Ok, I'm sure we can agree that not everyone understands the metaverse, right?
Some people see it as a game, while others see it as much more.
If you've spent enough time in there, you know there's a certain mindset that begins to develop. You start picking up habits, inside jokes, experiences, and before you know it, you're a true metaverse citizen.
But how do you know?
Well.. that's why I wrote this, so let's see if we can find out. Give yourself a point for each one you've experienced or relate to.
1. You Have Friends You've Never Met In Real Life
And yet somehow you've known them for years.
2. You Recognize Avatars Faster Than Real Faces
You spot your friend from across a crowded world before you even notice their username.
3. You Automatically Understand Words Like AFK, NPC, GG, and UGC
No explanation needed.
4. You've Spent More Time Customizing Your Avatar Than Choosing Physical Clothes
No regrets.
5. You've Said, "One More World" Before Logging Off
And somehow three hours disappeared.
6. You've Attended An Event Without Leaving Your House
Concerts, comedy shows, plays, meetups, you name it. Your only commute was putting on a headset.
7. You've Accidentally Tried To Gesture With VR Controllers While Talking
You know exactly what I'm talking about.
8. You Have A Favorite World Or Two
And you'll defend it when necessary.
9. You've Made A Friend Who Lives In Another Country
Maybe even several.
10. You've Walked Into A Virtual World And Immediately Thought:
"Who Built this?"
11. You Appreciate Good World Design
You notice details that others don't.
12. You've Lost Track Of Time In VR
This is a big one. What felt like ten minutes somehow became five hours.
13. You Have At Least One Funny VR Story
Actually... you probably have many.
14. You've Had Full Conversations With Someone While Looking Like A Robot, Alien, Animal, or Fantasy Character
And nobody thought it was weird.
15. You Know That The Person Behind The Avatar Matters More Than The Avatar Itself
You've learned that genuine connections matter more than appearance.
16. You've Watched Someone Grow Into A Community Leader
You remember when they were new, and now everyone knows their name.
17. You've Seen Complete Strangers Help One Another
One of the best parts of virtual communities.
18. You've Experienced The Questie vs PCVR Debate
And probably have an opinion.
19. You Know What It's Like To Feel Present In A Place That Doesn't Physically Exist
That's one of the magic tricks of the metaverse.
20. You've Smiled In Your Physical Reality When Posing For A Picture In A Virtual World
Don't deny it.
21. You've Created Something Virtual / Digital
A world, an avatar, a piece of artwork, a community, content... something.
22. You've Helped A New User
Seeing someone enjoy their first experience is worth the extra time.
23. You've Explained The Metaverse To Someone And Realized How Difficult It Is
You almost had them... almost.
24. Virtual Friendships Are Real
Because you've experienced it yourself.
25. You Understand That The Metaverse Is About People
Not headsets, not graphics, not technology.. people.
Final Score
0-10
You're curious. The metaverse is still relatively new territory for you. Welcome.
11-18
You're officially a metaverse explorer, surely becoming part of the culture.
19-24
You're A True Metaverse Citizen.
You understand the community, the experiences, and the mindset.
25
Be honest... you probably started nodding your head halfway through this post.
"While creating this list, I laughed, because I checked off mostly all of them and more that I didn't even include, such as attending a virtual class, virtual meeting, meeting with a virtual coach, going on a virtual date, and I've absolutely said, "one more world" before staying on for another three hours🤣" ~ Preneura
Final Thoughts
Being a metaverse citizen isn't about how many hours you've spent in VR, the kind of headset you own, how many virtual worlds you've visited, and it's definitely not about having the fanciest avatar.
It's about curiosity, creativity, community, and connection. If you saw yourself in several of these signs, congratz! You're a part of something very special and we're glad you're here.
