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Good news everyone: https://twitter.com/TribalInstincts/status/872676385185071104
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Interesting that it ends up being a case of "make sure to rinse off your strap before using it".
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Jun 8, 2017 14:42
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iceaim posted:
I don't play it very often, but when I do I get quickmatched into a full lobby within like 30 seconds. So I think it's still a good buy.
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Jun 8, 2017 18:17
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OK headstrap arrived, 2 days after ordering. Guess I got lucky and ordered it before they sold out. They sent 2 boxes. One contained the headstrap, in a very nice package. same quality packaging as the vive itself, which makes sense. The 2nd box contained a single sheet of paper. I'm not joking. The box was the same size as the one the headstrap came in. Inside it was a piece of paper with simple instructions on how to unlatch the existing headstrap from the headset. I don't know why they felt the need to send this in a separate box, but they did. Installation was pretty straightforward. There's a video on youtube that explains how to do it. If you can follow simple directions and plug Tab A into Slot B, you'll be fine. I don't see any reason I couldn't run longer/different cables instead of the ones the vive came with, if it comes to that. Initial impressions are that it is vastly superior to the original headstrap. For one it feels like the back of my head is actually supporting the headset, not my cheekbones. The integrated headphones are nice too. A lot better than trying to deal with earbuds or separate headphones. Sorry Knifegrab, Oculus was right on that one. I can actually put the headset on quickly now, instead of needing like 5-10 minutes of adjusting and readjusting the straps so it sits right on my face. I'll give it a run through tonight after work and see how it feels for extended sessions, but my first impression is that it's going to be a lot better than before.
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Jun 8, 2017 19:51
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Make sure to give the foam a sensual wash first
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Jun 8, 2017 19:54
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Lemming posted:Make sure to give the foam a sensual wash first Or not have a sweaty top/back of your head. I max out my AC and have hair so personally I don't think it'll be an issue for me. Supposedly it's also less comfortable without the stuff that rubs off when wet.
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Jun 8, 2017 21:00
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Stick100 posted:Or not have a sweaty top/back of your head. I max out my AC and have hair so personally I don't think it'll be an issue for me. Supposedly it's also less comfortable without the stuff that rubs off when wet. You can still sweat even if you have hair I don't think you could play many VR games without sweating at some point
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Jun 8, 2017 21:03
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Note: Viveport had a major upgrade the subsciption has double the titles including: Game/Steamscore Arcade Saga (77%) Cosmic Trip (90%) Galaxy Golf [AKA Moonshot Galaxy] (92%) Ghost Town Mine Ride & Shootin’ Gallery (90%) HordeZ (88%) Pierhead Arcade (95%) Rom: Extraction (75%) Sairento VR (91%) Windlands (75%) Knockout League (74%) If you haven't used your trial you can get a month free. Cosmic Trip just came out of EA and is a full product now. Additionally Payday2 is free: (permantently if you get it now) http://store.steampowered.com/app/218620/PAYDAY_2/ Battle Dome is free for 3 days (then you'd have to buy): https://www.reddit.com/r/Vive/comments/6g2i5s/battle_dome_is_free_for_3_days/ Holoball is 50% off and free for 3 days (then you'd have to buy): https://www.reddit.com/r/Vive/comments/6g39ch/holoball_is_50_off_and_3_days_of_play_for_free/ Also the Steam summer sale is coming up in a couple of weeks (dates have leaked but are NDAed).
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Jun 8, 2017 21:10
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If anything having hair makes my head way sweatier, hair is hot
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Jun 8, 2017 21:11
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Lemming posted:You can still sweat even if you have hair Of course you end up sweating but it doesn't tend to get through my hair. We'll see what happens but I'm not too worried.
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Jun 8, 2017 21:11
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Just picked up Star Trek and I have to echo what everyone has said so far. I've only done two missions so far through quick-match but it was a great time, even with a random group.
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Jun 8, 2017 21:52
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Yeah, it's amazing how friendly everyone is, I didn't expect it either. You see different levels of skill and familiarity with the game but I haven't witnessed any real screaming matches or ragequits even when things go terribly.
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Jun 8, 2017 21:56
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So Star Trek Bridge crew is awesome!
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Jun 8, 2017 22:22
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I still love Bridge Crew, but wow, gently caress backseat captains.
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Jun 8, 2017 22:46
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Hey guys has anyone played this Everspace thing? I just stumbled upon it: http://store.steampowered.com/app/396750/EVERSPACE/ Single-player rogue-lite space combat, seems highly reviewed? Edit: Also, stupid question, but can I play most of the Viveport subscription games with a Rift? I assume it won't lock me out? Zero VGS fucked around with this message at 22:58 on Jun 8, 2017 |
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Jun 8, 2017 22:53
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Zero VGS posted:Hey guys has anyone played this Everspace thing? I just stumbled upon it: I'd be interested as well, I've had my eye on it for a couple of weeks.
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Jun 9, 2017 00:41
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Anybody tried Breach It yet? I honestly hope we get seven trillion vr siege clonesStick100 posted:Additionally Payday2 is free: (permantently if you get it now) Thanks for the heads up on Payday 2 (looks like first 5million copies are free, wonder if they'll hit it), any news on VR support?
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Jun 9, 2017 01:11
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Last I read there would be a Beta this year sometime. Cross play should be good. Since it's more co-op than vs it'll probably work okay.
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Jun 9, 2017 01:17
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Has anyone figured out how to play out of ammo without a 5 meter by 5 meter play space? The main menu is just so big that even with my entire apartment I can't actually reach most of the options...
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Jun 9, 2017 01:47
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Fusion Restaurant posted:Has anyone figured out how to play out of ammo without a 5 meter by 5 meter play space? The main menu is just so big that even with my entire apartment I can't actually reach most of the options... You can teleport in that area Main issue I've had is if the .50 cal bunker is facing certain directions, I have a bitch of a time working the charging handles
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Jun 9, 2017 02:24
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The pikes peak hill climb in dirt Rally VR is antifun incarnate. loving hate this championship so much.
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Jun 9, 2017 05:07
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Any reviews for the rEvolve headstrap yet?
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Jun 9, 2017 05:14
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Paingod556 posted:You can teleport in that area Oh my god. I had no idea ><
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Jun 9, 2017 05:50
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I used the new headstrap all night last night, re-learning how to fly in Elite. Not exactly strenuous activity, but I had no issue with the foam at all. I have long hair so I can't really sweat through it. Maybe that's why. Sucks to be a baldy. Only thing I don't like is that apparently my head is shaped funny and the earphones dont want to lock down over my ears. I guess my head is too wide or something, or my ears are place weirdly. I bent the arms a bit and it works fine now though. Really satisfied with how the vive fits on my head now. I don't get fatigue and it perfectly holds the visor in the right spot in front of my eyes now, the old headstrap never quite worked right in that regard.
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Jun 9, 2017 18:27
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Has there been any sale for psvr announced? Was thinking about getting it but figured I'd wait til after e3.
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Jun 9, 2017 19:15
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Kingtheninja posted:Has there been any sale for psvr announced? Was thinking about getting it but figured I'd wait til after e3. Demand has been strong, Sony has seen no need to discount it. Also we have a PSVR thread so be sure to check it out: https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3790293
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Kingtheninja posted:Has there been any sale for psvr announced? Was thinking about getting it but figured I'd wait til after e3. No sales, but there are periodically really solid bundles that pop up and they get posted in the PSVR thread. Recently there was PSVR/Aim/Farpoint/RE7 for the normal price of the headset.
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Jun 9, 2017 19:31
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Lemming posted:You can still sweat even if you have hair I play with a lycra balaclava to keep the sweat in.
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Jun 9, 2017 19:48
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Ok, I think I need to stop playing Doom 3 before it gives me PTSD. Worst things I've had to fight so far are Imps, and they've already made me shriek in terror several times. Hell, a door closing behind me did that.  On the flip side, now that I've finally gotten around to trying it, Robo Recall is pretty  ! Is Superhot VR anything like this, with all the slow-mo bullet time and akimbo weapon badassery? If so, I may have to pick that one up during the Steam Sale.
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Jun 9, 2017 19:48
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Doom has VR support now?
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Someone retrofitted vr onto doom 3. It works really well, even if the graphics are a little blocky and dated.
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veni veni veni posted:Doom has VR support now? Someone's modded Doom 3 BFG edition to be full room scale VR https://github.com/KozGit/DOOM-3-BFG-VR/releases Once you have the comfort options dialed in to how you want them it's pretty much better than it ever was as a traditional PC game.
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Jun 9, 2017 19:52
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That's dope. people can say what they will about Doom 3 but that would be amazing in VR. Thought you meant 2015 though. The mods are the big thing killing me about PSVR right now. I'm very happy with it as a whole, but being at publishers whims feels so limited because so few of them seem to give two shits about VR right now.
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Jun 9, 2017 19:56
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Ludicrous Gibs! posted:Ok, I think I need to stop playing Doom 3 before it gives me PTSD. Worst things I've had to fight so far are Imps, and they've already made me shriek in terror several times. Hell, a door closing behind me did that. Superhot is basically the slower, more deliberate cousin to Robo Recall. It's a bit more strategic, in a way, in that you have all the time you want to stop and plan out your next move, and it's one of the most satisfying feelings in the world when your plan comes together and you dance a slo-mo ballet of dodging bullets while tossing out death of your own. One of the endless mode maps is a small enclosed escape room where bad guys just keep coming in through the doors, and it's basically like playing John Wick in bullet time. Definitely worth a buy.
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Jun 9, 2017 20:26
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Superhot VR is nowhere near the same game as roborecall. It is an amazing game though and you should get it. It isn't bullet time, time doesn't actually move unless you move, so it's the opposite. More like a strategy fps, since you need to think out the fight and how you'll move. And it gives you a decent workout by having you holding positions while you dodge bullets.
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Jun 9, 2017 20:29
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Crappy Jack posted:(Superhot) is a bit more strategic, in a way, in that you have all the time you want to stop and plan out your next move, and it's one of the most satisfying feelings in the world when your plan comes together and you dance a slo-mo ballet of dodging bullets while tossing out death of your own. Robo Recall you don't have much time to think because everything is always happening real-time, so you're mainly reacting instead of performing, as others have called it, the Superhot Ballet. Robo Recall does do some fun stuff with teleporting, slowing gravity, auto-aiming thrown objects, and giving your hand a giant suction power to give you somewhat of a similar kung fu feeling. The difference is that the game there is always nudging things into your favor, whereas in Superhot you're actually pulling off those moves and putting together cooler combos because you have plenty of time to work out just how you're going to kill three guys with their own single bullet.
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Jun 9, 2017 20:44
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Super hot VR is really loving good. It might be the best game I have played in VR so far. My Vive has recently poo poo out. It doesn't seem to be getting video from the PC anymore. Although it seems to be tracking fine, in the mirror view I can see what the vive is SUPPOSED to be seeing, the vive itself is just a black screen. I've tried enabling and disabling direct mode, switching HDMI cables, reseting the device firmware, and updating to the SteamVR beta. Nothing seems to have fixed it. Anyone have ideas for what I should do next? Is there any way to erase all traces of the Vive and associated USB devices from my system? I have a feeling I managed to gently caress something up when I enabled the Bluetooth adapter in the breakout box.
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Jun 9, 2017 21:34
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Just got my audio strap for the vive. +1 to massive upgrade. So quick and easy to put on comfortably and solidly. Also everspace is a blast. It's not a perfect game, mostly because the kb+m support is borked in vr and there is no joystick support yet so xbox controller required for vr atm. BUT!!!! it has an option to aim with hmd so I'm a space apache pilot now. Think elite dangerous getting kicked right in the controls and size but with an actual game and aim with face. It's a blast. Single player only.
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Jun 9, 2017 23:53
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https://www.facebook.com/Infinadeck/videos/1520503598022805/ Infinadeck is testing things out with a vive tracker. If they can get smoother and quieter treadmills, that could actually be pretty cool. Maybe not for home use, but in an arcade or something, totally unlimited scale. Will need something to prevent people from falling down or whatever though.
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honda whisperer posted:Just got my audio strap for the vive. +1 to massive upgrade. So quick and easy to put on comfortably and solidly. No joystick support? That's... odd. I guess I'll hold off on getting it for now.
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