I may give it one more shot tomorrow perhaps using an alternative BMS launcher to see if maybe running a streamlined launcher and windowed mode might enable the switching to higher resolution. That will probably be my last go at it though…
Bad news. I figured out high resolution. In the BMS Config.exe program there is a selection for Triple Buffering. After spending two hours messing with desktop resolutions, Windows scaling, launch parameters, admin modes, etc…I finally stumbled upon unchecking that box. And vorpX will now run in full selected resolution (3440 x 1440 for me).
There is still the issue of the FOV setting not being able to be set wide enough. The widest FOV you can set in the Config.exe is 80°, whereas I would probably best be suited running at about 115° (or 114°) to match my headset FOV.
I’ll ask on the BMS forums if and where this can be changed. As a result of only being at 80°, the view seems a bit too zoomed in in VR. The fix for that is to just open the vorpX menu on the fly, and start zooming out - which does solve the problem, but you get so far zoomed out that you will start to see the edges of the screen.
Here is a very brief video taken through the lens. Apologies for the vertical video, I have to hold my camera upright in order to get the lens close enough to the VR lens. Given that I’m using 1:1 head tracking with OpenTrack, if I tilt the headset sideways to get the camera in there, the view tilts 90°. So the actual FOV in the game is much, much wider, clearer, and…well all around better than what you see here. I’d guess the FOV might be triple what this video shows. Worth mentioning too that the sim runs glass smooth in VR/vorpX…
(video still processing…might take a few minutes to go HD)
3 Likes
Just outstanding. Can you click buttons, say on the UFC?
1 Like
Yes, everything is clickable. You have a little green cross cursor that you can use your mouse to click on anything…
1 Like
I can’t decide if you’re Sandra Bullock or Angelina Jolie - as that’s some pretty decent hacking Chris! 
Does it really matter about the 3D effect, as in, is it obviously flat or just ok to play?
4 Likes
I think it is good enough - the feel of being in the cockpit is very good when you are in the headset, so while it isn’t as dynamically 3D as DCS, it is very good…and very smooth. I’ve only been giving it a quick glance though - I need to really see how readable the MFDs and stuff are. Will report back later.
5 Likes
Whoa… Took me a second to connect the dots to these 90s references!
4 Likes
If he gets me in BMS 4.34 in VR, I think that I’ll go with Lana Del Rey.
3 Likes
After following your discussion on BMS forums I am left feeling quite guilty that I may have opened the rabbit hole for you to fall into @BeachAV8R. Plus, you had the Frugals reminder in case there was any risk you might still feel young. 
3 Likes
Haha…yeah…that was a good one - “I remember you from 17 years ago…back when I was sucking my thumb my Daddy talked about you…” Now, where’d I put that Centrum Silver… 
3 Likes
This is the worst “Don Not Buy” recommendation in the history of MUDSPIKE.
4 Likes
Oh God, please don’t do that. Not fair at all. reaches for debit card
Soon, a MUDSPIKE Not Recommended Buy will hold equal weight to As seen on Shark Tank.
2 Likes
I believe “Mudspike Silverback” to be more appropriate moniker? Anywho, you’re my hero (even if I never get the gumption to re-install BMS).
Well, I caved. The promise of Falcon BMS working in any reasonable capacity, along with Il-2 1946, EECH, Arma 2, and various other ones was too much to bear. Sorry to ignore your advice Beach!
1 Like
Well, do let us know how you get along with it. Feel free to share settings…I’ve only barely scratched the surface of its multiple menus…
Will do. May take a while before I report back (real life, boo!), but I’ll let you know how it goes.
1 Like
I hear ya’…I might be going silent for about 48 hours too. Real life flying putting a crimp in my VR flying… 
1 Like
Hi BeachAV8R, trying Vorpx to hook on to 4.34 but no luck really, desktop works but thats not really it. Just to check did you manage to get 4.33 and 4.34 to work or 4.33 only?