FAQ

BRCvr is first and foremost a global creative community. Our mission statement is “We foster a diverse creative Burning Man-inspired community who build immersive and inclusive social experiences that encourage collaboration, elevate artists and delight participants.”  Therefore, the experience is defined by whatever the community members create.

Literally, it is hundreds of virtual worlds, art and events created by the community for the community.  For the Virtual Burn 2020, there were over 200 unique worlds and art projects and over 1500 hours of live events during that one week. Like being on-playa, it was  impossible to experience everything during one week, so we created year-round community gatherings. Since August 2020, our community membership has grown and remains active on a daily basis.

No. We are 24/7/365. Our community and team of volunteers is constantly dreaming, creating and elevating. Your access is on-demand.

Nobody can tell you what kind of experience you will have. But the BRCvr community practices The 10 Principles. One thing we can assure you, you’ll certainly feel that emotional connection to other like-minded people. And we do have digital dust storms!

No. We embrace all diversity and actively support inclusivity. You don’t have to be a Burner to support those ideas. If this sounds like you, join the community today.

We will always burn The Man. During the Virtual Burn Week 2021, we are an official virtual Burning Man experience.  We’re one of 6 places you can experience the ritual of the Man burn. For 2021, the Man will burn September 4th.

We leave it up to the World Builder who creates the Temple to decide whether there will be a burn or not.

Really?  Okay.  BRCvr community members participate via the AltspaceVR platform. This is for ages 13 and up. Though there is no official Orgy Dome, responsible community members can create adult-only events.  Learn more about events.

Yes. For the Virtual Burn they are called VEST.  During the pandemic, the Black Rock Rangers formed a core team that supported all of the virtual experiences. We are thrilled they are back for a second year. Make sure you show the same kind of love in VR as you would on playa.

Yes. Since we are first and foremost a community, we are going to take up some space here to help you further with this question.

First, make sure you are connected with your friends on the platform. You can do so in a couple ways. The easiest is when you are with someone you want to be connected with, click on the box above their avatar head with their name and ask them to be a friend. When they accept, you are connected.

Second, you can go to Menu > People> Requests and type in their username in the search bar and send a friend request that way.

To find your friends who have accepted your request, look at the list of online friends on the right of your menu.  Click the “GO TO” arrow next to their name to go to them. Or click on “MESSAGE” and use the “Come Visit” feature to send them the link to where you are.

PRO TIP:  Before you send the “Come Visit” link, send a short message first that says where you are and why they need to visit you.

No. Well, maybe. Technically, much of the mind-blowing experiences are built using Unity, which is the programming engine behind some of the best games in the world.  But BRCvr is about social connection. That means the World Builders tend to think more about how people can connect, rather than compete.