Matthieu Quander

I'm pretty sure they were a temporary thing when log Land was being built, but I could be wrong.

Would go nicely at a Log Home as well.

I doubt there are very many residents looking for loopholes. I think most who violate the covenant either have not read it, don't understand it, or blatantly refuse to abide by it.

I have to disagree with you on this point. I find it extremely rewarding to explore, be it by water, overland, or in the air. The moles have filled Bellisseria with wonderful surprises that only those who like to wander will encounter.

All of it. The fact that you have all of these options and can do any combination of them whenever it suits you is what makes it the best place to sail on the grid...at least for me. People who prefer wide open water or who like to race may feel differently, but I just enjoy a long exploratory sail or motorized water adventure. I think it is suitable for all but the largest vessels, Galaxy notwithstanding.

There are obviously some who prefer to live in the old homes for many reasons, but I still think most residents of the old regions fall into other categories. Unaware that Bellisseria exists because they aren't receiving communication from LL either intentionally, language barriers, or for technical reasons They know about Bellisseria, but are overwhelmed by change and have not made the effort to understand the technical details for moving They have not logged on for a long time and have forgotten that they have a premium account and own a Linden Home, and have a recurring payment enabled Something else

Never mind. I misread Chloe's post.

I think the opposite would happen...the new continent would be sparsely populated.

This. I can make both work. Everything else being equal, I think I prefer a square for the reduced feelings of claustrophobia.

I don't disagree with any of this. My comment about mental health was not intended to imply that that was the only challenge out there. It was meant as a response to the person who is dealing with the paralyzing impact of anxiety. Suffering from this myself to the extent I have had to significantly limit my time in SL, and ironically posting in the forums, I'm not at all unsympathetic. I was simply making the argument that there are land options outside of Bellisseria that allow for full control, including automatic insta-banning. If my anxiety had the same triggers, I would likely spend my land allowance on a mainland parcel and live in a skybox with a fully automated security device. Lest we forget that SL is a business, there has to be a practical balance between building in world communities that are welcoming and inclusive to all, and accounting for every possible need.

Whether or not anyone/everyone agrees with you or Abnor is irrelevant. All home owners have the ability to ban anyone who is a nuisance. In Bellisseria, this is intended to be a manual process. Anyone battling mental health issues that are triggered by any stranger appearing on their land at all probably should not live in Bellisseria.

For those who may be new to this thread and possibly Bellisseria, some of these "on the water" homes may only be that way temporarily. The Ranch Homes area is still being built, and only a few regions have finished coastlines. You may end up on a beautiful pristine coast, or you may end up being regions away from open water once the theme settles. If you are a frequent house hopper, then it won't matter, but if you are looking for a forever home, you may want to keep that in mind. Happy house hunting.

I'm not immune to feeling slighted when all the effort I put into something isn't fully appreciated, but I don't see the offense in someone adding a more obvious link to a store. Every photo posted in this thread is clickable. Most of them simply open the photo in a new window. Expecting every reader to check every clickable photo for something more may be unrealistic. Thank you for posting the event and linking it to more information. And thanks to @Teresa Firelight for adding a SLURL to the store so extra clicks aren't necessary. If that's offensive to the point that it makes you not want to post here, then I suppose we will have to live with the consequences.

Speaking of 512 plots, I suspect this is a contributing factor to why Sakura and to a lesser extent, Newbrooke, are not more full. Determining the demand for 512 plots has to be difficult. On the one hand, theme variety for all plot sizes is a good thing. On the other, too many empty homes makes a theme feel less inviting. While some residents love the idea of living an area surrounded by empty homes, I think most prefer that the neighboring structures at least show signs of life, even if the décor isn't always up to par.

You are going to need Penitence1, Penitence2...Penitence37.

Spite is not a reason to implement anything. Count me in the "no pods in Bellisseria" group. As others have said, there are plenty of places to rez your own mode of transport, there are several options from the moles, and many residents have rezzers that are accessible to the public. As an aside, doesn't anyone walk or fly anymore?

Which part is the dream, the finishing the coast or fringing it with stilts? I suppose if the former doesn't happen, the latter becomes moot.

Sending my attack pelican to poop on "random" nearby roofs.

cough cough

Log Land says "hold my beer."

The sim is still there, but it gets very little traffic, and I am not seen any social events in ages.

I think one reason we are seeing mostly American themes is that they lend themselves well to the Linden Home model, which is a detached single family home on a defined parcel with buffer zones between neighbors. It is unlikely we will ever see high density housing, like Santorini or the Amalfi Coast. Also, having architectural and design similarities allows the moles to re-use basic building pieces, which means they can roll out new themes at a faster rate. It also makes for easier transitions between theme areas. There's a reason that the Fantasy and Sakura regions are isolated from the rest of Bellisseria. Making a transition from one theme to another feel natural is not an easy thing. The moles have done a really good job in that regard. That doesn't mean that there aren't plenty of international styles that would work, just that it's easier and more efficient to stick with homes that share design elements with other existing themes.

...passes out from holding breath

I thought those monkeys on the shelf looked familiar. Looks like I paid L$149 for just them at some point. So the shelf is a bargain, assuming you can modify it and unlink the monkeys.

Perfect for those people who have a bed, and only a bed, in their Linden Homes.