Real Life, Second Life, No Life... - Page 8

Disneyphile · 07-09-2008, 11:34 AM

So far, my visit to Second Life has taught me the following:

1) I wish I could fly around naked in the real world.
2) Over half the male population should be neutered.
3) It is damn fun to run around with a virtual sex organ attached to my nose just to disturb the people around me by pretending it's not there.

Yeah, I'm having a bit of fun. I don't see me spending too much time there though, but it does give me something to do while I have tapes capturing or DVDs burning.

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Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

Don't forget to escape into real life though.

I absolutely second that sentiment. And so far, the few people I've met there don't get out much, I think.

Moonliner · 07-09-2008, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Disneyphile

So far, my visit to Second Life has taught me the following:

1) I wish I could fly around naked in the real world.
2) Over half the male population should be neutered.
3) It is damn fun to run around with a virtual sex organ attached to my nose just to disturb the people around me by pretending it's not there.

Why am I thinking that numbers one and three might have something to do with number two?

Disneyphile · 07-09-2008, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Moonliner

Why am I thinking that numbers one and three might have something to do with number two?

lizziebith · 07-09-2008, 12:02 PM

I certainly understand the desire to not add yet another internet diversion! I probably would not have, if Second Life hadn't been so different from the others...

The major appeal of SL for me is that it's a creative outlet. I make stuff there. It's not a game really -- there are no objectives or rewards or levels. You don't have to feed or shelter your avatar. People do RP in certain areas where sim owners have set that up, but for most I think its appeal is social. I have plenty of that already outside of SL, but I've made new friends anyway. Still it's the building tools that sold me.

As you all know, I'm an insufferable Star Wars geek. In SL, I've taken that passion to a new level: I've made some SW avatars -- wearable ships! Yes, you can be a TIE fighter or X-wing and zoom around shooting lasers at stuff.

That shot was taken in the space sim I'm building -- I made everything there: the planet rotates and the stars gently float about. This next pic is of the shop I'm building there to sell the avatars -- I made small models of them for the display sign...still working on the logo to put there.

Hubby asked me to make an avatar out of his "Beezer" character from his Captain Sternn series. This is the prototype (it puffs steam, and "follows" you about):

It's so much fun!

Morrigoon · 07-09-2008, 12:17 PM

Two hard crashes in as many days. I may not be cut out for a second life. Or, at least, my computer mightn't be.

Disneyphile · 07-09-2008, 12:21 PM

It crashes a lot on me too, even on my work system. It's not your computer.

lizziebith · 07-09-2008, 12:41 PM

I rarely crash -- I'm sorry to hear you guys are experiencing that. I've heard using a different viewer can help. Either an older one or the beta (RC) they've always got going. They can be found on the main site.

Morrigoon -- what's your username? I missed it if it was posted...

JWBear · 07-09-2008, 12:55 PM

I use Onrez. It's faster and much more stable than the default viewer. (You do have to put up with an occasional ad for CSI:NY when you log in, but that's no big deal.)

lashbear · 07-09-2008, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by JWBear

I use Onrez. It's faster and much more stable than the default viewer. (You do have to put up with an occasional ad for CSI:NY when you log in, but that's no big deal.)

Do I just need to download and run? or do I have to uninstall the original SL application ?

lizziebith · 07-09-2008, 01:46 PM

I'm sorry I don't know for sure, but I think you can just DL and use it, leaving your original install alone. I have two of the default viewers installed -- other than the fact that I've never bothered to configure them to run simultaneously (which is possible if you have the resources) they both work fine. I did the dual install when SL made the default viewer run WindLight, as I didn't trust it (I tested it when it was beta). Once I tweaked the settings though it ran fine.

I have several alts I use to test stuff out too...but I log them on my laptop next to my desktop. Sometimes I chat with myself because I'm really weird that way. Oops did I say that out loud?

07-09-2008, 12:02 PM	#4
lizziebith Wishing these titles could be longe Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Pearblossom CA Posts: 984	I certainly understand the desire to not add yet another internet diversion! I probably would not have, if Second Life hadn't been so different from the others... The major appeal of SL for me is that it's a creative outlet. I make stuff there. It's not a game really -- there are no objectives or rewards or levels. You don't have to feed or shelter your avatar. People do RP in certain areas where sim owners have set that up, but for most I think its appeal is social. I have plenty of that already outside of SL, but I've made new friends anyway. Still it's the building tools that sold me. As you all know, I'm an insufferable Star Wars geek. In SL, I've taken that passion to a new level: I've made some SW avatars -- wearable ships! Yes, you can be a TIE fighter or X-wing and zoom around shooting lasers at stuff. That shot was taken in the space sim I'm building -- I made everything there: the planet rotates and the stars gently float about. This next pic is of the shop I'm building there to sell the avatars -- I made small models of them for the display sign...still working on the logo to put there. Hubby asked me to make an avatar out of his "Beezer" character from his Captain Sternn series. This is the prototype (it puffs steam, and "follows" you about): It's so much fun! __________________ $ DO \|\| !$ DO ; TRY TRY: COMMAND NOT FOUND
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07-09-2008, 12:17 PM	#5
Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	Two hard crashes in as many days. I may not be cut out for a second life. Or, at least, my computer mightn't be. __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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07-09-2008, 12:21 PM	#6
Disneyphile SQUIRREL! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: On the curbside. Posts: 5,098	It crashes a lot on me too, even on my work system. It's not your computer.
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07-09-2008, 12:41 PM	#7
lizziebith Wishing these titles could be longe Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Pearblossom CA Posts: 984	I rarely crash -- I'm sorry to hear you guys are experiencing that. I've heard using a different viewer can help. Either an older one or the beta (RC) they've always got going. They can be found on the main site. Morrigoon -- what's your username? I missed it if it was posted... __________________ $ DO \|\| !$ DO ; TRY TRY: COMMAND NOT FOUND
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07-09-2008, 12:55 PM	#8
JWBear Worn Romantic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach California Posts: 8,435	I use Onrez. It's faster and much more stable than the default viewer. (You do have to put up with an occasional ad for CSI:NY when you log in, but that's no big deal.) __________________ Unrestrained frivolity will lead to the downfall of modern society.
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07-09-2008, 01:46 PM	#10
lizziebith Wishing these titles could be longe Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Pearblossom CA Posts: 984	I'm sorry I don't know for sure, but I think you can just DL and use it, leaving your original install alone. I have two of the default viewers installed -- other than the fact that I've never bothered to configure them to run simultaneously (which is possible if you have the resources) they both work fine. I did the dual install when SL made the default viewer run WindLight, as I didn't trust it (I tested it when it was beta). Once I tweaked the settings though it ran fine. I have several alts I use to test stuff out too...but I log them on my laptop next to my desktop. Sometimes I chat with myself because I'm really weird that way. Oops did I say that out loud? __________________ $ DO \|\| !$ DO ; TRY TRY: COMMAND NOT FOUND
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