All images by Wildstar Beaumont In this episode, shown at 2pm SLT Monday 26th June, we are looking back to an episode on Fanci’s Deep first shown on 16th June 2014 – so just over 10 years ago – in …| Prim Perfect
I recently spoke at a conference in a brand new territory for me—Second Life. I gave a session at the International Disability Rights Affirmation Conference (IDRAC 2014), organised by Virtual Ability Inc, a non-profit organisation with a focus on supporting people with a range of disabilities in the use of virtual worlds. It was a … Continue reading Speaking at a real conference in a virtual world| The '58 sound
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What is a Sim Crossing? Warning: Geeky stuff ahead Second Life is basically made up of regions, each being 256 x 256 meters. These can exist as separate entities or can be connect to other regions. Multiple regions connected together and collectively owned by one person are called an “estate.” Each region runs on a … Continue reading Handling Sim Crossings| Loud Pipes, Leather and Hardtails
So, you want to ride a motorcycle is Second Life. Maybe you are just not sure where to begin, but it’s far more likely that you have already tried and failed. This is very common and if you read the “About” page on this site, you will see that I had a similar experience. You … Continue reading Where to Begin?| Loud Pipes, Leather and Hardtails
This is Part 2 of how to get your new bike ready to ride. If you are setting up a new bike, please start with Part 1. In Part one, we resized your bike, adjusted your avatar’s position on it and saved it. We did these both in ACS (KCP) scripts and JPV (Picasa) scripts. … Continue reading Getting Your New Bike Ready to Ride (Part 2)| Loud Pipes, Leather and Hardtails
You bought a bike and now you want to unpack it and let the fun begin. But wait, you are not ready to go riding yet. You need to make sure your bike is properly adjusted and ready to ride. By taking some time now to do this right, you will probably save time and … Continue reading Getting Your New Bike Ready to Ride (Part 1)| Loud Pipes, Leather and Hardtails
It doesn’t take long. If you hang around bikers, you begin to hear terms like “panhead” and “shovelhead.” They have even have become common on some TV shows, like American Pickers, where you might hear Mike remarking on a knucklehead he has come across. This lingo is almost a secret code for the true biker … Continue reading Panheads, Knuckleheads & Shovelheads, Oh My!| Loud Pipes, Leather and Hardtails
The following is the procedures adopted by the Twilight Shadow Riders for their group rides. While they may be typical, it should in no way be viewed as the “right way” or the “only way.” Check with your own club or group to find out what their procedures are. Okay, you have joined Twilight Shadow … Continue reading Twilight Shadow Riders Rideout Procedures| Loud Pipes, Leather and Hardtails
The following is a general set of instructions on operating a motorcycle in Second Life. While these procedures should work with most bikes, there may be differences with any particular bike. Consu…| Loud Pipes, Leather and Hardtails