Full House!!!

The discussion we had Tuesday was about the topic -- The "intellectual type"...! -- help, can I survive in SL?! It was a lively discussion with a full house, as you can see by the photo!!! The participants were simply the best!!!
The premises I presented for this discussion -- No, I don't want to go shopping! No I don't want to have a business! I just want to participate in interesting events! Where are they?! Is Second Life turning into fertile ground for malls only? Or is there room for culture as well?
Everyone agreed that SL is in many ways oriented towards builders, scripters, merchants and buyers. Residents trying to attend events other than those in the club scene are often faced with the difficulty of finding quality alternatives. Things like tech problems (lag being unanimously considered the worst) or SL being more and more of a commercial reality were some of the most intensively debated topics. The group also stressed the importance of having a comprehensive and effective way of making culture events more visible, for instance networking at the group level. Some mentioned the fact that it was not easy to promote culture events when there are tiers to be paid and other costs, while others supported the idea that Second Life is what each and all residents make of it, meaning that by creating opportunities and common grounds, issues like costs can be overcome.
It was a very short hour! There was a lot to talk about and time flew!! Everyone was amazing!! :)
See you next week, Tuesday, at 2pm SLT for a new topic and an hour of great ideas and awesome people!

New Release The Napoleonic outfit - O-23!

Outfit 23 is the Napoleonic oufit! It is an outfit in tones of blue with an amazing sword and a very cool pair of boots to match it. As all unisex outfits at LnL, O-23 has a top, buttoned up in the front and decorated with rich textures on the sleeves (worn as a shirt), pants with a leathery belt and a fine epoche detail in the front (mod so you can adjust to the shoewear) and a flexi coat bottom (fitted for the female and the male avatar). This is a very elegant outfit appropriate for everyone, that reminds us of the Napoleonic uniforms! You will enjoy it for its uniqueness!

Discussion on Tuesday at 2pm SLT!!

Topic: The "intellectual type"...! -- help, can I survive in SL?!

Day: Tuesday, Nov 24th
Time: 2pm SLT
Duration: 1 hour
Moderator: Lizzie Gudkov
Discussion: No, I don't want to go shopping! No I don't want to have a business! I just want to participate in interesting events! Where are they?! Is Second Life turning into fertile ground for malls only? Or is it also a culture medium?
Drop by LnL's Lounge and share your opinion on this topic!

Getting ready for the Winter Hunts!

The upcoming Christmas Hunt and Candy Cane Hunt have set us, once again, in motion to create a nice setting for all the hunters participating in these awesome events! Both the Candy Cane and the Christmas Hunt start on December 1 and will end at the end of the month. On the shot you can see London and I doing some serious snow building! LOL This pic is just a teaser! To see the whole thing, you'll have to visit us! Also, drop by one of these days for the other ongoing hunts at LnL -- the Falling Leaves and the Thanksgiving Hunt. :) There are some very cool prizes, like the TShirt I am wearing! London is wearing one of the outfits to be released in a near future that is still undergoing some testing! Ok, we hope to see you at LnL one of these days!!

New Release at LnL -- Outfit 22 -- The Owl!

Outfit 22 is an unisex outfit inspired on the coat of an owl. The textures are absolutely fantastic and rich! The eye of the owl serves as a decoration for both the collar and the belt making this unisex outfit extremely catchy to the eye. Its tones of browns and whites add to the vibrancy and magic of the whole ensemble. This outfit comes with a shirt, pants (mod so you can adjust to any type of shoewear) and a flexi coat bottom perfectly fitted for the male and the female avatars. The extras are amazing -- a very cool bag, a pair of boots that match the outfit beautifully and an amazing armband with a short dagger. Plus, this outfit has an exquisite element, a scripted owl! Drop by the store and check the outfit on one of the slideshows!

Update on hunts happening at LnL!

Here is an update on the ongoing and future hunts at LnL:

» October 15 to November 15 -- MHOH2 and Myths and Legends Hunt
» November 1 to December 1 -- Falling Leaves Hunt
» November 8 to November 29 -- Thanksgiving Hunt

» December 1 to December 31 -- Candy Cane Hunt and Christmas Hunt
» January 1 to January 20 -- The 40 Below
» January 1 to January 30 -- Death Becomes Her Hunt
» January 15 to Febryary 15 -- Music 4 the Soul
» February 1 to February 28 -- 2010 Valentine's Gridwide Hunt

Lots of promising hunts, as you can see! Drop by LnL to check them out!

Hunt at S.I.C!

London, Pascal a friend of ours and I went to S.I.C. to do their latest hunt. It takes place in sick5 in a very well built post-apocalyptic atmosphere. The sim is very well done and you do see that a lot of care and effort have been put into it. It is well worth visiting, even if you're not doing the hunt! This hunt is Chapter 1, so hopefully more challenging hunts will follow. As a bit of extra information, you may want to check out this link which is S.I.C's official website. It's in Japanese though. If you don't speak the language, try using a translator, even in-world, to get a bit of the story behind the hunt. The website has a video showing the Prologue as well (with subtitles). One important hint before you start, as your first task, get the batteries! ;) And above all have fun!

Getting ready for the next release!

Next week's release is very cool! Just a glimpse at the aham.. powers at work!! hehe Well, work yes, powers...! ;op Here you can see London during the creating process and me... during the creating process as well! Haha! This next release will have a UNIQUE extra! We think you will love it!

The Future of Second Life!

The discussion that we hosted at LnL last Tuesday was about the topic "Second Life, the road to nowhere? - the future of SL". During the discussion the participants referred to their experiences in other Virtual Worlds comparing them to SL. It was interesting to see that most of the participants considered Second Life as one of the most interesting Virtual Realities, if not the most interesting at the moment. Despite very specific aspects such as technical problems (lag, viewer limitations, etc.), content theft or the lack of interesting financial opportunities, none of those present was seriously considering leaving SL. In everyone's opinion, the future of Second Life would become more appealing if there were a development in the quality of the technical aspects discussed and it would become far less appealing, in the opinion of some, if the access to Second Life were conditioned by the payment of a fee. It was a very interesting discussion and a very lively one as well! Join us next Tuesday at 2pm SLT for a new topic! :)

BACK IN THE NEWS!!

LnL is back in the blogs, this week Tarsis Gausman let us know that we had been blogged in the MHOH and also took the time to write a post about us in the FabFree blog, thanks a lot Tarsis!! Check them up and come to the store to pick up all the items blogged, they are the seven gifts we have around this week for you!!

Discussion Tomorrow -- Second Life, the road to nowhere? - the future of SL

Second Life, the road to nowhere? - the future of SL

Many say that the economy has stagnated, companies are leaving SL, no one wants to buy land anymore, there are alternatives to SL that seem more attractive and there is a proliferation of virtual worlds, many actually very interesting financially. Every day we hear of sims closing and people moving to other virtual Realities. Is there a future for SL? Or is SL doomed to end sooner or later? Drop by LnL's Lounge and share your opinion!

NEW Release Outfit O-21 - The Gladiator!!

Outfit 21 presents a very special look that reminds you of a gladiator! The colours are rich and the texture is carefully designed making it a high quality product. The details are amazing! This outfit includes a top (worn as a shirt) that evokes the gladiator's armours, pants (mod so you can wear with any type of shoewear) and a flexi coat bottom fitted to the female and male avatars. This unisex outfit also includes very cool shoulder protections, meticulouslydecorated boots and an awesome roman gladius sword! You are going to love it! Drop by LnL to check it out! :)

Step Up! today :)

Content theft is more and more an important issue in Second Life. Every day, creators see their work being stolen, copied, resold, given out as a freebie. As recently as during Burning Life, many major SL creators and merchants saw huge chunks of their work copied and given out without their permissions. Whether creators are here for fun or for making a living, this is something that must be changed. The Step Up! campaign aims at raising awareness and educating all residents for this reality and for the urgent need for vigorous measures to fight against content theft. You can participate in this iniciative!

How?
1. be informed: http://stepupsl.wordpress.com/
2. get the Step Up! kiosk (drop by LnL and click the poster and the rotating box);
3. share it with friends and customers;
4. wear the orange campaign ribbon;
5. don'tupload anything to the grid today;
6. organise Step Up! events!
Again, this is about awareness and education on this issues!

Discussion yesterday - SL is just a game!

Yesterday's discussion at LnL stirred things up a bit! This seems to be a very controversial topic as some believe it to be a game, as life is, in a way, while others were adamant in defending that Second Life is certainly not a game. Too many things have become important for everyone to consider SL a game, things such as friends, work, education. On the other hand, some were of the opinion that Second Life provided opportunities for playing a game, for instance roleplaying or enjoying the game(s) within this rich virtual reality. It was a very lively and fast-paced discussion with extremely interesting people and very good arguments on both sides!

Discussion tomorrow - SL is just a game!!

Tomorrow's discussion is a promising one!

SL is just a game, some say. It's a more developed way of "playing dolls". It's a fantasy world and nothing else! Do you agree/disagree? What is your opinion on this? Drop by LnL's Lounge at 2pm SLT and share your thoughts on this topic! It will certainly be a hot discussion!

To be released later today -- Outfit 20!

Outfit 20 is an awesome outfit with an amazingly special texture, carefully drawn, in tones of blue. It is totally fitted for the male and the female avatar and it comes with a collar that adds to the royal look. The shirt has a metal blue warrior-like texture with a exquisite elegance. The pants are modifiable so that they can be worn with any type of shoewear. It also brings a coat bottom, gloves and a pair of very cool boots matching the outfit! Just perfect for a man and for a woman! Drop by LnL to check it out!

Falling Leaves Hunt started today!

It's official! The Falling Leaves hunt has started!

This hunt has been impeccably organised by Rosie Lavochkin and it promises to be a success! :) Drop by LnL and search for a... leaf! That simple! The prize is well worth the effort. Oh, I have a hint for you: The leaf is guarded by the samurais! Happy Hunting!

Step Up! against content theft

Step up! is a campaign that aims at raising awareness about content theft. The concept originates with a small group – Angie Mornington, Gabrielle Riel, Gwen Carillon and Saffia Widdershins. But more and more people are now becoming involved.

Content theft happens when the work of a creator is stolen and sold or given away without the creator's agreement-- hair, clothes, skins, houses, furniture, transport, music, etc. Content theft discourages creators from creating rich and valuable content making your Second Life less interesting.

So to fight against content theft, join the campaign:

1. be informed: http://stepupsl.wordpress.com/
2. get the Step Up! kiosk (drop by LnL and click the poster -- on the photo above, top left corner -- and the rotating box);
3. share it with friends and customers;
4. wear the orange campaign ribbon;
5. boycott uploads on November 5;
6. organise Step Up! events!

Remember, on November 5th we will demonstrate our commitment by NOT uploading anything to the grid. Let's send a clear message to Linden Lab that we've had ENOUGH content theft!

This campaign is about awareness, education and celebration! Join us!

Happy Halloween!

Our friend Niicolee, London and I went for a Halloween stroll! And look where we ended up, at the Haunted Mansion! This is a very cool place, with plenty of areas to explore. The sim is called Prairie Shores and one of the project's mentors is Second Pride. You have to check out their Halloween ride (get the HUD at the door before going in and follow their indications so you can fully enjoy the sound effects and the narrator). Then board one of the cars and hold on to your seats! A friendly warning... keep your hands and feet inside the car at all times! O.o hehe
After the ride, explore the place a bit and you'll end up finding a devilish dance room with plenty of scary devices!Beware! You'll end up... dead..! O.O LOL

Anyway, it was for the sake of fun! Do drop by for a visit! It's well worth the time! We had a lot of fun! :)

Happy Halloween from LnL!

A very cool friend, Dominick!

London and I visited a good friend of ours, Dominick Manatiso! Dom has been working hard along with some very cool friends on the sim San Padre Bike World! It's a really nice place to visit with some of the most friendly people in SL! The sim has a lot of bike related stores, including Dom's Southern Choppers and daily live music! Another location you can visit in the sim is the San Padre Romantic Forest & Mall with a really nice atmosphere and plenty of music too!

In the picture above, Dom is wearing a gift London and I gave him, an LnL outfit especially made for him! He loved it! We are glad he did! Below, a photo of us with the bikes Dom gave us! We love them!

Thanks! :)

Ongoing Hunts!

Phew! This has been a lot of work!! Check out the wall with all the ongoing and upcoming hunts at LnL! There's still time to drop by and pick up the prizes for the Eros Quest, the Vampire Hunt, the MHOH2 and the Myths and Legends Hunt! The first two end on October 31st and the last two end on November 15.
Starting on November 1, we will have the Falling Leaves Hunt and on November 8, the Thanksgiving Hunt. Later in December, we already have the Candy Cane and the Christmas Hunt scheduled and in January, the 40 Below Hunt! As you can see, no lack of activity!! :)

Looks are a killer!! ;)

In the new room setup London created (great job!), we gathered to discuss the topic "Looks are a killer"! The impact of image in SL and why we decide to look the way we do were two of the most debated topics. Some mentioned the fact that the way we look may be an extension of how we look in RL, others said that it was the expression of a wish! Interesting was the discussion about non-human avatars. Most seemed to agree that having such an avatar carries a message - take me for who I am and not only for what I look like!
Next week, we will meet again with a new topic! I will post it a few days ahead! Keep an eye on the blog. See you Tuesday, back at the usual 2pm SLT schedule, in the LnL Lounge!

Discussion tomorrow at 3pm SLT!

Topic for tomorrow: Looks are a killer!

The way we decide to portrait ourselves shows a lot about who we are in RL and what we expect from Second Life. What do you think? Do you agree? Or do you find this statement a total nonsense? Join us for this hopefully controversial discussion in the LnL Lounge, at 3pm!

To be released later today!!!! Outfit -19!

Outfit 19 is an impressive Vampire outfit in black with discreet touches of red! Both the shirt and the pants are amazing! The pants are mod so you can adjust to the type of shoewear. All extras are fitted for the female and male avatar! It comes with cool buckled textured armbands, a collar that gives it a refined look, a flexi coat bottom, a pair of black gloves and elegant looking boots with very rich details. The final touch is an exquisite black pair of fine-rimmed glasses that will convey a mysterious look to your avatar! Enjoy!

Interesting places!!

In our roamings about, London and I visited a few sims! Here are two locations we have selected for you to enjoy! :)We took this picture (above) at the Garden of Love and Romance at Hero. It's a beautiful place with a lot of hidden corners to be with your special one. And we had a lot of fun as you see!! ;)
Have a drink and a quiet moment to talk to someone or go dancing in one of the locations where you can have some privacy!
As we were in a dancing mood, we headed to the SS Galaxy where there's a huge dance hall! This time it was decorated for Halloween! Dress up and enjoy jazzy music! And blues and blues too!!
Invite someone you like and enjoy a quiet evening dancing away and listening to very good music! :)

What a ride! :)

LnL has been very busy! New releases and hunts brought a lot of visitors to us. We have met some very nice people among which Dybbuk Denimore who was doing the Make Him Over Hunt 2 (on the photo, Dybbuk is wearing the LnL prize).
Thank you for your words, Dybbuk. They mean a lot to LnL!

NEW release - Outfit 18!!!

There is an awesome new release at LnL!!! Outfit 18 is a classical Goth outfit with a modern touch! In red and black, of course! Amazing textures with very elaborate details! It includes a jacket (worn as a shirt layer), pants (mod so they can be worn with any type of shoewear), a coat bottom (adjusted to the female and male avatars) plus amazing extras -- a sceptre that has awesome details in red and black and the most elegant top hat with a rich decorative element! It is simply amazing! Enjoy!

Discussion tomorrow: Drama! - Yikes... or perhaps not!

Tomorrow's discussion will be on... hold on to your seats... DRAMA!! LOL
It will be a very interesting hour, that is for sure, as this is always a topic that raises a lot of controversy! Join us Tuesday at 2pm SLT in the LnL Lounge area! Hope to see you there! :)

MORE HUNTING AT LNL!!

Wow, Eros hunt, Myth and Legends hunt, Vampire hunt and MHOH are going through LNL!! And the response is huge!! Not a single minute the store is empty now a days hahaha. For us it is a great joy to see all the people coming around and in some occasions some of them actually approach us to give us some comments about the store. Today with all of the hunts of the month already started a special person Jquinn Lockjaw approached us and gave us a bath of beautiful feedback!! Thanks a lot Jquinn, we appreciate all your great comments!! If you haven't done it yet, stop a couple of minutes by the store and collect all of this free items, and don't forget to have lots of fun!! In the pictures Jquinn is wearing two of the hunt gifts hidden in different parts of the LNL Building!! Happy hunting!!

A KID WITH A NEW TOY!!!

S.I.C. (Science Innovation Company) is one of our favorite places in SL, not only it is an amazing sim(several sims joined together) but its designer Mk Curtiz incredible creations make this place a must visit for any SL resident, thanks Mk. This week S.I.C. started a new hunt in their sim, always a wonderful time to go visit this marvel of creation. It is going to last until the 1st of november and the prize is this incredible armor I am proudly wearing like a kid with his new toy, LOL. Get some time to visit them, find the 10 hidden boxes and enjoy a wonderful time!!

A BIG THANK YOU

Since the beginning LNL has had a lot of followers and Liz and I are grateful to all, but one of our best clients through all this adventure is Jay Waddington. From here LNL wants to send him a big hug and thank him for all his support. Thanks Jay you are a big part of LNL!! BTW, where did you get that cool jacket??Lol,you are starting to look like a rock superstar!!

Yesterday's discussion!

Help! SL took over my life!
The topic provided plenty of room for a lively discussion about Second Life and how immersed in it one can get. Varied issues were addressed like the impact spending many hours in SL has on RL, especially family, and reasons why SL can easily become addictive. Most of those in the room stated that being in SL meant reorganising their RL schedule and cutting back on TV and reading hours. So true! It was a very interesting dicussion and those who attended were great! More would have been said but we ran out of time! We will be back next Tuesday, 2pm SLT, in LnL's Lounge for another discussion with a brand new topic! Join us!

To be released today O - 17!!!

Outfit 17 is an outfit inspired in the samurai warrior. Its tones of red and black add to the classical and elegant look. This outfit has a top that evokes the leathery samurai armours, pants (mod so they can be worn with different types of shoewear) in the same detailed texture, showing a Japanese intricate lace in the front. It also brings a flexi bottom skirt and rich extras, a shoulder protection in three layers, beautifully shaped boots with a top part matching the outfit, the leg protections samurai wore. The final touch, an unbelievably crafted and unique katana filled with rich decorations and a flexi finish, to be worn either on the upper leg or spine! Just impressive! Check it out at LnL!

Tomorrow's discussion!

Tomorrow's discussion is about a topic that is close to many of those who are in SL! I believe everyone of us has felt this at some point! ;o) The topic is called -- Help! - SL took over my life! Join us for a fun and lively discussion at 2pm SLT in the lounge area of LnL! We are looking forward to seeing you and hearing your opinions!

The headless owner, the skeleton and the LnLs!

London and I have been out and about having some Halloween fun! We stumbled upon Lady Hathaway who, with her partner, built a cool maze for Halloween hunters with secret rooms like the one in the photo! To complete the task, you have to find 5 spiders and at the end you will receive a present! Don't forget to wear your scepter before starting the hunt and.. good luck! Don't get lost! ;o)

LnL in iCNN!

LnL has been interviewed by Kiko Hunniton for iCNN a few days ago and here is the link. Check out the article and the photos Kiko took. Thanks Kiko, it was very interesting!

Preparing for a shooting session!

Oh! Not that kind of shooting! :) London and I were looking for the right place to shoot the photo for the poster of Outfit 17, LnL's next release. We roamed about several sims and while London was trying to check for cool locations, I took this pic at Japan Kansai (with a preview of the outfit!). This sim is a portrait of a village in the Edo Period. If you are into Japanese ambiances, do drop by and enjoy the beautiful scenery! It is worthwhile for sure! I believe people roleplay there, so please be respectful of that, thank you! :)

Magic and latest update!

Magic! :) Just had to share this shot with you! When we do things with passion, we see beauty more easily. Hope you enjoy! Ah, the latest updates, the Vampire Hunt and the Eros Quest are at full speed. The Halloween Hunt has been put on hold. It will be resumed after they solve a few issues! BUT our present is out, so drop by for that too!

LnL interviewed!

Yesterday we had the visit of Kiko Hunniton. Kiko is working for iCNN and dropped by to talk to us for an interview. :) We covered many issues and of course LnL Square, the group and the store! As soon as we have the link to the interview, we'll post it here! :) Kiko did an amazing job! We are looking forward to reading the interview!

LnL custom made bike by Swords!

WOW and double WOW! We are speechless! Swords made a very special bike for LnL! It is AWSOME! Haha, does it show that we are thrilled?? ;o) It was a great job! A big thank you to Brian, Dom and everyone at Swords Custom Choppers!


If you are looking for a bike, do drop by their sim! Coolbikes, many stores, events (at the moment they have a bike contest) and, most important of all, amazing people!