Tools
These tools are mainly meant to be used in standing mode but some of them are also
available in seated mode. By default, your left hand will start with the menu tool and your
right hand will start with the warp tool. In order to change them on either hand, press
the menu button on your Vive controller. Here is an overview of the buttons I am
referencing
Menu Tool (seated / standing)
With the menu tool you can interact with the user interface of the game. There are, in
fact, two ways you can control the mouse: a two-handed way that makes use of a laser
pointer, and a one-handed way that lets you use your trackpad like a ... touchpad!
Laser pointer
It's possible to detach and resize the menu you're holding at any point in the game.
Simply press the grip button to "let go" of the menu screen -- the screen will then stay
put where you left it. You can even use other tools and still interact with the screen
using the laser pointer mechanism.
Furthermore, it's possible to resize the screen. In order to do that, point both your
controllers at a screen, press the trigger button, and move the controllers apart. It's also
possible to move the screen around like this.
Lastly, to take control of the screen again, press the grip button once more.
Warp Tool (standing)
The warp tool is only available in room scale mode and allows you to jump around in the
scene.
Warping
In order to warp, touch the trackpad, choose your position and press. While touching
the trackpad you are able to see:
1. Where you will warp to
2. Your play area
3. A HMD that further shows where your head will be
You can also rotate your play area while touching the trackpad by drawing circles with
your thumb.
Changing Scale and Height
It's also possible to change scale and height with this tool, although it's a bit
cumbersome at the moment. To do this, hold the trackpad pressed before warping. You
can now change your future height by moving the Vive controller up and down and
your scale by moving back and forth. Note that you can only change one of those two
each time.
By pressing the grip button you can reset the scale and height.
School Tool (seated/ standing)
The School tool is the alternative method of movement and allows you to walk or run
around the school without needing to jump around.
Walking
To walk, simply hold down the trigger button and you will walk in the direction the HMD
is facing (the camera also follows)
Running
To run, hold down the trigger button and the grip button and you will run in the
direction the HMD is facing (the camera also follows)
Rotate Left or Right
Trackpad left and right will rotate the camera so you will not need to turn your head
every time you want to change directions.
Interact with objects or students
Pressing trackpad up allows you to interact with objects on the map or other students
when they have the interaction icon above their head. Make sure your controller is
pointing at the menu when you try to interact with an object.
Map Selection
Double tapping trackpad up when your controller is not pointing at the menu brings up
the map selection menu. You can also click the next period button on the menu to skip
to the next period.
Status information
Pressing trackpad down will take you to the status information window.
You can read more information about the controls and tweak the controls yourself from
the github https://github.com/Ooetksh/KoikatuVR
