Second Life Forums Archive - Favorite themed residences?

Weston Graves

Werebeagle

Join date: 24 Mar 2007

Posts: 2,059

08-09-2008 18:38

I've been on hiatus from SL about a month due to RL obligations (good ones mostly).

On my return I notice I'm disatisfied with my mainland residence. It's in a low traffic, low interest area. It's surroundings, while not really eyesores, are chaotic and uncomfortable.

I'm thinking of selling it and trying to find a themed residence. The theme doesn't matter so much as long as it isn't a tropical island paradise. There are about 600 thousand of those! I love science fiction, fantasy, or historical period themes (but not Gor). Ideally I could just rent a parcel and build whatever I want on it keeping within the theme.

Is there such place, or am I dreaming? Caledon fits the bill, but I bet there's a waiting list a mile long for that - deservedly so. Any others?

Nika Talaj

now you see her ...

Join date: 2 Jan 2007

Posts: 5,449

08-09-2008 18:43

Little known fact: Caledon land is frequently advertised for sale on the Caledon Forums: http://www.caledonforums.com/
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Virrginia Tombola

Equestrienne

Join date: 10 Nov 2006

Posts: 938

08-09-2008 18:50

In no particular order these are some places I've had property in (and some still do). I have had nothing but good experiences with the sim owners, and they all have very active communities:

Caledon (Steampunk/Victoriana)
Babbage (Steampunk, a touch more urban)
Antiquity (More general 19th century, and lots of pirates)
New Toulouse (1920s New Orleans)
Steelhead (early 19th century Oregon)
Languedoc (17th century French Countryside, and a lovely canal district)
Aquaria (fantasy underwater mer-RP)

But there's lots and lots more out there! You'll no doubt have a good time looking for a home as the journey will take you across some of the most creative sims in SL.

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Cristalle Karami

Lady of the House

Join date: 4 Dec 2006

Posts: 6,222

08-09-2008 19:06

I saw a very amusing one called Threnody Hollow. There, it's Halloween every day. The info card is hilarious.

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Desmond Shang

Guvnah of Caledon

Join date: 14 Mar 2005

Posts: 5,250

08-09-2008 19:34

Recuses himself from thread, on the basis of it veering too close to advertisement territory.

There are a lot of wonderful, themed small gems out there in Second Life!

Best of luck, sir.

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Steampunk Victorian, Well-Mannered Caledon!

Annabelle Babii

Unholier than thou

Join date: 2 Jun 2007

Posts: 1,797

08-09-2008 21:13

At the risk of treading into spamville...

check out the mainland sim Leif

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HoneyBear Lilliehook

Owner, The Mall at Cherry

Join date: 18 Jun 2007

Posts: 4,500

08-10-2008 06:00

/me ducks under the advertising threshhold

Maple Park - it's just a family theme, complete with playground.

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Jacquelin Seisenbacher

Registered User

Join date: 22 Dec 2006

Posts: 156

08-10-2008 07:22

*waves at Virrginia and Des*
I'm going to second Virrginia's list, and I'd like to add Beek Haven, they're a pirate themed sim, pretty strict RP, but stunning sim and a LOT of great ship oriented activities. Also SoHo is a nice little sim but it's been a long while since I last got to visit.

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Weston Graves

Werebeagle

Join date: 24 Mar 2007

Posts: 2,059

08-10-2008 08:07

Thanks to all your replies I , or my alt rather, was able to purchase some land in a famous themed area. My alt will fit in with the theme better. It's very exciting.

I almost went with Threnody Hollow. What a nice build! I love all the colors and textures. I will certainly check out the others though as interesting places to visit.

Skell Dagger

Smitten

Join date: 26 Jun 2007

Posts: 1,885

08-10-2008 08:09

I just want to say thanks to Weston for starting this thread. My 'places to visit' notecard just got quite a bit longer

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Favorite themed residences?
Weston Graves Werebeagle Join date: 24 Mar 2007 Posts: 2,059	08-09-2008 18:38 I've been on hiatus from SL about a month due to RL obligations (good ones mostly). On my return I notice I'm disatisfied with my mainland residence. It's in a low traffic, low interest area. It's surroundings, while not really eyesores, are chaotic and uncomfortable. I'm thinking of selling it and trying to find a themed residence. The theme doesn't matter so much as long as it isn't a tropical island paradise. There are about 600 thousand of those! I love science fiction, fantasy, or historical period themes (but not Gor). Ideally I could just rent a parcel and build whatever I want on it keeping within the theme. Is there such place, or am I dreaming? Caledon fits the bill, but I bet there's a waiting list a mile long for that - deservedly so. Any others?
Nika Talaj now you see her ... Join date: 2 Jan 2007 Posts: 5,449	08-09-2008 18:43 Little known fact: Caledon land is frequently advertised for sale on the Caledon Forums: http://www.caledonforums.com/ .
Virrginia Tombola Equestrienne Join date: 10 Nov 2006 Posts: 938	08-09-2008 18:50 In no particular order these are some places I've had property in (and some still do). I have had nothing but good experiences with the sim owners, and they all have very active communities: Caledon (Steampunk/Victoriana) Babbage (Steampunk, a touch more urban) Antiquity (More general 19th century, and lots of pirates) New Toulouse (1920s New Orleans) Steelhead (early 19th century Oregon) Languedoc (17th century French Countryside, and a lovely canal district) Aquaria (fantasy underwater mer-RP) But there's lots and lots more out there! You'll no doubt have a good time looking for a home as the journey will take you across some of the most creative sims in SL. _____________________ Horses, Carriages, Modern and Historical Riding apparel. Ride a demo horse, play whist, or just loiter. I'm fair used to loiterers. http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Eyre/48%20/183/23/
Cristalle Karami Lady of the House Join date: 4 Dec 2006 Posts: 6,222	08-09-2008 19:06 I saw a very amusing one called Threnody Hollow. There, it's Halloween every day. The info card is hilarious. _____________________ Affordable & beautiful apartments & homes starting at 150L/wk! Waterfront homes, 575L/wk & 300 prims! House of Cristalle low prim prefabs: secondlife://Cristalle/111/60 http://cristalleproperties.info http://careeningcristalle.blogspot.com - Careening, A SL Sailing Blog
Desmond Shang Guvnah of Caledon Join date: 14 Mar 2005 Posts: 5,250	08-09-2008 19:34 Recuses himself from thread, on the basis of it veering too close to advertisement territory. There are a lot of wonderful, themed small gems out there in Second Life! Best of luck, sir. _____________________ Steampunk Victorian, Well-Mannered Caledon!
Annabelle Babii Unholier than thou Join date: 2 Jun 2007 Posts: 1,797	08-09-2008 21:13 At the risk of treading into spamville... check out the mainland sim Leif _____________________ Deep inside we're all the same - we're an amorphous fog clouod.
HoneyBear Lilliehook Owner, The Mall at Cherry Join date: 18 Jun 2007 Posts: 4,500	08-10-2008 06:00 /me ducks under the advertising threshhold Maple Park - it's just a family theme, complete with playground. _____________________ Virtual Freebies now has its own domain! URL=http://virtualfreebiesblog.com The Mall at Cherry Park - new vendors, new look!
Jacquelin Seisenbacher Registered User Join date: 22 Dec 2006 Posts: 156	08-10-2008 07:22 waves at Virrginia and Des I'm going to second Virrginia's list, and I'd like to add Beek Haven, they're a pirate themed sim, pretty strict RP, but stunning sim and a LOT of great ship oriented activities. Also SoHo is a nice little sim but it's been a long while since I last got to visit. _____________________ "Be yourself, everyone else is already taken" Oscar Wilde Kleineschwein by Seisenbacher ~ Clothing, Skins and more... In world http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Eyre/48/112/25 blog http://kleineschweinpages.blogspot.com/
Weston Graves Werebeagle Join date: 24 Mar 2007 Posts: 2,059	08-10-2008 08:07 Thanks to all your replies I , or my alt rather, was able to purchase some land in a famous themed area. My alt will fit in with the theme better. It's very exciting. I almost went with Threnody Hollow. What a nice build! I love all the colors and textures. I will certainly check out the others though as interesting places to visit.
Skell Dagger Smitten Join date: 26 Jun 2007 Posts: 1,885	08-10-2008 08:09 I just want to say thanks to Weston for starting this thread. My 'places to visit' notecard just got quite a bit longer _____________________ It always ends in chickens... Store blog - http://primflints.wordpress.com/ Inworld - http://slurl.com/secondlife/Jindalrae/21/25/442 XStreet - http://tinyurl.com/primflints Photos - http://www.flickr.com/photos/skelldagger/

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