VR Guide

Dovedale Railway features Virtual Reality support for both standalone (Meta Quest headsets) and PCVR (SteamVR). This page will help you setup both.

Standalone Meta Quest 2/3 Setup

1.1 - Installing and setting up Roblox
Install ROBLOX from the Meta Store. Once complete, Open 'Roblox' from the apps panel, and sign in to your Roblox account. You may need a mobile device for this.

1.2 - Launching Dovedale Railway
Select the search bar, search "Dovedale Railway" and select the first result. When you are ready, select Play.

1.1 - Prerequisites
Roblox must be completely closed to play with PCVR. The following specifications are recommended for your computer, in order to run VR smoothly, and have been provided by Steam: OS: Windows 7 SP1 or later. Prosessor: Intel Core i5-4590/AMD FX 8350 equivalent or better. Memory: 4 GB RAM. Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, AMD Radeon RX 480 equivalent or better. If your headset is not listed in the sections below, consult your manual for more information on using PCVR.

1.2 - For Meta Headsets using the Oculus Link/Meta Quest Link app
Refer to the Meta website for help with setting up the app with the headset: Meta Quest Link Support If your headset is paired with your PC, go to the Quick Settings tab inside your headset and press on the Link tab, then select your PC and connect. Once done, launch Roblox on your PC.

1.3 - For Meta/Pico/Vive Headsets using the Virtual Desktop app
Ensure you have the Virtual Desktop Streamer running on your computer, and that you have entered your username under the applicable field. Open the Virtual Desktop app on your headset, and press the Menu button on your controller. Select your PC and press 'Start SteamVR'. Once initialised, launch Roblox from your PC.

1.4 - For wired SteamVR headsets
Boot up your headset alongside SteamVR and open Roblox on your PC.

1.5 - For Pico headsets using the Pico Link app
Refer to the Pico Support website for more information: Pico Support

1.6 - For Meta Headsets using the Steam Link app.
You will need to install Steam Link from the Meta Quest Store. Open the apps panel, and open the Meta Quest Store. From there, search for 'Steam Link'. Install then launch the first option. Ensure Steam is running on your computer, then follow the steps provided to you on the headset.

2.1 - The Basics
Controls are different for each headset, but they remain relatively the same. Use your left thumbstick (or just turn around) to look around. By default, you move using a teleport beam that comes from your controller. Push one of the thumbsticks forward and aim the dot to move. Hold in the right thumbstick to change items, or use your grip buttons. Use the menu button to pull up the Roblox menu. To interact with menu objects, point the controller at the item and press the trigger.

2.2 - Changing your settings
We highly recommend you configure your settings when you join the game to improve your experience. You can access these by facing both your wrists up, and waiting for the blue bars to fill. This will open the menu, where you can toggle your camera perspective, change the way you move, and control when the pointer is visible. You can also recentre yourself and reset your eye level with the buttons below, and show the chat by pressing an arrow at the bottom. Using your controller, point and use the trigger to change the options.

2.3 - Interaction
To interact with the world around you, simply point a controller (the one with the laser) at a button, dial, or switch, and use the trigger.

2.4 - Limitations
You cannot teleport to any stations as the user interface is linked to mobile/desktop/tablet menus. However, walking in VR is faster, and it should not take too long to go to your destination. In addition, driving trains is not possible, although signalling is and could be found more immersive or even easier in VR.

3.1 - Connection Issues
Make sure you are: Connected to a secure and stable network. (PCVR only) Connected to the same network as your computer.

3.2 - Stuttering/lagging
Reducing your graphics (especially for those on Quest Standalone) will help with the lag. You can do this by pressing the 3 lined button, pressing Settings, then turning off Automatic (if you had it on) and moving the slider to the left.

3.3 - Controller issues
Make sure your OpenXR settings are set correctly. If you are using Meta Quest Link, ensure it is set to Oculus in Advanced Settings. If you are using SteamVR, navigate to OpenXR and ensure it is set to Steam.

3.4 - My headset/software isn't working
Contact support for your headset/software for more information: Meta Support Steam Support (SteamVR) Pico Support Virtual Desktop

3.5 - Vision goes black when close to objects
This is a common bug with Roblox & VR. Unfortunately, the only thing you can do is submit a bug report on the ROBLOX Developer Forum.