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For those who still aren't sure. (And if you don't mind, don't publish your region)
Second Life and OpenSim are not traditionally classified as "games" in the way titles like World of Warcraft or Fortnite are. Instead, they are often described as virtual worlds or metaverses. Here's an explanation:
Lack of Predetermined Objectives: Unlike many games that have specific objectives, missions, or end goals, Second Life and OpenSim don't offer specific tasks for players. Users decide what they want to do, whether it's socializing, building, trading, or exploring.
Creation and Customization: In both platforms, users can create almost anything, from virtual structures to clothing and art. This level of creative freedom is broader than in most traditional games.
Real Economy: Both Second Life (with its Linden Dollar, L$) and certain OpenSim grids have their own economies and currencies, which in some cases can be exchanged for real money.
Social Interaction: A major draw for many users of both platforms is social interaction, similar to a chat room or social media platform, but in a 3D environment.
Diverse Uses: There are various reasons why people use these platforms, from simple social interaction to business, education, training, simulations, and other purposes unrelated to gaming.
However, although they aren't games in the traditional sense, some users might participate in game-like activities within these virtual worlds or set up regions and environments with game-like objectives.
In essence, both Second Life and OpenSim are more like expansive 3D social platforms or metaverses than traditional games.
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Second Life y OpenSim no se clasifican tradicionalmente como "juegos" de la manera que lo hacen títulos como World of Warcraft o Fortnite. En su lugar, a menudo se describen como mundos virtuales o metaversos. A continuación, una explicación:
Falta de Objetivos Predeterminados: A diferencia de muchos juegos que tienen objetivos específicos, misiones o metas finales, Second Life y OpenSim no ofrecen tareas específicas para los jugadores. Los usuarios deciden qué quieren hacer, ya sea socializar, construir, comerciar o explorar.
Creación y Personalización: En ambas plataformas, los usuarios pueden crear casi cualquier cosa, desde estructuras virtuales hasta ropa y arte. Este nivel de libertad creativa es más amplio que en la mayoría de los juegos tradicionales.
Economía Real: Tanto Second Life (con su Linden Dollar, L$) como ciertas redes de OpenSim tienen sus propias economías y monedas, que en algunos casos pueden ser intercambiadas por dinero real.
Interacción Social: Un gran atractivo para muchos usuarios de ambas plataformas es la interacción social, similar a una sala de chat o plataforma de redes sociales, pero en un entorno 3D.
Usos Diversos: Hay diversas razones por las que la gente usa estas plataformas, desde la simple interacción social hasta negocios, educación, capacitación, simulaciones y otros propósitos no relacionados con los juegos.
Sin embargo, aunque no son juegos en el sentido tradicional, algunos usuarios pueden participar en actividades tipo juego dentro de estos mundos virtuales, o establecer regiones y entornos con objetivos similares a los de un juego.
En esencia, tanto Second Life como OpenSim son más como plataformas sociales 3D expansivas o metaversos que juegos tradicionales.
Second Life and OpenSim are not traditionally classified as "games" in the way titles like World of Warcraft or Fortnite are. Instead, they are often described as virtual worlds or metaverses. Here's an explanation:
Lack of Predetermined Objectives: Unlike many games that have specific objectives, missions, or end goals, Second Life and OpenSim don't offer specific tasks for players. Users decide what they want to do, whether it's socializing, building, trading, or exploring.
Creation and Customization: In both platforms, users can create almost anything, from virtual structures to clothing and art. This level of creative freedom is broader than in most traditional games.
Real Economy: Both Second Life (with its Linden Dollar, L$) and certain OpenSim grids have their own economies and currencies, which in some cases can be exchanged for real money.
Social Interaction: A major draw for many users of both platforms is social interaction, similar to a chat room or social media platform, but in a 3D environment.
Diverse Uses: There are various reasons why people use these platforms, from simple social interaction to business, education, training, simulations, and other purposes unrelated to gaming.
However, although they aren't games in the traditional sense, some users might participate in game-like activities within these virtual worlds or set up regions and environments with game-like objectives.
In essence, both Second Life and OpenSim are more like expansive 3D social platforms or metaverses than traditional games.
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Second Life y OpenSim no se clasifican tradicionalmente como "juegos" de la manera que lo hacen títulos como World of Warcraft o Fortnite. En su lugar, a menudo se describen como mundos virtuales o metaversos. A continuación, una explicación:
Falta de Objetivos Predeterminados: A diferencia de muchos juegos que tienen objetivos específicos, misiones o metas finales, Second Life y OpenSim no ofrecen tareas específicas para los jugadores. Los usuarios deciden qué quieren hacer, ya sea socializar, construir, comerciar o explorar.
Creación y Personalización: En ambas plataformas, los usuarios pueden crear casi cualquier cosa, desde estructuras virtuales hasta ropa y arte. Este nivel de libertad creativa es más amplio que en la mayoría de los juegos tradicionales.
Economía Real: Tanto Second Life (con su Linden Dollar, L$) como ciertas redes de OpenSim tienen sus propias economías y monedas, que en algunos casos pueden ser intercambiadas por dinero real.
Interacción Social: Un gran atractivo para muchos usuarios de ambas plataformas es la interacción social, similar a una sala de chat o plataforma de redes sociales, pero en un entorno 3D.
Usos Diversos: Hay diversas razones por las que la gente usa estas plataformas, desde la simple interacción social hasta negocios, educación, capacitación, simulaciones y otros propósitos no relacionados con los juegos.
Sin embargo, aunque no son juegos en el sentido tradicional, algunos usuarios pueden participar en actividades tipo juego dentro de estos mundos virtuales, o establecer regiones y entornos con objetivos similares a los de un juego.
En esencia, tanto Second Life como OpenSim son más como plataformas sociales 3D expansivas o metaversos que juegos tradicionales.
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I agree that OS and unfortunately SL are 3d platforms but not just for Social. Back when I was in SL, I learned there were 3 types that joined:
1) Business, to earn revenue either primary or a supplement.
2) Social, bored and lonely house bound people looking for an outlet.
3) Egomaniacs, craving attention and people to worship them.
When SL first began, companies like Apple, Chrysler even the Borgata Hotel and Casino created sims for advertising purposes. They have all since left. I had my software development company and joined based on my secretary's recommendation for advertising. Eventually as the revenue and business ideas flopped in SL because of one consistent issue.....DRAMA, I resorted to using it to stay socially connected to friends made over the years. Now I never go back to SL, nor ever will. It's a garbage dump full of garbage people.
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1) Business, to earn revenue either primary or a supplement.
2) Social, bored and lonely house bound people looking for an outlet.
3) Egomaniacs, craving attention and people to worship them.
When SL first began, companies like Apple, Chrysler even the Borgata Hotel and Casino created sims for advertising purposes. They have all since left. I had my software development company and joined based on my secretary's recommendation for advertising. Eventually as the revenue and business ideas flopped in SL because of one consistent issue.....DRAMA, I resorted to using it to stay socially connected to friends made over the years. Now I never go back to SL, nor ever will. It's a garbage dump full of garbage people.
Creation and Customization: I say the best thing about OS is that anyone can build. The worse thing about OS is that anyone can build.
Social Interaction: I've been gifted over free 50 regions in my time in OS. Apparently people liked me, liked my builds, and believed as I do that, in OS, people are more valuable than land. (With that in mind, I'd hope that people treated other people here better).
Predetermined Objectives: When I joined SL in 2006, I made it a game for myself by setting my own "predetermined objective": running a successful business in a virtual world. As an artist, not a business person, this was an interesting challenge. I made it even more of a challenge by deciding I'd never spend any RL money in the "game" of making money. Instead, everything I had in SL was purchased with my in-world earnings, or were gifts. Long story short: I won SL twice.
Diverse Uses: I've been back in OS for several years now. Unlike SL, I had no predetermined objectives during my different times in OS. It just so happened that I found myself working to become a better builder, to create regions with interesting themes, to have fun, and be fun. I certainly benefit from the efforts of others to follow their own interests and hopefully my work benefits others.
Real Economy: I still follow the practice on OS to never use RL money. Eventually I might ask for PayPal donations to offer something back to the grids that host me free.
In any case, what you write about now has been known and written about since SL began. Even so, it is likely worthwhile for people who aren't old-timers to hear about the distinction between games and not a game.
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Social Interaction: I've been gifted over free 50 regions in my time in OS. Apparently people liked me, liked my builds, and believed as I do that, in OS, people are more valuable than land. (With that in mind, I'd hope that people treated other people here better).
Predetermined Objectives: When I joined SL in 2006, I made it a game for myself by setting my own "predetermined objective": running a successful business in a virtual world. As an artist, not a business person, this was an interesting challenge. I made it even more of a challenge by deciding I'd never spend any RL money in the "game" of making money. Instead, everything I had in SL was purchased with my in-world earnings, or were gifts. Long story short: I won SL twice.
Diverse Uses: I've been back in OS for several years now. Unlike SL, I had no predetermined objectives during my different times in OS. It just so happened that I found myself working to become a better builder, to create regions with interesting themes, to have fun, and be fun. I certainly benefit from the efforts of others to follow their own interests and hopefully my work benefits others.
Real Economy: I still follow the practice on OS to never use RL money. Eventually I might ask for PayPal donations to offer something back to the grids that host me free.
In any case, what you write about now has been known and written about since SL began. Even so, it is likely worthwhile for people who aren't old-timers to hear about the distinction between games and not a game.
Although I used the word in my comment, I can't claim to be a builder, really. I know how to push prims around, but these days, that is no longer good enough. I guess the right term for what I do is "design." For example, I don't create clothing. I create a look. (See oh HELLO). I might modify mesh buildings and such, but again. I'm using existing content to make something new. These days, I'm pushing mesh around into pleasing arrangements. My inspiration is my imagination. (See Aether). And I approach virtual life now with a spirit of pure play, without making it a game.
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I build on necessity. As do most builders whether in OS or SL. The reason I stopped building in SL, they OWN every single thing you build there. As goes with uploads like images, textures, animations, etc. Once I learned about that in SL TOS, I never built anything again there and only build my stuff in OS.
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True, I've met many people like you who have created wonderful regions for me (thanks, Tina) in my previous simulator. They took pleasure in their good taste in creating, and I enjoyed having them (as you can see from my current regions, there's only modification and expansion of thematic content, no creation, I'm a bit clumsy with mesh).
The economy, indeed, everyone can manage it as they wish, I'm not seeking that purpose though I find it very legitimate since servers cost money and creation takes time. It's logical that someone who offers quality wants to recover their investment in time and money.
And yes, I thought they knew the difference between Opensim and a game, until they told me today: play your sick game. I'm not here speaking with players and damned fools... hence the clarification.
Thanks for your comment
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The economy, indeed, everyone can manage it as they wish, I'm not seeking that purpose though I find it very legitimate since servers cost money and creation takes time. It's logical that someone who offers quality wants to recover their investment in time and money.
And yes, I thought they knew the difference between Opensim and a game, until they told me today: play your sick game. I'm not here speaking with players and damned fools... hence the clarification.
Thanks for your comment
And why are you offering this to other people, it looks like you started it, live with it and play your game. And blocking others and then writing about them, well, it seems to be in your nature
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