Comments on Penny Arcade's Tycho Explores SL - Where Should He Go?TypePad2012-03-29T21:12:50ZSLHamlethttps://nwn.blogs.com/nwn/tag:typepad.com,2003:https://nwn.blogs.com/nwn/2012/03/penny-arcade-tycho-in-second-life/comments/atom.xml/Seven Overdrive commented on 'Penny Arcade's Tycho Explores SL - Where Should He Go?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf74053ef0168e9738862970c2012-03-30T22:32:38Z2012-03-30T22:32:38ZSeven OverdriveI agree with Ezra. If he is coming into SL expecting Skyrim quality, then he will most likely be disappointed....<p>I agree with Ezra. If he is coming into SL expecting Skyrim quality, then he will most likely be disappointed. I hope he doesn't bring any expectations with him.</p>NeoBokrug Elytis commented on 'Penny Arcade's Tycho Explores SL - Where Should He Go?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf74053ef016764715874970b2012-03-30T20:18:50Z2012-03-30T20:18:50ZNeoBokrug Elytishttp://neobokrug.the-wastelands.orgWell, the latest video is the one I made to showcase the new region we got in October, the Cape...<p>Well, the latest video is the one I made to showcase the new region we got in October, the Cape of Ruin: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBX3F9UpkQg" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBX3F9UpkQg</a> <br />
That really doesn't reflect the Wastelands well, because it's leaving out important elements such as the games and RP. But it sure is pretty.</p>
<p>You showcased Somewhere That's Green before, and I find it kind of cute in it's own right: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40fVFdXaSHo" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40fVFdXaSHo</a></p>
<p>This (<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2O4WCE_Oc8)" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2O4WCE_Oc8)</a> is two years old, but showcases some of the combat.</p>
<p>I think I need to make some time to film some machinima this weekend -- everything is pretty dated!</p>Beyond Aeon commented on 'Penny Arcade's Tycho Explores SL - Where Should He Go?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf74053ef0163037c567e970d2012-03-30T19:56:02Z2012-03-30T19:56:02ZBeyond AeonNow that I am not at work here is the SLURL Olds AFB, Undine State http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Undine%20State/16/217/23<p>Now that I am not at work here is the SLURL</p>
<p>Olds AFB, Undine State<br />
<a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Undine%20State/16/217/23" rel="nofollow">http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Undine%20State/16/217/23</a></p>Hamlet Au commented on 'Penny Arcade's Tycho Explores SL - Where Should He Go?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf74053ef0167647094bc970b2012-03-30T18:38:48Z2012-03-30T18:38:48ZHamlet Auhttp://nwn.blogs.com/NeoBokrug, Wastelands is a great suggestion -- what's the latest and best YouTube depicting it?<p>NeoBokrug, Wastelands is a great suggestion -- what's the latest and best YouTube depicting it?</p>NeoBokrug Elytis commented on 'Penny Arcade's Tycho Explores SL - Where Should He Go?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf74053ef0163037b9bc2970d2012-03-30T18:20:50Z2012-03-30T18:20:50ZNeoBokrug Elytishttp://neobokrug.the-wastelands.orgForgot the SLURL: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Wastelands/105/146/75<p>Forgot the SLURL: <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Wastelands/105/146/75" rel="nofollow">http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Wastelands/105/146/75</a></p>Vooper Werribee commented on 'Penny Arcade's Tycho Explores SL - Where Should He Go?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf74053ef0168e971a1da970c2012-03-30T18:17:23Z2012-03-30T18:17:23ZVooper Werribeehttp://vivacitygames.co.uk/index.shtmlSplintered Rock SL Destination Guide: http://secondlife.com/destination/splintered-rock SLurl: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Splintered%20Rock/55/4/55 Sci Fi goodness that looks a lot like Dune :)<p>Splintered Rock<br />
SL Destination Guide: <a href="http://secondlife.com/destination/splintered-rock" rel="nofollow">http://secondlife.com/destination/splintered-rock</a><br />
SLurl: <a href="http://slurl.com/secondlife/Splintered%20Rock/55/4/55" rel="nofollow">http://slurl.com/secondlife/Splintered%20Rock/55/4/55</a><br />
Sci Fi goodness that looks a lot like Dune :)</p>NeoBokrug Elytis commented on 'Penny Arcade's Tycho Explores SL - Where Should He Go?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf74053ef0163037b937b970d2012-03-30T18:13:04Z2012-03-30T18:13:04ZNeoBokrug Elytishttp://neobokrug.the-wastelands.orgThe Wastelands meets all four points in your post. · It's 13 regions big, and doesn't look bad anywhere. ·...<p>The Wastelands meets all four points in your post.</p>
<p>· It's 13 regions big, and doesn't look bad anywhere.</p>
<p>· Gaming and RP in our estate isn't mandatory, and 100% optional.</p>
<p>· There's a lot of things being built in mesh, and most of the infrastructure in the Cape of Ruin is in mesh</p>
<p>· I try to keep an updated youtube playlist of all the Wastelands videos I encounter: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL08056142D7941203&feature=mh_lolz" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL08056142D7941203&feature=mh_lolz</a></p>Pussycat Catnap commented on 'Penny Arcade's Tycho Explores SL - Where Should He Go?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf74053ef0163037b9005970d2012-03-30T18:10:00Z2012-03-30T18:10:00ZPussycat Catnaphttp://catnapkitty.wordpress.comSomeone with SLURLS on hand might know the locations for these... But look for DCS2 combat zones, and some weapon...<p>Someone with SLURLS on hand might know the locations for these...</p>
<p>But look for DCS2 combat zones, and some weapon shops.</p>
<p>There is still one big 'Avatar' sim out there.</p>
<p>Don't show 'em Gor... or we'll never hear the end of it.</p>
<p>Need to try and remember to check my list of landmarks tonight. Forgot to last night...</p>shockwave yareach commented on 'Penny Arcade's Tycho Explores SL - Where Should He Go?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf74053ef0168e971202d970c2012-03-30T17:15:09Z2012-03-30T17:15:09Zshockwave yareachAlas, most of my favorite places are gone now. I can show him the empty holes where LL used to...<p>Alas, most of my favorite places are gone now. I can show him the empty holes where LL used to make money though...</p>
<p><a href="http://slurl.com/secondlife/Southern%20Colorado/163/42/26" rel="nofollow">http://slurl.com/secondlife/Southern%20Colorado/163/42/26</a></p>Eupalinos commented on 'Penny Arcade's Tycho Explores SL - Where Should He Go?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf74053ef01630378c9a1970d2012-03-30T12:09:42Z2012-03-30T12:09:42ZEupalinoshttp://www.flickr.com/photos/eupalinos/The Petrovsky Flux is probably the first place I would send someone in SL : http://www.flickr.com/photos/eupalinos/sets/72157625147204199/detail/ + I listed some...<p>The Petrovsky Flux is probably the first place I would send someone in SL :<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/eupalinos/sets/72157625147204199/detail/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/eupalinos/sets/72157625147204199/detail/</a></p>
<p>+ I listed some of my favorite places here (some were temporary or are now offline)<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/eupalinos/sets/72157628675312325/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/eupalinos/sets/72157628675312325/</a></p>
<p>I don't play "games" in SL but maybe this person could check the sim brought by the persons who made "Exodus viewer": <a href="http://www.arkcombat.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.arkcombat.com/</a></p>Ezra commented on 'Penny Arcade's Tycho Explores SL - Where Should He Go?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf74053ef0168e96de514970c2012-03-30T09:57:51Z2012-03-30T09:57:51ZEzraOr if the subject matter in Life 2.0 attracted him, let him explore the subject matter in Life 2.0. There's...<p>Or if the subject matter in Life 2.0 attracted him, let him explore the subject matter in Life 2.0. There's no Deus Ex or Skyrim to find in Second Life.</p>Melissa Yeuxdoux commented on 'Penny Arcade's Tycho Explores SL - Where Should He Go?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf74053ef0167646ca020970b2012-03-30T09:49:42Z2012-03-30T09:49:42ZMelissa Yeuxdouxhttp://vidasegunda.blogspot.com/You might want to suggest Penny Patton's adjustment of camera position (http://modemworld.wordpress.com/tutorials/camera-offsets-penny-patton/ describes how to do it). It makes a...<p>You might want to suggest Penny Patton's adjustment of camera position (<a href="http://modemworld.wordpress.com/tutorials/camera-offsets-penny-patton/" rel="nofollow">http://modemworld.wordpress.com/tutorials/camera-offsets-penny-patton/</a> describes how to do it). It makes a big difference in immersion, and would give a gamer the POV he/she is used to.</p>Ann Otoole InSL commented on 'Penny Arcade's Tycho Explores SL - Where Should He Go?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf74053ef0167646c9f4b970b2012-03-30T09:48:34Z2012-03-30T09:48:34ZAnn Otoole InSLjust avoid secondlife marketplace for now. it ain't pretty.<p>just avoid secondlife marketplace for now. it ain't pretty.</p>Hamlet Au commented on 'Penny Arcade's Tycho Explores SL - Where Should He Go?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf74053ef0163037605ad970d2012-03-30T05:07:33Z2012-03-30T05:07:33ZHamlet Auhttp://nwn.blogs.com/"How about 'Olds Airforce Base' Mesh tanks and Jets" Sounds good, and gamer-friendly -- SLurl?<p>"How about 'Olds Airforce Base' Mesh tanks and Jets"</p>
<p>Sounds good, and gamer-friendly -- SLurl?</p>Indigo Mertel commented on 'Penny Arcade's Tycho Explores SL - Where Should He Go?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf74053ef01630375e519970d2012-03-30T04:56:56Z2012-03-30T04:56:56ZIndigo Mertelhttp://eastrivercommunity.posterous.comWell, when Tycho is ready to take a break after all that shooting he should pay a visit to Honour...<p>Well, when Tycho is ready to take a break after all that shooting he should pay a visit to Honour McMillan's blog ( <a href="http://honourmcmillan.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow">http://honourmcmillan.wordpress.com</a> )and take a look at the beautiful pictures there. Then, pick a few places and enjoy the beauty.</p>Cake commented on 'Penny Arcade's Tycho Explores SL - Where Should He Go?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf74053ef016764699ac8970b2012-03-30T02:30:27Z2012-03-30T02:30:27ZCakehttp://aemysays.wordpress.comPictures! Pixel Bean: http://www.flickr.com/photos/harlowheslop/6884770741/ Pixel Bean SLurl: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dunmore%20Bay/206/57/2802 Juicy Cafe: http://www.flickr.com/photos/virtualevangelical/6978527829 Juicy Cafe SLurl: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/JuicyBomb/96/88/26 Paris/Cupcake sim: http://www.flickr.com/photos/30307659@N05/5802775935/in/pool-1025278@N22/ Paris/Cupcake SLurl:...<p>Pictures!</p>
<p>Pixel Bean: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/harlowheslop/6884770741/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/harlowheslop/6884770741/</a><br />
Pixel Bean SLurl: <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dunmore%20Bay/206/57/2802" rel="nofollow">http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dunmore%20Bay/206/57/2802</a></p>
<p>Juicy Cafe: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/virtualevangelical/6978527829" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/virtualevangelical/6978527829</a><br />
Juicy Cafe SLurl: <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/JuicyBomb/96/88/26" rel="nofollow">http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/JuicyBomb/96/88/26</a></p>
<p>Paris/Cupcake sim: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/30307659@N05/5802775935/in/pool-1025278@N22/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/30307659@N05/5802775935/in/pool-1025278@N22/</a><br />
Paris/Cupcake SLurl: <a href="http://slurl.com/secondlife/Cupcake/110/92/31" rel="nofollow">http://slurl.com/secondlife/Cupcake/110/92/31</a></p>
<p>Also, visit Tableau! They have a cool dino park there: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/polyesterpartridge/6837764509" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/polyesterpartridge/6837764509</a><br />
Tableau SLurl: <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Tableau/201/119/22" rel="nofollow">http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Tableau/201/119/22</a></p>Beyond Aeon commented on 'Penny Arcade's Tycho Explores SL - Where Should He Go?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf74053ef0168e96a4944970c2012-03-30T01:20:23Z2012-03-30T01:20:23ZBeyond AeonHow about "Olds Airforce Base" Mesh tanks and Jets. combat with a modern warfare feel to it.<p>How about "Olds Airforce Base" Mesh tanks and Jets. combat with a modern warfare feel to it. <br />
</p>Douglas Story commented on 'Penny Arcade's Tycho Explores SL - Where Should He Go?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf74053ef01676468a644970b2012-03-30T00:16:59Z2012-03-30T00:16:59ZDouglas StoryI immodestly suggest one of the immersive art projects that I did with my partner in crime Desdemona. With video...<p> I immodestly suggest one of the immersive art projects that I did with my partner in crime Desdemona. With video rolling over 1000 prims, it's impressive and a pretty safe bet that he's never seen anything like it. Here's the slurl:</p>
<p><a href="http://slurl.com/secondlife/NMC%20Campus%20West/91/86/501" rel="nofollow">http://slurl.com/secondlife/NMC%20Campus%20West/91/86/501</a></p>
<p> A web site with video is here:</p>
<p><a href="http://slstormeye.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">http://slstormeye.blogspot.com/</a><br />
</p>Dark Eden commented on 'Penny Arcade's Tycho Explores SL - Where Should He Go?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf74053ef016764680e16970b2012-03-29T23:18:51Z2012-03-29T23:18:51ZDark EdenCity of Lost Angels! If he can handle it. http://slurl.com/secondlife/Lost%20Angels/128/128/0/?title=City%20of%20Lost%20Angels<p>City of Lost Angels! If he can handle it.</p>
<p><a href="http://slurl.com/secondlife/Lost%20Angels/128/128/0/?title=City%20of%20Lost%20Angels" rel="nofollow">http://slurl.com/secondlife/Lost%20Angels/128/128/0/?title=City%20of%20Lost%20Angels</a></p>Hamlet Au commented on 'Penny Arcade's Tycho Explores SL - Where Should He Go?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf74053ef0168e96924f6970c2012-03-29T23:09:44Z2012-03-29T23:09:44ZHamlet Auhttp://nwn.blogs.com/Oooh, please add links to screenshots or machinima of these places where available, that would be a big help. (Just...<p>Oooh, please add links to screenshots or machinima of these places where available, that would be a big help. (Just updated the post to refer to those as well.)</p>Vanessa commented on 'Penny Arcade's Tycho Explores SL - Where Should He Go?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf74053ef0168e968ab3b970c2012-03-29T22:41:55Z2012-03-29T22:41:55ZVanessagrr, that last URL for Stray Pig should have been http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/sick/182/130/1301<p>grr, that last URL for Stray Pig should have been <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/sick/182/130/1301" rel="nofollow">http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/sick/182/130/1301</a></p>Vanessa commented on 'Penny Arcade's Tycho Explores SL - Where Should He Go?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf74053ef0168e968a933970c2012-03-29T22:40:56Z2012-03-29T22:40:56ZVanessa1. Claudia Jewell's exhibit at Art Screamers http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Art%20Screamer/102/99/164 2. Anything by Bryn Oh, start with Immersiva http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Art%20Screamer/102/99/164 3. China sim...<p>1. Claudia Jewell's exhibit at Art Screamers <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Art%20Screamer/102/99/164" rel="nofollow">http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Art%20Screamer/102/99/164</a></p>
<p>2. Anything by Bryn Oh, start with Immersiva <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Art%20Screamer/102/99/164" rel="nofollow">http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Art%20Screamer/102/99/164</a></p>
<p>3. China sim <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/China/141/124/1250" rel="nofollow">http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/China/141/124/1250</a></p>
<p>4. Deshima <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Deshima/120/128/3276" rel="nofollow">http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Deshima/120/128/3276</a></p>
<p>5. Anything from Mad Pea</p>
<p>6. Rustica <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Rustica/128/128/2" rel="nofollow">http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Rustica/128/128/2</a></p>
<p>7. Pteron <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/pteron/218/129/38" rel="nofollow">http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/pteron/218/129/38</a></p>
<p>8. World's End Garden <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dernier%20Lamento/139/162/22" rel="nofollow">http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dernier%20Lamento/139/162/22</a></p>
<p>9. Omega Point <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Omega%20Point/7/128/101" rel="nofollow">http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Omega%20Point/7/128/101</a></p>
<p>10. Stray Pig just for fun, and also the ground levels <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Omega%20Point/7/128/101" rel="nofollow">http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Omega%20Point/7/128/101</a></p>
<p>A lot of these are just spectacular builds, but all have exploration value and well worth a visit</p>Cake commented on 'Penny Arcade's Tycho Explores SL - Where Should He Go?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf74053ef01630372abcc970d2012-03-29T22:39:00Z2012-03-29T22:39:00ZCakehttp://aemysays.wordpress.comPixel Bean! If you want to talk to a bunch of people who don't look like they just stepped out...<p>Pixel Bean! If you want to talk to a bunch of people who don't look like they just stepped out of a crazy CSI stereotyped episode, go there and say hi to everyone. They're nice and the cafe is very cozy.</p>
<p><a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dunmore%20Bay/206/57/2802" rel="nofollow">http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dunmore%20Bay/206/57/2802</a></p>
<p>Also, Juicy Cafe is a nice looking place that.. okay maybe Tycho won't like? But his female friends will!</p>
<p><a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/JuicyBomb/96/88/26" rel="nofollow">http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/JuicyBomb/96/88/26</a></p>
<p>Also don't forget the Cupcake sim, which is built by Parisians and has that genuine feel.</p>
<p><a href="http://slurl.com/secondlife/Cupcake/110/92/31" rel="nofollow">http://slurl.com/secondlife/Cupcake/110/92/31</a><br />
</p>