You can think of VRChat as a very sophisticated and brilliant VR reimagining of the ’90s feel, the Habbo Hotel, where players are invited to meet and talk through the magic of the internet. Ah, just write the words Happo Hotel Brings back auditory memories of the sound storm that was the ringtone, but I could
Even though we’re delving into the virtual reality revolution right now, there are plenty of people among us who are still living their organic lives. Theres nothing wrong with that; More power for you, but if you want a taste of what the virtual world has to offer before jumping into a headset, VRChat is a great place to start.
What you will need
I will show you exactly how to get into a VRChat party using completely unstable VR equipment. This means that you will not need a VR headset or any kind of virtual reality tracking equipment. In fact, you don’t even need a VR ready PC – it’s perfect!
However, before you even hope for a night in the virtual city, I highly recommend that you set up some sort of regular headphones, or else you won’t be able to talk to anyone. You’d be that creepy quiet person in the corner, and no one likes that quiet creepy person in the corner. I know this because growing up I was that creepy, quiet guy in the corner. Don’t be like me guys, it’s not leading you anywhere.
If you haven’t already, I recommend it. Logitech Helmet. It’s noise canceling, has a great frequency response range, and is much cheaper than a backyard VR headset.
If you don’t want to buy a headset just to play this game, you can still get into the flat world of VRChat on your PC, but like I said, you won’t be able to connect with people, and that’s kind of it’s all about. However, if you wish to do a silent virtual tour, you are completely free to do so by following these steps.
Step 1. Download Steam on your computer.
Steam is a digital game distribution service. You can consider it a huge library of games. Some games are paid, others are completely free. Fortunately for us, VRChat costs nothing. You can download Steam by…
- visit to smoke Website.
- Click the big green “Install Steam” button in the middle of the landing page. I don’t even know why he told you where he is. You really can’t miss it.
- Follow all of the onscreen installation prompts, and voila, you have Steam!
Step 2. Create a Steam account.
Before you can access all the great games Steam has to offer, you’ll need to create a Steam account for yourself. do this…
- Revisit Steam at steampowered.com
- Click “Login” at the top right of the landing page.
- Click the “Join Steam” button at the bottom right of the page.
- Fill out the form (it only takes a second).
- Click Create My Account.
Step 3. Run VRChat
I hope your headphones are on and you’re chatting because it’s time to play, baby!
- Launch Steam with the Steam application logo wherever you are hidden on your PC.
- Search for VRChat in the Steam library.
- Download VRChat on Steam. Although it is a VR game, it can be launched like any other flat game – no special measures are required.
- In your list of games, you’ll notice two tabs, one that reads “VR” and one that reads “Games”. Since this is a VR title, VRChat will appear under the VR tab.
- Once you launch VRChat, there should be an option on the home screen that says “Play in desktop mode (non-virtual reality). Click it like you’ve never clicked anything before. This is your ticket to Habbo Hote… I mean VRChat.”
- All you have to do is click the Play button and you are ready to go!
Alternatively, you can download the VRChat client to your computer directly from the higher website, but having a Steam account will be useful in the future, so I highly recommend accessing the game through their portal.
what are you expecting
Since VRChat is basically a VR title, you won’t get the full experience by playing it flat. The many tracking options that the VR kit offers really make the game what it is, but you don’t need expensive trackers to control the character’s basic functions.
All you need is your usual old keyboard and mouse to get around… that’s it. If you want, you can even use your Xbox console to explore the flat world of VRChat. If you are used to playing consoles, this can make it easier to get into the game at first.
As for what to expect from the game itself and the players within it…nothing can prepare you. Do you know the episodes of Imagination Land from South Park with all the crazy characters spinning around? Well, it’s kind of like that but on steroids.
VRChat is a wonderfully odd game unlike any I’ve played so far. One of the best things about it is that there aren’t a lot of trolls, well, cross that out…there are thousands of trolls, but not the kind of racist 11-year-old you come across in FPS games. No, these trolls are more like clown acting, so we all laugh or laugh.
You are bound to encounter giant robots, goblins, Kermit the frog flirting with the frog ladies in the pub, large groups of wacky characters working together to build communities that disintegrate as quickly as they come, and much more.
It’s really no wonder so many people have ventured into this eccentric and cheerful social world. It seems like a platform where you can honestly communicate with others and share some jokes. We will meet there!
