Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas you jerks 
AW 5.2 Released
If you haven’t heard already, AW 5.2 was released last week with the major changes being a slight-rework to the GUI and a faster rendering engine. If you want to check out the changes that were made, view the wiki or head on over to the forums to take part in the update “discussion”. Here’s to looking ahead to AW 5.3!
‘Tis the Season to be Gaming
While we continue to wait for ActiveWorlds 5.2 with bated breath… several popular games will be updating/releasing this month, and the Software & Hardware forum has been abuzz with SW’ians coordinating to play together!
Terraria seems to be the big hit, with over 15 people expressing interest so far. You can view all of the current discussions below:
Terraria (Version 1.1 Live – December 1)
* Terraria 1.1 Discussion Thread
* Pricing:
* December 1st STEAM Daily Deal – Terraria for $2.50! (75% off!)
* Standard Price: $10.00
* Advice: Wait for a Steam Sale to purchase… Terraria is on sale often.
* Media: (Patch Notes) (Trailer)
Star Wars: The Old Republic (Preorders Live: December 16, General Release: December 20)
* SW:TOR Discussion Thread
* Preorder Online
* Pricing:
* 30 days game-time included for each edition below
* $59.99 Standard Edition
* $79.99 Deluxe
* $149.99 Collectors Edition
Minecraft (Live)
* Minecraft Discussion – CMM’s Server
* After Hours Minecraft – Sevs & other AW veterans
* Pricing:
* $26.95 on the Minecraft Store
AW 5.2 Preview Videos
AWI released a few new preview videos of AW 5.2, of which Syntax uploaded over to youtube for your convenience. Check them out!
I predict cataclysmic flooding in poor Alphaworld >
Seiya, Builder Extraordinaire, has passed away
Today the Universe Immigration Officer was updated by AWI to include the following message:
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Seiya ActiveWorlds user since 2005. Our condolences go out to her family.
Seiya was actually an AW user since 2001 and became close to several of our family in the SW’ian tribe and even more of our friends over the years, and it really comes as a shock to all of us that this has happened. We don’t have any more details, but will share them in the comments if they become available.
Until then, you can leave any messages at the following locations, and I think you’ll agree that not only have her building techniques become an indispensible part of our world, but that these sites show beyond a doubt that she’s become loved by many, and will be missed by us all.
http://forums.activeworlds.com/showthread.php?t=16056
Memorial Site in Active Worlds: AW 9801.06N 18783.71E 0.13a 90
On a personal note, I helped her out in those early years since 2001 to deal with some issues she struggled with as well as her rejection at the time by the AW community. We’ve grown distant since then, but I’m already missing her as if we remained close friends. Seiya, I know you’re at peace now, and that is what warms my heart in the midst of our loss. God bless.
You can view her collection of works at her Starbuilds teleport center at AW 2530s 4960w.
AlphaMapper Milestone
Byte has been busy at work on AlphaMapper. Be sure to head on over to the AlphaMapper Blog to see the exciting updates and the first map renders!