Ana Lutetia

blogging Second Life® since 2006

interview | Barbra Kungler

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Ana Lutetia | No Comments

1 – How did you discover Second Life and what made you create an account?
Well, my husband in real life came first in the game … I was watching from afar, not wanting to get involved too … but with the passing of a time I began to look more closely, and believe it, I decided to create my avatar and know this virtual world …

2 – How did you come up with your Second Life name?
was a tribute to the artist Barbra Streinsand … I met her music through my mother in real life, when I was lil girl and come fan since.

3 – Lots of people only stay inSL for a week or a month after creating an account. What made you stay and what motivates you to log back in?
since the first day here, I called my sister for playing too … at first I was learning to play and get involved with friends – virtual and made some good friends still in my list and in my heart:) but it was my sister Ava that I did to create a greater bond with the game, because here was also a channel of communication between us, who live in different regions.

4 – What have you been doing in SL? Tell us your story: what have you been up to or what have you created.
well, my sister and I started our business only by the desire to create our own clothes … participate in some courses in Second Life, to learn how to manipulate prims and some templates are used to develop the clothes in photoshop … We improved, and one day we decided to try renting a shop to sell our creations … was then that was the “Kunglers!

5 – Have you found, developed or improved any skills because of SL?
Yes, I always worked in RL with graphic design, so I improved my techniques.

6 – Could you share a funny or awkward story that happened to you inSL?
mmm … well, I once heard about a surfing contest virtual … I decided to visit the island and came across a very lovely scene … I decided to learn to surf, I entered the championship and won the stage! but I was engaged, was not luck:) Today I am a student copy, keep surfing and participating in tournaments:)

7 – What would you change or improve in Second Life?
I think the game is growing up faster and the improvements are coming together…

8 – Can you share your current and/or future projects for SL?
We think about reshaping the island where is our main store, promote some shows with our clothes … I think that participating in some events, expos and fairs always bring benefits to us, SL’s investors.

9 – Have you ever had any issues whatsoever within Second Life? If so, how did you reported and was the feedback positive?
yes, many things have gone missing from my inventory, for example … The downside of this type of problem is that you do not have to complain to … I often joke and say “I’ll send an IM to the Pope …” : p

10 – Is Second Life merely an online game or do you consider it more of a metaverse or a virtual world?
I honestly believe it´s a parallel life … we try to reconcile our real life with virtual life, fit into our schedules, to lose some RL party, so we can participate in an event or attending a parade in SL … one thing is part of another, we create bonds of friendship, work commitments, we engage with the real game … and there is still a possibility that we can really help the real life of someone, how to make donations to any cause actual … are always looking to get involved with charitable events or to provide the improvement in real life …

11 – Imagine a new resident asks for your help. What would do? What would you tell him/her?
with my experience of more than 2 years here in SL, I believe can help in some way to those who come and ask for some advice, direction … I have also been a “noobie” and I know how hard it is to understand how things work in SL … but gradually the experience with the game shows you that is very similar to the RL and you see that it’s easier than you thought …

12 – How would you describe yourself in one word?
versatility :) ))

Your urls
Blog: http://kunglers.wordpress.com
Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/groups/kunglers
SLurls: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Fashionate%20Island/188/189/22

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