Exploring Second Life... shopping for clothes, learning to walk (and not waddle), etc.
I spent two hours in Second Life yesterday with Kalisten VanDornan (aka Katin Imes). Quite the gentleman, he took me shopping to find some new clothes. We teleported to Victoria City in Caledon and then to Information Island. He also invited me to join the Tesla Society (I accepted). Seems to be folks wandering about in 19th century attire.
Yes, I spent some money - about US $4 - to buy my red dress and my bonnet. And no that doesn't look like me. But what the heck. (Apparently it's an advanced skill to make your avatar look like you.)
I'm still waddling instead of walking, can barely make it through doorways and up stairs. But sorta getting the hang of controlling my avatar.
As to whether I'm hooked on spending time (as well as Linden Dollars) in Second Life, hmmm... not yet.
Oh and my name is MonaLisa Arcadia if you're looking for me in 2L. Next up, a visit to Crayonville to find Neville Hobson et al.
P.S. There's a trick to looking at yourself head-on, as in the snapshot of my avatar above. Normally you only see your backside, which I find a bit disconcerting.
On a Mac, you hit the Option button. It brings up a little "plus" sign on the back of your avatar's head. Then you use your mouse to "revolve" the space you're in around yourself.
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Nice of you to drop in to crayonville Island, Debbie!
I wasn't in when you visited. Time zone differences in the real world have an effect.
I'm there most mornings GMT. There right now, in fact...
Posted by: Neville Hobson | December 29, 2006 at 06:00 AM
Heh! Well, I thought I was there but I'm not - the Second Life grid is currently down...
Posted by: Neville Hobson | December 29, 2006 at 06:04 AM
So where's the screen capture of Katin in his 19th century garb? (His flowing locks would certainly fit the bill.)
What a great person to have as your guide; besides appreciating his lovely manners, I bet you laughted a lot, too.
Posted by: Judy Gombita | December 30, 2006 at 02:50 PM
Deb, welcome to Second Life - but you have to do something about that dress. When you get back into 21st century atire please look us up at the SLACPA -Second Life Association of CPAs.
You can see my avatar and our chillin' grounds on our blog http://www.cpasuccess.com/2007/01/slacpa_relaxin_.html
Also, fellow blogers check out http://www.bloghud.com to see blogging from SL
Posted by: Tom Hood | February 01, 2007 at 12:43 AM
'Impulse Buys' is a great mall to shop at. Nice clothes, gadgets, bling... everything. And price is reasonable too. Its one of my favs. You should check it out if your looking for a change of clothes.
Posted by: Claire | May 02, 2007 at 02:40 PM
Second life is one place you cannot avoid. Its personalityt tricks are great
Posted by: Online Clothing Browser | February 19, 2008 at 08:15 AM