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Selecting a starter avatar upon registration

Selecting a starter avatar upon login

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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 bottom toolbar

The top toolbar

The mini map

The settings toolbar

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.

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Virtual experience terms

World

Region

Avatar

UI

Sine Wave Shop

Inventory

Gestures

Administrative terms

Dashboard

Seats

Concurrency

Desktop applications or desktop viewers

World Stream

Breakroom Toolkit

Conference tools

Moderator tools

Breakroom for Training

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

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

Gestures

Purchasing gestures

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

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.

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

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.

Open gesture invitations

Overview

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

Additional shortcuts

Overview

Controlling your camera

Adjusting the camera angle

When you first log in, your camera will be positioned behind your avatar in third-person view. You can control your camera with the following key and mouse button combinations.

Latch cam

Fly cam

Fly cam is another useful way to explore your surroundings. To enable it, hold down your right mouse button (RMB). You can then use the A and D keys to pan from side, the R and C keys to pan up and down, and the W and S keys to zoom in and out. You can also orbit items in this mode by moving your mouse.

Mouselook

By activating mouselook, you can "lock" your camera to your mouse and take on a first-person perspective. This may be helpful during games, quests, or other in-world activities. There are two ways to turn mouselook on:

• Press the M button on your keyboard. You can then use your mouse to direct your camera. Press the M button again to exit mouselook.

• Use your scroll wheel to zoom in as tightly as you can on the scene in front of you. A dialog box will appear, asking whether you wish to enter mouselook. If you confirm your choice, you will enter mouselook at that time. Press the M button when you want to return your camera to third-person view.

Camera settings

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

In the sections that follow, we'll explore these tools and explain how they can be used to resolve issues and customize your media setup.

The Mic & Cam Test button

Desktop viewer Mic & Cam Test overview

To access the Audio Test panel through the Breakroom desktop viewer, follow these steps.

1. Click the Device Options button in the conference controls.

2. Click the Mic & Cam Test button.

You will then see the panel pictured above. Here's an overview of the key UI components.

Once the Audio Test panel is open, you can open the Video Test panel by clicking the Next button. Here's an overview of the key UI components.

World Stream Mic & Cam Test UI overview

To access the AV testing panel through World Stream, follow these steps. The testing panel will open as a new tab in your browser.

1. Click the Device Options button in the conference controls.

2. Click the Mic & Cam Test button.

Basic troubleshooting tips

1. As a first step, make sure that Breakroom can detect the input devices you want to use. All of the devices you've given Breakroom permission to access are listed in the relevant drop-down menus. If a device is working and detectable, its name will be listed under the Audio or Video Device Check section when you select it, and a green check mark will be displayed.

2. If your devices aren't working despite being selected, or you do not see them listed at all, you may need to troubleshoot your computer or AV equipment to learn more about the problem.

3. Next, make sure that the Audio and Video Networking checks are successful. If you do not see a green check mark confirming this, it means that your equipment is not currently connected to the Internet. This may indicate a device or networking problem.

4. You can also test your speaker by clicking on the test button at the bottom of the Audio Test panel. This will play a tone, allowing you to test your speaker volume or identify which audio output device is currently active.

Audio feedback

One common issue users encounter is audio feedback, or hearing themselves echo when they talk. This can happen if you're using a microphone to speak, but listening to audio through your computer speakers.

Important note concerning voice chat

Users who log in via the same method can communicate freely over voice chat. Therefore, we strongly suggest that World Owners take this into consideration when planning events, and require all guests to use the same login method.

We apologize for the inconvenience, and hope to provide a solution soon.

The Change Devices button

Changing devices in the Breakroom desktop app

Clicking the Change Devices button will open the Audio Settings panel. There you can use the drop-down menus to select the audio and video devices you want to use. You can also independently adjust the volume for different audio types.

Changing devices in World Stream

Clicking the Change Devices button will launch the Device Management panel. There you can use the drop-down menus to select the audio and video devices you want to use. You can also refresh your connection and settings, or submit a report about your issue.

Overview

As a student

Logging in

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.

As an Instructor

Logging in

Users who have access to Breakroom's moderator tools can become Instructors on the Breakroom for Training system. This list includes:

This section of the documentation refers to these individuals collectively as "Instructors." To enter Instructor mode, follow these steps.

1. Navigate your avatar to the Region where you'll be instructing.

2. Click the Moderator tools/Key button located on the right side of the screen.

3. Click the Instructor Mode button at the top of the moderator tools.

4. When prompted to confirm your choice, click the Yes button.

To leave Instructor mode, repeat steps 1-4 above. You can also click the Leave Instructor Mode button on the top right of the Breakroom for Training widget.

Posting quizzes

When you're in Instructor mode, clicking the Course Information button in the Breakroom for Training widget will give you access to quizzes and waivers for each course.

To post a quiz for all users currently located in the Region, follow these steps.

2. Click the Course information button on the top left of the Breakroom for Training widget.

3. Click on the name of the course you're administering, and click the Quizzes tab.

4. Locate the quiz you want to post, and click the associated Post button.

While the quiz is active, the text on the Post button will change to say End. When you're ready to end the quiz for all users, click the End button.

Reviewing quiz responses

Instructors can view anonymized quiz responses in real-time within the Breakroom platform. This is a powerful tool, as instructors can alter their content or instructional techniques based on student feedback.

To view quiz responses, follow these steps.

2. Click the Course information button on the top left of the Breakroom for Training widget.

3. Click on the name of the course you're administering, and click the Quizzes tab.

4. Locate the quiz you want to review, and click View Responses.

If a quiz contains multiple questions, you can scroll through the question cards by clicking the forward and back arrows in the top right corner.

Grading quizzes

Posting and reviewing waivers

Just like quizzes, waivers are visible under the Course Information window when you're in Instructor mode. To post a waiver for students to review, follow these steps.

2. Click the Course information button on the top left of the Breakroom for Training widget.

3. Click on the name of the course you're administering, and click the Waivers tab.

4. Locate the waiver you want to post, and click the associated Post button.

You can view anonymized response data at any time by clicking View Responses.

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.

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 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

Opening the Settings window

You can open the Settings window by clicking the Settings button in the bottom right corner toolbar, or by typing Ctrl + / on your keyboard.

You can also access the Settings window prior to logging in by clicking the Settings button in the top right corner of the Breakroom login screen.

The Settings window contains several tabs. Below, you'll find a brief overview of the options available under each tab.

Graphics settings

The Graphics tab allows you to customize your visual experience in Breakroom. You can maximize your graphics settings in order to fully enjoy Breakroom's virtual Regions, or reduce your graphics requirements to accommodate lower-end hardware.

Key settings include:

UI settings

Controls settings

The Controls tab allows you to toggle various input options. You can also adjust your mouse and input sensitivity and customize the way your avatar responds to certain movement commands.

Audio settings

Miscellaneous settings

The Misc tab allows you to enable or disable additional functions within Breakroom.

VR settings

Camera Controls settings

The Camera Controls tab allows you to customize the way your in-world camera behaves. You can also save your custom settings for future use and to share with others.

Profile settings vs. global settings

Under the Camera Controls tab, you will see two groups of camera settings—Profile Settings and Global Settings.

On the other hand, the camera settings listed under Global Settings will persist no matter what changes are made to your camera profile. Global settings cannot be saved or exchanged, and will be applied in addition to any camera profile that you create or load. They also cannot be reset to their default configuration with a single click.

Saving camera profiles

To save your current camera profile, follow these steps:

1. Log in to your Breakroom World.

2. Open the Settings window by clicking the Settings button in the bottom right corner toolbar, or by typing Ctrl + / on your keyboard.

3. Click on the Camera Controls tab.

4. Click the Save Profile to New Inventory Item button.

5. A pop-up will appear confirming that a new Camera Settings Group object has been added to your Inventory. Click the Okay button to proceed.

Loading camera profiles

To load a saved camera profile, follow the steps below.

1. Log in to your Breakroom World.

2. Click the Inventory button in the bottom toolbar.

3. In the Inventory window that appears, locate the Camera Settings Group object you want to use.

4. Click on the Camera Settings Group object, and an action menu will appear. Click the Use button.

Resetting the camera profile to default

To reset your camera profile, follow these steps.

1. Log in to your Breakroom World.

2. Open the Settings window by clicking the Settings button in the bottom right corner toolbar, or by typing Ctrl + / on your keyboard.

3. Click on the Camera Controls tab.

4. Click the Reset Camera Profile to Default button.

Analytics and Marketing Preferences settings

The Analytics and Marketing Preferences tab allows you to change your privacy and marketing preferences whenever you like. You can also review Breakroom's Privacy Policy.

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

Conference system navigation panels

The General Navigation panel

The Breakroom Rooms panel

The Areas of Interest panel

The mini map

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

Teleport portals

The Explore window

Bookmarks

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

Teleport invites