I Don't Get Out Much

Hell keeps me kinda busy, ya know? It seems there's always something that has to be done down there and I don't get the chance to come up and tour very often, but ... sometimes I must make a bit of time when the situation calls for it. Today is a prime example.

It's been a good many days since my last visit but I felt the need to show a bit of appreciation. Yes, I know. It's such a nice thing to do that it almost makes me sick just thinking about it, so let's just get on with it. Shall we?

Well, it seems that a certain DJ here ... one Lucy Takakura has recognized the worthless comedic talents of my pet dumbass Ben Twisted by playing his track "Nerd Love" in her Weekly Top 5 for the MMA Hit Makers Podcast ... which, of course, is filmed right here in Second Life.

Unfortunately, I don't speak Japanese so I have no idea what all was said about my Twisted real-world puppet, but the fact that his madness was played here justifies a visit. ...and so here I am at Club Raizeen ... uninvited ... and obviously at the wrong time. There's no one here.

No worries. I'll snap a few pictures and give you the link and you can decide for yourself if you would like to visit. I'm unsure of operating procedures so ... well, you're free to take your chances. Drop in and if they give you the boot, well ... that's your fault. Not mine.

The architecture here is quite different and impressive. Reminds me a bit of home sweet hell but with more swirling, changing colors and lights ... and fewer open flames.

For example ... with a little fire and brimstone around the sides and my throne perched upon the top I would feel right at home looking down upon my minions from here.

Be prepared to be confused if you don't speak Japanese as you might encounter a communications breakdown with someone you meet if/when you visit. After all, this is a Japanese dancers community. I myself do not speak the language, yet I was hoping my visit would not have been so devoid of flesh. I may not understand what they are saying ... but the girls are just so darn cute.

...and I still catch myself wondering how they taste! *hellish evil grin*

Slurl: Club Raizeen ::  http://slurl.com/secondlife/Desicalm/0/176/36

Second Life Building Basics & Beyond (Part 2)

Ok, now that you've mastered the basics of prim manipulation. You did complete your training at The Ivory Tower Library right? Good.

So, yeah, anyway ... you're probably going to need a place to build. At first a small sandbox might do the trick for you, but some days it might be a little too crowded or maybe you want to build something bigger. Maybe you just want some privacy for a secret project.

Well, if you have land it's common practice to put a builder's platform in the sky above it so you can build what you want and/or need (or to build stuff to sell below). If you DON'T have land ... well, you're going to need access to a group sandbox.

I couldn't tell you how many hours I've spent at Skidz Isle. By joining the mentor group you'll not only be able to build just about anything you could want here ... you'll also be able to ask the group and get help if you get stuck or can't figure out what you need to do. Plus there are parts and scripting stores here where you can get what you might need to do whatever it is you're trying to do.

The private builder boxes are a nice touch. Just select an empty platform and teleport up to it.

From a distance they don't look like much ... just big, black boxes that hang in the sky very much the way bricks don't.

 But inside...

...you will find plenty of room to build. Of course you can't build houses, castles, etc. inside. You need wide open space for that. For those builds just head down into the sandbox and have fun (obey the rules and you'll probably not hear anyone complaining). But for furniture, clothes, cars (building not testing), motorcycles ... you could do much of that stuff right here in a private room.

Who knows what madness will take over once you begin to understand prim manipulation.

Well, from here you're on your own to twist and torture prims into becoming what you want them to be. The devil is in the detail. Be picky. "That's close enough" ... isn't. Abuse yourself for mistakes. Reward yourself when you know you've kicked some ass.

It's your world now. Go build it.

I'll be back again. Someday.
Hairy Hansome

Second Life Building Basics & Beyond (Part 1)

So, you wanna be a Second Life builder. Your new God-like powers have inspired you to be more than just a simple, social animal and the club circuit isn't exactly your cup of tea.

Trust me. I know exactly where you're coming from. The social side of SL is full of exactly what you have to deal with out there in the really-real world - people! ...and they suck. I had to get away from all that and find that peaceful bliss and Zen of Second Life building. See the hardhat? I didn't just earn it. I built it. ...along with a lot of crazy shit very few people have even seen.

It's not that difficult. It just takes time, practice and some attention to detail.

The first thing I think you should do is visit The Ivory Tower Library of Primitives.

Sure, it's ok to tour around through all the lesson displays on all the floors first but it's probably going to confuse you. There's a lot of good information here. Don't stress out about it. Each lesson is setup at it's own station and you work through the numbered stations at your own pace.

After you work your way through the stations on the first floor, move up to the next floor and do it again.

Once you reach the top...

...you can look down upon those who don't know what the hell they're doing.

No, seriously, there's a sandbox down there. ...and it's usually full of people trying to do what they've learned here in The Ivory Tower. They'll figure it out ... maybe.

YOU will, right? Of course you will.

See you soon for Part 2.
Hairy Hansome