| 15:00 |
Ember (emberell) |
With the bell, we can begin. Welcome, everyone, to the first Q&A session of 2024! Happy new year, and we hope everyone's year is starting out on a good foot :-) |
| 15:01 |
Angela Black (angelablack23) |
hello everyone |
| 15:01 |
Ember (emberell) |
As usual, we'll make a few community announcements, then we'll open for questions from everyone |
| 15:02 |
Ember (emberell) |
Elfbiter has been out sick recently - but Lady Silvermoon has been hosting the writer's meeting Thursdays at 11:00 am SLT. Those who attend do be sure to send Elfbiter your warm wishes, of course |
| 15:02 |
Ember (emberell) |
Lady Florian continues to host buildarama on Saturdays at 6:30pm SLT. Builders of all skill levels welcome to attend, take part, or just observe |
| 15:02 |
Ember (emberell) |
MGB hosts his Radio drama hour Mondays at 7:30 pm SLT, all welcome to listen in |
| 15:03 |
Ember (emberell) |
Mr. Ormstein hosts his campfire event, as well as fencing training, every week - and he welcomes guests new and old to join him should they want to |
| 15:03 |
Ember (emberell) |
Caledonian nights hosts Music night Tuesdays at 6:00pm, and TV night Thursdays at 6:00 - all welcome to attend |
| 15:03 |
Ember (emberell) |
Welcome, Spike, Dav2 |
| 15:03 |
Spike (spike.bloodrose) |
eep! |
| 15:03 |
Spike (spike.bloodrose) |
tried to sneak in ahaha. sorry i am late |
| 15:03 |
Ember (emberell) |
Lady Farshore shows a movie on Sundays at 6:00 pm SLT, with a pre show starting about 30 minutes earlier than that. All welcome to attend |
| 15:04 |
Ember (emberell) |
Guv Elytis hosts his Caledon Community meeting every 2nd Saturday at 2:00 pm SLT |
| 15:04 |
Ember (emberell) |
Andrea, what do you have for us this week? |
| 15:05 |
Andrea Jones (andreajonesms) |
well we should be having a dance next Sunday |
| 15:05 |
Andrea Jones (andreajonesms) |
will send notices soon |
| 15:05 |
Ember (emberell) |
Wonderful! |
| 15:05 |
Andrea Jones (andreajonesms) |
the last few dances here for the cou and the Caledon nights were great!. So sorry those that missed them. we had drinks and hats etc |
| 15:06 |
Ember (emberell) |
Welcome, Josain, good to see you |
| 15:06 |
Andrea Jones (andreajonesms) |
long time Josain |
| 15:06 |
Andrea Jones (andreajonesms) |
welcome back |
| 15:06 |
Andrea Jones (andreajonesms) |
but nothing to report at this time |
| 15:06 |
Ember (emberell) |
Welcome, Alita! |
| 15:06 |
Josain Zsun |
HNY All :-) |
| 15:06 |
Ember (emberell) |
Ok, thanks Andrea. Keep an eye out for notices, we'll keep everyone in the loop on events |
| 15:06 |
Andrea Jones (andreajonesms) |
I did have a couple of impromptu movies during the holidays. ut few takers |
| 15:06 |
AlitaLuna |
hi team |
| 15:06 |
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Ember (emberell) nods |
| 15:07 |
Andrea Jones (andreajonesms) |
other wise. just building and taking down builds |
| 15:07 |
dav2 (dav2d) |
This is the Deans' meeting, which, iirc, used to start at 4 p.m.? |
| 15:07 |
Andrea Jones (andreajonesms) |
back to you ember |
| 15:07 |
Ember (emberell) |
And with that, I'll open for questions by answering Dav2's question :-) |
| 15:07 |
highlyadjective |
❤ |
| 15:07 |
highlyadjective |
Best wishes to Elfbiter! |
| 15:07 |
Ember (emberell) |
This is the General Q&A session - the Dean's Q&A is every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month |
| 15:08 |
Oxbridge Donation Coin R1 (Alternate Lecture Hall) |
highlyadjective gave a generous donation to help support classes and tutorials at Caledon Oxbridge Gateway. |
| 15:08 |
Ember (emberell) |
Today is more geared towards taking questions from the audience than a progress report |
| 15:08 |
Ember (emberell) |
Thank you for the donation, Highly! |
| 15:08 |
Ember (emberell) |
Other questions? |
| 15:08 |
Josain Zsun |
I am curious on any word regarding Elf |
| 15:08 |
Ember (emberell) |
I haven't had any new news from Elfbiter since we've heard from lady Silvermoon, Josain. |
| 15:08 |
highlyadjective |
Seconded :) |
| 15:09 |
dav2 (dav2d) |
Still a homestead, so I have to vamoose, before Martini Discovolante bans, rather than ejects me? |
| 15:09 |
Spike (spike.bloodrose) |
i hope nothing's amiss. much as it sounds like it. |
| 15:09 |
Ember (emberell) |
Right now I believe he is still in the hospital, but I will of course send along all of everyone's warmth |
| 15:10 |
Spike (spike.bloodrose) |
ohh..gosh. terrible time of the year for that too. yeah, wishing him the best. |
| 15:11 |
Ember (emberell) |
Oxbridge is currently a full region now - so it's become a bit more open to avatars resting here thanks to no longer needing to worry about the limit |
| 15:11 |
Ember (emberell) |
We still do request people not to AFK or idle in the tutorial areas or high traffic zones (we may move you), but that isn't a bannable offense in itself. |
| 15:11 |
Ember (emberell) |
(unless done repeatedly with ill intent) |
| 15:11 |
Ember (emberell) |
Other questions? |
| 15:12 |
highlyadjective |
Not from me :) |
| 15:12 |
Ember (emberell) |
You could ask a question! they're free here! :-) |
| 15:12 |
dav2 (dav2d) |
website calendar still accurate? |
| 15:13 |
Ember (emberell) |
Yes - chancellor Wordsmith keeps the calendar updated on a weekly basis. that's the calendar shown here on the wall too |
| 15:13 |
Ember (emberell) |
somtimes it's a little behind, (I think it hasn't been updated to take off the holiday bands), but that should be fixed sooner than later :-) |
| 15:13 |
AlitaLuna |
does Oxbridge do any advertising to harvest new people in for classes besides the events? |
| 15:14 |
dav2 (dav2d) |
Stupid question, but is there a section on mesh tutorials here, now? |
| 15:14 |
Ember (emberell) |
Sometimes, in appropriate places. Oxbridge is also in the process of becoming a proper gateway for newcomers again - meaning new users may appear at our starting point |
| 15:14 |
Spike (spike.bloodrose) |
i do remember the SL drivers event, that was a biiiig boost. |
| 15:15 |
Ember (emberell) |
That's not a stupid question, dav2! There is not a section on mesh here currently. We've discussed whether and how to add one, but it's a very complex topic, and the tutorial displays take a fair bit of planning to set up |
| 15:15 |
Ember (emberell) |
If you're interested in being involved helping those come to be, Chancellor Jarvinen can help get you involved |
| 15:15 |
AlitaLuna |
thats good, I hope you do get to funnel new people here somehow |
| 15:15 |
Spike (spike.bloodrose) |
mesh usually requires 3rd party programs which could get updated or subjected to major changes :( |
| 15:16 |
Spike (spike.bloodrose) |
biiiig subject. |
| 15:16 |
Ember (emberell) |
yeah, mesh is a very complex and tricky subject at times. A lot of the time I'll direct people truly curious to Builder's Brewery - they have a lot of good tutorials and guides on mesh |
| 15:16 |
Ember (emberell) |
Figuring out how to tackle it in a way that's not overwhelming or in the way for new users is not a small task |
| 15:16 |
highlyadjective |
My 'typist' will have to leave. I'll exit the building when he returns :) |
| 15:17 |
Ember (emberell) |
Ok. Do take care, Highly :-) |
| 15:17 |
Ember (emberell) |
Other questions? |
| 15:18 |
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dav2 (dav2d) except for decontextualizing, haven't changed from the starter outfit |
| 15:18 |
Josain Zsun |
Happy Hippo Building School also offers Mesh classes and I believe references in their Resource center. |
| 15:19 |
Ember (emberell) |
Ok, then I've got that here |
| 15:19 |
Josain Zsun |
They have changed over the years. |
| 15:19 |
Ember (emberell) |
They're a very good place to consult for advice and guidance too though |
| 15:19 |
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Ember (emberell) nods |
| 15:19 |
Ember (emberell) |
I haven't been involved there, I visit occasionally to make sure they're still there |
| 15:20 |
Ember (emberell) |
So always good to know it's still about and a good resource ❤ |
| 15:20 |
Ember (emberell) |
Other questions? |
| 15:20 |
Josain Zsun |
The current owners are very dedicated |
| 15:21 |
Josain Zsun |
As are owners of all the newcomer help regions |
| 15:21 |
Ember (emberell) |
Yes |
| 15:21 |
Ember (emberell) |
It's something I really appreciate, honestly |
| 15:21 |
Ember (emberell) |
I try to maintain a list of all the ones I know of, so if you find others let me know and I can add it to the notecard |
| 15:22 |
Ember (emberell) |
Hearing no questions... Anyone? curiosities, ponderings, musings? Puns even? :-) |
| 15:23 |
Josain Zsun |
I will do a little self promotion for Expedition Central. |
| 15:23 |
AlitaLuna |
I have a question unrelated to Oxbridge, since I have never seen a sentient plane before I was wondering if you do passenger flights |
| 15:24 |
Ember (emberell) |
Oh, I do sometimes! I occasionally fly guests over Caledon to show the sights :-) |
| 15:24 |
Ember (emberell) |
And that's fine, Josain, please do share |
| 15:24 |
Spike (spike.bloodrose) |
Ember gives the best flights. X) |
| 15:25 |
Josain Zsun |
The one in Helping Haven Gateway is available and mainly oriented to newcomer interests. The original has been rebuilt in Chilbo and has ~1000 Landmark givers to epic regions all over SL. |
| 15:26 |
Josain Zsun |
I can share a couple of recent articles |
| 15:26 |
Ember (emberell) |
I believe I do have the most recent Landmark to that |
| 15:26 |
Ember (emberell) |
But it's always been a great way to explore what's out there in the SL world :-) |
| 15:27 |
Ember (emberell) |
With that said, I'm not hearing any questions, so I will go ahead and let everyone go if they want to. As usual, I'll linger aorund in case anyone has any last minute questions occur to them :-) If you'd like, please do feel free to share those articles, I'm curious myself Josain |