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[NEW beta released 2014-07-17] Welcome to Oculus

treytech
Explorer
New discussion thread: viewtopic.php?f=42&t=14645



In my opinion, there is a noticeable lack of demos suited for the first time Rift experience. A person's first time in the Rift is a pretty powerful thing, and I did not like to see it wasted. Dumping a user into a room or environment without any story or build-up seems counter-intuitive to the immersion factor that the Rift allows us. I wanted to tell a story, slowly introduce the user to the Rift, and warm our way up to the more "fun" experiences. The story aspect also lets the user connect on an emotional level with the experience. First impressions are important, even more so with the social stigma virtual reality gained from premature attempts at its creation.





Controls: Hit space as the directions say to begin, tap "b" to reset orientation, and tap "m" to toggle mirroring.

DOWNLOAD: http://treyte.ch/oculus/
Notice: You'll need a set of codecs, like these.

Changelog:

  • Update Sep 24: Minor bug fixes/improvements. Submission to Oculus Share.

  • Update Sep 18: New build uploaded with mirror to desktop support and a check to ensure video is playing.


Features planned for the next release (sometime in November or December):


  • The ability to select some different options before beginning the experience.

  • A looping ability, or at least an option to restart without closing the program.

  • The ability to pause the experience.

  • The ability to jump to a certain scene.

  • MAYBE a short version and long version.

  • A more exiting intro sequence. (Want to grab you and not let go).

  • An "Oculus ride vehicle" instead of a chair, featuring an integrated screen.

  • A user avatar.

  • Positional audio.

  • Custom subtitle support for multiple languages.

  • 3D video examples.

  • Mass visual improvements.

  • Better flow through the experience (some portions will be shortened).

  • Many new experiences added that show off other aspects of the Rift.

  • A more powerful ending experience.

  • A healthy dose of polish.

  • New video and narration (perhaps a real voice actor)

  • Gear VR support

  • Mac support
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treytech
Explorer
Just some information if anyone cares... I am currently working on a massive revamp of this project in the Unreal Engine. Hopefully next month I can wrap it up and release it.

sephirenn
Honored Guest
Super exciting. I truly hope you finish it on time! This is a great little intro to the Rift!

Christiaan
Protege
Awesome. Your intro is always the first thing I show folks. Its a perfect way to ease into VR. The mildly stimulating and simple tests really help acclimate new users. Very much looking forward to rev. 2!

altitude
Honored Guest
Fantastic! Any chance for a quick DK2 update to the old version though? Not having tried the Rift yet, it would be awesome to use this as, you know, an actual introduction. Regardless, looking forward to the UE4 version!

KelvinNZ
Honored Guest
I think something like this should ship with the Rift, whether it be for DKx or even definitely the CV1. What does everyone else think?

Can't wait for this new version, love media players like this. Great stuff.

silentdriver
Honored Guest
as you might already know: I'm also frantically looking forward to your revamped 2.0 version 😉 can't wait to get my hands onto the custom subtitles idea. as I've said before: it's (also here) your demo I let people first experience when getting in touch with VR. the results so far: open mouths, endless grins - and those - who were moved most by the tech and your demo - even had some wet eyes while your experience 😉 would be all too good to pimp its accessibility it up with german subtitles 😉

Trabbi
Honored Guest
I hope you got your DK2 already, I'm really looking forward to a DK2 compatible version of this. Even after using the DK1 for almost a year I just enjoyed sitting around and watching. This will be my #1 demo to show first time rifters.

mrgreen72
Superstar
Ping!

Any status update on this?

Guy
Honored Guest
Never got the chance to try this on DK1, looking forwards to the update.

If you need any testers for your Unreal version, I'd happily volunteer! 🙂
Whip out your joystick and turn your headset on, at VRSexSpot.com!

treytech
Explorer
I just finished the main audio track which includes the music and narration. I closed my eyes, played the audio, and visualized going through the finished demo. Even with just the audio, it got me really excited. I will be using all properly licensed music this time, so hopefully a few video clips can be considered fair use, so that I can host this on Oculus Share.

I'm still on target for a release just before Oculus Connect on the 18th of this month. Now time to finish those new scenes...