Hover-Ring Versão 5.9

Hover-Ring is a fast in-region transportation device which allows travel between any number of Callpoints.

Single-prim Callpoints are placed at locations where the Hover-Ring is to land, and each Callpoint registers its position and orientation with the Hover-Ring. The Callpoints are used both to call the Hover-Ring, and to select the destination. Passengers sit on the five cushions on the Hover-Ring (though more can hitch a ride if necessary).

Hover-Ring provides an exciting alternative to in-region TP portals and sit-targets. It has been extensively tested on a number of sims which offer multiple venues, such as islands, railways, schools, skyboxes. It can even be used as a lift in a tower-block.

In order both to provide a visually-satisfying experience for short distance travel, and to avoid delays for longer distances, Hover-Ring employs two methods of movement. Where horizontal movement is dominant, a sequence of commands moves the Hover-Ring at a speed of about 50m/s (180 kph,112 mph), but if the vertical movement exceeds an owner-defined threshold, the journey is near-instantaneous.

In addition to direct travel to destinations, the Hover-Ring can give a perimeter tour of the land, when enabled by the owner.

The Hover-Ring itself offers two dialogue menus: a destination menu the same as the Callpoints, and a Control menu for the owner, which can be used to set preferences. An invisible avatar attachment is also provided for the owner to list all callpoints and to call the Hover-Ring to current position.

Prospective purchasers who have not seen Hover-Ring are invited to contact Kharmen by IM to discuss any special requirements, and even to experience the system in operation.