That is indeed how the game works by default. That's what roomscale is. This video is actual gameplay. But if you want to be able to record videos of your actual body moving around your house/game you'll need extra equipment like a depth sensor and a camera with another positional tracker on it.
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HTC Vive is $799, ships early April 2016
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That is indeed how the game works by default. That's what roomscale is. This video is actual gameplay. But if you want to be able to record videos of your actual body moving around your house/game you'll need extra equipment like a depth sensor and a camera with another positional tracker on it.
metareferential
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I don't know if I got what you're asking...but yes, that's the game.
You don't see your actual room though while in the game, you see the virtual space.
A Grizzly Bear
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Does anyone know if the pre-order bonuses will go away on the 5th? Wondering if I should just put an order down and then decide in May after impressions come through.
Ah ok, yeah I was curious if you could actually see your room in the game. That was the question but I figured that would be way to cool to be a thing. Maybe the next version of the hardware.
Zalusithix
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They don't see their room in game, it's all VR there. The video is a mixed reality showing what they're doing in VR superimposed on reality. Hardware wise, it requires an additional controller to track the positional space of the camera (also not included). Then the video you see is created in post.
Compsiox
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It can get to the point where you have less than half a second to react.
IMACOMPUTA
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Did you sign an NDA or something? Tell us everything, god dammit!
Vyse The Legend
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Uh, you just bought a Pre off EBay. You're not bound by NDA, dude. Lol.
IMACOMPUTA
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Seriously, wtf. Lol
Compsiox
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While this may be true I feel like I should act like it. Just to be respectful to the devs and stuff.
j_k_redtail
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If you go for this, let us know how it turns out.
Compsiox
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I have my lighthouses on the same setup. It works really well. Only your grips are more advanced.
Here are the grips I use:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E5M39AW/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Compsiox
Banned
Pirate Trainer is insane. Very addicting. When you play don't forget you can walk. It quickly becomes impossible without physically dodging bullets. Being able to switch between different firing modes/types on the fly is an outstanding feature.
You'll definitely have lots of fun!
It's awesome that lighthouse tech is so expandable. Someone needs to create a method of tracking feet. I have a bunch of gameplay concepts in mind that would benefit from knowing where your feet were in space, mainly for accurate pose detection.
I wonder how feasible it would be to create a slip for your shoe that has valve's photosensors all over them to track.
I'm actually pretty excited about my Stems coming now, because I can experiment with foottracking by the end of april. I have an idea for a game where you ride a board like a surf board or skate board.
I wonder how feasible it would be to create a slip for your shoe that has valve's photosensors all over them to track.
I'm actually pretty excited about my Stems coming now, because I can experiment with foottracking by the end of april. I have an idea for a game where you ride a board like a surf board or skate board.
flipswitch
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So If a game is compatible with the rift ( like they patch in support) will it still work the vive, and vice versa?
Compsiox
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Ummm no they need to specifically support each headset. Although Valve has this software called OpenVR which when implemented allows for support of all headsets.
It depends on which API they use to make it work. If they used SteamVR or OpenVR, it'll work. If they used Oculus SDK, it won't work. If they used OSVR, it will eventually work.
flipswitch
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Ok, thanks guys.
ChainsawFilms
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So I guess today is the day for some of you? Good luck, I truly hope this is as good as we all hope 
IMACOMPUTA
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You're killing us! We need something, here!
Uh what? You are not under any kind of NDA unless specifically noted in the game.
metareferential
Member
You could have bought a retail version, then xD
Haha the only thing more annoying than an NDA-monger is one who isn't even under NDA...
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
Yeah seriously wtf? Ridiculous.
It is the most dramatic example of not being able to fully appreciate VR from screenshots or videos I've ever experienced. It looks basic and shallow and it probably is. But there is such a massive difference between aiming a cursor at some robots, and actually being in that space aiming guns at them. The sheer physicality of the space is insane and the guns are both natural to use and quite easy to aim. The first time you dodge incoming fire like Neo from the matrix is great - time slows down to give you time to react, you dodge to the side and then track the blasts with your head as they skim past you just a few inches away. You'll grin like a crazy person guaranteed
Don't know if it comes with screws because there are so many different wall types to account for. Worth remembering it has a standard camera tripod socket so you can use anything designed for cameras to attach it wherever you want. Those pedro clamps looked good but they're £30 each in the UK. Think I might need them for any portable use in the living room though - can clip to a cupboard and a curtain pole.
Anyone found good USB/HDMI extension cables for running to another room? Can probably lug my PC around the house a few times but that'll get annoying very fast
No update on shipping for anyone in Europe overnight?
Owlowiscious
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I'm fine if someone doesn't want to talk about it out of respect.
Well, not for me at least.
metareferential
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On the phone with HTC right now.
ROUND 1
FIGHT!
ROUND 1
FIGHT!
RandomTiger
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Best of luck to you. I wont be able to engage the enemy while at work.
Juicy details afterwards please. Immediate payment or remote login session etc.
metareferential
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For now it's "ok, we'll call you today as soon as I have permission to get the order back".
Now we wait.
(needless to say I'll be calling them every 2 hours from starting on 12).
That's not bad. We still haven't receive the shipping info, you might still catch the first batch or so.
metareferential
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Yeah, I just want a clear answer: if it's yes, I want it back where it was.
If it's no, just tell me and I'll re-order and wait a month or so. I'm super busy for work anyway, damn it.xD
metareferential
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I'm in Switzerland, but they share the italian speaking support, they seemed to know what's up.
I might try to call HTC uk if anything else fails. I'm not waiting another day or two.
I think he was asking about delivery, not cancelled orders.
metareferential
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we'll know by wednesday if it arrived monday
Yeah xD
On a different note: I hope they'll offer the choice to buy another headset and a new pair of controllers down the line. Since lighthouse support more than 1 player I'll buy a second set in a heartbeat for VR coop.
Owlowiscious
Member
My vive just arrived in my state of Hawaii. It probably won't move past that until tuesday. And I'm working every weekday this week 10am-10pm so who will pick it up?
They come with screws, yes !
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
This is an awesome write up. I was watching people rave about how amazing a game it is. But watching them play was like... Ok so? Looked boring. But now I understand better after reading your post.It is the most dramatic example of not being able to fully appreciate VR from screenshots or videos I've ever experienced. It looks basic and shallow and it probably is. But there is such a massive difference between aiming a cursor at some robots, and actually being in that space aiming guns at them. The sheer physicality of the space is insane and the guns are both natural to use and quite easy to aim. The first time you dodge incoming fire like Neo from the matrix is great - time slows down to give you time to react, you dodge to the side and then track the blasts with your head as they skim past you just a few inches away. You'll grin like a crazy person guaranteed
Hype.
I just had a heart attack after seeing HTC in the email folder
It was the quality survey from the chat
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