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Re: Google Earth VR

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Post by nsxwolf »

secure wrote: post #61
matthjensen wrote: post #39

Earlier quoted context omitted.

What else is on the list of things you show people who are new to VR?

Valve’s The Lab is fantastic and is usually one of the first things I show. Next up is Job Simulator. Lots of fun and attention to detail in there. Then Tilt Brush, because it’s surprisingly fun, even for non-artists. Earth VR probably goes into the list at this position right here :). The Cubicle ( https://steamcommunity.com/app/452490 ) has a nice twist to it, but is far less polished than the ones I previously lis…

I've noticed the list of go-to demos hasn't changed much in the past half year. As a Vive owner I'm kind of feeling let down by the lack of compelling new content.

Re: Google Earth VR

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Post by [deleted] »

nsxwolf wrote: post #121
secure wrote: post #61

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Valve’s The Lab is fantastic and is usually one of the first things I show. Next up is Job Simulator. Lots of fun and attention to detail in there. Then Tilt Brush, because it’s surprisingly fun, even for non-artists. Earth VR probably goes into the list at this position right here :). The Cubicle ( https://steamcommunity.com/app/452490 ) has a nice twist to it, but is far less polished than the ones I previously lis…

I've noticed the list of go-to demos hasn't changed much in the past half year. As a Vive owner I'm kind of feeling let down by the lack of compelling new content.

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Re: Google Earth VR

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Post by nsxwolf »

mahyarm wrote: post #114
matthjensen wrote: post #39

Earlier quoted context omitted.

What else is on the list of things you show people who are new to VR?

I really like 'budget cuts' as a game. It's pretty fun, but only has cartoon levels of violence.

I'm looking forward to the full version of that. I hope the wireless add on for the Vive is available before then, because that is a game where the tether is a constant problem.

Re: Google Earth VR

#124

Post by r00fus »

GFischer wrote: post #44
toephu2 wrote: post #21

Seems like one of those things I'll play with for about 30 minutes, think it's cool, and then never touch it again.

Depends on your use case. If it's better than Street View, I'll definitely use it a lot (once I get my hands on a compatible headset, that is). I use Street View a lot and I think it's one of the most amazing Google services.

Honestly what are you using it for, if you don't mind me asking?

Re: Google Earth VR

#125

Post by jnicholasp »

shostack wrote: post #116
saurik wrote: post #113

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While maybe these issues can be slightly mitigated, the underlying problem is the same as getting seasick or getting sick while trying to read in the back of a car; I imagine the state-of-the-art solution is "Dramamine" ;P.

Funny you mention that...my current approach for games that make me nauseous that I can't fix with FOV settings has basically been ginger gum and lots of fresh air breaks.

Marijuana is good for both nausea and the sense of wonder.

Re: Google Earth VR

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Post by rubicon33 »

thearn4 wrote: post #34
rubicon33 wrote: post #28

Of course. Only available on the HTC Vive. I regret my oculus rift purchase.

FWIW, I use both and vastly prefer most things on the rift (especially flight and driving sims). The room-scale experiences on the Vive are fantastic and definitely the direction this tech will go, but the majority of the SteamVR experience are... unpolished? That's the best way i can describe it. SteamVR itself is also extremely buggy, but I've also had USB 3.0 issues on the Rift, so there are some issues on both pl…

Thanks, this is slightly reassuring. I'm honest when I say, I've really worried that I made the wrong decision when I purchased the oculus. Hopefully once my Touch controllers arrive, I'll feel less so.

Any other recommendations you have for games on the Rift? I've been playing Obduction and, it's pretty cool... Definitely spent the most time on that game compared to any other.

Re: Google Earth VR

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Post by rubicon33 »

leoc wrote: post #110
rubicon33 wrote: post #28

Of course. Only available on the HTC Vive. I regret my oculus rift purchase.

There's already a hack for it https://www.reddit.com/r/oculus/comments/5dcgts/how_to_remov... , and it's likely to be enabled for the Rift when Touch is released.

awesome, thank you

Re: Google Earth VR

#128

Post by flukus »

13of40 wrote: post #100
aianus wrote: post #36

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It's forbidden to go within 15km of Mecca if you're not Muslim.

You need a certificate signed by an Imam, which you can likely get at your local Islamic center. Challenges include convincing the Imam that you're not just getting it to sneak into Mecca, and being able to answer follow-up questions at the roadblock in Mecca, such as, "So you're Muslim, eh? Tell us the Five Pillars."

Normal, throw, boomerang, blow up and...

Re: Google Earth VR

#129

Post by flukus »

alasano wrote: post #6

I've been dreaming of this for a long time now... holy crap. This is as close as we have to the Black & White (lionhead x EA) god feeling, except for beating up your cow/monkey/etc of course. Can't wait to try it out.

Is that game ever going to get a remake?

Re: Google Earth VR

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Post by [deleted] »

alasano wrote: post #6

I've been dreaming of this for a long time now... holy crap. This is as close as we have to the Black & White (lionhead x EA) god feeling, except for beating up your cow/monkey/etc of course. Can't wait to try it out.

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