Screens
Screens and Signs were introduced into EU as part of VU 8.8 (2006/7)
Screens differ from Signs in that they can handle rolling text.pics and effects, taking up 5 item points in an Estate. Signs cost 4 PED to create new content.
News
10 Jan 2007
Some colonists have reported problems while trying to use their Private Signs and/or Screens. Therefore we would like to highlight that you need to have an Estate Deed in your carried INVENTORY in order to create/modify a text on your Sign/Screen
8.8.1
Together with the introduction of Shopping Malls on Calypso, and the recent increased interest in participant owned shops, a range of new Signs and Screens will be available from VU 8.8.
Signs will be able to display preloaded images and static text. Screens will be able to show preloaded images and dynamic text.
The crafted Signs and Screens will come in a range of different shapes and sizes, including flat mounted and side mounted models. An operating panel similar to that of the current Ad Screens will allow administration of the Signs and Screens.
Advertising from Massive Inc. and particpant created advertising will not be displayed on these Signs and Screens. All content for these private Signs and Screens will be created from the already included images and participant created text.
8.8
New crafted Signs and Screens have been introduced. Signs will be able to show preloaded images and static text. Screens will be able to show preloaded images with dynamic text.
Both Signs and Screens are available in a range of different shapes and sizes, including flat mounted and side mounted models. An operating panel similar to that of the current Ad Screens will allow administration of the Signs and Screens.
All content for these Private Signs and Screens is created from the preloaded images and participant created text. Advertising from Massive Inc. and other global participant created advertising will not be displayed on these Signs and Screens.