2022 ICRR M&D Thesis Workshop:
Poster session on Gather• What is Gather?
Gather is an online video-chat platform that provides a 2D virtual space
where people can interact with each other with intuitive, video-gamelike controls. The only thing you need to try Gather is a web browser!

• Recommended browser: Chrome or Firefox on desktop
You can still access the Gather space from other browsers or a mobile
device, but Gather works best with Chrome, or Firefox on desktop.
• If you're ready, teleport to this year's venue:
https://gather.town/app/dSIRp1qYMKk4Wsfq/Special%20venue

Entering the Gather SpaceEntering the Gather Space should be straightforward once you click on
the venue link. If you do experience any trouble, please refer to theGather's Help Center or the quick links below.
• Choose your avatar
We recommend you set your display name same as in Zoom,
i.e., John Smith (D1, Neutrino), or a full name at least.
• Choose audio/video inputs

If it's your first-time using Gather, you'll see a pop-up asking for
microphone and camera access permissions. Select Allow tocommunicate with the presenter or the other participants.
• If you're new to Gather: go through (or skip) tutorial2

In case you're not seeing any audio/video option
available on macOS:System Preferences → Security & Privacy → Privacy（システム環境設定→セキュリティとプライバシー→プライバシー）

Allow Chrome/Firefox to access camera/mic

Troubleshooting
Gather's Help Center, or #general on Workshop Slack3

Exploring the Gather Space• Basic controls

Arrow keys, WASD, double click: move aroundz: dance
x: interact with an object (view a poster, open the Zoom link, etc.)
Speech bubble on the left panel: chat with others
Status bar on the bottom center: change display name, choose avatar
A/V out status on the bottom right: toggle audio/video4• Space layout

You'll most likely be spawned in the main poster ballroom in the middle.
Just approach any poster area in green to view the poster by pressing x.
You can also communicate with the presenter if he or she is near you.
Presenters are asked to stay in their poster area until the session is over.
To the left, there is a social space where you can talk privately to theothers standing in the colored squares.
To the right is a hall where you can open up the workshop's Zoom link bypressing x. Once the poster session is over, audiences are asked to returnto the Zoom link and poll for the best presenter.

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GUEST GUIDE TO GATHER
Gather combines a web-based video calling experience with a 2-D virtual world. Our
proximity-based video chatting platform starts video conversations when your virtual
character approaches others and automatically closes the video and audio feed
when you walk away—recreating the experience of walking around and talking toother people. Learn the basics of using Gather!
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WHAT YOU NEED
Desktop/laptop with mic & camera
A web browser (Chrome or Firefox recommended)
Headphones (recommended, but not required)

CREATE YOUR CHARACTER
Create a custom character to represent you in Gather.
Choose skin, hair, & facial hair; top, bottom, & shoes; andaccessories like hats, glasses, & more!
Enter your name.

CHOOSE YOUR A/V
Allow Gather to use your mic and camera in your browser.
Select your camera, mic, and speaker in Gather.
Need help? Visit:https://support.gather.town/help/av-troubleshooting

EXPLORE THE SPACE

orUse the keyboard to move:
Press "z" to dance!
Press "g" to pass (ghost) through people.
Right click on a character to Follow them in the Space.
Click a name in the Participants list to Locate on Map.

INTERACT WITH PEOPLE & THINGS!
Use Chat to send text to a specific person, those nearby
you, or everyone in the room.
Use Emotes (also 1-6 on your keyboard) to express
yourself!
Press "x" when an object glows yellow to interact with it.
Join a game by pressing "x" when you're next to it.
If an event is scheduled, click the Calendar and select theevent. You may be able to Teleport to it!
Open the Participants list to see who's in the Space.
Click the mic or video icons on your video preview to(un)mute your A/V. Mute other's A/V feeds the same way(mutes only for you, not for others).

NEED HELP?
Read the user guide: https://support.gather.town/help
Watch tutorials: https://youtu.be/89at5EvCEvk
Reach out to your event host!