If you saw my post last week, you know that I gifted myself an Oculus Rift system as a holiday present. I opened it a couple days ago because it’s the holiday season and I don’t follow any religions (but I do follow Black Friday sales).
Magical. That’s the word that kept popping into my head while exploring the tutorial. The immersion is stunning. Movies take you on a journey, but VR puts you in the story. It’s breathtaking. I was grinning and giggling the whole time. Magical.
So what’s VR like in a driving simulator? To find out, I started up Assetto Corsa. I was pleasantly surprised to see that the latest update makes Laguna Seca an official track from Kunos Simulazioni and a free download. Previously I had used Laguna Seca from an external source. As I had just updated my system, I had to go through the usual wheel, pedal, and FFB tuning. Then I took it for a spin in 2D to see the new Laguna Seca. I was shocked to find that they have the new asphalt with extended aprons. Way to go KS!
Switching the video from 2D to Oculus Rift is a simple as selecting the video source in a drop-down menu. So I did and put the Rift on my head…
OH MY GOD. I hadn’t realized how much difference there was between 2D and 3D. The world is so much fuller in 3D. 2D has a way of squashing elevation. In 3D, you’re fucking there.
Then I started to get a head ache and motion sick. Well that sucks. Somehow I have to train myself out of this because it’s truly amazing. Next week I’ll report on how my training is going.
you suck at racing 
Gravol should help with the nausea. Others have reported it really helps with VR motion sickness.
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motion sickness and VR is really tricky. i work at Intuitive Surgical and you’d be amazed at how much is involved in creating a 3D environment that can be used for any length of time. i know we’ve played w/ the Rift and have a couple around the office. maybe i should see if i can borrow one and try it. each person’s susceptibility is different. i wonder if i’d get sick… good luck and let me know what you’re doing for training
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I tried AC with Rift for about half an hour. It was OK for most of the time, but then I started to look around and leaned out of the (open) car. Nausea struck immediately. I felt sick till next morning. I will try again without excessive head movements. Perhaps you also can try this.
Was the resolution acceptable for you? For me it was a huge disappointment.
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The resolution is fine for me. But I come from the video gaming era where pixels were as big as your fist, so my expectations are always low.
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