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Project Overview
The Phase-2 development of MyAvatarPlace (MAP) will focus on enhancing the existing virtual world experience with advanced avatar integration, additional virtual environments, commercial/shopping spaces, advertising capabilities, and the foundation for future user-generated content.
Scope of Work
1. Avatar Platform Integration & Development-
• Integration of a third-party avatar platform such as Avatar or another technically compatible solution.-
• Allow users to create and customize their own avatars through the integrated platform-
• Support available avatar appearances, skin tones, hairstyles and customization options provided by the selected platform.-
• Integration of available clothing/outfit customization and try-on functionality where supported.-
• Import/export of avatars in compatible GLB/GLTF formats.-
• Connect the created avatar with the user's MAP profile.-
• Avatar persistence so users can retain their selected avatar and appearance.-
• Integration of avatar movement within the MAP virtual environment.-
• Integration of available animations such as walking, sitting, dancing, handshake and other social interactions, subject to the selected platform/assets-
2. Additional Virtual Worlds-
Development and framework preparation for additional MAP environments, including:
• Businessville – Virtual strip center with commercial storefronts.-
• Avatar University – Educational and corporate training environment
• Sportsworld – Sports-focused social environment.-
• Kidsworld – Youth-focused educational/social environment with appropriate access-control considerations.-
• Virtual Beach – Social and recreational environment.-
• Additional virtual hangout and entertainment areas.-
3. Shopping & Commercial Virtual Spaces-
• Development of additional virtual shopping districts.-
• Creation of reusable storefront structures/templates.-
• Framework for businesses to have their own virtual stores.-
• Avatar Island – upscale/premium shopping environment framework.-
• Water-side retail/shopping area framework.-
• Support for future virtual product sales and commercial experiences.-
4. Virtual Land & Property Framework-
• Virtual land/map structure for future commercialization.-
• Framework for allocation of virtual land and storefronts.-
• Foundation for future rental/sale of virtual properties.-
• Preparation for future user/business ownership of virtual spaces.-
• Architecture that can be expanded for future user-built environments.-
5. Advertising Framework-
• Banner advertising spaces.-
• Storefront advertising.-
• Virtual signage.-
• Short video advertisement placement. -
• Advertising locations that can be offered to MAP's commercial clients.-
• Framework designed to support future advertising management.-
6. User-Generated Content Foundation-
• Initial technical foundation for users to eventually create and place objects/content within MAP.-
• Architecture planning for future virtual-world building tools.-19 hours
• Foundation for a future user-generated content ecosystem similar in concept to platforms such as Second Life.-
7. Backend & Platform Enhancements-
• Backend development required for the above features-
• Database structure updates.-
• API integrations.-
• Avatar/profile data persistence.-
• Virtual-world data management.-
• Commerce-related functionality required for the new environments.-
• Real-time functionality where required.
8. Testing -

9. Bug fixing -

• Performance and compatibility improvements.-
Technology Stack
The development will continue using the existing MAP architecture:
• Frontend: React.js, Vite
• 3D/Virtual World: Three.js, React Three Fiber, GLB/GLTF
• Backend: NestJS / Node.js
• Database: MongoDB / MongoDB Atlas
• Real-Time Communication: WebSockets / Socket.IO
• Avatar: Avaturn or equivalent third-party avatar platform/API
• Deployment: Hostinger VPS, Nginx, PM2 and SSL
Timeline
Estimated Development Duration:
The timeline covers development, third-party integration, virtual environment implementation, testing and deployment of the Phase-2 scope.
Project Cost

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