Apr 09 2020 05:19 PM - edited Apr 10 2020 02:53 PM
We need community even more in times of social distancing. I just found out this week that a) Microsoft owns AltspaceVR, and that b) you can join that online, real-time, virtual community even if you don't have a VR headset! That's right, you can use a free app in Windows 10 to join in 2D mode and it's still Very Cool!
So here's what I’m proposing - come meet me in Altspace on Friday, April 10, between 3 and 5:30 pm PT. I’m going to create a public meetup called #WomenITPros in the Altspace event lineup and I will be "there" during that time for anyone who wants to get all Avatar-y and come by to say Hi. As always, our meetups are open to everyone, not just women, not just ITPros.
I am still a total N00B in Altspace so we can be N00Bs together, unless you are already experienced and want to join us to show us some ropes. I got my head stuck looking up and couldn't figure out how to get down again for ages, but I eventually figured it out. We can help each other.
Here's what you need to get started:
Or get it in Steam on the platform of your choice: https://store.steampowered.com/app/407060/AltspaceVR/
Or if you have a compatible VR headset, use that. More info here: https://altvr.com/
I can only speak to the Windows 10 experience, but here are my tips and tricks.
Hope you can join us in Altspace!
If people like it, we might make it a regular thing!
Apr 10 2020 02:13 PM
@Cathy Moya I have performed all of those steps but I do not see this meeting in the Lineup?
Apr 10 2020 02:20 PM
Hi, @LindaChapman yes, if you got to https://account.altvr.com/events/all you should see it in the list. Or after the start time you can just click this link
https://account.altvr.com/events/1447437508445995985
and that should launch the meeting in AltspaceVR
I'll check back here at the top of the hour if I don't see you in the meet up room
Apr 26 2020 05:12 PM
@Cathy Moya How did this go? Will you do another one?