PBR Materials Are Here

Greetings Residents!

Over the next several weeks PBR Materials will be rolling out across the grid. For those who do not know what PBR Materials are already, this post will explain what they are, how to use them and the benefits they bring.  This announcement is particularly of interest to residents who create inworld objects and avatar attachments. 

PBR stands for Physically Based Rendering. PBR is a richer way of specifying the surface of an object that better simulates how objects appear in real life. PBR allows for realistic lighting for metals, plastics, leather, fabric, and more, including realistic reflections and bounce lighting.  The Second Life Viewer will now be able to display these more realistic-appearing objects in world, as well as allow creators to include this more advanced information in the object texturing.

GLTF stands for Graphics Library Transmission Format. This is a standard file format, common in computer graphics, that allows storage of  PBR information. GLTF files can be used by many 3D content authoring tools. Second Life will now support the import and export of GLTF files that contain PBR information.  Note that at this time only PBR Materials will be imported.  Full GLTF support will be available at a later date.

Important note: Until PBR server support is released across the entire Second Life grid, there is a risk of damaging content to which PBR Materials are applied, if rezzed or worn in a region that is not PBR-capable.

At present, you will need to use the latest Second Life release candidate viewer with PBR support 7.0.1.6658224456 and be on PBR capable regions running on BlueSteel and Le Tigre channels with build (2023-10-11.6488746491). To confirm you are using the correct viewer and server, while running Second Life open Help > About Second Life.

What are PBR Materials? Why would I use them in my creations?

The goal behind PBR Materials is Increased visual realism. One method of enhancing realism is to create scenes with real reflections which mimic how our eyes have learned to identify that a surface is metal versus plastic. The Viewer has always been open source and so we sought an open source solution, GLTF, to achieve this realism. GLTF was created by the Khronos Group https://www.khronos.org/, a standards body responsible for open standards such as OpenGL, OpenXR, Vulkan, and others.  

With this new Viewer feature, PBR Materials will automatically generate real reflections when applied to new or existing content. While we cannot go back and add PBR Materials to no-mod content — only the original content creator can — every effort has been made to preserve or improve all object appearances in world. The team has been working with content creators for many months, and we thank them all for their dedication to making Second Life the benchmark for beautiful inworld content.

What if you do not create content?

If you do not create inworld content or avatar attachments, you do not need to do anything as a result of these changes. You will begin to see more realistic reflections and lighting on objects inworld and for sale as creators adopt this new feature.

New Features 

The key additions and changes for PBR Materials are:

  • GLTF support for PBR Materials
  • HDR Environments
    • Auto exposure and tonemapping
    • The default environment of Second Life has always been a sunny day with blue skies and this will be more apparent now. 
  • Reflection Probes (automatic and manual)
    • Automatically generated by the PBR Viewer
    • Manually generated by content creators for interior spaces (requires lighting)
  • Materials system folder 

Benefits 

  • GLTF standards are widely accepted and utilized for content creation across many applications
  • PBR Materials objectively and subjectively look better
  • Real reflections automatically generated by the Viewer 
  • Increased compatibility with content creation tools e.g. Substance Painter, Blender

There is a wonderful video from Second Life University on our Youtube channel. We encourage anyone wishing to learn more to take a look: How to Create PBR Materials 

The Second Life Wiki has more technical information about GLTF PBR Materials and how to use them in the content you create.

Known Issues 

While our GLTF PBR Materials project is closer than ever to full release, there are some known issues and we know with broader release, more issues will be uncovered. If you see something, please say something, by filing a BUG report in Jira.

  • PBR material information may be lost from content on non-PBR aware regions
  • Underwater reflections are weird. We hope to fix this in a future release
  • Materials set to alpha mode Blend cannot be changed back to Opaque
  • MacOS performance issues
    • Poor performance on Apple Silicon when “Reflection Coverage” not set to “None”
    • Poor performance on Intel Macbooks when shadows are enabled
  • PBR Material limited permissions issues
  • Transition lines between overlapping manual probes
  • Semi-transparent fullbright objects slightly more opaque
  • Non-PBR enabled Viewers will show high packet loss on PBR aware regions due to the introduction of a new message.

There are inworld Content User Group Meetings we encourage you to attend to discuss your questions and give feedback.  For more information see Content User Group 

IMPORTANT: If content looks good in the Khronos GLTF Sample Viewer or Adobe Substance Painter but looks wrong when you import it into Second Life, please stop and file a bug immediately. Our goal is to adhere to the GLTF specification. Please do not modify content in Second Life to work around situations where the Viewer does not adhere completely to the GLTF spec.

Have A Great Week From All Of Us At Zoha Islands/Fruit Islands

News from the Second Life Team – October 2023 Edition

We’ve been busy since our last update a month ago, and we’re eager to showcase the latest enhancements to Second Life. This update includes steps forward for the Destination Guide, scripting additions, Project Viewer news, and update on the Second Life Mobile app.

🎛️ User Interface

Destination Guide Improvements

One of the most-requested features for the web-based Destination Guide – real-time population counts! You can now see how many people are at the location displayed near the group icon (highlighted below):

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See it for yourself at https://secondlife.com/destinations! We hope the population count helps you find locations you like — depending on how social you are feeling!

This feature addition also works with Destination Guide search:

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Keybindings in RC Maintenance Viewer V

With the addition of keybinding options for the viewer, you can now choose which keys map to various actions within the viewer. This is cool, but makes it more challenging to create documentation and real-time instructional prompts for vehicles and HUDs which take control inputs.

We’re happy to introduce this requested feature for displaying user-customized keybindings in chat. Using “secondlife:///app/keybinding/push_forward” for example, will provide you with whatever imaginative controls may have been chosen for moving forward. Syntax for this feature can be found here: https://wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/Viewer_URI_Name_Space 

Example:

 
default {
touch_start(integer num) {
llSay(0, Use the following keys to + secondlife:///app/keybinding/push_forward);
}
}

 

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See version 6.6.16.582093 Release Notes.

Translations in RC Maintenance Viewer W

You can once again use Google Translate to translate chat messages into a language of your choice. Note you will need to set up Google Auth, create an API key, and add it to your Chat Translation Settings. Merveilleux!

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See version 6.6.16.582075 Release Notes.

👩‍💻 Scripting

Second Life combat fan? Oh yeah, we got some useful new LSL features which will be rolling out to the grid in the coming weeks…

Coming Soon-ish: llRezObjectWithParams

llRezObjectWithParams is a new LSL function that allows a script to rez objects with more control and parameters than plain llRezObject. For example, you could set the damage, velocity, collision sound and other properties in order to create a scriptless projectile. This should be tremendously helpful for weapons in Second Life, and any other application that requires rezzing script-free objects.

 

 
default {
touch_start(integer count) {
key id = llRezObjectWithParams(Rocket, [
REZ_FLAGS, REZ_FLAG_TEMP|REZ_FLAG_DIE_ON_COLLIDE|REZ_FLAG_BLOCK_GRAB_OBJECT|REZ_FLAG_DIE_ON_NOENTRY,
REZ_POS, <0.0, 0.0, 1.0>, TRUE, FALSE,
REZ_VEL, <10.0, 0.0, 0.0>, TRUE, FALSE,
REZ_SOUND_COLLIDE, 69d12eb6-3647-418a-b476-f7b883e0be15, 1.0
]);
}

 

Look, ma! A rocket with no script! In addition to giving more control to an object’s properties after it is rezzed, the key returned by llRezObjectWithParams is the key of the rezzed object, which can be useful for tracking or performing other actions after rez.

Coming Soon-ish: 💉 Healing!

A small but significant new feature: you will soon be able to set a “negative damage” using llSetDamage or llRezObjectWithParams value in order to create projectiles that heal people when they collide. Good for the medics and lovers among us.

Coming Soon-ish: llIsFriend

Check if someone is a friend with the upcoming llIsFriend function.

 

 
default {
state_entry() {
llSensorRepeat(, NULL_KEY, AGENT, 95, TWO_PI, 10);
}
 
sensor(integer count) {
integer i;
for (; i < count; ++i)
{
if (llIsFriend(llDetectedKey(i))) {
llSay(0, llDetectedName(i) + is not a friend.);
} else {
llSay(0, llDetectedName(i) + is a friend.);
}
}
}
}
view raw llisfriend_demo.lsl hosted with ❤ by GitHub

 

🧪 Project Viewers

Default Viewer

This month, our Inventory Extensions Viewer version 6.6.15.581961 got promoted from Release Candidate status and is now the official viewer available from the main download page.

Some of you have noticed that some inventory items are unexpectedly appearing in your Lost and Found folder. On occasion, an item in your inventory becomes ‘parented’ to a folder that no longer exists — they are, effectively, ‘orphaned’ items. Previously these items did not appear in your inventory at all. We have fixed this issue and now they appear in Lost and Found. You can then delete the item or move it into your main inventory, as usual. Thanks again for your feedback and bug reports. Go here for the complete list of resolved issues.

🎨 GLTF PBR Materials

The GLTF PBR Materials viewer continues to be available as a Release Candidate available from Version 7.0.0.582103. This update required a simultaneous simulator and viewer update.

Reminder, PBR Materials content has limited availability on our Main grid (Agni) as a Beta Project and can be previewed on specific regions:

🎮 Game Control Beta

We are working on providing a way for scripts in vehicles and attachments to use input from devices such as game controllers and other hardware. This feature will allow users to create things like vehicles that behave more realistically by using analog input values from a gamepad in addition to discrete key-press events. For example, a helicopter could more delicately maneuver, using input from the analog stick rather than WASD on a keyboard. This functionality is not limited to vehicles and could be used for many more applications.

LSL game control support is in early development and is only available to test on our Beta grid (Aditi.) If you would like to experiment, please follow these instructions: LSL Game Control Beta.

😀 Emoji

We are still working on resolving the complexity of Unicode characters appearing in chat logs. The Emoji Viewer is still in RC and we remain 😃 about this evolution of the Viewer based on a contribution by Kitty Barnett.

📱 Mobile Update

We aren’t resting on our laurels: We continue our development of Second Life on mobile — even though Bridie Linden is lounging in this screenshot!  Now the app supports some interactions with inworld objects. We will be adding more over time.

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Follow our Featured News Blog and connect with us on Social Media for future Second Life News!

 

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Happy Halloween from all of us at Linden Lab! 🎃 We are loving the Halloween spirit in the community and we hope you are enjoying all of the events we have planned for you this season, including Trick or Treat at Bellisseria, Shop & Hop, Premium Gifts, Last Names, and a video contest with a chance to win up to L$100K!

Have a fun and safe Halloween From All Of Us At Zoha Islands / Fruit Islands

Second Life Haunted Halloween Events 2023

Spend this spooky Halloween season in one of the most vibrant virtual communities in the metaverse!

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3rd Annual Trick or Treat event in Bellisseria!

Creep or crawl over to Bellisseria this Halloween season to snag some candy and win prizes! This is an interactive event open to *everyone* where Residents living in Bellisseria can host Candy Buckets on their parcels. You don’t want to miss the paranormal partygoers and creative costumes throughout Bellisseria during this virtual Trick-or-Treat.

Plus, there are prizes to be won for all who participate! Read Patch Linden’s forum post for all the spooky details and teleport over to pick up the HUD and start trick-or-treating! The event starts on Thursday, October 12th!

2023 Halloween Shop & Hop

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The 2023 Halloween Shop & Hop is almost here with 320+ participating merchants across 16 shopping regions bringing you loads of spooktacular fun! Every store will have at least a 20% discount on all items and a new and exclusive gift available for free or a gift certificate valued at L$300 or above!

We can’t wait until it formally opens to the public on Thursday, October 5th at 9am PT – but who wants to wait when you get early access?! If you are ready to shop now, join the official Second Life Birthday group inworld and you’ll be granted access right now, before the general public.

Before you jump inworld, you can get a sneak peek at many of the items that will be available in the official Second Life Shop & Hop Flickr pool. Don’t forget to share photos of your haul too!

To visit the 2023 Halloween Shop & Hop – start at any one of the Regions – but be sure to visit them all to see everything that’s available. Happy shopping!  

Keep scrolling to the end of this post for a complete list of all 320 participating Shop & Hop Merchants in alphabetical order!

Halloween Last Names

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The following Halloween-themed names are only available for a limited time.
Batty
Morbid
Calavera
Shadow
Vampurr
Stoker
Reaper
Shiver

We will continue to make additional updates to the available last name pool, so if these options aren’t for you, stay tuned for future updates. You can also suggest your favorite name on our suggestion form, the new names were chosen from there!

For more information about the costs and how-tos involved in name changes, read the Changing your username FAQ. Click to change your name now!

Halloween Premium Gift!

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Our Halloween gift for our Premium members is this red tractor along with some smaller gift. Pick it up at one of our Premium Gift Collection Spots on the Destination Guide, available starting October 5th

Halloween Premium Plus Gift!

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Our first exclusive gift for our Premium Plus members will include a color-changeable tractor + trailer. Pick it up at the new Premium Plus users-only Sandbox Radiantia, available starting October 5th. 

Halloween Haunted Neighborhood

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Once again, the Millbank region has undergone a spooky overhaul, with numerous Linden Homes getting a haunted horror theme. Visit the Halloween Haunted Neighborhood (opens October 5th), grab a red balloon, explore the many haunted houses, and see the scary sights! 

Halloween Haunted Tour

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Our classic Halloween Haunted Tour (opens October 5th) is back again for a limited time. Are you brave enough to enter? Hop in a coffin and enjoy the wild ride through the twisted mind of madness!

More Haunted Destinations!

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Explore even more haunted destinations listed on the Destination Guide where ghosts, goblins, and other scary surprises lurk around every dark corner. 

There is so much to do this Halloween season, so grab a costume and hit that teleport button now! Happy Halloween!

 

A complete list of all 320 participating Shop & Hop Merchants in alphabetical order is below:

Store SLurl to Store
:::boyberry::: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Golden/216/153/53 
::C’est la vie !:: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gleaming/72/41/53 
:FNY: Designs http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Zinnia/206/206/53 
! Crisp Bear ! http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gleaming/215/183/53 
!APHORISM! http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lavendar/50/206/53 
!dM deviousMind http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Delphinium/184/41/53 
. Hanzel . http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Chickory/183/216/53 
.: Runic :. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hollyhock/215/183/53 
.{PSYCHO:Byts}. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lavendar/41/153/53 
[ SuXue ] Design http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Tinseled/206/206/53 
[C.YFashion] http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gleaming/153/40/53 
[CIRCA] Living http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gleaming/214/103/53 
[Krescendo] http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hollyhock/215/72/53 
[LiZzYay] Party & Home deco http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Jubilant/41/153/53 
[Mystic Fox] http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Chickory/50/206/53 
[NC] – Noble Creations http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lavendar/215/72/53 
[QE] Designs http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Halcyon/207/48/53 
[Seydr] http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sugarplum/72/41/53 
[Sheba] http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sugarplum/104/41/53 
[SURPLUS MOTORS] http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Golden/50/206/53 
[WellMade] http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Snapdragon/153/40/53 
[ZEX] http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Golden/183/216/53 
{:: The Moonstone Studio ::} http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gleaming/215/72/53 
{NANTRA} http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Jubilant/206/206/53 
**Cole’s Corner** http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Delphinium/104/215/53 
**Honey*Soul** http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sugarplum/207/48/53 
**UTOPIA@Design** http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Forsythia/214/103/53 
*~*HopScotch*~* http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Jubilant/104/215/53 
*Elite Equestrian* http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Jubilant/153/40/53 
*Fancy Dancer* http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Forsythia/50/50/53 
*katat0nik* http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Chickory/104/215/53 
*PAN* http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Zinnia/215/183/53 
*Second Moon* http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lavendar/215/183/53 
*TRB* – A Woman’s Touch http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Zinnia/41/184/53 
+ABYSSAL+ http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Chickory/42/102/53 
+ARANA+ http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gilded/215/183/53 
+Half-Deer+ http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Halcyon/50/50/53 
=ED= Eagle Designs http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Delphinium/153/40/53 
~Lantian/Flox~ http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Tinseled/73/216/53 
3rd Eye Perceptions http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Halcyon/183/216/53 
718 Created Mesh http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Chickory/153/40/53 
777 MOTORS http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Golden/41/184/53 
Aardvark http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lupine/50/50/53 
ABC – Awesome Breed Creations http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Jubilant/207/48/53 
ACCENT (previously A&D Clothing) http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Golden/184/41/53 
Afterparty http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Golden/72/41/53 
ALANTORI http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sugarplum/41/184/53 
AM – Designs http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Tinseled/50/50/53 
Anastyle http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Chickory/215/72/53 
andika http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Jubilant/40/73/53 
Architect. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lupine/41/184/53 
ardor* http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Golden/214/103/53 
ART & FASHION http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gleaming/73/216/53 
Artisan Fantasy http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gleaming/153/215/53 
AtaMe http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lavendar/183/216/53 
Attractive Store http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Golden/206/206/53 
B(u)Y ME POSES http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lupine/72/41/53 
babybop http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Jubilant/153/215/53 
Bag Story http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lupine/206/206/53 
Banana Banshee http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Delphinium/216/153/53 
BBX Yachts & Buildings http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Golden/41/153/53 
BE BOLD http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Forsythia/42/102/53 
Beauty Essence http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Snapdragon/42/102/53 
Beauty Unleashed http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sugarplum/73/216/53 
Belle Epoque http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gilded/207/48/53 
BeSpoke Caravan http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Delphinium/206/206/53 
black . sand http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Zinnia/104/215/53 
BlondeQueen http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Chickory/72/41/53 
Blueberry http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Chickory/50/50/53 
BMe, BlueMoon enterprise http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Snapdragon/153/215/53 
Boscato http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lupine/214/103/53 
Botancia http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gleaming/216/153/53 
Boutique #187 http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lupine/216/153/53 
Broken Arrows http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Tinseled/42/102/53 
BSHouse http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Zinnia/215/72/53 
byCrash Home http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gleaming/184/41/53 
C I C A http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Poppy/50/206/53 
Caboodle http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Forsythia/184/41/53 
Candle & Cauldron http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Halcyon/104/41/53 
Candy Kitten http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gilded/104/41/53 
CARIBBEAN http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sugarplum/216/153/53 
Cats Claw Designs http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Golden/40/73/53 
Caverna Obscura http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Delphinium/104/41/53 
Celesticat http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gilded/206/206/53 
Celestinas Weddings http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gilded/153/40/53 
Cerridwen’s Cauldron http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Poppy/215/72/53 
Cheeky Pea http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Halcyon/41/153/53 
CHEZ MOI FURNITURES http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Zinnia/153/215/53 
Chimeric Arts & Fashions http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Snapdragon/104/215/53 
Chris Two Designs http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Delphinium/41/184/53 
CLUMSY http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Delphinium/215/72/53 
Crocodoggle http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Halcyon/206/206/53 
Cube Republic http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Halcyon/153/215/53 
CULT http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Delphinium/72/41/53 
Curious Kitties http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hollyhock/41/184/53 
D-LAB http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Jubilant/50/50/53 
Da Vinci Avatars http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gilded/153/215/53 
Dae Boutique http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Forsythia/50/206/53 
Deep Static http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Forsythia/153/215/53 
DeeTaleZ http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sugarplum/50/206/53 
DICTATORSHOP http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Halcyon/216/153/53 
Doe http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lupine/207/48/53 
DRD http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Poppy/184/41/53 
Dreadfully Dark http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Zinnia/41/153/53 
Dream Snatcher’s (DS) http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Poppy/104/41/53 
Dreamland Designs http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Tinseled/40/73/53 
DUST http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Poppy/153/40/53 
Eclectica http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Zinnia/73/216/53 
Ecru Couture http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lavendar/42/102/53 
elemenopee http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Jubilant/183/216/53 
ELOS http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gilded/216/153/53 
En Pointe http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Poppy/153/215/53 
enLight + ND/MD http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Chickory/41/184/53 
Entice http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Forsythia/207/48/53 
Envious http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lavendar/104/215/53 
etham http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Golden/104/41/53 
Eventyra http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Forsythia/206/206/53 
Ever Green http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lupine/42/102/53 
EVHAH http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Halcyon/184/41/53 
EVIE http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lavendar/216/153/53 
Explosive Animations http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Poppy/41/184/53 
FAC Creations http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Jubilant/73/216/53 
Faida http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sugarplum/153/215/53 
Fallen Gods Inc. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Delphinium/153/215/53 
Famous http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Jubilant/50/206/53 
Fancy Decor http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Halcyon/50/206/53 
Fantasy Illumination/Fantasy China http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gilded/50/206/53 
Fantasy Pixels http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Poppy/214/103/53 
Fantavatar & Moonstruck http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lupine/40/73/53 
FashionNatic http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Forsythia/215/72/53 
Fashiowl Poses http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hollyhock/41/153/53 
Flair http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sugarplum/42/102/53 
Flaminko! http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Jubilant/216/153/53 
Flecha Creations http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Forsythia/104/41/53 
Flying Horse Head Studios http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hollyhock/42/102/53 
FlyingArts http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Halcyon/215/183/53 
Forest Fantasy Store http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Golden/42/102/53 
Formanails http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lupine/183/216/53 
FOXCITY http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Poppy/41/153/53 
Freya’s Fashions http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Snapdragon/207/48/53 
fundati http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gilded/50/50/53 
GA.EG http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lupine/215/72/53 
GAWK! http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lavendar/153/215/53 
GERMINAL http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Tinseled/215/72/53 
GGVG fashion http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gleaming/41/153/53 
GINKO http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gilded/183/216/53 
Golden Unicorn Fireworks http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Poppy/104/215/53 
GothiCatz http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gleaming/42/102/53 
Grimly Fiendish http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Forsythia/73/216/53 
Gumi’s Flower Shop http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Halcyon/72/41/53 
Halloween Delights http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hollyhock/153/215/53 
HANGRY http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Forsythia/216/153/53 
Harshlands http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hollyhock/183/216/53 
HAUNT http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Halcyon/40/73/53 
Hayabusa Design http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lupine/50/206/53 
Hellbourne http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Snapdragon/40/73/53 
Hexz http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Chickory/41/153/53 
HIDDEN http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gilded/41/153/53 
HIDEKI http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Halcyon/42/102/53 
HILTED http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Golden/50/50/53 
Hipster Style http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Chickory/206/206/53 
HolliPocket http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gilded/214/103/53 
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HORL http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Chickory/40/73/53 
Hutspot http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Zinnia/50/50/53 
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Inkling http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sugarplum/41/153/53 
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irrISIStible http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gilded/215/72/53 
Jinx http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hollyhock/104/41/53 
Junk food http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Poppy/73/216/53 
K-Style & Kris Tattoo http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gilded/42/102/53 
Kaithleen’s http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gilded/72/41/53 
Kastle Rock http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Snapdragon/214/103/53 
Khargo Halloween Market http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hollyhock/214/103/53 
KHD http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lupine/215/183/53 
KiB Designs http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gilded/40/73/53 
Kibitz http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Poppy/206/206/53 
KINKY PINKY http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Snapdragon/41/153/53 
Kiyori http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Halcyon/73/216/53 
Kreatures http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Jubilant/184/41/53 
KUNGLERS http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Chickory/215/183/53 
KYMILE http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gleaming/104/41/53 
La feminique http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Tinseled/207/48/53 
La Plume http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lupine/104/41/53 
Lacrime dell’anima http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Jubilant/41/184/53 
Lapointe + Bastchild Swear http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Golden/215/183/53 
Les Sucreries de Fairy http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Forsythia/153/40/53 
Lightwood http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Chickory/216/153/53 
Lilith’s Den http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gilded/73/216/53 
Lilithé http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Forsythia/41/184/53 
Lilleth. / LMC content creation http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gleaming/50/50/53 
Limited Addiction http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gleaming/40/73/53 
Little Big Designs http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hollyhock/104/215/53 
Little Llama/Llama Inc http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Tinseled/41/184/53 
Littlepaws Art Gallery http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hollyhock/216/153/53 
Liyue http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Halcyon/215/72/53 
LLamaby http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Jubilant/215/72/53 
LORE http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hollyhock/153/40/53 
LOVE SUPERSTORE http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hollyhock/207/48/53 
LozMac Designs http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gilded/104/215/53 
Luas http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Chickory/214/103/53 
LuLu http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lavendar/184/41/53 
Luna Cheslea http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gleaming/41/184/53 
Lunistice http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hollyhock/40/73/53 
M-BdP – Moonlite Backdrops & Poses http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Tinseled/184/41/53 
Mad Rat Industries http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Golden/207/48/53 
MadPea http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Tinseled/104/41/53 
Magic Party http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hollyhock/206/206/53 
MALified http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gleaming/50/206/53 
Masoom http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Chickory/207/48/53 
Maven Homes http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gleaming/206/206/53 
meadowWorks http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Halcyon/153/40/53 
Messer http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Delphinium/215/183/53 
Meva http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gleaming/104/215/53 
MEWSERY http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Delphinium/50/50/53 
Misteria http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Poppy/40/73/53 
MONOMANIA http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lavendar/206/206/53 
MOoH! http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Delphinium/40/73/53 
Moon Makeup http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Poppy/50/50/53 
Moon Rabbit http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Poppy/215/183/53 
moonphase http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Snapdragon/73/216/53 
Mosquito’s Way http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Delphinium/207/48/53 
Multifarious http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hollyhock/72/41/53 
Mythmaker http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Zinnia/184/41/53 
Nebur Cyborg http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sugarplum/50/50/53 
Nefekalum http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Chickory/73/216/53 
neve http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gilded/184/41/53 
NeverWish http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lavendar/50/50/53 
Nonna http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Snapdragon/104/41/53 
Noveny http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Jubilant/104/41/53 
Oh Deer http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Zinnia/183/216/53 
OhMai Kitty! http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Forsythia/183/216/53 
OLD TREASURES http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Delphinium/41/153/53 
Olympus Motors http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Golden/73/216/53 
OPOPOP ! http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Golden/153/40/53 
Peeps Dinkies http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hollyhock/73/216/53 
Phedora http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Halcyon/41/184/53 
Pink Cream Pie http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sugarplum/215/72/53 
Pink&Love http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lupine/104/215/53 
Pixel Box design http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Poppy/216/153/53 
Pixel Doll http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lavendar/72/41/53 
pixicat http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Chickory/184/41/53 
POISON ROUGE http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lavendar/73/216/53 
POUT! http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lupine/153/40/53 
PRIMA – Premium Mesh Bodies http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sugarplum/104/215/53 
PUMEC http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Snapdragon/50/50/53 
PurpleMoon http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lavendar/40/73/53 
rainnn http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Delphinium/73/216/53 
Raire http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Forsythia/41/153/53 
RAWR! http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Delphinium/50/206/53 
REBIRTH http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lavendar/41/184/53 
Redangel http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Golden/215/72/53 
REPULSE http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Poppy/72/41/53 
RiG! Artifact Design http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Halcyon/214/103/53 
Roawenwood http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Zinnia/207/48/53 
ROZOREGALIA http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Jubilant/42/102/53 
Rubble http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lavendar/207/48/53 
Rumah Kita http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Tinseled/104/215/53 
RVi Design http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Zinnia/214/103/53 
SA-Items http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Golden/104/215/53 
SAIKO http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gleaming/183/216/53 
Schadenfreude http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Chickory/153/215/53 
Seance http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Snapdragon/41/184/53 
SEKA http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lavendar/153/40/53 
Shanti http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sugarplum/215/183/53 
Short Leash http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Zinnia/72/41/53 
SIGMA http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Tinseled/183/216/53 
Silver Oak Hollow Magick http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lupine/73/216/53 
Simply Shelby http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Zinnia/153/40/53 
SK http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Delphinium/214/103/53 
Snuggles http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Zinnia/50/206/53 
SOFIA http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Forsythia/104/215/53 
Son!a-Edge http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Snapdragon/206/206/53 
sparrows nest http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Zinnia/104/41/53 
Specter Skies EEP http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Zinnia/42/102/53 
Spells & Charms http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Forsythia/40/73/53 
spoiledstore http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Snapdragon/215/183/53 
Starfall http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Jubilant/214/103/53 
Starlight Apparel http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Golden/153/215/53 
Static http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Snapdragon/50/206/53 
Stealthic Hair http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Poppy/42/102/53 
Stories&Co. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Forsythia/72/41/53 
Supernatural http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Snapdragon/183/216/53 
Sway’s http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Zinnia/40/73/53 
tarte. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Poppy/207/48/53 
Tastic http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Snapdragon/215/72/53 
Teegle http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hollyhock/50/50/53 
The Annex http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Snapdragon/184/41/53 
The Bearded Guy http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Jubilant/72/41/53 
The Forge http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Delphinium/42/102/53 
The Horror! http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lupine/153/215/53 
The Wino Mino http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Poppy/183/216/53 
theMARS http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Tinseled/214/103/53 
THS – The Home Store http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Halcyon/104/215/53 
Tiptoes http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Jubilant/215/183/53 
Treasured Item http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Snapdragon/216/153/53 
Trompe Loeil http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gleaming/207/48/53 
UNA http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sugarplum/183/216/53 
UNICORN http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lavendar/104/41/53 
United Colors http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sugarplum/206/206/53 
Useless Addiction http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Tinseled/41/153/53 
Vae Victis http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Forsythia/215/183/53 
Vanity Hair http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Tinseled/216/153/53 
VANNIES Nylons & more http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sugarplum/214/103/53 
VELOUR http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lupine/184/41/53 
Velvet Whip http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lupine/41/153/53 
VENGE http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Delphinium/183/216/53 
Vulnus http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sugarplum/153/40/53 
Water Voice http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sugarplum/40/73/53 
What Next http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Tinseled/50/206/53 
Why Not / Second Nature Jewellery http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gilded/41/184/53 
Whymsical Marketplace http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hollyhock/50/206/53 
Wild Fashion & Beauty http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lavendar/214/103/53 
Wistaria http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Snapdragon/72/41/53 
Witch&Co. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Zinnia/216/153/53 
Yasum Design http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Chickory/104/41/53 
Zan’s http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sugarplum/184/41/53 
Zibska

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News from the Second Life Team – September 2023 Edition

Linden Labs are always working to improve Second Life, so we wanted to share with you a more detailed look at the additions and improvements we’ve been making recently. In this first edition, we’re sharing several updates from the last few months. We think there’s something for everyone, whether you are a creator, landowner, or you just use Second Life for your second life!

🎛️ User Interface

New Translations

With Version 6.6.12.57998, say Hola or Bonjour or Hallo or Ciao or Olá or Kon’nichiwa to updated UI translations for the following languages:

  • 🇪🇸 Español (Spanish)
  • 🇫🇷 Français (French)
  • 🇩🇪 Deutsch (German)
  • 🇮🇹 Italiano (Italian)
  • 🇵🇹 Português (Portuguese)
  • 🇯🇵 日本語 (Japanese)

Transparency Bug Fixes

We made the following transparency-related bug fixes in Version 6.6.13.580918:

The ‘Highlight Transparent’ function (accessed via Advanced->Highlighting and Visibility), was making highlighting textures opaque. We have fixed this problem.

Transparent objects were hiding when turning on highlights in the Beacons window. This is no longer the case so playing ‘transparent-object hide and seek’ will now be much easier.

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Improvements to Estates Options

In Version 6.6.14.581101, we made improvements to the Estate options:

We increased the number of Estate Managers to 20 and Ban list entries to 750. That’s a big increase, and we hope these new limits will give you all the capacity you need.

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We added a new option ‘Show Ban Lines On Collision’ so you can see your neighbor’s ban lines but only when you get very close to the parcel boundary.

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👩‍💻 Scripting

A handful of new scripting enhancements are available on RC regions and will be rolled out to the entire grid in the coming weeks.

Coming soon: easier experience KVP data use

Experience KVP functions (llCreateKeyValue, llDeleteKeyValue, et al.) allow scripts associated with an Experience to store and retrieve arbitrary string key/value pairs. In the past, scripts using these functions needed to run on parcels or regions that had opted into the same Experience. Soon, scripts will be able to use KVP data regardless of whether or not the land they are on has enabled the Experience they are compiled with.

Coming soon: Prim click action can be set by llSetLinkPrimitiveParams

Users who wish to control click actions using llSetPrimitiveParams family of functions can now do so using the PRIM_CLICK_ACTION parameter.

 
default {
state_entry() {
llSetLinkPrimitiveParamsFast(LINK_THIS, [PRIM_CLICK_ACTION, CLICK_ACTION_NONE]);
}
}

🖥️ Miscellaneous

Simulator channel name is coming back

The channel name your region belongs to has been added back to the About Second Life window. This will make it easier to understand what features your region has as we release new functionality. 

Here you can see that the simulator channel name is ‘Second Life RC BlueSteel’.

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🧪 Project viewer news

GLTF PBR Materials Viewer

Expanding material support with the ability to import and edit GLTF Physically Based Rendering (PBR) Materials will be a big step in the next wave of content creation in Second Life. The GLTF PBR Materials viewer is now available as a Release Candidate, offered to a small group of Residents, but anyone may install it. Visit Version 7.0.0.581684.html

At this time PBR Materials has limited availability on our Main grid (Agni) as a Beta Project and may be previewed on specific regions:

  • Rumpus Room (and Rumpus Room 2, 3, 4 and 5)
  • Preflight0 through 8 (Limited access)

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Inventory Item Preview

Also available in RC is a Viewer with Inventory Item Previews. You will now be able to add preview images to your inventory items to help you find your favorite items more quickly. The option menu for inventory items, including folders, now has the option “Image.”  The image window offers a number of ways for choosing an image to attach to an inventory item of your choice. Best of all, there is no L$ charge for uploading an image as an item preview.

Merchants and creators can add previews to their delivery folders and items, and you will see those previews in your inventory with no extra effort on your part.
For textures and snapshots, you do not need to add previews yourself — the Viewer will show previews automatically. You’ll see your texture packs and photo albums as you’ve never seen them before!

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Single Folder View

The other new feature is what we call Single Folder View. This allows you to see the contents of a single inventory folder in its own window. 

Let’s say you want to put all of your shoes in a new folder “All Shoes” and another new folder “All Boots.”  You can create those folders, open a single-folder view on each of them, and drag items from your main inventory into those folders. No more scrolling and carefully aiming your cursor to drag into the intended folder!

Single folder view works well alongside the traditional scrolling view. You can use either of the views, or switch between them on a window-by-window basis. Single folder view is entirely optional for the traditionalists among you.

Single folder view also makes it easy to see item previews. By default, the single folder view will show you any previews attached to items inside that folder. 

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😀 Emoji Viewer

This viewer is also in RC and is based on a contribution by Kitty Barnett, and adds the ability to insert emojis in text chat.

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📱 Mobile Update

We are making great progress on Second Life on mobile — our latest round of work includes some major improvements to avatar movement — walking and running are so smooth now!  Stay tuned for our plans for a private beta! In the meantime, enjoy these screenshots:

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🏡A Whole New Game of Homes

Coming very soon, the new Linden Home Store will make selecting your new home much easier. With this upgrade, we’re putting the power of choice and control right at your fingertips.

The new Linden Home Store looks and works great on your mobile device’s browser. Whether you’re on your computer, tablet, or smartphone, you can now view and select from all Linden Homes.

By popular demand, you can browse all the Linden Homes even if you already own one, you are not logged in, you do not yet have a Premium subscription, or the Linden Home model you want is not currently available.

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Have A Great Weekend From All Of Us At Zoha Islands / Fruit Islands

 

Enforcing Viewer Login MFA

 

Enforcing Viewer Login MFA


 

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We previously announced a grace period following the release of multi-factor authentication support in the Viewer so that third-party viewers had time to implement it. Well, the “near future” we mentioned has arrived! We rolled out a login change today that requires MFA Capable viewers for accounts that have MFA enabled in their preferences. If a viewer is not MFA Capable yet, then those accounts will no longer be able to log into Second Life using that viewer.

If you haven’t done so already, please see the wiki for details on the new login parameters needed to make your viewer MFA Capable.

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If you haven’t turned on MFA for your own account, visit the knowledgebase article for instructions on how to do so. MFA provides additional protection in the event of a phishing incident or other password compromise. When you speak for your third-party viewer project, the authenticity of your voice in Second Life really counts!

Have A Great Week From All Of Us At Zoha Islands/Fruit Islands

Remembering 9/11 in a Virtual World: 22 Years Later?

September 11, 2001, is a date etched into the collective memory of the world. The tragic events of that day left an indelible mark on humanity. As we approach the 22nd anniversary, it’s imperative that we continue to remember and honor the lives lost. In an increasingly digital world, platforms like Second Life offer a unique space for reflection and commemoration. This blog explores how even in virtual spaces, we can pay tribute to the victims and the resilience of the human spirit.

A Virtual Memorial: Second Life’s 9/11 Tribute Sites

Second Life, a virtual world where users can create and interact with immersive 3D environments, has proven to be a powerful tool for expression and remembrance. Over the years, many residents have built virtual spaces dedicated to commemorating 9/11. These spaces range from detailed recreations of the Twin Towers and Ground Zero to artistic installations that evoke the emotions and somberness of that fateful day.

One such location is the “World Trade Center Memorial” which features a faithful reconstruction of the Twin Towers and surrounding area. This space serves as a poignant reminder of the buildings that once stood tall, as well as a tribute to the lives lost.

Education and Reflection 

Beyond visual representation, Second Life also provides opportunities for education and reflection. Through virtual museums, galleries, and interactive exhibits, users can learn about the events of 9/11, the heroes who emerged, and the global impact it had on societies worldwide.

These immersive experiences allow individuals to gain a deeper understanding of the historical context and the human stories that emerged from the tragedy. By engaging with these virtual resources, we ensure that the memory of 9/11 lives on for generations to come.

Community and Support

Second Life also serves as a platform for community and support. Users can come together to share their experiences, thoughts, and emotions surrounding 9/11. In virtual meetings, discussions, and gatherings, people find solace in connecting with others who share their reverence for the lives lost and their commitment to promoting peace and unity.

Additionally, Second Life offers a platform for charitable events and fundraisers, enabling users to contribute to organizations that continue to support survivors, first responders, and families affected by 9/11.

A Space for Artistic Expression

Art has always been a powerful medium for processing and con veying complex emotions. In Second Life, artists have created moving installations and interactive experiences that invite users to reflect on the impact of 9/11.

From immersive soundscapes to evocative sculptures, these artistic endeavors serve as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of creativity to heal and inspire.

Conclusion

As we mark the 22nd anniversary of 9/11, it is essential that we continue to remember and honor the lives lost on that tragic day. Second Life provides a unique and powerful platform for us to do so, offering spaces for memorialization, education, community, and artistic expression.

By engaging with these virtual environments, we ensure that the memory of 9/11 endures, and we uphold our commitment to promoting peace, unity, and resilience in the face of adversity. In doing so, we honor the legacy of those we lost and continue to find strength in our shared humanity.

After visiting all the 9/11 sites that used to be in Second life I found only one place remains. Sadly “NEVER FORGET” was forgotten in Second life?

 

Please take a moment of silence and Remember this day as it changed the world and all of US within it.

 

Have a Great Week From All Of Us At Zoha Islands / Fruit Islands