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Sunday, April 29, 2007

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How to find out how my computer is performing?
Press Cntr-Shift-1.
- FPS: 10-20 in an uncrowded area (higher is better)
- Bandwidth: 20-100kbps after you've been in an area for a few minutes and everything has loaded
- Ping User or Ping Sim: 100-200 if you are in USA/Canada (lower is better)
- Packet Loss: 0.0% (optimal)


Q. After I purchased an item all I see is a box. How do I do next?
Most likely you have to extract the item(s) from the box (container).

To do so, go to somewhere where you can build, drag the box from your Inventory to the ground, right click the box, choose edit, click on the More >> button (unless it already says << Less), click on the Content tab, and then drag each item in the list from the item's contents to any of your preferred Inventory's folder.

Caution: Be careful about buying things from people who are not the creator of the object. Some people like to collect objects which are supposed to be free to the public and resell them to unspecting new residents.


Q. How do I chat with someone?
You can use normal chatting with people up to 20m away from you and you will have to use Shout for those 100m away from you. You can also send Instant Messages directly to people or groups, just click the IM button to start one.


Q. I have joined a group and now I have a title above my name, how do I remove it?
- Open the Edit menu.
- Select Groups...
- Scroll to the top.
- Select none or another group.
- Click the Activate button.


Q. How do I set my profile picture?
- Upload an image (File > Upload Image). Each upload will cost you L$10.
- The image you uploaded should be in your inventory's Textures folder.
- Click Edit > Profile.
- Click the profile picture slot, select the image from the Textures folder.
- Click Select to confirm the adding of the image into the picture slot.

Saturday, April 28, 2007

Spooky

For those who have visited Eilean Donan Castle these few days, did you find something spooky there?

Cannot recall which room was it as Little Randal always lost his way around the castle.

Maybe you should just find out yourself!

Friday, April 27, 2007

Scotland Weekly Issue #10

Hello members, its that time of the week again! There we go!


RENTAL NEWS
a) 2 cottages and 1 castle @ Kahlo are available for a weekly rental of L500 with a prim limit of 75.

b) Looking for a romantic getaway skybox suite just for you and your love one(s)? Guess what, we have one ready for 24-hour rental!

c) Going to start a business or just planning to advertise your business? The new looked BARRAS STREET MARKET, at Scotland main sim, should be just what you need. Rental is available by the prims so you can place your small vendors and signs there. Rental is at 10L/week/prim.

d) We also have a Wedding Chapel with a nice Reception Area over at Kahlo (86, 64, 24). We have different packages for your needs.

Please contact Lacy217 McLuhan for all rental enquiry and consultation.


COMING EVENT(S)
a) Trivia contests will be held every Sunday 10 am SLT in Nessie's Pub. Be there and you might just walk away with L$5 for every correctly answered question.

b) Regular weekly Celtic Ceilidh at Nessie's Pub will be on every Monday from 6PM SLT. Weekend Ceilidh will be on every Saturday from 12 noon SLT. Come on down for the music, dancing and networking.

c) Grand opening of the Eilean Donan Castle will be on 19th May 2007, Saturday, from 12 noon SLT. There will be a Celtic Ball too at the castle. Start practising your dance steps yet?

d) The Cetlic Fashion and Merchandise Show is still scheduled for 17th June 2007 @ 12 noon SLT. Watch this space for more information.


WHAT'S NEW
a) We have 3 new stores this week. Please give them your supports.
- Crafty Celts (located above the old Jay's Place)
- Association For International Cancer Research (AICR)
- Ornate Frames (located at the old Jay's Place)

b) Take a look at our blog (http://sl-scotland.blogspot.com). Every issue of the Scotland Weekly will be posted there as well. We will also post some tips or guides on how to enjoy your stay in the Scotland sim as well as Second Life.

c) We have also placed some freebies at the new BARRAS STREET MARKET. Who knows what you may find there!


OTHERS
We are always on the lookout for Celtic Musicians for live performances on SL, either solo performer or group. Kindly Contact Lacy217 McLuhan if you are interested.


Slainte!!!

Note:
The contents are for information only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information presented after the date of publication.
User assumes the entire risk as to the accuracy and the use of this document. This document may be copied & distributed without modification. This document may not be distributed for profit.

Wednesday, April 25, 2007

Jay's Place shifted to the Barras Market, new stores added

We have 2 cottages at Kahlo for rent. Both are set at L500/week with a prims limit of 75.

Jay's Place has also been shifted to the Barras Market.



We also have 3 more new stores:
a) Crafty Celts (located above the old Jay's Place)
b) Association For International Cancer Research (AICR)
c) Ornate Frames (located at the old Jay's Place)

Tuesday, April 24, 2007

Scotland featured in Natalia's Second Life Diary Blog

Scotland has just been featured in Natalia's Second Life Diary Blog (http://slnatalia.blogspot.com/2007/04/day-211-scotland.html)

Do head to her blog if you want to find out what she has to say about Scotland.

Monday, April 23, 2007

Tips - Changing Appearance

In Second Life, you can change anything about your appearance from your height, weight, hair, face, skins color etc.

* Right-click on yourself and select Appearance. Click the Skin button, use the sliders to change the pigment, ruddiness and rainbow color. Play around with the settings. Use Save As when you are satisfied with the look.

* Right-click on yourself and select Appearance. Click the Shape button to edit your body shape. Click the Body button. Use the sliders to change the Height and Thickness. Click the Nose button to change the Nose Size and Nose Thickness.

* Click "Randomize" if you are lazy!

If you don't like what you got, click Revert to go back to your original look. Once you found the right appearance, click Save As and choose a name for your new shape.

You can also get to Appearance by clicking Edit->Appearance on the menu bar.

Weekly Celtic Ceildihs

Just been notified.

There will now be weekly Celtic Ceildihs on every Wednesday 6PM SLT and every Saturday 12 noon SLT.

If there is any cancellation, it will be posted here.

The Barras Market gets an upgrading

The store above Jay's Place has been taken up!

There are still plenty of space at the upgraded Barras Market! Just contact Lacy217 McLuhan to get you all set-up.

Store available for rent

We have a store location at Scotland, above Jay's Place, available for renting. Rental is L200/week for 50 prims.

We have also upgraded the Barras Market and it is now much bigger!

Friday, April 20, 2007

Scotland Weekly Issue #9

Hello members, hope you had a wonderful week, be it in RL or SL and thanks for the continuous supports for the weekly. We would still be looking for suggestions on how to improve the sim as well as the weekly.

Still remember where to send the suggestions? The suggestion box is just besides the entrance of Nessie's Pub. Just create a notecard card, add your ideas in, save the notecard and drag it from your inventory into the box.



RENTAL NEWS
a) All cottages, castles and stores are fully occupied at the moment.

b) We have a romantic getaway skybox suite just for you and your love one(s) for 24-hour rental. Contact Lacy217 McLuhan for more details now. We have recevied many good reviews over this service.

c) Are you trying to start a business or planning to advertise your business? The BARRAS STREET MARKET, at Scotland main sim, would be a good place to start. Rental is available by the prims so you can place your small vendors and signs there. Rental is at 10L/week/prim. Do contact Lacy217 McLuhan if you are interested.

d) Planning or getting a wedding in SL soon? We do have a Wedding Chapel with a nice Reception Area over at Kahlo (86, 64, 24). Contact Lacy217 McLuhan for more details! We have packages for almost everything you need for your grand day.


COMING EVENT(S)

a) There will be trivia contests every Sunday 10 am SLT in Nessie's Pub. Be there if you are interested to work your brain cells.

b) Celtic Ceilidh at Nessie's Pub on 22 April 2007 is still on. Come on down for music, dancing and networking. Event will start at 1PM SLT.

c) Don't forget to join us too for our regular weekly ceilidh every Wednesday starting from 6 pm SLT.

d) Yes, we are going to have a grand opening of the Eilean Donan Castle. It will be on 19th May 2007, Saturday, from 12 noon SLT. There will be a Celtic Ball too at the castle. Do get yourself ready!

e) Remember the fashion show that we have been talking about? Well, the Cetlic Fashion and Merchandise Show is fixed on 17th June 2007 @ 12 noon SLT. We’ll keep you updated as we continue to gather more information.


WHAT'S NEW
a) We have some new stores up. Please give the new vendors some of your supports.


b) Do remember to visit our blog (http://sl-scotland.blogspot.com). Not only do we have the Scotland Weekly posted there as well, we will also post some tips or guides on how to enjoy your stay in the Scotland sim as well as Second Life.


OTHERS
We are looking for Celtic Musicians for live performances on SL, either solo performer or group. Kindly Contact Lacy217 McLuhan for information if you are interested.



Slainte!!!


Note:
The contents are for information only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information presented after the date of publication.
User assumes the entire risk as to the accuracy and the use of this document. This document may be copied & distributed without modification. This document may not be distributed for profit.

Monday, April 16, 2007

Useful Tips

- Explore as much as you can. Look at what others are building and creating.

- Ask questions if you need to, some places employ staffs to assist you so do not hesitate in seeking their expertises.

- When you come across locked door or restricted land during your exploration, respect the owner's decision and just move along.

- Use the Chat History tab when chat is scrolling pretty fast, it can help you to catch up with the conversation.

- Move your mouse cursor on an object to see what it is. A tool tip will appear with a short description of the object.

- Use these steps to save your AV's appearance. Right-click yourself and go to appearance mode. At the bottom left, you can "make outfit". To save a whole AV, be sure to include the body parts, shape, skin, hair, eyes, clothings and attachments. Then, name the look and save. A folder with the same name will be saved to your clothing folder. Just simply drag the folder from your inventory to your AV to change in an instant the next time you needed that look again.

- When you find a place you like, you can create a LM so you can find it again. Select World -> Create Landmark Here from the menu. Rename it to remind yourself what the LM is for.

- Use the Force Sun function to force daylight if it gets too dark by selecting World -> Force Sun from the menu.

- If you are looking for land, use the View menu. Select Property Lines to see the borders of the land parcel, and Land Owners to see who owns the parcel.

- To find out the age of an object, right-click it, Edit > More > More > Inspect

Note:
AV means avatar.
IM means instant message or private message. If the IM button is flashing, it means someone is sending you a message.
SIM means simulator, server or a region.
PRIM means primitive or a building block.
REZ means to create.
TP means teleport.
LM means landmark which is the "address" of a location.
HUB, TELEHUB, & TH means a teleport destination. When you TP somewhere, you might arrive at the nearest HUB to the destination instead of the exact location.
L$ means Linden Dollars
RL, FL means real life or first life.

Saturday, April 14, 2007

Scotland Weekly Issue #8

Hello members, were you at the Pipe band and Drum Corp's performance for NASA on Yuri Day Celebration 12th April 2007 at Spaceport Bravo? If you didn't attend it or couldn't make it, there are 2 snapshots uploaded to the blog! Will update if there are more coming in. So do check back!




RENTAL NEWS
a) 2 castles @ Kahlo are available for a weekly rental of L500 with a prim limit of 75.

b) 1 small cottage @ Kahlo available for a weekly rental of L300 with a prim limit of 50.

c) Looking for a romantic getaway? We have a skybox suite just for you and your love one(s) for 24-hour rental. Contact Lacy217 McLuhan for more details now. We are having good reviews over this suite.

d) Anyone looking to rent by the prims? The BARRAS STREET MARKET, at Scotland main sim, is available for small vendors and signs. Rental is L10/week/prim. If you are interested, please contact Lacy217 McLuhan.



e) Planning or getting a SL wedding soon? We have a Wedding Chapel with a nice Reception Area at Kahlo (86, 64, 24) just for your grand event. Contact Lacy217 McLuhan for a booking now!


COMING EVENT(S)
a) Stormy will be holding a trivia contest on 15th April 2007 Sunday. If you are interested, do join her at 10 am SLT @ Scotland main sim.

b) Don't forget to join us for our regular weekly ceilidh this Wednesday 18th April 2007 starting from 6 pm SLT.

c) There will also be a Celtic Ceilidh at Nessie's Pub from 1PM SLT on 22 April 2007. Marked your calendar please.

d) Not much about the June fashion show yet. But once we have any information, we will post it up.


WHAT'S NEW
a) Seen the new look of the shopping area yet? Well we have some new stores up and do give the new vendors some of your supports.

b) Have you taken a look at the Eilean Donan Castle at the Eilean Donan sim. yet? Take some snapshots while you are there! Just don't get lost.

c) Surfboarding and suntanning? They are now available at Eilean Donan (13, 175, 25)? Grab your beach wear and head over!


OTHERS
We are looking for Celtic Musicians for live performances on SL, either solo performer or group. Kindly Contact Lacy217 McLuhan for information if you are interested.


Slainte!!!


Note:
The contents are for information only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information presented after the date of publication.
User assumes the entire risk as to the accuracy and the use of this document. This document may be copied & distributed without modification. This document may not be distributed for profit.

Monday, April 9, 2007

Policies and Rules

To ensure a pleasant and enjoyable experience for all visitors we ask that:

* NO Weapons, rockets, any other types of annoying weapons or vehicles allowed. This rule can and will be evaluated and changed as necessary. Swords and Sgian Dubhs are permitted.

* NO solicitations from the sex trade permitted.

* NO nudity. Proper dress is required at all times.

* NO sexual "ageplay". Role playing sexual activities with children is not tolerated.

* NO racial slurs or hate speech please.

* NO religion, political or militarial recruiting or campagning. Groups who wish to meet for role play or meetings should schedule such with the Parcel manager and be held only in the Event Area. Due to limitations, such groups will be limited to a maximum of 20 people so that we may have other visitors to the sim at the same time.

* NO scamming. Anyone caught scamming others will be banned.

* NO building is permitted unless authorized by one of the Managers or Owner. Items not set to the management group will be returned to your inventory within 5 minutes.

Friday, April 6, 2007

Scotland Weekly Issue #7

Wow, its our (lucky) seventh issue now! Keep sending your suggestions in. Hope you had "grabbed" something from the "Click and Get" Hour on Sunday 1st April.


RENTAL NEWS
a) 1 castle (Kahlo: 77, 158, 33) is available for a weekly rental of L500 with a prim limit of 75.

b) Want a romantic getaway skybox suite to be with your love one(s)? We have one available for 24-hour rental. Contact Lacy217 McLuhan for more details now.


COMING EVENT(S)
a) Tartan Day is scheduled on 6th April 2007, get your tartans ready. Tartan Day Ceildih will be at Nessie's Pub from 2PM-4PM SLT. DJ Joe Noir from All Chat Prirate Radio will be streaming. Pick up a Free Black Balmoral Hat outside the pub while you are there.

b) The Pipe band and Drum Corp will be performing for NASA on Yuri Day Celebration 12th April 2007 at 1 pm SLT @ Spaceport Bravo. Give them your supports!

c) We are planning a fashion show for June. More information will be provided as and when they are available.


WHAT'S NEW
a) Check out the new look of the shopping area. Minor "constructions" is still going on.

b) Have a walkaround at the Eilean Donan Castle at the Eilean Donan sim. Take some snapshots! I got lost there twice so better be prepared!

c) Are you aware that surfboarding and suntanning are available at Eilean Donan (13, 175, 25)? Grab your beach wear and head over there now (or when you are around)!


OTHERS
a) Have a dart game at the pub. L$10 for a single game and L$20 for two players!

b) You can now ride your horse on the grasslands on all the 3 sims!!! Plenty of grasses around!

c) Planning or getting a SL wedding soon? We do have a Wedding Chapel with a nice Reception Area at Kahlo (86, 64, 24) for your grand event. Contact Lacy217 McLuhan for a booking now!


See you around and have fun!!!

Note:
The contents are for information only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information presented after the date of publication.
User assumes the entire risk as to the accuracy and the use of this document. This document may be copied & distributed without modification. This document may not be distributed for profit.

Wednesday, April 4, 2007

Tartan Day Ceildih

Remember our date for Tartan Day this Friday 6th April 2007! We will be having a Tartan Day Ceildih at Nessie's Pub from 2PM-4PM SLT. DJ will be Joe Noir from All Chat Prirate Radio.


You can also pick up the above Free Black Balmoral Hat outside the pub. See you there!!!

Sunday, April 1, 2007

Scotland Weekly's vendor system

We now have a vendor system that will dispense a FREE copy of the latest Scotland Weekly. The following would be how it looks like. All you need to do is pay the system L$1 to get a copy and it will return the L$1 automatically to you.



If you would like us to place the dispenser at your stores, shops and malls. Do contact Lacy217 McLuhan.

Note: The dispenser is 3 prims.

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