Zalusithix
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Option 3 is the least intrusive, but damn they need to have a way to just save settings, flip back and forth between modes, and hell, even change to different roomscale configs on the fly.
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HTC Vive Launch Thread -- Computer, activate holodeck
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Option 3 is the least intrusive, but damn they need to have a way to just save settings, flip back and forth between modes, and hell, even change to different roomscale configs on the fly.
Zepp Twofist
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Yes. They require a good deal of tweaking to get performance/image quality right, but they do work with both headsets.
Very little tweaking required for me. Just opted into the beta and added a launch parameter. Only problem was that my Steam Controller didn't work in VR mode, so I need to come up with a plan b for control.
HoneyBunch360
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The sync cable is optional (which is a good thing as there are so many cables
).I had mine initially around the max and kept getting warning messages stating they were too far apart and that I may have tracking issues. So I moved them out of the corners and a bit closer to each other but still facing the center of my play area.
VVV Mars VG
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I think so. Like I mentioned earlier I was using virtual desktop about 2m outside my tracked area so one lighthouse was completely hidden, and I was only facing the other - and it was fine as long as I faced that lighthouse.
You'll lose the 360 tracking as the headset doesn't have LEDs/sensors on the back of the headset like the OR CV1 (don't know if the DK2 has those..)
Zepp Twofist
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Yea, but I was talking more in the lines of making it a comfortable/good experience. The game is not very well suited to run at 90fps while also not being an aliased mess.
There's no trackers on the back?
CarbonFire
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Nope, that's only on the Oculus and PSVR. Vive gen 1 relies on the roomscale placement and slightly flared side fascia to maintain tracking when you're facing away from a single lighthouse.
I have to imagine they'll throw a few of those trackers on the back of the gen 2 Vive with an improved strap. But that's at least a year or two off.
DOT DASH DOT
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Just go for it, everyone deserves a perfect headset, especially given the expense of it all. It is a nightmare trying to get it sorted, but it will get sorted eventually.
Yup. Call them up and ask them to try while you're on the phone - apparently they have a new tool for that.
I don't think so
You can get tracking from one lighthouse but both need to be plugged in. If one is unplugged the headset will show a black screen.
Aah, gotcha.
flashburn2012
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It's WAY better now after the patch yesterday. The inventory is now actually useable, combat is more exciting, and you can now drop stuff (seriously, how was this not already implemented?!).
Dual wielding swords is very satisfying. As is dodging arrows from bad guys.
Charles Alan Ratliff
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Yep! I sent them an email since the live chat isn't available. Hopefully they contact me soon. Thankfully I can still enjoy the headset while I wait.
I loved it and I don't remember the GB guys being unimpressed, quite the contrary
IMACOMPUTA
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I have this in mind:
Look about right?
Chaperone rectangle about 2.5x2. Maybe 2.5x2.5 if I shove the coffetable over.
This is pretty much exactly how mine is set up, but mirrored. I played elite dangerous and project cars and didn't lose tracking.
I guess it's not a totally ideal set up though.
Pops Maellard
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I was going to check out Elite Dangerous, but now I don't really have any interest in games that don't support room scale. What is life.
Edit b/c double lost:
My living room is empty because I spent $800 on a Vive instead of furniture (we had previously just used out last roommate's, and he left a few days ago). So now it's a VR room.
If I was a proper adult with a house and furniture, it might be a bit more difficult.
Edit b/c double lost:
My living room is empty because I spent $800 on a Vive instead of furniture (we had previously just used out last roommate's, and he left a few days ago). So now it's a VR room.
If I was a proper adult with a house and furniture, it might be a bit more difficult.
Pops Maellard
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Hellsing321
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The charge for my Vive is still sitting in Temporary authorizations since Tuesday.
Just shut up and take my money already, HTC!
Just shut up and take my money already, HTC!
IMACOMPUTA
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That's not true. You can definitely use just one.
You have to have the lighthouse set as "A" in this situation.
You can mirror the audio directly from SteamVR, unless you really want to use the same HDMI cable for both of something
Thanks for the base station responses. Does anyone happen to know the FOV of Rift CV1's tracking?
Put a chair in the right position and your spaceship becomes room scale~
Put a chair in the right position and your spaceship becomes room scale~
GuitarAtomik
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Really wish Elite would get fixed already. I need a reason to by a HOTAS.
CarbonFire
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The charge for my Vive is still sitting in Temporary authorizations since Tuesday.
Just shut up and take my money already, HTC!
Yeah same for me, it's gone on long enough to pass into the next billing cycle.
Still holding out a little hope it ships next week.
Dusktildawn48
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Mines the same but called earlier and the lady said the charge went through and I should get a shipping number today or mondayThe charge for my Vive is still sitting in Temporary authorizations since Tuesday.
Just shut up and take my money already, HTC!
DavionStriker
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April 1st order, charge went through on 4/27. No shipping yet.
In other news... YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
In other news... YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
BrettWeir
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PayPal on same day. No shipping, but really wasn't even expecting it to ship until middle/end of May. I'll be elated if it comes sooner than later.
Enjoying bowslinger. even though it's not got that many modes, it has enough to be going in with - and they're adding a mode that sounds a bit like the lab's tower defence soon. I wish they had separate leaderboards for the different control types - the simple mode lets you fire off arrows much faster than the 'reach behind your shoulder' one but you're on the same leaderboard. My arms hurt now though
You guys (and HTC!) should've told me I needed two video output ports.. I have only one HDMI on my 970 so I went into full panic mode when I discovered that the only way I could proceed with the setup was by acquiring a displayport to minidisplayport cable.. I made it to the only store in town with this cable just before they closed for the night..
I was kinda tired of hearing and seeing about Budget Cuts.., but man what a nice experience. It works so well.
I was kinda tired of hearing and seeing about Budget Cuts.., but man what a nice experience. It works so well.
I mean.. it did say it required an HDMI or mini displayport out in the requirements
Yes I could - If I had one..
metareferential
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You could have used a DVI-hdmi adapter.
I mean.. it did say it required an HDMI or mini displayport out in the requirements
Can you plug the vive into the hdmi port of your 2nd gpu while the television is is taking up the HDMI of the your 1st gpu?
I saw some days ago a tweet from HTC Vive saying that you shouldn't do that and use just one of the GPUs for output.
GuitarAtomik
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Anyone recording their gameplay? If so, what are you using?
Iced_Eagle
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Nothing's stopping you from just walking around the cockpit, but naturally there's no gameplay throughout the ship. Your in-game body would remain in the chair of course which would be a little weird, like you're having an out of body experience or something.
VR should not be just about room-scale. It should be about immersion. If you have a HOTAS, Elite Dangerous is insanely immersive and well worth the time for you to check out. If you only have a gamepad, it's still good but not quite as immersive because your in-game hands won't be matching what your actual hands are doing. I think you're missing out on a fantastic VR game, and one of the most complete VR games available if you're skipping it. If it's on sale at some point, I'd certainly pick it up. The feeling of doing a jump for the first time is just awesome.
At one point they were talking about how in a future expansion they want to be able to have gameplay out of the chair as well. So in the future there is a possibility of there being some semblance of room-scale in VR, but we're talking at least 1-2 years away.
Well I tried Legend of Luca and it's now the first game I've ever attempted to get a refund on. It just feels like a prototype turned quick cash grab.
I tried it after they apparently did an update to how you move rooms which is fine I guess, but the way enemies pop in and the lack of feedback when you hit them is lacking immensely. I also really don't like the attack patterns of the enemies. It all just seems like shit. My wand kept dropping randomly and I'd have to either find it and it'd be stuck in a wall. Then I'd have to re-equip it from the inventory.
I wouldn't recommend it at this point. It's like an attempt at a Binding of Issac clone but it just doesn't feel like it works in that environment.
Edit: Also I think it turned my stomach a little and I think VR reviews could get a little harsh if the game irritates you and makes your stomach turn a little. That's probably why I'm extra mad at the game.
I tried it after they apparently did an update to how you move rooms which is fine I guess, but the way enemies pop in and the lack of feedback when you hit them is lacking immensely. I also really don't like the attack patterns of the enemies. It all just seems like shit. My wand kept dropping randomly and I'd have to either find it and it'd be stuck in a wall. Then I'd have to re-equip it from the inventory.
I wouldn't recommend it at this point. It's like an attempt at a Binding of Issac clone but it just doesn't feel like it works in that environment.
Edit: Also I think it turned my stomach a little and I think VR reviews could get a little harsh if the game irritates you and makes your stomach turn a little. That's probably why I'm extra mad at the game.
DouglasteR
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Elite will be incredible when they fix roomscale with the cockpits.
artsi
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You're talking like it's broken, it's just something the game is not made for. It would be a new gameplay feature not tied to VR.
Pops Maellard
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I dunno if this is exactly what's being discussed, but when I tried to play the Adventure Time game last night I just put a chair in the middle of the play space, and sat there before starting the game.
Incidentally, if anyone else happens to like Adventure Time, this game is insane. It's way too short, like pretty much every VR game I've tried so far, but it's super fun. Platformers work amazingly well in VR, and although the game doesn't technically support room scale, you can totally walk around and crouch down to get up in Finn and Jake's faces. It's crazy, albeit short lived.
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