News Elite: Dangerous will support Oculus Rift

Arowx · Dec 2, 2013

Have you tried SpaceWar, it's just my silly indie title but it does have the look, lock and launch missile mechanic which is fun in OR.

It's also FREE.

Also there is Short Fall (7zip OR Ready Version) a 3D tunnel shooter my other silly indie OR title, but it doesn't have homing missiles (yet)!

PS or LGM* Pizza Delivery Rocketeer another silly FREE indie OR title I made.

*Little Green Man.

KING5TON · Dec 6, 2013

Posted this in other OR threads but will post here too (sorry if that bugs anyone)

Looks like the OR has some competition in the Infiniteye
http://www.mtbs3d.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=138&t=16434

Cmdr Eagleboy · Dec 13, 2013

News from OR front - they secured money from investors to finalize first consumer version
http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/oculus-rift-secures-additional-75m-for-consumer-model/0125783

"More details are expected to be announced ahead of the weekend."

Possibly we will finally know release date of consumer version.

Arowx · Dec 13, 2013

I was searching for a release data for the consumer version of the OR but the best I could get other than 2014 was Q3.

With all that venture capital they will have to make some noise in the financial industry and start marketing the product to average joe's and jolene's soon if they plan to release next year.

They could be holding off for higher definition panels and or the mobile gpu power to drive them. As OR do keep mentioning that mobile is going to be a platform for VR.

PS Does the alpha support OR?

Tony Spaniels · Dec 13, 2013

Arowx said:
I was searching for a release data for the consumer version of the OR but the best I could get other than 2014 was Q3.

PS Does the alpha support OR?

Not in the first build, no.

The Space Pirate · Dec 13, 2013

So is Track IR going to be in the full release? During one of the streams, it was mentioned as being in the full release - is that speculation or is it based on an official announcement?

Have to say, I'd find it most strange if OR was supported, and not Track IR - something that's been around for years. Now I've seen the game in action properly, I'm even more sure that the experience will be diluted somewhat without Track IR support; I'm used to being able to follow enemies around with my eyes, and would not want to go back to using a clunky POV hat or the numpad keys.

Juniper · Dec 13, 2013

The Space Pirate said:
So is Track IR going to be in the full release? During one of the streams, it was mentioned as being in the full release - is that speculation or is it based on an official announcement?

Have to say, I'd find it most strange if OR was supported, and not Track IR - something that's been around for years. Now I've seen the game in action properly, I'm even more sure that the experience will be diluted somewhat without Track IR support; I'm used to being able to follow enemies around with my eyes, not have to go back to using a clunky POV hat or the numpad keys.

Not been officially confirmed by FD one way or another. But it seems likely (my opinion).

Foul Ole Ron · Dec 13, 2013

The Space Pirate said:
So is Track IR going to be in the full release? During one of the streams, it was mentioned as being in the full release - is that speculation or is it based on an official announcement?

Have to say, I'd find it most strange if OR was supported, and not Track IR - something that's been around for years.

The devs have said there's "no news at the moment" about TIR implementation. Would seem a bit strange to leave it out. I know of quite a few flight simmers who are on the fence about pledging until there's a bit more clarity about whether it's going to be added or not.

Arowx · Dec 13, 2013

Just look at the alpha footage, you already have a free-look option. So you can probably setup Track IR to map into those input bindings.

Foul Ole Ron · Dec 13, 2013

You can't - TIR needs to have it's SDK integrated into the game for it to work.

Arowx · Dec 13, 2013

There is an app for that... Trackmapper

http://forums.naturalpoint.com/viewtopic.php?f=60&t=12462#p57415

The Space Pirate · Dec 14, 2013

Arowx said:
Just look at the alpha footage, you already have a free-look option. So you can probably setup Track IR to map into those input bindings.

Nope. That's not how it works.

There is an app for that... Trackmapper

http://forums.naturalpoint.com/viewt...t=12462#p57415

Just read that post now. However, that link brings up a 404. In any case:

Sounds like you got it working as best as one can. Its not going to be smooth and precise as for games that dont use TrackIR natively. The number of quadrants and the slew rate in the TrackMapper key mapper isnt good enough for fine and fast view control in LB2. Maybe there is a way, but I havent spent alot of energy digging into it deeper as of yet.

Abysinth · Dec 14, 2013

I was just wondering if the graphics requirements for OR were different / more / less than running screens?

Foul Ole Ron · Dec 14, 2013

OR users will need a fairly decent rig. I think the OR devs said that we'll need to be able to have games running at a solid 60fps or more on both screens of the rift. Track Ir on the other hand doesn't require anything too heavy - the only thing you need to have switched on is vsync to avoid screen tearing as you look around.

Arowx · Dec 14, 2013

More info on the Oculus rifts $75m capital and a bit more info on their latest prototype.

http://www.roadtovr.com/oculus-rift-consumer-prototype-ces-2014-series-b-funding/

Ixnatifual · Feb 10, 2014

I hope Elite will really dig into the potential of the OR.

NeilF · Feb 10, 2014

Ixnatifual said:
I hope Elite will really dig into the potential of the OR.

How can it "really dig into the potential"? Either it supports its functionality or it doesn't?

Golden Fleece · Feb 14, 2014

Mabec said:
Very cool and all, but few people will never see, less try this feature.

From what I have seen re: Oculus Rift:yes it must be amazing (at what cost?) - BUT - I think it's too much for me.
What I would REALLY like to see, is a 3D monitor / glasses version of the Standard ED, just to give an enhanced viewing experience, which I think would be well worth having.
I Plan to replace my fairly standard Dell WinXP desktop in spring. Have in mind a new Win8.1 PC with perhaps a Sapphire 11201 3D Graphics card and maybe an Asus VG27AH 27-inch Widescreen LCD Monitor (supplied with 3D Glasses).
Would be interested to hear from anyone - especially the dev team - with thoughts that could help me move forward. I'm 71, so need all the help I can get!

NeilF · Feb 14, 2014

Golden Fleece said:
From what I have seen re: Oculus Rift:yes it must be amazing (at what cost?) - BUT - I think it's too much for me.
What I would REALLY like to see, is a 3D monitor / glasses version of the Standard ED, just to give an enhanced viewing experience, which I think would be well worth having.
I Plan to replace my fairly standard Dell WinXP desktop in spring. Have in mind a new Win8.1 PC with perhaps a Sapphire 11201 3D Graphics card and maybe an Asus VG27AH 27-inch Widescreen LCD Monitor (supplied with 3D Glasses).
Would be interested to hear from anyone - especially the dev team - with thoughts that could help me move forward. I'm 71, so need all the help I can get!

Well, if you think about the monitor you'll be buying, I suspect it's price will be comparable to OR?

That said, when OR is first released I wonder how expensive it will be. With the hype I expect the initial price to be high, UNLESS there is competition out there...

Michael Brookes · Feb 14, 2014

Golden Fleece said:
From what I have seen re: Oculus Rift:yes it must be amazing (at what cost?) - BUT - I think it's too much for me.
What I would REALLY like to see, is a 3D monitor / glasses version of the Standard ED, just to give an enhanced viewing experience, which I think would be well worth having.
I Plan to replace my fairly standard Dell WinXP desktop in spring. Have in mind a new Win8.1 PC with perhaps a Sapphire 11201 3D Graphics card and maybe an Asus VG27AH 27-inch Widescreen LCD Monitor (supplied with 3D Glasses).
Would be interested to hear from anyone - especially the dev team - with thoughts that could help me move forward. I'm 71, so need all the help I can get!

The game will support 3D TV (it already does for the standard type), personally I prefer Oculus, it's far more immersive.

Michael

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