Cartoon of The Day: Busted

 

 Taken at the SL22B. The name "Buster Sword" comes from Final Fantasy 7, the character Cloud having a huge oversized greatsword. While it's been thought that this huge hard to wield weapon represented the character's psychological burdens, it's thought the size was because it looked cool. The name of the weapon has sometimes been applied to other similar looking (and impractical in real life combat) swords. 

 

By Bixyl Shuftan 

 

Cartoon of The Day: "Mightier Than The Pen?"

 

 

 Taken at the WVPBE grounds. Someone was wearing a sword with the logo of the event host group. An education group would surely think "the pen is mightier than the sword." But sometimes it's best to have both. 

By Bixyl Shuftan

 

International "Talk Like A Pirate Day" (Updated)

 

 

 "Shiver me timbers! It be 'International Talk Like A Pirate Day' me hearties. So feel free ta speak th' way of th' brotherhood, dress up like a buccaneer or wench, or better yet, both. Check out yer groups fer pirate-themed goin's on. Arrrrrrrrr!"

Check out our article on "Pirate Speak."

*Update* While in Second Life, heard about a cool place in Bellisseria chat.

Michael (Bubblesort Triskaidekaphobia): This is outside Bellisseria, but I thought somebody here might know what this is... I found an island pirate cove, with a massive hoard of gold, off the NW coast of Satori The NW coast of Satori has a lot of cool islands to explore.  Anyway, when I click on the one treasure chest I got a gleaming pirates sword.  I got something similar when clicking on a treasure chest in some tunnels in a rainforest once... is this part of a bigger game that I don't know about, or is it just a cool thing the lindens leave lying around?  My notice said Naughty Mole gave it to me.

Checking out the island at Orlop (86,154,23), I found myself on an island with a huge skull in the center, filled with gold coins. Clicking on it, I got the golden sword that was being talked about, as well as a crown when clicking elsewhere. I got a script warning message stating the code was outdated. Oh well, it's an interesting momento for Pirate Day.

 

The island was created by the Moles of the  Department of Public Works.

Bixyl Shuftan

Reader Submitted: May The Fourth Be With You

From Toady Nakamura. She was teaching a class on how to make a lightsaber in Second Life, and had a whimsical build next to her. I doubt there were and takers of the challenge offered in the stone.
     

SL Video: "Raglan Shire Stabby Stabby 2020"

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From Nitwacket on Sept 22, scenes of Raglan Shire's "Stabby Stabby" swordfighting competition for it's Medieval Month.

SL Video: "Second Life Destinations - Medieval Roleplaying"

Xiola Linden's post for Second Life Destinations on July 3 was of "Medieval Roleplaying," the video filmed in the area of Mystvale.

Have you ever thought about writing your own Medieval novel? What if you could live through your very own battle of the throne without any of the very bloody and finite endings you’ve seen on television? Hold court, joust, ride forth into battle on the back of your trusted steed, or simply embrace the photogenic romance of living in an era long passed - it’s all possible in SL.
 

That’s where communities like MYSTVALE and other role-playing communities within Second Life come in. Tailored to immerse you in an experience that blends history and fantasy together, and allows you to begin making your own history through creative story-telling. Talk about choosing your own adventure!

Put on your favorite medieval outfit, grab your preferred party of adventurers, and cross the virtual veil into MYSTVALE.  

For the blog post in it's entirety, Click Here. 

Cartoon of the Day

Taken at the National Space Society's meeting at the Sci-Fi con. This is probably what one feels like when you hear that someone in your workplace is going to be let go.

By Bixyl Shuftan

Game Review - Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor

In her latest game review, Nydia Tungsten takes a look at the single-player Fantasy game "Shadow of Mordor." She found the game's opening especially grim, "This game starts off darker than any game I have ever played before." Following that, the action continues to be quite violent and bloody. So for those whom don't shy away from a little blood and violence, how playable did Nydia feel the game was?

Read Nydia's review in Other Grids, MMOs, and Games.

Cartoon of the Day

Taken at the Wulfenback Winter Games, the vixen was actually a ladylike winner. But no doubt this is what some were thinking.

By Bixyl Shuftan

SL Video: "En Garde! Tutorial"

From Rifkin Habsburg, "Learn to play En Garde! The strategic fencing game by Reiner Knizia, brought to Second Life by Procyon Games. ... It's a strategic game, so if you're looking for a game where you bash someone over the head by clicking the mouse as quickly as possible, you probably should try a different game. It's not for everyone!"

Cartoon of the Day

Miyuki shows off her battlesuit and double-bladed sword at Club Zero Gravity.

By Bixyl Shuftan