The Reality Port field guide

Clear answers to real questions about virtual worlds and the metaverse, connected to places you can explore. We distinguish current features, announced plans and creative visualizations.

FIELD GUIDEWhat Is a Virtual World?Understand persistent virtual worlds, avatars, shared places and why online worlds are more than conventional games.FIELD GUIDEWhat Is the Metaverse?A practical guide to the metaverse, persistent online worlds, shared identities, virtual economies and the limits of interoperability.FIELD GUIDEOnline Worlds: A Guide to Shared Digital PlacesDiscover how online worlds work, what visitors do inside them, and how to choose a destination that suits you.FIELD GUIDEEntropia Universe: Planets, Avatars and the Real-Cash EconomyLearn how Entropia Universe connects planets, player-driven trading, PED and exploration in a persistent online universe.FIELD GUIDEHow to Start Exploring Entropia UniverseA practical new-player guide to creating an account, installing the client, beginning on Setesh and finding your chosen destination.FIELD GUIDEHow Virtual World Economies WorkA grounded explanation of virtual currencies, player markets, digital property, withdrawals and financial risks.FIELD GUIDEJobs and Earning Opportunities in Virtual WorldsUnderstand the difference between paid virtual tasks, trading, gameplay rewards and claims of guaranteed income.FIELD GUIDEHow Travel Works Between Virtual PlanetsA guide to the difference between selecting a destination online and physically moving your avatar through an in-world travel system.FIELD GUIDECreating Virtual Worlds and the Genesis Probe VisionExplore world building, creator tools and the announced Genesis Probe concept without confusing future plans with available features.FIELD GUIDEShopping and Trading in Virtual WorldsExplore virtual malls, markets, player shops and the social role of commerce in persistent online environments.

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