There is no FOSS alternative with half the feature set unfortunately. Neos was headed in the right direction but got tripped up with crypto and a dispute between founders. I've been watching Overte recently but they have a long ways to go.
I did the same recently and agree 100%. They're just such charming stories. Sometimes I want my hard scifi but others I want a good story that gives me the thrill of not being able to put a book down.
Ready Player Two. About a quarter through it and so far I have little hope it'll get any better than it's reputation, even though I'm a massive VR nerd.
Their grip of control extends far further than it seems. I need to be taken off the records as well but know it will trigger some sort of notification mechanism and create drama with family. Even when I feel like I'm out from under their thumb there's emotional blackmail that members are willing to smile and shrug off.
There is no FOSS alternative with half the feature set unfortunately. Neos was headed in the right direction but got tripped up with crypto and a dispute between founders. I've been watching Overte recently but they have a long ways to go.