So, I've got keyboard running and walking "kind-of" working again, but turning with the mouse is still broken. Working with Quaternions makes my brain spin... both in real life and virtually 😄 #vr #indiedev #gamedev #virtualworlds #codinglife

So I thought I'd work on improving my VR avatar head/body tracking and movement today, but instead I broke a bunch of stuff😢... I guess it's back to debugging with bounding boxes and the good old threejs AxisHelper for a while😆 #vr #indiedev #gamedev #virtualworlds #codinglife

Over the past few years of building VR Me Up, one of my main aims has been to a allow users to (one day) create and share their own large and expansive VR worlds. Is that something people want to do in VR?

I added a fractal noise function to my virtual world builder LUA scripting language and I think it generates more interesting looking scenes than just using random locations, what do you think? #vr #worldbuilding #indiedev #gamedev

Just added Lua click‑event scripting to objects. Doors that open and close are only the beginning — this is about to unlock a whole world of possibilities. What do you think? #vr #metaverse #virtualreality #gamedev

Hit a fun milestone this week, passed 2,000 unit tests on my virtual world #VR project🎉Years of coding, and it feels good to celebrate the small wins… especially when every single test passes 🥳 If you’re a fellow dev, drop a like! 😀 #gamedev #developers #indiedev #codelife

Experimenting creating low-poly trees in #blender with multiple levels of detail and billboards for use in #VR worlds. I'm pretty happy with the results. What do you think? #indiedev #gamedev #webgl #threejs #blender3d

Adding global environment spheres to make switching skyboxes, fog, and other world‑environment settings much easier. #indiedev #VirtualReality #vr #gamedev #webgl

Been working on adding and editing environment zones to my #VR worlds this week. These let me change skyboxes, sounds, lighting, and more depending on where the player is. I think it’ll make the worlds feel way more dynamic. What do you think?

Working on a built‑in Lua editor that turns scripting complex browser and #VR worlds into a smooth, playful, creativity‑boosting ride. Really surprised how fast it runs 🚀 #metaverse #quest3 #virtualworlds #virtualreality #indiedev #webxr #threejs

It's official... server side Lua scripting is heaps of fun and great for building in my Virtual worlds😀Why didn't I add this ages ago! Can't wait to release this and see what people build... I guess I'm going to have to put together some API docs, or at least a better UI 😁

Working on server‑side Lua scripting in my virtual worlds. Soon you’ll be able to write scripts on the client or directly in #VR, then push them to the server to create and modify worlds in real time. I’m genuinely excited about the possibilities this opens up😀What do you think? Useful?

AI image to 3D Model generators are becoming better and better! TRELLIS.2 from Microsoft looks amazing🤩 microsoft.github.io/TRELLIS.2/

Sad that Microsoft no longer supports Windows Mixed Reality #VR. Thought I'd jump on to an old windows 10 PC and see if VR Me Up still works and... Yeah, still runs 😀 If you have a WMR headset, and want somewhere to explore, check it out! Is anyone out there still using WMR?

Stress‑testing my #dotnet software #gltf renderer with some #blender3d demo scenes, ~900k polys in ~5s without a GPU! 🚀 Since it’s built for preview thumbnails (not full renders), I’m pretty happy with the progress. What do you think?

Putting my server-side #dotnet GLTF preview renderer to the real test - generated a thumbnail for a VRM avatar and this was the result. I’ve added screen-space ambient occlusion (SSAO) to bring out the edges, and I’m pretty happy with how it turned out 😃 What do you think?

Finally got texturing working in my cross-platform C# #dotnet code for generating server-side preview images of uploaded 3D GLTF files. It's all in software, no GPU or OpenGL required😃What do you think?

Working on a cross platform C# #dotnet software rasterizer (no GPU or OpenGL required) for GLTF files so that I can generate thumbnails of 3D models uploaded to the server. Finally got some reasonable looking output... all in software! The triangle rasterizer was the hard bit😀Next up... textures!

Spent the day debugging some 3D code... I thought I'd share a couple of the "high-tech" tools I use to help me visualize 3D transformations 😆 Seriously! The T-shaped one is really handy for visualizing 3D vector cross products ... happy coding💻

Spotted this cool vintage #VR device from 1900 at the Port Macquarie Museum (NSW Australia). I'm fascinated by this old tech and love its retro charm! We have come a long way, but the basic mechanics are still the same.

Exploring the ISS in #VR is an incredible experience. Fly around using the right controller joystick, or with your hands like Superman! Do you like the way this works? vrmeup.io/@iss/ (Model courtesy of NASA. NASA does not endorse this product)

Thought I'd build something different today. Experimenting with using external 3D models and always wanted to explore the ISS in VR, so what do you think of this? vrmeup.io/@iss/ (Model courtesy of NASA. NASA does not endorse this product) #vr #metaverse

I turned yesterdays mini-build 🏗️into a quick tutorial for anyone curious about testing their build skills in the #VRMEUP playground at (vrmeup.io/@playbuild25). I hope you find it helpful youtu.be/wFvE9wxpQos #vr #VirtualReality #metaverse

Mini-build of the day🛠️. A little gingerbread cottage in the forest, it looks yummy! vrmeup.io/@playbuild25... #VR #indiedev #metaverse #quest3 #quest2 #webxr

I created a picturesque little spot where you can enjoy a virtual sunset in the metaverse. It’s super relaxing in VR, just listen to the waves and chill. I hope you like it 🙂 vrmeup.io/@island/?jp=... #vr #virtualreality #virtualworlds #webxr #webgl #metaverse

The new hand menu button in VR makes accessing the Main Menu super easy. Just look at the palm of your left 🤚 hand and click 👆 or pinch 🤏. Hope you find it handy😃! #vr #metaverse #virtualreality #webgl #webxr

Grappling between the blue spheres is channeling my inner Spider-Man 🙂

DevLog 16 is out now, featuring updates on the evolving Metaport portal explorer and recent usability improvements I've been working on. (youtu.be/tuEN5Ohmg_c) #vr #metaverse #virtualreality #metaport #webgl #webxr #virtualworlds

Navigating a metaport portal in VR is effortless: point, click, and you're there vrmeup.io?jp=littlehouse #vr #metaverse #webgl #virtualworlds #quest3

Portals are a really fun and easy way to get around. I wish I had added them earlier 😀 vrmeup.io?jp=littlehouse #vr #metaverse #webgl #threejs

Mini-build of the day🛠️. You can visit in your browser or in a WebXR compatible VR headset at vrmeup.io/@playbuild25... #VR #indiedev #metaverse #quest3 #quest2 #webxr

Spent the past couple weeks digging into performance tuning the server code⏲️. Then upgraded from .NET 6 to 9 and watched player capacity double while memory usage dropped by almost half. Same hardware, completely different beast. Wildly satisfying🎉 #dotnet #vr #metaverse

🚀 The MetaPort Explorer and Jump Points are now live in #VRMeUp! Navigating the VRMeUp metaverse has never been easier - or more fun. #metaport #metaverse #webxr #webgl #virtualreality #query3 #vr

Another day of coding, building the metaverse one line at a time. Sometimes, it's nice to just sit back and appreciate the results. 😃 Any other metaverse creators out there who can relate? #vr #VirtualReality #VirtualPhotography #metaverse #webxr #threejs

🚀 Speed boost incoming! I've been working on faster scene loading when traveling through #MetaPort portals to different locations in the same world. This is going to be a game-changer—can't wait for you to try it! 😃 What do you think? #WebXR #VR #VirtualReality #Metaverse

Making great progress on MetaPort Explorer for VR ME Up! Soon creating portals, discovering & exploring virtual worlds will be super easy. Loving it so far—it's heaps of fun! 🚀 #VR #Metaverse #VirtualReality #vrmeup #metaport #webgl #threejs #webxr #metaport

Gallery Peak virtual art gallery interior image (vrmeup.io/@island/?b=g...) #vr #metaverse #virtualreality #webxr

Building a stunning metaverse art gallery (vrmeup.io/@island/?b=g...) atop one of the island’s majestic peaks in #vrmeup. Breathtaking views in VR! youtu.be/WvNYck3U3nU #vr #virtualreality #metaverse #virtualart #virtualartexhibition #vrmeup #virtualworlds

I've been working on adding portals to #VRMEUP for the past few weeks and I teleported between worlds for the first time today🥳 . So excited for the possibilities this feature opens up 🚀 What do you think? #vr #metaverse #virtualreality #webxr #indiedev

Hyperlinks now teleport you through 3D worlds just like clicking links on a webpage. Click, and you're hopping from one digital dimension to another (www.vrmeup.io?b=einsidegar...) #vr #metaverse #virtualreality #virtualworlds

Just took a virtual stroll around (vrmeup.io/@island) and stumbled upon the most charming little island out in the middle of the ocean! It’s got that postcard-perfect vibe, so I had to share. 🌴✨ (vrmeup.io/@island/?g=A...) #vr #metaverse #VirtualReality #virtualworlds

Recently added user construction in one of my virtual worlds (vrmeup.io/@playbuild25) 🏗️ It's a playground for testing and feedback. Build and then jump into your creation in #VR🚀 Instructional video (youtu.be/FLJfFrCqWiw). Let me know what you think😀 #webxr #metaverse #indiedev #vrmeup

I've been working on making model editing easier and more intuitive. Do these "move", "scale" and "rotate" icons make sense?

The worlds are large, packed with wonders waiting to be discovered! Adventure is calling. Take a peek at this charming little pagoda I built—step inside and experience its magic! (www.vrmeup.io?b=epagoda3)

I'm an solo indie developer pushing the boundaries of #VR coding a multi-player world-building server that runs right in your browser 🕶️✨! Built using #dotnet, #typescript, #webxr & #threejs, no downloads, no barriers - just pure immersive exploration at vrmeup.io