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Strawberry Linden

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Pictured: Otter Lake

Get in tune with Mother Earth and explore destinations that celebrate nature in Second Life! Find even more in the Nature & Parks category.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Don't forget to check our Recently Added category to see all the latest additions to the Second Life Destination Guide!

Got a spot that you’d like listed in the Destination Guide? Make sure to drop us a note at editor@lindenlab.com or submit your spot via web form. Learn more about the Destination Guide criteria for Editors’ Picks or the Destinations Floater in the viewer, and increase your chances of being featured in those coveted spots!

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Linden Lab

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NatureCon 2022 is a two-week virtual conference seeking to unite and inspire collaboration between Bellisseria and Mainland organizations under the shared goal of promoting exploration across the grid. This celebration of nature and connection will run from August 18th to the 31st. 

There will be many activities and events happening these two weeks. Pick up a collectible event booklet in the Info Pavilion close to the landing spot which will include a map and highlights about the event. As you walk around the regions, look for an art hunt with collectible paintings and a ladybug hunt with themed camp items. Boats, horse rezzers from Teegle, and submarine rezzers are just some of the things available to ride around the event.

Activities start today with a live DJ event from 12pm PT, and then at 4pm PT an opening speech from the organizers of the event, Yukiko Yeshto and Soull Starlight.

Along with numerous contributors, our very own Moles have donated their time and talent to create Bellisseria landmarks at this event, including a lighthouse and Mermaid grotto! In tomorrow’s upcoming Lab Gab, we will hear the story of how the Moles got involved.

On Friday August 19th at 2pm PT, you can watch Lab Gab live at NatureCon with host Strawberry Linden interviewing many of the organizers and collaborators for this event, including Yukiko Yeshto, Soull Starlight, Ayame Kintsugi-Moon, Georgina Rowley, Zoe Foodiboo, Becca Ordinary, Bryce Sun, Cranston Yordstorm, and Zen Swords-Galway.

Lab Gab will be streamed to the Second Life YouTube Channel, Facebook Page, LinkedIn Page, and Twitter.

For full episodes of Lab Gab, click over to the Lab Gab YouTube Playlist.

See you at NatureCon!

Linden Lab

Second Life Spotlight - Prophet


Spotlight

This week we are shining a spotlight on Prophet (Nightmare Rain) a creative blogger that adds a slice of life narrative to his virtual photography.

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How long have you been in Second Life and how did you first hear about it?

I discovered Second Life through Twitch about 10 years ago, which got me interested in roleplay at first. 

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How did you get into Second Life blogging, and what kind of content do you like to showcase?

I got into blogging once I delved further into the Secondlife community and discovered Flickr. I learned how to do in-world photography and later on, was taught how to photo edit. I developed my own style and learned how to express my creativity through blogging. I tend to lean on the slice-of-life type of pictures, however, I still do throw in some fantasy in the mix now and then.

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When taking photos in Second Life, what is your process for creating a narrative/story in the picture?

Life itself is inspiring- one can choose to see beauty in everything and I think we tend to be blind to it because I feel that it is easy to take for granted when we’re comfortable. I like recreating scenarios that most people find themselves in on the daily and showcasing it on my blog using the items made by talented creators in order to depict and illustrate the common, but in such a way that people actually take notice and pause to appreciate them. I also utilize Windlight a lot- Light, shadow, contrast and color create mood and visual weight.

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Visual art is such an effective way of expanding ideas about diverse representation and you do that so well with the use of avatar components and tools in Second Life. What inspires your avatar’s styles?

My styles are usually inspired by everyday looks varying from casual to formal- Simple but refined pieces- I let the clothing and accessories speak for themselves as it’s usually what I’m blogging although when I have free time I do take pictures for fun and so with those I tend to focus on what I want to wear rather than what I’ve been sponsored to wear.

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Tell us about some of the other Second Life Residents that have inspired you, or whose work you admire.

I admire my mentor, business partner, and good friend Mia (Counterfeitmint Resident) as well as:
Anika Cluny
Quincy Robin  
Maria  
Rou  
Nasyala  
Oceane  
Ebony  
Alexa Maravilla  
AshaRhia  
Dondallia  
Digi Pera

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Where can people see your work? Please share links to your sites and social media accounts.

Flickr
Twitter

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We hope you enjoyed learning more about Prophet and find his vibrant and diverse images as inspiring as we do. 

Each of our Spotlight posts will feature a different Resident to showcase the spectrum of experiences and personalities found in our virtual world. If you have created something inworld that you’re proud of, or have had a deeply meaningful experience that could brighten someone else’s day, please sign up! More info here: https://second.life/spotlight-signup.

Linden Lab

Second Life Destinations - New Frontiers


Second Life Destinations

Roleplay at New Frontiers, a SciFi community set in the year 2822 CC on the world of Onia!

Whether you are a roleplayer or just a casual explorer, New Frontiers invites everyone to join their community, create a character, engage in combat, or just wander around and explore a foreign and exciting world. 

Via their Discord, community members keep in close contact and share ideas, lore, as well as resolve conflict the old-fashioned way, should armed combat fail to achieve the desired results: through diplomacy. The vast world of New Frontiers, with its myriad of different races and classes, is governed by clear rules and a comprehensive HUD system.  

According to New Frontiers management: 

"New Frontiers is a passion project. An attempt to deliver the science fiction roleplay experience we've always wanted to partake in. To give our players a place to tell their own stories. To signal boost and show off our amazing content creators. To provide the community of a giant bunch of nerds with material to argue the differences in faster than light technology until the early hours of the morning.

New Frontiers is not the work of any one person. Nor any single team. It is the blood, sweat and tears of dozens, if not hundreds of players, staff, artists, and photographers who all have come together to tell stories in a random, eclectic world where on one day you can be raiding some ancient tomb, the next you are going for a walk in the park."

Explore today and be fascinated by the level of work, detail, and community that has gone into creating this world! 

Video Production by Draxtor Despres

Linden Lab

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The Halloween season is fast approaching and our annual multi-region inworld shopping event is coming back. If you are a Content Creator, this is your chance to spook up some sales and reach a large audience with your creepiest and coolest creations!

The 2022 Halloween Shop & Hop will open on October 6th, and will run through November 1st. This is your opportunity to bring a ton of new customers to your brand, by offering some of your best items. We are looking for Merchants willing to offer a discount on their items (at least 20% off) and provide a small non-exclusive gift to shoppers.

If this sounds like something you would be interested in, please fill out this form as soon as possible and no later than Sunday, August 21, 2022. We will contact you soon after that date if your application is accepted.
 

Linden Lab

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Class is back in session! Second Life University returns today at 10am PT with Second Life’s Support Operations Manager Keira Linden and Support Operations Supervisor Tommy Linden. Keira and Tommy will share some Governance tips for staying safe and enjoying your Second Life, as well as keeping your account secure.

These are some of the topics they are planning to cover during the show: 

Watch it live today at 10am PT on the Second Life YouTube channel. We will be monitoring the YouTube chat and answering your questions.

Stay tuned for future updates about Second Life University. Happy learning!
 

Linden Lab

Second Life Destinations - Hamster Festival 2022


Second Life Destinations

Hamster avatars take center stage at Hamster Bar, home of a fun summer Hamster Festival every August.

If you’re looking for some wacky fun, you'd be hard-pressed to find a virtual world that offers more of that than Second Life! 

Azuran, owner of the Hamster Bar and creator of the incredibly adorable Hamster Festival, also runs a Hamster blog all about the wheel turning activities taking place at the bar. The blog may be in Japanese and most avatars may be of the furry kind, but human avatars are more than welcome and many of the participants also speak English. 

This two week festival runs until August 20th and includes a live DJ event and a shopping mall where you can pick up all your hamster accessories. Follow Hamster Fest on Twitter for updates.

One of the Hamsters featured in the video is Sanny Yoshikawa, who can usually be found in a squirrel or cat avatar but also enjoys being a hamster. The Hamster Festival is one of Sanny’s favorite events in Second Life.

Sanny has been a Second Life Resident for many years and tells us, “I am Japanese and have lived in Australia for 20 years. I joined SL when I saw the news about Japanese towns being created in SL. Now I live in a Sakura Linden Home. 

My main project in SL is translating and making a summary of Wagner James AU's New World Notes monthly. I believe that it helps Japanese users to get information about SL and other virtual worlds. We can use DeepL to read foreign blogs nowadays, but I think the real problem for someone who doesn't use English is "how to reach information". If you don't know English you can't use google search, then you can't reach articles that you should read.”

Don't have a Hamster avatar and want to pick one up? Find them at Sue's Mall, home of the Beetlebones store in Second Life by Suetabulous Yootz.

Take a moment to connect with an adorable new community and teleport over to Hamster Festival today!

Video Production by Draxtor Despres

Strawberry Linden

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Pictured: Vitali's Restaurant

Take a break from the grind and enjoy the romantic atmosphere at one of the many restaurants and bars in Second Life this weekend. Don't forget to check our Recently Added category to see all the latest additions to the Second Life Destination Guide!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Got a spot that you’d like listed in the Destination Guide? Make sure to drop us a note at editor@lindenlab.com or submit your spot via web form. Learn more about the Destination Guide criteria for Editors’ Picks or the Destinations Floater in the viewer, and increase your chances of being featured in those coveted spots!

Connect with Second Life on Social Media:
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Linden Lab

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Class is back in session! Second Life University returns today with two pre-recorded videos by Second Life Resident Boston Blaisdale as he shows you how to update your avatar’s head using a Lelutka mesh head. These are the next two videos in our series which will cover the variety of mesh bodies and heads available on the grid

Watch the premiere of the Lelutka Male Mesh Head video at 9:30am PT: 

Here is a glimpse at the topics he will cover in this video:

  • Search for and teleport to the Lelutka store
  • Choose a head to purchase - shape and skin will make a difference on how it looks
  • Try a free DEMO before purchasing
  • Unpack the head
  • Remove items currently worn
  • Wear alpha mask
  • Add the head, eyes, teeth, and HUD
  • Wear the default shape included with the head
  • Add one of the face skins included with the head and ear texture and eyebrows
  • Difference between EVO and EVO X
  • Add a hairbase
  • Reshape your avatar
  • Different methods for applying facial hair
  • Different methods for wearing eyes
  • Apply HD eyebrows
  • Adjust face shine and effects
  • Explore facial and eye effects
  • Play around with facial animations
  • Try out the elf ears that come with the head

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Watch the premiere of the Lelutka Female Mesh Head video at 10am PT: 

Here is a glimpse at the topics he will cover in this video:

  • Search for and teleport to the Lelutka store
  • Choose a head to purchase - shape and skin will make a difference on how it looks
  • Try a free DEMO before purchasing
  • Unpack the head
  • Remove items currently worn
  • Wear alpha mask
  • Add the head, eyes, teeth, and HUD
  • Wear the default shape included with the head
  • Add one of the face skins included with the head and ear texture and eyebrows
  • Difference between EVO and EVO X
  • Add a hairbase
  • Reshape your avatar
  • Different methods for wearing eyes
  • Apply HD eyebrows
  • Adjust face shine and effects
  • Different looks with various Lelutka heads
  • Play around with facial animations

 

Stay tuned for future updates about Second Life University. Happy learning!

Linden Lab

Name Change Updates


News

Hello, and Happy Wednesday!

Today, we’re excited to announce that we’ve updated our Name Change service in a major way. We’ve told you that we were going to keep working on adding new features to the Premium and Premium Plus offerings, and we’re delivering on that once again today. From here on, Premium and Premium Plus subscribers will benefit from a reduced price for the Name Change service. 

But that’s not all! Not only are we discounting the service across the board, but we’ve decided to democratize the service to everyone.

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That’s right, as of today, everyone can change their avatar name regardless of their subscription level. Not just the Premium subscribers that have always been able to do so, but all of our Basic accounts as well! This is something we’ve been trying to offer for a long time, and something that we get requests for on a consistent basis, so we couldn’t be more pleased to finally be able to announce it.

As an exciting new option for Basic accounts, here’s what it looks like today. Not only do you have the option to change your avatar’s first name to anything you can imagine, but we also offer a rotating list of last names to give your avatar (even if you don’t already have one) that are updated on a regular basis. We will continue to make updates to the available last name pool, so if these options aren’t for you, stay tuned for future updates. You can also suggest your favorite name on our suggestion form, new names are chosen from there!

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For more information about the costs and how-tos involved in name changes, read the Changing your username FAQ. Click to change your name now!

Linden Lab

Wrestling Made in Second Life - Valiant Wrestling


Second Life Destinations

Valiant Wrestling is a Second Life based furry wrestling federation that brings high octane live action wrestling to the grid every Wednesday.

Co-founded by CEOs Dylan Mattel and Charlie Covfefe, Valiant Wrestling offers plenty of fun and excitement at their weekly live events as well as a great community for longtime wrestling fans. Residents looking for a way to live out their wrestling fantasies in the safety of an online community, can find this form of wrestling roleplay both rewarding and interesting. CEO Charlie says, “I have a slight heart issue so I can not pursue a wrestling career IRL. But here in SL I can live out my dream!”

With over 20 furry wrestlers currently active in the federation, the fights include ring announcers, referees, and sometimes even agents that play a part in the proceedings. It is a fully immersive roleplay experience!

This whole endeavor is a team effort with photography, branding and public relations made possible by Ring of Fire Productions

Says Helios Eusebio, who creates all the custom posters and graphics: “We need new posters every week and new graphics whenever there's the possibility of a title change or new contender. And when you average 100+ photos of all the matches, that adds up to quite a bit!” 

The wrestling choreography is directed by a sophisticated HUD system, made by Team Wildfire with Kenia la Gatita Escarlata at the helm. And the colorful merch (nail extension for special furry paws, hats, shirts, banners and posters, ringside gestures, ice cream bars) is made by, among others, Lyra Phoenix, Revel McLochlan and Paradox H. Fade, and can be purchased on location. 

See a lot more of the action on their YouTube channel and Twitter and grab that teleport on Wednesday at 6pm SLT to be present at their next show!

Video Production by Draxtor Despres

Linden Lab

We are so excited to see the positive response our Premium Plus offering has had! We’ve had thousands of sign-ups so far in just the first month, and no signs of slowing down.

To celebrate the success of the first month of Premium Plus and give everyone the opportunity to take full advantage of this offer, we have decided to extend the first-month promotional price of $24.99 for an additional week (until 8/8)! 

Starting on August 8th the monthly cost for Premium Plus will return to its non-promotional price of $29.99/mo, so you’ll need to act fast to lock in the first month’s discount.

For just $24.99, you’ll get a whole month of L$650 per week, a L$3000 signup bonus, fully paid-for mainland tier of 2,048sqm, and the ability to join up to 140 groups! Throw in unlimited free uploads of sounds, textures and animations on top of all the standard Premium benefits you already know and love, and we think that’s a heck of a deal. 

And if you’d like to lock in the discount for an entire year, the Annual Premium Plus membership is a further 17% off, saving you a total of over 30% off the Monthly price!

If you haven’t had a chance to sign up for our most generous subscription level yet, why not give it a try today and see if Premium Plus is right for you? 

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Strawberry Linden

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Art by Mistero Hifeng at Artsville

Second Life is home to some of the best Digital Artists of our time, and you can see their work scattered throughout the many Art Galleries and Exhibits across the grid. Here is a small selection of galleries that you can explore this weekend; find even more in the Art category on the Destination Guide

Artsville, a collaborative effort between ValiumSL and Art Korner, is one of the newest galleries on this list and already has many exhibits featuring all forms of art.

 

The GBTH Project has been around for many years and boasts some of the most thought-provoking art by a number of talented artists. Colonia 2.0 is one of their exhibits that features 16 different artists and 3 of them spoke about their work on a new podcast from GBTH

 

At SLEA you will find 9 regions of creative art to be inspired by. Not only that, but they also have a Sandbox where you can freely create your own virtual art as well as a MusicLab for those that want to deepen their musical experience.

 

I also wanted to share a few of my favorite artists in Second Life. Their work is absolutely incredible and a testament to the creativity of the human mind: Bryn Oh, Cica Ghost, Mistero Hifeng, and AM Radio.

 

 

 

 

Don't forget to check our Recently Added category to see all the latest additions to the Second Life Destination Guide!

Got a spot that you’d like listed in the Destination Guide? Make sure to drop us a note at editor@lindenlab.com or submit your spot via web form. Learn more about the Destination Guide criteria for Editors’ Picks or the Destinations Floater in the viewer, and increase your chances of being featured in those coveted spots!

Connect with Second Life on Social Media:
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Linden Lab

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Class is back in session! Second Life University returns today at 11am PT with Second Life’s Senior QA Manager, Kyle Linden. Kyle will be sharing some tips for bug reporting and feature requests through Jira.

Some topics Kyle will be covering in this episode:

Watch it live today at 11am PT on the Second Life YouTube channel. We will be monitoring the YouTube chat and answering your questions.

Stay tuned for future updates about Second Life University. Happy learning!
 

Linden Lab

Second Life Destinations - Puerto Banana


Second Life Destinations

Explore Puerto Banana, an eclectic little fishing harbor, inspired by the wonderful creativity of Second Life Residents.

After being involved with other artistic venues and ventures in Second Life, Louna Perl and Boro decided they wanted to create their own space based around fun, creativity, and nice chance encounters with other Second Life residents. Louna shares, “We do think SL is a wonderful way to unleash creativity, whether you're extremely talented or simply a normal human being with ideas that have not been realized yet.” 

With no technical skills and an immense admiration for other Creators in Second Life, they dove right into creating Puerto Banana. Louna explains their process: “I'm a collector and I love pictures and paintings, but I also have a passion for objects. And in SL, there are absolutely fantastic creators of objects. From sculptures to simple tea cups, I'm often amazed by the details, the technical skills, beauty and inventiveness.”  

“We do try to mix the atmospheres in what remains a small place, with the harbor full of surprises, a small gallery and a warehouse where we can gather with a few people to listen to music streamed by music lovers, without dancing, just to lie on a couch or a comfy chair and chat about music.”

This quaint little fishing harbor is not the only thing keeping them busy this summer together, and in collaboration with Gabryel Lamplight, they have started a new project called “Bears around the World” project. You can grab a bear and go on a photography adventure for a chance to win some prizes, but also have a lot of fun!

Take a stroll through this eclectic fishing harbor, participate in the bears around the world project and get your creative juices flowing!

Video Production by Draxtor Despres

Strawberry Linden

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Pictured: Joyful

The weekend is officially here! Teleport to one of the many Amusement Parks in Second Life and ride a rollercoaster, crash at the bumper cars, or hit that water slide for some summertime fun! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Don't forget to check our Recently Added category to see all the latest additions to the Second Life Destination Guide!

Got a spot that you’d like listed in the Destination Guide? Make sure to drop us a note at editor@lindenlab.com or submit your spot via web form. Learn more about the Destination Guide criteria for Editors’ Picks or the Destinations Floater in the viewer, and increase your chances of being featured in those coveted spots!

Connect with Second Life on Social Media:
Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Flickr | Pinterest | TikTok | LinkedIn

Linden Lab

Second Life Destinations - Shamatha


Destination Guide

Find your inner calm at Shamatha in Second Life, a Buddhist-inspired virtual healing retreat, full of peaceful nooks and crannies and inspiring open spaces, welcoming you to discover your inner center.

A practicing Buddhist herself, owner Aire Xaris feels that mindfulness is something the world can use a little more of and she wanted to create a space where Residents could find some peace or tranquility. 

“It is my Zen to create these scenes”, Aire says and adds that “if this place encourages someone to feel less anxious, or angry or sad by visiting, then it is worth it. What is so funny is that it took me so long to find out what it actually was that brings me the most joy out of playing with these digital crayons that Philip Rosedale gave us back in 2003.”

Aire expands on the name she gave her region, Shamatha: “It literally means to stop and I really like it when people tell me that they've been inspired to look into meditation, or that they fell asleep while sitting up in the big moon sleepscape I built.”

This serene region is a place of wonder. The magnificent structures that dot the landscape provide a sense of peace for those who wander its paths.

Video Production by Draxtor Despres

Linden Lab

Since emerging onto the scene in 2016, Eli Brown has effortlessly cemented his status as an artist of distinction, and a mainstay in the House & Electronic music genre, gaining fans globally in territories such as the USA, Canada, Brazil, and party capital of the world, Ibiza. With his visceral club energy, and affinity to experimentation, as well discovering new and unique ways to make the world of electronic music more innovative – Eli’s collaboration with the Internet’s pioneering virtual world, Second Life, and Sam Wiehl are a perfect combination, and encapsulate the connection that music and technology have; ensuring fans no longer just feel as though they are consumers of music, but also get to participate and immerse themselves into it too.

With the launch of “Club Arcane” in Second Life the new interactive project literally puts listeners inside an all-new metaverse music video. The elaborate experience, which is set to an exclusive mashup mix of Brown’s “Killer,” “Trouble,” and “Send Help” singles takes participants through a musical “dark ride” adventure filled with ominous alleys, dancing bots, and a neon-lit nightclub bursting with hidden surprises at every turn.

Speaking on the immersive experience, Eli says: “I’m beyond excited to unveil Club Arcane with Second Life, one of the world's first, truly immersive online club experiences. We’ve been working hard on this concept for what feels like an eternity, carefully curating an online experience that feels representative of my overall brand but, more importantly, my live show personified in the digital space. Expect dark visuals, industrial club spaces and exclusive music & sets from myself and other artists I admire”.

The design and build were made in collaboration with artist Sam Wiehl, who directed the video and built the virtual club environment for Eli’s ‘Killer’ release. Key visual elements from the original music video are integrated into the interactive version, which allows participants to ride solo or with friends.

Teleport to Club Arcane in Second Life:

Video production by Vrutega

Strawberry Linden

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Pictured: Bodega Bay

Summer is in full swing and virtual beaches in Second Life are unbeatable in the metaverse! Grab some swimwear and teleport to these sunny spots, or check out a full list in the Beaches category on the Destination Guide.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Got a spot that you’d like listed in the Destination Guide? Make sure to drop us a note at editor@lindenlab.com or submit your spot via web form. Learn more about the Destination Guide criteria for Editors’ Picks or the Destinations Floater in the viewer, and increase your chances of being featured in those coveted spots!

Connect with Second Life on Social Media:
Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Flickr | Pinterest | TikTok | LinkedIn

Linden Lab

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Class is back in session! Second Life University returns today with two pre-recorded videos by Second Life Resident Boston Blaisdale as he shows you how to update your avatar’s body using a Legacy mesh body. These are the next two videos in our series which will cover the variety of mesh bodies available on the grid

Watch the premiere of the Legacy Male Mesh Body video at 9:30am PT: 

Here is a glimpse at the topics he will cover in this video:

  • Shop for the body at the Legacy store
  • Body choices: Masculine and Athletic
  • Try a DEMO before purchasing
  • Remove clothing from current outfit
  • What is Bakes on Mesh?
  • Add the Legacy Body
  • Apply an Alpha Mask
  • Attach the HUD (named: ‘EDIT’)
  • Activate BOM via the HUD
  • Wear a BOM skin on the body
  • Learn how to modify your avatar's skin
  • Recap of steps
  • Add clothing from the ‘Premium Outfit’ folder
  • Modify your shape using appearance sliders
  • Add your own BOM layers
  • Add BOM Body Shine using Advanced Material Editor
  • Swap to Applier Alpha Mask to use skins from the HUD
  • Apply a cycle of hand animations or static poses
  • Use the Alpha menu on the hud to hide parts of the body
  • Learn to dress your avatar 
  • Modify the nail color using the Style tab

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Watch the premiere of the Legacy Female Mesh Body video at 9:45am PT: 

Here is a glimpse at the topics he will cover in this video:

  • Shop for the body at the Legacy store 
  • Body choices: Feminine, Perky, and Pregnancy
  • Try a DEMO before purchasing
  • Remove clothing from current outfit
  • Contents of Legacy folder
  • What is Bakes on Mesh?
  • Add Body, Hands, and Feet
  • Apply an Alpha Mask
  • Attach the HUD (named: ‘EDIT’)
  • Activate BOM via the HUD
  • Wear a BOM skin on the body
  • Learn how to modify your avatar's skin
  • Recap of steps
  • Modify your shape using appearance sliders
  • Add your own BOM layers
  • Add BOM Body Shine using Advanced Material Editor
  • Swap to Applier Alpha Mask to use skins from the hud
  • Use the Alpha menu on the hud to hide parts of the body
  • Learn to dress your avatar, more info here
  • Modify nail shape and color
  • Apply a cycle of hand animations or static poses
  • Adjust the angle of the heel to fit your shoes

Stay tuned for future updates about Second Life University. Happy learning!

Linden Lab

In Second Life, Pride extends year-round! In March, we introduced our first (of many) Community Pages, and today we are excited to announce our new LGBTQ+ Community Page as a new resource to amplify and educate new and existing Residents about the many diverse LGBTQ+ experiences and communities inside Second Life.

These pages feature interviews from members of the LGBTQ+ community, images of pride inworld submitted by the community to our official Second Life Flickr Group, as well as destinations and videos of places you can explore and meet like-minded Residents.

Whether you're looking for a place to share your story, find friends or partners who understand what it's like being LGBTQ+, or just want to connect with other people who are going through similar experiences as you, we hope this page will be a great resource for you! 

The Second Life community pages are living projects and we plan to continue to update and add more. We have just redesigned them, so watch out for an update on our previous Black Culture Community Page soon.

We’ve been busy interviewing other community members for future pages so look out for our upcoming Anthro community page announcement! 

All of our community pages will be indexed here: https://secondlife.com/community

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Linden Lab

Pets Made in Second Life - Kreatures


Second Life Destinations

For fans of virtual pets and breedables in Second Life, meet Daemon Blackflag, co-owner of Kreatures, a game that's fun, social, and open-ended in which players can design and trade their own pets.

Known as a “Jack of all trades” Daemon is a long-time Resident of Second Life and has been involved with breedables for over a decade. Starting his journey as an average breeder of other creator’s brands, he has now co-founded several breedable ventures of his own and created many breedable HUDs and services. 

With a lot of fanfare and assistance from his team, Daemon launched Fennux in 2012. The Fawns was their next launch into the breedables market in 2017, and now in 2022 they have added Kreatures to their collection of breedable pet games. The small team around Daemon will continue to release content for Fennux, Fawns and Kreatures, with big plans for Kreatures in the near future, including a Battle System which they expect even non-breeders to be interested in.

When asked what he’s learned from his journey into the breedable world, Daemon shares “I learned that the breedable games we create are points of interest on the SL grid. Users will be making new social connections. Each breedable creates a sizable community that users take with them even years after a breedable has died down in popularity.”

What has he learned from the Residents that enjoy breedable games? “The breeders have taught me many things as well, like what kind of quality of life improvements would help them in their day to day breedings. We take in that feedback and push out a more refined product because of it. We still take risks with new feature ideas - but we usually know what will and won't work in this space.”

If you’re a breeder that likes variety in their breedables, Kreatures offers three different animals to breed, and options for you to intermix between the different species. Who wouldn’t want a Tiger Bear or Polar Lion? 

What does Second Life mean to Daemon? “To me Second Life is a platform for creativity in the entrepreneur space. I can come up with an idea, build it with my associates and then test it out live in front of thousands of users. Within hours I can usually tell if it's going to be a hit or if it's back to the drawing board.

SL has enabled me to have tens of thousands of different people using my products. There are not many platforms that I can show up to, use real-world marketing strategies, and start learning if I'm failing or succeeding. SL also has a reliable way to turn virtual currency into USD, and they aren't taking 30-50% like some other platforms. 

Overall, SL is a great way for me to be a successful business entrepreneur without all of the real world headaches.”

Take your plunge into this creative breedable game and create your own unique species today!

Video Production by Draxtor Despres

Linden Lab

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Class is back in session! Second Life University returns today with two pre-recorded videos by Second Life Resident Boston Blaisdale as he shows you how to update your avatar’s body using a mesh body. These are the first two in a series of videos which will cover the variety of mesh bodies available on the grid. The two we are beginning with are the Signature Gianni Mesh Body and the Maitreya Lara Mesh Body.

Watch the premiere of the Signature Gianni Mesh Body video at 9:30am PT:  

Here is a glimpse at the topics he will cover in this video:

  • Shop for the body at the Signature store
  • Try a DEMO before purchasing
  • Remove clothing from current outfit on system avatar
  • Unpack Signature Gianni Body
  • Apply an Alpha Mask
  • Attach the mesh body parts and HUD
  • Wear a skin on the body
  • Modify your avatar's skin
  • Modify your shape using appearance sliders
  • Expand the Signature HUD
  • Enable Advanced Lighting Model in Graphics under Preferences
  • Use the skin effects on the HUD to adjust glossiness and intensity
  • Tint your skin
  • Fix your avatar if it looks grey by activating BOM
  • Use the hands and feet menu in the HUD
  • Dress your avatar
  • Use the Alpha and Layers Menu in the HUD to hide parts of the body
  • Reset scripts if you get errors with scripts or animations
  • Redeliver the body to get an update or fresh copy
  • Read the Signature manual for more info 
  • Detach the HUD once you finish using it to save resources

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Watch the premiere of the Maitreya Lara Mesh Body video at 9:45am PT:

Here is a glimpse at the topics he will cover in this video:

  • Shop for the body at the Maitreya store
  • Try a DEMO before purchasing
  • Unpack the Maitreya Mesh Body
  • Remove clothing from current outfit on system avatar
  • Add the body parts and HUD
  • Add the correct Alpha Mask
  • Activate Bakes on Mesh
  • Wear a skin on the body
  • Edit your shape using the sliders in the appearance menu
  • Use body skins included in the HUD by changing the Alpha Mask
  • Use Advanced Options in the HUD to tint skin
  • Click Glossiness button to adjust Materials on the skin
  • Use Alpha tab in the HUD to hide body parts
  • Customize your nails in the Hands/Feet tab in the HUD
  • Change your foot shape in the Hands/Feet tab in the HUD
  • Click the Misc tab on the HUD to reset scripts, redeliver the body, teleport to store, and get more info from the Maitreya website. 

Stay tuned for future updates about Second Life University. Happy learning!

Linden Lab

Second Life Destinations - Club Hexnetic


Second Life Destinations

Step into the distant future and find yourself amidst a dystopian fueled world at Club Hexnetic, an LGBTQ owned and operated music venue in Second Life.

Hexnetic is a combination of futuristic hi-tech and underground hideaway - a truly unique club for music lovers. Owner Ulysses Hexem, also known as DJ Cursed, has gathered creative contributions from all over Second Life to imagine a uniquely themed music venue making the atmosphere at Hexnetic truly electric. With experience in building roleplay destinations and other venues, Ulysses says, “Hexnetic is all about the music. Many of our DJ's are very talented, have been in Second Life for a very long time, and some work as DJs in Real Life as well. But we all share the same vision: we want to keep music alive in Second Life, through sharing many different genres of music from around the world.”

When asked what Second Life means to him, Ulysses shares, “Second Life to me is the people. The community. I have met so many amazing people here. I have made many friends and consider those family. We are very tight knit. We are there for each other, online and offline. Connections are very important to people. Even more so during trying times. Being of the LGBTQ community, I bring that with me. Open arms, everyone is welcome and accepted. There are no barriers. I have found here what often I have failed to find in Real Life. That may sound like a bad thing, but the truth is that it is often hard to find those with shared interests. Whereas Second Life gives people the opportunity to meet and converse with a vast array of people from all walks of life. It truly opens you up to new knowledge and experiences.”

If you're looking for a place to cut loose without anyone judging you for being yourself, this is definitely the destination for you!


Video Production by Draxtor Despres

Linden Lab

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Event Regions are a new feature in Second Life, a special type of region with extra capacity for both visitors and objects, depending on the package chosen, as well as other benefits noted below. To make this additional capacity possible, Event Regions run on a special hardware configuration.

We’re introducing a lower priced offering called Event Regions Pro, priced at $449/mo with no additional setup fee.

Each Event Region Pro includes:

  • 175 avatar limit
  • More than 20% improvement in script performance
  • Extended chat range (upon request) -- allowing everyone on the region to see and participate in Nearby Chat if desired

Add-ons available for a fee:

  • Rollback service (completed within 48 hours) for $25 per request
  • Instancing Service -- Cloning of an Event Region for $50 per request. (Your region must have 100% original content)
  • Increase to 30,000 Land Impact -- $30 monthly add-on

We have permanently lowered the price on the original version of Event Regions, which will be called Event Regions Elite, priced at $599 per month with no setup fee.

Each Event Region Elite includes all features of Pro:

  • 175 avatar limit
  • More than 20% improvement in script performance
  • Extended chat range (upon request) -- allowing everyone on the region to see and participate in Nearby Chat if desired

Event Region Elite includes additional benefits over Pro:

  • Land Impact limit raised from 20,000 to 30,000 at no charge
  • No fee for Rollbacks Service
  • No fee for Instancing Service
  • White-glove Concierge service

We’re excited to be able to offer these two tiers -- Pro with a la carte pricing, and the all-inclusive Elite.

In addition to these new product offerings, we are pleased to announce region rollbacks as a service. This service is now available to all private region owners. If you make a mistake with region content, or want to restore a previous build, you can now request to roll the region back to a specific time. Please note that rollbacks will still be at Linden Lab’s discretion and are not guaranteed. Rollback services are available at $25 per request.

We continue to work on performance improvements for Event Regions as well as all of our land products. As well, you’ll see performance improvements in the latest release of the Performance Viewer.

Here’s how to order an Event Region Elite or Pro:

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If you would like additional information about Event Regions, please contact Support and we’ll be happy to help.

We look forward to seeing the exciting new events that you, our residents, create using the new Event Region feature!
 

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