Second Life

Lupin · Post by **Lupin** » Wed Sep 21, 2005 4:01 pm

I signed up for it after the last thread, but never actually logged in, or did anything with it.

Akugarou · Post by **Akugarou** » Sun Nov 20, 2005 11:06 pm

I signed up for an account this past week. I am Akugarou Enigma in my Second Life.

I went "in-world" last night. I have to admit, I'm pretty lost. Not so much with the interaction or control over my avatar, but with modifying my avatar's appearance.

I guess I assumed that I would be able to change my species at least, but so far I have only been able to change my human appearance (ho, humm). If anyone reading this can help me out, I would really appreciate it.

Goldenwolf,
I thought I saw your avatar yesterday on FurNation Prime. It was between 5-6pm Second World time (I think). If it wasn't you, then ignore this. If it was you; sorry I didn't say anything to you. I had just "woke up" for the first time.. I was really confused and I was hoping to avoid a conversation right away (plus I didn't know your AVie's name at the time).

It's a really cool place. I will go back soon.

Vuldari · Post by **Vuldari** » Mon Nov 21, 2005 10:28 pm

Akugarou wrote:I signed up for an account this past week. I am Akugarou Enigma in my Second Life.

I went "in-world" last night. I have to admit, I'm pretty lost. Not so much with the interaction or control over my avatar, but with modifying my avatar's appearance.

I guess I assumed that I would be able to change my species at least, but so far I have only been able to change my human appearance (ho, humm). If anyone reading this can help me out, I would really appreciate it.

In game, it only gives you the option to modify your HUMAN avatar. The non human ones are all user-created.

That means, if you want one, you either need to BUY one from someone else in the game (with game money, or actual cash), or do what I did and make it yourself.

My Canine Avatar is basicly a costume that my avatar is wearing, which makes him appear to be something else. It is all shapes that I created and stuck together, and then "attatched" to my avatars body. It is a long, tricky and frustrating process, but creating your own unique look has it's own rewards.

...or you can do what 80% of the other non-human SL players did and buy one. Just do a search in-game for the word "Furry" and you'll find out where you can buy them. (I'd be more specific, but I don't remember)

(Be warned...even though the "Furry" sections of the game have seperated "Adults only" sections, few seem to care about these borders, and you WILL see and hear things that are not appropriate for innocent eyes and ears. ...needless to say, I choose not to spend much time there any more.)

white · Post by **white** » Mon Nov 21, 2005 11:08 pm

I can imagine this might become a lot more popular if it had a proper modelling system.

Vuldari · Post by **Vuldari** » Mon Nov 21, 2005 11:29 pm

Ralith Lupus wrote:I can imagine this might become a lot more popular if it had a proper modelling system.

Actually, though it is not "Easy", I find that the In-Game object modeler system is suprisingly versitile, and easier to use than BLENDER or this old 3-D modeler program I have called "RayDream 3D".

Many, if not most of the buildings, vehicles, sculptures and other objects you see around the world of the game were created using just the in-game tools.

Akugarou · Post by **Akugarou** » Mon Nov 21, 2005 11:38 pm

Vuldari wrote:In game, it only gives you the option to modify your HUMAN avatar. The non human ones are all user-created.

That means, if you want one, you either need to BUY one from someone else in the game (with game money, or actual cash), or do what I did and make it yourself.

Yeah, I should have figured that. Making one would be challenging, but time-consuming. Currently, it's not an option.

Vuldari wrote:...or you can do what 80% of the other non-human SL players did and buy one. Just do a search in-game for the word "Furry" and you'll find out where you can buy them. (I'd be more specific, but I don't remember)

Yes. I will probably try this option soon.

Vuldari wrote:(Be warned...even though the "Furry" sections of the game have seperated "Adults only" sections, few seem to care about these borders, and you WILL see and hear things that are not appropriate for innocent eyes and ears. ...needless to say, I choose not to spend much time there any more.)

So warned.

white · Post by **white** » Tue Nov 22, 2005 1:08 am

Vuldari wrote:Actually, though it is not "Easy", I find that the In-Game object modeler system is suprisingly versitile, and easier to use than BLENDER or this old 3-D modeler program I have called "RayDream 3D".

Many, if not most of the buildings, vehicles, sculptures and other objects you see around the world of the game were created using just the in-game tools.

As an user of Blender, I beg to differ. Blender is certainly hard to learn, but once you've achieved that, you can do amazing things quite quickly. Take a look at some of the speed-modelling contests on the community forum, for example. The second life system appears to be designed to be more friendly than efficient. Perhaps they should allow for external programs to be used by those who want to, then uploading the models?

Vuldari · Post by **Vuldari** » Wed Nov 23, 2005 1:16 am

Ralith Lupus wrote:
Vuldari wrote:Actually, though it is not "Easy", I find that the In-Game object modeler system is suprisingly versitile, and easier to use than BLENDER or this old 3-D modeler program I have called "RayDream 3D".

Many, if not most of the buildings, vehicles, sculptures and other objects you see around the world of the game were created using just the in-game tools.
As an user of Blender, I beg to differ. Blender is certainly hard to learn, but once you've achieved that, you can do amazing things quite quickly. Take a look at some of the speed-modelling contests on the community forum, for example. The second life system appears to be designed to be more friendly than efficient. Perhaps they should allow for external programs to be used by those who want to, then uploading the models?

That's what I meant.
It's "user friendly"...meaning, it doesn't require weeks of training before you can create anything cool with it. You just set up shapes and start messing with them. You can even add gravity effects, hinges, lighting and other intaractive effects to your objects. (Like making a drivable car, or a real flying jet-plane with turning wheels, moving parts, etc.)

...and you CAN import models and animations from foreign programs into the game. (3D Studio Max, Maya, etc.) ...but I've not bothered to learn how, because I do not have any of those $$ programs.

It even mentions it in some of the "How to start modeling" tutorials in the game, suggesting that you use such programs for the placement of special textures on objects, or the implementation of custom character animations. Though you can apply any texture you want to your objects using the in-game tools(including ones uploaded form your PC), you don't have much controll on how they are positioned on the object.

I am not aware of any way to make unique character animations without the aid of external software. (thus, that option is closed to me.)

white · Post by **white** » Wed Nov 23, 2005 10:21 am

Blender can export to the formats of 3DSMAX, Maya, etc, so that's not a problem. Maybe I should look into that.

Renorei · Post by **Renorei** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 8:04 pm

I'm debating whether or not I should dabble with this....

Shadow Wulf · Post by **Shadow Wulf** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 8:36 pm

Yabble dabble all you want.

Crimson_Alchemist · Post by **Crimson_Alchemist** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 9:03 pm

wow that is awesome.

Crimson_Alchemist · Post by **Crimson_Alchemist** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 9:07 pm

i wish i could draw werewolves like that

Crimson_Alchemist · Post by **Crimson_Alchemist** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 9:22 pm

well im tired bye bye guys.

Shadow Wulf · Post by **Shadow Wulf** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 9:24 pm

Im gonna slap you when we get back to school.

celtwolf · Post by **celtwolf** » Mon Dec 19, 2005 3:11 am

i will SO get an account as soon as i have a computer capable of handling the programs and RAM and all that. damn my hand-me-down 98 piece of crap laptop. but, of course, if i lose this one, i'm royally screwed. i need a job and a new laptop!

Renorei · Post by **Renorei** » Mon Dec 26, 2005 8:40 pm

About my Second Life:

Well, I'm signed up. My name is Renorei Mauriac, any of you can feel free to IM me and we can hang out. I'm still pretty new to avatar modifying, but I have succeeded in making a nice tail, a pair of hooves, and a pair of horns. I have white skin, a huge mane of grey hair, and I'm seven feet tall:lol:. I'm still more human than animal, though. But, nonetheless, I've received compliments on my unique appearance. I may not be as talented as others at avatar making, but I certainly think I'm a bit more original.

Having said that, I'm still probably going to work on making a few animal avatars. I'm currently experimenting with making a male lion avatar, even though my other avatar is female.

I recently discovered a place that offers 10 L$ per 10 minute dance pads (for those unfamiliar to Second Life, that's fantastic), so I've accumulated a bit of cash, so now maybe I can afford to maybe buy some land. I am totally looking forward to building my own little house

.

There are a few places in Second Life that I've come to love. One of them is the Ivory Tower Sandbox. Sandboxes are basically places where you can go and build anything you want. I'm not sure why I like this one, but I do. My other favorite place would probably be the Succubus Club. It's a small club, mainly goth (totally unlike my Real Life self, but whatever). I like it because it's usually the same crowd everytime, so I get to know people a little. Those who consider yourselves 'innocent', be warned, these people aren't at all.

I want to learn to play Slingo, Tringo, and that pizza game, but so far I haven't had the chance. Also, I'm trying to get a job so I can have a regular salary and get to know some cool coworkers. We shall see.