Interoperability; was: [sldev] Call for requirements: ISO MPEG-V ...

Mike Monkowski monkowsk at watson.ibm.com
Mon Jun 2 15:22:28 PDT 2008


Matthew Underwood wrote:
> Having the
> ability to represent other worlds via a set standard would allow many
> unique opportunities.
> 
> Imagine being able to watch tournaments within different games, being
> able to chat with friends in different worlds, etc.

This is where I don't get it.  Streaming video?  Sure.  Chat?  Sure. 
Even portals to other worlds makes sense as a way of transferring 
identity.  Those don't involve 3D objects or avatar meshes.  But why 
would you want to shoot an arrow in WoW and have it land in SL?

Mike


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