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    When did you last see a Bellessarian home available?

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    8 hours ago, Chloe Dolores said:

    I understand this has no water in immediate surrounding but it is a stones throw from the sea and has the beautiful station/post office and lookout area across the road. I experimented with it yesterday to see who felt it desirable seems a couple of new owners did not and now it is mine again. I like it here there is a sense of people coming in and out on the train not just an empty line. Reminds me of the Victorian seaside towns here in the UK...

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    What a fantastic location.  Perfect for the train & auto fan, too!  I've a friend looking for something just like that.  Hope there's more like this across the grid.

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    When did you last see a Bellessarian home available?

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    49 minutes ago, Chloe Dolores said:

    I would like to see people walking about and doing stuff - not just on their parcels. It has happened to me several times during my adventures that I find another resident wandering about. I do understand though that the community thing may not take off fully.

    Sometimes it can be  due to neighbors living in different time zones, too.  Some users list it in their Profile and you'll see SL Time + 6, or "Same time as SL Time, or  SLT +3. 

    I've found having that listed exceptionally helpful when wanting to chat with a neighbor or conduct a business transaction.

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    Those crazy neighbors...

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    9 hours ago, Pussycat Catnap said:

    Actually they've recently stated, I think in this thread (but not sure if here or a related thread), that multiple ARs do NOT help.

    The AR team has 5 people on it. All related ARs get bundled together - but not for compounding anything - just bundled together to help them look it over.

    They've actually stated very recently in this thread what helps them process an AR, basically to the point, screenshot and be very close to where the incident is when filing (your location is put in the AR, so they teleport to that location and it helps if they can instantly see what you're filing about), and not 'waxing poetic' on the story - just to the point.

    - Given that, I imagine multiple ARs just slow up the process of having to read a lot of things and determine what is what.

     

    I'm guessing that AR team isn't just for new Linden Home regions, but has to review/act on AR's from everywhere on the grid?  No doubt a monumental task,  I expect some delay from notice to possible action.    

     

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    When did you last see a Bellessarian home available?

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    I believe the silent auction was almost 2 weeks rather than 1.

    8 hours ago, Elora Lunasea said:

     I honestly would have paid a LOT to get one of those private islands.

     

    During the Last Expo, The Victorian homes were revealed (before they were released to the public).  For (almost?) 2 weeks, there was a silent auction for the Victorian give away.  At the end of the Silent Auction, the highest bid became the opening bid for the live auction.  Live = real auctioneer voiced the auction, something like 4 packed regions of avi's to watch and place bids.

    The big Prize was a Victorian, landscaped by the moles (your own island) and a one of a kind seasonal package.   it currently has a lighthouse and boat rez zone next to the house.

    It was an incredible event and raised funds for Charity, the American Cancer Society.  For a few that asked and missed the auction:  Towards the end only two of us were left bidding;  my highest bid topped at  $L 600,000.  The Winning Bid for the Victorian Package was only a few thousand $L over that.  All proceeds went to the charity. 

    The Live Auction Was December 15th,  The Victorian regions were released to the public on December 16th.   I found my beautiful Vic with luck like everyone else, and still have it with it's ownership date of 12/16.  Exceptionally sentimental about it.

    I'm hopeful the Lindens will do it again for each reveal of a new theme.  

     

    I wrote the following to thank those involved, the evening of the 15th after the auction

     

     

     

     

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    Those crazy neighbors...

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    40 minutes ago, Beth Macbain said:

    Y'all know how I feel about this thread, but on this one even I'm all WTF?

    Seriously, what the big-F-word?

    That's... abysmal and confounding and makes my brain hurt. 

    Kill it, please. 

    Yep, They'll need some school'n bout this construction ;)

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    When did you last see a Bellessarian home available?

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    8 hours ago, Xeriko Melnik said:

    Me with an unpopular opinion, ….but who knows how many people felt equally frustrated/annoyed with the behavior of some "game of homes" players ..

    5 hours ago, Raspberry Crystal said:

    @Xeriko Melnik Agreeing with this above, and @Mitch Merricks . This is a random allocation system, it takes a while for people to find what suits them, and it also takes a while to work out what you want from what is available...and what , if any, the compromises need to be. Don't forget you can move too!

    @Raspberry Crystal, I see no point in calling people out who happen to like a particular post.   I did understand & appreciate  the writer's points. 

    I also wrote after that post ""I've never seen a region where most every house stayed with an original owner, even with lots next to my Vic I thought were "perfect" were not their "Perfect", hedge/no hedge, sand only, grass only....everyone's hunt for their perfect is different.  House hoppers are just looking for the home that makes them (most) happy.  There will be (10's of)  thousands of more houses coming, but it also takes time for the Moles to make them. " 

    I suspect most people who follow this thread are savvy enough to know how the random system for allocation and abandon works and if not, would ask.  "Don't forget you can move too!" tends to be used often a hammer rather than offering a welcoming hand of understanding.

    Those with 1 account can find it a challenge when seeing a number of users with multiple accounts gobble up 1/3 to 1/2 of a new region at a time consistently, and then dump them minutes \ hours or a day or two later.  1 account get's you 5 tries, 10 accounts for 50 tries and is totally allowed. I don't fall into either user's category but  it costs nothing to appreciate their goals & concerns.

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    When did you last see a Bellessarian home available?

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    1 hour ago, Polenth Yue said:

    Give it a few weeks and the new regions will settle down as people who want a permanent home get them. If you're playing the long game, a few weeks is a drop in the ocean compared to living in that house for years.

    Yep, I agree with this.  I've never seen a region where most every house stayed with an original owner, even with lots next to my Vic I thought were "perfect" were not their "Perfect", hedge/no hedge, sand only, grass only....everyone's hunt for their perfect is different.  House hoppers are just looking for the home that makes them happy.  There will be thousands of more houses coming, but it also takes time for the Moles to make them.

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    When did you last see a Bellessarian home available?

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    21 minutes ago, Lucille Babenco said:

    Yes, I'll give it a chance, let's say it has a bit of everything I would like:  a mixture of grass and sand, ocean view not too far, the road and of course the train track.   May be fun to ride a bike there

    By the way, is there a train running or is it only decoration?:)

    Lindens make the air but no planes, roads but no cars,  and tracks but no trains, lol.    So, Check this out on page 5 with links for trains, plus info on getting your own free one!

     

     

     

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    SSP?

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    28 minutes ago, Nika Talaj said:

    Oh, is that what they're calling it nowadays?

    It's looking very Tropical......That could fit in with a Miami look of bright colored mid-century homes... or LA.....

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    SSP?

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    15 hours ago, Nika Talaj said:

    ....anyone who has time for the Dolly Parton Challenge, no matter how cleverly done (/grins at the Grindr substitution), has time to give us hints! 

    Or ... is it a hint?  Next theme, Dolly Parton?  Down Home Country? 

    OK, I'll grant that there are a lot of avatars walking around SL with big racks, big blond hair, and tight clothes but that is NO EXCUSE!!!!

     

    Always a keen eye with that Nika!   Past history suggests the VP can drop clues like the subtle action of swiping left..(or is it up these days?). 

    Had to giggle with with the lower right photo:  A colleague just yesterday, bemused that our IT could see app names on his phone... while I'm explaining the TOS he didn't read... (and really just wanted to say "own it B.... & move one", rofl.)

     Maybe it's time to consider Country live'n.  Barns, Corn fields, apple pie.  Think I'll grab a Marlboro & take a little walk. "...he thinks my trackor's sexy...." ;)

     

     

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    Bellisseria Choo-Choo Train Thread

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    5 hours ago, Alyona Su said:

    Best trains in SL are from Bibian. I have many, this one was designed specifically for Bellisseria: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/OeBB-626-Service-Train-SLRR/18268875

    If you want a fully train proper, then it needs to all be linked, in that case there is only one I know of (and it's very good) from Atomic Infinity: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Infinity-Freight-Trains-v11/14080171

    Both are GTFO-enabled.

    One special thing of note: The Bibian can be switched into revers and go both directions. Otherwise most (if not all) SL trains, including these I point to, have a "Flip" function that will flip them to the opposite direction. They also do wonderfully of the Heterocera SL RR system (and the systems on other continents, but those are so short they may not be worth the time.) Also, the Bibian comes with a fun "tools" cart that is the second car of the set, but I Bellisseria this will not work unless you have someone sitting on it (which you can.)

    Thanks for the tip about the Bibian!  The Service car does look like a fun must have.  I happened to see someone yesterday using the Freight Train and well, it's now in my inventory to try, rofl.  Thanks for the great info too!

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    Bellisseria Choo-Choo Train Thread

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    2 hours ago, Vega Firelyte said:

    I went looking around for some vehicles that you could use, for the Belli tracks and there is quite a variety, from fun to nostalgic to simple trains.  Here is a little list to check out.

    Some of these are for 1-2 people and some can carry up to 8 people, depending on if you want to do a tour alone, with a friend or a bunch of friends.  There are different prices points I found and I kept to the smaller vehicles, since the large trains do seem to struggle on the Belli tracks, from what i have seen and experienced.  

    **Oh nutz!  Now I'm looking at these and debating on which one I want to grab.  There goes the wallet again.  lol

    Love these suggestions, and especially nice for folks to have different price points.  Yesterday I picked up the Handcar to test as it looks like fun!

    https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Rail-Handcar-SLRR-v118c/9491836

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    Bellisseria Choo-Choo Train Thread

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    18 hours ago, Saphyre Cyberstar said:

    hello, yes zz and i have many free vehicles available in the main entrance of the bellisseria travelers club @ Ruthsburg/31/17/0 .Just go in the main entrance and touch the cabinet of mini vehicles next to the guest book , there is a bunch of freebie vehicles there compliments of the bellisseria travelers club &  bellisseria parade groups- http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ruthsburg/26/5/23

    A very important link!  Free Vehicles are always awesome, I hope everyone stops by and checks it out.  Thanks for the info and link!

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    Bellisseria Choo-Choo Train Thread

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    Hi!  This looks like perhaps the right forum for a train question. 

    I understand Moles build the streets not the cars, make the air not the plane, water not the boat, & build the tracks but not the trains.  kind of reminds me of an old commercial, something like " we don't make the things you love, we make the things you love, better" (subjective placement of last comma, but the intent was that company added the special ingredient that made the things we already love, even better).

    So I'm in the market for a Train, but have a few questions. 

    I've heard they (it) should not be too long for turns, but what's too long? 

    I purchased a simple rail car to test, but then realized once opened it had variations for different gauge.  On my always growing to-do list to test, but meanwhile perhaps others have some LL train knowledge to pass along on what to use for Bellisseria Train tracks, what works, what didn't.  Perhaps some tips for a novice who'd rather not buy a script and re-invent a perfectly good wheel that someone else already makes in an outstanding way.  Thanks!

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    SSP?

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    12 hours ago, Mitch Merricks said:

    ...I found these interesting items at the SW corner of SSPE379.  Lost & Found?  Maybe they fell off the cliff?  No doubt we'll find out soon enough why they're under water!  

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    6 hours ago, Quartz Mole said:

    ….What they're doing at the bottom of the sea is a mystery to me, but someone will doubtless remove them before the region is released.  

     

     I hope these stay somewhat \ somehow submerged and a little workie with some added fish & furniture as another underwater novelty, fun place to explore and attract mermaids too! 

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    If anyone's missed it, there is a sunken houseboat in Millers Pond in a region of Traditionals, so this wouldn't be out of place to have a house  that fell off the cliff by the houseboats.  I love regions that connect and intermingle LH stiles.  

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    SSP?

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    During my evening fly over, I noticed  SSPE1052 - SSPE1048 and practiced a few landings and takeoffs.  No photos, just some prop dust left in the wind.

    On the way back home, I found these interesting items at the SW corner of SSPE379.  Lost & Found?  Maybe they fell off the cliff?  No doubt we'll find out soon enough why they're under water!  

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    The Linden Homes Photo Thread

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    5 hours ago, Rolig Loon said:

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    Dashwood also has one of the largest lakes in this part of the world. It's actually shared with Poole and Fairfax, just to the south, but its tiny island and the footbridge connecting it to the shore are in Dashwood, so you know who gets to claim bragging rights.can take off and do it again.

    A heartfelt thanks to Mz. Loon for sharing  these delightful adventures.  A thoughtfully placed  public bench resides on that little island; a perfect stop to contemplate the marvelous sights & sounds.   My cherished Verne Victorian is just off camera behind your photo in Beautiful Dashwood. 

    Thank you LDPW for developing such breathtaking areas for residents and the public to enjoy.  Arial photo from my new flying machine.

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    When did you last see a Bellessarian home available?

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    32 minutes ago, Malayaa said:

    Interestingly, when my alt went to her just released parcel in Leonid there was no house on it, and they were saying in chat the parcels were empty all thru the region and to use the mailboxes to rez, it worked fine (I did not keep the parcel, despite the very nice landscaping).    So this region was in stealth mode prior to release !

    In a way that sounds fun for a release.  With blank lots, a Linden could tell at a glance the houses taken as they start to pop up for their new owners.   maybe it's easier on the server not having owners de-rez+-re-rez houses + plus assign + abandon + re-assign 20 Traditionals all at the same time or very close to it.

    It could present a blank slate for a new owner to freshly pick their own house style.  On the flip side, it could be interesting if someone gets a lot and never touches the mailbox to rez a house.

    You could end up with an empty lot next to you with just lovely grass till an owner arrives to rez their home.  I've noticed some homes 6 months old that are taken and not a 1 prim anywhere.   I am thankful there are at least houses and landscaping to stop it from looking so empty like mainland with no occupants. 

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    When did you last see a Bellessarian home available?

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    2 minutes ago, AveryWitt said:

    any guesses as to when Ebbe Tide gets released? it seems to be one of the ones above the current line getting released that was passed over.

    In the past I've noticed some of the more sought after regions can be held back for a while & not released in order.  Hammond Park & Permaglow come to mind.    Spiderwood has a few to-die for lots close to campers & Houseboats a friend of mine is hopeful for.  

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