| 15:01 |
Tali Rosca |
Welcome to this week's QA. And, as you may have noticed, in a new lecture hall. |
| 15:01 |
Gronk Seriman |
Woohoo! |
| 15:01 |
Tali Rosca |
As most of you know, this is a questions-and-answers session where we - the deans of Oxbridge - will do our best to answer questions relevant to the running of Oxbridge University, with some spill-over to SL in general. |
| 15:01 |
Carl Metropolitan |
It is really great! |
| 15:01 |
Martini Discovolante |
it still has that New Mesh smell |
| 15:01 |
Tali Rosca |
We each have an area of responsibility, as you can see here: http://www.caledonoxbridge.org/qna_index.php |
| 15:01 |
Bobsie |
yes indeed! |
| 15:02 |
Tali Rosca |
So, before any questions, I'd like to applaud Ravelli for his work on the hall. |
| 15:02 |
Carl Metropolitan |
Next we are going to put Ravelli to work on a mesh Cathedral :) |
| 15:02 |
Elfbiter Skysmith (elfbiter) |
/applause |
| 15:02 |
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Gronk Seriman applauds and chers |
| 15:02 |
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Bobsie claps enthusiastically |
| 15:02 |
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Gronk Seriman cheers |
| 15:02 |
Ravelli Ormstein |
oh, i have not done that alone. many of you have helped me |
| 15:02 |
Tali Rosca |
It preserves the original look, and the characteristic Oxbridge skyline, while adding a lot of small details. |
| 15:02 |
Larkylouz |
cheeers cheers |
| 15:02 |
Jaz Beverly |
woo hoo! |
| 15:03 |
Carl Metropolitan |
I love this hall |
| 15:03 |
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Bobsie nods |
| 15:03 |
Martini Discovolante |
and functionality! |
| 15:03 |
Gronk Seriman |
The sight lines are all different. I will need to recalibrate my tomato-throwing texhnique. |
| 15:03 |
Andrea Jones (andreajonesms) |
A verey good build |
| 15:03 |
Andrea Jones (andreajonesms) |
i lov it |
| 15:03 |
Stitches (angrynoob) |
Beautiful. |
| 15:04 |
Tali Rosca |
We do have the fairly impressive "flat floor" functionality :-) |
| 15:04 |
Ravelli Ormstein |
it is still not final, so several smaller changes will come, they will be hardly noticeable, but necessary |
| 15:04 |
Andrea Jones (andreajonesms) |
a great balance from old to new |
| 15:04 |
Tali Rosca |
Which, incidentally, doubles as "flat avatar" for all seated. |
| 15:04 |
Carl Metropolitan |
What kind of changes? |
| 15:05 |
Ravelli Ormstein |
the Control Panel will get a proper scripting, the Krakenlamp is far from finished, and its shape is not correct |
| 15:05 |
Gronk Seriman |
After the Q&A, I hope we will see a demonswtration of the Famous Floor Flip. |
| 15:05 |
Ravelli Ormstein |
and some UV map corrections, and LI improvements |
| 15:05 |
Andrea Jones (andreajonesms) |
what will be onthe walls where there are portait lights? |
| 15:06 |
Tali Rosca |
Portraits? |
| 15:06 |
Ravelli Ormstein |
that still can be discussed |
| 15:06 |
Andrea Jones (andreajonesms) |
ok thanks |
| 15:06 |
Martini Discovolante |
wanted posters |
| 15:06 |
Gronk Seriman |
heehee! |
| 15:07 |
Tali Rosca |
So, let us move on to the questions. |
| 15:07 |
Tali Rosca |
...if there are any. |
| 15:08 |
Gronk Seriman |
Who got dunked the most at the Harvest Festival? |
| 15:08 |
Carl Metropolitan |
Well... Thank you all for coming to this session of Q&A with the deans. See you all next week! |
| 15:08 |
Elfbiter Skysmith (elfbiter) |
You? |
| 15:09 |
Martini Discovolante |
cocktail hour now? |
| 15:09 |
RoseReaper111 |
hi |
| 15:09 |
Carl Metropolitan |
Ah. A question. Darn. |
| 15:09 |
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Bobsie smiles |
| 15:09 |
Carl Metropolitan |
Just when we thought we could run ! |
| 15:09 |
Bobsie |
did someone say cocktails? |
| 15:09 |
Tali Rosca |
I think Wordsmith holds the record there. |
| 15:09 |
Tali Rosca |
He had an unlucky combination of long duty and people with good aim while he was on the spot. |
| 15:09 |
Wordsmith Jarvinen |
I'm not sure. Meora was racking up dunks on me rather rapidly at one point. |
| 15:10 |
Jaz Beverly |
I think the answer to the "Most Dunked" at harvest festival question is Oxbridge student Seattle Cat. |
| 15:10 |
Jaz Beverly |
She was a most enthusiastic participant, and has a gift for taunting trash talk. |
| 15:10 |
Gronk Seriman |
Sad I missed that! |
| 15:11 |
Wordsmith Jarvinen |
That would encourage good throwing. |
| 15:11 |
Tali Rosca |
I knew she took a turn about the time I left; I don't know for how long she got dunked after that. |
| 15:11 |
Jaz Beverly |
It was exciting to see Oxbridge students exhibiting their building projects... hope to see more of that at future festivals. |
| 15:12 |
Gronk Seriman |
Speaking of Building, will there be another Building Competition in the future? |
| 15:12 |
Tali Rosca |
I was happy to see the Harvest Festival re-surfacing this year, and it seemed appropriate for Oxbridge to make an appearance there. |
| 15:12 |
Martini Discovolante |
Oxbridge Guardian was the only Faculty i saw in the kissing booth, ceegar breath ans all |
| 15:12 |
Martini Discovolante |
and* |
| 15:13 |
Tali Rosca |
There are no current plans for another building competition, but if anybody feels up for arranging one, the Oxbridge staff can lend a hand, in the same way we did last. |
| 15:14 |
Tali Rosca |
-The last building competition was primarily driven by Sauce Sorrowman. |
| 15:14 |
Gronk Seriman |
Ah. |
| 15:15 |
Carl Metropolitan |
Martini--I need to talk to you this week about a winter fundraiser. Maybe a building contest where people vote by paying L$ to their favorites could be part of that. |
| 15:15 |
Martini Discovolante |
oh that sounds great! |
| 15:16 |
Jaz Beverly |
And very much in the spirit of a good Oxbridge education! |
| 15:16 |
Wordsmith Jarvinen |
I agree. Vote with your support to Oxbridge. |
| 15:16 |
Martini Discovolante |
i will arrange to use the Village green-- so we can have a full sim's worth of visitors for it :) |
| 15:17 |
Jaz Beverly |
good plan |
| 15:18 |
Carl Metropolitan |
We have land in Village that we can use for a contest? |
| 15:18 |
Carl Metropolitan |
I'm thinking two categories "Best in Mesh" and "Best in Prims" |
| 15:18 |
Larkylouz |
Isn't the setup still there from last year's contest? I think it is. |
| 15:18 |
Tali Rosca |
We used the area near the chat circle last. |
| 15:18 |
Jaz Beverly |
And perhaps a scripting category? |
| 15:18 |
Larkylouz |
Just near the chat circle. |
| 15:18 |
Wordsmith Jarvinen |
It is. |
| 15:18 |
Carl Metropolitan |
So we can highlight builders of both new and traditional SL stuff |
| 15:18 |
Ravelli Ormstein |
we do have this parcel behind the Rail Station, there is building contest of Prof. Sorrowman set up |
| 15:19 |
Martini Discovolante |
yes.. if we can activate it, or get him in world to do so :) |
| 15:19 |
Jaz Beverly |
Taking notes? |
| 15:19 |
Martini Discovolante |
we really do need to utilise that space better |
| 15:20 |
Carl Metropolitan |
Maybe for rotating exhibitions. Follow the winter building contest with the next photo contest or something for the Caledon 8th Birthday |
| 15:20 |
Martini Discovolante |
yes.. it needs to stay active |
| 15:22 |
Jaz Beverly |
Perhaps a University shop, at which student, faculty, and community work was offered for sale in support of Oxbridge could be a year round fundraiser. |
| 15:22 |
Ravelli Ormstein |
we have such a shop already |
| 15:22 |
Martini Discovolante |
we have one |
| 15:22 |
Jaz Beverly |
lol, sorry! |
| 15:22 |
Carl Metropolitan |
We talked briefly about stealing the Gacha sale idea from NCI for fundraising. That might slot in there too |
| 15:23 |
Ravelli Ormstein |
it is located in the small building next to the Rail Station |
| 15:23 |
Jaz Beverly |
I don't know how I missed that... will lm after meeting! |
| 15:23 |
Larkylouz |
I can't speak for anyone but myself, but perhaps the photo salon students could organize a photo exhibition of their work. |
| 15:23 |
Ravelli Ormstein |
that sounds very good |
| 15:23 |
Wordsmith Jarvinen |
#15 (the shop) http://www.caledonoxbridge.org/campus_map.php |
| 15:24 |
Tali Rosca |
Perhaps the photo class can also supply portraits for those portrait lights? |
| 15:24 |
Carl Metropolitan |
We need a "curator" for that space to coordinate scheduling |
| 15:25 |
Carl Metropolitan |
I propose that the Deans pick a trustworthy person to saddle with the job :) |
| 15:25 |
Larkylouz |
We just had a lesson on portraiture. What about a exhibition of past dour deans, in true Victorian style? Or some of our more colorful avatars? |
| 15:25 |
Martini Discovolante |
we also hav ethe photo exhibit space, that is gettign a bit fatigued. |
| 15:25 |
Elfbiter Skysmith (elfbiter) |
I remember somebody aking chrismas portraits of faculty some year ago.. |
| 15:26 |
Elfbiter Skysmith (elfbiter) |
*taking |
| 15:26 |
Martini Discovolante |
those were pretty |
| 15:26 |
Larkylouz |
Did Steadmanhave much success in running photography contests through the Gazette? I never paid much attention. That might give an indication of how successful such a gambit might be. |
| 15:27 |
Andrea Jones (andreajonesms) |
there is a papper |
| 15:27 |
Ravelli Ormstein |
i never heard about anything like this :-) |
| 15:27 |
Martini Discovolante |
the ones Dean Q sis were well-attended. |
| 15:27 |
Martini Discovolante |
and we made a book of the first one |
| 15:28 |
Wordsmith Jarvinen |
Exhibit books might be a sell-able item, particularly with a bit of commentary. |
| 15:29 |
Carl Metropolitan |
What has happened to the Gazette? Were we able to keep some of the useful to new users articles (Like Larky's on mesh avatars?) |
| 15:29 |
Martini Discovolante |
we shall. |
| 15:29 |
Jaz Beverly |
Miss Seriman's brain in a vat might be able to help round out the commentary. Never at a loss for something to say! |
| 15:29 |
Ravelli Ormstein |
so far i know they are all still there |
| 15:30 |
Wordsmith Jarvinen |
I need to work on that, but am not going to trash useful articles and information. |
| 15:30 |
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Gronk Seriman smirks |
| 15:30 |
Valen Ragua (valentinaraguagomez) |
hey!. |
| 15:30 |
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Larkylouz giggles |
| 15:30 |
Carl Metropolitan |
Maybe convert those into a new user FAQ section? |
| 15:31 |
Larkylouz |
I'm glad to hear the articles will be preserved. |
| 15:31 |
Carl Metropolitan |
Is Steadman taking the Gazette off to spead its wings away from Oxbridge? |
| 15:31 |
Ravelli Ormstein |
maybe, but that has to be discussed. we just have to ensure, that it isn't too much time consuming |
| 15:31 |
Martini Discovolante |
no idea, he is traveling, it seems |
| 15:32 |
Wordsmith Jarvinen |
And hasn't said anything one way or the other, as far as I know. |
| 15:33 |
Carl Metropolitan |
Okay |
| 15:34 |
Tali Rosca |
So bottomline is probably that the Gazette will be split into a general Caledon Gazette, and some useful articles and FAQs, but work is still ongoing as to exactly how. |
| 15:35 |
Wordsmith Jarvinen |
And Oxbridge will have it's own FAQ or newsletter/blog |
| 15:35 |
Larkylouz |
I may be willing to tackle a couple of more FAQs like the one on avatar clothing. I think we need one on how to buy and unpack a box, in particular. |
| 15:37 |
Carl Metropolitan |
And as part of that how to use "Recent" tab of your inventory to see of something came in as a box or a folder, and how to use the "received items" window for marketplace purchases |
| 15:37 |
Carl Metropolitan |
It used to be a lot easier when everything came in a .05x.05.x05 box |
| 15:38 |
Larkylouz |
Oh, good, Carl. You clearly understand much more than I do. YOU write it. ;^) |
| 15:38 |
Andrea Jones (andreajonesms) |
perhaps a rticle on organizing your inventory and why that is so important for new avatars. or has that been doe? |
| 15:38 |
Andrea Jones (andreajonesms) |
*done |
| 15:39 |
Larkylouz |
Having a disorganized inventory is an item of pride in SL. I doubt we should mess with it. |
| 15:39 |
Meora (menchor) |
if you want an organized inventory do not go on a big hunt |
| 15:39 |
Tali Rosca |
I'd expect it to be one of those lessons you'll just have to learn the hard way. |
| 15:39 |
Ravelli Ormstein |
but remember, that those articles need to be maintained regularly, which will cost extra time |
| 15:40 |
Bobsie |
maybe that's why I don't go on hunts...;-) |
| 15:41 |
Tali Rosca |
Any other topics? |
| 15:41 |
Carl Metropolitan |
One of my friends told me she does hunts and then throws away the boxes unopened. |
| 15:41 |
Larkylouz |
I hadn't thought of that, Ravelli. Thank you for reminding me. |
| 15:41 |
Larkylouz |
I have a question. Want some feedback. |
| 15:41 |
Valen Ragua (valentinaraguagomez) |
-ring- |
| 15:42 |
Ravelli Ormstein |
Larky? |
| 15:42 |
Valen Ragua (valentinaraguagomez) |
:S |
| 15:42 |
Valen Ragua (valentinaraguagomez) |
bye... |
| 15:42 |
Larkylouz |
When I heard that the Lindens who visited last week asked if "allyou doo is sit there" to the tutors on duty, I became quite tempted to write a response/rant about all the things I do while I'm "just sitting". |
| 15:42 |
Larkylouz |
Is there a way to get that to the Lindens, If I wrote it, and is it worth mytime? |
| 15:43 |
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Larkylouz prides her self on writing excellent rants. |
| 15:43 |
Martini Discovolante |
perhaps we shpould invest in a badminton game and animations |
| 15:43 |
Larkylouz |
lol |
| 15:43 |
Jaz Beverly |
I'm amazed that they could even ask that! |
| 15:43 |
Bobsie |
me too |
| 15:44 |
Larkylouz |
one gets the feeling they're a bit out of touch and dubious about Oxbridge. |
| 15:44 |
Andrea Jones (andreajonesms) |
was the comment addressed when they were here? |
| 15:44 |
Bobsie |
wow that's too bad! |
| 15:44 |
Wordsmith Jarvinen |
(Thinks about starting the Oxbridge Rant) |
| 15:44 |
Tali Rosca |
Is that actually what they said? |
| 15:44 |
Ravelli Ormstein |
they asked "So you guys, just hang out, and wait for people?" |
| 15:44 |
Jaz Beverly |
How do they expect one to be available to greet and answer questions? |
| 15:44 |
Larkylouz |
it was part of the notecard that Elfbiter sent out. I believe I'm close to the actual quote, Tali. |
| 15:44 |
Martini Discovolante |
it was not like the region was teemign with newbies |
| 15:45 |
Elfbiter Skysmith (elfbiter) |
Somebody want a copy? |
| 15:45 |
Tali Rosca |
I heard some quotes which makes it sound more like, "You're waiting around to answer questions? Great!" |
| 15:45 |
Meora (menchor) |
maybe you should have offered to answer any questions they had |
| 15:45 |
Larkylouz |
perhaps I misinterpreted, Tali. I read it quickly |
| 15:45 |
Tali Rosca |
[11:38] Vitae Linden: So you guys, just hang out, and wait for people? |
| 11:38 |
Elfbiter Skysmith |
Well, in a way, yes |
| 11:39 |
Charlotte V. Drake |
Pretty much, and answer questions for the newbies... |
| 11:39 |
Vitae Linden |
Oh awesome! |
| 15:46 |
Larkylouz |
rereading it, it does sound more positive than I remembered. |
| 15:46 |
Martini Discovolante |
from what i hear they did not hang around, but went thru the tutorial |
| 15:46 |
Tali Rosca |
To me, that sounds more like they were amazed that people were using their time on helping people like that. |
| 15:46 |
Ravelli Ormstein |
it is ok for me, nothing to complain about. some of them might not know enough what is going on in-world |
| 15:47 |
Jaz Beverly |
At least they are taking field trips to find out. |
| 15:47 |
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Bobsie nods |
| 15:47 |
Elfbiter Skysmith (elfbiter) |
they ran through the tutorial |
| 15:47 |
Larkylouz |
Geez, the newb-race is contagious |
| 15:48 |
Martini Discovolante |
most if not all of them were in at least one of the meetings. |
| 15:48 |
Martini Discovolante |
so thye may be the ones chargd with examining the initial experience. |
| 15:49 |
Tali Rosca |
It does seem like LL is taking renewed interest in the welcoming areas and newcomer experience. |
| 15:50 |
Tali Rosca |
But I am still a little in the dark with where they are going with it. |
| 15:50 |
Martini Discovolante |
rvelli tells em that Titles ON is the default in the beta viewer now-- so som progress is being made! |
| 15:50 |
Larkylouz |
oh, good. that's a big peice, even if it seems small. |
| 15:50 |
Larkylouz |
*piece |
| 15:50 |
Martini Discovolante |
next---UNDERPANTS! |
| 15:51 |
Tali Rosca |
Isn't that a Royal Republic song? |
| 15:52 |
Jaz Beverly |
as a default viewer setting? |
| 15:52 |
Wordsmith Jarvinen |
Would you like those twisted or knotted? |
| 15:52 |
Ravelli Ormstein |
yes |
| 15:52 |
Larkylouz |
You want underpants, or want to do away with them? |
| 15:53 |
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Larkylouz wonders if she's treading on dangerous ground. |
| 15:53 |
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Bobsie smiles |
| 15:53 |
Martini Discovolante |
like Titles. i woudl like them ON by default |
| 15:54 |
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Bobsie nods |
| 15:54 |
Gronk Seriman |
Well first you collect then. Then ?. Then PROFIT! |
| 15:54 |
Elfbiter Skysmith (elfbiter) |
Isn't panty hunt more of a japanese thing? |
| 15:54 |
Tali Rosca |
Other questions for the last minutes? |
| 15:54 |
Tali Rosca |
(Before this derails) |
| 15:54 |
Ravelli Ormstein |
you can read about the default change here: http://wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/Release_Notes/Second_Life_Release/3.7.20.296094 |
| 15:55 |
Martini Discovolante |
bless you , Ravelli! |
| 15:55 |
Ravelli Ormstein |
and for later, a short video showing the current process of account creating and joining SL the first time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qt92rLtH9L8 |
| 15:56 |
Jaz Beverly |
Is it time to flip the floor? |
| 15:56 |
Ravelli Ormstein |
ohoh |
| 15:56 |
Ravelli Ormstein |
still four minutes we can use for a last question |
| 15:57 |
Wordsmith Jarvinen |
Brings a new meaning to the flipped classroom does it? |
| 15:57 |
Jaz Beverly |
lol |
| 15:58 |
Tali Rosca |
Well, if there are no more questions... |
| 15:58 |
Ravelli Ormstein |
oh, i cant see |
| 15:58 |
Gronk Seriman |
Yaaaay! |
| 15:58 |
Andrea Jones (andreajonesms) |
cool beans |
| 15:58 |
Bobsie |
neat!! |
| 15:59 |
Jaz Beverly |
Neato mosquito! |
| 15:59 |
Ravelli Ormstein |
small deans |
| 15:59 |
Tali Rosca |
I see you included an unsit |
| 15:59 |
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Andrea Jones (andreajonesms) jumps up and down, do it againa do it again! |
| 15:59 |
Bobsie |
lol |
| 15:59 |
Ravelli Ormstein |
that is Sauce's work |
| 15:59 |
Andrea Jones (andreajonesms) |
kidding |
| 16:00 |
Tali Rosca |
I had kinda hoped to turn everybody upside down under the floor. |
| 16:00 |
Jaz Beverly |
Exciting technological development. Is that steam powered? |
| 16:00 |
Andrea Jones (andreajonesms) |
or telsa |
| 16:00 |
Wordsmith Jarvinen |
Amazing floor, Ravelli. Complete with sound. |
| 16:00 |
Tali Rosca |
With that, thanks for attending tonight. |
| 16:00 |
Meora (menchor) |
no chuffing steam sound, though |
| 16:00 |
Ravelli Ormstein |
it is tele-steam powered, yes |
| 16:00 |
Martini Discovolante |
see you all! |
| 16:00 |
Larkylouz |
thank you everyone. and deans |
| 16:00 |
Gronk Seriman |
Thank you, Deans! |
| 16:00 |
Carl Metropolitan |
Bye everyone |
| 16:00 |
Ravelli Ormstein |
many thanks for coming |
| 16:00 |
Martini Discovolante |
and thanks for coming-- oh!!! |
| 16:00 |
Bobsie |
Yes Thank you Deans! |
| 16:01 |
Wordsmith Jarvinen |
Thanks you all for coming. |
| 16:01 |
Jaz Beverly |
Ahah, so also performs a "butts OUT of seats" function facilitating class dismissal. |
| 16:01 |
Martini Discovolante |
and a special thanks to Miss Beverly and the fine Ladies of the Harvesr festival~ |