FAQ Indigo Blue Realm, Wolf Territories & OpenSim
I have Never been In a Virtual Reality Before!
What is OpenSim?
OpenSim is shorthand for Opensimulator
excerpt from Opensimulator.org
OpenSimulator is an open source multi-platform, multi-user 3D application server. It can be used to create a virtual environment (or world) which can be accessed through a variety of clients, on multiple protocols, see Connecting. Optional Hypergrid allow users to visit other OpenSimulator installations across the web from their ‘home’ installation or grid. In this way, it is the basis of a nascent distributed Metaverse. OpenSimulator can be used to simulate virtual environments similar to Second Life™. However, OpenSimulator does not aim to become a clone of the Second Life server platform. Rather, the project aims to enable innovative feature development for virtual environments and the Metaverse at large.
What do the homes look like?
They vary. We have 3 suburban residential areas Amethyst Village, Lapis Lazuli and Obsidian plus a few rentals in our city. Some pictures are below:
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It is best to visit us in-world to see them for yourself.
Do I have to spend money to become a resident?
No, it is free to create an account and an avatar. However, housing is different. At Indigo Blue Realm as a new resident you can have a furnished apartment free for 30 days. If you choose to move into your own home thereafter, there is a small monthly fee.
Oh, so I do have to pay money?
There is a charge for land known as regions in Wolf Territories Grid. You do not need to purchase a region to stay in Indigo Blue Realm or Wolf Territories Grid. Most people however often find having their own home or apartment is preferable. Some regions offer free home rentals. Indigo Blue Realm does not. Our fees range from 3.65 USD monthly to 6.65USD monthly subscription via Paypal.
Child Avatars/Illegal activity.
We do not permit the display of any illegal activity, including sexual role-play with minors and anything that would be illegal in real life. This will result in an immediate ban and report to local authorities. In order to keep children protected in our virtual community we do not allow anyone in the area under the age of 18 years of age.
*IMPORTANT PLEASE READ PRIVACY BELOW*You can read more about Wolf Territories Grid: Privacy Policy and Terms of Trading
What are Prims?
In the virtual worlds of the Hypergrid, prims are the basic building blocks used to create objects. Prims are single-part objects, but multi-part objects are made up of multiple prims.
Here are some things you can do with prims:
Create objects: Use the built-in object editing tool to create objects like cars, houses, jewelry, hair, and clothing.
Shape objects: Combine and shape prims to create complex objects.
Modify prims: Use the Edit Window to change the type, position, scale, rotation, and more of a prim.
Link prims: Link prims together to create link sets.
Create sculpted prims: Create sculpted prims using a 3D modeling tool like Blender, Maya, or Wings 3D, and then upload them to Wolf Territories Grid.
Apply textures: Apply images (textures) to each surface of a prim to change its appearance.
(No Fee for uploads)
Prims are constructed by starting with a basic 2D shape, modifying it, and extruding it into the third dimension. For example, a cube is created by starting with a 2D square and extruding it along a linear path.
This sounds fun. How do I log in?
If you would like to get started on your own now, watch the video below. Create your avatar account on Wolf Territories Grid and download the firestorm viewer.
Download the Free Firestorm OpenSim Viewer directly from the Firestorm Website.
Choose your operating system, and click on download.
If you have a older computer you may want to download an older version of the Firestorm viewer. and on the following page scroll down and click on the red text that states
- To download older versions, go here Older versions and other downloads and click on the the Older Releases Tab choose Firestorm 6.6.17(70368) Release or Firestorm 6.6.14(69596) Release
To create your own account and avatar today please watch the video below.