So I am still new to the game and finally got to a point where I have started surface missions. Five minutes into the mission to blow up some skimmers, I am sprinting to the bathroom and my SVR gets blown up while I am away. I get back to the game still woozy and my ship is under attack and then is soon destroyed. Does anyone have a suggestion how to drive the SVR in VR and not get motion sickness or will I have to just get this mission done using my monitor and not my VR headset?
Anyone have a solution for motion sickness when driving SVR in VR
- Thread starter Krezguy
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Lock the camera to the horizon in the options.
Use the SRV comfort settings for sure. Also, just like when you first flew your ship in VR, realize you need to allow your brain time to get used to this experience. I wouldn't suggest starting with SRV missions. Just land on a planet (preferably average G) and drive around for 10 minutes at first, taking it slow. Take off and fly your ship for a while, then repeat with the SRV and gradually increase your seat time in it. If you feel queasy at all, stop and take a break for a day or so!
For what it's worth, some people on this forum report they still have issues with the SRV after many hours.
For what it's worth, some people on this forum report they still have issues with the SRV after many hours.
Thanks guys. I have been mining and pirate hunting up to this point but wanted to make some credits in order to get a better ship so I can participate in the Thargoid missions. I saw some youtube videos about stacking surface skimmer missions as a good way or earning credits quickly. Instead I whipped out my ship and credit. Lesson learned I guess but is doesn't make for a very fun game experience.
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I got motion sick a lot at first, but the true trick is to immediately stop, every time you get nausea... it is annoying at first, but your brain will adapt and each session will be longer than the one before, before you get nausea. After 2 or 3 months, i was able to play indefinitely in the SRV, even at full speed in rough terrain and i use no anti-nausea settings at all. Unfiltered SRV movement feels much more natural too.
Listening to your brain and giving it a break when it needs one, is much more effective in the end, than to try to force yourself through it and use camera tricks.
Just my two cents.
Regardless of what you do, enjoy Elite in VR, CMDR!
o7
Listening to your brain and giving it a break when it needs one, is much more effective in the end, than to try to force yourself through it and use camera tricks.
Just my two cents.
Regardless of what you do, enjoy Elite in VR, CMDR!
o7
As many have said, practice is one of the fastest ways to get your 'vr legs' so to speak. One thing in the SRV that I got used to though was closing my eyes when the vehicle would whip around too fast. Unlike in real life, you won't feel the inertia so no motion sickness that way. Plus the display will be spinning fast enough that you won't be able to process what's going on anyway, so gritting your teeth through it won't help.
The most common cause of nausua for me after using the srv comfort setting in the options was spin outs/flips and such. (Those damn rocks must have a spring on them or something) This seemed to help a lot.
The most common cause of nausua for me after using the srv comfort setting in the options was spin outs/flips and such. (Those damn rocks must have a spring on them or something) This seemed to help a lot.
Eat a bowl of soupy lime green Jello made with beer and with strips of bologna in it.
Yeah, that should solve your problem.[rolleyes]
Personally, I can't stand the "SRV comfort settings". They just get me screwed up when I try flips and rolls. I do have a problem with the HUD being projected out front of the SRV when it intersects with hills - going cross eyed! I just try to ignore the HUD and that helps. Otherwise, I'd just give it time and take it easy for a while and hopefully you can get used to it.
Yeah, that should solve your problem.[rolleyes]
Personally, I can't stand the "SRV comfort settings". They just get me screwed up when I try flips and rolls. I do have a problem with the HUD being projected out front of the SRV when it intersects with hills - going cross eyed! I just try to ignore the HUD and that helps. Otherwise, I'd just give it time and take it easy for a while and hopefully you can get used to it.
You should report back after you ram a slf on VR really fast.... that is dizzying! I think I spun for over a minute once, nothing would stop. I was amazed that the fps was keeping up lol. I can say its the first time I closed my eyes, not because I was getting sick, more like annoyed. I have been blessed (and cursed) with a strong stomach, probably a few aerobatic flights logged helped too. If you are constantly getting sick, despite toning down motion settings, try blowing air with a fan, get some rest every 15 min or so, perhaps get some dramamine or a supressant (talk to a doctor, not google or me). In case it’s really bothering you, switch off 3D settings and go back to the monitor while on srv.
The best way is not to drive in VR. The playtime will decrease significantly if you drive in VR.
This is very true, I did the guardian ruins once with only monitor and the second time partially in VR. It was taking twice as long and it was so difficult since I had to alt+tab to desktop to open my spreadsheets, instead of just looking down and reading. I don’t switch from VR because its gorgeous, and it breaks immersion, but aything in srv is a lot easier without VR. Typping is a pain too, I am better now at texting blind, but I can’t do it when ship is in motion (disaster occurs).
What was the old saying? Doc when I do this it hurts. Doc says: Well then stop doing that. Not making fun, were all different.
I actually prefer the lock to horizon as when going up or down hill it feels like it is up or down hill like that as I have to physically look up and down while doing it which fools the brain into thinking you are going up or down. That feels more natural to me and makes the big drops and big mountains feel more epic.
Was gonna post this very same thing, but thought i would check the thread first.......
Nice one Pville_Piper
Stand stil.
Sorry sorry I just couldn’t resist. I read the entire thread and fully expected someone to have already said this, instead I find all of you posting very helpful hints and tips to actually cure the issue.
Sorry sorry I just couldn’t resist. I read the entire thread and fully expected someone to have already said this, instead I find all of you posting very helpful hints and tips to actually cure the issue.
4 pips to engines and just mostly fly everywhere
Hi Krezguy, late to this thread but here's my advice.
When I first got VR I was OK most of the time but driving the SRV made me feel really nauseous. So, the first thing is - don't overdo it! If you start to feel sick then don't try to push on, take the headset off and take a break. It is possible to build up a mental association between VR and nausea (I've heard stories of people who only have to smell their Oculus headset now to start feeling sick). Just do it in small bursts - fly around in the ship (assuming you're OK with that) and just do 5 minutes or so of SRV driving at the end of each session to start acclimatising. Over time you will get used to it (training your brain that this separation between what your eyes are telling you and what your inner ear is telling you is actually OK). It took me a week or so but I'm absolutely fine in the SRV now. There are a few graphics settings that might help in this transition period too: reduce camera shake, lock view to horizon and motion blackout (or something like that). Also, I thoroughly recommend getting a small desk fan. Having a gentle breeze on your face can work in much the same way as having the window open if you feel car sick. The one I use is this ..
When I first got VR I was OK most of the time but driving the SRV made me feel really nauseous. So, the first thing is - don't overdo it! If you start to feel sick then don't try to push on, take the headset off and take a break. It is possible to build up a mental association between VR and nausea (I've heard stories of people who only have to smell their Oculus headset now to start feeling sick). Just do it in small bursts - fly around in the ship (assuming you're OK with that) and just do 5 minutes or so of SRV driving at the end of each session to start acclimatising. Over time you will get used to it (training your brain that this separation between what your eyes are telling you and what your inner ear is telling you is actually OK). It took me a week or so but I'm absolutely fine in the SRV now. There are a few graphics settings that might help in this transition period too: reduce camera shake, lock view to horizon and motion blackout (or something like that). Also, I thoroughly recommend getting a small desk fan. Having a gentle breeze on your face can work in much the same way as having the window open if you feel car sick. The one I use is this ..
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