Hi Josh, I am well aware of Android and its games. In fact, was considering one for a very long time. Thing is while Android has a fair selection it isn't the same selection so user preference would have a lot to do with the purchasing process here. So while I haven't forgotten about Android I'm uncertain myself if that is the way I personally want to go for my phone purchase.
On 11/15/15, Josh K <joshknnd1...@gmail.com> wrote: > don't forget about android. they have lots of games also. > > follow me on twitter @joshknnd1982 > > On 11/15/2015 8:03 AM, Thomas Ward wrote: >> Hi Dark, >> >> Oh, I know. An iPhone is becoming quite the handy little device. I'd >> really like to get one, but my funds being what they are it is still >> something off in the future for me. Although, it is definitely on my >> list of things to do when time and money permits. >> >> >> >> On 11/14/15, dark <d...@xgam.org> wrote: >>> Hi Tom. >>> >>> Well, I won't deny the expense, indeed this is why I have not upgraded >>> from >>> >>> an Iphone 5 sinse I looked at the 6 series and there just wasn't enough >>> by >>> way of advantage to justify the expense (whether the 7 series will be is >>> something I'll wait and see). >>> >>> However, on the positive side we are now getting to the point in game >>> development terms where Ios has a really good selection of stuff >>> available, >>> >>> everything from traditional games to trivia, interactive fiction or >>> arcade >>> and action titles. >>> >>> There was a time when the choice was more limited, but that's not the >>> case >>> anymore, and of course that's not counting arious other useful little >>> programs, functions and applications that just happen to come in handy. >>> >>> All the best, >>> >>> Dark. >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Thomas Ward" <thomasward1...@gmail.com> >>> To: "Gamers Discussion list" <gamers@audyssey.org> >>> Sent: Saturday, November 14, 2015 2:44 PM >>> Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Portable interactive fiction game playing >>> device/unit >>> >>> >>>> Hi Dark, >>>> >>>> Oh, I don't doubt that. Unfortunately, I am extremely cash strapped >>>> right now so haven't had the funds or means available to purchase a >>>> new iPhone so have had to do without that advantage myself. Still, I >>>> do have it on the things to do once those funds become available to >>>> me. I just looked at phone plans the other day and it might be >>>> feasible in the next few months or so once I see my way through my >>>> medical issues. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On 11/14/15, dark <d...@xgam.org> wrote: >>>>> Hi Tom. >>>>> >>>>> This is one thing I like my Iphone for it is true, particularly >>>>> because >>>>> these days there are a number of games available on it from the >>>>> Choiceofgames titles and other complex rpgs like King of Dragon pass >>>>> and >>>>> Silver sword, to very simple arcade affairs like catch 52 not to >>>>> mention >>>>> >>>>> all >>>>> >>>>> the blindfold card, board and puzzle games, actually I find it really >>>>> handy >>>>> >>>>> for long train journies when I am tired of reading and want something >>>>> else >>>>> to do. >>>>> >>>>> All the best, >>>>> >>>>> Dark. >>>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>>> From: "Thomas Ward" <thomasward1...@gmail.com> >>>>> To: "Gamers Discussion list" <gamers@audyssey.org> >>>>> Sent: Saturday, November 14, 2015 1:56 AM >>>>> Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Portable interactive fiction game playing >>>>> device/unit >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> Hi Jacob, >>>>>> >>>>>> Cool. Sounds like a nifty little gaming device you got there. The >>>>>> only >>>>>> thing is while I do like interactive fiction games I'm not sure I'd >>>>>> want to pay out the investment for something like this myself since I >>>>>> only play interactive fiction games occasionally. If the /Raspberry >>>>>> device had a broader spectrum of games I might actually consider the >>>>>> investment in something like it since it would come in handy in times >>>>>> like now when I may be in the hospital for an extended amount of time >>>>>> with little to nothing to do. Dragging around a laptop isn't really >>>>>> an >>>>>> option in my case and I don't have a smartphone so I could see >>>>>> something like your Raspberry Pie being a nice little device between >>>>>> those extremes. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On 11/12/15, Jacob Kruger <ja...@blindza.co.za> wrote: >>>>>>> Am currently playing around with a raspberry pi unit/device, which >>>>>>> is >>>>>>> effectively a low-level full linux/debian operating system PC >>>>>>> implemented >>>>>>> >>>>>>> on >>>>>>> a piece of hardware roundabout the size of a box of cigarettes. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> It took a little bit of effort to get it up and running/cooperating, >>>>>>> and >>>>>>> don't seem to be able to use orca screen reader with it's version of >>>>>>> a >>>>>>> GUI, >>>>>>> which is x-windows, but, after installing speakUp console screen >>>>>>> reader, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> you >>>>>>> can switch between the multiple console windows, and thanks to >>>>>>> Thomas >>>>>>> having >>>>>>> helped me out with the relevant commands a while ago, to install >>>>>>> frotz >>>>>>> interpreter on a linux system - sudo apt-get install frotz - I now >>>>>>> have >>>>>>> the >>>>>>> frotz interpreter installed on this unit, and since it runs off >>>>>>> micro-USB >>>>>>> cable for power - the same thing most modern smart phones use for >>>>>>> charging >>>>>>> their batteries - if I plug it into the portable cellphone charging >>>>>>> unit >>>>>>> have here, and plug in my earphones, then I could literally play >>>>>>> most >>>>>>> IF >>>>>>> games anywhere/everywhere, without having to drain my phone's >>>>>>> battery, >>>>>>> etc. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Does require connecting a USB keyboard, but, still - besides >>>>>>> full-size >>>>>>> keyboard, it's a PC-in-your-pocket. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> There's also at least one other raspberry-specific game I know of, >>>>>>> but, >>>>>>> am >>>>>>> also planning to play around with python code on this unit, etc. >>>>>>> etc., >>>>>>> so >>>>>>> let's see...<smile> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Overall, while it wasn't all that simple to get it up and running, >>>>>>> accessibly on my own, the total cost of what have here now is >>>>>>> roundabout >>>>>>> ZAR700 = +-$55, or thereabouts, but anyway. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Stay well >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Jacob Kruger >>>>>>> Blind Biker >>>>>>> Skype: BlindZA >>>>>>> "Roger Wilco wants to welcome you...to the space janitor's >>>>>>> closet..." >>>>>>> --- >>>>>>> Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org >>>>>>> If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to >>>>>>> gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. >>>>>>> You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at >>>>>>> http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. >>>>>>> All messages are archived and can be searched and read at >>>>>>> http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. >>>>>>> If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of >>>>>>> the >>>>>>> list, >>>>>>> please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. >>>>>>> >>>>>> 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