A/B testing has been used by Linden Lab for some time to gauge the effectiveness of the new user orientation experience in Second Life. A/B testing (also known as Split Testing) is a fairly straightforward system where a set of users are given the A experience (basically what already exists) as a control group and a random sampling are shunted to an alternative (the B experience) that differs in only one respect. The results of the two groups are then compared to look for statistical improvement. Through a series of A/B tests, the particular elements that tend to produce the greatest improvements can be determined.
It's a great way of improving new user experience over time. Unfortunately, the efforts of Linden Lab's VTeam (in charge of the volunteer programs) create results that are not only misleading, but actually statistically worthless.
At GDC 2024, Convai showed off a new AI NPC demo made with Unity. They also announced new features and partnerships with game developers.
Online life sim Second Life is removing gacha mechanics later this month, citing a "changing regulatory climate" as its reason for banning the surprise mechanics
Do that with Marvel Avengers and every other Gacha game and the wold would be great.
So, what games are you not allowed to stream on Twitch?
As they should be. There's no need for these kinds of games. It's just prurient nonsense.
