If this is your first time here, be sure to read the message just below this one

For our chat, we are going to be meeting in a MOO, which is a text-based virtual reality. I promise that the first time it will be confusing, more than a little most likely, but once you get used to it, most of you will come to enjoy it.

Here's where to go: Acadiana MOO. This will open up a chat window for you. Once the window opens all the way, be sure to read the directions on the screen. This is what it will tell you:

• Type "Connect guest" wihtout the quote marks
• Type @name "whatever your name is" and I don't mean that literally, but type in your name following "@name" without the quotes of course.
  
• Next, type, again without the quote marks, "@join bradb"
• To talk to me, start with a double quote mark (") and what you want to say.
  
• If you want to do some action, type a colon (:) followed by the appropriate verb, such as ":waves" and everyone will see "bradb waves." If I were to see this, I would see "you wave."
• Remember, no quote marks around the commands I've provided. Use them only when you want to talk to others. I'd also like to advise that you all read the Help material before class if you can make time. Once you log in, just type "help" (without the quotes) and read what they have to say. Focus on the communication stuff by typing "help communication."

I'll be recording the session for those who can't make it. This first time is more to get acquainted and fumble around in the MOO before we meet to discuss the readings. Bear with this part of the class if you become frustrated because it can lead to some very rewarding sessions. See you there at 7:00!