We wanted to inform you about some exciting changes we have made to the way you chat in IMVU. You can download the new 3D Chat version - 491.0 on Tuesday, August 13th once available.
Version 491.0 will include new Room Access Controls for room owners for their for public rooms (something all of you have been asking for) and also introduce a more consistent and stable way to have private chats.
New Room Access Controls:
Depending on your own account status (VIP, Name Owner, Age-Verified etc), you can now choose to make your public room available to only friends, age-verified adults, and non-Guest users. Please read here for further details about this much requested feature!
Private Chat Improvements
Now, you will need to use a different room from your collection for each separate and simultaneous private chat. Booting is also now available in private chats and a private chat will auto-close two minutes after the host leaves the room. Please read here for further details.
Sincerely,