Second Life Update - Virtual World 3d http://www.secondlifeupdate.com Exploring this SL Online Virtual World playing Avatar Games for Lindens | 2nd Life & more! Thu, 09 Sep 2010 03:43:37 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en New Life 2.0 HD Trailer Video and Schedule of Screening Dates & Locations

We have written before about the Life 2.0 Documentary. Below is a list of Life 2.0 screening dates and locations.

I definitely recommend you check it out if you can.

Also below is a new trailer video. The high definition video is about 2 minutes long. Check it out below..........................................]]> http://www.secondlifeupdate.com/news-and-stuff/new-life-2-0-hd-trailer-video-and-schedule-of-screening-dates-locations/ Emerald Viewer Officially Dead – All Server Access Severed – No More Releases & Remaining Developers Resign

We wrote recently on the The Downfall of the Emerald Viewer & Permanent Damage to Second Life.

Emerald Viewer is now official dead. Arabella Steadham announced today on the Emerald blog that there will be no further releases for the Emerald Viewer effective immediately.....Alas this was not to be. Linden Lab has made demands of the team that are impossible to meet. Among the demands not listed publicly elsewhere was to ............................]]> http://www.secondlifeupdate.com/news-and-stuff/emerald-viewer-officially-dead-all-server-access-severed-no-more-releases-remaining-developers-resign/ Kaaos Effect Second Life RPG Gameplay Video

We have written before about the Second Life Roleplaying game Kaaos Effect before. This virtual game is a combination of time travel and puzzles.

Below is a video showing the gameplay. It is about 6 minutes long. Check it out below...............................]]> http://www.secondlifeupdate.com/virtual-world-experiences/kaaos-effect-second-life-rpg-gameplay-video/ The Downfall of the Emerald Viewer & Permanent Damage to Second Life It all started with allegations that developers of the popular Emerald Second Life viewer (reportedly used by 1 out of 3 Second Life users and accounts for half of all user hours) engaged in denial of service attacks against rival developers.

It was also discovered that the Emerald Viewer security may not be up to par with several back doors and bugs.

The problem with all of this is that 80% of Residents do not like the Viewer 2 that Linden Lab provides. This fueled the Emerald Viewer's popularity along with the the feature of realistic bouncing breast physics. So now that popular viewer has lost faith. Without the bouncing breasts of Emerald many people may simply give up on Second Life altogether. This could spark a further decline in Second Life user hours........................ ]]> http://www.secondlifeupdate.com/news-and-stuff/the-downfall-of-the-emerald-viewer-permanent-damage-to-second-life/ Teen Second Life Shutting Down Forever December 31st

We wrote recently about the 12 Major Changes Coming to Second Life many of which were announced at SLCC 2010.

One of the most earth shattering yet glossed over changes will be that Teen Second Life will be discontinued. Teens age 16 and above will be allowed into the Main Grid. The teen grid will be shut down on December 31, 2010.

This is a huge change for Second Life and despite....................................................]]> http://www.secondlifeupdate.com/rants-and-ramblings/teen-second-life-shutting-down-forever-december-31st/ Audio: Philip Rosedale Discusses Second Life on NPR

Recently Second Life Chief Executive Officer Philip Rosedale appeared on NPR to discuss the creation of the virtual world, his inspiration, and where the virtual world is today. Of course the recent layoffs were glossed over and the user statistics were somewhat exaggerated.

Listen to the audio below which includes several other view points. It is about 6 minutes long.................................]]> http://www.secondlifeupdate.com/news-and-stuff/audio-philip-rosedale-discusses-second-life-on-npr/ Agile Can’t Help Linden Lab: New Open Development Program Project Snowstorm Continues to Crowd-source Second Life Viewer Code

In what can only be called a disappointing launch of their Viewer 2 for Second Life, Linden Lab focused on their goals instead of incorporating feedback of their residents.

That approach obviously didn't work and now Linden Lab is again changing course and attempting to incorporate more feedback and even code with the new open development program Project Snowstorm.

Linden Lab is going Agile in a very big way "Linden Lab has adopted the Scrum framework". Anyone who knows anything about Agile knows that it initially makes everything much worse as the developers struggle with the different methodology and even terminology (backlog, daily scrum, use cases, retrospectives, user stories, sprints, etc. LET MAMA WATCH HER STORIES!) I can speak from personal experience that it can often decrease productivity. Agile doesn't solve the problem of bad programmers or a poor work ethic. Only proper motivation and confidence in the company and employees can do that.

Watch the below video about the Agile Development Process for Second Life below. The video is very long at about an hour. It also includes the news that Q Linden had a stroke. Check it out below....................................]]> http://www.secondlifeupdate.com/rants-and-ramblings/agile-cant-help-linden-lab-new-open-development-program-project-snowstorm-continues-to-crowd-source-second-life-viewer-code/ 12 Major Changes to Second Life Announced at SLCC 2010 & Video

SLCC 2010 had some major news this year. Linden Lab CEO Philip Rosedale announced sweeping changes and made some major commitments. Below are the 12 major changes announced/promised.

Also below is the SLCC 2010 Keynote Address video by Philip Rosedale. The video is very long. Check it out below.


12 Major changes to Second Life Announced at SLCC 2010:

]]> http://www.secondlifeupdate.com/news-and-stuff/12-major-changes-to-second-life-announced-at-slcc-2010-video/ Second Life Virtual Land Terra-forming HD Video

The below is a high definition explaining about Terra-forming virtual land in Second Life. It includes the minimum settings that must be in place to prevent others from changing your land including griefers.

Also included are some good landlord settings to apply..........................................]]> http://www.secondlifeupdate.com/the-ten-tips/second-life-virtual-land-terra-forming-hd-video/ HD Video Tutorial: Using Multiple Attachments in Second Life Viewer 2.1

Below is a high definition video tutorial showing the use of multiple attachments in the Second Life Viewer 2.1.

The video is about 1.5 minutes long. Check it out below..............]]> http://www.secondlifeupdate.com/the-ten-tips/hd-video-tutorial-using-multiple-attachments-in-second-life-viewer-2-1/ More Second Life Layoffs? WTF Linden Lab?

Despite the return of Philip Rosedale as CEO of Linden Lab it appears that the layoffs are still coming.

(There is also a rumor that Zen Linden has also been fired)

Qarl Linden (Karl Stiefvater) confirmed that "Linden Lab cut me loose today". Qarl Linden invented sculpty prims in Second Life, has been working on the render team, and has been involved in many Second Life projects...............................]]> http://www.secondlifeupdate.com/news-and-stuff/more-second-life-layoffs-wtf-linden-lab/ HD Video Tour of Mirromere Virtual Forest in Second Life

Below is a beautiful high definition video fly-by tour of the Mirromere virtual forest sim in Second Life.

Teleport there now

The video is about 1.5 minutes long. Check it out below.............................]]> http://www.secondlifeupdate.com/virtual-world-experiences/hd-video-tour-of-mirromere-virtual-forest-in-second-life/ HD Video: Easier to Share Inventory in Second Life

The below is a high definition video on how to more easily share inventory items in Second Life Viewer 2.1.

The video is about 4 minutes long and shows off the much easier process. You can search and select a range for avatars near me (some bugs to fix still but should be very cool very soon). You can share multiple items but it is currently limited to 42 items. Check it out below.........................]]> http://www.secondlifeupdate.com/the-ten-tips/hd-video-easier-to-share-inventory-in-second-life/ Video of Philip Lindens Presentation of New Second Life Direction

Below is a video of the Philip Linden and BK Linden presentation on the new direction of Second Life. It focuses on a fast, easy, and fun experience for Second Life users. The presentation was made on July 30, 2010.

The video is very long at 1 hour. Check it out below.......................................]]> http://www.secondlifeupdate.com/news-and-stuff/video-of-philip-lindens-presentation-of-new-second-life-direction/ SL Marketplace Beta Updates http://www.secondlifeupdate.com/heres-your-update/sl-marketplace-beta-updates/ Fall Fashion Week 2010 in Second Life

Fall Fashion Week 2010 is coming up in Second Life. Linden Lab would like to know about fashion events and fashion shows happening in September. The Destination Guide will feature several places in September.

To submit your event please post in the comments on this page

Check out the below high definition fashion video. It is about 2 minutes long.]]> http://www.secondlifeupdate.com/news-and-stuff/fall-fashion-week-2010-in-second-life/ HD Video of Werewolves in Second Life

The below is a new high definition video of Werewolves in Second Life.

The video was created by The Lycans of Nor.

The video is pretty cool and was shot at the Remembrance virtual sim in Second Life.

Teleport there now

The video is about 2.5 minutes long. Check it out below.........................................]]> http://www.secondlifeupdate.com/machinimas/hd-video-of-werewolves-in-second-life/ HD Video of Enigma 3d Sculptures in Second Life

Below is a high definition video of the 3d Sculptures at the Enigma virtual sim.

There are quite a few cool ones.

Teleport there now

The video is about 2 minutes long. Check it out below.............................]]> http://www.secondlifeupdate.com/virtual-world-experiences/hd-video-of-enigma-3d-sculptures-in-second-life/ Second Life Abandons Burning Life

We have written frequently about Burning Life. This event was the reason for the creation of Second Life and Linden Lab.

After 7 years Linden Lab will transfer ownership of the event to the official Burning Man team effective immediately. The name will also be changed to BURN 2.0.

Turning over control of the event to residents is a strange move...........................................]]> http://www.secondlifeupdate.com/news-and-stuff/second-life-abandons-burning-life/ HD Machinima: Pirate Ship Warfare in Second Life

The below is a high definition video filmed in the virtual world of Second Life. It features some pirate ship warfare that is quite interesting.

The video was filmed at the Blake Diego Region by the Blake Sea Battle Group.

The video is about 4 minutes long. Check it out below..............................................]]> http://www.secondlifeupdate.com/machinimas/hd-machinima-pirate-ship-warfare-in-second-life/