A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats
Over the past couple of years, there seems to be more discussion about how role-playing in Second Life has seemingly lost its luster. Various factors have been cited as potential causes, such as an oversaturation of themes, the formation of exclusive cliques, and inadequate sim management.
Despite growing apathy among some, a significant portion of role-players remain undeterred in their pursuit of creating immersive and meaningful worlds for themselves.
As we learn the landscape, talk to other owners and players, and look around, it strikes us that too many sims exist in silos or in competition with one another.
Within the community, collaboration and mutual support have become discouraged, deepening existing divisions and rifts.
The Association of Roleplayers (ARP) was created with the goal to to promote, grow and share great roleplaying opportunities in Second Life; broadening the opportunities and communication between sims and players.
We look forward to building a community of support, creativity, and collaboration.
There’s no obligation to join, but if that kind of thing is your jam feel free to join us over at ARP by pasting this link into your browser.
The Executive Board
Upcoming Events
Thursday Aug. 15 6pm SLT – Ridge Roundup @ The Bunker
Whether you’re new to the Ridge and have questions about storylines, RP, or how to get started—or you’ve been around for a while and just want to meet and greet your fellow RPers in an OOC setting—come to our weekly Ridge Roundup!
This is where ideas, suggestions, and questions about the sim, events, and plots can be aired in a casual, pressure-free setting. This week’s is hosted by mentor Eleni Vigneron Denimore (eleni.aurelia).
Friday Aug. 16th – 18th Full Moon Observance
There may not be sturgeon in Emerald Lake, but we assure you, there are other wonders you will want to catch.
Will you be the hunter or the prey?
Celebrate the last full moon of the Summer by letting yourself go a little wild.
Saturday Aug. 17th 6pm SLT – A Star “Studded” Night
Dress in your finest attire, put on your dancing shoes, and prepare to be dazzled by the company of Eclipse Ridge’s most illustrious residents!
The Bunker is proud to bring you a charity gala affair with a bit of sass! We’ll be hosting a bachelor/bachelorette auction featuring some of the hottest faces in the Ridge. Our fun-loving residents will take the stage and raise your bids and your heart rate–all in the name of our fair city. Winners will share a date with the person on the auction block!
For those who aren’t single or aren’t looking-don’t worry. Dates are not necessarily romantic in nature, but a great way to meet a charismatic new person!
Dress is formal cocktail attire (black tie optional), and all funds will be donated to the Eclipse Ridge Preservation Society!
Champagne and hors d’oeuvres will be served and VIP memberships available upon request. Contact Eleni Vigneron Denimore (eleni.aurelia) to join our roster of auctionees, or to be represented in absentia.
SAVE THE DATE
Friday Sept. 13 3pm – 8pm SLT CHISEL NEEDLE PRESENTS NEW RESIDENT ARTIST : JARETH QHUINN
Jareth Qhuinn known as Pins&Needles across social media; comes to us after a long vacation from the body mod community. As his reintroduction to the work and our shop, we’re proud to announce a one day only Flash sale! Featuring palm-size, spooky designs that fit the day, along with some of Jareth’s personal work from his sabbatical. Take the time to peruse his portfolio; ooc notecard will be provided of free and nearly-free designs; and get to know the shop!
Join us for Friday 13th flash tattoo sale ($13 flash ft 2×2″ or 3×3″ designs only!) No faces or hands will be tattooed, as these take more time to get right and we value your health. Artist reserves the right to refuse service to anyone, so please keep your requests polite. (no NSFW body parts, slurs, racist emblems, etc.) Refreshments provided.
ICYMI
Here are snippets of current stories happening on sim or prompts to help get you dive in. Knowledge of these events are public knowledge so anyone in town could become aware of the following:
The only noise that seems to be permeating Eclipse Ridge is the monotonous hum of crickets on the warm summer nights. Perhaps the heat has been keeping things more lull.
However, this tranquility may be fleeting as the full moon approaches. It serves as a stark reminder that despite our efforts to convince ourselves otherwise, we have limited control over our true nature.
Eclipse Ridge 