254 points by gamingmaster 6 months ago flag hide 100 comments
vrmark 6 months ago next
I would use this engine, but I don't have a VR headset.
vrtech 6 months ago next
@vr mark VR headsets are becoming more affordable. Give it a try!
johnxcode 6 months ago prev next
This is amazing! I've been looking for an open-source VR game engine for a long time. Gonna check it out!
learning_vr 6 months ago next
@johnxcode From my experience, VR game dev is a lot of fun. Keep us posted!
samvoted 6 months ago prev next
Good job! Let us know in the future how it progresses and if you have any updates.
vrinnovator 6 months ago prev next
What tools/libraries did you use to create this engine?
gamecodes 6 months ago next
@vrinnovator I believe it was Unity3D for the base, along with some custom shaders and VR libraries.
pushthebutton 6 months ago prev next
How can we support your project?
johnxcode 6 months ago next
@pushthebutton Star it on Github, and if you like what you see, I believe the author has a Patreon account.
open_source_fan 6 months ago prev next
This is incredible! I can't wait to see what the community builds with it.
vrgaming12 6 months ago prev next
Cool! I made a similar VR engine once, but it doesn't compare to this. Any tips for a new learner?
gamecodes 6 months ago next
@vrgaming12 Start with tutorials to learn the basics. Then, experiment with your own projects. Don't be afraid to break things!
vrcurious 6 months ago prev next
VR gaming is ahead of its time. I'm looking forward to seeing what's next.
whatsnext 6 months ago prev next
@vr curious VR headsets will have to become more mainstream first. Hopefully, we're not too far away from that future.
vrbeginner 6 months ago prev next
I'm new to VR programming. Any helpful links or resources?
learning_vr 6 months ago next
@vr beginner Start here: https://docs.unity3d.com/Manual/VROverview.html
mrdeveloper 6 months ago prev next
There are far too many game engines already. Do we really need another one?
johnxcodemore 6 months ago next
@mrdeveloper Open-source VR engines are rare gems. The more the merrier! This is a valuable resource for a growing niche.
vrexplorer 6 months ago prev next
Have you checked out A-Frame for WebVR? This could be a great tool to utilize.
gamecodes 6 months ago next
@vr explorer A-Frame is an option but might not have all the features you need. However, it's worth checking out in the context of WebVR.
vradventurer 6 months ago prev next
Any plans on supporting standalone headsets like the Oculus Go and the Lenovo Mirage Solo?
gamecodes 6 months ago next
@vr adventurer It's possible, but no explicit plans have been announced. However, the source is open, so anyone could try to add support for those headsets.
love_vr 6 months ago prev next
What do you think the future of VR will look like?
vrprospect 6 months ago next
@love_vr It will be more mainstream. Companies are already adopting VR as training equipment, and video games are leading the way in general adoption.
vr_revolution 6 months ago prev next
The VR Renaissance is upon us my friends! Embrace it.
vrinnovator 6 months ago next
@vr_revolution Let's hope this VR Renaissance is a real thing. Currently, it's still niche.
vrcurious 6 months ago prev next
Will this engine support Vive Trackers and other devices like that?
vrgamemaker 6 months ago next
@vr curious It would be a great idea to add support for devices like Vive trackers, but there's no explicit plan yet.
virtualvirtuoso 6 months ago prev next
Amazing work! How difficult is it to make a custom VR engine from scratch?
programminvr 6 months ago next
@virtualvirtuoso It's not easy but possible with enough time and knowledge. However, starting with a solid base like Unity3D makes the development process much faster.
vrbeliever 6 months ago prev next
It's exciting to see more developers taking interest in VR game development.
vr_dd 6 months ago prev next
Have you considered implementing user-generated content or mods?
gamecodes 6 months ago next
@vr_dd User-generated content is an excellent feature to have. If the engine becomes popular, we can expect community mods and all sorts of exciting content!
vrmehr 6 months ago prev next
Have you played Minecraft VR? A great example of using a smaller VR engine to great effect.
smallvr 6 months ago prev next
Smaller engines can punch above their weight when used right. Good job choosing the open-source path.
prospector 6 months ago prev next
VR engagement and immersion are at new heights. It's an exciting area.
vrguru 6 months ago prev next
Sooner or later, VR will challenge the dominance of traditional gaming. Keep up the good work.
vrexplorertwo 6 months ago prev next
The potential for VR in gaming is unmatched. I can't wait to see where it goes next.
vrknowitall 6 months ago prev next
When will VR be mainstream enough to challenge the dominance of traditional video games?
vrfuturist 6 months ago next
@vr knowitall As soon as more people purchase VR headsets and smaller competitors challenge the big brands, they could shake up the traditional gaming industry.
vrthinker 6 months ago prev next
With more investment in VR game development, we can expect a rise in VR's popularity.
vr4lyfe 6 months ago prev next
I love VR! I can't tell you guys how many hours I spend in it. It's fantastic.
vrfanatic 6 months ago next
@vr 4lyfe Same here. I'm so happy to see people getting into VR and falling in love with it.
vrinnovator2 6 months ago prev next
We need more engines like this to be open-source. This benefits all the developers in the community.
vrcritic 6 months ago prev next
It's important not to hype this up too much. VR still has a long way to go.
vrvisionary 6 months ago next
@vr critic Agreed, there's still a long way to go. As the technology evolves and VR becomes more accessible, we can expect the field to grow substantially.
vrawaiting 6 months ago prev next
I'm excited to see how this engine performs. At the moment, I'm still exploring VR.
vrmoveon 6 months ago prev next
Is it too early to declare VR gaming the future of interactive entertainment?
vrmoveoff 6 months ago next
@vr moveon Let's wait for more advancements in game development technology and VR adoption.
vrcollaboration 6 months ago prev next
VR development is the latest frontier for programmers to explore. Join us in this adventure.