Avatar-Based Virtual Worlds

Active Worlds

ActiveWorlds lets you visit and chat in 3D worlds that are built by other users. Interactive Environments, Virtual Reality Games and VR Training Software can all be created using the ActiveWorlds system. You can custom brand your virtual world and host it on your own servers. The ActiveWorlds enterprise product is the platform of choice for many Fortune 100 corporations who want full control over their online worlds.

Links: http://www.activeworlds.com/

Blaxxun

blaxxun is the leading real-time multi-user 3D client/server platform for the delivery of shared interactive 3D content on the Web.

The blaxxun Communication Server is ideally suited for deploying and managing rich-media community, collaboration and mobile applications and services which can be experienced with the blaxxun Contact plugin or the blaxxun 3D Java applet.

Links: http://www.blaxxun.com

Comic-Chat/Microsoft Chat

This product has been discontinued, and no support is available.

Links: http://www.comic-chat.com/

Cyberpark

This system has been discontinued, and the inngames.com domain no longer exists.

Links: http://www.inngames.com/Cyberpark/

Digital Space Traveler

The Digital Space Commons. While the website is still up and the product appears to be active, there hasn't been a new post on their front page since June 2008. Thanks to AusMounty for the URL.

Links: http://www.digitalspace.com/traveler/index.html

Dubit Avatar Chat Community

The Dubit Avatar Chat Community is Dubit is an online community created for (and by) UK teenagers, in the form of a 3D chat world called "Dubit Island". In this lightly-moderated environment, the Dubit team provides a safe online environment where people can meet, chat, blog & play games. Requires Flash.

Links: http://www.dubit.co.uk/

Furcadia

Furries, you've got a new home. "Furcadia is the magical world where the animals have learned to speak and walk upon two legs. Create your own customizable avatar and start exploring the friendly online game (MMOG) with rich player-driven content. Our established online community, grown over years, has become a second home to tens of thousands of players." Some of the areas in Furcadia are recommended for users 18 years of age or older.

Links: Furcadia

Gaia Online

"Gaia Online is more than just an online hangout. It's a world populated with millions of people gathering to chat, play games, watch movies, and show off their creativity through customized avatars, profiles, and journals." The online world of Gaia includes chat, journals, shops, profiles, forums, arenas, and a wide variety of special live events. Thanks to Danny for the tip!

Links: Gaia Online