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Room scale VR gaming feels comparable to staying generically active (walking around town, playing a yard game) rather than proper exercise. I wouldn't expect weight loss but it is way more active than console waggle controller gaming. Like typically in the winter I feel pretty sedentary and sluggish but I think Gorn this year has helped reduce that. I have worked up a good sweat on particularly lengthy/spastic Gorn sessions.
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I tried Gorn at my friends place as one my first VR games and I didn't really like it.
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nickhimself posted:Wait what? It's a workout kind of game? That completely changes it for me if true Yeah kinda. If you really go at it, its a workout. Hot Dog Day #82 posted:Speaking of which, how much of a workout can you get while playing VR? I know it probably never comes close to a HIIT workout, but does it get the heart going enough to make something like an Apple Watch log what you’re doing as exercise? Soundboxing nights after 2-5 hours (depends how I feel), I will be covered head to toe in sweat and my body will be sore the next day. It can be a workout. seriously.
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Anton is doing a huge rework of all the guns he's implemented so far, including audio behavior, and goddamn the new M4 sounds fuckin' fantastic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yPFNqWQdiY&t=402s
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EbolaIvory posted:Its worth its price, But I personally do not understand how people have 100s of hours into it. Ive "unlocked" everything. I play a round once in a while. But ultimately I'm over it. Mirrors my thoughts exactly.
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Looks like Rec Room is adding a new quest in the upcoming patch: And they keep adding stuff for custom rooms. You can fly now:  ..and they've upgraded the Maker Pen with the ability to scale objects:  Garry's mod VR creeping steadily closer to (virtual) reality... People have already made some quite cool things: https://imgur.com/a/9lZ6a
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Rec Room is like a kid safe Garry's Mod, which is too bad, because I want an adult Rec Room next.
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Feb 3, 2018 14:50
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SEKCobra posted:Rec Room is like a kid safe Garry's Mod, which is too bad, because I want an adult Rec Room next. Isn't that VRChat?
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Edison was a dick posted:Isn't that VRChat? VRChat is just an even worse (however that is possible) Second Life clone with VR shoehorned in badly.
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Really good site that should probably be in the OP: http://vrlfg.net/SEKCobra posted:Rec Room is like a kid safe Garry's Mod, which is too bad, because I want an adult Rec Room next. Rec Room really stands out from other VR title in the polish and entertainment of the games they've designed. It's an even better game if you can form a group of adult acquaintances in game to regularly quest or play the games with. I do agree there needs to be some sort of way to filter out the screechers. I'd pay for a "Rec Room Premium" at a $40 one time cost or a $5/mo sub and that cost barrier to entry should keep it primarily to adults. They've already proven they have made a great game and I want to support additional content generation. That said we've seen people get super up in arms about cost segregation in video games in the past decade. Edison was a dick posted:Isn't that VRChat? No VRChat is complete trash and doesn't have even close to the amount of polished quests and games. The most fun I had in VRChat was learning how to convert blender models into unity and rig them. puberty worked me over fucked around with this message at 17:24 on Feb 3, 2018 |
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I enjoyed Gorn but I did end up fairly bored pretty quickly. Otoh it's a hit as a VR demo and I've had friends stay in VR playing it til they were very sweaty so I've still gotten my monies worth. Just didn't click for me personally. My go to VR demo game is Accounting,which is free on steam. It's short, has pretty basic mechanics, and most my friends are into that Rick & Morty style humor already.
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You will never know the joy/pants making GBS threads terror of watching an offensive lineman get a little too into playing GORN. I nearly died.
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GORN is basically a shallow but incredibly effective power fantasy simulator. It makes you feel strong and tough. Power fantasy isnt everyones cup of tea but for those who enjoy it only superHot VR even comes close, amd superHot VR is diluted a bit by also being a puzzle game instead of pure power fantasy like GORN. It is a surprise hit among all sorts of people that want to have power in real life but dont get it much. I have yet to meet a teenage girl that doesnt instantly fall in love with the game once they get into it. Its also got interesting weapon physics that help you FEEL the impacts. Its a very visceral experience. But thats basically all it offers. For some people, thats everything they want though! Its not an exercise game, so much as its a game that can be a bit physically demanding for extended play sessions.
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Switched.on posted:Rick & Morty style humor Speaking of, how is the Rick & Morty game? I didn't get into the show until after it came out, so didn't pay much attention at the time. Seems like it's pretty light on content for the price, but I'd love to be wrong on that.
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Enos Cabell posted:Speaking of, how is the Rick & Morty game? I didn't get into the show until after it came out, so didn't pay much attention at the time. Seems like it's pretty light on content for the price, but I'd love to be wrong on that. It's pretty fun if you like Rick & Morty, but yeah, the "plot" is really short. There are a bunch of small things to play round with, but noting with any real staying power. Also, the devs are very conservative on locomotion. There is only limited teleportation between three different areas of the workshop, and the other rooms have none at all. I ended up feeling really cramped with a 1.5 x 2.5 m play space.
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Rectus posted:It's pretty fun if you like Rick & Morty, but yeah, the "plot" is really short. There are a bunch of small things to play round with, but noting with any real staying power. Also, the devs are very conservative on locomotion. There is only limited teleportation between three different areas of the workshop, and the other rooms have none at all. I ended up feeling really cramped with a 1.5 x 2.5 m play space. it's like job sim in that each area of the garage is reconfigured to take advantage of your full playspace. if you have a bigger area each quadrant feels quite expansive. it's definitely a fun time, especially if you're a fan of the show and would enjoy looking for all the easter eggs and tapes.
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SEKCobra posted:Rec Room is like a kid safe Garry's Mod, which is too bad, because I want an adult Rec Room next. Probably as close as we'll get to a fun sandbox like Garry's Mod in VR for a while anyway. I thought SteamVR Home was going to be it, but they don't seem to have done much with that :valve: puberty worked me over posted:I do agree there needs to be some sort of way to filter out the screechers. I'd pay for a "Rec Room Premium" at a $40 one time cost or a $5/mo sub and that cost barrier to entry should keep it primarily to adults. They've already proven they have made a great game and I want to support additional content generation. That said we've seen people get super up in arms about cost segregation in video games in the past decade. '3) We've increased the strength of age based matchmaking. This means whenever you enter a new Rec Center or activity we try to match you with a room / game that has the most players in your age range. Matchmaking does not apply when you join a custom room (since they are not instanced yet) or if you choose to 'go to' a friend or accept an invite.'
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One of my Vive's controllers has developed an occasional rattle (sometimes it's very noticeable, sometimes it's not there at all) thanks to Gorn. I've read a bit about taking the controllers apart, but any ideas why the rattle would sometimes go away completely?
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The Walrus posted:it's like job sim in that each area of the garage is reconfigured to take advantage of your full playspace. if you have a bigger area each quadrant feels quite expansive. it's definitely a fun time, especially if you're a fan of the show and would enjoy looking for all the easter eggs and tapes. I enjoyed playing it as I feel like there aren't enough games out there that actively insult the player throughout.
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Cacator posted:I enjoyed playing it as I feel like there aren't enough games out there that actively insult the player throughout. My man have you tried Elite Dangerous?
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Bohemian Nights posted:That's what I like about richie's plank experience- if you have a play area you can move around in a bit, having people try to walk off a plank on top of a skyscraper is really satisfying and more psychologically challenging than you might think
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Does anyone have a link to the recommended seller of corrective lens inserts for the Rift? My glasses have put some microscratches on my Rift lenses, and I'd like to avoid more if I can.
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I used widmovr and like what I got.
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Just dropped $2000 on VR... https://www.costco.com/Bed-%2526-Room-Porter-Queen-Portrait-Wall-Bed-with-Desk-in-Walnut.product.100299752.html Got rid of the footprint of my entire bed, and half my old desk. Now my 12'x12' bedroom is 90% open roomscale space.
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Zero VGS posted:Just dropped $2000 on VR... Well, now you got a great pickup line ready if you do like that one goon (i think?) that distracted his Tinder date with VR while he cleaned his filthy apartment. Just strap the googles onto her, make her play Gorn, when shes well into it you deploy the bed and when she falls on top of it and takes of the googles you go: "now why don't you beat MY meat  "
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Ludicrous Gibs! posted:Does anyone have a link to the recommended seller of corrective lens inserts for the Rift? My glasses have put some microscratches on my Rift lenses, and I'd like to avoid more if I can. Seconding widmovr which has made my Rift amazing again for my poor eyesight without having to wear my normal glasses. Added bonus that they shipped internationally which a lot of USA based ones didn't (which may not be an issue for you)
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I'm glad WidmoVR is turning into a real business. I'm pretty sure it was just some guy's girlfriend that sewed him a cover for the rift foam that they started selling. I ordered one and it was much better than the lovely VRCover and ended up buying a second one. Maybe I'll buy a lens adapter from them as well.
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Cojawfee posted:I'm glad WidmoVR is turning into a real business. I'm pretty sure it was just some guy's girlfriend that sewed him a cover for the rift foam that they started selling. I ordered one and it was much better than the lovely VRCover and ended up buying a second one. Maybe I'll buy a lens adapter from them as well. VRCovers interface replacement things are awesome tho. I fuckin hate the cloth cover, and all the super padded things dont stick right(I bought the 'Big package with everything'), but the pleather+replacement interface is awesome.
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Thanks, everyone! Has anyone here tried the Healingshield watch face protectors as a possible lens cover? The reviews seem pretty positive, if inconsistent as to which size to use.
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Finally tried out rec room and it's actually a lot of fun. Questing and paintball are some of the funnest VR things I've done after Robo Recall. Only downside is that you're playing with literal children most of the time.
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Anyone know anything about VR exercise bikes? I saw VirZOOM Arcade listed and am curious whether there's any real life in the idea.
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This seems to be the general VR/AR thread at this point so there are some pretty cool glasses from Intel, kind of like the google ones but not lovely: https://www.theverge.com/2018/2/5/16966530/intel-vaunt-smart-glasses-announced-ar-video Although the lack of camera is sold as a benefit, I think that would need to be addressed eventually to be able to align the overlays with the real world. E.g. in the scenario with the restaurants, now it could only show you maybe a list of nearby restaurants with reviews, as opposed being able to look around the street and have the data appear next to each specific place.
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I was reading that a few moments ago, it seems promising. I did get more of a pebble vibe though, it seems the user’s phone will be responsible for doing some of the lifting. Suits me just fine.
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Speaking of prescription lens adapters, does anyone know if any of them work with WMR? I can wear my glasses fine, but they don't cover the whole FOV so some stuff is out of focus, and I think it would be a bit more comfortable to have inserted lenses instead of trying to stuff bigger digital glasses over my normal glasses. Also re: Gorn, it is a fun and good game but needs something more to keep me hooked. I got pretty bored of chopping up drunk gladiators pretty quick.
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mobby_6kl posted:This seems to be the general VR/AR thread at this point so there are some pretty cool glasses from Intel, kind of like the google ones but not lovely: The bit where people with lovely vision can still see the notifications perfectly... like.. what?? soo.. when the tech gets better, couldn't you just project a well-positioned camera feed into broken eyes for totally clear vision? Even let norms have eagle vision and zoom in and poo poo? Anyways I would totally buy these Gen 1 just so I can have lasers shooting into my eyes at all times
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Hot Dog Day #82 posted:Speaking of which, how much of a workout can you get while playing VR? I know it probably never comes close to a HIIT workout, but does it get the heart going enough to make something like an Apple Watch log what you’re doing as exercise? You can get a great workout while doing VR. https://www.facebook.com/notes/aaron-stanton/best-games-for-vr-exercise-comparing-heart-rate-per-minute/1066866030056285 I know that 10 minutes in Holopoint (at higher difficulties) will get me completely out of breath. Soundboxing can also get you full cardio pretty easily. I just ordered a weighted vest that I'm planning on wearing to increase the exercise value of VR.
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Saw this in the Discord, Humble Bundle VR sale (which gives Steam keys), lots of popular titles: https://www.humblebundle.com/store/promo/vr-sale/
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Stick100 posted:You can get a great workout while doing VR. Just a caveat that the current gen of HMDs are not built to be especially breathable, and your face will become hot and sweaty. And if you've got the standard foam facial interface on the Rift, it'll soak that poo poo right up and become all oily and nasty. Which is why I bought one of these. Doesn't help with the lack of ventilation, but you can just clean it with an alcohol wipe when you're done.
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Ludicrous Gibs! posted:Just a caveat that the current gen of HMDs are not built to be especially breathable, and your face will become hot and sweaty. And if you've got the standard foam facial interface on the Rift, it'll soak that poo poo right up and become all oily and nasty. Which is why I bought one of these. Doesn't help with the lack of ventilation, but you can just clean it with an alcohol wipe when you're done. It comes with a second foam faceplate, though I'm not sure how easy they are to swap out.
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