New Media Arts, a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit in the U.S. has announced plans to do what it can to support and stimulate Opensim development. As an unfunded opensource project, Opensim has long depended on the volunteer efforts of developers. While these developers have been quite skilled and generous, the lack of a direction or roadmap or even a general sense of what people … [Read more...]
Insights from virtual ancient spaces
Liz Falconer's Virtual Avebury project is a highlight of Week 1 of History Month in Kitely. Avebury is near the famous Stonehenge site but is much larger. In this blog post, Liz notes some affordances of a virtual recreation of an ancient site. By creating the site without the modern roads and buildings, the original arrangement of the stones can be more easily analyzed. … [Read more...]
History Month Week 2 – Medieval
History Month was originally going to be called Medieval Month. The time period from the fall of the Romans to early Renaissance is a popular one in virtual worlds. Perhaps the popularity of this era has to do with the many books, movies, and video games that are at least loosely medieval-inspired. Maybe the popularity of everything Medieval has something to do with the … [Read more...]
History Month Events
The irrepressible Freda Frostbite is organizing a series of events to correspond with each week's theme during History Month. This list is subject to change. All times are Pacific Standard time. Events Aug 6 -- 4:00 PM, Aliens, Eden and Eridu: A History of One Civilization. (First City Eridu) Aug 7 -- 9 AM, Ghaelen Dlareh Speaks About Sacred Music: Late Ancient to High … [Read more...]
History Month Begins
History Month on Kitely is underway! The era for Week 1 is "Big bang thru 500 CE." Events this week include these presentations: 8/6 -- 4:00 PM PT, Aliens, Eden and Eridu: A History of One Civilization. (First City Eridu) 8/07 -- 10:30 AM PT, Ravyn Reads From Canterbury Tales (RISA IV) 8/07 -- 12:00 PM PT, Several Millenia of Poetry In Under An Hour (History Hub) 8/07 … [Read more...]
History Month in August
What is History Month? Residents of Kitely are organizing History Month for the month of August. The event is designed to highlight the many historically-inspired builds in Kitely and to encourage more of them. At the History Month Hub, visitors will receive a HUD and landmarks to allow them to visit the history-related worlds around the grid. Please note that the address of … [Read more...]
Australian Home Lands by Genavieve Page
Beaches, horses, rivers, waterfalls, and the great outback. Australia is a land of vast wonder. The Australian Home Lands world is worth wandering at length. Beautiful and whimsical with surprising little touches. Ramesh Ramloll recorded the recent visit by Metaverse Tours to Australian Home Lands. Take a peek and then go see for yourself. Check it out and then go visit for … [Read more...]
New User Guide
How do I join Kitely? Click the "Sign Up" link on the Kitely website at www.kitely.com and verify your email address. See the video by the new Media Arts group on Kitely which illustrates the steps. How do I log in to Kitely Virtual Worlds? Install an Opensim-compatible viewer like Firestorm for Opensim. Be sure to choose version with Opensim in the description. See … [Read more...]
Risa IV by Ravyn Stormchyld
Risa IV is named after the famous resort planet from a certain sci-fi series. Creator Ravyn Stormchyld is putting his DJ Experience to use at the new dance club called Club Ravyn. (Hint: definitely pick up the dance hud.) In addition to the club, the world includes 20 free apartments for new Kitely members. Send and IM to Ravyn Stormchyld if you are interested in an … [Read more...]
Frostbite Thane by Freda and Heximer
Frostbite Thane is a combination of the last names of partners Freda Frostbite and Heximer Thane. Freda is a prolific writer and performer. Her partner Heximer is an air and space aficionado. Their 16-region creation is an artistic venue, a hang-out, a romantic setting, a place for poetry, fantasy stories and transportation adventures. Visit Frostbite Thane at: … [Read more...]