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Tyg Jarrico

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Join date: 29 May 2005

Posts: 98

07-22-2005 14:40

I thought that once the auctions of private SIMs started, smaller plots would no longer be available for auction. And yet I see smaller plots being auctioned off alongside entire SIMs.

Could someone explain this? Did I misunderstand the whole concept of the private SIM auctions?

Thanks.

Shaun Altman

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Join date: 11 Dec 2004

Posts: 1,011

07-22-2005 14:44

Just speculating, but I think those are probably either recycled land, or land that was already parceled for auction at sub-sim sizes.

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Centinull Quatro

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Join date: 16 Jul 2005

Posts: 4

07-23-2005 18:49

I'm a n00b, what's a SIM size ?

Zapoteth Zaius

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07-23-2005 18:52

From: Centinull Quatro

I'm a n00b, what's a SIM size ?

65,526 sq m or 16 acres as its also known..

http://secondlife.com/land/index.php

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Ellie Edo

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Join date: 13 Mar 2005

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07-23-2005 20:05

Welcome, Centinull, to the forums. The arrival of new people is what gives us hope, as in real life (RL).

In secondlife., the significant ground area is 256m x256m,. which is roughly 64000sq m.
The whole world is divided into squares of this size, each of which is given a unique name, and called a "sim".

These named squares (which are clear in the map) are very significant because computer processing in SL is geographically determined. Each "sim" (or simulator) of 256x256m is the responsibility of a single linux computer, which handles and processes all objects and people within its boundaries. When you cross the boundary between two sims, you may get temporary problems (fall through the floor-vehicle misbehave etc) which result from you being handed from one computer (server) to the next.

In the context of auctions, the management had announced a change, to sell whole "sims" only, instead of lots of smaller bits. People are commenting here that they are surprised, in view of the change of policy, still to see plenty of smaller plots up for auction.

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Confused about land auctions
Tyg Jarrico Registered User Join date: 29 May 2005 Posts: 98	07-22-2005 14:40 I thought that once the auctions of private SIMs started, smaller plots would no longer be available for auction. And yet I see smaller plots being auctioned off alongside entire SIMs. Could someone explain this? Did I misunderstand the whole concept of the private SIM auctions? Thanks.
Shaun Altman Fund Manager Join date: 11 Dec 2004 Posts: 1,011	07-22-2005 14:44 Just speculating, but I think those are probably either recycled land, or land that was already parceled for auction at sub-sim sizes. _____________________ Regards, Shaun Altman Fund Manager Metaverse Investment Fund
Centinull Quatro Registered User Join date: 16 Jul 2005 Posts: 4	07-23-2005 18:49 I'm a n00b, what's a SIM size ?
Zapoteth Zaius Is back Join date: 14 Feb 2004 Posts: 5,634	07-23-2005 18:52 From: Centinull Quatro I'm a n00b, what's a SIM size ? 65,526 sq m or 16 acres as its also known.. http://secondlife.com/land/index.php _____________________ I have the right to remain silent. Anything I say will be misquoted and used against me. --------------- Zapoteth Designs, Temotu (100,50) ---------------
Ellie Edo Registered User Join date: 13 Mar 2005 Posts: 1,425	07-23-2005 20:05 Welcome, Centinull, to the forums. The arrival of new people is what gives us hope, as in real life (RL). In secondlife., the significant ground area is 256m x256m,. which is roughly 64000sq m. The whole world is divided into squares of this size, each of which is given a unique name, and called a "sim". These named squares (which are clear in the map) are very significant because computer processing in SL is geographically determined. Each "sim" (or simulator) of 256x256m is the responsibility of a single linux computer, which handles and processes all objects and people within its boundaries. When you cross the boundary between two sims, you may get temporary problems (fall through the floor-vehicle misbehave etc) which result from you being handed from one computer (server) to the next. In the context of auctions, the management had announced a change, to sell whole "sims" only, instead of lots of smaller bits. People are commenting here that they are surprised, in view of the change of policy, still to see plenty of smaller plots up for auction. _____________________

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