Wagner James Au / New World Notes

I'm very perplexed as to why Second Life is still a fairly actively plated game, like why stay there and not jump on VRChat?

— Bree (she/her) 🏳️‍⚧️ (@barnkatbree.bsky.social) December 9, 2024 at 10:46 AM

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In another sign of virtual world communities shifting toward Bluesky, here's an informative and refreshingly non-dickish conversation between VRChat and Second Life players, comparing and contrasting these platforms.

Why aren't many SLers jumping into VRChat? The consensus gist: Because VRChat is teeming with kids and many SLers don't want / can't afford / aren't interested in wearing a VR headset. (When I interviewed the founders for my book, I was surprised to learn 70% of active VRChat users use HMDS!)

Of course it doesn't have to be an either/or scenario: Each platform has its strengths and shortcomings, and hopefully we see more cross-pollination between both communities, at least on Bluesky.