As I mentioned a few posts ago, my RL Dad is in SL.  LeapyLee Cliffhanger, as he is called, is doing amazingly well for a newbie, and I’m really proud of him. He’s especially enjoying hanging around ‘The Pig’n’Horn’ in Penryn. I think he likes the mad atmosphere and the..erm..animals? LOL ( Don’t we all) I decided I’d give him a few weeks in world to see if he’d stick at it, and I’m so proud to say that he has.  With this in mind then, I’ve decided to treat him to his own pad, and it’s something I’ve had my eyes on for a looonnnggg time, but I couldn’t justify the expense..but hey, it’s my Dad..had to treat him, huh?I don’t know what it is about apartments, but ever since the Halifax ad in the late 1980’s (Remember it? A gorgeous guy lives in a stunning Docklands flat and ‘Easy like Sunday morning’ by The Commodores is playing in the background) I’ve wanted one.  There’s something so cosy and romantic about them, even though it’s in an urban environment.  Anyways, ages ago I was on SL Exchange mooching around when I discovered THIS
Isn’t it beautiful?  It’s called ‘The Lodo Loft’ by Ravish Tyne, and cost the princely sum of L$1500.  Now before you balk at the cost, let’s have a look at what you get, which is this deliciously  textured and beautifully lit creation, replete with pictures and windows featuring a selection of views. You can choose from various cityscapes such as New York, Tokyo, Istanbul and Glagow, but  it won’t be those that capture you so much as the lighting.  The reflection from the windows into your room is quite simply breathtaking…It’s amazing that someone has been able to capture the light so beautifully and it is without a doubt one of the best effects that I have ever seen in a SL build.  It’s almost worth having one of these just so you can bask in the faux light..it’s that  wonderful ( set lighting to midday for best effects) The three framed pictures on the wall  are changeable to match your mood, and you can add your own textures should you wish.  The menu’s aren’t glitchy, it rezzes quickly and easily and the notecard is exceptionally easy to follow…All in all, it’s sky-box perfection:) Of course, I’ve kitted it out with all sorts of blokey furniture, including a bar, but I’ll share that with you at a later date…
If you want to try apartment living out for yourself pop along to Fivepenny where you can test this out out before you buy. I promise you, you won’t be disappointed.