Has anyone here explored online virtual worlds like Second Life or there.com?
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I joined Second Life 5 days ago and so far find it fascinating and fun. I've met nice people, seen some of the most brilliant concepts in online gaming, and have really found it to be an excellent diversion.\n\nMy first day was confusing... I couldn't move.. and you start out in a "Welcome World" where everyone is new and designing their Avatars (characters) in front of you, so that is bizarre.  All these things moving around with changing faces and bodies and clothes..lol.\n\nOnce you navigate out of the Welcome you can search for things like groups to join (they have thousands) or places to go, people to meet, etc.\n\nYou kind of wander around looking at everything at first...till you meet someone who has more experience than you and is willing to help you figure things out.\n\nI joined the Canadians Group, a Nursing group, A Star Wars fan group, etc.  It's is amazing what is available... imagine it..they have it. \n\nIt takes a little getting used to, but once you have logged a few hours, it starts to make sense.  I am not great at gaming to begin with... so walking is a challege for me right now... but the rest is pretty simple to pick up.\n\nThe weirdest stuff I have come across....the whole Pregnancy Thing....your Avatar can be pregnant and have a demanding baby for your efforts.  Also, there are a few nut-job guys walking around with weapons in shopping malls...threatening you, trying to pick a fight,..I ignore them.\n\nIt's worth a try... once you get past 3 or 4 days it all starts to 'Gel'.\n\nGood Luck....
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Have you tried Ebaums world?
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Have you tried these websites?
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Have you tried Craigslist?
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have you tried the maxim site?
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Yes, it still exists:\n\nwww.cybersurfari.org
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I haven't but that seems pretty cool. if you try it let me know how it goes..
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Internet games? Well i love games, and i love the internet sooo my favorite internet game isssssssssssss ahhhhhhh... i dunno? Whenever I want a good game i always go to www.onemorelevel.com they're fun simple games! Oh yeah! One time i was at my cuz's house and we played Hapland! it was ruddy hard but we figured it out! i S2 hapland!!!!
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You might be able to meet people on Virtualtourist.com I have met many people there and some do send mail to my home usually postcards.
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i was too!!I saw it yesterday on M magazine!WEll....You could make you own person.I heard it's like vmk.(virtual magical kingdom)I'll try it!
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check out moose crossing. It is an interactive virtual world where kids can hang out, interact with each other, and teach each other programming concepts.\n\nIt is a research project run out of Georgia tech, and has got a lot of good reviews. They also take care to keep the bad guys out.
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Try wimp.com I just heard about it and I've spent hours there.
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No..but this site is soooo cool! It's almost like what your looking for but way better and really fun too!!\n\nwww.yournovel.com
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Hi there!  I imagine you got curious about this after seeing the Matrix DVD's extra features ;)  Well, that's what happened in my case at least =).  Anyway, I'm have been finding out about this and so far this is what I have learned:\n\nhttp://www.virtualworldlets.net/  This site deals with this subject.  If you go to the section 'Alternative Lives' you'll see some links to virtual worlds of different types: personalized avatars like IMVU, social MMO like 3DEE, activeworld, etc.\n\nNone of these seem as complete as there.com or secondlife.com, however IMVU is really nice: a 3D Instant messenger which lets you chat in virtual environments, purchase clothing and other features for personalizing your character, etc.  The community seems very nice as well and the developer program enables you to develop your own environments, cloths, etc for others to purchase and use!\n\nAny way, this is not a complete answer, I guess I just wanted to share what I have found so far since I'm also interested in learning about the subject.  If I find out more I'll let you know!
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try the online casino
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www.imvu.com or www.gaiaonline.com
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have you tried microsoft.com