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Old 02-25-2009, 10:25 AM   #3 (permalink)
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And it's 2D, which seems archaic and a step backwards. It might be easier to create your own world in the platform, but so what? It's still in inferior 2D.
I think all the current VWs have a long way to go, and that none of them "do it all" currently. I could certainly never give up SL's graphical splendour completely. On the other hand, MP's flexibility (players are nothing special in the MP system) in general, and its approach to scripting (using the well-established LUA, and exposing virtually all the underlying engine to the scripter) seems like a step forward to me.

Ultimately it will come down to what the individual person values more - graphics, or scope for interactivity. If we can't have the "complete meal" now, I'm glad we can still get the different courses, even if we have to visit different restaurants to do so.
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