Inside the magic circle

We've talked a lot lately about what compromises a Virtual World. One of the ways is total immersion in a computer created world either as a social type of environment or as a multi-user war or strategy game. Some of the most popular are the online creations, some having hundreds of thousands of members.

 

If you don't think this virtual world stuff is serious, take a look at this CBS Evening News article:

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/07/31/eveningnews/main1852600.shtml

These folks are beyond simple games or entertainment. They're spending real money on property and things that only exist in their chosen virtual world.

 

Here's a list of most of the worlds by category. There is something for everyone. Or you can get set up and make your own from scratch.

http://www.virtualworldsreview.com/info/categories.shtml

 

 Here's a few you can look at real fast. They all are very welcoming and filled with information for newcomers.

http://www.virtualworldsnews.com/

http://there.com

http://mush.pennmush.org/

http://secondlife.com/

http://www.vmtv.com

http://www.activeworlds.com

Comments

  1. Ronald JamesFebruary 16, 2009 at 10:52 AM

    Gale: You have been very busy. Are you and Iguanamountain one and the same or do you have compatriots?

    I have ordered a copy of, Tears of the Willow through Amazon. It may take a little time to get to me. I have all of my U.S. Purchases shipped to my daughter where see boxes things up about every month or so and sends them across the pond.

    How do you find Lulu?

    Ron

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