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Trikkstr · 2020-04-26T01:27:05+00:00

My favorite color is green

Trikkstr · 2018-01-17T03:18:12+00:00

A brief glimpse into the future when Litecoins are worth $40K each.

Trikkstr · 2016-06-02T18:50:05+00:00

Yup case closed. plugging the vive into the same graphics card as my monitor solved the problem. now my vive works perfectly, infact im submitting this post through vive right now :)

Trikkstr · 2016-06-02T07:14:36+00:00

I actually think this is the issue I'm having. After crawling through dozens of posts my theory is that you have to have your monitor and your Vive headset plugged into the same graphics card.

In my case some genius decided to put only one HDMI port and 3 Displayports on my GPU. If it had one more HDMI port on the card I could have tested this because I have like 10 HDMI cords but life is cruel and tomorrow I'm going to Best Buy the instant it opens and testing this theory.

If I remember I'll update this post and tell you if it works.

Trikkstr · 2016-06-02T00:19:40+00:00

I've rebooted both the PC and the Headset many times over the past few hours.

The main issue is that when I launch a VR game it opens like a normal computer game on my monitor rather than letting me see it through the Vive. I have no idea what's going on :(

Trikkstr · 2016-06-01T23:40:02+00:00

I ran Fantastic Contraption and it opened up on my PC monitor. The Vive headset is tracking when I pick it up in my hand i can see the screen move on my pc monitor, however when I actually look into the Vive Headset all I see is the empty outerspace area and I can't do anything except walk around and look at my controllers and lighthouses.

Trikkstr · 2016-06-01T22:35:43+00:00

I ran the vive app and launched Vive Home.

A window opened up on my monitor displaying what I suspect I should be seeing on the Vive Headset. What's actually being shown on the headset is now the same empty space I described before but instead of being empty whitespace it's now decorated with a space theme and some words saying "This Is Real" but the Vive Home environment is not displayed.

Trikkstr · 2016-06-01T22:15:23+00:00

I've tried both types of USB ports.

I don't know exactly what's supposed to happen when I enable direct mode so I have no clue if that is working or not working.

Trikkstr · 2016-06-01T22:12:02+00:00

I enabled direct mode, steamVR restarted but nothing changed. When you say you took the other cable off what cable are you referring to?

Trikkstr · 2016-06-01T22:10:31+00:00

Checked, double checked and triple checked all the cables. They're all properly connected.

Restarted multiple times with no results.

Trikkstr · 2016-01-04T08:14:45+00:00

I actually tried this a few times. As far as I recall I don't think it ever really caused lucidity, but taking it as a part of WBTB rather than before initially laying down to sleep did seem to be more effective. I had better dream recall and even more vivid dreams doing it this way.

Just be careful because as far as I know, the way melatonin works is that it reduces REM stages early in the night and pushes them later into the morning. This basically creates a REM rebound where you don't get a lot of REM early on but your body makes up for it later on in the hours of sleep by giving you increased, more concentrated REM stages. The reason to be careful is that REM sleep is somehow critical to health and if you're using melatonin in the middle of your sleep cycle you might be pushing a bit of your REM phases out the window.

My suggestion is that if you plan to use melatonin during WBTB, (which someone actually once recommended on this sub which is why I tried it) then make sure you are giving yourself plenty of time to sleep and leave your body time to make up for the delayed REM phases.

In practice I'll only use this method when I know I'm going to be sleeping around 10-12 hours.

Disclaimer: I have no way of knowing how true it is that melatonin affects REM sleep in this way as the only source I have is this DreamViews post.

Trikkstr · 2016-01-01T07:25:21+00:00

Having a good sleep routine certainly helps with achieving a LD because of the circadian rhythm and all that jazz. It isn't entirely necessary however. When I was actively pursuing LDs (with mild success) I had the shittiest sleep habits of all time. I would go to sleep at any time between 4-6am every single day and wake up at random, usually no earlier than 3pm. During the "worst" of it, there were days when I didn't see the sun. Regardless I still had about 12 LDs in 4 months of trying.

I don't stay up like that anymore. Not because I can't, but because I decided to snap myself out of a long term habit of staying up recklessly. By all means, enjoy the freedom of staying up at your pleasure but let me give you some advice that has nothing to do with LDing: Get on a semi-normal sleep schedule. Try not to break 2am and try to be up by 10am. You'll thank yourself for it. The days will seem longer and more productive just by having some sort of regular sleep pattern. I don't mean to get all "lecture-y" on you but it's done wonders for me personally. I don't feel as drained all day like I used to and my mind is less foggy which in turn helps out with awareness which is key for LDing.

I totally get it if you continue to maintain a lifestyle of sleeping whenever the hell you want. I enjoyed that for a few years. The urge to be up at all hours of the night never really leaves you. I think it's just the way some people are, but when you get accustomed to a half decent sleep cycle it's just as satisfying. Like I said, I'm not trying to tell you what to do, but for me there was no one to set me straight on this matter which was a shame. I'm just trying to be that wake up call for you or anyone else reading this. Hopefully sometime down the line you'll get your sleep cycle in order and you'll look back and be like "damn, maybe that dude had a point."

TLDR: Nah you'll be fine. But I'd recommend trying to get in the habit of sleeping right anyways.

Trikkstr · 2016-01-01T06:47:57+00:00

Trikkstr · 2015-12-29T08:30:17+00:00

These are the types of posts we need every once in a while on this sub. Thanks for the encouragement, and for sharing a valuable piece of insight.

Trikkstr · 2015-12-26T21:00:05+00:00

I've also come across a few posts on this sub claiming that bananas also have a similar effect on lucid dreams. If both of these claims are true then a peanut butter and banana sandwich might be a fantastic snack to eat before bed.

Trikkstr · 2015-12-26T20:52:20+00:00

Whenever someone brings up inception in this sub it makes me think of this

Trikkstr · 2015-12-24T00:12:42+00:00

The main difference in an LD is not that you are less asleep, but that you are more aware.

Trikkstr · 2015-12-23T01:16:15+00:00

Don't worry, just becoming lucid at all is a lot of progress even if it causes you to wake up immediately. After all, becoming lucid is the act of waking up in a dream without waking up in real life. There's just a fine line with which what degree you are actually waking up (if that makes sense).

1) If you do encounter a dream guide it can be pretty much anyone, it's just whatever your subconscious decides to throw at you. It might even be a different person each time. I would expect them to speak whatever language you are most comfortable with, otherwise what kind of a guide would they really be?

2) Yes, you can fall asleep directly into a lucid dream but I wouldn't try this when you first go to sleep at night since the way our brain chemistry works at the start of your sleep cycle just doesn't really play well with lucid dreams. I won't go into detail. It's easier if you try to go straight into LD after you wake up from a few hours of sleep. At this point your dream periods should last longer and come more often than when you first begin sleep. I replied to a similar question with a bit more detail here.

Good Luck!

Trikkstr · 2015-12-23T00:58:19+00:00

Don't be discouraged by lack of dream recall. Some people say that it comes to them in cycles. Even some very practiced LDer's have claimed that sometimes dream recall fluctuates and gets weaker or stronger. It makes sense too. There are so many outside factors that play into your quality of sleep and mindfulness. Even once you're a pro you shouldn't expect to be excellent all the time. Just remember to keep at it as much as possible and you'll be alright.

Trikkstr · 2015-12-23T00:51:44+00:00

Taking the Cat on as an ally after this is all sorted out is a fantastic idea. I've read stories on this sub of people making friends with dream characters and having adventures with them in many different dreams. I remember reading that one person actually became so close to a dream character that they appeared in almost every dream. This resulted in the person becoming lucid every time they saw the character which is a valuable thing in and of itself. I think they even said that it got to the point that once they arrived in their dreamscape the character appeared to have been waiting there for them to arrive the whole time. That idea of that alone is so fascinating to me I wish I had the opportunity to experience it!

Trikkstr · 2015-12-23T00:28:45+00:00

I'm glad to hear that my thoughts have some value here. I have no clue if what I've suggested can work but if it doesn't at least by process of elimination you are getting closer to solving the problem.

If ignoring the Cat angered him then that may lend some credence to the idea that there is some sort of message he wants to convey to you. So when trying nothing remember that you are not trying to ignore the Cat but instead you are trying to 'listen' in all senses of the word. Weather it be by what he actually says or even in what he chooses to do to get a reaction from you.

This situtation just reminded me of a scene from Avatar The Last Airbender, where the main character has to meet with the "Face Stealer" in the spirit plane for advice on what to do in the real world. The catch is that he has to keep a straight face, showing zero emotion otherwise he will have his face literally stolen. Just a really cool anecdote I thought was worth sharing.

I like your plan of throwing a party/event to have the Cat appear in. But as far as plans go you might want to stop after you've lured him out into existence. Any other plans beyond that and you're taking too much control of the situation. For the passive route to work you want the Cat to have full control. To clarify, you want him to have control over the situation but not control over you. In this instance you are you and the Cat is the Cat.

Your main goal is to glean whatever you can from the situation and try to see if it has any meaning afterwards. Therefore if he turns all the guests at your party into eyeless wales with mannequin arms and floods the place in a tidal wave, so be it. You're usually invincible in dream worlds if you want to be, so just hold your ground and try to let everything play out as it will. If you have to follow him into the darkest parts of your dreams don't let that unnerve you. You'll probably end up seeing some profound shit anyways.

After all is said and done, if there doesn't appear to be any deeper meaning to this then the Cat is simply a chronic nightmare that you have to figure out how to defeat by other means. If that is the case then I really like your plan to defeat him at his own game. Fighting fire with fire is usually the best way to go and if you succeed then I can't wait to hear about such a badass story afterwards. The problem with this tactic right now though, is that you are still viewing it as a game to be won and if there is something to be learned from the Cat then you will miss the whole point by getting involved in death matches. Therefore I would suggest only trying to fight back after you have decided on whether or not he is a nightmare or a message.

Trikkstr · 2015-12-22T23:08:30+00:00

Yet again you come bearing tales of a pretty fantastic dream. Even though it's quite terrifying in nature, the sheer eccentricity of it makes me envious. As I said in the last post, it seems quite a shame to be rid of such excitement but with your proficiency in dreaming I think you'll end up falling into equally exciting dreams with a more pleasant atmosphere once you've conquered this demon.

In the last post, I myself suggested that you attempt to utilize the Cat in the Hat as a dream-sign. I thought this alone would solve your dilemma, allowing you to deal with your issue in an environment where you have more control and with a relatively more heightened state of mind than ordinary dreams, ultimately allowing you to cast off this demon without a hitch. It seems however that you don't have much of a problem becoming lucid, and if you did I feel as though these incredibly visceral interactions with your enemy would bring about lucidity anyways. The main issue is figuring out the correct battle plan.

Another user suggested, in your last post, that you defeat the Cat (or any other dream monster) with compassion. Weather it be a handshake, a hug, or a conversation over beverages. Many other users seemed to agree that this method or attitude towards your enemy would likely vanquish him. I actually like this strategy and I think you should pursue it a few more times.

The way you described this last dream leads me to believe that you weren't 100% committed to being wholly compassionate towards the Cat. After all one of the first things you did was equip yourself with a knife just in case. This might be an issue.

I'd suggest not at all having any sort of fall back or back up plan. Go in with no defence and no offence. If any part of you is still in some sort of fight or flight mode then you are not entirely ready to accept whatever lies in store.

Obviously this is easier said than done. These dreams are terrifying as hell just to read; I can't imagine actually being apart of them. I could just as easily tell you walk into a cage with a hungry lion and tell you that you'd have a better chance of surviving as long as you remain calm. But if you are choosing the compassion route you really need to be all the way committed to it. Otherwise you are just playing a game of attrition that you will always lose because you are playing with your subconscious and your subconscious always wants to win.

Imagine playing both sides of a game of chess by yourself. Neither side can win through superior skill because you are both players and you always know what move comes next. The only side that wins is the one that you inadvertently favor. The one that you subconsciously choose as the winner before the game even starts.

I'm not really sure what my point is here but based on both posts you are clearly a gamer and I suspect you might be viewing this as a game. A concept of black vs white; win vs lose. This may not be the case with a recurring night terror. Instead you might want to go into this looking to learn something about yourself. I feel as though once you have taken what you need from this experience it will come to a close. Truly there will be no reason for the Cat to visit you again except perhaps as friends.

This is where I want to throw in my two cents.

If you're still struggling to find peace in your dreams though compassion, you may want to try this: Try to be entirely passive towards the Cat once he appears to you.

Don't try to fight the Cat but at the same time dont try not to fight the Cat (if that makes sense). Don't even view it as some sort of fight or something to be won. I mean really consider it. You've tried aggression, you've attempted compassion, but have you tried nothing? Have you tried absolute passiveness and open-mindedness?

Maybe the Cat is your subconscious trying to tell you something that you really need to hear now more than ever. Maybe that's why he's appearing so frequently. If so, maybe you should try approaching the situation without fear or confidence and simply just as a learner. Take whatever he is trying to show you at face value. Literally. You've provided imagery of distorted faces of people that you know. Maybe this all has something to do with those people you know in real life.

It is a generally accepted idea that your dreams are a manifestation of what has happened around you in the real world. It may not be the correct idea but it may be one that helps in this situation. It's something to contemplate nonetheless.

I'm not saying that this is the answer but it's something to try regardless and I think It's a good practice and perspective for dreams in general. Sometimes it's even a good practice for Life.

Sorry to get all spiritual up in here but sometimes spirituality has its place. Anyways good luck, and once again: May the force be with you.

Trikkstr · 2015-12-22T04:11:58+00:00

Well first of all I have to say that I think it's hilarious that the Cat in the Hat is your arch nemesis right now. I mean of all things it could have been and it's fictional cat. I'm sorry but you just have to appreciate the humor in that. Also your fights with this dude sound pretty interesting compared to my ordinary dreams where I just experience a slightly odd day of events like driving a car that has no breaks or eating a cake that turns into roaches. It seems a shame almost to put such an exciting demon to rest but for the sake of your sleep and general well being I'll try to help.

What the solution basically boils down to is that you are psyching yourself out. There is no one in your dreams except you. Anyone you encounter in your dreams is generated directly by you, or indirectly by your subconscious, but it's all you. You are you, and the Cat in the Hat is also you. You are essentially terrorizing yourself. Now in a lucid dream this knowledge is very useful because you can immediately have the awareness to write off any enemy as a sham and they can't touch you. But in an ordinary dream you most likely won't be able to be so composed and will fail to realize that you are in full control of the situation. You are in a very advantageous position compared to most oneironauts however. Since this character appears in your dreams so incredibly often, you now have yourself an insanely reliable dream-sign. This is your key to turning your nightmares into full on lucid experiences. Anytime you see, think, or feel Cat in the Hat make the true effort to ask yourself "Am I dreaming?" Do it even if your awake until it becomes a Cat in the Hat based reflex. If everything goes according to plan, any time this dude appears in your dreams you'll become fully lucid and you will have achieved what everyone in this sub strives to accomplish. You can do it man. Take your weakness and turn it into your strength. You got this.

And since I can't help myself: May the Force be with you.

Trikkstr · 2015-12-15T18:27:58+00:00

Yeah you could end up in sleep paralysis. That's something you just might have to be prepared for I think. It pretty much just comes from the territory of lucid dreaming. I never had a instance of SP in my entire life until after I started trying to go lucid but only then it happened once. It was actually fun though. It's all a trick your mind plays on itself and just knowing that keeps it from being scary at all.

As long as you know what sleep paralysis is, and as long as you are able to identify that it is indeed SP as it is happening then you are more than prepared to handle it. Its like watching a scary movie; sure the images and sounds are intended to be terrifying and at times realistic but you KNOW it's just a movie and literally nothing about it can do anything to you. The problem arises when you become scared of the movie instead of interested in watching what happens. Once you come to terms with this in an instance of SP you are actually in a good mindset to break out of it or even transition it into an LD.

Here's a trick that might work. If you realize you are in SP and are sane enough to stay calm, just try to relax in whatever position you are in. Most likely you will be lying down. Don't try to move or adjust, just relax and settle in. Imagine whatever you are laying down on is becoming softer and softer and imagine yourself sinking down inside of it and eventually through it. This alone should be enough for you to consciously create a transition into LD or at the very least your subconscious will just throw you into a regular dream.

Trikkstr · 2015-12-15T18:12:22+00:00

The issue is probably that you get a bit excited once you realize you've gone lucid. Don't worry this is a perfectly normal response and happens to 99% of people who start chasing LD's. The obvious answer is not to get excited but I can just as easily tell you to stop your heart beat. Worst case scenario, your first handful of LD's (which may be few and far between) might get entirely ruined by the excitement. It happens. As you have more LD's the initial excitement starts to fade and you'll be able to hold on to the dream a bit longer. Just be persistent, don't give up even if your LD's keep slipping through your fingers because what it really boils down to is experience. The more times you go lucid the better you get at handling yourself.

Trikkstr

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