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Eben Slade

If the wind stops, row!

Join date: 17 May 2007

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02-04-2008 08:49

Where is the best place to learn about Physics?

I love the Tower of Prims, the Particle Library, and Harbinger's Haven for the educational resources they provide. They all should be given on a notecard to every new person on their first log in, especially if LL wants to show that SL is a serious non-game.

However, I still want to learn more. I know Havok 4 is coming, and I want to know what changes that will entail. Is there a good place that has demonstrations of Physics in SL? I know there are a lot of scripting places, but they vary in what they offer.

[Edit] I noticed today that there is a Physics class given "Tuesday at 11am & thursdays at 5pm SL time, led by Andrew Linden." Anyone attended one of these yet?

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Meade Paravane

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02-04-2008 08:56

From: Eben Slade

[Edit] I noticed today that there is a Physics class given "Tuesday at 11am & thursdays at 5pm SL time, led by Andrew Linden." Anyone attended one of these yet?

Really???? I'd be very interested in hearing about this class, too.

/me makes a note to be there later this week, if possible.

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Lindal Kidd

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02-04-2008 09:05

From: Eben Slade

...However, I still want to learn more. I know Havok 4 is coming, and I want to know what changes that will entail. Is there a good place that has demonstrations of Physics in SL? I know there are a lot of scripting places, but they vary in what they offer.

[Edit] I noticed today that there is a Physics class given "Tuesday at 11am & thursdays at 5pm SL time, led by Andrew Linden." Anyone attended one of these yet?

All of the physics demonstrations I've heard about so far are little toys that people have built for themselves to test SL's physics.

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Lee Ponzu

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Join date: 28 Jun 2006

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02-04-2008 09:45

I don't know of any comprehensive source of SL physics info, and it can be a little hard to come by.

There are some demo videos on You Tube that are interesting. And, the Wiki...

https://wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/Havok_4_Beta_Home

As for Mono, the place to start is

https://wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/Mono

SL physics is just like RL physics, except that Planck's constant seems to be about 42.

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Eben Slade If the wind stops, row! Join date: 17 May 2007 Posts: 146	02-04-2008 08:49 Where is the best place to learn about Physics? I love the Tower of Prims, the Particle Library, and Harbinger's Haven for the educational resources they provide. They all should be given on a notecard to every new person on their first log in, especially if LL wants to show that SL is a serious non-game. However, I still want to learn more. I know Havok 4 is coming, and I want to know what changes that will entail. Is there a good place that has demonstrations of Physics in SL? I know there are a lot of scripting places, but they vary in what they offer. [Edit] I noticed today that there is a Physics class given "Tuesday at 11am & thursdays at 5pm SL time, led by Andrew Linden." Anyone attended one of these yet? _____________________
Meade Paravane Hedgehog Join date: 21 Nov 2006 Posts: 4,845	02-04-2008 08:56 From: Eben Slade [Edit] I noticed today that there is a Physics class given "Tuesday at 11am & thursdays at 5pm SL time, led by Andrew Linden." Anyone attended one of these yet? Really???? I'd be very interested in hearing about this class, too. /me makes a note to be there later this week, if possible. _____________________ Tired of shouting clubs and lucky chairs? Vote for llParcelSay!!! - Go here: http://jira.secondlife.com/browse/SVC-1224 - If you see "if you were logged in.." on the left, click it and log in - Click the "Vote for it" link on the left
Lindal Kidd Dances With Noobs Join date: 26 Jun 2007 Posts: 8,371	02-04-2008 09:05 From: Eben Slade ...However, I still want to learn more. I know Havok 4 is coming, and I want to know what changes that will entail. Is there a good place that has demonstrations of Physics in SL? I know there are a lot of scripting places, but they vary in what they offer. [Edit] I noticed today that there is a Physics class given "Tuesday at 11am & thursdays at 5pm SL time, led by Andrew Linden." Anyone attended one of these yet? All of the physics demonstrations I've heard about so far are little toys that people have built for themselves to test SL's physics. _____________________ It's still My World and My Imagination! So there. Lindal Kidd
Lee Ponzu What Would Steve Do? Join date: 28 Jun 2006 Posts: 1,770	Where's Albert when we need him?? 02-04-2008 09:45 I don't know of any comprehensive source of SL physics info, and it can be a little hard to come by. There are some demo videos on You Tube that are interesting. And, the Wiki... https://wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/Havok_4_Beta_Home As for Mono, the place to start is https://wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/Mono SL physics is just like RL physics, except that Planck's constant seems to be about 42. _____________________ So many monkeys, so little Shakespeare.