I used to think that the XYZ axes in virtual furniture were relative to the items themselves. But a simple test showed me otherwise. Try...

(Adapted from Learning to Roleplay in Virtual Worlds) The following tips are for the Phoenix Firestorm viewer. Adjusting animations: If...

(Adapted from Learning to Roleplay in Virtual Worlds) The following tips are for the Phoenix Firestorm viewer. Whispering, Talking and...

(Adapted from Learning to Roleplay in Virtual Worlds) The most basic building blocks of all text-based roleplay are “posts,” usually...

(Adapted from Learning to Roleplay in Virtual Worlds) People often speak of the “real world” and “virtual worlds” as if there were a...

Happy 2023 everyone! The year started with a bang with my full-length interview with Draxtor at the SL Book Club on January 11, 2023. For...

Let’s try something a little different this time. This award-winning video by Draxtor Despres highlights research and reflections on what...

(Adapted from Learning to Roleplay in Virtual Worlds) Sam: Hi Sally. Pleased to meet you. Sally: /me knits her brow. "Oh... hello... how...

(Adapted from Learning to Roleplay in Virtual Worlds) Roleplay in virtual worlds can be seen as a new art form in its own right, on a par...

(Adapted from Learning to Roleplay in Virtual Worlds) There has been much discussion about whether we can or should identify with our...

(Adapted from Learning to Roleplay in Virtual Worlds) Citizens of virtual worlds can be grouped into three large categories according to...

(Adapted from Learning to Roleplay in Virtual Worlds) I would like to question the common assumption that what we do is ‘just’ roleplay....

(Adapted from Learning to Roleplay in Virtual Worlds) The book addresses a few reasons some people prefer not to emote or roleplay in...