How to Visit Zannes Law in the Metaverse

While our primary offices are in downtown and midtown Toronto, we are also available to meet in the metaverse.

• What is the metaverse? Click here to learn more

Our metaverse law firm is located in one of the most popular metaverses, Somnium Space. Hosting meetings at our metaverse office has proven to be more a unique and creative way to connect with clients, over traditional methods like Zoom or telephone.

To compliment the women-led organization, our metaverse law firm is also a NFT art gallery, showcasing artwork created by women artists worldwide.

Our metaverse law firm is capable of hosting private meetings using a secret link only accessible to clients. It also operates as a public space for friends and colleagues to hang out, event space, and NFT art gallery, showcasing Madaline’s personal collection of NFT art by women artists.

Zannes Law’s metaverse office can be easily visited through your desktop and mobile phone. Private instances and public visits can be easily accessed via your web browser (Chrome is recommended).

For clients interested in meeting in virtual reality, it will require the use of a VR headset. Somnium Space supports Oculus, HTC VIVE, HP, VALVE, all Windows Mixed Reality headsets and other compatible major headsets.

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Important rules when visiting the metaverse

• Log in with a desktop (faster PCs will improve the experience)
• Wear headphones
• If others are speaking, keep microphone muted (including presentations)
• The platform uses spatial audio; move the camera/avatar near the presentation screen or speakers for optimal listening
• If you have trouble moving your avatar using the directional keys, use the mouse and left-click where you want your avatar to stand (you’ll see a green cursor hovering over the place you want to go)

How to visit our office in the metaverse on your computer or mobile phone

1. Create a free account on Somnium Space
2. Open your Chrome browser and visit our metaverse law firm: zanneslaw.com/metaverse
3. Click Log In and enter your details
4. Choose an avatar
   1. To use the default avatar, click Default
   2. To create your own custom avatar, click Custom, upload a selfie, and choose an outfit. More details on custom avatars can be found below.
5. You’re ready to enter our metaverse office

How to visit our office in the metaverse in virtual reality (VR)

1. Follow the above steps to create an account and avatar
2. Turn on your VR headset, open your web browser, and visit zanneslaw.com/metaverse
3. Click Log In and enter your details to enter our metaverse office
4. Tap the mic icon on the top right corner of the screen to unmute your microphone
5. Tap the VR goggles icon on the top left corner of the screen to enter VR mode
6. For navigation:
   1. To turn around, move the thumb tracking stick left or right
   2. To teleport around the law firm, point your controller where you would like to stand and select it to move to that spot

How to create and use a custom avatar

• Create an account on Somnium Space
  • Sign up for an account here: https://somniumspace.com/register
• Create an avatar on Ready Player Me
  • Visit readyplayer.me
  • Upload a photo of yourself
  • Make any visual changes to your avatar
  • Pick an outfit
  • Save your avatar by using your email address
• Open your Chrome browser and visit our metaverse law firm, then enter your somniumspace.com details
• To use the avatar you have previously designed, click Custom, click Sign In With Ready Player Me, and log in with your email address. Select your custom avatar to enter our metaverse office
• To change your avatar while in-world, click the gear icon on the top right corner and click Change Avatar

How to book a meeting in the metaverse

1. Fill out our contact form for a free consultation
2. Mention you would like to meet in the metaverse in your message, along with your contact information and your consultation matter
3. We’ll send you an email confirming your meeting with a private link to a secure instance at our metaverse office

How to communicate in the metaverse

By voice (recommended):

• Play audio through your headphones or a headset to eliminate any audio feedback
• Click the mic icon on the top right corner to unmute

By text:

• Type your messages in the chat box on the bottom left corner

How to navigate the metaverse

Once you are in the metaverse, you’ll be able to choose from a variety of functions to enhance your experience.

• To move around on your desktop, use the directional keys, or WASD, to move your avatar. Alternatively, you can also use your mouse to choose where you would like to place your avatar
• To look around on your desktop, hold the right click on your mouse down while moving your mouse to change the direction of the camera
• To move around on your mobile phone, use the directional pad on the bottom left corner of the screen to walk
• To look around on your mobile phone, drag your finger on an empty part of the screen to change the direction of the camera
• To show or hide the chat box, tap the chat icon on the bottom left of the screen
• To turn your webcam on, tap the webcam icon on the top right of the screen
• To change lighting, tap the sun icon in the top centre of the screen
• To view the law firm in your room in augmented reality (AR), tap the AR button on the top left of the screen (mobile only)
• To experience in mobile VR, tap the goggles button on the top left of the screen, and insert your phone into a mobile VR headset (mobile only)
• To experience in full VR using your Oculus VR device, visit our parcel (#2444) in the open world
• To take photos, tap the Somnium Space logo on the bottom right of the screen and tap Photo Mode
• To change avatar while in world, tap the settings icon on the top right of the screen and choose Change Avatar
• To change your webcam or mic, tap the settings icon on the top right of the screen and choose Detect Microphone Devices or Detect Webcam Devices, then choose your webcam/mic
• To switch to full screen, tap the full screen icon on the top left of the screen
• To perform emotes, such as clapping or dancing, tap the blue emoji on the right side of the screen

How to use the presentation screen (for events)

• Walk up to the presentation screen on the left side wall
• Click on the presentation screen
  • To view the presentation in-world, click View In World
  • To view the presentation in a separate tab in your browser, click Open In Browser (if you’re having trouble playing video in-world, this is the alternate option)
• If a password is required, type the password that was provided to you prior to the event and hit enter
• Click the Start Presentation Button
• Click the play button to begin playing the presentation video
• To turn off the video, click the Close button on the bottom right corner
• When in doubt, refresh the browser