Caledon Oxbridge Q&A for 2016-11-20
| 14:58 | Carl Metropolitan | Hello everyone. |
| 14:58 | - ̗̀ Teddy Bear ̖́- (atlasshrugged3) | Hello |
| 14:58 | Wordsmith Jarvinen | Welcome, you Badassity (bows) |
| 14:58 | Elfbiter Skysmith (elfbiter) | Greetings, lady Larky |
| 14:59 | Wordsmith Jarvinen | Hi Carl. |
| 14:59 | Elfbiter Skysmith (elfbiter) | Yo. |
| 15:00 | Badass Fae (larkylouz) | Hi Rainy. |
| 15:00 | RainyDayRecess | Hi Larky, mind if I sit with you? |
| 15:00 | Badass Fae (larkylouz) | Hello Mr. Elfbiter, Mr Assistant Chancellor sir, Carl, |
| 15:00 | Badass Fae (larkylouz) | sure |
| 15:00 | Wordsmith Jarvinen | Welcome, Your Artistry (aka Rainy) |
| 15:01 | RainyDayRecess | Hi everybody :D |
| 15:01 | RainyDayRecess | hehe |
| 15:01 | Badass Fae (larkylouz) | Psst, Rainy. We need to come up with a good name for him! |
| 15:01 | Carl Metropolitan | I don't have anything to say this evening. I shall probably be more useless than normal. |
| 15:01 | RainyDayRecess | :D |
| 15:01 | Wordsmith Jarvinen | Hi Sandie |
| 15:01 | RainyDayRecess | He has many names |
| 15:01 | Badass Fae (larkylouz) | grin |
| 15:02 | Wordsmith Jarvinen | But still, you know things, Carl. |
| 15:02 | Sandie Harbour | Hello word |
| 15:03 | RainyDayRecess | Hi Anderea! |
| 15:03 | Carl Metropolitan | 6d6+6 is how many hit points a standard Troll had in 1st Edition AD&D Monster Manual |
| 15:04 | Andrea Jones (andreajonesms) | waves at everyone |
| 15:04 | Carl Metropolitan | That's the only thing I know that comes to mind today |
| 15:04 | Wordsmith Jarvinen | We are graced with your presence, Andrea Venue Maker (bows) |
| 15:05 | Elfbiter Skysmith (elfbiter) | 6d6+6 could be STR of a mistress troll in RuneQuest :-) |
| 15:05 | Carl Metropolitan | Oh. I never played Runequest |
| 15:05 | Wordsmith Jarvinen | Welcome ShaRa |
| 15:05 | Carl Metropolitan | All I remember is they had the best maps of all and the ducks |
| 15:06 | Elfbiter Skysmith (elfbiter) ran a RQ campaign for a decade | |
| 15:06 | Carl Metropolitan | I really miss running table top RPG campaigns |
| 15:06 | Carl Metropolitan | Or even playing in them.' |
| 15:06 | Wordsmith Jarvinen | Welcome to the Oxbridge Deans Q&A |
| 15:07 | Wordsmith Jarvinen | It may turn out to be a short meeting today. |
| 15:07 | Wordsmith Jarvinen | Larky, did you have anything from Commons since Phrynne isn't here today. |
| 15:07 | Carl Metropolitan | Unless you have questions about 1st Edition AD&D |
| 15:08 | Badass Fae (larkylouz) | No. I haven't heard from Phrynne; I think she's been out most of the week with health issues. I've been out a good bit, too. |
| 15:08 | RainyDayRecess | :( |
| 15:08 | Carl Metropolitan | She sent an email saying she was still working on them earlier this weekend. I expect her back when she's well. |
| 15:08 | Badass Fae (larkylouz) | Yes, so do I. |
| 15:08 | Elfbiter Skysmith (elfbiter) | That would be somewhat correct about Phrynne. |
| 15:08 | Carl Metropolitan | And if she comes back before she's well, please tell her to log off! |
| 15:09 | Elfbiter Skysmith (elfbiter) | Sight issues |
| 15:09 | Badass Fae (larkylouz) | HA! You should see her on facebook! |
| 15:10 | Wordsmith Jarvinen | I can imagine. |
| 15:10 | Wordsmith Jarvinen | Andrea, any announcements? |
| 15:11 | Andrea Jones (andreajonesms) | Tehre will be a thanksgiving themed evet at a location in the village this tues night from 6 to 8 |
| 15:11 | Carl Metropolitan | Would anyone have any objection if we let Andrea announce social events that would be of interest to Oxbridge Students in the COUG group? Just give her those perms? |
| 15:11 | Andrea Jones (andreajonesms) | notices later tonight |
| 15:11 | Elfbiter Skysmith (elfbiter) | That would make sense in my opinion |
| 15:12 | Andrea Jones (andreajonesms) | can do the union, hopefully people move to there |
| 15:12 | ShaRa Ishtar (shannonraven) | I'd love to see Andrea's announcements |
| 15:12 | Andrea Jones (andreajonesms) | as well |
| 15:12 | Wordsmith Jarvinen | Wouldn't be a problem from my perspective, Carl. |
| 15:13 | Badass Fae (larkylouz) | I thought Andrea already did announce in COUG. I think that's a great idea. The Student Union group, too. For anyone who doesn't know, Carl started a Student Union group that is for fun chat. The COUG/Scholar's group is one we try to keep open for help issues. So now both bases are covered. |
| 15:14 | Wordsmith Jarvinen | Mostly, I'm working on translator (web interface) and schedule software updates. Renee Caxton is pulling off from teaching the Saturday Photo Salon, but Teddy Bear has stepped forward with Renee's recommendation. |
| 15:14 | Wordsmith Jarvinen | How many out, Larky? |
| 15:15 | Wordsmith Jarvinen | Teddy? |
| 15:15 | RainyDayRecess | Yay Teddy Bear :D |
| 15:15 | - ̗̀ Teddy Bear ̖́- (atlasshrugged3) | Deans Wordsmith Jarvinen and Carl Metropolitan, I would like to apply for the position of Photo Salon class instructor. |
| 15:15 | Elfbiter Skysmith (elfbiter) | So now we have two teddy bears? :-) |
| 15:15 | RainyDayRecess | :D |
| 15:15 | - ̗̀ Teddy Bear ̖́- (atlasshrugged3) | I realize my not be qualified for this esteem position based on my lack of experience. |
| 15:15 | - ̗̀ Teddy Bear ̖́- (atlasshrugged3) | Since I have arrived in Second Life 14 months ago, my main goal has been to become a Fashion Designer. |
| 15:15 | RainyDayRecess | You'll do fine :) |
| 15:16 | Carl Metropolitan | Andrea, you are now listed as an "instructor" so you can sent out announcements. |
| 15:16 | Badass Fae (larkylouz) | How many out? Word, I don't understand the question. |
| 15:16 | - ̗̀ Teddy Bear ̖́- (atlasshrugged3) | In an effort to learn the technology required for Mesh Fashion creating, I attended every class offered by Caledon Oxbridge University (and Builders Brewery). |
| 15:16 | Badass Fae (larkylouz) | Renee has praised your hard work and ability, Teddie Bear. |
| 15:16 | Carl Metropolitan | That decision is totally up to Wordsmith. |
| 15:16 | - ̗̀ Teddy Bear ̖́- (atlasshrugged3) | shall I keep going? |
| 15:16 | Wordsmith Jarvinen | Which I've just given the go ahead to. |
| 15:17 | Carl Metropolitan | I technically have some sort of dusty veto power, but it is only to be used in the even the goes nuts and appoints UgandanPrince as a dean or something. |
| 15:17 | Wordsmith Jarvinen | Based on recommendations from Renee and Larky. |
| 15:17 | - ̗̀ Teddy Bear ̖́- (atlasshrugged3) | If you select me to this position, I would make the following changes: |
| 15:17 | - ̗̀ Teddy Bear ̖́- (atlasshrugged3) | 1) Change the class day & time - Primetime for events in Second Life is Saturday evening. |
| 15:18 | - ̗̀ Teddy Bear ̖́- (atlasshrugged3) | I suggest a weekday evening like 7 pm SLT on Wednesday. Class day & time for your final decision |
| 15:18 | Wordsmith Jarvinen | That I can work out with you. Any open slot on the Calendar. |
| 15:18 | - ̗̀ Teddy Bear ̖́- (atlasshrugged3) | 2) Tweak the Weekly Class Itinerary: |
| 15:19 | - ̗̀ Teddy Bear ̖́- (atlasshrugged3) | Show & Tell photos from previous homework assignments - 15 minutes Guest Speaker Discussing Today’s Topic - 20 minutes Formal Lecture on Technical aspects of Today’s Topic - 15 minutes Homework Assignment (Possible Field Trips) - 10 minutes |
| 15:19 | Badass Fae (larkylouz) | Early times are better for folks from Europe; just a comment. |
| 15:19 | Elfbiter Skysmith (elfbiter) | Yes |
| 15:19 | - ̗̀ Teddy Bear ̖́- (atlasshrugged3) | Guest Speakers would include resident from Second Life’s Fashion; Bloggers & Photography Community (Flickr). |
| 15:19 | Carl Metropolitan | Classes are not limited to an hour, BTW. That's just the typical length |
| 15:19 | Wordsmith Jarvinen | The one concept, apart from knowing and being able to present the material, is that classes at Oxbridge are for the benefit of the students and not a marketing opportunity. |
| 15:20 | Wordsmith Jarvinen | Although, if there's a following class, 1:45 is the practical time limit. |
| 15:20 | - ̗̀ Teddy Bear ̖́- (atlasshrugged3) | understood |
| 15:20 | - ̗̀ Teddy Bear ̖́- (atlasshrugged3) | I look at bring in experts in their fields |
| 15:21 | - ̗̀ Teddy Bear ̖́- (atlasshrugged3) | 3) Advertise Weekly Class Topics on Social Networks (Facebook) |
| 15:21 | Sandie Harbour | Would the Wednesday 5pm timeslot be better for you? |
| 15:21 | Carl Metropolitan | A question, unrelated to the photo salon, do you know how to work with full perm mesh? |
| 15:21 | - ̗̀ Teddy Bear ̖́- (atlasshrugged3) | 4) Improve Student Ability to Display Their Photos |
| 15:22 | - ̗̀ Teddy Bear ̖́- (atlasshrugged3) | yes Dean Carl I do |
| 15:22 | - ̗̀ Teddy Bear ̖́- (atlasshrugged3) | Students adding textures to a Gallery device to easily display their Images Long term project to shorten class time |
| 15:22 | - ̗̀ Teddy Bear ̖́- (atlasshrugged3) | I remember how frustrating it was for me dealing with displaying my Images in class |
| 15:23 | - ̗̀ Teddy Bear ̖́- (atlasshrugged3) | I plan to keep Professor Reene Caxton Lecture Syllabus |
| 15:23 | - ̗̀ Teddy Bear ̖́- (atlasshrugged3) | I plan to add Photoshop image editing classes to the Lecture Syllabus |
| 15:23 | Badass Fae (larkylouz) | I think photography students should know how to put a photo texture on a prim, but we can certainly change the format. I can teach a single lecture periodically on how to do so. |
| 15:23 | Wilson Hall (wilsonhall) just flew in from caledon... | |
| 15:23 | Wilson Hall (wilsonhall) | man are my arms tired |
| 15:23 | Badass Fae (larkylouz) | LOL. Hi Wilson |
| 15:24 | Wilson Hall (wilsonhall) | ;) |
| 15:24 | - ̗̀ Teddy Bear ̖́- (atlasshrugged3) | True Professor Fae |
| 15:24 | - ̗̀ Teddy Bear ̖́- (atlasshrugged3) | I have contacted Professor Caxton about initially using her presentation slides & materials until I develop my own. |
| 15:24 | Badass Fae (larkylouz) | "Larky" is fine, please. |
| 15:24 | - ̗̀ Teddy Bear ̖́- (atlasshrugged3) | Unfortunately, I am not an accomplished photographer like Professor Caxton. |
| 15:25 | - ̗̀ Teddy Bear ̖́- (atlasshrugged3) | If you require a teacher to continue Photo Salon lectures next week; then I am not the right choice. |
| 15:25 | - ̗̀ Teddy Bear ̖́- (atlasshrugged3) | Since I am determined, loyal, dependable and eager to learn; I would be a long term solution. |
| 15:25 | - ̗̀ Teddy Bear ̖́- (atlasshrugged3) | Unfortunately, I would require education to be developed as a member of the Caledon Oxbridge University facility. |
| 15:26 | - ̗̀ Teddy Bear ̖́- (atlasshrugged3) | My 2nd goal in Second Life is to be a “Valued Member of the Second Life Community”. I believe this position will help me in achieving that goal. |
| 15:26 | Wordsmith Jarvinen | We can discuss help from Renee Caxton and start dates later, Teddy Bear. |
| 15:26 | - ̗̀ Teddy Bear ̖́- (atlasshrugged3) | thank you |
| 15:26 | Badass Fae (larkylouz) | I can coach you if Renee is not available. And using Renee's materials is fine with me, if it is fine with Renne, as I expect it to be. All of us started out by using previous photography teachers' materials. |
| 15:27 | - ̗̀ Teddy Bear ̖́- (atlasshrugged3) | I was hope you would assist me Lanky |
| 15:27 | Carl Metropolitan | I think Teddy will be great. |
| 15:27 | - ̗̀ Teddy Bear ̖́- (atlasshrugged3) | I have discussed using Ms Caxton's materials with her |
| 15:28 | Badass Fae (larkylouz) | Yes, I will, after I grow a foot or two to deserve the name. |
| 15:28 | Badass Fae (larkylouz) | ;^) |
| 15:28 | Wordsmith Jarvinen | Open for questions now. |
| 15:28 | Elfbiter Skysmith (elfbiter) sends her flying automatons to lift lady Larky | |
| 15:28 | DorisE1 | I have a question. |
| 15:29 | Wordsmith Jarvinen | Okay. Be specific please. |
| 15:29 | DorisE1 | How can I make a circle in a cube? |
| 15:30 | ShaRa Ishtar (shannonraven) | ;o) |
| 15:30 | Wordsmith Jarvinen | Well, a cube can be hollowed. And a cylinder made thin is a circle. |
| 15:30 | DorisE1 | Like you would a dog house. |
| 15:31 | ShaRa Ishtar (shannonraven) | Make a cube, Hollow it to 80, and set the Hollow Shape to "circle" |
| 15:32 | Wordsmith Jarvinen | But working with prims inworld, you can't cut a shape. |
| 15:32 | DorisE1 | I aqm talking about in sl. |
| 15:32 | DorisE1 | oops am |
| 15:33 | Sandie Harbour | ShaRa suggested the best way to do it |
| 15:33 | Wordsmith Jarvinen | You can path cut a cube so it is not complete and then fill in with other prims so that there is a door. |
| 15:34 | DorisE1 | Hello Sandie. |
| 15:34 | Carl Metropolitan | Is that what you are looking for Doris? |
| 15:35 | DorisE1 | No |
| 15:35 | RainyDayRecess | Are you trying to make an arched doorway? |
| 15:35 | Carl Metropolitan | This was done with hollowing and dimpling. |
| 15:35 | DorisE1 | No a dog house. |
| 15:35 | Carl Metropolitan | On the edit menu |
| 15:36 | Carl Metropolitan | Why not describe what you need in more detail to me after class. |
| 15:36 | RainyDayRecess | Nice ShaRa |
| 15:36 | Carl Metropolitan | I am sorry |
| 15:36 | Carl Metropolitan | I misread your question |
| 15:36 | Carl Metropolitan | You asked for a circle inside a cube |
| 15:37 | Carl Metropolitan | Not a circle in side a sphere |
| 15:37 | Carl Metropolitan | Sorry. |
| 15:37 | Carl Metropolitan | I did say I was useless right now :) |
| 15:37 | DorisE1 | No you tried. |
| 15:37 | Wordsmith Jarvinen | Well, nothing says a dog can't live in a spherical house. ;) |
| 15:37 | ShaRa Ishtar (shannonraven) | LOL |
| 15:37 | RainyDayRecess | :D |
| 15:38 | Agatha Macbeth | Stops him hiding in the corner |
| 15:38 | DorisE1 | Like that that is above your head Carl. |
| 15:38 | Elfbiter Skysmith (elfbiter) does not see Jules around | |
| 15:38 | Wordsmith Jarvinen | We'll push this one to after the formal Q&A. |
| 15:38 | Wordsmith Jarvinen | Other questions? |
| 15:39 | DorisE1 | How come I crash when I take pictures. |
| 15:39 | Badass Fae (larkylouz) | Doris, I'll try to answer that in IM. Let's see if anyone else has questions. |
| 15:39 | Wilson Hall (wilsonhall) wonders if your firewall has issues with SL | |
| 15:40 | Wilson Hall (wilsonhall) | and waits for more questions |
| 15:40 | Wordsmith Jarvinen | Other questions? |
| 15:40 | ShaRa Ishtar (shannonraven) | Q: Do we have statistics on avatar "densitiy" by hour split into NorthAmerica vs. Europe ? |
| 15:41 | Badass Fae (larkylouz) | If you run into Ave, ShaRa, I'll bet he could do that. |
| 15:41 | ShaRa Ishtar (shannonraven) | Reason is all timings for classes just discussed are out for Europeans |
| 15:42 | ShaRa Ishtar (shannonraven) | 2 pm classes are about the latest timing for Europeans |
| 15:42 | Wilson Hall (wilsonhall) | denisty? meaning population stats? |
| 15:42 | ShaRa Ishtar (shannonraven) | Prresence in SL - |
| 15:43 | ShaRa Ishtar (shannonraven) | My interpretastion of "density" - lol |
| 15:43 | Wordsmith Jarvinen | Yes. And there likely are stats for that for SL as a whole. |
| 15:43 | Wilson Hall (wilsonhall) | surely there's a SL census bureau |
| 15:43 | Wilson Hall (wilsonhall) | :) |
| 15:43 | Sandie Harbour | I'm pretty dense but do not live in Europe |
| 15:44 | RainyDayRecess | :D |
| 15:44 | Wilson Hall (wilsonhall) | :grin: |
| 15:44 | ShaRa Ishtar (shannonraven) | What I'm after - - not timing classes so late that Europeans could never participate ... |
| 15:44 | Wilson Hall (wilsonhall) | perhaps more europeans need to teach? |
| 15:44 | Wordsmith Jarvinen | Exactly. |
| 15:44 | Sandie Harbour | that is the obvious answer |
| 15:45 | ShaRa Ishtar (shannonraven) | now - THAT is a very good idea .. |
| 15:45 | Badass Fae (larkylouz) | Yes, Wilson. Many of the professors at COU work a RL job, so their daytime/European hours are limited. We've tried to have a few classes earlier, but it hasn't take off, really. |
| 15:45 | Wilson Hall (wilsonhall) wonders if class materials are archived | |
| 15:46 | Sandie Harbour | I would share my class materials with someone from Europe |
| 15:46 | Wordsmith Jarvinen | Not formally. |
| 15:46 | Badass Fae (larkylouz) | It is certainly possible to ask Professors individually if they are willing to share their teaching materials. And Photo Salon classes are archived, yes. |
| 15:46 | - ̗̀ Teddy Bear ̖́- (atlasshrugged3) | Professor Caxton archived Photo Salon on her Blog |
| 15:47 | Wordsmith Jarvinen | And did IM me that they are available. |
| 15:47 | Badass Fae (larkylouz) | You may have to ask Renee or I for access to the materials on Google Drive. I own it, and am open to making sure it is available. |
| 15:48 | Wilson Hall (wilsonhall) | time can be such a bother :) |
| 15:49 | Wordsmith Jarvinen | Sounds like the start of a story, Mr. Hall. |
| 15:49 | RainyDayRecess | :) |
| 15:49 | ShaRa Ishtar (shannonraven) | lol |
| 15:49 | Elfbiter Skysmith (elfbiter) | Hm. That could be a good writing prompt :-) |
| 15:49 | Wilson Hall (wilsonhall) | I'm sure it is Mr. Chancellor |
| 15:50 | Wordsmith Jarvinen | Anything else? |
| 15:50 | RainyDayRecess | I have an announcement... |
| 15:50 | Wordsmith Jarvinen | Miss Rainy? |
| 15:50 | RainyDayRecess | Happy 8th Rez-Day Word! |
| 15:50 | Badass Fae (larkylouz) | Whoo hooo! |
| 15:50 | Sandie Harbour | Yay Word! |
| 15:50 | - ̗̀ Teddy Bear ̖́- (atlasshrugged3) | *•.¸('*•.¸ ♥ ¸.•*´)¸.•* |
| 15:50 | - ̗̀ Teddy Bear ̖́- (atlasshrugged3) | .•*♥´¨`• WOW •´¨`♥*•. |
| 15:50 | - ̗̀ Teddy Bear ̖́- (atlasshrugged3) | ¸.•*(¸.•*´ ♥ `*•.¸)`*•.¸ |
| 15:51 | RainyDayRecess | Yay!!!! |
| 15:51 | Wilson Hall (wilsonhall) | me stomps his foot on the floor raising a racket |
| 15:51 | - ̗̀ Teddy Bear ̖́- (atlasshrugged3) | your right |
| 15:51 | ShaRa Ishtar (shannonraven) | wwooowwww - - where's the Party? |
| 15:51 | Wilson Hall (wilsonhall) | ever so briefly |
| 15:51 | Wordsmith Jarvinen | I wasn't even thinking of it. |
| 15:51 | RainyDayRecess | :P |
| 15:51 | Badass Fae (larkylouz) giggles | |
| 15:51 | Carl Metropolitan | I forgot my last rez day, too |
| 15:51 | Wordsmith Jarvinen | There's that time thing again -- flying by. |
| 15:51 | Sandie Harbour | my 9th was yesterday |
| 15:51 | Carl Metropolitan | It means you are an ancient oldbie :) |
| 15:52 | RainyDayRecess | Awww, happy belated 9th rez day Sandie! |
| 15:52 | Sandie Harbour | sorry to interject that |
| 15:53 | RainyDayRecess | Not at all, it's nice to know |
| 15:53 | Carl Metropolitan | Congratulations to both of you. |
| 15:53 | Wordsmith Jarvinen | (recalls Gandalf: 50 lives of men I've wandered this Earth, and now I'm out of time) |
| 15:53 | Badass Fae (larkylouz) | Happy Rez Day, Sandie. Congratulations! |
| 15:54 | Wordsmith Jarvinen | Happy rez day Sandie. |
| 15:54 | Sandie Harbour | thank-you (blushing) |
| 15:54 | RainyDayRecess | :) |
| 15:55 | Wordsmith Jarvinen | (dazed) |
| 15:55 | Wordsmith Jarvinen | anything else? |
| 15:55 | Wilson Hall (wilsonhall) | me looks around furtively |
| 15:55 | Wilson Hall (wilsonhall) | or something like that |
| 15:56 | Carl Metropolitan | Looks like we are done for the day. |
| 15:56 | Elfbiter Skysmith (elfbiter) | Airships? |
| 15:56 | Wilson Hall (wilsonhall) senses a call for adjournment | |
| 15:56 | Wilson Hall (wilsonhall) | coming |
| 15:56 | Wordsmith Jarvinen | Jorge said he is resolving a couple of issues but never said what they were. |
| 15:57 | Wordsmith Jarvinen | He did say it wasn't LI and routing, per se. |
| 15:57 | Wilson Hall (wilsonhall) | he's not the type to complain :) |
| 15:57 | Wordsmith Jarvinen | kk Adjourned. |
| 15:57 | RainyDayRecess | Thank you Deans :) |
| 15:57 | Carl Metropolitan | Thanks everyone! |
| 15:58 | Wordsmith Jarvinen | Thank you all for coming (much more interesting that way) |
| 15:58 | Badass Fae (larkylouz) | Thank you, all. |
| 15:58 | Wilson Hall (wilsonhall) | always a pleasure |