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How to Acquire Virtual Land in Second Life

by: pvpmax( 1401Feedback score is 1000 to 4,999) Top 1000 Reviewer
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Guide viewed: 1422 times Tags: Second Life | Linden Dollar | PvPMAX | SL | Virtual Land



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Introduction

You signed up for Second Life, the virtual world of games, fun and creativity. You have explored a few locations, talked to some other users and said to yourself, "Whoa, cool!" You think it may be time to build a place of your own where you can hold events, share ideas, plan group projects and make almost anything you can script. But to do that, you need to acquire some virtual land. Here's how to dabble in "real estate" in this virtual world.
Instructions

Step One
Upgrade your membership in Second Life (see the Resources section below) if you currently have a free membership. To acquire land, you must upgrade to a $9.95 per month premium membership. This allows you to buy up to 512 square meters of land without paying the cost of maintenance.

Step Two
Purchase land with "Linden dollars" (L$). Members receive a certain amount of L$ per month, or they can "earn" L$ in the virtual world. Maintenance, however, costs real money and is added to your monthly membership dues.

Step Three
Use the "Search" tool to locate land that others have for sale. Click on "Land Sales." Use the tabs to review the different types of land and then specific "Parcels."

Step Four
Press "Ctrl+Alt+Shift+P" to investigate a land parcel. Find the size, shape and boundaries as well as price.

Step Five
Look for facts about what objects you may place on the property at "Objects Parcel Supports" under "About Land."

Step Six
Type "Second Life's Auctions" into the "Search" tool to locate land that is up for auction.

Step Seven
Right-click a parcel to acquire it. On the menu that appears, find "About Land" and under that "Buy Land." The price is automatically deducted from your account of L$. If you choose a piece over the 512-square-meter limit, the price or maintenance is added to your monthly dues bill.

Overall Tips & Warnings

     You can "own" as much land as you want, but the more you have (over the initial 512 square meters), the higher your monthly maintenance fee.
     Older computers and those with dial-up connections can't handle the Second Life download. Carefully check the tech requirements listed on the Web site (see Resources below).
     While you may place objects of your own choosing on the land, you cannot alter the terrain itself by more than 4 meters up or down. Be sure you are satisfied with the size and shape of the land as it is.
     Check the Second Life privacy policy to see who has access to the records of individual purchase transactions (see Resources below).

Resources

     Sign up for your Second Life membership at the Second Life home page.
     Review the Web site's System Requirements.
     Read up on the Second Life Privacy Policy.
     For more information about land purchase and use, go to the Land page, which is available to members only.

Overall Things You'll Need

     Second Life Client download
     Linden dollars (L$), the virtual currency used in Second Life
     Computer with Internet access via DSL or cable modem

If you need more details or help in Second life, please visit www.PvPMAX.com

Buy Cheap and safe Second Life Linden Dollar, Contact MSN: PvPMAX@hotmail.com , Skype: PvPMAX


PvPMAX.com Team


Guide ID: 10000000003846378Guide created: 06/22/07 (updated 09/21/09)

 
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