Hey amazing VR/AR folks! 😊🫶 Truly humbled by the incredible response, comments, and outreach both here and on LinkedIn. I've set up a Google Form to channel the energy. Let me know how you'd like to jump in: forms.gle/kGd95s3S4oYZJG9v9 ↳ VR/AR Job Gig Seeker ↳ Looking for Talent! ↳ Join Volunteer Squad We're shaping this organically with a dash of #GetSocial experimentation 😉 Still deciding on the VR platform(s) - all suggestions welcome! #VirtualJobFair #SocialVR #XRJobs #VR #XR

𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗩𝗥 𝗘𝘁𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰𝘀 😎 Navigating the virtual realm? It's not just about the tech, but also the tact. From the way you present your avatar to understanding virtual boundaries, this guide is for new VR explorers. Dive in and make your social VR journey a memorable one! ⚡ 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 ➡️ 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲: Just like in real life, give others their space in virtual worlds. Respecting virtual boundaries creates a comfortable environment for everyone. ➡️ 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 & 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘀: Your greeting and avatar's appearance not only shape first impressions but also express your unique personality. Have fun! ➡️ 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘀 & 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀: Avoid flashy avatars, loud noises, and other overpowering visuals or sounds that can be distracting or even distressing to others. ⚡ 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 ➡️ 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: When words are few, gestures like nodding show you're truly engaged and listening in the conversation. ➡️ 𝗔𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Just as in physical conversations, let others finish talking before you speak. Everyone deserves a chance to voice their thoughts. ➡️ 𝗕𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁: Even in a virtual setting, it's noticeable when someone is multitasking or not paying attention. ➡️ 𝗨𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲: Virtual interactions can lack the nuance of face-to-face conversations. Using clear and respectful language helps prevent misunderstandings. ➡️ 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗳𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗨𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻: If something isn't clear during a virtual interaction, it's better to ask for clarification rather than make assumptions. ➡️ 𝗘𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗺𝗼𝗷𝗶 𝗨𝘀𝗲: In the virtual realm, emojis and emotes are playful gestures. Use them with a sprinkle of fun! ➡️ 𝗟𝗼𝗴𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗳𝗳: Always sign off with a goodbye. Leaving without a word can seem abrupt and impolite. ⚡ 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 ➡️ 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗕𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: Value privacy, both yours and others'. Never push someone to share more than they're comfortable with. ➡️ 𝗦𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼 𝘁𝗼 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀: In virtual reality, it's common for individuals to approach social groups and tune into discussions. Recognize their presence and invite them to join the conversation. A simple hello can make a world of difference in virtual spaces. ➡️ 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴: Just because it's a virtual space doesn't mean everyone is comfortable being recorded. Always get permission. ➡️ 𝗕𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀: Virtual worlds bring together people from around the world. Respect and celebrate cultural differences. ➡️ 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝘃𝘀. 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀: Understand the difference between public spaces, where anyone can join, and private spaces, where users might want more privacy. ⚡ 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 ➡️ 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: Address issues with understanding. A calm approach leads to better outcomes for everyone involved. ➡️ 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻-𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀: In virtual spaces, you'll encounter a myriad of perspectives. Approach differences with an open mind, and avoid making snap judgments. ➡️ 𝗔𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Never pretend to be someone else or use another user's avatar. Authenticity is about being genuine in your interactions. ➡️ 𝗕𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹: Be yourself, even in virtual worlds. Authenticity builds trust and meaningful connections. ⚡ 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 ➡️ 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Ensuring that your environment is free from unnecessary distractions, like a noisy background or visual clutter, shows consideration for others. ➡️ 𝗠𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝗘𝘁𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲: Sometimes, users might have background noises that can be disruptive. Knowing when to mute oneself and signaling when you're about to speak is part of the VR culture. ➡️ 𝗕𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗜𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀: Be understanding of technical hiccups. Not everyone has the same tech experience or tools. ➡️ 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀: Offer help when needed. A supportive gesture can enhance the sense of community. #SocialVR #SpatialNetworking #Metaverse #VirtualCommunities #VR #CommunityDynamics

Rec Room Studio work in progress - Magicae - by Harrison and AfewGoodTacos. The stuff we're seeing from the beta creators is 🔥 RRS beta signup: recroom.com/studio "you can now publish directly to Rec Room from inside the Unity editor"

👋 Hosting an #AMA tomorrow in #RecRoom! #GetSocial about virtual communities, @spatialnetworks, and virtual creative entrepreneurship. RSVP: lnkd.in/eQ-QVAEZ

Perfect timing with Christmas right around the corner! 🙌🏻

For anyone who missed the @unity <> @recroom announcement: Rec Room Studio is an extension of the Unity editor that allows you to publish directly to Rec Room from Unity (and vice versa) A video preview:

Thank you Andy! This was such an amazing experience, thank you for including me! 😊

HEYO ☕️ Come get your cup of joe! Coffee & Mingle about all things happening at #RecCon. #GetSocial and meet new friends :) Sep 23rd, 10-11am rec.net/event/1524614 Sep 24th, 10am-12pm rec.net/event/1524612 #recroom #mingleandchill #socialVR #reccon2022

SUPER EXCITED ⚡️🚀 to be joining upcoming #RecCon 2022 experience in @recroom. Get ready for a thrill ✨ recroom.com/reccon2022 Partnering @GetSocialVR with the only & only @POWjams_! Join us! DM me if you want a private demo. #recroom #reccon2022 #spatialnetworks #socialVR

First up! ✨🎉 Immersive World Design #RecCon 2022 How do we form & share meaningful stories? Hear from our panel of expert world-builders on how they’re using VR/AR interaction design to create the most immersive experiences. #recroom #socialVR RSVP rec.net/event/1474118

Hypppedd! #Gamescom2022 is kicking off 🎉 So excited to be going for Rec Room, I'll be roaming around! Come find me and #getsocial from August 25-29th ⚡👋 @gamescom gamescom.global/en

Getting similar questions! ☺️ If you want to join the VR/AR industry… then go for it. Start small, start now. There is no perfect school, diploma, or ideal candidate. I’m a loud & proud C- student. That never stopped me from being creative and learning tech.

Quest next please!

Hi @recroom! You inspired Archie to design his own Maker Pen in Tinkercad, which he then 3D printed and painted!

I am delighted to unveil that ‘We Met in Virtual Reality’ will be premiering on @HBOMax, July 27th! The stunning new trailer was created by the amazing @HBODocs team, now showing exclusively on @IGN! Thank you to all who supported the film. Yay! 🎉 @WeMetinVRfilm #WeMetinVR

The end of r/place was honestly amazing... I love how the whole thing turned into a sand mandala of white pixels. Really quite lovely, and I can't wait to see the timelapse. Amazing work by the Rec Room community to create and defend the logo! gg all💚