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I would not rule our some weird environment setting. Those do not clear when a parcel changes hands, and as it is only visible when on the parcel, it seems the most likely to me, as a cache issue should be visible whether your avatar is on the parcel or not. Try setting your environment setting to something new and see if the issue goes away.

How to tell everyone that you haven't watched Squid Game without telling everyone that you haven't watched Squid game...

Something that may be overlooked is the large number of premium accounts that still have homes in the old Linden Home regions. All of those are 512. Some people obviously prefer living there, but many may only have 512 available, and weren't swayed by the campers, or aren't aware that Bellisseria exists...yet There has been ongoing discussion regarding what is to become of those regions. If they are ever phased out, or at least reduced to a single landmass, then those residents may need 512 options.

Look, a squirrel!

This was me originally, but I've warmed to the square parcels. Of course, location makes a huge difference. My Evening Star doesn't point to the open water, but it doesn't point at a neighbor either. I have learned to appreciate the less crowded feel of the square.

You will have to abandon your current houseboat and grab a new one. The good news is that there are far more rectangular (vertical) houseboat parcels than square ones, so the odds are good that you will get one. It's also a good time to grab a new houseboat if you intend to do so, as they have been constantly available for the past couple of days. That probably won't last, so it's best to get one soon than to wait.

Yep. There's also Stilt on water available.

All that needs is an extra sentence that says "Please read the Bellisseria Linden Home covenant if you have not already done so."

Something I often do is slightly shrink a bed to save a few LI. Most SL beds are bigger than they need to be, and I rarely even need to adjust any of the poses. Some scale better than others, so your mileage may vary.

Oooooooh. Thank you.

Better next to you than on you.

Bad timing on your part. There have been stilts available fairly reliably the past week or so, as they have been releasing new regions. There are currently a handful of named regions that have not been released yet. Any of them could be released any minute...hour...day...week...

More named Newbrooke regions are already showing up in world to the east of what is already there, but are not on the map yet.

This is only somewhat true as it pertains to Newbrooke, which is why this thread and discussions on other threads appeared. There's no point in rehashing it. We have had our say, and can only hope that our words were taken in the spirit intended, honest and open feedback from a passionate userbase to communicate that there is room for improvement.

@Mercedes Avon, I completely understand why you feel that way, and it is inexcusable that you are in a position to do so. For anyone who has been paying attention, you are an inspiring asset to Bellisseria, always showing what can be done with a limited land impact allowance, exceptional talent, and impeccable taste. For most of us, you would be an ideal neighbor. The fact that someone like you has gone through this experience is what is so concerning. There is nothing at all controversial about your builds, and if you are doing anything that is considered out of theme, then clearly there is a communication problem. It does feel that the rules have changed for Newbrooke, and that a different standard is being applied and enforced. Why we would be expected to know that going in is part of the confusion. If the rooflines are sacred, then we will adapt, but that should be clearly communicated in a manner that will be noticed. Those of us who follow the forums are well aware of this seemingly arbitrary requirement after the fact, but as has been pointed out, the vast majority of Linden Home owners do not read the forums or pay attention to group chats where this issue has been discussed. There needs to be a proactive effort to communicate this, as it does feel like a significant departure from previous theme releases. I take exception to the suggestion that common sense, consideration for neighbors, or any other "spirit of the covenant" rules are being broken in many of the mentioned incidents. I can't speak for everyone, but most of us are not looking to test the boundaries of what is allowed. While many of us do like to push the envelope of what is possible, our motivation isn't to see what we can get away with, but rather to highlight a given theme. "What can I do to ruffle some feathers because it is technically allowed" doesn't even occur to us. We build and decorate with an aesthetic eye that most would always consider in theme. Obviously there is a significant difference of opinion regarding what is in theme when it comes to Newbrooke. If the expectation is that most residents with good intentions and common sense will comply with the desired level of theme preservation, then I think there is going to be a lot of unnecessary disappointment on both sides, as we have already seen. Waiting for violations to occur and handling communication on a case-by-case basis is a horrible use of limited resources. There has to be a better way to handle this. Making the covenant clear, and adding specificity for each theme where warranted should be a priority and a perpetual task. I understand the logic behind not wanting to make it too detailed, but obviously some things do need to be spelled out. Of course, having an adequate covenant only helps if people read it. There needs to be a scripted "can't avoid it" solution when someone claims a house or revisions to the covenant are made. The completely passive approach that is in place now is not adequate. Signed, Linden Lil Black Book Grumpy Belli Door Snob Guy

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I really do not like being critical, but why why why why why are the interior doors for this theme so drab? The front doors are perfect. It really makes it difficult to get excited to decorate one of these? Something like this would have really pushed this theme over the top. I would much rather the interior doors be left off and added to the creation pack, as was the case with the stilts. I can only assume there were too many complaints about missing doors with those, and that this strategy has been abandoned. And speaking of doors, having them open only 90 degrees, and often in the incorrect direction kills the walkability of the space. This has been a problem since the Traditional Homes were released. Example: The door below should be hinged on the right instead of the left, allowing it to open against the wall rather than unnecessarily blocking the path and view into the room. I know it's easier from a construction perspective to just have all doors swing counterclockwise, but we spend time in these homes. We use them. We walk around in them. Design matters to us. Flow matters to us. I know we can just rent some land and build whatever we want, but these are simple things that could easily be remedied. I never like to break function for the sake of form, but I'm not sure my OCD can handle this particular flaw. I think I will have to make an exception in this instance and simply cover all the interior doors with ones that better match the theme. In most instances, they will remain closed, requiring the use of furniture to get in and out of any rooms. Or, I may just pass on this theme altogether, which is a shame, as for the most part, it is nicely done.

I agree with all of this and I do suspect that this is a matter of not allowing any roof augmentations is easier to police than having to judge them on a case-by-case basis. It's a shame, as I would definitely want to do something similar to add some personality to my home. I generally prefer a more rigid interpretation of what is in theme, but this seems to go too far.

Well thank you very much. If half of my build suddenly disappears, I guess we'll know that it does indeed go too far.

I don't have the names memorized but if you rez each model and inspect it, the name will have 512 in it. I think it may be the last 4 in the list, but my memory may be failing me.

Considering all of this, one thing you may want to do is keep an eye open for when the remaining stilts are released. There are hundreds waiting for, well, whatever is left to do before they release them. The good thing about them is that they are all connected by road to both log land and the chalets (other than the completely OW ones), so if wandering is your thing, but you favor a stilt, you can have it all.

Two of my three forever homes are a houseboat (Evening Star) and a stilt (Havana). I understand not wanting a houseboat with so many nearby neighbors. Fortunately, I have a parcel on Hardtack that doesn't have that issue. I love it, and it will be a sad day if I ever have to part with it. For the stilts, I prefer to have both some sand and water. I have had both an OL and an OW that met those requirements, but prefer the OL because the OWs have the front door on the water side, and the main deck on the sand side. I also prefer a smaller home, as it allows for maximizing the use of the LI allowance.

Oh, and to answer your question, Linden Labs is the winner of the GoH.

I currently have three "keepers" on alts: a log home on Brichester, houseboat on Hardtack, and a stilt on Visser. I have let some equally nice parcels go in the past, some of which were very difficult due to the emotional attachment I had from decorating them. I have been spending less time in SL lately, so have not been looking for the greener grass. I recently moved Matthieu back up to premium, and have been rolling a few here and there, but am mostly waiting for the Newbrooke release. If I do find something that tempts me in the meantime, I'm not sure what I will do. I'm not always in the mood to build/decorate, and forcing the issue usually takes away much of the joy. Everyone has a different situation. For many, deciding how much time and money they are willing to spend in a virtual world is an ongoing struggle. For those who can't justify paying for another premium account, the decision to keep or toss is all the more difficult. The way I see it, whether you have one premium account or thirty, there will always be homes to claim. If you claim enough of them, you will find something that you like as much or more than anything you have had. I'm also a big believer that what you do with a parcel is more important than the parcel itself, but I readily admit that some locations are better than others.