New Outpost on the German grid of Metropolis

I’ve just established an Outpost for the Hypergrid Adventurers Club on the German grid of Metropolis.

It’s located in the large train station at the Metropolis arrival point *CenterWorld*. Inside you’ll find freebies and more!

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Hypergrid Adventurers Club meet #15: Sci-fi art and fun in FrancoGrid

In today’s meeting we visited FrancoGrid and checked out a very cool science fiction themed region named Hybride.

Hybride was stunning.  It’s impressive to see how one can create a consistent visual theme across an entire region.  We met some of locals of FrancoGrid, stopped by a great freebie store, and ended with an impromptu dance party.  Read on for a full transcript and many photos.

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Hypergrid Adventurers Club meet #13+14: Exploring the German grid of Metropolis Metaversum

In today’s two meetings we explored Metropolis Metaversum for the first time.

We met some of the citizens of Metropolis, visited a beautiful train station, looked at classic German architecture, and found some nice freebies along the way.  We also learned that Nani Ferguson from FrancoGrid is creating a special scavenger hunt event for Christmas.  Read on for a full transcript and many photos.

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3D AIDS Quilt Launching in jokaydiaGRID on World AIDS Day, Dec 1st

December 1st is World AIDS Day.

The wonderful folks at Startled Cat and the Karuna Initiative are launching a beautiful 3D AIDS Quilt this year, supported by jokaydiaGRID.

I highly recommend you check this out.   Read on for details.

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Hypergrid Adventurers Club meet #12: Exploring Spaceships, Fly-In Theaters, Modular Education Spaces and Cube3 Virtual Products

In today’s meeting we met with Larry Rosenthal (Cube Inada) of Cube3.com for a guided tour of Cube3 Virtual Worlds and Products displayed on ReactionGrid’s public grid.

Cube also shared his amazing background and knowledge of many different virtual worlds.  Read on for a full transcript and many photos.

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Beginning next week, my Office Hours in ReactionGrid

Starting next week, I will be holding regular Office Hours in ReactionGrid.

See this page for all the details.

-John “Pathfinder” Lester

Hypergrid Adventurers Club meet #10+11: Speaking French, Meeting with VWCamp guests from FrancoGrid and Revisiting the Eiffel Tower

In today’s 2 meetings we spoke French with Babbler, met up with folks from FrancoGrid attending a Virtual Worlds Camp on ReactionGrid, revisited an accurate reconstruction of the Eiffel Tower based on real life architectural plans, and found many freebies at the “Ile aux Freebies.”

Read on for a full transcript and photos.

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Lost in Translation on the Hypergrid: Always pack your Babbler

When venturing forth onto the global Hypergrid of interconnected virtual worlds, you’ve got to be prepared.

Having a good guidebook is key.  And exploring with a group is always helpful.

But don’t forget, your inventory and avatar travel with you wherever you go.  So be sure to pack wisely.

Here’s how you can get a tool to help you avoid being “Lost in Translation.”

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Hypergrid Adventurers Club meet #9: Visiting FrancoGrid to see the Eiffel Tower, Avant-garde Art, and Pandora

Today we took a Hypergrid jump tour from jokaydiaGRID to FrancoGrid.

We visited an accurately scaled reconstruction of the Eiffel Tower based on real life architectural plans, an avant-garde art installation, and a recreation of the world of Pandora from the movie Avatar.

Read on for a full transcript and lots of photos of our excursion.  Many beautiful sights were seen on this adventure!

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Let’s Build and Share Lists of Hypergrid Addresses

“Can we really go anywhere?”

“You name it.  If it’s down here.”

Read on to learn how you can easily find the Hypergrid Address of any region on ReactionGrid’s public grid, and how you can share your own list if you have one.

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