The Year of the VR

[Gameface]

So full disclosure, I ordered a Valve Index VR system early December. They were backordered but I got mine a few weeks ago.

VR is weird, for sure.

I've had some interesting experiences but I agree that VR needs some big titles to sell units. I hope Half Life Alyx is that.

I'm playing stuff, but not sure anything is really there to hook me.

Most of what I've played is pokerstars VR "Spies"

**** is weird. It's about 10% poker, 90% spoiled rich kids trying to figure out how to put the lighter in the ducks ***.

I need to write Valve an email to tell them to make a unit that can deliver the correct light to people deprived of daylight. But I had another cool idea that they should make a VR coaster with a cup so that if you're trying to drink a beer (or whatever else) while playing, the cup shows up in your VR headset.

 

[Gameface]

Anyone here playing pokerstars VR spies? Hit me up yo! I'll put the lighter in your ducks *** anytime!

 

[Darkwing Duck]

Problem with VR is that it isn't interactive. Video gaming is surprisingly a very social thing, especially at its most popular. Think Fortnite, Overwatch, whatever. MMOs are king right now, and then party games aren't too far behind. Hard for VR to compete with that.

 

[Gameface]

Problem with VR is that it isn't interactive. Video gaming is surprisingly a very social thing, especially at its most popular. Think Fortnite, Overwatch, whatever. MMOs are king right now, and then party games aren't too far behind. Hard for VR to compete with that.

My main game is pokerstars VR, it is 100% interactive. Probably why it's my main game.

But once Half Life Alyx comes out... I don't know. That might be enough.

 

[Gameface]

I had an experience tonight playing pokerstars vr. There was a guy at the table playing guitar and singing live. I guess it's hard to explain, but this was just a random person who was supposed to be playing poker but instead was taking requests and singing and playing guitar. The table was extra into it. It was fun and different. I'd say here was a solid b level guitar player and a c level singer.

One guy was getting so into it he ****ing fell down with his VR headset on. Funny ****. The whole table was dying for like 5 min. You could hear his like "ough" whatever noises he was making as he hurt himself and see his avatar drop.

It's a trip man. Poker has been my most used game, but I've played several others. I also really like Space Pirate Trainer. It's like a VR version of Galactica. Gorn is something I use if I want to burn a few calories. I don't like it because the motion makes me a little sick. I was hoping I would be immune to VR sickness, but man, I'm WAY not. I've never been car sick, six years Navy not once sea sick, even when taking a fairy or whatever from the ship to shore, but put me in a VR driving game or something where I have to move around... Instant motion sickness. Like 0.05 seconds of that and I'm woosey.

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[Gameface]

We're about 3 weeks away from Half-Life Alyx release.

That's the biggest and most anticipated VR game yet.

That's what's gonna make 2020 the year of the VR.

 

[Gameface]

Half Life Alyx is out today.

I stayed up late to play it. Only went a few min in. It's a legit Half Life game. I'm hoping I get quarantined.

 

[Deleted member 95]

Half Life Alyx is out today.

I stayed up late to play it. Only went a few min in. It's a legit Half Life game. I'm hoping I get quarantined.

I haven't gamed since my early 20s. Doom and this is rekindling my desire. I'm looking to build a pretty spiffy rig (2500$ or so). Time to find some joy in life again.

 

[Archie Moses]

@Gameface if there are any multiplayer games you wanna play, let me know and I'll play with you. I haven't used my headset for like a few months now.

 

[Gameface]

@Gameface if there are any multiplayer games you wanna play, let me know and I'll play with you. I haven't used my headset for like a few months now.

I play Pokerstars VR often. Try that out (free) and then let me know if you want to join up sometime.

 

[Gameface]

I haven't gamed since my early 20s. Doom and this is rekindling my desire. I'm looking to build a pretty spiffy rig (2500$ or so). Time to find some joy in life again.

Yeah you could have a very nice gaming rig for $2500.

 

[Deleted member 95]

Yeah you could have a very nice gaming rig for $2500.

Don't you basically have to build something on that level to play with a valve index or is it overkill? Also seems that in order to play games like Doom Eternal on high/ultra settings you would need something equivalent to a rtx 2080ti ($1000). I also have a widescreen monitor with 144hz So I just figure I'll go stupid and splurge and hopefully I won't have to upgrade for 5+ years.