Humanoid

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gilmour/94/116/21

Rating: ✭✭✭✭✭

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It is with great pride and honor that Gabs and I are happy to present to you all....HUMANOID!  Without question, the very best looking Sim that we have both come across in our combined 8 years as members in this amazing community known as Secondlife, and the VERY FIRST FIVE STAR rated Sim in the short history of Here, There -n- Everywhere.  Not only is this a great looking place, but with its shear number of places to see you will enjoy yourself whether alone or with that special someone...So, sit back and enjoy our guided tour of this amazing place.

This saying at the landing gives little hint to the wonders that await visitors

Upon landing in Humanoid...the first thing that will strike you is how rich and inviting the colors are.  The effect of the grasses and water against the sky are simply phenomenal.  After zooming out to see the thought provoking and inspiring message... 

Serenity awaits a step through the doorway...

You find yourself surrounded by a series of eight doors...seemingly placed at random.  Don't worry, you will very soon find out that their placement here is anything but.  Now, in doing this review...I debated back and forth with myself (yes, my kids DID think I had lost my mind) whether or not to do a step-by step review or not.  In the end...I decided to just give you all a small taste of what Humanoid has to offer so you can all discover the joys, wonders and secrets that are scattered throughout this breath-taking location yourself.

Bareback riding at it's finest :)

One of the first doors Gabs and I went through brought us to this almost surreal circus-like location. Complete with a giant rolled up rug, placed in a meadow filled with flowers.  A tight rope with great animations and of course an amazing carousel complete the picture.  The colors and textures used are astounding.  I am sure many a photo has been snapped here with many more to come.  Back through the doorway portal and on to the next...

Alice and her wonderland ain't got nothing on this place

where we find ourselves in yet another dream scape of colors and textures, random inspirational saying, floating musical instruments and to the lovely Gabs delight...a swing :)

Any doubts why I have dozens of photos from this visit?

Back through the portal to the eight doors and on to the next and this time we find ourselves in a stunning world with gorgeous white dandelions glowing against a black background.  To say this place is photogenic is the grand daddy of all understatements.

May want to grab the anti-hystemine before visiting :p

After clicking away like mad on the snapshot button...back to the doorways and on to the next...this time an amazingly romantic setting with a boat floating lazily on the water.  Loaded with great couples animations, you special someone will LOVE this spot.  The animations were for the most part very well done, and even had a few we hadn't seen.   Always a welcome surprise for SL vets

Are words even needed?

And on and on it went...It took Gabs and I two nights to take them all in, and if that were all the Sim consisted of it would be awesome...(puts on my infomercial voice) But wait! There's more!!  LOL...sorry, just had to do it.  Anyways, as if all of the amazing destinations through the 8 doorways weren't enough, the Sim proper itself is scattered with stunning locations, such as...

And...

AND......

Getting the "picture" yet? lol....

Final Thoughts:  Wendy Xeno, the brilliant talent behind Humanoid needs to be applauded for her amazing work.  We can only hope that this masterpiece will not be her last.  Gabs and I have seen a LOT of Sims in our time here in SL, but nothing has ever taken our breaths away like this place has.  Amazing colors, fantastic textures, the sheer brilliance of the artistic randomness of the place is astounding and definitely someplace that EVERY resident of SL should find their way to at least once.  You wont be sorry, just....make sure you leave yourself time to explore :)

Additional Pics:

Best carousel EVER

I can see forever in those eyes....

Beauty is a never ending symphony

I can still hear the music

Poetry in motion

Awwwwww

Sorry baby, I just had to take this one ;)

so innocent....

ok....never mind that last caption....lol

My, what a pretty little birdy you are

Redefining the term "swinging" one photo at a time

Wow!

Rez Nightclub& Mall

http://slurl.com/secondlife/REZ/183/122/701

Rating: ✫✫✫✫

Whew! It's been a lot of fun, but finally have reached the last of our series of 4 reviews of the clubs making up Phil Kearny's Ambrosia Entertainment Group...Rez Nightclub and Mall.  Rez is Ambrosia's sister club and bares a striking similarity to its older sibling...an ultra-popular club sighted amidst a mall full of great shops.

This bonehead looking the wrong way proves that even the obvious arrows to the club aren't idiot-proof (looks closer..."oh crap, is that me...)

Like Ambrosia, upon landing you find yourself surrounded by shops from some of SL's top designers and very clear and easy to follow arrows directing you to the club.  Fortunately the walk is a bit shorter here...lol

The bars on either side of the stage feature good wholesome fun....BODY SHOTS!!!

Upon reaching the club we were immediately welcomed by the friendly dancers.  Again, this is something we both admire about all 4 of the clubs in these reviews...the friendly and helpful staff.  More clubs should follow this example in my opinion.  

Little known fact...most Rez dancers are also part time Sunday school teachers :p

Rez does have a little bit smaller of a dance floor when compared to Ambrosia but with so many beautiful people there, is that such a bad thing?  The club also features the sibling of famous Ambrosia mascot Pepper...Salt, to keep the peace.

whispers...."Here we see Salt eyeing up yet another freebie wearing noob..."

No matter what part of the world you call home, you will always find Rez staffed with a live DJ 24 hours a day.  If you are a fan of dance remixes and dubstep then this is the place for you.  

"You put your left leg in...you take your left leg out...."

As always, easy to find dance balls on either side of the stage have a TON of dance options whether alone or dancing with that special someone.  Whether you are looking for fun and silly or hot and sexy, you will find them all here.

Final Word: Rez, like all of the clubs in the Ambrosia Entertainment Group is always a ton of fun waiting to happen.  With great staff and a welcoming atmosphere, you will enjoy yourself whether a "regular" or visiting for the very first time.  Two minor things that I did notice that were a little frustrating...the dance balls are VERY close to tip jars and trying to click on them to change the dance would instead result in a message saying I don't have permission to log in to the tip jars. I shouldn't need to change my view in order to change the dance.  The other thing, similar to Ambrosia, because of the HUGE shopping complex, when the club gets packed lag can become a major issue...especially if your not running a super fast machine or blazing internet speeds.  Other than that, yet another great club...my congratulations to Phil Kearny for creating what is almost an SL institution...impressive in a world where everything changes so fast!

Additional Pics:

A birds eye view....if flying were allowed

mmmmm....what kind of fabric softener is that baby

oooo...baby! Body shots....baby? where ya going???

straight up yummy!

Rez "balls"......sorry.....just HAD to go there