VR Discussions, Questions & Feedback

The game does not say this but PARTICLE DETAIL affects the quality of the skybox. If set to LOW it will be a pixelated mess. I recommend this setting at MEDIUM and never lower, especially in VR the difference in quality between Low and Medium is massive and performance difference is really none.

 

Thanx, but if the USB port (where I plugged in my new Fanatec wheel) would be the problem why does everything work fine in 2D in AMS2 and only VR mode crashes the game when trying to launch?

 

It might be because they use the same USB controller and are overloading it. Just try using a different USB port—for example, switch between 2.0 and 3.0—or unplug the steering wheel. Alternatively, Fanatec drivers could be causing the USB devices to be detected in the wrong order.

 

Your hardware is fine; the USB port isn't the problem.
Windows is the problem.
In what order does Windows boot up the ports? That can lead to problems.
Just give it a try.
I also use a Fanatec CSL, Formula 2.0 with magnetic paddle shifters and V3 pedals.
And a Quest 2, too.
I had already pre-ordered the CSL DD four months before its release.
like "first edition"
and since then, everything is working fine for me.
and it feels great, too—my old G27 can't hold a candle to it.
and now with the latest app, drivers, and firmware.
Not just on one computer, and not just on one Windows(10/11)
and not just AMS2, ...............GTR2, ACC, ACE, RaceRoom, etc.............................................
I cannot confirm the negative opinions about Fanatec that are being spread.

 

Hi, is it possible, like I can do on other games, to have a black monitor when I am in VR? And if so, how? Thanks

 

I found out that my bugsplats when trying to launch in VR were related to the fact that suddenly my OpenXR trick with the 2 DLL-files I simply had to copy into the game directory to bypass SteamVR doesn’t work anymore. When deleting those files and starting normal with Oculus-mode (with my Quest3 via Link cable) it works again but I lose a lot of FPS.
Can anyone confirm this or has a solution? Maybe I need updated dllˋs (but where can I get them? I had my 2 DLL files from a post in this forum a long time ago and since then they worked and gave me a huge fps-gain. Only after AMS2 updates I had to copy them again and then it worked again, but not this time…

 

It still works for me. Even ancient DLLs from this forum.

Technically, yes, via the launch parameters. But then you have to navigate the menus using a gamepad, and you can't reach every element that way. At the same time, the benefit in AMS2 is apparently very minimal.

 

Might be unrelated , slightly different use case, but I had some issues with OPENXR/OC with VirtualDesktop back in May, when perfomance tanked, and at same time the Steam client stopped recognising the DLL. Thought it was originally related to the AMS2 Update OR VirtualDesktop. I was told by VR support OPENXR /OC not supported and to forget it - so in the end I uninstalled the dll's, and installed SteamVR. Anyway, after getting this all up and working with SteamVR, with reduced performance but ok I then went and reinstalled OPENXR DLL's again, and it all came back! to great performance smooth and faultless...go figure...dont give up is I guess my advice - it SHOULD work.

 

Something is wrong, possibly broken with vehicle reflections in VR, no settings seem to give environmental reflections on the driver car from cockpit view, always reflects the driver, gloves and or steering wheel on the bonnet and really looks bad and very much breaks immersion. I tried taking in game screenshots but cant find their location.

 

Nobody answered you. You mean monitor off and not mirroring the left VR eye? Rather than providing some black square within VR? I think you want to look up the vrnomirror launch option for steam. Turn on gaze control in AMS2 first.

It is hard to navigate menus and replays without the mouse so I don't use this and can't give more advice but I hope that's enough.

 

Does anyone use the VR view where you can actually see your helmet? I think it's fantastic, but I get a huge FPS drop. Does this happen to anyone else?

 

As far as I can tell this is a known issue, ie. it has always been like that. That's why I don't use this view either.

 

What is the best way to edit the new HUD in VR, I used to use a xbox controller but does not work now

 

@inthebigbud
Change the following settings in oculussettings.xmx, to find C:/ducuments/automobilista/
<prop name="HUDSettings" offSetX="-0.011293" offSetY="-0.042027" offSetZ="-0.310825" scale="0.303003" rotateX="-0.231001" rotateY="0.003453" rotateZ="-0.001319" rotateW="0.972946" />
<prop name="FrontEndSettings" offSetX="0.000000" offSetY="0.000000" offSetZ="-1.000000" scale="1.000000" rotateX="0.000000" rotateY="0.000000" rotateZ="0.000000" rotateW="1.000000" />
<prop name="InGameSettings" offSetX="0.000000" offSetY="0.000000" offSetZ="-1.000000" scale="1.000000" rotateX="0.000000" rotateY="0.000000" rotateZ="0.000000" rotateW="1.000000" />

 

Just crop the FOV by 40–50%; you’ll get the same effect while saving 50% on performance. Then just use the standard cockpit view and crank up the graphics settings. It looks 80% the same.

 

Not had much chance to play the new release until this weekend.

Has anyone else noticed that the drivers in VR seem to have had a very dodgy tummy tuck operation and look like their insides have been sucked out. I tried an F1 car an LMP2 and a GT3 and all of them the drivers model seems to have changed. The belts seem to be in the right place but the body is now sucked in.

Not a massive issue most of the time but pretty sure it didn't use to be like this. I mainly notice when I'm adjusting the cockpit view as I line up my real life shoulders with the shoulder belts of the virtual driver.

 

If It's not recording some gameplay, I like to disable virtual driver. More FPS for free and I don't like any virtual body in any VR game.

 

I like to have the virtual driver in the cockpit as I find it more immersive and luckily I have a decent amount of CPU/ GPU headroom.

 

Give mixed reality a try if your headsets support it. For me, there’s nothing better than seeing my own hands. If you remove the facial interface on the Quest 3, you can see your own shoulders bleeding into the game world. It’s unbeatable when paired with Ambilight.

 

I don’t think it’s anything new. In some cars, the drivers look like they’re sitting on the floor with their legs stretched straight clipping through the seat and their arms fully extended, more like touching their toes. I’m pretty sure the Gen1 LMP2 is one of the cars that does this.
I align my wheel up with the real wheel position. I have my real wheel closer than the virtual wheel so all I see is the gloves.