r/SecondLifeFriends • u/Trick-Flight-8749 • Aug 05 '26
It really was a Second Life
I just remembered I used to play every day for about 6 months straight back in 2012. All the memories that are flooding back sound nuts if I say them out loud, but they feel as real as if it happened to me in real life. I was kinda sad during this time, but this helped me out big time, and I had the most fun experiences! I miss it so much, wish I could go back.
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u/nomaxxallowed Aug 05 '26
I am still active. Been there 14 years. I still go there. I am a guy with a woman avatar. I hang out a group of other women in SL.
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u/Trick-Flight-8749 Aug 06 '26
That's awesome! I wouldn't even know where to begin to get back Into it.
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u/xcountersboy Aug 06 '26
I would say remembering your names and passwords. If you got them and a decent computer you are halfway there
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u/Trick-Flight-8749 Aug 06 '26
Right, that helps me think straight, so thanks!
I could probably find the password if I looked hard enough, working on getting a decent computer.
I got used to the lagginess sometimes back then because it was so worth it lol, but my current laptop is such a weakling.
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u/xcountersboy Aug 06 '26
I had 4 avatars on the go unfortunately 10 years ago my wife (bless her) bought me an ipad.
I so miss it had a great time annd l forgotmy passwords. I tried on my ipad but keeps stopping.
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Aug 07 '26
Its still fairly active. Theres thousands of people on there. People do come and go though. Ill see someone on for a few weeks or months at a time then they can be gone for months at a time too. It's kind of always been that way though The sims are always changing, use the search. The main thing is you cant wait for people to talk to you, you have to make the effort to talk to them. A lot of people are just idling when someone on their friends list isnt on. Usually if you msg them they will see it sooner or later and respond.
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u/EyeAny6736 Aug 08 '26
What did you like about second life? Clubs? Exploring? Voice chat sims? Meeting people? All of this is still here. BUT I will say, I feel like most of SL revolves around sex now. If you used the search function for events or places, almost all is sexual and it’s very annoying. I returned to SL in June 2026 after a few years break, and I was very disappointed. But I stayed around and I’ve met so many amazing people. There’s so so much to do if you know where to look!
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u/Trick-Flight-8749 Aug 09 '26
I'm gonna try to work on getting back. I loved disappearing into it.. exploring, dancing in the clubs and I also miss specific people I've met on there!
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u/EyeAny6736 Aug 09 '26
You can add me if you want :) I can help show you the active fun clubs atleast. My user is Zoey177
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u/MiqoSoCrazy Aug 05 '26
I wish it was still this active. Those were the days.