Oculus Rift with DCS World Discussion

[SkateZilla]

I'm on 1.5 stand alone and can not find this new setting, is it on 2.0 only ???

 

do I need to buy nivana map if I go to 2.0 ????

 

What Setting are you referring to?

[adrianstealth]

the new VR pixel density setting (as posted couple pages back) -bottom of page 22

[SkateZilla]

The Px Density Setting isnt in the Public Alpha Yet.

[PitbullVicious]

I'm on 1.5 stand alone and can not find this new setting, is it on 2.0 only ???

 

do I need to buy nivana map if I go to 2.0 ????

 

The setting works with Oculus Rift SDK for the time being (

). The native setting support for DCS is incoming, as SkateZilla implied.

 

For 2.0 you'll need to buy the Nevada Testing and Training Ground map. But as said, the setting itself does not require that at the moment, as it is DCS independent. It does seem to work better with 2.0 at the moment, though.

 

Still a small disclaimer. It does indeed eat into your FPS, currently just not quite so much with 2.0 as with 1.5.3, but that seems to be also dependent on the module which you are flying (I had some stutters with Gazelle, while A-10C and M2000C seemed to work rather nicely).

 

So, while I whole heartedly recommend the NTTR map as the great module it is, you might want to wait for a while and maybe the 1.5 will be optimized to the same degree.

[dogbite]

Anyone tried this in DCS?

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[SkateZilla]

We dont usually allow comparisons of other products (ie FSX), as this isnt a FSX Forum.

 

That being said, Leap Motion has its own share of issues, and AFAIK isnt supported.

[SkateZilla]

Oculus 1.4 Runtime Update Notes: (Oculus Runtime Update, Not DCS Update, lol)

A new version of the Oculus app, version 1.4, releases today.

 

-Improvements to performance and system stability

-Improvements to sensor tracking under certain circumstances

-Bug fixes and security updates, including updates to platform integrity checks

-AUD, CAD, Euro, Pound, and Yen currencies supported by all games in applicable markets

 

-With this update, version 16.5.2 of the AMD driver can cause flickering on your computer screen. AMD is working on a fix.

If you encounter this issue, use the 16.5.1 driver: https://support.oculus.com/1426791537346223

 

 

Also, for those that do not have an HDMI Port to use, and plan to use Adapters.

 

A. For DVI-> HDMI, Make sure your DVI is Dual Link/Channel Capable (trust me it will make a difference)

B. For Mini/DP -> HDMI Passive, Make sure your GFX Card is Display Port 1.1 and Dual Mode Capable, without Dual Mode, Passive Adapter will not be able to run the 90Hz Required.

C. For Mini/DP -> HDMI Active, Make Sure your GFX Card is Display Port 1.1 and Dual Mode Capable, without Dual Mode, Active Adapter Will not Function,

Also Use a DP->HDMI 2.0 ACTIVE, as 1.4 and Below will not have enough Power/Bandwidth to Render without Interlacing and color spacing errors.

Edited May 23, 2016 by SkateZilla

[dogbite]

I was referring to Leap Motion and asking if anyone had tried it with DCS not asking about FSX. Perhaps I could have been more clear. Given many DCS modules are clickable cockpits I though this could be neat

Edited May 23, 2016 by dogbite

[hansangb]

dogbite, it has been covered many many times. Still not granular enough *even* if t was supported in DCS - which it isn't.

[dogbite]

dogbite, it has been covered many many times. Still not granular enough *even* if t was supported in DCS - which it isn't.

 

Now, that is the kind of response I was expecting in a forum thread about VR-an answer to the query. Thank you

I am new to the DCS forums although a customer since Lock On days. Too bad it isn't up to snuff as people are sticking them on their HMDs. The fact that the guys was able to control his bird had me excited. Oh well maybe it will get their.

 

Thx again for the info

[dot]

What is the correct resolution setting for CV1?

2160 x 1920 or should I set it a bit higher, 1.3X for better antialiasing?

[hansangb]

Now, that is the kind of response I was expecting in a forum thread about VR-an answer to the query. Thank you

I am new to the DCS forums although a customer since Lock On days. Too bad it isn't up to snuff as people are sticking them on their HMDs. The fact that the guys was able to control his bird had me excited. Oh well maybe it will get their.

 

Thx again for the info

 

 

I think it will happen eventually. Gloves, Leap, etc. But it really does have to have very very good tracking and a VR hand that follows suit. Vive controller, for example, has astonishingly good tracking. Leap? Not so much - yet. And there's the lack of haptic feedback. So technology does have some catch up; quite normal considering how nascent a field consumer HMD are.

 

Even in leap friendly games, it's like a drunk trying to nail a target at 300 meters. :)

[dogbite]

What is the correct resolution setting for CV1?

2160 x 1920 or should I set it a bit higher, 1.3X for better antialiasing?

 

You can't change the CV1 resolution -it is set at 2160x1200. It is not a monitor. The resolution in your display panel is only for your external monitor. The resolution in game will only affect the external monitor

Edited May 23, 2016 by dogbite

[SageOT]

https://www.gloveonevr.com/

 

Haptic feedback. Once all this stuff starts talking to each other and DCS.... next gen VR is going to be ridiculous.

 

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[dogbite]

https://www.gloveonevr.com/

 

Haptic feedback. Once all this stuff starts talking to each other and DCS.... next gen VR is going to be ridiculous.

 

Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk

 

I think the porn enthusiasts are gonna luv those gloves. lol

[Durham]

Mindblowing weekend

 

I thought I should add my comments as my Oculus arrived on Friday and I played solid in the Gazelle through Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

 

Firstly, and very impressive, everything worked out of the box. In the case of the Oculus the packaging was as beautiful as anything I have seen from Apple (which is high praise indeed), software all loaded and updated and away we went to the demos for an amazing experience.

 

I was more anxious about DCS as ED is not as well funded (NASDAQ:FB trades for $332bn, ED likely not so much), but again everything worked out of the box after pressing the detect Oculus checkbox. Well done ED!

 

As to the experience - mindblowing. Without wishing to boast, I have a very hot and much younger girlfriend. I told her to stay away all weekend, notwithstanding repeated requests from her to come over. Enough said!

 

Specifically, when combined with a set of proper helo controls, flying the Gazelle felt just like being in a real R22, for a marginal cost per hour of close to zero versus the real-life $300-$400. Immersion, speed, depth, height - all incredible. My flying improved immensely after only an hour or so in VR. Yes it would be better if the resolution were higher, but I have no desire to use my 4K triple 28" display again for DCS. Nvidia 1080 out very soon - likely two more iterations or 2017/2018 and we will get 4K inside VR - and then we won't need girlfriends at all!!

 

I am highly impressed with the way ED got early onto this technology, as I found it even more of a wow experience than flying in Nevada for the first time. Good on them: like the tech giants (AAPL, GOOG, FB), they really seem to be getting into the virtuous circle of good platform --> subscriber growth --> increased third party development activity --> improved customer experience --> more revenue --> more R&D spend --> better platform and so it goes on.

 

Cannot recommend highly enough DCS, the Oculus Rift and the amazing Frenchmen from Polychop who brought us the Gazelle.

 

I messed around with the SDK and got the pixel count up to 2.0 with the debugger, but saw no discernable difference. Would recommend waiting until it is native in DCS per Wags' post above.

 

Durham out

[dogbite]

Congrats on getting your CV1 Durham. My is about 6 weeks away.I hope. I picked up the Gazelle day 1. Can wait to try it and my Huey, and my Mi8 and my F86 and--oh my what to do .Guess I'll just play golf till then.

Your review speaks to everything I hoped for with the Oculus.

[X93355]

I've ordered a 1080 from my supplier but I have a question regarding other hardware.

 

1. Does the CPU model matter for performance in the Rift i.e. is it worth upgrading from 4690K to 6600K?

2. Is it worth moving from DDR3 memory to a computer with DDR4?

[hansangb]

Congrats on getting your CV1 Durham. My is about 6 weeks away.I hope. I picked up the Gazelle day 1. Can wait to try it and my Huey, and my Mi8 and my F86 and--oh my what to do .Guess I'll just play golf till then.

Your review speaks to everything I hoped for with the Oculus.

 

 

But it *is* customary to post photos. I was disappointed that Durham didn't post photos.....of you know what!!! :D

 

In my defense...he did bring it up first! :megalol::doh:

[dogbite]

But it *is* customary to post photos. I was disappointed that Durham didn't post photos.....of you know what!!! :D

 

In my defense...he did bring it up first! :megalol::doh:

 

Like these https://www.wareable.com/vr/manus-vr-gloves-reveal-arm-tracking-for-htc-vive-2685

[Kayos]

I've ordered a 1080 from my supplier but I have a question regarding other hardware.

 

1. Does the CPU model matter for performance in the Rift i.e. is it worth upgrading from 4690K to 6600K?

2. Is it worth moving from DDR3 memory to a computer with DDR4?

 

CPU's haven't improved a hell of a lot over the last couple years.

I wouldn't bother. There isn't much difference between the i7 generations.

[j0nx]

Skate I think I recall you mentioning this but can't find it. I find that I seem to be limited to 45fps in DCS with the rift and it never goes higher than that now. Almost like a half refresh rate limiter that I didn't set. What would cause this?

[SkateZilla]

Adaptive VSYNC?

[VF-51_Cobraj]

I had a 980X Extreme chip that didn't qualify for Oculus. Better check online at Oculus site with the compatibility check they have.

[Durham]

After getting consent from the copyright owner here you go:

 

 

Direct quote from her - "Wow - this is f**ing amazing".