So... virtual worlds, huh?
I don't know how I feel about this class so far. I am, of course, catching up with things only now, but I'm feeling like I have a handle in moving around, taking snapshots, etc. I still haven't mustered up the courage to go talk to anyone yet, but Ben and I have plans to meet virtually for Assignment 13. I'll say this: this isn't as bad or as frustrating as I initially thought it would be. I'm sure the tasks will get more difficult over time, but assignments 1-12 (save for 6) were manageable in a relatively small amount of time. I don't really understand the time that people spend kitting out their avatars, but alas, I think that's just one of those things I'm never going to get. I missed our first class meeting, but I'm looking forward to seeing what the next one is like.
I'm surprised at how detailed and built-up the Marlboro island is. I suppose I shouldn't be, as that's the point of this class, but still, it's cool that someone has taken the time to make everything work in that world, and work in the context of a class experience. I'm interested to see what person to person interaction is like, particularly between people not in this class and my classmates and me. Each time I've logged on, it doesn't seem like there's a whole lot of people online when I am, but that might just be timing.
Until next time...
