Second Life Mischief

Our intrepid reporter Saunders Baxton made a trip to Divivity, one of SL's most enduring food, flower and seasonal item stores. Owner Vivianne OFlynn was glad to take time from her store duties and grant Saunders and interview. Vivianne OFlynn: Hiya Saunders :) Welcome to Divivity :) Saunders Baxton: Ah, hello. thank you for the warm welcome. How have you been? Vivianne OFlynn: Busy making Danishes and Halloween treats these days. Divivity is a business that follows the seasons! Saunders... Read Full Story

I've never dealt with tinies in Second Life because I thought either A. Tiny makers couldn't put enough detail in textures and prims, or B. The market was primitive and alien. I don't even remember how I got there, but seeing the tiny village at Adelebsen Isle was an eye-opener. Such a thriving collection of businesses! One that stuck out was Puppy Poppets. Believe me when I say I'd rather be scripting or making explosions, skydiving in SL without a parachute, or even sleeping, than... Read Full Story

When I came to Mariana (Marianagelina11 Oh) & Mino (Minotaurus Whitfield) Designs, I got a chilly reception. It was freezing! Since I lost my suit to an SL glitch that turned it into some overalls, all I had on was my poker T-shirt and some jeans and shoes. Standing in the virtual snow, I found myself reaching for a shiver animation.... when a sweater beckoned from across the open-air cabin. MMD must sure save on heating! MMD mostly features women's winter outfits, dresses, sweaters... Read Full Story

Is the title of an article in today's Guardian by Victor Keegan - easily the UK national journalist best informed about this space. Despite the lack of hype around virtual worlds (yesterday's Google / Lively decision excepted), Victor Keegan points out that virtual worlds are in rude health. To paraphrase and comment on some of what he says: Teen world Habbo hotel is about to overtake Dungeons & Dragons style online game, World of Warcraft by having 10 million+ regular users a month... Read Full Story

Fluid Creations owner Loki Ball's sim has already evolved rapidly from a tranquil green square into a sprawling Second Life industrial-apocalyptic-horror complex. Stocked with his tried-and true bestselling grunge-gorged builds, the sim is also taking on an unlife of its own, with a giant white-knuckle, three-floor underground arena and much more on the way. Marrowstone is the home of the Fluid Creations Crematorium, Grungy Industrial Warehouse, Gothic Cathedral, Control Station, and... Read Full Story