SLAM Instructions
The instructions for using the SLAM system are divided into several sections.
- Download and Join Second Life
If you don't have Second Life installed on your computer then you will need to create an account and download it. Click o n the above link which will take you to the Second Life website and click on 'Join Now'. - New to Second Life?
If you have never used Second Life before then click on the link above to find out how to use the Second Life controls that you will need to use in order to be able to use the SLAM system. - Using SLAM for the first time
Click on the link above to find out how to obtain the SLAM Head-up-display (HUD). When you put the HUD on for the first time there is a short 'light-hearted' personality test. The HUD determines your personality depending on the answers you give to three questions. Don't worry! The questions won'task you about anything particularly personal and most important of all, there are no right or wrong answers. - Checking your status
Click on the link above to find out how to check your overall ranking against other players on the Player Directory, see various other statistics and information on your Profile Page or get a reminder of the answers that you gave to the personality questionnaire when you wore the HUD for the first time - Getting Thirsty and Drinking
Your avatar will start to get thirsty as time passes - click o nthe link above to find out how you can obtain a drink for your avatar from the SLAM Bar. It also shows what happens to your avatar if it gets too thirsty! - Social Interaction
Click o nthe link above to find out how your avatar can interact with other avatars who are also using the SLAM system. You can also find out how they can become friends