Second Life: 5 Communities
January 8, 2008
Assignment 1
Location 1 is a newer, mature, voice enabled sim in the LGBT community of Second Life. Unlike most sims in this community it is set in a forest instead of the usual colorful beach settings that you find everywhere else. It appears to be very laid back and casual. The way the sim is ran and setup is not like any other LGBT sim that I have been to. The residents here are very friendly and helpful (as long as you follow the rules of the sim of course). They hold regular weekly activities, such as DJ nights in the group club. As well as a group wide event about every 2 weeks. The normal daily activities usually include chatting around the campfire, swimming, building, and more.
Location 2 is a social hotspot in the gay community of Second Life. It is a mature beach sim, however, does not utilize the voice feature. Most of the members, at least the ones that are regulars, are very friendly and helpful to newcomers. They have regular but spontaneous beach parties, where a group DJ will play. The group offers nice places to hang out and talk with friend, dance, swim, and surf. As well as, rental properties and a large “sandbox” for building.
Location 3 is a mature, voice enabled island dedicated to the artist of Second Life. They hold a weekly meeting in a bar located on the island, where a they have a guest artist give a lecture or presentation. This group consist of and is open to all artist in SL, but is very welcoming to anyone wishing to participate. They offer several opportunities for group critiques and places to create, show, and view all types of art in Second Life.
Location 4 is a group of sims dedicated to fantasy role-play, such as elves, fairies, centaurs, etc. It is a PG sim and does not have voice to help enforce role-play. All people are welcome, but are expected to remain in character. They hold regular Bardic (poetry) readings and Friday night dances. As well as, large formal events, like Seasonal Balls and Elven Olympics. The residents of the group are very helpful to people who are interested in their group, and if they can’t answer your questions they will find someone who can. To join the group its seems almost like an interview, where they have you read the group charter, answer questions, and so forth.
Location 5 is the meeting place of group of theater performers. This group plans and performs real life plays in Second Life. They meet one regular basis, depending on what stage they are in of a production, to discuss their progress and the ins and outs of the theater world. The group offers acting workshops about every 2 weeks or so. The members are extremely friendly and are willing to offer help to anyone interested in performing. At the moment they are between productions, but will begin planning for the next very soon.
