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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
"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.
"
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.
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.
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.
On Friday November 15, the "Snowball Showdown" took place at the Snowball Fight Arena. From 11AM to 1PM that day, the snowballs flew at the area designed for friendly melees in the Winter Wonderland location. The area was accessible from the Portal Park sim. Once at the arena, there was a board describing the two or three weapons available, depending on whether one had a regular or premium account. For regular accounts, the riffles offered rapid fire, but the pistols fired rounds that would toss someone in the air. One would click on the display of weapons to pick up the snow gun HUD.
I arrived a bit late, so didn't see any Lindens. But there were still a number of residents pelting one another in the arena, with plenty of places to sneak around, or fire from above.
Another Luskwood Fox whom just landed after being launched in the air. For those who missed the melee, don't worry. Last winter there was a second Snowball Snowdown a few months into the year.
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.
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.
Remember the "Creepy Crawl" Linden Lab organized on Halloween? It seems the event's been such a success, they're doing a Christmas-themed venue-hopping event, the "Jolly Holiday Crawl,"combined with the "Snowball Showdown."
It’s beginning to look a lot like the
holidays have taken over a good portion of the grid. Everywhere you
look, there’s snow, lights, and so many wintery delights that all you
can do is sip a peppermint latte and smile. And then join us for some
thrillingly chilly fun festivities inworld on Monday the 19th, starting
at 10 am SLT and ending in a snow-flinging frenzy where Lindens and
Residents can frolic in an ice castle, pelting the hail out of each
other at the Snowball Showdown!
The Crawl goes from 10AM to Noon SL time, taking place at four locations with half-hour intervals. The places are "The Arctic Express," "Kate's Whirl," "The Winter Ice Christmas Festival," and "Frisland."
Following the Holiday Crawl comes the "Snowball Showdown," which in previous years was called the "Linden Snowball Fight," taking place at Linden Labs' Winter Wonderland area. The location of the place has yet to be published by the Lab, though in previous years it was accessible from Portal Park so it can be assumed the snowball fight arena can be reached from there: Portal Park 1 (175/118/52)
There were a number of Lindens there from the popular Xiola Linden to Rider Linden, whom flew around on a sledlike gear (Xiola joked it gave him an unfair advantage, but it also marked him as a target as no one needed his tag to know who he was), which spun in a spiral when going down, to Shaman Linden whom was in some kind of giant snake avatar. There were also a few personalities such as Kenny Luckless and Marianne McCann.
At the end of the scrap, everyone was called to the bridge where we posed for a group photo.
Hopefully next time I'll have a few pictures of my own up.
If you've ever wanted to pelt a frosty one right on the kisser of one of Linden Lab's finest, but either missed out on earlier chances or are still aching for another shot, you'll be getting another chance. Tomorrow for two 2-hour periods, the snowballs will be flying at the arena in the Winter Wonderland area. Xiola Linden announced the event in the official Second Life blog. We have to take advantage of the snowball fight arena at the Winter Wonderlands
region before the snow fully melts - and we want you to come have
ice-hurling fun with us on Friday, March 25th, from 10 am - Noon SLT and
2 - 4 PM SLT. If you missed the last snowball fight
now is your chance to come pelt some friends and Lindens with soft,
fluffy balls of frozen fun. Grab your snow-launching weapons from the
kiosks, get some practice in, and be sure to make the trek to the top of
the ice castle to take in the amazing view.
To get to the Wonderland head to Portal Park 1 (128, 210, 23), walk into the building with a blue portal, grand permission to "animate your avatar," then after you're ported you'll be in front of signs pointing the way to a few locations. Go east, and then north, and then walk until you're at the sign that announces you're on the area grounds. Happy (Linden) hunting.
Gemma Cleanslate continues her explorations across Second Life, looking around for Winter-themed areas. She came across some more, and gave them a look. The three places she describes today are a bit different, one intended as a memorial to a late friend, another offering a train ride, the third horse and carriage rides, but all of them offer good frosty fun.
I found two more enchanting skating sims. McDunnough’s Skating Rink has a
lovely ice castle and as you skate by if you enter there are dance balls too.
There are trick skating, solo, and couple pose balls. And if you still need free
skates there they are.
The trees and decorations are lovely . Warm your self by
the fire and have some hot chocolate. Pick up a snowball thrower and have a
fight. Take a ride on the ice carousel. Watch out for the giant snowman tossing
snowballs at the skaters constantly. Put it on your list of skating places to
visit. http://slurl.com/secondlife/McDunnough%20Island/183/90/21
Next stop is romantic Ocean Key Winter Wonderland Couples Ice Skating with
Santa. While I was skating I passed an intelligent polar bear reading the Sl
Newser. Take picture on Santa’s lap while surrounded by teddy bears and elves.
Santa has a snow ball thrower there for you too. A singing elf will entertain
you if you tickle him.The ballroom is visible from the skating rink and looks
divine. In the sky I saw some private dancing areas too.
This is an
extensive area with many places to visit so I will be going back to check out
the twelve tp locations including shopping... my downfall! Start
here and watch out for the penguins! http://slurl.com/secondlife/Ocean%20Key/178/192/21
I am still on the lookout for more skating areas for you . Winter is just
beginning!
It's wintertime in Second Life, and that means winter activities. Gemma Cleanslate was out looking for places for winter fun, from skating to snowball fights to sledding to Skiing, and more. She came up with a list of locations to have some winter fun without getting snow down your back.
The snowball fight between the Lindens and the residents of SL was a riot as usual! Yes, there were numerous Lindens who made it to defend their honor. Huge piles of snow flew through the air tossing avatars into the sky at times. Some used bazooka throwers.
Torley was at the Thursday fight but I missed him. Spider Linden was there Friday morning and as the fight progressed he grew bigger and bigger! Tiggs Linden was a tiny and hard to hit. Blondin was present as usual as was Jeremy. Oz and Log Linden took part also. There was a micro fox moving so fast no one could possibly hit him. I could not even read his name!
The fight went on for a long time and the Lindens and participants moved from Break Away sim into Empty Net and back again. However, I did hear one say “I have a button here that would determine the winner anytime.” The fight continued long after the Lindens went out. Everyone had a wonderful time at both fights, Thursday night and Friday morning. There were missing Linden faces that flashed by my eyes: George, Blue, but all in all the Lindens defended themselves well.
Winterfest goes on. Check out the destination guide for all the activities there.
Another visit to the Winterfest in the Neutral Zone to see the Art Exhibit landed me right next to my favorite SL artist . As soon as I saw the interactive piece I knew it was Feathers Boa's. The twinkling art she is displaying on the first floor of the Fine Art Exhibition Hall is fitting to the spirit of Winterfest. Be sure to walk into the art itself and see the changes that take place around you.
One piece is a sparkling snow flake that morphs as you pass around it and into it. Another is a crystal heart that changes into gold as you approach it. Some of her old familiar pieces grace the walls . You cant miss the building . It is in the Town Square right next to the directions arrows to take you to the events.
As usual the events were later in the day so the next thing I tackled was the Snow Maze. Great fun! There is a sign on the roof that says “No Peeking!” LOL. I spent more time there than I meant to because there are lots of nice freebie boxes and vendors inside the maze. I picked up a few outfits and some gestures. I was tempted by the free hotel but resisted. Go get those goodies!
The first snowball fight is at 4:00 pm SL time on Thursday and the second at 8:00 am on Friday. I plan to make both if I can! I already picked up my free snowball thrower and practiced a bit.
You have the entrance to the town square for the Art Exhibit so here is the entrance to the maze. By the way, the maze is based on the film “The Shining!" Jack Belvedere, owner of the sims, told me he had to clean up all the gore before doing the snow maze.
I have been so busy, I was not able to get over to the Winterfest in GOHA until today. The whole place looks wonderful! Since the events were starting later in the afternoon, I set off to find some of the activities that were around for amusement when events are not taking place.
The first place I found was a spectacular skating pond with skaters merrily performing lovely skating tricks. It is not that hard. There are solo and couple skating animation balls at one end of the rink. I took a try at it and it was easy. I set off to find the area for the snowball fights. That is one of the events I do not want to miss!!! It is great fun tossing snowballs at the Lindens! My thoughts went back to last year. There are so many faces I will sorely miss! My hopes are there will be some Lindens I know there.
The place that indicates the snowball fight is also a place to rezz a sled for a downhill ride. It is a good thing they have barriers there, or I would not be writing this! The pond at the bottom is frozen over and the snowball servers are all set up!! You will love the sims at GOHA. Before I left I came across a snowman building contest in the town square. Really cute!
Take a trip over and see all there is to do! This is a wonderful site for Winterfest! - Neutral Zone (132, 141, 60) More to come!
This week in Second Life, the events are dominated by the Winterfest festival, which lasts until Saturday. From hockey games, to skiing, and especially the Linden vs Residents snowball fight, the week offers no shortage of things to do and places to see.
Are you ready for the best (and busiest) time of the year? Be sure to mark your calendars for some fun this holiday season at Winterfest 2010: Friday, December 10 through Saturday, December 18.
Hosted on the Global Online Hockey Association’s (GOHA) six wintry regions, and featuring activities and events put on by numerous communities from around Second Life, Winterfest offers plenty to do, see, and pummel with snowballs. Whether you like snowboarding, playing hockey, ski jumping, cross-country skiing, ice skating, scavenger hunts, winter carnival rides or simply listening to some live music, we think you’ll find just what you’re looking for to get you in the spirit of the season.
By popular demand, we’ll be bringing back the annual Lindens vs. Residents snowball fights. If you’ve ever had the desire to throw something at a Linden, this is the event for you. Bring it on, everyone. We’ll be ready!
Need a new pair of ski pants? Got some for sale? The Winterfest category on the Second Life Marketplace is a great spot to look for new items to help you get outfitted for the season. Merchants with winter-themed content are welcome to post their wares to the appropriate sub-category for gift-giving and retail therapy enjoyment. We’re offering 13 different sub-categories under Winterfest for easy searching:
Curious about what else is going on in Second Life to celebrate the season? Take a look at the Winter events channel on the Destination Guide. If you’ve got some ideas for more wintry fun to add to the channel, then take a look at our call for submissions blog post for winter activities.
We’ll be announcing the full schedule of Winterfest 2010 events very soon. So, until then, bundle up, lace up your skates, and get ready for a full-fledged winter extravaganza!
