The VR Mystery School world in VRChat
Since the previous post in November, the VRChat world received critical updates.
In preparation for VRCON2020, major overhauls and optimizations were rolled out. Alongside the usual goal of developing features, the work helped the world run on Quest 1 and older Windows systems. Testing showed the effort was effective.
Ain, a new volunteer who teaches 3D-related subjects as a university professor, played a major role in the optimization work. Their expertise helped balance visual quality with professional optimization.
The Lectorium, VRM's main room for lectures and watching videos, received usability updates aimed at making the experience more comfortable, including multiple kinds of sound proofing.
The lounge was fitted with a cozy coffee bar, creating a comfortable place to gather and chat. Other rooms were expanded with useful group-activity features and usability toggles.
The art collection was updated to better reflect the original media of manuscript-derived artworks. Special lighting was also set up after research into how real-world galleries handle art display.
The work remained ongoing, and as major goals were checked off and volunteers joined the effort, the pace and impact of updates increased.
The VR Mystery School community
Community activities also picked up. Beyond the usual Sunday activity of watching and discussing pre-recorded lectures and documentary material, VRM became more comfortable hosting live in-VR lecture and reading activities.
On the winter solstice, TarotReaderFrog gave a lecture on esoteric and mystical themes of the solstice and the Great Conjunction in Aquarius. The tradition was planned to continue on every equinox and solstice.
On January 3, guest speaker Ingurdiz gave a lecture on the fundamentals of Hermetic philosophy. Study of the Hermetica continued as a weekly reading and discussion activity using the Freke and Gandy translation.
Classes on Buddhist meditation in Anapanasati and Vipassana styles had also crystallized and were expected to be placed on the agenda.
Want to try it yourself?
VR Mystery School remains open to visitors in VRChat, and Discord is the main communication channel outside VRChat.
Images from the update
