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Spend time with friends in Second Life and enjoy winter activities at Grey Magic this holiday season. Grey Magic is a photogenic destination in Second Life that changes with the seasons. It is owned and run by Kimma Rayna and Dan Grey, who also offer rentals for those that want to make it a home. Dan shares how he feels about Second Life and his purpose for creating Grey Magic: “My first avatar is from 2006. I can hear you wonder, 16 years SL you must have seen it all? Yes! I have seen it all and yet Second Life is still a great place to be. Over the years I made many (RL) friends from all over the world; Ireland, USA, UK, Italy, Jordan, Germany. These friends I call my family for real. The realness in this Second Life world is what makes me want to stay in SL. And having your own sim of course too. My passion for Grey Magic lies in creating the feeling of home. I love when people can relate to this home feeling and to create the perfect one for tenants is the cherry on the pie. Grey Magic is for everyone to enjoy. There are always public houses for people to enter and parks to hangout. Kimma and I are not interested in traffic, we are interested in people that want to explore and feel welcome.” Kimma feels that Second Life’s name suits it well: “One of many passions Dan and I share is our love of creative spaces. Dan is hands down, the genius behind Grey Magic. As I’ve joked before, he is the Picasso and I happily clean his brushes! Having friends from all over the world is a gift you can only have in a place like Second Life. How could you not be drawn to it and return over and over again? I would be lost without the connections I’ve made through the years here. Second Life is actually a great name with real meaning. For so many of us, it could easily be called Blended Life as it bleeds into and blends with our real or first lives. How lucky we are to have such a magical place to share with others!” Experience the magic of the season at Grey Magic. Residents featured in the video: Haley Golightly Grey Linealrise Jana Guynot Legolas Baxton Meihel Baxto ᐺĖNUϟ ᐺӨṈ  ĐẸĖP Nᴀᴀɴᴀᴀ Gʀᴇʏ-Cᴀᴘᴇʟᴏ Video Production by Draxtor Despres Grey Magic Grey Magic is the perfect place to skate or hang out in one of the public houses. Or maybe a nice visit to the friendly pub? Catch the train and come to Grey Magic because it's snowing and Christmas is around the corner. Add your images to their Flickr group: flickr.com/groups/14698900@N23 Visit in Second Life

Hang out at Jet No Mori, a gothic-themed garden, complete with monsters and a vampire princess at the top of a tower! Created by Miss Jetcat Despres for a gothic-themed photo session with friends, Jet No Mori was made public for all to enjoy. Jetcat hails from Japan and joined Second Life when she saw coverage of SL on Japanese TV in 2007. She says, “Back then, they presented it as a game where you could fly and swim, and they called it the Metaverse.” Jetcat did step away from the OG Metaverse for almost 10 years as she got busy in the physical world, but she says she just could not forget about Second Life and became more active again about two years ago. Jetcat now runs a blog and has a little plot in-world which she calls her garden. In fact, she herself identifies as a gardener, changing up the looks of her public land to go with the seasons. Jetcat shares how she feels about Second Life and what her future plans are in this virtual world: “Second Life is a place where anything is possible and anything can be created. This world is full of beautiful things, all created by people with their own ideas. There are many ways to enjoy this world, to explore it, to play in it, to be what you want to be. I'm going to keep enjoying it! It is after all a game where you can fly and swim! And it's still very very meta today. It's like the times are repeating themselves, aren’t they?” Jetcat’s friends who participated in this video include: SaraUsami Ruby O'Kelly Noa Cloud Video Production by Draxtor Despres Jet No Mori Jet No Mori is a gothic party that was created for you to have a great time. Now it is a garden with monsters who enjoy the gothic atmosphere and party every night. Watch out for the vampire princess on top of the tower! Visit in Second Life

We are well into the month of December and still have lots in store for you this holiday season! WINTER WONDERLAND IS OPEN Winter Wonderland Discover an exciting snowy adventure in this winter attraction by Linden Lab. Enjoy some holiday gifts in the Village of Lights, then make your way to snowboarding, snowmobiling, ice-skating, or snowball fighting in the snowball fight arena. If you’re in the mood for something quieter, take a breathtaking trip on the Ferris Wheel and catch incredible views of the twinkling lights and shimmery snow. Visit in Second Life Winter Wonderland is back in all its beautiful glory with interactive fun that you won’t want to miss! Start your adventure in the Village of Lights, then make your way to snowboarding, snowmobiling, ice-skating, and of course, the snowball fight arena. These activities are more fun with friends - so grab your besties and plan to spend a few hours catching everything that Winter Wonderland has to offer. If you’re in the mood for something a bit quieter after all that running around, take a breathtaking trip on the Ferris Wheel and catch incredible views of the twinkling lights and shimmery snow. You may be prompted to opt in to the Winter Wonderland experience in order to participate in the activities - be sure to read and accept the experience. LINDEN & RESIDENT SNOWBALL FIGHT Linden & Resident Snowball Fight 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 Monday, December 19th at 10am to 11am PT and another one at 2pm to 3pm PT. Visit in Second Life ‘Tis the season for some snow-slinging shenanigans at the 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 Monday, December 19th from 10am to 11am PT and then again from 2pm to 3pm 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! 2022 HOLIDAY SHOP & HOP The 2022 Holiday Shop & Hop returns with 320 participating Merchants across 16 shopping regions, bringing you loads of festive fun! Every store will have at least a 20% discount on all items and a free (non-group) gift for shoppers or a gift certificate valued at L$300 or above! Check the Shop & Hop blog post for a full list of all 320 merchants with slurls! WINTER LAST NAMES 2022 To celebrate the winter holiday season, we have released some festive new last names, but they are only available for a limited time. Click here for more information! NEW WINTER PREMIUM GIFT Premium members - we have something special for you - a limited and exclusive Premium and Premium Plus gift that’s sure to delight and add a little extra holiday charm to your inworld adventures. Drop by one of the Premium Gift kiosks and pick up this holiday light kit for your Linden Home! SPECIAL OFFER FOR PREMIUM AND PREMIUM PLUS SUBSCRIBERS Another offer for our Premium and Premium Plus members, during the whole month of December, pay no setup fees for any new regions purchased! Learn more about this offer at this link. 12TH ANNUAL SL CHRISTMAS EXPO 12th Annual SL Christmas Expo The 12th Annual SL Christmas Expo & Winter Breedables Fair, held December 2-11, 2022, is a mega event that raises funds for the American Cancer Society's support of childhood cancer initiatives. The Expo will feature special events, including live performances, dance performances, DJs, Holiday Shopping Spree Mega Raffles, Stocking Stuffer Hunt, The Gift Of Hope Silent Auctions, a Christmas Tree & Wreath Lot, Lights of Hope Decoration, Photos with Santa Patch, and so much more! For more info, visit: slchristmasexpo.com Visit in Second Life This year’s SL Christmas Expo is bursting with bright and merry delights - all for supporting the American Cancer Society and the fight against childhood cancer. You only have until December 11th to enjoy many holiday activities at the expo and donate to a good cause! Did you miss posing with Santa Patch and his Molelves this past Tuesday? No worries, read about more of the Linden Lab activities at the expo: Vote (by donation to a special ACS Christmas Expo Kiosk) for your favorite decorated Linden Home at the 5th Annual Lights of Hope Home Decorating Contest. Donate and pick up your very own Christmas Patch Bear! Teleport to the auction area to bid on different packages that include Premium and Premium Plus subscriptions, Homestead, Free Name Change, and even a hang-out with Patch Linden! Head over to discover the magic of the holiday season and the joy of giving! WINTER ATTRACTIONS ON THE DESTINATION GUIDE Pictured: Mellow Daze Christmas If you’re looking for even more winter activities, there are already over 100 snow-covered locations in the Winter Attractions category on the Destination Guide. We’re adding new regions daily, so if you have a spot you’d like to invite other Residents to explore, make sure to check out the submission guidelines and submit yours today! Wishing a safe and happy holiday season to everyone in our virtual community!

The 2022 Holiday Shop & Hop is almost here with 320 participating merchants across 16 shopping regions, bringing you loads of festive fun! Every store will have at least a 20% discount on all items and a free (non-group) gift for shoppers or a gift certificate valued at L$300 or above! The event formally opens to the public on Thursday, December 8th at 9am PT - but who wants to wait when you can get early access?! If you can’t contain your excitement, join the official Second Life Birthday group inworld to be granted immediate access. Before you jump inworld, you can get a sneak peek at many of the items that will be available in the official Second Life Shop & Hop Flickr pool. And don’t forget to share photos of your haul after your shopping excursion! To visit the 2022 Holiday Shop & Hop - start at any one of the Regions - but be sure to visit them all to see everything that's available. Happy shopping! You can also join us for even more Holiday Events and Activities - including the Linden & Resident Snowball Fight! 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Happy Wednesday! We’re writing to remind everyone that we’ll be holding our monthly Web User Group meeting today at 14:00 SLT in our usual meeting place, where we’ll be discussing our status with ongoing projects and our near future plans for our web properties. As always, we’ll leave plenty of time for Q&A from the community. We look forward to seeing you there!

Bundle up and explore the many winter destinations filled with snowy surprises this holiday season in Second Life! We’ve featured a handful of beautiful winter destinations in this video, but you’ll also find close to 100 more in the Winter Attractions category on the Second Life Destination. Here is more information about the destinations featured from the creators themselves: Forever Winter The creator of Forever Winter, Hailey Ayashi, shares the reason for her creation: “Designing and decorating has always been a passion of mine which sparked the idea to start creating themed sims. Around November I thought of creating Forever Winter as my first project. I wanted to have plenty of picture spots along with activities that can be enjoyed with friends. This whole experience has given me such great appreciation for all those who take time to create wonderful spaces for everyone to enjoy.” Forever Winter SHI Entertainment presents Forever Winter, where you can find beautiful winter scenery with lots of picture spots. Enjoy a sleigh ride, an ice rink, a ski slope, Santa's workshop, dancing, games, and more! Visit in Second Life Winter Wonderland at Lam Winter Wonderland at Lam was created as a safe place by Clair Wolf Takeda: “In Real Life I care for my daughter and autistic son. He has his own world. In Second Life I found mine. What a place to refill the energy that I need for my family and spend time with friends without needing to leave home. This year my dream to create a magical spot where other people can find a safe and positive place came true. Me and my friend Eddie Takeda rented a space and until the 16th of January 2023. We are here to share the Christmas spirit.” Winter Wonderland at Lam Experience a Winter Wonderland on the Lam region, created by Czech and Slovak Residents where you can enjoy the wonderful feeling of Christmas. All are welcome to skate, explore, have some cocoa, and more! The destination is open until January 16th, 2023. Visit in Second Life 8th Annual Christkindl Market & Advent Calendar This is the 8th year that Dina and Didi LaVega have created a nostalgic space: “We are from Germany and started our Second Life in 2013. We had always missed a traditional German Christmas market in-world: The unique flair of the decoration, the lights, and the special food, so we started to build our own items and share them. This is now the 8th annual Christkindl Market. Our Advent Calendar features a brand new build every day and you have to collect all 24 parts to complete.” 8th Annual Christkindl Market & Advent Calendar What would the holidays be without a visit to a traditional German Christmas market? You are invited to a merry stroll through the festively illuminated Christkindl Market. Come and enjoy roasted chestnuts, hot chocolate, traditional handmade Christmas decoration from the Erzgebirge, or a ride on the Christkindl Express, more than 65000 m² to warm your heart with the spirit of Christmas. Visit in Second Life Snowy Monverdun Yoyo Collas created a peaceful place for all Residents this holiday season: “Winter is one of the most beautiful times of the year. I like to build, so I decided to build my own version of winter. I have built this winter landscape so that people can enjoy it during the Christmas season as a peaceful place where they can forget the problems of Real Life, even if just for a brief moment.” Snowy Monverdun Monverdun is a small city that is dressed in winter outfits. The Christmas market has opened its doors and spread the smell of fresh pastries and hot mulled wine. Visit and explore this beautiful winter wonderland. Visit in Second Life Winter Love Valley Evely Heartsong brings her artistic talents to her Second Life building adventures: “Winter Love Valley all began with my own venue as an SL musician and performer. I had built The Blues Rock Cafe back in 2017, and every winter season I added a special seasonal setting. Then in 2020 I went bigger, focusing on the winter theme, and noticed that when I was finishing the sim, more people than usual were at the sim. It felt like opening up a theme park. I am an artist in Real Life as well, I draw, paint and do photography, so I love to share the feeling you get from walking in the snow with the colors and the lights and in SL have added some extra magical feelings to it with special effects.” Winter Love Valley If you are looking for that magical romantic winter feeling full of joy and lights, then you need to visit Winter Love Valley. Come hang out with a friendly community, or bring your friends or lover. Come skate on the ice, snowboard off the hill, horse ride in a romantic setting full of cuddle places, or just come for some winter fun and joy at Winter Love Valley. Visit in Second Life Snowy Peaks Red sends an invitation to all for some winter activities at Snowy Peaks: “I like Second Life as a getaway from my own. I can live out what I can't IRL. There's a lot of people I have met on SL, and we talk and hang out, and for this season I welcome them to Snowy Peaks, a winter-themed Christmas experience. You can ride with Santa on his sleigh to our dining and dancing location, or make a stop at his house. You can mingle with his elves, or maybe take a spin on the ice skating rink. You will probably find me by the cozy fire, chatting with my friends. Come join us.” Snowy Peaks Welcome to Snowy Peaks, a winter-themed Christmas experience. Ride with Santa on his sleigh to the dining and dancing, or make a stop at Santa's house. Mingle with his busy elves, or maybe take a spin on the ice skating rink. Finally, come sit by the fire. Visit in Second Life Grab a sweater, and perhaps some mittens, and head on over for some snowy fun! Video Production by Draxtor Despres

We’re excited to announce that Second Life and Film Threat are partnering for the world premiere of WAARHEID, the sequel to STÖMOL, an award-winning feature-length sci-fi movie shot entirely in Second Life by machinima creator Huckleberry Hax! Watch it live with your fellow residents at a special virtual cinema screening event exclusively at the Film Threat venue in Second Life! Huckleberry Hax has been a resident of Second Life since 2007. He has also written a number of novels set in Second Life. WAARHEID stars Caitlin Tobias returning to reprise the role of the ill-fated truth hunter from the previous film and AvaJean Westland as Totuus. It also features Ylva, Strawberry Singh, Boudicca Amat, Lydia Lindemann, Mich Michabo, and Huckleberry Hax himself. Learn more about this special screening event and watch some of the cast on Lab Gab as they give you a peek behind the scenes and also a walk through the WAARHEID art exhibition opening soon. You can also watch the trailer for this movie on Huckleberry Hax's YouTube channel! Add the following dates and timings for the upcoming events to your calendar: Friday, December 9th at 10am PT - Watch the cast of WAARHEID on Lab Gab on the Second Life YouTube channel! Thursday, December 15th at 1:30pm PT - Come to the Virtual Cinema Screening Event for WAARHEAD at the Film Threat venue in Second Life! WAARHEID Virtual Cinema Screening Event Watch WAARHEID, a feature-length sci-fi thriller completely shot in Second Life, during this special virtual cinema screening event at the Film Threat venue in Second Life. Watch together with the cast and crew of the film and along with other members of the SL community on Thursday, December 15th at 1:30pm PT! Visit in Second Life

Happy December! To celebrate the winter holiday season, we are releasing new last names today! ❄️ The following winter-themed names are only available for a limited time: Tinseltail Elf Mistletoe Gingerbread Noelle Claus Blitzen These names for winter are seasonal and may come back around this time next year, for a limited time. The following is a screenshot of the full list of current last names available: We will continue to make additional 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, the new names were chosen from there! 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!

To kick off the holiday season, where the days are short and the air is cold, we’ve got something to keep you warm: a special offer for Premium and Premium Plus subscribers! Premium and Premium Plus subscribers will pay no setup fees for any new regions purchased during the month of December. Only pay the first month’s maintenance fee and move right in. Here’s how to take advantage of this offer: Have a Premium or Premium Plus account Order a region between December 1 and December 31, 2022 by filing a support ticket with your order request using the Land and Region -> Order Private Region ticket type Region delivery will occur within 2 business days once all details have been verified. For quickest delivery: Please note that region names must adhere to our naming guidelines If you need assistance finding grid coordinates for your region, please review the Choosing a location for your Private Region help article You will be billed for the first month’s maintenance fee at the time of delivery For more information about Private Regions, please review the Private Regions knowledge base article and Private Region Pricing. Please note that in order to purchase a Homestead Region, you must either be a Premium Plus subscriber (additional information here) or own at least one Full Region. We can’t wait to see what you’ll do with the place!

Enjoy the last days of Autumn in a fall-themed café with a pumpkin spice brew as you listen to the soothing sounds of November Rain. November Rain was built by SEMINΛ, a live musician who has been playing gigs around the grid since 2016. SEMINΛ has an interesting way for the virtual world to boost her creative output in the physical world: as she works on new music in the physical world, she finds it comfortable to "park" her avatar at a Second Life destination that's inspiring. It helps spark creativity to surround herself with a certain environment. She says, “Pre-COVID meant visiting a lot of places and traveling in RL so it was quite comforting to find a little part of what was missing in RL at the moment, right in front of you, on the screen.” SEMINΛ explains that November Rain actually came about on a warm midsummer night: “I was tired of the heat and couldn't wait for pumpkin spice season so I thought, let's create it then! Me and my bestie Aurelia von Troubles wanted to open a little place of our own for the longest time where we could host different types of events. Our friend Ƶąȼƙ happened to have some leftover land so we thought, why not? I wanted to create a poetic place with some of my favorite things. Autumn, cozy cafés, the forest, gloomy indie music, sprinkled with a little bit of rock n roll (Guns’N Roses - November Rain), and of course: the sound of the pouring rain.” SEMINΛ says to her there is a lot of beauty to be found in the gloomy darkness of things: “It doesn't always have to be sunshine and rainbows for something to thrive in a good or positive way. I do read a lot of books and while building November Rain, I imagined this to be a place where a modern Jane Austen would come to relax. I'd sit in the corner of the café, secretly looking up at her from the lyrics in my notebook. She wouldn't notice me though…I'm a typical extroverted introvert and as much as I love the social part of SL, I also like to curl up alone with a hot drink at an autumn café in the woods, listen to music and the sound of … November Rain.” Teleport now and find your inspiration at November Rain. Video Production by Draxtor Despres November Rain Explore the autumn-themed café: November Rain. Grab an umbrella, take lots of pictures and meet new friends. Curl up with a hot drink in the Café and listen to live music and the sound of autumn rain. Visit in Second Life

This holiday season, take a trip back to the 80s at Le Chateau, a retro community in Second Life! Creator Victoire Sire shares the inspiration behind Le Chateau: “In 2021 a friend suggested that we design a typical American motel. But as I'm French, we don't have motels in France or they are super rare. After some investigation I thought it was a great idea and that's how the adventure started. We had to find inspiration for the colors, the design and especially a global theme to create this idyllic resort. So we went for the goofy aesthetics of the 80s and 90s, inspired by Miami, GTA Vice City, Scarface, Synthwave, Vaporwave, South America, French Guiana and two French TV series: OVNI(s) (a kind of French Stranger Things taking place in the 70s) and 3615 Monique (the debut of the phone sex on an early internet made in France known as Minitel). Why French Guiana you gonna ask? Well, I simply wanted to make a French-inspired destination without actually being in Europe. Imagine being in the late 80s where technological and social evolution happened. The Plaza was also heavily inspired by yuppie culture, movies such as The Wolf of Wall Street and skyscrapers like the Tour Pleyel in Paris and the original World Trade Center design. But also the "Message a caractère informatif" - a French comedy TV show based on old corporate films from the 1980s with modern funny dubbings. Here we are in 2022, bringing the 80's back to the community! Le Chateau is a virtual tale of luck, grit, know-how and the magic that arises when an assortment of eccentric characters comes together to live in this 80's island paradise. It's not just a shady motel by the roadside anymore, it's a whole lifestyle. We also offer rentals in the estate. long-term motel rooms inside skyboxes, short-term motel "romantic" suites for daily usage, "lodge" suites with private gardens, premium villas at Le Chateau Vice Island, and so much more. We have a full waiting list available in the small Le Chateau Vice Island gazebo building. The office tower is still under construction but so far we don't offer any rentals in it.” When asked what Second Life means to them, Victoire responded: “I am 25 now. I've been in SL for a very long time (my first account is from 2009), at the time I was using SL on PG sims for teens, I did a lot of roleplay. Those are really my best memories. Since then I have found my passions: Decoration, modding, landscaping, designing sims , photography, making SL videos for myself or for my clients and role-playing. Second Life is for me THE most amazing metaverse experience you can currently have. As an autistic person, social life in real life is difficult but in Second Life I can be who I truly am and it is so much easier to communicate.” Grab a cocktail, slip into an iconic retro swimsuit, and dive into a neon-filled 80s vacation! Video Production by Draxtor Despres Le Chateau - A Retro 80s Community Do you like vacations and hanging out while drinking an exotic cocktail by the poolside? Then Le Chateau is the place for you to be! With their kitsch and cheesy atmosphere and non-stop flowing exotic cocktails, a mix between French and American "80s'" culture atmosphere, they offer a wide variety of services, from the jungle-like airfield to the arcade room! Take your pick! Visit in Second Life

Linden Lab open-sourced Second Life's client on January 8th, 2007. In the 15 years since, open source contributions have led to countless new features and bug fixes that have markedly improved the life of our virtual world. Without open source, SL would not be as vibrant, enduring and successful as it is today. As part of an effort to improve and modernize our tooling and better support the open source community, I'm happy to announce that Second Life's source code is moving to GitHub, the world's most popular version control hosting platform. You can find our open source repositories in their new home at github.com/secondlife. As the de facto home of many open source projects, GitHub likely needs no introduction to anyone who works with open source software. Its features and market position make it the best option for Second Life going forward. Improved Developer Experience While migrating code to GitHub is an important step towards improving Second Life open source contributors' development experience, it is not a complete picture. We will be making several changes to streamline and modernize our engineering processes: Simpler Contributor License Agreements A Contributor License Agreement (CLA) is a commonly used legal contract between an individual or group and an organization accepting contributions. This process has been modernized, adopting simpler, more developer-friendly language and allowing contributors to sign the contract as part of pull requests. No PDF, no fax. 😉 GitHub Actions CI/CD Second Life will be moving its continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) from a self-hosted TeamCity instance to GitHub Actions. This change, to be completed in 2023, will open up new possibilities for our engineering team and the open source community: Our build tooling will be more transparent, allowing OSS contributors to easily fork and build things like autobuild libraries Pull requests will feature automated merge checks such as linting and automated testing Services can be built using newer technology, such as aarch64 servers A simple pipeline to test and publish autobuild. Summary While these changes will not impact most users, they will make contributing to Second Life easier and allow the platform to evolve faster. Linden Lab is a uniquely open company, holding regular in-world user groups and allowing its residents to contribute in meaningful ways. We are committed to this philosophy and would love to join you in helping make our shared virtual world even better. Do you want to contribute to Second Life? Attend one of the user groups on our public calendar, submit an idea for a new feature, or, of course, check out our code on GitHub! Signal Linden Engineer, Second Life Server

As we approach the holidays, we’re excited to roll out several shiny new updates to our offerings. From now on, our European residents will no longer need to pay VAT charges on any of our membership plans. Continuing the theme of giving you more for less: We’re reducing the price of owning your piece of Second Life. We want to put Mainland ownership within reach of many more residents, because we think having land of your own is one of the key parts of Second Life. In addition to the free allotment that comes with each membership level, we’re lowering the price at 1/8 region (8,192 m2) and higher by over 5%. As of today, the new pricing looks like this: And how about that new membership plan? We’re calling it Plus! We already have Premium Plus, but this is Plus for the rest of us! For just $5.50/month (annual billing), you can take advantage of these newly reduced mainland prices without having to shell out for all of the other Premium features. Plus lets you dip your toe in the water -- get yourself a plot of mainland, a few more groups to play around in, and enjoy a weekly stipend -- all for the price of a pumpkin spice latte. Unlike the latte, the joy will last you all month! So what are you waiting for? Give Plus a try and enhance your Second Life. For more information about Plus, read the Plus Membership FAQ. For more information about all of our membership plans, check the Knowledge Base.

Class is back in session! Second Life University returns today with a pre-recorded video by Boston Blaisdale as he shows you how to make a fantasy avatar! Watch the premiere of the Fantasy Avatar video at 8am PT: Here is a glimpse at the topics and fantasy creators and events he will cover in this video: The Mesh Head featured is from BeSpoke. Learn more about BeSpoke from our Made in Second Life video last month. Adding the head and all the different parts to the avatar Wearing the shape and editing it in the shape menu Adding the HUD Playing with face animations Adding furry feet from Apricot Paws and hiding the human feet Adding fantasy themed-gloves from Cubic Cherry Adding a fantasy outfit from Sekai Adding an animesh tail from Haro Adding particles from Static Adding a cosmic sword from Vae Victis Adding rotating projector lights from Nefekalum Wearing a warrior animation from Vista Animations Adding fantasy animal companions from Rezz Room Sharing information about a fantasy event called Necrotize Exploring the Abnormality Event (closes on November 28th) Stay tuned for future updates about Second Life University. Happy learning!

Are you looking for a way to stay informed about all the latest destinations and events happening on the grid? Do you want Second Life breaking news delivered directly to your inbox? Signup for our Second Life Weekly Email Newsletter! For a while now we’ve been sending a weekly email to a small group of our most active Residents and the clicks show that many of you enjoy receiving these exclusive updates directly in your inbox. If you have not been receiving these weekly emails from us, now is your chance to sign up for them! You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link at the bottom of any email. Our newsletters usually include some of our latest videos of the week along with links to different events or destinations and an image from one of our Residents that is selected as the Fresh Look of the week! For a chance to have your Destination featured, submit it to the Second Life Destination Guide. For a chance to be featured in Fresh Looks, submit your image to the Official Second Life Flickr Group! Did you know we just hit ONE MILLION IMAGES AND VIDEOS in the group? All submitted by our wonderfully creative Residents! Email isn’t the only way you can stay on top of all of our latest news. You can also follow us on various social networks along with keeping an eye on our community blogs.

Dive into a world of new possibilities at Leviathan Bay in Second Life, where a city once thriving, was hit with a mysterious disaster and is now flooded and taken over by sea life! Ziekling Bunnyhug started this community over 8 years ago and tells us more about it in her own words: “Our community can be as hard to define as Second Life itself. It's not exactly a place to role-play, but it has a story. It's not exactly a dance club, but we do have musical events with DJs and live musicians too. I've been taking inspiration from RL cities that I've been to, places I would like to see, places I've explored in other games, and mashed it all together. We also have a lovely little art gallery in the center of the city, run by one of our own long-term staff members, Apple, showcasing her real-life artwork. Meanwhile, our original builder HG will be hosting her own Groovi Movie which is a drive-in theater up the road, with its own sunflower beach and community area. Under the water, we have the sunken city and if you explore the subways it will lead you to Leviathan's Lair, sometimes even featuring Cerberus (who owns the region) himself!” When asked what Second Life means to her, Ziekling tells us: “Second Life is my creative outlet, it's a mirror I look into that reflects my dreams and desires, but the most important thing it has been for me is a home. I've moved a lot IRL, to different cities, states, and even another country. It is hard to make friends just to say goodbye to them shortly after. In SL I am able to keep meaningful relationships close no matter where I end up physically. Creativity was always a part of my life. I was into drawing, painting, the typical art forms you learn in school, lots of doodling, and lots of daydreaming. I always had a world inside my head and in SL it's not only a way for me to enter it, but I can bring other people to that world too.” Meet the other members of Leviathan Bay that make this community thrive: Matti Shylarei Mykie Sol Amiee Maxwell Video Production by Draxtor Despres The Leviathan Bay The Bay returns in its new form. Jump into the future where a city, once thriving, was hit with a mysterious disaster, flooding the lower half and taken over by the mermaids and sea life nearby. Only a small portion of the city remains, where the people rebuilt. There is an entire area full of life with a thriving art district and many restaurants on the main road, as well as a theatre for special events and many venues for entertainment. Perfect for hanging out, exploring, photography, or on a date with someone special. Casual RP is welcome but not required. Visit in Second Life

This Veterans Day and beyond, Veterans and their families can find camaraderie, answers, live help, and more at EchoVets in Second Life. Stacy Maracas is a female Desert Storm combat veteran, who is heading up a Second Life operation to help veterans around the world. She tells us more about EchoVet: “Echo Group, a Real Life 5013C, Band of Brothers is dedicated to our veteran community. We currently have our main group in California on the Central Coast and chapters in Arizona, Tennessee, and the Metaverse. We are working closely on initiatives that directly affect the veteran community, such as the Veteran Homeless Crisis as well as the 22 a day initiative. On our sim, we have kiosks providing up-to-date Veteran’s Affairs system information for veterans and family members. We have live classes on Veteran Suicide Awareness Training, PTSD Awareness Training, group camaraderie sessions, and club events at our Club Echo. Numerous garden areas and places to just be and relax, we even have a farm tucked in the corner. And of course our famous aquarium. We are getting our sim ready to become a Gateway in Second Life. Our Veterans will be available via scheduling to aid new Residents, and it will help the veteran earn their red, white, and blue jersey.” When asked what Second Life means to her, Stacy said, “Second Life literally is my other life. I have been here for over 18 years. In my early years after leaving the military, Second Life was a place I could socialize at my own pace. Many people do not understand how simple things like large crowds, noise, and traffic, are serious triggers for some combat veterans. Second Life was a safe space, to start my baby steps to venturing back out into society.” The EchoVets SL leadership team consists of: President – Stacy Maracas, US Army Vice-President – Rave Absinthe, US Navy Executive Officer – Suta Northman – US Navy Outreach Commissioner – SouthernRebelGrl (Teyla) Family Support Ambassador – Marahjean Resident (MJ) Networking/Recruitment Ambassador – Soldier Waverider Veteran’s Affairs Lead Ambassador - Theremes Langdon-Tone Ambassador PTSD/Mental Health Support - Evelynn Evergarden Learn more about Echovets at the following links: Echovets.org Band of Brothers – California - https://www.facebook.com/EchoGroup805 Band of Brothers – Arizona - https://www.facebook.com/echovetsaz Band of Brothers – Tennessee - https://www.facebook.com/groups/391784402943337 If you’re a veteran looking for support and want to be part of a caring community, visit EchoVets today. Video Production by Draxtor Despres EchoVets EchoVets.org Band of Brothers non-profit is a new destination for all Veterans. They have current, up-to-date information that benefits YOU the Veteran, and the Veterans' families! Lots to do and see here! Stacy Maracas is a Female Desert Storm Combat Veteran, US Army, and has the knowledge of the systems in place to help Veterans and their family members. Come to EchoVets for camaraderie, answers, live help, brotherhood, and sisterhood. All Veterans are welcome! Visit in Second Life

Happy Wednesday! We’re writing to remind everyone that we’ll be holding our monthly Web User Group meeting today at 14:00 SLT in our usual meeting place, where we’ll be discussing our status with ongoing projects and our near future plans for our web properties. As always, we’ll leave plenty of time for Q&A from the community. We look forward to seeing you there!

As featured in the October 21 edition of Lab Gab - we’re excited to announce a new Premium Plus benefit available beginning today, November 1, 2022. Premium Plus members are now eligible to purchase up to one Homestead on their account, without the requirement of a full private island region. Premium Plus members who wish to take advantage of this new benefit will need to maintain their Premium Plus account status, in good standing, for the duration of ownership of the Homestead region on their account. In the case of a downgrade to a lower subscription level, it will be necessary to cancel or transfer the Homestead to another Resident eligible for owning Homestead regions. To place an order for your new Homestead, please go to support.secondlife.com and submit a Support Ticket under the following category: Land & Region > Order Private Region Fill out that form including the unique name you prefer and location on the grid for placement. A support agent will be in contact with you soon to discuss your request. Region names must adhere to our naming guidelines. For more information about Private Regions, please review the Private Regions knowledge base article and Private Region Pricing. There is no change to Homestead ownership for all other accounts: everyone is still able to own Homestead regions as long as there is at least one Full private region owned on that account as well. As a reminder, Homesteads cost US$149 for the first month with setup and US$109 per month thereafter, plus applicable VAT and taxes. And, of course, if you have any questions, please reach out to our Support Team and they will be happy to assist.

Take a stroll through Roqueblanche in Second Life, a quaint virtual village and paradise for lovers of French culture and history. Professional landscaper and interior designer, Albane Claray, shares her story and inspiration for Roqueblanche: “My name is Albane and I am a girl from the south of France. I was born 26 years ago and grew up in a small village, raised by my grandmother. A few years ago, when I discovered Second Life, I was immediately amazed by the talent of the creators who, day after day, bring this not-so-virtual universe to life. I watched, I learned, and I, too, began to draw pixel landscapes. It has become more than a hobby, it has become a passion. Each new empty lot is a blank canvas for me and I have so much fun painting and creating. I am happy to share this passion with all those who give me the opportunity to create for them, and who trust me to give life to their dreams, their desires. I will always be an apprentice, a student as this universe offers possibilities to our creativity. We have no limits, no boundaries. My story and my origins helped me build Roqueblanche, this little piece of my country. I find there the colors and smells of my childhood, the paths traveled so many times, the light of this end of the summer day, when the stones scorched by the sun are covered with shadows, when the old people of the village go out and sit in the square, in the shade of the old trees. I wanted to share these memories, to offer people around the world a trip to Provence, the land of sun and perfumes. Roqueblanche is my cradle, my heart, and my sharing with the inhabitants of Second Life.” Explore Roqueblanche today, and should you feel inclined, make it your next home. Video Production by Draxtor Despres Le Village de Roqueblanche Roqueblanche is a french village nested in the Provence. Fields of lavender, vineyards and Mediterranean sun are there for your enjoyment. Come take pictures, visit the village and enjoy its places, café , and old trees. The countryside offers you amazing promenades along the paths. Visit in Second Life

Change is in the air...can you feel it? Halloween is almost over and Winter is fast approaching! We are gearing up to celebrate the holiday season with our annual Holiday Shop & Hop, which will be held from December 8th, 2022 through January 2nd, 2023. Applications are now open for Creators who might want to participate in this year’s event, which will feature multiple shopping regions and tons of festive fun! We are looking for Merchants willing to offer a discount on their items (at least 20% off) and provide a new 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 Monday, November 7th. We will contact you soon after that date if your application is accepted. Please note that the Halloween Shop & Hop closes tomorrow, make sure to visit today! Happy Halloween!

This Halloween, explore The Crone in Second Life, a puzzle-solving game with multiple jump scares to get you into the spooky spirit! “I have done it again,” says Second Life veteran and self-described polymath of creation, Loki Eliot, with utmost confidence. And that self-confidence is warranted indeed: just in time for Halloween weekend, Loki has opened “The Crone”, an utterly scary and truly immersive puzzle game, on his home island of Escapades. For a nominal fee of L$100, the player becomes an investigative reporter, searching an abandoned cabin for clues to find missing townspeople … and the horror begins to seep in quickly: a dark and vast labyrinth of underground mines has to be explored, with only a torch as aid … or weapon against a ghastly occupant perhaps? Beware of the crone wandering the cave system, guarding what can only be described as the most horrible secret Second Life Residents might be able to imagine … but if you or your fellow explorers should find it: do not spill the beans before the big day of October 31st … or the crone might be none too pleased! Will Loki Eliot stop working his imaginative magic in Second Life anytime soon? A legitimate question, as he is often seen wandering other worlds, not unlike the protagonist of his current game. Fear not, he says, because SL is very special to him indeed: “People are still finding new ways to do things because there are so many options in SL and I've been here for over 15 years and I still don't know all the options. You can still do really cool stuff!” Teleport over this weekend and try your luck against the crone. Video Production by Draxtor Despres The Crone - A Short Horror Game Local kids tell of an old lady who lures children to her cottage never to be seen again. Dare you venture into the dark woods to investigate whether there is truth to the tales? WARNING: This a creepy game with simple puzzle solving and occasional jump scares. A Game Pass costs L$100 to play, which is a single payment and you can play again and again. The game length is approximately 20 minutes. This is a part of Loki Escapades Experiences. Visit in Second Life

Join our hosts Strawberry Linden and Boston Blaisdale as they explore some haunted destinations on Lab Gab today, Thursday, October 27th at 10am PT. There are over 100 spooky places listed in the haunted category on the Second Life Destination Guide where you can explore the supernatural and hunt for ghosts, ghouls, and other creepy things! Strawberry and Boston will be going to just a handful of those, explore along with them or watch them on the Second Life YouTube channel. For full episodes of Lab Gab, click over to the Lab Gab YouTube Playlist.

The Concierge and Land User Group meeting is a monthly, public meeting for discussion and education on Second Life, useful to both Mainland Residents and Estate owners. Topics include any issues relating to Customer Relations/Support or concerning Land in general (mainland, islands, Linden Homes, estates, auctions, etc.). Join Wendi, Vix, and members of the Land team, on Wednesday at 12pm PT at Linden Estate Services. All are welcome.

We continue our Made in Second Life series with a focus on BeSpoke Caravan, a collective of artists and designers creating some of the finest fantasy mesh heads and avatars in Second Life. “Second Life is a huge untapped reservoir of untapped creative power”, says Mud, head of the artist collective Bespoke Caravan. Together with Harry and Xain (who hail from Pakistan) Mud and Genamalfi create fantasy mesh heads out of their Southern California home. They distribute their wares worldwide, by providing ways for deep self-expression for thousands of Residents in our virtual world. The power of immersing via digital embodiment in Second Life should be obvious, says Mud: “ When you identify as something that's not even your natural body, the physical body can have a rest behind the computer screen while you engage with other folks in a transcendental way. There is magic in that!” Bespoke Caravan is a perfect example of the unique possibilities of Second Life, especially when it comes to forming small business entities without geographic or other limitations. Genamalfi, a former jewelry designer with many Hollywood celebrities being her customers, learned 3D modeling from Mud at an age when most people retire. The strenuous work with chemicals and sharp objects, required in her former profession, has now been replaced with a handful of software applications and access to a universe of imagination - and many adoring fans of her work - always within reach, inside the computer. The three young men by her side agree that becoming one with the conception of oneself, within the context of playfulness in the metaverse, is a wonderful way to express creativity and stay feeling connected in a complex world that is often dominated by anxiety and isolation. Genamalfi loves her crew and she loves creating tools for self-expression. She distills the importance of playing with avatars in Second Life in one sentence: “At heart, we're all children sometimes, and sometimes we're all ancient beings.” Tap into your creative side and teleport over to BeSpoke to try a fantasy avatar. Video Production by Draxtor Despres BeSpoke Caravan Visit the BeSpoke Caravan, Second Life's premier resource for fantasy mesh heads. They aim to enable people from all walks of life to fully live out their authentic selves. Meet their community, find fellow fantasy enthusiasts, and begin a new adventure. BeSpoke, be brave, be You! Visit in Second Life