Cherub Spectre

@Silken You know, you are so right! Octoberville has become an amazingly popular game in Second Life but Crowbar is just as important and probably doesnt get enough publicity for what it is. Unlike other clubs, I have rarely ever seen any drama in Crowbar. Everyone gets along and fits in and it really has become a huge family. And Master Kaos plays the most awesome, crazy, stuff you all know but would never expect to hear, music! Crowbar and Master Kaos is synonymous.

@Taysa, I remember your first day. Just saying that is so cool. To remember something that was so long ago. I remember you struggling to get used to things and hooking you up with a home inside the build and giving you a job. You were so quiet back then.. operative phrase.. back then.. lol You have grown to be a staple within the OV community. Put Tay 1 and Tay 2 together and its pure chaos.. and fun! We love you.

Ivey, as a fellow Halloween Sim builder, imust ask.. do you find it difficult really creating the fear element in Second Life? Do you think a haunted house in a virtual world is harder to haunt than one in the real world? Discuss!

Thats a really awesome story. Do you publish your work? Is there a sim that this story goes with?

Question to th users.... Other than mazes and haunted houses and costumes, what is your favorite thing about fall or halloween?

Thank you Cinderella. Master Kaos, Nathan Oddfellow and I really enjoy creating Octoberville, but what we enjoy more is the amazing group of people that have emerged from it. SO many lasting friendships have been made and each year we continue to grow and have become like a family. So many people stick around, even when they are done with the game to help others and it just really is a great experience. SPeaking of behind the scenes, I have to say it was amazing how real lives and Second Lives melded last year when we lost Stoney Putzo and the entire Octoberville group got together to help us pay funeral expenses. It just goes to show that the line between real life and Second Life is very blurred if there is one at all. Thanks for posting Cinderella!

Thanks Ucello for this great post. As Ucello mentioned there are so many things that go into creating a Halloween Sim event in SL. Octoberville, the halloween sim I create has been around since 2005. After reading Ucellos post on what goes into making this kind of sim, please read my post on what goes on behind the scenes. Unfortunately, we were limited to 400 words, so I didnt get to include much detail, but post your questions and I will be happy to answer them. As Ucello mentioned, planning is the most important part of creating any sim. At Octobervile, we begin planning in May or June of each year. I would be interested to know when the other Halloween sim creators start planning their builds.

I welcome any questions or comments you have. Lets discuss!!!

Hi everyone! I am looking forward to discussing what goes into the making of Octoberville and other Halloween topics. I will be in the forums this Friday to answer questions. Read my blog and post comments and I will repsond. If you have any questions about this Best of halloween blog and forum event, feel free to ask. When Zed Linden approached me with this great opportunity I was quite happy to oblige as Octoberville and Halloween are synonymous in Second Life. I look forward to seeing you all on Friday!