Community spirit and then some: Geek Back

"Heeeelppppp my water's flowing upwards", or "a friend wants landing lights for an airstrip", or "how do I do retractable circular curtains without them ending up in the sky?"

Geek's answer is usually 'tp me'.


So, script-challenged, Photoshop-challenged and logic-challenged me does just that. And soon after, something lands in my inventory. When I screw that up, he teases me... and then fixes it. He also gives extremely... er... honest feedback, which is not only valuable but pushes me to do things better.

I'm grateful for all the gang at Vent du Sud, believe me: help is always at hand, whether it's how to fix a script or a shoulder offered when nothing's going right. But I want to single out Geek Back for the 'community spirit' blogger challenge because I am constantly in awe of what he knows about... well... everything. Scripts in particular but so many other things too, including being (cliché or not) being a real friend and so (ridiculously) modest about his talents.

When he's NOT helping half of SL to fix things or script things (and often refusing to charge enough or at all) he makes stuff to pay his tier: anything from his truly amazing networked French boules game, store catalogue systems, HUDs, or some extremely clever sculpts. Find some of them by the pool at Vent du Sud but he also has a cute little store here. And wow, his drapes (see below). They're amazingly popular and deserve to be.

If you need a special, custom script, ask him: I swear this guy could conjure up anything. Or buy some of his stuff, because it works (and he'll come and help you fix it if you, er, inadvertently do something as hair-brained with it as I usually do).

For instance, I've seen a few drapes in my time on SL, but I've never seen any that swoosh so nicely or look so stunning as his. And they're so easily resizable (oh, and he does custom ones too). Check them out at his store or here at Vent du Sud. Great prices too, and he changes the huge choice of designs regularly.

So, for patiently explaining axes (for the tenth time), for making my stuff work, and for so many other things, a huge thanks to Geek (and I also need to send a virtual hug to his lovely Agade for propping me up, being patient when Geek rushes off to fix my latest disaster, for giving great fashion advice, for running around helping people too, and not least for making me laugh).

Class (and Rett puts something on SALE)!

Now, girls and boys. Time for a math lesson - absolutely essential for working out how to handle those Linden dollars, no?

At Vent du Sud, our guys are always helpful, see. And Geek Back's latest scripting masterpiece is just that. Touch the blackboard, and you're all set for an interactive lesson (in English...). Slouch on one of the benches, and feel sorry for the little guy in the corner wearing the Dunce's cap, or admire the amazing detail in the classroom, expertly created by Geek and Menthal Oh. And, no - it's not for sale, just for fun, although the blackboard (seriously, it's soooooo clever) can be yours, tailored to your own needs, by contacting Geek.

If you're interested in a schoolroom setting for role play, then let Geek or Menthal know, and they'd be happy to provide desks (they have great animations) and the other accessories too.

And naturally, our very own Rett Gentil joined in the 'back to school' fun too. And (wait for it...) her schoolgirl outfit is available ON SALE. Yes, I really said sale. For 250 instead of 350, and ONLY in the classroom. Lots of options with this outfit, and definitely a very sexy schoolgirl indeed. Thanks, Rett - I'm so glad she has a roomy store with us with all her unique styles, so don't forget to check them out (plus her subscribo and cute free outfit).

So, drop in and test your brain power, pick up our other superb Vent du sud freebies (new ones coming soon, yet again), and relax by the sea in the warm, gentle end-of-summer days in a superb Mediterranean setting.