Second Life avatar sizing has evolved significantly since the platform’s inception over 20 years ago. Originally around 2.29 to 2.44 meters or 7.5 to 8 feet tall, avatars generally became much shorter over time, and furniture designers like Dutchie have adapted their creations. This evolution presents unique challenges, particularly with animations and therefor furniture.
This is because all Second Life animations are centered around the hips. Parts furthest away from this center like arms, head, and feet, will deviate the most and those deviations will be especially noticeable if your avatar is very tall or short. For example, shorter avatars may dangle their legs when seated, while taller ones might sink through floors when standing.
Dutchie tries to accommodate as many sizes as possible, but please try our furniture at Dutchie Furniture or Dutchie adult before you buy, to ensure they work for you.
All Dutchie’s Second Life furniture is modifiable, so you can resize it, or parts of it. You can even make our designs invisible and lay them over other furniture to benefit from our animation menus.
More details on how to how to resize Second Life furniture can be found in our guide here.
If you have questions about whether or not a certain design can be modified enough to fit your wishes, don’t hesitate to contact us for advice before purchasing.
