It's a big world
out there! Especially, for newcomers
that are just setting foot on their first adventure in Second Life. A place so big can really be overwhelming
when you’re starting out. I have spent
the last week scavenging the SL world for some awesome and helpful places that
would benefit all the new players joining us.
One place I ended up was down right scary! It's that "wrong turn, oh no, do I have
cell reception" kind of panic you feel when a stranger asks if you'll be a
good submissive little girl. Luckily all
of our Second Lives come with a 911 panic button in the form of CTRL + Shift+
H. After the horrible experience I did
manage to land in some pretty interesting and helpful places. Listed below are the ones I thought newcomers
would benefit from the most. They are in
no particular order.
Help Island was
kind of small when I landed there but I quickly learned that big things come in
small packages. They have money chairs
which are a fantastic way for newcomers to earn some Lindens! Two of the chairs are high value but they are
only available to avatars who are less than 30 days old. The island has a ton of free items to offer
inside their shop. Not only do they have
loads of stuff for women but they also have a whole top floor dedicated to men
shoppers. As a bonus, if whatever you
grab in the shop happens to need unpacking, right outside is a rez (sandbox)
area.
New Citizens
Incorporated (NCI) is a huge place to visit with lots to offer everybody! They host numerous classes and events like
Show N Tell, Photography, Making Money, and Q&A’s.
There's something
for everyone to learn on this sim. They
cover lots of need to knows, like building things, looking good, cool places to
visit, sl etiquette, land information, textures, scripting, and even a bit of
SL history. They also host a free photo
booth so you can take your first photo for your SL profile. They offer lots of extras also like sandbox
areas, freebies, and a very helpful group.
Virtual Ability
- This is a great spot for any new
player but it focuses mainly on those with disabilities. The landing point starts with the most basic
tutorial of how to navigate your avatar through SL. From there it will lead you on a path full of
knowledgeable information from tips and keyboard shortcuts to assistive devices
such as voice recognition and adaptive keyboards.
Noobia - This is
a fantastic place to relax for free!
They give brand new avatars free apartment rentals as long as the person
is less than 30 days old! They also
provide their own version of classes including but not limited to hosting,
gestures, land ownership, building, de-scripting, and groups. There are some small shops and areas noobies
can hang out and get to know each other.
We were all newbies at the beginning of our
Second Life journey. It can be hard trying to figure out what to do and where
to go.
One
of the best things you can do for a newcomer is welcome them with a kind
gesture and share some positive advice.
On behalf of The SL Enquirer, welcome to
Second Life.
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