Metaverses: What are they and how do they work?

1. WHERE TO START: YOUR PERSONAL METAVERSE

OVERVIEW

Once you've signed up and logged in to multiverseonline.io you'll have a personal metaverse created for you. This metaverse will be the default location for all your property purchases, storefronts and rooms, until your create a new metaverse to assign locations to.

This default, personal metaverse will be linked to your "home" in app and can be accessed in the wrist menu via;

Me >My content > Metaverses or simply clicking the “home” button

When you first log in, you'll see an overview of your Metaverses, there will only be 1 Metaverse and it should be your username and "Metaverse". For example DippyNikki's Metaverse.

In the overview there will be a hyperlink that takes you into the list of locations contained in that Metaverse.

At the bottom of this list is a "create new" button. This will allow you to create new "rooms" using a selection of templates.

This list of locations within a Metaverse is essentially your avenue into creating spaces unique to you, and giving you the tools to control who has access and where you want users to gain access from via the Multiverse app.

By creating rooms, uniquely naming them, and customising the content of those rooms, you are building a Metaverse full of interconnected experiences and opportunities for other users to access.

Each new Metaverse you create is independent of any others you create. For example you could have a Metaverse for all your personal content and a separate Metaverse for all your business content.

WHAT YOU CAN DO

Each Metaverse can be set to public or private. If set to public, you can share that Metaverse link with users, who can then access it in the Multiverse app.

If the Metaverse is private, you can limit access to the rooms and content contained within it, by only allowing access for people you personally invite as members to your Metaverse.

STORAGE LIMITS

When you first sign up for Metaverse on Multiverseonline.io you are given a "free" account. The free account has the lowest amount of storage space available but you can increase this storage space and benefit from other great features, by upgrading to a subscription plan.

Each time you add content to your Metaverse, you use some of that storage. Eventually you'll reach a storage limit with the free account and you'll need to delete content to free up space. Or you can upgrade and keep all your current content but gain more space.

Each Metaverse you create will also need to have content deleted or the plan upgraded, if you reach the storage limit.

Some features within the Multiverse app require you to have a subscription plan in order to access them, for example you cannot purchase a storefront unless the Metaverse your wish to link it to, has a premium subscription.

2. LOCATIONS, ROOMS AND CUSTOMISATION

When you first start out with a Metaverse it will only have a default "home" location that is accessible in the app.

You can customise that home room by adding images to the panels and linking the doors of that room to custom locations you create.

In general, you can create an unlimited amount of rooms and customise them however you like provided it's within the terms of service for the Multiverse app. 

Each room you create, generates a unique location link which you can apply to any door you own. That can be a door in an apartment you've purchased, a storefront or your home room.

Each room you create can use any of the free template options and with each subscription plan there is a selection of exclusive templates to also choose from.

So technically you can create a Metaverse full of rooms related to everything you are passionate about, for example a music room or art studio or even a gallery to showcase your work. Then you can link those rooms to storefronts and apartments for members of your Metaverse to visit or make that Metaverse public and everyone can visit your rooms!

HOW TO CREATE A ROOM

1. Go to Multiverseonline.io and click on your Metaverse

2. Click on “create new”

3. Type in a name for your room

4. Select a room template. Some templates may not be available on your current subscription plan and you may need to upgrade to access more

5. Click on “Go”

6. Your room is now created and ready for you to fill with your custom content

HOW TO CUSTOMISE

1. You can change your room template by clicking on the “Change” button and selecting a new template

2. Add a banner, Discovery menu Icon and room description so that your room can be seen by users on the upcoming Discovery menu

3. Upload content to the remaining image/video panels. Depending on the subscription plan you are on, you may have the option to upload videos, link youtube content or even link to live streams! (check subscription plans for more information)

4. Once you populate a panel with content, it will update live in the app within your virtual space.

3. UPGRADING YOUR METAVERSE

OVERVIEW

You can upgrade your subscription by clicking on the “upgrade” button under the metaverse title or by clicking the upgrade tab in the menu on the left hand side of your multiverseone.io account.

There are a couple of concepts we've used to split up the plans. The first is features - the more a feature costs us to host, the further down the list of plans it appears. For example, live-streaming is expensive and therefore sits in the Business / Enterprise plan.

And then comes moderation. We are required to moderate all content that is uploaded to Multiverse. The more public your Metaverse is the more strict this moderation is. We utilise AI algorithms to moderate the content, and this moderation is more strict on the free or public Metaverses.

Ultimately the decision comes down to your preference and budget. Simply click the upgrade button and you’ll then be prompted to enter your payment details. Once the payment is made, you’ll be upgraded and instantly have access to the perk and benefits of the new subscription plan.

4. CREATING A NEW METAVERSE

OVERVIEW

Creating a new Metaverse is great for establishing a unique space for a specific purpose. For example a business Metaverse for all the rooms and locations you wish to link to your business. A hobby Metaverse for rooms where you want to showcase your creations. Or perhaps a fanclub Metaverse to share with other fans so that you can all hangout and create memories together.

Metaverses are very versatile and only limited by your imagination.

HOW TO CREATE A METAVERSE

1. On multiversonline.io log in and then click on your avatar icon in the top right

2. This will show you the overview of your all the Metaverses you have created or are a member of. Click the “Create New Metaverse” button

3. You’ll then be prompted to select the subscription plan you need for that Metaverse. Remember, you need a minimum of a premium subscription for that Metaverse to allow storefronts.

4. Once you’ve selected the subscription plan you need, you’ll then be asked to enter the name of your Metaverse. You’ll be able to change this later but the URL will forever remain the same name that you choose now. So choose wisely

5. You’ll now be asked if you want to set the Metaverse to public or private. You can change this later as well. Keep in mind that public Metaverses mean anyone can join you in any of the rooms/locations you are in that are tied to that public Metaverse

6. Click the ”Go” button and your Metaverse will be created

5. INVITING OTHERS TO YOUR METAVERSE

OVERVIEW

Occasionally you might need help keeping your Metaverse and all its rooms/locations, up to date. Or perhaps you wish to create an exclusive Metaverse for you and only those you invite. You could even create a community Metaverse for those who share the same ideas and goals as you, working together to create your own area in the Multiverse app.

HOW TO INVITE MEMBERS

1. On multiveronline.io click on the drop down list in the top right corner and select the Metaverse you wish to invite people to.

2. To invite someone to this Metaverse you can do this in 2 way depending on you subscription plan. For free to professional plans, click on the “manage” tab on the left side of the page.

From here under “add Metaverse Member Link” click on the “ … “ and select create. Give the link to whoever you want to add to your Metaverse

For Business and enterprise user, click on the icon that looks like a little person with a + sign. You can also do it via the “manage” page as mentioned above.

3. Once you’ve added members to your Metaverse, under the ”members” tab you can edit the permissions they have within your Metaverse. You can choose between “Manager” who have the ability to manage the locations and rooms you have contained within your Metaverse, including updating the panel images. Or you can choose “host” who have the ability to manage the rest of the users in that Metaverse.

THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND

Remember that the first Metaverse you create when you sign up to multiverseonline.io is a personal Metaverse. This is where all your purchased properties initially go and all the first rooms you make (unless you have a separate Metaverse already). So when you invite someone as a member to that Metaverse, keep in mind they'll be able to see everything within that Metaverse. Locations, storefronts, rooms and any images you've uploaded. If you want to keep that information private, you need to separate them from the Metaverse you wish to share with others.

6. PRIVATE METAVERSES

OVERVIEW

Perhaps you need a secure Metaverse to meet with select clients? Or maybe you want to showcase your artwork to only potential buyers? You could even just need a place for all your friends to relax and chat. This is where private metaverses really come in handy.

With a private Metaverse you control who comes in and who goes out. You can limit access to your rooms, storefronts and locations. Plus you can make areas of the app more accessible to those you approve. Maybe you have a travel hub with strategic property locations across the infiniverse and you want to grant access to only your friends? A private Metaverse gives you the tools you need to do that.

HOW TO CREATE A PRIVATE METAVERSE

As mentioned in the steps above, you can create a private Metaverse during the creation process by toggling it to private when prompted. However, to change an existing Metaverse to private you need to click on the “manage” tab on the left side of your Metaverse screen then change your “access” to “invite only”. Then click save

Examples of how private Metaverse are used include, VIP lounges, Art Galleries, Exclusive Storefronts

7. TROUBLESHOOTING