Okay, that’s not how the old joke goes, but still… It’s always a pleasant surprise when I decide to teleport to a busy place on the map and it turns out not to be dancing or camping. I found a sports arena, only this time a hockey game was in progress.
Little did I know that the SL Hockey has been around for about two years, organized by people who simply like the game. They are remarkably well organized, complete with organized teams, schedules, and seasons. Gameplay, equipment, and training are all free. It’s very easy to figure out what’s going on. Instructions, rules, schedules, team records, and season banners are all easy to find.
You can’t just jump in and play, but the action looks very sophisticated. I’m not a sports fan, but it was fun just watching. It was all too easy to fall into cheering and joking with the other spectators. Well, there was a certain lion chanting repeatedly about his sexual preference, but that’s what Mute is for.
Prominent signs ask that you remove (not just turn off) an animation overirdes, bling, or scripted attachments during games to keep things running smoothly. Flexi hair can slow things down too, and some folks really feel strongly about it. Good thing for me I go bald in SL.
After the game, though, the scripts came out and the dancing began in earnest. It’s a friendly bunch of people. The downside of SL Hockey is that you’re not going to just show up and play or organize your own team. They found that didn’t work. Instead you’ll train and get drafted by an existing team. The upside is that SL Hockey is really, really organized. If you get into it and make the commitment you’re going to get as close to a real hokey experience as you can possibly get in Second Life.
Let them try banning my flexi hair! Hell hath no fury… haha
This is a great site Garth, I check it every day from my cel phone
-Peace
YAY SL hockey! My sissy ISL used to be a captain for the Whales
Those hockey people are a fun time!