Drax Files takes an Insider Look at the Animation Man
By Cat Boccaccio. We have all heard of Motion Capture, or MoCap animations, where a presumably willing human attaches multiple devices to their body for the purposes of duplicating natural … Continue reading
Are Second Life Residents Subject to Real World Laws?
Did you know that there is a Second Life Bar Association? As virtual world technology improves and these environments, including Second Life, become more complex, it is not surprising that … Continue reading
It’s time to end harassment of women in virtual reality
Dear Internet: If You Must, Harass me for What I’m Doing — Not for What I Am Iris Ophelia at New World Notes articulates an ongoing and difficult situation in … Continue reading
New Second Life TOS: Slap in the Face or Kiss on the Cheek?
by Cat Boccaccio. You have noticed the new Linden Lab Terms of Service (TOS) agreement if you have logged in recently, and maybe, like me you clicked OK without reading, … Continue reading
NO RULES: A Personal Interview with Guitarist Stratakat
by Jami Mills, rez magazine. George Beauchamp and Stratakat have never met, but they would have been in awe of one another. Back in 1931, Beauchamp did Stratakat a huge favor … Continue reading
Drax Files takes on Engrama: “Who says what is real?”
By Cat Boccaccio. Did you ever suspect that everyone in Second Life (except you) is “socially awkward” and probably lives in Mom’s basement? Draxtor Despres, in another truly beautiful video, … Continue reading
With a Little Help from My Friends List
By Buttercup Thursday. The Friends list in Second Life is becoming about as meaningful as a Facebook Friends list; i.e. , a few are actual friends or family, some are … Continue reading
Firestorm Major Update: V4.4 viewer now available
By Cat Boccaccio. The new and improved –and necessary, if you want to continue to see avatars in Second Life– Firestorm viewer is now available for download from the Firestorm … Continue reading
Draxtor Despres’ New Video: Fantasy Faire and How Second Life Liberates Us
By Cat Boccaccio. If ever I was tempted to put away my dreary human form and become a magical wizard, fantasy warrior or fairy queen in Second Life, it is … Continue reading
The Romance of the Dance: 5 Beautiful Group Gifts
By slum magazine’s frugal and intrepid shopper, Rhezz. A single friend of mine once told me she’d gone to Frank’s SL ballroom to make an artistic and political statement (though … Continue reading
