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Richie Waves

Predictable

Join date: 29 Jun 2005

Posts: 1,424

11-09-2005 05:22

well I can use photoshop now.. couldnt before.. and I use LOL way way way to much.. and Im a fast ass typer now..

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Jennyfur Peregrine

Whatever

Join date: 24 Dec 2003

Posts: 1,151

11-09-2005 05:31

From: Katt Kongo

Ranma, back when I played TSO, I would try to tell my co-workers about it, but their eyes kept glazing over. I have since realized that those not in the nerd category will never understand the cool factor of TSO (then) and SL (now).

Some of my co-workers "get it" so to speak, but I do happen to currently work in a creative environment with a lot of early to mid 20somethings rather than the typical work force.

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Jesrad Seraph

Nonsense

Join date: 11 Dec 2004

Posts: 1,463

11-09-2005 06:03

The only time I spoke about SL in a job interview, the recruiter freaked out

(it was for a developer job in an electronic payment company). But my involvment in the Mars Society DID get me a job proposal (which I turned down because it paid pennies)

I got me a couple ideas of RL businesses I could sell a SL package to, for a lot of money. I'm saving it for when I'm unemployed again, hmmm.

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Either Man can enjoy universal freedom, or Man cannot. If it is possible then everyone can act freely if they don't stop anyone else from doing same. If it is not possible, then conflict will arise anyway so punch those that try to stop you. In conclusion the only strategy that wins in all cases is that of doing what you want against all adversity, as long as you respect that right in others.

Seth Kanahoe

political fugue artist

Join date: 30 Jan 2005

Posts: 1,220

11-09-2005 06:22

From: Jeffrey Gomez

I tried to get college credit from just Intermediate Programming using the results of the Game Dev Competition. Their response: "Huh?"

Academics...

And no, that isn't a joke.

Ya? Well, the academics I know are fascinated by Second Life - largely from a business, legal, and sociological point of view. Maybe the problem has to do with the types of tekkiwikiwookie "academics" you deal with in the computer sciences?

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Copper Surface

Wandering Carroteer

Join date: 6 Jul 2005

Posts: 157

11-09-2005 06:32

I know a whole bunch of Electrical & Electronic Engineering (EEE) PhD students, and NONE of them are interested in SL, despite doing my best to appeal to their geekiness. They'd rather play MMORPGS than give it a try. Shock! Dismay!

FlipperPA Peregrine

Magically Delicious!

Join date: 14 Nov 2003

Posts: 3,703

11-09-2005 07:07

From: Copper Surface

I know a whole bunch of Electrical & Electronic Engineering (EEE) PhD students, and NONE of them are interested in SL, despite doing my best to appeal to their geekiness. They'd rather play MMORPGS than give it a try. Shock! Dismay!

They'll change their tune within a few years.

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Second Blogger: www.SecondBlogger.com - free, fully integrated Second Life blogging for all avatars!

Kami Harbinger

Transhuman Lifeform

Join date: 4 Oct 2005

Posts: 94

11-09-2005 07:50

From: Copper Surface

I know a whole bunch of Electrical & Electronic Engineering (EEE) PhD students, and NONE of them are interested in SL, despite doing my best to appeal to their geekiness. They'd rather play MMORPGS than give it a try. Shock! Dismay!

*WEIRD*. When I tell other programmers that SL is the Metaverse, they ask "what's the URL again?", and I make sure they write my name down for recommendation bonus. Maybe Snow Crash isn't as popular with EEs?

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Jeffrey Gomez

Cubed™

Join date: 11 Jun 2004

Posts: 3,522

11-09-2005 09:57

From: Seth Kanahoe

Ya? Well, the academics I know are fascinated by Second Life - largely from a business, legal, and sociological point of view. Maybe the problem has to do with the types of tekkiwikiwookie "academics" you deal with in the computer sciences?

Pretty much. I asked them if they knew what a "quaternion" was. They thought I'd lost my mind.

(For the uninitiated, that's what rotations are in SL)

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Hank Hoodoo

Middle Management

Join date: 25 Dec 2004

Posts: 65

11-09-2005 10:15

From: Jeffrey Gomez

Pretty much. I asked them if they knew what a "quaternion" was. They thought I'd lost my mind.

Jeff, good golly. None of these people do computer animation or abstract algebra, I take it?

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Ranma Tardis

沖縄弛緩の明確で青い水

Join date: 8 Nov 2005

Posts: 1,415

My Office

11-09-2005 21:00

I was talking to someone in my Jobs IM about which hardware would be best. He asked what I wanted to use it for and I told him.

My co-workers are calling me a Otaku (nerd) now behind my back.

My spouse saw me playing last night and had some rude remarks. Thought my time would be better used cleaning the toilet.

Ah, do you need to get the full version of photoshop? It is awfully expensive!

FlipperPA Peregrine

Magically Delicious!

Join date: 14 Nov 2003

Posts: 3,703

11-10-2005 06:02

From: Ranma Tardis

I was talking to someone in my Jobs IM about which hardware would be best. He asked what I wanted to use it for and I told him.

My co-workers are calling me a Otaku (nerd) now behind my back.

My spouse saw me playing last night and had some rude remarks. Thought my time would be better used cleaning the toilet.

Ah, do you need to get the full version of photoshop? It is awfully expensive!

Ranma, there are several alternatives to Photoshop you can use. First, if you're up for spending some money, is Paintshop Pro. I believe its in the $200 range.

There's also a free, open-source application, The GIMP, which is a really great app, but suffers from the same problems that a lot of free, open-source apps do: horrible interface, and a TERRIBLE name!

You can find info about the GIMP here: http://www.gimp.org/
You can download a Windoze version here: http://gimp-win.sourceforge.net/stable.html

As to your spouse not appreciating it, let them give it a try! For the first month I was in SL, Jennyfur would say, "Are you playing that STOOPID game again?" After about a month, I got her to try it... and here we are, 2 years later!

Regards,

-Flip

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Peregrine Salon: www.PeregrineSalon.com - my consulting company
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Ranma Tardis

沖縄弛緩の明確で青い水

Join date: 8 Nov 2005

Posts: 1,415

11-21-2005 22:04

From: FlipperPA Peregrine

Ranma, there are several alternatives to Photoshop you can use. First, if you're up for spending some money, is Paintshop Pro. I believe its in the $200 range.

I just got a copy of it but not sure where to start. I would like to make a skin that looks like me more or less. The available skins have some unusual ideals on how to represent a women. Where do I start? I would also like to make a Japanese Flag to fly above my property. Also some signs with Kanji characters.

"As to your spouse not appreciating it, let them give it a try! For the first month I was in SL, Jennyfur would say, "Are you playing that STOOPID game again?" After about a month, I got her to try it... and here we are, 2 years later!

"

He likes to come home and drink. Anyhow I thought there can only be one account per IP address?

FlipperPA Peregrine

Magically Delicious!

Join date: 14 Nov 2003

Posts: 3,703

11-22-2005 05:45

From: Ranma Tardis

He likes to come home and drink. Anyhow I thought there can only be one account per IP address?

There are various tutorial around on getting started with programs like Photoshop and GIMP. If you check the design forum, its a good place to start.

There can be more than one account per IP, I'm pretty sure? I know they've changed the rules on alt accounts a lot over the years, but I still have about a lot for various purposes!

As for drinking, many people drink while playing SL - in fact, there have been in world pub crawls, and all kinds of crowds that enjoy a scotch or some wine while SLing.

In other news, Jennyfur got a great job offer yesterday - and her SL skills had a lot to do with it! YAY!

Regards,

-Flip

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Peregrine Salon: www.PeregrineSalon.com - my consulting company
Second Blogger: www.SecondBlogger.com - free, fully integrated Second Life blogging for all avatars!

Zippity Neutra

What'd I miss?

Join date: 29 Sep 2004

Posts: 191

11-22-2005 23:02

From: FlipperPA Peregrine

Jennyfur got a great job offer yesterday

Hooray Jennyfur!!

From: FlipperPA Peregrine

... many people drink while playing SL ...

Hooray Beer!!

Seriously, that's pretty darn cool! And I'd wager this sort of thing is more likely to happen to the average SLer than becoming so successful in-world that it becomes their sole means of support. Though hey, I'd love to be proven wrong... Er, no, I'd love to prove myself wrong!

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Second Life as a resume item
Richie Waves Predictable Join date: 29 Jun 2005 Posts: 1,424	11-09-2005 05:22 well I can use photoshop now.. couldnt before.. and I use LOL way way way to much.. and Im a fast ass typer now.. _____________________ no u!
Jennyfur Peregrine Whatever Join date: 24 Dec 2003 Posts: 1,151	11-09-2005 05:31 From: Katt Kongo Ranma, back when I played TSO, I would try to tell my co-workers about it, but their eyes kept glazing over. I have since realized that those not in the nerd category will never understand the cool factor of TSO (then) and SL (now). Some of my co-workers "get it" so to speak, but I do happen to currently work in a creative environment with a lot of early to mid 20somethings rather than the typical work force. _____________________ ~Jennyfur~ http://jennyfurperegrine.wordpress.com/ http://slcc2007.wordpress.com/ Deadly Nightshade Design Studio (Indigo 86,61) Jennyfur's Designs on SLBoutique
Jesrad Seraph Nonsense Join date: 11 Dec 2004 Posts: 1,463	11-09-2005 06:03 The only time I spoke about SL in a job interview, the recruiter freaked out (it was for a developer job in an electronic payment company). But my involvment in the Mars Society DID get me a job proposal (which I turned down because it paid pennies) I got me a couple ideas of RL businesses I could sell a SL package to, for a lot of money. I'm saving it for when I'm unemployed again, hmmm. _____________________ Either Man can enjoy universal freedom, or Man cannot. If it is possible then everyone can act freely if they don't stop anyone else from doing same. If it is not possible, then conflict will arise anyway so punch those that try to stop you. In conclusion the only strategy that wins in all cases is that of doing what you want against all adversity, as long as you respect that right in others.
Seth Kanahoe political fugue artist Join date: 30 Jan 2005 Posts: 1,220	11-09-2005 06:22 From: Jeffrey Gomez I tried to get college credit from just Intermediate Programming using the results of the Game Dev Competition. Their response: "Huh?" Academics... And no, that isn't a joke. Ya? Well, the academics I know are fascinated by Second Life - largely from a business, legal, and sociological point of view. Maybe the problem has to do with the types of tekkiwikiwookie "academics" you deal with in the computer sciences? _____________________
Copper Surface Wandering Carroteer Join date: 6 Jul 2005 Posts: 157	11-09-2005 06:32 I know a whole bunch of Electrical & Electronic Engineering (EEE) PhD students, and NONE of them are interested in SL, despite doing my best to appeal to their geekiness. They'd rather play MMORPGS than give it a try. Shock! Dismay!
FlipperPA Peregrine Magically Delicious! Join date: 14 Nov 2003 Posts: 3,703	11-09-2005 07:07 From: Copper Surface I know a whole bunch of Electrical & Electronic Engineering (EEE) PhD students, and NONE of them are interested in SL, despite doing my best to appeal to their geekiness. They'd rather play MMORPGS than give it a try. Shock! Dismay! They'll change their tune within a few years. _____________________ Peregrine Salon: www.PeregrineSalon.com - my consulting company Second Blogger: www.SecondBlogger.com - free, fully integrated Second Life blogging for all avatars!
Kami Harbinger Transhuman Lifeform Join date: 4 Oct 2005 Posts: 94	11-09-2005 07:50 From: Copper Surface I know a whole bunch of Electrical & Electronic Engineering (EEE) PhD students, and NONE of them are interested in SL, despite doing my best to appeal to their geekiness. They'd rather play MMORPGS than give it a try. Shock! Dismay! WEIRD. When I tell other programmers that SL is the Metaverse, they ask "what's the URL again?", and I make sure they write my name down for recommendation bonus. Maybe Snow Crash isn't as popular with EEs? _____________________ http://kamiharbinger.com/ From: someone Gray Loading, Loading texture gray. Gray gray texture with outline white? Outline loading white gray texture outline. Texture white outline loading with gray, white loading gray outline texture gray white. Gray texture loading loading texture with. Texture loading gray! With white outline, Gray Texture -Beatfox Xevious
Jeffrey Gomez Cubed™ Join date: 11 Jun 2004 Posts: 3,522	11-09-2005 09:57 From: Seth Kanahoe Ya? Well, the academics I know are fascinated by Second Life - largely from a business, legal, and sociological point of view. Maybe the problem has to do with the types of tekkiwikiwookie "academics" you deal with in the computer sciences? Pretty much. I asked them if they knew what a "quaternion" was. They thought I'd lost my mind. (For the uninitiated, that's what rotations are in SL) _____________________ ---
Hank Hoodoo Middle Management Join date: 25 Dec 2004 Posts: 65	11-09-2005 10:15 From: Jeffrey Gomez Pretty much. I asked them if they knew what a "quaternion" was. They thought I'd lost my mind. Jeff, good golly. None of these people do computer animation or abstract algebra, I take it? _____________________
Ranma Tardis 沖縄弛緩の明確で青い水 Join date: 8 Nov 2005 Posts: 1,415	My Office 11-09-2005 21:00 I was talking to someone in my Jobs IM about which hardware would be best. He asked what I wanted to use it for and I told him. My co-workers are calling me a Otaku (nerd) now behind my back. My spouse saw me playing last night and had some rude remarks. Thought my time would be better used cleaning the toilet. Ah, do you need to get the full version of photoshop? It is awfully expensive!
FlipperPA Peregrine Magically Delicious! Join date: 14 Nov 2003 Posts: 3,703	11-10-2005 06:02 From: Ranma Tardis I was talking to someone in my Jobs IM about which hardware would be best. He asked what I wanted to use it for and I told him. My co-workers are calling me a Otaku (nerd) now behind my back. My spouse saw me playing last night and had some rude remarks. Thought my time would be better used cleaning the toilet. Ah, do you need to get the full version of photoshop? It is awfully expensive! Ranma, there are several alternatives to Photoshop you can use. First, if you're up for spending some money, is Paintshop Pro. I believe its in the $200 range. There's also a free, open-source application, The GIMP, which is a really great app, but suffers from the same problems that a lot of free, open-source apps do: horrible interface, and a TERRIBLE name! You can find info about the GIMP here: http://www.gimp.org/ You can download a Windoze version here: http://gimp-win.sourceforge.net/stable.html As to your spouse not appreciating it, let them give it a try! For the first month I was in SL, Jennyfur would say, "Are you playing that STOOPID game again?" After about a month, I got her to try it... and here we are, 2 years later! Regards, -Flip _____________________ Peregrine Salon: www.PeregrineSalon.com - my consulting company Second Blogger: www.SecondBlogger.com - free, fully integrated Second Life blogging for all avatars!
Ranma Tardis 沖縄弛緩の明確で青い水 Join date: 8 Nov 2005 Posts: 1,415	11-21-2005 22:04 From: FlipperPA Peregrine Ranma, there are several alternatives to Photoshop you can use. First, if you're up for spending some money, is Paintshop Pro. I believe its in the $200 range. I just got a copy of it but not sure where to start. I would like to make a skin that looks like me more or less. The available skins have some unusual ideals on how to represent a women. Where do I start? I would also like to make a Japanese Flag to fly above my property. Also some signs with Kanji characters. "As to your spouse not appreciating it, let them give it a try! For the first month I was in SL, Jennyfur would say, "Are you playing that STOOPID game again?" After about a month, I got her to try it... and here we are, 2 years later! " He likes to come home and drink. Anyhow I thought there can only be one account per IP address?
FlipperPA Peregrine Magically Delicious! Join date: 14 Nov 2003 Posts: 3,703	11-22-2005 05:45 From: Ranma Tardis He likes to come home and drink. Anyhow I thought there can only be one account per IP address? There are various tutorial around on getting started with programs like Photoshop and GIMP. If you check the design forum, its a good place to start. There can be more than one account per IP, I'm pretty sure? I know they've changed the rules on alt accounts a lot over the years, but I still have about a lot for various purposes! As for drinking, many people drink while playing SL - in fact, there have been in world pub crawls, and all kinds of crowds that enjoy a scotch or some wine while SLing. In other news, Jennyfur got a great job offer yesterday - and her SL skills had a lot to do with it! YAY! Regards, -Flip _____________________ Peregrine Salon: www.PeregrineSalon.com - my consulting company Second Blogger: www.SecondBlogger.com - free, fully integrated Second Life blogging for all avatars!
Zippity Neutra What'd I miss? Join date: 29 Sep 2004 Posts: 191	11-22-2005 23:02 From: FlipperPA Peregrine Jennyfur got a great job offer yesterday Hooray Jennyfur!! From: FlipperPA Peregrine ... many people drink while playing SL ... Hooray Beer!! Seriously, that's pretty darn cool! And I'd wager this sort of thing is more likely to happen to the average SLer than becoming so successful in-world that it becomes their sole means of support. Though hey, I'd love to be proven wrong... Er, no, I'd love to prove myself wrong! _____________________ Am I random enough yet?

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