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Which Galaxy Note 4 versions will the apps be tested on?

There are different versions of the Galaxy Note 4: Those with the the Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 (4x 2.70GHz Krait; Adreno 420),and those with the Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 5433 (4x 1.30GHz Cortex-A53 + 4x 1.90GHz Cortex-A57, 64bit; Mali-T760 MP6)Which vers...

j00hi by Honored Guest
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Unity Splash Screen

Does anyone know how to make the Unity splash screen stereo 3D?I don't have android pro and the splash screen appears 2D across both eyes.

Black screen and slow load times.

If I run a scene in unity 4.6.3 it seems to work in if set it to PC as build. I get the left and right eye screens. But if i switch to Android I get a black screen.I dont have a gear VR. Is this supposed to happen?And even a simple scene with a cube ...

tlkall by Honored Guest
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[WIP] VR Reader

Hey folks,I'm Nathan Beattie (or Zaeran on reddit), a VR Developer from Australia responsible for things such as Robot Chess and VR Billiards, as well as many others.My entry for the GearVR Jam is an eBook reader, specifically EPUB files, but I hope ...

Zaeran by Explorer
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There are so many cool games and experiences

I just wanted to say: there are so many cool and interesting ideas in both the game and experience/app categories. So much potential.Everyone is doing a wonderful job and need to keep it up. I look forward to trying every game and experience. So exci...

Devster3 by Honored Guest
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[WIP] The Holotable - Thrax

THRAXBringing the iconic Sci-Fi Holotable to Virtual RealitySo here is the WIP for my indie's VR Jam entry named ThraxI think the Sci-Fi Holotable concept is fascinating and pairing it with being a fan of the top down genre of gaming I will be lookin...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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[WIP] Learn Immersive: Learn a Language in VR

Hey guys!We're a small startup in SF called Learn Immersive. We're focused on language learning in VR. For the last few months, we've been running virtual tutoring sessions in French and Spanish and the feedback has been spectacular. However, getting...

Get actual frame rate? (not time warped)

Anyone know a fairly easy way to get (what would be) the frame rate in the GearVR? Because of the time warp, typical methods will return a constant 60fps, so it's difficult to determine slow sections.

Managing draw calls

Hi thereI am working in my racing game for the jam and found out is too challenging to keep draw calls under 100.First the ovr camara increases it, i guess because it renders each eye separatedly. am I right?second, I have peaks, where my drawcalls g...

emolano by Honored Guest
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I.C.U. VR Open Development

I was a little skeptical about posting this, but I am not really focused on a prize. I want to complete the app with or without a contest, prize or no prize. I am not trying to rally competition or issue a challenge. I do not expect anyone to see the...

[WIP] Sherlock Holmes - The Wagner Ritual

Hi guys,As you might've guessed, I'm planning to participate in the VRJam. My project is called "Sherlock Holmes - The Wagner Ritual". As I'm what you could call a Sherlockian, I thought I'd try my hand at adapting a classic Sherlock Holmes story fo...

CRITICAL - Erroneous URGENT notice that papers not signed

I received an URGENT notice that my paperwork was not signed, or someone on my team did not sign. This seems in error, there is only one person to sign - ME, and I signed and received a signed copy back from EchoSign several hours before receiving th...

cognaut by Honored Guest
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EchoSign e-sign forms and Live FAQ

Hello VR Jammers!We've seen a fair number of questions about e-signing your Terms. Here are the common issues and how to address them:1) I never received the terms to sign. Common issues:- Your entry was submitted after the M1 deadline and does not q...

Gypsy816 by Expert Protege
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Note 4 Gear VR Setup Network Error

My Gear VR just arrived but when I try to setup Gear VR out of the box, a pop up message says "Network Error" I've setup wifi and can connect to the internet and surf the web but no luck installing the software.It's an AT&T Galaxy Note if that's a pr...

Manifest file setup

I don't have a gearVR to test with so its crucial that I get this right.what is the deal with the manifest file?I read a lot about how you have to open and set it manually to the correct settings.For example:I created a unity project, I imported the ...

Agua by Honored Guest
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Can I protect my APK?

Hi allMy game is small so making just a demo for the VR Jam does not make a lot of sense. Since people can get the apk for free once we post it, can I protect my apk to stops working after 2 months? Maybe adding a simple date check.Is that allowed? o...

emolano by Honored Guest
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Adult Content Restriction Question

Does curse words like "mother fucker" or "shiiiitt!" considered adult content? (Only said once)Is a girl, fully clothed in mini skirt and fishnet stockings in bed, with HMD considered adult content?

msaijo by Honored Guest
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Unity 5

So according to this thread (and my own attempts), Mobile SDK doesn't work with Unity 5 yet, and there's no real ETA on when it will.This is a real bummer, especially since Unity 5 has been in beta for several months now. Unity 5 moving Pro features ...

[WIP] Untitled VR (just another diorama)

------------------------------------------------------------Untitled VRJust another diorama. No innovation here. No killer app. Just a fun little project for my own enjoyment so that I can experiment with some random VR things.-----------------------...

Jose by Heroic Explorer
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Terms and Conditions Sent to Wrong Email

So yesterday, I changed the email I use with ChallengePost. However, since you sent the Terms and Conditions on Monday afternoon, the terms and conditions was sent to the previous address that I don't have access to. My app is called Virtual Sensory ...

I have not received the Mobile VR Jam Terms to e-sign

Hi all, wondering is anyone at Oculus or elsewhere can shed some light.I definitely got my Milestone 1 submission in on time, got confirmation of that too, but I have not received the T&Cs to e-sign. Seems other people have received theirs and so I w...

Question about number of entries

So challengepost says that there were over 500 submissions for milestone 1. just wondering, does that mean that all those 500 entries are in the competition? or is it a smaller number than that? I thought i was probably going to be closer to 100, sin...

Problem with e-signing the Mobile VR Jam Terms & Conditions

I've signed the “Mobile VR Jam Terms and Conditions - “Team member” Signature for the Oculus VR Jam today, but after sending the signed document, I realized that for some reason, my real name wasn't filled into the form. Instead of my real name (whic...

j00hi by Honored Guest
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Team members location

(a) natural persons who are, as of the date of entry, (i) a legal resident of a nation within the Territory and (ii) at least eighteen (18) years old and the age of majority in his or her jurisdiction of residence (e.g., country, province, state, pre...

marko999 by Honored Guest
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Thank you Judges and VR Community

I am humbled and excited for receiving this opportunity. Thank you for selecting me to move to the Milestone 2 Phase of the contest. My Islands in the sky project is a dream come true, and i have only oculus, their judges and everyone here at the VR ...

[WIP] Alert 5

On an aircraft carrier, when pilots must be at the ready to launch at a moment's notice, the condition is known as "Alert 5". Things haven't changed, even after we spread into space.Alert 5 is a VR space fighter simulator that will catapult the playe...

(WIP) The Science of Motion Sickness

The Science of Simulated Motion will be an educational experience explaining why people get motion sickness. We will illustrate our points with the use of 3 motion scenes and informative media clips.Scene one will have the user standing at the side o...

WhelanWeb by Honored Guest
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[WIP] Share the Science

Share the Science is an educational app focusing on climate change and the Carbon Dioxide cycle.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYJoZenTHnsShare the Science: Climate Change is the next generation of technology-enabled education. This mobile experienc...

[WIP] Ramble VR

Why Ramble VR?There is a magic in visiting new places. Walking unknown ground, and learning stories of far off lands, allows us to see the world through fresh eyes. Our goal with Ramble is let people feel the delight and discovery of travel in VR thr...