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Tsukasa Karuna

Master of all things desu

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07-31-2006 16:34

This was a cool little piece at the end of the broadcast.. unfortunately, like most SL press, they concentrated mostly on the commercial aspects of sl. Theres a few words with one of LL's employees, some dialog with Phillip himself, and they end on a rather humerous note: The CBS news intro plays as it does every night, but with the anchor's name in the intro. We then cut to a view of him in a CBS news studio..

In SL.

Very nice

**edit.. Whoops! Someone got to it before me

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Earnest Candour

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08-01-2006 01:39

heres the link everyone

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Selador Cellardoor

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08-01-2006 03:57

I think that was a pretty good story. The only problem with it was that it wasn't clear that the murder of the Japanese man over the virtual sword was nothing to do with Second Life. Other than that, I thought it was well done. Incidentally, how did he achieve the lip synch in the final section?

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FlipperPA Peregrine

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08-01-2006 05:45

From: Selador Cellardoor

I think that was a pretty good story. The only problem with it was that it wasn't clear that the murder of the Japanese man over the virtual sword was nothing to do with Second Life. Other than that, I thought it was well done. Incidentally, how did he achieve the lip synch in the final section?

Yeah, it did sound like the sword murder occurred in SL...

Here's your answer to the lip synch:
/108/33/125878/1.html#post1191095

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Selador Cellardoor

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08-01-2006 05:51

From: FlipperPA Peregrine

Yeah, it did sound like the sword murder occurred in SL...

Here's your answer to the lip synch:
/108/33/125878/1.html#post1191095/108/33/125878/1.html#post1191095

Thanks, Flipper.

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Infiniview Merit

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Join date: 27 Apr 2006

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08-01-2006 09:00

Your comments about the sword made me wonder what the sword looked like.
You know, whats the big deal with this sword.
So I started searching and this is all I found so far.
I believe the sword is called the "Dragon Sabre".

Although this one is labeled Dragon Blade on the pic, this was from google images.

So I am not sure if this is the actual sword.

I am surprised that I had any difficulty finding images of this sword.

Anyway it gave me an idea, what if we have a contest to see who can make the best replicate of this sword in SL.
(assuming we can find accurate pics of it.) lol.

Then we take the winning sword and auction it off for charity.

This would not only be a good thing but we could use the whole process to point out the fact that this murder fiasco did not occur in SL.
As well as possibly getting them to do a follow up story on the sword, the process, the contest for charity, and so on.

So if anyone is interested start looking for accurate images of this specific sword.
And post them so anyone can have a reference pic to work from.

Il start another thread in a bit, I have to take off for a while atm.

Or if someone else wants to start a thread on this idea,
go for it!

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Winter Phoenix

Voyager of Experiences

Join date: 15 Nov 2004

Posts: 683

Sl players dont kill each other in Rl do they???

08-01-2006 14:28

Or maybe we just dont GET CAUGHT! The CBS report did indeed lead the uninformed into thinking this sword event happened in SL as opposed to WoW. I think CBS needs to clarify that. Or maybe its just good advertising letting people think SL is worth killing over.

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Doubledown Tandino

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08-01-2006 15:09

From: Winter Phoenix

Or maybe we just dont GET CAUGHT! The CBS report did indeed lead the uninformed into thinking this sword event happened in SL as opposed to WoW. I think CBS needs to clarify that. Or maybe its just good advertising letting people think SL is worth killing over.

And they also need to clarify if:

A) a RL person killed a RL person over a virtual object

B) a SL person killed a SL person over a virtual object

C) a SL person killed a SL person over a RL object

D) a SL person killed a RL person with a SL (or RL) object

... im totally confused...

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Lewis Nerd

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08-02-2006 02:01

One of my friends who I've been trying to get into SL for ages saw this thing on her local news, and finally got inspired enough to get out and buy a new graphics card to be able to play SL.

Lewis

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Selador Cellardoor

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Join date: 16 Nov 2003

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08-04-2006 04:14

From: Lewis Nerd

One of my friends who I've been trying to get into SL for ages saw this thing on her local news, and finally got inspired enough to get out and buy a new graphics card to be able to play SL.

Lewis

Just shows how persuasive you are, Lewis.

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Margaret Mfume

I.C.

Join date: 30 Dec 2004

Posts: 2,492

08-04-2006 05:22

From: Doubledown Tandino

And they also need to clarify if:

A) a RL person killed a RL person over a virtual object

B) a SL person killed a SL person over a virtual object

C) a SL person killed a SL person over a RL object

D) a SL person killed a RL person with a SL (or RL) object

... im totally confused...

In the sword case, the correct answer is A, but the theft of the virtual object occurred in WOW rather then SL.

Hmmm. Ya think this will give pause to land swoopers, texture thieves,...?

Nah. I know; wishful thing.

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Parker McTeague

dubious

Join date: 28 Sep 2004

Posts: 198

08-04-2006 05:57

From: Tsukasa Karuna

unfortunately, like most SL press, they concentrated mostly on the commercial aspects of sl.

until the mmorpg's are mainstream, the press will keep doing this to legitimize the concept. most people (we're not the target demographic for an sl intro article) would be thinking "oh it's a silly little game" throughout the article otherwise.

Jekker Vilas

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Join date: 31 May 2006

Posts: 2

08-04-2006 06:05

From: Margaret Mfume

In the sword case, the correct answer is A, but the theft of the virtual object occurred in WOW rather then SL.

Hmmm. Ya think this will give pause to land swoopers, texture thieves,...?

Nah. I know; wishful thing.

Pretty sure it was a korean game, rather than WoW. Maybe Lineage, not that it matters.

Tyler Stein

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Join date: 21 Apr 2006

Posts: 51

08-04-2006 06:36

From: Doubledown Tandino

And they also need to clarify if:

A) a RL person killed a RL person over a virtual object

B) a SL person killed a SL person over a virtual object

C) a SL person killed a SL person over a RL object

D) a SL person killed a RL person with a SL (or RL) object

... im totally confused...

I think waht CBS said was that this was a virtual object and a RL person killed a RL person, those crazy asians, its just a joke dont be mad, no offense, if your upset then say im a dumb american i dont care

VolatileWhimsy Bu

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Join date: 27 Jun 2006

Posts: 1,492

08-04-2006 06:39

all of the articles are redundent.. borrrringgggg

Olympia Rebus

Muse of Chaos

Join date: 22 Feb 2004

Posts: 1,831

08-04-2006 08:27

From: someone

Sl players dont kill each other in Rl do they???.

Well I have a dismembered griefer or two burried under the floorboards...

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Tsukasa Karuna Master of all things desu Join date: 30 Jun 2004 Posts: 370	07-31-2006 16:34 This was a cool little piece at the end of the broadcast.. unfortunately, like most SL press, they concentrated mostly on the commercial aspects of sl. Theres a few words with one of LL's employees, some dialog with Phillip himself, and they end on a rather humerous note: The CBS news intro plays as it does every night, but with the anchor's name in the intro. We then cut to a view of him in a CBS news studio.. In SL. Very nice **edit.. Whoops! Someone got to it before me _____________________ ".. who as of 5 seconds ago is no longer the deliverator.."
Earnest Candour Optimistic Realist Join date: 3 Sep 2005 Posts: 47	08-01-2006 01:39 heres the link everyone _____________________ Land Sales - Investment - Landscaping - Related Items
Selador Cellardoor Registered User Join date: 16 Nov 2003 Posts: 3,082	08-01-2006 03:57 I think that was a pretty good story. The only problem with it was that it wasn't clear that the murder of the Japanese man over the virtual sword was nothing to do with Second Life. Other than that, I thought it was well done. Incidentally, how did he achieve the lip synch in the final section? _____________________
FlipperPA Peregrine Magically Delicious! Join date: 14 Nov 2003 Posts: 3,703	08-01-2006 05:45 From: Selador Cellardoor I think that was a pretty good story. The only problem with it was that it wasn't clear that the murder of the Japanese man over the virtual sword was nothing to do with Second Life. Other than that, I thought it was well done. Incidentally, how did he achieve the lip synch in the final section? Yeah, it did sound like the sword murder occurred in SL... Here's your answer to the lip synch: /108/33/125878/1.html#post1191095 Regards, -Flip _____________________ Peregrine Salon: www.PeregrineSalon.com - my consulting company Second Blogger: www.SecondBlogger.com - free, fully integrated Second Life blogging for all avatars!
Selador Cellardoor Registered User Join date: 16 Nov 2003 Posts: 3,082	08-01-2006 05:51 From: FlipperPA Peregrine Yeah, it did sound like the sword murder occurred in SL... Here's your answer to the lip synch: /108/33/125878/1.html#post1191095/108/33/125878/1.html#post1191095 Thanks, Flipper. _____________________
Infiniview Merit The 100 Trillionth Cell Join date: 27 Apr 2006 Posts: 845	08-01-2006 09:00 Your comments about the sword made me wonder what the sword looked like. You know, whats the big deal with this sword. So I started searching and this is all I found so far. I believe the sword is called the "Dragon Sabre". Although this one is labeled Dragon Blade on the pic, this was from google images. So I am not sure if this is the actual sword. I am surprised that I had any difficulty finding images of this sword. Anyway it gave me an idea, what if we have a contest to see who can make the best replicate of this sword in SL. (assuming we can find accurate pics of it.) lol. Then we take the winning sword and auction it off for charity. This would not only be a good thing but we could use the whole process to point out the fact that this murder fiasco did not occur in SL. As well as possibly getting them to do a follow up story on the sword, the process, the contest for charity, and so on. So if anyone is interested start looking for accurate images of this specific sword. And post them so anyone can have a reference pic to work from. Il start another thread in a bit, I have to take off for a while atm. Or if someone else wants to start a thread on this idea, go for it! _____________________ http://slurl.com/secondlife/puea/126/10/60/
Winter Phoenix Voyager of Experiences Join date: 15 Nov 2004 Posts: 683	Sl players dont kill each other in Rl do they??? 08-01-2006 14:28 Or maybe we just dont GET CAUGHT! The CBS report did indeed lead the uninformed into thinking this sword event happened in SL as opposed to WoW. I think CBS needs to clarify that. Or maybe its just good advertising letting people think SL is worth killing over. _____________________ ~GIVEN FREE REIGN THE SYSTEM WILL TELL YOU, WHAT TO DO, WHEN AND HOW TO DO IT, WHAT YOU CAN READ, VIEW, OR LISTEN TO, WHAT YOU CAN SAY, WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH YOUR OWN BODY, AND SUCK ALL YOUR MONEY OUT OF YOUR POCKET WHILE IT DOES THIS! QUESTION AUTHORITY!~ W.P
Doubledown Tandino ADULT on the Mainland! Join date: 9 Mar 2006 Posts: 1,020	08-01-2006 15:09 From: Winter Phoenix Or maybe we just dont GET CAUGHT! The CBS report did indeed lead the uninformed into thinking this sword event happened in SL as opposed to WoW. I think CBS needs to clarify that. Or maybe its just good advertising letting people think SL is worth killing over. And they also need to clarify if: A) a RL person killed a RL person over a virtual object B) a SL person killed a SL person over a virtual object C) a SL person killed a SL person over a RL object D) a SL person killed a RL person with a SL (or RL) object ... im totally confused... _____________________ http://djdoubledown.blogspot.com
Lewis Nerd Nerd by name and nature! Join date: 9 Oct 2005 Posts: 3,431	08-02-2006 02:01 One of my friends who I've been trying to get into SL for ages saw this thing on her local news, and finally got inspired enough to get out and buy a new graphics card to be able to play SL. Lewis _____________________ Second Life Stratics - your new premier resource for all things Second Life. Free to join, sign up today! Pocket Protector Projects - Rosieri 90,234,84 - building and landscaping services
Selador Cellardoor Registered User Join date: 16 Nov 2003 Posts: 3,082	08-04-2006 04:14 From: Lewis Nerd One of my friends who I've been trying to get into SL for ages saw this thing on her local news, and finally got inspired enough to get out and buy a new graphics card to be able to play SL. Lewis Just shows how persuasive you are, Lewis. _____________________
Margaret Mfume I.C. Join date: 30 Dec 2004 Posts: 2,492	08-04-2006 05:22 From: Doubledown Tandino And they also need to clarify if: A) a RL person killed a RL person over a virtual object B) a SL person killed a SL person over a virtual object C) a SL person killed a SL person over a RL object D) a SL person killed a RL person with a SL (or RL) object ... im totally confused... In the sword case, the correct answer is A, but the theft of the virtual object occurred in WOW rather then SL. Hmmm. Ya think this will give pause to land swoopers, texture thieves,...? Nah. I know; wishful thing. _____________________ hush
Parker McTeague dubious Join date: 28 Sep 2004 Posts: 198	08-04-2006 05:57 From: Tsukasa Karuna unfortunately, like most SL press, they concentrated mostly on the commercial aspects of sl. until the mmorpg's are mainstream, the press will keep doing this to legitimize the concept. most people (we're not the target demographic for an sl intro article) would be thinking "oh it's a silly little game" throughout the article otherwise.
Jekker Vilas Registered User Join date: 31 May 2006 Posts: 2	08-04-2006 06:05 From: Margaret Mfume In the sword case, the correct answer is A, but the theft of the virtual object occurred in WOW rather then SL. Hmmm. Ya think this will give pause to land swoopers, texture thieves,...? Nah. I know; wishful thing. Pretty sure it was a korean game, rather than WoW. Maybe Lineage, not that it matters.
Tyler Stein Registered User Join date: 21 Apr 2006 Posts: 51	08-04-2006 06:36 From: Doubledown Tandino And they also need to clarify if: A) a RL person killed a RL person over a virtual object B) a SL person killed a SL person over a virtual object C) a SL person killed a SL person over a RL object D) a SL person killed a RL person with a SL (or RL) object ... im totally confused... I think waht CBS said was that this was a virtual object and a RL person killed a RL person, those crazy asians, its just a joke dont be mad, no offense, if your upset then say im a dumb american i dont care
VolatileWhimsy Bu Registered User Join date: 27 Jun 2006 Posts: 1,492	08-04-2006 06:39 all of the articles are redundent.. borrrringgggg
Olympia Rebus Muse of Chaos Join date: 22 Feb 2004 Posts: 1,831	08-04-2006 08:27 From: someone Sl players dont kill each other in Rl do they???. Well I have a dismembered griefer or two burried under the floorboards...