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  1. There are no rules against it. If the person giving the money out wanted to "ban alts" (it's been done but of course doesn't really work in EITHER direction). The folks with the alts are just playing the game and using what the can do; obviously they are not being secretive about it LOL. You can always go to the realms where there ARE alts there but they can't run around all at once :D. Anyone with a fairly good computer can run several alts at one time. Turning you LOD down to 2 or below helps, cutting down on your draw distance etc. I haven't had any issues at all running mine for a very long time and my computer while hefty is also two years old so NOT the top of the line for sure. Also, some folks have several computers. I have a notebook but while I installed FS on it when I first got it and logged in, I have never actually USED it for SL. It is there in case my big machine breaks and I really need to get inworld.
  2. Yes, I understand all that, it was the LINDEN HOME with different rules that was confusing. She actually ended up frozen and couldn't do anything for a whole month AND she never actually downgraded as she changed her mind. She sold her land (a 512) and left her Linden home as she was planning on downgrading. Then she paid her yearly fee and still couldn't do anything for a month. I guess she could have chatted up Live Help but she just waited and it worked out. Maybe just a clerical error. This was before the land tier change but not much before.That had me thinking that the Linden home worked like the land -- which I KNOW folks end up paying extra after leaving all the time :D.
  3. Are you sure this is true? Didn't work for my friend about two months ago. Hopefully you are correct :D. OR maybe I was confused. :D.
  4. Just a note about the analyze button. You USE analyse button when you PHYSICS MODEL is made from cubes. You DON'T analyze when your physics model is made from PLANES. If you are not using a physics model but letting the uploader "make" the physics model (sometimes this actually works fairly well and other times VERY disastrous) then you need to analyze (at least that has been my experience, I don't do that often). You do NOT need to analyze if you are making a an object that doesn't need much physics (a table for example or a bookcase). One other thing that isn't really your problem (at least I don't think so) is that it takes a little time for the PRIM option to appear as a choice in the build menu. I often have to try twice because I was faster than the server :D. Just so you know that. Linksets rather than single mesh objects come with their own issues so best not to use them UNLESS there is a reason (like animating a many pieced object).
  5. If your premium is going to expire in LESS than a month, then you will likely be charged $4 for use of your Linden home (or up to $7 for up to 1024 of land). You can see your tier date at the bottom of your account summary page on the web. Charges are always for the PREVIOUS month so when you plan to downgrade you need to plan ahead a bit.
  6. Not disagreeing but one thing that flowed through Ebbe's talk at the Town Meeting was that there was no perfect equality with the disbursement of fees and the changes coming -- some folks would get hit harder -- those that don't sell on the Marketplace and/or cash out will obviously not have to pay THOSE new fees for example. Perhaps additional cost cutting on tier would balance things out. There are plenty of folks that wouldn't WANT "themed land". Realistically anyone now with mainland areas can (and some do) make lovely themed areas just like some of the private island lands. The private lands will always (unless there are some MAJOR changes) be able to offer more CONTROL and ABILITIES over mainland. Those things are certainly important to some folks.
  7. Chic Aeon

    Mesh Bike Tracks

    Likely bad physics. Most likely not "you" :D.
  8. I caught that early access possibility in Inara's post, but I was a silent gal. Here's the thing on "early access" and since I am at a lot of events and have also been given plenty of early access passes to events in blogger mode -- I think I can speak for a LOT of events. Creators are given between one (not the norm) and several days to set up. They almost inevitably (so funny I don't get it) set up at the VERY LAST MINUTE. This frustrates me SO much on a personal level because of course I am there when the gates open setting up (well not at Cosmo as that is my midnight, but the others). So in actuality getting early access doesn't really let you see the event; it let's you see a section of the event (and in some events a VERY small section). These days many event are charging "late fees" to folks who don't set up on time. I am not sure if it is helping or not LOL. I am thinking not so much. So while that SOUNDS good, I don't see how it would be as good as it actually sounds. But maybe if it became "a thing" more designers would set up in time OR more event owners would boot them out rather than threatening :D. While I currently wouldn't use that themed land you talk about I think it is a great idea. Something between Linden Homes and mainland. More like themed private lands and I have lived in many of those. What I see being problematic is that it puts The Lab back in "police mode" which takes them away from other things that we really want them to do (EEP please *wink*). But if something could be worked out, I think it is a very useful idea. We don't know what the new Linden Homes will be like but they may have more themed regions than there are now. Currently most folks seem to opt for the Meadowbrook styles if they can get them. Would be great to see more variety in the choices like Southwest US, European, South Pacific == whatever. Even dark Victorian for the Vampire and RP folks.
  9. So I suggest everyone actually READ this (what a concept) as it will answer a few questions. We knew and now it is official that someone from The Lab (or "someones" most likely) are reading this thread. LET'S try and make some influential remarks shall we instead of going around like Chicken Little with his head chopped off? ********************************************** Personally I have very few desires. Things are running good for me. I have noted over 300fps rates on two sims that I work and live on and very high ones on other sims. Now someone that is more techie than I mentioned that once those numbers get so high it doesn't matter (I know not) but it is nice to see. This is with alts on too so not just me. The only REAL improvement that I would like to see (besides the new Windlight cause immawaitin for that to open a new area at LEA6) would be a more stable inventory. I am guessing from official comments in the past that isn't going to happen. There might be some improvements, but those of us that actually KNOW what they have in inventory will have to just sigh now and then when things disappear. Rez what you love will need to be a motto probably forever. Oh well. I would like to see more emphasis put on teaching and schools but that doesn't seem like anything that would entice folks. . . UNLESS --- long long ago, Linden Lab supported the private schools. They paid the teachers (some very good ones and a few quite bad ones) $500 to teach each class. All levels of building classes were taught. This may have filter over to non-building classes too, but I didn't attend many of those. I would love to see a few "official" schools pop up so there could be more classes and more emphasis on learning -- especially for new folks WHO WERE PREMIUM (well, I had to get a segue in here somehow). So teachers would get paid (currently most are not) and the new folks could learn. I am not saying that the schools that are out there now a doing a bad job --- not at ALL, just that something more PUBLIC and OBVIOUS like at the intro centers would be great to see. There could be mini-classes there for free --- and then other locations that were further classes for PREMIUM folks. This is pretty much what my college did for computer classes -- gave a two hour intro class free to entice folks to sign up for regular classes. Honestly, I hadn't thought about this until now --- so it is VERY good to have this thread.
  10. I guess I wasn't quite clear when I first posted. I really DO want skins that are of the quality of the folks that ONLY make for Catwa LOL. I am a VERY PICKY GAL when it comes to quality. VYC's tip from Skell wins my vote on that contest but while gorgeous, they just wouldn't work for this guy. "I" might splurge and get one for ManChic someday - who knows. I do appreciate the help though!!!! If I find some new and noteworthy brand I will add to this thread.
  11. So a typical way to do this (often to give MORE prims than less such is in 2x prim lands) would be to divide the land into chunks -- whatever works out to about 2500 NORMALLY at the no bonus - no lessening of the prims via the land tab. Use the EMPTY land AROUND THE PARCELS as "buffer" and put some trees and landscaping in there to look pretty. That accomplishes what you want and also gives you a better chance of renting.
  12. Sorry I mostly blog events as that is what many designers use to release there products. So AFTER the event is over (usually a bit less than a month) the outfit goes to the main store. This was a BAIASTICE outfit so it should be there. If not, you could contact the owner but I am guessing it should be there. I am not sure I should put up the link to the store but a search will find the shop easily. Actually it is on its own sim LOL with that name so you don't even have to look it up. Yes, a lovely outfit. Not something I wear in my off hours but I have used the purse often in blog post, one of my favorites. Hope that helps. And yes, sure it comes in MANY colors as all her outfits do. PS looked in my inventory and it is the Kyren suit. I usually have that in the posts (partly so that I can find things later) but forgot on this one it seems.
  13. Thanks. Checked. Looking for a middle of the road NON fantasy high quality skin. Prefer some quality facial hair (hard to come by sometimes :D). So far I am seeing a big gaping hole that some talented creator could fill LOL. There really ARE other heads besides Catwa (sorry, chuckling here). I think he may have to stay as he is for awhile. I liked VYC a lot (thanks Skell) but nothing was the right skin tone. Some gorgeous work there though. I see LOTS that WOULD work if they were only Omega. He looks fine at the moment but just a bit to "vanilla" in that HO-HUM way :D. I'll keep checking back. I know how tough it is for guys.
  14. Back to the ORIGINAL question and I think it is just find to make a change (hopefully temporary) to get out of the dra-ma (been there but have a business and other responsibilities so that makes it a bit different). Ebody FREE is a good body and there are plenty of clothes that will fit eBody free including some that are free. (many actually). My alt is an eBody blogger so if you see her on my blog you will know that the clothes fit eBody. She always notes if they will ALSO fit eBody FREE. Flat shoes don't work well but most things look great. Maitreya is often the closest fit but just as all "Maitreya clothes " don't actually FIT Maitreya (sigh) the same happens with eBody. There is NO applier with eBody free so you need to find a skin for the head that coordinates well with the choices (many) of skin tones. Lighter tones are easier to match up closely. Chic at Phil's Place is the blog and Di looks like this -- on the left. I wear Maitreya and most of the other gals do to, so looking for HER is key. Altamura often has free heads. Actually there is a free non-Bento head there now but it doesn't take appliers. Still, joining the group or watching for advertisements for it will likely get you a nice head. Di is wearing Gizelle which is fully omega compatible and it was free with group join of $40. Sami (on the right) is wearing the same Bento Gizelle head after giving up her Letluka because of applier issues :D. Altamura also has frequent deals on all in one avatars (heads and body). Sometimes free (no appliers or other extras) or full version with the latest that I know of being at Skin Fair for $300. That one was a "younger" looking body and thinner. So it sort of depends what you are looking for.
  15. You have folders inside of other folders and apparently and empty folder? I suggest watching Torley's Viewer Managed Marketplace videos. There is a section that is about gachas (or single items and multiple of that but not an UNLIMITED item. Here is part one. There are four part in all. I think the gacha infor is in number three but it's been awhile.
  16. Thanks. Will check those out.
  17. An awful lot of the more popular and talented male skin creators only make skins of Catwa or other particular heads and bodies. I know 7 Deadly S[k]ins uses Omega but there must be some others out there. If you know some I should check out, please list them. I am guessing a lot are NOT on the Marketplace (OR the search is completely borked LOL) Thanks.
  18. You can make a GROUP with an ALT or a friend and donate tier to the group. Once both parcels are in the group then you can join them as a 2018. The tier is still covered by the group. IF you don't want to go the group route then you will be charged $7 a month for the additional 1024. That charge will be dependent on your TIER PAYMENT date which should be at the bottom of your Account Summary page on the website interface. Timing is important often and the order you do things will affect your costs. Sometime you simply have to pay the tier for one month.
  19. You are very welcome --- and even when you get REALLY experienced the texture just doesn't end up looking exactly like the render LOL. Just the way it is. Sometimes -- especially with metals -- it comes close. But eventually you will understand what to expect when you upload and get closer and closer to what you want. Have a great journey! And try to keep in mind that MANY Blender tutorials have great information but the mesh is WAY TOO DENSE for Second Life and similar platforms. So try to keep things with as few vertices as you can and still have it look good. So when the tutorial says "we'll set the sub-surf modifier to four" -- you try 1 *wink*
  20. When I have had these issues in the past a clearing of cache worked. The texture refresh did not but certainly a good first step if that is an option. Clearing cache is also the fix for mesh that stays invisible. BUT REMEMBER NOT TO CLEAR YOUR CACHE OFTEN OR UNNECESSARILY (that's the "big you" there)
  21. Yes of course you can save a render made in Cycles :D. The problem is like many to most Blender tutorials, this one (I watched it long ago) was about designing a ring to be used JUST as a RENDER and not baked (so you get a pretty photo of a ring and you have that). I suggest saving this as it is (there are a few major problem for getting that wring into world) and backtrack to learn the basics. Theses tutorials were designed JUST for SL and OS and cover all the steps. https://www.slartist.com/browse-the-tutorial-chic-videos-1-date.html Start with lesson one. They are published like a blog. OR YouTube playlist here:
  22. That's been my thought too for some time. I suspect there are SOME people who enjoy those gifts. If you look at the quality of the prizes on hunts these days (not all as there are a few superb hunts but in general) -- people still go on the hunts. Some folks just like to collect everything and anything. And yes that railroad rider was very cool. My friend got one! And the very FIRST premium gifts were very nice. They were made by a top H and G store (maybe The Loft? Can't quite remember) and were extremely nice. I haven't kept up with the current gifts. They used to be advertised more. Now I don't see any post on what the new gifts might be.
  23. I agree that would be great but I thinking that it probably isn't the plan (current anyway) as there is no "extra" income from a possible "new super premium" level (someone else's title there :D). But lots of folks that would work. Maybe a Basic Premium (like what we have now) where you get to choose two things -- like free tier, getting into event early etc and then a Super Premium where you get it ALL including some new stuff. Sounds like a win-win.
  24. I did a quick search on my blog and along with LOTS of male suits, I found this one. May or may not be enough "shirt" for you :D. http://chicatphilsplace.blogspot.com/2017/10/corporate-connection.html
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