One of
the truly great things about Second Life is that you have the chance to remake
yourself as often as you like. If you don't like your chin, or you feel a
little chunky it's a simple fix. In fact to coin a phrase "There's a shape
for that".
I have
been many things in my SL lifetime's. A man, A woman, A furry, even at one
point a rock for a week due to a bet with my wife. There is this search for all
of us to find that one AV that speaks to us.
In this
review, I am going to tell you about the David. The fact that it is named after
a famous work of art seems ironic since this av is a work of art in its own
right.
A trim,
tall athletic form is the best way to describe this AV. I was told that this av
is based on David Beckham but as I am not huge on sports I would be hard
pressed to verify that. If you were to ask me if the av captured the spirit of
a gladiator, an athlete I would give you a resounding yes.
Between
my Vista Animations Urban Male AO, and the frame of this male model I exude a
sense of control, of being a protector. A comforting, sure presence that is
sure to entice and put at ease at the same time at least in my opinion.
The
skin set that comes with this AV is amazing in its detail. Tiny crow's feet at
the eyes, my afternoon shadow beard and even the shoulder blades are all well
defined. In a virtual world full of body builders it feels good to just look
healthy and natural. This form is as close to real as I want to get. It's me in
my prime 10-15 years ago. It is like taking a step back in time and giving me
one more way to show people who I really am.
As a
rule, being a male in Second Life has major drawbacks in the shopping
department. We aren't the target market and we realize it. With this AV, and
her many others Emilia Redgrave has proven that designers in SL do have a place
in their heart for we poor men who want to glow at least half as brightly as
our female counterparts. With a large amount of pride I wear this shape and
skin knowing that I have found a work of art in the David that suits who I see
myself as.
You
would be doing yourself a disservice if you did not take a look around Redgrave
and see if one of her many other amazing AV doesn't call out to you. Her
attention to aesthetic and detail are second to none. For now I leave you with
this parting thought, If you can be anyone you wish... why not choose to be you
at your very best not just in form but in spirit.
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