Coffee Pancake, co-host of the largest Second Life-themed group on Reddit, recently noticed an odd trend in her subreddit related to IMVU users, and began investigating. Her findings coincide with some data points I’ve been wondering about myself — IMVU has shed millions of monthly active users in recent years, with even website traffic from … Continue reading
New Gacha Policy Changes
On Tuesday 8th October Linden Lab announced an important update to the policy regarding the use of gachas and similar mechanisms in Second Life. These new changes came into effect from 7th October 2024. “Residents can once again engage in gacha-based sales, but with a key new rule: gacha items, including the boxes or containers … Continue reading
Second Life Haunted Halloween Events 2024
Immerse yourself in the spooky Halloween spirit within one of the most lively virtual communities in the metaverse! Annual Trick or Treat Event in Bellisseria! Join the Halloween fun in Bellisseria this season to collect candy and win exciting prizes! This interactive event is open to everyone, with Bellisseria Residents hosting Candy Buckets on their … Continue reading
Changes to Add Payment Method Process
Hello Residents To continue to comply with financial regulations, we are required to make some changes to how Residents make payments in Second Life. As part of the first round of Resident facing changes, we’re updating how you add Credit Cards and PayPal accounts as methods of payment on the Billing Information page of the … Continue reading
Linden Lab announces 2K Bakes
Linden Lab announces 2K Bakes on Mesh support on Aditi Posted on September 13, 2024 by Inara Pey 2K Bakes on Mesh. Credit: Linden Lab One of the most popular technical requests for Second Life in recent months has been to extend 2K texture support to the Bakes on Mesh service, so it can be accessible … Continue reading
Combining Rented Land
With a Linden Home in Second Life By Inara Pey Isla Myvatn, my Second Norway home, now completely converted to represent the remnants of a former fortification, and now forming a series of semi-wild courtyard gardens, with the exception of the pool house and boat moorings (bottom of picture) and the little cliff-edge summer house. … Continue reading