Hi this is Melissa King whom most of you have never heard of but I am approaching my first year on SL and have run out of things to do. I have done the club/event scene, ran a succesful business, created everything possible, learned to script and have some deep lasting relationships but now I just find myself standing around in a daze. I guess I could get Photoshop and make clothes but that will only prolong the agony.
Does anyone have any suggestions how to get over this one year hump?
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Melissa King
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Join date: 22 Dec 2004
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10-09-2005 20:55
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Atomic Kipling
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Join date: 9 Oct 2005
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10-09-2005 21:02
That's life, I'm afraid. SL is a simulation of real life, and just like all the other games it will get boring after awhile. Heck, who am I to speak, I just got the game today! LOL
But I must say, give it a little time - try to meet some new people! What do you like to do in real life? Try to emulate it here and show it with the rest of the community! Hope that helps... I wouldnt be one to have too much insight on this matter *yet* |
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Damanios Thetan
looking in
Join date: 6 Mar 2004
Posts: 992
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10-09-2005 21:02
Take a break from SL
Yes i'm serious. Take a breather, do some other stuff. After a while new ideas and projects will pop up and you'll return with fresh energy. _____________________
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Jamie Bergman
SL's Largest Distributor
Join date: 17 Feb 2005
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10-09-2005 21:03
I guess now its easy to see why people who "have it all" commit suicide at a higher rate then the population at large.
Interestingly enough, the poorest segment of the population has the lowest suicide incident rate(s). The elderly have the highest. By all means, find some other way to invigorate yourself before you commit SL avacide!! |
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Atomic Kipling
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Join date: 9 Oct 2005
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10-09-2005 21:04
I guess now its easy to see why people who "have it all" commit suicide at a higher rate then the population at large. Interestingly enough, the poorest segment of the population has the lowest suicide incident rate(s). The elderly have the highest. By all means, find some other way to invigorate yourself before you commit SL avacide!! At the very least, you could always try out The Sims Online.... LOL |
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Jamie Bergman
SL's Largest Distributor
Join date: 17 Feb 2005
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10-09-2005 21:04
One goal you could set for yourself would be to run a business empire larger than Anshe. I have a feeling that would keep you busy for awhile....
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Leena Khan
Lasting Impressionist
Join date: 21 Apr 2004
Posts: 200
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10-09-2005 22:36
Well, in SL as in RL.. Its all about having a purpose
In RL, there always tends to be a primary purpose called "survival" In SL.. You dont need to make sure you eat and have shelter.. so ultimately staying in SL can seem a bit pointless.. Many people have that from time to time.. Take a break, play another game, try new things. Now.. I am one of those "content creators" you hear so much about, though most of my stuff doesnt end up being sold.. I just like to play around, write silly scripts, whatever If you are looking for a long-term reason to stay in SL, you need to find a long-term reason.. Like more obscure goals like "having fun" or "meeting interesting people". And when that fails, fly across the mainland at random. You _will_ seen new and cool stuff, and meet interesting people. _____________________
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Ulrika Zugzwang
Magnanimous in Victory
Join date: 10 Jun 2004
Posts: 6,382
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10-09-2005 23:13
Does anyone have any suggestions how to get over this one year hump?  ~Ulrika~ _____________________
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Alexa Hope
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Join date: 8 Dec 2004
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10-10-2005 00:15
Funny you should write about this Melissa. I also came to SL in December and feel the same way. I don't really want to log on to SL and when I do, just stand there. Its weird because up until now I have really loved every minute of SL.
So maybe taking a break is the answer  Alexa _____________________
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Copper Surface
Wandering Carroteer
Join date: 6 Jul 2005
Posts: 157
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10-10-2005 00:36
I sympathise with your feelings of pointlessness but I really don't think it's possible to have created everything possible, given sufficient imagination! For SL to remain enjoyable, there has to be something you find personally fulfilling. What is it that makes you want to log on? If you don't know, then you should explore the myriad options available
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Malachi Petunia
Gentle Miscreant
Join date: 21 Sep 2003
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10-10-2005 01:25
Not that new of a concept, this guy had everything and this is what he had to say of it:
Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all is vanity. What profit hath a man of all his labor which he taketh under the sun? One generation passeth away, and another generation cometh: but the earth abideth for ever. The sun also ariseth, and the sun goeth down, and hasteth to his place where he arose. The wind goeth toward the south, and turneth about unto the north; it whirleth about continually, and the wind returneth again according to his circuits. All the rivers run into the sea; yet the sea is not full: unto the place from whence the rivers come, thither they return again. All things are full of labor; man cannot utter it: the eye is not satisfied with seeing, nor the ear filled with hearing. The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun. Is there any thing whereof it may be said, See, this is new? it hath been already of old time, which was before us. There is no remembrance of former things; neither shall there be any remembrance of things that are to come with those that shall come after. |
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David Valentino
Nicely Wicked
Join date: 1 Jan 2004
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10-10-2005 01:38
Funny you should write about this Melissa. I also came to SL in December and feel the same way. I don't really want to log on to SL and when I do, just stand there. Its weird because up until now I have really loved every minute of SL. So maybe taking a break is the answer Alexa it's funny how many people, including myself, are beginning to feel that way, or have felt that way for some time and are barely hanging in there. Perhaps we should all form a group, get together for some meetings, and come up with strange and new things to do or events to create, or whatever. Call it something like, "Second Life Burnouts"..or Apathy Anonymous"..  _____________________
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Zonax Delorean
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Join date: 5 Jun 2004
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10-10-2005 02:51
Yes, I guess I can join the club, too... Have been through all the things Melissa wrote.
Clubbing, going to contests, trying out many things, having fun with friends, having a partner, building, etc. But when friends started to leave SL, or just disappear, not come on much, things began to be worse. Now there are days when I don't even come on SL (wow, this would've been impossible half a year ago, or so). The only sure time I come on is when I hold my event (Show and Tell on Sunday, I much enjoy hosting that event), or Primtionaries maybe. Friends? Well, I guess after you see so much friendships 'fade away', so fast, you become less eager to go out and make new friends in SL. Why? So they'll leave you next month? Or the ones who still remain, just come on less and less... I guess things are much similar to RL, but somehow, it goes at multiple times the speed... I'd say 5-12x faster. |
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Margaret Mfume
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10-10-2005 05:06
Post here: /108/e3/64125/1.html
and contact Jonquille Noir, Katt Kongo, Billy Madison or myself, or here: /108/bd/65018/1.html and contact Cristiano Midnight. You might meet some good people and find something new in yourself. _____________________
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Dnate Mars
Lost
Join date: 27 Jan 2004
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10-10-2005 05:23
Hi this is Melissa King whom most of you have never heard of but I am approaching my first year on SL and have run out of things to do. I have done the club/event scene, ran a succesful business, created everything possible, learned to script and have some deep lasting relationships but now I just find myself standing around in a daze. I guess I could get Photoshop and make clothes but that will only prolong the agony. Does anyone have any suggestions how to get over this one year hump? Sometimes, you just need to take a break. It is really true. I have done that, and when I came back, it seem that SL is a whole new world again. If you are truely bored, you are not getting anything out of SL and you should leave. Don't log on for a month, then come back and see what you think. SL is very much like real life, sometimes you just need a vacation. _____________________
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Artillo Fredericks
Friendly Orange Demon
Join date: 1 Jun 2004
Posts: 1,327
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10-10-2005 09:23
Have you streaked through a popular sim wearing only CORN???
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Cory Edo
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Join date: 26 Mar 2005
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10-10-2005 09:44
Take a break. You'll know when its time to come back when you find yourself thinking "My god, that would be so cool to make in SL..."
I also second corn-streaking. _____________________
www.electricsheepcompany.com
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Alexa Hope
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Join date: 8 Dec 2004
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10-10-2005 10:43
I thought David's idea was really a good one. Perhaps all those of us who feel like this should meet and see if we can't find something really interesting to do.
Alexa _____________________
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Schwanson Schlegel
SL's Tokin' Villain
Join date: 15 Nov 2003
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10-10-2005 11:22
I find myself feeling this same way at times. Recently, I found something that gets me fired back up though.
Wander around and find a n00b, someone who just started SL within the last few days. Introduce yourself and offer to show them around, hold an impromtu building class. If you want to do something more organized, hold a intro to SL, UI, or building 101 class. I have found that SL is much more rewarding when you can pass along some of your knowledge to somebody just starting out. It is so damn confusing the first few weeks, a little help can go along way. _____________________
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Pete Fats
Geek
Join date: 18 Apr 2003
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10-10-2005 11:27
...hold a intro to SL, UI, or building 101 class. I like the Schwan Scripting 101 class better. 1. Open Find 2. Find Pete 3. ... 4. Profit! _____________________
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Siobhan Taylor
Nemesis
Join date: 13 Aug 2003
Posts: 5,476
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10-10-2005 11:37
Honestly,
I've created nothing in over a year. I burned out too. It's only now I'm starting to get back on tope of it. I hope it's not so long for you. _____________________
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Robin vogel
Virtually Real
Join date: 8 Oct 2004
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10-10-2005 12:07
An earlier post mentioned helping a newbie. Great idea!
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Dianne Mechanique
Back from the Dead
Join date: 28 Mar 2005
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10-10-2005 13:16
it's funny how many people, including myself, are beginning to feel that way, or have felt that way for some time and are barely hanging in there. Perhaps we should all form a group, get together for some meetings, and come up with strange and new things to do or events to create, or whatever. Call it something like, "Second Life Burnouts"..or Apathy Anonymous".. Count me in if anyone makes the group. "Second Life Burnout" has a great ring to it as a group title _____________________
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Martin Magpie
Catherine Cotton
Join date: 13 Nov 2004
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10-10-2005 13:29
Wow its good to know I'm not the only one logging in and just standing there wondering what to do next. Yup I'm going threw the same thing right now.
I hardly bother to log in. I’ve been playing some online games, took up meditation, and origami... For me I guess part of the problem is the ideas I have take so damn long to build, its a task a huge job and well that is a turn off these days. I have been taking a break for well over a month and nothing has changed yet. I just don't know perhaps my creativity button permanently broke. It certainly doesn’t help seeing all the very creative builds not getting any recognition. Yet crappy builds and strip clubs do. Not putting anyone down here for their strip clubs just how the cookie seems to have crumbled in the land of SL. I don’t blame them they figured out what LL wants. I used to think that content creators were the heart and soul of SL, I honestly don't feel that way anymore. Lack of appreciation for everyone but the chosen few is how it is, well that sucks to this artist. Oh well their loss, right?  Mar |
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Maeve Morgan
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Join date: 2 Apr 2004
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10-10-2005 13:37
I was really bummed out in SL and couldn't think of anything to do and I finally gave up and took a break was gone for like 3 months only lurked in forums and occasionally logged into the world to buy a new outfit. I came back like last week and am all into SL again I agree that sometimes a break is the best thing
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