Chapter 6. Building Basics

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I like to make things that people can enjoy and look at and I’ve always been fascinated by architecture.

Attim Hokkigai

Building in Second Life is an act of pure creation limited only by your imagination. Truly, it is heady stuff. In SL, you build in-world. You can watch and learn while others build, others can watch you build, and you have the capability to collaboratively create works. Getting good at building takes time, effort, and practice; however, it’s easy to get started, as you will soon see.

Another builder, Julia Hathor, has been in SL for quite a while and is a phenomenal artist. When you see her work ...

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