Overview

You can pick a starter avatar when you register for a Breakroom account or log in for the first time. If your Breakroom World allows users to customize their avatars, you can then edit your starter avatar's appearance and browse for additional clothing and accessory items in the Sine Wave Shop.

Selecting a starter avatar upon registration

If self-registration is enabled, you can pick a starter avatar by following the prompts during the sign-up process. World Owners and World Administrators can change the starter avatar collection at any time through the Dashboard, so the collection of avatars you see may vary.

Selecting a starter avatar upon login

The Start Here panel is a part of the Breakroom conference system. If installed in a Region, this panel lets you browse through the starter avatar collection by clicking the Avatar button. To change your look, click the Click to select button corresponding to the avatar you'd like to use.

Overview

Breakroom is a multi-person simulation that uses avatars to represent where people are—and, perhaps more importantly, who they are. Breakroom offers many options for customizing your avatar, so you can feel comfortable in your own virtual skin.

If your goal is to pick an avatar and get on your way, you can select a starter avatar with just a few clicks. If you're looking to create your own digital doppelgänger, you can use the Outfit window to customize your avatar's shape, skin, hair, and clothing.

Our Commitment to Inclusivity

Breakroom is committed to hosting events where everyone feels included. Our powerful avatar customization system and in-world content library are designed to offer users the tools they need to accurately represent themselves in virtual space. If you would like guidance on using either the Outfit window tools or the Sine Wave Shop contents to create a more diverse and welcoming space, please reach out to our Customer Success Team. We would be happy to assist you.

Breakroom is a Metaverse platform where institutions can organize online events, provide remote training, and create shared spaces for teams and communities. Whether you're looking to host an inspiring multi-day conference, bring your team together to tackle an important project, or create a dynamic classroom environment, Breakroom has the tools you need.

If you're new to Metaverse platforms like Breakroom, one of the best ways to get started is by putting yourself in the virtual shoes of an end user. Our Getting Started section will show you how to get around and communicate with other people, as well as how to manage your personal viewer settings for improved performance and accessibility.

If you're ready to bring your Metaverse vision to life, our Building New Worlds section will teach you how to create custom Breakroom Regions. Opening the Doors will show you how to manage user accounts and control access to your World, and the Running Your Event section contains tutorials for customizing the conference system components and accessing moderation tools.

Overview

In addition to the many point-and-click functions built into Breakroom, there are dozens of keyboard shortcuts that can make getting around the Metaverse a bit easier. World Stream also features variations on these.

Toggle full-screen

To toggle between full-screen and windowed mode, press the F11 key on Windows, or Command (⌘) + F on MacOS.

Toggle the UI

Press the F9 key or Alt + U on Windows, or Command (⌘) + U on MacOS to toggle the user interface on and off. This will also clear any seat tags that may be hovering over unoccupied chairs—useful for decluttering Regions when you want to take photographs or capture video.

Additional shortcuts

Overview

If you're new to the Breakroom platform (or to virtual worlds in general), you'll need to master some new tech jargon. Here are some key terms that will help you understand the concepts detailed in our Getting Started section, as well as communicate with our Customer Success Team and other Breakroom users.

Virtual experience terms

World

When Breakroom World Owners purchase a subscription, we provide access to a standalone instance of Breakroom, which we call a World. Client Worlds are completely disconnected from one another, and users can't enter your World unless you invite them or otherwise grant access. Breakroom Worlds can contain multiple Regions.

Region

Breakroom Worlds can contain multiple Regions. It may be helpful to think of Regions as separate "rooms" within a World. Regions are generally disconnected from one another, but you can enable ways for users to travel between them (such as activating the Explore window or setting up Teleport Portals).

Breakroom offers a wide selection of Region templates, which are plug-and-play areas designed to host different kinds of events—everything from corporate conference halls to neon-lit music venues. Clients with access to 3D assets can also design custom Regions and upload them to their World.

Avatar

When you log in to Breakroom, you are given control over a graphical representation of yourself called an avatar. Avatars can be used to explore the virtual World and interact with other people. You can customize the way your avatar looks by selecting a starter avatar or by using the tools available in the Outfit window.

UI

This abbreviation stands for user interface, and refers to all of the menus, maps, buttons, and windows that appear on your screen. World Owners can use the Dashboard to enable or disable specific UI elements for end users. A key part of the UI consists of Breakroom's conference tools, which allow users to access voice chat, webcam and screen share, emojis, and other communication tools.

Sine Wave Shop

The Sine Wave Shop allows users to browse through a content library full of avatar accessories, gestures, animations, and virtual furniture, much of it provided by community creators or by Breakroom. World Owners and World Administrators can filter the Shop contents for end users, or disable access to the Shop entirely.

Inventory

Your Inventory contains all of your virtual belongings, such as any clothing or other accessories you've purchased to use on your avatar. Any virtual assets you upload to Breakroom will also appear in your Inventory.

Gestures

Gestures are animations that can be acted out by one or more avatars. By dancing, laughing, and interacting with other users, you can enrich your virtual experience and forge connections.

Administrative terms

Dashboard

The Dashboard is a web portal that allows World Owners and World Administrators to customize their Breakroom World, prepare for events, and manage user accounts. Our Dashboard tour offers a concise overview of the available options.

Seats

Seats are otherwise known as user licenses, and represent the number of active user accounts that a Breakroom World can accommodate. In addition to the persistent seats included with a Breakroom subscription, World Owners and World Administrators can add temporary seats through the use of Daily Passes.

Each seat is assigned a specific type. Seat types include Administrators, Developers, etc., and correspond to different World-level user permission levels.

Concurrency

Concurrency refers to the number of simultaneous users a Breakroom World can accommodate. Please note that a Breakroom account's concurrency cap may be different than its total seat count.

Desktop applications or desktop viewers

Breakroom provides desktop applications for both Windows and macOS. When using a desktop viewer, there are no additional fees for user access. However, users will need to install the Breakroom app on a computer equipped with hardware that can effectively render 3D worlds.

World Stream

World Stream is a cloud-based streaming solution for users who might not have access to advanced graphics processing hardware. World Stream can be run on any supported Internet browser, so users can access Breakroom from both desktop and mobile devices. World Stream access must be purchased on a per user/per time basis using a digital currency known as World Credits.

Breakroom Toolkit

The Breakroom Toolkit consists of plug-and-play items designed to help World Owners, Administrators, and Developers add branding, media, and functional engagement to Regions. The Toolkit includes media displays, collaborative tools, interactive effects, and no-code gamification.

Conference tools

Breakroom's conference tools consist of voice chat, webcam streaming, and screen sharing, as well as navigation, moderation, interaction, and scheduling tools. Conference tools come pre-installed in most Region templates, and can be added to any Region.

Moderator tools

Key event coordinators and stakeholders will have access to moderator tools, which allow Moderators to broadcast messages, teleport single users or crowds, manage audience questions, control the audio stream, and assist with presentations.

Breakroom for Training

Breakroom for Training is a comprehensive learning management system that allows World Owners and World Administrators to facilitate live online learning. Create touchback points and track student progress via the Dashboard, and manage instructor access to in-world tools.

Overview

Breakroom's UI, or user interface, contains almost all of the information and tools you'll need to interact in virtual space. When enabled, the UI components will frame the screen.

The tables below are designed to serve as a quick reference guide for the basic UI components and their functions. You can learn more about using Breakroom's conference system in our Getting Started section.

The bottom toolbar

The top toolbar

The mini map

The settings toolbar

Overview

Just as we rely on our physical bodies to help us experience the world, your avatar serves as your main point of reference within the Metaverse. In order to explore, create, and socialize within Breakroom, you will need to move your avatar through virtual space. On this page you'll learn how to navigate Regions by walking and flying, as well as how to animate your avatar through the use of gestures.

Controlling your avatar

Walking

You can direct your avatar to walk using the arrow keys on your keyboard. The up and down arrow keys will move your avatar forward and backward, while the right and left arrow keys will turn your avatar to the right or left.

If you're familiar with playing video games on a PC, you can also use the WASD keys the same way. The Q and E keys will shuffle your avatar to the left and right.

Running

To run, press and hold down the Shift key while walking.

Jumping and crouching

To jump, press the space bar. To crouch down, press the C key while your avatar is standing on the ground.

Flying

To start flying, press the F key. This will lift your avatar into the air, where it will hover. You can then use the arrow keys or WASD keys to soar around. Press the R key (or Pg Up key) to fly higher, and the C key (or Pg Down key) to fly lower. Press the F key again to land.

Click to walk

You can also move around by pointing your mouse cursor at a spot on the ground and clicking the left mouse button. Your avatar will walk to the specified point and stop. This is called the "click to walk" setting, and you can turn it off in the Settings window if you prefer.

Gestures

In addition to basic locomotion, Breakroom offers users the ability to play gestures. Gestures can add a spark of humor and energy to in-world activities, allowing people to express themselves and experience the immersive magic of the Metaverse.

Purchasing gestures

Gestures can be purchased through the Sine Wave Shop. Under the Gestures tab, you'll find gestures designed to foster connection (such as waving, bowing, shaking hands, etc.), single-user and multi-user dances, interactive objects, and more.

To locate the Gestures tab and purchase gestures, follow these steps.

1. Open the Sine Wave Shop by clicking the Shop button located in the bottom toolbar.

2. Click the Gestures tab located at the top of the Sine Wave Shop window.

3. Scroll through the gesture listings, or click on one of the gesture categories in the sidebar to narrow down your search.

4. When you find a gesture that interests you, click on the listing. You'll be be given the opportunity to watch a preview of the gesture using your own avatar.

5. If you like the gesture, you can purchase it immediately by clicking either the Buy with Gold or Buy with Silver button, or add it to your cart by clicking the Add to Cart button.

Locating and playing gestures

To locate your purchased gestures and play them directly from your Inventory, follow these steps.

1. Open the Inventory window by clicking the Inventory button located in the bottom toolbar.

2. Click on the Gestures category. Find the gesture you want to use, and click on it.

3. Click the Use button in the action menu that appears.

Installing gestures in the Hot Bar

You can also keep your favorite gestures right at your fingertips by adding them to the Hot Bar. To do so, click and drag the gesture from your Inventory window to a Hot Bar space. To play a gesture from the Hot Bar, click on the gesture icon.

Stopping gestures

You can stop a gesture at any time by clicking the Stop Gesture button located at the bottom of the screen.

Multi-user gestures

Single-user gestures affect only your avatar. Multi-user gestures can be played with other people, allowing you to high-five, hug, and dance with your Breakroom colleagues. There are several ways to invite others to join you in the fun.

Closed gesture invitations

To invite a specific individual to play a gesture with you, follow these steps.

1. Click on the other user's avatar, and then click Play Gesture in the action menu that appears.

2. An Inventory window will open. Click on the gesture you want to play.

The other user will see a pop-up asking whether they want to participate in the gesture with you. Once they give their consent, the gesture will play. Keep in mind that many multi-user gestures will temporarily take control of your camera in order to follow the gesture.

Either user can stop the gesture at any time by clicking the Stop Gesture button.

Open gesture invitations

If you play a multi-user gesture without specifying a particular partner, glowing blue rings will surround your avatar. Other users with avatars located within this "gesture zone" will then be asked if they want to participate in the gesture with you, and any of them may accept.

You can rescind an open gesture invitation or stop the gesture at any time by clicking the Stop Gesture button.

Overview

Breakroom currencies

Breakroom offers two types of in-world currency: Silver and Gold.

Silver is Breakroom's in-world promotional currency, and cannot be exchanged for legal tender. Each user will receive a gift of Silver upon joining Breakroom. Additional Silver can be earned by completing quests and engaging in other activities.

Gold is a premium currency that can be purchased (and in limited cases, exchanged) for legal tender. Some Sine Wave Shop items can only be purchased with Gold currency.

Buying Gold currency

Shop window walkthrough

Opening the Shop window

Browsing the Shop categories

Along the top edge of the Sine Wave Shop window, you'll see several category tabs. Click these to explore the different types of content that Breakroom offers for purchase. You'll find tabs devoted to Clothing, Vehicles, Furniture, and more.

When you click on a category tab, you'll see a subcategory menu appear in the left corner of the Sine Wave Shop window. Use this to refine your search even further.

Searching for items

Each category tab includes a search field. When searching within the Clothes category, you can also specify whether you want to see items intended for masculine avatars, items intended for feminine avatars, or both.

Previewing clothing items

When you find a clothing item that you want to learn more about (such as the shirt pictured above), click on the item image in the Sine Wave Shop window. If the item is compatible with your current avatar, you'll be given a chance to "try on" the item in real time.

You can use the camera controls located in the bottom right corner to inspect your avatar from all angles.

Completing your purchase

Once you're satisfied with the way the item looks, you can purchase it directly by clicking the Buy button. You will be asked to confirm your purchase. If the item is an article of clothing, you'll be given the option to wear the item immediately or file it away in your Inventory.

Opening bundles

Some items come packaged in bundles. Bundles can contain multiple items, and will need to be unpacked before you can access their contents.

To open a newly purchased bundle, follow these steps.

2. In the Inventory window, locate the bundle you want to open and click on it. In the action menu that appears, click the Use button.

A second window will appear, containing information about the items inside the bundle. Click the Get button at the bottom of this second window. This will extract the items into your Inventory.

Overview

Breakroom's Outfit window offers an impressive level of control over the physical appearance of your avatar. Completed outfits (including shape, skin, hairstyle, etc.) can be saved for future use. Once you've created a library of outfits, you can switch between them at will.

Opening the Outfit window

The Outfit window UI

Once you open the Outfit window, your avatar's current look will be displayed in the preview window on the left side. Before we discuss the various editing tools, let's review the Outfit window UI.

The camera tools

The camera tools can be found in the bottom left corner of the Outfit window. Use them to position your camera for optimum viewing while you edit your avatar or outfit.

Creating a new outfit

In Breakroom, the term outfit refers to a unique avatar configuration. It may help to think of an outfit as an avatar that you have saved at a particular moment in time, including all details such as hair, skin, eye color, shape, clothes, shoes, jewelry, etc.

For example, you may craft a basic "Me" avatar and then save several variations on this avatar as separate outfits, such as "Formal Me" and "Sporty Me." Or you may choose to create a diverse collection of outfits, including quadruped dragons, hovering ghosts, and more.

To create a new outfit or avatar, follow the steps below.

1. Open the Outfit window by clicking the Outfit button at the bottom of your screen.

2. Click the Create New Outfit button located at the bottom of the preview window.

1. A pop-up will appear, prompting you to select a basic body morphology. Make your choice by clicking either the Masculine or Feminine button.

2. Enter a name for your new outfit, and click the Save button.

Following these steps will replace your current avatar with a default masculine or feminine human avatar. You can then edit this avatar in detail to create a new outfit.

The Appearance tab

The Appearance tab contains a suite of convenient tools that allow you to change your avatar's body and face presets with a single click. You can also use the Head, Bodies, and Skin interfaces located under the Appearance > Details subtab to further customize your virtual look.

Applying preset shapes

Presets are built-in shapes designed to change your avatar's appearance with a single click. Using presets can help you achieve your avatar appearance goals more quickly, as they can be customized after you apply them.

To apply a new preset to your avatar, follow these steps.

1. Open the Outfit window by clicking the Outfit button at the bottom of your screen.

3. Click on the Appearance tab. Make sure the Body & Shape subtab is active.

4. Click on a body preset or a face preset to apply it to your avatar.

5. When you are satisfied with your changes, click the Save button.

Customizing your head and body shape

The Appearance tab contains two subtabs, which are located in the top right corner. The Details tab contains three subtabs of its own—the Head tab, the Bodies tab, and the Skins tab. In this section, we will focus on the Head and Bodies tabs.

The Head tab

Under the Appearance > Details > Head tab, you will find a number of facial features with nested slider controls. To expand a facial feature control panel, click the > arrow located to the left of its name. You will also see options to Minimize All or Expand All panels near the top of the window.

Each slider controls a single aspect of your avatar's facial configuration. The level of detail you can achieve with these sliders is astonishing, and the best way to learn how to use them is to experiment. You can always Undo your last step or Reset your avatar entirely by clicking the relevant buttons at the bottom of the window.

The Randomize feature

Of particular interest is the Randomize feature, which allows you to "roll the dice" and see what kind of face you get. If you chance upon a set of facial features you like, you can then refine your look using the facial feature sliders.

To use the Randomize feature, follow these steps.

1. Open the Outfit window by clicking the Outfit button at the bottom of your screen.

3. Click on the Appearance tab, and then navigate to the Details > Head tab.

4. Click on the > arrow located to the right of the Randomize control panel to expand it.

5. Increase or decrease the "randomness factor" by adjusting the associated slider. The larger the randomness factor, the more dramatically different each random generation will appear.

6. When you are ready, click the Randomize button.

If you end up with an avatar that looks a little too random, you can always click the Undo Randomization button to restore your avatar's previous appearance, or click the Reset button to revert your avatar to the default masculine or feminine human settings.

When you are happy with your changes, be sure to click the Save button. If you prefer to throw away all of your changes and keep your last saved appearance, click the Discard button.

The Bodies tab

When you are happy with your changes, be sure to click the Save button. If you prefer to throw away all of your changes and keep your last saved appearance, click the Discard button.

Choosing an avatar skin

To change your avatar's skin, follow these steps.

1. Open the Outfit window by clicking the Outfit button at the bottom of your screen.

3. Click on the Appearance tab, and then navigate to the Details > Skins tab.

4. Click on the skin you want to use.

After choosing a new skin for your avatar, you can refine its texture using the Skin Bumpiness slider. Decreasing bumpiness will make your avatar's skin look smooth, while increasing bumpiness will make it look more matte or rough, depending on the lighting.

When you are happy with your changes, be sure to click the Save button. If you prefer to throw away all of your changes and keep your last saved appearance, click the Discard button.

Skin Shade and Skin Shininess

The Skin Shade and Skin Shininess features are available through the Appearance > Details > Skins tab. While these interfaces look the same, each controls a slightly different aspect of your overall skin color.

• Skin Shade refers to the general tint of your chosen skin. For instance, you could use this feature to tint a pale skin deep green for an alien costume contest.

• Skin Shininess refers to the tint of the shine that appears when light hits your skin. To continue our example, you might add a red shine to your alien avatar's green skin for added "otherworldliness" and dimension.

To edit either the Skin Shade or Skin Shininess features, follow the steps below.

1. Open the Outfit window by clicking the Outfit button at the bottom of your screen.

3. Click on the Appearance tab, and then navigate to the Details > Skins tab.

4. Click on the skin you want to apply to your avatar.

5. Click on the > arrow located to the right of either the Skin Shade panel or the Skin Shininess panel, or both.

6. Select your tint color(s) using the color palette and HSB sliders, or enter a hex or RGB code into the relevant boxes.

7. When you are done, click the OK button. To discard your changes, click the Cancel button.

The Wardrobe tab

Wearing and removing avatar components

The Wardrobe tab contains a number of avatar component categories. You can expand any category by clicking on the > arrow to the right. You can also search for an item using the search field at the top.

To wear an item, follow these steps.

1. Open the Outfit window by clicking the Outfit button at the bottom of your screen.

3. Click on the Wardrobe tab.

4. Expand the category you need by clicking the > arrow to the right of its name. For example, you can expand the Accessory category to find any bracelets, glasses, and rings you own, or expand the Top category to find a suit jacket.

5. In the window that appears, locate the item you want to wear. Click on the item to add it to your avatar.

6. When you are satisfied with your changes, click the Save button. To discard your changes, click the Discard button.

Editing avatar components

Some avatar components have features that can be edited or customized by the user, which may include:

• Object position, size, and rotation

• Material transparency and texture

• Color or tint

To edit an avatar component, follow these steps.

1. Open the Outfit window by clicking the Outfit button at the bottom of your screen.

3. Click on the Wardrobe tab or the Wearing tab, and locate the worn item you want to edit.

   1. If you are using the Wardrobe tab, click the pencil icon in the bottom right corner of the avatar component tile to access customization options.

   2. If you are using the Wearing tab, customization options will be displayed automatically.

4. Within the customization options, you may see:

   2. Material Alpha and Smoothness sliders that allow you to customize the transparency and texture of the item.

   3. Color palettes that allow you to customize the color or tint of the item.

5. Once you're done customizing an item, be sure to click the Save button to save any changes you make. You can also remove the item from your avatar by clicking the Remove button.

Using avatar morphs

Morphs are another way you can apply predefined body shape settings to your avatar. If you own any morphs, you will find them listed under the Wardrobe tab > Bodies category.

The Wearing tab

The Outfit List tab

The Outfit List tab contains all of your saved outfits. Here you can switch between outfits, delete them, or copy the outfit ID number should you need it.

Here's a brief overview of the UI.

Selecting a saved outfit

To select one of your saved outfits to wear or for further editing, follow these steps.

1. Open the Outfit window by clicking the Outfit button at the bottom of your screen.

2. Click the Outfit List tab.

3. Click on the outfit you would like to wear or edit.

4. When you are satisfied with your changes, click the Save button. To discard your changes, click the Discard button.

Overview

Voice chat

Text chat

Direct message

To send a direct text message to another user, click on their avatar and select Instant Message in the action menu that appears. A new tab will open in the Chat window labeled with that user's name. After typing out your message in the text field, you can hit the Enter key on your keyboard or click the Send button to submit it.

In-world email

Receiving email

Here's a brief overview of the Mail window UI.

To open an email, click on the email preview in the Mail window. Once you're done reading, you can click the Delete button to delete the email forever, or click the Cancel button to return to the main window.

Sending email

There are multiple ways to send email within Breakroom.

Sending email to another user in the same Region

To send email to a user who is currently in the same Region as you, click on their avatar and then click Send Mail in the action menu that appears.

Sending email to a contact in your People list

Replying to a received email

Searching for an email recipient

No matter the contact method you use, the email composition window UI is the same.

Attaching items

You can also use in-world email to share virtual items with other users. To attach an item to your email, follow these steps.

2. Click the Open Inventory button in the email composition window.

3. An Inventory window will open. Click on the item you want to send.

4. 1. Breakroom will take 10% of the selling price as a fee for doing business on the platform.

   2. If the other user declines to purchase the item, they will not receive it.

5. Once you're done composing your email, click the Send button.

6. If you don't want to sell the attachment, click the OK button to confirm your choice.

To accept an attachment, click the Accept It or Buy It button after opening the email.

Overview

Breakroom's conference system consists of several collaborative and interactive tools, as well as in-world seating options and breakout areas. This quick-start guide is intended for new event attendees, and explains:

• Where to find the conference system tools

• How to use voice chat

• How to turn on your webcam

• How to share your screen

• How to change the location of your on-screen video feed

• How to use the "raise hand" and emoji reactions

• How to submit a question to the Moderators

• How to sit down in an audience seat and use the built-in gestures and camera system

• How to use presenter seats

• How to use breakout areas

• How to get around an event Region

Users with Moderator permissions can find more information about the moderator tools in our Running Your Event section. If you encounter any technical problems, you can also find more information on troubleshooting common audio and video issues.

Conference system controls

Upon entering a conference Region, you'll see the conference system control panel appear at the top of your screen. For most attendees, these tools fall into two categories—communication and navigation.

Communicating at an event

The conference system communication panel allows you to access voice chat, share your screen, react with emojis, collaborate with other users on web-based applications, and more. Here's a brief overview of the UI (read left to right, top row to bottom row).

Voice chat

If voice chat is available in your current location, you will see the Microphone button appear at the top of your screen. To get started with voice chat, follow these steps.

1. Click the Microphone button. A pop-up will appear asking you to grant Breakroom permission to access your microphone. To continue, click the Enable button.

2. Once activated, the microphone icon will turn green and the button text will change to "Microphone On." This indicates that your microphone is live, and that other users can hear you in voice chat.

3. To mute your microphone, click the Microphone button again.

You can also control your microphone using the Settings toolbar located in the bottom right corner of your screen. Click the Microphone button to turn your microphone on, and you'll see a checkmark appear to indicate that your microphone is live. Click the button again to turn your microphone off.

Depending on the setup of your Breakroom World, you may have access to additional communication options, such as text chat and in-world email.

Webcam streaming

If you move your avatar into an area where you have permission to share your webcam, you'll see the Video button appear at the top of your screen. To start streaming video, follow these steps.

1. Click the Video button. A pop-up may appear asking you to grant Breakroom permission to access your camera. To continue, click the Accept button.

2. Once activated, the camera icon will turn green and the button text will change to "Video On." This indicates that your webcam is live, and that other users can see and hear you.

3. To turn off your webcam, click the Video button again.

Screen share

If you move your avatar into an area where you have permission to share your computer screen, you'll see the Screenshare button appear in the conference controls. To get started, follow these steps.

1. Click the Screenshare button. A pop-up may appear asking you to grant Breakroom permission to access your computer. To continue, click the Accept button.

1. The screenshare control panel will appear on your screen. Here you can choose a desktop or individual screen to share. You can also choose whether or not to share your computer audio by toggling the Share system audio option.

2. When you are satisfied with your choices, click the Share button. If you've elected to leave voice chat off, you may be asked to confirm this decision.

3. Once activated, the screen icon will turn green and the button text will change to "Screenshare On." This indicates that your screen is live, and that other users can see what is happening on your computer.

4. To stop sharing your screen, click the Screenshare button again.

Screen appearance

By default, when users share their webcam or computer screen the video will be displayed on an in-world screen. The Screen Appearance button allows you to "detach" streaming media from the in-world screen for better viewing. The button text will change based on the setting you select.

By toggling "See on Screen" mode, you can view streaming media in a separate window. You can expand this window by clicking the full screen toggle in the upper right corner.

If multiple presenters are streaming media at the same time, you will see multiple preview windows parked underneath the conference controls while in "See on Screen" mode. You can switch between webcam and screen share feeds by clicking on these windows.

Raise Hand and Emoji buttons

Clicking the Raise Hand button animates your avatar, allowing them to raise their hand. A colorful hand icon will also appear over your avatar's head, and remain there until you dismiss it by clicking the Raise Hand button again. Moderators can take note of who raises their hands, and may reach out to assist or collaborate with you.

Hovering your cursor over the Emoji button reveals a menu of various emojis. When one is clicked, the emoji will be displayed in an animated burst above your avatar's head.

Submitting questions

You can submit a question to the Moderator queue by clicking the Question button located at the top of the screen. Enter your question in the dialogue box that appears, and then click the Submit button.

Seats and gestures

When you enter an auditorium, breakout space, or any area that contains furniture designed to work with the Breakroom conference system, you will see blue tags hovering over the available seats. To sit down, click on a blue seat tag.

Once you are seated, two panels will appear on the left side of the screen. These panels allow you to emote via single-person gestures and adjust your current camera angle. The Free Look button releases your camera so that you can control it manually, using Breakroom's standard camera controls.

To stand up again, click the Stand Up button that appears at the bottom of your screen.

Presenter seats

If you have been invited to make a presentation or participate in a roundtable discussion, you may be asked to stand or sit on a presenter seat. By using a presenter seat, you'll gain access to voice chat and media sharing functions within a particular voice zone, even if these functions are restricted for most visitors.

To take up a presenter seat, click on the blue seat tag indicated to you. Presenter seats are normally located in an obvious place, like on a stage or at the front of a breakout area. To leave the presenter seat, click the Stand Up button that appears at the bottom of your screen.

Breakout areas

Most Breakroom Regions contain multiple voice zones. Only users with avatars located inside a particular voice zone can use voice chat, webcam streaming, and screen share to communicate with other users in that zone. This design makes it possible for different meetings or events to be held concurrently in the same Region without technical interference or audio competition.

When you approach the edge of a voice zone, a transparent blue boundary indicator will appear. This serves as a reminder that you are leaving your current voice zone and entering a new one.

Keep in mind that you may not be able to hear or speak with avatars located on the other side of a boundary indictor, even if you can see them. To use a breakout area, you will need to move your avatar inside.

Navigating an event

In addition to Breakroom's Region navigation tools, the conference system includes several panels designed to help you travel between important event spaces.

The General Navigation panel

The General Navigation panel contains quick teleport links to key areas in the event Region. If seats are available, you will be seated automatically upon arrival.

The Breakout Rooms panel

The Breakout Rooms panel allows you to teleport your avatar directly to a numbered breakout area.

The Areas of Interest panel

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.

Overview

The Breakroom for Training system is designed to support online learning through the streamlined management of educational content. World Owners and other stakeholders can create student- or instructor-led courses consisting of structured learning modules, waivers, and quizzes, and integrate these touchpoints into live online instruction.

This section will show you how to access the Breakroom for Training tools as a student. For more information about creating Breakroom for Training courses or administering courses as an Instructor, please see our Breakroom for Training section.

Logging in

When you enter a Region that contains the Breakroom for Training system, you'll see the Breakroom for Training widget appear automatically on your screen. This widget can be dragged around the screen by clicking and holding the center button.

Upon login, you'll be guided through a quick tour of the widget tools. For reference, here's an overview of the four buttons, starting in the upper right corner and moving clockwise.

Taking quizzes

As Breakroom for Training courses are live and instructor-led, all quizzes are pushed forward by the teacher. Quizzes may contain a mix of timed and untimed material, multiple choice questions, free answer spaces, and matching games.

Question cards may contain See Reference Links or See Reference Images buttons. Clicking on these buttons will allow you to review material that may be necessary to answer a question, such as charts or writing excerpts.

The top portion of each question card contains grading requirements. Here you can see:

• Whether the question is required or optional

• What the answer requirements are (for example, you may need to make two choices, or write a minimum number of words)

• Whether the answer requirements have been met (denoted by a red light or a green light)

• How many points the question is worth

• How many total questions are on the quiz

You can navigate between questions by using the forward and back arrows in the top right corner, or by clicking the Previous and Next buttons at the bottom of the quiz screen.

When you're done taking a quiz and click the final Next button, you'll be asked to confirm whether you want to submit your quiz for a final grade. Click the Submit button to do so, or click the Review button to continue working.

Completing waivers

Waivers can consist of syllabus information, content warnings, disclaimers, or requests for feedback. Just like quizzes, Instructors can push waivers to students. When you receive one, review the included information and click the relevant button to register your response.

Overview

Breakroom is committed to hosting events where everyone feels included. This includes offering language support and visual accessibility options to help foster meaningful communication.

Language support options

Language support is built directly into Breakroom. Support offerings may vary based on:

• Whether you're logging in on a desktop application or using World Stream.

• Whether your device is running Windows or macOS.

Currently, we offer display language support (such as translated UI components) and keyboard support. Below you will find tables detailing which options are available based on your login method and your computer operating system.

Desktop app support

World Stream support

Changing the Breakroom display language

To select your Breakroom display language, follow these steps:

1. Launch the Breakroom desktop application or World Stream.

2. On the login page, click the Language drop-down menu and select the display language you would like to use.

3. Enter your account credentials and click the Login button.

Visual accessibility options

Overview

Despite our best efforts, sometimes things in the Metaverse can get a little wonky. If you run into a glitch on your journey, or if you encounter an abusive user, the best thing you can do is file a report. Our team will review your information and take action if necessary.

Reporting bugs

Bug reports help our team identify and address tech issues on the platform. When filing a report, please be sure to include as much information as possible about the bug, including:

• What you were trying to accomplish when the bug occurred

• What you expected to happen, and what happened instead

• Any steps you took prior to encountering the bug

Including a log file and a screenshot of the bug can be very helpful. You can do this by ensuring that the "Include a log file" and "Include a screenshot" options are checked before you click the Send Feedback button.

Reporting a bug on the desktop app

If you're using the Breakroom desktop viewer, you can access the bug report window by pressing the F5 button on your keyboard, or by pressing Ctrl + Shift + P.

Reporting a bug on World Stream

If you're accessing Breakroom using World Stream, you can access the bug report window by clicking the FN or FN Keys button at the top of the screen, and then clicking the F5 button.

Reporting users

If you encounter a user who is behaving in a rude, aggressive, or demeaning way, or who is otherwise violating Breakroom's Terms of Service, we encourage you to file an abuse report. You can do so by clicking on the problematic user and selecting Abuse Report in the action menu that appears.

You can also mute the user by repeating the steps above, and selecting Mute/Unmute in the action menu.

If the user is no longer available for you to click, you can file an abuse report using the bug report form, which can be accessed using the steps detailed above. Please uncheck the "This is a bug report" option when submitting the form.

Overview

Teleportation lets you travel instantly to different locations both within and between Regions. In this section, we'll take a look at bookmarks and teleport invites and explain how they can be used to get around.

Bookmarks

Bookmarks are like virtual "pins" tacked on Breakroom's Metaverse map. By creating a bookmark, you can save the coordinates of a particular Region you might like to revisit. You can also share bookmarks with other users and use them to set specific landing points for any meetings that you schedule.

Creating bookmarks

To create a bookmark, follow these steps.

1. Navigate your avatar to the area you want to bookmark. Keep in mind that the bookmark coordinates will point to the exact point where your avatar is positioned.

2. When your avatar is in the right spot, click the Bookmark button located above the mini map.

3. In the dialog box that appears, enter a name for your bookmark and click the OK button. This will create a bookmark object in your Inventory.

Using bookmarks

Once you've created a bookmark, you can use it to travel to a saved area by following these steps.

1. Open your Inventory by clicking the Inventory button in the bottom toolbar. Click on the Bookmark category to expand it.

2. Locate the bookmark you want to use, and click on it. In the action menu that appears, click the Teleport button.

Editing bookmarks

There are additional management functions available through the bookmark action menu.

• To rename a bookmark, click the Rename button and enter the new name when prompted.

• To rate the quality of a bookmark, click the Rate button. Choose your rating, and then click the OK button.

• To delete a bookmark from your Inventory, click the Delete button.

Sharing bookmarks

The only way to share a bookmark is by attaching it to an in-world email. Once the recipient has accepted your attachment, they'll be able to use and edit their copy of the bookmark as described above.

To attach a bookmark to an in-world email, follow these steps.

1. Open the email composition window using your preferred method.

2. Click the Open Inventory button in the email composition window.

3. An Inventory window will open. Click on the item you want to send.

4. If you like, you can set a sale price for the item using either Silver or Gold currency. If you do this, there are two important things to keep in mind:

   1. Breakroom will take 10% of the selling price as a fee for doing business on the platform.

   2. If the other user declines to purchase the item, they will not receive it.

5. Once you're done composing your email, click the Send button.

6. If you don't want to sell the attachment, click the OK button to confirm your choice.

Teleport invites

You can meet up with other users in real time by teleporting to their location, or by inviting them to teleport to yours. There are multiple ways to accomplish this.

Teleporting to other users

1. If the other user is listed as a contact in your People list, click on their name and then click Teleport to User in the action menu that appears. Your contact will see a pop-up asking them to grant or deny your request.

2. If the other user is not yet one of your contacts, you can use the search field in the top toolbar to search for a full or partial name. Once you've found the right person, click on their name to open their user profile, then click More > Teleport to User. The other user will be see a pop-up asking them to grant or deny your request.

Inviting users to teleport to you

To ask a user to join you, repeat the steps outlined above, but click the Invite Here button. The other user will receive your teleport invitation, and will have the option to accept or dismiss it.

Overview

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.

Basic movement commands

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.

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.

Conference system navigation panels

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

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.

The Breakroom Rooms panel

The Breakout Rooms panel allows you to teleport your avatar directly to a numbered breakout area.

The Areas of Interest panel

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

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.

Region search

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.

Teleport portals

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

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.

Bookmarks

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.

1. 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.

2. Open your Inventory by clicking the Inventory button in the bottom toolbar. Click on the Bookmark category to expand it.

3. Locate the bookmark you want to use, and click on it. In the action menu that appears, click the Teleport button.

Teleport invites

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.

Overview

Opening the Meetings window

The Meetings window UI

In the Meetings window, you will see events listed in chronological order. Here's a brief overview of the UI.

Finding and attending meetings

To learn more about a meeting, click on the listing in the Meetings window. If the meeting is of interest to you, click the Attend button to RSVP. Doing so will add the event to the My Meetings tab.

Scheduling meetings

To schedule a meeting, follow these steps.

1. Open the Meetings window by clicking the Meetings button located in the bottom toolbar.

2. In the Meetings window, click the Create button located in the top right corner.

3. Enter the required information:

   1. Enter the meeting name.

   2. Select a date, start time, and duration for the meeting. (Note: Please enter the start time in your local time.)

   3. Click the Select a Region button. In the menu that appears, select the Region where you want your meeting to take place. (Note: You can use the search field to locate a specific region.) Click the Confirm button when you are satisfied with your choice.

   5. Select a privacy setting for your event by ticking either the Public or Only Invited checkbox.

   6. Enter a meeting description.

4. Click the Save button.

If you set your meeting to Public, anyone will be able to view the event in the Meetings window, RSVP, and attend. If you set your meeting to Only Invited, you will need to invite attendees using these additional steps.

1. Click the Add Attendees button. This will open the Invite Attendees window.

2. To invite individual users: Using the tabs on the left, locate the users you want to invite. Click on each attendee's name to highlight it, or check the Select All box at the top of a user category to invite all of the listed users. You can also use the search field to locate users.

   1. Category listings include:

      1. Invited List: All users currently invited to the meeting.

      2. All Attendees: All users who have accounts on your World.
4. When you have chosen all the attendees you want to invite, click the Select button.

Once you have scheduled an invite-only meeting, invitations will go out on the Breakroom platform, allowing users to RSVP. Public meetings will immediately be published in the Meetings window.

Editing meeting details

To edit a meeting you've already published, open the Meeting window and click on the meeting listing. Then click on the... button to edit or delete the event.

Using direct bookmarks

1. Navigate your avatar to the Region you want to use. Make sure your avatar is standing exactly where you want attendees to land.

3. In the dialog box that appears, enter a name for your bookmark and click the OK button. This will create a bookmark object in your Inventory.

Once you have your bookmark prepared, you can add it to the meeting details.

2. After you select the event Region, use the Select Bookmark drop-down menu to choose the bookmark you just created.

3. Once you are satisfied with your meeting details, click the Save button.

Overview

Opening the Explore window

The Explore window UI

The Explore window contains a search bar, as well as several category tabs designed to assist with Region navigation and promotion. Here's a brief overview of the UI.

To learn more about a Region, click on its listing card. To visit a Region, click the Enter button located in the listing card.

Overview

Breakroom's networking tools are designed to help you make the most of the very real relationships forged in your virtual World. By combining the power of your user profile, the People window, and the Groups window, you can:

• Make it easy for other users to access your professional information

Accessing your user profile

Editing your user profile

In Breakroom, user profiles function much like virtual business cards or employee badges. When you access a user profile, including your own, the first thing you'll see is the Details tab. This tab contains helpful information that you may want others to know, such as:

• Your job title

• Your location

• Links to your social media pages

• Your activities and interests

In addition to the information listed on the Details tab, when other users view your profile they can navigate to:

• The Regions tab, which displays all of the Regions that you own.

• The Badges tab, which lists your achievement badges.

Accessing another user's profile

Overview

Breakroom's Snapshot feature is a convenient tool that allows you to take and share virtual photographs. Whether you need to capture a moment for use in your company's marketing materials or want to post a selfie of your avatar on social media, you can do so with a few clicks.

Taking photos

The Snapshot toolbar allows you to focus your camera, pose your avatar, and edit and embellish the photo itself. In the tables below, we'll locate and review each of these functions.

Snapshot UI overview

The six main tabs located along the top of the Snapshot toolbar lead to various options. Most of these buttons will change the contents of the horizontal scrolling menu when clicked.

Be sure to scroll through all of the options to see what's available—as with many things in Breakroom, the best way to learn is through experimentation. You can always undo a staged photo by clicking the Cancel or Exit Photo buttons in the top right corner of the screen.

Meanwhile, the options located at the bottom of the Snapshot toolbar allow you to fine tune and finalize your perfect shot.

Saving and sharing your photos

Once you've taken the perfect photo and chosen the format you want to save it in, it's time to decide where you want to save it. After clicking the Take Photo button, you will progress to the final save menu.

In the final save menu, you can enter a name and description for your photo before deciding how you would like to distribute it. You can select as many options as you like.

• Check the "Email to" box and enter a valid email address to send a copy of the photo to yourself or someone else.

• Check the "Save to this computer" box to save a copy to your local hard drive.

Click the Upload/Save button after you've made your choices. You can also click the Make Profile Pic button, which will showcase your photo in the top header of your user profile. The Retake Photo button lets you exit the save menu and start fresh.

Managing your photo library

To see and manage your photo comments, follow these steps.

2. In your user profile, click on the Photos tab. Locate and click on the relevant photo in your gallery.

3. Check the Comments box in the bottom right corner of the enlarged photo to display comments.

   1. Click the trash can icon next to any user comment you want to delete.

   2. Click the reply button next to any user comment you want to answer.

To delete a photo from your library entirely, click on the photo. Then click the trash can button in the bottom left corner.

If you want to delete multiple photos at once, you can check the box inside each photo in your gallery before clicking the trash can button.

Overview

The People window allows you to create and manage your own personal list of Breakroom contacts. If a contact is currently online, a pink dot will be displayed beside their name. Clicking on a username opens an action menu, allowing you to send messages, issue teleport invites, and access the contact's user profile with just a few clicks.

Opening the People window

You can open the People window by clicking the People button in the bottom toolbar, or by pressing Ctrl + F on your keyboard. Then click the People tab.

Adding a contact to your People list

In person

If you want to add a nearby user to your People list, you have a few options.

Option one: Click on that person's avatar and then click Add/Delete Contact in the action menu that appears. An invitation will be sent to the other user, which they will need to confirm before they are added to your contact list.

Option two: Click the People button to open the People window. If other users are close by, their names will be listed under the Nearby category. Click the > arrow to the left of the Nearby category to expand it, and then click on the user's name. Click Add Contact in the action menu that appears.

User search

To find a specific user, use the search field in the top toolbar to search for a full or partial name. If you like, you can filter the search results by checking the Refine Search > User option.

Once you've found the right person, click on their name to open their user profile, and then click the Add Contact button.

Managing your People list

Once you've connected with another user, you'll find their name listed in the People window. By clicking on a contact's name, you can:

• View the contact's user profile

• Send a direct message

• Send in-world email

• Invite the contact to teleport to your location, or ask to join them

• Delete, mute, or report the contact

As a brief overview, the menu actions include:

Overview

Groups serve several functions in Breakroom, including:

• Casual and professional networking

• Streamlining the invitation process for private meetings

• Region access control

The Groups window lists all of your current groups. You can search for a particular group using the search field located at the top of the window.

Opening the Groups window

You can open the Groups window by clicking the People button in the bottom toolbar, or by pressing Ctrl + F on your keyboard. Then click the Groups tab.

Accessing group information

If you belong to a group, clicking on its name will open the Group Information window. In addition to reviewing details about the group under the Info tab, you can click the "Chat in the group" button to begin a global text chat with all online members.

If you have the appropriate permissions, you may also see an Edit button in the Info tab > Permissions section. Clicking this button will allow you to make changes to the group's name, description, and group access type.

Finding and joining existing groups

If you know the name of a group you want to join, you can search for it using the search field in the top toolbar. If you like, you can filter the search results by checking the Refine Search > Group option.

Once you've found the right group, click the Detail button to open the Group Information window. Then click the "Apply to join" button. If the group is set to Public access, then congrats—you're officially a member! If the group is set to Contact Only or Approved Only access, your application will be submitted for review.

Creating a group

If you want to create a new group, open the Groups window and click the Create New Group button. This will open the Groups dialog box.

Here you can enter a name and description for your group. You can also change your group access type to Public, Contact Only, or Approved Only. When you're done, click the Save button.

Group access types

Deleting a group

To delete a group, follow these steps.

1. Open the Groups window by clicking the People button in the bottom toolbar, or by pressing Ctrl + F on your keyboard. Then click the Groups tab.

2. Locate the group you want to delete, and click on its name to launch the Group Information window. Then click on the Members tab.

3. Scroll to the bottom of the page, and click the "Delete this group" button. Follow the prompts to confirm deletion.

Managing group members

Approving group applicants

If you are the Owner, Administrator, or Moderator of a group that requires member approval, you will see membership requests appear in the Group Information window under the Members tab > Requests category. Here you can click the Edit button located to the far right of the individual's name in order to approve, block, or delete the user request.

To approve multiple users at once, check the boxes located to the left of their names and then use the Set Role drop-down menu to assign them all the same role. (For instance, you could select five users and approve them all at once by assigning them "Member" status.)

Adding and removing group members

To add a user to your group manually, follow these steps.

1. Open the Groups window by clicking the People button in the bottom toolbar, or by pressing Ctrl + F on your keyboard. Then click the Groups tab.

2. Click on the name of the group you want to edit. This will open the Group Information window.

3. In the Group Information window, click on the Members tab, and then click the Add Members button. This will open the "Add new members" dialog box.

4. Use the search field to search for the user's name. Once you find it, click the Add button.

To remove a user from the group entirely, follow these steps.

1. Open the Groups window by clicking the People button in the bottom toolbar, or by pressing Ctrl + F on your keyboard. Then click the Groups tab.

2. Click on the name of the group you want to edit. This will open the Group Information window.

3. In the Group Information window, click on the Members tab, and use the search field to search for the user's name.

4. Once you locate the user you want to remove, click the Edit button located to the right of their name. In the action menu that appears, click Delete.

You can remove multiple group members simultaneously by checking the boxes located to the left of their names, clicking the Set Status drop-down menu, and selecting Delete.

Assigning group roles

Within groups, there are several roles that members can be assigned. Some roles confer special powers and privileges, both within the group and when Regions are assigned to a particular group using the "Groups Only" Region access option.

In brief, these roles are:

To assign a group member a different role, check the box located next to the member's name in the Members tab. Then use the Set Role drop-down menu to select the new role. You can assign users the Member role to revoke advanced permissions at any time.

You can assign multiple users the same role simultaneously by checking the boxes located to the left of their names and then using the Set Role drop-down menu to assign them all the same role.

Muting and banning group members

In order to mute or ban/block a user, that user must be a current member of your group.

Muting users

To mute a single user on group text chat, follow these steps.

1. Open the Groups window by clicking the People button in the bottom toolbar, or by pressing Ctrl + F on your keyboard. Then click the Groups tab.

2. Click on the name of the group you want to edit. This will open the Group Information window.

3. In the Group Information window, click on the Members tab, and use the search field to search for the user's name.

4. Once you locate the user you want to mute, you can either:

   1. Click the Edit button located to the far right of the user's name. In the action menu that appears, select Mute Chat.

   2. Toggle the Speech bubble icon located to the right of the user's name. When the blue check mark disappears, the user is muted.

To restore communication to a previously muted user, repeat steps 1-4 above, and either:

1. Click the Edit button located to the right of the user's name. In the action menu that appears, select Unmute Chat.

2. Toggle the Speech bubble icon located to the right of the user's name. When a blue check mark appears, the user can communicate over text chat.

To mute multiple users at once, follow these steps.

1. Open the Groups window by clicking the People button in the bottom toolbar, or by pressing Ctrl + F on your keyboard. Then click the Groups tab.

2. Click on the name of the group you want to edit. This will open the Group Information window.

3. In the Group Information window, click on the Members tab, and locate the users you want to mute. Check the box located to the left of each user's name.

4. Click the Set Status drop-down menu, and select Mute Chat.

To restore communication to multiple users, repeat steps 1-3 above. Then, click the Set Status drop-down menu, and select Unmute Chat.

Banning users

To block a user from participating in your group or reapplying for membership, follow these steps.

1. Open the Groups window by clicking the People button in the bottom toolbar, or by pressing Ctrl + F on your keyboard. Then click the Groups tab.

2. Click on the name of the group you want to edit. This will open the Group Information window.

3. In the Group Information window, click on the Members tab, and use the search field to search for the user's name.

4. Once you locate the user you want to ban, click the Edit button located to the far right of the user's name. In the action menu that appears, select Block.

To undo a ban, repeat steps 1-3 above. Locate the user under the Ban List, and then click the Edit button located to the far right of their name. In the action menu that appears, select Unblock.

To ban multiple users at once, follow these steps.

1. Repeat steps 1-2 above.

2. In the Group Information window, click on the Members tab, and locate the users you want to ban. Check the box located to the left of each user's name.

3. Click the Set Status drop-down menu, and then click Block.

To undo a ban for multiple users, repeat steps 1-2 above. Then click the Set Status drop-down menu, and select Unblock.

Overview

The Region Information window can be viewed by anyone, and contains useful information for Region visitors. Users with advanced World- or Region-level permissions can also find Region access, user moderation, and media tools in this window.

Opening the Region Information window

You can open the Region Information window by clicking the Region Information button located above the in-world mini map. This button will be labeled with the name of the Region itself, which may be abbreviated.

Users can access this window in any Region where the mini map is enabled. In addition to reviewing the Region's name, description, and permissions settings, users can also "Like" the region or create a bookmark so they can easily return. The Region Owner and Administrators are identified in the List of Admins section, giving users a way to reach out for assistance.

Changing Region settings and permissions

In addition to the universal functionality described above, Region Owners and Region Administrators can access advanced Region settings by clicking the Edit button located in the Permissions panel.

Here team members can:

• Edit basic information about the Region, such as its name and description

• Choose a Region-wide audio stream, or turn it off

• Control who can access the Region

• Control who can spawn items, and how long those items will exist in the Region before they are automatically deleted

• Control who can use voice chat, or disable voice chat altogether

• Control whether the Region shows up in search or can be found via the Explore window

Most of these advanced settings can be enabled by checking the box beside the setting and then clicking the Save button. To disable a setting, uncheck the relevant box and then click the Save button.

For more detailed information about Region access settings, please review the relevant section on this page.

Region-wide audio streams

Using the Region Information window, Region Owners and Region Administrators can enable a Region-wide audio stream. This stream will play automatically for users upon entry to the Region, and can be controlled using the audio stream and volume controls located in the settings toolbar.

Enabling an audio stream

To enable a Region-wide audio stream, follow the steps below.

1. Log in to your Breakroom World and navigate your avatar to the Region you would like to edit.

2. Click the Region Information button located above the mini map.

3. Click the Edit button in the Permissions panel.

4. Click the Select button next to the Shoutcast field.

5. In the menu that opens, click on one of the listed streams to select it. You can also search for a stream using the search field. When you click on a stream, its address will appear in the stream field at the top of the menu.

   1. Alternatively, you can enter an audio stream address directly into the stream field.

6. Click the Set Stream button. This will return you to the Region Information window.

7. Click the Save button.

You can also enter a known audio stream address using the Breakroom moderator tools.

Disabling an audio stream

To disable an active Region-wide audio stream, follow these steps.

1. Repeat steps 1-4 above.

2. In the menu that opens, select and delete the current audio stream address.

3. Click the Set Stream button. This will return you to the Region Information window.

4. Click the Save button.

You can also enter a known audio stream address or delete using the Breakroom moderator tools.

Controlling Region access

Regions can either be open to the public or offer various degrees of controlled access. When it comes to letting users visit a Region, your options are:

• Public: Any user in the World can access your Region

• Contact Only: All users listed in the Region Owner's People list and whitelisted users can access the Region

• Approved Only: Only whitelisted users can access the Region

• Groups Only: Only users in whitelisted groups can access and control the Region

To select a Region access type, follow these steps.

1. Log in to your Breakroom World and navigate your avatar to the Region you would like to edit.

2. Click the Region Information button located above the mini map.

3. Click the Edit button in the Permissions panel.

4. Scroll down to the Region Access panel, and check the box beside the access type you prefer.

5. Click the Save button.

For detailed information about each Region access type, please review the following sections.

Approving Region members

Some Region access types require visitors to be approved (or whitelisted). To do so, please refer to the following instructions.

Approving users

1. Log in to your Breakroom World and navigate your avatar to the Region you would like to edit.

2. Click the Region Information button located above the mini map.

3. Click on the Members tab in the Region Information window.

4. Click the Add Members button to open the "Add new members" dialog box. Locate the user you want to whitelist by using the search field, and then click the Add button beside their name.

Removing approved users

To remove a user from the Region members list, follow these steps.

1. Log in to your Breakroom World and navigate your avatar to the Region you would like to edit.

2. Click the Region Information button located above the mini map.

3. Click on the Members tab in the Region Information window, and use the search field to search for the user's name.

4. Once you locate the user you want to remove, click the Edit button located to the right of their name. In the action menu that appears, click Delete.

Region access types

Contact Only

By making a Region "Contact Only," you are limiting access to the contacts in the Region Owner's People list and specific users approved (or whitelisted) to visit the Region.

Approved Only

By making a Region "Approved Only," you are limiting access to only those users included in your Region members list. No other users will be allowed to enter the Region.

Groups Only

In the Region Information window, you'll notice that the "Groups Only" Region access option is grayed out, and therefore unclickable. In order to restrict Region access to one or more groups, you will need to first join or create those groups.

To limit Region access to one or more groups, you can then follow these steps.

1. Log in to your Breakroom World and navigate your avatar to the Region you would like to edit.

2. Click the Region Information button located above the mini map.

3. Click on the Groups tab in the Region Information window. This tab will initially appear empty; to populate it with your groups, click the Manage button located at the bottom.

4. Check the box beside each group you want to offer Region access.

5. Click the Save button.

6. Click on the Info tab, and then the Edit button. You will see that Region access is now restricted to "Groups Only."

Muting and banning Region visitors

In order to mute or ban a Region visitor, that user must either be:

1. Currently located within the Region (with the Guest user role)

2. Included in the Region members list (with the Member user role or better)

If the user is not currently located within the Region, but you would like to preemptively mute or ban them, you will first need to whitelist the user. You can then edit that user's status using the following methods.

Muting visitors

To mute a single Region visitor (on either text or voice chat), follow these steps.

1. Log in to your Breakroom World and navigate your avatar to the Region you would like to edit.

2. Click the Region Information button located above the mini map.

3. Click on the Members tab in the Region Information window, and use the search field to search for the user's name.

4. Once you locate the user you want to mute, you can either:

   1. Click the Edit button located to the right of the user's name. In the action menu that appears, click Mute Voice and/or Mute Chat.

   2. Toggle the Microphone icon and/or the Speech bubble icon located to the right of the user's name. When the blue check mark disappears, the user is muted.

To restore communication to a previously muted user, repeat steps 1-4 above, and either:

1. Click the Edit button located to the right of the user's name. In the action menu that appears, click Unmute Voice and/or Unmute Chat.

2. Toggle the Microphone icon and/or the Speech bubble icon located to the right of the user's name. When a blue check mark appears, the user can communicate over voice or text chat.

To mute multiple users at once, follow these steps.

1. Log in to your Breakroom World and navigate your avatar to the Region you would like to edit.

2. Click the Region Information button located above the mini map.

3. Click on the Members tab in the Region Information window, and locate the users you want to mute. Check the box located to the left of each user's name.

4. Click the Set Status drop-down menu, and then click Mute Voice and/or Mute Chat.

To restore communication to multiple muted users, repeat steps 1-3 above. Then, click the Set Status drop-down menu, and click Unmute Voice and/or Unmute Chat.

Banning visitors

To ban a single user from entering your Region, follow these steps.

1. Log in to your Breakroom World and navigate your avatar to the Region you would like to edit.

2. Click the Region Information button located above the mini map.

3. Click on the Members tab in the Region Information window, and use the search field to search for the user's name.

4. Once you locate the user you want to ban, click the Edit button located to the right of the user's name. In the action menu that appears, click Block.

To undo a ban, repeat steps 1-3 above. The user will be filed under the Ban List. Click the Edit button located to the right of the user's name. In the action menu that appears, click Unblock.

To ban multiple users at once, follow these steps.

1. Log in to your Breakroom World and navigate your avatar to the Region you would like to edit.

2. Click the Region Information button located above the mini map.

3. Click on the Members tab in the Region Information window, and locate the users you want to ban. Check the box located to the left of each user's name.

4. Click the Set Status drop-down menu, and then click Block.

To undo a ban for multiple users, repeat steps 1-3 above. Banned users will be filed under the Ban List. Check the boxes beside the users you want to unban, click the Set Status drop-down menu, and then click Unblock.

Overview

As part of building a unique Breakroom World, World Owners and World Administrators can upload custom graphics to create a cohesive brand experience for end users. This includes the splash screen users see when they log in, the favicon that appears when users access World Stream, and the application icon and installer image for the Breakroom desktop viewers.

Uploading a custom login screen

To upload a custom login screen image, follow these steps.

1. Navigate to your Dashboard.

2. Click on the World Customization > Basic Information tab. Scroll down to the "Branding" panel.

3. Click the Browse link located underneath the Branding > World Background image panel. This will launch a standard file import window on your computer.

4. Locate the image file you want to use as your login screen and click on it. Then click the Open button.

5. Once your image is uploaded, you will see it appear as a thumbnail.

6. Click the Save Changes button.

Branding the application logo or favicon

Your custom application logo will replace the default application icon when users install your Breakroom desktop app. It will also replace the default favicon in the World Stream browser tab.

To upload a custom app logo or favicon, follow these steps.

1. Navigate to your Dashboard.

2. Click on the World Customization > Basic Information tab. Scroll down to the "Branding" panel.

3. Click the Browse link located underneath the Branding > Application logo panel. This will launch a standard file import window on your computer.

4. Locate the image file you want to use as your login screen and click on it. Then click the Open button.

5. Once your image is uploaded, you will see it appear as a thumbnail.

6. Click the Save Changes button.

Application logo best practices

Application logos are very small images—only 256x256 pixels. Depending on the device, your logo may not even be displayed at full size. For these reasons, it's important to follow some best practice tips when creating your application logo.

1. Go text-free if you can. Small letters and dense text will not be visible to most users.

2. Pick something bold and attention-grabbing. Your company logo or your company's first initial is a great place to start.

3. Pick contrasting colors. A hot pink logo on a tropical orange background may be difficult for users to see.

Let's compare these example logos from two fictional companies—Best World and Happy Water. Here we can see that the logo for Best World (left) features small text and an even smaller image. There's also a lot of empty space, and the pink text almost disappears into the red background. Meanwhile, the Happy Water logo (right) is bold and welcoming, with colors that stand out from one another.

Here are the same logos reduced to 32x32 pixels, mimicking what users may see when running your Breakroom app in their system tray. You can see how the Best World logo is unreadable, while the Happy Water logo is still recognizable.

Branding the installer image

Users will see your custom installer image when they download your desktop app and install it on their computers.

To upload a custom installer image, follow these steps.

1. Navigate to your Dashboard.

2. Click on the World Customization > Basic Information tab. Scroll down to the "Branding" panel.

3. Click the Browse link located underneath the Branding > Installer image panel. This will launch a standard file import window on your computer.

4. Locate the image file you want to use as your login screen and click on it. Then click the Open button.

5. Once your image is uploaded, you will see it appear as a thumbnail.

6. Click the Save Changes button.

Overview

Each of Breakroom's Region templates offers a different selection of features designed to maximize convenience, flexibility, and fun. Once you add a Region to your World, you can customize it with additional decor items, no-code media and gamification, and more.

Breakroom Town Square

Description: A playful alternative to traditional workspaces, full of quirky details. Use the central park for large gatherings, or set up breakout zones in unexpected places.

General Navigation panel teleport targets:

• Auditorium: Empty central park space.

• Info: Road space facing the central park.

• Networking: Empty central park space.

• Floor: Road space at the crossroads.

Built-in breakout spaces:

• None.

Breakroom Conference

Description: A sleek, modern conference hall with plenty of room for breakout rooms and vendor booths. Perfect for large crowds.

General Navigation panel teleport targets:

• Auditorium: Full 90-seat auditorium.

• Info: Built-in info booth.

• Networking: Open area in front of auditorium.

• Floor: Central concourse.

Built-in breakout spaces:

• Two Breakroom Breakout Area B booths.

• One Breakroom Workshop.

Breakroom Boardroom

Description: An dedicated conference room with a stunning view. The large screen makes it an ideal setting for meetings that require video and screen sharing.

General Navigation panel teleport targets:

• Floor: Central 14-seat conference table.

Built-in breakout spaces:

• None.

Breakroom Campus