VR Eugene - Order of Operations
Every week I get to watch people dive into Virtual Reality for the first time. I strap in first timers, and regulars so they can immerse themselves in whatever experience they wish.
I thought I would share my order of operations and my basic script for getting people situated.
1.) Get your kit together. I usually put my non-dominant arm through the headstraps of the Vive. This lets you put the headphones higher up at your elbow, and hold the controllers in your hands. Loosen the head straps to accommodate for people with large skulls.
2.) Controls. Secure the safety loop on their dominant hand, before placing it in their grasp. When they hold one controller and you hold the other ask them to "Take note: there is a trigger on the underside and a thumb pad on the top." You can point to the controller that you hold, while they follow along on the one they have. Most games use these controls but indicate the menu, system, and grip buttons anyway just in case. Also now is a good time to explain what the system menu is, if they accidentally tap the button on the side of the HMD. Secure the other safety strap, then give them the other controller.
3.) The Visor. "Go ahead and drop the controllers because I will need you to hold this to your face while I adjust the three straps to your head. Face first." That last bit is because a lot of people anticipate the rear of the strap being in position first, but you don't want to get the lenses blurry by bumping them on accident. So place the HMD where it is going to be on their face, then pull the straps down into place on the back of their head. Tighten the straps while they hold the visor to their face. The client will undoubtedly want to start looking around because that is the nature of the beast. Ask them to hold still, and look straight forward if they start to spin while you are tightening. Mention that you are going to tighten "One more on top" before releasing them.
4.) Safety. Introduce them to the chaperone walls. I usually stand at the edge and ask them to "Walk toward the sound of my voice." Invite them to stay and observe it all around them. Make sure they know that they can move, but usually my play areas are small so I usually warn clients to not move too drastically.
5.) Verbiage. Answering questions in Tiltbrush is easier when you say 'brush hand' and 'pallet hand'. Your shpeal becomes more consistent when you use non-handed words. Try to say dominant and non-dominant and then you'll have to think about it less.
Hey thanks for reading, I hope this has been helpful. If you have any questions feel free to contact me.
I thought I would share my order of operations and my basic script for getting people situated.
1.) Get your kit together. I usually put my non-dominant arm through the headstraps of the Vive. This lets you put the headphones higher up at your elbow, and hold the controllers in your hands. Loosen the head straps to accommodate for people with large skulls.
2.) Controls. Secure the safety loop on their dominant hand, before placing it in their grasp. When they hold one controller and you hold the other ask them to "Take note: there is a trigger on the underside and a thumb pad on the top." You can point to the controller that you hold, while they follow along on the one they have. Most games use these controls but indicate the menu, system, and grip buttons anyway just in case. Also now is a good time to explain what the system menu is, if they accidentally tap the button on the side of the HMD. Secure the other safety strap, then give them the other controller.
3.) The Visor. "Go ahead and drop the controllers because I will need you to hold this to your face while I adjust the three straps to your head. Face first." That last bit is because a lot of people anticipate the rear of the strap being in position first, but you don't want to get the lenses blurry by bumping them on accident. So place the HMD where it is going to be on their face, then pull the straps down into place on the back of their head. Tighten the straps while they hold the visor to their face. The client will undoubtedly want to start looking around because that is the nature of the beast. Ask them to hold still, and look straight forward if they start to spin while you are tightening. Mention that you are going to tighten "One more on top" before releasing them.
4.) Safety. Introduce them to the chaperone walls. I usually stand at the edge and ask them to "Walk toward the sound of my voice." Invite them to stay and observe it all around them. Make sure they know that they can move, but usually my play areas are small so I usually warn clients to not move too drastically.
5.) Verbiage. Answering questions in Tiltbrush is easier when you say 'brush hand' and 'pallet hand'. Your shpeal becomes more consistent when you use non-handed words. Try to say dominant and non-dominant and then you'll have to think about it less.
Hey thanks for reading, I hope this has been helpful. If you have any questions feel free to contact me.
From the future: I am now helping kids into quest 2's at the community center where I work. I still use this basic setup every time.
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