Second life

By Michael Rymaszewski

Subjects: Role playing, Simulation games, Community development, Nonfiction, Computer simulation, Second life (game), Second Life (Game), Computer games, Internet games, Cities and towns, Shared virtual environments, City planning, Computer Technology, Video games, Life (Biology)

Description: Second Life: The Official Guide is the perfect book for anyone interested in Linden Lab?s fascinating Second Life metaverse. This book explores in detail every aspect of Second Life?s rich and multilayered virtual world, explains how it works, and offers a wealth of information and practical advice for all Second Life residents.? The first part of the book, ?Getting a Second Life,? acquaints potential and new players with the Second Life world. It describes the metaverse?s geography as well as its society, explaining the written and unwritten rules. The second part, ?Living a Second Life,? deals with the practical and economic aspects of Second Life: creating and customizing an avatar, building objects, scripting, and making money. The third part of the book, ?Success in Second Life,? discusses ways to enjoy Second LNote: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included....