Find out how to use Linden Scripting Language to control virtual vehicles in Second Life.
by Jeff Heaton
September 12, 2007
n Second Life (SL) users can fly nearly anywhere in superhero style. They can also teleport from one place to another in seconds—without any assistance from any sort of device. These capabilities make travel in Second Life easy; avatars have no need for vehicles. Flying and teleporting are inherent abilities that all Second Life users possess.
Curiously, despite being completely unnecessary, vehicles are still very popular in Second Life. Many SL stores offer a wide array of cars, helicopters, boats, planes, and many other types of vehicles. Several real-world carmakers also create SL versions of their vehicles, adding promotion through SL to their marketing arsenals. Figure 1 shows several cars in Second Life.
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