Furchanted Shopping Event

 

 

For those who like to shop, there's a  place that was recently recommended by a longtime reader: "Furchanted," high above the Imagination sim. Organized by Max Arkala (Maximillian Loon), it was described as being aimed at users of both human and furry avatars. 

 

Going about, there were a number of shops with a number of mods and accessories.  And as advertised, not all of them were for furries despite the name.

 

For those looking for activities other than shopping, there's also a crystal hunt, a dance area, and a water slide. There was also a booth for the "Beyond Star" comic that was recently featured in Draxtor Despres' "in Second Life" videos. There had been music events, but they may be over.

 

The event is open until Saturday July 29

https://www.ariuscity.com/furchanted_event/
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Imagination/81/131/2002

Avagora Mall

 

 

The Second Life Marketplace can be a convenient place to shop. But sometimes, there's just no substitute for being in an actual shopping center. One place to shop, notably for your avatar needs, is the Avagora Avatar and Mod Mall. 

Located high above the Montecito Bay sim, there are dozens of shops and stores to browse around and buy in. They include Dawn Kingdoms, Aventity, Happy Paw, SKS Designs, Dinkies, Furry Fashion Critters, Kahoots, and more. For avatar and mod makers looking for a place to sell inworld, they can ask Becky Nosferatu for a free space, with 100 prims available for avatar shops, and 50 prims for shops selling mods.

Becky had a message for avatar and mod makers interested in getting a place here, "You're probably asking yourself what the REAL catch is, and I can promise you, there isn't one. The reason for this is simple; I run the Avatar Maker's Guild and have made my own avatars and mods for many years. Back in the day there used to be several sims dedicated to avatar vendors. Those sims are long gone or are difficult and expensive to rent at for little to no traffic. I have seen many avatar makers/modders come and go and I have seen some amazing things done with very little notice from people. For the sake of makers and customers, I want to reimagine those original, creator focused sims. I want to see a single location that avatar makers and modders can come together in order to showcase their works and to make it easier for your customers to find what what they're looking for. This is the vision of what I want to see in SL once again. Of course, the Marketplace already allows for that, but where's the fun of actually going and shopping in SL? So that's why the Avagora exists, and why it's free to you."

Montecito Bay has other reasons for people to visit. There are two active clubs with weekly events, an arcade that recently installed new bowling games, and the Magican Productions and Twilight Imaginarium store (separate from Avagora).

 

 http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Montecito%20Bay/92/139/702

 

Magican Productions and Twilight Imaginarium

 

At the corner of Montecito Bay is a store where you can find a number of avatars, avatar mods, parts, clothes, and other goods: Magican Productions and Twilight Imaginarium, by Becky Nosferatu and Moni Vyle (Tatteredwilite).

The first floor is for Magican Productions. Upon entering, to the left are a number of mods. This includes Becky's prize product, the Speckled Dragon mod. You can get one of several colors, or a fatback with all of them. There are other mods suchas the Rainbow Crux. For those on a budget, in the back to the left are some freebie avatars. To the back on the right are some discounted avatars at a fraction of their original price, such as the batlike Bloodkin. On the right wall are various parts, tails, hands, legs (too bad you can't send them to Horizons_ and more. There are also a few clothes available for sale, such as Disability Motivators shirts. You can also get a free cup of cider or one of a few other drinks.

The second floor is for the products of Twilight Imaginarium. Currently all of it's products available at the store are on just one wall, various avatar mods such as the Metal Panda and the Generic Goat Demon. It seems the floor is a work in progress as the paint in the place is still wet. There's also some odd card came in progress in the middle of the floor with some chalk lines and circles drawn underneath.

Don't forget to explore around while you're there as this is picturesque Montecito Bay with it's futuristic design and neon lights. For instance the nearby WCRX radio station is there. 

Store location: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Montecito%20Bay/37/49/23

 

Magican Productions MP - https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/2733

 

Twilight Imaginarium MP - https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/194707

Bixyl Shuftan

VR Chat Security Update Results in Mass Protests by Playerbase

 

The Newser hasn't written much about VRChat in a while. This is mostly because we've been busy with reporting on Second Life, but until recently we didn't hear of much other than it's increasing userbase that was making it a true competitor to the older and more established virtual world. But this week there was a major development that's gotten a lot of anger from its users. The developers installed a security update in order to combat the mods of hackers and other malicious users. Trouble is, it also disables the mods players made over time to improve the experience of users, notably disabled users, some saying a number were to address issues the developers were slow to act on. 

Read more in Other Grids, MMOs, and Games.

"Dad's Birthday" Sale at Magician Productions

 My Dad turns 65 on July 20th. He was born in 1957. He was born on the same day man landed on the moon. And since my whole Aesthetic is space themed, I wish to honor my dad with a sale on all my in-world items. Because if it wasn't him encouraging me to make mods in the first place, I never would have been here on SL as long as I have been.

So here's to you, Dad! Happy Birthday! 

 

And for the rest of you; a special sale for all my in-world products up to 30% off for the remainder of this week! Sale ends Friday~

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Montecito%20Bay/21/107/723 

 

Magician Productions is owned by Becky Nosferatu.
 

The Gacha Guild Is On

  The Gacha Guild, a bi-annual event, is once again taking place.  Twice a year, this shopping event takes place high above the Dew Drop sim. Numerous merchants have goods for sale as gachas. For those who don't know what a gacha is, the vendors have a number of versions of the item. Most are "common," but there are also a few "uncommon" and "rare." Often, they're packaged as vouchers, which can be traded between residents, or put up for sale on Marketplace where rares can fetch high prices.

There are avatars, avatar mods, and accessories up for sale. Among them is the Feral Crux by Caboodle, a four-footed version of the odd avatar with a following among some Second Life furs. Just add the voucher, click where it says "buy now," and unpack. The avatar can sit and dance, has a few different facial expressions, and the tail has a couple positions. 

The theme for this Gacha Guild is that of a haunted Carnival. About in the middle of the month, on October 16, the "Halftime Hunt" will begin with more items available. For more information, check out the blog: https://gachaguild.com/ .

 http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dew%20Drop/162/168/1128

 Bixyl Shuftan

Announcement: Mod Monday at Montecito Bay

It's that time again! Mod Monday! This time, we're gettin' EXTRA SPOOKY with all these awesome Halloween themed mods! Your modders this month is Bullseye, SugarNova, Elephant Graveyard Inc and Little Things!

Starts next Monday the 28th at 6pm! Don't miss out!

https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Montecito%20Bay/53/130/703

Mod Monday At The Avagora Tonight

Monday at 6pm SLT! Don't miss it, we have Project Maehem And Twilight Imaginarium!

https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Montecito%20Bay/53/130/703

Ammouncement: Mod Monday At The Avagora

 Montecito Bay's "Mod Monday" is back at the Avagora Shopping Center. Stop by for music, contests, raffles, and an great time. Be there today Monday June 24, at 6PM SL time

"Don't be late or your can miss out on some awesome raffles!"

https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Montecito%20Bay/53/130/703

Anthropomorphic Influences

It's well known that fans of anthropomorphic characters, aka "Furries" have been a part of Second Life about since it started. But they're also a part of many games. "World of Warcraft," the old powerhouse of MMOs, had a few anthro races. "Skyrim" has two. And more. Mods of popular games allow you more options at playing a nonhuman character. Nydia Tungsten recently had a few things to say about the issue.

Read Nydia's story in Other Grids, MMOs, and Games.

Announcement: Mod Monday at the Avagora

For Feb 25th, Mod Monday is comin' at ya with four modders! They are Top Tier Designs, Elephant Graveyard Inc, ZAD and BrutalHearts!

Live DJ, raffles and all around fun, don't forget to join us next Monday at 6pm SLT?PST for some awesome gifts and great music!

Montecito Bay (132/89/702)

Announcement: Mod Monday at The Avagora

7pm, Monday the 28th, we'll have the honor to represent Bullseye and Aten'Ka! We hope to see you there!
DJ: Sil
Host: Kait
Security: Pandah
Show up for some free gifts, live staff and to show your favorite modders some awesome appreciation!

Montecito Bay (132/89/702)

Elder Scrolls Skyrim

Skyrim is not a new game. It was first sold eight years ago. It wasn't perfect, having a few glitches and bugs. But it quickly developed a devoted fanbase who would play the game again and again. Among them is Nydia Tungsten. In her return to the Newser, she writes about why she still plays the game occasionally.

Read more in Other Grids, MMOs, and Games.

Mod Monday at Montecito Bay

Featuring this month InZoxi, Crazy Kobold Creations, Orange Toad Studios and Bullseye/Caboodle! As always, join us for live host/dj, prizes and discounts! See you there! 

https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Montecito%20Bay/92/139/702

Announcement: "Mod Monday at the Avagora"

This month's Mod Monday at Montecito Bay will be on the 23rd, at 7pm, in the redesigned Avagora Mall! Featuring Caboodle/Bullseye, Visual Magick, Twilight Imaginarum and newcomer Steedful Things! Hope to see you there! LMs will be given when it's time to party.

Ark Survival Evolved Update: New Map, New Version, and Lots of Mods

It's been a little over a year since I last wrote about Ark Survival Evolved. In that time, quite a lot has happened. Mods have been introduced to the game to give it interesting and helpful twists. There's a new official map: Ragnarok. There's a new version of the game out: Aberration. And of course there's more dinosaurs to fight or tame. But the game itself remains the same: survive hostile dinosaurs, and in certain servers hostile players, and improve yourself, your tools and weapons, and your home base.

Read more in Other Grids, MMOs, and Games.

Announcement: "Mod Monday at the Avagora"

Monday January 29 at 7PM SL time at Montecito Bay (132/89/702)