While developing traVRsal I want to keep an eye on other projects out there with similar concepts as I just love such experiences. This list will be constantly updated as I discover new experiences! Free-Roaming Games traVRsal Since I am the developer of it, allow me to start with my game. Combining procedural and manual […]
Now that I can statically define elements using a tile map I was wondering if there is an easy way to integrate some dynamic aspects as well. I had been struggling with one problem in particular. If a user has a small play area, in order to give him the feeling that he can wonder […]
With my earlier tests so far I had defined every element of the world in the editor and there was some special logic for floors and ceilings so that I didn’t have to specify each grid tile separately. That had two big drawbacks though: complexity and format-lock. I had by now 6 levels to expand […]
After having contemplated non-euclidean geometry I decided to give it a try and bring the concept into VR. I quickly identified one challenge that needed some thought: variable room sizes. I personally have 2.5 by 2.5 meters of space in my living room. I put up some lines on the floor to estimate what the […]
Shortly after I got my new Oculus Quest I was back into the VR enthusiasm I felt 2 years ago. It is just so cool. And having no cable attached actually opens up new possibilities. Like… what if I could build something where you can endlessly walk, like, really walk, without teleportation, just by using […]
Back in August 2018 I did a spontaneous tour through Iceland. It was one of the best trips of my life. Since I have been asked ever since about recommendations, here the recap, all with itineraries and times: Being at the end of a difficult personal journey and also torn about the future of my […]
I didn’t do too many postmortems so far but I have the feeling this project deserves one. I love adventures. I love technology. I love 3D. And I am a bit too ambitious at times. I created the concept for The Eternals with a multi-chapter story in mind, time-manipulation as a big element, an exciting […]
It’s been two and a half years since I actively developed for VR. I have a good excuse though. He is now two and a half years 🙂 And now as time for my own endeavours is slowly coming back, the Oculus Quest was released. I have to admit, I was instantly intrigued as I […]
Today was the finale of this years Global Game Jam. If you don’t know such types of events yet, basically one has 48 hours to complete a game for a given theme, either alone or as a team. The beauty of Global Game Jam (compared to the also cool Ludum Dare) is, it’s at predefined […]
After years of thinking about it I finally went through: I did a Lasik operation and got rid of my glasses. I read through so many forums and sites before for bits of information here and there. I felt quite prepared because of that but I think it is really worth to write one comprehensive blog about the […]