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3. OMNI OPERATIONS
Shoe selection:
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Recommended: give players a shoe size that is a size smaller than their regular
size (the Omni Shoes run approximately ½ size large and function better when
fitting snugly)
Helping novice users in/out of the Omni and training them to walk on the Omni:
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Recommended: Follow the Training Script of Appendix B closely (giving the
proper verbal instructions has a major impact on a novice user’s ability to walk
properly on the Omni, which determines the quality and fun of his or her
experience)
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Watch our “Novice User Training” video here:
https://youtu.be/XgNI7j0J08I
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Watch a video on how to walk on the Omni here:
https://youtu.be/yNuSIh79ETU
Big players:
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A player with a big waist size may not be able to move the Harness forward
enough in the Ring to trigger forward movement instead of backward movement
or strafing. As a result, a big player may move backward inside the game instead
of going forward.
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Recommended: Set the “Forward Only” mode functionality in the advanced
menu of Omni Connect
Attract crowds and customers:
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Visual and audio cues attract customers and spectators to the Omni spectacle
o
Recommended: When no customers are playing, always have at least one staff
member walking inside an Omni to attract attention
Note: if this staff member is operating the booth by himself, he need not
play a game; just walking inside the Omni will attract visitors and allows
the staff member to see and talk with potential customers
o
Recommended: Use speakers to blast gameplay audio as loud as tolerated
Cleaning the Omni:
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Keep the Omni Base clean (free of dust and particles) at all times to ensure
smooth movement
o
Recommended: Wipe the Omni Base with a dry or damp cloth after each
gameplay session (see our video with cleaning instructions here:
https://youtu.be/BmQ3zjK6Srw
). Do not use wet wipes to clean the base, as they
may leave a sticky reside which will negatively impact the user experience.
HMD:
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Clean the lenses of the HMD with a lens cloth after each gameplay session
o
The Vive has a turning knob at the bottom right to adjust the distance between
the lenses; the average is a distance of 65mm for a comfortable experience
