Recent content by MattOrbit

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    Are NPCs Getting Too Smart? What Happens When the World Starts Talking Back?

    Yeah an NPC asked how my day was and I got emotionally attacked. Like bro you’re made of pixels, why do you care? It’s cool though adds to the immersion. But if one ever brings up something I did in 2022, I’m out. We’re getting real close to NPCs starting their own group chats and voting us off...
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    2D face with 3D avatar in virtual spaces feasible?

    Hi all Curious if combining a Live2D facial rig with a 3D avatar in VirtualverseOne is possible. I want the body to move in 3D but keep that 2D style face I tried floating a Live2D window above my avatar head but it does not align when walking or rotating. Has anyone here layered rigs like that...
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    Have you ever grieved someone you only knew in a virtual world?

    I’ve felt that too. It’s a quiet kind of grief, no goodbye, no answers, just absence. And it hurts because the connection was real, even if the world was virtual. I still think about them sometimes, hold on to a few old messages or moments we shared. It helps. You're not alone in feeling this. A...
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    Where Do You Buy Anime-Style Avatars in Second Life?

    If you're chasing that cute anime look, you need to check out UTILIZATOR (especially the M3 Venus head) and Rekt Royalty both are staples for anime style avatars. Also peek at PsyQueen and QuinLuna for some really solid skins and mods. On Marketplace, try searching “bento anime head” or “anime...
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    From Sliders to Scans: How Far Have Avatar Tools Really Come?

    Man, I kinda miss the janky charm of the old days. Like yeah, my avatar had weird elbows and questionable fashion sense, but I made that disaster. Now everything’s so clean and polished, it’s almost intimidating. I do love the tech now, but sometimes I wish there was a “scuff mode” just to bring...
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    What happens if base stations overlap or reflect off walls?

    Quick question for anyone running multiple base stations: if two of them have slight overlap and reflect off a shiny white wall, will that mess with tracking? I noticed my headset drifting randomly when I walked into one side of the room, and my controller just flew across the map. I kind of...
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    What was your most unexpected virtual world moment?

    I’ve been toying around in different virtual worlds lately and bumped into something totally random—ended up getting chased by virtual ducks in a medieval castle. No quests no warning just feathered chaos and it was hilarious. It got me thinking how those unplanned little moments can be the...
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    Having a Hard Time Finding a Skin That Feels Like Me

    Yeah, same. Sometimes I just give up and go back to a potato avatar. Feels safer.
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    Hello from the Other Side

    Hey folks! 👋 This is Matt. Fan of VR and spatial tech. Glad to be here.