VR Update

This is an update on my VR experience. The last time I wrote I was feeling somewhat nauseous but a lot of that had to do with my trying to experiment with things like trying to use Google Cardboard apps with the Gear VR. I also wrote that Land’s End gave me motion sickness.

After taking a break for a few days, I used the Gear VR again and the experience was mostly good. I did try Land’s End again and yes, I am unfortunately prone to get motion sick from it, but I noticed that mostly the sickness occurs right at the end of movements. In the game you change position in successive movements, where its like you are automatically moved from one point to another.

I noticed today that throughout much of the movement I do not feel motion sick, but for some reason right near the end of each movement is when I tend to feel sick. I think it has to do with the fact that the rate of movement seems constant for the duration of the move. It would be better if it slowed down – decelerated – near the end. I don’t know why but this is what seems to be the case.

If I just close my eyes for the few seconds near the end of each move sequence it tends to help a lot.

I’m still waiting for support on whether it will be possible to get Darknet to work. I also noticed another app is crashing today.

Although the focus is not perfect, it seems like I can live with it. I keep the lenses as clean as possible and keep the headset adjusted properly. I notice that my point where the headset is correctly focused is right near the end of how far the dial turns, which concerns me.

All in all I am happy to have the Gear VR and know it is something I will continue to use and enjoy in the future.