Ok before I start I know many of you will get shivers and start screaming when they hear "second life".
But hear me out.
As you may know I have a 1930s lifestyle, nothing modern in my house, no tv, no mobile phone, no washing machine, no microwave, etc.
But I do have a computer because I need it for my work.
To test out my new macbook I downloaded something called 'Second Life' because I needed to see if she could handle it.
"Second Life' is a virtual online 3D world that you can walk trough and meet other people.
ANYTHING is possible, your imagination (and sometimes the law) being your only boundaries.
Now of course I hate this thing right away, lots of modern 'avatar's, modern music, filth, etc.
But then I did a search for 1920s, 1930s, etc and discovered a retro or nostalgic scene there.
Anything is possible so imagine this forum (as chatting is the main thing happening there) but in stead of just our photo with a story you can see a 3D version of yourself in nice 20s clothing and as you chat to your friends you can dance the charleston while listening to 1920s music and you're not watching a forum but a 3D version of a nice 20s bar.
Anything is possible, so one day you may fly the Hindenburg, sail on the Normandie, fly a spitfire, etc, etc.
Well I went in looking around disliking the place and now love it, so why not give it a try anyway.
I decided to build a 1920s Berlin Neighbourhood, people 'live' there, we have a club where I get to play my personal 1920s music, people dance and mostly we talk about history, fashion, etc.
It is a interesting experience!
I am using it as a educational tool as well, spreading the madness of history
Check out Second Life, take some time to find out how it works, look for 'the 1920s Berlin Project' and join us there for a virtual drink and dance.
Have trouble finding your way?
Look for me, I am Jo Yardley and willing to help.
Our website; http://1920sberlin.com/
Here a video we made; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qI8Rc5O9IHw
And here lots of screenshots; http://www.flickr.com/groups/20sberlin/pool/
But hear me out.
As you may know I have a 1930s lifestyle, nothing modern in my house, no tv, no mobile phone, no washing machine, no microwave, etc.
But I do have a computer because I need it for my work.
To test out my new macbook I downloaded something called 'Second Life' because I needed to see if she could handle it.
"Second Life' is a virtual online 3D world that you can walk trough and meet other people.
ANYTHING is possible, your imagination (and sometimes the law) being your only boundaries.
Now of course I hate this thing right away, lots of modern 'avatar's, modern music, filth, etc.
But then I did a search for 1920s, 1930s, etc and discovered a retro or nostalgic scene there.
Anything is possible so imagine this forum (as chatting is the main thing happening there) but in stead of just our photo with a story you can see a 3D version of yourself in nice 20s clothing and as you chat to your friends you can dance the charleston while listening to 1920s music and you're not watching a forum but a 3D version of a nice 20s bar.
Anything is possible, so one day you may fly the Hindenburg, sail on the Normandie, fly a spitfire, etc, etc.
Well I went in looking around disliking the place and now love it, so why not give it a try anyway.
I decided to build a 1920s Berlin Neighbourhood, people 'live' there, we have a club where I get to play my personal 1920s music, people dance and mostly we talk about history, fashion, etc.
It is a interesting experience!
I am using it as a educational tool as well, spreading the madness of history
Check out Second Life, take some time to find out how it works, look for 'the 1920s Berlin Project' and join us there for a virtual drink and dance.
Have trouble finding your way?
Look for me, I am Jo Yardley and willing to help.
Our website; http://1920sberlin.com/
Here a video we made; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qI8Rc5O9IHw
And here lots of screenshots; http://www.flickr.com/groups/20sberlin/pool/
