Real Life, Second Life, No Life...

[JWBear]

I just discovered Second Life. I think I could get really addicted to this!

[Cadaverous Pallor]

You may want to think hard about that one.

There's a line between "spending a lot of time getting good at a game" and "mortgaging your real life so you can live it in virtual reality." Everything I've heard about SL has been too much on the latter side.

[Not Afraid]

While, I have very little interest in gaming, I've heard a lot about this and find the concept interesting. I wonder how common areas will develop. Will they all look like Irvine eventually? Do we gravitate towards a beige world naturally? It is fascinating to think about, but i don't want to play.

[Alex]

I know very few people who have tried it and not quickly moved on. But those who are into it are really into it.

I tried it once, quickly got tired of flying around naked. Ran into something that wanted real money from me, and didn't go back.

[JWBear]

Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

You may want to think hard about that one.

There's a line between "spending a lot of time getting good at a game" and "mortgaging your real life so you can live it in virtual reality." Everything I've heard about SL has been too much on the latter side.

Spending an inordinate amount of time in an online community – discussing random and trivial things? Absurd! Nobody would do that. None of us here have that addiction….

Originally Posted by Not Afraid

While, I have very little interest in gaming, I've heard a lot about this and find the concept interesting. I wonder how common areas will develop. Will they all look like Irvine eventually? Do we gravitate towards a beige world naturally? It is fascinating to think about, but i don't want to play.

Some areas are a little “Irvinesque”, but most of the architecture and art are incredible. It seems to be a very creative crowd.




Just a note: I wouldn’t call SL a game, for the same reasons I wouldn’t call LoT a game. There are no set goals, nor do you win at anything. It’s simply a virtual reality online community.

[Strangler Lewis]

I believe there was an uproar recently when the moderators issued rules that avatars could not engage in illegal sex acts. So no more flying around naked, etc.

[€uroMeinke]

Originally Posted by Strangler Lewis

I believe there was an uproar recently when the moderators issued rules that avatars could not engage in illegal sex acts. So no more flying around naked, etc.

I never knew that was illegal

[FEJ]

Originally Posted by Alex Stroup

I tried it once, quickly got tired of flying around naked. Ran into something that wanted real money from me, and didn't go back.

I did the same thing about a year ago. It was also kinda clunky then. I liked the idea, but don't like the subscription/pay as you go thing.

I flew around for a bit, but that was about it.

[Gemini Cricket]

As soon as I figure out this life I'll check out second life.

[Capt Jack]

Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

As soon as I figure out this life I'll check out second life.

you took the words right out of my mouth.

so unless this 'game' involves taking over the world (by force) or perhaps slaying a few dragons/other notorious characters, Im gonna pass. the one life I have is more than enough to fill a day. dont really relish taking on a second one just cuz I F'd this one up.