Today I'm participating in the SLBloggers Mix and Match, which means that I'm writing on a topic not of my choosing on a blog not of my choosing, in exchange Joonie is writing here on a topic not of her choosing. So enjoy our guest blogger who has some great advice and go check out her blog when done reading here, links to all the posts at the end.
/Noel off..
TOP TEN MOST IMPORTANT THINGS
FOR A NEWBIE TO KNOW IN ORDER TO ENJOY SL
Wow…what a topic. This topic is always relevant and can have a jillion interpretations. So without further adieu, here’s my list.
1. Don’t base your opinion of Second Life on your first day inworld, or even your first week. Second Life is difficult to categorize even for those of us that have been there a while. Let your avatar roam around and experience what all this world has to offer before you decide if it is for you or not.
2. Learn the basics of how to maneuver, teleport, and search, and don’t be afraid to ask questions. Most people will be more than willing to help you get started and give you the tips and clues you will need. Don’t be afraid. We were all newbies once.
3. Once you have the basics down, get thee to a nunnery…I mean, a haberdashery, as soon as possible. Nothing says newbie as loudly as Linden Lab issued skin, hair, and clothing.
4. I know it’s pretty and sparkly, but resist the urge to bling, if at all possible.
5. Get involved. Be friendly. Search groups and places of interest to you. A good place to start out is a Live Music venue. There is every genre of music you could ever hope to find in Second Life.
6. The Golden Rule definitely applies here. Remember, on the other side of your monitor is a real person. Same applies to everyone you meet in Second Life.
7. Yes, we are all human, but we are not always who or what we say we are. Be prepared to suspend your concepts of reality.
8. Two words: Time Management. They do not exist in Second Life. If you need to be somewhere by 8pm Real Life, begin saying goodbye to your Second Life friends around noon.
9. Do not burn bridges.
10. Second Life is what you make it. Be creative, or not. Be whatever you want. Take responsibility for your own Second Life. Most importantly, don’t take it too seriously. Real Life is more important.
Everyone’s experience in Second Life is different. Hopefully, these ten things will help get you started on a more enjoyable adventure!
Thanks, Torley, for the awesome topic. And thanks, also, to Noelyci, for letting me be a guest blogger. And last, but not least, to Vint and ArminasX for putting this concept together! It was a lot of fun and I found some great blogs to add to my reader. :)
/Noel on.
Thanks to Joonie! You should definately take her advice and follow us around. For some ease of use, here's my personal tally...
I'm blogging on Second Effects on Alphonus Peck's Topic!
Vint is blogging my Topic on HRH Princess Ivory's Blog!
Wow, that's exhausting.... enjoy, hope you find some interesting articles and see you all back here soon. The rest of the posts should be listed Here.
1 comments:
#8.. so true!
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