About ActiveWorlds
ActiveWorlds (AW for short) is a three-dimensional (3D), multi-user software program that allows people from all over the world to interact with each other in real-time over the Internet. Unlike computer games such as Quake and Half-Life (that are made up of pre-compiled, non-changeable levels), you are able to change almost any aspect of the 3D environment on-the-fly, in real-time.

AW was originally designed to be run on the Microsoft Windows operating system, but may be used on Mac and Unix-based systems via software emulation. AW also has a chat feature, instant messaging (called telegrams), a built-in contact list and multi-lingual support. Users can claim their own virtual property and literally build their own homes out of thin air. This virtual property is stored on what is called a world server.

Each world usually has an underlying theme or setting to it that users try to follow. Currently, there are over a thousand different worlds in the AW universe. One of the services 3D Host offers is ActiveWorlds world hosting (keeping worlds online and operational year-round). You can add sound, music (including MP3 files), lighting, timing effects, animation and more to each and every object you build.

Building is done using the mouse and/or keyboard. Your creativity is the limit when it comes to building -- almost anything that you can imagine can be created. In addition, each user can choose from a large list of avatars (virtual reputations of yourself in the 3D environment). All of the objects and avatars in a world are stored on an object path -- which is why we offer object path hosting as well.

Games (such as tag, chess, checkers, role-playing and paintball) can also be played within ActiveWorlds, adding even more fun to the mix. However, ActiveWorlds itself is not classified as just a game. It is better described as a virtual online community. You can play games in AW through the use of a bot (a special program that resides in a world and interacts with the virtual environment and other users); but ActiveWorlds itself is not a game. Bots can greatly enhance the level of interactivity in AW. Yes, we offer bot hosting, too.

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