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[[Image:kb_Ruth_small.png|right|frame|Old default "[[Ruth]]" avatar]]
 
In versions of Second Life before Viewer 1.20, we used a default avatar loading form known as "[[Ruth]]", as shown at right.  When your avatar suddenly turned into an ugly woman, Residents called it being "Ruthed", because Ruth is the historical name of an early avatar form -- not unlike having a great, great-grandmother.
 
[[Image:kb_RuthCloudDefault.png|frame|Default "plasma cloud" avatar|left]]
 
In the Second Life Viewer version 1.20 and later, your appearance is that of a plasma cloud while your avatar is loading. This effect is not permanent and your avatar will take form as things around you begin to rez (load).  During this time, you may not access the [[How do I change my avatar's appearance|Appearance Editor]].
 
{{KBtip|If your Second Life Viewer is minimized, your avatar may show as a particle cloud to other Residents.}}
 
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You also appear as a cloud when some information about you gets lost on the way from one place to another. However, you are not stuck this way permanently! Follow these steps to restore yourself to normal:
 
# From your main menu, click '''Edit &gt; Preferences &gt; Graphics tab'''.
# Slide the '''Quality &amp; Performance''' slider to a lower setting.
# Check the box next to '''Custom''' on the Graphics tab.
# Move the '''Draw distance''' slider to the left.
# Slide the '''Mesh Details''' sliders to Low.
# '''Avatar Impostors''' is checked by default. If you have unchecked it, activate that feature again.
 
Additional helpful techniques:
 
* Log out and restart Second Life (relog).
* Right-click yourself, select '''Appearance''', do ''NOT'' save anything, and click '''Close'''.
If those don't work, try the following process:
 
# Access and wear a [[How do I get a default avatar|default avatar]].
# Re-wear your normal shape, skin, clothes, and attachments. This step is much easier if you are using a pre-existing [[Saving Outfits|saved outfit]], but remember ''not'' to save anything before your avatar is restored!.
 
{{KBhint| If you tried all of the above, and your avatar is still a cloud, [http://secondlife.com/support submit a ticket to our Support team] for assistance.}}
 
To get other avatars to load faster:
 
# Lower your draw distance.
# Zoom in closely on the avatar that still shows as a cloud.
 
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