Special Event : Halloween Pumpkin Hunt at Dream

In the past I mentioned a place called Club Dream. But they also have a multi-level sim, and happen to be running a seasonal hunt currently as well. Their hunt has 12 pumpkins hidden around the sim, and in this case you actually smash them open when you claim the prize. In order to find them though you need to explore the open section of the sim. There's even an aquatic area for mer-folk to go through!

There's a variety of different prizes in this hunt. There's some adorable jewelry pieces, perfect for the season. There's 3 different sets of stockings that can be used year round depending on the kind of outfits you tend to wear. There's stunning cat eyes in a variety of colors. For those of you interested in the world of SL Dollies, there's a wonderful Doll Joint tattoo layer. The variety of gifts is wonderful, because there's something for everyone.

Check for more information and see previews of their prizes on their blog: Club Dream

Special Event : Halloween Pumpkin Hunt at The Village

 The Village is having yet another seasonal hunt on sim! For those of you who were here in the spring and remember the Easter egg hunt, you're well prepared for this. But for those who are new to the Village and to scavenger hunting this could be more of a difficult adventure. But it is bound to be a lot of fun regardless as to the amount of time you have spent on the sim.

So what are we looking for? Well that's easy enough to explain, we're looking for pumpkins! The Village Pumpkin Hunt is a challenge, because they're going to be adding one pumpkin each day until Halloween. Currently, I've been informed that there are 2 pumpkins hidden about. As to the types of prizes you can expect to find, they're planned as unisex. Ladies, this means feel free to involve the menfolk in the hunt!

Example Pumpkin & One of the Prizes

The Village Pumpkin Hunt is at ground level. Which means dear pumpkin hunters, these pumpkins are hidden in the active hunting grounds. That said I am going to advise you, from my personal opinion and experience to do this hunt in pairs if you don't want to be interrupted. Or find a hunter to act as your group leader, that could work too. The objects will not be hidden in a safe zone, but they may be hidden in the water chase.

Fair warning : cheater huds are not likely to work in this hunt. Reports have been coming in from people that have tried using them to locate the prizes, and so far they have been unsuccessful. That said, it's time to open your eyes and actually hunt for those pumpkins!

Special Event : Fallen Gods 5th Year Celebration

In Second Life there are some stores that have been around for years. There's a lot of stores that close, and some of the ones that I remember fondly from various times in sl, I miss dearly. Fallen Gods Inc is a store that has been around since October 2007. They have a beautiful sim, and also have an amazing line of skins, and accessories. Fallen Gods also has the Petite Avatars available. If you've never been there I do highly recommend them.

If you're interested in checking them out follow this slurl: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Selidor/240/133/21

They're currently doing a hunt on their sim for their group, and the gifts are amazing. Please read the note Alia sent out If you're interested. The hunt is only on for a limited time so if something catches your eye head on over and check it out. (And look over the products available, they're beautiful.)

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A number, a word. Five, to dream and keep dreaming.

Now that the Dream is whole you can dream on the Islands at the Temple Entrance or simply play your clues inside. Complete the Journey to Our 5th Anniversary.
(You can get some of the Islands still in past notices)

The Hunt will last till the 21st of October. When the Dream word will be complete, all Island will be already given trough group notices and present on the Island as their relative hidden visions.
Use the diapason to play the tunes and get clues.

Collect the visions and merge dreams on October 20 1 pm slt,
I see you there,
Yours,
Alia

Shopping VS Hunting

In Second Life there are a variety of ways to dress your avatar. You can be just about anything that you want to be, as am sure you've realized by now. Today we're going to look at the pro's and con's of two different ways in which to outfit your avatar. Shopping and Hunting. I know that it sounds a bit peculiar to think of hunting as a way to outfit your avatar, but it'll be explained well enough for you to understand.

Second Life clothing and avatars can get to be a fairly expensive hobby if you're not ready to be a content creator yourself. We're not all creative art talents, some of us are writers, and others are scriptwriters. While a large number of us wish nothing more than to rp and pay dress up. Playing dress up can get costly, and it can be daunting. How can you look different without spending so much?

This is where scavenger hunts and store events come in. There are a number of grid wide hunts that happen in Second Life, and the prizes vary. They can be everything from a pose, to a whole avatar. Unlike shopping though, there is no guarantee that you will like everything that you receive in a  hunt. But you're not spending nearly as much by doing a hunt as you would by shopping. The biggest thing you're likely to spend during a hunt is time.

You will find out that there are stores that you shop at, that do participate in hunts. This is  a good way to slowly decide if scavenger hunts are for you. Some of them are very difficult, and I personally recommend hunting with a friend, or even in a group. Why? Because it can be more fun and you'll cover more ground that way.

This is just some food for thought. Shopping is by far the more reliable method to get exactly what you want. But a hunt, will usually add some unique pieces to your wardrobe, that over time are generally unavailable.  So here's to happy hunting, whether it's for a deal or for an item.