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Does anyone know where this collar's from? Various marketplace keywords yielded no results.

I'd prefer 3D renders over crappy in-world shots (most of them aren't even using max graphics settings) that you see in most stores that just sell retextured kits, any day. Why? Because stores using 3D renders generally have high quality products, with a FEW exceptions. Why would I buy something from a store where the creator's own ad for the product resembles something from 2005? Why do you think Blueberry and Scandalize use 3D renders despite offering top quality products and are two of the most popular stores in SL? Because they look much better, simple as that. Are you telling me you never shop in a grocery store either? Because you do realize 99% of CPG's use enhanced photos on the box right? Now if the creator actually takes time to enhance the in-world shots without using 3D rendering programs, I'm fine with that as well. For example stores like Glitz and Zenith have awesome product photography that are simply photoshop-enhanced with better lighting and backgrounds.

Not really the creator's fault when alpha masking on hair looks ugly af. I have never seen a single hair strand that looks good with alpha masking, it all turns them into hair you'd see in something like Morrowind.

Go inworld and take a look at how many of those stores still have modifiable hair. Everyone is hopping on the "let's make everything no-mod because people don't deserve to get creative with something they bought and needs to have their stuff jailed like an iPhone" bandwagon. I think of those only Exxess has modifiable hair now, but I'm not even sure about THAT because no one ever writes clearly what their permissions are and they just all of a sudden change it, like Truth, nasty surprise when I bought a hair and it's no longer modifiable despite having modifiable hair for the last 10+ years. LOL. Playing with material settings or size will turn a creation hideous? You're really self-contradictory there, because in other words you think people are too dumb to know how to play with material settings and tints, which in my opinion are even easier options to fiddle around with than size. Also, you think SL creations are something holy that shouldn't be touched or something? Oh yes I'm sure changing material shine from 50 to 60 will totally desecrate your holy creation into a blasphemous object. Since when did my necklace become the next Mona Lisa that can't be touched by mortals? 🙄

Using resize scripts is like trying to use a compass to draw a square, or using a ruler to draw a circle. Do creators really think people are dumb enough to not know how to use edit mode? I don't know about the rest of you but I can't stand even the tiniest clipping/gap on my attachments, so I only ever use manual editing on stuff. It's fine if creators leave stuff as modifiable and cram in these useless scripts (which I proceed to immediately delete anyways). It's annoying af when they put in these dumb scripts, then proceed to make the item no-mod, as if resize scripts is the answer to all problems and people shouldn't have the freedom to resize stuff they bought. Something else I noticed is more and more stuff are becoming no-mod in SL, even stuff like hair and furniture, which used to be almost all modifiable. There's literally not a single hair store left that sells modifiable hair, which is especially annoying for non-rigged hair. I've also bought stuff like leash holders, cups, animals and collars that turned out to be no mod too... really?? Really sad and pathetic that creators think the average user is too dumb to know how to do simple things like edit size, tint or play with material settings.

Yes I know how to inspect. This was an ad, not seen on an avatar.

Hey yeah they're the same collar, just posted 2 different colours. Checked RE but didn't find it. RE's textures don't have this matte feel, most of their collars are more metallic with jewels.

Does anyone know where this collar is from? Some people suggested it might be two collars (one o-ring with thin band and a second hanging o-ring with thick band) but I don't think so. Edit: the two pics are the same collar, just posted 2 colours.

You do realize you just necro'd a 8.5-year old post right? You really think they still have the same offers or even store right now? Lol.

...Or is this not possible in the current engine? Almost all good hairs contain alpha textures in at least some strands, and I'm sure pretty much everyone uses mesh heads and some makeup layers or clothing that has alphas. Simply masking some layers is just not possible considering 99% of things in SL are no mod for some annoying reason (whole other discussion). Also, right clicking on the attachment doesn't really fix the issue in most cases, not to mention it's only a client side fix even when it works. I have lots of hairs that go over my chest, would be great to not have my nipples completely visible when I'm wearing tops that has so much as 1% transparency or a lace texture. 🙄

Yeah I know, I just found that really funny. Not only does it take pretty much zero effort to create one, isn't the whole point of SL to be individualistic and create your own avatar? I also found people selling physics on marketplace as well... just wow. What's next, selling landmarks? /4head

People actually sell and buy shapes? LOL.

If you don't like the style, let's see, then don't shop there? Really, no one gives a *****. Must be rocket science. You sound like one of those weirdos who thinks anyone wearing heels higher than 2 inches, showing 1 inch of cleavage, or using boob size larger than 50 is automatically a *****. Just because you like to roleplay as a 10 year old doesn't mean 99.99% of the population does. And really, such a legit threat, one person refusing to shop at a store. I'm sure all shops will be threatened into revolving around your tastes now cause their entire livelihood depends on it. 🙄

I'm getting "despite our best efforts something has gone wrong" issue when trying to sign in, as it's stuck at the "logging in" part of the loading bar. Status page is not displaying any maintenance right now. Anyone else getting this issue? No issues on my side with connectivity.

Why do these even exist? Or a better question is why do people donate? Don't get me wrong, there are lots of creators I support. But isn't the definition of tipping to provide you an actual, personal, catered service, or to award services that exceed expectations? What service are they providing you buy selling a virtual copy of something which costs them $0 since it's just 0's and 1's in a server? If people want to support the creator... uh why not just buy stuff in the store?? I don't get the logic behind donating 100L, vs just buying something for 100L cause I assume you love the store's items to even bother donating to start with... Would people donate to Apple for letting them download a copy of iTunes..? No offense but if you put a tip jar in a store stocked with a solid collection of items, that just shows how little confidence you have in your items in making enough to cover overhead costs.

Character fails to rez and stays stuck as cloud, can't attach/detach anything, and can't even take/delete items (though oddly enough can rez/create items on ground). Already cleared cache to no avail. Beta completely broken atm or something? But I don't see anything in status tracker about it?

Seems Doux is pretty popular right now due to its use of more smooth, realistic looking textures. Some other stores I already know: Truth - recently decided to convert to this style as well, but only a handful out right now Magika - though not really a fan of her styles since they're too "girl next door" looking Bonbon Anyone know of other stores with a similar style? Once you've got a few hairs in this style you really can't go back to the outdated playdough-looking hair most other stores create.

Question probably been asked a million times but I still haven't found a good answer. Where are some places in SL to meet like-minded people other than afk sex sims? I really don't know what the "really active" places in SL are that are actually interesting. I have a unique set of interests that include horror (e.g. silent hill) but not combat, board games (e.g. chess), alternate fashion (gothic, lolita, fetish, doll, etc. One of those people with the 100k+ inventory and spends way too much shopping and dressing up) and building/scripting. I've tried exploring countless places that are even remotely related to these interests but they're always deserted. It seems the only times I see more than 10 people around are day 1-2 of shopping events, or sex sims. Apparently I'm one of those people with an overflowing friends list but having trouble finding people who I can actually hang out with regularly. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Might not have worded it quite clear, but I have no issues with Neve. It does everything I want. I'm just looking for another head for the sole purpose of getting bento accessories and animations (e.g. piercings, tongue open animations, food that actually goes into the mouth, etc) and wider skin support (cause right now you literally can't find any skins that work with LAQ heads other than LAQ skins).

I watched some videos but I don't see a really significant benefit to this BoM besides skins? Yeah you no longer have to chuck out old skins now, but besides that is there anything else I'm missing? I mean it's great you can now paint system layer clothing onto your mesh body, but who even does that when it's the exact same affect as applier clothing, which no one uses? Even for lingerie and stockings you'd want some 3D depth so everyone buys mesh versions of those as well. BoM pants or skirt? Yuck, yeah if you want to look like a 2006 avatar I guess. If the whole point of BoM was just to salvage old skins... well then I guess disregard this post.

I have LAQ Neve which is not a popular head and has virtually zero support for anything (not even appliers), but the reason I chose it is because it's the only head that is somewhat kawaii skin friendly as it has a relatively smooth jawline/chin and upside down pear shape (almost like a realistic anime face) and resembles those pre-bento VCO heads. Anything else from any other store I've been to has those square-ish jaws and gaunty face and looks terrible with most kawaii skins as they're mostly designed for mainstream skin stores. Besides that, omega support is pretty much the only other thing I need. Is there another Bento head that I can take a look? I've already demo'd every single Lelutka and Catwa head, as well as Genus head.

Anyone know where the above hair's from? Store name or style name, not generic search terms please. I've already searched on marketplace.