CONTROLS AND WRIST MENU OVERVIEW

CONTROLS

Controlling your avatar inside Multiverse is intuitive for those that are familiar with immersive and / or console gaming devices. However, many of our users are new to both VR and console gaming. If you have completed the tutorial, you will have learned most of the things you will ever need, to navigate and interact with objects, menus, and people inside Multiverse. We do, however, realise that this can be a lot to take in, so don't feel bad if you need a refresher course.

Below we'll go over both the simple and more exciting controls you'll need to fully navigate and interact within Multiverse.

Moving forwards & backwards (THUMBSTICK)

Your Thumbsticks are used for simple forwards & backwards motion. Pushing your Thumbstick forwards will cause your avatar to take a step forwards. Pushing your Thumbstick backwards will cause your avatar to take a step backwards.

Advanced controls: Pushing both Thumbsticks on both your controllers either forward or backward at the same time will cause you to move at twice the speed.

WARNING: Pushing both Thumbsticks in the opposite direction at the same time will cause you step both forwards and backwards rapidly, and is not advised.

Turning left & right (THUMBSTICK)

Your Thumbsticks are used for turning. Pushing your Thumbstick left will rotate your avatar left. Pushing your Thumbstick right will rotate your avatar right.

Advanced controls: Pushing both Thumbsticks on both your controllers either forward or backward at the same time will cause you to move at twice the speed.

WARNING: Pushing both Thumbsticks in the opposite direction at the same time will cause you step both forwards and backwards rapidly, and is not advised.

Grabbing objects (GRIP)

The (GRIP) button can be used to grab objects. There are a multitude of objects that can be grabbed and manipulated inside Multiverse simply by reaching out and grabbing them with your hands using the (GRIP) button.

Advanced controls: Some objects can be grabbed and "stretched" and "shrunk" by using the (GRIP) button on both hands. Simply hold the object with both hands and pull them apart or push them together.

Physical movement of your hands

Some objects - eg buttons - can be interacted with, without pressing any buttons whatsoever. Simply reach out with your hand and push the button.

Photos / Screenshots (B) or (Y)

The (B) or (Y) button can be used to take a photo / screenshot. Holding down (B) or (Y) will cause a photo / screenshot to appear in front of you. This screenshot can be grabbed with the (GRIP) button, and passed around to other users.

Note: You can view all your photos / screenshots online on your linked Multiverse account

Teleporting (A) or (X)

The (A) or (X) button can be used to teleport. Holding down (A) or (X) will cause a "Teleport Arc" to appear from the hand that is pressing the (A) or (X) button. While holding down the (A) or (X) button, you will now be able to move your hand to point the arc at the floor somewhere in front of you. If the teleport arc appears BLUE, then you will be able to let go of the (A) or (X) button and teleport to the destination marked.

Note: If the arc appears RED, this signifies that the chosen destination is not possible to teleport to.

Interact / Click (TRIGGER)

The (TRIGGER) button is how you interact or "click" something in Multiverse. Whether it's a button, a link bubble, or a Follow Player button, they can all be triggered by using the (TRIGGER) button.

Advanced Control Schemes (smooth motion)

WARNING: FOR ADVANCED VR USERS ONLY.

While we don't recommend this for any but the most robust VR users, it is possible to adjust your controls in the settings menu. Here you can toggle smooth motion, smooth turning and strafing.

WRIST MENUS

Inside Multiverse you'll find most of the important content available to you on your Wrist Menu. Your Wrist Menu is like your very own magical smart watch - it even tells the time. Sitting on either of your wrists just like a watch, you will find your Wrist Menu. It contains a wealth of features, options and settings which we'll describe in detail below.

NOTE: to interact with your Wrist Menu, simply point at an option and use your (TRIGGER) button to "click" it.

Me

The ME menu folder contains every information related to yourself. From your friends to your domains, your content & your avatar. This is where you go when you want to find something that is personal to you.

  • Friends: This is your list of friends. Great for finding friends and joining them within Multiverse.

  • Metaverses: This is where you find the domains that you manage or are a member of. A great shortcut to your very own personal, private or public spaces.

  • My Content: This is where you'll find your photos / screenshots, your cloud drives and your very own live-streams.

  • Avatar: This is where you can edit and customise your avatar.

People

This menu folder is where you find people inside Multiverse. If someone is online, in a public space, and not in Safe Mode, then they will be listed here.

Emojis

Who doesn't love a good emoji? In this menu folder you'll find 9 great emojis to help communicate to people how you're feeling.

HINT: Don't forget that the easiest emoji to emote with is the Thumbs Up emoji - simply hold down your (GRIP) & (TRIGGER) button for a few seconds while ensuring your thumb is off the controller and you'll send a Thumbs Up emoji floating up into the air.

Settings

Advanced features & settings are available in this menu folder. These features are:

  • Quiet Videos: Toggling this feature will cause videos to play at a much lower volume. This is great for having a conversation in one of our Cinema, live-stream, or video watching rooms. Be careful though, it's very easy to forget to disable it.

  • Strafe: [WARNING] This feature is for those that would like to use one of the controllers to move sideways like a crab, instead of turning. We do not recommend this feature for those prone to VR nausea.

  • Smooth Turn: [WARNING] This makes you turn in a smooth motion, instead of a stepped motion. We do not recommend this feature for those prone to VR nausea.

  • Smooth Motion: [WARNING]. This makes all forward and backward motion smooth and not stepped. We do not recommend this feature for those prone to VR nausea.

  • Test VOIP: If you are having issues with people hearing you, then try using this button to test some of the obvious culprits. If people still can't hear you after checking that everything is good here, we recommend restarting your headset.

Home

The HOME button is your shortcut back home. No matter how lost you are in the multitude of metaverses that make up Multiverse, you can always find your way home by clicking your heels twice or clicking the HOME button.

Metaverses

If you are a member of, or own another Metaverse, you'll find them here in this menu folder. Simply click on any domain and you will instantly teleport yourself there.

Rooms

This menu folder contains a list of all the rooms currently available to visit. These are a mix of public user created rooms, Multiverse rooms and rooms within the Metaverses you are a member of.

Mute

This button allows you to mute / unmute yourself.

Safe Mode

This button allows you to go toggle SAFE MODE on / off. When you are in SAFE MODE it means you can't hear other people, and they can't hear you.

Infiniverse Map

When you enter the Infiniverse, you home button will be converted into a Map button. From here you can explore the area around you and view and storefronts or properties currently up for sale.