Bought a house for £2000

[Rowls]

Yes, you read that right. Just bought myself a brand new 4 bed house for £2000 in the Metaverse.

There's some real bargains out there if you know where to look. But do act quickly because the best neighbourhoods are getting snapped up quickly.

Good luck bargain hunters!

[jen1066]

But whereas Earth is Earth in reality, there's surely going to be lots of different Metaverses - unlimited space.

[Rowls]

No, there's only one Metaverse and space is actually very limited.

Can't wait to start decorating the place and getting it looking homely.

[AGENT_CLARET]

Is that on Metaverse Ave Duke Bar

[No Ney Never]

Not sure you really are onto something there Rowls, many planets are being discovered on a regular basis, so too metaverse are being created..

[Bosscat]

Are you renting it out as a holiday home for Metaversians

[Rowls]

You can mock all you like guys but who'll be laughing when I have a virtual HD definition TV?

If I pay the new mortgage off quick enough I might be able to save up and buy a virtual Tesla.

[Rowls]

Are you renting it out as a holiday home for Metaversians

No, I'm a responsible metaverse property owner.

I have vowed to use the space for responsible, ethical virtual practices only.

[ŽižkovClaret]

Not sure what will collapse sooner, twitter, or the Metaverse.

Both huge examples of when the guy at the top doesn't have enough questioning staff that he listens to

[Bosscat]

I think the OP is virtually insane

[jdrobbo]

£2000?

You’ve been fleeced my friend. Done like a kipper.

[Rowls]

Not sure what will collapse sooner, twitter, or the Metaverse.

Both huge examples of when the guy at the top doesn't have enough questioning staff that he listens to

Remember ol' Rowls when you can only afford a Metaverse bedsit. Rowls got in early and owns a 4 bedroom house on Berners-Lee Avenue.

[jen1066]

Billions being spent in metaverse land grab

Nearly $2bn (£1.75bn) has been spent on virtual land in the past 12 months, as people and companies race to get a foothold in the metaverse, research shows.

But we are years away from the metaverse emerging as a single immersive space online where people can live, work and play in virtual reality. So is the land grab one big gamble?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-63488059

[Rowls]

£2000?

You’ve been fleeced my friend. Done like a kipper.

It's probably already worth 10% more than what I paid for it. I'm investing in the future, virtually.

[Rowls]

I know there's a lot of cynicism out there but for the amount of time I'm going to spend in the Metaverse this is an absolute bargain!

You couldn't buy a Beach Hut for that amount!!

[Woodleyclaret]

I bought 4 real houses in Burnley at auction for £16,000

[jdrobbo]

I know someone that bought a watch for £4000, in fact many of us do, so when you put it like that….

[Bosscat]

How do you spend £2000 in the Metaverse ... is it a "virtual £2000" or is it "actual £2000" if so who do you send the "£2000" too ...

Do you use a "Virtual Bank of Dave"

[Rowls]

Look guys, the fact is that I've snapped up a place which is the equivalent of virtually 1000 square metres.

You can't buy that kind of space in the real world. Bargain.

[Claretforever]

Is that on Metaverse Ave Duke Bar

That would be Methaverse!

[4midable]

Yes, you read that right. Just bought myself a brand new 4 bed house for £2000 in the Metaverse.

There's some real bargains out there if you know where to look. But do act quickly because the best neighbourhoods are getting snapped up quickly.

Good luck bargain hunters!

Never happend

[Rowls]

How dare you imply that my virtual house isn't real.

Literally shaking with anger rn.

[Sozturf7]

No no no

[RammyClaret61]

Are you renting it out as a holiday home for Metaversians

He’s listed it on NoAirbnb!

[Bosscat]

He’s listed it on NoAirbnb!

If he gets bored with his "Virtual TV" in his "Virtual House" he can go up the "Virtual Pub" and watch his "Avatar" drink "Virtual Beer" spending more "Real Money" doing stuff that you can't "Actually Really Do"

Seems a tad odd to me

[Bosscat]

That would be Methaverse!

If his Avatar dies do they get a MetaHearse in the Metaverse

[Rowls]

If his Avatar dies do they get a MetaHearse in the Metaverse

You can hire a real meta-hearse and here's the great thing - they're cheaper than real hearses.

[Bosscat]

You can hire a real meta-hearse and here's the great thing - they're cheaper than real hearses.

No they are not real ... save yer money and do real stuff ... with real people

[Rowls]

There's a lot of people sniping from the sidelines on here (clearly jealous of my financial acumen and virtual house).

So to prove that it exists, here are a few photographs I've taken inside:





Those gits keeps breaking into my property but it's OK because in the Metaverse everybody has the right to bear virtual arms and they're easy enough to kill off.

Just look at the room I've got guys! Look at that space I've got for virtually nothing!!!

Once I've made some more virtual money I plan to share it out among those who didn't doubt me. I'm going to be the guy who put the virtue into virtual. Up yours, doubters!

[Aclaret]

When do you get the key card Rowls ?.....any invites to the house warming ?

[Rowls]

When do you get the key card Rowls ?.....any invites to the house warming ?

Just as soon as I've worked out how to stop those pesky Germans from repopulating every time I go away and come back. And the %^*&ing German Shepherd.

[distortiondave]

Just as soon as I've worked out how to stop those pesky Germans from repopulating every time I go away and come back. And the %^*&ing German Shepherd.

It's called respawning in the virtual world.
Wolfenstein was ace, though. Almost as good as Doom.

[dougcollins]

Well somebody has to look after the German sheep.

[Rowls]

It's called respawning in the virtual world.
Wolfenstein was ace, though. Almost as good as Doom.

"Respawning" - whatevs. I just wish they'd get out of my house dd.

What's Wolfenstein though? Does it have anything to do with my new house?

[Aclaret]

Wolfenstein ?....,strong German ale to toast your success .

[distortiondave]

The 'photographs [you've] taken inside' are inside Castle Wolfenstein.
Did you not know you'd bought Castle Wolfenstein?

[Rowls]

Wolfenstein ?....,strong German ale to toast your success .

Thank you Aclaret. You'll most certainly get an invite to the house warming.

All new houses have teething problems. I'm sure the invading Germans get be dealt with along with the other snagging tasks (low resolution, no ceilings etc) around the house.

[Rowls]

The 'photographs [you've] taken inside' are inside Castle Wolfenstein.
Did you not know you'd bought Castle Wolfenstein?

I can only tell you what I know: I was assured it was a new build and I've christened it "Honeysuckle Cottage". I've put a plaque up so it's non-negotiable.

Maybe the uninvited Germans are mistaking my new home for this "Castle Wolfenstein" of which you speak but I can assure you it is a new build home, specifically for first time buyers and it's name is Honeysuckle Cottage.

I'm hoping the Germans have disappeared before my Mum comes round to visit. It would be awful if I have to slay half an army as I'm showing her to the guest bedroom.

[IanMcL]

I know there's a lot of cynicism out there but for the amount of time I'm going to spend in the Metaverse this is an absolute bargain!

You couldn't buy a Beach Hut for that amount!!

Your not even entitled to ponder a beach hut in Sandbanks, for 2k!

[IanMcL]

For 2k it must be on the outskirts of Burnley. Can you still walk to Turf Moor?

[Rowls]

Your not even entitled to ponder a beach hut in Sandbanks, for 2k!

Exactly Ian!

You can come to the house warming if you like.

The address is

Honeysuckle Cottage
Time Berners-Lee Avenue
The Metaverse
BB10 23SD

[distortiondave]

I can only tell you what I know: I was assured it was a new build and I've christened it "Honeysuckle Cottage". I've put a plaque up so it's non-negotiable.

Maybe the uninvited Germans are mistaking my new home for this "Castle Wolfenstein" of which you speak but I can assure you it is a new build home, specifically for first time buyers and it's name is Honeysuckle Cottage.

I'm hoping the Germans have disappeared before my Mum comes round to visit. It would be awful if I have to slay half an army as I'm showing her to the guest bedroom.

Honeysuckle is English for Wolfenstein.

[IanMcL]

Exactly Ian!

You can come to the house warming if you like.

The address is

Honeysuckle Cottage
Time Berners-Lee Avenue
The Metaverse
BB10 23SD

Very kind Rowls. Do I need to bring anything?

[Rowls]

For 2k it must be on the outskirts of Burnley. Can you still walk to Turf Moor?

I've not found my way out yet. It's actually larger than I thought.

It's reminiscent of the Castle of Otranto tbh. Maybe it was a castle at some point?

[IanMcL]

Is it ready furnished or do you have to sit on the floor?
When I bought my first house, I sat on the floor!

[Goalposts]

Hi rowls I’m the virtual metaverse burglar assigned to your neighbourhood. Any chance you can let me know when your out so i can case the place. Many thanks

[Rowls]

Very kind Rowls. Do I need to bring anything?

There's been a change of plan Ian. Please bring a glockenspeil, an MG42 and a compass.

God speed.

[IanMcL]

There's been a change of plan Ian. Please bring a glockenspeil, an MG42 and a compass.

God speed.

On my way. Don't wait up!

[Rowls]

Is it ready furnished or do you have to sit on the floor?
When I bought my first house, I sat on the floor!

I can sit on the dead Germans but only temporarily.

As dd has pointed out, they keep "sesponding" to come back to life. If you keep your eyes on them they stay dead but the second you look away...

[IanMcL]

Sounds like those stone statues in Dr Who!