What are Avatars?

Avatars are the virtual representation of Virbela users, and are used to interact with other users.

Avatars are controlled by the user and give them the ability to “walk” around the virtual space. They are fully customizable with a diverse selection of facial features and clothing options. Avatars allow people to express themselves through emotes, and provide a more tangible sense of being together with peers.

Avatar Interaction

In VirBELA, users interact as customizable avatars. Instead of video chat tiles that remind everyone that they are in separate places, avatars in VirBELA feel together in the same environment. Your avatars can interact via voice chat, text chat, or playful animations.

What are Campuses?

Campuses are the virtual spaces where Virbela users meet. Campuses are open 24/7 for users to drop into, allowing for both scheduled and ad hoc collaboration. “Virtual Genesis” will be held in the Auditorium, which is easily accessible through the drop-down menu or simply “walking” to the venue.

Virbela App

Download link: https://www.virbela.com/download

Compatible with:

• Windows 7 or newer
• Mac OS X 10.6 or newer
• Mobile App for Apple and Android (Smartphones and tablets)
• Hardware Requirements & Recommendations

Installing on Windows

Click the download link.

Download link: https://www.virbela.com/download

Once the download is finished, double-click to open the .exe file.

Depending on your security settings, your computer may generate a popup that

says the app was blocked from opening. Click “run anyway”.

You may get another warning “Do you want to allow this app… to make changes

to your PC?”

Click “Yes”

A setup wizard should appear.

Click Next, Install and Finish with the default settings.

Create a desktop shortcut if desired.

The installation is finished. You can now launch Virbela – when clicking “Finish” in the installation process or from the Windows Start menu.

Installing on Mac OSX

Click the download link. Download link: https://www.virbela.com/download

Once the download is finished, open the dmg file.

Drag the Virbela icon into the apps folder.

Open the Applications folder in Finder.

Right click on Virbela and choose “Open”.

Note: You only need to do this once, the first time you open Virbela.

You may get a warning like this, click “Open”.

The installation is finished. You can now launch Virbela from the Applications folder in Finder, or from a shortcut on the dock or desktop.

Configuration

On both operating systems, a dialogue box will open before the login screen.

Here you can configure Virbela’s graphics quality, resolution, and controls.

Note: For optimum performance or use on older computers, lower graphics

quality is recommended.

Creating an Account

After opening the Virbela app and configuring your settings, a login screen will appear.

Click “Register”

You will be brought to a signup window where you can make your account.

There is no email confirmation, and you will automatically be redirected to the

login screen where you can login with your new account.

How to access the “Virtual Genesis” events?

Before the event, once you have Virbela installed and you have an account, all you need to do now is to register with the ROCCO team per email to genesis@rocco.group. You will receive a password to access the Auditorium, where all of our events will be held.

Please note that the attendance is limited to 200 users and based on a first-come-first-serve basis. Therefore, we advise to access the Auditorium in a timely manner. ROCCO representants will be present in the platform to guide you to the event and answer all of your questions.