Cloud Party Bloggers

I'm proud to say that Cloud Party Bugle was the very first blog to cover the new virtual world (starting way back in June 2012), but as times goes on, more and more people are blogging about Cloud Party, and it's great to see.  Here are some other blogs for you to visit:

Aeon Chic is a one-woman tornado of activity, busily creating all sorts of wonderful things for Cloud Party: hair, clothing, poses, furniture, etc.  Her blog is at http://chicatcloudparty.blogspot.ca

Ciaran Laval is another blogger who blogs about Cloud Party; to see his CP posts, use this link:
http://sl.governormarley.com/?tag=cloud-party

And another blog, this one by person or persons unknown, is Cloud Party Mania: http://virtualworldmania.blogspot.ca/

If you know about another Cloud Party blog which is kept (reasonably) up-to-date, please drop a comment and let me know about it.  Thanks!

Neighbourhood of Note: Rustica

The talented Maxwell Graf has been busy creating breathtakingly realistic constructions on his island, Rustica. They look like something out of a fairy tale!  Here are a few shots of his island, that I took while visiting with Max:

Also of note is the amazing pirate ship in the waters nearby:

Location: https://www.cloudparty.com/loc/2200/-24.1,74.8,37.6,0.2

Melo Store

Another new store in Cloud Party (they are popping up like mushrooms!), the Melo Store sells clocks, bonsai, cut flowers, beer kegs, pianos, and a huge yacht, all at bargain prices (e.g. the yacht is only 8 CC).

Location: https://www.cloudparty.com/loc/8912249739/-4.0,21.9,0.5,-0.1

Dance the Night Away

At Mochi's new club, The Shadow (with Mochi as DJ)...

(this fourth picture was taken by Fritz)

Location: https://www.cloudparty.com/loc/6254200331/9.8,-21.5,12.8,-1.7

Two New Stores: A City and Chez Chic

Today I dropped in to visit two new in-world stores in Cloud Party.  The first is an animations store called A City:

This will certainly be a place to go for furniture creators!  It`s great to see more selections in sits and poses.
Location: https://www.cloudparty.com/loc/9489893757/-8.9,-31.2,8.0,-0.4

The second store I visited is called Chez Chic.  Owner Aeon Chic has turned her hand to men`s and women`s hair and clothing, in a dark, moody store environment:

Here`s a look from the store.  The first outfit to be sold is a uniform-type pantsuit with accesory belt, and it costs 70 CC.  The first hair is a short style called Marcy, which I am wearing in black.  It comes in six different colours for 40 CC each, or a fat pack for 100 CC.  (Sneakers are standard from the Outfit tab, and are free.)

Total cost of this outfit is 110 CC, or US$5.50.
Location: https://www.cloudparty.com/loc/7673907048/-1.6,-36.1,31.6,0.5

An Action Shot!

Jesse Thompson kindly took a short video of us dancing the Samba, and made an animated GIF of it.  This is us dancing at the brand-new island called The Landing, where new avatars will land up as a sort of central gathering area.  With the explosion of new islands I think this is a good idea.

Outfit Outlay: Ghostly Avatar at Tartarus

Tartarus is the build, by Jesse Thompson, created for the Halloween Build Contest.
Location: https://www.cloudparty.com/loc/8207770884/11.5,-32.7,0.0,0.6?maximized=1

And I am wearing the Ghostly Avatar outfit, by Asahra, which comes in female and male formats. It's free!
https://www.cloudparty.com/market/mk9raiqu9isyh

Outfit Outlay: Sixties Woman

Once I got these white boots I knew what outfit I would build!

HAIR: Flirty Updo in black, Female Hair Pack 1, FREE
https://www.cloudparty.com/market/m0egiop8zh0eh

EARRINGS: Silver Tri Hoop Earrings by B. Rene Gade, 12 CC
https://www.cloudparty.com/market/maquczrduns3p

DRESS: Judy Dress by Estelle Parnall, 30 CC
https://www.cloudparty.com/market/mke6zdueqoccx

BOOTS: Velvet Boots tinted White, by Subongo, 15 CC
https://www.cloudparty.com/market/m7yhyupt7zavu

TOTAL OUTFIT OUTLAY: 57 CC (US$2.85)

Outer Space

Some shots from Moonbase Alpha:

Red Team or Blue Team?

Cloud Party has released another fun game, this one is called Rad Rocket, where you are a member of one team (red or blue) shooting blaster guns at the opposing team, while running around a space station.  Capture the central portal for your team.  Get killed and you respawn back at your headquarters for another fight.

Oh and did I mention, the space station also shoots at you as you fly to it?  Much fun, try it out!

Location: https://www.cloudparty.com/loc/1459726133/-348.0,-162.6,12.6,0?maximized=1

Outfit Outlay: Biker Chick

Behold the biker chick in Berlin!  Here's how to look like me:

HAIR: Flirty Updo in black, Female Hair Pack 1, FREE
https://www.cloudparty.com/market/m0egiop8zh0eh

JACKET: Black Leather Jacket by Estelle Parnall, 39CC
https://www.cloudparty.com/market/ml6tinxp11uc7

PANTS: Wild Pants in Leopard Print by Subongo, 7 CC
https://www.cloudparty.com/market/m18vtrlmrvoqc

SHOES: Fab High Heels tinted Black by Subongo, 8 CC
https://www.cloudparty.com/market/miwftkvshhskm

TOTAL OUTLAY: 54 CC (equals US$2.70)

The pants and shoes are also available for purchase at Subongo's Waa Waa West mall:
https://www.cloudparty.com/loc/2625822631/60.8,37.6,-22.4,-3.1?maximized=1

Cloud Party now supports Oculus Rift

Today Cloud Party announced that they now support use of the 3-D headset Oculus RIft.  Now I really have to get me one!  

For more details, see the official press announcement at http://blog.cloudparty.com/2013/10/09/oculus-rift-support/

California Dreaming Hunt at Chic

Chic, the home furnishings maker, is hosting a lava lamp hunt, in the psychedelic environment called California Dreaming!

Location: https://www.cloudparty.com/loc/7100642584/0.0,-0.0,10.6,-2.3?maximized=1

Find thirteen little lava lamps and you will be the proud owner of a 1960's house with landscaping.

Estelle Parnall, Please Come Back

Being on the lookout for fashion, I was overjoyed when Estelle Parnall joined Cloud Party.  I was very familiar with her work in Blue Mars, where she designed numerous beautiful and stylish outfits.

Estelle has an island in Cloud Party, and even has a few items set for sale.  But it looks as though she has not visited for a while.  Location: https://www.cloudparty.com/loc/2306/26.6,20.0,0.9,-0.6

Estelle, come back!  You are one designer I can't let go!

Another In-World Furniture Store: [MUMFUZZ]

[MUMFUZZ] is the name of the store that I was trying to remember.  It is another great place to buy home furnishings.  The store is located in the Charming Ville neighbourhood, the location is:
https://www.cloudparty.com/loc/2105/-21.6,54.8,-33.8,1.7?maximized=1

Shopping for Home Furnishings?

As promised, here are a couple of places which sell home furnishings in-world:

A Moore Designs, on Windy Range

Location: https://www.cloudparty.com/loc/2202/110,92.2,-33.3,-1.6?maximized=1

Chic Buildings, a new store with great furnishings!

Location: https://www.cloudparty.com/loc/1964388548/23.4,-89.8,7.3,2.8?maximized=1

If you come across other places please let me know and I will post to the blog about them.  I know there's at least one other furniture store whose name escapes me, and I cannot find!  Very irritating.  

I'd like to be under the sea...

New Cloud Party users are bringing so much creativity to this new land!

Tathi Luar writes about her build, Beatles Songs 3D:

I ve been building in Secon Life for a few years but Im still a noob in mesh ... SO I decided to use things that I really love to inspire and help me to learn 3d modeling and also explore Cloud Party! Rhe Beatles Songs are one of my favorite things so this is what Ive done so far :-) I intend to add more in time if my Real Life permitts Hope you enjoy it

It is incredible, even in its unfinished state!  Thank you Tathi!

Location: https://www.cloudparty.com/loc/9803159639/8.0,22.0,-5.9,-2.2

In-World Shopping Experiences

You are not limited to the online Market for your shopping.  Several people have set up in-world shopping centres.  Here are just three of my favourites, in no particular order:

1. Henimations - the place to go to get your animations and animation overrides (AOs).
https://www.cloudparty.com/loc/2194/-18.6,-19.9,9.2,-0.7?maximized=1

2. Marquis Gallery and Club: soothing music and bubbles as you shop.
https://www.cloudparty.com/loc/2627/-121.9,-8.0,2.8,-2.9?maximized=1

3. M&M Creations: sells both men and women's clothing.  Great selection!
https://www.cloudparty.com/loc/2400/5.3,-4.8,-47.7,-2.4?maximized=1

And there are so many places to shop for home furnishings that I will do them as a separate post, later.

Chatting on the Mesa

....on a Thursday evening.  I'm dressed for business, all set for a corporate takeover ;-)

Location: https://www.cloudparty.com/loc/9139716274/-31.8,28.8,1.2,-1.5

The Hoverbike Race

If you haven't seen the latest Cloud Party build, and you like racing games, you are in for a treat!  Come try out the Hoverbike Race.

Location: https://www.cloudparty.com/loc/6755105021/-356.8,78.3,-6.5,2.9

Skyfall

You cannot imagine -- unless you are here and exploring -- what a wonderful explosion of diversity there is in Cloud Party.  Anyone and everyone is putting up islands!  Islands of every kind and shape and sort.

Location: https://www.cloudparty.com/loc/3114372443/-93.8,-34.6,-7.0,2.0?maximized=1

Mochi`s Winter Wonderland

It`s been a +32 degrees C kind of day here in Winnipeg (feels like +40 C) so imagine how refreshing it is to go dancing in a winter wonderland!

Mochi`s Winter Wonderland: https://www.cloudparty.com/loc/5457480173/17.0,15.0,-27.0,0.1

Mykael's Work of Art

Some pictures of Mykael's submission to the art contest.  I love his work of art!

Come and visit it and see for yourself!
https://a.cloudparty.com/loc/2620/41.5,-39.5,0.2,0.7