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Monday, February 22, 2016

SPOTLIGHT ON COSMOS MASTER-A Universe within Worlds- Interview with creators NAGA LIONHEART & ALDUOUS MCBURLINGTON



Set to Launch on February 23, 2016, Cosmos Master is a unique (MMO RTS RCE RPG) universe within Second Life where multiplayers can engage in battle, mercenary management, crafting and simple strategy.  Players will interact within a vast universe that is the Cosmos; this includes gathering resources from planets. You can also hire and order mercenaries to gather resources for you, level troops as well as monitoring and maintaining health, fuel and pvp. Players can make real money by selling items they produce and put on the Galactic Trade (marketplace).

Creators Alduous McBurglinton  and Naga Lionheart

We caught up with creator Naga Lionheart & Alduous McBurlington to learn more about Cosmos Master.

 
Naga Lionheart
SLE: Cosmos Master is set to launch on February 23, 2016 at 3pm SLT. Can you give our readers some background on what you do and the overall objective of this new RPG?

Naga: We wanted to give SL citizens a FUN game that they can earn lindens; and a solution for SIM Owners to get more traffic at a lower cost.

SLE: That sounds like a fun incentive! To begin, players have to attach a HUD and Spaceship. It might seem overwhelming for a beginner. Can you walk us through  their functions?

Alduous

Ald: Well, the HUD is just like any other standalone MMO-RPG. You got your pages where you can manage your technologies (talents), travel to randomized sims that provide resources to mine from, and interface with the trading system. It's also used for displaying your target's info.

The ship is an interesting dynamic; probably the closest thing to compare it to would be a player-character. Each ship's experience points, fuel, inventory and build are unique to itself. Only technologies and level are constant between ships.

SLE: I met with Naga and got my HUD and Spaceship. I noticed Health and Fuel are important components to monitor during player engagement. Can you tell our readers what causes fuel and health loss and how it can be repaired?

Ald: It's a pretty simple concept really. Health, also known as build, is increased by repairing with the ship itself. Inside the ship are nanites, which allow the player to repair at the cost of fuel. Naturally you can perform combat so this is a pretty simple mechanic.



SLE: Sounds simple enough.  Players are able to attack each other’s ships. How can they protect themselves so it doesn’t cause too much fuel and health loss?

Ald: And then there's cloaking. Cloaking allows two major functions for this version: the first being the ability to stay hidden and immune to all attacks while afk or mining, and the second is as a means to accurately 'dodge' an enemy's incoming attack.

SLE: I like that feature for denfense.  So, mining and gathering resources is an important part in Cosmos Master because it helps players reach various levels. Can you explain the different types of resources that can be found and what they do?



Ald: Because the game is still in ALPHA version to start, there will only be one resource and one material. A material, by our definition, is just a way of referring to a refined resource. Raw Xendorium, the first and only for the time being, is the resource that players may accumulate, refine, and/or sell to us or other players through the Stockpile game-object.

SLE:  I like that players mine for resources. Players also can create their own resources and sell them on the Galactic Trade (marketplace). Can you give our readers some examples of things that can be made, sold or bought?

Ald: In ALPHA there will only be the two that I mentioned. However since we will always buy resources, and likewise provide materials, there will always be a source and rough estimate as to the variable market costs of these products. Since fuel is simply Refined Xendorium, the player can just buy their energy directly from us.

SLE: Are there special incentives given to the highest level players?

Ald: We went out of the way for this one. Not only is there no level cap (yes, you heard that right), but players are indefinitely able to invest those levels into technologies. Technologies, able to customize the player experience drastically, offers a huge range of options for you to make your own.


SLE: Wow so options are limitless. I ca’t wait to see what players come up with.  Right now Cosmos Masters is in INDEV, are you still accepting players to test the system?

Ald: We are in fact in open-INDEV as we speak, until the 23rd when we officially launch all game-objects to the public. At this time and forward, anyone can play, free of charge.

SLE: Are there any rules or tips you’d like to share with players before they begin Cosmos Master?

Ald: The only rule is not to exploit the system, if making that rule does anything at all. We are an incredibly small indie team working to bring everybody the best possible gaming for the best price or free.  We just ask that any serious errors the player encounters be reported to one of our Customer Service Reps, so that we can keep providing this game and service to the public. And there'll be a reward if you do.




SLE: It sounds like you have created an interesting new type of Interactive Role Play and I wish you the best of luck!  Is there anything else you would like to share with our readers?

Ald: Come try it out and see why Cosmos Master really IS the next best thing in Second Life!
Naga:  I would like to tell readers to stay in SL. It is not dying. New ideas like Cosmos Master is bringing the fun back into Second Life!


To begin, teleport to http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Cadillac%20Ranch%20TX/139/166/47  For your HUD and Spaceship!

Additional Information:
Launch Date:  February 23, 2016 at 3pm SLT
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Contact: Naga Lionheart or ALduousMcBurlington Resident

Linda Lauren's Color Forecast for February 22!



4th generation Psychic Medium Linda Lauren can be found on her Island ETU Abbracciare or flying around the grid.  To contact Linda please go to her website: LindaLauren.com or IM her in SL.

Art Galleries in Second Life- Tea Couturier Reporting…




Just as in RL, Second Life has a very busy and diverse art community. There are a lot of galleries in SL which cater to every ones taste of contemporary to modern art. Here are just a few I have found and feel are worth visiting.


Dreamscapes Art Gallery
This is not only an Art Gallery but also a Home & Garden Designs store all created by Carlotta Ceawlin. All the artwork is original and can be found dotted all around the store which is also a house. Art work can also be found outside. Each piece can be purchased for yourself or as a gift. I feel this is a cool way to showcase art. You can also find her work on SL Marketplace.





Art & Gallery at Studio 33
This gallery states, “No photography of created works is allowed”
Which I would think would go for any gallery you attend in SL. This gallery is spread out across the sim and to see each different pieces of artwork there is a TP station. Simply click on it and a menu pops up listing all the areas of artwork which is exhibiting at the gallery.  A good place to start would be the main gallery. This section exhibited beautiful art. The main gallery is not a large section but I feel is a perfect point to start.





Art Gallery Route 7
The Art Gallery Route 7 is set on four floors. All artwork displayed is done by RL artists.  The current artists being featured are; Ronin1 Shippe ,Instincta van Helsinki, John Bleriot,Aurora, Mycano , Masako, Safi Farspire, Uleria Caramel, Ohsolemio , Angyel  , Taddeus Adagio , Jon Chen , Okwaho Euler , Judy Lynn India . Kisla Arkright. , Sisi Biedermann, Leaf Quar , Roxie Warwillow , Freya Merryman, SkyBlue Earthboy , Fae Varriale, Lenz Bavarro , Vangogh Rembranch  , Littleone Aries , ArtWolf Eternal, Fleur Augur Landar ,  Moondrifth Tomorrow and Stem van Helsinki.

At the moment they are concentrating on digital art but also have pieces with mixed media, acrylics, oils, water color, inks, etc.
They also use a simple camera, no special lenses, tricks or speeds, to capture such amazing images. The gallery cannot be viewed in just one day so it is worth taking your time and exploring.


Crossworlds Gallery - Museum of Art and Culture
At Crossworlds Gallery you will find paintings, sculptures, fine art, acrylics, water color, ink, drawing, wall art, reactive art, fractal, digital, real art, SL art, sketches and photos from a variety of artists.
The gallery is in the sky and has 7 floors. You will find artist such as:
1st floor: Feathers Boa, Scottius Polke, pixivor allen, Hechos, Consuela Caldwell
2nd floor: MiraBelle artist, Walt Ireton, Sabbian Paine, Molly Bloom
3rd floor: Sil Brandi, Monroe Snook, Olimpia Peco, Sheba Blitz
4th floor: Ronin1 Shippe/BellaLuna   Xigalia/Jinks
7th floor: Bryn Oh garden
This gallery it is worth taking your time and enjoying the artwork as there is a lot to see and enjoy.




This is just a few of the many Art Galleries in SL to explore. So, if you are an art enthusiast you will enjoy this selection. If you find anymore worth noting, please share them in the comment box below!

Sunday, February 21, 2016

SecondFutbol: MASSIVE SOCCER FUNMATCH TODAY! Each Sunday at 13:00pm (1pm SLT)



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Oldest Businesses/Venues in Second Life- Why Are They So Successful? – Camury Reporting



Second Life has an active economy and a large exchange movement with the use of their domestic currency, the Linden dollar (L$). Lindens can be used to buy, sell, rent or make land trade or purchase and sale of goods and services among users.
Second life residents perform thousands of virtual transactions per day. Those include the purchase of buildings, vehicles, equipment of all kinds, animations, clothing, skin, hair, jewelry, plants, pets, and works of art. Residents can also profit from the rent of land or real estate. Many survive by offering a wide range of services. Those services include "camping", wage labor, business management, entertainment and creation of custom content (which can be divided into six categories: building, texturing, scripting, animation, art direction, as well as the position of producer / financier from the project)
Some residents can have great success in their investments in the virtual world, selling virtual goods or providing services. Business owners with a good marketing strategy can even keep their business running for a long time.

Here are some examples of successful businesses in Second Life:

Fashion
Everyone wants to keep their avatars up to date with the current fashion trends. To meet the high demand for fashion items, SL has more a large variety stores that provide a huge range of products.


The Designer Circle is a bi-weekly fashion event since 2010. It is a platform for SL designers that offers, for a limited time, several items from each designer. The secret of their success this in addition to their marketing strategy is the affordable price of the products- between 50L- 100L, combined with the quality of products and the latest trends in fashion and clothing.
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Venues
 Old Lar's House was established in 2009, evolving into Old Lar's Warehouse, and now, Old Lar's Naughty Twinz. It has become a popular club in Second Life. The secret of its success is the unique energetic atmosphere, provided by the beautiful and sexy dancers. They offer visitors exquisite eye-candy for customers and remove items of clothing-often with lusciously written text for tips. The club also features live DJs 24/7 who play the best mix of rock and other genres for all tastes.


Skin & Shape
Established in 2005, Adam n Eve offers a wide selection of male and female skins as well as hair, and Fashion. Attentive to the needs of the market, which is essential for business success, the store creates mesh avatars (head and body), with good quality and competitive prices. The product, price and attractiveness, are the magic ingredients for the store’s continued success in Second Life for many years.



Animations
Starting in Second Life in 2011, Humanoid is a project of talented German artists and media professionals who use technology to give movement to the Second Life avatars.
The secret of the success of this project is precisely the creativity, innovation and the use of advanced technology to offer a high quality product, satisfying the demand of the consumer market in Second Life.



Freebie Spot
I was in second life since 2007, searching for freebies and Freebie Galaxy was there. This Store is a mega complex of freebies that has fifteen floors! The secret of its success, especially among newcomers to the SL, is quality and quantity with more than 3,000 freebies and dollarbies items of good quality that are offered to SL new residents looking for free things to have fun and upgrade their look.


Currently, in addition to a good product or service, businesses need to have a good marketing plan, promote themselves in the media, social networks and blogs is the key to success. This has fundamental importance for those who want to be prosperous in SL and last in such a competitive atmosphere.


Media
The SL Enquirer

Don’t forget!!! An informative press release to spread the news of your business is always a good start. Contact the SL Enquirer and we will help give you the exposure you need to get your business known.  Did we mention we are the longest running independently owned News Source in Second Life, established in 2005, with over 10 years of media experience?

Saturday, February 20, 2016

RFL PATRON AUCTION TONIGHT! Saturday February 20th at 4:00pm SLT


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HOW JAE SANDS INSPIRED THE BUILDING OF THE HOLLYWOOD SQUARE GARDEN.



THE GRAND OPENING OF ORIGEN’S HOLLYWODD SQUARE GARDEN
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/0%200%20Acajou/128/25/2001

Two big days: Feb. 20th and 21st.
Feb 20, 6pm- 8pm SLT; Harry Frychester and Pippa Exonar.
Feb. 21st, 6pm - 8pm SLT, Jae Sands and The Rolling Stones Tribute.

Origen explains how Jae Sands inspired the building of the Hollywood Square Garden: “Well, it started a couple of months ago at a meeting Jae and I had in my office. I had hired Jae a few weeks earlier to perform on a regular basis in our 6pm SLT Sunday night spot. He has not disappointed. He sounds like a mature Frank Sinatra down to Sinatra’s NY attitude. Every week more people come to know and love his performances. I had asked Jae to come up with some big ideas as to what he wanted to do at The Hollywood Venues. At that meeting he shared a really big idea with me, but at that moment even he did not know how big it would get; neither did I.

“Jae told me about a performance that Sinatra gave in 1974 at The Madison Square Garden. The show had been televised and the soundtrack released as an album. He shared how this performance, called The Main Event,” had grown over the years to become an icon in Frank Sinatra’s history.  Jae’s idea was to put a boxing ring in the middle of The Bowl’s large dance floor and perform Sinatra’s show there, live; just as Sinatra had performed it in a boxing ring at Madison Square Garden. I liked the idea, I liked Jae’s thinking of something this big. I didn’t like the idea of doing it in The Bowl. I told Jae, ‘No! We are not going to put a boxing ring in the middle of The Bowl; we are going to build Madison Square Garden instead.’

“At first I thought that I could put something together myself; creating a venue for a one-time performance. I soon figured out that I was out of my depth. A couple of days later I met builder and creator Jennifer Steele at a party given by Robin Palmer. As Jennifer and I talked, we both got more and more excited about the project. After Jennifer said that she had to do this build, we looked at some plans and she began work on what may be one of the most ambitious builds in second life.

“I originally planned to put the whole thing on half a region; but after it was done it became obvious this building deserved to be on the whole region.

“Jae’s performance will now take place in one of the larger single building creations in Second Life, The Hollywood Square Garden, on Sunday Feb 21st at 6pm SLT.”


Origen encourages people to use the above Slurl and stop by to see the venue and then come hear Jae perform Frank Sinatra’s show, “The Main Event.”

Friday, February 19, 2016

THE CRAZINESS CONTINUES on LEA 9

The Craziness has only just begun on LEA 9, as the first month of Seanchai Library's celebration of stories and spoken word continues.

Special Events still to come in February include:

* Sunday, February 21st at 3pm slt in the Crazy Eights Arena:
The very first ever STORYTELLERS' SANDBOX session; providing a forum for new stories, new storytellers, and new ways to present them.  The first Sandbox will feature Artist and Storyteller Hana Hoo, self-published author Dulcie Mills with her newest work, and the ever creative Trolley Trollop with "The TAO of Martha."  Crazy Eights Arena

Thursday, February 18, 2016

ROCK 'n' ROLL DANCE PARTY AT DADDY-O's Thursday February 18th 6:00 - 8:00 PM


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Join us at Daddy-O's for a Rock 'n' Roll Dance Party! DJ Rocky will be heading up this "Come as you are party." Bring your best "Rock 'n' Roll Dance" song requests for DJ Rocky and enjoy a night of good music and friends. No particular dress code. But fun imaginative costumes encouraged -  in good taste of course! Grab your significant other, your friends or just come alone and meet new friends at Daddy-O's. Daddy-O's...Where fun RULEZ!

Linda Lauren's Color Forecast for February 18!

4th generation Psychic Medium Linda Lauren can be found on her Island ETU Abbracciare or flying around the grid.  To contact Linda please go to her website: LindaLauren.com or IM her in SL.

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

THE GRAND OPENING OF ORIGEN’S HOLLYWOOD SQUARE GARDEN


http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/0%200%20Acajou/128/25/2001

Two days: Feb. 20th and 21st. Four shows:
Feb 20, 6pm- 8pm SLT; Harry Frychester and Pippa Exonar.
Feb. 21st, 6pm - 8pm SLT, Jae Sands and The Rolling Stones Tribute.
 
Origen’s Hollywood Square Garden. The build is based on a model of Madison Square Garden in New York. Even as a scaled-down version of the real-life venue, this build is huge. When completely rezzed it has physical seating for over 2400 guests. This venue will host live performers and re-create performances that took place at Madison Square Garden over the years; from such performers as Frank Sinatra, The Rolling Stones, Tony Bennett and Fleetwood Mac.
 
The opening performers will be Harry Frychester and Pippa Exonar appearing on Feb. 20th at 6pm and 7pm SLT respectively.  Harry is known throughout Second Life for his smooth voice and professional performances, whether they are in the area of jazz, pop or country music. Pippa has a flair for fun, entertaining and strong female voice selections of music. When she sings one of her favorite songs, “A Spoon Full of Sugar,” from “Mary Poppins,“ one swears it is actually Julie Andrews in Pixel form. It is no wonder that at her performances she is breaking venue attendance records.
 
Opening the second night of this weekend event is Jae Sands (Feb. 21st, 6pm SLT). He will be re-creating Frank Sinatra’s performance at Madison Square Garden in 1974. The show was titled, “The Main Event.” Jae will perform live the songs that Sinatra did in that show. This will be followed at 7pm SLT by a tribute band of one of the biggest groups to ever play Madison Square Garden, The Rolling Stones. The likenesses of the avatars to the actual band members is stunning to see.
 
The Hollywood Square Garden is part of Origen’s Hollywood Venues; which also includes, the Hollywood Ballroom and The Bowl.

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Cracking Down on Sketchy Age Play Establishments and Pedophilia Activity in SL– Camury Reporting




Pedophilia is among the diseases classified by the World Health Organization (WHO) between the disorders of sexual preference. Pedophiles are adults (men or women) who have sexual preference for children - girls or boys at the same sex or the opposite sex, usually pre-pubescent (who have not reached puberty) or at the beginning of puberty, according to WHO.
Pedophiles often use the Internet for the ease it offers to find their victims. In Second Life, as well as in other social networks, the pedophile can hide behind the profile to act seductively and win the trust of minors. So it is very important not to disclose personal data on the Internet, such as last name, address, phone number and photos, which can end up in the hands of bad guys. Especially in Second Life, to recognize pedophiles is a difficult task, because often they are people who give no specific reason for suspicion. There are no clues on their profile, so it must be careful not to raise false accusations against innocent people, giving them suspicious lightly.


You should be aware that children Avatars are not perverts or underage users. Many people use child avi’s to enjoy the innocence of being a child again. Do not be too hasty in considering an avatar child as a real person, a minor. You should only report abuse if you see someone clearly playing a sexual situation between an adult and a child avatar. Still should note that many people in Second Life have a youthful appearance, but are not child avatars. The only 'age play' which is prohibited in Second Life is sexual age play. Making your avatar younger than you really are in real life, it is not prohibited.
We know that in Second Life there are different maturity levels that determine the type of content and behavior allowed in a region, affecting the searches results. The regions are classified into three levels of content: General, Moderate and Adult. To access the search results and adult areas, the resident must be at least 18 years old.


A region designated as General cannot advertise or otherwise make available content or sexually explicit activity, violence or contains nudity. Objects with a sexual purpose such as "sex beds" or "pose balls" cannot be placed or sold in General regions.
A region designated as moderate, in Second Life, includes most of the non-adult common activities. Nightclubs, bars, shops, malls, galleries, music concerts, beaches, parks, etc. Different places to socialize, create and learn can be called Moderate. These regions are not allowed to publicly promote adult content or adult activities.

A region designated as Adult in Second Life can provide to residents sexually explicit content or constitutes intense violence or drug use.
Although Second Life is considered a game for adults, aged 18 or more; a teenager can get access, with some restrictions:
* 13-15 years old: Access to Second Life is permitted by means of an affiliated organization and will be restricted to private property of that organization. Only approved avatars by this organization will be able to get these properties. You may not access other areas of Second Life, seek or buy market items.

* 16-17 years old: Access to second life is permitted in regions and search results that have a General maturity rating.

We know, however, that although there are rules, they are not spontaneously followed by children and teenagers and they can be easily skipped.



The educational presence of a parent or guardian is very important. We must always be aware of the websites and videogames accessed by children and teenagers. Some reminders are important to the parents:
* Keep the computer in a common area of the house and its screen visible;
* Observe the minor's activities on the Internet, know the rules of Second Life or other games and frequented websites;
* Ask them to read what the child or teen writes and publishes on his blog, in chat rooms, on Facebook, in Second Life, etc. These are open doors to any person with good or bad intentions;
* meet the virtual friends of your son or daughter. Make sure that your child does not arrange to meet with people over the Internet without permission. Every day many children and adolescents disappear in the world, because they go to meetings scheduled on the Internet. So it is very important not to accept invitations from strangers and never provide personal information.


Just as we teach young people about the real world we have to guide them in the virtual world. Do your part!

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Monday, February 15, 2016

SELDOM BLUE HAS MOVED!!!



February Greetings Lingerie Shoppers!



We hope you will fall in love with our intimate new little shop, and will find it a fabulous place to find all of your most affectionate, frilly and lacy wants.  Mix & match hand-stitched textures with delightful attachments to portray a sexy dimensional quality sure to knock the socks off your special someone!

We are also thrilled to announce Seldom Blue is in the process of updating our existing ranges with Slink, Omega, and Tattoo layers, just as our customers have requested. We know how important it is to look our best in all of the new mesh bods that we have worked out! Including Maitreya Lara, et al. You will find our updated new things on the shelves at our new location!

To celebrate the occasion, we are excited to offer Kira, our hottest and most popular ensemble, for 1 silly Linden at our in-world store for a very short time. We're promoting her in gorgeous RED, and we know you will agree she is irresistible! Be confident and sexy, & visit SELDOM BLUE at our new location to give her a try!

 
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