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Rezzable with a price

By: Coyne Nagy

ONE of the most popular development companies involved with Second Life is demanding payment for access to sims.

Rezzable has announced that residents will only be able to visit Black Swan if they have purchased and are wearing a special HUD which is worn as a watch.

The UK developer sparked a frenzy across the grid with the introduction of the 'Greenies' concept in 2007 but now access to their creations will be controlled.

Initially only the one sim will require payment but that could change.

The HUD will be priced at L$199 and reaction to the decision on the Rezzable blog was mixed. One anonymous user said: "I think it's presumptive and in bad faith to require paid admission to your sims across the board."

But 'Sulumor' offered a different perspective and backed the move: "I know the creator in the Black Swan and he should command that much Lindens or even more for his wonderful creations."

Lab strikes back

Linden Lab has denied rumours that Mitch Kapor's statement at the fifth birthday party on Monday will reveal the strategic direction of the company.

Everett Linden made comments in a blog post as rumours swept the grid that Kapor would announce an IPO or that the Lab would be bought by another firm.

Instead Everett revealed: "Mitch’s announcement will be about a new program that recognises the achievements of residents in making Second Life a disruptive technology platform."

Kapor's closing speech to SL5B takes place on Monday at 9am.

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