How to Do Everything with Second Life®

Richard Mansfield (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

288 Seiten

2007
McGraw-Hill Professional (Verlag)
978-0-07-149789-3 (ISBN)

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Second Life is a virtual online society that allows its members to invent themselves and then explore, build,socialize-and even earn real money. This guide teaches you the ropes of this vast universe, from understanding the interface to accomplishing advanced tasks such as building property and animating objects.

Filled with hundreds of hands-on tutorials, tips, and techniques, this is the thorough, in-depth reference that every Second Life resident needs. Learn how to create a unique avatar and then explore, build, socialize--and even earn real money. Inside, you'll find exclusive coverage of all the menus, features, and utilities. Whether you're a newbie or an old hand, this book will help you get the most out of Second Life.

Understand all the user interface features
Build hidden rooms, custom teleporters, secret sliding panels, and more
Shop for cool stuff and find the best values
Master the Maps, Inventory, Appearance, and Search dialogs
Start scripting with help from step-by-step tutorials
Control lag and find lost items using Preferences and the hidden Client menu
Visit exotic lands, travel in time, and enjoy roleplay
Create beautiful objects using expert texturing techniques
Earn money in ways that best suit your talents
Find land bargains, a bit of privacy, a great house, and lasting friendships

Richard Mansfield is an authority on Visual Basic. He is the author of several books, including How to Do Everything: Second Life. Richard's books have sold more than 600,000 copies worldwide and have been translated into 12 languages.

Acknowledgments
Introduction
PART I: GET A SECOND LIFE
Chapter 1: Second Life Essentials
Chapter 2: Communication and Good Manners
Chapter 3: Create Your Look
Chapter 4: Doing Inventory: Managing Your Stuff
Chapter 5: Introducing the Interface
Chapter 6: Advanced Interface Techniques
PART II: VENTURE INTO THE VIRTUAL WORLD
Chapter 7: Sex and the Single Avatar
Chapter 8: Going on a Shopping Spree
Chapter 9: Visit Exotic Lands
PART III: GO BEYOND THE BASICS
Chapter 10: Earn a Living
Chapter 11: Buying Good Land and Setting Up Home
Chapter 12: Building Objects
Chapter 13: Texturing
Chapter 14: Scripting
Index

Erscheint lt. Verlag	16.10.2007
Sprache	englisch
Maße	183 x 226 mm
Gewicht	475 g
Themenwelt	Mathematik / Informatik ► Informatik ► Web / Internet
ISBN-10	0-07-149789-7 / 0071497897
ISBN-13	978-0-07-149789-3 / 9780071497893
Zustand	Neuware