Second Life Virtual World Tricks and Tips

Second Life is as complex as any Internet phenomenon goes and it's often the case that you feel lost when entering this virtual world, especially if you're new to the whole massively multiplayer idea. In order to help you out a bit, I've decided to make up a set of tips and tricks that will probably make your life easier in Second Life and allow you to achieve your goals faster. Let's get to work!

Your Avatar
Let's face it, in the real world, looks get you a long way and to that there's no denying. Of course, if you're not so good looking, you can make up through dedication, compassion and hard work, but since you CAN choose how you look in your Second Life, why not take advantage of this feat?

Many new players simply rush in and go past the avatar screen quickly as they think that their looks in-world won't really matter. Well, take into account that the ones you'll be playing with are still people, and people react differently to what they see. If your avatar is plain, or simply ugly, I guarantee it will have less success than if you spend some time and tweak your appearance to look at least slightly good looking.

Clothing
You can go around clothing from two points of view: wearing it and selling it. In order to look good in-world, you will have to get a set of clothing that not only fits your avatar, but also your character (and what you do in-game). For example, if you're a real estate owner in Second Life, a suit will be far better fitted than a pair of jeans and some silly t-shirt. If you want to create and sell clothing, take into account that it's the number 1 product sold in game, so there will be stiff competition up ahead.

Interaction
Your interaction with others determines your standing in the world of Second Life. If you go about spamming "ha-ha noobs all of you" then you start a shop, people will remember you and avoid your shop. Make sure you keep a quality social factor constant throughout your Second Life time as it can bring you many benefits, besides winning you friends.

Spotting a Niche
If you want to make some money in Second Life, you will have to either A. find a niche to work on, or B. create a business on an already developed sector. With A, it's easier to start the business and make it work, but it's harder to find the niche and make sure it's worth investing in it. If you go by B, it will be an arduous process to grow your business with all the competition around, but you'll have the knowledge that there's never a lack of need for your items from the other residents.

Simply following these tips and tricks won't automatically bring you success in Second Life, but they are a good way to start your adventure in this virtual world. If you keep close to these rules and give your avatar and your business a bit of hard work, you're bound for success.

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