Medieval Fantasy Hunt Prize!

Once again, LnL Square is taking part in the Medieval and Fantasy Hunt. This is the 4th edition of a very successful event for people particularly interested in the Medieval and Fantasy worlds in Second Life. The hunt starts March 1 and ends March 31. You are looking for a half opened chest and you could try checking in the room where the pyramids are! For information on other ongoing hunts, click the red "i" (hint giver) by the thunt posters. Have fun!

Superlight Slick Sunglasses March Group Gift!

Superlight slightly tinted lenses, very thin and elegant sculpted bridge and temples! These fantastic unisex sunglasses are now LnL's March Group Gift! They are perfect for an awesome look! Grab them now! Here is your --> limo!

Discussion abridged, of looks and diversity!

Last Thursday, the discussion at LnL Square was about Second Life (SL) genders, shapes, and the reasons for creating our avatars in a certain way, our expectations and results. It was very interesting to see how diverse discussers' motivations were; some thought their personalities were the potentiating factor, others the experiences and places they go through. Some create a look and stick to it for a long period of time, others change it seasonally, and finally there were those who changed it daily, even several times a day. Often how the avatar looks is also determined by what we cannot have in Real Life (RL), while others decided to choose the exact opposite of what they were in RL. The group also debated the possibility of an enriching diversity in SL, often not used fully; for some, it was disconcerting, even annoying, that people tend to fall back into the same cliché looks. Paradoxically enough, realism in body size/mass is close to non-existent! The concept of “being different”, which should serve the purpose of putting an end to discrimination, doesn’t achieve that goal at all; avatars in wheelchairs, older or overweight seem to be the object of both indifference and derogatory comments. The discussion ended on a fun note with discussers showing several of their avatars! That is the essence of SL, to have the possibility to explore our wildest dreams and have fun! See you next Thursday, 2pm SLT at LnL’s Discussion Lounge, for a new topic and a fantastic group! The discussion is open to the grid, so come on over and share your ideas!

Hephaestus comes to life in new release!

Outfit O-66 is inspired in Hephaestus, the God of Fire. This extremely vibrant outfit brings a top (worn as a shirt), pants (mod) decorated with an elegant hammer detail (as Hephaestus was the God of Craftsmen as well), and gloves, plus a coat bottoms and sculpted collars (both resizable) for the female and the male avatar. To visit the store, click --> here.

Splendid New Gothic Unisex Outfit!

LnL G40-O65 is a splendid Gothic outfit in blue-purple tones. It includes a top (worn as a shirt) decorated by a rich purple vest on a white shirt and a cross on a pink ribbon, pants (mod), gloves, and coat bottoms plus sculpted collars, both for the female and the male avatar. The accessories are resizable so you can adjust them perfectly to your avatar. To visit the store, click --> here.

Discussion Thurs 2pmSLT!

Am I a man or a mouse? NOT, I am an Avie!
Genders, shapes, colours!! Reasons for creating our avatar in a certain way, our expectations and results!! These are some of the things we will talk about so do join us for a lively discussion about this hot topic in LnL's Lounge at 2pm SLT! Looking forward to seeing you! Moderator -- London Junkers

Esher alive!

The 3D version of Esher's Relativity in Second Life is a must-visit exhibit! An original lithograph dated 1953 by the Dutch artist is an extraordinary example of artistry and geometry. TRP360 did an amazing job with the inworld replica where you can try to find all the positions of the people in the original

(look for poseballs/sit areas) and challenge gravity and understanding! To go to Zenfinity to visit this exhibit, click ---> here! Have fun!

Discussion postponed to next Thursday

RL does take over sometimes and so it did this week. Despite trying hard to coordenate things, well... London and I have decided to postpone the discussion. We'll see you next week at 2pm SLT in LnL's Lounge!

The Glamour Is Hunt prize is out!

The Glamour is Hunt has a gorgeous prize! It's a complete unisex outfit with a gothic collar and a coat bottom for the gentlemen and a tail skirt with a bow for the ladies. The accessories are resizable for a perfect fit! The prize is marked 10L but it's totally worth it! LnL's outfits are all sold for 400L!!! So, come on over and grab yours! Click the red "i" for a hint and have fun! Click --> here to go to the LnL store!

Congratulations to Paco and Manu!

Our dear friends, Paco and Manu, are celebrating the second anniversary of their amazing store 22769. It has been an outstanding path of uncountable achievements. Both London and I, Lizzie, have witnessed its growth with so much joy. Second Life needs good people with a solid sense of esthetics. Paco and Manu do have that, and above all they are the nicest people! Congratulations on this new milestone achieved!! May you celebrate many more. We'll be here cheering for you! So, everyone, do drop by their store and look around! There is sooooo much to enjoy! Click --- > here to go to 22769!

Discussion Thursday, Feb 9 at 2pm SLT!

All we need is love!! Or not? February, month of cupid in SL!! We will continue talking about this intriguing topic. Passion, sex, illusion or delusion? Do join us for a lively discussion about this hot topic in LnL's Lounge at 2pm SLT! Looking forward to seeing you! Moderator -- London Junkers! Click --> here to go to LnL!

New release in Main Collection!

Outfit O-64 takes you to a techno-industrial world in a metal blue look. This unisex outfit brings a top (worn as a shirt) with an awesome texture, pants (mod to fit any type of shoewear) and gloves. It is complemented by metal bladed shoulder guards, a belt and a coat bottom for the female and one for the male avatar plus a sculpted collar. All accessories are resizable for a perfect fit. Click --> here to go to the LnL store!

New Release in Gothic Collection!

LnL G39-O63 is an exquisite unisex outfit. The black top (worn as a shirt) has a detailed texture of metal hook buckles with a white cross, and an amazing large leather belt, pants (mod) matching the top and black gloves. This outfit is completed by a skirt bottom for the female and for the male avatars, black spikey shoulder guards, a three layer buckled armband (worn on right forearm) and a sculpted collar. Click --> here to go to the LnL store!

Bell of Firmament in Dalestra

Dalestra has been blogged in LnL's blog before and for a good reason. It's a very interesting sim that offers a lot of options for you to explore. This time, we are showing you The Bell of Firmament. If you arrive at the default Landing Point in Delestra, walk outside and look for the blue beam to teleport to the Bell of Firmament.

Or you can use this --> SLURL to go directly to the location. The Bell of Firmament is a device that renders constelations in 3D; it is capable of scaling, filtering and drawing connections between stars. It is a fantastic way to explore how the zodiacs could look like in space and to discover many of the others constellations. Its visuals are absolutely fantastic! Drop by for some fun and do share your experiences in the comments!

London at the UWA exhibit with his Perfume!

London is featured once again at the UWA (The University of Western Australia) exhibition. This time the theme was "Perfume". London created the impressive installation (photo above) which is best viewed at midnight. This piece can be enjoyed both by looking at the ensemble and by paying close attention to its details. You are invited to drop by and visit the exhibit! If you like London's creation, do vote for him! Click ---> here for a teleport! Thank you. :)

Impromptu Party at LnL!

Fun, fun, fun! London decided to throw a party and we got to work! Everyone gathered in the LnL Ballroom for the first party in the new sim! The DJ, our own London of course, did an amazing job streaming a few oldies and a fair amount of in songs as well.

It was a great time spent in great company! And we are considering making it a regular event! What do you think? :)

Discussions summaries!

It was time! LnL's discussions are back! A group of familiar faces, and a handful of new ones as well, gathered to discuss the topic "Love, Sex and Videogames" in Second Life (SL). It was a lively discussion with extremely interesting points being put forward. We talked about falling in love in SL, which was pretty much the same as in Real Life (RL), although most were aware of the fact that there seems to be a strong idealization regarding the person behind the avatar. In SL, the primary focus is on the quality of communication rather than looks, yet it was pointed out that the way our avatar looks does reflect who we are. It is surprising how quickly relationships start and end in SL; this seems to be the norm, or not? Some mentioned their cases and explained that the process was very similar to RL's and not fast at all, which may have happened because there was no expectation of starting a virtual relationship. An intersting question came up, if a virtual relationship would not become, at some point, frustrating by not having the "reality" factor and the physical contact; some thought that it did depend on the way the relationship was "defined" by the couple, others defended that the virtual element per se could be a sad reminder that it is "only" an online relationship. The group also talked about the fact that it is very difficult for people outside of SL to actually understand an SL relationship; they can't fully comprehend how it could be seen as a full relationship without the physical element, yet everyone thought that SL relationships are very real and lived intensively (unless we are talking about roleplaying and sex for the sake of sex, as it happens in some cases). SL may be the place where many are finding their soulmate or maybe just a place to enjoy someone's closeness. sometimes relationships in SL become RL relationships as well. Other times, SL is a totally separate universe and people "play" within a character role. It was a very interesting and rich discussion! Join us next week, Thursday at 2pm SLT for a new topic amongst a friendly group of discussers at LnL!

As February is Love Month in LnL, this week's discussion was a continuation of the topic. London presided the meeting, of course! :) He kick-stared tings by asking whether virtual worlds were boring when there is no one to love. The replies went all the way from yes to no! Despite of being one of the most interesting things in Second Life, interpersonal relationships are only one of an infinite number of things that one can get involved in. Having said that, relationships in SL often end up in marriage not rarely with complex wedding ceremonies; discussers defended that the sheer possibility of that happening gives residents a taste of glamour and richness they may not have in RL. Now the unavoidable issue came up, what about relationships in SL where the partners are married in RL? The group feel that anything is aceptable as long as both sides are informed and agree on the terms of the SL/RL relationships; as it was pointed out, the problems start when both partners don't share the same perspectives and ideas. Jelousy is, in these cases, a part of the deal. The discussion then moved on to the aspects that make a relationship work in SL, such as honesty, kindness, caring, understanding, open communication, and certainly only having the "bright side of life" wit no daily stress, or dirty dishes to wash! One of the last topics the group addressed was the fact that SL relationships are many times fast-paced, quick to start and quick to end, probably due to too big expectations and the fact that is seems to be easier to break-up when not face to face with the other. Finally, the group suggested a few nice places to visit with your loved one or a friend or two! It was time to finish. SL opens the opportunity for either companionship, partnership or just gaming. Whichever the case may be it is important to be respectful and enjoy Second Life!

Drop by for new topics every Thursday at 2pm SLT at LnL Square Lounge!

Womenstuff Hunt prize!

The Womenstuff Hunt will start tomorrow and LnL has prepared a prize that is for the ladies, yes, but can be worn by the guys as well! The dragon themed longsleeved Tshirt on a purple background is paired with black jeans (mod) to complete the look! The hunt object you are looking for is an orange Tshirt and, don't forget, click the red "i" (hint giver) by the hunt posters to check for an updated hint. Happy Hunting at LnL!

LnL: Discussion this Thursday at 2pm SLT!!!

"Love, Sex and Videogames". February, month of love in SL!! All the things we need to know about this intriguing topic will be talked about so do join us for a lively discussion about this hot topic in LnL's Lounge at 2pm SLT! Looking forward to seeing you! Moderator: London Junkers

When Roses Turn Black 2 is on!

The When the Roses Turn Black 2 Hunt prize is out at LnL! Above, you can see the motive of the Tshirt. It looks awesome. It comes with mod pants as well. The prize is marked 1L but it's totally worthwhile if you like Valentine's items that look a bit different from the usual pinkish stuff. Drop by the store and click the red "i" (hint giver) near the hunt posters for an updated hint! Happy Hunting!

100 Master Words!!

Our very own Lizzie participated on Crap Mariner's 100 Word Stories podcast at podcasting.isfullofcrap.com. This is a Weekly Challenge where he posts a topic and then challenges you to come up with a 100 word story based on that topic. The topic this week was "I Don't Know" and Liz did a surprising and wonderful job, congrats babe you are awesome!!Click play to hear the story!!

Not everything is Black and White!!

After being the UWA's 7th award winner last year with the piece Zebras, artist Fuschia Nightfire was invited to make a full sim installation. She had to come up with an idea that would fill all that space and found a piece called "Not everything is plain B&W" which led to the thought of taking things further along that line. Searching in her inventory she found out there were other pieces sharing the same black and white or shades of gray look and although they were not connected in any other way, she thought it would be interesting to put together a show of all of them.

The show is composed by a series of installations all in black and white and shades of grey, where the viewer travels around of the surreal, dreamlike creation. It is even possible to blend in the piece fully by grabbing and wearing the skins and clothing found for free at the landing point. The show is very involving and it is recommended to just take some time, let everything rez, and jump in the hole in the floor in the landing area to explore. There is a clear path to follow but it is nice to stray outside of it and find interesting features you may miss if you don't.

This is a very beautiful creation, I recommended you to see with friends or just by yourself. It was elected to be in SL's destination guide editor's picks even before the project was opened to the public. As Fuschia said to LNL, "I feel like this is the absolute highlight of my SL art", and we believe it is definitively a must see and truly a highlight in our Second Life!! To visit the show just click this --> LINK it will run until the 20th February 2012.
Take a lot of pictures and have a lot of fun!! And if you want to share your pictures with Fuschia, just add your shots to her flickr group here. Thanks Fuschia for your help and congratulations, this is a wonderful experience!!

S in Prims by Suzanne Graves at UWA exhibit

Sometimes Second Life catches you by surprise, even after all these years. This time, it happened in the shape of a self-portrait. I am not a big fan of self-portraits. For some reason, people tend to either go too abstract or too realistic. And, let's face it, in Second Life it is even easier to fall onto either end. When London teleported me to the UWA sim to check the installations of the current exhibition, I was far from imagining what I would see; "S in Prims" by Suzanne Graves. 145 prims of magical and captivating grace, transformed again and again by discreet movement, bold colors, and the eye of a mesmerised watcher. When you stand in front of this self-portrait, you understand. It's right there. No explantions needed. No doubts, no interpretations. Beauty in it's most uncomplicated and simultaneously intricate form. Exceptional. Enjoy and do drop by UWA to vote for this piece.

London at the LEA FULL SIM ART SERIES!

We have great news! London, the co-owner of LnL Square, has been selected to take part in the LEA Full Sim Art Series! He was atributed the month of November with "Project Guernica"! Congrats! The LEA Full Sim Art Series started in October 2011 and will run till the end of 2012. The resources are extremely interesting; a full sim including media and up to 15.000 prims, plus all the creativity the artists have!

The lineup for 2012 is as follows:

JAN 2012: Astistide Despres ?Where I found my Ivory Tower Surrounded by a Huxlevan World, Which Turned out to be an Orwellian World.'
FEB 2012: Romy Nayar & Ux Hax, 'An Interactive History of Life'
MAR 2012: Kicca Igaly and Nessuno Myoo, 'The Labyrinth of Absurdity'

APR 2012: Athena Bedrosian, 'Mulligatawny Light -- A Journey'

MAY 2012: Fae Varriale, 'Mirror Worlds'

JUNE 2012: David Denton (DB Bailey: SL), 'In A Tizzy'

JULY 2012: Lolito Larkham, 'Walter's Dream'

AUG 2012: Cajska Resident (AKA Cajska Carlsson & previously Snubnose Genopeak, 'Whispers in Code'

SEPT 2012: Mary Wickentower, 'Cinema City'

OCT 2012: Solkide Auer, 'Architectonic Build'

NOV 2012: London Junkers, 'Project Guernica'

DEC 2012: Nish Mip, 'Animals'

The LEA committee is composed by Bryn Oh, Dancoyote Antonelli, Dekka Raymaker, JayJay Zifanwe, L1 Loire, Sasun Steinbeck, Solo Mornington, Werner Kurosawa and PatriciaAnne Daviau (advisor).

We'll bring more news about London's projects as they come up! :)

Rezdays and of how time flies!

Rezdays are always special. They celebrate the beginning of an amazing experience, renewed every day by unexpected discoveries, new friends and magical moments. Both London and I, after four years in Second Life, still find new ways of being captivated by this astounding virtual world. This past January 23 and 24 were mine and London's rezdays respectively! We started off having different views and experiences in Second Life; then we moved on with a common project, LnL Square, that has been quite an unbelievable journey, from a group to gather friends first, to a store next and a huge area to enjoy with several locations and varied activities now. We have so many friends who throughout time walked this journey with us. Some have drifted away back into RL. Others are still inworld with us after all these years. New friends have joined us as well. To all, we owe the joy of having made our SL a much more interesting life! Thank you!

Year of The Dragon Hunt Prize!

A new hunt is about to start at LnL! This time, it's the Year of the Dragon Hunt, celebrating the Chinese New Year. A symbol of both good fortune and string power, this is going to be an impressive year and LnL has decided to offer as a prize for the hunt an isnpiring black hat with a tribal dragon decoration and two black silk roses. This hat is unisex and resizable so you can adjust to your avatar. The Year of the Dragon Hunt starts January 23 and ends February 23. To receive a hint, click the red "i" (hint giver) by the hunt posters. Happy Hunting! And Happy New Year!

Quote Chat with Muse!

Our dear friend Muse is moderating a new event called Quote Chat at Tripician Center. Each month, there is a theme; this month's is "light". Each week, a quote will be put forward to help trigger the discussion. Yesterday's quote was “There are no paths to enlightenment; only journeys from it”. It was a very lively and interesting discussion with the moderator doing a fantastic job by making everyone feel welcome and pushing the limits of the topic further in a very attentive way. Everyone was encouraged to share thoughts, ideas, feelings even. Do drop by! It takes place every Tuesday at 1.30 pm SLT hosted by Muse Starsmith. A perfect time for people on both sides of the big pond! :)

The Delestra Quest!

Taking a bit of a break from all the work we have done lately, moving the whole store and creating all the different environments for you to enjoy, London and I decided to take a look at the Destination Guide and find something interesting and different to do. We stumbled upon a game called the Delestra Quest. It is said that Delestra is a sim with a secret. The aim of the game is to find this secret by exploring the floating dockyard, the gothic castle, the temple, the Oriental village and the labyrinth, finding as many clues as possible. Talk to anyone you come across!

"Welcome stranger. If you are ready for the Delestra Quest touch me for a HUD and other information...please come close so I can see you!!" says the Demon merchant. As you are about to start the game, talk to him and grab all the information you can. Beware, he will try to sell you a few items, but you will most likely find them at a cheaper price elsewhere!

One of the clues you receive at the beginning says: "You have found yourself in a dockyard used for ship repairs, restocking of supplies and recreation. Delestra is famed for its dark sky and it can be an intimidating place full of strange cultures and places.

There are many legends of old times including stories of pilgrims, Enscharys elves, and unicorns but also demons and dark forces."

This is a fun game, that will probably take more than one session to finish. It is very interactive even taking you outside of Second Life to check for clues!

And at the end you receive a prize composed of several prizes! We won't reveal what so we don't spoil the surprise! ;)

A few tips:
* Be careful, the sim has a lot of objects around that are for sale. When you click something for a clue, do it intentionally and paying A LOT of attention!
* Walk around and get close to things; the clues are triggered by proximity. You'll hear a sound and the clue will appear both in local chat and on your screen.
* Every now and then, unwear and wear the HUD to update it.
* Check if the item indicated as having been loaded in your HUD is there. If not, repeat the step and it will appear without any further issue.
* Save a few LMs of key locations! Just a thought! ;)

This game is very well organised and rich in detail. It's a lot of fun to do by yourself or with a friend. Great job! To play the Delestra Quest, click --> here! Have fun!

New LnL Haunted Store!!!

LnL has a new store! Sweetsister Silverstar opened a new Haunted and once again invited LnL to take part in her project. Thanks! Haunted is a great place to hang out; it has many spaces to explore and fun activities. Check the stores area and explore around! To visit LnL at Haunted, click --> here!

New release in Gothic Collection, G38-O127!

LnL G38-O127 is a black unisex outfit. The top (worn as a shirt) is decorated by a laced jabot with an ivory bat over a black crystal background brooch. The black pants (mod) have a rich criss-cross effect. This outfit is completed by a pair of black gloves matching the outfit, a Gothic collar and a ballroom gown skirt open in the front for the female avatar and a coat bottom for the male avatar. All accessories are resizable for a perfect fit. To go to the store, click --> here!

New release in Main Collection, Fantasy O-62!

Outfit 62 is a fantastic dark fantasy outfit in tones of black and brushes of blood red. It brings a top (worn as a shirt) with a three button detail and belt in the front, pants (mod) and gloves. This outfit is complemented by a coat bottom for the female and one for the male avatar plus a sculpted collar. To go to the store, click --> here!

The Path, an exhibition to visit!

London and I have visited a very interesting project called The Path. In cooperation with the Lindens Endowment for the Arts (LEA), Bryn Oh gathered eight of Second Life's (SL) artists and gave them quite an interesting challenge. The theme was the corpse concept often used by the Surrealists.
On a pre-established sequence, the first artist composed a start to the story and passed it on to the next artist who did the same passing it forward. The Path begins in a dark room where you find some introductory information about the exhibit. Click the jar (above) to receive a folder with a landmark and a notecard. The key to moving forward from scene to scene is the head of the inventor. We took a few photos (click to enlarge them) to bring you just a small taste of the unexpected you will come across. This narrator will be silent till the end of the post, so you can enjoy the photos with no interference.

Bryn Oh

Colin Fizzig

Markus Inkpen

Markus Inkpen

Scottius Polke

Participating artists: Bryn Oh, Coling Fizzig, Marcus Inkpen, Desdemona Enfield/Douglas Story, Maya Paris, Claudia222 Jewell, Scottius Polke and Rose Borchovski. If you would like to read more about each one, please visit Bryn Oh's blog.

London and I have selected four of the eight artists. We strongly believe that the surprise effect would be lost if we posted each scene. The photos above try to be representative of the exhibition and simultaneously not too revealing. Enjoy the extraordinary creativeness and an extremely unusual experience - The Path!

Deep Blue Sea Hunt to start tomorrow!

January brings another new hunt to LnL. This time, the Deep Blue Sea Hunt. LnL has prepared an amazing wetsuit for you a complete set of diving gear - flexible fins, weight belt, air bottles, mask and a watch (see detail on pic)! If you click the air bottles, your avatar will be animated in a very cool and realistic swimming movement (thanks to Jo Querrien for the fantastic job on the animation). The prize will be available later on today at the store! As always, click the red "i" (hint giver) by the hunt posters for an updated hint! The prize is marked 1L, but it is worth it. You can go to LnL's garden to test the prize! Have fun swimming around and exploring the underwater world! Click --> here to visit LnL.

LnL: January Group Gift!

This month, LnL is offering a fantastic unisex black cowboy hat decorated by a skull and bones detail over silver wings. This hat has a resize feature. Wear your LnL group tag and click the box by the LnL logo (see pic) To drop by click --> here! Enjoy!

Featuring LnL: The 'Copter!

Today we present the LnL-Copter. When you walk through the garden, you may not see it immediately, but it will rezz when you are close. Hop on and enjoy travelling over the whole sim! It is very easy to manouver and you can be joined by others as well in the same flight. Have fun exploring!

LnL's discussion going on vacation!

The discussions will take a break of 2 weeks, so we will resume January 19th for a new topic! In the meantime, LnL invites you for a visit. Explore around! The best way to move from one place to the other is to use the teleport system (shield-like prim with the LnL logo). For inspiration on where to go in LnL, click the LnL Info tag (to the right, scroll down)!

UPDATE: Discussions will resume Feb 2! Yay!