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How to Distribute a Goshuin in Second Life

As is noted here , a Goshuin is given by shrines and temples as a memento/proof of visiting there. They stamp their seal on the visitor's stampbook with the date, the shrine/temple name and the name of who they enshrine in ink. Sometimes they draw a beautiful picture too. We hoped to enjoy this Goshuin culture in SecondLife, so established the following system.

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  1. Get a Goshuin Stampbook​: A staff member of the Goshuin Project provides a free [Goshuin Stampbook (Object)] on Marketplace. Visitors should first get it, so that they can collect and display a goshuin later in it.

  2. Prepare a Goshuin: A shrine/temple owner creates their original [Goshuin Texture (png/jpg file)] and set it up in a [Goshuin Giver (Object)] to distribute it to visitors.

  3. Receive a Goshuin: Visitors travel around shrines and temples and collect the goshuin texture from the Goshuin Giver.

  4. Browse a Goshuin:  Visitors can anytime enjoy the goshuin they collected by packing them in the goshuin stampbook and using it.

If you'd like to distribute your original Goshuin, please follow the steps below. We are also offering "Goshuin Distribution Startup Kit" with some useful tools, available for free on the Marketplace. Please make use of it.

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Step 1. Create a Goshuin Texture 

Using typical goshuin as a reference, create an original goshuin texture for your shrine or temple. It is recommended to include elements such as the name of your shrine or temple and the season (or time) of the visit. You are free to use fonts other than calligraphy-style ones, and it’s perfectly fine if the text is not in Japanese. Let your creativity shine!

Reference for non-Japanese speakers:

 ⚜️Texture Specifications and Requirements:
  • Size: Square, 512px × 512px recommended

  • Title: No restrictions, but consider one that will be convenient for recipients.

  • Permissions: Copy / Modify / Transfer (Full Permissions: REQUIRED)
     

*** Please follow event-specific rules if any. ***

Step 2. Set Up a Goshuin Giver 

Set up a Goshuin Giver, a device to distribute the goshuin texture created in Step 1 for free, somewhere outstanding within your location. The Startup Kit includes a sample Goshuin Giver, so feel free to use it.

Step 3. Set Up an Object for Opening the Marketplace Web Link

Rez the "Marketplace Stampbook site open" object included in the Goshuin Distribution Startup Kit somewhere obvious within your location. When touched, it shows a Marketplace web link, displaying a list of related items created by project-supporting creators. We highly recommend you to place this object for the visitor's convenience.

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