Oculus Rift and DCS World Discussion

I think this would be a great idea,kinda like facetrack noir but with hands,or maybe reflective gloves.

There is a new tridef beta out that almost works with DCS.... Only trouble I'm having is the FOV is jumping around and I think it is on their side. I played with all of the FOV setups and cannot make it stop.

Flying in a 3d pit with 6dot is pure awesome. One other issue, the mouse pointer does not match up in 3D... I'm sure this will be fixed with full integration.

There is a new tridef beta out that almost works with DCS.... Only trouble I'm having is the FOV is jumping around and I think it is on their side. I played with all of the FOV setups and cannot make it stop.

 

Flying in a 3d pit with 6dot is pure awesome. One other issue, the mouse pointer does not match up in 3D... I'm sure this will be fixed with full integration.

DCS is what I'm most looking forward to with the rift... besides Star Citizen. I hope they get it integrated soon!

There is a new tridef beta out that almost works with DCS.... Only trouble I'm having is the FOV is jumping around and I think it is on their side. I played with all of the FOV setups and cannot make it stop.

 

Flying in a 3d pit with 6dot is pure awesome. One other issue, the mouse pointer does not match up in 3D... I'm sure this will be fixed with full integration.

That's great to hear Flim! Please keep us all posted on Tridef working out the bugs. I want to be able to replay our VFAT 6-ship demo with the Rift in 6 Dof 3D!

There is a new tridef beta out that almost works with DCS.... Only trouble I'm having is the FOV is jumping around and I think it is on their side. I played with all of the FOV setups and cannot make it stop.

Are you sure you don't have an axis set to view zoom in axis settings? It usually has one set by default.

It has to do with the shader analyzer, must be off in tridef.... but with it off it does cause lag with head movement. When tridef comes out with there dx10/11 update, I'm sure that will help. Hopefully DCS boys can get it going as well.

There are a few issues I have with this:

1) Social - playing for hours with Oculus thingie on is sure recipe for divorce.

2) How on earth I could get a real beer while simming with this on? Developing drinking problem?

3) Procedures, procedures, procedures ... perfect visuals are really not that essential (although nice to have) for this great hobby of ours. Serious simming is about following correct procedures which are hindered by Oculus (not able to comfortably utilize keyboard/hardware switches/LCD panels/etc....)

For FPS and such (hey, sex simulator would be great, too :lol:) OR is the definitive game changer.

P.S.

I'm not against OR, I'll get one as soon as they have a stable, working one in stores (which, as always, means second generation product) - just don't see it as a replacement for custom pit + proper surround display setup.

There are a few issues I have with this:

 

1) Social - playing for hours with Oculus thingie on is sure recipe for divorce.

2) How on earth I could get a real beer while simming with this on? Developing drinking problem?

:lol:

3) Procedures, procedures, procedures ... perfect visuals are really not that essential (although nice to have) for this great hobby of ours. Serious simming is about following correct procedures which are hindered by Oculus (not able to comfortably utilize keyboard/hardware switches/LCD panels/etc....)

 

For FPS and such (hey, sex simulator would be great, too :lol:) OR is the definitive game changer.

 

P.S.

I'm not against OR, I'll get one as soon as they have a stable, working one in stores (which, as always, means second generation product) - just don't see it as a replacement for custom pit + proper surround display setup.

Question, have you ever used the Oculus?

Also, #1 you could replace with anything. Sitting in a sim pit with a TrackIR on your head for hours isn't also a recipe for divorce? lol

#2 Drinking would be hard to do with the current Dev Kit, who knows what the final will have.

#3 Same as number 2. The consumer release could have this figured out. Maybe a camera on the outside of the device so you can see things through the HMD when you want, or a keyboard that works with the Oculus that shows up.

Question, have you ever used the Oculus?

 

Also, #1 you could replace with anything. Sitting in a sim pit with a TrackIR on your head for hours isn't also a recipe for divorce? lol

 

#2 Drinking would be hard to do with the current Dev Kit, who knows what the final will have.

 

#3 Same as number 2. The consumer release could have this figured out. Maybe a camera on the outside of the device so you can see things through the HMD when you want, or a keyboard that works with the Oculus that shows up.

I don't have to try to make educated opinion about something, right? Like, I never tried to plug myself into 220V circuit to check if it really kills :)

Anyway, virtual part of OR is something which no one challenges. I tend to trust when someone like John Carmack endorse the product (I'll buy it when it become stable and available). Just don't see it as a complete game changer for study flight sims, yet.

I don't have to try to make educated opinion about something, right? Like, I never tried to plug myself into 220V circuit to check if it really kills :)

 

Anyway, virtual part of OR is something which no one challenges. I tend to trust when someone like John Carmack endorse the product (I'll buy it when it become stable and available). Just don't see it as a complete game changer for study flight sims, yet.

Well, as soon as you try it, you'll understand why it will be a game changer. ;) I was skeptical also until I tried it. Just sayin.

I don't have to try to make educated opinion about something, right? Like, I never tried to plug myself into 220V circuit to check if it really kills :)

Well, it doesn't... just don't hold on for too long :D

For the drinking issue: you can't really call it a home cockpit if you don't have a Camelbak strapped to the back of your seat holding whatever beverage you prefer while flying online with friends! ;)

...and a pilots second bladder strapped to your johnson

...and a pilots second bladder strapped to your johnson

a second camelback

for under the chair

There is a big difference between the rift and a desktop monitor! It is guaranteed to be game changer for Eagle and the Dcs series...

I don't fly without it, even in the current state.

There is a big difference between the rift and a desktop monitor! It is guaranteed to be game changer for Eagle and the Dcs series...

 

I don't fly without it, even in the current state.

Would you suggest holding off with purchase of trackir ??

I NEED OCULUS.

TRACKIR is garbage for me, because i NEED 1:1 viewing translation.

i would go for a Pit/cave, but 360 degree field of view, unfortunately DCS fps is poor when it comes to multimonitor..

OculusVR has risen $75 million from the Andreessen Horowitz venture capital firm to accelerate the commercial development of the Rift and to ensure the compatibility with android, linux, MacOS and Windows.

Source

Great news about funding, but what surprises me that on one hand they talk about PS4 and XB1 being limited hardware for Oculus Rift, and on the other hand they want to support Android devices.

I believe MS is looking into adding support to the Xbox One.

http://www.theverge.com/2013/12/13/5207906/flush-with-cash-oculus-plans-ambitious-new-vr-headset

Some good information here. Positional tracking looks to be a definite also ;)

http://www.theverge.com/2013/12/13/5207906/flush-with-cash-oculus-plans-ambitious-new-vr-headset

 

Some good information here. Positional tracking looks to be a definite also ;)

This is extremely good.

So i can stop using 3 screens and go back to a single screen resolution, get better FPS, so I can up the FSAA and AF some more :)

1:1 Tracking, I'll be in heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaveeeeeeeeeeeeeeen

Plenty of 1st Gen Units on ebay... lol

I believe MS is looking into adding support to the Xbox One.

That would be hilarious - it would highlight the new console generation's lack of hardware potency like nothing else... Stereo 3D in 60fps with VSync is the bare minimum. There is no way they can deliver this with their most prominent titles given that said titles rarely exceed the 30fps mark rendered on a single screen. Without AA or VSync.

And once again the glorious PC gaming masterrace will stand victorious. :music_whistling: