The Index thread (please keep to subject)

Comrade_Ivan said:

Maxxgold said:

I had to make a shortcut from the Alien Isolation exe, and run it from the shortcut. I tried everything before that worked. You can also go back a version if nothing works for you. 

Unfortunately nothing seems to help. No idea why that might even make the dif, but I tried the shortcut method too. Same result:

I also tried and ran into probably the same issue. But I found out that when I connect my CV1, Alien Isolation would work perfectly - that is starting as usual with the CV1. It's a relatively dark game, I ended up thinking it's probably not worth the hassle getting Index to work and best played with the CV1.

Figured it out. I had to launch it flat, go into Settings > Mother VR and change the runtime to Steam. Then restart the whole rig, right-click on Alien: Isolation in Steam, open Properties and disable launching in Home Theater mode. Then I opened Steam VR and finally launched the game.
Now it works like a charm

Comrade_Ivan said:

Figured it out. I had to launch it flat, go into Settings > Mother VR and change the runtime to Steam. Then restart the whole rig, right-click on Alien: Isolation in Steam, open Properties and disable launching in Home Theater mode. Then I opened Steam VR and finally launched the game.
Now it works like a charm

Impressive and congrats - how are the graphics using Index - do the textures look good?

RuneSR2 said:

Impressive and congrats - how are the graphics using Index - do the textures look good?

They do, but I can't play it at maxed out settings with my 1080Ti. I have Zotac's mini version of the card, so overclocking isn't even an option.

Also Talos Principle (in terms of visuals another one of my faves) has to be quite severely throttled down just to get smooth movement. Lots of frame drops, even at 90 fps, 100% SS. This is one game where Rift S shines.

I've spent quite a bit of time tweaking settings this weekend. Thank the lord almighty for fpsVR - being able to see the frametime and change the settings on the fly from within VR is effin brilliant. That, and the little cable tangle monitor - I can't rave enough about it.

It's becoming clear to me that my next purchase will have to be a 2080Ti (or two). I figure that will future-proof for me for years to come

I figure we're all owners of at least two headsets here - anyone on Oculus forum will likely have an Oculus headset, and anyone on this thread will also likely have an Index (or at least is thinking about buying one). So if anyone here is like me, heads-up; I just found a website that sells some really cool accessories for peeps like us (I'm not affiliated with them btw).

They have stuff like display mounts for headsets, custom faceplates, Quest link cables, and even a halo strap for a Quest.

I currently own 5 different headsets (down from 8, lol - yeah, I have a problem), and a while ago I bought a bunch of mannequin heads & carousels to put them on (carousels so I could easily wind up cables without twisting them).

The mannequin heads turned out to be problematic - for one they're too small, so headsets tend to slip down. And second, I realized that constant pressure on faceplates actually deforms the cushioning.

I just ordered a halo strap for my Quest from them, and I'll also be getting displays for my headsets, so I'll report my findings if anyone wants feedback. But I thought I'd drop the link here too if anyone else is interested:

https://www.goquestvr.com/index.php/product/mount-station/

Space Engine with more than 2000 ratings and a 10/10 average rating (96% positive) seems to be - maybe - the best app for showing space and the universe in VR. It now has Index support and I'm thinking about buying it - anyone tried it?

RuneSR2 said:

Space Engine with more than 2000 ratings and a 10/10 average rating (96% positive) seems to be - maybe - the best app for showing space and the universe in VR. It now has Index support and I'm thinking about buying it - anyone tried it?

I just bought it - I'll try it this afternoon and then I'll report here

Vertigo has just been remastered:


I did try the original which I found poor and refunded - not going to buy the remastered version unless reviews are really great...

RuneSR2 said:

PS. I think it has native Oculus support: "I’ve got an Oculus Rift CV1 a few weeks ago and already implemented its full native support (with Touch controllers)."

When you press play, it pops up three options: play normally, native Oculus SDK or SteamVR.

New interesting equipment for Index and Vive (requires base stations):


Seem like a no-go for Oculus, for now: "VR Ink couldn’t work with Oculus headsets (unless through SteamVR) because Oculus doesn’t allow third-parties to make use of its tracking systems."

More info here:

https://www.logitech.com/en-us/promo/vr-ink.html

https://www.roadtovr.com/logitech-vr-stylus-pre-order-vr-ink-pilot-edition-price-release-date/