Have you tried moving the back strap lower? And use the other foam padding? My girlfriend had the same issue. First I helped her set it up but in the end she found herself a position with which she is comfortable.
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HTC Vive Launch Thread -- Computer, activate holodeck
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Have you tried moving the back strap lower? And use the other foam padding? My girlfriend had the same issue. First I helped her set it up but in the end she found herself a position with which she is comfortable.
Zepp Twofist
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This is great stuff.
I'm afraid it might mean the end for my Oculus preorder though.
artsi
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I haven't tried the other foam yet, I thought it was the same size as the other. I'll try it today.
Dreams-Visions
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According to reports on Reddit, they are excellent. But it wouldn't make sense to buy them for a bunch of reasons.
AllenSpawn
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This.
I bought windlands and nearly barfed the first time I had a go. Turned it off and thought about a refund.
Tried again the next day, and had to brace my self for jumping, as it caused a lurching in my stomach every time.
But it's weird, after 5-10 mins you sort of get your VR legs, and the sensation became more of a nice roller coaster stomach feeling than one of barfing(if that makes sense).
When I finished the first section and got my swing ropes! Omg it is amazing. I was giggling as I was swinging through the trees!
The only problem I have now is one of nearly falling over when I land from swinging because of the feeling of inertia.
Dreams-Visions
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one of us
OHhh...
Unofficial hack build of Minecrift, which is already an unofficial hack of VR support in Minecraft. Looks awesome!
http://kotaku.com/minecraft-in-virtual-reality-is-the-real-deal-1771828289
Unofficial hack build of Minecrift, which is already an unofficial hack of VR support in Minecraft. Looks awesome!
http://kotaku.com/minecraft-in-virtual-reality-is-the-real-deal-1771828289
artsi
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It was pretty awesome when I first time played the mountain Lab demo and was standing on a ledge. I knew that there's floor in front of me, but I just could not step forward, my subconscious part of the brain was sure that I would fall down if I did that.
Same with walking through walls, etc. you know you can do it, but it's just not natural and you won't.
GF was legit freaked out at first when she was holding the controllers, thinking her hands were missing.
Same with walking through walls, etc. you know you can do it, but it's just not natural and you won't.
GF was legit freaked out at first when she was holding the controllers, thinking her hands were missing.
DOT DASH DOT
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Could someone help me out and tell me how to claim a refund on Steam? Gonna get rid of Windlands as I can't get it to run properly, just so I don't have to mess around with Steam later! Cheers
On the game page in the Steam Library click on Support then choose the option that applies and the request a refund.
DOT DASH DOT
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Great, thanks.
Compsiox
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Wow thanks a bunch!! This is just what I was looking for. I'll try to fix the stuff you mentioned later today. Glad you felt that its polished.
Every time I use my Vive I do so with the intention of launching one of the many games (or experiences) I haven't even tried yet.
Every time I think "let's play a song in Audioshield first". Then I think "another one can't hurt". And then suddenly my planned VR time is over and I spent the vast majority or all of it in Audioshield.
It's too damn compelling.
Every time I think "let's play a song in Audioshield first". Then I think "another one can't hurt". And then suddenly my planned VR time is over and I spent the vast majority or all of it in Audioshield.
It's too damn compelling.
Owlowiscious
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What shield do you prefer
The default ones.
To be fair, I only tried the other two options for one song each, so I don't have a good basis for comparison. The nice thing about the default is that it's not too tall so it's relatively easy to see what's coming next regardless of shield position.
Guardian Monkey
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I am having the complete opposite opinion. Odd. Even two songs back to back were different but kept up with beat
Compsiox
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About the bumps/lumps are you talking about the turn after the second hill where you reenter the cave and move toward the loops?
anyone? I want to get drilling this afternoon.
Guys, the Vive is so freaking amazing! I've probably played with it for about 15 hours in under two days. I also happened to start working out again on Monday (back and biceps), my arms are so sore I can barely straighten them all the way but it hasn't stopped me yet!
There are so many fun games and experiences out already and more continually stealth release or are announced every day. We'll have no shortage of stuff to play if it continues at this rate. I still have a bunch of stuff left to try.
Standouts so far: The Lab, TheBlu, Job Simulator, Irrational Exuberance: Prologue, The Gallery, Space Pirate Trainer, Audioshield, Budget Cuts, Unseen Diplomacy, Tilt Brush
Other good stuff: The Cubicle, Out of Ammo, Vanishing Realms, Hot Dogs Horseshoes and Hand Grenades, Surgeon Simulator, Holopoint
Okay stuff or still undecided: Realities, Blarp!, SelfieTennis, Chunks, Final Approach
Stuff that I refunded or just didn't care for: Felt Tip Circus, Diorama #1, JauntVR, Jeeboman, Cloudlands: Mini Golf, Hover Junkers, Light Repair Team #4
Have yet to try: Apollo 11, La Peri, ModBox, Klepto, The Brookhaven Experiment, Andromedum, The Abbot's Book, The Visitor, Elite: Dangerous
There are so many fun games and experiences out already and more continually stealth release or are announced every day. We'll have no shortage of stuff to play if it continues at this rate. I still have a bunch of stuff left to try.
Standouts so far: The Lab, TheBlu, Job Simulator, Irrational Exuberance: Prologue, The Gallery, Space Pirate Trainer, Audioshield, Budget Cuts, Unseen Diplomacy, Tilt Brush
Other good stuff: The Cubicle, Out of Ammo, Vanishing Realms, Hot Dogs Horseshoes and Hand Grenades, Surgeon Simulator, Holopoint
Okay stuff or still undecided: Realities, Blarp!, SelfieTennis, Chunks, Final Approach
Stuff that I refunded or just didn't care for: Felt Tip Circus, Diorama #1, JauntVR, Jeeboman, Cloudlands: Mini Golf, Hover Junkers, Light Repair Team #4
Have yet to try: Apollo 11, La Peri, ModBox, Klepto, The Brookhaven Experiment, Andromedum, The Abbot's Book, The Visitor, Elite: Dangerous
piratepwnsninja
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This is my experience, too. Some songs aren't great with the algorithms, but every song has felt different.
Wrestlemania
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Yeah, same. I've never really enjoyed rhythm games where the patterns are generated by algorithm, they really don't compare well with games where someone has had to programme an interesting and consistent pattern.
Granted my wife and I have only played for a total of maybe 40 minutes but we came away impressed with how well it integrated with the music. I do hope we get user created stuff down the road though!
I'd definitely try for 3x2 meters. It's a significant difference. That said, are you tall enough, or is the beam low enough that you're likely to hit it with the controllers if you raise you hands up? You could also consider turning your computer desk up against the wall on its left, and move the shelf as well.
Mhhh maybe Audioshield, Space Pirate Trainer & The Gallery ..... but it depends on your preferences.
Wrestlemania
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SPT is essential. The Gallery I found a bit fiddly and didn't get on with the teleporting mechanic, so I got a refund on that one.
I'd actually recommend the Adventure Time game - it's nothing special, but it's cheap and a nice demo of how a seated, 3D adventure game can work. Although it's not as good as Lucky's Tale if you fancy trying to get that to work.
I'd actually recommend the Adventure Time game - it's nothing special, but it's cheap and a nice demo of how a seated, 3D adventure game can work. Although it's not as good as Lucky's Tale if you fancy trying to get that to work.
Space Pirate Trainer, Audioshield and Hover Junkers. The Gallery and Final Approach are also awesome. And you must download Irrational Exuberance: The Prologue, it's free.
Normally maximum 24h after the delivery.
whys that?
Zepp Twofist
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Probably because you have no guarantee that stuff you buy on the Oculus store will work for Vive in the future. Oculus can change stuff to make the hacks that work today unusable at a later point in time if they want to. Or it may change as a side effect to any other crazy update they choose to make. In such case you can't really complain that you are no longer able to play the game you bought, because you bought it in spite of their statements that this was something they did not support in the first place.
Pool Nation VR launch date is 28th of April.
http://www.inside-indie.org/pool-nation-vr-coming-in-april/
http://www.inside-indie.org/pool-nation-vr-coming-in-april/
FWIW, these are the ginger candies Oculus had out in bins at GDC:
I ended up buying a giant bag of 'em to have on hand for myself or to have out when I demo VR to others for the first time.
We have to mindread a bit, but it sounds like Oculus isn't planning to actively block these sorts of hacks. They have to use strong "we don't condone this" language so that if something breaks down the line or doesn't work well after a patch, they won't be responsible for support, but they're most likely not going to actively try to break these hacks. As long as you're in the Oculus Store giving them money, they're not going to mind.
GuitarAtomik
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Woo! One of the games I've been really looking forward to.
Zepp Twofist
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Sure, but I wouldn't advice random people on the Internet to buy stuff from Oculus with the intention of using it on Vive headsets anyway, because some people's expectations tend to be completely separate from how these things (or the world in general) functions.
Looking forward to it. This (like table tennis) is one of those "duh" room scale VR applications.
I can reach the normal ceiling if I reach up on my toes (about 2.4m). For the beam I can reach it without even straightening my arm - about 2-2.1m. Slighly more than a hand's span above my head. Definitely no overhead stuff in that area
I had looked at turning my desk, but then it'd be facing the window which I don't like much, and it only saves me about 50cm (desk is 120cm wide, 70cm deep).
flashburn2012
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Welp, I succumbed to my temptation and weak will. Bought one off of EBay. I'll hold on to my "May" order as well, maybe recoup some of the expense.
So it looks like I'll be Vive'in on Monday at the latest, oh yes, it will be glorious.
So it looks like I'll be Vive'in on Monday at the latest, oh yes, it will be glorious.
So anyone with a Vive and Rift able to connect them both at the same time? I don't really want to have to reach down to my computer to plug and unplug them all the time...
I've got my Vive running through a mini-DP to DP cable, and although SteamVR recognizes the Vive is there (at least when checking device USB), it'll boot into the Rift first and foremost...
I've got my Vive running through a mini-DP to DP cable, and although SteamVR recognizes the Vive is there (at least when checking device USB), it'll boot into the Rift first and foremost...
mrchampipi
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Really?
What didn't you like in Hover Junkers? I think the game is da bomb, and hope we can do Gaf rooms once more people have their Vive.Dreams-Visions
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I must say I am a fan of the backhand shields and I really don't know why.
Dreams-Visions
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For whoever was asking about how the Project Cars home brew solution looks on the Vive. https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=CZ4EO0ygyPU
pop up is horrendous. Is the rift version that bad? In theory shouldn't be any different if this is pretending to be a rift.. At least the description says the framerate feels smooth - looks a bit chuggy on the video.
same. I like backhand shields, but then holding the controllers so they're aligned like normal shields
Vorpx tries to make traditional non-VR games support VR. Revive (great name by the way) simply maps VR API calls from one VR API to another. It's obvious that you will get far better results with the latter.
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