This is a project created for Godot XR Jam - Feb 2025 which had Enchanted as its theme. So what's that? I took a look in my trusty An American Dictionary of the English Language:

So, enchanted suggest something being taken over by the spiritual, both as actual supernatural beings, but also as a hightened emotional state.

This is is akin to the Danish word Bjergtaget, which share the same double meaning. Since the the word directly translated means mountain-taken, I let the game take place inside a cave.

I strived for an experience which enchant the user in both senses; their very breath has become enchanted, resulting in some enchanting visuals.

WHAT IT DOES

The experience uses VR motion controllers to register and visualize your breathing rhythm via 3D visuals for use with meditation and mindfulness.

FAIR WARNING

This VR experience doesn't work with Quest (sorry!) as it requires you to use your controllers outside your field of view.

PREPARATION

It can take a few tries to get the controller positioned to register your breath correctly. Sometimes the breating cause your controller to tilt, resulting in an uneven registration. So a bit of DIY spirit is needed.

For best experience, have loose clothing so your controller can rest more comfortable on your stomach.

This is a lying experience, so maybe have a pillow ready.

This experince is based on the 4-7-8 breathing pattern, so make sure to have that one down:

1. Inhale quietly through your nose for 4 seconds.
2. Hold it in for 7 seconds.
3. Exhale through your mouth for 8 seconds.

KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS

Neat for adjusting settings and help showcase the experience to others:

F1     1000 particles
F2     2000 particles
F3     5000 particles
F4    10000 particles
F5    20000 particles
F6    50000 particles
F7   100000 particles
F9   Show 4-7-8
F10  Calibrate Breathing in
F11  Calibrate Breathing out
F12  Start experience
Right controller BY button    Calibrate Breathing in
Right controller AX button    Calibrate Breathing out
Use ENTER or press left thumbstick to reset position