Lively
While IBM and Linden Labs have teamed up to teleport across virtual worlds, Google has entered the arena with Lively. I’m tempted to say, “Too young,” but then again I’m not sure what ‘old enough’ would look like. There’s not as much depth as Second Life, but on the plus side it’s easier to navigate. SL avatars are sexier, if that’s an issue for you. Despite my best efforts to pick Dirk or something cool I seem to have wound up as a furry again and this time short to boot. At least I got the High Noon Sheriff’s vest and a really good hat; sort a Hello Kitty that kicks ass.
Lively seems to run fine on my laptop even with other stuff running in the background. Your current Google account and a quick download will get you up and running. If you’re curious about virtual worlds Lively looks like a good place to start. Here’s a descriptive YouTube video (obnoxious audio track warning).
