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Rik Zwiers

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Join date: 29 Dec 2006

Posts: 23

09-09-2007 02:02

I build recreations of real world places in SL, and I was wondering if there is a system planned that would allow anyone (with a SL viewer) to use a guest avatar to visit my recreations without the need for them to set up an account?
I thought perhaps that these temporary avatars could be restricted to my own land or simulator region to prevent them from interfering with the rest of the grid?

Raymond Figtree

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Join date: 17 May 2006

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09-09-2007 02:10

As far as I know, they have to endure the gauntlet of Orientation Island like the rest of us. You could create alts and give out your password, but that would be against the TOS.

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Jessica Elytis

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09-09-2007 04:56

From: Rik Zwiers

I build recreations of real world places in SL, and I was wondering if there is a system planned that would allow anyone (with a SL viewer) to use a guest avatar to visit my recreations without the need for them to set up an account?
I thought perhaps that these temporary avatars could be restricted to my own land or simulator region to prevent them from interfering with the rest of the grid?

No on the guest avatars, but there might be a semi-solution.

Make a video of walking through your build. Like a virtual guided tour. You could explain things along the way and you can post yoru video anywhere on the web.

Not only would it be a great way to get your place seen by those outside (and inside) SL, but you might just bring a few new fresh accounts into SL ^.^

I'm guessing that many do the videos (though I have no clue how). The one I am familiar with is Torley Linden. He's always doing short videos to show how to do things in SL (Tips of the Week on the blog). E-mail him and ask for help if you need it. I'm sure he'd be delighted to help in such a thing (provided he has the time. Lot on his plate at LL).

~Jessy

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From: Aldo Stern

Dude, you are a true and good friend, and I love you like the brother that my mom claims she never had, but you are in fact acting like a flaming douche on white toast with a side order of dickknob salsa..maybe you should reconsider this course of action and we go find something else to do.

Sally Silvera

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Join date: 17 Feb 2007

Posts: 2,325

09-09-2007 05:33

From: Jessica Elytis

I'm guessing that many do the videos (though I have no clue how). The one I am familiar with is Torley Linden. He's always doing short videos to show how to do things in SL (Tips of the Week on the blog). E-mail him and ask for help if you need it. I'm sure he'd be delighted to help in such a thing (provided he has the time. Lot on his plate at LL).
~Jessy

If you wanted to go that road, check the movies and machinima forum for tips

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Rik Zwiers

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Join date: 29 Dec 2006

Posts: 23

09-09-2007 09:32

Thanks for those suggestions; as I've already played around a bit with machinima its probably the best option ..

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Rik Zwiers Registered User Join date: 29 Dec 2006 Posts: 23	09-09-2007 02:02 I build recreations of real world places in SL, and I was wondering if there is a system planned that would allow anyone (with a SL viewer) to use a guest avatar to visit my recreations without the need for them to set up an account? I thought perhaps that these temporary avatars could be restricted to my own land or simulator region to prevent them from interfering with the rest of the grid?
Raymond Figtree Gone, avi, gone Join date: 17 May 2006 Posts: 6,256	09-09-2007 02:10 As far as I know, they have to endure the gauntlet of Orientation Island like the rest of us. You could create alts and give out your password, but that would be against the TOS. _____________________ Read or listen to some Eckhart Tolle. You won't regret it.
Jessica Elytis Goddess Join date: 7 Oct 2005 Posts: 1,783	09-09-2007 04:56 From: Rik Zwiers I build recreations of real world places in SL, and I was wondering if there is a system planned that would allow anyone (with a SL viewer) to use a guest avatar to visit my recreations without the need for them to set up an account? I thought perhaps that these temporary avatars could be restricted to my own land or simulator region to prevent them from interfering with the rest of the grid? No on the guest avatars, but there might be a semi-solution. Make a video of walking through your build. Like a virtual guided tour. You could explain things along the way and you can post yoru video anywhere on the web. Not only would it be a great way to get your place seen by those outside (and inside) SL, but you might just bring a few new fresh accounts into SL ^.^ I'm guessing that many do the videos (though I have no clue how). The one I am familiar with is Torley Linden. He's always doing short videos to show how to do things in SL (Tips of the Week on the blog). E-mail him and ask for help if you need it. I'm sure he'd be delighted to help in such a thing (provided he has the time. Lot on his plate at LL). ~Jessy _____________________ When your friend does somethign stupid: From: Aldo Stern Dude, you are a true and good friend, and I love you like the brother that my mom claims she never had, but you are in fact acting like a flaming douche on white toast with a side order of dickknob salsa..maybe you should reconsider this course of action and we go find something else to do.
Sally Silvera live music maniac Join date: 17 Feb 2007 Posts: 2,325	09-09-2007 05:33 From: Jessica Elytis I'm guessing that many do the videos (though I have no clue how). The one I am familiar with is Torley Linden. He's always doing short videos to show how to do things in SL (Tips of the Week on the blog). E-mail him and ask for help if you need it. I'm sure he'd be delighted to help in such a thing (provided he has the time. Lot on his plate at LL). ~Jessy If you wanted to go that road, check the movies and machinima forum for tips /278/1.html
Rik Zwiers Registered User Join date: 29 Dec 2006 Posts: 23	09-09-2007 09:32 Thanks for those suggestions; as I've already played around a bit with machinima its probably the best option ..