Still Hollow (VRChat World)
Still Hollow is a virtual event space and exploration map built for VRChat. It was originally created for an Institute of Tranceology music event on October 18, 2025. The virtual world is a misty forest deep in the Blue Ridge Mountains populated by Douglas firs, birch trees, ferns, owls, and several mysterious, unseen entities that visitors can discover by completing the world's scavenger hunt activity.
This VRC world can be visited at: https://tranceology.org/plsm
World Design: Neo Destiny / Keith Boylan
Wildlife 3D Models: vbm.
Assets & Utilities:
VRC Udon
REDSIM VRC Light Volumes
Architech ProTV Player
Silent Environmental Shaders
Mochi Shaders
Poiyomi Shaders
Noriben Shaders
Cover image for VRChat worlds menu.
World credits (and hints for the two scavenger hunt puzzles) are fashioned after a park information sign.
The high-contrast, near-monochrome, "misty" look in the world is the result of multiple fog shaders and postprocessing effects.
The primary event space is an archaeological dig site, illuminated by audio-reactive work lights. Performers stand behind a folding table with spectral diagnostic equipment, and visuals are projected onto a large rock in the background.
In a separate, smaller dig site, an artifact has been unearthed. This engraved soapstone compass is the checkpoint for the VR world's primary scavenger hunt activity, which requires users to visit four points of interest (one for each cardinal direction).
POI #1 - Cemetery
POI #2 - Abandoned Homestead
POI #3 - Well
Scavenger hunters must descend into the well into a small cavern, where they will find this POI's relevant item.
POI #4 - Railroad
Following the railroad will lead to a crash site with an alien-looking capsule, which is apparently the origin of the green crystals collected at the other POIs.
While searching for the crystals, users might encounter an ominous entity watching their progress.
Once four crystals have been collected and placed on the compass, it can be "activated," at which point it will glow bright green and emit particles.
Activating the compass will also reveal the otherwise-invisible "Ravenants," spectral entities that float around the dig site and react visually to the music and visuals being played in the event area.
Ravenants & aurora.
As a secondary scavenger hunt, visitors can search for wildlife in the woods. These animals were modeled and textured by the artist vbm.
Locating an animal in the woods will check them off on the illustrated poster and place them in the entry area, where visitors can pose with them all.
Custom modeled and designed assets for this world.
Event promotional poster.
Event promotional trailer.