Second Life

ABrownrigg · Post by **ABrownrigg** » Mon Jun 09, 2008 9:55 am

I've been asked to explore second Life by a producer who is really into 'the pack' concept. While Red Victoria goes to a studio this next month

and Freeborn talks ramp up again, i''ve got a couple weeks off, and thinking about making a packs den on SEcond Life.

I'm roaming around there for the next week or two as Venice Tauber.

http://www.secondlife.com

Silverclaw · Post by **Silverclaw** » Mon Jun 09, 2008 1:06 pm

Sounds cool

Wish I didn't have dial-up

Spongy · Post by **Spongy** » Mon Jun 09, 2008 6:39 pm

I signed up for an account literally just this morning. I'll start messing around with it once all the hullaballoo about Final Exams is over.

MattSullivan · Post by **MattSullivan** » Mon Jun 09, 2008 7:45 pm

No! Anthony no! It'll suck you in and never let you out!!!

Terastas · Post by **Terastas** » Mon Jun 09, 2008 7:52 pm

That. . . Actually sounds like a decent idea. From a marketing perspective I mean. Freeborn was inspired by an online community after all, so why not advertise it at another major online community? Might be a possible financial benefit too -- you can exchange Lindendollars for actual money after all.

It's been a while since I've played Second Life (I probably need to re-download it), but the last time I was on, I was on as Terastas Massiel.

takyoji · Post by **takyoji** » Mon Jun 09, 2008 7:57 pm

Wouldn't you have to pay for hosting though since I haven't really found anything involving hosting it ourselves. Otherwise it seems like a decent idea. I've never actually used Second Life myself (*gasp*, they have a Linux version! *uses it*).

Ironically it seems that they have open source protocols for Second Life (haven't found deep specifics though) yet I haven't came across a publicly available server daemon for hosting our own realm, thus I'm assuming only paid hosting would be the option. Again, I haven't tried Second Life yet, but might do so in a little bit.

Kaebora · Post by **Kaebora** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 2:27 am

Well Anthony, I've been making big bucks in SL doing commissioned work for contractors. (It tapered down in buisness lately, but meh, what er ya gonna do.) If you get a friend request from Kaebora Quinnell, be sure and accept it. I'd be more than willing to show you everything you'd want to know about Second Life, and what pitfalls to avoid. I'll even show you the steps I took to procure land, and how it's maintained.

We've been discussing lots of stuff regarding bringing Pack members into SL in this thread...
http://www.thepack.network/thepackboard ... php?t=4035

Figarou · Post by **Figarou** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 3:52 am

I simply don't have the time to visit Second Life. I'm at the point where I don't have the time to visit this forum.

tyger · Post by **tyger** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 7:50 pm

I'm a professional loaf about!

Ebony · Post by **Ebony** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 8:11 am

Am there too, but I can`t go pass the training thing. Have done eveything that I need, but I just can`t get the las green bit. Have been driving the car and run over some rats and I have been flying with the red arrows but I just don`t get the last green bit.
dont know what more to do

Kaebora · Post by **Kaebora** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 8:09 pm

Ebony wrote:dont know what more to do

Go to View > Mini Map if you don't have it yet. its the shortcut to getting your world map. Double click the new mini-map it and you can browse the SL world. To find a more specific place to explore, go to Edit > Search > "Places" tab, and type in what you're interested in seeing. For example, I might type in "Stargate", to get areas that are related to that TV show. You then teleport to these places and begin looking around.

To really dive into the game, you would want to learn how to build items, architecture, vehicles, and other things. If building isn't your thing, you can spend money on buying items other people have made that suit what you're looking for. You can then buy land to put a home or place for you and your friends to hang out at. Or just mooch off of someone else that allows you to use their land. If you treat SL like a platform for a multitude of things to do, you'll enjoy it. If you treat it like a chat room, like many people do... you may get bored fast.

And remember, the orientation island isn't required. You can skip it and immediately go to other places.

PariahPoet · Post by **PariahPoet** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 9:00 pm

See you guys around. I'm Pariah Tigerpaw.

Lukas · Post by **Lukas** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 10:49 pm

should start adding more people

but yeah, you don't need to be a builder and stuff but i found my niche in the game, just play it IN MODERATE TIMES, NO 8 HOUR SESSION! that is all P

Ebony · Post by **Ebony** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 11:46 am

Kaebora wrote:
Ebony wrote:dont know what more to do
Go to View > Mini Map if you don't have it yet. its the shortcut to getting your world map. Double click the new mini-map it and you can browse the SL world. To find a more specific place to explore, go to Edit > Search > "Places" tab, and type in what you're interested in seeing. For example, I might type in "Stargate", to get areas that are related to that TV show. You then teleport to these places and begin looking around.

To really dive into the game, you would want to learn how to build items, architecture, vehicles, and other things. If building isn't your thing, you can spend money on buying items other people have made that suit what you're looking for. You can then buy land to put a home or place for you and your friends to hang out at. Or just mooch off of someone else that allows you to use their land. If you treat SL like a platform for a multitude of things to do, you'll enjoy it. If you treat it like a chat room, like many people do... you may get bored fast.

And remember, the orientation island isn't required. You can skip it and immediately go to other places.

thanks for the help

I'm Selene Burnstein in there

IndianaJones · Post by **IndianaJones** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 1:36 am

Second-Life no work for me. I prefer the Sims 2. I wish I can join though.

Lukas · Post by **Lukas** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 10:30 pm

IndianaJones wrote:Second-Life no work for me. I prefer the Sims 2. I wish I can join though.

yes agreed, i enjoy hearing debates in somewhat real time manner

anyway i remember you saying awhile back SL was not the game for you anywya

MoonKit · Post by **MoonKit** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 12:49 am

OK, i finally, finally ended up with a cell phone and a ipod. But Second Life is too much for me. Have fun guys, let me know if I miss anything!

Baphnedia · Post by **Baphnedia** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 1:22 am

Two things I guess...

We had our own realm running for awhile at Paradice (we were experimenting / toying around / having fun), and I have been a member of SL. However, I don't have time to be active in it. Too many other things grabbing at my attention.