Teen Second Life is a 3D virtual online community of teens, age 13-17 from around the globe. Based on the original Second Life (for age 18 and up), Teen Second Life has the same opportunities for creation as the original Second Life, but with enhanced teen community protections. Teens can customize their body (called an "avatar"), fly through an ever-changing 3D landscape, chat and socialize with other teens, and build anything from skyscrapers to virtual vehicles.
2. Is Second Life Teen a MMOPRG?
Yes and no. While the Second Life interface and display are similar to most popular massively multiplayer online role-playing games (or MMORPGs), there are two key, unique differences:
1. Creativity: Teen Second Life provides near unlimited freedom to its Residents. This world is whatever you make it, and your experience is what you want out of it. If you want to hang out with your friends in a garden or nightclub, you can. If you want to go shopping or fight dragons, you can. If you want to start a business, create a game or build a skyscraper you can. It’s up to you.
2. Membership: Instead of paying a monthly subscription fee, Residents can pay a one-time flat fee of just $9.95. If you choose to get land to live, work and build on, you pay a monthly lease fee based on the amount of land you own. You also keep anything you create—residents retain IP rights over their in-world creations.
3. Who will I meet there? And what is it really like?
Teen Second Life just launched! You can expect to meet an international social network of all types of young people. You have the ability to shape Teen Second Life – create buildings, your own social groups, and entertainment.
4. How much does Second Life cost?
From a $9.95 one-time fee and up. See Pricing for details.
5. Can I get land in Second Life?
Yes. Leasing rates start from $9.95/month for a 512 square meter parcel of land. See Virtual Land for more information.
6. What computer hardware do I need for Second Life?
Second Life runs on most recent-generation Macs and PCs -- see the System Requirements to see if your computer is capable of running Second Life.
7. Can I try Second Life for free before I buy?
Yes. You'll automatically get a 7-day free trial just by downloading and logging in. Quit before the 7 days, and pay nothing. During your trial, you'll have unlimited access to Second Life—all its tools, events and communities. If you cancel before your trial expires you won't be billed. Otherwise, you will be charged for the plan you requested when you download Second Life.
8. How do I get Second Life currency? What if I run out of it?
You'll be given a small amount of currency as part of your trial. If you decide to stay in Second Life, you'll get a regular 'allowance' of in-world currency (see Pricing). Plus you can earn more currency by making and selling items, holding events, playing games, among other occupations.
9. I don't know how to do 3D modeling. Does that mean I can't make things in Second Life?
Not at all. Building is easy, using built-in tools. And there are lots of tutorials to help you learn.
10. How do I find my way around Second Life?
The Second Life client comes with an updated-daily list of public Events, including games, parties, and contests; the Find function is a veritable traveler’s guide to Second Life—the places to see, the people to meet, and much more. Outside the Teen Second Life world, there are also official discussion Forums.
11. Are there games in Second Life for me to play?
There are several games currently in Teen Second Life, and there will be many more as the world develops. Since gamers are a big part of the Second Life community, friendly games of combat are a regular event, especially in official free-fire zones.
12. Can I start my own business in Second Life?
Yes. Buying and selling goods and services is a big part of the Second Life experience for many Residents. You can buy and sell anything that can be made in-world, from clothes, avatar skins, wigs, jewelry, and custom animations for avatars, to furniture, buildings, weapons, vehicles, games, and more. Once you’re ready to bring your products to the market, it’s simply a matter of buying or sub-renting property, for opening up a shop. There are also Resident-owned malls which charge rental fees, or take a cut of your proceeds. As in the real world, the challenge is to build up a reputation that earns a steady stream of customers.
13. What is the ongoing cost of having land?
To get land you must sign up for the $9.95 per month Premium membership. You'll be able to purchase a 512 square meter plot of land before any land maintenance fees kick-in.
14. I think I'd like to have more than 512 square meters, how does that happen?
You can get as much land as you (and your credit card holder) choose. Change the amount of land you have and your monthly fee will adjust accordingly.
15. Will my firewall prevent me from accessing Second Life?
Second Life needs to connect to ports 443/TCP, 12035/UDP, 12036/UDP, and 13000-13050/UDP. You should configure your firewall to allow outbound traffic on those ports, and related inbound traffic.
16. What are Teen Second Life's Hours of Operation?
Teen Second Life is open 24 hours a day. During this time there are Lindens in-world to assist you.
17. What if I have another question about Teen Second Life?
Please feel free to email support@secondlife.com with any further questions you may have.
