Now you can immerse yourself in a virtual reality chat and conference environment (VRML 2.0 open standards). Below are actual screenshots of the virtual world that awaits you. Regular visitors to this site, click here for Blaxxun 3D Chat, here for non chat, full-screen virtual reality. If this is your first time here, or if you need a VRML knowledge touchup, please keep reading.

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Boring Stuff To Read Before Using VRML (All Visitors):

The bulk of this is specific to Windows 95/98/NT. Towards the bottom of this page is specific information for other OS's (mostly Linux and UNIX flavors).

Boring Stuff To Read Before Using VRML (Blaxxun Specific):

Windows 95/98/NT users, you'll need Blaxxun Contact (version 5.x) to enter the various areas and chatrooms of Queen's Castle. As with any software, download and install at own risk. After installing, select the OpenGL version, the graphic rendering is almost like photography. This standard virtual reality (VRML 2.0) browser is only currently available in Windows PC and NT versions, but we've heard from friends on Linux and UNIX flavors running WinE (and similar Windows emulators) that it works for them too. Voice synthesis support is fully enabled, adding an extra depth to the VRML chat experience. System requirements aren't all that advanced: Windows 95/98/NT (or Linux/UNIX flavors with Windows emulation), 32M RAM (or more), AMD 166 (133 is OK with graphic acceleration) or Pentium 233 (166 is OK with graphic acceleration), a current version of either Netscape or Internet Explorer, minimum dialup (or any 'Net connection) of 28.8K and a monitor set to 32-bit color (800x600 is best for VRML, 16-bit color will work, but the graphics look nasty). Graphic acceleration isn't needed, but will speed the graphic rendering, increase the overall quality of the graphics and make walking, jumping and beaming faster.

Don't forget to grab an avatar (access avatar selections through the tab with the four yellow rectangles) or just use the generic blue one by right clicking on the screen, then selecting "view my avatar". If you choose a non generic avatar, Blaxxun Contact will remember your selection on future visits. Though supported, fully customized avatars of larger than 50K are not encouraged, they slow down the world for everyone in it. Selections from the Avatar Library are all nicely under this limit. About how to move easily: Select an object, center the crosshairs on it, touch (and hold) the F3 on your keyboard, wait for the crosshairs to change to ROUNDED crosshairs, click the object once, then release your F3 key. You can also beam to a friend's avatar by selecting their chatname in the chatpanel, then right click it and select "beam to". You may select to ignore other avatars through the chat panel (right click on their chatname and select "ignore"). This is handy when several meetings are going on at once. Rarely, an avatar becomes stuck in an object. Try backing up one step. If your avatar falls over, or begins walking crooked, use CONTROL+SHIFT+U Key to straighten it up. We've labeled the first viewpoint as "Main Entrance Graveyard" so that if you become lost or disoriented you can return to the starting entrance and reorient yourself. You will be facing north if you use this option. Right click the VRML screen to get to the viewpoints menu. Use of other viewpoint options is not recommended. Under no circumstance should you use the Viewpoint Tour option. The Queen's Castle Graveyard And Grounds contains nearly one-thousand objects, and you don't really  want to see all of them in 15-second shots, takes about twenty minutes and may only be aborted with great difficulty. If an attack of the "duhs" sets in and you do try it, abort it by closing your browser (may require CONTROL+ALT+DELETE, ie, don't do it).

Now that you've read all the boring stuff above (and got the VRML 2.0 browser best for your system), enter the 3D chat and conference environment of the Queen's Castle Graveyard And Grounds. Prepare to be dazzled!!!

• I didn't come here to chat, I'm just here for the 3D VRML 2.0 experience in full screen, non chat mode.
• I'm here for a meeting or chat using VRML Chat at the Queen's Castle Graveyard And Grounds with voice support.

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