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Logansan Oh

Registered User

Join date: 27 Jun 2007

Posts: 1

06-27-2007 17:57

Hi all,
Signed up recently, finally got to log on (got 10 minutes off from the missus!) and found myself on a small island called Brazil. No one speaks english, no signs are in english and the map doesnt work. I cant shout, i cant get help, i cant teleport...I CANT GET OUTTA HERE!

Please let me know if this is simply an "induction" or am I being punished for "slacking off" when i should be talking about shopping or doing the dishes?

Thanks.

Kevin Susenko

Voice Mentor

Join date: 11 Jul 2006

Posts: 198

06-27-2007 21:09

Click on Map at the bottom, type in "Ahern" and hit enter twice, that'll take you to the welcome center.

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Draco18s Majestic

Registered User

Join date: 19 Sep 2005

Posts: 2,744

06-28-2007 07:16

I think they mean teleports are borked and they can't actually leave.

Try logging out, restarting, hit preferences and check either "log in at home" or whatever it is that allows you to specify a region (I think it's "show my log on location" and then it'll show up as a text entry box that you can type new region names into).

Jolene Merlin

Registered User

Join date: 22 Jun 2007

Posts: 25

06-28-2007 09:57

From: Logansan Oh

Hi all,
Signed up recently, finally got to log on (got 10 minutes off from the missus!) and found myself on a small island called Brazil. No one speaks english, no signs are in english and the map doesnt work. I cant shout, i cant get help, i cant teleport...I CANT GET OUTTA HERE!

Please let me know if this is simply an "induction" or am I being punished for "slacking off" when i should be talking about shopping or doing the dishes?

Thanks.

You're not the only one whose getting stuck in strange places after starting SL for the first time, and having strange experiences as a first time new player...

Read my thread below!

/142/45/193560/1.html

AWM Mars

Scarey Dude :¬)

Join date: 10 Apr 2004

Posts: 3,398

06-29-2007 05:29

Hi welcome to Second Life... the human 'rat in a maze' programme to ever hit the internet <sarcasm on>

There are 1,000's of places to go and see/explore. Your best bet is learn how to use the search function (search button bottom toolbar). There are headings in the form of tabs, and filter/nested search boxes in most of them, to hone in on something of interest. Use the Teleport button to go there (assuming its functioning).

Providing you are properly attired and as polite as those you meet, just put on a smile and say Hi <insert name here> to anyone you meet.

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Winter Phoenix

Voyager of Experiences

Join date: 15 Nov 2004

Posts: 683

There is a technical term for this...

06-29-2007 17:32

It is know as the GILLIGAN EFFECT. There is no way off the island. If you build a raft it will sink because the coconut glue you use will melt in the saltwater. If you try to repair the radio it will get snagged on your fishing pole and you will toss it into the surf while attempting to cast for lunch. All you can do is wait it out. Its Brazil, are there any topless beaches with tanned, oily, babes on it?

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~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

Stuck on an island? Newbie
Logansan Oh Registered User Join date: 27 Jun 2007 Posts: 1	06-27-2007 17:57 Hi all, Signed up recently, finally got to log on (got 10 minutes off from the missus!) and found myself on a small island called Brazil. No one speaks english, no signs are in english and the map doesnt work. I cant shout, i cant get help, i cant teleport...I CANT GET OUTTA HERE! Please let me know if this is simply an "induction" or am I being punished for "slacking off" when i should be talking about shopping or doing the dishes? Thanks.
Kevin Susenko Voice Mentor Join date: 11 Jul 2006 Posts: 198	06-27-2007 21:09 Click on Map at the bottom, type in "Ahern" and hit enter twice, that'll take you to the welcome center. _____________________ CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 (Overclocked - 2.8GHz) \| Mobo: EVGA nForce 680i SLI \| GPU: XFX nVidia GeForce 8800 GTX 768mb GDDR3 \| Memory: 4gb DDR2 PC5300 667MHz Dual Channel \| PSU: Antec Neo HE 550w \| Sound: SoundBlaster X-Fi Xtrememusic \| HDD: 950gb total SATA3 \| OS: Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit
Draco18s Majestic Registered User Join date: 19 Sep 2005 Posts: 2,744	06-28-2007 07:16 I think they mean teleports are borked and they can't actually leave. Try logging out, restarting, hit preferences and check either "log in at home" or whatever it is that allows you to specify a region (I think it's "show my log on location" and then it'll show up as a text entry box that you can type new region names into).
Jolene Merlin Registered User Join date: 22 Jun 2007 Posts: 25	06-28-2007 09:57 From: Logansan Oh Hi all, Signed up recently, finally got to log on (got 10 minutes off from the missus!) and found myself on a small island called Brazil. No one speaks english, no signs are in english and the map doesnt work. I cant shout, i cant get help, i cant teleport...I CANT GET OUTTA HERE! Please let me know if this is simply an "induction" or am I being punished for "slacking off" when i should be talking about shopping or doing the dishes? Thanks. You're not the only one whose getting stuck in strange places after starting SL for the first time, and having strange experiences as a first time new player... Read my thread below! /142/45/193560/1.html
AWM Mars Scarey Dude :¬) Join date: 10 Apr 2004 Posts: 3,398	06-29-2007 05:29 Hi welcome to Second Life... the human 'rat in a maze' programme to ever hit the internet <sarcasm on> There are 1,000's of places to go and see/explore. Your best bet is learn how to use the search function (search button bottom toolbar). There are headings in the form of tabs, and filter/nested search boxes in most of them, to hone in on something of interest. Use the Teleport button to go there (assuming its functioning). Providing you are properly attired and as polite as those you meet, just put on a smile and say Hi <insert name here> to anyone you meet. _____________________ * Politeness is priceless when received, cost nothing to own or give, yet many cannot afford - Why do you only see typo's AFTER you have clicked submit? http://www.wba-advertising.com http://www.nex-core-mm.com http://www.eml-entertainments.com http://www.v-innovate.com
Winter Phoenix Voyager of Experiences Join date: 15 Nov 2004 Posts: 683	There is a technical term for this... 06-29-2007 17:32 It is know as the GILLIGAN EFFECT. There is no way off the island. If you build a raft it will sink because the coconut glue you use will melt in the saltwater. If you try to repair the radio it will get snagged on your fishing pole and you will toss it into the surf while attempting to cast for lunch. All you can do is wait it out. Its Brazil, are there any topless beaches with tanned, oily, babes on it? _____________________ ~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

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