Build Content for International SL - Freebies Available!

CALL FOR PROPOSALS

Second Life is opening several areas in-world that will feature language-specific content. We are calling out to all Residents for proposals to build content for these new areas of Second Life - and to help with the build, Linden Lab will contribute free land, retail or office space, complimentary accounts or other benefits. The first new regions will focus on Japanese, Korean, and German language content.

Do you make jackets that would be a hit in Tokyo? Ever had a memorable trip to Seoul? Can you help build the Rhine River Valley? How about opening a translation business? Your dream business, store, nightclub or other entertainment area, or whatever you can think of can be the first attractions for our new international residents.

CRITERIA

Your submission does not have to include native-language elements, although it will be very helpful if it does. The new areas are designed to present an immersive and consistent experience in a particular language. So if you present, for example, a mall area without native-language signage, you may have to explain how appropriate signage will be implemented - or we may ask that you combine your efforts with a proposal that does include native-language content. This is a great opportunity for multi-lingual speakers to contribute their talents, even if they don't have building skills!

To be considered, please send us your proposal describing your business, buildings, products for sale or other content, and your language skills. The content may be newly built for this project, or existing content repurposed for the new language areas. If the content is not already built, estimate how much time you will require to complete your project, and what resources you might require. If your proposal is selected, Linden Lab will assign land or office/retail space and other resources as we deem necessary for a successful launch.

SUBMISSION PROCESS

Your proposal may be as simple as a written description, or can include samples, prototypes, screenshots, etc. Accepted proposals will be provided temporary land to build on if needed. All chosen participants who complete their projects will have an opportunity to own land within the new regions. Proposals and any questions may be submitted as follows:

Japanese content: [email]slj@lindenlab.com[/email] or notecard on Makiko Linden

Korean content: [email]ginsu@lindenlab.com[/email] or notecard on Ginsu Linden

German content: [email]ben@lindenlab.com[/email] or notecard on Ben Linden

The deadline for submissions is the end of the day (your local time), August 26, 2005.

Please note that this call for proposals is focused on Japanese, Korean and German content. Watch for follow-up posts on this thread for more specific information on each country.

インターナショナル・コンテンツ作成募集

セカンド・ライフは現在、日本語、韓国語、ドイツ語に特化した地域を新たに建設中です。そこで、日頃ご愛顧いただいている皆様から、この新しいエリアでのコンテンツのアイディア・作成を応募いたします。

あなたのデザインしてる服を東京で流行らせて見ませんか？ライン川沿いの美しい町並みを再現してみたいと思いませんか？思い出に残る楽しい旅をソウルでしたことは？翻訳業を営んでみたいと思ったことは？
あなたの夢のビジネス、ショップ、アミューズメント施設、その他、インターナショナルな住人に魅力的なコンテンツをお考えください。

選考が通られた方には無料アカウントの贈呈やその他のプレゼントを用意しております。多数のご応募、お待ち申し上げております。


＜選考基準＞
仕様書の応募者は日本、韓国、ドイツのネイティブスピーカーである必要はありません。
ただし、新しい地区はその国の言葉のスピーカーを対象としています。例えば、作成される建造物のサイン等が対象言語を使用されていない場合は、それが適切である事を説明していただくか、または、類似するアイディアを提出された方との合同プロジェクトとさせていただく可能性もあります。
バイリンガル、マルチリンガルな方にはスキルを発揮していただくチャンスかと思います。もちろん、そうでない方もご応募ください！

＜ご応募方法＞
コンテンツの仕様書につきましては、文章での簡単な説明、またはサンプルや試作品やスクリーンショット等の送付をお願いします。コンテンツ作成に土地が必要な場合は、こちらでご用意いたします。
尚、プロジェクトを完遂された方には新しい地区で土地を所有する機会を差し上げる予定です。

仕様書の提出、および、ご意見、質問等は下記担当までお願いします。

日本の窓口： [email]slj@lindenlab.com[/email]、もしくはMakiko Lindenへのnotecard
韓国の窓口： [email]ginsu@lindenlab.com[/email]、もしくはGinsu Lindenへのnotecard
ドイツの窓口： [email]ben@lindenlab.com[/email]、もしくはBen Linden　notecard

ご応募の締め切りは2005年8月26日まで（あなたの現地時間）となります。

この仕様書の募集は日本、韓国、ドイツを対象にさせていただいてます。尚、他の国につきましては、現在検討中です。

We are accepting bids for two areas in the upcoming German Community - an orientation area, and a social area. We will be accepting bids until noon September 9th, the winning bid will be announced in the evening, and construction on the winning bid must be completed by September 16th.

Any Questions, please post to:
/120/9c/58089/1.html#post609535

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To enter a bid:
Submit a notecard to Ben Linden that includes the following information:

Name of project leader.
The project you are bidding on.
Desired fee.
Model of build and/or concept art.
Photos or landmarks for previous work.

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Orientation Area

Background:
In expanding our international resident base, we are creating an area of the world for German speaking users. This area will include a orientation experience with the same content as the Orientation Islands, but translated into German.

Requirements:
Building must be complete by Sept 16
Build must be able to exist on a 4096 sq m plot. ~900 prims
Build must be easy to navigate for a new user.
Has space for the 7 Orientation stations - Appearance 1 & 2, Chat, Camera, Grab, and Flight.

Bonus:
These are things I would really like to see in submitted bids, but are not required.

Design draws inspiration from a German Castle.
Design leads the new user along a path through the stations.
Design is low prim, with reasonable texture usage so the area loads quickly.
The spaces for the Orientation stations are built with those stations in mind.
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Social Area

In expanding our international resident base, we are creating an area of the world for German speaking users. This area will be a social space, think a cross between the welcome area, and an event venue.

Requirements:
Building must be complete by Sept 16
Should not use more than 900 Prims
Built gracefully across 4 sim corners
Has a "events stage" and seating.
Enough open space that is easy to navigate.

Bonus:
These are things I would really like to see in submitted bids, but are not required.

Is German "themed" (would not be out of place in a typical German town)
Has a balance of wide open space and nooks
Design is low prim, with reasonable texture usage so the area loads quickly.
Has telehub landing spots built in.


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We are extending the deadline for bid submissions for the German areas until the end of the week - Noon SL time, Sept 16th. The winner will have until Sept 23 to complete the build.

ben

edited to correct submission date.