I've tried this. I concur with not so much the author but "the friend" of the author -- you definitely will have a real sense of intimacy with the actor, especially if they make eye contact and smile warmly at the VR camera, as if they are really happy to be there with you.<p>And what's particularly interesting is that afterwards, you can really remember the whole thing. It's like it really happened and the memory is even an enjoyable one if the acting vibes were good.<p>What I think would be fun and wish I could try with my girlfriend would be for her to take the part of the actress and do what she does while I lied back and watched the HMD. I even volunteered for her to wear the HMD (there are videos with female POV), and >I< would do what the guy does. From what I've read you can develop an incredible sense of presence with such fun and games.<p>No luck, of course. She just laughed and thought I was cray cray.