Whether you just made your first account or you’ve been playing Second Life for years, updating your avatar is something that everybody gets the itch to do. After all, you’re playing in a world where you can go anywhere and do anything and be anyone. You’re better than the default character supplied to you by Linden Labs, so you likely want to look your best and feel your best. Don’t you want to turn heads? Then it’s time for your Regeneration.
Regenerate (re·gen·er·ate)
- formed or created again
- spiritually reborn or converted
- restored to a better, higher, or more worthy state
–Mirriam-Webster
Avatar Creation Made Easy
Many people are overwhelmed by the idea of such a drastic undertaking. Of course a new avatar is more than just a quick makeover. In fact there are thousands upon thousands of different products offering you limitless combinations and possibilities. Although this may be true, you don’t have to be intimidated. This series will show you how to create your new look from the ground up.
- 1: Tidy Your Thoughts
- Sorting our your ideas to narrow down what your avatar should look like.
- 2: Listen To Your Lindens
- Figuring out how much you’re willing to spend (or not spend) to get the look you want.
- 3: Pick Your Parts
- Deciding the base look of your avatar.
- 4: Find Your Fashion
- Exploring different outfits, accessories, and more to make your avatar even more unique to you.
- 5: Manage Your Moves
- Choosing the right animation override (AO) for your personality.
Avatars can be an extension of ourselves. Just like we are always growing and changing, so can our online representations of ourselves. With this in mind, don’t be afraid to give yourself a make over every now and again. Show off the new you in the comments whether you used this guide or not. Let everyone see how diverse our Second Life community can be!
Credits
Body – Maitreya: Lara
Skin & Shape – Session: Niko
Hair – TRUTH: Kitten in Greyscale
Eye Shadow (BOM) – Izzie’s: Smokey Eyeshadow 3 (+undereye) dark
Eye Shadow (HD) – Top1Salon: Insta Eye Shadows
Lipstick – Top1Salon : HD Two-Faced Lipstick
Tattoos – Letis Tattoo: Cat Goddess
Choker – Virtual Disgrace: Tattoo Choker
Outfit – r2: Enyou (black)
Pose – : WRONG: Woody Smells Bed
Face Pose – Lelutka: Axis HUD Face
Location – Otter Lake
Asia,
Your blog is simply wonderful. As a Newbie I wanted to explore Second Life as a basic member before deciding to upgrade my status. I am fascinated by this world. I choose Maria as my entry Avatar. Even though she wasn’t who I desired to be in my Second Life, I quickly fell in love with her. I saw Second Life through her eyes and knew this was where I wanted to be. I have spent the last few days diligently reading your blog posts. They are well done and very informative. Creating an Avi that truly expresses who I will be in Second Life is my first & highest priority. Regeneration has given me the confidence and tools to move ahead and create my desired presence for Second Life. You are my guide. This has been an enjoyable experience. Thank you. Trisha
Aww you’re welcome, and thank you so much for the compliments and kind words, Trisha! I am so glad you’re having a great time in world, that’s entirely what I hoped to help people do when I made this blog and it makes me so happy to see it’s helping ♥
If you get stuck on anything or have any questions please feel free to reach out. I know Second Life can be a bit overwhelming at first and the learning curve can be a bit steep, but you’ve got this! I hope you continue having a wonderful time exploring Second Life and yourself in it ♥