Online Course - new start date: Feb. 1/08

[Embodied Words]

I'm actually really interested in all of this, but there is just so much stuff to buy, and so little time.

Maybe if you do this again at some point I'll be able to.

Good luck!

[tvos]

Don,

I have another friend in mind who is adept at projecting that I will bring on board with
your project.

Send me a prv email at my address so we can discuss this further.

Thank You for the invite,

Tvos

[catmeow]

Hi all

I've had a look at Don's website, and the beginnings of his course material and i have to say it looks like a very interesting and unusual initiative.  Personally (for what it's worth and putting my reputation on the line!) I recommend that anyone who is interested in the subjects of LD and OBE might like to consider taking a look

[OBEvideoguy]

Hey,

So I just checked out Second Life in detail. I really think it's the ticket. For many reasons.

First, Guild Wars or WoW cost $30 minimum. SL if free!

Second, you can fly in SL! Very cool...

Third, there already exists a few small groups of LD and OBE members. So far I have not seen a "space" where people interested in these subjects can meet and chat using their headset/mic while seeing each other's avatars. I spoke to one member of the Astral Projection group and he said he is working on building such a place. I am now beginning to support him in any way I can. Once an actual virtual space is created we could all spread the word via our contacts. The population could grow in a significant way.

I would like some feedback from people reading this thread. Is www.SecondLife.com the answer?

Don

[tvos]

Don,

Been to second life, its a awesome way to interact with people, but it's a global chat room for singles and dating.

I checked out SL for a few weeks, it was fun to a specific degree but left a mark of a glorified bar dating scene. Its great for people who are single don't get me wrong, but to be serious about this, create a chat room off your board for people to communicate and have scheduled time.

Better yet, why don't you have a conference call in # and schedule date/time to call in.

Not too many people will have the specs, software or the hardware to handle SL. Make it easy and straight forward vs. getting wrapped up into the technology.

Don't want to be the dour person here, but remember focus only one the basic's...

Tvos

[OBEvideoguy]

Hey everyone,

Thanks so much for your input tvos. I really appreciate it. I have decided to offer 3 ways for Live Communication between group members.

1. Teleseminar, conference calling, option via telephone.
2. Guild Wars using headset/mic
3. Second Life using headset/mic

All of these will be optional; one can still complete the OBE or LD course without participating in Live Communication.

There will be a specific hour chosen each week for each of the above methods.

What thinkest thou?

Don
 

[tvos]

what about just meeting up in the astral.. wouldn't that be easier..

#1 I choose because of interaction and a lot can be achieved.

tvos

[peachtree]

Don,

May I ask what timeline you're on?

Wrt to comments on SL, yes a lot of it is used by people wanting to meet, but there is another element also developing there which is making this much more technologically viable. I attended a conference a short while ago which was hosted on SL. You have your avatar and all there, the presentation as well as live footage from some of the attendees was streamed over SL. Pretty impressive stuff. The key would be to have the right focus group.

pt

[OBEvideoguy]

My Borg character: OBE Destiny lives on a Space Station in SL. There is a conference meeting room on the station for a group to meet. I will be creating a web page with days/times for meetings and discussions. From there we can travel to an area where another fellow is building an exclusive OBE meeting place. I'll keep you posted here.

Don

[Parapsycho]

I'm definitely interested in this.


One suggestion. I think we should use Skype for the teleconferencing instead of Instant Conference. It looks like you pay either way for Instant Conference. With Skype, calls made over the net are free, and you can do a conference call with up to 10 people. If it gets bigger than that, you can make a "Skypecast", which I think allows for unlimited users and also lets you moderate the discussion.


Looking forward to it!

[Old Dood]

Hey everyone,

I now have 11 people signed up for the lucid dreaming course and 4 for the astral travel course.

I have a quick question for this community:

I am getting feedback on the game I will use to help fascilitate the group learning. I originally picked World of Warcraft but am leaning toward Guild Wars now.

Any input?

Don

Updated Dec. 25/2007

If I may help here.
I use to play a lot of Guild Wars when it came out it's first year.
I should still in fact have my 'Dood' in there...somewhere..hehe
That is how I got my screen name because I seemed to be older then most in there.
I can't even remember my password anymore. 

I would suggest Guild Wars only because it is Free.  You only have to pay for the game.
It is easy to navigate.  It seemed to load pretty good.  Also you can dumb down the graphics for people that don't have the latest systems.
It looks pretty good even with the graphic sliders turned down.
I know there are people that like WoW over GW but, that is just being picky.
They are both pretty much the same thing except Guild Wars doesn't have a monthly fee.

EDIT: ODD...the forum put your post as if it was a new post.
Maybe I hit the Topic Line instead of the little NEW box...
This has been covered....sigh....need more coffee.
Still, Guild Wars is free and will allow weaker computer systems and that is a big plus.

[OBEvideoguy]

Okay Parapsycho, where in Skype did you find out about conference calling. I checked Skype.com from top to bottom and could not find anything about conference calls. Please send me a link; that is an awesome idea!

Don
 

I'm definitely interested in this.


One suggestion. I think we should use Skype for the teleconferencing instead of Instant Conference. It looks like you pay either way for Instant Conference. With Skype, calls made over the net are free, and you can do a conference call with up to 10 people. If it gets bigger than that, you can make a "Skypecast", which I think allows for unlimited users and also lets you moderate the discussion.


Looking forward to it!

[Blazewind]

Is it too late to sign up for this class?  Sorry, I did post on here before that i was interested in it, but then I  got distracted by some stuff that happened in life recently.