Photos: Newbie explores 'Second Life'

Wearing a faerie's costume she nabbed for free (lots of "Second Life" venues offer complementary clothes and goods), Amelia gets a bird's-eye view of a help area for newcomers. Finding in-world assistance via online tutorials and live chat with volunteers is easy, and the average SL resident seems more than happy to lend newbies a hand.

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