Cartoon of The Day: When The Devil Is In The Details

 

 Taken at the Dickens Project. Not sure why someone wanted to look like a demon at an Xmas event, though maybe the spirits with her knew the Ghosts of Christmas.

 

By Bixyl Shuftan 

 

It Came From Bellisseria Chat: Ghost Horde?

 

While taking a look at the chat in the Bellisseria group, I happened to see the above picture posted by Jazzy (skyler0101 Resident), one showing some white streaks going over a Linden Home, some water, and a road. The reaction was the following:

 

[10:29] Mel (MelpomeneThalia Eton): It's probably dust from all the construction work going on
[10:30] Dreamer Pixelmaid: is that a storm coming?
[10:30] Jazzy (skyler0101 Resident): an evil one
[10:30] Dreamer Pixelmaid: 🤣

Then someone remembered it was October, and noticed the jack o'lanterns

 

[10:30] Jenni Meads: A hoard of ghosts?
[10:30] Jazzy (skyler0101 Resident): yep
[10:31] Jenni Meads: The pumpkins gave it away
[10:31] Jenni Meads: hehehe
[10:31] Jazzy (skyler0101 Resident): lol

 

One example of Halloween hijinks on the Linden Home continent.

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

Luna's Empire Ghost Hunt For Halloween 2023

 

"If there's somethin' strange, in the neighborhood, who you gonna call?" That's the tune the ponies and visitors at Luna's Empire have been singing lately as the sim holds it's Ghostbusters-inspired "Ghost Hunt" game. The Newser wrote about it last year. But there's been enough changes to do a follow-up article. So if "bustin' makes you feel good," whether or not you're a pony fan come check out out. 

Read the story in Design.

 

Reader Submitted: Halloween on Caledon Downs

 

This month, spooky things are happening at Caledon. At Caledon Downs, ghosts have descended onto the land, and people are asked to help in making them go away. A mysterious train has been making the rounds, with rumors it takes passengers through the depths of Hell. And there's the pumpkin hunt. There was also a Halloween party last week as all this was starting. Cynthia Farshore, the owner of the sim, had a few things to say and sent a reader submission.

Read Cynthia's story in Places. 

Announcement: Halloween On Caledon Downs

 

 You are invited to enjoy the fun of "Halloween On Caledon Downs". Ride the Ghost Train, A scary ride along haunted rails to doom, along with the return of the Ghost Hunt and Pumpkin prizes. Opening is today Oct. 10th, a bit late but the Duchess is deep in Real Life matters, you are welcome to the Opening Dance at the Goblin Cave provided by Caledon Nights live DJ tonight starting at 6pm SLT going till 8pm. Of course the theme is Halloween but you don’t have to wear costume.

The Ghost Hunt is a region wide hunt for certain ghost that appear randomly for short periods of time that you shoot with any collision (prim firing) weapon. You can use any such weapon you have. There is no sign-up needed, the person and scoring is automatically recorded and the top four scores are displayed on a post in the Goblin Cave. Ghost Hunt has linden prizes of L$1500 first place, L$1000 second, L$500, and L$250 for fourth place. The "hunting lodge" so speak is the Goblin Cave Community Center located in the center of Caledon Downs. In there is located the information panels and the totals counter. The hunt will last till the end of the Halloween Dance at the Goblin Cave on Oct 31 at 8PM SLT then the winner of the bounties will be announced. 

The Jack'o Lantern search is for 5 pumpkins deposited at certain locations about the region. Each Jack'o Lantern contains a prize delivered upon touching BUT mind you only touch once or well you'll get something scary! An example of the Jack'O lantern is displayed at the information board in the Goblin Cave. The information board will deliver the hints as to where these prize givers are.

The starting point is the Goblin Cave Community Center there you can pick up the info and hints for both the Ghost Hunt and Jack'O Lantern search. Also you can enjoy the music and dance as well as games in the lower levels. Just take the spiral stairs down.  The region is completely open and filled with sights and games. 

 

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Downs/104/89/32

Have any questions contact Duchess Cynthia Farshore or Duke Shockwave Yareach.

 

Luna's Empire Ghost Hunt

 

For fans of "Ghostbusters," "My Little Pony," or both, there's a game for the Halloween season in the Luna's Empire area that will interest you. The Luna's Empire Ghost Hunt. If "bustin' makes you feel good," there's a number of spooks to take down, and get points that can be exchanged for prizes.

 

Read more in Design.

The Happy Vixen's Ghost Pirate Island

 

Once again, it's Halloween. Many clubs just put up a few decorations. But the Happy Vixen beach club has a special Halloween area. Builder Jasmine Dawn (Jasmine Knickers) makes one appear every year. This year's area is a ghost pirate island. So what can you expect should you brave the fog of this misty haunted isle?
 
Read more in SL Clubbin'.
 

Akino Beach's Halloween Sim and Deepwood Manor

Gemma Cleanslate is back once again from her search for more spooky places this Halloween season. One is a scary location set up by Akino's beach. But this haunt is anything but a day at the beach with frightful sights and sounds that can sent one running to the exit. Deepwood Manor gets it's name from Deepwood Forest where it's in. This haunted house has plenty of unnerving thrills and chills.

Read Gemma's article in Places

The Drax Files: World Makers "Episode 47: Mad World"

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From Draxtor Despress on October 8, "Halloween holds a special place in many people’s hearts. Dressing up in scary, funny and or weird ways [Drax once went trick/treating as Mitt Romney with a binder full of scantily clad Barbie dolls and was briefly detained by local police in California…] Even though it is a very American holiday, Kiana Writer from MadPea Games loved everything around Halloween when growing up in Finland. Especially the scary parts! She and her team brought her sensibilities and imagination into Second Life with a year-round celebration in form of a massive amusement park called 'MadWorld': lots of games, rides, role-play, special events and prices await the SL resident who dares to enter…. 'Halloween used to be much scarier when I grow up' she says, 'but we can relive these childhood memories in Second Life everyday!' Needless to say that everything that MadPea offers in MadWorld is completely custom built and scripted for Second Life and can be enjoyed as the chosen avatar embodiment. Case in point: Drax went ghost hunting - in the rain - with his beloved slider shoes…

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"A very special thanks as always to our background actors and gracious sim owners / event organizers [including but not limited to BCreative Wilde, Gaius Tripsa, Quiggles78, Threshin Bartnett, Sangi Phaeton, Thalia Lupindo, Raceyy, LadyRose Writer, TheOnlyNoMad] and of course production designer, location and logistics wrangler Marianne McCann: can you spot her in this one? Hint: she looks quite pale in a couple of scenes …. "

 In this video the following sims were featured visited [pay them a visit this Halloween season and tell them Count Draxula sent you!] Madworld = https://secondlife.com/destination/ma... The Well = http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife... Bay City = https://secondlife.com/destination/ba... Twisted = http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife... Trick or Treat Lane = http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife... Everwinter = http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife... Skull Creek = http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife... Ripe = http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife... Malaika Park = http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife... Rose Garden = http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife... Cica Ghost = http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife... Bryn Oh = http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife... For more information about MadPea check out http://www.madpeagames.com/ This episode contains carousel music from the historic Playland amusement park in San Francisco as well as from Disneyland’s “King Arthur” carousel. We also used a little bit of New Orleans jazz performed by the Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Jazz Academy.

New Toulouse Ghost Hunt

Gemma Cleanslate went back to New Toulouse for their recent game. Officially, it's called the "Spectral Activity Survey," but in layman's terms, it's a ghost hunt. This isn't "Ghostbusters" as you're not hunting down ghosts to get rid of them, but to listen to their stories. Those who complete hunts are rewarded with gifts.

Read Gemma's story in Events.

Vivi's Haunted Hill

Deaflegacy has been on the lookout for some Halloween Haunts. After a few that didn't seem what they were scared up to be, she came across Vivi's Haunted Hill in Smokey Valley. She found the place not just spooky, but terrifying. In writing about the location, she left some details unspoken so the surprise wouldn't be ruined, but did give some hints of what perils lay ahead.

Read Deaflegacy's story in Places.

Press Release: Celebrate Halloween with Relay June 21 and 22

Attention Halloween lovers...Harmony of Hope is hosting a Halloween party for Relay for Life....haunted houses, mazes, creepy cabins, hunts, fishing, zombies, auctions, costume contests, ghosts, ghouls, goblins, and so much more spooky tricks and treats. Multiple Relay for Life teams will have all sorts of goodies that are sure to please you! Join us for this 2-day event....live DJs, raffles, auctions, and so much more fun to be had. Don't miss it and bring your lindens! All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society.

Horrifying Hole in One!

Attention Golf Lovers...show your skills in a hole in contest and support Relay for Life!
Qualifying Period...Sat, June 21 9am - Sun, June 22 5pm
Sunday, June 22
Winners announced @6 pm slt
50L per 3 swings

Contact TS Darrow, Dianna Wycliffe or Cathy10 Longoria

 Azure dAlliez (72, 64, 21)

Ghostbusters Sim

Grease Coakes recently heard about a sim and "light RP' in Second Life, "Slime Square." There, fans of the movie, or those looking for an action-filled game, can get a proton pack and zap n' trap the spectral denziens. Grease talked to the owner of the place, and engaged in a little of the Ghostbusting action.

Read Grease's article in Extra.

Haunted Enchantment Isle

The Enchantment Island Haunted, Spooky, Ghosts and Creepy is my third haunted house to visit. Luckily there is a notecard that you will use to help you enjoy all the fun in the house. The visit to the dining room is eye opening. Have a seat! A very spooky skeleton band will entertain you in the music room. 

There are interactive activites if you look for them. Have a seat in the living room and you will see a delightful skeleton who dances just for you.  Watch that fire place in the living room . Climb the stairs to the upper floor and knock on the doors . The master bedroom is full of fun to find. The attic is especially poignant as you listen to the voices of the children and find their toys scattered about. You wonder what happened to them all. 

This house was built by Aragon Sommer with Bambitwice Nightly of the Museum of Illusions and Magic, about which I wrote last year. Hidden places await you, just have to find them. Luckily for us there are clues in the notecard. After you visit the house, outside the gate there is a teleport to the store where you can actually take home some of the parts of the house, or all of it!  

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Enchantment%20Island/56/218/24

Gemma Cleanslate