How many People here have played Second Life?

Question

It's a a computer game but not a Pc game. It's a game you download onto your computer. I heard Popsci magazine producing a lot of Hype about it not just being a game but a place where you can work and all kinds of stuff in a virtual world. I mean work like raising actual Green dollar bills you use in real life. well anyway in your opinion what's your rating for this game?

Answer 1

Second Life is a 3-D virtual world entirely built and owned by its residents. Since opening to the public in 2003, it has grown explosively and today is inhabited by 401,841 people from around the globe.

From the moment you enter the World you'll discover a vast digital continent, teeming with people, entertainment, experiences and opportunity. Once you've explored a bit, perhaps you'll find a perfect parcel of land to build your house or business.

You'll also be surrounded by the Creations of your fellow residents. Because residents retain the rights to their digital creations, they can buy, sell and trade with other residents.

The Marketplace currently supports millions of US dollars in monthly transactions. This commerce is handled with the in-world currency, the Linden dollar, which can be converted to US dollars at several thriving online currency exchanges.

I am a member of SecondLife and love it! You create an avatar which is a 3D virtual person to look however you like. You can walk (or fly) around and chat with people, you can shop, play games, dance in night clubs, build houses or anything you can imagine. You can even have virtual sex (if you're into that).

And yes, if you can make SL money (aka Lindens), you can sell them for real world cash!!! Today's daily rates are as follows:
Daily Summary
Last Close Date 2006-08-16
Best buying rate: L$296 / US$1.00
Best selling rate: L$311 / US$1.00

I have been a member for a little over a year, and I have one small shop that makes occasional sales. I'm also an avid shop-a-holic, so I spend a LOT of Lindens. Despite all the spending, I have over 100,000 Lindens. If you multiply that into real world cash, that's approximately $400!!! And truthfully, I'm not even trying. If I was a good sales person, I'd have shops everywhere. haha

SecondLife is now free for new members! You don't even need to provide a credit card, but if you have a credit card on file, you have more priveledges. If you would like to "own" land, there are monthly fees, but there's no need to own land to enjoy all the benefits of SecondLife.

Since it's free, I say give it a try and see if you enjoy it! It's a lot of fun! Enjoy!

Answer 2

I'm have enough trouble with this life, couldn't imagine trying a second one right now!!!!!