various reasons however, It is up to the individual to determine if the information is useful and applies to them or not.
Dont miss out on this fun filled, educational, and exciting event!. You can confirm and/or update your registration information, as well as get online registration details for your state, while learning, and having fun at the same time!
We hope that everyone whether SL or RL will take the first step, and that is to confirm their registration status, and if necessary, register, and VOTE in order to make an RL impact in the election!
YOU can NOT VOTE if YOU are NOT REGISTERED TO VOTE! MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT!
YOU CAN MAKE THE DIFFERENCE, YOU CAN BE THE DIFFERENCE, infact YOU ARE THE DIFFERENCE!
Please contact JardenAlexis if you wish to volunteer as entertainers, or greeters at any one of the upcoming PBC Red White and Blue Civic Awareness events!
SLURL: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/PBC/190/65/1150
Thank you!
Events This Week at the Sunweaver and Montecito Bay Clubs, Furry Fashion, and Club Scorn
Club Cutlass: So Hot, Nightwear, Monochrome
Happy Vixen: DJ Malit, DJ Arooo, DJ Charlee, DJ Minty, TBA, DJ Scratch, DJ Squeaks, DJ Khyra
Club Zero Gravity: Space
Bouncing Bunny Beach Club: OceanicXanadu: DJ Jesse
Angels Beach Land Rentals
At the Angels Beach Land Rental Agency, you can find a great new home in Second Life. With many sims to choose from, in the Sunweaver Estates, Hidden Valley, and Purrfection, you can choose from a variety of environments.
We offer places with friendly and interesting neighbors. Some places have a tropical island look, others more temperate. Some of the sims have access to enough water to boat around in. And there are plans later on for an open water sim for even more water activities. The sims are home to a number of quality clubs, such as Cutlass, Zero Gravity, Xanadu, the BBBC, and the Happy Vixen Beach Club. In one sim alone there are two quality clubs that work together so there is no lag from them. There are also some small shopping areas available.
The sims range from Mature to Adult, but the purpose of the adult rating is for a relaxed atmosphere in which couples can relax. The places do not allow for harassment, and while there are vendors that cater to mature tastes they are discreet about it. Spaces available range from small plots to a full homestead that will rent out for only $30,000L's per month. Most of the sims break the parcels down into 512 Sqm parcels and and most have a sliding rent scale, so the more you rent the cheaper it gets. Our prices are VERY competitive here in Second Life.
To learn more, please contact Nydia Tungsten, Brandi Streusel, Jasmine Dawn (Jasmine Knickers), or Matoazma Kazyanenko.
"We pride ourselves on on not just renting land but renting our customers the land you want. We listen to what you tell us on what you are looking for."
Press Release: Mieville Victorian Faire
Contact Persons: Una Kealoha, Meadow Copperfield
Event Title: Mieville Victorian Faire
Event Description: Victorian and autumn themed market, and Sherlock Holmes Quest
Event Type: Themed market and in-sim quest
Event Start Date: Sept. 7, 2024
Event Start Time SLT: 12:00 a.m.
Event End Date: Sept. 22, 2024
Event Location SLURL:
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mieville%20Shelley/190/45/23
Event Website:
https://mievillehistoricalhunts.blogspot.com/
Monday, September 2, 2024
Team Firestorm Warns About Scammers
Labor Day Weekend
Today is Labor Day, the unofficial end of summer. And this weekend, people have been having one last bit of summer fun, or at least enjoying the last three day weekend before fall.