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I may be opening a can of worms here, but anyone know anything about “Second life”, the online game?
Nope, but if its like any other on line game, it will suck you in and we will never see you again. 🙁
Dragon Master wrote:I though 2nd life was referring to bringing something back from retirment
Or something in those lines… I certainly was not expecting the name of a game.
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http://www.sarahjestin.com/feedbacklists.htmfrom what i remember hearing through other people, Second Life is an online game that is like the Sim’s. you make a character and then you go and do things in this world…get an apartment, buy things to make it pretty.
but you have to earn money. It is interactive, so you also meet other players that are online as well.I do not know all the details since I have never looked into it..but I do remember hearing it on the news and from a few people.
I recall hearing about that a ways back. I found their website this morning and to me it looks just like playing EQ or WoW, just in a real world setting. What fun is that? I have the real world. Give me a fantasy world with pet dragons and griffons to ride that I can play in. 😀
Second Life is an online community that simulates a world and you make an avatar and walk around and talk to others or do things.
I have an avatar that I just finished and I am still in the process of getting my character set up.
It seems like a very time consuming real time chat room. It has steps to guide you through the alternate reality setting.
keschete wrote:It seems like a very time consuming real time chat room. It has steps to guide you through the alternate reality setting.
BINGO!
It’s essentially a graphical chat room with millions of folks. It’s not really a game but a social program. I tried it once but was throughly put off by it.
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My art: featherdust.comNambroth wrote:keschete wrote:It seems like a very time consuming real time chat room. It has steps to guide you through the alternate reality setting.
BINGO!
It’s essentially a graphical chat room with millions of folks. It’s not really a game but a social program. I tried it once but was throughly put off by it.
Millions is right. Can you believe my university owns an island on that game, that only our students can go to? There are even entire courses offered here where the class meets online and the only time you ever see/talk to your Prof is in Second Life!
I had to drop out of a course because it was one of those kind and was not advertised as such when we signed up for it. I’m horrible with computers and don’t much like them, so there would just be too much margin for error if I were ever to attempt something like that. Plus, the idea just does not appeal to me at all 😆
Nambroth wrote:I tried it once but was throughly put off by it.
I haven’t tried it, but I was wondering why you didn’t like it?
Megani-chan wrote:Nambroth wrote:keschete wrote:It seems like a very time consuming real time chat room. It has steps to guide you through the alternate reality setting.
BINGO!
It’s essentially a graphical chat room with millions of folks. It’s not really a game but a social program. I tried it once but was throughly put off by it.
Millions is right. Can you believe my university owns an island on that game, that only our students can go to? There are even entire courses offered here where the class meets online and the only time you ever see/talk to your Prof is in Second Life!
I had to drop out of a course because it was one of those kind and was not advertised as such when we signed up for it. I’m horrible with computers and don’t much like them, so there would just be too much margin for error if I were ever to attempt something like that. Plus, the idea just does not appeal to me at all 😆
I heard about that. My division here at Oregon State that does on-line classes have been told by a few in the industry that 2nd Life or something similar will be the next generation for higher education for on-line learning – since it is visual and interactive. It is a interesting concept, but I can see how it may not be for everyone.
Second Life is amusing at first, at least I found that it was. I actually was able to make a really nice elf, and while wandering, even found an animated shoulder dragon for that avatar. I’ve even an outfit that transforms my avatar into a fully animated celestial dragon – wings worked, I could fly, I had a ‘breath weapon’ etc…
The only problem is that once I was done with the ‘shopping’ for my avatar, it got dull. I have Trillian for chatting with friends, and despite the pretty and neat options, as has been said SL is really just a really pretty chat room.
Megani-chan wrote:Nambroth wrote:keschete wrote:It seems like a very time consuming real time chat room. It has steps to guide you through the alternate reality setting.
BINGO!
It’s essentially a graphical chat room with millions of folks. It’s not really a game but a social program. I tried it once but was throughly put off by it.
Millions is right. Can you believe my university owns an island on that game, that only our students can go to? There are even entire courses offered here where the class meets online and the only time you ever see/talk to your Prof is in Second Life!
I had to drop out of a course because it was one of those kind and was not advertised as such when we signed up for it. I’m horrible with computers and don’t much like them, so there would just be too much margin for error if I were ever to attempt something like that. Plus, the idea just does not appeal to me at all 😆That sort of thing is what sparked my interest. It seems to be a fantasy setting for real world things.
There are six countries that have embassys there, the university courses, live concerts by real groups,there are real life lawyers that have offices and give virtual copyright advice, it seems like way more than a chat room.
I have no intention of “playing” but I am interested in the possible business side of it. It would be fun to open a virtual store or something there.
Or a dragon farm.
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