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Cocoanut Koala

Coco's Cottages

Join date: 7 Feb 2005

Posts: 7,903

05-08-2005 17:00

Do not miss the Touchstone Fun Fair and Educational Expo! This has been going on since May 1st, but I just happened to notice it on the events calendar today. I spent about an hour and a half there before I logged off, and I haven't even seen it all yet!

This is the sort of thing that a new(ish) player like myself really enjoys, and I think you will, too! There's all kinds of things there, from the fun stuff - don't miss the Rocket Ship! - to the educational - a display about handicapped players all playing one avatar on the game, for instance, was especially interesting.

And freebies! Who doesn't like party favors? Be sure to find the display shelves of toys, and feel free to click on each and every one to get a copy for yourself! With balloon animals you can get and wear and tasty treats of all kinds, this really feels like the real thing!

There's culture, too. Be sure to check out a sculpture called "Avatars" (near some of Strax what's-his-name's work, which is itself always so singularly and beautifully Strax-styled you can recognize it before putting it in edit). The "Avatars" work took my breath away - so powerful, and at the same time, so touching. I bet this piece speaks to nearly everyone as it did me. Truly a fine, fine art work.

Be sure and try out EVERYTHING. Some things do things you don't expect, in the best easter-egg tradition of all things computer.

This fair represents the absolute best of the best in the game, in my opinion, and as a newer player, it makes me remember why I'm here. For other new players, it will give you a true taste of the talent, humor, whimsy, playfulness, and humanity of the other players in this game who did such a bang-up job on this whole thing. Immersive escapism at its best!

coco

Tiara Byrd

Registered User

Join date: 19 Apr 2005

Posts: 25

05-08-2005 19:26

Ohhhh I so wanna check that out! Right now SL hates me and won't let me log in though lol.

Loki Pico

Registered User

Join date: 20 Jun 2003

Posts: 1,938

05-09-2005 00:28

Where is it located? How do we get there?

Salazar Jack

Nova Albion native

Join date: 12 Feb 2004

Posts: 1,105

05-09-2005 00:41

I believe it's on the FairChang's private island, "FairChang Project."

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Jase Byrne

Eater of Paint Chips

Join date: 30 Jun 2004

Posts: 121

Touchstone FUn Fair and Expo

05-09-2005 02:21

On behalf of the Pathfinders Coco THANK YOU!!

THe Fun Fair is posted daily on events, has an ongoing photo op contest...rules posted on Sunday, and is apparently SLs best kept secret.

We will be having events scheduled there for the duration of the Fair, just watch the calendar.

May 1-30th... the 31st being awards night for the Fair.

One big event that we've got in the works, Dunk-a-Linden day on the 20th of May.

Inivtes have been issued, and many postivie replies have been recieved.
This will be a fundraising event for the groups that are displaying.

Come on down, bring your friends, and take pictures...

Peace and brownies

Jase

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Cocoanut Koala Coco's Cottages Join date: 7 Feb 2005 Posts: 7,903	05-08-2005 17:00 Do not miss the Touchstone Fun Fair and Educational Expo! This has been going on since May 1st, but I just happened to notice it on the events calendar today. I spent about an hour and a half there before I logged off, and I haven't even seen it all yet! This is the sort of thing that a new(ish) player like myself really enjoys, and I think you will, too! There's all kinds of things there, from the fun stuff - don't miss the Rocket Ship! - to the educational - a display about handicapped players all playing one avatar on the game, for instance, was especially interesting. And freebies! Who doesn't like party favors? Be sure to find the display shelves of toys, and feel free to click on each and every one to get a copy for yourself! With balloon animals you can get and wear and tasty treats of all kinds, this really feels like the real thing! There's culture, too. Be sure to check out a sculpture called "Avatars" (near some of Strax what's-his-name's work, which is itself always so singularly and beautifully Strax-styled you can recognize it before putting it in edit). The "Avatars" work took my breath away - so powerful, and at the same time, so touching. I bet this piece speaks to nearly everyone as it did me. Truly a fine, fine art work. Be sure and try out EVERYTHING. Some things do things you don't expect, in the best easter-egg tradition of all things computer. This fair represents the absolute best of the best in the game, in my opinion, and as a newer player, it makes me remember why I'm here. For other new players, it will give you a true taste of the talent, humor, whimsy, playfulness, and humanity of the other players in this game who did such a bang-up job on this whole thing. Immersive escapism at its best! coco
Tiara Byrd Registered User Join date: 19 Apr 2005 Posts: 25	05-08-2005 19:26 Ohhhh I so wanna check that out! Right now SL hates me and won't let me log in though lol.
Loki Pico Registered User Join date: 20 Jun 2003 Posts: 1,938	05-09-2005 00:28 Where is it located? How do we get there?
Salazar Jack Nova Albion native Join date: 12 Feb 2004 Posts: 1,105	05-09-2005 00:41 I believe it's on the FairChang's private island, "FairChang Project." _____________________ kahruvel.com - Onward & Upward!
Jase Byrne Eater of Paint Chips Join date: 30 Jun 2004 Posts: 121	Touchstone FUn Fair and Expo 05-09-2005 02:21 On behalf of the Pathfinders Coco THANK YOU!! THe Fun Fair is posted daily on events, has an ongoing photo op contest...rules posted on Sunday, and is apparently SLs best kept secret. We will be having events scheduled there for the duration of the Fair, just watch the calendar. May 1-30th... the 31st being awards night for the Fair. One big event that we've got in the works, Dunk-a-Linden day on the 20th of May. Inivtes have been issued, and many postivie replies have been recieved. This will be a fundraising event for the groups that are displaying. Come on down, bring your friends, and take pictures... Peace and brownies Jase _____________________ "There is no spoon-you will have to eat your cereal with your fingers..."

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