padreman 15 Report post Posted November 30, 2018 So I have been playing on my Oculus Rift since it came out. I stopped using it when I turned to 2d pc games that involved RPG and FPS elements combined. Nothing compares to that high. My question is, in your experience, if you have played VR, is it also addicting? Is it really identical to PC gaming? I have found myself playing until 2am what would be considered FPS in Oculus. There are also poker games (not real money, thankfully). I just don't know if I am violating the 90 day period by playing on VR. Is there a difference in the interaction using a keyboard and mouse on a 2d screen and motion controllers in a VR headset? In other words, is this gaming? I am certain that some VR experiences would not be considered gaming, like sculpting and exercise (like boxing against a full size opponent, scary) What is your opinion? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cam Adair 5,003 Report post Posted November 30, 2018 I wouldn't be playing VR during the detox for sure. It's not just about 'gaming' as it is about being mindful of that type of immersive 'digital' stimulation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samon 154 Report post Posted November 30, 2018 Maybe currently its not so addicting because the technology needs to improve, but it will be way more addictive than computer in the future I think. And remember you are doing the detox to do productive things. I mean you could also detox from games but sit in front of youtube 24/7. thats not the sense of the detox. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
padreman 15 Report post Posted December 1, 2018 OK. Thank you so much for your input. I have been thinking of selling the system. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stablish 82 Report post Posted December 1, 2018 It distracts you. During the VR sessions you could do other (productive) things. Sell it and buy something good for you or even others. Maybe a dinner or take out a girl, go to a gym, go out and watch a movie, having an app on your phone you use often? Go and buy the pro version to support the developer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
padreman 15 Report post Posted December 4, 2018 It's up for sale now, along with the computer that I put together specifically for gaming and vr (I have two computers and a laptop). I'm going to take that money to convert my freshwater tank to a saltwater. It's going to be epic and relaxing all at once. Thank you so much! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
padreman 15 Report post Posted December 11, 2018 Well, I just shipped out the vr system and I will be shipping out the computer this Saturday. They are both sold. Now time to move on. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ketias 59 Report post Posted January 16 On 12/11/2018 at 5:52 AM, padreman said: Well, I just shipped out the vr system and I will be shipping out the computer this Saturday. They are both sold. Now time to move on. a little late reply, but nice move selling it 🙂 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
padreman 15 Report post Posted January 18 Thank you. There are still some moments when I want it back...which proves that it was a good idea. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
