Battle for Eire
- Thread starter Lord Robert
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When you see commercials and ads for VR headsets, they always make the resolution look miles better than what it actually is. For first time VR users, the low resolution might come as a surprise but the truth of the matter is that HTC vive (the headsets bgw use) are top of the line. 4k VR isn't possible yet.
And hence, the tech isn't ready for an application like this yet. We need higher resolutions, higher framerates, a solution to the "screen door effect," etc.
Tried the for-glasses strap yesterday. I'm not sure if felt any different. If anything, I had a harder time getting the VR into focus.
Then the ride started and I had to close my eyes and begin my meditative deep-breathing techniques and try not to barf.
Then the ride started and I had to close my eyes and begin my meditative deep-breathing techniques and try not to barf.
Decided to ride this again, to see if the new headsets fit better, and nope, I'm still in the same boat. The moment I put on the headset with the purple mask, it immediately sank on my face and I had to hold the headset. And the red masks seemed way too tight for me.
I ended up having to take of the headset and mask. And when I did I watch the people around me (some people were very into the ride) but the little boy in front of me like actually turned around to look and got very excited about what he saw, and said so to his mom and his mom (who had taken off her mask) told him to face forward and don't turn around again. Which is like??? The point of VR is to look around.
Also the desperately need signs up on the mask wagons with what sizes they are and if they are with or without glasses. I saw several people with visibly the wrong size mask on.
I ended up having to take of the headset and mask. And when I did I watch the people around me (some people were very into the ride) but the little boy in front of me like actually turned around to look and got very excited about what he saw, and said so to his mom and his mom (who had taken off her mask) told him to face forward and don't turn around again. Which is like??? The point of VR is to look around.
Also the desperately need signs up on the mask wagons with what sizes they are and if they are with or without glasses. I saw several people with visibly the wrong size mask on.
Rode this again on Saturday and for some reason it was significantly more fun that last year. I still don't think it is a great ride but it felt like maybe they tweaked some effects to make it a little more immersive. Has anyone else noticed this?
They line was also very long. We were with some friends who were visiting the part for the first time, and I assume most of the people in line were probably riding for the first time.
They line was also very long. We were with some friends who were visiting the part for the first time, and I assume most of the people in line were probably riding for the first time.
I rode it again this week and I still think it’s a great ride. You guys can fight me on this, but it’s a truly one of a kind experience. I think the park balanced a perfect application of technology with that coveted, mystic “Old Country” theming beautifully.
I did notice the ride was slightly more "immersive" than last year was; so the park is working on improvements, just only in tiny subtle clusters.
I didn't spot any differences vs last year. I don't know that anything has actually changed.
I suspect this upswell of better experiences is more a result of lowered expectations than actual changes to the attraction.
I suspect this upswell of better experiences is more a result of lowered expectations than actual changes to the attraction.
What!?!?!? That's gotta be a 2 hour line. Its usually at least 45 minutes when you can't see the line and walk halfway to the emerald mask rack..
It's amazing; when it's hot out guests want an indoor ride.
If only they had another one to help with the demand. Maybe the other one could be like way better too.
If only they had another one to help with the demand. Maybe the other one could be like way better too.
That was actually "off season" back in early May during cool weather. I just saw it again and had my mind blown - again. I must hide this photo so that it will no longer be able to torment me with it's evilness.