Every club, live music venue, hangout spot, or business in Second Life needs a reliable way for visitors to show appreciation and support. Tip jars are the backbone of that culture — but not all tip jars are created equal.
If you’ve ever dealt with clunky scripts, messy split payments, or jars that don’t properly track who’s logged in, you know how frustrating it can be. That’s exactly why this Dynamic Profile Pic Tip Jar was designed.
It doesn’t just collect tips. It creates a smooth, professional experience for both performers and venue owners. It shows who’s logged in, displays their actual profile picture, automatically handles owner commissions, and makes logging in and out effortless.
Whether you run a busy club with rotating DJs or just want a personal tip jar for your art gallery or events, this tool makes tipping clear, fair, and visually engaging.
Core Features
Here’s what this script-driven tip jar can do out of the box:
Login & Logout System
Any avatar can log into the jar with one click.
When logged in, their profile picture appears on the object itself.
Logging out is just as easy — click again and it resets.
Profile Picture Display
When someone logs in, the jar fetches their actual SL profile picture and displays it on the prim.
When they log out (or are logged out automatically), the jar resets to your chosen default image UUID.
This makes the jar not just functional but visually dynamic — people see exactly who is working or performing at that moment.
Automatic Split Payments with Owner Cut
When tips are given, the script automatically splits them.
The performer/worker logged in receives 90%, and the owner of the jar receives 10%.
No messy manual transfers, no disputes — it’s all instant and automatic.
Hover Text Display
The jar displays clear hover text above it:
Logged-in avatar’s name
Last tipper’s name
Last tip amount
This makes it obvious who’s currently “on the jar” and keeps activity visible in real-time.
Automatic Logout
If the logged-in avatar walks too far from the jar, it can automatically log them out.
This prevents confusion when performers leave without clicking logout.
Thank-You Messages
Whenever someone tips, the jar thanks them in local chat and optionally via IM.
This acknowledgment makes tippers feel seen and appreciated.
Owner Safety & Permissions
The jar requests debit permissions only from the owner (never from random users).
Tips can’t be processed without permissions, preventing lost payments.
Owner can reset the script at any time by taking/rezzing the jar.
Why This Matters
Let’s be honest — Second Life is full of freebie tip jars and half-broken scripts. Most of them do the bare minimum: collect money and spit it out. That’s fine for personal use, but if you’re running a professional venue, presentation matters.
Imagine two scenarios:
Generic Jar: A boring prim with “TIP JAR” floating above it. No clue who’s logged in, no visual presence, and tips just vanish into thin air with no acknowledgment.
Dynamic Profile Pic Tip Jar: A sleek display that updates instantly when someone logs in, shows their profile picture on the object, announces tips in local chat, and pays both the performer and the venue owner fairly and automatically.
Which one looks more professional? Which one gives tippers confidence that their money is going to the right place? Which one makes your venue look alive and organized?
That’s why this jar isn’t just another freebie script. It’s a polished tool for venues, DJs, hosts, performers, and creators who want things to run smoothly.
Ideal Use Cases
Here’s where this jar shines:
Clubs & Music Venues
DJs, singers, and hosts can log in before their set.
Their picture shows automatically, so the audience knows who’s on.
Event Hosts & Greeters
Hosts can log in at the start of an event.
Their profile shows, so new visitors know who to approach.
All tips are cleanly managed without confusion.
Personal Use
Even if you’re just a performer busking in SL, this jar gives you a professional presence.
Instead of a plain box, you’ve got a jar that literally puts your face out there.
Customization
You can easily:
Replace the default UUID image with your own branding or logo.
Adjust hover text colors.
Everything is transparent — hover text shows exactly what’s happening.
Why 10% Owner Cut Is Perfect
Example Workflow
DJ logs in at the start of their set.
Their profile picture appears on the jar. Hover text updates to show their name.
Guests tip throughout the night. Each tip is announced in local chat and logged on the hover text.
Tips are split: 90% to the DJ, 10% to the club owner. No delays, no arguments.
At the end of the set, DJ clicks logout. The jar resets to your chosen UUID image.
Next performer logs in and the cycle repeats.
See item in Second Life- ✅ Login / Logout system
- ✅ Profile picture display of logged-in avatar
- ✅ Automatic reset to default UUID on logout
- ✅ Hover text with status + last tip info
- ✅ Auto logout if avatar goes too far
