One avatar to rule them all
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- mcamargo
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"A virtual character, or avatar, for all the virtual worlds in which people play is the goal of a joint project between IBM and Linden Lab.
The computer giant and the creator of Second Life are working on universal avatars that can travel between worlds.
The project aims to open up virtual worlds by introducing open tools that work with any online environment."
I always thought the whole idea of these online worlds such as Second Life and World of Warcraft was to create a new reality for yourself. What would be the fun in having the same plain ol' avatar in all these different communities and "worlds" you engage in???
This also brings up interesting issues about identity and anonymity in the future online world.
The computer giant and the creator of Second Life are working on universal avatars that can travel between worlds.
The project aims to open up virtual worlds by introducing open tools that work with any online environment."
I always thought the whole idea of these online worlds such as Second Life and World of Warcraft was to create a new reality for yourself. What would be the fun in having the same plain ol' avatar in all these different communities and "worlds" you engage in???
This also brings up interesting issues about identity and anonymity in the future online world.
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