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2008-11-11T15:16:58Z

Ganesha Xi: /* Ganesha Xi - Space Navigator */

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== How do I enable Joystick Flycam? ==
In [[1.20|Second Life 1.20]] and newer where it became a formally supported feature, View menu > Joystick Flycam (Alt-Shift-F). To customize settings, go to Edit menu > Preferences > Input & Camera tab and click Joystick Setup.

In order versions (like 1.9.1), [[Advanced menu]] > Joystick Flycam.

Press Esc to leave Flycam mode.

== How do I use Flycam with the 3DConnexion SpaceNavigator? ==
'''[[SpaceNavigator|See the SpaceNavigator page.]]'''

== Instructions ==
[[Image:Joystick-Configuration.png|384px|thumb|SpaceNavigator Defaults]] The following instructions were graciously provided by Runitai Linden and edited by Torley Linden. As of '''[[1.20|Second Life 1.20]], the Joystick Flycam, and specifically, [[SpaceNavigator]] compatibility, is officially supported'''.

: ''"I tested on a logitech cordless rumblepad 2 (PS2 controller clone) and got some great shots, but with only 4 axes, I couldn't move straight up or down. The device that started this whole mess was a 3D connexion 6-axis controller, so the camera works well with it, but I'm not fond of the device because it acts more like a 3D cursor than a joystick, hence the '3D Cursor' check box. Enjoy!" -Runitai Linden''

Joystick Flycam offers 6 degrees of freedom that you can bind to various actions:

* '''Y-Axis''' - Move camera up/down
* '''X-Axis''' - Move camera left/right
* '''Z-Axis''' - Move camera forward/backward
* '''Yaw''' - Turn left/right
* '''Pitch''' - Look up/down
* '''Roll''' - Bank left/right
* '''Zoom In/Out'''

The little output graph shows you the values Second Life is getting from your joystick on each axis. Take the number of the axis you want and set the action you want it to go to to that axis number. '''Set an action axis to "-1" to turn the action off.'''

'''Dead Zone''' - These values tell Second Life to ignore values below a certain threshold to avoid drift.

'''Scale''' - These values adjust sensitivity. If you find it difficult to move with precision, use lower scale values.

'''3D Cursor''' - Gives values as cursor positions instead of push amounts. Should be enabled for SpaceNavigator and similar devices.

'''Direct Zoom''' - Enable this to directly map values from your joystick to your FOV (Field Of Vision) instead of being treated as a delta. Off by default.

'''Auto Level''' - Keeps the camera up, vector sane — good if you feel dizzy and want the horizon to be level.

'''Feathering''' - Setting the slider all the way to the right will make the camera very rigid, giving complete control to the joystick. Setting the slider all the way to the left will make the camera very fluid like the camera weighs a lot; good for fly-by shots, not good for framing.

== Resident experiences ==
Have an intriguing Flycam story to tell? ''Share it here!''

=== Illumine Demina - SpaceNavigator ===
Updated: 4/9/2008 per 1.20 "Dazzle" release

We have some nice new "joystick" support: these instructions describe use of the 3d_Connexion "Space Navigator."

Configuration options have been moved to the Edit -> Preferences menu item, "Input and Camera" tab. At the bottom of the page, select "Joystick Setup" and a new popup appears. Bottom right of this page, click "SpaceNavigator Defaults." For some, you might be all set... give it a try.

NOTE that in prior releases, the SpaceNavigator could only control the "Flycam", whereas now it can also control objects in Build/Edit mode ("Build" column) as well as Avatar motion ("Avatar" column). To enter Flycam mode select the View -> Joystick Flycam menu item, or keystroke Alt-Shift-F.

In Avatar mode, it seems the X/Y/Z scales have no effect - amy value other than 0 gives standard walk/run speeds. Pitch and Yaw scale cn be raised to 1.0 if you like to dance till you're dizzy... 0.3 seems about right to me. I leave all the zones at the defaults.

I'm not a dedicated builder... but it seems to me that aligning anything would be about impossible using this feature. I defer to others on this.

As a machinimatographer I like to make some changes to the defaults in the "FlyCam" column. First, decide if you want the SpaceNavigator to act as if you're moving 1) the object, or 2) the camera. The defaults move the camera, just as advertised. When you lift up the camera goes up - and the world goes down. I'm sure some get used to this with no issue, but I prefer the SpaceNavigator to operate as though I'm holding the world: lift up and the world raises, pull toward you and the world comes closer. Its entirely a matter of preference, but its weird how one can feel right and the other probably doesn't. For this behavior, all the numbers in the top half of the "Flycam" column get a minus "-" in front of them, inverting everything and giving you object mode. Most of my camera moves are around an avatar, so they are short and delicate. That means the scale numbers need to get smaller (in absolute value): X-Scale and Z-Scale become -0.6, Y-Scale becomes -0.2 (up and down is less quick) as do "Pitch Scale" and "Yaw Scale." I slightly increase deadzones to 0.03, except pitch goes to 0.1 to keep things a bit stabler. Feather slider goes all the way left (syrupy, not snappy), and give it a try.

Illumine )I(

=== Pre-1.20:
I made mine work (on Windows XP) by installing, configuring, and calibrating per the factory instructions, starting SL, and selecting the Client -> Joystick Flycam option. A popup appears... and my screen went wonky :) But after fiddling quite a bit I was able to operate using these settings:

First, this is a "3D cursor", so check that box. Then, check "auto-level", un-check "Direct Zoom", and set "Feathering" to the middle. Start here:

<pre>
x y z yaw pitch roll zoom
mapping 0 2 1 5 3 4 -1
scale .1 .05 .2 .05 .05 .01 0
deadzone .1 .1 .1 .1 .1 .1 1
</pre>

Try moving the navigator ... it may work ... else restart the application and re-enable Flycam.

Update as of Jan 2008:

When I first wrote this, the feathering slider was way weird... it needed to be pretty much left or it wouldn't work. As of windlight at this time, feathering works *much* better. Left is "mushy soft" and right is "snappy firm" ... season to taste :)

I updated the above settings to give a better ability to move forward and back (Z Axis) and better overall response. Love this!

If the motion seems weird, perhaps you'd prefer to use its inverse! In a typical 3D modeling approach, you move the controller just like you would model a model in your hand. In the inverse case, its more like you are holding and moving a camera. To really confuse yourself, set different axis in different senses :) You can reverse motion either in the controller software or in the SL Client -> Joystick Flycam option popup. To reverse an axis, simply enter a negative scale. Inverting makes a huge difference... try them both so you know which you like.

=== Tenebrous Pau - SpaceNavigator ===
Tenebrous Pau uses a [http://www.3dconnexion.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=336 community-provided joystick driver] to connect the SpaceNavigator to SL. See [http://teneverse.blogspot.com/2007/07/blog-post.html this blog post] for Tenebrous' recommended settings with the RBC9 driver. <br />
'''Note:''' The RBC9 driver is not needed to make the SpaceNavigator work with SL; just use [http://www.3dconnexion.com/support/4a1.php the latest 3DConnexion driver].

The community-provided joystick driver is not compatible with 64-bit operating systems.

'''Note''': As of 11th April 2008, Tenebrous no longer uses the RBC9 driver, with the advent of Second Life client 1.20.0 84432. The SL viewer has built in support for the SpaceNavigator, without need for the RBC9 drivers, as per [[Flycam#Illumine_Demina.27s_Instructions|Illumine Demina's Instructions]] above.

=== Ganesha Xi - Space Navigator ===
[[Image:Space Nav settings.png|256px|right|thumb|My Flycam settings]]
After much frustration with this cool hardware I bought, I decided to further investigate settings. As I don't use it much to walk, only for fly cam, those are the only settings I changed.
Some advice if you are getting frustrated with your SpaceNav:
* Always get the latest driver. If your Space Nav is NOT glowing blue, it does not have the driver installed. See previous contributions.
* The default SpaceNav settings are "slow" (according to them), but are entirely too fast for the average user. Step them down some (such as in my picture)!
* Practice, practice, practice. The SpaceNav requires a gentle touch. The only way to fully master it is by practicing.
* Join the 3DConnexion Space Cadets group in SL. They are a friendly bunch!
* Yes, seeing a bunch of ]]]]]]]]]]]]][[[[[[[[[[[[[[[['s in your chat box when you "spin" left/right is common (and irritating). The only way I've found to fix it is to relog.

=== ZATZAi Asturias - Xbox 360 controller ===
[[Image:FlyCam360.jpg|256px|right|thumb|Suggested Flycam Settings for Xbox 360 Controller]]

It's also possible to use the FlyCam mode with the very popular Xbox 360 controller, provided you have one you can connect to your PC and the latest drivers (Works on XP & Vista) you're set for FlyCam. One thing to keep in mind with the 360 controller, is that it only supports five axis's, the joysticks each have two and the analog triggers together represent a fifth (Right trigger for negative left trigger for posative). The FlyCam does not support any digital input, so you can't use any of the buttons on the 360 controller.

To the right you can see the settings I went with for my 360 controller after toying with it for a while, this allowed maximum mobility and smooth movement, also I used a larger than default dead zone on each input because the precision of the 360's joysticks called for it (As well as a 5.00 setting for all movement to allow me to move across the area at a quick but not insane pace). Additionally 90% feathering, or so, was used as it greatly smoothed out camera movement while not suffering from the excessive sliding of the maximum setting.

'''Novice Settings:'''

<pre>
x y z yaw pitch roll zoom
mapping 0 2 1 3 4 -1 -1
scale 5.00 5.00 5.00 1.00 1.00 50.00 1.00
deadzone 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25

Direct Zoom Disabled
Feathering 90% Left
Auto Level Enabled
3D Cursor Disabled
</pre>

'''Advanced Settings:'''

<pre>
x y z yaw pitch roll zoom
mapping 0 2 1 3 4 -1 -1
scale 10.00 10.00 20.00 2.00 2.00 50.00 1.00
deadzone 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25

Direct Zoom Disabled
Feathering 90% Left
Auto Level Enabled
3D Cursor Disabled
</pre>

With these settings you can push forwards and back on the left joystick to dolly the camera forwards and back, and left and right on the same joystick to dolly the camera left and right. To pitch the camera up or down push forward (To pitch down) or pull back (To pitch up) with the right joystick, or tilt the right joystick to the left or right to turn the camera to the left or right. To raise the camera pull in on the right trigger and to lower it pull in on the left trigger.

== Related resources ==
* '''[[SpaceNavigator]]''' - Includes video demos.

* '''[http://www.veoh.com/videos/v1489522RS6bzagj WindLight video presentation using FlyCam with an Xbox 360 Controller]'''

[[Category: Tutorials]]

Flycam

2008-11-11T15:13:25Z

Ganesha Xi: /* Resident experiences */

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== How do I enable Joystick Flycam? ==
In [[1.20|Second Life 1.20]] and newer where it became a formally supported feature, View menu > Joystick Flycam (Alt-Shift-F). To customize settings, go to Edit menu > Preferences > Input & Camera tab and click Joystick Setup.

In order versions (like 1.9.1), [[Advanced menu]] > Joystick Flycam.

Press Esc to leave Flycam mode.

== How do I use Flycam with the 3DConnexion SpaceNavigator? ==
'''[[SpaceNavigator|See the SpaceNavigator page.]]'''

== Instructions ==
[[Image:Joystick-Configuration.png|384px|thumb|SpaceNavigator Defaults]] The following instructions were graciously provided by Runitai Linden and edited by Torley Linden. As of '''[[1.20|Second Life 1.20]], the Joystick Flycam, and specifically, [[SpaceNavigator]] compatibility, is officially supported'''.

: ''"I tested on a logitech cordless rumblepad 2 (PS2 controller clone) and got some great shots, but with only 4 axes, I couldn't move straight up or down. The device that started this whole mess was a 3D connexion 6-axis controller, so the camera works well with it, but I'm not fond of the device because it acts more like a 3D cursor than a joystick, hence the '3D Cursor' check box. Enjoy!" -Runitai Linden''

Joystick Flycam offers 6 degrees of freedom that you can bind to various actions:

* '''Y-Axis''' - Move camera up/down
* '''X-Axis''' - Move camera left/right
* '''Z-Axis''' - Move camera forward/backward
* '''Yaw''' - Turn left/right
* '''Pitch''' - Look up/down
* '''Roll''' - Bank left/right
* '''Zoom In/Out'''

The little output graph shows you the values Second Life is getting from your joystick on each axis. Take the number of the axis you want and set the action you want it to go to to that axis number. '''Set an action axis to "-1" to turn the action off.'''

'''Dead Zone''' - These values tell Second Life to ignore values below a certain threshold to avoid drift.

'''Scale''' - These values adjust sensitivity. If you find it difficult to move with precision, use lower scale values.

'''3D Cursor''' - Gives values as cursor positions instead of push amounts. Should be enabled for SpaceNavigator and similar devices.

'''Direct Zoom''' - Enable this to directly map values from your joystick to your FOV (Field Of Vision) instead of being treated as a delta. Off by default.

'''Auto Level''' - Keeps the camera up, vector sane — good if you feel dizzy and want the horizon to be level.

'''Feathering''' - Setting the slider all the way to the right will make the camera very rigid, giving complete control to the joystick. Setting the slider all the way to the left will make the camera very fluid like the camera weighs a lot; good for fly-by shots, not good for framing.

== Resident experiences ==
Have an intriguing Flycam story to tell? ''Share it here!''

=== Illumine Demina - SpaceNavigator ===
Updated: 4/9/2008 per 1.20 "Dazzle" release

We have some nice new "joystick" support: these instructions describe use of the 3d_Connexion "Space Navigator."

Configuration options have been moved to the Edit -> Preferences menu item, "Input and Camera" tab. At the bottom of the page, select "Joystick Setup" and a new popup appears. Bottom right of this page, click "SpaceNavigator Defaults." For some, you might be all set... give it a try.

NOTE that in prior releases, the SpaceNavigator could only control the "Flycam", whereas now it can also control objects in Build/Edit mode ("Build" column) as well as Avatar motion ("Avatar" column). To enter Flycam mode select the View -> Joystick Flycam menu item, or keystroke Alt-Shift-F.

In Avatar mode, it seems the X/Y/Z scales have no effect - amy value other than 0 gives standard walk/run speeds. Pitch and Yaw scale cn be raised to 1.0 if you like to dance till you're dizzy... 0.3 seems about right to me. I leave all the zones at the defaults.

I'm not a dedicated builder... but it seems to me that aligning anything would be about impossible using this feature. I defer to others on this.

As a machinimatographer I like to make some changes to the defaults in the "FlyCam" column. First, decide if you want the SpaceNavigator to act as if you're moving 1) the object, or 2) the camera. The defaults move the camera, just as advertised. When you lift up the camera goes up - and the world goes down. I'm sure some get used to this with no issue, but I prefer the SpaceNavigator to operate as though I'm holding the world: lift up and the world raises, pull toward you and the world comes closer. Its entirely a matter of preference, but its weird how one can feel right and the other probably doesn't. For this behavior, all the numbers in the top half of the "Flycam" column get a minus "-" in front of them, inverting everything and giving you object mode. Most of my camera moves are around an avatar, so they are short and delicate. That means the scale numbers need to get smaller (in absolute value): X-Scale and Z-Scale become -0.6, Y-Scale becomes -0.2 (up and down is less quick) as do "Pitch Scale" and "Yaw Scale." I slightly increase deadzones to 0.03, except pitch goes to 0.1 to keep things a bit stabler. Feather slider goes all the way left (syrupy, not snappy), and give it a try.

Illumine )I(

=== Pre-1.20:
I made mine work (on Windows XP) by installing, configuring, and calibrating per the factory instructions, starting SL, and selecting the Client -> Joystick Flycam option. A popup appears... and my screen went wonky :) But after fiddling quite a bit I was able to operate using these settings:

First, this is a "3D cursor", so check that box. Then, check "auto-level", un-check "Direct Zoom", and set "Feathering" to the middle. Start here:

<pre>
x y z yaw pitch roll zoom
mapping 0 2 1 5 3 4 -1
scale .1 .05 .2 .05 .05 .01 0
deadzone .1 .1 .1 .1 .1 .1 1
</pre>

Try moving the navigator ... it may work ... else restart the application and re-enable Flycam.

Update as of Jan 2008:

When I first wrote this, the feathering slider was way weird... it needed to be pretty much left or it wouldn't work. As of windlight at this time, feathering works *much* better. Left is "mushy soft" and right is "snappy firm" ... season to taste :)

I updated the above settings to give a better ability to move forward and back (Z Axis) and better overall response. Love this!

If the motion seems weird, perhaps you'd prefer to use its inverse! In a typical 3D modeling approach, you move the controller just like you would model a model in your hand. In the inverse case, its more like you are holding and moving a camera. To really confuse yourself, set different axis in different senses :) You can reverse motion either in the controller software or in the SL Client -> Joystick Flycam option popup. To reverse an axis, simply enter a negative scale. Inverting makes a huge difference... try them both so you know which you like.

=== Tenebrous Pau - SpaceNavigator ===
Tenebrous Pau uses a [http://www.3dconnexion.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=336 community-provided joystick driver] to connect the SpaceNavigator to SL. See [http://teneverse.blogspot.com/2007/07/blog-post.html this blog post] for Tenebrous' recommended settings with the RBC9 driver. <br />
'''Note:''' The RBC9 driver is not needed to make the SpaceNavigator work with SL; just use [http://www.3dconnexion.com/support/4a1.php the latest 3DConnexion driver].

The community-provided joystick driver is not compatible with 64-bit operating systems.

'''Note''': As of 11th April 2008, Tenebrous no longer uses the RBC9 driver, with the advent of Second Life client 1.20.0 84432. The SL viewer has built in support for the SpaceNavigator, without need for the RBC9 drivers, as per [[Flycam#Illumine_Demina.27s_Instructions|Illumine Demina's Instructions]] above.

=== Ganesha Xi - Space Navigator ===
[[Image:Space Nav settings.png|256px|right|thumb|My Flycam settings]]
After much frustration with this cool hardware I bought, I decided to further investigate settings. As I don't use it much to walk, only for fly cam, those are the only settings I changed.
Some advice if you are getting frustrated with your SpaceNav:
* Always get the latest driver. If your Space Nav is NOT glowing blue, it does not have the driver installed. See previous contributions.
* The default SpaceNav settings are "slow" (according to them), but are entirely too fast for the average user. Step them down some (such as in my picture)!
* Practice, practice, practice. The SpaceNav requires a gentle touch. The only way to fully master it is by practicing.
* Join the 3DConnexion Space Cadets group in SL. They are a friendly bunch!

=== ZATZAi Asturias - Xbox 360 controller ===
[[Image:FlyCam360.jpg|256px|right|thumb|Suggested Flycam Settings for Xbox 360 Controller]]

It's also possible to use the FlyCam mode with the very popular Xbox 360 controller, provided you have one you can connect to your PC and the latest drivers (Works on XP & Vista) you're set for FlyCam. One thing to keep in mind with the 360 controller, is that it only supports five axis's, the joysticks each have two and the analog triggers together represent a fifth (Right trigger for negative left trigger for posative). The FlyCam does not support any digital input, so you can't use any of the buttons on the 360 controller.

To the right you can see the settings I went with for my 360 controller after toying with it for a while, this allowed maximum mobility and smooth movement, also I used a larger than default dead zone on each input because the precision of the 360's joysticks called for it (As well as a 5.00 setting for all movement to allow me to move across the area at a quick but not insane pace). Additionally 90% feathering, or so, was used as it greatly smoothed out camera movement while not suffering from the excessive sliding of the maximum setting.

'''Novice Settings:'''

<pre>
x y z yaw pitch roll zoom
mapping 0 2 1 3 4 -1 -1
scale 5.00 5.00 5.00 1.00 1.00 50.00 1.00
deadzone 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25

Direct Zoom Disabled
Feathering 90% Left
Auto Level Enabled
3D Cursor Disabled
</pre>

'''Advanced Settings:'''

<pre>
x y z yaw pitch roll zoom
mapping 0 2 1 3 4 -1 -1
scale 10.00 10.00 20.00 2.00 2.00 50.00 1.00
deadzone 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25

Direct Zoom Disabled
Feathering 90% Left
Auto Level Enabled
3D Cursor Disabled
</pre>

With these settings you can push forwards and back on the left joystick to dolly the camera forwards and back, and left and right on the same joystick to dolly the camera left and right. To pitch the camera up or down push forward (To pitch down) or pull back (To pitch up) with the right joystick, or tilt the right joystick to the left or right to turn the camera to the left or right. To raise the camera pull in on the right trigger and to lower it pull in on the left trigger.

== Related resources ==
* '''[[SpaceNavigator]]''' - Includes video demos.

* '''[http://www.veoh.com/videos/v1489522RS6bzagj WindLight video presentation using FlyCam with an Xbox 360 Controller]'''

[[Category: Tutorials]]

2007-11-26T16:20:37Z

Ganesha Xi:

File:Nurgledragon.png

2007-11-26T16:06:08Z

Ganesha Xi:

User:Nurgle Nohkan

2007-11-26T16:05:23Z

Ganesha Xi: New page: {{visl |name=Nurgle Nohkan |Mentors=* }} {{ISO 639-3/cat-speaking/Volunteers|eng}} Hello, I am Teen Grid graduate (August, 2007) and even though I miss my friends from there, I know I will...

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{{ISO 639-3/cat-speaking/Volunteers|eng}}
Hello, I am Teen Grid graduate (August, 2007) and even though I miss my friends from there, I know I will see them all again soon when they graduate to join me! ^.^ Even though I am shy at times, I am very friendly and helpful, and I always love meeting new people.

[[Image:nurgledragon.png|right|frame|(whatever your image dimensions are 512px|]]

User:Ganesha Xi

2007-11-26T16:01:05Z

Ganesha Xi:

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{{ISO 639-3/cat-speaking/Volunteers|eng}}
Hello, I am an American mentor who also runs a Shoutcast rental business, as well as does custom builds and textures. My Second Life is very full, and I am very happy with what I have created for myself within SL. I would be nothing without my friends, who have encouraged, taught, and inspired me throughout my Second Life.

[[Image:ganeshaxi.png|right|frame|(whatever your image dimensions are 512px|]]

File:Ganeshaxi.png

2007-11-26T15:56:45Z

Ganesha Xi:

User:Ganesha Xi

2007-11-26T15:54:02Z

Ganesha Xi:

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|SL4B=*
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{{ISO 639-3/cat-speaking/Volunteers|eng}}
Hello, I am an American mentor who also runs a Shoutcast rental business, as well as does custom builds and textures. My Second Life is very full, and I am very happy with what I have created for myself within SL. I would be nothing without my friends, who have encouraged, taught, and inspired me throughout my Second Life.

[[Image:ganeshaxi.png|right|frame|(whatever your image dimensions are 512px|]]

You Know You're A Mentor When...

2007-11-22T15:32:11Z

Ganesha Xi:

* ...you watch the Tao of Mentors video, you can't help but want to dance to Torley's music with griefer batman!
* ...you fly after a naked newbie over 3 PG sims to catch him (and have him get dressed) before a report is filed
* ...someone on OI calls you a bot.
* ...you go to Help Island Public to hang out with your friends.
* ...you have 10 L$ on your balance and answer to the question 'How do i make money in SL ?' for the umpteenth time.
* ...you get so happy when someone learns to remove a box from their head... :/
* ...you have a serious discussion about the decor of MDStyle OI's.
* ...you don't push a new resident -and you smile and smile...- when he/she say you (sixth time): "I want sex, give me sex!" :)
* ...your best friends and best times in SL are in the Mentals =D

Talk:MDStyle Orientation Island

2007-11-07T18:05:12Z

Ganesha Xi:

==Diary of Events==
I noticed two things during my time at the MDS OI:

1. Need Language Kiosks for Chinese, Italian and Spanish (if they are there I did not see them). I am not sure of all the other countries we cover so there may be other languages needed as well.

2. Some Newbies, when they come in, immediately hit the FLY button and go out through the opening in the roof at the entry way. I don't know if the Newbies ever come back through to complete the Orientation. Could this opening be changed to one way or closed off? Tinsel Silvera 10-12-07

* October 9, 2007 -- I have been stopping by the MDStyle OI for the past couple weeks, however now I've observed the MDStyle OIs to begin with population. Concentrating just on the inside experience mainly, I found it to be very linear which is a plus and imo needed. Keeping a new resident focused on the task and not having to choose from paths will make them less overwhelmed and confused. I do wonder if in future redesign of LL on OI, if the staging or activity areas such as Appearance, etc. should be larger. I am seeing several residents grouped very close to the appearance sign and almost walking over eachother. Since the new resident won't be able to compare their OI experience from LL to MD styles, further observation on how they grasp the basic activities will be needed. [https://wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/User:McPhenius_Swain McPhenius Swain]

* --[[User:Destiny Niles|Destiny Niles]] 21:33, 9 October 2007 (PDT) - Three things I noticed. 1) The landmark givers right after they leave the building are in a bad stop. Many new residents TP without seeing the rest of the island. 2) The 'free item tower' is not self explanatory and the new residents don't know how to use the floor teleporter nor how to purchase items. 3) The new linear (really old) is much better then the current OI. The building preventing new residents from flying off is effective, but the current OI did have some good points too that should be incorporated into this island, such as move city.

* --[[User:Neovo Geesink|Neovo Geesink]] 12:33, 10 October 2007 (CET) - To me, it occured that the Dutch translation of quite some infopanels were not quite logic or even plain in error.
I have heard from fellow Mentors that other languages meight be allso not that precise.
I have checked those panels and sent a new Dutch translation of the panels in a notecard to
the owner. (He / She is a Linden)
I have not yet seen the new translation in place (Up to 10/09/2007), nor did I got a response
for that, other then the Acknowledgement that the Notecard is Accepted.
I allso noticed that there is no translation in Dutch on the panels outside the building,
except the one of the Building area.
I do subscribe with the comments of Destiny Niles, regarding the 'free item tower'.

* --[[User:Shiva Aabye|Shiva Aabye]] 03:47 AM, 10 October 2007 (PDT) - I agree, the landmark givers are a little bit misplaced, there is still so much space on the island...I would work over some translations, I can say this only for the german ones. And, there is something strange in the "sandbox": You can't edit something by using the pie menu, Ctrl+3 and select works.

* --[[User:Patchouli Woollahra|Patchouli Woollahra]] 10:18, 10 October 2007 (PDT) The inability to use "Build" menus or "Edit" in the MDstyle OIs is partially caused by the island being flagged explictly as a Orientation Islands. Regions flagged as such by Linden Lab will stop teleports not powered by a landmark, and gray out the "Build" button. This behaviour was beneficial in older LL OIs which had no such thing as a sandbox, but this needs to be corrected if rollout of the MDstyle is to continue. In any case, I believe teaching of lowest-level topics relating to SL navigation the way MeltingDots does it is the correct way to progress.

* --[[User:Edward Griffith|Edward Griffith]] 13:54, 10 October 2007 (PDT) Fist and most important - I think the general idea is wonderful. The path analogy is far superior to the hub and spoke model. Your design is clean and un cluttered, and the instructions clear.

My comment on the front "in the building" part of the orientation introduction is that there is none of the quirky fun stuff that marks SL. For instance - after the plain sign instructing us to chat how about implementing something like the "Well" from the Pencil Factory on The Port? In that exhibit, what you say in chat appears as solid letters in a well. My point is - something brief but interesting in the form of a task directed exercise that reacts to the avatar would be a welcome "warmer" at the communication site.

I would recommend the same in avatar appearance - provide a few directed exercises - demonstrating the relationship between shape and skin and how folders can be used to quickly change appearance. I also recommend information that shapes skins and avatar appearance are huge markets in SL and that before someone spends hours trying to tweak their default - they might want to get through the rest of the orientation, THEN see what is available and base their modifications on that.

Second - My BIG question is: Why are the green landmarks signs right outside the intro building? I watched several totally unprepared newbies TP to Yadni's in mid chat sentence. Yes they can get to Help Island Public . . . but with no clue yet about search, groups, the map or even IM's - I have no idea how they are going to find it - as the average resident isn't very aware of HI or OI Public.

The idea of directed destinations is splendid. My suggestion would be to move move those signs to the END of the path. Use the space instead for teaching people what their search tool and their map is. Have folks find Help resources in SL, and some classes they might be interested in using the search tool. That will serve to teach them the tool - and serve to get them aware of further help available all at the same time. For the map - Have them find the free store right by them on the map, see the beacon and understand it.

Next we come to the Freebie store. I'm afraid I am NOT fond of the vertical design. Without signs or indications what to do, the place feels cold, empty, and confusing. Some labels on product and the teleporter are needed. A few more signs here and a LOT more product would help. Again, directed actions would improve the experience. A simple exercise in un-boxing new product, finding it in inventory, and using a pose stand would make sense.

The location of the sand box and the cow pasture should be swapped, and your arrow path should go through the sandbox. Again, I suggest a directed activity here - one with obvious practical importance to residents. Provide a living room with furniture and have folks arrange and resize the furniture. Also - provide an avatar attachment like a belt, and have folks resize, move and adjust the belt. That will give camera, edit, pose stand and avatar appearance skill practice all in one simple exercise.

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--[[User:Theodore Folsom|Theodore Folsom]] 19:08, 10 October 2007 (PDT)

* All signs and boards are done well and also have translations into the common languages on them. '''Minus:''' Only the description was translated - not the full text. Non-english residents could read the description of the station in their language but not what to do and how to do it on that station ....

* "'''Time to fly'''" ... i recognized that a lot of new residents were trying to walk up the walls and follow the arrows in that way hehe. Barriers in front of the red arrows may avoid that a bit. Also a lot of new residents were typing a lot of "E"´s while trying to fly. It seems to be confusing. That could be avoided by showing them only one possibility of flying for the beginning (maybe the "page up, page down" - method).

* Also i recognized, that (like on the old-style OIs) a lot of new residents keep asking '''how to get away''' from the OI. I know, there´s a sign which guides them to Help-Island and other places but maybe there´s a possibility to make it a bit more clear. Like a sign whith big red capital letters on it which says "CLICK HERE IF YOU WANT TO LEAVE THIS PLACE" or so ...

Beside of that i think those MDStyle-OIs are a great improvement of the new users SL experience. I really like them. They´re very well structured, linear and they do really guide the user through his first steps in Second Life.

Ok, thats it so far. Keep up the good work.

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* --[[User:Richard Noonan|Richard Noonan]] - 10 OCT 2007
Overall view of the MDStyle was originally made few weeks ago. I think it has it's advantages to some but while there are several areas that need some special attention and more user friendly standards need to be reviewed and applied. Those observations are listed below;
*Editing items
You cannot edit your own building items or anything you rez from inventory. I don't know if this was an oversight, but needs to be corrected. Also, there is no scripting allowed.
*Orientation Labyrinth of Learning
There is no access of entering these areas unless you start from the end or the beginning. This labyrinth of key locations should have administrative entrances and exits from it to facilitate those Mentors' or key personell to access those areas of need; most ideally the new residents.
*Kiosks
The Kiosks need to be alternated or on some kind of alternating selector. The first one most all seen was the Babbler location on Phreak Island, and where most teleported to.
*The club/dance floor
There is no music in this area, for that matter I did not see anywhere there was an option to hear streaming music.
*MeltingDots Theme
The name of the theme The Meltingdots eludes me. I suppose I need to get out more because I have no idea what this is. I did some research on it and found a youtube link to some teenagers melting Dots [candy] in the microwave. Hince the word MeltingDots.

*Conclusion I can understand why a lot of confusion of some of the residents would warrant such issues of the theme. Overall it is a workable enviroment with the suggestions and guidence the Mentors have suggested. After all they will be in attendance more than any other Second Life Resident.
I received more questions on "how do I get out of here" or "help me im stuck" comments than any other.

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* --[[User:* --Zack Preminger|Zack Preminger]] I agree with the remarks about the freebie tower.
But overall I think the team who designed the MDStyle OI did a great job, as it solved many issues that the previous version caused (like not knowing which tutorial to choose, residents not getting the HUD, etc..)

I've been walking around those new OI's for about two days now. I think what is still needed is a clearer explanation on the fact that once residents leave the OI they can't come back, Maybe this should be placed around the "Go out and have fun" board, while we still have their attention on learning things.
After this point, there is only 2 questions I still heard more than any others. "How do we get out/travel?"
I really think it would help having a board showing the use of Search and Map somewhere, and it would also save mentors the trouble of having to repeat it to almost every resident.
The second question is "How do we get money?" I don't think it's necessary to place a board for this one on the OI, but my idea for mentors who read this is to create a detailed notecard. I got one I can send you if you feel tired of going over that question as well.

I think that's all, keep up the good work everyone :)

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--[[User:Odysseus Fairymeadow|Odysseus Fairymeadow]] 10:03, 11 October 2007 (PDT) Okay, first time looking at the MDStyle, impressions

* Could someone set these islands to be group owned? A common problem with both this and the standard OI is prim litter hanging about (when I visited there I saw two vehicles floating about at various altitudes). Turning on auto-return would be great, but looking at the land stats half the place would disappear...

* People don't know how to use the elevator. The (empty) first floor would be a great tutorial on how to use them (they're gonna have to figure it out sometime) but setting the default action on the buttons to "sit" would enable them to start working on left-click. Also bring back more fun stuff, I still give the Unidentified Fun Object to random newbies.

* The teleport locations after the initial tutorial are badly inappropriate. Should only link to Help Island or someplace that would work as a Welcome Area. A link to the Babbler store is not one of these, nor is the Tower of Prims (especially so far away from the sandbox). An on-island Babbler vendor would be great (or mentors trying to stumble over themselves pushing the "gift" button before the newbie disappears). Some of these signs would work great in WA's I would think (sign with rotating textures?). Replace the non-WA links with ones to other languages (like the links we received for international-friendly places)

--[[User:RobertKlein Dogpatch|RobertKlein Dogpatch]] 12:14, 11 October 2007 (PDT) The MDStyle Island appears to be an attempt at combining the Orientation Island with the Help Island into one neat package. To this end the design team seems to be well on its way towards accomplishing this goal. Some major and minor tweaks are needed and will be found in the “Ideas to Try” section. After spending quite a few weeks on these islands I have observed newbies seem to congregate in areas of the terminus and never come out. They will make it all the way to the end after the fly zone, turn around, and wander back into the terminus again. They prefer the larger area at the editing appearance section. If there are 10 people on the island, 7 of them will stay only in the terminus chatting. After emerging from the terminus they usually blow right past the signs since they can fly and head straight for the tower. Afterwards they just seem to wander around and not understand what to do next, but they are really good at chatting. :) Eventually they discover a sign that allows them to teleport and they do. I have not seen anyone click on the large spinning green disks.

--[[User:RobertKlein Dogpatch|RobertKlein Dogpatch]] 10:54, 12 October 2007 (PDT) Found the hole in the ceiling above the landing pad in the terminus (love it) which makes it easier to get in and out to help people. Noticed quite a few people getting to the last sign outside the terminus and poofing. They did not spend any time exploring the island. I really like that many of the signs do not have to interlace into focus. Makes reading them so much easier. The game area (except the dance pad game) is cool and contains some fun challenges. Not exactly sure what the Japanese festival area is for at this time. It’s cute but not sure if it belongs. The inside of the terminus is decidedly “hospital” like, even the signs are red and white. Like Shrek would say, “Very very clean… too clean.” :)

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I thing I see that might cause some issues is the Arrow on the begginning sign is red and the floor is blue. I agree that the space is too narrow, a couple of times my camera would move outside the building as I was walking. The hole in the ceiling- great idea but too accessible by new players by mistake? For the flight tutorial, possibly hide the stairs behind the sign? We want players to take it so why have visable stairs? After leaving the tutorials there needs to be a map, the area is large and it took me a while to find everything. The Freebie Store looks bare and is very hard to navigate, personally i liked the InfoNode versions better. For the landmark signs they need to be more expanation for them, I've had as has always been the case had people asking me where do I go now. The sandbox and gaming area and such should be more round shapped, like said above posibly 'drop' them in the middle so they can turn around and see everything avalible off the bat. - Garn Conover

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* --[[User:Nock Forager|Nock Forager]] 17:51, 13 October 2007 (PDT) - Hi I'm still not a Mentor (on wainting list really), but I'm one of the original Meltingdots SIM's support staff. I recommend you to visit current "Meltingdots" SIM too. Some points you all mentioned are already reviced to new interface, so it would be helpfull for you to visit there and find current style. If you need some translation from Japanese language, IM me up.

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--[[User:Kokoro Fasching|Kokoro Fasching]] 07:28, 20 October 2007 (PDT) Auto Return needs to be set outside of the sandbox. The MD Islands are starting to get prim trash around the area.

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--[[User:Janie Matahari|Janie Matahari]] 4:28, 27 October 2007 (PDT)
suggestions for the mdstyle islands
1) remove the lighting coming out of the window. Prim lighting gets in the way of selecting stuff.
2) when i was a newbie using my work laptop, (great ram great processor poor graphics card) i couldnt rez on signs, how do we know everyone can read these signs? HUDS also need to be rezzed.
3) give MUCH better instruction and info on how seeding works. we got alot of info in the Q&A last night, but to ask us to help with this experiment without telling us what the experiment was or exactly what we should be doing made us all kind of try different things, probably causing variability in the experiment. Now i understand the experiment which is to test retainment of newbies, and to just replicate the japanese OI however, if volunteers are seeding it but dont know how they are seeding it, they are standing around talking and trying to help newbies (well we were), when we should be moving out immediately after seeding. but there werent clear instructions on these details. group notices are the best, dont rely that we will read wikis or mailing lists.
4) i like the "walk only one way" tutorial but honestly we look like we are in an ugly airport. I love the original orientation island. when i was a newbie, i walked on some stepping stones down a path of a mountain, now THAT was cool.
5) i STRONGLY recomment making the "fix your appearance" tutorial first (along with camera). I've seen at MDstyle that they immediatly go into appearance, clogging up the entrance.

==Strategies==

===Ideas to try===
* I have found that standing at the landing point can be pretty crowded when several new residents arrive. Plus, they haven't learned how to chat, so they may become fustrated even with a nice "Hi, welcome to Second Life" if they don't know how to respond. Although I am sure the greetings are well taken :) I've been standing near the chat sign or further into the building by appearance or flying. It's almost fun to see what a new resident types after reading the sign on how to chat. If they don't see you at first and you give them a response, it might just make there day! -- McPhenius Swain

* Yes, the landing area needs to be larger and placed higher in elevation to the rest of the terminus. The next area would be a level down connected by stairs and so on. This will "funnel" people in a natural downward progression. The closed in feeling of the terminus is nice but encourages people to stay in that area like a bunch of gerbils. A larger opening at the end of the fly zone would help to usher them out. Even better would be to drop them out of the fly zone right in the middle of the island like a big faucet. -- RobertKlein Dogpatch

* The "sign alley" is a bit overwhelming and needs to be sprinkled along the way in the terminus like airports do, just no teleporting items until after they get out of the terminus. -- RobertKlein Dogpatch

* A nice teleport pad that will poof them to various areas about the island would be nice. The only one I found was in the tower and it is not very easy to understand. Something bigger and more elementary with primary colors would be nice. -- RobertKlein Dogpatch

* Have not been able to get the dance pad games to work, they need to be fixed or removed. -- RobertKlein Dogpatch

--[[User:RobertKlein Dogpatch|RobertKlein Dogpatch]] 10:57, 12 October 2007 (PDT) Mentors might want to position themselves just outside the terminus to provide help before new residents get to the signs. Speaking of the terminus building, de-sanitize it just a bit so the people don’t feel like they are wandering around an expensive asylum. Maybe some well placed organic types of objects or graffiti on the walls, or even some land/seascape murals?

..JanKRO Kubrick. October 18 2007
I think the run option should be disabled since newbies tend to run past important information signs, and the FLY board should maybe be a phantom, so the mentors can use the stairs, because only they know that it is a phantom, if that is not possible please remove the stairs, so newbies must really fly to get past this barier.
Other than these rearks i only have praise for the MDStyle, although it is a bit to unnatural for my taste.
Me personally love the natural approach from the OI and HI when i came into SL.

== Suggestions for corrections at the new OI's (MDStyle) ==

First.. great job! This will help the newbies to find there way!

Here are something you COULD :-) change for a better unterstanding:

The board "Move the camera to change your view" there is a german translations with the words "Ändern Sie Ihre Ansicht".. that's sound not very good and isn't a correct translation. Better you cange this in "Ändern Sie Ihre Sichtweise" or instead of "Sichtweise" you could also use "Ändern Sie Ihren Blickwinkel".

The board "Another way to change your view" there is a german translations with the words "Verschieben Sie Ihren Anblick".. that's sound not very good, too and isn't a meaningful translation. Better you change this in "Ändern Sie Ihre Blickrichtung".

The board "Chat" there is a translations with the words "Chatten".. not really a translation ;) but everybody will understand this, i think. But if you want to use german word, you could use "Miteinander reden".. but only a suggestion :)

The board "Keep going up" there is a german translations with the words "Steigen Sie nach oben".. that's sound not very good, too and if you want a short form, which means the same, you could use "Hochfliegen" or "Aufsteigen".

The board "Come over here, then fly down" you could use the short form "Runter fliegen".

Hope it will help you for your multilingual boards.. if you need anymore help, fell free to contact me..

Regards,
NorgeTroll

I did my best to pretend I was a new resident. First, I noticed the "Let's Move" sign. I don't recall having move controls enabled by default my first time in SL. Plus, the sign shows to [right-click]+[move controls]. I enabled my move controls and right-clicked all over, but I only got the pie menu if I clicked anywhere. At the bottom, it suggested to "click 'R' to run". I couldn't make that work either. Anyway, down the corridor to the alt-zoom camera sign. It showed [left mouse click] + [alt key] + [slide mouse]. Ok... I got a zoom cursor, but the camera didn't move. After some experimentation, I realized I have to hold [alt key] first, then click... doesn't work the other way around. -- DoteDote

Zlad Voom: Hi, here my feedback to the MDSStyle OI

*The exit door is red, should be green. Red is a STOP color.

*The new layout dont give them a chance come back to the central point and ask something when done with a section. Mentors cannot easy fly in to a section to povide support. There should be a way to fly in to any section (for example open roof like at the start)

*The where to go now section after the red exit door, it is nice just may take them off OI before see the other places.

*In the sandbox, I can build but not edit my previous build prims.

*The Free Item tower, seems a bit complicated to use the TP menu for a newcomer.

Redbeard McCellan: 2 comments
* In the sandbox, you can not access the build tools via the right click context menu. This is really obvious when you create an object, but than can not right click it to select edit.
* The signs explaining how to fly are a bit confusing. At first I thought it was an error and that it was telling you to hold the mouse button down while hitting PGUP, but eventually figured it out. Not sure of an easy fix to make it clearer though...

== About translations again: Italian ==

--[[User:Petronilla Paperdoll|Petronilla Paperdoll]] 06:25, 14 October 2007 (PDT) Here you have some suggestions about Italian translations (boards inside the building - more to come...).
I gave the short sentences a more friendly, less formal sound and corrected some mistakes.Some of the Italian translations you can see now in MDStyle OI are only a part of the English sentences: my proposals are about the Italian words I actually see on the boards, not a whole translation. Feel free to ask more, if needed!

"Segui le frecce" (the first board on the left: "Follow the arrows...")

"Cambia modo di guardare" (all the boards about camera controls)

"Cambia il tuo aspetto" (boards about appearance)

"Sali!" (Keep going up)

"Vola!" (Time to fly)

"Scendi!" (Fly down)

"Esci e divertiti!" (Go out and have fun)

== Better Job on Content. poor job on design and appearance. ==

I've not yet had time to finish writing what is rapidly becoming a thesis/dissertation on suggestions for the new user experience (Only up to 5 pages so far on a rough outline that's incomplete), but I have found some of the issues I'd be writing about partially addressed in the newer orientation island, as well as the MDStyle island. I figured I might as well post a few since some folks got hot and bothered by my mentioning some of my concerns in world.
To start, there are improvements in the content provided (both the linden and mdstyle OIs), but the MDstyle island is visually unappealing and doesn't visually demonstrate the concept of "Second Life".
After getting out of the building section, it's very confusing to some residents. I do like that it is enclosed and essentially "forces" the new residents to learn the basics. As I believe it's been stated before, MDStyle needs more room for the editing appearance section. The signs with directions are a great idea, but are visually unappealing. The document I'm currently working on focuses more on a HUD/bot/interactive approach rather than signs as a means to better involve and explain things to the new user, as well as demonstrate the power of Second Life as a viable medium for a variety of tasks. Signs are, in my opinion, the "easy way" to get it done and far less intuitive than an automated, well scripted HUD or bots that could walk residents through a more thorough and elaborate tutorial.
In general, I get the distinct impression that a lot more thought could have been put into the presentation and "selling" of Second Life and the amount and ease of educational material in the orientation island. I'm not feeling a unified graphic theme or themes across the whole MDStyle OI, and I think even those without a degree in design might feel similarly.
I've been trying to find time to work on further documenting suggestions, as well as a space large enough to build some models in world, but it's been slow going in between two jobs while building my portfolio/job hunting. I'll try to post more as things get ironed out a bit.

--[[User:Ganesha Xi|Ganesha Xi]] The blue industrial carpet is a bit much... Perhaps something more neutral? Also, people tend to get claustrophobic inside. The freebies tower needs direction on how to use a teleporter, and also the walls need to not be phantom.. A newbie and I were laughing "OH NO! DON'T JUMP! I'M TOO YOUNG TO DIE!" Falling from 10 stories may be a bit disconcerting to those that do not understand they will not be damaged in a fall! Also yes, I am in high agreement, auto-return has GOT to be set, and if there is going to be a Sandbox, it needs to be useable. We'd had a fiasco where auto-return DID get set and half of the island disappeared... Hooray for rollbacks! The teleports have got to be moved.

You Know You're A Mentor When...

2007-11-07T17:46:49Z

Ganesha Xi:

SL Volunteer Island

2007-09-03T01:08:40Z

Ganesha Xi: /* Here Are Some Attractions Going On Right Now! */

Second Life Volunteer Island is composed of islands that host attractions made useful for events, volunteer orientation, and training. The islands are volunteer-only, making them fantastic sandbox getaways!

Volunteers are welcome to design attractions, host events, and have guests on these islands. Please review the Second Life Volunteer Island Events/Attractions Policies link below for information on how YOU can utilize SL Volunteer Islands for your own attractions and events.

[[SLVI Events/Attractions Policies]]

== Here Are Some Attractions Going On Right Now! ==

Waterslides, Tiki Huts, Stone Faces, Hot Tubs, Coves, Flora, Fish, and Beyond - all around the SL Volunteer Islands you'll find these scattered about for your enjoyment. Some are fine details, some are easter eggs, but all are for fun and relaxation!

*SL Volunteer Island (SLVI)
**'''Sandcastle Maze''' - Find its entrance at (205, 60, 22) ... the exit is a bit harder to find!
**'''Ruins By The Wrestling Pit''' - Catchy eh? Stop by here for some scenic ruins by a wrestling pit!
**'''Surf's Up''' - Check out the beaches at this side of the island--they rock for surfing and hanging out beside!
**'''The Big Ship!''' Famed location of SLVDay's dancing and pie exploits!
**'''SL Volunteers Cafe''' Great place to just sit and relax, created by Rhaorth Antonelli. (More stuff will be added such as food and drink)http://slurl.com/secondlife/SL%20Volunteer%20Island/69/21/35
**'''Underwater Gallery''' Really immersive gallery with hang out on the roof http://slurl.com/secondlife/SL%20Volunteer%20Island/111/234/17
**'''Tranquility Hut''' PTSD Support and focus group meeting place for people in SL who suffer with or are living with people who suffer from all types of mental health problems , I know its not all bright and breezy folk's but i bet we all know someone who could use a meeting place to talk with other's?
Located,http://slurl.com/secondlife/SL%20Volunteer%20Island/242/193/23
Anyone wishing to talk about the group or know anyone who may wish to talk with the group , Please contact Lostmedia Ares .

*SL Volunteer Island S (SLVIS)
**'''The ThinkDome''' - A quiet, badly-cracked gardendome with little of note except access to a prim-rezzer and a knowledge fruit tree... What's a knowledge fruit tree anyway?
**'''Mental Artist's Beach Pad''' - Open to all artistic mental mentors, volunteers, and others of kindred spirit. Use the office amenities, play the piano (bring your own sheet music or use what is there), lounge in comfort upstairs, sit and chat, or gaze out over the water. Don't forget to bring your swimsuit! Relax, re-create, and go create!
**'''Shorgin's Public Rest and Play Station''' - A nice place to hang and relax, with room to build and create inside and out! Posing stands inside for easy aligments. Free items as I find them for ALL Mentors and Volenters! Come on down and Enjoy!
**'''Public Lighthouse''' - Special place for us volunteers to hang out and have fun. In a short while you can find here freebie stuff as well ;-) http://slurl.com/secondlife/SL%20Volunteer%20Island%20S/243/230/29

*SL Volunteer Island SW (SLVISW)
**'''The Spam Museum''' - A collection of pictures and items sent out in the [[Mental Mentors]] group.
**'''The Road and Garden''' - An early infrastructure built around the spam museum to organise the planned growth on this island and garden to leave some free green space for (random (shit))chatting. [[User:Kerunix Flan|Kerunix Flan]] 16:11, 11 August 2007 (PDT)
**'''Borrowdale Pier Stage''' - Beautiful stage by the water, found at the edge of the central island.
**'''Island of Relaxation''' - Little Island in the middle of everything to relax from all the stresses of Volunteering with Shamooo the Resident Whale! More to Come! All are welcome! (SL Volunteer Island SW 238,40,22)
**'''Office Building''' - Expanding office building Katie Kellner and Stewart Saru own. If you want to have an office in it just ask one of us. We will expand it more and you can put your office down. (Note: Mentor offices will be used for hanging out basically or get away from the public.) The green windows design however may change seeing as how I walked right into one.(SL Volunteer Island SW 88,166,21)
**'''Don Misfit's Volunteer Hangout''' - A nice spot to sit and chat... and to try out the Amazing Vacuum Tube! (warning: it *will* send you up and flying across the region). Also, be sure to pick up a copy of my Wearable Slide Show for Mentors ([[User:Don Misfit/Wearable Slide show|details]]) and a Free-for-Volunteers copy of my See Me HUD! (SL Volunteer Island SW 215,93,21)
**'''Beaver Lodge''' - Nestled high in the sky above The Spam Museum, Beaver Lodge is a great place for Volunteers to kick back, play crib, dance, arm wrestle, or soak in the hot tub. Beaver Lodge "Where All Volunteers are Welcome and All Lindens are Tolerated :)" (SL Volunteer Island SW 39,157,710)
**'''St. Louis Arch''' - St. Louisans are proud of their city, and we want to share our lovely city with you! If you area St. Louisan, either past or present, please post a picture of it on a box roughly the same size as the others, and see who is from the STL! http://slurl.com/secondlife/SL%20Volunteer%20Island%20SW/152/172/22

*SL Volunteer Island W (SLVIW)
**Two versatile '''holodeck systems''', capable of rezzing multiple scenes
***Demo Holodeck http://slurl.com/secondlife/SL%20Volunteer%20Island%20W/71/130/29
***Horzions Advanced Virtual Reality System, Basic Edition http://slurl.com/secondlife/SL%20Volunteer%20Island%20W/71/130/68
**Calling all Mentors come on out to '''Doc G's Mentor Clinic'''. Specially prescribed relaxation for the Mental Lag of Mentoring.
***Come Dance, Bounce in the Moon Walk, Use the Hot tub, relax by the beach. Feel free to enjoy this space at any time.
**'''Mentor's Skygarden''' another place to escape the stress omnipresent in the rest of the grid. Just use the teleporter on the pier at http://slurl.com/secondlife/SL%20Volunteer%20Island%20W/175/92/22 to find a peaceful sanctuary in the clouds. Also features an alternative meeting place for up to 30 people.
**'''Jezzie's Teahouse''' A great place to relax and watch the sunset. Serving tea and sushi 24/7 http://slurl.com/secondlife/SL%20Volunteer%20Island%20W/23/17/23

*SL Volunteer Island OI (SLVOI)
**Grab an Orientation Guide attachment from the center and feel free to walk through '''Orientation Island''' on your own!

*SL Volunteer Island HI (SLVHI)
**Feel free to explore the most current '''Help Island''' in Second Life. This Help Island uses its sandbox area as the main stage for Second Life Volunteer Orientation!

You Know You're A Mentor When...

2007-08-27T15:39:14Z

Ganesha Xi:

* ...you watch the Tao of Mentors video, you can't help but want to dance to Torley's music with griefer batman!
* ...when you fly after a naked newbie over 3 PG sims to catch him (and have him get dressed) before a report is filed
* ...when someone on OI calls you a bot.
* ...when you go to Help Island Public to hang out with your friends.
* ...

User:Ganesha Xi

2007-08-27T15:37:24Z

Ganesha Xi:

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2007-06-26T18:06:24Z

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