secondlife

Second Life is a leading virtual world development platform operated by Linden Labs for the creation of virtual goods and immersive, engaging and productive 3D spaces used by individuals, artists, corporations, governments, academic institutions and non-profits. There are both free and “Premium” (paid) accounts, and those who sign up are called “Residents” rather than players or users. Residents are represented by avatars they can customize with free start-up options, alterations they make themselves, or those purchased from and made by other residents. Second Life has its own economy, and residents make purchases by earning money “in world” or buying the SL currency called Lindens. Customizations are not limited to clothing or hair style but can include skins, animations, or even changes in species. Humans and human-like species like Elves may be the most common, but dragons and dinosaurs are not unheard of. Second Life is not “a game” per se, although Residents may certainly buy or build the means to enjoy many types of roleplay or combat games on its platform. Residents can buy or rent “land” in Second Life. Large tracts are called “sims,” but these should not to be confused with the Sims game from EA.

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• Protagoniste

  
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  Monica from  Miamai has been on a roll with the vanity make ups. Gorgeous mesh attachments for your face that you can adjust to your personal taste with a HUD. Eyes, heathers, lashes, diamonds, you choose on or off and the colors and you’ll good to go… or rather, you’ll be attracting a LOT of attention with ...
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• The biggest Gift

  
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    click for bigger picture. •♥••♥••♥••♥••♥••♥••♥••♥• Enough with the sweet  and thoughtful mothers-day gifts, that always have to do with household items  or kitchenware, leave these for the kids.Why not make it a special surprise and remind her ...
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• The sanest days are mad

  
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  I have some AWESOME NEW sweaters from XIAJ to show you and the NEW skin from New Faces. The skin is Camilla from New Faces and she is lovely and comes with a shape, 6 lipsticks, freckles and 5 eyeshadow, she also has  4 eye colors to choose from along with at the front of the store eye packs for only 10L!! This is ...
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• One good Day

  
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    click for bigger picture. •♥••♥••♥••♥••♥••♥••♥••♥• Today i decided to visit a public sim to see if i can get some nice shots. looking through the lists of destinations ii found this sim the  London May Fair . Not wanting to stand out much as i know i ...
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• ~Blacklace~ ... NEWS (May 10th, 2013)

  
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  Hello Ladies, ~Blacklace & Blacklace Beauty~ released amazing stuff! ~Blacklace~ Dahlia: Blue Lace Baby Doll Set: Model & Photographer: NIANI Resident Model & Photographer: NIANI Resident The Dahlia: Blue Lace Baby Doll Set consists of mesh and comes ...
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• It’s summer in :) BCC

  
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  Last november I blogged about :) BCC , which was a delight to visit while it was covered in snow and ice. I spent more than 3 evenings there, taking pictures and enjoying the scenery – one of my pics even got chosen as Pic of The Day by LL, hehe – and I put this place on my special list to visit soon. Well, ...
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• Dragonlolth – The Dark Island of Uhre

  
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  Always looking for wonderful places to explore, I browsed through the Destination Guide and decided to go visit Dragonlolth. According to the DG , this is a sim for dragons, elves, fairies and all are welcome. For the occasion, it wasn’t mentioned or listed as roleplay sim but you never know, I dressed up as an ...
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• Catfishing in Second Life – Part 1: How the Catfishers Do It

  
  The Torch SL Guide — Authority: 141
  Catfishing in Second Life – Part 1: How the Catfishers Do It You have probably heard of the hit MTV show Catfish or watched the movie of the same name that inspired the show. According to the Urban Dictionary, Catfishing … Continue reading →
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• - Go Your Own Way

  
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    Body- [Hair]  -  Eaters Coma  - HAIR 14 / SANDY BLONDE  ~~ New [Lips]  - Pink Acid Basic Lip Shine Lip Gloss – 16 Pack Clothing- [Dress]  -  !Blah.  (My Simplicity Dress) Cherry  ~~ New [Shirt]  -  .:villena:.  - Denim shirt Blue ombre  ~~ New   (Optional Studs) [Tights]  - *Sheer* ...
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• And here came May…

  
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  Seems forever since I blogged last time… But I haven’t forgotten my beloved followers! I just took some weeks off from SL and logged only when I had to work, because… well I needed a break. Anyway, this is the outfit I was wearing today to shopping around a bit.  I hope you like it ...
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• My Second Life in a Haiku

  
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  Well, this weeks challenge by Strawberry Singh isn’t an easy one: ‘sum up your SL in a Haiku’. Sure……..over 6 years of SL in so few words? I thought it would be impossible, so I let it rest for a bit, to come up with this one, a Haiku that (and those who know me, know) indeed sums it all up: After ...
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• Nadja´s Tipp — Free Photostudio from ABRANIMATIONS — Only TODAY

  
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  Free Photosstudio from ABRANIMATIONS! Conplete with background, Poses, Lamps. Face And Eye Animator. Get It!! Free only TODAY !!! No Group; NO Fee Don´t miss it! It is great! http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Animations/229/145/22
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• SL10B Photo Contest!

  
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  SL10B, the community celebration that is in the midst of planning a huge birthday party for Second Life’s 10th birthday, has announced their first official contest. The contest is a photo contest, where users should submit photos that reflect the … Continue reading →
  2 weeks ago

• For role-players and everyone else!

  
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  One of the nice things about the SL Profile feeds is, well for me, that so many people share their findings of nice places, funny destinations, great shops and events – things I may otherwise not find out about…or too late. This morning I stumbled upon a snapshot posted by Dragonna Swords , wearing a lovely ...
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• Spring Days 3: Irie Vibes

  
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  Feel the rhythm feel the beat over at Irie Vibes on the third day of Spring. This Caribbean themed club is for Reggae lovers all over the world. You don’t always have to be on the dance floor to enjoy the music, … Continue reading →
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• Things to Do in Second Life – Week of May 5, 2013

  
  The Torch SL Guide — Authority: 141
  Check out some of the fun and exciting things to do and see in Second Life this week: Art, Photography, & Exhibitions: The Nine Art Planets: The Art Planets is an art installation to give visitors nine different emotional feelings, reflected through subconscious … Continue reading →
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• This Week’s Relay for Life of Second Life Events

  
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    Check out this week’s Relay for Life of Second Life Team events! Events are subject to change, but you can check the official events page to see additions or deletions of team events. BEACH PARTY BEACH BLANKET BINGO!!!! Event … Continue reading →
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• Miss Virtual World 2014 Auditions

  
  The Torch SL Guide — Authority: 141
  If you are into modeling or a fashinista in Second Life, then you will be happy to know that Miss Virtual World 2014 Auditions have bee announced! The event is ran by the Miss Virtual World Organization, which is a division of … Continue reading →
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• My lazy Sunday Afternoon

  
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  Today I am extremely lazy…but hey, that is allowed on Sunday! I dropped by on the Sand & Sea Expo , because I really needed another bikini and I saw this cute one, pink with hearts, that I wanted.  It’s from BOOM and a Lola Applier can be purchased separately. So, while I was walking around the other shops, ...
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• Gold

  
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    I have to be quick with this because its like 4:30am and I am trying not to wake my daughter up, haha. But in all seriousness, I am a really loud type-r. I wake people up with my key bashing. Its bad. But anyway, onto the post!   I rarely leave my SL home these days but when I went to pick up this VIP gift ...
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