Region navigation tools
The Metaverse is meant to be explored—so don't just stand there! Here we'll review some basic movement commands before showing you new ways to explore your Breakroom World.
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The Metaverse is meant to be explored—so don't just stand there! Here we'll review some basic movement commands before showing you new ways to explore your Breakroom World.
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This section is designed to serve as a quick overview of the in-world navigation tools. You'll learn how to read the Region mini map, how to teleport between important areas using the conference system navigation panels, and how to use search, teleport portals, and the Explore window to visit new Regions.
World Owners and World Administrators can enable and disable parts of the UI via the Dashboard. You may not have access to every function described in this section.
As a refresher, here's a rundown of Breakroom's avatar movement controls. You can find more detailed information about controlling your avatar in our Getting Started section.
| Button or command | Function |
|---|---|
WASD or arrow keys | Pressing the WASD or arrow keys will cause your avatar to walk or turn in the specified direction. |
Shift + WASD or arrow keys | Holding down the Shift key while moving will cause your avatar to run. |
Space bar | Pressing the space bar will cause your avatar to jump. |
C key | Pressing the C key will cause your avatar to crouch. |
F key | Pressing the F key will cause your avatar to start or stop flying. |
While flying > WASD or arrow keys | While your avatar is flying, you can move them through space using the WASD or arrow keys. |
While flying > R and C keys | While your avatar is flying, press the R key (or Pg Up key) to fly higher, and the C key (or Pg Down key) to fly lower. |
If the "click to walk" feature is enabled, you can move your avatar to a specific spot by pointing your mouse cursor at the ground and clicking the left mouse button. You can also change your default walking speed in the Settings window.
As noted in our conference system quick-start guide, the system includes several panels designed to help you travel between important areas within an event Region. You can find these panels arranged along the top and sides of your screen. Click any button to teleport your avatar to that area.
The General Navigation panel contains teleport links to key event areas. If seats are available in a particular area, your avatar will be seated automatically upon arrival.
Button | Target location |
Auditorium | Teleports your avatar to the auditorium. |
Entrance | Teleports your avatar to the Region entrance or to a designated information booth. |
Networking | Teleports your avatar to the designated lounge or networking area. |
Floor | Teleports your avatar to the main "floor" of the event (e.g. vendor booths, game area). |
The General Navigation panel's appearance can vary. Based on the contents of a particular Region, you may not see all of the teleport buttons pictured above. You may also see different icons for each area type (e.g., a cocktail glass instead of a coffee cup).
The Breakout Rooms panel allows you to teleport your avatar directly to a numbered breakout area.
This panel is visible on the right side of the screen when activated, and can be set up to offer direct teleport links to any voice zone that is not listed in either the General Navigation panel or Breakout Rooms panel.
The mini map in the top right corner of the screen displays a top-down view of your current Region. You can use the magnifying glass buttons to zoom in and out. Clicking on the mini map itself will open the Region Information window.
On the mini map, you will see landing areas marked with a pink dot. The location of your avatar is marked with a blue dot, while other avatars are represented by green dots.
The search field located in the top toolbar can be used to search for Regions by name. Clicking on a Region in the search results will open the Region Information window. You can then teleport to that Region by clicking the "Enter the region" button.
Breakroom Teleport Portals can be set up to enable travel between different Regions. If you see a Breakroom Teleport Portal, you can activate it by walking your avatar "into" it. A pop-up will appear containing a list of accessible Regions, and you can click on any destination tile to learn more about that Region. If you wish to teleport there, click the Teleport button.
The Explore window allows you to browse through a list of Featured Regions. You can learn more about a Region by clicking its listing card, and teleport there by clicking the Enter button.
If someone sends you a bookmark through Breakroom's in-world email system, you can use it to travel to a new area or Region by following these steps.
If you haven't yet accepted the bookmark, click the Envelope button in the top toolbar to open the Mail window. Click on the relevant email, and then click the Accept It or Buy It button for the bookmark attachment.
Open your Inventory by clicking the Inventory button in the bottom toolbar. Click on the Bookmark category to expand it.
Locate the bookmark you want to use, and click on it. In the action menu that appears, click the Teleport button.
If another user invites you to teleport to their location, a pop-up will appear asking for your consent. You can click the Refuse button to decline the invitation, or click the Teleport button to accept.
