Are there any games which let you just explore and enjoy the scenery, like a walk-in painting or virtual vacation? (single-player preferred) [more inside]
posted by lord_yo on Dec 15, 2009 - 44 answers

Is there software that mimics a 'memory palace'? [more inside]
posted by ollyollyoxenfree on Sep 11, 2009 - 7 answers

I will shortly be introducing a friend of mine to Second Life. She's an academic, and will be most interested in locations in SL that are related to the teaching of art (especially drawing and cartooning) and the teaching of writing. I would be most grateful for any suggestions anyone might have of locations we could visit.
posted by zainsubani on Dec 10, 2008 - 1 answer

I would like to set up a system optimized for 3D rendering. Specifically Second Life. [more inside]
posted by Fenriss on Oct 7, 2008 - 6 answers

Anybody have experience in investing in virtual world banks/businesses/markets (such as those in SecondLife.com etc)? Do they provide a serious way of making a sensible risk/reward on five or six figure investments? [more inside]
posted by vizsla on Aug 12, 2008 - 22 answers

Can you help me find great examples of museums making use of free social web apps? [more inside]
posted by Miko on Jan 29, 2008 - 14 answers

Is my virtual girlfriend a real woman? [more inside]
posted by germanguy on Oct 22, 2007 - 46 answers

Second Life attractive to media people, hence the preponderance of media coverage compared to World of Warcraft [more inside]
posted by joeclark on Jul 10, 2007 - 14 answers

The sadness of Second Life, if you know any examples. Bad things that have happened in there, stats about why people leave, anecdotes about what's wrong with it, etc. [more inside]
posted by cloudscratcher on May 31, 2007 - 18 answers

My overlord has fallen in love with SecondLife, and wants our organization to build a presence there. How can I convince her that this is a dumb idea? Or is it not a dumb idea? [more inside]
posted by potsmokinghippieoverlord on May 15, 2007 - 34 answers

Any idea as to the retention rates of users in online games such as World of Warcraft? [more inside]
posted by evadery on Mar 24, 2006 - 9 answers

My wife, lifelong holder of contempt against video games, has suddenly expressed the desire for us to play Sims Online together! Looking for advice on this and/or similar games... [more inside]
posted by poppo on Mar 8, 2006 - 48 answers

I'm trying to figure out what the appeal of Second Life is. [more inside]
posted by cellphone on Mar 2, 2006 - 10 answers