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Why virtual reality makes a lot of us sick, and what we can do about it.

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[-] t7tis@lemmy.ml 6 points 1 year ago

You get used to it. It helps to have a good graphics card so that the frame rate is high enough. I am sad many good games don't support VR. I.e. Start Citizen, Cyberpunk 2077, etc. Yes, there are mods for it, but it should be supported natively (if mods can do it, why can't the developer?). It is just so much more immersive to be able to look around naturally and see stereoscopic.

[-] meekah@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

the developers don't do it because they know barely anyone will buy the game just because it also supports VR. it's just not worth the money.

plus, people will eventually make a mod anyways, and they are completely fine with benefiting from random people's unpaid work. Who wouldn't take all the upsides without any of the downsides?

[-] Gabu@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

if mods can do it, why can't the developer?

Because it's not worth it to waste budget and time on a feature used by 0.01% of your playerbase.

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[-] PetePie@kbin.social 6 points 1 year ago

I’m a game developer who had a chance to create a VR game. I have to admit, VR was not my cup of tea at first. It gave me a terrible headache and nausea for hours after playing for a short time. But I was determined to overcome it and I kept practicing. Now I can enjoy VR for hours without any issues. I think kids will be fascinated by VR as well, even if they have some initial discomfort. They will be amazed by the simple games that make them feel like they’re in a different reality. VR is not about making games that look like real life, like Call of Duty. It’s about making games that let you explore new worlds and possibilities. Imagine playing games that involve sports or exercise in VR, or games that let you interact with 3D characters that have realistic personalities thanks to LLM AI. You could make friends and connections with them instead of fighting them. That would be awesome, right?

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[-] wheeldawg@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 year ago

Meanwhile I'm over here still wanting to try it out.

The closest I've ever gotten was trying out virtual boy when it was brand new in stores and had one set up for people to try out.

I'd love to try it before buying. Not really interested in buying without it, but that's not how things work anymore. So I guess I'm just gonna skip it unless it gets massively popular and it's just everywhere and I'm stuck missing out on something huge if I don't have it.

[-] EyesInTheBoat@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Some best buy stores have demos in the US where you can try it out for a bit. I honestly find the social aspects to be the most interesting part of VR (and I'm not a people person). A 10 minute demo isn't probably going to completely sell you on VR but they can answer questions etc.

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[-] Dvixen@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

I'm in the group that gets violently sick using VR. It also induces blinding migraines. Oddly, I don't get car/air/seasick.

[-] avater@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

start chewing bubblegum (with mint) if you have issues with vr, it sounds stupid but it really helps

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[-] sneezymrmilo@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I'm honestly curious about the science behind why VR makes some people motion sick. My first time using VR I never got motion sick once and never have since then. And my sister on the other hand got motion sick instantly when she tried it.

Edit: Fixed my atrocious spelling, must've been high or something.

[-] Corkyskog@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 year ago

I almost got motion sickness just trying to read your comment.

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[-] Scotty_Trees@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

Maybe I'm just old, but I never want to adopt VR, just like I never wanted to adopt 3-D Tvs.

[-] merc@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 year ago
[-] MajorHavoc@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Does the Nintendo Virtual Boy count?

[-] Dlayknee@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)
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[-] zesty@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 year ago

VR is like flying cars. It's a stupid idea that sounds cool.

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