Accepted: Fix menus in-game

Metadata

Status: accepted
Deciders: V-Sekai
Tags: V-Sekai

The Backdrop

The Challenge

The menus in-game are unable to capture events from the VR controllers.

The Strategy

Debug the on_pointer_pressed function as it is not working correctly due to an issue with Transform3D.xform_inv. The current implementation mimics mouse input, but it fails to translate global positions correctly. Review the global_to_viewport function and ensure it returns the correct value for local_at.

The Upside

Fixing the menus will enable players to interact with them using VR controllers, enhancing the user experience.

The Downside

Fixing the menus may require significant code changes, introducing potential bugs or conflicts that need proper testing to ensure stability.

The Road Not Taken

Exploring alternative input systems specifically designed for VR controllers could be considered, but it may involve rewriting a large portion of the menu code and potentially introducing new dependencies.

The Infrequent Use Case

This fix targets players using VR controllers to interact with the menus. Players without VR controllers will not be affected.

In Core and Done by Us?

Yes, this issue falls within our core development responsibilities, and we will take ownership of fixing the menus.