I haven’t logged into the Second Life mobile app in a while, so I wanted to check if rezzing had improved. I was pleasantly surprised when I logged in with my iPhone 15 Pro and found that my avatar rezzed about 90% of the way. This version is the best that I’ve tried so far, and it rendered my avatar mostly accurately. My dress was all white, but during the 4 minutes I was logged in, it never fully rezzed a piece of the dress. I still find walking and moving difficult, but I can sit fairly well.
In case you weren’t aware, Juicy Little is my alternate account. Now that the mobile app is open for all residents, I wanted to try an avatar with minimal inventory.
I am impressed with the mobile app at the moment, but not enough to use it regularly or to encourage anyone to join Second Life on mobile. You don’t have access to inventory, and you can’t make any purchases, so what is the point?
My phone also became very hot during the 4 minutes I was logged on to film this video. This video consists of 4 minutes of footage sped up to fit into 90 seconds. While rezzing is better, it is still quite slow. Most users with less capable phones can expect even slower rezzing than in my video.
I missed the LeLutka Ultra fashion show yesterday, but I heard it was fantastic. These are some of the outfits featured in the show. I’m a huge fan of the more casual outfits, but I’m not sure I like the single prim sculpted long gown. I like my gowns to have movement, but that’s not possible yet since we don’t have flexible sculpts.
If you went to the LeLutka show, what were your favorite outfits? Would you wear these outfits out of the box or mix-and-match?
I’m back on the SL ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT PROJECT (EEP) viewer! If any of the developers are reading this, I don’t like the sun and moon sphere. I want sliders back! I also want the drop-down menu for Windlights back, so I can easily scroll through all of my EEP settings without right clicking to apply every single time. Also, why are my appliers appearing shaded? It’s very noticeable on the “onion skin layer” of the lips. I can’t get any of my lipstick colors to appear the way they did before EEP, without pointing the sun directly AT my face.
The House of Rfyre released Dysis recently, a magnificent all black ensemble with pieces you can mix-and-match to create a unique and moody look. I love the oversize cape with sculpted puffy sleeves. I’m pairing this with J’s Goth Boots (Lace-up version) and Curio Psychobilly hair. LOVE this hair <333
There’s also a men’s version of the Dysis outfit, and I found this yummilicious picture on the House of Rfyre official website. Mmmmmmm hot model! DROOLS :P~~
[ Image courtesy of the House of Rfyre official website ]
SugarCube has just released this adorable Noir (hair with veil) and it’s so large and dramatic. I love the hat, which looks good from every angle. I’ve decided to pair it with the AOHARU Fur Coat because they go really well together.
SugarCube also released these adorable Apple acessories. I’m wearing the Apple necklace & Apple tree headware. It’s so festive!!! <3
Even though Christmas is more than 6 weeks away, Glitterati released the gorgeous Present which includes 5 poses! It’s great for Christmas photos but you can use it for birthdays and just about anything 🙂 The poses are sold separately as well so you can pose on any object.
What I’m Wearing:
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SugarCube – noir (hair with veil)
Blowpop – Jolene (Black)
AOHARU – FurCoat (Black)
SLink – Felicia Classic Stiletto (Black)
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Redgrave – 03 Pale Skin -Jennifer- / deep-red
Maitreya – Dylan (Kala Jeera)
SugarCube – Apple Necklace
SugarCube – Apple Tree Headware
5th&Oxford – Little Miss Lingerie (Olive)
BAX Coen – Prestige Boots Red Leather
Second Life is rolling out a new cheaper Premium Plus plan this October, but it doesn’t include the weekly Linden stipend. On paper, it works out to about the same cost as the old plan with the stipend, but the benefit really depends on who you are in-world.
If you’re a resident who shops, rents land, or just enjoys having a little spending money, the stipend is basically free Lindens in your pocket. It’s what makes Premium feel cheaper, because those few hundred Lindens a week can either go straight into your shopping budget or help offset the cost of Premium. Without that stipend, the discount doesn’t really give you more value. You just lose the free money.
Where the new plan makes sense is for creators and anyone earning Lindens in-world. If you already have a steady flow of income, you probably don’t care about a stipend trickling in every week. In fact, this option benefits you more because it means fewer Lindens are being pumped into the economy. Less supply keeps Lindens stronger, and that helps creators when they cash out their earnings.
There’s also a smaller win here for people who love playing Game of Homes (GoH) and having multiple homes. Premium Plus gives you access to the 2048 Linden Homes, and this new no-stipend version brings the cost down by about $100 a year. So if you’re mainly in it for the house and don’t care about stipends, this plan lets you hold onto a home for a little less.
It’s also worth pointing out that with the real-life economy struggling, Second Life is clearly planning ahead. They’re looking for ways to improve their own virtual economy while keeping Linden dollar stable. A stronger, steadier Linden dollar benefits creators the most, especially those who rely on cashing out.
But I also wish Second Life would consider the residents who aren’t earning any Lindens at all. For a lot of people, the weekly stipend is more valuable than free uploads or other perks. I have Premium Plus and almost never upload anything. This is where the new plan could backfire. Without a stipend, people may become more budget conscious. They may start to notice just how expensive it is to buy Lindens with real money, once you factor in the fees and the not so great exchange rate. Reminding people that in-game currency equals real money is not the kind of wake-up call Second Life should want to encourage.
If Second Life wants to cater to all residents, they would allow us to customize our Premium plan. Imagine being able to pick from a list, no uploads, no stipend, no extra groups, etc., and adjust your subscription price based on what you actually use. That kind of flexibility would make Premium feel more tailored and valuable to everyone, not just creators.
At the end of the day, this plan isn’t really for shoppers or casual users. It’s for creators who earn their Lindens, or for GoH fans who just want the cheapest way to hold a house for less money. Everyone else will find the stipend plan still gives the better deal.
Still, having options is always a good thing. Soon, residents will be able to choose what works best for them, whether that’s weekly pocket money or a lower upfront cost with no stipends attached.
