Here's a new composite pic of myself with my avatar in Second Life that I created when I was feeling bored. Next I need to get around to doing a composite pic of my crowd of avatars in the Teen Grid of SL, the Reaction Grid, Heritage Key, SmallWorlds, Metaplace (RIP), and others. See more…
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Virtual Content Creators, Go to SL Pro February 23-25! (paid ad)
If you want to take your virtual building and scripting skills to the next level, go to SL Pro, the premier in-world content creation conference in Second Life. February 23-25, 2010. Here's what you can expect: Learn tips and tricks from some of the most talented content creators and scripters in Second Life Learn how…
Virtual Gifts and Greetings for the New Year
It's been so long that I've been in Second Life that I forgot all my passwords! So after the long holiday break, it was touching to see a bunch of holiday greetings, best wishes and virtual presents fly my way when I logged in this morning. Love my new sword from Amulius Lioncourt!
Awesome machinima about community in Second Life by Ill Clan Studios
Here's the latest in a series of machinima videos produced by Ill Clan Studios about the virtual world of Second Life. This one focuses on the community-aspects of Second Life, arguably it's strongest attribute versus other platforms out there. Great work as always, Ill Clan! I just wish my SL experience was as lag free…
What the heck is the OpenSimulator Project?
I am posting this more for my own edification because I didn't really get what OpenSim was before. OpenSimulator, as I understand it, is a open source BSD-licensed virtual environment server that enables individuals and institutions to "roll their own" virtual world that can connect to various OpenSim platforms or exist on its own walled…
Premiere of “Push” trippy, visionary machinima film by Lainy Voom on October 25
Push (Mini Project 4) from Lainy Voom on Vimeo. This machinima film "Push" is so good, it's kind of hard for me to believe it was created in Second Life. Every time I watch it I notice something different and evocative. On Sunday, October 25 at 10am PST you can meet "Push"'s creator Lainy Voom…
Ill Clan creates 3 new machinima videos for new Second Life site
My pals at Ill Clan Studios announced that they have created three new machinima videos for the new SecondLife.com website. The first video is viewable here. The other two will focus on Land and Shopping and will be forthcoming with the rollout of the new site. Great work, guys! Can't wait to see the others….
Meta-gaming: My Second Life avatar playing video games
Just when I thought I had seen everything in Second Life, I stumbled upon a Second Life Wii-style game system called "Pineplay." It's the first time I've encountered a game where I have to control my avatar who is himself controlling the game character in a simulated console game. It reminded me of that infamous…
Perpetual Worship in the Ether
How does a Quaker stay centered, living in the Light, as he lives his daily life in this complex and noisy world? It’s a question I struggle with often. During Meeting for Worship, I feel such a strong connection to the Divine, to my fellow Quakers, and to life in general. And yet it only…
Games in Education Conference: Warcraft in the Classroom, Hungarian Revolution and Elmo!
Thanks so much to the organizers of the Games in Education Conference for inviting me to their symposium this week. It was a really fun and thought-provoking experience for me. My presentation on Global Kids' Playing 4 Keeps program went quite well, I think, with many educators at the conference complimenting me and asking for…