A key component of the metaverse ecosystem will be the creator economy.
The virtual worlds within the metaverse need to be conceived, designed, and built by individuals and organizations.
Nottopia began as a fantastical virtual island, and has since become a floating castle in the sky.
My observations have informed changes Ive made to Nottopia along the way.
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What platform should you use?
I used Mozilla Hubs, but there areseveral others.
These platforms can broadly be categorised according to accessibility and customisability.
The ability to customise this world has been essential for me.
What should the virtual world look like?
When conceiving my VR module in spring/summer 2020, this was an interesting dilemma.
Hence the decision to start Nottopia as a futuristic building on a Mediterranean-style island.
In Nottopia, I occasionally deliver lectures, but typically use the virtual space in more creative ways.
How complex should the world be?
Current social VR technology presents limitations on how detailed an environment can be before it causesperformance problems.
This was challenging to balance.
A complex world can also be restricted in the number of users who can join the space.
You might assume that creating a virtual world requires considerable technical skills, including the ability to write code.
But my experiences have shown me this is not the case.
The development of each of these worlds took me roughly one week.
And there are many online video tutorials available.
The metaverse will be no different.
