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From: cyberoid@milton.u.washington.edu (Robert Jacobson)
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Subject: Re: Cyberspace, VR, a summary of what I've seen so far...
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In our discussion of how complex virtual worlds should be,
Kent makes the point:


>>  Thus, the virtual reality platform need not give 
  you Mary Martin's flight support system
to give the illusion of flight.  Compare the truely limited real motion
of the Disney starbus ride with the tremendous roller coaster sensation
the intense visuals and minor motion cues provide.
 
Don't underestimate the "limited" movement of the flight deck
in StarTours.  I think it provides an incredible charge to the
visuals, as well as the other way around.