Nestled in next to A White Dove (if such a large store can be said to nestle) is The Free Dove, a place of free (as in a free lunch) goodies for human avatars only; there are no non-human goods available, and non-human avatars are not permitted on the premises at all (This is not stated on the rules board, but is mentioned in the information sent to each visitor as they arrive).
Avatar parts (skins, shapes and eyes), avatar attachments (primarily hair), clothing, and a range of accessories can all be had for no cost. Some common freebies are represented, and some which I have not seen elsewhere. This is a great place to kit out a human avatar, male or female, although, as with all stores, women's accoutrements well outnumber those for men.
In addition to all of this stuff, the place is generally new-resident friendly. The guidelines requesting no weapons (or the appearance of weapons), no nudity and no roleplaying in the store increases the welcoming air for new folk; there are multiple signs about with information for new residents, such as how to get items out of boxes. It is common to see both new and older folks helping out those in need here.
So, for residents looking to be kitted out as a human for nix, this is a fine place to come. Don't get too comfortable, though: the place is often busy, and due to restrictions on concurrent avatar numbers in the sim, the owners ask that you not spend time socializing (dancing, chatting for purely social reasons) here.
1. Yup. I typically take all newbies I have under my wing to the Free Dove. Unfortunately, it is skewed to women... of course, most of SL is as far as clothing options.
This is why Yoda wears a thong.
Posted at 5:11AM on Jun 15th 2007 by Nobody Fugazi