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Bud Osterham · 07-14-2008, 10:34 PM

Hello

I started SL not to long ago, about 2 hours ago to be exact, and I love the very concept of it and what people are able to do, but I really have NO CLUE where to begin. The tutorial at the beginning merely gave me the basics of what I believe SL is capable of. Anyway, this is what braught me here, it seems I cant post on the official SL forums and decided to do the next best thing, and post here! So down to the actual question, now that you know my predicament...

I am looking for a mentor or more of a friend that wouldn't mind answering all the stupid little questions I have and if possible show me around and teach me the art of creation in SL, and show me the ways of business. (for some reason or another Ive always liked buisness and how it all comes together)

Thanks
Bud Osterham

Dnate Mars · 07-14-2008, 10:37 PM

Hi, and

If you are ever in world, feel free to IM me, I am always willing to answer questions, even the stupid little ones.

Siyu Suen · 07-14-2008, 10:37 PM

That's not too surprising to hear, or uncommon. Orientation island is more of a pretty name than a purpose around here. Personally, I'm a bit of a busy body and I'm more willing to help through these forums, if you post questions here I'm sure folks will be more than happy to answer

As far as business goes, I'd say let that wait a little until you've acquainted yourself with navigating around, communicating, and putting together your avatar

Macphisto Angelus · 07-14-2008, 11:34 PM

Rooke Ayres · 07-14-2008, 11:41 PM

Welcome Bud!

Bud, did you logon to the Second Life web site as your in-world user? That's the only way you can post on their forums.

Bud Osterham · 07-14-2008, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rooke Ayres

Welcome Bud!

Bud, did you logon to the Second Life web site as your in-world user? That's the only way you can post on their forums.

Just tried it and it worked lol, and thanks to everyone who's volunteering! Anyone is welcome (don't mean to sound pushy) the more the better, because I figure a wide majority of you are in different time zones so the more the better

it also seems the official sl forums are a bit dull for my tast, so I think ill stick here for awhile if you dont mind

phoenixasol · 07-15-2008, 12:01 AM

hiya Bud!

Help Island public, NCI and The Shelter are three good places to start and get further than orientation island. Another good direction is to click on SEARCH and the ALL tab, and then type in whatever it is you are interested in, hobbies you enjoy etc. Chances are, you'll find plenty of other folks into it as well.

Have fun!

Madhu Maruti · 07-15-2008, 05:40 AM

Welcome Bud!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bud Osterham

it also seems the official sl forums are a bit dull for my tast, so I think ill stick here for awhile if you dont mind

The flip side of that is that there is a much higher proportion of talk over there about the nuts and bolts of SL, so you might find it good to read both for a while. I learned boatloads when I was new (and still do) just by reading the official forums and seeing what kinds of questions other people asked.

Beathag McMahon · 07-15-2008, 05:51 AM

Hi Bud

Welcome to SL & SLU

Please feel free to IM me as well.
A great place for freebies is Sarah Nerd's.

Lots of good stuff to help you along the way - clothes, etc.
Have fun!

Charlemagne Allen · 07-15-2008, 08:12 AM

I'm not in world very much (job), but feel free to message me on SLU if you have any questions.

Midi Reifsnider · 07-15-2008, 10:43 AM

Hello! Welcome. It is very daunting, I still have loads to learn, but am glad to help if I can.

I second Sarah Nerd's Freebie place as a terrific place to get started with stuff.

Otherwise, take your time, enjoy, soak it all up, read loads and ask loads.

Vivianne Draper · 07-15-2008, 10:46 AM

Don't forget to visit Sarah Nerd's new sperm bank. It's free!

Bud Osterham · 07-15-2008, 01:10 PM

once again, thanks guys

I'll be on later today, though im still on the orientation island I will eventually make it to the mainland

its 2:09 pm here on the east coast of the USA, so if theres anyone else out there on the same time frame, pm me here or in game...

Bud Osterham....

Sarah Nerd · 07-15-2008, 01:14 PM

If you visit my place (Sarah Nerd's Freebie Paradise) Don't forget to pick up a free penis and two headed baby!

Atia · 07-15-2008, 01:42 PM

Welcome Bud

Vivianne Draper · 07-15-2008, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sarah Nerd

If you visit my place (Sarah Nerd's Freebie Paradise) Don't forget to pick up a free penis and two headed baby!

now see this is a true welcome. a welcome as only second life welcomes can be.

Brig McD · 07-15-2008, 01:51 PM

BUD! Welcome to SL and to SLU!

You can IM me in world (Brigid McDonnagh) and I'd be happy to help you any way I can.

Walker Moore · 07-15-2008, 01:58 PM

Hi Bud and

!

Ben Hoark · 07-15-2008, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bud Osterham

it also seems the official sl forums are a bit dull for my tast, so I think ill stick here for awhile if you dont mind

Trouble-maker, huh? We know your sort.

....most of us are your sort.

Welcome to the gang. If you haven't already been inundated with IMs in-world (and PMs here), feel free to IM me, too.

Beathag McMahon · 07-15-2008, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sarah Nerd

If you visit my place (Sarah Nerd's Freebie Paradise) Don't forget to pick up a free penis and two headed baby!

Yeah - you don't need the Sybian.

Bud Osterham · 07-15-2008, 04:41 PM

I just got off the mainland and found it a little laggy, but after a while it was fine. Than when I found a group of 6-7 people I zoomed into First Person and my fps was kind of bad....

is this normal?

Siyu Suen · 07-15-2008, 04:46 PM

There's ways to counter that, especially on mainland... pressing ctrl-p and going to the graphics tab, and turning down your "draw distance" will reduce the amount of terrain and objects around you that you have to download. Unlike a professionally created and managed game, on about 90% of the regions that you'll teleport to, people paid absolutely no mind to how laggy they were making their land. You'll probably find your fps changing drastically from sim to sim/region to region. That's normal, and if the lag is really bad despite a low draw distance and almost no people, get out of there

Bud Osterham · 07-15-2008, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Siyu Suen

There's ways to counter that, especially on mainland... pressing ctrl-p and going to the graphics tab, and turning down your "draw distance" will reduce the amount of terrain and objects around you that you have to download. Unlike a professionally created and managed game, on about 90% of the regions that you'll teleport to, people paid absolutely no mind to how laggy they were making their land. You'll probably find your fps changing drastically from sim to sim/region to region. That's normal, and if the lag is really bad despite a low draw distance and almost no people, get out of there

um what is the draw distance option under?

07-14-2008, 10:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bud Osterham Junior Member Who am I, but a man in a sea of longing and confusion-James McCaffery (me) Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 12 My Mood:	A Mentor Of Sorts Needed...... Hello I started SL not to long ago, about 2 hours ago to be exact, and I love the very concept of it and what people are able to do, but I really have NO CLUE where to begin. The tutorial at the beginning merely gave me the basics of what I believe SL is capable of. Anyway, this is what braught me here, it seems I cant post on the official SL forums and decided to do the next best thing, and post here! So down to the actual question, now that you know my predicament... I am looking for a mentor or more of a friend that wouldn't mind answering all the stupid little questions I have and if possible show me around and teach me the art of creation in SL, and show me the ways of business. (for some reason or another Ive always liked buisness and how it all comes together) Thanks Bud Osterham Last edited by Bud Osterham; 07-14-2008 at 11:28 PM.

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phoenixasol Junior Member save Keystrokes, call me Nix or Phoe Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: secondlife Posts: 15 SL Join Date: August 31, 2006 Business: Sol Animations FlyDances	hiya Bud! Help Island public, NCI and The Shelter are three good places to start and get further than orientation island. Another good direction is to click on SEARCH and the ALL tab, and then type in whatever it is you are interested in, hobbies you enjoy etc. Chances are, you'll find plenty of other folks into it as well. Have fun! __________________ Dance, dance, dance, dance and film it! My dance tutorial on wiki: http://tinyurl.com/5ub4am Take your dance to new heights! Sol Animations FlyDances! Free FlyDance animation just for stopping by. Buy from box vendor for $0L! SLurl to FlyDance Vendor & Video Display

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Bud Osterham Junior Member Who am I, but a man in a sea of longing and confusion-James McCaffery (me) Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 12 My Mood:	once again, thanks guys I'll be on later today, though im still on the orientation island I will eventually make it to the mainland its 2:09 pm here on the east coast of the USA, so if theres anyone else out there on the same time frame, pm me here or in game... Bud Osterham....

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Bud Osterham Junior Member Who am I, but a man in a sea of longing and confusion-James McCaffery (me) Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 12 My Mood:	I just got off the mainland and found it a little laggy, but after a while it was fine. Than when I found a group of 6-7 people I zoomed into First Person and my fps was kind of bad.... is this normal?

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Siyu Suen Mask Wielding Overlord Waiting... and waiting... and waiting.. Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Carnivale Posts: 2,740 SL Join Date: 10/14/06 Business: Illusions: Masks and Unique Accessories SLShopper Ads: 10 My Mood:	There's ways to counter that, especially on mainland... pressing ctrl-p and going to the graphics tab, and turning down your "draw distance" will reduce the amount of terrain and objects around you that you have to download. Unlike a professionally created and managed game, on about 90% of the regions that you'll teleport to, people paid absolutely no mind to how laggy they were making their land. You'll probably find your fps changing drastically from sim to sim/region to region. That's normal, and if the lag is really bad despite a low draw distance and almost no people, get out of there