Chronicles of the AvaStar Empire

Our new store!!!

2010-10-02T12:36:00.009+01:00

Welcome to our new store located at Hyades.

We still offer our usual great range of products as well as our favorite affiliate products.

Feel free to pay us a visit inworld or alternatively our Online Marketplace store. All are welcome!

We have a range of products from iDOL that include hats to beach accessories and of course our Avastar range of fun shooting targets :)

See you all soon!

Orion and Leonor :D

Price Drop - Recession Buster

2009-07-29T23:08:00.004+01:00

We have dropped the prices on a few of our products!
Check them out on Xstreet or inworld store, see the quick links on the right of this blog :)
Happy shopping!

New hat Range just released! CHIC Hats by iDOL

2009-03-29T20:25:00.005+01:00

iDOL is proud to present the CHIC Hat range. For all you ladies who love classic designs.
There are a variety of colours and we have also bundled together a multipack at a discounted price!

Individual colours also available (example below shows Red version).

Available inworld at the AvaStar Store (See quick links on the right of this blog)
Also XStreet.

Budget Barrel Target now only L$1

2009-03-27T13:42:00.002Z

You may remember our first shooting target to hit the stores, well we have now reduced the cost to a measly L$1! This may not be as slick as our more expensive shooting targets, but it does what is says on the tin, shoot to explode! Did you know that you can drive vehicles into these too!

Available both inworld (Check our Quick Links on the right of this blog) and on XStreet!

Affliate vendors coming soon! 25% commission

2009-03-26T19:26:00.002Z

AvaStar Empire Stores is currently revamping its vendors and has decided to also include affiliate vendors, so all you people out there that want to sell our products can!

We will be setting a 25% commission on all sales. :D

AvaStar Candles at: Irrational Exuberance - A Metanomics Party !

2009-01-13T19:51:00.004Z

Ok, sameful plug...We were pleased to see our latest product (Wax Candles) being used at the 'Irrational Exuberance' Event hosted by Metanomics on Muse Isle. WOW what a great night that turned out to be! All the Jazz you can eat, with free drinks and raffle from JenzZa Misfit. Thanks for helping to making this a fab night JenzZa!

The event hit 65 avatars when Beyers Sellers & Ray Paule jazz debut! Beyers amazed the crowds with his singing talent! With Ray playing a mean Piano, hit it Ray :D

Wax Candles Bundle Bargain!

2009-01-11T00:48:00.009Z

We have just released a new product, wax candles! Realistic sculpted candles to use anywhere you like! We think you will be amazed at the price too! These are copy enabled so you can rez as many as you like :D

Available from XStreet and of course our inworld stores (see Quick links!)

We Have Moved :D

2008-12-28T20:40:00.004Z

We have moved to a new premises, all our products can now be found inworld at Embrace the Ocean:

AvaStar Empire Stores - Embrace the Ocean 224/28/501

Free Christmas Tree :D

2008-12-21T01:37:00.013Z

Ho Ho Ho, yes we are feeling very festive at the AvaStar Empire.

We are happy to offer a lovely sculptie Christmas Tree absolutely free!

Available on XStreet of course our inworld stores (see Quick links!)

Enjoy Everyone :D Merry Christmas!

Multiple Mad Hatter Hat Madness

2008-10-29T18:36:00.011Z

Yes we have gone berserk, we have now added an additional 7 hat colours to our range! All include a HUD resizer, you can have a hat nearly 10m high, if you really want...!

The full range are currently available:
Online at XStreet and of course our inworld stores (see Quick links!)

All Sold!

2008-10-27T18:33:00.001Z

All three islands have now sold, thank you to all those who showed an interest.

3 Tropical Islands for sale OFFER ENDS 31st October 2008!

2008-10-25T18:54:00.004+01:00

Special offer on three islands for sale at L$5999, hurry! OFFER ENDS 31st October 2008. The plots have been beautifully landscaped in a tropical theme, offering idyllic surroundings plus all the privacy and space provided by 16336 sq. m. (a quarter of a sim).

Unlike many water-front properties, our islands not only provide a sunny beach to sunbathe and party, but also plenty of sea to enjoy water sports. I could go on, but I think the images will speak for themselves:

Visit the islands now, don't miss out on a bargin!:

Island 1
Island 2
Island 3

If you have any questions, please IM Orion Raymaker.

Rent or Buy, we are giving you the choice!

2008-10-16T16:59:00.003+01:00

We have two islands currently avaialble for rent or buy, such as the beautiful AvaStar Beach. This as well as our other plots have been landscaped in a tropical theme, offering idyllic surroundings plus all the privacy and space provided by 16336 sq. m. (a quarter of a sim).

All offering superb water-frontage, our islands not only provide a sunny beach to sunbathe and party, but also plenty of sea to enjoy water sports. I could go on, but I think the image will speak for itself:

Visit our vendor in-world to find out latest prices and availability:

Rental Offices

If you have any questions, please IM Orion Raymaker.

AvaStar Bay Tropical Island gains a full sea view!

2008-09-27T20:36:00.004+01:00

We are pleased to announce that our fourth island now benefits superb linden sea views. AvaStar Bay is just as stunning as our other three parcels. The plot has been beautifully landscaped in a tropical theme, offering idyllic surroundings plus all the privacy and space provided by 16336 sq. m. (a quarter of a sim).

Unlike many water-front properties, our islands not only provide a sunny beach to sunbathe and party, but also plenty of sea to enjoy water sports. I could go on, but I think the images will speak for themselves:

Visit our vendor in-world to find out latest prices and availability:

Rental Offices

If you have any questions, please IM Orion Raymaker.

Welcome to our new AvaStar Offices

2008-08-09T19:32:00.010+01:00

We have move to a new simulator and have taken the opportunity to revamp the AvaStar Offices. Our new premises feature several vendors where you will find our most popular products.

Visit us inworld

Welcome to AvaStar Beach

2008-07-30T22:07:00.010+01:00

We are again pleased to announce that we have added a fourth island to our rental portfolio. AvaStar Beach is as beautiful as our other three parcels. The plot has been beautifully landscaped in a tropical theme, offering idyllic surroundings plus all the privacy and space provided by 16336 sq. m. (a quarter of a sim).

All offering superb water-frontage, our islands not only provide a sunny beach to sunbathe and party, but also plenty of sea to enjoy water sports. I could go on, but I think the image will speak for itself:

Visit our vendor in-world to find out latest prices and availability:

Rental Offices

If you have any questions, please IM Orion Raymaker.

Linden Lab and IBM join forces with OpenSim: 'Metaverse' event notice

2008-07-26T14:45:00.004+01:00

Start: 08/04/2008 - 12:00 PDT
Timezone: Etc/GMT-7 (8pm UK BST)

The collaboration between Linden Lab and IBM on OpenSim may be the most direct step taken so far toward a true ‘metaverse’. You will be able to hear IBM’s Zha Ewry and Linden Lab’s Zero Linden talk about the progress they have made, and the implications of their work at Metanomics, Noon PST on Monday, August 4th. They will start the show with Dusan Writer announcing the follow-up to his much-lauded competition to create a better Second Life client viewer.

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About OpenSimulator

"The OpenSimulator Project is a BSD Licensed Virtual Worlds Server which can be used for creating and deploying 3D Virtual Environments. It has been developed by several developers. Out of the box, the OpenSimulator can be used to create a Second Life(tm) like environment, able to run in a standalone mode or connected to other OpenSimulator instances through built in grid technology. It can also easily be extended to produce more specialized 3D interactive applications."

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WATCH ON THE WEB!

You dont have to be in Second Life to Watch!
See the live video and to engage in the chat via ChatBridge technology.

As seating in our main location is limited, visit METANOMICS for a list of our event partner locations, or use the references below:

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JOIN US IN SECOND LIFE :: EVENT PARTNER LOCATIONS:

METANOMICS, Muse Isle (164, 178, 29)

METANOMICS Ampitheatre, Colonia Nova (193, 240, 49)

METANOMICS NMC, Outreach (127, 131, 23)

METANOMICS MetaPartners Conference Area, Grieg (205, 48, 32)

METANOMICS, Rockcliffe (149, 233, 68)

Beam me up, Scotty ! or is it down, left right...

2008-07-22T23:17:00.010+01:00

I was fortunate to be able to attend a really quite excellent presentation @Science Friday - 'Teleportaion Tuesday' by Prospero Frobozz a.k.a. Prospero Linden (Dr Rob Knop) giving a 1 hour talk on Quantum Teleportation.

Yes, as part or the AvaStar Empires keen interest in all things Sci-Fi and scientific the idea of instant transportation between two points 'Star Trek enter your mind's eye...' was too great an opportunity to miss. Prospero used voice while others typed questions in chat to delve into the incredibly unusual world of Quantum Mechanics.

I asked Prospero a question (referring to an electron being observed): "...when we measure and find say a spin "left" the other particle will be "right" we can reconstruct?" To which I had an affirmative YES! This bizarre reaction to a particle being observed was actually the key to teleportaion - allowing a reconstruction of an electron in another location. Probability played a big role in this: left spin would yield right spin and visa versa - also spin up an down as exampled above etc...

The Einstein, Podolsky, and Rosen, (EPR) paradox explains this well: '...a phenomenon predicted by quantum mechanics, known as quantum entanglement, to show that measurements performed on spatially separated parts of a quantum system can apparently have an instantaneous influence on one another.' You could say what the right hand is doing the left hand does the opposite lol.

Well for the sci-fi people, the real 'downer' was you can't do it faster than the speed of light - You cant win them all. Einstein is safe for the moment...

Hope to see some more talks of this caliber soon :)

Assimilating Terrains in OpenSim

2008-07-19T11:14:00.006+01:00

More OpenSim experiments... This time I was testing the compatibility between SL (TM) raw terrain files and OpenSim files. Essentially I downloaded a raw terrain file from my simulator in SL (TM) and then uploaded it into OpenSim. It worked! But with a strange transfer effect. OpenSim appears to produce a mirror image of the terrain:

This image shows the SL (TM) actual terrain (note that this island's simulator left hand corner is located in the NNW on the mini map)

This is how the same raw terrain file looks in OpenSim (Note that the corresponding sim corner is in the SSW corner of the mini map - when compared to SL (TM) above)

So its scratch head and back to the drawing board. I suspect that it is to do with coordinates, but more testing required. Still it is fun experimenting :D

For the OpenSim developers, I was using: OpenSim 0.5.6-build

Google Lively : a Second Life (TM) alternative?

2008-07-13T15:59:00.000+01:00

Leonor and I both had a go at running our own Google Lively "simulator" - yes you guessed it a tropical island :D Well if you are interested in visiting there is a link on the right hand bar of this blog. Anyways, here are a couple of screen shots to wet your appetite:

Leonor and I at our island in lively We have added a phone box and TV recently, lol.

Pathfinder Lindens plot in Lively nice - but you cant beat SL (TM) really ;)

¡¡¡¡¡Campeones, campeones!!!!!

2008-06-30T19:21:00.004+01:00

We are quite civilised in RL (honest, guv!) but could not resist joining in on the dementia that followed the Spanish win at Euro 2008 last night. After all, we've been waiting to win a major football tournament for no less than 44 years!!!

It has been a long wait indeed but it has to be said that, when victory came, it did so in style. Well done Spain!!! ¡¡¡Así se hace!!! :D :D :D

OpenSim Revisited

2008-06-21T17:12:00.006+01:00

Well I thought I would post a few more picks of my experimenting. I just cannot resit. A word of warning, although OpenSim is an excellent piece of programming it's not Second Life. SL is still miles ahead of this simulator. However, I cannot help but get excited at the prospects.

Added an extra Island ROFL.

Here is Happy, the sim I created, but no one is around :( - not so happy, or am I? Well you cant have it all, but this is the one limitation of running it on your own PC. It is possible to link other PC's via network cables, something I am experimenting with at the moment. The next step is to link your sim with other grids and share your simulator with others.

Put some clothes on Orion and tried some sculpties :) There is no content with OpenSim, you have to provide this yourself and it is not possible to transfer your things from SL. You can only use items you have created offline, you own, and are able to re-upload to this simulator. There are pieces of software available that allow you to reproduce items you have created in SL(TM) but these have limitations. Recognise the auto-rez barrel?

Check out the Ping Sim :D on the top right - zero Lag lol

Re - Noobed Again

2008-06-17T18:42:00.003+01:00

What can I say, I cannot help but fiddle with computer software. Orion Raymaker is re-noobed in OpenSim. My own sim, running on my PC - thats a full sim :D But before everyone starts running for the link, the software is in alpha not beta, so you will have to scratch your head a little to get it working. Plus alot of functions do not work. Appart from that, if you're an open source person who loves to tinker, then this is for you!

Ok, in standard mode the physics is missing and you will not be able to script until you change some .ini settings. But you can fly, terraform, build, make sculpties and upload infinite textures :D

You'd be MAD to miss this!

2008-05-31T15:30:00.004+01:00

We are selling two limited edition hats that will be available for a short period of time only.

Mad Hatter Hat - Ed's Edition (Plum)

iDOL Black Trilby Hat - Ed's Edition (Plum)

All proceeds for the sale of these items will go to our friend Ed Bumstead. Ed is a superb bloke and a top SL builder. Sadly, he has been going through some hard times lately, so we just want to do our little bit to help him along the way. :)

In addition, these hats and a number of other items are available at an in world sale organised by Kesseret Steeplechase.

Visit the sale location: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Amira/97/95/21

or check Kess' post for more information.

Island living in Second Life

2008-05-29T23:26:00.003+01:00

We had a lot of fun this weekend filming our latest video. We wanted to make a kind of promo to showcase the rental islands. Still learning, but we think it's come up quite well :D

An island is born: Welcome to AvaStar Bay

2008-05-24T18:41:00.004+01:00

We are pleased to announce that we have added a third island to our rental portfolio. AvaStar Bay is just as stunning as our other two parcels. The plot has been beautifully landscaped in a tropical theme, offering idyllic surroundings plus all the privacy and space provided by 16336 sq. m. (a quarter of a sim).

Unlike many water-front properties, our islands not only provide a sunny beach to sunbathe and party, but also plenty of sea to enjoy water sports. I could go on, but I think the images will speak for themselves:

Visit our vendor in-world to find out latest prices and availability:

Rental Offices

If you have any questions, please IM Orion Raymaker.

New at AvaStar Rentals

2008-05-24T14:30:00.003+01:00

In anticipation to the release of our latest property rental, AvaStar Bay, the AvaStar Rental offices have had a little make over.

Looking good, eh? Oh, and the great advantage of SL... at last Orion has a tidy desk! ;-)

Green Day

2008-05-19T21:01:00.006+01:00

After seeing Orion's new Greenie avatar (see previous post) I couldn't resist and had to go and get my own. I was given "Lab Nerd" :D This is it! LOL

Not my best look, I know, but it's a laugh. Anyway, while I was collecting the points for the avatar, I was struck by the Tunnel of Light so later, back to my usual self, I paid another visit armed with the camera. I love the light effects and came back with some really cool pics... here is an example:

More at Flickr

Intergalactic Social :D

2008-05-17T20:12:00.010+01:00

OK folks...well intergalactic party time is here. There is nothing like dancing...

Torley Linden digs the trilby hat :D

2008-05-08T21:04:00.006+01:00

Torely Linden kindly posted a thank you for a custom pink and green Trilby hat we made for him. There is an image on his Flickr pages :D

Feel free to view our other colours.

Xtreme Target Shooting

2008-05-04T19:23:00.004+01:00

AvaStar Films proudly present an amazing shooting experience, introducing the tantalising Pris Jewell.

AVAILABLE:

The Auto-Rez version and standard version are both available at XStreet and of course our inworld stores (see Quick links!).

Second Gijón

2008-05-02T23:45:00.000+01:00

I had some time to spare today and a desire to show off my recently acquired ICING "Puma Jie" outfit - soooo gorgeous! So I reached for the stilettos and headed towards Second Gijón. The sim is brilliant photorealistic reconstruction of the best known landmarks in the Spanish city. It provides the perfect backdrop for beautiful pictures.

I'm wearing:

Outfit: "Puma Jie" by ICING
Hair: "Berlin" by CAKE
Skin: "Vogue Champagne Smoky Red" by Celestial Studios
Jewellery: "Marissa Pink Pearl Necklace" by KessKreations

Kess loves the Trilby

2008-05-01T21:16:00.003+01:00

Our new range of Tribly Hats (fedora) are catching on fast. We dont want to sound biased, but Kess looks great in our Black Trilby hat ;) Thanks for your post Kess :D

Pretty in pink :)

2008-05-01T21:02:00.000+01:00

While I was at cake the other day, I couldn't resist another hair purchase (sorry Orion!). This hair is called Nick (it's unisex) and it's cool too, in a different way. Perfect for those tomboys days, though I think that dressed in pink it's still looking positively feminine:

Pearls are "Marissa Pink Pearl Necklace" by Kesseret Steeplechase (KessKreations)

Posing for Noam

2008-04-21T07:34:00.000+01:00

Our friend Noam wanted a picture of both of us to put on his profile. It took a while to get it right because one of Orion's eyes was behaving strangely and refusing to follow the other - weird! Eventually, he managed to tame it, hence the cheesy grin :D

Mark of the Devil?

2008-04-21T01:41:00.000+01:00

I was shopping at the Tesla store - shushhh don't tell Orion! - and I just happened to go for a wander down the road and came across this building. I couldn't resist a piccy...

Now, that's a cool address, LOL. I know, I know... I'm easily amused :D

Exploding RadioActive Target with Auto-Rez

2008-04-19T22:24:00.003+01:00

Yes folks, AvaStar has released an auto-rez version of their popular shooting target. Why auto-rez? Well target ranges prefer a target that resets itself as it saves time rezzing them.

Those of you that remember the release of the standalone version will be pleased to hear that the effects have been further enhanced - these barrels can and will bounce in all directions rofl :D

AVAILABLE:

Inworld AvaStar Shops

Also available at shop.onrez.com.

Yes, I feel like it's 1936...

2008-04-05T20:51:00.000+01:00

I just bought a lovely new hair at Cake. It's called "Berlin" and it has a fantastic vintage feel. Perfect opportunity to get glammed up for a few pictures LOL...

Trilby / Fedora Hats - UNISEX

2008-03-22T19:27:00.001Z

Orion has been playing with sculptie hats for some time and, finally, he's found the time to do a promo shoot and box a set of cool Trilby hats - Fedora if you prefer the USA terminology ;)

All products available from SLExchange and shop.onrez.com. To buy inworld, please IM us for vendor location.

Here is a close up of the hat in red:

By the way, all the jewellery I'm wearing is by our friend Kesseret Steeplechase. She's lovely and a really talented designer so I would thoroughly recommend you check out her in-world store KessKreations and sign up to her group - lots of free gifts and it won't add to your SL group list. Yay! I love Kess' Victoria set (pictured above) and I'm often seen wearing it :)

Radioactive Target Released :D

2008-02-14T03:54:00.000Z

We have improved on our product range again! This target uses sculptie animations. It gets dented when you hit it! it also explodes into pieces of shrapnel and radioactive particles! Well your saw the testing in the last blog. Here are some more details :

I know we are biased, but we really love this one :D

Target available at SL Exchange and Shop OnRez

Testing Testing Testing 1, 2, 3x103 LOL

2008-02-13T05:42:00.000Z

LOL what a "blast" Jad kindly offered to test AvaStars product range of Barrel Targets. We needed to make sure that they really worked properly. All this from just two Linden pop gun blasts. Also in the photo: Gigs, ariesviper and myself.

Dont try this at home all!!!! LOL

JAD! are you ok back there - I'll come and save you :D Just keep away from the radioactive particles lol.

1/4 Sim Tropical Island Rentals Now: 800 prims!

2007-12-02T06:07:00.001Z

We have two stunning tropical islands available to rent. Each island spans 16336 sq. m. (a quarter of a sim!) and it is set on its individual parcel giving you privacy and space in idyllic surroundings.

Unlike many water-front properties, our islands not only provide a sunny beach for you to sunbathe and party, but you also get plenty of sea to enjoy water sports.

Visit our vendor in-world to find out latest prices and availability:

Rental Offices

If you have any questions, please IM Orion Raymaker.

Avastar Rentals

2007-11-25T18:19:00.000Z

We have bought 2 new islands adjacent to our existing plot and we have been busy terraforming and lanscaping them. We will be making them available for rental soon so watch this space if you would like a piece of peace and quiet in tropical paradise ;)

We have named them AvaStar Shores...

... and AvaStar Sands

Plus we are setting up the AvaStar Rentals group to manage the land and tenancies.

For all those Second Life Emergencies...

2007-10-19T02:20:00.001+01:00

We bring you the warning siren, yes it wines like a nuclear/air raid warning siren. A must have for those - I need to launch my rocket...or I am about to be hit by my rocket lol. Simple control - touch to get it to operate and it stops after three :D

Yes we made a sculptie with Blender to give you this classic looking item.

Perfect.

Also available at XStreet of course our inworld stores (see Quick links!)

iDOL Beach Towels

2007-09-15T19:12:00.001+01:00

I know the summer is drawing to an end so perhaps it's a nearly nostalgic feeling that made want to put together some beach towels. And after all, the sun never goes down on SL... unless you want it too, of course... so it doesn't really matter what time of the year it is :D

I got a bit carried away and made loads. There are 6 different designs ("stars", "fish", "anchor", "flower", "heart" and "kitty")...

...plus a "Pirate" exclusive.

We have also put together a multipack for those who can't decide which one to go for - why not have them all? LOL

They all come with a built in sunbathe animation and you can show or hide the poseball.

As always, available from XStreet and of course our inworld stores (See Quick Links!!)

Do you feel like you will break this thing?

2007-08-25T05:12:00.001+01:00

We could not resist it, it's a Noisy Cricket and we think it needs no introductions. Its a fun replica, that actually shoots and it isn't too bad for accuracy. We just love it in the movie :)

It even makes the sound we all love :D

Also available at XStreet and of course our inworld stores (See Quick Links!)

It's Party time at AvaStar Island

2007-08-12T18:10:00.002+01:00

Its not all work work work, you have to have the odd party here and there. We had a couple of surprise visits from some exploring NOObs and a handful of neighbours gate crashed. But its all part of the fun (Picture above)

Ed shows off some RL sausages he was actually cooking at the time! LOL This is the greatest thing about SL for some of us this is the middle of the night but across the water others are having an early dinner :D. People in the photo: Ron, Sarabi, Ed, Leonor, Squiz, Marissa, Kess, ... Noam (otter) by the raft. Couldn't you just eat those sausages now yum.

I think we all had a really good time, even a shoulder pet went for a swim lol:

The party goers were lucky enough to have a party gift from Kess too! A rather nice Fish necklace.

Plus some beachwear from Sarabi, note the ladies wearing it :)

Who said Island living is boring.........

It Rocks!

2007-07-30T01:29:00.001+01:00

We are very happy to offer some lovely rocks for your land. These high quality textures sculptie rocks will not look out of place anywhere. Classic looks and sleek curves is what we have achieved, Come get some :D

Available on SL Exchange and of course our inworld stores (See Quick Links!!)

2007-06-25T03:54:00.000+01:00

Ok folks, we all had great fun with the old red barrels, well now we have been making some updated versions using sculpties. Yes I have been scratching my head and using Blender to bring you realistic looking barrels as shooting targets :) We have enhanced the effect so these spin around when shot, we think they are great value! Oh and you can drive through them with vehicles, but avatars will not set them off - You just hear a bumping sound and a bit of dust coming off them. We even threw in some non shoot-able ones for those of you that like them for decoration only.

Here is the line up:

All are available on SL Exchange and Shop OnRez

Enjoy :D

AvaStar releases first shooting target

2007-06-11T01:45:00.001+01:00

Its a first attempt and we sell it at a low price. Yes, its a barrel (Oil Drum) you can shoot! It even works on vehicles and pop guns lol. Its alot of fun!!

Its available on SL Exhcnage to all those interested SLer.

Finaly floated the beach rings

2007-04-07T05:35:00.000+01:00

AvaStar finaly released its wacky beach rings for your SLing pleasure - click on the photo above for more details.

Here are a couple of production shots for interested readers:

Good "buy" Plymouth

2007-03-26T03:43:00.000+01:00

Sad to see the old place go, but we had to love it and leave it. Not very cost effective to have two plots of land and keep switching between them. Never mind, the new owners get a really nice plot with plenty of sea views.

A Noob Stumbles

2007-03-17T23:55:00.000Z

Well after some Noob wanderings in SL I fell into GT HQ sandbox and found some very creative SLers - It turns out to be a rather good box to build in too... Thought I would give it a mention here :)

Gigs Taggart runs the sim and Kesseret Steeplechase keeps it well policed :D

A Little carried away LOL

2007-03-03T03:02:00.000Z

After a happy few days of sunning our selves on Plymouth, we could not resist getting our hands on a 16,336 sq. m. (quarter Sim) island! Have we gone mad! I think we have LOL

Well it was a great find and we just love the tropical feel, can you blame us? Once a few of the trees are cleared (and obviously we will be replanting new ones elsewhere to reduce CO2 emissions lol) this place could look pretty good.

Lovely, almost there... Leonor has been the main designer of this plot. I have a go at terraforming :) Tricky but fun.

Rampant NOOb home making...

2007-02-28T03:17:00.000Z

Feeeeewwww... Well the Plymouth plot was certainly completed in no time - amazing how exciting this can be to do. All we need to do now is just chillout and enjoy :)

The AvaStar Empire is formed

2007-02-27T23:00:00.000Z

Well we all have to start somewhere and February 2007 was a good time as any. Its a heavy group charter info, but we posted it for your reading pleasure:

'...are multiverse explorers: appreciative of builders; writers; artists; and of the many experiences in Second Life (SL). :)

We are on a quest to unravel the philosophical and anthropic principle of SL: This is based on the assumption that both Real Life (RL) and SL are universes which are fine tuned to support conscious life as we experience it and understand it. ...Interstingly, although both universes have different physical laws they are still equally able to support numerous sentient life forms... '

Bought our first plot! Yay!

2007-02-24T17:02:00.000Z

A very exciting day today. Leonor and I bought our first piece of land. On Plymouth (Anshe Chung's Dreamland). It's a small plot by SL standards, but you have to start somewhere :D

The weird red thing is a height restriction guide/ruler for property owners. Careful not to infringe on your neighbours... ;) I must say the person we bought it off was very helpful - SL can be a really friendly place.