User:Azreal Vlodovic/Anima Corpus

Anima Corpus:

Also now known as the Azreal Theory, this concept refers to the most efficient form of interaction between two avatars in world. I named this theory after myself because the name Azreal derived from an angel whose sole purpose was to separate the soul from the body upon death. I consider a person who controls an avatar to be the soul and the actual avatar to be the body. Now let us continue with how this theory is shown to be the best way for two in world inhabitants to intermingle when around each other. For the sake of using an example I will demonstrate how both a male and a female avatar must behave when perhaps knowing each other for a significant amount of time. The male avatar in this scenario will be named JohnDoe Linden and we will refer to him as simply John, the female avatar will be named JaneDoe Linden and we will refer to her as Jane. Let me just point out that they are in fact not siblings though they have the exact same surnames. Now John and Jane have known each other for three or four months and their relationship is starting to become intense. They have exchanged e-mail addresses and they often converse on a daily basis mostly about the closeness growing between them. Though they are very close to each other within the game and this game has indeed facilitated much of the time they spend with each other, the option of walking away and never looking back is always lingering. Here is a sample conversation shared between John and Jane…

JohnDoe Linden: Hey, do you want to meet later tonight @ Mill Pond?

JaneDoe Linden: Sure. Lol you can show me that dance gesture that you were mentioning earlier!

JohnDoe Linden: Good idea, but let’s do that in private so I don’t look foolish.

JaneDoe Linden: If you insist. Maybe if we get bored in SL, you can call me later.

JohnDoe Linden: Maybe, but I don't think I will be available; I have something I need to do.

JaneDoe Linden: I understand sweetie.

JohnDoe Linden is offline.

Oh you suck! Lol, ttyl hon.

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JaneDoe Linden is offline.

This is a prime example of what can occur in a conversation between two avatars. John planned an event within the game and Jane agreed to go along with it, but when Jane planned something to do outside of SL, John basically refused to do so. Also, before the two avatars could properly say bye to each other, John logged off. No matter what is said about how close these two avatars are, there is really no obligation to stick around if one doesn’t want to. In real life, John is located in Washington D.C. and Jane is located in North Carolina. They live in separate states and therefore it can be hard to run into each other. Furthermore, it is essentially impossible for Jane to spot John with another woman during the time frame of when he said he was busy so the question of if you can trust the one you have feelings for is out of the picture completely.

John and Jane are not effectively utilizing Anima Corpus which means that they are running the risk of having a worthless relationship. As shown in the sample conversation above, it appears as though John is a bit more detached than Jane and she just might be wasting her time with him. The correct way to utilize Anima Corpus is simple and stems from one clever subordinate concept called C3. What I mean by C3 is that three things must be done to get a pleasant and successful relationship started in virtual reality: Communication, clarification and connection. First you communicate and initiate a healthy resolving conversation between you and your better half, then you clarify exactly what you two are, whether you’re a couple or just friends and what importance your relationship in Second Life has in both of your real lives. After you have worked out the first two C’s, the opportunity to truly connect and find a kind of balance amongst both of you is now open. Bear in mind that you and your special friend could end up apart from each other just as much as you two could reach an entirely new level of closeness. Regardless of how you two end up, there is no longer any confusion or thoughts of where your relationship is going left in the air.

Remember that Second Life is in fact a game and one must often approach the trials and tribulations of SL as though it is nothing but a game or even a type of strategy building up towards a resolution. Have fun and be safe!