Webomatica - Latest Comments in Second Life: I Have 4 Dollars

Re: Second Life: I Have 4 Dollars

rachelrogers — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 01:20:22 -0000

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.

Re: Second Life: I Have 4 Dollars

Artificial — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:55:46 -0000

. 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

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Futurama episode — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 14:11:29 -0000

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

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Nick Ramsay — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 00:28:50 -0000

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.

Re: Second Life: I Have 4 Dollars

webomatica — Tue, 21 Nov 2006 01:18:33 -0000

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.

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Viajero — Tue, 21 Nov 2006 00:05:45 -0000

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.

Re: Second Life: I Have 4 Dollars

webomatica — Mon, 20 Nov 2006 11:32:51 -0000

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

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webomatica — Thu, 16 Nov 2006 12:57:45 -0000

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.

Re: Second Life: I Have 4 Dollars

tunequestor — Thu, 16 Nov 2006 11:13:11 -0000

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.