Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Open Blocks @openblocks.app · Apr 15

"the new official"

2

Open Blocks @openblocks.app · Apr 15

Hey. Enough with the "unofficial"!

1 2

Open Blocks @openblocks.app · Apr 12

Awww. Darn. Thanks for testing. I'll add that to my to-do list then.

1

Open Blocks @openblocks.app · Apr 12

Give it another go if you get a moment. Let us know if it works.

1

Open Blocks @openblocks.app · Apr 12

Have you tried sideloading the APK? :)

1

Open Blocks @openblocks.app · Apr 12

You're forgetting a bunch of tedious other stuff! Every store has its own submission rules and red tape and assets to generate and forms to fill in. That's what takes the time.

1

Open Blocks @openblocks.app · Apr 12

Yeah. It's just finding the time. So much to do and not enough volunteers.

1

Open Blocks @openblocks.app · Apr 12

We just released version 0.4 on Steam and Meta stores. Greatly improved performance - especially on Quest. Post-processing restored to PC VR. Next release will focus on new features!

www.meta.com/experiences/...

store.steampowered.com/app/3077230/...

Open Blocks - Low-Poly 3D Modelling on Meta Quest

Blocks lets you easily create 3D objects in virtual reality, no matter your modelling experience. Using six simple tools, you can bring your applications to life, create a volumetric masterpiece, or s...

www.meta.com

1 4 16

Reposted by Open Blocks

Open Brush @openbrush.app · Mar 21

Teaser... Coming soon: docs.openbrush.app/alternate-an...

It's very cool and expands the features of Open Brush in a lot of interesting ways. We just want to get multiplayer officially released before we hit you all with this :-)

Feature: Plugin Scripting | Open Brush Docs

docs.openbrush.app

1 4 27

Open Blocks @openblocks.app · Feb 23

Try this: github.com/icosa-founda... (probably needs you to be logged in to GitHub)

Feature/openxr support · icosa-foundation/open-blocks@5067655

Open Blocks is the open source, community led evolution of Google Blocks! - Feature/openxr support · icosa-foundation/open-blocks@5067655

github.com

Open Blocks @openblocks.app · Feb 23

PC VR / Vive is already on Steam. Pico might just work but we haven't tested it or published to the official Store yet.

1 1

Open Blocks @openblocks.app · Feb 23

You might want to check out #openblocks

Brandon Jones, Twitter Archive @tojiro.bsky.social · Jul 6

The @googlevr team just released Blocks for the Vive and Rift. It's an fun, stupidly easy 3D modeling tool: https://www.blog.google/products/google-vr/blocks-easily-create-3d-objects-vr/

Blocks: Easily Create 3D Objects in VR

Blocks is a new app that lets you create 3D objects in VR in a more intuitive, fast and fun way - and it’s available today for the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift.

www.blog.google

1 8

Reposted by Open Blocks

Jer @whydoisay.bsky.social · Nov 14

Can I just reiterate that Oculus Medium, Google Blocks, and Gravity Sketch VR are the best 3D modelling tools I have ever encountered?

1 1 5

Reposted by Open Blocks

Nilbog @nilboglive.bsky.social · Jan 7

In 2018 I was learning blender and one of the 1st thing I made was this low poly Metal Gear mk. II from #Snatcher! It was sculpted in VR using Google Blocks which is still free and available on Steam. I just did the camera and lighting in #Blender. #lowpoly @hideokojimaen.bsky.kojimaproductions.jp

2 32

Reposted by Open Blocks

naam @naam.bsky.social · Feb 2

Managed to squeeze out another room today! This one is called The Royal Landing. For reasons.

Also, lighting is such fun!

#indiedev #vr #diorama #rpg #madewithblocks

1 2 10

Open Blocks @openblocks.app · Feb 2

> #madewithblocks

We've really got to start using that hashtag...

Reposted by Open Blocks

Skarredghost @skarredghost.bsky.social · Feb 2

Wow, Open Blocks is finally available! Google Blocks revives... good job community!

meta.com/experiences/...

#VirtualReality #VR #art

Open Blocks on Meta Quest

Blocks lets you easily create 3D objects in virtual reality, no matter your modelling experience. Using six simple tools, you can bring your applications to life, create a volumetric masterpiece, or s...

meta.com

1 2 13

Open Blocks @openblocks.app · Jan 30

Would love to chat. We're really interested in education as a use case for Blocks. It's perfectly suited for that.

1

Reposted by Open Blocks

Adam Paigge @supernovalabs.co.uk · Jan 30

Been waiting for this one for a long time, I used to use Blocks as the primary education tool for the mechanics of VR when it first came out.

Open Blocks @openblocks.app · Jan 30

Open Blocks Early Access released for Quest! The most intuitive 3D modelling app is now available for standalone headsets. Free and open source forever. Full "publish and share" solution coming soon. www.meta.com/en-gb/experi...
`
`
`
`
#openblocks #vr #vrart #lowpoly

Open Blocks Quest Trailer

YouTube video by Open Blocks

www.youtube.com

1 1 4

Open Blocks @openblocks.app · Jan 30

(continued)
"Camping Asset Collection": Alex “SAFFY” Safayan
"Winter in the Hinterland": Matt Connors
"Giga Pig Ultimate" (Buggy): Nick Slough
"Boat" and "Apartment Building": Poly by Google

And all the many talented Blocks artists featured in the split-screen montage

2

Open Blocks @openblocks.app · Jan 30

Thanks to all the artists whose work we've featured in this video:
Building sequence for "Gagglebrand": Naam
"Dawid" and "MechQuadruped": Cesar Ortega (3Donimus)
"Cloister Garden": Bruno Oliveira
"SF Street" and "High Fidelity BotLab": Alan Zimmerman

1 3

Open Blocks @openblocks.app · Jan 30

We've rounded up a playlist of Blocks tutorials to help you get started: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Blocks Tutorials - YouTube

Tutorials for Blocks from around YouTube

www.youtube.com

1

Open Blocks @openblocks.app · Jan 30

Thanks to Google for making Blocks open source and the generous donation and thanks to nlnet.nl for further funding.

1 1

Open Blocks @openblocks.app · Jan 30

The Icosa Gallery will launch soon - our replacement for Google Poly - with full integration into Open Blocks and Open Brush for remixing, sharing and publishing (plus support for Godot, Hubs, Blender and more to follow) @icosa.gallery

1 2 4

Open Blocks @openblocks.app · Jan 30

Just a reminder - this is an early access release. We have a lot of potential optimizations still to make and we are focused on improving performance and memory usage.

1 1