Smaller militaries to fall to their knees under LL?

As you would expect, militaries in SL will be affected by Linden Labs sim price increase, much the same as any other residential/commercial sim will be. Notably, the smaller, lesser-known militaries on the grid could collapse under the tier increases, resulting in a smaller community, and larger individual armies.

However, i found out today from a Comrade in the Merczateers, that the AI militaries may be able to survive LL’s blow by upgrading their sims. It should be said that most smaller militaries will most probably fizzle out apart from CSL, as they have a new sim, and are loaded with cash from their many business ventures.

Firstly, Jordi Doobi, the commander of Guerilla Rebels, is said to be looking into a full sim. Thats 15000 prims for those lesser accurate with SL land details. Furthermore, LordBob Boa, the lead commander of 2142 is said to be looking for a full prim sim for his military, even after they finish their brand new base rebuild.

Overall, we can only see what impacts the changes will bring to SL combat in January 2009, but until then, we can take observe how the commanders of these smaller armies will cope, if at all.

Linden Labs to ruin SL combat with yet more sim issues.

The Journal has just been told that Linden Labs has announced yet another burden to openspace combat sims that could result in large SL militaries at a loss.

Linden Labs have been reported today as announcing the new rule that void sims will not be able to harness more than 20 avatars. Furthermore, there are to be limitations on the amount of scripts running, which could impact avatars harnessing weapons, and doors etc.. The full LL report can be seen here.

The chart posted on the second life website.

These changes (effective January 2009) will come along with the new sim prices too.

Also shown on the webpage is the new name for Void Sims – Homestead.

Please let us know what your view is on the new announcments by leaving a comment.