Good day to you dear readers..
Something a little different.. we are going to take you first to GCG, The Great Canadian Grid.
Today we are visiting the River Lands.. Medieval Fantasy Roleplay community.
Over the years of virtual living, not once but more times than we really can count, have we encountered or come across role players, from various communities in the virtual worlds.
This particular theme seems to reoccur on many of the grids in one form or another. Our contact in GCG is Jaekob Faolan.
Jaekob is always available when online to help you out and to provide you with assistance in getting you started. The community even offers tutorials on role play. As well as having OOC evenings so you can come and enjoy time with them, meet people, and see the various communities within the River lands.
OOC = out of character IC = in character.
Visitors to the sims are asked to dress appropriately for their visit. Free outfits are provided at landing
In the short time that we were there, we were very interested in knowing more about the areas that we visited.
The only way of getting to know more about the period, and the way people lived their day to day, is to research, explore and come participate.
landing @ River lands
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SHOPPING on the GCG -
At one time the CHINA-T-SHOP was alone on this side of the plaza. That is not the story now. In just a month or more, Alaria Feraris and Jimbo Qinan have managed to populate the mall with some very talented designers and artists.
You will now find... Hair Stuff Designs (London Core)
Lawn and Garden Stuff Designs (London Core)
Woman Stuff Designs (London Core)
Shoe & boot Stuff Designs (London Core)
Men Stuff Designs (London Core)
Westwood Custom Bikes (Richard Westwood)
Zun Zun Cuba (Zun Zun)
Kristins Clothier, Kristin Nightfire of Oceanside Estates
Off Your Rocker (SeanPatrick Carroll)
Welcome to Dreams (Londan Dreams)
This is just giving you a sampling of the shops that are around the music venue that is there at *ROUND UP COUNTRY*, Clearwater Creek
What is nice is that there is ongoing music to dance to.. along with a big screen.. fun to be able to enjoy yourself.. while working on inventory etc...
Guess who else is here, your favourite and mine, Cherokee Sensations..
She is currently at Muddy Water Mall, Muddy Shores another mall owned by Alaria and Jimbo. stop the press.. she is now at Clearwater!!!!
Hop on the bus and come on down! Join her group here on GCG, she is putting out Xmas goodies. You know Cherokee, she just doesn't stop.
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Howdeeee.... The Great Canadian Grid celebrated its 2nd anniversary - the partying went on over an extended period of time.. Nox managed to get a picture with people around the big banner... good on you Nox.
Congratulations - Roddie ( Roddie Macchi) our founder/owner and janitor all in one.. this guy never sleeps... I keep looking for where his batteries are kept.
Partying at Po Monkey.. (jen smith's place) ) pic by Nox.
The GCG is about community and friendships.. If you don't know someone when you get to Canada, it won't be long before you do. There is a lot that is different, being that GCG is an open sim. BUT... there is nothing like the fellowship you will find, and the support from not just Roddie, but the GCG committed staff and GCG members themselves.
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We are talking today abour role play.. There are communities InWorldz too. The one we spoke about recently is Squanto Thorne's Spirit Nation sim. Squanto has been busy making the area more user friendly. Not only is there the role play area, but there are areas where you can find a place and live .. in the outdoors, in his settlers area, gypsy camp or in a Native TeePee or wigwam
Squanto takes a lot of pride in trying to create the same native environment that his people's (the Wampanoag) lived back when life was lived at a different pace, and where the sound of drums, and singing is what entertained .. and where community was sitting by a fire, or gathering as a group and telling stories.
Did you know that there is a difference between Plains Indians, and other tribes, that they each have their own customs, and history. Over twenty Native American tribes .. some of the most colourful and best known in North America once lived int he wide open country of the Great Plains. The Wampanoag Tribe, were not one of these tribes.
Who were these people, how did they live from day to day, the beauty of being in the virtual world is you can learn about their past, by visiting and participating in the community of Spirit Nation, you will also have the opportunity to enjoy the landscapes and wilderness that Squanto has created.
Learn to hunt, practice your hunting skills. Have you ever wanted freedom from the western civilized need for being dressed from head to toe... what other incentive, then to live free... and in harmony with nature.
" Squanto Thorne: Like many other sims here at IWorldz Spirit Nation is going through some growing pains. The Native way of life has not caught on yet" We know there is an interest, but we don't always have the time, or are shy to just arrive, and not know what to do. or expect. The landing area is very friendly and there are several merchants there who ply their trade ..=^_^= lots to see, and some very nice items you can bring back for souvenirs.
Guess who has a shop set up there, yup, our one and only Cherokee Bravin, of Cherokee Sensations. The soft leather Native Indian boots you've always wanted, she has them in several different styles.
Come visit... we know you will want to stay awhile and explore.. and you are very welcome to do just that.
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see video... https://youtu.be/utHvKg-_ny8
This is another fantastic build in InworldZ.. it is the incrediable world of Pandora, for all who loved Avatar, this is a place of magic and fantasy to give you hours of delight as you explore. The build was and is by Willow Rose, we hope this link will work for you. She is the main character you will see in the video.
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if all else fails, try cut and paste, for sure you want to see this.
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JUMP AND JIVE on Thursday from 4 - 6pm. a swinging set hosted by Suzie Cummings...
There is always something going on at Mirror, get on their group list so you don't miss out and some very different entertainment
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Rest in Peace dear Hunter.. Hunter Montgomery was a much loved entertainer in all virtual worlds where he played, a live talented musician, he will be missed. Hunter has left for the big stage in the sky. Many clubs in both Inworlds and GCG are holding special events in his memory.
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Every club has their regulars, Rocking the Blues is home to the group, Rockin' the blues, group tag is Blues Rockers... Kira Wyldfire, lovingly calls the group the Blues Tribe... It is a dedicated group that fills the club from Thursday - through to Sunday.
The club is where you will often find a dizzy talented kitty called Lexxy Moore.
Lexxy has a techno shop of her own, and is involved in many different activities, but at RTB when she is there, she puts on a mean particle show. (pixel fireworks, stunning colourful visuals) (a word, stay away from her kitty litter)
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Attended the story hour on Thursday, @ Seanchai Library InworldZ... what a great way to spend some time listening to a talented "artist" entertain with a reading of a story line that keeps you listening for what will happen next. We enjoyed it.. we closed our eyes and enjoyed the visit into the fictional world.
Contact Shandon Loring for more information.....
note.. being read to .. is definitely something we could get used to.=^_^= this is really really a great way to spend some quiet time, and be entertained at the same time. Wish we had discovered it sooner, it was unfortunate previous commitments meant we didn't get to stay till the end of the reading. Shandon is good..It didn't take long for him to draw us into the story line, and the characters he plays.
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If you have suggestions or places you want to know about.. don't be shy, let us know.
Jettis surprised China this week....sure put a smile on her face..
