* requires the use of RLV (setsphere) to work! (At least RLV 2.9.30 or Firestorm 6.4.13)
* effectively reduces your vision to what you can 'feel' using RLV vision restriction features.
* still allows you to touch, sit,...
* use 'echolocation' to learn a bit more about your environment.
* prevents you from "peeking" or turning it off too easily.
* Geo-Lock: you have to return to the place where you activated it, to be able to deactivate and detach it again.
* Training enforcement: it will enforce every session to be a little bit longer than the previous one.
What is it?
* It is a script that lets you 'blindsim' (simulate blindness) in SecondLife:
- your (RLV) viewer shows only what is close around you, i.e. what you can 'feel'
- using the 'echolocation' feature, get a idea of a few meters more around you.
- no textures at all
- no clue about other people's looks, unless they are really, really close.
* It's partially inspired by the wonderfull video game 'Perception' (by The Deep End Games)
* To enhance the simulation of being blind, it locks when started and cannot be turned off where or when ever you want.
* It's meant for long term use, so while it makes you live SL with a restriction, it's not making it impossible.
* You can still see yourself, so no need to take it off for appearance changes.
* I am using it almost full-time myself, and only decided put it on sale after I managed to do so.
* I put the script in a simple semi-transparent sphere that can be worn anywhere on your HUD, but it can be put anywhere. You might want to be able to click it for the echolocation though.
* To avoid all confusion: it's by no means a help or tool for visually impaired people.
How to use:
* just wear the blinder, it will self-explain!
* click the semi-transparent sphere on your HUD to perform an 'echolocation'. Alternatively say '/8!' or use the included gesture.
Tips:
* Choose wisely the region where you activate it: make sure it is a sim that will not suddenly "disappear"!
* To eliminate temptation of peeking, better choose a place where you don't come often!
* Shopping inworld is difficult, but there's still the MarketPlace!
Differences with the previous version:
* it uses the new 'setsphere' RLV functionality, so it finally works on RLV, Kokua and Firestorm now (if not, please update your viewer)
* while moving around, you'll perceive a little bit more of your surrounding, but while you're standing still or sitting, your perception will be less.
* the 'echolocation' effect now fades out in time.
Enjoy stumbling around SL sightless!
- blindsim in SL
- requires the use of RLV (setsphere) to work
- still allows you to touch, sit,...
- use 'echolocation' to learn a bit more about your environment
Well made and fun to use. =)
It's restrictive, but not overly-so. It's definitely worth the price, if you want to experience SL being blind.
