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A virtual world is a computer-based simulated
environment intended for its users to inhabit and interact
via avatars. This habitation usually is represented in the
form of two or three-dimensional graphical representations
of humanoids (or other graphical or text-based avatars). Some,
but not all, virtual worlds allow for multiple users.
The world being computer-simulated typically appears similar
to the real world, with real world rules such as gravity,
topography, locomotion, real-time actions, and communication.
Communication has, until recently, been in the form of text,
but now real-time voice communication using VOIP is available.
This type of virtual world is now most common in massively
multiplayer online games.
Avatars
Avatars are an alter ego in Cyberspace, a body double in
the virtual cl worlds online.
Virtual Worlds
- Active
Worlds - 3D virtual reality chat plugin software and
servers. Design worlds, chat with friends, play games.
- Second
Life - a 3-D virtual world entirely built and owned
by its residents. Your first Basic account is FREE, and
includes access to events, shopping, building, and scripting.
- Entropia
Universe - more than a game, The Entropia Universe is
for real. Real people, real activities and a Real Cash Economy
in a massive online community. The makers of Entropia Universe
plan to introduce a real-world ATM card that will allow
players to withdraw hard cash automatically converted from
Entropia Universe currency, the PED.
- The
Sims Online - a massively multiplayer online game variation
on Maxis' highly popular computer game published by Electronic
Arts [EA]
- There
- an everyday hangout where you can have fun with your friends
and meet new ones - all in a lush 3D environment.
- Red
Light Center - an R18 site that contains explicit sexual
material which may be offensive to some viewers.
- Weblo
- virtual world cyber market place where you can buy domains,
celebrities and property.
Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games [MMORPG]
MMORPG's are games based in a huge online world where thousands
of players come together for adventure and fun. It is not
surprising that most MMORPG's are battle interactions.
- EverQuest
- Explore a realm of Adventure, Fantasy and Magic. Slay
Dragons, seek Treasures and explore vast Dungeons as you
experience the world of EverQuest.
- Ultima
Online - the world of Britannia where spells, skills,
and monsters take your adventure to dark places, where it
is the rare to avoid battle for your life or land.
- Lineage
- an online war-torn land spanning two continents, where
trust and betrayal clash as three kingdoms vie for power.
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