Rust, Oculas Rift, Cyberith Virtualizer and Virtuix Omni - Rust

The future of Rust is not set in stone yet that doesn't mean we cant contemplate the possibilities. We all love the concept art, and some of us enjoy discussing the possibilities Rust has. I recently brought a Mini-Cycle which is basically an exercise bike without the seat and handle bars, it sits on the floor in front of me and my seat. [img]http://i.imgur.com/OOYGBf0.jpg[/img] I use it when i play Rust, and my pedaling is usually timed with my characters speed when running, every time my character stops, i stop pedaling, its funny but fun at the same time, good exercise too. This got me thinking about the future of Rust and how we may end up playing it. So i did some research to see what new VR stuff had been released. There are Three major items, The Oculus Rift VR headset, and the mobility devices Cyberith Virtulizer and the Virtuix Omni. The difference between the the latter two is not much except the Omni doesn't have crouching option just yet but its in development but the Cyberith does, the Omni has a better ground base. Of the two i like the Omni but only if they add the ability to crouch. [B][U]Oculus Rift VR headset[/U][/B] [img]http://i.imgur.com/3nkvGFP.jpg[/img] [B][U]Virtuix Omni[/U][/B] [img]http://i.imgur.com/Iab5Y1U.jpg[/img] [B][U]Cyberith Virtulizer[/U][/B] [img]http://i.imgur.com/pOdlIiz.jpg[/img] Think about how much exercise you could get if you combined Rust with an Oculus Rift and either a Cyberith Virtulizer or a Virtuix Omni. Especially if you spent the entire day playing Rust on large map. This video shows a guy playing Skyrim using an Oculus Rift and Cyberith Virtulizer. [url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7n5kRRHDpw[/url] This video shows a guy playing Skyrim using an Oculus Rift and the Omni [url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TOaOtJmKGU[/url] You can see the difference between the two and what it would be like if you were playing Rust with either devices. If it could be combined with items like the Wii remotes etc then you could also do the actions for hitting the resource rocks and trees. the following video is with the Cyberith Virtualizer, in the video you can see how his movements also move the in game character, the out takes at the end are bloody hilarious. This video is as close to a Rust experience as i could find and could radically change the way Rust could be, instead of having to press a button to perform a hand wave you could do it yourself. [url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXtysynpc-U[/url] This year I've decide to buy myself a Oculus Rift to try out on Rust, i may also get one of the mobility devices. Should be good. :)

Or this imagine going out in the woods and playing rust :) [url]http://gizmodo.com/how-magic-leap-is-secretly-creating-a-new-alternate-rea-1660441103[/url]

[QUOTE=kulan;46860555]Or this imagine going out in the woods and playing rust :) [url]http://gizmodo.com/how-magic-leap-is-secretly-creating-a-new-alternate-rea-1660441103[/url][/QUOTE] That sounds cool, hope they start posting demo videos soon

Looks soo good. But until this whole setup comes down to under a grand it's a never going to become gaming mainstream peripheral. But we can dream *looks skywards with a slight grin*

[QUOTE=Vikingvirus;46861442]Looks soo good. But until this whole setup comes down to under a grand it's a never going to become gaming mainstream peripheral. But we can dream *looks skywards with a slight grin*[/QUOTE] You can get both the Oculus and the Omni for under $1000 but the Cyberith is a bit more expensive, yet better than the Omni due to more mobility like crouching and rotation as well as not having to wear the Omni type shoes. "When asked about its release plans, Cyberith CEO and founder Tuncay Cakmak told Eurogamer that it's preparing for a crowdfunding campaign soon. Regarding its price, he noted, "we cannot tell an exact price now but we can tell that everybody who can afford a gaming PC, can afford the Virtualizer."" "Prices start at US$599 for a standard Virtualizer rig without sensors, while $999 is the minimum price for a model including haptic feedback. If all goes to plan, deliveries are slated to begin in March 2015." "The $599 price tag pits the Virtualizer at $100 more than the other VR input treadmill, the Virtuix Omni, available to pre-order for $499. The price for the latter also includes a pair of shoes for the platform, a TRAVR mini-game and a year’s warranty. It’s not clear what the Virtualizer might also offer for its price if anything. That said, Cyberith’s product allows for crouching where the Omni doesn’t." Guess i better start saving :)

Oh. I stand corrected grym :) I have my wedding coming up so I don't think my better half will be giving me the go ahead any time soon XD

With the cyberith, rust will become a work out game. Which will give a reason to exercise!

I will buy one as soon as I can squat my characters pants-less body over the faces of my victims.

[QUOTE=Vikingvirus;46864022]Oh. I stand corrected grym :) I have my wedding coming up so I don't think my better half will be giving me the go ahead any time soon XD[/QUOTE] Just tell her its a wedding present and that the wedding plans have changed you both are now having a VR Wedding. [editline]7th January 2015[/editline] [QUOTE=BrockSamsonFW;46865208]I will buy one as soon as I can squat my characters pants-less body over the faces of my victims.[/QUOTE] lol you can crouch thats as close as you will get [editline]7th January 2015[/editline] [QUOTE=PrinceChawmin;46864096]With the cyberith, rust will become a work out game. Which will give a reason to exercise![/QUOTE] Indeed. Strap weights to your legs and arms for extra work out. The Cyberith has a calorie and distance counter, the will help.