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This time, we're introducing worlds that are lightweight and enjoyable on smartphones, even though they don't support iPhones. These are worlds accessible on VR, PC, and Android smartphones. ⚠ Regarding the video player gimmick, I mentioned it in a previous post, so please be aware of it similarly. To add, if videos are already playing from the start with the world's existing settings, and you're experiencing lag, I recommend stopping the videos. It will significantly alleviate performance issues. 1. Ludo You can play Ludo here. Decide your color/decorations/number of players/rules, and when you start, pieces will be arranged on the central board. When it's your turn, tap the dice in the center, and if there's a piece you can move, just select where to move it. There's an NPC function, so playing 1 vs 3 NPCs is fine, or you can have 4 NPCs battle it out and everyone can guess which color will win. 2. Seaside Window ~CampingCar A camper van driving along the coast! It's extremely lightweight overall. Some doors can be opened by grabbing the handle and moving. It's difficult on smartphones, but there's a gimmick where you can eat food and drinks in the kitchen (try it on VR or PC). Actually, there's a place where you can play Mahjong... be sure to look for it. The hint is the camper van's window. That's all for the main topic! See you again in a few daysー.

This time, we'll talk about MMD Worlds, which allow you to do MMD-like videos in VRChat. First, an MMD World is a world where your avatar can dance, using motions created with the assumption of use in 'MMD (=MikuMikuDance)', a tool for making 3D models like Hatsune Miku dance. While some worlds are compatible with all environments, opinions are divided among VRC users due to copyright concerns. I will only present the facts, so please research and judge for yourselves at your own risk. Q, Can I go there? A, There are worlds that violate copyright, such as ripping assets from existing games... However, in some places, worlds exist where 'the terms of all creators (music/motion/camera) are followed' or 'permission has been obtained from each creator (some of whom are individually supported)'. Q, What about photos? A, There are no issues with VRC's terms of service. However, there was an incident where a motion creator who was previously flamed issued a statement prohibiting photos. That world has a warning about this, so it's a no. For other cases, if you cannot determine whether your SNS posts comply with the terms of all creators (music/world/camera), it's best not to use them. That's all for the main topic! See you again another dayー.

Let's go to Pool Rooms ~Quiet Hours~. It's really good. Super chill.

As someone who's often confined indoors due to illness, I frequently use my laptop or smartphone to enter VRChat and go for walks. Today, I'll share some of the criteria I use to judge whether a world might be too demanding for my smartphone before I even enter it for the first time. *Please note that world capacity isn't the only reason for the app becoming heavy and crashing. There are many exceptions, so this method doesn't guarantee 100% avoidance. - Is it a world that also supports iPhones? - Is the world's capacity 90MB or less? By checking these two points before entering, and choosing not to enter worlds that don't meet both criteria, you can significantly reduce the risk of your app crashing mid-play on your smartphone. Please consider this as just one helpful tip. As a bonus, here's a tip to make taking photos of 3D models easier. When you get too close to a 3D model subject, it can sometimes be too立体 (three-dimensional) to photograph well. In such cases, try zooming your camera in as close as possible to the subject, and then moving the camera itself further away. This will make it easier to capture a more 2D-like image. *If you want to capture the scenery along with the subject, do the opposite. That's all for the main topic! See you again soon.

Today, I'll talk about the word RP = Role-Playing, which you often hear in VRC. In VRC, everyone spends their time in whatever form they like. These are called avatars. Since it's a world where you can become any form you want… some people enjoy creating their own character settings for that form and acting it out. Some even change their voices using their vocal cords or voice changers to act. There are also many individuals and groups creating video content, and it's quite active. It's okay to just think, 'Oh, that's a thing too.' I myself am part of that community. Speaking of voices, one more thing. VRC has a significant gender imbalance, with men being overwhelmingly dominant. However, if you go to a public instance, you'll often hear female voices… Yes, as you might guess. It's highly likely they are either androgynous voice users (ryouseirui) or using a voice changer. I've seen many people despair after becoming friends with someone they thought was a woman, only to find out they were a man. Conversely, women can become targets of stalking if they're not careful… Furthermore, there are also people who cannot speak = mute. These are people who communicate through text, like using pens or chat. By understanding the diverse environments and circumstances of others, I want to be someone who can enjoy things together with everyone, regardless of their background. That's all for the main topic! See you again another dayー.

This time, we'll introduce worlds recommended for a relaxing time with a small group when entering on a smartphone. ⚠ Regarding the video player gimmick. It's better to leave pasting URLs to VR/PC users to reduce the risk of crashing, and since the video start is delayed by the video loading speed, I think it would be enjoyable if VR/PC users could pause and wait for smartphone users to load. If you don't mind, smartphone users, please remember this. 1. Meteor Stream A single room built on the water surface under a beautiful starry sky. The sound of the waves is pleasant, and it has a lightweight mirror and a system that allows you to pose avatars even without menu settings, making it quite considerate. If you take the key placed there and use it outside...? You can see different things in each of the three. 2. Everlasting Days A stylish house built on the sea. The sky changes constantly, and it's beautiful no matter the time of day. There are mirrors on the 1st and 3rd floors, and in one other location. That other location is the most recommended spot, which is also the thumbnail... can you find it? If you notice a certain point, you can get there easily. (※It might be a bit heavy on low-spec PCs...) That's all for the main topic! See you again another day.

Actually, VRC also has 'Ranks'. This time, we'll talk about them. In VRC, 'Rank' is basically an image of how much of a trusted general user you are by VRC official standards. Even if you have a long VRC history, if you frequently cause problems like violating terms of service, your rank will drop (or so I've heard) - though I've never seen it myself. When you start, you begin at the lowest rank. There are restrictions based on rank, but they are mostly related to uploading, so it shouldn't be an issue for playing. Let me summarize those restrictions below. Visitor⚪️ → Basically a VRC day-one user. Cannot upload. I'll teach you a lot! NewUser🔵 → VRC user for a few days. Avatar uploading becomes available (with usage limits). User🟢 → VRC user who's gotten a bit used to it. World uploading becomes available (with usage limits). UnknownUser🟠 → Fully integrated VRC user. Function to display others as User🟢 is unlocked. TrustedUser🟣 → Somehow a pro VRC user. The highest rank! With no usage limits! Other than that, the environmental differences due to rank are mainly about event participation criteria and the safety settings each user has configured. That's all for the main topic! See you again another day.

This time, we'll cover the absolute basics: instances and status. You can think of instance types as how you want to set the environment for that world. It's like deciding whether to enjoy it with others or by yourself. When entering a world, tap 'Create Instance,' and if you're in Japan, select JP for the server country (allows for the lightest play). Then, choose the instance type from the following: Public → Anyone can join. Friend+ → Friends of the creator, or friends of friends who are in the instance, can join. Friend → Only friends of the creator can join. Invite+ → Only people approved by the creator can join. *If the creator drops, the approval right should pass to the person who has been in the longest (however, due to bugs, it might not be possible to approve and you may need to recreate). Invite → Only people approved by the creator can join. *If the creator drops, the approval right does not pass. Additionally, your account's status settings will affect whether your location is displayed (except for the 2 Invite types) and whether you can be invited. 🔵 or 🟢 → Display: 〇, Invite: 〇 🟠 → Display: ✕, Invite: 〇 🔴 → Display: ✕, Invite: ✕ Use them according to your situation! That's all for the main topic! See you again another day.

It's funny how if you only say "poopoo peepee" in a moe voice, you eventually get nicknamed "Poopoo"