Whoa
Isn't "fruitcake" a derogatory term for homosexuals? I get your frustration, but is this kind of language necessary?
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HTC Vive Launch Thread -- Computer, activate holodeck
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Whoa
Isn't "fruitcake" a derogatory term for homosexuals? I get your frustration, but is this kind of language necessary?
Not necessarily. While this guy does come off as kind of a dick bag, he probably wasn't using the term in that manner.
I mean, hundreds of random Youtube streamers were able to set the Vive up without running into these seemingly insurmountable issues.
Well, maybe they are all geniuses. Or maybe something else is going on.
shiftplusone
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have you ever set up an A/V receiver?
Hooking up devices + universal remote + connecting speakers + using the little microphone to configure speakers is a "longer than 2 hour" process and that is a more "mainstream" consumer electronics setup than VR
Depending on the size of your intended VR space, you might need some longer cables (than those included) from your PC to the box. But other than that, no.
Sounds great. Personally I'm already happy with how the Steam controller feels outside of the shoulder button resistance.
metareferential
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It was his "personal, emotional reaction to fighting with the fucking thread, and failing".
I was under the assumption that writing a piece about some new technology on a well renowned website would imply actually having the right space (or ability) to test it.
But I'm not an expert, so who knows.
Whoah.
Isn't dick bag a derogatory term for hispanic jews? I could probably look it up in 4 seconds and see that it isn't but instead I will make a concerned sounding post so everyone knows how progressive and tolerant I am.
It's commonly used to mean crazy, like "nutty as a fruitcake." But yes, calling the people in this thread fruit cakes is probably not the way to go and just re-enforces what everyone already thought.
VlaudTheImpaler
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This. If he actually wanted to have a meaningful conversation about it he would have engaged politely with civility. Either he isn't at that point yet or he is actively trying to create drama for clicks or something.
I like that with all your "heh nothing you guys say effect me" you just rushed here to make this long winded post where you are clearly frustrated and bitter.
As for your article it is full of bullshit and false info. I know because I have seen the lighthouses set up multiple times at work and never once ran into the problems you ran into. I don't care about if you hate VR or the experience or if you think the games are not "worth it". It is one guys opinion. But when you are writing an article that influence other peoples purchase you owe it to your audience to be as unbiased as possible and you were not.
And hey your niche site has one less reader now.
Ciggavelli
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I'm trying to setup my vive, and I have green lights on my headset controllers and base stations, but SteamVR has the headset icon blinking green, the two controllers greyed out, and the two base stations greyed out. What am I doing wrong? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
AwesomeMeat
PossumMeat
Skip a page of the thread to find that you guys have gone full on cheese cake.
May is a long wait. :/
May is a long wait. :/
Pops Maellard
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Are these going to be shipped in even slightly larger quantities any time soon? In all honesty I'd pay a few hundred above retail to get one now, but there's almost no listings for them or the Rift on eBay at this point (literally like three in hand at the moment) and they're all almost $1500 more than retail, which is madness. I know it's early but I almost expected a noticeable chunk of the preorders to be from scalpers, which doesn't seem to be the case so far.
loganclaws
Plane Escape Torment
VR space is about 2x3m.
I have it zip tied to the boom stand itself. I'll show pics later on.
VlaudTheImpaler
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I've decided to not get excited until I start hearing reports of second wavers getting tracking info or charges or something...
Zalusithix
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That's a good thing, because the Steam controller isn't something I'd label as feeling "premium". It's innovative, but it feels kind of cheap when compared to the refinement present in the other major console controllers. For something as expensive as the Vive, I'd expect more.
What if they're virtual fruitcakes?
piratepwnsninja
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I think some people said that they were emailed to them.
Then between the PC<->box and box<->Vive cables you should be fine.
No. It means "insane" as in "nutty as a fruitcake" and is not a homosexual slur. In the UK anyway
I've decided to not get excited until I start hearing reports of second wavers getting tracking info or charges or something...
I ordered 2 mins after preorders went up and haven't heard a peep.
Zalusithix
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How would you know if they have or not? The small demographic of people that report their shipping details on the net?
bigwinnerx
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I set up mobile alerts on my credit card for anything over $1.00. I NEED TO KNOW IF IT REAPPEARS.
Yes. I'd expect to see a single US shipment amidst the bunch of Canadian ones sent out today. 0.
piratepwnsninja
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I've kind of given up hope getting mine for this weekend.
UK credit card order.Also ordered within 2 mins.
Finally got my DHL email saying it's on it's way and will be here on the 11th.
Just glad it's on it's way.
CC still not charged though. :/
I bought a google cardboard to get a taste until my Vive comes and damn. I'm sure coardboard is like 1/10th the experience. So Vive must be mind blowing. Like I wanted to reach out and touch stuff. Plus it'll be a higher res screen, better tracking, and higher FPS. I felt a little weird with the cardboard but nothing major so I'm sure I'd be fine with the Vive. I can see why the manufacturers want 90 FPS.
Guardian Monkey
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I got an email Your Vive PreOrder Bundle Code. Oddly like all my other htc stuff it went to my promotions box in gmail. But I just installed my games. Just waiting for my VIVE to be delivered tomorrow.
This was referring to the ability to use an external battery. (impractical, but it can be done)
https://twitter.com/vk2zay/status/588628359162265600
Guardian Monkey
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They took your money by credit card? Or a hold? If it a hold then its your bank that is sitting on the funds.
GwyndolinCinder
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I just saw budget cuts and VR hype meter has finally risen, if i order a Vive now when could i expect it delivered?
piratepwnsninja
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At some point in the future...maybe.
Edit: Real answer is supposedly the month it states when you order, but nobody (including HTC, it seems) really knows.
My wife ordered on the 29th of March I believe and we have a generic date of May. It might be later than that now between late buyers and their shipping problems.
Hopefully we have some control over the internal resolution! When I had the DK2 running in extended desktop mode, I was able to increase the resolution of that panel in the Windows settings and it carried over as downsampling in Elite.
Finally got to play Hover Junkers. My feet hurt now from all the flexing and dodging. But it feels so good. This a perfect game. The whole concept, from the feel of the guns and the shooting, to the way you re-load the gun and to the way you move your vehicle around builds together some really great gameplay. I got my ass kicked badly in the last round, but what a joy it has been. Now I got some decent stuff on my ship, I hope I get to keep them next time I jump in.
This and Space Pirate Trainer are my highlights of the first day in terms of pure games. Strong games.
This and Space Pirate Trainer are my highlights of the first day in terms of pure games. Strong games.
GwyndolinCinder
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Thanks for the reply guys, the may date it listed seemed suspicious!
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