We released an update! Here's what's new:

• Laser Tag is now LIVE 24/7 get in there and have fun! It's had an art pass, more balance tweaks based on your feedback, and lots of bug fixes and polish. That said, it's not done! We think of Laser Tag as an ongoing development, so we will be tweaking it based on your feedback for the forseeable future. So if you wished something was different, let us know!
  
  
  
  
• You can now Start and Stop Sandbox Games - the locations of items you've placed in sandbox mode will be stored whenever the game starts, and restored whenever the game ends. You can set a time limit for the game if you like (do this via "This Room" in the watch). Note that item locations are only stored during the current session, we don't support true cross-session persistence... yet =] This is a baby step towards that goal.
  
• There's new stuff in the Laser Tag Merch Booth - earn tickets by playing, and buy cool gear that you get to keep forever!
  
• Laser Tag Sandbox Mode - there's now a sandbox machine in the Laser Tag Arena.
  
• RC Car Remote Viewscreen - we added a viewscreen to the RC Car Remote! Try tapping the screen...
  
  
  
  
• Quest Load Optimization** - you now load into Quests *much* faster!
  
  
• Charades PSVR fix - we found and fixed a big problem in Charades that was crashing PSVR. This resulted in a nice optimization for all platforms!
  
  
• We've tweaked the Rec Room account system UI to be easier to understand. It's now much easier/cleaner to create and manage Rec Room accounts. We will be making many more upgrades here soon, especially on the website side of things...
  
  
• You can now log into your Rec Room account on any system by entering your email or username on a friend's system, or at a VR Arcade, or anywhere!
  
  
• There's an option to "forget this account" in Settings-->Advanced. This will log you out automatically at the end of the session.
  
  
• All remembered accounts are shown at startup for easy one-click login!
  
  
• There's a new alternate input for Smooth Rotate - if you have smooth rotation enabled in Settings, try pressing and holding the teleport button on both controllers! Works on all platforms.
  
  
• The "J" on the VR keyboard now looks like a J!

As always, let us know what you think. We couldn't build Rec Room without your support and feedback, so https://www.againstgrav.com/contact-us-1 (please keep it coming!)

We released an update! Here's what's new:

• Laser Tag is now LIVE 24/7 get in there and have fun! It's had an art pass, more balance tweaks based on your feedback, and lots of bug fixes and polish. That said, it's not done! We think of Laser Tag as an ongoing development, so we will be tweaking it based on your feedback for the forseeable future. So if you wished something was different, let us know!
  
  
  
  
• You can now Start and Stop Sandbox Games - the locations of items you've placed in sandbox mode will be stored whenever the game starts, and restored whenever the game ends. You can set a time limit for the game if you like (do this via "This Room" in the watch). Note that item locations are only stored during the current session, we don't support true cross-session persistence... yet =] This is a baby step towards that goal.
  
• There's new stuff in the Laser Tag Merch Booth - earn tickets by playing, and buy cool gear that you get to keep forever!
  
• Laser Tag Sandbox Mode - there's now a sandbox machine in the Laser Tag Arena.
  
• RC Car Remote Viewscreen - we added a viewscreen to the RC Car Remote! Try tapping the screen...
  
  
  
  
• Quest Load Optimization** - you now load into Quests *much* faster!
  
  
• Charades PSVR fix - we found and fixed a big problem in Charades that was crashing PSVR. This resulted in a nice optimization for all platforms!
  
  
• We've tweaked the Rec Room account system UI to be easier to understand. It's now much easier/cleaner to create and manage Rec Room accounts. We will be making many more upgrades here soon, especially on the website side of things...
  
  
• You can now log into your Rec Room account on any system by entering your email or username on a friend's system, or at a VR Arcade, or anywhere!
  
  
• There's an option to "forget this account" in Settings-->Advanced. This will log you out automatically at the end of the session.
  
  
• All remembered accounts are shown at startup for easy one-click login!
  
  
• There's a new alternate input for Smooth Rotate - if you have smooth rotation enabled in Settings, try pressing and holding the teleport button on both controllers! Works on all platforms.
  
  
• The "J" on the VR keyboard now looks like a J!

As always, let us know what you think. We couldn't build Rec Room without your support and feedback, so https://www.againstgrav.com/contact-us-1 (please keep it coming!)

We released an update! Here's what's new:

• New Remote Control Car to play with! You'll find it in the Sandbox Machine, in the "Special" category. Grab the box out of the machine and release it to get the car and the remote to control it.
  
  
• You can now Start and Stop Sandbox Games - the locations of items you've placed in sandbox mode will be stored whenever the game starts, and restored whenever the game ends. You can set a time limit for the game if you like (do this via "This Room" in the watch). Note that item locations are only stored during the current session, we don't support true cross-session persistence... yet =] This is a baby step towards that goal.
  
• We moved a bunch of sandbox management to the "This Room" button (including naming and publishing rooms).
  
• You can now send and receive text messages with your friends! Hit the "Message" button on their profile in the watch, then use the keyboard. Only works with friends who are online! (Detail: you can tap a player's image in the message screen to go straight to their profile)
  
  
• It's Laser Tag Alpha weekend 3.0 - Starting Friday 5pm PST through Sunday 11:59pm PST - lots more tweaks and fixes based on your feedback!
  
  
• Laser Tag - experimental solution to prevent players from clipping through walls/objects. Let us know what you think...
  
• Laser Tag - you now earn "tickets" by playing, which you can redeem at the Laser Tag Prize Booth! Tickets accrue over the course of the weekend, you don't have to earn them all in one session! Laser Tag Alpha tickets are only valid this weekend! So spend 'em if you got 'em.
  
• We added more text chat options to Expresso - perfect for users who don't want to use voice chat! To use Expresso, press and hold the Menu button (Vive), the B/Y button (Oculus Touch), or the Square/Triangle button (PlayStation VR) to reveal the Expresso menu. Then move your hand through the Expresso zones to select emotes, text chats, etc. We're happy to keep adding stuff to Expresso, so if there's something you wish was there let us know!
  
• Maker Pen - the maker pen now defaults to "Basic Mode". This is better for Charades and other casual use. In Basic Mode, your creations are automatically set to "PLAY" mode when you grab them. To unlock the FULL POWER of the Maker Pen, hit the "Advanced" button. In Advanced Mode, you need to manually set creations to PLAY mode. This allows for much richer editing, but can be confusing for new users.
  
• There are now separate leaderboards for each Quest.
  
• When you return to the Rec Center after playing an activity, you'll be outside the door for that activity (as opposed to always being in the Dorm Room hallway).
  
• New users are now asked for a birthday and email before they reach the Dorm Room, in a new welcome area.
  
• Jumbotron/Laser Tag guns have better "you need to reload!" feedback.
  
• Re-added "teleport follow" behavior to Streamer Cam.
  
• Fixed bug where Expresso emotes didn't affect your mouth!
  
• Lots of other bug fixes and tweaks!

As always, let us know what you think. We couldn't build Rec Room without your support and feedback, so https://www.againstgrav.com/contact-us-1 (please keep it coming!)

We released an update! Here's what's new:

• New Remote Control Car to play with! You'll find it in the Sandbox Machine, in the "Special" category. Grab the box out of the machine and release it to get the car and the remote to control it.
  
  
• You can now Start and Stop Sandbox Games - the locations of items you've placed in sandbox mode will be stored whenever the game starts, and restored whenever the game ends. You can set a time limit for the game if you like (do this via "This Room" in the watch). Note that item locations are only stored during the current session, we don't support true cross-session persistence... yet =] This is a baby step towards that goal.
  
• We moved a bunch of sandbox management to the "This Room" button (including naming and publishing rooms).
  
• You can now send and receive text messages with your friends! Hit the "Message" button on their profile in the watch, then use the keyboard. Only works with friends who are online! (Detail: you can tap a player's image in the message screen to go straight to their profile)
  
  
• It's Laser Tag Alpha weekend 3.0 - Starting Friday 5pm PST through Sunday 11:59pm PST - lots more tweaks and fixes based on your feedback!
  
  
• Laser Tag - experimental solution to prevent players from clipping through walls/objects. Let us know what you think...
  
• Laser Tag - you now earn "tickets" by playing, which you can redeem at the Laser Tag Prize Booth! Tickets accrue over the course of the weekend, you don't have to earn them all in one session! Laser Tag Alpha tickets are only valid this weekend! So spend 'em if you got 'em.
  
• We added more text chat options to Expresso - perfect for users who don't want to use voice chat! To use Expresso, press and hold the Menu button (Vive), the B/Y button (Oculus Touch), or the Square/Triangle button (PlayStation VR) to reveal the Expresso menu. Then move your hand through the Expresso zones to select emotes, text chats, etc. We're happy to keep adding stuff to Expresso, so if there's something you wish was there let us know!
  
• Maker Pen - the maker pen now defaults to "Basic Mode". This is better for Charades and other casual use. In Basic Mode, your creations are automatically set to "PLAY" mode when you grab them. To unlock the FULL POWER of the Maker Pen, hit the "Advanced" button. In Advanced Mode, you need to manually set creations to PLAY mode. This allows for much richer editing, but can be confusing for new users.
  
• There are now separate leaderboards for each Quest.
  
• When you return to the Rec Center after playing an activity, you'll be outside the door for that activity (as opposed to always being in the Dorm Room hallway).
  
• New users are now asked for a birthday and email before they reach the Dorm Room, in a new welcome area.
  
• Jumbotron/Laser Tag guns have better "you need to reload!" feedback.
  
• Re-added "teleport follow" behavior to Streamer Cam.
  
• Fixed bug where Expresso emotes didn't affect your mouth!
  
• Lots of other bug fixes and tweaks!

As always, let us know what you think. We couldn't build Rec Room without your support and feedback, so https://www.againstgrav.com/contact-us-1 (please keep it coming!)

We pushed a patch:

• Prepping for laser tag weekend 2.0
  
• Fixed bug where Crimson Cauldron door would take you back to the Rec Center (very confusing!)
  
• Fixes bug where Team Charades would stop working after first turn
  
• Fixes bug where you could get stuck in black world before final boss in Golden Trophy (and possibly other quests)
  
• Fixed bug where boss fight in Crimson Cauldron could stall if you knocked enemies out the windows

We pushed a patch:

• Prepping for laser tag weekend 2.0
  
• Fixed bug where Crimson Cauldron door would take you back to the Rec Center (very confusing!)
  
• Fixes bug where Team Charades would stop working after first turn
  
• Fixes bug where you could get stuck in black world before final boss in Golden Trophy (and possibly other quests)
  
• Fixed bug where boss fight in Crimson Cauldron could stall if you knocked enemies out the windows

We pushed a patch that addresses a few issues:

• Themed door for next Laser Tag weekend
  
• Fixed an issue where users could get endless gifts!!!
  
• Fixed some issues where new users could get stuck in tutorial
  
• Fixed issue where "push-to-talk" users would always have their tongue sticking out!
  
• Fixed some issues in Charades
  
• Lots of other bug fixes

As always, let is know what you think: https://www.againstgrav.com/contact-us-1

We pushed a patch that addresses a few issues:

• Themed door for next Laser Tag weekend
  
• Fixed an issue where users could get endless gifts!!!
  
• Fixed some issues where new users could get stuck in tutorial
  
• Fixed issue where "push-to-talk" users would always have their tongue sticking out!
  
• Fixed some issues in Charades
  
• Lots of other bug fixes

As always, let is know what you think: https://www.againstgrav.com/contact-us-1

Here's what's new:

• New Cheer System - the best thing about Rec Room is you! We love our players, and we especially love when our players look after each other. Now there's a way to show your appreciation for players who make your day in Rec Room. Give them a "thumbs up" gesture and hold it while the timer completes. Then, tell them what made you happy by tapping a button on your watch - you can give cheers for being helpful, for being a good sport, for being a great host, or for being impressively creative. Or you can just give a general cheers for no specific reason!

• Here's how to do the thumbs up gesture: First, make a fist by pulling the trigger and pointing your thumb towards the sky - hold that pose for a second and you'll do a "thumbs up".
  
• Cheers can be anonymous if you prefer.
  
• If you choose to accept a cheers (you'll be notified on your watch), there'll be confetti!

Also, it's...

• Rec Room Laser Tag Weekend - you're all invited to a sneak preview of a new game mode we're working on. From 5PM (PST) this Friday night until just before midnight on Sunday night. It's early, but we really want your feedback on how we should develop this. We've been having a blast playing it at the Against Gravity headquarters, and we're really excited to share it with you!

But wait, there's more!

• Maker Pen got an update - there's now an explicit "EDIT" and "PLAY" mode. When you start creating, you're in EDIT mode. When you're done, press the PLAY button on the Maker Pen menu and your creation will get physics, gravity, etc. If you want to go back into EDIT mode, press the Edit button, touch the object you want to edit with the tip of the pen and pull the trigger.

• Maker Pen - Clone now works on entire objects in PLAY mode.
  
• Maker Pen - You can now draw perfectly proportioned spheres and boxes by toggling "constrained" on.
  
• Maker Pen - ribbons are now aligned with the angle of the pen tip when you draw (makes them look nicer).
  
• Maker Pen - we did a lot of under-the-hood work to improve performance, fix the annoying bugs where you creations would disappear, improve collisions, and set ourselves up for continued improvements (like saving and re-loading creations... it's coming).

And more!

• PlayStation VR players are starting to show up in the general population. Please make them feel welcome! More humans in more headsets is exactly what Rec Room (and VR) need to grow big and strong!
  
• Dorm Room - we replaced the computer with a comfy chair and a seasonal replacement head. You're welcome.
  
• Seriously, we moved all the computer functions (e.g., registering your email, updating name, searching for friends, entering a #roomcode) into your watch, so you can use those features anywhere now.
  
• Thanks computer, you served us well!
  
• This Room button in watch - the "Scoreboard" button is now the "This Room" button. Scoreboard can still be found in there, as well as a new "Actions" tab which hosts the Hazard button (if you're playing Disc Golf) or the Switch Teams button (if you're playing paintball and the teams become unbalanced). The "This Room" button is preparation for adding persistence to Custom Rooms
  
• Updated intro tutorial now that the computer is gone.
  
• Fixed a nasty bug where hands were animating at a reduced framerate. Ugh.
  
• Fixed issue where non-hosts could grab duplicate items from the Sandbox Machine.
  
• Last but certainly not least, we're changing the way we handle underage players. Tldr - junior players (age 12 and under) are now permitted in Rec Room, but they can't hear or transmit mic audio, can't access certain functions, and you can set a matchmaking preference to try and avoid them if you prefer. We'll talk about this more in a post on our subreddit: https://recroom.reddit.com

Got feedback for us? Hit us up: https://www.againstgrav.com/contact-us-1

Here's what's new:

• New Cheer System - the best thing about Rec Room is you! We love our players, and we especially love when our players look after each other. Now there's a way to show your appreciation for players who make your day in Rec Room. Give them a "thumbs up" gesture and hold it while the timer completes. Then, tell them what made you happy by tapping a button on your watch - you can give cheers for being helpful, for being a good sport, for being a great host, or for being impressively creative. Or you can just give a general cheers for no specific reason!

• Here's how to do the thumbs up gesture: First, make a fist by pulling the trigger and pointing your thumb towards the sky - hold that pose for a second and you'll do a "thumbs up".
  
• Cheers can be anonymous if you prefer.
  
• If you choose to accept a cheers (you'll be notified on your watch), there'll be confetti!

Also, it's...

• Rec Room Laser Tag Weekend - you're all invited to a sneak preview of a new game mode we're working on. From 5PM (PST) this Friday night until just before midnight on Sunday night. It's early, but we really want your feedback on how we should develop this. We've been having a blast playing it at the Against Gravity headquarters, and we're really excited to share it with you!

But wait, there's more!

• Maker Pen got an update - there's now an explicit "EDIT" and "PLAY" mode. When you start creating, you're in EDIT mode. When you're done, press the PLAY button on the Maker Pen menu and your creation will get physics, gravity, etc. If you want to go back into EDIT mode, press the Edit button, touch the object you want to edit with the tip of the pen and pull the trigger.

• Maker Pen - Clone now works on entire objects in PLAY mode.
  
• Maker Pen - You can now draw perfectly proportioned spheres and boxes by toggling "constrained" on.
  
• Maker Pen - ribbons are now aligned with the angle of the pen tip when you draw (makes them look nicer).
  
• Maker Pen - we did a lot of under-the-hood work to improve performance, fix the annoying bugs where you creations would disappear, improve collisions, and set ourselves up for continued improvements (like saving and re-loading creations... it's coming).

And more!

• PlayStation VR players are starting to show up in the general population. Please make them feel welcome! More humans in more headsets is exactly what Rec Room (and VR) need to grow big and strong!
  
• Dorm Room - we replaced the computer with a comfy chair and a seasonal replacement head. You're welcome.
  
• Seriously, we moved all the computer functions (e.g., registering your email, updating name, searching for friends, entering a #roomcode) into your watch, so you can use those features anywhere now.
  
• Thanks computer, you served us well!
  
• This Room button in watch - the "Scoreboard" button is now the "This Room" button. Scoreboard can still be found in there, as well as a new "Actions" tab which hosts the Hazard button (if you're playing Disc Golf) or the Switch Teams button (if you're playing paintball and the teams become unbalanced). The "This Room" button is preparation for adding persistence to Custom Rooms
  
• Updated intro tutorial now that the computer is gone.
  
• Fixed a nasty bug where hands were animating at a reduced framerate. Ugh.
  
• Fixed issue where non-hosts could grab duplicate items from the Sandbox Machine.
  
• Last but certainly not least, we're changing the way we handle underage players. Tldr - junior players (age 12 and under) are now permitted in Rec Room, but they can't hear or transmit mic audio, can't access certain functions, and you can set a matchmaking preference to try and avoid them if you prefer. We'll talk about this more in a post on our subreddit: https://recroom.reddit.com

Got feedback for us? Hit us up: https://www.againstgrav.com/contact-us-1