virtual world

The b.Camp brings the North Star magic of change to the people. We created for you a thrilling and unique virtual VOLKSWAGEN purchasing world on a digital and innovative platform.

Thanks to this technology, participants won’t have to leave their offices, living rooms, or cottage terraces, and are still are still able to choose which part of the event they visit, what they want do or who they meet. Just like at a similar event in the real world.

Technical

• I DID NOT RECEIVE AN INVITE FOR THE B.CAMP

  This may be due to two reasons:

  • Unfortunately, we cannot 100% ensure that your invitation will actually be accepted by the SPAM filter. We are constantly optimizing the filters together with IT. Therefore, please also check your junk email folder and flag b.Camp@vwgroup-purchasing-events.com as a trusted sender in Outlook.
  • Due to organizational and technical reasons, the number of participants per b.Camp is limited. It is therefore possible that you are on the guest list for one of the following b.Camps and will receive your personal invitation in the near future
• HOW DIFFICULT IT IS TO USE THE 3D WORLD?

  It’s very simple. Have you ever played a video game? If so, it will be most likely very easy. If not, usually there is a possibility to test the environment in advance so you have enough time to make yourself familiar with it. Reach out to the organizers of your event, if this option will be available.

  We highly recommend to use mouse to operate in the 3D world. You can handle it by using touchpad or other pointing device, but mouse is just the most convenient.

  Also, you can watch the introduction video to get yourself familiar with the world in advance and also take a look at “Do you have any tips & tricks to enjoy the 3D world more?”

• I CANNOT CONNECT TO THE 3D WORLD

  In case of connection issues, please contact us at:
  b.Camp@volkswagen.de

• DO I NEED A CAMERA AND MIC?

  Yes. We offer “chat-zones”, in which you can meet other participants and make contact. The same as you do at the offline venue, while having refreshment or standing in the queue. In order to network in the chat zones, you need to enable your camera and microphone.

• HOW TO MINIMIZE THE SLOWING OF THE APP

  You can adjust your app to make it run faster and minimize your PC to suffer and heat. You can do it in MENU, section SETTING by adjusting:

  • Minimize resolution
  • Don’t use the app in the full screen mode
  • Minimize the graphic quality
  • Minimize the visibility of the avatars
• DO YOU HAVE ANY TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MY COMPUTER?

  3D world is fully functional with Windows 10 64-bit or macOS (Catalina 10.15.7 or above).

  In addition, you need internet connection with the network bandwidth required for the video conference or stream. If your computer manages Zoom/Teams/Skype/other tools, you are good to go.

  However the app is quite power thirsty, so please do not forget to plug in your charger.

  We highly recommend to use mouse to operate in the 3D world. You can handle it by using touchpad or other pointing device, mouse is just the most convenient.

• DO YOU HAVE ANY TIPS & TRICKS TO ENJOY THE 3D WORLD MORE?

  Of course 😉

  The best thing to start with is to watch the video tutorial and then there is a few more features:

  1. If you want to leverage the maximum area of your screen, turn of the “full screen” mode – which can be done either via Menu / Settings or by pressing “Alt-Enter” keys. This is usefull also in case the lower edge of the screen is overlaped by the Windows taskbar (which is the case if you cannot see e.g. the Mic / Video buttons on the lower right).
  2. If you would like to quickly send a text message, just hit “Enter” key and continue typing your message. By hitting “Enter” again, you send the message. This trick can be used to quickly greet someone you pass by or if you meet someone out of the chat-zone.
  3. Would you like to send message to a specific person? Click on “Users” button on lower left, choose from the list of the people in 3D world (listed alphabetically). Click on “message” and continue typing your message, sending it by “Enter”. Chat in the 3D world is not made for long letters and discussion, rather to transfer short messages like where to meet and chat or exchange information you need – phone, e-mail or code for the raffle, LinkedIn profile or web.
  4. Would you like to make a selfie screenshot and the chat window or other controls are ruining the view? Just hit “Ctrl-H” and make them dissapear. Second push and they are back.
  5. The same thing with your Avatar – is it in the way, blocking view on a poster or stage? Hit “Ctrl-P”.
  6. Would you like to wave, dance or explore other gestures? Hit “E” and choose from the selection.
• I CAN HARDLY MOVE, THE GRAPHICS IS LAGGING

  The environment is quite graphics intensive so it needs significant performance. But you can help the situation by going to Settings and decreasing the “Max avatar visibility distance” to 10 m. Then you can try to gradually increase it.

networking

• ARE WE GOING TO NETWORK?

  Yes. We have prepared a “chat-zones” where you can meet other participants and talk to them.
  The same as at the offline venue, interacting while having refreshment or standing in the queue. All you need is the camera and microphone.

• HOW DO I KNOW IF SOMEBODY I KNOW IS ATTENDING THE EVENT?

  Every attendee has a name flag above his virtual person. All attendees can be seen in chat and you can easily connect and meet in the online environment.

• HOW CAN I TALK TO OTHER PARTICIPANTS?

  We recommend you to open a separate teams meeting with your smartphone to communicate within your own STAR SQUAD.