SkateJam

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Inspiration

I cant skate in real life but I can build something in VR, this inspired me to create a world where i could do that but as I built the first skateboard, i thought. What else could i build using the same principles? The sky is the limit, Skatejam could be used as a base to build more worlds where you could use hydrofoils, snowboards, surfboards and even a hoverboard from back to the future!

What it does

Its a skatepark where ive added different assets that people can remix and use to build their own skatepark, or their own experience. A skatepark in space? Why not?

How we built it

I built it using multiple tools, from nomad, procreate to metas ai assistant, meta ai 3d generator and of course the horizon desktop editor.

Challenges we ran into

Its hard to track legs in VR, so I needed to decide how to move turn etc. You can simply move by pointing your head in the direction you want to go.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

The first time I went over a ramp and I got a little scared. I knew that moment I had replicated something close to the real experience. The assets are really easy to re-use and that was my main goal. I want anyone to be able to take this world and make build their own.

What we learned

I learn how to creatively solve a problem. Somebody told me theres no way it could work because you need legs in VR, how are you going to do it? I just had to use my head, and I did! A simple change in perspective game me a clue on how to solve the issue of moving the skateboard. This way of thinking has opened my mind to a new world

What's next for SkateJam

Continue expanding the skate jam series and create a community of people passionate about skateboarding, snowboarding and other similar sports to share tips and expand the availability of these types of games.