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Maybe next year...

No issues with the new Pimax Play software and 2024 on my end. Are you using OpenXr toolkit? I had to disable it with DCS.

Hopefully sooner than later.

Yeah, that could be fun. Mouse interaction can be a bit of a pain at times. I might be tempted to upgrade to Dream Air.

Alternative yes, but Quad Views has a bigger performance boost. Its better than nothing I suppose.

Basically. The center of the view is rendered at full resolution while the peripherals views are rendered at lower resolutions. Works really well in 2024, and DCS.

The VR update is awesome. Not complaining, just wondering if it's going to support quad views since the Crystal Light does not have eye tracking. Thats why they call it the Light Version.

I don't see anything about quad views. No eye track on the Crystal Light.

I went back and forth with Austin about this, he finally agreed with me. He said maybe they could program the rain to be only visible in light cones. XP13 is my guess. How do you like msfs2024 implementation?

Yeah, I think they are delaying it as an XP13 feature, unfortunately. I don't blame them, laminar needs to get paid. I can't fly in VR for more than 15m before being super annoyed with everything shimmering in the foreground (puddles, lights, trees, buildings, snow, etc...) I guess I can wait, the other sim works pretty good in VR now.

The VR update is exciting! Hopefully that includes a fix to the Star Wars rain effect. The Motion Vectors still stuck in the Glorious Future is disappointing.

I followed the direction in the video.

The only thing I've noticed from this hack is eye strain.

LOL.... 400 wins the jackpot!

The shimmering scenery is a buzz kill. Very noticeable in VR. I'm wondering if they are saving motions vector/AA tech for XP13, which is probably still years away.

If you get no support then dispute the charge with your credit card issuer.

Do you really expect somebody to read all that? 🫥 Install a second copy and add one add-on at time and test.

What is the status with Motion Vectors?

Since I have a HDR monitor and I use VR, AI recommends CatchyOS Plasma edition or Pop!_OS. Since you have an HDR monitor and want to explore VR, your choice narrows significantly. Linux Mint is currently a poor fit because it lacks HDR support. Between the remaining two, here is how they stack up for a beginner with your specific hardware: CachyOS: The best technical choice for HDR. It uses the latest KDE Plasma desktop, which currently has the most advanced HDR implementation on Linux. While it is Arch-based (usually for experts), CachyOS includes a Gaming Wizard that simplifies installing everything you need for HDR and VR with a few clicks. Pop!_OS: A strong middle ground. Its new COSMIC desktop (released late 2024/early 2025) was built from the ground up with modern display technologies like HDR in mind. It is much more beginner-friendly than CachyOS but may require a bit more waiting for the absolute latest VR driver tweaks. HDR & VR Compatibility Breakdown HDR Support: Requires a Wayland session. CachyOS (KDE) is the current leader here, allowing you to toggle HDR in system settings. Pop!_OS (COSMIC) also supports it, but Linux Mint (Cinnamon) does not currently support HDR. VR (Virtual Reality): VR on Linux is mostly handled through SteamVR or Monado/WiVRn (for Quest headsets). CachyOS: Provides the newest kernels and "bleeding edge" drivers, which are often required to fix common VR bugs on Linux. Pop!_OS: Excellent if you have an NVIDIA card, as it handles those proprietary drivers better than almost any other distro. Ease of Use: Pop!_OS feels like a finished product for users coming from Windows/macOS. CachyOS is very fast but may require you to occasionally use the terminal to manage updates. Recommendation For the best HDR/VR experience now: Choose CachyOS with the KDE Plasma desktop. Its "Gaming" meta-package will set up your environment for high-end hardware more effectively than standard distros. For a smoother learning curve: Choose Pop!_OS. It is stable, great for NVIDIA users, and the new COSMIC interface is designed for high-end modern monitors. What graphics card (NVIDIA or AMD) and VR headset are you planning to use?

Thanks for the info!

Going to reinstall POP!_OS/Cosmic. Windows is getting more tyrannical with its updates and spyware.

Cool.

The rain still follows my head movement, but it appears to have been improved since the last time I checked. I do not have a xpd number.

Not in a 172. And the Stars effect should not follow your head in VR, talk about Spatial Disorientation.

Agreed. 4 pages of 'Blingthinger' and 'UrgentSiesta'.