Linden Snowball Fight Tomorrow, Friday December 19

 

Have you always wanted to pelt Linden Lab's finest with a cold, wet, snowball?  Well, tomorrow's your chance. The Linden Snowball Fight will be taking place. 

 

 

Grab your warm clothes and prepare for some snowy mayhem at the Winter Wonderland Snowball Fight Arena! This year’s event promises sparkling snowballs, big laughs, and a chance to face off against your favorite Lindens.

Event Details

• When? Friday, December 19th
  • First battle: 8 AM - 9 AM PT/SLT
  • Second battle: 12 PM - 1 PM PT/SLT
• Location: Winter Wonderland Snowball Fight Arena

https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Winter%20Wonderland%201/241/212/44 

 

Arrive early to snag your free snow-launching gear from vendors around the arena. Assemble your squad and prepare for the ultimate showdown. See you on the battlefield!

 

This event is something of a tradition that has taken place every year for over a decade. It's been known by a few names, but people keep calling it the Linden Snowball Fight. Typically, it takes place twice a year, in December and February or March.  

 

Once again the action takes place from 8 to 9 AM, and 12 Noon to 1 PM SL time at Winter Wonderland 1 (241/212/44).  

 

"Pie Day" at the Happy Vixen (2013)

 

 

From March 14 2013, a few words on a pre-party event at the Happy Vixen that got messy.

 

On March 14, some people showed up a little early at the Happy Vixen beach club. So with no party yet, and considering the date was 3.14 or "Pi(e) Day," pastries were ordered. And it wasn't long before someone tossed one at another, and then the deserts started flying.

With the water nearby to wash anyone, it was a fun day for all except possibly for the janitor.

"Happy Pie Day."  

SL Video: "Cobra Kai In Second Life"

 

 

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From Bleem Belargio on Sept 2022,

Linden Snowball Fight This Friday

 

For those wanting to toss a little "Christmas cheer" at Linden Lab's finest in the form of a snowball, or just in the mood for a good snowball fight, now's your chance. It was recently announced in the Linden blog that the next Linden (and Mole) Snowball Fight is this Friday, December 15. Or rather, two fights. The first will be at 8 AM SL time, and last for an hour (at least officially). The second will be at 12 PM SL time.

 

  ‘Tis the season for some snow-slinging shenanigans at the NEW Winter Wonderland Snowball Fight Arena!

Get your warm clothes and throwing arms ready - it’s time for a Lindens and Residents snowball fight! This snowball showdown means you're free to pelt your fellow Second Life Residents and Lindens with a bevy of sparkling snowballs - launched fresh from the snow-arsenal available at the arena.

The battles take place on Friday, December 15th from 8am to 9am PT and then again from 12pm to 1pm PT. Spots are limited, so be sure to get there early to grab your free snow-launching weaponry from the vendors around the arena.

Mark your calendars, assemble your dream squad, and be there!

 While the snow scraps officially last for an hour, people often linger for longer. 

Remember, the fun is this upcoming Friday, December 15, at 8 AM and Noon SL time.

 

https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Winter%20Wonderland%201/241/212/44

 

 

Reader Submitted Pictures: At The Linden Snowball Fight

 

Zada Bury is known for her "Drivers in SL" videos. Though when she dropped by the Linden Snowball Fight last month, she decided to document her fun. She sent the Newser a few pictures, as well as links to a couple videos.

 

See the pictures, and two videos, in Extra. 

 

The Linden and Residents Snowball Fight

 

 

Yesterday, Monday December 19, was the day of the Linden and Residents Snowball fight. The fight took place with the Lindens scheduled to be there from 10 to 11 AM and 2 to 3 PM SL time. Yours truly never did get into the first session, which had about a hundred people around. People were saying in Bellisseria chat that with the lag, they couldn't fire their snowball launchers. Instead I waited until the second one. 

 

I finally got in about a few minutes before the hour was up, and all sorts of things from whales to buses to presents to yellow snowballs were flying. People were clustered around a bridge, and this was about as close as I got to it. Snowballs would either launch you into the air, or freeze you in place for a while.

Hours later, the Lab would show a video of some of the chaos that took place. 

Yours truly would have a little fun, eventually going to a castle and successfully defending a tower for a while until my screen turned black and I had to reboot.

Most years, there are two Linden Snowball Fights, one in December and the second in late winter. As of now, no date has been announced for the second. But in the meantime, the Snowball Area is up for anyone in the mood to toss a few snowballs.

Bixyl Shuftan

Linden Snowball Fight Tomorrow, Friday Dec 17, 10 AM

 

"Get in the winter spirit for the most epic snowball fight in Second Life. Come with a group of friends and meet new people - either way, you're sure to have a blast as you toss snowballs at other Residents and even Lindens! The annual Snowball Fight event will be held on December 17th at 10am to 11am PT and another one at 2pm to 3pm PT. "

Winter Wonderland (5/113/7/31)
 

"Shop and Hop" Open, Linden Snowball Fight This Friday

 

For those whom love Christmas shopping events, the official one by Linden Lab, the "Shop and "Hop," is now open, with nine sims of stores.

Our 2020 Winter Shop & Hop is now open with 180 participating Merchants, 9 shopping regions, and tons of ideas for all your holiday shopping needs! It will be held till January 3rd, 2021.

In the great gift of giving, most Merchants have provided at least one gift (no group needed) to share with you this holiday season and have put deep discounts on many of their top products.

On the Lab Gab on Friday December 11, Strawberry and Tara Linden took a look at the shopping area. They also took a look at the Linden Winter Wonderland, and the area where the Linden Snowball Fights take place. 

... there will be two of them on December 18th at the Linden & Resident Snowball Fight, at 10am PT and again at 2pm PT. Get your warm clothes and throwing arms ready for the snowball showdown of the year! You can pelt your fellow Second Life Residents and Lindens with a bevy of sparkling snowballs, launched fresh from the snow arsenal available at the arena. If you can’t make it inworld yourself, you can watch the live streams on youtube at 10am PT and 2pm PT. 

As the announcement states, this month's Linden Snowball Fight will take place Friday December 18. There are actually two fights, from 10 to 11 AM SL time, and 2 to 3 PM SL time.

 To read more, check the Linden blog here.

Apple Says No To IOS SL Mobile Client

 

As you may know, Linden Lab has been working on a Second Life app for mobile devices. Last month, it looked like one would be soon be available in beta. But it appears the wait will be a little longer. In the Web User Group meeting held on Wednesday October 7, it was revealed that a beta version of the IOS (iPhone Operating System) version of the SL mobile app had been submitted to Apple to appear in it's app store, and was rejected. The reasons for the rejection were not revealed, only that the Lab is working to correct the issues.

For now, the IOS app remains in closed alpha. The Android version is described as behind the IOS in development.

Unrelated to Second Life but of note to gamers,  Apple has been at odds with Epic, the company behind the popular Fortnite game, over what both sides claim is unreasonable behavior. Apple took Fortnite off it's app store over what it called violations of the agreement between them and Epic. A week ago on October 9, a judge ruled that Apple didn't have to put the game back.

Sources: Daniel Voyager, Modem World, CNN, Forbes

Bixyl Shuftan

SL Video: "Raglan Shire Stabby Stabby 2020"

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From Nitwacket on Sept 22, scenes of Raglan Shire's "Stabby Stabby" swordfighting competition for it's Medieval Month.

Linden Snowball Fight Tomorrow, Friday Dec. 20

Have you wanted to toss a snowball at one of Linden Lab's finest? Well, tomorrow you're getting your chance. On the official Second Life blog yesterday, the Lab announced this month's Linden Snowball Fight.

Tis the season to let it go and get into some icy fun at the Winter Wonderland Snowball Fight Arena for some snow-slinging fun times!

Get your warm clothes and throwing arms ready - it’s time for a Lindens and Residents snowball fight! This Snowball Showdown means you're free to pelt your fellow Second Life Residents and Lindens with a bevy of sparkling snowballs- launched fresh from the snow-arsenal available at the arena. 

The frozen frenzy will take place twice on Friday December 20. The first will be from 10 to 11 AM. The second will be from 2 to 3 PM. To get there, head to Portal Park, then look for the doorway with the Winter Wonderland sign. It is suggested that you get there early and have a good computer as the event will probably be crowded.

SL Video: "Second Life Destinations - Medieval Roleplaying"

Xiola Linden's post for Second Life Destinations on July 3 was of "Medieval Roleplaying," the video filmed in the area of Mystvale.

Have you ever thought about writing your own Medieval novel? What if you could live through your very own battle of the throne without any of the very bloody and finite endings you’ve seen on television? Hold court, joust, ride forth into battle on the back of your trusted steed, or simply embrace the photogenic romance of living in an era long passed - it’s all possible in SL.
 

That’s where communities like MYSTVALE and other role-playing communities within Second Life come in. Tailored to immerse you in an experience that blends history and fantasy together, and allows you to begin making your own history through creative story-telling. Talk about choosing your own adventure!

Put on your favorite medieval outfit, grab your preferred party of adventurers, and cross the virtual veil into MYSTVALE.  

For the blog post in it's entirety, Click Here. 

Announcement: RFL Paintball Match Tomorrow

May the Fourth be with you!  

Team Shadow invites you to come on over to Korolev Station and fulfill your Star Wars/paint ball fantasy!  Invite your friends. Hunt with them.  Hunt them!  Have fun! It's Paint Ball.  3-5pmSLT!

Yes, on Saturday, May 4th!

Equipment and music provided.

Event hosted by the Korolev Station and Companion House Zorya.  Many thanks!

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Korsta/127/119/2136

Announcement: "The Return of the Celebrate Remember Fight Back Top DJ Fundraising Competition"

The Relay Rockers Announce the Return of the
Celebrate Remember Fight Back Top DJ Fundraising Competition

The Relay Rockers announced today plans for the return of the Celebrate - Remember - Fight Back Top DJ Fundraising Competition to support the Relay For Life of Second Life and the American Cancer Society.  The competition, which brings together some of Second Life’s best club and radio presenters, has raised more than $25,000 (L$6,000,000) since it was introduced in 2012.

The competition is open to the first 20 DJs to apply using our Online Application (https://relayrockers.org/crfb-top-dj-competition-2019/). Participants can choose to perform at the Rocker’s home region Arinultra Cay, or may compete at their own venue.  The Top DJ Competition will run for 4 weeks, from March 30th through April 28th, with a maximum of 5 competitors each week.  The Relay Rockers will work with each entrant to assure their selected time options can be met.

Competition applications must be completed before March 25th.

The Relay Rockers will provide all venues with an official Relay For Life of Second Life kiosk, set to the team. A representative of the Rockers must be present during the 1 hour competition and will work with venue host and make announcements of Relay and Society information during the event.

The Top 4 DJs in will move to the semifinal round to be held at Arinultra Cay on the weekend of May 4th and 5th and compete in 1 hour sets. There will be no carry over of totals from previous rounds. Previous round totals will be used only to determine seeding and as a tie-breaker. The 2 presenters with the highest Semi Final Total will compete 90 minute sets for the 2019 CRFB Top DJ trophy at the 2019 RelayStock Multiteam Event.

The Relay Rockers have been Walking Strong since 2005.  The team is celebrating its 15th season as part of the Relay For Life of Second Life.  The Celebrate Remember Fight Back Top DJ Competition, and all team events, support the mission of the American Cancer Society to Save Lives, Celebrate Lives and Lead the Fight For A World Without Cancer.  Find out more about us at www.relayrockers.org. Learn more about the Relay For Life of Second Life at www.relayforlife.org/secondlife. If you have questions about the American Cancer Society or need assistance with a cancer diagnosis visit www.cancer.org, American Cancer Society in Second Life American Cancer Society (128/96/22) or call 800-227-2345.

For More Information Contact Trader Whiplash (trader@t1radio.com)

Linden Snowball Fight Today

The residents of Second Life have something of a love/hate relationship with the Lindens. We're grateful for them creating and maintaining this virtual world. But some of their decisions over the years often make us wonder. If you've ever wanted to toss a snowball at them, now's your chance. Today is the Linden Snowball fight.

Come one - come all to the Snowball Arena for a friendly ice battle of epic proportions! This Snowball Showdown means you're free to pelt your fellow Second Life Residents and Lindens with a bevy of sparkling snowballs! But the Lindens and your fellow Residents get to return fire with their own avalanche of snow-arsenal.

The event lasts from 11AM to 1PM SL time. So head to Portal Park, then head to the Winter Wonderland area, and head to the Snowball Fight Arena. If you miss this event, you may have to wait months until another chance comes.

More on Halloween 2017

Halloween was a blast this year. Eventually the fun came to a close, but before we move on, one last look at some of the goings-on that happened. Even when real-life butted-in on an occasion or two, there was still much to see, from Making Strides, to Creations for Parkinson's, to the Newser office's neighborhood of the Sunweaver/Angel community.

Read, and see, more in Events.

Schedule for "Creepy Crawl" Event

For the third year in a row, Linden Lab has organized a event on Halloween covering a number of venues, the "Creepy Crawl." The name comes from the term "bar crawl," in which a group of people visit a number of bars in a period of time, spending a little time at each one. For this Halloween-themed event, those taking part will head to several venues from 10AM to 2PM or afterwards, the list being announced by Xiola Linden on the afternoon of October 30.

10AM to 10:30 AM: All Hallows at Moochie  - Moochie (170/200/23)

10:30 AM to 11:00 AM: Bay City's Halloween Maze - North Channel (128/128/24)

11:00 AM to 11:30 AM: Dance Island - Dance Island (131/206/27)

11:30 AM to 12:00 Noon: Scare Me Silly 2017 - Water Haven (149/136/23)

12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM: Pumpkin Smash Fight - Pumpkin Fight Arena (112/6/31)

1:00 PM to 1:30 PM: Club End of Days - End of Days (233/245/503)

1:30 PM to 2:00PM: ShenaniganS Haunted House - Leodegrance (59/72/70)

As part of the fun, there will be a costume contest with a 5000 Linden dollar prize.

One feature new to the Creepy Crawl will be a Halloween-themed version of the Linden Snowball Fight: "The Pumpkin Fight."

In the middle of all the dancing and costume contest winning, we’ll make a stop at the old snowball fight arena  - where things have taken a twist for the twisted. Shooting pumpkins has never been more fun. That’s from noon to 1 pm (SLT) at the Pumpkin Fight Arena - but you can get some practice in before then!

So be sure to stop by for some "spook-tacular" fun.

To read Xiola's blog post in full: Click Here.

Linden Snowball Fight Today

There's no argument that the Lindens do a lot of good, but don't you get the urge sometimes to just throw something at them? Maybe scoop up some snow and pelt them with a few snowballs? Well, today's your chance. From 9AM SL time to 10AM, and again from 1PM SL time to 2PM, Linden Lab will be having one of their snowball fights, or "Snowball Showdown" as they've been calling them lately, with the residents at the Winter Wonderland arena, accessible through Portal Park


Spring Equinox is coming - even if the East Coast of the USA didn’t get the memo - and we can’t properly bid adieu to the chill of the Winter winds without another epic Snowball Fight! 

That means it’s time for one last Snowdown Showdown - before the snow melts! Join us this Friday, March 17th from 9:00 to 10:00 AM SLT and 1:00 to 2:00 PM SLT - to enjoy the thrill of the chill and the fun of pummelling one another with tons of virtual snowballs! 

Lindens and Residents run amok through the icy castle towers and tunnels, the sky pours snowballs, and the good times roll! 

Mark the time and date in your calendars and don’t miss this last chance to enjoy the Snowball Fight Arena before the Winter Wonderland regions come down
The Linden Snowball Fight/Snowball Showdown, has happened about twice a year since December 2015, and no doubt allows for a little fun and/or release of friendly aggression. The teleport to the Winter Wonderland is at the Portal Park area.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Portal Park 1/175/118/52/

For pictures of December's snowball fight, Click Here. 

Game Review: War Thunder

When it comes to multiplayer WW2 combat vehicle games, most will probably think of "World of Tanks" or "World of Warships." But there are others out there. One that's gotten some attention is "War Thunder." Starting off as an air combat game, it's been expanded over time to cover ground, and more recently sea battles. But even if one sticks to the tanks, there are a number of differences from it's more famous counterpart.

Read more in Other Grids, MMOs, and Games

Scenes From The "Jolly Holiday Crawl" And The Linden Snowball Fight

A week ago, on Monday December 19, the "Jolly Holiday Crawl" took place across several locations across Second Life. Organized by Linden Lab, the venue crawl turned out to be a hit with the residents. But one could do more than just talk to the Lindens. At the "Snowball Showdown," better known to the residents as the Linden Snowball Fight, the frozen missiles flew.

Read the story in Events.