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Invitation to Second Life
What is Second Life?
Second Life uses similar technology that the many multiplayer games out lately such as World of Warcraft or Star Wars Galaxies use but it's not really a game. For some people it is a 3D virtual chat room, other people play actual games that have been developed within the Second Life world. Dance parties and naughty chat seem to be quite popular. The three key features for me are that I can build whatever I want, anyone can get an account for free, and the program supports streaming audio and video. Oh, and it works on a Mac! This means, that no matter where you live in meatspace, you can log on and fly over to the new LunaCast Moonbase in cyberspace, listen to the show and chat real time with us and your fellow Lunatics. Since January 2006 we've been holding out shows in virtual reality, just starting out second year in Second Life
Of course, I am way too gaga about technology to be rational about this, so please do your own research about the company and the software if you are prone to paranoia ;-)
Please follow this link or the button above when you are ready to register, my account will automatically be credited for the referral. Speaking of which, one of the unique things about Second Life is that you can "legally" exchange game money for real money. So, partially due to this business model (someone has to pay for the free accounts) you should be warned that parts of the world are damn cheesy and commercial. You should also know that adult content is allowed, although only in "private" spaces, so you might not want to log on at work, or in front of the kids.
I go by the name "Tinisi Lightworker" and Brian's avatar is called "Cheetah Lightworker." The picture at the top of the page is what I look like today, it might change you never know. We (OK, I) am really psyched about this new tech. It has all the fun eye candy and ear candy of a video game without all the shooting and stress of having an actual goal or mission! For my tastes, the perfect non-game game. If you set up your account before the next show, check for me online, I have been logging on even when I am just putzing around in my studio, so you might find me at the MoonBase on any evening or weekend.
Use the map button above to go directly to the MoonBase at Dimidiata (85,108,140). Of course, please email me if you have any questions, and I hope to see you on the ether...
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