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'''How does the Software Work?''' - see the [[User's Manual]]
'''How does the Software Work?''' - see the [[User's Manual]]
* [[How to run SL faster|Why is this so slow ?]]
* [[How to run SL faster|Why is this so slow ?]]
* [[How to set preferences‎|How can I set my Preferences ?]]
* [[How to set preferences‎|How can I set my Preferences ?]]
* [[How far away can people hear me‎]]?
* [[What are those words above names‎]]?
* [[:Category:Glossary|What does that abbreviation mean ?]]
* [[Why do I have a box on my head/hand‎]]?
* [[Why can't I stand up from this sofa‎]]?


'''Your Avatar'''


* [[Goals of Second Life|What do I do here ?]]
* [[Where is my avatar in inventory‎]]?
* [[How to make money|How do I make money ?]]
* [[Why do you look so much better than me‎]]? Why do I look like I have rubber skin and cotton hair?
 
* [[How to detach object from me|How do I detach something from my head ? (or other body part)]]
* [[How to detach object from me|How do I detach something from my head ? (or other body part)]]
* [[How to buy new stuff‎|Where do I buy new clothes ? (or other things)]]
* [[What are the calling cards‎]]?
* [[How to use vendors‎|How do I use a vending machine ?]]
* [[What are HUD attachments‎]] ?
* [[How to open box‎|I purchased some clothes, but all I see is a box. How do I wear the clothes ?]]
* [[How to become landowner‎|How do I become a landowner ?]]
 
* [[How far away can people hear me‎]]?
* [[What are the basic social rules‎]]?
* [[:Category:Glossary|What does that abbreviation mean ?]]
* [[What are those words above names‎]]?
* [[How to remove title above my head‎|I joined a group, and now I have a title in front of my name, how do I remove it ?]]
* [[How to remove title above my head‎|I joined a group, and now I have a title in front of my name, how do I remove it ?]]


* [[What are the calling cards‎]]?
'''Stuff To Do'''


* [[What are HUD attachments‎]] ?
* [[Goals of Second Life|What do I do here ?]]
* [[What are the basic social rules‎]]?
* [[Where do I find a party - How to go to classes|Where do I find a party? How do I go to classes?‎]]
* [[How to make money|How do I make money ?]]
* [[How to become landowner‎|How do I become a landowner ?]]
* [[Friends in Second Life‎|What does 'Add Friend' mean ?]]
* [[Friends in Second Life‎|What does 'Add Friend' mean ?]]
* [[Why are there so many girls‎]] in Second Life ?
* [[Why are there so many girls‎]] in Second Life ?
* Hey, [[Can we have sex]] here ?
* Hey, [[Can we have sex]] here ?
* [[How many items are there‎ ]]? Why do I have to pay for them?


* [[Why do I have a box on my head/hand‎]]?
'''Stuff to Get'''
* [[Why can't I stand up from this sofa‎]]?
* [[Where is my avatar in inventory‎]]?
* [[Why do you look so much better than me‎]]? Why do I look like I have rubber skin and cotton hair?
* [[Where do I find a party - How to go to classes|Where do I find a party? How do I go to classes?‎]]


==Are you NPCs or advanced AIs?==
* [[How to buy new stuff‎|Where do I buy new clothes ? (or other things)]]
* [[How to use vendors‎|How do I use a vending machine ?]]
* [[How to open box‎|I purchased some clothes, but all I see is a box. How do I wear the clothes ?]]
* [[How many items are there‎ ]]? Why do I have to pay for them?


There are a few (so called [[Bot]]s) which aren't human, but they are usually quiet and just standing around. Some very rare AIs can be found, but they won't be able to hold up a meaningful conversation. Most avatars you'll meet in SL are really humans.
'''Are you NPCs or advanced AIs?'''


Most avatars you'll meet in SL are really humans.  There are a few (so called [[Bot]]s) which aren't human, but they are usually quiet and just standing around. Some very rare AIs can be found, but they won't be able to hold up a meaningful conversation.


==Help! This isn't me! This is some shiny cloud!==
'''Help! This isn't me! This is some shiny cloud!'''


Don't worry! You're probably on a bad connection, or eventually on a very very slow sim. All avatars derive from a "common" polygon mesh, and the "standard" avatar, which for some reason is called "[[Ruth]]". Just wait a bit and you should return to "normal" as soon as your SL client loads the proper settings.
Don't worry! You're probably on a bad connection, or eventually on a very very slow sim. All avatars derive from a "common" polygon mesh, and the "standard" avatar, which for some reason is called "[[Ruth]]". Just wait a bit and you should return to "normal" as soon as your SL client loads the proper settings.

Revision as of 13:40, 13 September 2009


Visit the official Second Life FAQ for frequently asked questions geared at new users.

Your Account

How does the Software Work? - see the User's Manual

Your Avatar

Stuff To Do

Stuff to Get

Are you NPCs or advanced AIs?

Most avatars you'll meet in SL are really humans. There are a few (so called Bots) which aren't human, but they are usually quiet and just standing around. Some very rare AIs can be found, but they won't be able to hold up a meaningful conversation.

Help! This isn't me! This is some shiny cloud!

Don't worry! You're probably on a bad connection, or eventually on a very very slow sim. All avatars derive from a "common" polygon mesh, and the "standard" avatar, which for some reason is called "Ruth". Just wait a bit and you should return to "normal" as soon as your SL client loads the proper settings.

If this is taking a *long* time, I'd advise you to relog. Sometimes, changing avatars when the update is taking too long is worse! (you might be able to fool the system and get all your avatars mixed up)

A quick way to fix this without restarting is to enter "edit appearance". The menu will behave as if you've made changes and will prompt you to save when you close it. DO NOT HIT SAVE. Instead, when it prompts you to save say NO.


See Also

Original Contributors

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