Hello everyone,
I am starting to get my thoughts together an in-depth article for the SLHerald on the phenomenon of nature in Second Life. It is interesting how we go to great lengths to faithfully simulate what in many cases is right outside, so I'd like to explore the the reasoning behind nature in SL. To do so, I'd like to get in touch with as many of the prominent content creators / landscapers / arborists / etc. involved with "natural" aspects of SL. Natural includes nonliving. I'd be curious to hear Linden Lab's plan (if any) on making fullscale mountain ranges or ravines; the biggest I've seen have been, what, 30m or so?
I'm hoping you can help me find more! So far I've identified:
Khamon Fate
Higbee Protagonist
The Sojourner
Toy Lafollette
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Other interesting folks, if I can catch them
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Cory Linden
Robin Linden
Philip Linden
Hamlet Linden
Liaisons
Folks at SpeedTree(?)
There's a growing body of sociological research in this area and I think I can incorporate a bit of that in the article without getting TOO crunchy. I look forward to hearing about other folks who could enrich this discussion. Thanks!
Wintermute
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Wintermute Mechanique
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Toy LaFollette
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03-31-2005 09:33
I would be interested as well, I have done landscaping and water builds a looong time hehehe
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Isablan Neva
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03-31-2005 09:43
You can add me and SL Botanical Gardens in Federal to your list....
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Ghoti Nyak
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03-31-2005 10:17
Please add me and Pimushe Pines (Pimushe 69,5) to the list.
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Wintermute Mechanique
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03-31-2005 10:37
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03-31-2005 10:40
Luskwood / Darkwood are both quite beautiful, and be sure to check out Veranderde and the Garth/Pituca/Higbee Oceana.
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Wintermute Mechanique
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03-31-2005 10:46
Aaaaand FlipperPa Peregrine, by way of IRC. =)
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Walker Spaight
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03-31-2005 11:18
Can't wait to see your article, Wintermute.
There are higher mountain ranges in the southeast corner of the grid. I've stood atop one that was something like 200m high. _____________________
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Laukosargas Svarog
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03-31-2005 11:22
Liferain Park and Lauks Park on Alviso Island, ... surprisingly in Alviso
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03-31-2005 11:24
Came and picnic in my gardens, why dontcha
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03-31-2005 12:46
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03-31-2005 12:48
Awesome. Pathfinder, will this require an external application to be downloaded or purchased? _____________________
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Ghoti Nyak
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03-31-2005 12:51
Speaking of trees... Yeah! Can't wait! Those trees look amazing.  -Ghoti _____________________
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Alex Fitzsimmons
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03-31-2005 12:58
What about people who do faux-watercolor landscape pics using SL's "natural beauty" and a little Photoshop filtering?
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03-31-2005 13:25
Awesome. Pathfinder, will this require an external application to be downloaded or purchased? The SpeedTree technology will be integrated with the SL client software. Which means everyone in SL will be able to take advantage of this technology. More realism for all. Foliage ROCKS! _____________________
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Higbee Protagonist
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03-31-2005 13:32
What a fantastic idea! I would be happy to discuss all of this at length with you anytime =D Just IM me or you can even email me at: [email]webmaster@gabrielguyer.com[/email]
And OOOOOOOOO new toys =D Question... will the CAD program be available for SL users or will we have to purchase it if we want to do that type of design; i.e. Poser? _____________________
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03-31-2005 13:44
And OOOOOOOOO new toys =D Question... will the CAD program be available for SL users or will we have to purchase it if we want to do that type of design; i.e. Poser? I'm not sure of the details, but I'll find out and post what I learn. _____________________
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Jesrad Seraph
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03-31-2005 13:46
Did you know that there are / were mammoths roaming free in the New Continent ?
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03-31-2005 13:47
Hello everyone, I am starting to get my thoughts together an in-depth article for the SLHerald on the phenomenon of nature in Second Life. It is interesting how we go to great lengths to faithfully simulate what in many cases is right outside, so I'd like to explore the the reasoning behind nature in SL. To do so, I'd like to get in touch with as many of the prominent content creators / landscapers / arborists / etc. involved with "natural" aspects of SL. Natural includes nonliving. I'd be curious to hear Linden Lab's plan (if any) on making fullscale mountain ranges or ravines; the biggest I've seen have been, what, 30m or so? I'm hoping you can help me find more! So far I've identified: Khamon Fate Higbee Protagonist The Sojourner Toy Lafollette ++++++ Other interesting folks, if I can catch them ++++++ Cory Linden Robin Linden Philip Linden Hamlet Linden Liaisons Folks at SpeedTree(?) There's a growing body of sociological research in this area and I think I can incorporate a bit of that in the article without getting TOO crunchy. I look forward to hearing about other folks who could enrich this discussion. Thanks! Wintermute Just about everything I create in SL is centered around nature, trees, flowers, animals, fountains and I'm working on some sea creatures. . _____________________
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Higbee Protagonist
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03-31-2005 14:31
hehe yea Jesrad I chased them around for a little bit =D lol
Thanks Pathfinder! Loving your posts btw _____________________
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Torley Linden
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03-31-2005 14:49
I'd personally recommend Neil and Nephilaine Protagonist. Lovely couple responsible for much of the lush scenery in the Chartreuse sim, and more...
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Jeffrey Gomez
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03-31-2005 14:51
You can add me to the list if you'd like. I've done a fair share of "nature" builds, as well as invented a few solutions for natural dynamics (read: prim BVH motion, simple (polar) wave generation, etc).
That tree thing is really cool. One thing I'd like to see as well is a Linden-backed water solution, similar to those done by the Torque Game Engine. While I've had success with prim water solutions, and could forseeably build my own "wave generator," the solutions we have are not that easy to implement. _____________________
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Rhiannon Chatnoir
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trees for all
04-05-2005 08:28
oooo... SpeedTree looks amazing... can't wait to put more trees in Darkwood with that feature when it becomes available.
and... we may not have mammoths in Darkwood.. but fear the chickens.. lol and oh yes the octopus. Rhiannon Chatnoir - elven gardener |
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Surina Skallagrimson
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04-05-2005 08:41
Aretias (home of the Amazons) is naturally landscaped, complete with trees, waterfalls and properly swiming fish in the water...
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Ingrid Ingersoll
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04-05-2005 09:05
Add Salazar Jack to your list. He made a HUGE forest on the grid. The Forest of Kahruvel.
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