I much prefer E:D on a 1080p monitor vs the Oculus Rift DK2. Am I doing something wrong?

[tinimark]

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How I fixed the problem:
First I removed the eyepieces from the Rift and I shaved off the plastic ridge on the bottom using an Exacto knife (hobby knife, like a pen razor). This allows the eyepieces to move laterally in relation to the screen.
I pushed my eyepieces outwards a couple of [mm] and then used electrical tape to tack the optics in place. Nothing too scientific, I just kinda eyeballed where they should sit and it worked out pretty well.
Then rerun your IPD in the software. It shouldn't change too much, but since you've now reoptimzed the optical position of the eyepieces you'll have better peripheral vision and you may get slightly different results.
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Honestly, this single change made an incredible difference for my overall enjoyment of being in the Rift.

Jericho

This is exactly what I have done after having purchased the VRGear adjusters and found they made things worse.
The reason they make things worse is they introduce 2.5mm further distance from the lens to the screen and this made the image totally out of focus for me.

As said, you only have to move each lens about 1mm to make the difference (depending on your actual IPD) i found I can also move the lenses down slightly because before, the rift was resting on my nose to get to the sweet spot.

Lastly, I use the IPD interceptor software which can be found on the VRGear website because moving the lenses physically requires the images to be moved otherwise scale and perspective is out.

Having done this, I find more of the screen is in focus, I can play for longer (in fact as long as I like) without getting eye strain and I spend less time trying to move the DK2 around to get the sweet spot.

So my list of mods which have all helped me enjoy the DK2 more are;

1: Matte screen protector to reduce SDE
2: Cut lip off the lenses so they can be moved around
3: IPD interceptor tool
4: VR Cover to make it more comfortable to wear

Software:
1: Reshader to sharpen image
2: in game SS 1.5x or 2x to sharpen text
3: NVCP settings as per Dr Kaii's awesome thread (with some tweaks for my own personal preference)

After all this, I'm quite happy with the performance and certainly have no interest in playing on any flat screen panel.

 

[Vidicus]

Disclaimer: I think my gripes are mostly with the DK2 itself and not with E's use of it.

I've seen so many "I started playing with my DK2 and now I can't go back" remarks that I feel I must be doing something wrong. I'm reasonably certain I have everything set up correctly, yet I find the DK2 experience severely lacking for a number of reasons.

On top of these pretty obvious shortcomings:

• Narrow FOV
• Poor resolution
• Super narrow sweet spot
• Heavy/uncomfortable (esp. when looking around)

I've also noticed:

• Need to regularly reset the oculus orientation, which is tedious and breaks immersion
• Anything in my peripheral vision (what little I have with the DK2) is warped by the lenses
• Terrible sense of depth past the cockpit. For example, looking at another ship during a dogfight is like watching it on a giant, flat, grainy screen right in front of my face.

Overall I feel the game looks much better on a regular monitor, and is of course more comfortable to play without a brick strapped to your face.

Is it possible that I'm missing something? Or maybe it's due to my IPD (61mm)? I also have fairly deep-set eyes which might be relevant.

My FoV is more natural with the DK2, and I have better situation awareness.

The resolution is not great... but the DK2 stands for Developer Kit.... thus, it is not consumer ready yet. Pretty sure everyone who owns a DK2 knows that.

What does super narrow sweet spot mean? Sweet spot for what?

I have never had a issue with the weight of the headset. I have had many friends and family try it, and NONE have had a issue, even children did not have a issue. Actually some even said they do not notice they have a headset on after getting immersed.

I usually hit F12 once I load into the cockpit.... and that is the only time I have to do it for hours. Are you rolling around the room in a chair maybe? My wife will roll back from the desk when she uses the DK2... I have to keep rolling her back, lol.

As for warping your peripheral.... do you see clearly in those spots in real life? Pretty sure if something is at the edge of your vision in real life it is hard to make out details. I think this will be more detailed in future releases however.

I have had no issue with asteroids or ships in space and gauging distance. I actually am able to more accurately whip through and around things in space with the DK2.

I think the issues you are having may be something else, maybe it is your anatomy, or some other issue. The good thing is there will be many VR headsets on the market. Maybe another brand will be a better fit for you. HTC and Valve have one coming this December.

 

[Alymon]

I go back and forth. I love playing with the Rift on, but it does completely immerse me in the game and hides the outside world. Some days this is a good thing, other days, I need to know what's going on in the real world and can't get that immersed. Nothing beats the quality of a good monitor, so if I want screenshots or to just enjoy the pretty I won't use the Rift. Nothing beats the immersion you get with the Rift and a headset. When I want to feel like I am in space, that's what I do.

As for typing and other things with the Rift on... I'm relatively comfortable with my keyboard even without seeing it. I certainly make more mistakes, but knowing the key layout (and there's a small gap at the bottom of the Rift that you can use to see a little bit if you need it) helps. Most times, I am just using voice communications though.

 

[futant]

I didn't remove anything other than the flange on the bottom of the eyepiece cup, just don't click them in and they will slide a few mm before they run into the locking clips. Remember, you only need a millimeter or two.
You really don't have to click them in either, the tape holds them in place just fine; mine have been attached for months now with no issues.

Ah, thanks, I think you mean you removed the circular plastic lip inset on the bottom of the cup, right? I thought you meant you altered one of the 3 plastic clips on the cup. But now that I think about it, that wouldn't really accomplish anything

 

[Jericho]

Ah, thanks, I think you mean you removed the circular plastic lip inset on the bottom of the cup, right? I thought you meant you altered one of the 3 plastic clips on the cup. But now that I think about it, that wouldn't really accomplish anything

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Yup, you got it!
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A couple of things I thought about that you may want to keep in mind if you're going to try it:
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1. Protect the optics by putting Clear Wrap on the lenses, then you could also tape over the clear wrap with Scotch tape or packaging tape.
The Clear Wrap adheres nicely, and removes nicely, from the optics, and the tape provides a slightly thicker layer of protection (keep in mind that you're placing a razor blade nearby, and you will drop at least one to the floor)
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2. Wear rubberized gloves to prevent losing grip and to protect your hand.
I just kinda jumped right in to this modification without much forethought and I stabbed myself pretty deep when the eyecup slipped out of my hand and the only thing to slow down the razor was my finger.
After I staunched the bleeding I put on my rubber gripped work gloves and had much faster success (and much more confidence).
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[Gilmour]

get a real man's monitor...1440p 144hz gsync

well then I say nothing less than an 8k display will suit your needs.

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[hawkenfox]

How do you people with the DK2 type?

This is the one thing that I can' wrap my head around. When I explore, or travel in general, I find I still need to use the keyboard every so often - especially chatting to other explorers during exploration - have you ALL learned to touch type?

Having said that, I also don't play with a desk, and my cat tends to displace the keyboard whenever he feels like it, so this probably doesn't help...

Z...

I have never needed to look at the keyboard when I typed for 10 years now.

 

[Soda Popinski]

If you're recentering a lot, it's possible your camera isn't working properly. You can test this by purposely spinning around and seeing if the world gets desaturated. One player here had been playing with the camera not working the entire time, applied a fix then complained the world looked too vibrant, and not the normal dull colors.

To each their own. I prefer to do combat with the Rift, but when doing more casual activities, I don't always bother (need to put in contacts).

 

[SlackR]

I honestly cannot play without the rift...

 

[lysan]

Well, having a facebrick strapped to your face is not very pleasant.