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Friday, April 17, 2020

News Recap: The Return of Last Names and the Disappearance of GENUS Project

RIP GENUS?
A well-known store of the Second Life® community, GENUS Project, closed its doors. Store owners released an official statement in their Facebook account, but residents can't help to wonder what is happening behind the curtains. The store received a Digital Millennium Copyright Act complaint from an unknown creator, but many suspect the author of the filed complaint might come from a direct competitor. Oddly enough, the GENUS Project became very popular in last few weeks due to an exclusive free offer – other stores were quickly overshadowed as the free mesh head lured many residents to the brand's main store. In addition, a counter complaint was filed and the case will continue in court. Although the brand released a temporary closure notice, nobody knows for sure when or if GENUS will return.
If you have any GENUS' merchandise in your inventory, you are not required to delete the items.


The Return of Last Names
Residents can now change their last names. On Monday, April 13, Linden Lab® released the most-wanted feature, which residents have been waiting (and requesting) for a very long time. This is an exclusive perk for Premium Members, but if you decide to change your surname, be prepared to pay an additional $39.99. Users are also able to change their first name for the same fee.
After months of preparation and a special contest, the final list of surnames is now available at https://secondlife.com/my/account, under the “Account” section. Changing display names will continue to be available for all residents, with no extra charges.
The community's feedback has been both positive and negative; although many users claim the fee is extremely high (especially during this time), others are very pleased to see the feature back in Second Life®.

Fantasy Faire 2020 Update
Mark your calendars for Thursday, April 23 - Fantasy Faire 2020 is almost here, but for now, the community is invited to nominate their favorite fantasy characters for the roles of King, Queen and Chancellor of the event. Make sure you read the rules and submit your favorite fantasy character by Saturday, April 25; previous winners are not eligible for nomination. Nominate HERE.

“This is GOR” Project
If you are a gorean role-player and most importantly, a combat aficionado, you might want to check out the “This is GOR” Project. The Gorean map has been recreated by this series of linked BTB regions in a 24/7 combat zone with active traffic; Away, OOC or Arena Modes are not allowed in these regions. Combat should be constant and so is the role-play. To start your journey, you must join the “This is Gor”group, claim your territory and defend it from intruders. Players are encouraged to expand their territories and develop their personal story-lines. Check out the “This is GOR” Project and make sure to read the rules and all detailed instructions before you actively engage the game.


"Strong Face" Mesh Head from GENUS Project (Now Closed)

"Akyla" Skin from 7 Deadly s[K]ins (Free Gift - The Stay at Home Club)

"Demon Eyes - Red" from ANATOMY (Includes L & R Mesh Eyes and Omega Applier. Available in Blue, Gold, Green, Grey, Purple and Red)

'Ina" Hair from Foxy (Free - Group Gift)

"Phoenix Lips" Lipstick Pack from Voodoo (Free Gift - The Stay at Home Club)

"Nefertiti's Makeup" Eyeshadow from POUT! (112L - We <3 Role-play Event *April Edition*. Includes Catwa, Genus and Lelutka Evo Applier and System Layers with 32 Makeup Options)

 "Runic" Facial Tattoo from CHIMAERA (187L - We <3 Role-play Event *April Edition*. Includes 3 BOM/Tattoo System Layers and Applier for Catwa)

"Veri" Body Tattoo from Endless Pain Tattoos (188L - We <3 Role-play Event *April Edition*. Includes Appliers for Belleza, Maitreya, Signature, SLing, Omega and System/BOM Tattoo Layers in Black and Fresh Versions)

"Anber" Bodysuit from VoluptasVirtualis (250L for Single Color Pack or 850L for Fatpack - New Release. Includes Bodysuit for Maitreya and Freya. Fatpack Includes 20 Texture Options for Main, Sheer, and Borders with Alpha Texture Options for Hips, Chest and Groin. Available in 6 Single Color Packs. Original Ad HERE)

"Kovacs Arms" from The Forge (Available at Neo-Japan Event. Includes L & R Arms for Geralt, Gianni, Jake, Legacy, and Maitreya Mesh Bodies. Includes Texture HUD with 9 Texture Options for Different Sections and 9 Decal Logo Texture Options. Original Ad HERE)

"The End" Mask Collar from May's Soul (Possibly a Retired Item - Check with Creator. Commons: Shirt in 3 Colors; Skirt in 3 Colors; Molotov; or the Last Plant. Rares: Mask Collar or Backpack)

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