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== Official == | == Official == | ||
These resources are provided by Linden Lab, either on our website in the viewer. We can't guarantee the accuracy of any Resident-created services below. | |||
* '''[http://secondlife.com/showcase Second Life Showcase]''' - "...an editorially-controlled area that highlights some of the best inworld venues and locations that might be of interest to new and existing Residents. This is the place to go to explore and discover some of the exciting user-created locations in Second Life." | * '''[http://secondlife.com/showcase Second Life Showcase]''' - "...an editorially-controlled area that highlights some of the best inworld venues and locations that might be of interest to new and existing Residents. This is the place to go to explore and discover some of the exciting user-created locations in Second Life." | ||
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* '''Profile picks''' - Right-click another avatar, select Profile from the pie menu, then click the Picks tab to see their favorite places, and often, friends (which may or may not be listed with a relevant location). Use the Teleport button towards the bottom to travel there. | * '''Profile picks''' - Right-click another avatar, select Profile from the pie menu, then click the Picks tab to see their favorite places, and often, friends (which may or may not be listed with a relevant location). Use the Teleport button towards the bottom to travel there. | ||
== | == Cool places == | ||
* '''[http://www.b-places.com/ B-places]''' - Brussel Airlines' list based on votes. | * '''[http://www.b-places.com/ B-places]''' - Brussel Airlines' list based on votes. | ||
* '''[http://www.sloog.org/ Sloog]''' - Tag-centric list based on votes. | * '''[http://www.sloog.org/ Sloog]''' - Tag-centric list based on votes. | ||
== Land == | |||
Alternative ways to find land (aside from Search > Land Sales tab). | |||
* '''[http://www.landmachine.com/ LandMachine]''' - Has a live search that accepts flexible parameters. | |||
* '''[http://www.mappanovus.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=34&Itemid=70 Mappa Novus]''' - Free version of a paid-for service with extensive criteria. | |||
== Photos == | |||
Browsing through snapshots from Second Life, both raw and post-processed, is a quick 'n' fun way to find stuff you'll enjoy. | |||
== Webshops == | |||
You can use these to conveniently shop for Second Life stuff on the web and have it delivered to your avatar inworld. | |||
* '''[http://shop.onrez.com/ OnRez]''' - "Online market for resident created products. Offers free Second Life viewer, free product listing, forum, and blog." | |||
* '''[http://www.slexchange.com/ SL Exchange]''' - "Sells objects, clothes and others things used in the game." | |||
Revision as of 13:22, 2 July 2008
A simple list of ways to discover kewl stuff in Second Life.
Add your faves and we all win!
Official
These resources are provided by Linden Lab, either on our website in the viewer. We can't guarantee the accuracy of any Resident-created services below.
- Second Life Showcase - "...an editorially-controlled area that highlights some of the best inworld venues and locations that might be of interest to new and existing Residents. This is the place to go to explore and discover some of the exciting user-created locations in Second Life."
- Inworld search - In Second Life, click the Search button on your toolbar (at the bottom of your screen), or use the search field (with the magnifying glass icon) in the upper-right of the screen.
- Profile picks - Right-click another avatar, select Profile from the pie menu, then click the Picks tab to see their favorite places, and often, friends (which may or may not be listed with a relevant location). Use the Teleport button towards the bottom to travel there.
Cool places
Land
Alternative ways to find land (aside from Search > Land Sales tab).
- LandMachine - Has a live search that accepts flexible parameters.
- Mappa Novus - Free version of a paid-for service with extensive criteria.
Photos
Browsing through snapshots from Second Life, both raw and post-processed, is a quick 'n' fun way to find stuff you'll enjoy.
Webshops
You can use these to conveniently shop for Second Life stuff on the web and have it delivered to your avatar inworld.
- OnRez - "Online market for resident created products. Offers free Second Life viewer, free product listing, forum, and blog."
- SL Exchange - "Sells objects, clothes and others things used in the game."