maloca User Manual

  Below is a more detailed step-by-step guide on how to use the platform

1. CREATING YOUR LOGIN
Upon entering, click the “Login” button in the upper right corner of the screen. You will be able to choose between 3 options.

  • “Continue with Google”: Clicking this will prompt you to follow the instructions to use your Gmail account to log in.

  • “Continue with Apple”: Clicking this will guide you through the instructions to use your Apple account to log in.

  • Continue with email:

    • Choose an email address for registration

    • Choose a password for registration (note the security requirements for creating your password. It is personal and non-transferable)

    • Click the “continue” button

    • You will receive a verification email. Please confirm it in your email inbox.

2. CREATING YOUR VIRTUAL PERSON - YOUR AVATAR

  • Upon logging in, a random avatar will appear. If there are multiple avatars in the room, confirm which one is yours by waving and pressing the “2” key.

  • Click on your avatar image in the upper right corner of the screen to create a new permanent avatar.

3. CUSTOMIZING YOUR AVATAR
Choose a pre-configured avatar or customize your avatar.

  • For a pre-configured avatar, select a character from the predefined characters (cards). 

  • For a custom avatar, choose the first character option from the avatar cards. 

  • Choose your clothes (right side of the screen): 

    • For tops, click on the t-shirt icon and choose

    • For pants: click on the pants icon and choose

    • For shoes: click on the shoes icon and choose

    • For pre-configured outfit combinations: click on the last full outfit icon 

  • For visual characteristics (right side of the screen):

    • Click the face icon to choose face shape, eyes, eyebrows, nose, mouth, and beard. All are located to the right of the face shapes.

    • Click on the scissors and comb icon to choose the hair style and color.

    • Click on the hanger icon to choose pre-configured clothes.

    • Click the glasses icon to choose your glasses type.

    • Click the brush icon to choose face makeup.

    • Click the mask icon to choose facial adornments.

    • Click the cap icon to choose from hat, cap, and other face covering styles. 

  • Click "next" when you're finished customizing.

  • In the pop-up that will open on the screen, click on the last option, "continue without registration". It will be saved automatically.

  • Your personalized avatar has been created.

4. HOW TO ALWAYS ACCESS THE MALOCA WITH YOUR CUSTOM AVATAR

You have a personalized avatar and individual account for testing purposes. Use it whenever you access a Maloca with your login and password. Your avatar will be saved for future access.

5. HOW TO MOVE AROUND INSIDE THE MALOCA   

To walk around the room: 

  • Use the arrow keys on your keyboard or

  • Use the keys below: 

    • Key “A” (turn left)

    • “D” key (turn to the right)

    • Key “W” to move forward

    • "S" key (walk backward)

  • To run: hold down the shift key while using the motion controls mentioned above.

  • To sit down, press the “F” key as you approach the seat.

  • Other commands:

    • Clap using the “C” key

    • Agree using the “Y” key or by using the “1” key

    • Disagree using the “N” key

    • Wave using the “2” key

6. HOW TO INTERACT WITH SCREENS AND PAINTINGS IN MALOCAS

To access content on the screens and boards in the room: 

  • Move closer to the content box  

  • Click the button with the "magnifying glass" icon in the upper corner of the frame

7. HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH OTHER PEOPLE

To talk to other people: 

  • click the “M” key on your keyboard or 

  • Click the microphone icon in the upper corner of the screen. 

  • Clicking this will open your microphone and allow communication. 

  • To finish or close the microphone: 

    • press the “M” key again or 

    • Click on the microphone icon

8. HOW TO TELEPORT TO ANOTHER MALOCA

To enter new Maloca:

  • Using a keyboard (e.g., Maloca Amazônia): Walk to the visible "bubble!" circle (as shown in the video) and press the "F" key.

  • Using the mouse: click on the "bubble" circle with the mouse.

  • Accept and wait for it to load.

  • To return to the previous Maloca , you must return to the same circle you came through.

9. HOW TO REQUEST HELP WITHIN THE MALOCA

For technical questions: 

  • Click the three vertical dots button in the upper right corner of your screen.

  • In the selection box, click on “Help”. 

10. IF YOU HAVE ANY FURTHER QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT US

For other questions, please email support at : maloca

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