Second Life Avatars: The 2008 Default Avatars and Their Designers
New residents of a virtual world often struggle to customise their look, which can lead to some funny goof-ups. In June 2008 Linden Lab gave new players a fresh set of default second life avatars created by top Resident designers. This article covers who made those avatars, how residents changed their look, and what to know if you are starting in Second Life today.
Quick answer: In June 2008 Linden Lab replaced the default avatars offered to new Second Life users with a new set made by five Resident designers. The aim was to help newcomers look good from day one. The default avatars were also stored in every resident’s inventory Library, so anyone could switch looks in seconds.
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The 2008 Second Life avatars and their designers
According to the Second Life Wiki (external site), five creators made the new set of default avatars:
- Adam N’ Eve: Club male, Girl next door, Professional girl and Professional male.
- Nylon Pinkney: Club girl, Gamer girl, Gamer guy and Musician male.
- Grendel’s Children: the non-human Boxy and Dragon avatars.
- Wraith Unsung: Gamer male.
- Renegade Clothing: Boy next door, Gamer female, Female next door, Musician girl and Musician guy.
Linden Lab said new avatars would be swapped in and out of the sign-up choices over time, so the styles would appeal to as many new users as possible. New residents could fly around with confidence in their default look until they learned to change clothes, hair and shape.
How residents changed their avatar
It was easy to change avatars in Second Life in a few seconds. In 2008 you opened your inventory, went to the Library folder and dragged a ready-made outfit onto your avatar to get a whole new appearance and surprise your friends. This short video from Second Life’s Torley shows how it worked:
The Second Life viewer has been redesigned many times since then, so menu names and steps may differ in the current version. Check the official Second Life help pages for today’s steps.
Second Life avatars today: tips for new residents
Second Life (external site) is still running, and avatars remain at the heart of it. If you are new:
- Start with a starter avatar: pick one of the ready-made looks when you join, then customise it once you are comfortable.
- Explore your Library: free clothing, bodies and outfits come with every account.
- Save outfits: save looks you like so you can switch back quickly.
- Shop carefully: many avatar items are sold for Linden dollars. Learn how Linden dollars work before you spend real money.
For more Second Life history, read about Anshe Chung, the first virtual world millionaire.
FAQ
Who designed the 2008 default Second Life avatars?
Five Resident creators: Adam N’ Eve, Nylon Pinkney, Grendel’s Children, Wraith Unsung and Renegade Clothing.
Is Second Life still available?
Yes. Second Life is still online, and new users can sign up and choose a starter avatar.
What was the original default avatar called?
The classic default Second Life avatar is known as Ruth.
Can a Second Life avatar be non-human?
Yes. Avatars can be animals, robots, dragons or even objects, as the 2008 Boxy and Dragon avatars showed.
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