Motion Sickness

nlel1975 · 2026-05-22T17:39:33+0100

I’ve noticed while playing Assetto Corsa in VR that I’m getting motion sickness. Good tip for this is to take some kwells tablets before your VR session. See here…

https://kwellstravel.com/blog/vr-motion-sickness/

I’m prescribed some by my doctor so always have them to hand.

m4rmite · 2026-05-22T17:47:39+0100

Don't try the roller coaster video on YouTube then, you will hurl.

wunkley · 2026-05-22T18:58:06+0100

I admire the OP's dedication, in a way, but if I had to take big pharma medication to play a video game, I'd have to question my life choices somewhat.

nlel1975 · 2026-05-22T19:02:44+0100

wunkley said:
I admire the OP's dedication, in a way, but if I had to take big pharma medication to play a video game, I'd have to question my life choices somewhat.

Apparently you can overcome it in time, it’s called getting your VR legs.

wunkley · 2026-05-22T19:07:12+0100

nlel1975 said:
Apparently you can overcome it in time, it’s called getting your VR legs.

Aye, VR legs is definitely a thing. I've been VR'ing for about 5 years now and have fallen for it big time. I think I'm one of the lucky ones though. Never felt sick or anything from the very start and only took me a few days to get fully used to the whole physical sensations, which you do get!

I actually miss that 'what the absolute **** is this!' feeling when you first try VR. It's an amazing first experience that unfortunately you can't get back. Like many things in life I guess...

Ravenger · 2026-05-22T23:14:22+0100

The best advice is if you really feel ill then stop straight away. If you push through you can train your brain to associate being in VR with feeling sick and could even feel ill just thinking about VR.

Taking anti-nausea tablets, or using a fan pointed at your head can help. If playing games with stick movement then use snap turns or vignettes.
Build up tolerance over time.