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  1. Persephone Emerald
    The Premium Plus homes have been wildly popular and must be giving LL a welcomed financial boost. Maybe they'll try something like my 2048 m Gothic Mansion idea? They wouldn't have to all be dark and spooky, but might give those who want a fairytale castle look something to play with as well. RL wealthy Victorians loved playful fantasy elements taken from various times and cultures.
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    When Belleza brought out their GenX bodies, they said there wouldn't be any further updates to their Venus, Isis and Freya bodies. There weren't as many people using these bodies as there are people using Maitreya Lara, so their disappointment didn't register as being important. Of course Belleza also made the mistake of over-pricing the GenX bodies coming out of the gate and not giving their customers any discount on them, so many of their former customers switched to another brand, rather than buying one of the new bodies. The same thing happened when Slink brought out their Cinnamon and Chai bodies. Physique and Hourglass weren't as popular as Maitreya Lara, so the cries of their loyal Physique and Hourglass customers went largely unheard. Their new bodies didn't break the usefulness of their previous bodies though, so most people ignored Cinnamon and Chai, while those loyal to Physique and Hourglass continued to use those bodies. The ebody Reborn body, in contrast, was actually much more popular than the old eBody Slim and Curvy bodies had been. Reborn was lucky that it was seen as a good alternative to the rival Kupra bodies, so they actually gained customers, rather than losing them. Maitreya saw what happened with Belleza and Slink, so they didn't make the same mistakes. They gave those of us who already had Lara the new body for free, without discontinuing support for the old one. I think the amount of complaints about the changes is simply the result of there being so many Maitreya users. Some of us prefer the new body, while some prefer the old one. No problem. Both are still supported by Maitreya and by the creators of skins, tattoos and clothing. Skins and tattoos made for Maitreya bodies work equally well on either Lara classic or LaraX. Much of the old clothing doesn't work on the new body, but the new body is getting plenty of clothing, because creators can see that it's pretty popular, and they've also been supported by Maitreya listening to what they wanted to make rigging for LaraX easier than rigging for Lara classic had been. A few creators have stopped making clothes for Lara classic, but more are still making them. Some haven't even picked up LaraX yet, though if their customers ask for LaraX sizes, they will.
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    Pet Delight: Being surprised by how gracious and generous some people are in SL. A little while ago I asked for advice in a group for a LaraX bikini. Besides several people suggesting stores, one creator also gave me a bikini she'd just updated to include a LaraX size. The folder included many other sizes as well. A couple days ago while flying over Bellisseria, I sent notes to 3 people reminding them that their skyboxes and one sky platform needed to be at 2000 m or higher. I fully expected that at least one person would take offense and tell me to mind my own business. No one did. Two graciously thanked me for telling them. One lady apologized and said she didn't know how to move her sky platform up. After giving her the simplest of explanations on how to change the z coordinate on her platform in Edit, she successfully moved it up. I congraduated her. Then, not only did she thank me for my help, but she also gave me $L 500! I thanked her, but also felt a little guilty for expecting people to be irritated with me for telling them their skyboxes and platform were too low.
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    I bet us oldbies have more fun playing with the Senra avatars than the newbies do.
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    Linden Lab's probable response:
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    Alternate uses for humus: Use in tuna or egg salad in place of mayonnaise, as a sandwich spread on a turkey or chicken sandwich, or add to cooked veggies to create a sauce for them. Imagine humus on cooked cauliflower or artichoke leaves. 😊
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    The Chicory region has stores for Dinkies, but also has a free Centaur body by Jinx for the Senra bodies. I picked it up to try it. Maybe it will work with other bodies too? I saw one store giving away skins for the Senra avatars, but I wasn't impressed enough to pick those up.
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    Note: Guguvagas / GGVG is at Shop & Hop with a $L 500 gift card or store credit. They have several outfits with LaraX sizes. The 2-piece gown with a bare left leg and chains on the left leg has been released by several stores under different names. It is a cute LaraX compatible outfit that can be found as a group gift or at a promotional price at several stores, with different color HUDs. I'd suggest getting it from more than one place for maximum color options.
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    Yup, yup. ❤️ Every mesh head has its own peculiarities and limitations, Genus heads seem to map pretty closely to the standard SLUV map. I've also had good luck fitting skins made for Genus heads to Lelutka EvoX heads when they're on the Evolution (not EvoX) setting, though EvoX skins fit best. Even within the same brand, individual mesh heads are shaped differently and are limited in how much they'll respond to shape sliders, so if you want a particular look, you'll need to demo alot of mesh heads and skins to find the perfect match. When you get to this point, demo heads that look closest to the look you want, then adjust the shape that comes with them in small increments. The free Genus head is a good one to start with. The Senra Jamie head and body in the Library of our Inventory is a good mesh avatar to start with because it's easy to use, but it's limited in how it responds to shape sliders too.
  10. Persephone Emerald
    Me, because I'm old enough to remember when HBO and Showtime had "After Dark" programing on cable tv. Ooo, we could have a lingerie party for Valentine's Day.
  11. Persephone Emerald
    There's a virtual buffet of choices on Mainland,..a HomeTown Buffet, but even so. 😆
  12. Persephone Emerald
    I think this loose translation is a nod to the "Soup Nazi" on Seinfeld. "No Soup for you!"
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    One's Inventory will continue to be a mess if it's never cleaned out and organized. Imagine if you were to keep throwing more stuff into your closets and spare bedrooms, until you couldn't find what you want, so then you end up buying new stuff. Our virtual inventories are the same way. Either spend time organizing or get rid of a bunch of stuff and don't keep getting more.
  14. Persephone Emerald
    I used to extoll the virtues of the steep learning curve in SL because I didn't want to deal with idiots either. Now I think SL needs to be able to replace some of it's older residents as they leave with fresh blood, in order to keep this platform alive. I think it's a delicate balance they have to keep between keeping us oldbies happy by not breaking the things we love about SL and making the learning process easier for new players, so SL can retain more of them. If you don't want to deal with newbies, ignore them and boot them off your home parcel, but please don't tell them to get out of SL, because Linden Lab needs their money.
  15. Persephone Emerald
    But the SLsex is not in IMVU.
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    There may not be many sarongs yet, but perhaps in a month or two? Since a kimono is a full-length garment that is supposed to not show curvy breasts, those made for other sizes may work fine with alpha cuts or layers. Even standard size mesh kimonos may work fine. If you mean a casual, yukata-style robe that does show your shape, this might be a bit harder to find for now.
  17. Persephone Emerald
    Maybe this is a good thing, because slowing down the process of buying stuff gives us a chance to second think our purchases and thus not spend so much or accumulate inventory we don't really need. In RL we might need to go to a store to buy something, which means driving or taking public transport, walking through the store, possibly trying on clothes or trying to decide between different products, putting items into our cart, possibly waiting in a line to get to the cashier, digging through our purse of wallet for money or a card, driving or riding back home, carrying our purchases into our home, and then unpacking them and putting them somewhere. I know there's been a few times when I changed my mind about buying something before I reached the cashier.
  18. Persephone Emerald
    Peeve: There is quite a big difference to living in a quiet, peaceful neighborhood vs. one in which disturbing noises and incidents are common.
  19. Persephone Emerald
    In RL people have to wait for new products to come out too, especially video games and tech items. The anticipation builds desire for the new item. People don't generally say "I'm never going to buy another Sims game or add-on, because they keep hyping this new product but I have to wait to get it". Look at what happened too when Velour let the cat out of the bag early about the LaraX body, or when LL says some new function will be added "Soon".
  20. Persephone Emerald
    SL will end eventually. Accept this as enevitable and don't invest too much money into it.
  21. Persephone Emerald
    There are pros and cons to any mesh body or head. To figure out which are best for you depends on a few questions. How much are you comfortable spending? I'm assuming from your name and picture that you want a female body and head, which gives you alot of options. Do your prefer a thinner body or a thicker, curvier one? I assume you'll want to be able to find plenty of skins and mesh clothes. The most popular female mesh body, and thus the one that's easiest to find skins and clothes for, is Maitreya Lara. When you buy this body, you'll actually get 2 bodies - Lara v.3.5 and LaraX. Lara v.3.5 is the classic version with the most mesh clothing available for it. LaraX is the new version that doesn't have much mesh clothing available for it yet. The LucyBody Atenea and Valentina bodies also fit classic Maitreya Lara mesh clothes, are much cheaper, but have some downsides. All of these bodies are BOM (Bakes On Mesh) compatible, so they can use your current system layer skins, tattoos, and clothing. Old system layer skin won't look right on the fingers, toes, and probably other parts of the body though. System layer skirts don't fit right on mesh bodies, though flexi skirts can sometimes work. The most popular mesh heads are Lelutka EvoX. Akeruka, LOGO, Catwa, LAQ, and other creators also make heads that are similar in that they work with EvoX skins and BOM makeup. They won't work with Lelutka applier makeup however. Genus mesh heads are not EvoX compatible, but might be more compatible with your old system skins. SLUV is how we refer to the original skin system. Genus mesh heads can now toggle between SLUV and their new higher definition version. Genus has a free group gift mesh head and skin, if you want to try them. Lelutka and I think LOGO? can also toggle between the SLUV version and the higher definition EvoX version. With all mesh purchases - bodies, heads or clothing - it's important to try demos before buying. Not only will you want to pick a shape that you like best, but the HUDs and functionality of the mesh bodies and heads will also be different. Decide which ones you like best, are easiest for you to use, have enough skins and clothing for them, and are within your preferred price range. Choose a body first, then choose a head. Use the shape that comes with the head or one compatible with it (so the head won't look weird), make a copy of that shape, and then adjust the copy until you like how it looks with your chosen body and head. Record those shape slider numbers on a notecard, so you can use them later for another shape if you wish. Skins for mesh bodies and heads usually come in 2 parts now - a system layer skin for the body and a tattoo layer for the head. This is because there are so many different mesh bodies and heads that it's impractical for skin makers to make a single system skin that will work with both the body and head. 7 Deadly S[k]ins and I think Wow Skins make system skins that work with both the Maitreya Lara body and various mesh heads. There are also tattoo layers that adjust for the differenence in various mesh bodies and Universal Tattoo layers for EvoX ears.
  22. Persephone Emerald
    I'd like to add to everyone else's good suggestion to write something in your profile. Say something about your interests and your time zone, at the very least. A picture of your avatar would be good too.
  23. Persephone Emerald
    I don't think we have a thread like this already, so here goes. What are your suggestions for new Linden Home region names. Ranch Murica, Huckleberry, Rhubarb, Palomino, Salt Lick, Cow Patty, Little Filly, Big Sky, Arnold (after the pig on Green Acres)
  24. Persephone Emerald
    ...or if they remove you from their friends list.
  25. Persephone Emerald
    I think curated examples of Adult communities should be part of Welcome island, but I'd like to see it done in a way that conforms to Linden Lab's own rules about not advertising Adult venues on G-rated land. How about one separate Moderate region with a dance club, a roleplay hub, and links to Adult sims and and venues? Maybe call it "SL After Dark"? 😎 If the sponsors of Motown pull the plug on their region, maybe?
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