DISQUS

tunequestor · 2 years ago

I've never been to Second Life (and honestly don't have the time to devote to an alter ego), but it does sound fascinating. Thanks for posting your impressions.

It kinda sounds like it resembles that Futurama episode where the crew enters the Internet.

webomatica · 2 years ago

tunequestor - yeah I don't have much time for second life either, but I'm doing the cheap / tourist route just to get a feel for it. So far it's been pretty amusing. I'll have to post some touristy pictures in a future post.

webomatica · 2 years ago

Science Library... yeah that's exactly how I feel right now. Maybe I should make a virtual sign that asks for money?

Viajero · 2 years ago

You put it so well.

I also spent six hours investigating all corners of this world yesterday, and had some similar impressions.

I've spent the past two hours reading blogs via technorati (how I found yours) and googling.

Other impressions:

It's as good as your destination, and the time spent time asking people for the best spots paid off.

It's exhilarating to fly.

I of course checked out sex clubs and a nudist beach, which along with gambling and porn accounts for much of it, and there's a deserted strip mall feeling to much of the rest. But all of this, I can see, is avoidable. Years ago I taught Engrish in Tokyo and as a broke and disoriented gaijin newcomer I saw Japanese trash culture everywhere I looked, unless I stumbled across a special, half-hidden place. By the end of my stay, the beautiful and interesting places were where I spent most of my time outside of work.

Conversations were hit and miss. Most were like half-scary bus station banter, but others, in a tower in the Myst-like settings of "Svarga" and "Apollo" and the virtual bookstore "Shakespeare and Co." were as good as they get while tapping keys.

All in all, I'm impressed. The coding and chat technology will get better. I think it can add rather than subtract from a life.

webomatica · 2 years ago

Hey Vlajero, that's cool. I haven't logged back in since this last experience. When I heard about this worm I thought I would log in this week... I'll probably do so tomorrow.

I should search for some of those places you mention. Thanks for the input.

Nick Ramsay · 2 years ago

I'm new to Second Life but I'm having a blast. I don't have any money, but I'm not sure what I would need it for. My best advice from my short experience so far is to be really friendly to people. Walk around and comment on their great clothes or dance moves. Some people have been kind enough to give me copies of the things I compliment them on, and even offer "friendship", which makes it a less lonely place.

Futurama episode · 12 months ago

thtsmust be really cool.........i have heard of it...

Artificial · 11 months ago

. A saunter through Second Life is not unlike coasting through some strange mall, advertising unfamiliar brands and items, such as plant-like chairs topped by candles or an outfit that makes your avatar resemble a burning icicle

rachelrogers · 11 months ago

I love Second Life. Right now, I'm working on a mod to create little LED Christmas lights I can't wait to share it with the whole community when it's done.