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IMVU is an original
instant messaging tool
that lets you chat with people from all over the globe in a 3D
environment, instead of the plain, text-only chat room we're all used
to.

In IMVU, your personality is not represented by just a simple
nickname: it's a fully three-dimensional, Sims-style 3D character you
can customize in many ways: skin color, hair style, clothes, pets,
actions and animations, etc.

As unique as it sounds, IMVU works just like any other IM client. You
start by registering a user account on the program's website, picking
your avatar and customizing his or her appearance. Then simply join the
network and look for some interesting people to chat with, either on
your personal space or in one of the public chat rooms.
Interactive chats
Besides just chatting, IMVU also lets you perform certain actions
with your avatar. Just right-click on the character and you'll open a
context menu with all the options, classified into several categories:
movements, moods, expressions and more. IMVU also features a credits
system that enables you to acquire new apparel for your avatar and
customize the appearance of your hair, eyes and more.
IMVU is undeniably very original in certain aspects. But this
originality sometimes makes it a bit confusing. For example, chats are
hard to follow on IMVU's speech bubbles, so you'll eventually end up
following the conversation in the text box – like any other IM client.
Also, moving around the 3D space is difficult and sometimes frustrating,
as it can get really slow depending on your internet connection.
IMVU is an original IM client that lets you meet people, chat and make friends in a highly detailed 3D environment.