Avatars
🧍♂️🧍♀️ AVATAR SYSTEM: “Your Presence, Your Power”
Avatars in VMOA aren’t just digital representations—they’re expressive, secure, and socially intelligent extensions of each user. From creation to customization, every step is designed to feel personal, intuitive, and safe.
🛠️ 1. Avatar Creation & Setup
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Welcome Screen | “Create Your Avatar” splash with realistic 3D blank avatar and brand logo |
| Customization Options | Skin tone, body type, facial features, hair, voice tone, movement style |
| Clothing Starter Pack | Free basic outfits (casual, formal, lounge, youth, cultural) |
| Mic Mode Integration | Mic icon (bottom right) with Green/Yellow/Red toggle |
| Social Links Setup | Optional: Add Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn (visible on profile) |
| Security Settings | Password creation, 2FA, payment opt-in, visibility controls |
🎤 2. Microphone Mode Integration
| Mode | Color | Functionality |
|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Green | Talking | Voice chat enabled, avatar glows subtly, mic pulses |
| 🟡 Yellow | Listening | Voice input off, ambient sounds and nearby speech audible |
| 🔴 Red | Silent | No voice input/output, avatar dims slightly, mic icon crossed out |
👗 3. Ava-Store: Fashion, Flair & Function
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Clothing & Accessories | Premium outfits, cultural wear, seasonal fashion, cosplay gear |
| Bundle Deals | Buy a necklace → get matching earrings free |
| Try-On Mode | Real-time preview with mirrors and assistant avatars |
| Merits Integration | Unlock exclusive items with earned merits (non-transferable) |
| Payment Options | Credit/debit card integration (adults only), secure checkout |
🔐 4. Security & Privacy Protocols
| Layer | Description |
|---|---|
| Secure Login | Password + optional 2FA, encrypted data vault |
| Avatar Visibility | Public / Friends Only / Private toggle |
| No User-to-User Currency | Prevents scams, maintains integrity of merit system |
| Payment Controls | Spending limits, transaction history, opt-in payment access |
| Youth Protections | No payment options, limited chat, moderated zones |
🧑🤝🧑 5. Social & Community Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Friend Requests | Accept/decline with notification bar |
| Invitations | Event invites (Ballroom, Dance Zone, Lounge, etc.) with RSVP options |
| Chat Engine | Text + emoji chat, zone-based or private |
| Mentor Avatars | Optional guides for new users, visible in Welcome Center |
| Status Updates | “Currently Exploring,” “In Lounge,” “Mic Mode Live,” etc. |
🧭 6. Interface & Navigation
| Element | Placement & Functionality |
|---|---|
| Settings Bar | Bottom of screen: Mic, Wardrobe, Friends, Chat, Merits, Movement Sphere |
| Movement Sphere | Transparent circular control for WASD or mobile touch navigation |
| Notification Bar | Friend requests, invites, reminders (“Visit the Spa later!”) |
| Company Logo | Top-left branding icon (gold “M” + platinum “A”) |
