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Up and Coming
December 14, 2016
Question

Would anyone be game enough to play their touch outside there front door> I mean there is

Space there for me.
I live in an apartment block, but I am not sure what the neighbours would think.
Is anyone else willing to give this a try?

    18 replies

    Honored Contributor
    December 14, 2016
    I'd run the wires out the back door and use it in my back yard, it's fenced in and I have a large yard.  I wouldn't do it in an apartment complex.  I wouldn't want my neighbors to learn that I have expensive and very desirable gear.  If you decide to do it, get renters insurance first because you'll probably get robbed while you're at work.
    LogaFrogAuthor
    Up and Coming
    December 14, 2016
    Yeh true that. Maybe I should move out. I am in a single bedroom unit with the wife
    But then again, I just have to reshuffle the couch and table every time as well

    Inspiring
    December 14, 2016
    You'd need to put your computer outside, I guess it might work in the desert or the summer when there isn't moisture.
    Participant
    December 14, 2016
    I've been considering this myself as I have quite a bit more clear space in the garden than indoors. My concern was sunlight affecting the IR tracking (not to mention the constant rain we've had lately).
    Honored Contributor
    December 14, 2016
    I'm in the desert here in Az, but there's so much dust... I don't want it getting into my computer case, I'm not worried about the rift and controllers, they're closed.  But I do wonder if the super bright sunlight will effect the tracking.
    Participant
    December 14, 2016
    You would have to be super careful about sunlight hitting the lenses and burning your screen.
    Honored Contributor
    December 15, 2016
    If sunlight is going to burn the camera lenses then outside is a no go for me.  I live in an area that is constantly sunny with clear skies.
    Up and Coming
    December 16, 2016
     Maybe in addition to a comfort rating, oculus should give a "space" rating to their games in the oculus store.  Some touch games require moving around, while other can be done standing in one place. It seems these latter games should be no problem no matter how small your premises are.  Of course, there's always going to be that one game you covet no matter how much space it needs… 
    LogaFrogAuthor
    Up and Coming
    December 16, 2016
    especially overhead space

    Up and Coming
    December 27, 2016
    I like having mine set-up in my spare bedroom that way I can turn on the ceiling fan if I end up killing things for hrs. and I can wear what i want!  Besides outside?  There will one day be a video on youtube from a neighbor or passerby as you fight imaginary adds on your lawn.  Or worse, they spray you w/ a hose or throw something at you since you can't see them anyway lol.. I wouldn't tempt fate but thats me, lol.