So I have been mulling over some ideas for my first Rift ready project and have come to the following decisions:
Fishing game. Think similar to how fishing worked in the 3D Zelda games, you get a rod, a boat and can freely fish.
Slow paced/relaxing atmosphere.
Hydras used to simulate rowing your boat around the water. One Hydra for each oar.
Once you have found a good spot to stop, Hydra then simulates a fishing rod, one for the actual rod (position, angle, movement etc) and the other for reeling in the line (imagine moving the hydra in a circular motion).
Obviously complete freelook using the Rift at all times.
Small but highly detailed, beautiful lake environment, some nice water shaders & simulation.
Possibly have the ability to get out of the boat and walk around the banks of the lake also.
Some sort of serene music playing in the background.
Will keep this thread up to date with my progress.
I love this idea. I'm not into fishing, but that kind of chilled out atmosphere sounds great for VR. A good ambient soundscape will go a long way; birds chirping, wavelets lapping against the boat, etc.
That sounds fantastic. I agree that something that chilled out sounds fantastic, my favourite experiences so far (Heli and First Law) have nice ambient sound effects and great immersion. The slow movement of a rowing boat through water sounds great (in fact that would make a fantastic game / experience in it's own right, such is the power of the Rift!). Would love to see how you get on with this and would happily back something like this. I used to play the Sega fishing game (Get Bass) with the rod attachment on an 8 foot screen with the Dreamcast, and it was so relaxing and so much fun...on the rift it could be sensational 😄
Sounds like some great relaxation material, though I'd likely give in to the temptation to add a Bill Dance-type 'accident' after a timer, were I in your position. Imagine - you're lying down, relaxing in the Rift after a long day at work and after 20 peaceful minutes... BAM! You hit your head on a branch and fall out the boat. The prospect has some small, mischievous part of me giggling with glee.
I would LOVE to see this become a reality. Fishing is one of my favorite hobbies. Fishing in Ocarina Of Time was one of my favorite video game experiences. It could work really well with the Hydra.