Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

SOS LL final decision

Openspace Pricing and Policy Changes


I own an Openspace today, what are my choices?
If you are using your Openspace for very low impact usage (park, ocean, occasional sailing events, etc) you can keep your Openspace in its current form, or you may convert it to a full Region. Four Openspaces equate to one full Region. If you do not have enough Openspaces to convert to a full Region, you may make up the difference with a one-time cost equivalent to USD$250 per Openspace. To maintain your Openspace status, you must comply with the usage limits for Openspaces.

If you are using your Openspace as a rental or other unapproved use, such as habitation, you are really using what we call a Homestead. You may keep your Region in its current form, but Homesteads will have specific limits. In January 2009, your billing rate will change to $95/month. In July 2009, it will move to $125/month. Alternately, you can also convert your Openspaces to full Regions before the January 5th, 2009 deadline by creating a support ticket.

I have many Openspaces that I rent, what are my choices?

Your choices are the same as above. You are welcome to continue to use Homesteads as rental Regions but the price will change in January 2009.


How are Homestead Regions and Openspaces different?


Openspaces are intended for very low-impact use only. They share 4 CPUs per server, and support a limited number of objects. When the new changes go into place, they will support 750 prims and only 10 avatars, and will likely place limits on scripts running in the Region, as well as being unable to use event postings and classifieds.

Homestead regions are for quiet residential or light commercial use. They are not intended for events, malls, or other high-impact uses. When new changes go into place, they will support 3750 prims and 20 avatars, and will likely also have script limits.

What is the policy around migrating from Openspaces to a Full Region?

You may convert your Openspaces to a full Region. Four Openspaces equate to one Region, and we are not charging a conversion fee, at least until the pricing change comes into effect in January 09. If you own less than four Openspaces, you can make up the difference at a cost of USD$250 per Openspace.

For example: If you own 2 Openspaces, you can covert to a full Region at the cost of the two Openspaces + USD$500. The current monthly fee for a Full Region will then apply.

What if I own 7 Openspaces, can I trade up to 2 regions with my 7 Openspaces + $250?

Yes, you may.

On January 5th, what action do I have to take to determine if my Openspace becomes a homestead Region or remains an Openspace?

Before January 5th, your Openspace will become a Homestead and be billed at that rate unless you take the following steps:

Remove any renters from the region.
Reduce prims to 750 or less.
File a ticket with the concierge team to request the change:
Visit http://secondlife.com/support
Click the Ticket Submission button
Enter a short, descriptive summary in the Summary field
Under Ticket Type, choose Land and Region Issues
Under Region Request, choose Region Change
Under Region Change, choose Homestead opt-out
Under Details, tell us the name of your Openspace, and let us know that it has under 750 prims on it.

What is the price point for the new Homestead product?

Homesteads will enter the market on January 5th at USD$95 per month each, with a setup fee of USD$375. The monthly charge will move to $125 in July 2009. Regular Region and Openspace setup fees remain the same.

Are there discounts for educators?

Qualified Educators already receive a discount for regular Private Regions. We will not be offering a discount on Openspaces, but we will offer a discount for Homesteads. Educational Homesteads setup is $262.00, $66.50/month for January 09 onwards and then $87.50 per month from July 09.


When will the limits take effect?


Limits around avatars and prim counts will take effect January 5th, with the price increase. Script and other limitations not ready by the January 5th date will take effect as completed, but will be announced as soon as possible.

When will the price changes take effect?

Pricing changes for Homesteads January 5th, 2009 to a US $375 setup fee and US$95/month, and again on July15th, 2009 to US$125/month.


What things have not changed about Openspaces, Homesteads and Private regions?


You still need to own a Private region to buy an Openspace or Homestead.
Setup fees for Openspaces and Private Regions remain the same.
Monthly fees for Openspaces and Private Regions remain the same.
What are the policies around land rental on Homestead Regions?

Homesteads are approved for rental use within the Region limitations we have set.


What are the policies around land rental on Openspaces?


Openspaces are not approved for residential or commercial rental, or for habitation. They are only for open areas of scenery and parkland.

Monday, November 3, 2008

GlenXi, Inc supports the SOS protest.

Desert Dream, our last openspace on display, was delivered yesterday and we are not going to purchase another for display as we usual do unless its ordered.

GlenXi supports all the protests being made to try to find a different solution from the 50USD raise on tier on these islands.

None of the over 60 owners that bought Islands through GlenXi, Inc will be forced to leave them. We are doing what we can to try to avoid this raise and awaiting more developments.

We are accepting orders for openspace sims, you can name it and choose your location on the grid. As usual the service from GlenXi includes providing a shape for you island from the exclusive GlenXi shapes on display at our office or providing you with a custom made shape. We also have over 150 seamless ground textures, from grass to cliffs, beautiful sands and rocks and also fantasy themes.

Landscape items, if needed are also available from houses to rocks, waves, palm trees, trees, boats, ships, grass, flowers, lighthouses, birds, sea creatures, nature sounds we have it all from your favourite top creators in world.

We hope you are able to stay with us and enjoy your virtual life.

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Desert Island

****UPDATE ON SALES 30 SET ****
We delivered the Black Dove island and that also means the expansion of the island of Sta Maria that is so precious to me, this one made me really happy, ty Eva its starting to look amazing!

Pebbles Island :-) cute name and it was available! :)

The island OnceUponAtime...this one you should visit in a month, the team that bought this island is absolutely talented, and who likes medieval will soon have a new place to shop.

Last but not least Morabeza Weast, woot, that will be a gorgeous luxury place :)

Desert Island is still on display, just grab it or pick your own! ** Marina Xi

Too good to be true?? Come see Desert Island so you can decide for yourself, and if the lastest offering from GlenXi Inc isn't your style, just choose from any of our others on display at our office.


****UPDATE ON SALES **** Santa Clarita East, Santa Clara East and Willowrun Isle

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Moon Dance


Another stunning new design can be seen now on Moon Dance. Desert Moon was sold, but if you liked that design we can create it for you on Moon Dance. We also have many other designs to choose from, including beach themes, green themes, mountain themes or work with us to create your own custom design to match your dreams. Contact us, we would love to discuss your vision and answer any questions you have.

Sunday, September 7, 2008

Desert Moon


Please visit our latest open space sim for sale, Desert Moon. This island features a stunning all new design.

LAROSAE, Desert Oasis and Risk City are the three latest islands that have been sold.

Monday, September 1, 2008

Blue Oasis


This open space sim is open to your ideas!
Blue Oasis is a fresh canvas yearning for your ideas. Visit GlenXi Corporate offices and choose from any of our 10 exclusive original designs. Then work directly with the designer, Marina Xi who will customize it to fit your specific needs while you watch.

Just IM Marina Xi or Philip Glenbrook for more information or to arrange a meeting.

Lusiadas


This is the beautiful island of Lusiadas, come bask in the splendor and tranquility our latest all new original island design.

Sunday, August 31, 2008

Alentejo



*** Sold September 1, 2008 ***

Vilamoura has been sold, as well as Lumiar, Meu Amor, Costa Vicentina and the island of Cabo da Roca which was gone within hours of it's availability.

Our latest open space island, Alentejo is for sale and waiting for someone special like you to make it a real home.

Friday, August 8, 2008

Guanahani

Guanahani was the name the natives gave to the island that Columbus called San Salvador when he first arrived at the Americas. Columbus reached the island on 12 October 1492, the first island he sighted and visited in the Americas.


Guanahani is one of the islands of the Lucayan archipelago in the Bahamas, but the exact island is a matter of some debate. The problem may never be resolved, as Columbus's original log book has been lost for centuries.

Guanahani can now be your virtual island in Second Life with 65.536sqm and 3.750 prims. Go and check it out here

(Winter Moon from the last post was sold)

Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Long time no post :) We have been busy, we sold amazing islands to amazing people and got as always involved in helping terraforming and creating the perfect environment to fit each dream. Moon Dance, Costa do Sol, Moon Glow, New Sunrise, Ethereal Sanctuary, Silky Moon, Alma, Tagus and Douro were the last islands that kept us busy for a while, and we received the most amazing reviews :)

[2008/08/02 12:03] C.Z: (Saved Sat Aug 02 19:56:44 2008) hey Marina...hope you are having a great weekend. Just wanted to tell you that everyone that I know who has seen the island since last night has raved over it! you did a tremendous job!!! :D

[2008/08/05 11:42] T.D.: (Saved Tue Aug 05 17:10:22 2008) Marina, you are a genius!!!! this is absolutely gorgeous...thank you

[2008/07/29 19:10] A.G.: you guys have done amazing things with these sims
2008/07/29 19:24] A.G.: i'm so glad there's people around sl who have some actual talent for this business
[2008/07/29 19:26] A.G.: and Marina you have the most awesome sims i've seen
[2008/07/31 7:52] A.G.: thanks :) you're landscaping really inspired it all though


Thank you so much ! This makes all the hours so worth it, really!

We have Winter Moon (I love this name) available, and as always you can keep the shape in display or change to a different one from the availables or just do your own design, we are glad to help.

65.536sqm ~ 3.750 prims

Monday, July 28, 2008

Is the moon tired?
she looks so pale
Within her misty veil:
She scales the sky from east to west,
And takes no rest.
Before the coming of the night
The moon shows papery white;
Before the dawning of the day
She fades away.
From Sing-Song by Christina Rossetti (1830-1894)


Take a look at our latest available Open Sim:
(65.536sqm - 3,750 prims)
(Morabeza sim from the previous post was sold)

Friday, July 25, 2008

Morabeza

Howdy !

Morabeza is a word in creole from the islands of Cape verde in Africa. Cape Verde's official language is Portuguese. It is the language of instruction and official acts. However, the Cape Verdean Creole is used colloquially and is the mother tongue of virtually all Cape Verdeans.

Morabeza means our hospitality, our friendly way of receiving those who visit. I had the opportunity of visiting these islands irl and the people there are so kind that i never forgot the meaning of this word.

Morabeza is now also a virtual island for sale in second life with 65.536sqm and 3750 prims. Please visit
here

(Blue Aqua was sold - you can see the island shape from the previous post @ Morabeza)

Thursday, July 24, 2008

Are you tired of the beach?

If you are tired of white sand, GlenXi Inc just launched a brand new original shape with beautiful ground textures from botanical and Julia Hathor. A green and blue water paradise waiting for you. Please visit Blue Aqua through this link.



The terraform and ground textures are made for display, you can choose to keep them or change them, its up to you.

(65.536sqm ~ 3.750 prims)

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Sao Lucas



Come see our latest island, Sao Lucas. This one can be yours for the best price in SL.

(65.536sqm - 3.750 prims)

The Land Store (beta) is offline :(

Howdy Everyone!

We just sold Santa Marta and the Linden Lab Land Store is offline at the moment, we hope to have another open sim available in the next couple of hours as soon as the store opens again.

We are sorry for the inconvenience.

See you soon !

Santa Marta - A Boaters Paradise


Sao Tome sold today, and Bazaruto another georgeous island sold before we even got a chance to advertise it and give it a loving tribute. But no worries, please come visit our latest available island, Santa Marta, and view the lovely video of life in paradise.

Saturday, July 19, 2008

Sao Tome @ Sunset

Santa Eulalia has been sold to a lovely couple.

Please come and visit Sao Tome, our next amazing and beautiful open space. Make this your own personal paradise.

(65.536sqm - 3.750 prims)

Friday, July 18, 2008

Santa Eulalia by night

Santo Antonio was already adopted by a wonderfull family :).

Please come and visit Santa Eulalia, another beautiful open space waiting for you.

(65.536sqm - 3.750 prims)

Thursday, July 17, 2008

Sunrise @ Santo Antonio


Our new baby is waiting for adoption, Santo Antonio needs a lot of water and love :).
Click here to visit Santo Antonio in world or check the side bar links for this and other properties.
(66.536sqm - 3.750 prims)

GlenXi Corporate Offices


Please visit us at our new corporate offices, located on our lovely isle of Sta Maria.