How to Enter Ggantija
To get to Ggantija you will need to download JanusVR. THere are 2 ways to run the JanusVR software, either using the server or running it locally. The easiest instalation option is to use the server. Instructions for both are listed here : For both methods, the first thing to do is to download a copy of the JanusVR software and unzip it. CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE JANUSVR DOWNLOAD PAGE Using The Server 1. Double-click on JanusVR.exe in the unzipped folder. 2. You will find yourself in the JanusVR lobby. 3. Highlight and copy this URL http://thrustyship.web44.net/FloydMChitalu/index.html 4. Press the tab button on your keyboard and paste the above link onto the page. 5. A portal will appear - walk towards it and press the left mouse button. 6. You will find yourself in the Ggantija environment. An information video will play automatically and you are now free to explore the environment. Running JanusVR Locally 1. Locate the %APPDATA% directory on your machine and find the janusvr folder The path to this directory is similar to: C:\Users\<YOUR_USR_NAME>\AppData\Roaming\janusvr 2. Place a copy of the the provided “workspaces.txt” into the folder. 3. Clear the cache directory located in JanusVR’s root directory and run JanusVR and again 4. Go to the workspace called “COLLABORATIVE AND VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENTS” from the lobby. As a shortcut you may simply press tab upon the application successfully opening up. You will be prompted to enter some text, clear what is already there and type “workspaces”. Once the portal opens go into it and you should see another portal inside which you may activate and enter. This is the environment you are looking for. 5. You may explore around the small area and also browse the website available within the 3d space or may watch the video to learn more about the Ggantija temples of Gozo. 6. To voice chat with other people in JanusVR, the Mumble client is required just download and connect to address: “babylon.vrsites.com” and port: “64738” Troubleshooting If the media files aren't playing properly and JanuVR is not behaving as expected you might be missing a codec file. CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE DOWNLOADS PAGE FOR MISSING CODEC Click Here for historical and architectural information on Ggantija Click here to see Ggantija video tour |