A Virtual Conversation Overheard

MyHeritage: Celebrity Collage – Roots – Ancestors

The Guild – Do You Wanna Date My Avatar

A video for virtual world people by The Guild.

Tarsha – Second Life (Music Video)

Blue LInden posted a link to this video in Facebook. It’s not precisely my cup of tea but it mentions Second Life so I’m reposting it.

DLP® Interactive ProjectorTechnology…Coming to a Classroom Near You

This looks quite neat to me. I’d like to see what use it could be put to with virtual worlds and other 3D interactive applications.

I am sick and tired of trying to use the Second Life Answers site.  Sometimes it fails with a “Connection interrupted” message, other times it fails by crashing the browser.  It’s crashed my browser several times tonight.

Second Life Answers crashes browsers

It appears that LL is going to increase the amount of secondlife.com that uses the Jive software that produces this failure.  The various forms of failure that have happened to me and others at Second Life Answers are also occurring in the new dasheboard pages located at secondlife.com/my/account/

I am not pleased.

In response to a question in the Second Life forums, this is let the world know that there is indeed still a Linden Lab operated group called “Second Life Mentor” and there are still mentors. When an official mentor is “on duty” they should have their group title displayed as shown in the accompanying picture.

オオカミとブタ。Stop motion with wolf, pig and 1300 pics.

I really like this video, so much in fact that I’ve promoted it on YouTube, MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, Digg, orkut, and bebo, in addition to this blog post.

I can now run the disco part of Novoking fine, but when I try to run the regular virtual world part of Novoking, the application hangs, around 10 per cent on the progress bar, and after a lengthy pause, I may get the error message shown in the picture below.

Novoking has worked properly up till the last week or so. I’ve not changed the computer hardware.

“d3dref9.dll” is a directx dll that is supposed to provide a software emulation of a 3D graphics processor for use in debugging.

I can’t read the error message, aside from the d3dref9.dll, and I can’t copy and paste the text to translate it.

I’ve spent hours now reading about d3dref9, and I can’t figure out why I should get this message or what to do about it.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

The question of how to run multiple instances of the Second Life® viewer appears many times in the SL forums.  Here’s a way to do it that is apparently not well known.

With a current SL browser, you can set an option in the Advanced, Debug Settings dialog to allow you to run multiple avatars at the same time on one machine.   The option is called “AllowMultipleViewers” .  Set the value of “Allow Multiple Viewers” to  TRUE. Once you set this value, exit Second Life.  You should now be able to run  Second Life with one account, and then start the program again and run a different account while the first instance of the program is still running.

This eliminates the need to mess around with your Second Life shortcut.

For months now I had been unable to fly in the Novoking virtual world owing to a change in the Novoking system.  When I first joined Novoking everyone could fly from the moment they first joined.   One of the new versions introduced a change to the system requiring users to “level up”, to complete some tasks of some sort, in order to level up and become able to fly.  There might be other things that “leveling up” involves, but if so I don’t know what they might be because I don’t read Chinese. 

That’s why I couldn’t level up, I don’t read Chinese, so the onscreen instructions in-world about how to perform the leveling up requirements weren’t useful to me. 

I moaned and groaned about this in the Novoking forums, and on my blog, and asked about it in the Facebook Novoking group, and in the Hipihi forums, and in LinkedIn, and other places I can’t keep track of. 

Not being able to fly in a virtual world, after over 5 years of flying in Second Life, makes being in the world seem like being in a closet or a car trunk or a coffin. 

Last night I logged in to Novoking and to my surprise my complaining and asking and begging must have been heard because I can fly again!

I assume that somene on the Novoking staff heard my tale of woe and manually leveled me up or toggle the Fly-NoFly bit or some such.  Thanks, Novoking! 

Anyone interested in virtual worlds who can read Chinese, or who is willing to make the effort needed to deal with an interface in a language they can make neither heads nor tails of should give Novoking a try. 

The url is Novoking.com, as one might expect.  The site is in Chinese, but there is an English option, although the English version is out of date. 

Novoking allows users to import builds from 3D modeling programs like 3D StudioMax and Maya. 

I’ve saw moving objects in Novoking today, an airplane moving and a bow and arrow with a string that moves when the arrow launches.  The arrows passed through my avatar, but once they stuck in the target they became physical again. 

Novoking is a good looking virtual world; it has “reflections”, which I think are baked in at the time of object creation, and which if done with good judgement on the builder’s part, are quite a nice effect.

SL users, please consider voting for the following issue in the SL bug tracking system.

The problem is that certain cominations of word used in posts cause the  post to fail with a message about “403 Forbidden”.

The url for the issue is

https://jira.secondlife.com/browse/WEB-917

The title is “Http 403 FORBIDDEN response when posting to forums”.

The description is:

If you create or reply to a forum post and use the word “select” followed (even several sentences latter) by the word “from”, then you get a 403 Forbidden message. Someone has an over restrictive keyword scanner at work. Same failure using IExplorer, Firefox, Opera & Google Chrome. May be other keywords that are throwing errors.

ref:
http://forums.secondlife.com/showthread.php?t=298663

http://forums.secondlife.com/showthread.php?t=297899

Possibly related to https://jira.secondlife.com/browse/WEB-715 ?

A  bug report was filled in the Second Life issue tracking system back in 21/Dec/07  and has yet to be fixed.

The problem is distorted text in some systems using ATI graphics card with Catalyst versions 7.12 and above.

Please, if you are a Second Life user, vote for this issue so it gets some attention.  I want to upgrade my video drivers and still have clear text.

The url for this issue is http://jira.secondlife.com/browse/VWR-3947 .

MyHeritage: Family trees – Genealogy – Celebs – Collage – Morph

I’ve copied and pasted and smooshed together a version of  another one of the uWorld help files, this time the Architectural Design Tools.

http://suezanne.freehostia.com/uWorld%20Help/16_2.html

It is my understanding that there are programs that can translate both html and pdf files that include images and leave the images in place.  I wish I had one.

Even better would be one that would insert the translated text following the original text and adjust the height of pages and page break locations such that the original pagination is preserved despite the insertion of additional text.

And then automatically put it into a wiki or other collaborative editing system.

I’ve added Google translations to the uWorld help system’s page on the uWorld build editor, in the event anyone’s interested.  It’s at http://suezanne.freehostia.com/uWorld%20Build%20Editor/16_7.html

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基础问题 Base

1.如何进入《由我世界》 1. How to get “from my world”

第一步，注册成为“由我世界”会员，《由我世界》分区（会员注册成功后有提示）； The first step, registered as “my world” members “from my world,” Division (Register after the success prompted);

第二步，成功激活分区后，运行《由我世界》客户端； The second step, after the successful activation Division, run “from my world,” the client;

第三步，进入用户登陆界面；然后请输入注册的会员账号和分区密码进行登陆，也可以选择游客登陆《由我世界》只能在指定场景内活动； The third step, landing into the user interface and then enter the registered members account password and a landing area, visitors can also choose landing “from my world” can only be designated within the scene;

2.推荐系统配置 2. Recommended system configuration

CPU：P4 2G Hz或以上； CPU: P4 2G Hz or more;

内存：512M或以上； Memory: 512 M or more;

硬盘：剩余空间达到4G或以上； Hard disk: 4 G to achieve the remaining space or more;

显卡： Geforce5600（或同性能显卡）以上64M显存； Graphics: Geforce5600 (or with the performance of graphics) more than 64 M memory;

声卡：有 Sound card:

支持DirectX9.0，网络带宽>512Kbps； Support for DirectX9.0, network bandwidth> 512 Kbps;

操作系统Windows 2000/XP/Vista Operating system Windows 2000/XP/Vista

3.可以在Windows Vista系统上运行 3. In the Windows Vista operating system

目前在Vista操作系统环境下可正常运行《由我世界》; At present in the Vista operating system under normal operating environment “for me the world”;

但由于Vista对系统资源和硬件的要求较高，因此我们强烈建议您安装有2G以上的物理内存，以保证您获得较流畅的体验。 However, due to Vista on system resources and hardware requirements Therefore, we strongly recommend that you have installed more than 2 G of physical memory to ensure that you get a smoother experience.

4.怎么与客服人员联系 4. How and customer service personnel

第一种方式：登陆“会员中心”点击“客服中心”的提出问题，我们的客服人员会在最短的时间内帮您解决问题； The first way: landing “Member Center” click on “call center” to raise questions, our customer service staff will be in the shortest possible time to help you solve problems;

第二种方式：直接拨打客服专线：010- 82235893； The second approach: direct dial customer service line: 010 – 82235893;

第三种方式：通过客服邮箱把您的问题发给我们；cs@uWorld3d.com ； The third way: CS-mail your question to us; cs@uWorld3d.com;

第四种方式：通过官方论坛反馈遇到的问题，但是有关于您的账号安全的信息，请您不要再论坛上泄露； http://bbs.uWorld3d.com The fourth way: through the official forum for feedback problems, but on the safety of your account information, please refrain from divulging the Forum; http://bbs.uWorld3d.com

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如果涉及到账号、密码、充值卡等隐私问题，建议您通过客服电话：010-82235893 If related to accounts, passwords, recharge cards, and other privacy issues, we recommend that you call Tel:-82235893
客户自助服务： http://member.uworld3d.com/mp/customer/index.jsp Customer self-service: http://member.uworld3d.com/mp/customer/index.jsp
邮箱：cs@uworld3d.com E-mail: cs@uworld3d.com
官方管理员不会在任何情况下，询问您的社区密码，请您注意保护个人信息！ The official administrator will not, under any circumstances, ask for your community password, your attention to the protection of personal information!
Basic operational issues

怎么样截图： How kind screenshot:

在您键盘的右上方可以找到“Print Screen SysRq”键，您可以按此键直接截取您喜爱的《由我世界》画面，截取的画面可以在客户端的安装目录中找到； In the top right of the keyboard you can find “Print Screen SysRq” button, you can click here direct interception of your favorite “I am the world” screen, the interception of the screen can be installed in the client’s directory to find;

如何选中一个NPC或一个物体： How to select an NPC or an object:

使用鼠标点击目标NPC或者目标物体即可选中，主界面上出现选中的目标操作提示界面。 Use the mouse to click on the object or target NPC can be selected, the main interface appear on the selected target operation prompted interface.

如何和目标进行互动： How to interact and objectives:

当角色和目标距离5米以内时，可通过鼠标右键点击目标呼出交互菜单。 When the role and goals within five meters distance, by right-clicking on the objectives of breath interactive menu. 交互菜单内容相对目标类型而不同。 Interactive menu relatively content and different types of targets.

如何使用物品或者技能： How to use items or skills:

通过鼠标左键点击目标物品或者技能的图标即可使用； Objectives through the left mouse button click the icon items or skills to use;

角色如何移动： The role of mobile:

使用鼠标点击移动的目标位置，角色即可向鼠标落点移动。 Use the mouse to click on moving target location, to the role of the mouse to move the impact point.

就业意向对角色有什么影响： Employment intentions have any impact on the role:

角色可以在生产、科研、商业、社交选择。 Role in the production, scientific research, commercial, social choice. 就业意向影响角色初始的基本属性。 Employment intentions role in the initial impact of the basic attributes.

《由我世界》的操作简单： “I am the world” is simple:

《由我世界》中大部分操作仅需要鼠标即可完成； “I am the world” in the operation of most of the mouse only needs to complete;

创建角色时可以选择自定义形象： Create a role can choose a custom image:

在角色创建界面中，根据角色性别，有体型选择项。 Role in the creation of the interface, in accordance with the role of gender, body type options. 点击图标，为角色选择相应体型。 Click the icon, select the appropriate role for the body. 同时该体型的默认Avatar形象被显示在屏幕中。 At the same time the size of the default Avatar image displayed on the screen.

体型默认为成年体型，您可以通过随机按钮获得随机的身体细节，也可以通过自定义按钮调节各个身体部位。 The default size for adult size, you can get through the random button random physical details, can also customize the various button to adjust the body parts. 身体调节完成可进入脸部细节调节，方法和身体调节相同。 Physical conditioning can be completed into the facial details of regulation, the same methods and physical conditioning.

最后，点击“完成”，角色创建成功，并可使用该角色进入《由我世界》世界。 Finally, click “Finish”, role in creating successful, and the use of the role of entry “for me the world” the world.
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每个账号在一个服务器只能创建一个角色： A server in each account can only create a role:

每个账号在一个服务器只能创建一个虚拟角色。 A server in each account can only create a virtual characters.

角色的名称可以有多长： Role of the names may be how long:

角色姓名最长为8个汉字。 Role for the longest name of eight Chinese characters.

角色的等级上限是多少： The role of what is the maximum grade:

目前开放到99级。 At present, opening up to 99.

角色基本属性有哪些： What are the basic role of attributes:

角色有6项基本属性，他们是力量、耐力、灵巧、魅力、智力、活力。 There are six basic role of properties, they are power, endurance, dexterity, charm, intelligence and vitality.

基本属性影响角色各个方面能力，以及知识学习的时间。 The basic role of influence all aspects of ability, knowledge and learning time.

角色的性别不会对其属性和状态造成影响： The gender roles of their properties and will not affect the state:

在《由我世界》里，男女平等。 “I am the world”, equality between men and women.

角色的生日会对属性和状态不会造成影响： Role on the birthday of the properties and no impact on the state:

生日影响到虚拟角色在《由我世界》里面某些重要的纪念日。 Birthday impact on virtual characters in “my world” inside some of the important anniversary.

因此建议您选择正确的生日日期。 So you may want to choose the right birthday.
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如果涉及到账号、密码、充值卡等隐私问题，建议您通过客服电话：010-82235893 If related to accounts, passwords, recharge cards, and other privacy issues, we recommend that you call Tel:-82235893
客户自助服务： http://member.uworld3d.com/mp/customer/index.jsp Customer self-service: http://member.uworld3d.com/mp/customer/index.jsp
邮箱：cs@uworld3d.com E-mail: cs@uworld3d.com
官方管理员不会在任何情况下，询问您的社区密码，请您注意保护个人信息！ The official administrator will not, under any circumstances, ask for your community password, your attention to the protection of personal information!

运行登陆问题 Operation landing problem

运行uWorld.exe后，更新到最后就自动关闭的问题： UWorld.exe run, to the last update on the self-closing issues:

使用Execute.exe直接启动客户端，如果还是不能启动，请您确认是否安装路径是否有中文，是否安装vcredist_x86.exe。 Execute.exe start using the direct client, or could not be activated if you please confirm whether the installation path is a Chinese, whether the installation vcredist_x86.exe. 如果都符合，请您及时联系我们，并提供您的账号，我们会帮您分析后进行解决； If the meet, please contact us promptly, and provide your account number, we will help you solve the following analysis;

A账号能正常登陆，B账号不能正常登陆的问题： A normal landing to account, B account can not be normal landing question:

如果两个账号的角色不在同一区域，那么可能存在第2个账号的角色所处位置，有错误的资源文件，只要进入后就会读取错误的资源文件造成client报错关闭。 If the two accounts is not the role of the same region, then there may be the first two account the role of their location, a wrong resource document, just after entering the resources will be reading the wrong document client error caused the closure. 请您点击弹出的窗口中，单击“发送错误报告”上的“请单击此处”里面有部分错误信息，可以请用户把信息拷贝或者截图上来，发给我们。 Please click on the pop-up window, click on “send an error report” on the “click here” there are some wrong information, can ask users to copy or screenshot of the information and send it to us. 我们会帮您分析后进行解决； We will help you solve the following analysis;

多次提示要更新客户端问题： Repeatedly prompted to update the client:

为了不断的丰富内容，《由我世界》的版本会不断更新；在客户端更新了内容之后，您本机的客户端，需要更新才能重新进入《由我世界》。 In order to continuously enrich the content, “from my world,” version will continue to update the client to update the content, your local client, needs to be updated to re-enter “from my world.”

我们提供自动更新和手动运行更新补丁两种更新方式。 We provide automatic updates and patches to update manually run two ways to update.

更新补丁同样在官方网站的下载中心。 In the same patch to update the official website of the Download Center.

如何正式进入《由我世界》世界并设定基本规则: How to enter “the world by me,” the world and set the basic rules:

在您进行最新的客户端下载（或更新后），通过点击客户端主程序打开《由我世界》启动窗口，在点击进入游戏按钮即可进入《由我世界》。 In your latest client to download (or updated), by clicking on the client open the main program “from my world,” launch window, click the button to enter into the game “by my world.”

您可以点击《由我世界》启动窗口的系统设置按钮进行图像、音效、操作等设置，当然我们也提供了几套默认的方案。 You can click on “my world” launch window of the System Settings button images, sound, operation set up, of course, we also provide several default options.

您也可以在《由我世界》世界中随时呼出系统设置界面进行修改。 You can also “my world” at any time in the world exhaled system settings interface to edit.

关于我的《由我世界》客户端画面显示不正常，甚至报错的问题： About me “from my world,” the client screen shows abnormal, or even the question of error:

出现这种情况可能是显卡驱动与《由我世界》之间的兼容性问题； This situation may be graphics drivers and “my world” between the compatibility issues;

我们建议您更新显卡驱动到最新版本，显卡驱动下载，可登陆您的显卡厂商的官方网站获得。 We recommend that you update your graphics card driver to the latest version, the graphics card driver download, available on your graphics card manufacturers access to the official website.

如果还不能够解决问题，需要更新显卡。 If not able to solve the problem, need to update the cards.

Downtime numbers problem

在《由我世界》中，卡住走不动的问题： “I am the world”, stuck Zoubu Dong questions:

这种现象有可能是您的人物走在两个物体之间或者你前面有个物体挡住了您，遇到这种情况，请您点击“M键”后点击“收藏夹”飞往其他场景； This phenomenon may be your characters walk in between the two objects, or objects you have a block in front of you, this happens, you click on the “M button,” click on “Favorites” to other scenes;

登陆社区后出现错误，导致客户端关闭的问题： After landing in the wrong community, leading to the closure of the client:

（提示Execute.exe出现问题需要关闭）请您在弹出的窗口中，单击“发送错误报告”上的“请单击此处”，里面有部分错误信息，可以请用户把信息拷贝或者截图上来；出现宕机后，并且没有再次启动client，安装目录下的CEGUI.log和Ogre.log文件发送给我们，我们会帮您解决； (Hint Execute.exe problems need to close) you in the pop-up window, click on “send an error report” on the “click here”, there are some wrong information, please users can copy the information or cut-off Figure of; appear downtime, and has not restarted client, the installation directory under the CEGUI.log and Ogre.log documents sent to us, we will help you out;

I have just sent an email to uonenet@uonenet.com as follows:

Possibly you might want to send a similar email if you are wanting to find out about uWorld.

There is a facebook uWorld group, which I have just joined.

If there are any bilingual Chinese-English speakers interested in uWorld who can help us English only people get the new version of uWorld installed on our non-Chinese-localized Windows and Vista systems please contact me.

If anyone has any further ideas on how to find uWorld information please reply.  Thanks.

I’m registered with the forums for the uWorld virtual world, and I can sign in and make a post, and it appears to work except for one small problem: the posts don’t show up in the forum index.

It’s hard to deal with a website in a language you can’t read, and which if you are using a translated version, doesn’t work because you can’t be signed in on the translated version.

The url for the uWorld forums is http://bbs.uworld3d.com/mvnforum/mvnforum/index .