I was somewhat intrigued by the Destination Guide entry for The Third Place; where many public places in Second Life tend to change seasonally or perhaps monthly (if they do opt to change), The Third Place offers something a little more frequent:
The Third Place is a vibrant region where you should wander around, take photos, explore virtual art, and chat. Every week, its works change, are refined, or disappear. Don’t miss out! It’s perfect for couples and artists. Come enjoy the beaches, caves, hidden treasures, and sunrises.
– The Third Place Destination Guide entry
Weekly changes, even in term of any art elements within a region, is something that sounds interesting and curious – so off I hopped to have a look.
Obviously, a place that does undergo such frequent updates is perhaps a little hard to write about – what I see today, someone coming across this article in a couple of weeks time might find entirely absent from the setting. As such, I’ll endeavour to keep my observations more general.
A Homestead region and the work of Kat (Kathylin Resident), The Third Place is a rugged island in which visitors are free to wander overground and underground, encountering art vignettes along the way, together with plenty of opportunities for photography.
At the time of my visit, the Landing Point was located in the north-eastern lowlands of the region, on the edge of a wetland inlet itself abutting the off-region waters surrounding. The first of these art elements lay on the shoreline of these wetlands, whilst the main path rising from this to move inland. Passing through woodlands, it turns again to follow the coastline partly around the island and past some of the art installations awaiting discovery.
The art installations themselves are spaced around the region, allowing each to stand independently one from the next. They come in different sizes, some large, others individual pieces. Some of these – again at least during the time of my visit – are located close to large empty frames which allow unique opportunities to photograph the art pieces themselves.
As well as the art, The Third Place offers places to sit and pass the time. Scattered across the island like the art, these help encourage visitors to wander and explore. Such explorations can be carried out on foot, following the footpaths and trails winding over the landscape or via horseback (you can wear / rez your own), or – if it is still available and you locate it – you can use the bubble ride rezzer.
Per my note earlier, the island includes paths which pass underground via a connected series of tunnels which are worth the time taken to find your way into them and then exploring them fully. Above these, up on the mountain peak and reached via its own switchback path, further art can be found, again with opportunities for photography.
Rezzing in the region is open to visitors, allowing props to be used when taking pictures – but do make sure you collect your things afterwards. Rich in detail without feeling or looking overcrowded, The Third Place makes for an engaging visit.
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- The Third Place (rated Moderate)
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