#virtual realms

[bzyrq]

X MARKS THE SPOT...❌

The BZYRQ-X METAVERSE is here!🤩

Featuring digital artwork curated from BZYRQ & BZYRQ-X Collected...

200+ Tokens

40+ Artists

100+ Cells

29,000+ Archis

A year in the making...and much more to come!✨

❌🌐 Zone 1/6

External zones will be launched as I finish them!

DIRECT LINK:

https://protoworld.io/ufwZ1j

THE CUBE: CITY CENTER

MartinjoSs

(BZYRQ Metaverse Collaboration)

Aleksey Osipenkov

(BZYRQ Metaverse Collaboration)

cello

MarcelMuntyanu

GummyLSD

Brain Pudding

davidvnun

RITUAL

G6D

byviki

moranicol.exe

amato.tez

MickRenders

Myujii

_ex_mortal

disQtible

Nivvvo

Strangepeo

Art_vildtgrube

wadada

Protoworld

PLATFORM: ALIEN FASHION SHOW

Strangepeo

(BZYRQ Metaverse collaboration)

Kika Nicolela

viscous

House of The Model

Void Vision

PLATFORM: CYBER MUTATIONS

Art_vildtgrube

ShadowNemesys

cello

Klaw Machine

Bluetent

Aleksey Osipenkov

The Computer

xlaaam.tez

PLATFORM: GLI-I-I-TCHED

PHOSPHOR OPERATOR

_ex_mortal

Natived

TamasAntalART

XNA

Risotto

PLATFORM: FUTURE FLESH

abhominal

JPBilowus

CORRIDOR ARTISTS:

Mentalnoise

kuken

GummyLSD

moranicol.exe

IvnHgo_

MartinjoSs

Milindevil

UDntKnwWhoWeAre

Cyber Ocelot

disQtible

Dehiscence

RITUAL

PORTAL ROOM ARTISTS:

MartinjoSs

Needless One

BZYRQ

THANK YOU: I want to thank MartinjoSs, Aleksey Osipenkov & Strangepeo for collaborating with me to help put this space together. I also want to thank dpupperr & the Protoworld team for their endless enthusiasm and support.

Thank you to the artists and the Tezos community. I truly love this blockchain!💖 I appreciate how collaborative and fun and uplifting so many of you can be!✨

The BZYRQ-X METAVERSE was inspired by, and built as a tribute and home to MartinjoSs along with other artwork I have collected. Its purpose is to showcase underrepresented artists and onboard new people to web 3. It's also a place to hang out and enjoy the art.

The metaverse is a group effort.

I would like to encourage you to share this space, explore, take some selfies, visit the artwork profiles and support these artists. I hope you will enjoy the digital art I have collected as much as I do.😊

FOR BEST EXPERIENCE:

Desktop ONLY. Wait for the zone to fully load before exploring. Chrome browser & fast internet suggested. Dedicated graphics card ideal. The cell system loads incrementally- your experience may slow or speed up as you travel. This space uses a lot of memory, which builds up- refresh your browser or restart your computer as needed.

[pixiepretzel]

The Immersive World of Open World Exploration in Video Games

In the world of video games, open world exploration has emerged as a captivating and enduring trope, offering players a chance to escape into expansive, immersive, and sometimes awe-inspiring virtual realms. This narrative device has significantly enriched the gaming experience by providing a sense of freedom, discovery, and engagement that extends far beyond traditional linear storytelling.

Open world exploration games are characterized by their vast and interconnected environments, often featuring lush landscapes, bustling cities, and uncharted territories. The appeal of these games lies in their ability to grant players the freedom to venture off the beaten path, chart their own course, and craft their unique narratives within the game's framework.

One of the fundamental benefits of open world exploration is the opportunity for players to experience a heightened sense of agency. Unlike linear games that funnel players down predetermined storylines, open world titles empower gamers to make choices, take risks, and influence the game world. This sense of agency can manifest in various ways, from deciding which quests to pursue to shaping the development of in-game characters.

Moreover, open world exploration encourages curiosity and a desire for discovery. Players are incentivized to explore every nook and cranny of the virtual world, uncovering hidden treasures, uncovering lore-rich backstories, and encountering dynamic events that can shape the course of their adventures. This aspect of the trope taps into the very essence of human curiosity and our innate desire to explore the unknown.

The storytelling potential of open world exploration is also a defining feature. These games often employ environmental storytelling, where the game world itself becomes a narrative device. A dilapidated building can tell a story of a forgotten era, while ancient ruins might hint at a long-lost civilization. Players become detectives, piecing together the overarching narrative through the clues scattered across the landscape.

In recent years, open world exploration has thrived thanks to technological advancements that have made these expansive virtual realms even more immersive. Improved graphics, realistic physics, and dynamic weather systems create living, breathing worlds that draw players deeper into the experience. Furthermore, innovations in artificial intelligence have led to more realistic and responsive non-player characters (NPCs) and wildlife, enhancing the overall sense of immersion.

Notable examples of open world exploration games, such as "The Elder Scrolls" series, "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild," and "Red Dead Redemption 2," have demonstrated the genre's ability to captivate players and provide hundreds of hours of engaging gameplay. These games showcase the diverse ways in which open world exploration can be implemented, from epic fantasy adventures to Wild West escapades.

However, the success of open world exploration also poses challenges for game developers. Crafting vast, detailed worlds requires significant resources and meticulous design. Balancing player freedom with compelling storytelling can be a delicate task, and the risk of overwhelming players with too much choice is ever-present.

In conclusion, open world exploration has become a staple of modern gaming, offering players the chance to immerse themselves in vast, dynamic, and interactive virtual realms. Its ability to provide agency, foster curiosity, and deliver compelling narratives sets it apart as a trope that has reshaped the gaming landscape. As technology continues to evolve, it is likely that open world exploration will remain a beloved and enduring element of video game design, continually pushing the boundaries of what is possible in virtual storytelling.

[darnellclayton]

Five Features Fediverse Creators Should Copy From Counter Social

With Threads, Tumblr & Post on the verge of joining the Fediverse in the latter half of 2023, the number of Fediverse users could reach 250 million before children worldwide open their presents on Christmas Day. The entrance of formally centralized players embracing ActivityPub to stay relevant (after all, they are not embracing federation for the “feels”) may result in some classic Fediverse…

[oneofthebestcontent]

Digital identity in the metaverse refers to a user's unique and verifiable online presence within virtual worlds and augmented reality spaces. DIGITAL IDENTITY IN THE METAVERSE.  It encompasses personal information, avatars, assets, and interactions, allowing individuals to establish their online persona and interact seamlessly across the metaverse. This concept is pivotal in ensuring security, privacy, and trust within the evolving digital landscape of interconnected virtual realms.

[maximura]

[aurosoulart]

I put a little deer inside the lamp to be its light source... his name is Lightbringer and he acts as a guide through even the darkest of forests. ☀🦌

(ps: if you have Figmin XR, you can download this and put it in your own home here!)

[ophierian-vp]

[the-woods-call-me]

-{ Mage's Cottage }-

Please click for larger size. =) Can be found in the Gallery; my ID is LainTheWolf

Yes, it's vaguely based on Quifrey's atelier for funsies, lol >__>

[rollingtablesiguess]

Rolls to Alarm Your Players (on a VTT) Rolling Table

Want to spice the game up but you're playing on a Virtual Tabletop? Why not try alarming your players for no real reason? Make sure to roll all of these publicly so all your players can see...

[arachnomancer]

Piety and Motherhood in the Forgotten Realms

Even in the face of the judgment and haters, never let them keep you from bringing up your slings right. You know best and never let anyone keep you from teaching your littles about Lolth and how much She loves them. 🕷️🕸️🕷️

[ccaptain]

No writing juices today, tho I've been trying to write a drabble where Gallagher brings a small baby Kaeya to the Reverie before he became Kaeya............ all of this to preface the reveal of his name. Unfortunately, the juices....... all gone. I'm dry as hell. help

[galfromearth-22191]

So it’s safe (for now) to say that Margo’s dimension style is kinda a mystery to us viewers movie wise. Because of that, I thought I’d rewatch Ready Player One and take some things from her comics to see if I could make a base for the virtual realm

•For starters, you can do anything (Go karts, slaying a dragon, dance worlds that are 25/8, Margo’s done it all)

•It’s a world that’s home to countless worlds (Margo keeps neat souvenirs in her inventory for fighting villains in random lands)

•Semi HC within a HC: Margo has her own private map that houses her cozy virtual getaway that also doubles as her workshop. There she creates custom content for suit/helmet ideas, hairstyles, alter aliases for any occasion.

•Based off both RPO and ATSV: Margo’s VR can give her a slight sensor (it’s levels can vary depending on what happens) that lets her know when she comes in physical contact with someone else.

[aurosoulart]

[ID: tags via @lanixigay that read "#BUGS IN LOVE #THEYRE LOVEBUGS YEW #HOW COULD YEW NOT" /end ID]

dragons in love is winning but Yew puns are my secret weakness. this is too stupid to be an official video so it's literally just for tumblr, enjoy ghskgh

[tigerlyla-of-metinna]

Trail of Treats

Photos of my PS4 gameplay with photoshop enhancements.