Making your own SteamVR home environment - anyone done it?

danlightbulb · 19 Oct 2020 at 14:15

Ive just been reading about how to do this. Essentially needs some 3D modelling software and some textures. Has anyone done this and wants to share any tips? I'd be doing it as something for a bit of fun, so cost needs to be zero but I'd be willing to learn how to create 3D models etc.

danlightbulb · 19 Oct 2020 at 18:27

Decided Im gonna work towards creating my own home environment, and keep a log of doing it.

Baby steps though! I have just discovered Blender. My god what an awesome piece of software it is, and free!

I've not messed about with 3D modelling or rendering since my Amiga 1200 days in the 90's. My god how things have moved on. Im following a you tube series for beginners at the moment, and am making a donut.

Long way to go to a 3D environment...

melmac · 19 Oct 2020 at 18:39

Unless of course you want your environment to be a donut

danlightbulb · 19 Oct 2020 at 18:43

I am genuinely excited. VR has opened up a whole new world again, like when I was 15 and messing about on my first computer.

melmac · 19 Oct 2020 at 18:51

danlightbulb said:
I am genuinely excited. VR has opened up a whole new world again, like when I was 15 and messing about on my first computer.

That's the beauty of VR. It's not just about the gaming.

And good for you, hope it's more fun than frustration

drakulton · 19 Oct 2020 at 22:17

I used to love pottering around the old oculus home environment, with the coy pond. Never had a big enough space to walk into the building and see if the pool table was playable. Then there were the xmas and Halloween tweaks that were great. I nearly forgot about the oculus blimp that used to rise out of the mist.

Slinky69 · 20 Oct 2020 at 08:36

I didn't know that was possible! Show us pics when you have made something, please