Game Development Reference
In-Depth Information
mesh models from Second Life can be modiied in your 3D modeling programs. Once the modiications and
additions are made, the avatar with new attachments can be reimported into Second Life or OpenSim. The
Second Life Creation Portal has information and sources for your avatar's mesh models (http://wiki.secon-
dlife.com/wiki/Creation_Portal).
You may desire that your avatar be represented as the same being on all the worlds you visit in the
Metaverse. That is entirely possible. You can make note of your avatar shape settings and set them up in your
new world. If you own the clothing and skin textures, you can transfer those as well. For a full set of tools
that will help you build characters for Second Life and OpenSim, there is a Blender add-on called Avastar.
12.12 FINAL OBSERVATIONS
The creation of a captivating avatar that embodies your interests is an enlightening and enriching artistic
endeavor. Enjoy the possibilities that avatar design unveils for you; it is self-expression in its most personal
form and capable of creating inner growth through self-discovery.
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