CIL2006, DAY 3: Project Croquet
Posted on March 25, 2006
Filed Under Computers in Libraries, Future of Libraries, Library 2.0, Web 2.0, cil2006 |
Marshall Breeding introduced Project Croquet - he talked about it some, and we watched snippets of a video done by the creators of Croquet.
Project Croquet is a multi-user 3D-ish, game-like collaboration space accessed via a computer. It looks a little like Second Life or Sims Online - but that’s where the similarities begin and end. Project Croquet’s goal is to create better interaction and collaboration in a digital space.
Croquet:
- peer-to-peer network (P2P)
- the PC is doing with work - they don’t need or have servers
- build web pages in 3D - you can even turn it
- you can quickly creat virtual worlds and spaces
- you can walk into other spaces
- The creators are completely excited about their project!
My question - our users are moving to multiple formats, and more mobile formats. Will they want to interact using a Sims-like digital space, when they will probably be able to interact via video/cell phones? I’m not sure.
This project reminds me a little Tad Williams Otherland novels (good read, too).
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Hi David, You don’t need to post this, but just wanted to mention that you attended all the CIL sessions that I did, and I’ve really enjoyed seeing concise notes on this blog. I enjoy reading what you are thinking about, esp. in relation to Library 2.0. Good stuff, keep it coming!
- Terrie
Thanks! I’m glad someone is finding this stuff useful.