We just shipped a new update for you! Here's what's new this time:
- New disc golf map "Propulsion" - welcome to the Rec Room Science Dept. Matter Propulsion Test Range! Test your disc golf skills on the gizmo-filled Propulsion course.
- Improved disc golf physics - we've done a significant polish pass on disc golf physics, focusing on increasing consistency across all platforms (Vive on Steam, Oculus on Oculus, Oculus on Steam). You should now encounter very few "huh, that was weird" moments when throwing discs. Curve mechanics work the same way (tilt the disc left or right at the moment of release to curve it).
- New scientist outfit - unlock it by playing propulsion!
- Increased drop chance of special outfits, including the lumberjack outfit for Paintball: Clearcut.
We've also got some experimental UI features - would love to get your feedback on these...
- New Stop Gesture - someone bugging you? They can talk to the hand! This gesture will apply an ignore that player (you'll be asked to confirm the ignore on your watch):
- New Minitar UI in the watch - last update we added a "minitar" version of you. This time we're adding minitars for other Nearby players. Check it out in the "People" tab of your watch. You can apply various actions to minitars by dropping them in the buckets that appear when you pick them up:
And more:
- New age gate feature - we now check your height when you leave the Dorm Room. Players under a certain height are asked (once) to confirm that they are over 13 via a watch notification. We understand that you might be seated, or of short stature. So we hope the check isn't too annoying or intrusive. If we detect a significant height change (consistent with an adult giving their headset to a child), we may show the confirmation again.
- Updated and improved registration flow on the Profile Computer (in your Dorm Room).
- We now show your unique @username in some menu contexts.
- "The Lounge" is now listed in the Public activities menu in your watch. This is to increase awareness of The Lounge (which is a members-only feature).
- Cool new 3D splash screen while we're loading Rec Room!
- Disc Golf will now autoload the next map (like Paintball)
- This is a big one: Found and fixed an issue in the particle system that could cause particles to accumulate over time and cause bad performance after 10-15 minutes (e.g., by the end of a Quest run).
OK that's it! Have fun, be excellent to each other, and please keep letting us know what you think. We love all feedback positive or negative! Bring it.