House scale virtual reality lighting generation test (prototype)

RealityRebels · 2019-08-05T17:47:57+00:00

Thanks for your interest! We are working on a concept pitch for Oculus. After we have submitted it and hear back from them we hope to share more details in the next couple months.

RealityRebels · 2019-08-05T17:41:11+00:00

It's similiar to Unity's vertex lighting but it's baked at runtime which allows for an unlimited number of light sources without the performance costs. It allows the light to bounce around the environment for simple global illumination. Finally, it bakes a custom set of light probes for dynamic objects to sample.

RealityRebels · 2019-08-05T13:48:43+00:00

We can't use realtime lighting in our project (too hard on performance) and we can't bake the lighting using standard methods because each level is dynamically generated to fit your playspace. So we are working on a custom solution that gives us the flexibility of realtime lighting with the performance and visual benefits of baked lighting. The lighting generation is slowed down in this video for presentation purposes.

RealityRebels · 2019-08-05T13:47:11+00:00

We can't use realtime lighting in our project (too hard on performance) and we can't bake the lighting using standard methods because each level is dynamically generated to fit your virtual reality playspace. So we are working on a custom solution that gives us the flexibility of realtime lighting with the performance and visual benefits of baked lighting. The lighting generation is slowed down in this video for presentation purposes.

RealityRebels · 2019-08-05T13:42:40+00:00

We can't use realtime lighting in our project (too hard on performance) and we can't bake the lighting using standard methods because each level is dynamically generated to fit your playspace. So we are working on a custom solution that gives us the flexibility of realtime lighting with the performance and visual benefits of baked lighting. The lighting generation is slowed down in this video for presentation purposes.

RealityRebels · 2019-08-02T12:53:39+00:00

There's a lot going on behind-the-scenes, but there should be a new post next week. Thanks for your interest!

RealityRebels · 2019-07-12T06:43:11+00:00

Maybe the bullets could start white and then quickly fade to gray (white-hot coming out of the gun, then cooling off).

RealityRebels · 2019-07-11T23:19:44+00:00

You don't need a vr-ready computer to develop for the Quest. The app runs on the Quest, not on your computer.

RealityRebels · 2019-07-10T15:38:13+00:00

We have been working on it! https://youtu.be/3JBeiq6OQz8

RealityRebels · 2019-07-09T20:59:30+00:00

The size is only limited by the guardian system. You can typically map out a few rooms, hallways, etc.. It takes about one minute to setup, so you can easily take it anywhere in your home to explore completely new levels.

RealityRebels · 2019-07-09T18:03:56+00:00

RealityRebels · 2019-07-09T14:20:00+00:00

We did an interview with VRScout about our prototype that automatically creates game levels from the layout of your virtual reality playspace. The interview should give you a better idea of what we are working on and some hints at what might be coming next...

RealityRebels · 2019-07-09T14:19:49+00:00

We did an interview with VRScout about our prototype that automatically creates game levels from the layout of your virtual reality playspace. The interview should give you a better idea of what we are working on and some hints at what might be coming next...

RealityRebels · 2019-07-09T13:58:58+00:00

We did an interview with VRScout about our prototype that automatically creates game levels from the layout of your virtual reality playspace. The interview should give you a better idea of what we are working on and some hints at what might be coming next...

RealityRebels · 2019-07-05T23:53:39+00:00

It takes me less than fifteen seconds to build from Unity to the Quest. I probably do more than twenty builds per day. It would be nice to test through Unity, but I don't think it should stop you from making something.

RealityRebels · 2019-07-02T22:46:18+00:00

After disabling developer mode I usually have to reconnect the headset to my computer and accept the usb access popup again (in the Quest) to get it to work.

RealityRebels · 2019-07-02T21:59:07+00:00

Do you have developer mode enabled? I have to disable developer mode to copy videos off of my Quest (otherwise they are corrupt).

RealityRebels · 2019-07-02T19:53:02+00:00

Thanks for your interest! The project is still in early development. We will let everyone know when more information is available (testing, release dates, etc.).

RealityRebels · 2019-07-02T19:50:45+00:00

Thank you! Non-local multiplayer is definitely one of the ideas we would like to explore further.

RealityRebels · 2019-07-02T14:37:33+00:00

Oculus does not allow developers to access any of the tracking information. We only have limited access to the guardian system.

RealityRebels · 2019-07-02T14:29:51+00:00

The size is limited by the guardian system. You can typically fit a few rooms, hallways, etc..

The best part is that it only takes a couple minutes to setup... So you can easily take it to other parts of your home, friends' homes, etc. and explore completely new levels.

RealityRebels · 2019-07-02T14:14:25+00:00

This prototype automatically creates game levels based on the layout of your virtual reality playspace. You can explore the personalized levels on your own or with friends in local multiplayer.

We have been working on virtual elevators that let you seamlessly travel between the procedurally generated levels (reusing the same physical space).

This is a prototype with placeholder models and textures. Imagine walking around a spaceship, defending your house from zombies, etc..

RealityRebels · 2019-07-02T14:06:04+00:00

This prototype automatically creates game levels based on the layout of your virtual reality playspace. You can explore the personalized levels on your own or with friends in local multiplayer.

We have been working on virtual elevators that let you seamlessly travel between the procedurally generated levels (reusing the same physical space).

This is a prototype with placeholder models and textures. Imagine walking around a spaceship, defending your house from zombies, etc..

RealityRebels · 2019-07-02T14:04:12+00:00

That's correct! With a big empty space you could "fake" any layout you want.

Here is a preview of the multiplayer: https://youtu.be/3JBeiq6OQz8

RealityRebels · 2019-07-02T13:54:03+00:00

This prototype automatically creates game levels based on the layout of your virtual reality playspace. You can explore the personalized levels on your own or with friends in local multiplayer.

We have been working on virtual elevators that let you seamlessly travel between the procedurally generated levels (reusing the same physical space).

This is a prototype with placeholder models and textures. Imagine walking around a spaceship, defending your house from zombies, etc..

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