And several of the jobs involve enforcing the rules of Cybertown's constitution , as well as helping newcomers. Common jobs include Block Deputy, Block Leader, Neighborhood Deputy, Neighborhood Leader, Club Owner and Club Assistant. Every character's job title and experience points are prominently displayed, and a good way to impress someone is to hold a powerful job or lots of experience points. And the approach raises interesting questions about how much structure a good fantasy realm should have. Usually, dozens of avatars are in the plaza, sliding around like pieces on a chessboard.
Movement is limited, though it is possible to jump, fly, or beam to another location.
Most of the action takes place in the chat window, where text appears rapid-fire as citizens talk to each other, often about nothing in particular. Sound is also used to breathe life into Cybertown, though with less success. Cheryl Cox, Cybertown's director of marketing, says the rules and regulations of the world make it more engaging and cohesive than other virtual realms. The regulations also give citizens a sense of ownership, she added. We try not even to use that word.