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Conifer Dada

Hiya m'dooks!

Join date: 6 Oct 2006

Posts: 3,716

12-11-2007 07:33

From: someone

How about, "Alters" and "Samers"? SLants and Reelies?

Woot! Better than my suggestions, except alter might mean someone who uses multiple avatars or names.

Vespa Indigo

Registered User

Join date: 1 Aug 2007

Posts: 17

12-11-2007 08:32

My AV is like me... but not? lol

Looks-wise I'm little bitty in RL (5'2" 95lbs), in SL I look like a Playboy playmate lol. I envy her ability to change her hair instantly with absolutely no effort. I have a couple small tattoos in RL but I think Grau would kill me if I tried to get anything like what my AV has.

Personality-wise I think I'm actually shyer in SL than I am in RL. I still feel a bit uncomfortable talking to people in SL. I led a pretty wild RL (My Dad would not have been proud of me

) from 18-21 that made me get over my RL shyness. I'm more tame in RL now, probably from my fiance being a huge positive influence in my life.

Conifer Dada

Hiya m'dooks!

Join date: 6 Oct 2006

Posts: 3,716

12-11-2007 13:06

I can think of various scenarios that describe the av/RL relationship

A) Comes into SL as himself with an avatar that resembles himself as closely as possible.
B) Comes into SL as herself with a female avatar that represents how she'd like to look.
C) Comes into SL as herself but with a comical hippo avatar that she thinks looks funny
D) Comes into SL to do land deals and just keeps a basic newbie avatar as the avatar is just a tool.
E) Collects avatars and swaps them around all the time within the same account.
F) Has several alt accounts and uses them in roleplays and photoshoots.
D) Has a boss gangster SL persona with appropriate avatar, while nothing like that in RL
E) Has an avatar which represents his ideal girlfriend
F) Has identical twin male avatars that fulfil her twin fantasy
G) Has a giant dinosaur avatar with which he can indulge his passion for disruption and nuisance.

I could go on, but I'm already going on a bit, so I won't.

bilbo99 Emu

Garrett's No.1 fan

Join date: 27 Oct 2006

Posts: 3,468

12-11-2007 14:22

From: Conifer Dada

I can think of various scenarios that describe the av/RL relationship

A) Comes into SL as himself with an avatar that resembles himself as closely as possible.
B) Comes into SL as herself with a female avatar that represents how she'd like to look.
C) Comes into SL as herself but with a comical hippo avatar that she thinks looks funny
D) Comes into SL to do land deals and just keeps a basic newbie avatar as the avatar is just a tool.
E) Collects avatars and swaps them around all the time within the same account.
F) Has several alt accounts and uses them in roleplays and photoshoots.
D) Has a boss gangster SL persona with appropriate avatar, while nothing like that in RL
E) Has an avatar which represents his ideal girlfriend
F) Has identical twin male avatars that fulfil her twin fantasy
G) Has a giant dinosaur avatar with which he can indulge his passion for disruption and nuisance.

I could go on, but I'm already going on a bit, so I won't.

er .. A, B, C, D, E, F, D, E, F, G? ... /me scratches head

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Sally Silvera

live music maniac

Join date: 17 Feb 2007

Posts: 2,325

12-11-2007 14:30

From: bilbo99 Emu

er .. A, B, C, D, E, F, D, E, F, G? ... /me scratches head

I can sing that song too... badly .....

heya Bilbo, where have you been?

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Wynter Llewellyn

Registered User

Join date: 31 Jul 2007

Posts: 28

12-11-2007 14:51

I second Perre's comment! And another poster's, due to RL circumstances and "rules" I could never be my avi in RL. Which is quite sad when you think about it.

My avi is who I wish society would let me be with no remorse or regrett...

Monalisa Robbiani

Registered User

Join date: 9 Jul 2007

Posts: 861

12-12-2007 02:43

From: Conifer Dada

I can think of various scenarios that describe the av/RL relationship

A) Comes into SL as himself with an avatar that resembles himself as closely as possible.
B) Comes into SL as herself with a female avatar that represents how she'd like to look.
E) Has an avatar which represents his ideal girlfriend

The choice of gender is quite interesting here.

Women who come as themselves and want their avatar to resemble themselves are apparantly rare. Women who create their ideal boyfriend are rare. Is that really true or an assumption? If it is true, why?

Void Singer

Int vSelf = Sing(void);

Join date: 24 Sep 2005

Posts: 6,973

12-12-2007 04:36

From: Monalisa Robbiani

Women who come as themselves and want their avatar to resemble themselves are apparantly rare.

Yay, I'm Rare! (some of the time)... does that mean I can charge more? (ok who am I kidding, no one's buying) =P

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Vespa Indigo

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Join date: 1 Aug 2007

Posts: 17

12-12-2007 07:25

From: Monalisa Robbiani

The choice of gender is quite interesting here.

Women who come as themselves and want their avatar to resemble themselves are apparantly rare. Women who create their ideal boyfriend are rare. Is that really true or an assumption? If it is true, why?

I wouldn't mind having my AV look like more like me. I am horrible at adjusting my shape (especially my face shape) though.

Making an ideal boyfriend might make my SO a bit uncomfortable. I have to settle on getting him all fixed up like I want instead.

Oryx Tempel

Registered User

Join date: 8 Nov 2006

Posts: 7,663

12-12-2007 07:33

From: Royce Boa

She's kind of a superhero image to me. She looks nothing like me, but is an embodiment of everything I respect and admire in a woman.

She brings out the very best in me most of the time.

Same here. With a more exciting career.

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Lizz Silverstar

Living in the Moment

Join date: 12 Nov 2006

Posts: 192

12-12-2007 09:39

My appearance is pretty much just me at 21, or as close as I can get her.. Well unless I am in my full up Neko.. But that is another story...

Personality is also me, but definitely a lot more free to have the life I would like to have..

A much better and wilder wardrobe.. As far to many of the clothes are for work and therefore rather conservative.. Which is probably why I love wearing some really outrageous outfits in SL..

But if you meet me in SL, well you have meet the real me, or at least a reasonable facsimile.

What is your AV to you?
Conifer Dada Hiya m'dooks! Join date: 6 Oct 2006 Posts: 3,716	12-11-2007 07:33 From: someone How about, "Alters" and "Samers"? SLants and Reelies? Woot! Better than my suggestions, except alter might mean someone who uses multiple avatars or names.
Vespa Indigo Registered User Join date: 1 Aug 2007 Posts: 17	12-11-2007 08:32 My AV is like me... but not? lol Looks-wise I'm little bitty in RL (5'2" 95lbs), in SL I look like a Playboy playmate lol. I envy her ability to change her hair instantly with absolutely no effort. I have a couple small tattoos in RL but I think Grau would kill me if I tried to get anything like what my AV has. Personality-wise I think I'm actually shyer in SL than I am in RL. I still feel a bit uncomfortable talking to people in SL. I led a pretty wild RL (My Dad would not have been proud of me ) from 18-21 that made me get over my RL shyness. I'm more tame in RL now, probably from my fiance being a huge positive influence in my life.
Conifer Dada Hiya m'dooks! Join date: 6 Oct 2006 Posts: 3,716	12-11-2007 13:06 I can think of various scenarios that describe the av/RL relationship A) Comes into SL as himself with an avatar that resembles himself as closely as possible. B) Comes into SL as herself with a female avatar that represents how she'd like to look. C) Comes into SL as herself but with a comical hippo avatar that she thinks looks funny D) Comes into SL to do land deals and just keeps a basic newbie avatar as the avatar is just a tool. E) Collects avatars and swaps them around all the time within the same account. F) Has several alt accounts and uses them in roleplays and photoshoots. D) Has a boss gangster SL persona with appropriate avatar, while nothing like that in RL E) Has an avatar which represents his ideal girlfriend F) Has identical twin male avatars that fulfil her twin fantasy G) Has a giant dinosaur avatar with which he can indulge his passion for disruption and nuisance. I could go on, but I'm already going on a bit, so I won't.
bilbo99 Emu Garrett's No.1 fan Join date: 27 Oct 2006 Posts: 3,468	12-11-2007 14:22 From: Conifer Dada I can think of various scenarios that describe the av/RL relationship A) Comes into SL as himself with an avatar that resembles himself as closely as possible. B) Comes into SL as herself with a female avatar that represents how she'd like to look. C) Comes into SL as herself but with a comical hippo avatar that she thinks looks funny D) Comes into SL to do land deals and just keeps a basic newbie avatar as the avatar is just a tool. E) Collects avatars and swaps them around all the time within the same account. F) Has several alt accounts and uses them in roleplays and photoshoots. D) Has a boss gangster SL persona with appropriate avatar, while nothing like that in RL E) Has an avatar which represents his ideal girlfriend F) Has identical twin male avatars that fulfil her twin fantasy G) Has a giant dinosaur avatar with which he can indulge his passion for disruption and nuisance. I could go on, but I'm already going on a bit, so I won't. er .. A, B, C, D, E, F, D, E, F, G? ... /me scratches head _____________________ Be polite .. that newbie could be your next ex-partner.
Sally Silvera live music maniac Join date: 17 Feb 2007 Posts: 2,325	12-11-2007 14:30 From: bilbo99 Emu er .. A, B, C, D, E, F, D, E, F, G? ... /me scratches head I can sing that song too... badly ..... heya Bilbo, where have you been? _____________________
Wynter Llewellyn Registered User Join date: 31 Jul 2007 Posts: 28	12-11-2007 14:51 I second Perre's comment! And another poster's, due to RL circumstances and "rules" I could never be my avi in RL. Which is quite sad when you think about it. My avi is who I wish society would let me be with no remorse or regrett...
Monalisa Robbiani Registered User Join date: 9 Jul 2007 Posts: 861	12-12-2007 02:43 From: Conifer Dada I can think of various scenarios that describe the av/RL relationship A) Comes into SL as himself with an avatar that resembles himself as closely as possible. B) Comes into SL as herself with a female avatar that represents how she'd like to look. E) Has an avatar which represents his ideal girlfriend The choice of gender is quite interesting here. Women who come as themselves and want their avatar to resemble themselves are apparantly rare. Women who create their ideal boyfriend are rare. Is that really true or an assumption? If it is true, why?
Void Singer Int vSelf = Sing(void); Join date: 24 Sep 2005 Posts: 6,973	12-12-2007 04:36 From: Monalisa Robbiani Women who come as themselves and want their avatar to resemble themselves are apparantly rare. Yay, I'm Rare! (some of the time)... does that mean I can charge more? (ok who am I kidding, no one's buying) =P _____________________ \| \| . "Cat-Like Typing Detected" \| . This post may contain errors in logic, spelling, and \| . grammar known to the SL populace to cause confusion \| \| - Please Use PHP tags when posting scripts/code, Thanks. \| - Can't See PHP or URL Tags Correctly? Check Out This Link... \| -
Vespa Indigo Registered User Join date: 1 Aug 2007 Posts: 17	12-12-2007 07:25 From: Monalisa Robbiani The choice of gender is quite interesting here. Women who come as themselves and want their avatar to resemble themselves are apparantly rare. Women who create their ideal boyfriend are rare. Is that really true or an assumption? If it is true, why? I wouldn't mind having my AV look like more like me. I am horrible at adjusting my shape (especially my face shape) though. Making an ideal boyfriend might make my SO a bit uncomfortable. I have to settle on getting him all fixed up like I want instead.
Oryx Tempel Registered User Join date: 8 Nov 2006 Posts: 7,663	12-12-2007 07:33 From: Royce Boa She's kind of a superhero image to me. She looks nothing like me, but is an embodiment of everything I respect and admire in a woman. She brings out the very best in me most of the time. Same here. With a more exciting career. _____________________
Lizz Silverstar Living in the Moment Join date: 12 Nov 2006 Posts: 192	12-12-2007 09:39 My appearance is pretty much just me at 21, or as close as I can get her.. Well unless I am in my full up Neko.. But that is another story... Personality is also me, but definitely a lot more free to have the life I would like to have.. A much better and wilder wardrobe.. As far to many of the clothes are for work and therefore rather conservative.. Which is probably why I love wearing some really outrageous outfits in SL.. But if you meet me in SL, well you have meet the real me, or at least a reasonable facsimile.

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