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I did thanks for working it out! I've just noticed that my edit to that post with that info didn't stick. @LittleMe Jewell I do feel somewhat anxious as to how this turns out, both the design and the user reaction.

I have done that as well, have to stop short of proportional though due to camera clipping (I'm sure that could be fixed just haven't got around to it!).

I just spotted another millipede in the north-east of VicBelli, was that there before?

Responding to the point about live chat disappearing whereas forum posts remain to be read years later. That is true, but, even forum posts which were made a few days ago can be easily missed, and unless someone had malicious intent and has kept links for years (which they may!) the general lifespan of any post in a forum thread seems about a week at most to me, more likely three days. Unless there are some very specific search terms involved and someone thinks to look for those. I find live chat in large groups overwhelming. If I can type in a five word sentence before the text disappears off the page I'm winning. Face to face one to one, or small groups is a different story.

I do tend to sail at off peak times, and live map reading at speed can be fun or stressful! I know seasoned slers probably know already, but watching out for sim corners also helps to prevent crashing. Got to agree with @Pussycat Catnap that size can be an issue!

Having a decent boat makes a difference to the experience. The realism of the sounds, trimming the sails, trying out journeys under different wind conditions...or just lying on deck and watching the clouds go by. Edit and start simple! Get something you can use right away by yourself, try the demo.

1) Modern, large windowed houses with open floor plans 2) Something watery which isn't a houseboat but still is ok for sailing. eg beach house 3) A non fantasy forest house, doesn't have to be a cabin. 4) Space-station I think the terrain, planting and layout are equally important when it comes to views, sense of privacy and the feeling of being part of a community. I'm voting for more hills! They are interesting to look at, allow for more visual space out of windows and give the feeling of the plots being wider spaced apart.

Those houses will be deleted though once there are enough plots available in the new continent.

I took advantage of my lack of decorating so far to use the free prims for the supplied lights. I was amazed that they snapped into place first time. On the Fish Tale houseboat I had to rotate a quarter turn for lights and snow.

Possibly better then damp?

I know!

Like these? ( I couldn't resists)

You would need patterns really. I think there will be a market for those interior wall add ons. I'm not sure I could manage the fully chintzy (uk meaning) look.

Timber houses aren't very common in Britain, most houses are made of brick. (not many look like this though!) edit: I added a simpler example from a place not that far away from me in the UK

Haha, I didn't think how that sounded. We would have both moved somewhere else together, but he is really sick of moving grids now, as am I.

My partner still has the beach front home that he snagged in the first release, and I've lost count how different plots I've tried! Moving has been a really interesting way of exploring both this continent and the older one. I feel like I've caught up on a lot of the SL history we missed when we left for other grids, and it's been a nice way of getting to know people here on the forum. Belli was just emerging from the waves as I was getting frustrated with trying to get a mainland plot I was happy with. There's no doubt that this project has kept my interest and most likely been the largest contribution towards keeping me in second life.

Apparently Chintz is the new uptrend in interior design, the new Maximalism! Dang, we should have had floral wallpaper instead of plain in those Victorians. I hope you will have lovely curtains in your new place Beth

For a sightseeing sailor like myself the Belli covenant which prevents low slung skyboxes already makes the experience so much more pleasant than Blake sea. I actually find myself feeling angry so much of the time there when people have taken prime coastal spots, surrounded by caring residents and utterly ruined the wider views for everyone with careless builds...and they must have paid good money in order to do it, which is even more bewildering. Anyway, there is no harm at all in reminding busy people that open sea-ways are important, good thread @Pussycat Catnap

On the ferry? Hmm, those colours. They would look great together, tropical or scottish island style, how will they mix with the more subdued tones I wonder? New inside wall colours as well I think (maybe not forget that!)

It looks lovely! Lots of internal waterways and views out, seems like a prime spot edit: houseboats in the woods in Dahm Strait! (funny name:D )

I am aiming to understand what he says better! Most of the time it's OK and then sometimes I'm pretty sure I missed something.

Chintzy in english can be insulting, but only as a way of not liking someone's overflowery decorating. Chintz, the proper glazed cotton fabric, is actually quite expensive to buy.

@Leora Jacobus no, some english person didn't know that chintzy has a meaning outside of victorian style flowery fabric. I am an english person and I didn't know that either. This is chintz

I guess you are going for the USA meaning there? Shame, I'd quite like to see our Moles done up in flowery outfits. (I actually only learned the USA meaning of the word today!)

There were still quite a few people on the old continent when I looked last. Maybe if these new houses are consistently available some of those will feel safe to give up their current spots?