Aerrin Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Hello.I just signed up for second life and would first like to say that although it is a bit overwhelming, I am really impressed with the obvious attention to detail and the also obvious intelligence and imagination which has gone into it.However, I have to say that I am really creeped out by the voice on the basic guide to creating an avatar. It is so determinedly cheerful that I feel as if I am listening to an infomercial. [And for an additional $9.99, your Whipper comes with...!!!!!!!!!!!] Also, what is certainly not your fault, but my own admittedly non-tech mentality, the voice and video reminded me of the computer generated voice in the movie Wally, which, among other excited announcements, told us that the new color is blue!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This has added to my general uncertainty about getting involved in this activity. But I am also a curious person, so I am going to persevere. I hope I haven't insulted you or shown my stupid side. Thanks for listening.andrea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suella Ember Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 That voice will probably have been Torley Linden's. Torley rocks and is an ever cheerful soul, always willing to help and spread awesomness! :smileyvery-happy: Torley does most of the videos for SL guides etc and, while a few people may find is cheerful persona off-putting, I think most appreciate it. I know I'd much rather have a cheerful voice that a boring 'matter of fact' voice! Either way - don't let something as simple as a voice put you off from getting involved in SL. That's SL all over - a whole host of different people with different personalities from all around the world. It's almost certain that some of those people might not be to your taste but, hopefully, many will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruby Reynaud Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Hi Aerrin, Welcome to Second Life! Yes there is much to do and see here in our little world. Give it time and explore to your heart's content and get a feel for it! Send me an IM in-world if you want company. :smileyvery-happy: Ruby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azura Lowbeam Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 "Hi! it looks like you're making an avatar. Would you like some help?" Sorry, I couldn't resist Welcome to Second Life! If you have questions, never hestitate to ask ^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Badger Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 There are two types of people that sound enthusiastically cheerful. The insincere ones and Torley. Enjoy the one in a billion experience while you can! Cato Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindens Torley Linden Posted March 10, 2011 Lindens Share Posted March 10, 2011 Friendly greetings Aerrin, an awesome welcome to Second Life. These Residents have said it! Sometimes I parody the infomercial style since it's so familiar — but at the core of it all is being human with a sense of humor, reflective of my sense of wonder about Second Life, which it sounds like you're beginning to experience, too. And I always wish to share that as a Linden Lab employee, I'm a real person with a personality and feelings like you... not a robot. I once tried an experiment where I used a deliberately boring ("conventional robot") voice in some videos. Let me see if I can find... oh yeah, . That wasn't even the most monotone/sedate one... you should've heard the feedback on those.In any case, if you prefer a more "neutral" approach, we do have written instructions for many things in our Knowledge Base. We've actually just moved to this new community site, so pardon us while dust settles. Thank YOU for sharing! P.S. Wall-E rocks, Ben Burtt is an amazing sound designer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suella Ember Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Torley Linden wrote: I once tried an experiment where I used a deliberately boring ("conventional robot") voice in some videos. Let me see if I can find... oh yeah, . That wasn't even the most monotone/sedate one... you should've heard the feedback on those. Actually, I noticed a while ago that you seemed more 'conventional' in one of your videos - I think it might have been the one you did when Display Names was first introduced. I remember wondering if you had done that because it's quite a detailed, important and hotly debate issue. Whatever the reason was, I also remember thinking you sounded so unlike you and I wanted to shake you and say "Oi! Why didn't you say 'friendly greetings' and be all jovial!" :smileyvery-happy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda Huntress Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Welcome, Aerrin! If it will put your mind at ease, the voce for Torley is not staged or an act or anything like that. He really is that cheerful, and it is infectious Videos and written guides can be helpful but the best way is really to get some live assistance in world from other residents. New Citizen's Institute is a great place to start (Search for NCI and you will find them). Another place I know of is caled The Shealter bui I have not been there personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindens Torley Linden Posted March 10, 2011 Lindens Share Posted March 10, 2011 Suella Ember wrote: Torley Linden wrote: I once tried an experiment where I used a deliberately boring ("conventional robot") voice in some videos. Let me see if I can find... oh yeah, . That wasn't even the most monotone/sedate one... you should've heard the feedback on those. Actually, I noticed a while ago that you seemed more 'conventional' in one of your videos - I think it might have been the one you did when Display Names was first introduced. I remember wondering if you had done that because it's quite a detailed, important and hotly debate issue. Whatever the reason was, I also remember thinking you sounded so unlike you and I wanted to shake you and say "Oi! Why didn't you say 'friendly greetings' and be all jovial!" :smileyvery-happy: Sharp ears, Suella! *shakes self* Yes, that was most likely it — sometimes when I'm given video projects at Linden Lab, I'm requested to try different tone/phrasing. Sometimes the message is more formal, and calls for subtlety. Sometimes I read from a script instead of ad-libbing. Besides, I'd mangle legalese if left to my own devices. Suffice to say, I like the opportunity of learning different styles (just as I enjoy being different avatars/personalities) but across everything, "Torley classic" has had the best broad feedback and I have gratefully flooded inboxes asking for "MORE!" to show for it. (Sorry, I'll stop derailing this thread now so Aerrin can get on with enjoying her Second Life!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suella Ember Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Ha! Ok Torley - you know the little music sideline you do? Can we please have a 'Friendly Greetings' remix? I'd buy it! :smileyvery-happy: (Although having just watched that vid I fear I'll be hearing you say "friendly greetings' in my sleep!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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