Game version 2.009 discussion: Open VR support

[Gunsmith86]

Is anyone with a Vive getting stuck on the initial Loading Screen, but had no problems earlier today?

 

Jason

Yes i am

[SYN_Skydance]

Have you tried using the Rift?  I am wondering if this is vive specific and I should go drag out the ol Oculus.

I haven't tried the Rift yet. It's still in the box up the attic. Looks like I'm going to have to set it up.

[Whale]

I haven't tried the Rift yet. It's still in the box up the attic. Looks like I'm going to have to set it up.

 

Alright I am about to set mine up again too.  Will report soonish.

[Guest deleted@103832]

Is anyone with a Vive getting stuck on the initial Loading Screen, but had no problems earlier today?

 

Jason

Yes - getting the "unresponsive" red text immediately prior to startup, and sticks at the loading page. A few hours earlier I could get to the hangar - Start page but the master server was down 

[E69_julian57]

Hello, I saw this bug in the Heinkel H-6 

 

 

VR no.

Edited April 12, 2017 by E69_julian57

[150GCT_Veltro]

Berloga 27 - 28 players.

- Dynamic resolution factor Full (1.0)

- VSync unchecked to remove the FPS limiter (OFF)

- Checked again VSynk

- Close the game and restart.

 

It does seem to be smoother but more testing is needed.

[Freycinet]

A new era in Combat Flight Simming just started today, let's just pause to think about that. In a few years the huge majority of simmers will fly in VR.

 

Let's now spread the GOOD WORD that a hi-fidelity combat flight sim with a superb implementation of VR exists. Unlike DCS this sim can actually be flown on very easy settings, so I think a whole new market of early VR adopters will open up.

 

Jason, maybe consider a free download of an "Il-2 VR demo"? - Let's say with just one plane flying around in the best terrain you have (maybe some mountainous Kuban area?).

 

This great VR experience should really get a wider audience. It will bring so much exposure and PR to Il-2 from way beyond narrow flightsimming circles.

[scopehead]

Is anyone with a Vive getting stuck on the initial Loading Screen, but had no problems earlier today?

 

Jason

 

yes was working fine .. but ..Game starts fine, but after selecting VR Headset in options and restarting, I'm stuck at initial black loading screen indefinitely. Trying to use Vive, with normal SteamVR branch (though beta was installed earlier today).  work again if i remove VR head set setting in data Under steam.. so not working ONLY when VR headset is selected.

[Jason_Williams]

Guys,

 

It appears that Valve released a new update to Steam VR today and it may have broken our implementation for some. If you could get into the game earlier today, but now hang on the loading screen please let me know. This is for Vive users. Do any Rift users experience the same issue now, but not earlier today?

 

Jason

[smink1701]

Nice update.  Don't have VR but 109s don't seem to be bobbing up and down as much.  

[OrLoK]

Rift user here, no issues so far. Im using the Steam Beta AFAIK

 

Guys,

 

It appears that Valve released a new update to Steam VR today and it may have broken our implementation for some. If you could get into the game earlier today, but now hang on the loading screen please let me know. This is for Vive users. Do any Rift users experience the same issue now, but not earlier today?

 

Jason

[GrinderX9]

Wow, have increased my Graphics to Ultra, and upped my Pixel Density for the Rift to 1.8.

 

Still very smooth, and still maintaining the 90 fps so no ASW still. Had a one on one dogfight and it was a blast.

Also nice job on implementing the zoom, works well!

 

Great job on VR devs!!

 

This is so strange. I have a gtx 1070 and a oculus rift. And I for the most part get only 45 fps. I also get this very strange distortions when I look at objects like planes trough the propeller. wings flips like birdwings sometimes. Also gun sight do this strange thing. And the Steam vr windows flics in and out of existents during gameplay for no reason pretty often.

Mabe this is an oculus rift related problem, anyone else playing with oculus rift whiteout problems?

[-IRRE-Wibration]

Guys,

 

It appears that Valve released a new update to Steam VR today and it may have broken our implementation for some. If you could get into the game earlier today, but now hang on the loading screen please let me know. This is for Vive users. Do any Rift users experience the same issue now, but not earlier today?

 

Jason

 

Thank you Jason ! I'm on Vive and I have this issue :/

Edited April 11, 2017 by -IRRE-Wibration

[PicksKing]

I like the new update. The flickering of the trees almost disappeared. Very Nice. Only the clouds still flicker a bit.

[OrLoK]

I think Im allowed to post this here, but its a rough *as  is* vid of me in BoX VR. No editing or voiceover etc, just gameplay. Looks very wobbly to the viwer but seems rock steady to the player!

 

Hope this is acceptable, mods.

 

[Noe]

I'm also having the same problem, I have HTC LIVE RV locked on the charging screen.

Http://imgur.com/a/aY68H

[Whale]

Just tried on Rift and it works perfectly fine.

[dburne]

This is so strange. I have a gtx 1070 and a oculus rift. And I for the most part get only 45 fps. I also get this very strange distortions when I look at objects like planes trough the propeller. wings flips like birdwings sometimes. Also gun sight do this strange thing. And the Steam vr windows flics in and out of existents during gameplay for no reason pretty often.

Mabe this is an oculus rift related problem, anyone else playing with oculus rift whiteout problems?

 

Sounds like an ASW issue.

I just loaded up a 4 versus 4 dogfight, still for the most part I was maintaining 90 fps, but in the heat of some of the battle it did drop to 45 fps( ASW kicked in).

I did see some anomalies when ASW was on, some probably similar to what you describe but nothing I would consider major - but then not sure how often mine was flipping ASW on either.

 

Still looking very solid to me.

 

You might try lowering your graphics and see if you can get closer to the 90 fps where ASW is not running and compare.

[Urra]

Sounds like an ASW issue.

I just loaded up a 4 versus 4 dogfight, still for the most part I was maintaining 90 fps, but in the heat of some of the battle it did drop to 45 fps( ASW kicked in).

I did see some anomalies when ASW was on, some probably similar to what you describe but nothing I would consider major - but then not sure how often mine was flipping ASW on either.

 

Still looking very solid to me.

 

You might try lowering your graphics and see if you can get closer to the 90 fps where ASW is not running and compare.

Have you tried locking the rift at 45fps through its debugging software? And see what the difference is.

[RoteDreizehn]

This is so strange. I have a gtx 1070 and a oculus rift. And I for the most part get only 45 fps. I also get this very strange distortions when I look at objects like planes trough the propeller. wings flips like birdwings sometimes. Also gun sight do this strange thing. And the Steam vr windows flics in and out of existents during gameplay for no reason pretty often.

Mabe this is an oculus rift related problem, anyone else playing with oculus rift whiteout problems?

 

same prob for me. Using a GTX970 with oculus.

 

- get a lot of grey Screens (disconnects between il2 and steam) during flight. Seems to be that has do with performance.

- Also only 45 frames. On Flat Screen constant 60 Frames. Maybe my Card is too slow.

- if you roll hard the wing tips will trace ( maybe latency of pixels of oculus screen)

- if you on ground and sit in a bomber and look around it seems that vsync isnt active

 

just my 2 Cents....

[LLv24_Zami]

Wow, have increased my Graphics to Ultra, and upped my Pixel Density for the Rift to 1.8.

 

Still very smooth, and still maintaining the 90 fps so no ASW still. Had a one on one dogfight and it was a blast.

Also nice job on implementing the zoom,

works well!

 

Great job on VR devs!!

Did you use Rift debug tool to rise pixel density or is it done differently in SteamVR?

[dburne]

Did you use Rift debug tool to rise pixel density or is it done differently in SteamVR?

 

I used Rift debug tool.

[Jason_Williams]

I'm in contact with Valve, but whatever is happening to Vive users will not get solved until maybe tomorrow. Please play on your regular monitor until we can figure this out. A really unfortunate event to rain on our parade!

 

Rift users have fun.

 

Jason

[totalize]

For update 2009 I get an error #10036 Personal package not available for your account or your game copy contains modified pilots configuration files or weaponry configuration files.Game can't work correctly in this case. What's going on here.

 

I purchased BOM from Steam but wanted BOM Premier addition which they don't offer (Why I don't know they offer everything else) so I got a refund as was going to get it from the IL2 site.  Could this have something to do with the crashes I am seeing?????

 

 

Please advise.

[CUJO_1970]

I don't have VR - what I do have is a measly ole GTX 750ti and this game looks incredible on it.

 

The sharpen filter is another step forward graphically and the sim is actually running smoother for me with it switched on. Noticeably longer draw distance with a sharper, cleaner look. Excellent!

[GrinderX9]

Sounds like an ASW issue.

I just loaded up a 4 versus 4 dogfight, still for the most part I was maintaining 90 fps, but in the heat of some of the battle it did drop to 45 fps( ASW kicked in).

I did see some anomalies when ASW was on, some probably similar to what you describe but nothing I would consider major - but then not sure how often mine was flipping ASW on either.

 

Still looking very solid to me.

 

You might try lowering your graphics and see if you can get closer to the 90 fps where ASW is not running and compare.

 

 

I have no Idea what ASW is, but from what you describe, its the procedure that cut down the fps when you cant hold 90 fps steadily. I'm going to test more tomorrow, see what happens when I lower graphics. But I'm almost Shure my graphic card should be able to play this better, when others describe smoother experiences. ( I also have a very good new I7 processor) .  So I'm inclined to think the steam VR window that pops into the game all the time at least to a degree hamper performance

Edited April 11, 2017 by GrinderX9

[Freycinet]

I think Im allowed to post this here, but its a rough *as  is* vid of me in BoX VR. No editing or voiceover etc, just gameplay. Looks very wobbly to the viwer but seems rock steady to the player!

 

Hope this is acceptable, mods.

 

 

Thanks for uploading this!

[=SwiAiF=Maverick85]

I ve some stutters in the scripted Campagne and some other Misisons,, after the this update..

 

otherswis its a good patch !!

 

regards

 

Mav

[SYN_Skydance]

I'm in contact with Valve, but whatever is happening to Vive users will not get solved until maybe tomorrow. Please play on your regular monitor until we can figure this out. A really unfortunate event to rain on our parade!

 

Rift users have fun.

 

Jason

Thanks for looking into it Jason. I set my Rift up and it loaded ok. I have no sound through my headphones but I guess I have to disable it through the Rift. Also need to set it up in Steam.

[1PL-Husar-1Esk]

I tested some action on Wings - airfields are under constant attack, GPS is not working, during bigger furballs i noticed stutters btw some guys reported ghost tracer in the sky.

[Beazil]

 

Is anyone with a Vive getting stuck on the initial Loading Screen, but had no problems earlier today?

 

Jason

I am - also reading the thread for solutions.

 

I had to enable my headset in game and restart.  I also enabled sharpen.

 

When restarting the game (after a reboot as well) I get stuck on the loading screen and IL2.exe crashes.  

 

I have checked drivers, anti virus, overlays, reboots, etc... in an effort to fix.  (going back to reading now)  and thanks again for the patch!  Looking so forward to this.  

Edited April 11, 2017 by Beazil

[Freycinet]

Stellar comments about this VR implementation on Reddit:

https://www.reddit.com/r/hoggit/comments/64re6p/il2_update_2009_vr/

 

(And not just the comments I copied from this forum...)

[Defacto]

Guys,

 

It appears that Valve released a new update to Steam VR today and it may have broken our implementation for some. If you could get into the game earlier today, but now hang on the loading screen please let me know. This is for Vive users. Do any Rift users experience the same issue now, but not earlier today?

 

Jason

Yes, exactly my case.

[Lensman1945]

A quick test with my Rift tonight. Think I screwed the Steam VR room set up 'cos the opening hanger screen has the menu down at my feet and back to front. I managed to start the game by sitting on the floor and clicking through the menus. However, once I fly, a click of the VR view recentre key has me sitting in the cockpit nicely.

Very smooth gameplay with settings at Ultra, can't wait to fully tweak all my settings and have some fun.

 

Nice job guys, good to be back with you after a long time away!

[Freycinet]

Just appreciate the excercise VR gives you...  ;-)

[Lensman1945]

Just appreciate the excercise VR gives you...  ;-)

Yeah..VR men are real men

[Hints]

Hi!

 

Test with Oculus Rift VR!

 

I flied only with FW 190. Game looks fantastic! 

 

 

Issues:

 

-Cockpit feels too tight, when head borders are on I can not eaven turn my head not toutching cannopy. Cabin feels too small like a Bf109 :S

 

- get a lot of grey Screens (disconnects between il2 and steam) during flight. 

 

It looks like game loose a signal and screen is gray for a second it repeats sometimes eaven when my head does not moove. Same as when I cover Oculus tracking device.

Edited April 11, 2017 by JG52Hintz

[=ARTOA=Rauchenderkolben]

I'm in contact with Valve, but whatever is happening to Vive users will not get solved until maybe tomorrow. Please play on your regular monitor until we can figure this out. A really unfortunate event to rain on our parade!

 

Rift users have fun.

 

Jason

Thank you so much Jason for your Support and effort. I do have the problem with the vive too, It may look like one would get stuck, but if you look at the bottom in VR you see the charerone circle. So you are actually in a black room, fully working. I also do hear the sounds of the main menue in the background and if I press esc i am able to hear the popupwindow "do you really want to close il2" press "left" and then "enter" and the game closes. The problem must be on valves side. I'm asking myself, because of the circle on the floor, why don't we have the circle in War Thunder or DCS. Does their VR-implementation work a bit different ?

 

I can't say how greatful I am for this day ! This is a huge step forward and now this just needs to get a little advertisement. People will buy BOS and BOM, have a amazing time, especially in VR it's hard not to say that flying in VR is a experience that is hard to forget and very addicting. Then not too far away in the future BOK will come out, and costomers will feel the drive that this title has some serious steam behind it's development.

Edited April 12, 2017 by =ARTOA=Rauchenderkolben

[II./JG1_Kadin]

Oculus Rift user.

Fantastic!!  I have used it in other WWII sims and this implementation is the better yet. Target ID is not impaired by the Oculus resolution, the framerates are absolutely great.  Smooth all around.  I have just started to test and no issues.  Not getting stuck like the vive users as I read above.  Thank you for the cockpit limitation feature.  Have not tried any gunner position yet.  Cockpits look even more amazing.  No problem reading instruments. (followed advise in diary on setting it up, for once )

Thank you!!

[HagarTheHorrible]

Hi!

 

First test with Oculus Rift VR!

 

 

 

 

And my big problem is Steam VR tracking! it looks like game loose a signal and screen is gray for a second it repeats sometimes eaven when my head does not moove. Same as when I cover Oculus tracking device.

 

 

 

 

Same here.