Raevyn Addams

I built it. I think from memory it's about 3 LI (4 if you add the particle emitter/sound prim) but that's on strong/high LOD (would be less for lower). I'd have to double check that. If you want I can send you a copy to play around with? Let me know.

You are most welcome!

Not sure if external links are allowed (if not am sure a Mod will delete). If so these might help maybe; https://www.texturemax.com/category/textures/decals/concrete-decals/ https://www.textures.com/search?q=crack decals http://www.textures4photoshop.com/tex/tags/crack-decals.aspx https://www.goodtextures.com/search?q=decal That's just to start you off if that's something you're interested in. A browser search of decal might yield better results. Looking good so far! 👍

Noble steed.

Odette Padalecki

OMG that purple house what what inspired me to build that pergola/seating area; it just stood out too much! But now when I've finally stopped building it's changed... never mind! I only noticed that it was beige today so if i get bored enough I can remake my add-on without that back wall and open it up again. See how I feel tomorrow. With the rate homes change hands the house beside me could be bright yellow tomorrow! This is why I'm SO glad we can't change the exterior (without add-ons of course). I forgot you were in Axim too, I should go visit sometime! And absolutely it's amazing to see what homes are abandoned; as they say one man's trash is another's treasure. It does feel strange to not be refreshing after all these months. I feel a little... lost? I can get used to that though too! Thanks iBrat too! ❤️

Nope, it's in Axim. It was abandoned (much to my delight!)

Ideally I love that too but... well, "people." (Yes I know I could derender but I don't unless I feel I absolutely have to). Anyway as of two days ago I moved and I've been building ever since. (To save double-posting the images I'll just link them as they're posted over here and here). I've always wanted a house by the beach (both in RL and in SL) and now finally I have it! Originally I was going to keep the yard open as the majority do to maximize the feeling of space but I also wanted to do things a little different. I Googled some ideas for inspiration and liked the idea of the lattice-covered seating area; I thought the shadows it cast would make for good contrasting photos. I also liked the raised outdoor dining area (I like the animations in the chairs but not the style so I might change them yet) and needed something to break up that blank privacy wall beside it. So I came up with a water feature with light and sound (both kept purposefully low so my neighbours don't have to see/hear it unless they cam close). I'm not overly happy with the front as it feels bare and the porch itself feels too wide but will see if I get over it or go back and tweak the build more at a later date. The LOD is high too so it shouldn't break up even on the lowest graphics (built at LOD 2) but sadly some of the outdoor items I really like don't have the best LOD. I think only one object "crumbles" from the street view and it's a washing basket to the side so not a huge deal in terms of breaking immersion I wouldn't think. I kept the interior the same as the old house with the exception of one or two things. This time I mainly focused on decorating the outside. With Riley rezzed I have 3 LI left to rez any attachable items (or 5 if I "pick up" the NPC babysitter I keep rezzed because I feel bad for leaving a fake baby alone and I'm not even entering into the psychology of that right now). Anyway I'm feeling happy with it all so far. There's plenty more I could do if I don't have Riley rezzed of course but as I've said in many a place it doesn't feel like home without her, just a house. And just look at this view! Yep, I'm finally home. ❤️

I did! I finally got a beach parcel 2 days ago and been building ever since! ❤️

^ Entertainment area (from other side). ^ Pergola or Gazebo or something area. ^ Back yard. ^ Bird's eye view. I didn't add any pics of the interior as I kept that the same as the old house (cheating, I know, but why fix what ain't broke?)

^ The front. ^ Side yard (left). ^ Side yard (right). ^ Entertainment area.

Nothing fancy today, just took this earlier hanging out with Riley's Uncle Kane.

We actually watched this before on Foxtel but liked it so much we're watching it again. Nothing like a little lighthearted tv for a Saturday night... 😓

Chevy Impala 😇 (and a couple of Winchesters for good measure).

Wow! Clover's skin is stunning! In fact even her eyes and hair are amazing in their realism. If it wasn't for the horns I'd almost think this was an actual RL photo!😲 Beautiful and quirky.❤️

That's exactly my sentiments when someone reminds me that virtual house hopping is killing the planet or something equally as dire. 🙄 For the record I'm one of those old house hoppers who are finally settling in and as of yesterday I am out of the house-hopping race (though that may change depending on what styles come next). It had nothing to do with the neighbours or accepting my lot or the denigration oft vocalized in this and similar threads; I finally got a beach parcel that I had wanted from the very start. So now I am happy and I have absolutely zero issue with anyone else chasing their happy too for as long as it takes them to find it. Telling people they shouldn't do something is likely going to make them want it more. But keep fighting a good fight. For now at least me and my 3 premium alts are all bowing out. Good luck to everyone still looking and I hope you find what you are searching for soon. ❤️😊👍

Short answer; yes. Long winded answer; Not that long ago on another thread was the 10 years (or less) challenge where Residents posted their earliest avatar pics. After gathering pictures of Rae over the years it really struck me at how consistent her look has been and what remains constant despite all the appearance tweaking. Rae has always had certain physical traits that mirror mine including hair and eye colour and a more rounded body shape, but that's pretty much where the similarities end. Rae is taller where I am short, I have a lot of tattoos and body and facial piercings (though I've taken a majority out these days) but Rae doesn't have any tats and barely any piercings except for her ears (though she used have the same piercings I did or as close as I could get them at one stage). Of course she appears much younger too appearing probably half my RL age give or take a few years. I live in black all year round and she wears clothes and shoes I'd likely never dare in real life (or in all honesty afford). Even our "tastes" are different in many respects though this is more to differentiate on purpose. But in saying that there have been times I've made Rae over to resemble me more closely but it usually doesn't last long before I change her back to what I think she needs to be. This probably sounds strange but I address Rae much the same way someone would as a character in a story; I don't see SL Rae as an extension of my RL self. I bring aspects of my RL self here but essentially I am playing a role even when I'm not in RP and that depends on where I am, what I'm doing, and who I'm talking to, and even how I talk to other people. Rae the avatar has always been a mother or mothering type since her earliest days in SL. It's a conscious choice in how she dresses (most times), how her homes are decorated, and the places she visits. In RL I'm not a mother (unless taking care of cats or the elderly counts as parenthood) and I don't live anywhere near as well as Rae appears to either. In many ways she's more based in fantasy than reality as she affords the RL me some escapism with just enough of "me" in there that I can associate with and relate to her on whatever level.

@anniepany I thanked your post in solidarity; my dad has stage 4 Prostate Cancer. He was given 5 years to live 6 years ago this year, so every day he's with us is a blessing, but the sad fact is he won't ever be cured and the treatment is often worse than the disease. He's undergone Radiation therapy and Chemo, and still suffers severe side effects, both physically and psychologically that he won't ever be cured from either. Just this week he's been suffering severe nose bleeds that saw him hospitalized twice. His immune system is non-existent. He puts on a brave face but he's struggling with his own mortality having been living under the gun for years. Some days are good; some not so good. One day his fight will end and I am dreading that day more than you know, or you probably actually do. I wouldn't wish this on anybody. I don't say any of this for sympathy; just about everyone I know also knows someone who is or has been effected either directly or indirectly. Cancer, as with any terminal disease is a scourge. As much as I want to blame the governments for red tape and profits over people, there's not much I can do beyond hope and help where I can, and I encourage others to do the same. So if that means people are spending big on virtual land with profits going to a good cause so be it. There should be more of it. I'm not quite sure what the purpose of this post was beyond telling you that for what it's worth you're not alone and I am terribly sorry for your loss. And now I'm getting teary which wasn't the intention. I guess what I'm trying to say is for everyone that helps we're one step closer to no one dying of Cancer. I know realistically we're still a long way off. And while people can throw shade or hide behind snarky comments or remove themselves with a degree of anonymity as everyone does online the fact is Cancer is killing someone's mother or father or brother or sister or partner or child, or their best friend's 9 year old son... There's nothing remotely entertaining in that. Again this isn't directed at anyone. I'm really just offloading I think. When you live it day-in, day-out and it's always in the back of your mind and influencing every decision you make and it's always the white elephant in the room you get a little light-sensitive about it. I log into Second Life to get away from "all that" too but it's not actually possible, just a slight distraction or avoidance from the inevitable. If given the choice of course I'd give up every cent I spend in SL to find a cure, but with so many causes out there the cost of living going up and people struggling now more than ever it feels like trying to fill an expanding ocean one drop at a time. If I didn't have this distraction I'm sure I would lose my mind long before I lose my dad. Anyway that's all. Thanks for listening to anyone who read this mindless rant and big hugs and sincerest support for those who want or need it whether it's Cancer related or not. The world needs more positivity and good people in it; simple. ❤️

Oh, hello there! 😍 Actually I saw the name Alotta Mole on the Bellisseria poster for SLB16 and assumed (wrongly) that he was a she! Well he/she may be... I don't know and don't quite care, but the avatar is hot! And since this thread is all about appreciation *clears throat* ...Anyway, moving on... I honestly never knew there was a Yonder Mole or a Sergal Mole either. It's amazing to see these names and faces pop up now. It begs the question; does anyone actually know how many Moles and Lindens there are? It also makes me wonder how do they get (or choose?) their names or are they randomly assigned, or is it like the region releases and they kind of all get together and throw names around or...? 🤔 Thanks @Leora Jacobus for posting these. And thanks of course to the many wonderful Moles and Lindens for their hard work that goes on in front of public scrutiny and camera flashes and no doubt behind the scenes (screens?) too with all the stress and stuff we mere Residents know nothing about and likely never will. Bellisseria was already pretty special at the very first release but they keep creating environments that just continually impress and blow us away. 😁❤️👍

Right now I've made my own, but before that in my previous house I had add ons by other creators including Blush Living (+) and Teegle. I really loved the porch wrap-around from both which was a good balance between low land impact and good detail and they inspired me to start building. At present I don't sell any of the add-ons I use as they still have flaws and aren't scripted or anything. Currently I have the Winchester style house and since I couldn't find any porches that completely (or almost) wrapped around that style I made one. It helped fill up some space in the yard so I didn't need to use up extra LI for flowers etc. Inside I really struggled with the upstairs space. I wanted a bathroom but the open layout made orientation difficult in that the bed could really only face one of two ways. I did buy Blush's add-on for upstairs there but couldn't make use of the walk in closet so again I made my own without the closet; just a really basic structure with built-in shower recess. Then I needed to do something about the bedroom "door" (or lack thereof), so I made that too! I've also added little things; an entertainment area off the porch, a sandpit, a little sheltered half-roof for the top deck off the bedroom and all of this was just born out of necessity; I couldn't find what I wanted so I made it. I'm always tweaking things but for now I'm happy enough with what I have and the LI and LOD is reasonable. And I'm not saying any of this to boast or advertise since I don't sell any of it and there are far more talented builders out there than me, many of whom frequent this forum. Bellisseria helped re-inspire me to build again and that only happened because of the amazing work I saw others doing, both Residents and the LDPW alike.

I think @Blush Bravin did? No wait that's for the Alderley. But you could always try to build something yourself? I know it sounds adventurous but it's the best way to guarantee you get what you want, and everyone has to start somewhere.

Getting in on the Halloween action early... I actually fell in love with the S&P Medusa headdress and dress at Uber and that random purchase inspired me to do something completely different from the everyday; this! ^ The only post-processing I did here was applying a green vignette, the rest was done in world using materials, three lots of green lights, and two lots of DDD particle fog emitter behind my avatar. Unfortunately that caused this hard black line on my shoulder and other arm but I didn't want to process too much. It was my first foray into playing with materials on the skin and a bit of a struggle to set up but I think the end result was worth it!