Bigger and bigger!

LnL has grown once again! This has been quite a ride! We started with a small store, moved to a another parcel but ended up in Borgatti where we have been for about an year. Slowly, parcels have been added, both from Borgatti and Memussi, and this is how LnL looks like today!

Amazing, huh? :) You can see the store and the lounge areas as well.

The new parcel is in Borgatti. This allowed us to expand the store something urgently needed due to space and prim limitations. Below, a look at the inside as it is now.

Oh, before I forget! You can still TP to the garden and enjoy the wonderful surroundings. The added plot has a beautiful walkthrough area created by our friend Jo Querrien. :)

We invite you to drop by the store and take a look around! Enjoy the new space!

NEW Release @ LnL - Outfit 43!

Outfit 43 is a spectacular unisex outfit! Its texture reveals teal and gold tones with an absolutely royal feel. Very detailed, the top has elaborate shoulder embellishments. The pants (mod) have a stunning texture with fine details and so do the gloves. This outfit also brings a sculpty collar and a flexi coat bottom (both resizable). Without a question, perfect for Roleplaying! Drop by the store to check it out!

NEW Release @ LnL - Outfit 42!

Outfit 42 is an awesome outfit with an amazingly special texture, carefully drawn, in tones of black and grey. It is totally fitted for the male and the female avatar and it comes with a cool dark armband (resizable). The shirt has a chest-long zipper detail and the pants (mod) have an elegant belt. It also brings a coat bottom and a collar (both resizable) and a pair of black gloves. Just perfect for a man and for a woman! Drop by the store to check it out!

New Group Gift and a visit to Omega Point!

London and I took a bit of a walkabout in Second Life and visited Omega Point, a dark fantasy mysterious world.

The locations are absolutely gorgeous. The buildings are impressive and there are a few spots you can hang out. There are two drivable vehicles (a lot of fun) and a meditation area. Don't forget to set to midnight to experience the magic of the sim fully!

While we were there, we decided to take a photo wearing the brand new Group Gift (to be found by the group joiner and the bike at LnL), an awesome panther T-shirt in black with absolutely amazing texture details! A true LnL, cool and classy!

Also included is a pair of pants (mod) and a belt with a skull buckle (resizable)! The perfect style to travel all corners of Second Life! We hope you enjoy it! :)

We dare you!! The Mystery of Lord Edmund!

London and I stumbled upon this quest the other day. We love adventure quests and are always very curious to see what they are about. Now, we dare you to take the quest as well!

When you TP to Teista, you arrive in the gardens that belong to Castle Dark Draconis (set to midnight for a more immersive experience). At Landing Point, touch the poster of the "Mystery of Lord Edmund" to start! London took all the shots and prepared this cool preview for all of you to enjoy! The last one of this first sequence is of the poster mentioned before. The other photos were taken in several locations of the sim! :)

As you touch the poster, you are given a notecard (NC) with the tale of Lord Edmund. This is his story. While trying to get to his cousins, Lord Edmund's ship sinks and he is the sole survivor. It is said a stranger helped him. After saving Edmund, this stranger whispered into his ear and shared something so shocking that Edmund’s hair turned white and he could never speak again. Apparently Lord Edmund made it back to Draconis but never to his cousins. Why? And who was the stranger? No one is sure. Draconis is now home to vampires and other creatures, it is said. They took over right after Lord Edmund returned. But where is Lord Edmund? And is he the ghost roaming about? Only a mortal can set him free to rest in peace. That is the challenge!

The NC with the story also contains the first clue. You are looking for Garlic Bags , crosses and a number of other objects. Some of them are quite difficult to find! But what is a good challenge without a bit of effort! The most important thing is to pay very close attention to every location (explore the surroundings in detail) and to read the hints carefully. If you get lost, trace your steps back to the last spot where you found something and restart from there. (LnL hint: create a folder and name it ********Quest, for example; the multiple asteriskes will make sure that this folder is the first one after the SL default folders, so it will be easier for you to find it; place the objects and NCs you receive along the way there for an easier access whenever you need to use them! It is also helpful to rename the notecards with reference to the clue given/location,where they were found since some of them share the same name). Explore all the hidden corners and have fun!!

For additional info, visit the Quest's blog here! If you get totally stuck and feel like going ARGH!!!!!!, IM Divalin Magic or Talya Barzane for a hint.

This quest is very interesting! It took a lot of work to organise and set up, and it is a true challenge for anyone who likes something a bit more complex than roaming about aimlessly in SL! Are you ready? Then click here! Your ship to Teista and Lord Edmund awaits! Enjoy! :)

LnL oufits to be RP uniforms!

LnL is pleased to announce its first cooperation with a Roleplay (RP) group and sim!

It's called The Delphic Dinasty and shelters Vampires, Lycans, and other unknown races that existed on the fringes of humanity. We were contacted by Sway Daxter, the Founder and Elder of The Delphic Dynasty Horde, who explained us that they were a vampire family with a combative branch. Outfits O-7 and O-15 will be their uniforms! Do visit the vendors at Elixir and if you'd like to have further information about the sim and its RP, get in touch with Sway Daxter inworld. :)

UPDATED: As of October 20, this store's new location is here!

New addition to the LnL Collection - O-41!!

Here it is! The latest release at LnL Square!

Outfit O-41 is a classical ensemble in burgundy. The high quality texture of the top and of the gloves shows fine details in black and it offers a discreet silver element in the front and on the sleeves. The pants (mod) present a large black belt and can be worn with a coat bottom to give it a more formal look. To top it all, the straight collar adds to the elegant goth look! This outfit as all of LNL products is adapted for both Men and Women including items specifically for both. Both the collar and the coat bottom come with a resizable feature for a perfect fit! Check it out at the store! It's absolutely gorgeous!

For further information and photos of previous releases, visit the store catalog!

New Release - Outfit 40!!

Outfit 40 is a very elegant unisex outfit in an exquisite palette of brown variations! It includes a top (worn as a shirt), pants (modifiable) carefully textured with an impressive large black belt that has an amazing buckle, and a pair of classic gloves. O-40 also brings a flexi coat bottom and a collar with textures matching the outfit and fitted to the female and male avatar for a more stylish look!

Cool prizes and fun hunts at LnL!

A new hunt is about to begin! The Out of This World Hunt starts on July 8th and it promises to be a fun event! At LnL, everything is ready to go! London and I have placed the prize and even took a bit of time to shoot some photos with the prizes of this hunt and the other two ongoing hunts, the Go4Goal Hunt and the Song Lyric Hunt!

Above, the Go4Goal (left) and the Out of this World (right) hunt prizes! Below, the prize for the Song Lyric Hunt which was inspired by the song "Back in Black" by ACDC!!

For hints, hunt blogs and other infos, click the red "I" by the hunt posters! Enjoy! :)

Go4Goal Hunt starting!!

Paco Pooley and Manuel Ormidale have organised the Go4Goal Hunt to celebrate the World Soccer Championship taking place in South Africa, starting June 11 and ending July 11 (both the hunt and the championship). The hunt has been carefully planned and impeccably laid out. Everything is going smoothly without the usual last minute stress! Well done guys! LnL's hunt gift is already in-store, so drop by to pick it up. To get the updated hint, click the red "I"! This is a circular hunt, so you can start at LnL (store #34) and go on from there, if you like. The last store will have the landmark of store #1. Enjoy! :)

New release O-39!! WOW and double WOW!

Outfit 39 is an elegant unisex outfit in amazing tones of blue. The top and pants (mod to fit any shoewear) have been carefully designed resembling an elegant armour! This outfit also brings a flexi bottom coat and a collar both resizable to allow you for your personal fitting touch. The outfit is completed by a discreet neck button. Very elegant!

Ancient Investigators!

Dagmar Haiku is a member of LnL and with Steven, her partner, she writes in their blog Ancient Investigators. Three chapters of a lively story with an intricate plot and very interesting characters have been written. The story is enriched by a careful eye for detail and very cool pics. Outfits (LnL's as well), poses, locations enhance the reading experience. Do take a look at their blog and leave a comment. Great job, congratulations to Dagmar and Steven!

New lounge areas at LnL!

Gathering friends was always a priority at LnL! Now we are opening two new lounge area. To get to them, walk down the stairs from the store entrance (there will be a sim crossing downstairs where signalled, so expect a bit of lag). The new areas (photo above) are a bit further after the discussion lounge. Feel free to visit them, bring a friend, hang out. They are public! Come on over to LnL. :)

Of alts - questions and experiences!

Last Tuesday's discussion topic, was suggested by a long time friend of LnL, Lewis Luminos - alts in Second Life (SL). The title LnL gave to the discussion, "Zooming in on alts! - the reasons, the criticisms, the reality", suggested several approaches to the topic - Is having an alt a morally debatable issue? Is it a way to experiment with your identity or just a way to have fun? Alts (alternative accounts) are a very interesting topic in SL (Second Life). Often the object of criticism or curiosity, alts are always a door into another life. There are many reasons why residents create an alt, to be able to work without interruption, to be able to override the 25 group limit imposed by LnL for each avatar, to be a resource vault, for privacy reasons, to earn money, to avoid the reputation of their main avatar and even for spying purposes! Some unbelievable situations were mentioned that showed how the use of an alt can be extremely negative. On a positive note, it was also shown that an alt can be a great way to explore one's identity. Many mentioned that by creating an alt, they searched for and found interesting and unexpected sides of themselves. The therapeutic value of an alt was stressed and many interesting therapeutic uses of alts and SL were mentioned. Creating an alt is not an easy process, especially if you are trying to give it its own identity. It starts with choosing the name! The group agreed that it can be a rather long process or a rather short one, if residents are only looking for a work alt who will never become public. Another issue the group discussed was the multitude of alts (some of them bots used to create traffic) in SL. Most agreed that having a large number of alts made it too stressful a situation to manage, plus having not enough time imposed a lack of usage of several of the alts! As a conclusion, the topic of alts in SL is as intriguing as it is fascinating. SL is a world where identities are somewhat fluid and exploring new possibilities is certainly an enriching experience! May it be the source of fun and self-learning! Thank you to all who took part! It was an amazing group! Join us next time at LnL's Lounge for a new topic and a fun discussion among a group of friendly people and... perhaps their alts too! ;)

NEW Release at LnL - Outfit 38!

Outfit 38 is an outfit with a carefully designed texture in tones of black and red. It reveals LnL high standards in textures drawn by hand and higlighted in great detail! This outfit comes with a shirt, pants (mod to be worn with all types of shoewear), gloves, collar and a flexi coat bottom that adds movement and realism! It also brings an amazing cloak. All elements have been adjusted to the female and to the male avatar. The cloak, the collar and the coat bottom are all resizable to allow your personal touch for a perfect fit. Drop by LnL to check it out!

You are invited! New Hunts soon - Myths and Legends 2 and Go4Goal!

In only a few days, on May 15, starts the second edition of an amazing hunt - The Myths and Legends Hunt - Part 2 - organised by Special04 Magic and Resje Bailey! This hunt will feature several myths and legends chosen by the different stores. LnL has chosen the Greek god Hephaestus! You will find information about Hephaestus included in the hunt object! We are working on a very cool prize for all the hunters who visit us at LnL! Also coming up is the cool cool Go4Goal Hunt organised by Paco Pooley and Manuel Ormidale! Its motiv is the World Football Championship taking place in South Africa! This hunt will be lot of fun too! You are invited to drop by for a visit!

Discussion next Tuesday 2pm SLT- "Zooming in on alts! - the reasons, the criticisms, the reality"

Topic: "Zooming in on alts! - the reasons, the criticisms, the reality"
Time - Tuesday, May 11 2010 at 2pm SLT
Moderator: Lizzie Gudkov
Discussion: Is having an alt a morally debatable issue? Is it a way to experiment with your identity or just a way to have fun?
Location: LnL's Lounge

Thank you to Lewis Luminos for suggesting this topic!

Drop by to share your opinion! We are looking forward to seeing you! Join us! :)

Thank you!! :)

A big hug of thank you to Paco and Manu for the wonderful message on the 1st anniversary of LnL! :))

Discussion at LnL about Crisis alert! - Drama in Second Life"

Tuesday, May 4 at 2pm SLT, LnL's discussion group met to discuss the topic "Crisis alert! - Drama in Second Life". We started off with lots of questions, what is drama? Inexperience? Control? Fun?! Or even an addiction? And we had a fun and lively time! Defining drama was a bit difficult. It was suggested that it would be easier to define what was NOT drama instead, and how true that is! Yet we tried and most of us agreed that drama is generated mostly by the different expectations people have fueled by exaggeration and big (small) egos. Drama can also be increased by the lack of communication skills (although not all agreed with this), people's ego fragilities or the need to vent stress resulting from RL's (Real Life) problems. As to the influence of social networks, most didn't see the connection with Second Life (SL) and did not experience any drama coming from that. It was very interesting to see that, according to the group's experience, drama most frequently happens not from newbies nor from well established Second Life residents but rather from those who are in the middle of these two sides, those still trying to find their place. The group also talked briefly about griefers and their reasons to create drama -- the twisted fun of causing havok. It was very interesting to register that drama in SL is not always perceived as a bad thing, namely in some RP (roleplay) groups where drama is part of the twists and turns of RPing! Finally, we talked about some of the strategies to avoid drama -- TP away, avoid hanging out with strangers, avoid drama prone areas, respect the rules of RP groups, and... why not... be a good listener.

To conclude the discussion, and on a lighter tone, drama is a human inate characteristic and something that will never disappear! Yet, for the sake of SL's sanity, everyone should ponder about it a bit and... avoid it like the plague (or not...!). Join us next week at LnL's Lounge for a new topic and a fun discussion group where everyone is welcome!

NEW release at LnL - Outfit 37!

Outfit 37 is an amazing unisex outfit in red and gold with a detailed texture of unique richness. 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), boots and a collar. Both the coat bottom and the collar are resizable as to allow your personal touch for perfect fit! Drop by LnL to check it out! :)