¡¡¡¡¡Campeones, campeones!!!!!

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Torley Linden digs the trilby hat :D

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.