VR and objects disappearing

[Omin]

Noticed that when in vr that objects disappear unless the turret’s cannon looks at it. For example when I am in the commander position and friendly tank is behind me I cannot see them unless I turn my turret towards them. I should be able to have 360 view and objects not disappearing. Will this be fixed? Anyone else having the issues in VR. Otherwise a lot of fun and potential especially in multiplayer. 

[Henree]

uh oh!

[nrosko]

So i was wondering is VR supported in tank crew, really want to get it especially with better HMDs on the horizon?

[DD_Arthur]

Yes, VR is supported in Tank Crew.

 

And it's pretty amazing!

[BP_Lizard]

As previously stated, it is supported. The internal and external environment is awesome to look around. However, at the present, looking through the gunsight is like looking through a tunnel. Without zooming, the reticle is very small and unreadable. The default zoom is not sufficient. You need 3D Migoto mod to get a 5x - 10x zoom. 

[nrosko]

OK good to hear, so i'll probably end up getting it & taking a risk in the hope they improve some elements of it. 

[Querky1231]

On 3/9/2019 at 5:49 PM, Omin said:

Noticed that when in vr that objects disappear unless the turret’s cannon looks at it. For example when I am in the commander position and friendly tank is behind me I cannot see them unless I turn my turret towards them. I should be able to have 360 view and objects not disappearing. Will this be fixed? Anyone else having the issues in VR. Otherwise a lot of fun and potential especially in multiplayer. 

 

I'm not a 1C dev, but based on my experience with other applications I would guess that this is a side effect of the way the game culls objects that are "out of sight" for performance reasons. Right now that culling seems to be anchored to the the turret and not the the VR headset. I would wager that 1C will come up with a solution eventually.

[WIS-Redcoat]

On 4/12/2019 at 6:05 PM, DD_Arthur said:

Yes, VR is supported in Tank Crew.

 

And it's pretty amazing!

 

I think you need to manage expectations with VR being “supported”.  Yes it works, but it does have some major quirks.  By all means buy the game and support it, but you will notice VR is not listed anywhere on the features of tank crew.  I would guess they did this because of the current limits of the VR capabilities in this engine and didn’t want to over promise.

 

hopefully, if the game sells well, they can improve some of these.

 

Here are some of the current issues that you need to cope with.

 

1.  The view isn’t linked to crew member bodies, so if the turret turns and you are in the turret basket, be prepared to have your head stay stationary.

2.  The controls are funky, and even worse in VR because so much depends on the keyboard as some functions can’t conflict with the flying part of the game.

3.  Objects will pop in and out of view from your peripheral.

4.  It’s almost impossible to use the gunsight with your “VR head”.  Resolution simply isn’t there yet and you can’t lean into the sight like you would in real life.

 

BUT...   it looks amazing on the inside to look around and feel like being in the tank.  Buy the game!