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| Talk to the hand! A nice way to welcome newcomers :/ |
Virtual reality can be divided into two general categories: one is the simulation of a real environment for training and education while the second is the development of an imagined environment for a game or interactive story. Generally its a reality that is either simulated or created to the point that a person becomes immersed in that reality. There are many examples of virtual reality but in for this entry, ill be focusing specifically on second life.
Second life an an online virtual world developed by Linden lab, players are given a vast world in which they can explore through a customized avatar of their creation, the avatar can interact with their environment and other avatars. Virtual worlds like these thrive on a community based level as the social aspect of the game is generally the focus. What sets Second life apart from other virtual worlds is that one can own virtual property and convert Linden Dollar (The currency of second life) to real life currency. This feature is one aspect which makes Second life appealing, the ability to earn income through a virtual world.
A success story by a user known as Anshe Chung, the Second Life persona of entrepreneur Ailin Graef, one of the virtual world's biggest success stories.
This user actually managed to make quite a profit by buying virtual property and renovating/building the area and selling it like a real-estate agent boss!
Props to her for making things work in a virtual world!
Second life is can be considered by some as more than just a game or virtual world, some literally act as if its their second life....
This has manifested in various ways, such as communities being formed, online marriages and deep social interactions between users. The appeal lies in the ability to create an idealized self and behave in a world where you have a clean slate, a new start if you will.
Projecting ones desired identity onto an avatar is not a new thing, as most people playing games with customization options will choose to do so. What sets second life apart is the virtual reality setting, and free building ability and many more provided you have enough Linden $dollars$!
There have been other simulators out there that have attempted a virtual reality premises, such as the Sims series, Flight simulator...err....and some other ones I guess. Only gripe i have with online virtual realities is whether the chick your supposedly talking to isn't some random fat dude with a secret fantasy that involves cyber sex with other males.
Second's life scope on virtual reality is quite daunting when considering possibilities you can achieve within the games premise, even more so when you got the cash to blow for it. It makes me look forward to future developments of the virtual simulation genre, especially once technological advances kick in where it engages all 5 sense with motion capture control. Until such a development occurs, we can only speculate the future of virtual realities and their impact, priority in our lives.
Here's couple in second life that have begun the marriage ceremony.
A success story by a user known as Anshe Chung, the Second Life persona of entrepreneur Ailin Graef, one of the virtual world's biggest success stories.
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| almost identical...kinda |
Props to her for making things work in a virtual world!
Second life is can be considered by some as more than just a game or virtual world, some literally act as if its their second life....
This has manifested in various ways, such as communities being formed, online marriages and deep social interactions between users. The appeal lies in the ability to create an idealized self and behave in a world where you have a clean slate, a new start if you will.
Projecting ones desired identity onto an avatar is not a new thing, as most people playing games with customization options will choose to do so. What sets second life apart is the virtual reality setting, and free building ability and many more provided you have enough Linden $dollars$!
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| Wow for only $8.30 US ill get $2000 L, gotta love those exchange rates :O |
Second's life scope on virtual reality is quite daunting when considering possibilities you can achieve within the games premise, even more so when you got the cash to blow for it. It makes me look forward to future developments of the virtual simulation genre, especially once technological advances kick in where it engages all 5 sense with motion capture control. Until such a development occurs, we can only speculate the future of virtual realities and their impact, priority in our lives.
Here's couple in second life that have begun the marriage ceremony.
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| So just to make sure...your a chick right? |
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