SL Video: "Cobra Kai In Second Life"

 

 

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From Bleem Belargio on Sept 2022,

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.

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.  

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Announcement: 2019 ROMA Paganalia Festival Schedule

Saturday, 26 January

10am - Roman Paganalia Ritual and Feast
In celebration of Paganalia, the Roman festival of sowing, we will be performing a ritual to honour Ceres (the goddess of agriculture) and Tellus (Mother Earth), followed by a feast in Collegia Religio Romana. Come join us in celebrating the beginning of the Paganalia!

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/ROMA%20Vinovium/110/231/24

12pm - Croc Race
You may have explored ROMA's Cloaca Maxima before, but have you ever raced through it on the back of a crocodile? Well now you can! Our Cloaca Croc Race will be a timed race, with the 3 best times winning 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Can you navigate your croc through to victory before the competition? Join the race and find out!

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/ROMA/211/11/580

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Sunday, 27 January

12pm - Paganalia Grand Feast

ROMA's Paganalia Festival  continues with an evening of feasting and dancing. Live music will be provided by Franklee Anatra - so come dance the night away to good tunes and great company!

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/ROMA%20Transtiberim/193/220/27

1pm - Legio XIII Death-match
Come watch our brave soldiers challenge each other in a a brutal death match on a rope bridge

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/ROMA%20Transtiberim/79/188/42

Eve Online: The (Goonswarm) Empire To Strike Back

It's been a while since the Newser last reported on the game "Eve Online," in which a massive space battle took place, costing those involved $300,000 USD. Since then, there hasn't been a single bloodbath of time and money on that scale. But there has been plenty of action. The big fight which has been going on for over a year has been called "World War Bee" by it's players, which has played out much like a science fiction story as after suffering losses, a coalition calling itself "The Imperium" is preparing for revenge.

Read the story in Other Grids, MMOs, and Games.

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

Looking Back: Aria Clash

Second Life isn't really a game, though residents often call it one for the sake of simplicity. But we can play games on it, some of which have rivaled the MMOs we put down money for.

It was five years ago in which the Newser reported on Aria Clash, an anime-inspired combat game, what one described as a “feudal Japan/sci-fi crossover” fought either with melee or ranged weapons. In my personal opinion, this was one of the best combat games in Second Life developed before, or since. Sadly, Aria Clash did not last, shutting down a little more than two years later. Developer Kamiko Fazuku stated she had to close down the gaming area and further development of the game due to real-life complications, and credited the loyalty and faithfulness of her team for the reason it had lasted so long, saying she had heard of many others fall apart due to internal drama.

Yours truly would return to Aria Clash several times since the article, having fun with development team memeber, Aasha “Geecku” Kohime, or my friend Daniella Looming in the picture above. This included at least one "boss fight" which was just as big a pain as an MMO boss fight ro win.

While yours truly has come across some games since, there's been nothing quite like Aria Clash. What games have you the readers been playing?

Bixyl Shuftan

Wonder Egg Hunt

Gemma Cleansalte recently attended a Relay for Life event by the Fighting Sunflowers team. Taking place in an "Alice in Wonderland" themed area, kid and grown avatars alike took part in a hunt for Easter Eggs. And unlike the story, the Red Queen didn't go after anyone's head.

Read Gemma's story in Events.

JasX Games Part 4: Designing BARE

Locke Esgal continues his series about JasX Games. Here, he takes a look at Jasdac Stockholm's most popular game: BARE. A fighting game in which a player's clothes act as their armor, and are knocked down as the match goes on, the object is to strip your opponent completely. Locke asked Jasdac how the game came about, and the designer gave his story.

Read Locke's article in Design.

JasX Games Part 2

Locke Esgal continues his review of JasX Games. Have you ever heard of a "Shovelnator?" Neither had Locke until he came across it in Jasdac Stockholm's games. Here, Locke explains where this weapon comes from, and some of the challenges Jasdac had to deal with.

Read Locke's article in Design. 

JasX Games

Some readers might have heard of BARE, the cheeky card-based fight game in which the loser ends up without their clothes. It's one of several games by JasX Games, by Jasdac Stockholm. Locke had a few words with the man behind the games. In the first part of the interview, Jasdac describes his start into gamemaking with "Fable of the Unknown."

Read Locke's article in Design.

SL Video: "Wunnerful Christmas with Otters"

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Remember the fish-slapping otters by Abanimations filmed earlier this month? Well, theyrrre baaaack! Bay Sweetwater did an "otterly" fun Christmas video with them. It starts off cutsie, and then goes back into more slap-happy fun, that not even Spider-Man's nemesis the "Green Goblin" can escape.

"Here's what happens when a Second Life creator gives away an otter avatar for Christmas. So when your relatives bug you over the holidays about what you do in Second Life, you just shrug and say, 'Oh, I dunno. Stuff like this.'"

"Christmastime Is Wunnerful" by Jonathan Coulton
"Joy to the World" performed by Three Dog Night, composed by Hoyt Axton
Otter avatars by Abramelin Wolfe of Abranimations

SL Video: "Christmas with Fighting Otters at Abranimations "

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By Saffia Widdershins, " Abranimations is one of the Second Life stores with an Advent calendar this year - and owner Abramelin Wolfe is giving away some great gifts - including these cute otter avatars, complete with animations and wet fish to fight with! So when I went over today to collect my gift and found a grand otter fish slapping fight in progress - well, I couldn't resist filming it!"

Happy Talk Like a Pirate Day!

 "Arrrrr, tis be 'International Talk Like a Pirate Day.'So ye best be gettin yer lingo o' th' Brootherhood (2013 article), git yer swabbie outfits on, an' head out t' sea in places like Morgan Straits. What say ye? Ya don' 'ave a ship? Well shiver me timbers, ya landlubbers, tis be yer lucky day. Th' Black Hole Shipyard be havin' some fine boats fer the low price o' completely free!"

"Tis 'Privateer Minerva' an' three other vessels (the difference between a privateer and o' run o' the mill pirate me hearties tis be privateers be gettin' paid ta be pirates) made by Dagger Ulrik be up fer grabs. An' these ships naught be jess fer show. These beauties can fight, either one on one, or in pitched battles. Ye can steer them, an' ye can shoot th' cannons. Ye kinn do both by yerself, or git a first made as th' gunner. So head t' th' Marketplace and get ye choice o' vessels."

https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/138717

"Be quick about it! No tellin' how long these ships be up fer grabs fer nowt."

Hat tip: Becky Shamen

Bixyl Shuftan

Ask DrFran: Dancing Queens Drama

DrFran's column "Ask DrFran" is back. Her latest letter deals with a girl asking her advice concerning a new friend. She had been happily accepted by her group of friends. But lately, there's been some trouble. What exactly was the issue, and what solution was there? DrFran had a little advice on the matter.

Read DrFran's column in People.

SL Video: The War In Vietnam Part 1 The Ground War

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Vickster Khun announced recently in the WW2 Combat RP group, "You may recall last month WWII Players were asked to participate in an SL movie production about Vietnam. The first segment has just been released on youtube! Check it out!" Vickster herself played the roles of a soldier and an F105 "Thunderchief" pilot. Produced and directed by Luke Flywalker.

SL Enquirer: Boxing in Second Life - It's A Real Knockout

We live in a world where standards on genders exist. In one sport in SL, someone's sex doesn't matter. Scroll down to learn more about this refreshing activity. 

Warrior Instinct Nations, formerly known as Averlast, was opened in July 2007, by Karine Koba. Ms. Koba wanted an establishment that provided not only excellent boxing events and equipment to train with for this sport, but also a variety of activities outside Boxing. I will list some of the other pastimes this business offers in a bit. First allow me to tell you how to play in this business’s main competition: Boxing.
 

Read Sarahelisebeth Brenham's Article Here »

Ask DrFran: It’s All About Perception

For her latest "Ask DrFran" today, DrFran Babcock had been emailed by a woman whom was in a relationship with a guy she really cared about, and they had wonderful times. Unfortunately there were differences, and ultimately there was trouble. So what could she have done differently? DrFran has a few answers.

Read DrFran's column in People.

Game Review: Diablo 3

Grease Coakes recently took a look at Diablo 3, a recently released game by Blizzard, the makers of World of Warcraft. The game gets it's name from the main bad guy, Diablo the Lord of Hell. Before facing him, one has to build up one's character. So just how is the gameplay? Read inside to find more.

Read Grease's review in Extra.