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HTC Vive Launch Thread -- Computer, activate holodeck
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IMACOMPUTA
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It's not telling me there are firmware updates for the base stations.. do I need to do anything other than "check for firmware update"? Do i need to plug them in?
Compsiox
Banned
I would try plugging them in just in case. Also make sure one is set to b and one is c
how high are the base stations and how far down are they tilted down? Have you tried the sync cable with the base stations? Silly question, but did you remove the clear film off the front of the base stations? I've heard a surprisingly large amount of stories involving that...
IMACOMPUTA
Member
Tried it. Didn't find any updates.
They're about 6'4". 45 degrees tilted.
Yeah i just got done trying the sync cable. It's seeing the controllers just fine, but not the headset.
And yes, i took the film off. I really don't understand why it suddenly doesn't work.
Compsiox
Banned
Okay try changing the firmware manually.
https://steamcommunity.com/app/358720/discussions/0/385428458171928063/post 13
I did this when my lighthouses were corrupted. They work flawlessly now.
Before doing this reboot the headset through SteamVR under devices to see if that will fix it.
Damn, that really is bizarre. I don't have mine yet (end April/beg May pls), so I'm out of ideas. Hopefully Compsiox's suggestion does the trick. Best of luck.
Yeah nobody knows if they will or won't actively stop it. But I think we can agree that the tone has changed from benevolent to... troubling.
VlaudTheImpaler
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The implications of this, if it comes to be, are incredible... I am speechless.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ok9xA1fzTu4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ok9xA1fzTu4
Guardian Monkey
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Do you have a lot of windows ?
Guardian Monkey
Member
Honestly it does sound like the drivers are borked somewhere are you able to take your computer back a day or two?
IMACOMPUTA
Member
Nope, no windows.
My next step is to delete everything that has to do with the vive and try starting over.
wanderingprostheyltite
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The beta branch of steam vr dropped an update today so make sure you opt in to get it, seems to address some of the cpu issues, folks on reddit are reporting perf improvements so give it a whirl.
http://steamcommunity.com/games/250820/announcements/detail/622995964807562636
More at the link.
http://steamcommunity.com/games/250820/announcements/detail/622995964807562636
More at the link.
How do you join the SteamVR beta? Is it separate from the Steam beta updates?
wanderingprostheyltite
Member
Not entirely sure I just opted in and didn't see any update download. Maybe someone else can shed some light on it.
Edit: nm it just queued up gonna test it now.
CrunchyFrog
Member
Oh man, I just had an awesome thought. Pikmin would be AMAZING in VR.
VlaudTheImpaler
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Yo, I saw this and wondered if it would help you bro.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Vive/comments/4eu3uh/how_to_revive_your_nonworking_vive_tips_and_tricks/
If you have a pirate to spare I could use one right about now. I'm at the point where I'm about to raid a Fed Ex facility and could use some backup.
VlaudTheImpaler
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Wave peas?
EDIT: Good sir, would you be so kind as to tell me the number of the shipment wave in which your order currently resides?
ThatsMytrunks
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Just tried about 10 minutes of Space Pirate Trainer and requested a refund. It's a fine game, but way too shallow for $15. If it were maybe $10 with some customization options, that'd be more my speed.
Also, it hit some performance snags on my i7 4770k / 980 gtx. That seems weird when everything else has been smooth as butter.
Also, it hit some performance snags on my i7 4770k / 980 gtx. That seems weird when everything else has been smooth as butter.
Compsiox
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Chunks is the fucking best! The roller coaster creator is insane. I got so immersed while building and riding it. I walked out of my boundary without thinking I was so immersed. I felt like I was a kid in a sandbox constructing these amazing coasters.
Outstanding.
I don't care if you get motion sick. EVERYONE MUST OWN THIS GAME!
http://store.steampowered.com/app/402800/
Outstanding.
I don't care if you get motion sick. EVERYONE MUST OWN THIS GAME!
http://store.steampowered.com/app/402800/
Owlowiscious
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final approach, on sale at $20 just barely hits the worth it mark. and I mean yeah it's super worth it for the scale it provides in a game that feels like a real game and not a demo.I'm getting my Vive tomorrow, here's the short list I've got going for download tonight.
What else should go in the "need to try IMMEDIATELY" section.
I also don't have any out-of-steam applications, so anything stand out that is its own separate executable?
vanishing realms is ok for the [edited out] price for the sword fighting i guess. if you hae the cash and want a dungeon crawler - edit - oh it's $20.. eh.. *shrugs?*
oh chunks is the roller coaster maker? bought.
Compsiox
Banned
Not exclusively but it's very well done. It's a building game but the coaster tool is a huge part of it. You can build your own environment that revolves around your coaster or just build stuff for fun. Haso workshop support.
So I got it set up tonight and was able to play for a bit. I was having some issues getting it to detect the headset at first, but once I got the USB issues figured out everything went smoothly. I wanted to test out the tracking before permanently mounting the boxes so I just placed them randomly in the room. One box was about 4 ft high and the other 5.5 ft with the sync cable connected. They tracked perfectly from 25.5 ft apart once I turned off Bluetooth. I was getting some stuttering before that. I'll bring them in to around 20 feet when I ceiling mount them.
Pretty tired, but had a lot of fun. Headset was pretty comfortable once I had it adjusted properly and held up with me jumping, ducking and dodging.
I looked, but couldn't find it either. Google search didn't help.
Pretty tired, but had a lot of fun. Headset was pretty comfortable once I had it adjusted properly and held up with me jumping, ducking and dodging.
I looked, but couldn't find it either. Google search didn't help.
Prevolition
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I just finished trying Vive and VR in general for the first time. I haven't had these feelings since my last lucid dream. It's indescribable and to think this technology is in its infancy... I'm blown away.
Owlowiscious
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uh just making sure. you did this? https://gfycat.com/ImaginaryFatherlyIggypops
Owlowiscious
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by me saying "the roller coaster game" i mean it's the thing I saw in node/tested on youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWjqzgUVHzw which it is.
piratepwnsninja
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Got my Vive today and my 980ti shit the bed on the same day. Fantastic.
IMACOMPUTA
Member
Sorry to hear that
So, I fixed my issue with the headset not being tracked....
by.. unplugging the 3 headset cords from the link box for a couple hours and then plugging them back in.
Yeah, I dunno. Works now.
DOT DASH DOT
Member
Is it unusual that HTC still haven't taken the money yet? I get it today, and no reserve on my card nothing....
A Grizzly Bear
Member
Actually pretty normal right now.
DOT DASH DOT
Member
Heaven forbid they'd make a mistake actually benefitting the customer! Lol
Nice! Hopefully we'll get an update of Don't Let Go. Favourite example for how your gut reactions don't really care about the quality of the 3D models.
june
Have you changed anything related to the USBs plugged into your computer? Maybe check if everything is correctly plugged in the break-out box? Or even in the headset (I read a story on Reddit about that). Is the headset light green?
Iced_Eagle
Member
Right click SteamVR in the tools section of steam. Properties. Beta tab.
Super Rookie
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On Unity games Holt down ALT on the keyboard when launching the game and select a lower resolution/detail for the mirroring on the monitor. Was having similar issues on budget cuts and SPT till I found out about this.
Owlowiscious
Member
If you were planning on showing the vive to 100+ people a day who will only see vr for less than five minutes, I'd consider SPT as the best demo game.
They plan on adding more things to the game, it's in early access now.
The deep, dark scenario in theBlu is legitimately creepy as fuck. Amazing - I'm so glad I bought it - I wasn't going to bother because I already demoed the whale encounter at an event, so I didn't think it'd be worth it. I only actually got it to show off for others, but I definitely got my money's worth.
Other than that, I've been playing a LOT of Audioshield, still, and put about an hour into Final Approach last night, which is a lot more fun than I thought it'd be too.
I'm basically waiting patiently until everything settles down with Elite Dangerous now, as I'd rather not spoil the experience with the current bugs I've heard about.
Hopefully Chronos is playable on Vive soon. I might give Luckey's Tale a go tonight before it gets patched out of working too.
Other than that, I've been playing a LOT of Audioshield, still, and put about an hour into Final Approach last night, which is a lot more fun than I thought it'd be too.
I'm basically waiting patiently until everything settles down with Elite Dangerous now, as I'd rather not spoil the experience with the current bugs I've heard about.
Hopefully Chronos is playable on Vive soon. I might give Luckey's Tale a go tonight before it gets patched out of working too.
Yeah, I agree even though I only played SPT a couple times since I was already pretty tired. Plus I kinda forgot to eat anything but I still had a blast. Only made it to wave 5 and it was already getting a bit hectic. There's so much they can add and that only makes me more excited.
On a semi-related note. Is there a steam group for Vive GAF? Would be cool to add some people for leader boards and other multiplayer games. Cuz I doubt i'm getting anywhere near those top SPT scores, at least not anytime soon.
On a semi-related note. Is there a steam group for Vive GAF? Would be cool to add some people for leader boards and other multiplayer games. Cuz I doubt i'm getting anywhere near those top SPT scores, at least not anytime soon.
DOT DASH DOT
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So is it 24 hours after shipping that I should receive the bundled games?
Lemonte
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