IndoorDragon

For 100 consecutive days, I practiced table tennis exclusively in virtual reality using Eleven Table Tennis on the Meta Quest 3, documenting my progress daily across YouTube Shorts, Instagram, and TikTok. I tracked my ELO ranking from day one through day 100, meticulously recording the gradual improvement in my gameplay. The results weren’t just impressive numbers on a leaderboard—when I transitioned to playing physical table tennis, the skills I developed entirely in VR transferred directly and effectively to real-world performance. I reached a professional level of table tennis competency without ever touching a physical paddle during those 100 days. This wasn’t a gaming achievement; it was empirical proof that VR simulation is a legitimate training tool.

The skills that developed in virtual reality were surprisingly comprehensive. My reaction time, spatial awareness, and hand-eye coordination improved measurably. I learned to read spin, anticipate ball trajectory, and execute strategic shot placement—all within a virtual environment. The muscle memory built through thousands of virtual swings translated seamlessly when I picked up a real paddle. My footwork, positioning, and understanding of angles carried over because the VR simulator accurately replicated the physics, timing, and spatial relationships of actual table tennis. What made this possible was the fidelity of the simulation: accurate ball physics, realistic paddle mechanics, proper court dimensions, and critically, the embodied nature of VR that requires real physical movement and spatial reasoning rather than abstract button presses.

This experience fundamentally shapes my career aspirations in VR simulation development. I don’t just believe VR training works—I’ve lived it. I understand firsthand what makes a simulation effective: accurate physics, intuitive interactions, proper haptic feedback, and the importance of replicating not just visuals but the physical and cognitive demands of the real task. This is why I’m passionate about building VR simulators for businesses, particularly for training scenarios involving heavy machinery, complex equipment operation, or dangerous procedures where mistakes in the real world carry significant consequences or costs. My table tennis journey proves that VR can prepare people for real-world performance in a safe, repeatable, cost-effective environment. Whether it’s training forklift operators, teaching surgical techniques, or preparing technicians for equipment maintenance, the principles remain the same: high-fidelity simulation plus deliberate practice equals real-world skill transfer. I’m not building games—I’m building tools that genuinely develop human capability.