Re: [Audyssey] Mainstream games was sl accessibility contact details
Yup this is the trouble. There's very few games out there that I'd definitely go out and buy, because of that reason. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Thomas Ward Sent: 26 September 2008 02:34 To: Gamers Discussion list Subject: [Audyssey] Mainstream games was sl accessibility contact details Hi, Yeah, and the wait between accessible game releases isn't the only reason blind gamers are looking at mainstream games. For me personally I tend to find the majority of audio games produced for the blind do not hold my personal interest. We have plenty of card games, board games, Space Invader type clones, but nothing really like the games you can get for the XBox or Playstation these days. I'm not saying there is anything wrong with card games, board games, etc but it seams to be the main focus of audio game developers. The main reason I have been working on a full 3D game engine for the blind, fairly similar to mainstream FPS engines, is that I would like to see more accessible games made like Halo, Resident Evil, Tomb Raider, Jedi Knight, Gear Wars, etc. Those games really hold my interest, and I will sit for hours trying to play the mainstream versions, and if there was an accessible game made like that I'd certainly be spilling my pockets to get it. However, at this point in time I find myself the only blind accessible game developer creating a game engine that can make games on the par with the mainstream games. Orin wrote: Most people are at least trying mainstream games, or attempting to. Wanna know why? Think about this. When in audio games did we have the last big rlease? Rail Racer which, as of now was released a year ago. Heck, I don't even know what the last big release was. Been so long. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.523 / Virus Database: 270.7.3/1691 - Release Date: 25/09/2008 19:23 No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.523 / Virus Database: 270.7.3/1691 - Release Date: 25/09/2008 19:23 --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Audyssey] Jaws scrypts for Smugglers 4
Hi list As of now, are there any jaws scrypts for smugglers 4? I know that there is a competibly mode but it is still for example, when you are in a solar system, which faction it is controlled by. Dickson --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Audyssey] Mainstream games
Lindsay, We ship a dozen mainstream detective, puzzle, and word games that are accessible for blind people. Check out www.7128.com. John Bannick 7-128 Software --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Audyssey] topspeed question
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Re: [Audyssey] Mainstream games was sl accessibility contact details
Hi, Yeah, on line networked game play is becoming more and more important with blind as well as mainstream gamers. When Che introduced these features in Rail Racer I must say I was extremely impressed. It is such a totally great experience being able to fire up the game connect to a chat room, talk to other Rail Racer players on line, and then pick a track and race each other on line. Like you said it is a feature of many newer mainstream games, and audio game developers may want to consider looking into it for future titles. One of the reasons why I decided to switch to Java rather than stick with C# is Java has a lot better Networking API. It is well documented, works on just about every platform imaginable, and is fairly straight forward. I'm realising as you do that on line game play is the way of the future. It is good to have off line play as well, but the on line gaming experience is so much better when playing against a live player or players. Take a game like SoundRTS. In single player mode against the computer the A.I. armies aren't all that bright. Either they build up an army to guard their lands with mostly footmen and archers which can be whiped out quickly with a few well trained knights, or they attack you early on and defeat you before you really have an army. Pretty simplistic tactics and not very effective against a really sharp human player. All that is required to beat SoundRTS is be the first to get afew trained knights and the game is basically won already. With a human player both will be attempting to build the stronger army, and both might be sharp strategy players. In such a case it could turn out to be a long drawn out war. I've had games last a couple of hours when both sides get knights, dragons, mages, etc going it is a real fight. That is totally different from the computer A.I. who never uses dragons, mages, etc from what I can see. If you kill its army of knights it then reverts to spending gold on footmen and archers by the dozens which is not tactically effective against 5 or 6 good knights. When we look at mainstream games Warcraft, Galaxy Civilization, etc man they are awesome. Besides high quality sound effects some of the battles can last a really really long time and there are some hard core players out there to pick from in those games. If you want to get stomped be a newby and play Galaxy Civ or Warcraft in a one on one on line death nmatch. It is this kind of mainstream game that could become popular with audio games if we as a community put our minds to developing something along those lines. Yohandy wrote: I'm very glad you are doing this Thomas. You're right of course. There is no comparison between games for the blind and games for sighted folk. I personally just pre-ordered MK VS dc universe yesterday for ps3. can't wait for that game to be released! the voice chatting should be awesome. and there's another thing we're missing. not many games for the blind have the ability to be played online let alone voice chatting. the mainstream games however, have these chat-room environment whereby you can jump in there and challenge people at random, or some of your friends. it's great. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Audyssey] Mainstream games
Hi Lindsay, I guess it really depends on what you view as accessible, and how much work you are willing to put into practicing the game to make it playable by you. For example the fighting games like Mortal Kombat are all fairly accessible once you memorize the menus, and have another blind or sighted gamer walk you through it a couple of times. The WWE wrestling games like WWE Smackdown vs Raw are accessible once you learn the different moves, sounds, and memorize a few things. Brandon Coal has a podcast around somewhere on WWE Smackdown VS Raw, and it is a great introduction into the wrestling games for the PS2 and PSP. The Tomb Raider series of games I really like aren't accessible as such, but can be played with some sighted asistance. I have however discovered some tips and tricks that helps me get around in the games. For example, as long as I keep Lara Croft in walk mode I won't fall off of ledges, buildings, etc. I can walk her right up to an edge, she will stop, and then I can use the reverse safety drop command to safely turn her around and have her drop to the ground below. It took me lots and lots of practice. As far as jumping over stuff I try to time the jump by counting the time I have Lara in the air. Still some guess work involved, but I can usually do it if I am consistent about counting the time. I wouldn't recommend something as complex as TR for your first PS2 game. Like I said if you really want something somewhat easy to learn and play try a fighting game like Mortal Kombat or similar as a start. Those you can get the hang of fairly quickly. As for other games I suggest renting them and trying them out before you actually buy it to see if it is somewhat playable or not. Lindsay Cowell wrote: What mainstream games are accessible for blind people? lindsay Cowell --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Audyssey] Mainstream games
Super Smash Bros. Melee is also fairly plyable as long as you consider the fact that you often have the environments of each arena working against you as well as your opponent's attacks. I own it and I've been playing it for about five years now. - Original Message - From: Thomas Ward [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Lindsay Cowell [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Friday, September 26, 2008 8:33 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Mainstream games Hi Lindsay, I guess it really depends on what you view as accessible, and how much work you are willing to put into practicing the game to make it playable by you. For example the fighting games like Mortal Kombat are all fairly accessible once you memorize the menus, and have another blind or sighted gamer walk you through it a couple of times. The WWE wrestling games like WWE Smackdown vs Raw are accessible once you learn the different moves, sounds, and memorize a few things. Brandon Coal has a podcast around somewhere on WWE Smackdown VS Raw, and it is a great introduction into the wrestling games for the PS2 and PSP. The Tomb Raider series of games I really like aren't accessible as such, but can be played with some sighted asistance. I have however discovered some tips and tricks that helps me get around in the games. For example, as long as I keep Lara Croft in walk mode I won't fall off of ledges, buildings, etc. I can walk her right up to an edge, she will stop, and then I can use the reverse safety drop command to safely turn her around and have her drop to the ground below. It took me lots and lots of practice. As far as jumping over stuff I try to time the jump by counting the time I have Lara in the air. Still some guess work involved, but I can usually do it if I am consistent about counting the time. I wouldn't recommend something as complex as TR for your first PS2 game. Like I said if you really want something somewhat easy to learn and play try a fighting game like Mortal Kombat or similar as a start. Those you can get the hang of fairly quickly. As for other games I suggest renting them and trying them out before you actually buy it to see if it is somewhat playable or not. Lindsay Cowell wrote: What mainstream games are accessible for blind people? lindsay Cowell --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Audyssey] Klango
Hi list, Does anyone have any ideas as to why my Klango menus aren't working? I managed to fix my SAPI5 problem, am currently playing Jim Kitchen's games no problem, but the Klango menus just aren't working at all. I've attempted to email the Klango team, but the email bounced back as undeliverable. Thanks. Regards, Damien --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Audyssey] Klango
Hi. Do you have a voice that doesn't work properly? Maybe the menu voice is trying to use one, or something that doesn't support stereo panning for some reason. Can you try changing the menu voice? But you probably can't, because the menus don't work. - Original Message - From: Damien Sadler [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Friday, September 26, 2008 11:51 AM Subject: [Audyssey] Klango Hi list, Does anyone have any ideas as to why my Klango menus aren't working? I managed to fix my SAPI5 problem, am currently playing Jim Kitchen's games no problem, but the Klango menus just aren't working at all. I've attempted to email the Klango team, but the email bounced back as undeliverable. Thanks. Regards, Damien --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Audyssey] trying to contact John Banic
Hi. i'm really sorry to clutter up the mailing list with this type of stuff, but I was wondering if john would mind please e-mailing me, sinse I lost his address. i attempted to use the mailto link on 7-128, but my mail bounced for some reason. it would be best to use my dark at xgam.org address if that's alright. I'm afraid my only excuse is that it is partially about a game accessibility question, related to something i'm investigating at the second. appologies to tom and all the other mods. all the best, Dark. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Audyssey] Mainstream games
Here's some interesting news on the mk DC game. From what I've heard and some speculation as well, the MK story mode will be totally accessible. you'll basically pick a character to start it off with, then you just fight different characters and the stoy mode will progress with cutscenes etc. pretty neat if you ask me. - Original Message - From: Thomas Ward [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Lindsay Cowell [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Friday, September 26, 2008 10:33 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Mainstream games Hi Lindsay, I guess it really depends on what you view as accessible, and how much work you are willing to put into practicing the game to make it playable by you. For example the fighting games like Mortal Kombat are all fairly accessible once you memorize the menus, and have another blind or sighted gamer walk you through it a couple of times. The WWE wrestling games like WWE Smackdown vs Raw are accessible once you learn the different moves, sounds, and memorize a few things. Brandon Coal has a podcast around somewhere on WWE Smackdown VS Raw, and it is a great introduction into the wrestling games for the PS2 and PSP. The Tomb Raider series of games I really like aren't accessible as such, but can be played with some sighted asistance. I have however discovered some tips and tricks that helps me get around in the games. For example, as long as I keep Lara Croft in walk mode I won't fall off of ledges, buildings, etc. I can walk her right up to an edge, she will stop, and then I can use the reverse safety drop command to safely turn her around and have her drop to the ground below. It took me lots and lots of practice. As far as jumping over stuff I try to time the jump by counting the time I have Lara in the air. Still some guess work involved, but I can usually do it if I am consistent about counting the time. I wouldn't recommend something as complex as TR for your first PS2 game. Like I said if you really want something somewhat easy to learn and play try a fighting game like Mortal Kombat or similar as a start. Those you can get the hang of fairly quickly. As for other games I suggest renting them and trying them out before you actually buy it to see if it is somewhat playable or not. Lindsay Cowell wrote: What mainstream games are accessible for blind people? lindsay Cowell --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Audyssey] Mainstream games
The only gripe I have about that is MK isn't very famous for its voice acting. lol. - Original Message - From: Yohandy [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Friday, September 26, 2008 1:50 PM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Mainstream games Here's some interesting news on the mk DC game. From what I've heard and some speculation as well, the MK story mode will be totally accessible. you'll basically pick a character to start it off with, then you just fight different characters and the stoy mode will progress with cutscenes etc. pretty neat if you ask me. - Original Message - From: Thomas Ward [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Lindsay Cowell [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Friday, September 26, 2008 10:33 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Mainstream games Hi Lindsay, I guess it really depends on what you view as accessible, and how much work you are willing to put into practicing the game to make it playable by you. For example the fighting games like Mortal Kombat are all fairly accessible once you memorize the menus, and have another blind or sighted gamer walk you through it a couple of times. The WWE wrestling games like WWE Smackdown vs Raw are accessible once you learn the different moves, sounds, and memorize a few things. Brandon Coal has a podcast around somewhere on WWE Smackdown VS Raw, and it is a great introduction into the wrestling games for the PS2 and PSP. The Tomb Raider series of games I really like aren't accessible as such, but can be played with some sighted asistance. I have however discovered some tips and tricks that helps me get around in the games. For example, as long as I keep Lara Croft in walk mode I won't fall off of ledges, buildings, etc. I can walk her right up to an edge, she will stop, and then I can use the reverse safety drop command to safely turn her around and have her drop to the ground below. It took me lots and lots of practice. As far as jumping over stuff I try to time the jump by counting the time I have Lara in the air. Still some guess work involved, but I can usually do it if I am consistent about counting the time. I wouldn't recommend something as complex as TR for your first PS2 game. Like I said if you really want something somewhat easy to learn and play try a fighting game like Mortal Kombat or similar as a start. Those you can get the hang of fairly quickly. As for other games I suggest renting them and trying them out before you actually buy it to see if it is somewhat playable or not. Lindsay Cowell wrote: What mainstream games are accessible for blind people? lindsay Cowell --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Audyssey] Mainstream games
Depends on what console you have though, Brian, as Super smash bros is a nintendo exclusive. I'd recommend Mortal Kombat to start off with as that series of game even those for the ps2 doesn't really have too complex of an engine. - Original Message - From: Bryan Peterson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Friday, September 26, 2008 7:50 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Mainstream games Super Smash Bros. Melee is also fairly plyable as long as you consider the fact that you often have the environments of each arena working against you as well as your opponent's attacks. I own it and I've been playing it for about five years now. - Original Message - From: Thomas Ward [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Lindsay Cowell [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Friday, September 26, 2008 8:33 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Mainstream games Hi Lindsay, I guess it really depends on what you view as accessible, and how much work you are willing to put into practicing the game to make it playable by you. For example the fighting games like Mortal Kombat are all fairly accessible once you memorize the menus, and have another blind or sighted gamer walk you through it a couple of times. The WWE wrestling games like WWE Smackdown vs Raw are accessible once you learn the different moves, sounds, and memorize a few things. Brandon Coal has a podcast around somewhere on WWE Smackdown VS Raw, and it is a great introduction into the wrestling games for the PS2 and PSP. The Tomb Raider series of games I really like aren't accessible as such, but can be played with some sighted asistance. I have however discovered some tips and tricks that helps me get around in the games. For example, as long as I keep Lara Croft in walk mode I won't fall off of ledges, buildings, etc. I can walk her right up to an edge, she will stop, and then I can use the reverse safety drop command to safely turn her around and have her drop to the ground below. It took me lots and lots of practice. As far as jumping over stuff I try to time the jump by counting the time I have Lara in the air. Still some guess work involved, but I can usually do it if I am consistent about counting the time. I wouldn't recommend something as complex as TR for your first PS2 game. Like I said if you really want something somewhat easy to learn and play try a fighting game like Mortal Kombat or similar as a start. Those you can get the hang of fairly quickly. As for other games I suggest renting them and trying them out before you actually buy it to see if it is somewhat playable or not. Lindsay Cowell wrote: What mainstream games are accessible for blind people? lindsay Cowell --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Audyssey] Mainstream games
Soul Calibur does, as I descovered. Perhaps that wasn't the best fighting game to start out with on the PS3. On Sep 26, 2008, at 6:17 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Depends on what console you have though, Brian, as Super smash bros is a nintendo exclusive. I'd recommend Mortal Kombat to start off with as that series of game even those for the ps2 doesn't really have too complex of an engine. - Original Message - From: Bryan Peterson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Friday, September 26, 2008 7:50 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Mainstream games Super Smash Bros. Melee is also fairly plyable as long as you consider the fact that you often have the environments of each arena working against you as well as your opponent's attacks. I own it and I've been playing it for about five years now. - Original Message - From: Thomas Ward [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Lindsay Cowell [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Friday, September 26, 2008 8:33 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Mainstream games Hi Lindsay, I guess it really depends on what you view as accessible, and how much work you are willing to put into practicing the game to make it playable by you. For example the fighting games like Mortal Kombat are all fairly accessible once you memorize the menus, and have another blind or sighted gamer walk you through it a couple of times. The WWE wrestling games like WWE Smackdown vs Raw are accessible once you learn the different moves, sounds, and memorize a few things. Brandon Coal has a podcast around somewhere on WWE Smackdown VS Raw, and it is a great introduction into the wrestling games for the PS2 and PSP. The Tomb Raider series of games I really like aren't accessible as such, but can be played with some sighted asistance. I have however discovered some tips and tricks that helps me get around in the games. For example, as long as I keep Lara Croft in walk mode I won't fall off of ledges, buildings, etc. I can walk her right up to an edge, she will stop, and then I can use the reverse safety drop command to safely turn her around and have her drop to the ground below. It took me lots and lots of practice. As far as jumping over stuff I try to time the jump by counting the time I have Lara in the air. Still some guess work involved, but I can usually do it if I am consistent about counting the time. I wouldn't recommend something as complex as TR for your first PS2 game. Like I said if you really want something somewhat easy to learn and play try a fighting game like Mortal Kombat or similar as a start. Those you can get the hang of fairly quickly. As for other games I suggest renting them and trying them out before you actually buy it to see if it is somewhat playable or not. Lindsay Cowell wrote: What mainstream games are accessible for blind people? lindsay Cowell --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . 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/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . 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/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . 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/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . 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/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can make changes or update your
Re: [Audyssey] Mainstream games
Hi, I recommend the tekken games. That's what I learned on, and stil love to this day. contact details: email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and others msn: [EMAIL PROTECTED] skype: the_conman283 system details: Hp pavillion dv5220CA notebook pc AMD Turion(tm) 64 Mobile Technology ML-37 2.0 GHZ, 1024 mb DDR ram, Fujitsu 100 gb 4500 RPM Hard Drive, connecsant AC-link audio - Original Message - From: Thomas Ward [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Lindsay Cowell [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Friday, September 26, 2008 8:33 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Mainstream games Hi Lindsay, I guess it really depends on what you view as accessible, and how much work you are willing to put into practicing the game to make it playable by you. For example the fighting games like Mortal Kombat are all fairly accessible once you memorize the menus, and have another blind or sighted gamer walk you through it a couple of times. The WWE wrestling games like WWE Smackdown vs Raw are accessible once you learn the different moves, sounds, and memorize a few things. Brandon Coal has a podcast around somewhere on WWE Smackdown VS Raw, and it is a great introduction into the wrestling games for the PS2 and PSP. The Tomb Raider series of games I really like aren't accessible as such, but can be played with some sighted asistance. I have however discovered some tips and tricks that helps me get around in the games. For example, as long as I keep Lara Croft in walk mode I won't fall off of ledges, buildings, etc. I can walk her right up to an edge, she will stop, and then I can use the reverse safety drop command to safely turn her around and have her drop to the ground below. It took me lots and lots of practice. As far as jumping over stuff I try to time the jump by counting the time I have Lara in the air. Still some guess work involved, but I can usually do it if I am consistent about counting the time. I wouldn't recommend something as complex as TR for your first PS2 game. Like I said if you really want something somewhat easy to learn and play try a fighting game like Mortal Kombat or similar as a start. Those you can get the hang of fairly quickly. As for other games I suggest renting them and trying them out before you actually buy it to see if it is somewhat playable or not. Lindsay Cowell wrote: What mainstream games are accessible for blind people? lindsay Cowell --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.169 / Virus Database: 270.7.3/1693 - Release Date: 9/26/2008 7:35 AM --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Audyssey] Mainstream games
Yeah, also the one for n64 isn't bad iether. I haven't played the gamecube version, though. What differences in accessibility are there? contact details: email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and others msn: [EMAIL PROTECTED] skype: the_conman283 system details: Hp pavillion dv5220CA notebook pc AMD Turion(tm) 64 Mobile Technology ML-37 2.0 GHZ, 1024 mb DDR ram, Fujitsu 100 gb 4500 RPM Hard Drive, connecsant AC-link audio - Original Message - From: Bryan Peterson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Friday, September 26, 2008 8:50 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Mainstream games Super Smash Bros. Melee is also fairly plyable as long as you consider the fact that you often have the environments of each arena working against you as well as your opponent's attacks. I own it and I've been playing it for about five years now. - Original Message - From: Thomas Ward [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Lindsay Cowell [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Friday, September 26, 2008 8:33 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Mainstream games Hi Lindsay, I guess it really depends on what you view as accessible, and how much work you are willing to put into practicing the game to make it playable by you. For example the fighting games like Mortal Kombat are all fairly accessible once you memorize the menus, and have another blind or sighted gamer walk you through it a couple of times. The WWE wrestling games like WWE Smackdown vs Raw are accessible once you learn the different moves, sounds, and memorize a few things. Brandon Coal has a podcast around somewhere on WWE Smackdown VS Raw, and it is a great introduction into the wrestling games for the PS2 and PSP. The Tomb Raider series of games I really like aren't accessible as such, but can be played with some sighted asistance. I have however discovered some tips and tricks that helps me get around in the games. For example, as long as I keep Lara Croft in walk mode I won't fall off of ledges, buildings, etc. I can walk her right up to an edge, she will stop, and then I can use the reverse safety drop command to safely turn her around and have her drop to the ground below. It took me lots and lots of practice. As far as jumping over stuff I try to time the jump by counting the time I have Lara in the air. Still some guess work involved, but I can usually do it if I am consistent about counting the time. I wouldn't recommend something as complex as TR for your first PS2 game. Like I said if you really want something somewhat easy to learn and play try a fighting game like Mortal Kombat or similar as a start. Those you can get the hang of fairly quickly. As for other games I suggest renting them and trying them out before you actually buy it to see if it is somewhat playable or not. Lindsay Cowell wrote: What mainstream games are accessible for blind people? lindsay Cowell --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.169 / Virus Database: 270.7.3/1693 - Release Date: 9/26/2008 7:35 AM --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to
Re: [Audyssey] Mainstream games
Those too! I love Tekken! Anyone remember Brian fury's ending from tekken 3? There was an awesome one. - Original Message - From: constantine (on laptop) [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Friday, September 26, 2008 4:54 PM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Mainstream games Hi, I recommend the tekken games. That's what I learned on, and stil love to this day. contact details: email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and others msn: [EMAIL PROTECTED] skype: the_conman283 system details: Hp pavillion dv5220CA notebook pc AMD Turion(tm) 64 Mobile Technology ML-37 2.0 GHZ, 1024 mb DDR ram, Fujitsu 100 gb 4500 RPM Hard Drive, connecsant AC-link audio - Original Message - From: Thomas Ward [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Lindsay Cowell [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Friday, September 26, 2008 8:33 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Mainstream games Hi Lindsay, I guess it really depends on what you view as accessible, and how much work you are willing to put into practicing the game to make it playable by you. For example the fighting games like Mortal Kombat are all fairly accessible once you memorize the menus, and have another blind or sighted gamer walk you through it a couple of times. The WWE wrestling games like WWE Smackdown vs Raw are accessible once you learn the different moves, sounds, and memorize a few things. Brandon Coal has a podcast around somewhere on WWE Smackdown VS Raw, and it is a great introduction into the wrestling games for the PS2 and PSP. The Tomb Raider series of games I really like aren't accessible as such, but can be played with some sighted asistance. I have however discovered some tips and tricks that helps me get around in the games. For example, as long as I keep Lara Croft in walk mode I won't fall off of ledges, buildings, etc. I can walk her right up to an edge, she will stop, and then I can use the reverse safety drop command to safely turn her around and have her drop to the ground below. It took me lots and lots of practice. As far as jumping over stuff I try to time the jump by counting the time I have Lara in the air. Still some guess work involved, but I can usually do it if I am consistent about counting the time. I wouldn't recommend something as complex as TR for your first PS2 game. Like I said if you really want something somewhat easy to learn and play try a fighting game like Mortal Kombat or similar as a start. Those you can get the hang of fairly quickly. As for other games I suggest renting them and trying them out before you actually buy it to see if it is somewhat playable or not. Lindsay Cowell wrote: What mainstream games are accessible for blind people? lindsay Cowell --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.169 / Virus Database: 270.7.3/1693 - Release Date: 9/26/2008 7:35 AM --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Audyssey] Mk4 for pc
Hello all! I got the Mortal Combat 4, and I have a few questions for you who know, and I am sure there are a lot of those: I have the text file with moves of the characters and asigned keys, but I don't understand the key combinations quite well. For instance, there is written lp - low punch, so does it mean pressing l and p togeather or pressing them separately, or what means when it is written b-b? And, if someone can, please, tell me how to set the game. I worked out that the letters s, a, q and w are for selecting the options, but I am still not sure about that. I hope that you will answer my questions, whishing you all happy gaming, whatever you played! :) Thank you in advance, and best regards! Milos Przic msn: [EMAIL PROTECTED] skipe: milosh-hs --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Audyssey] Klango Software Catalog - would you like to submit your software?
Hi, I'm the one of the people who are responsible for the Klango Player, a new accessible multimedia and community center. We would like to invite all developers to submit their software to a new Software Catalog we will be launching in a few days. Some time ago we tried to create a few audio games and other small programs for the listening people, but after a year we already knew that reachability of the VI audience is the main problem of such activity. Because we didn't want to give up, we stopped making games and started designing a new software platform which could be used as an efficient medium for delivering (acessible) software and other interactive multimedia content to broader, worldwide VI audience. It took us almost two years to finish the first stage of the adventure. We are happy to announce that the final version of the Klango Player 2.0 will be released on 6th October. With a single download, and thanks to Player's simple user interface, even non-experienced blind users (not only geeks like you;) get easy access to the Player's functions and some additional Klango Programs (through a built-in install/update mechanism). Now, we are finishing the puzzle by adding the Software Catalog dedicated to all developers interested in publishing their software to the community. If it comes to the community, it grows everyday with new users from all over the world ...without any advertisement from our side. Even now, when the Player is online just for two months (as a beta), we have over 1000 users and each day hundreds of people log into Klango and have a good time with it (take a look at the forums). New language versions are being developped by users themselves ...and so on. So... getting back to the point of this email: if you're a developer and the Klango Community matches somehow your target audience, simply submit your software to the Catalog. :) It's a simple operation and you can be sure you'll gain a lot of new users for your applications. If you submit your app, it will be listed in the Player's menu and users will be able to download, install and run it directly from the Player with just a few keypresses. Of course, submitting aplications to the Software Catalogue is completely free. More detailed information about the Software Catalog and details of the submition process can be found in our Partner Panel, http://partner.klango.net. You have to own a Klango Account to enter the Panel, but we hope it's not a big problem for you :) Simply download the Player and create one. We suggest you to get the For Testers version, because it's almost up-to-date if it comes to various features. It's URL is http://setuptest.klango.net. You can also read more about the player at http://en.klango.net/readme/. Please note that the possibility of downloading your applications is not available in the current versions of the Player. If we recieve your submission(s) to the catalog (through the panel), we'll release a final-beta version next week to test how the machinery works in real conditions before we enter full 2.0. In a case of any questions, don't hesitate to contact us. Please use our support form at http://support.klango.net, it's the best way of contacting us. Best regards, Maciej Muszytowski Klango Player/klango.net Team --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Audyssey] Klango Software Catalog - would you like to submit your software?
thats quite good, will users of the system be able to access this as well as other klango services from within the player be able to access this online? like on the actual website? also at some point will one be able to get an account on the website and signup there as well as the player. if a load of stuff comes up I may recomend this stuff to other normal non blind etc people. However I doubt they will want to get the player just to view a catalog, although the player seems to be almost a new os at least a shell. good work on it by the way. I'd like books to be avalible to on the website at least the downloads for them and search to, also would be good if at some stage in the future users could use their userid as some sort of email address on the site or maybe a msn passport thingy. keep it up. At 12:11 p.m. 27/09/2008, you wrote: Hi, I'm the one of the people who are responsible for the Klango Player, a new accessible multimedia and community center. We would like to invite all developers to submit their software to a new Software Catalog we will be launching in a few days. Some time ago we tried to create a few audio games and other small programs for the listening people, but after a year we already knew that reachability of the VI audience is the main problem of such activity. Because we didn't want to give up, we stopped making games and started designing a new software platform which could be used as an efficient medium for delivering (acessible) software and other interactive multimedia content to broader, worldwide VI audience. It took us almost two years to finish the first stage of the adventure. We are happy to announce that the final version of the Klango Player 2.0 will be released on 6th October. With a single download, and thanks to Player's simple user interface, even non-experienced blind users (not only geeks like you;) get easy access to the Player's functions and some additional Klango Programs (through a built-in install/update mechanism). Now, we are finishing the puzzle by adding the Software Catalog dedicated to all developers interested in publishing their software to the community. If it comes to the community, it grows everyday with new users from all over the world ...without any advertisement from our side. Even now, when the Player is online just for two months (as a beta), we have over 1000 users and each day hundreds of people log into Klango and have a good time with it (take a look at the forums). New language versions are being developped by users themselves ...and so on. So... getting back to the point of this email: if you're a developer and the Klango Community matches somehow your target audience, simply submit your software to the Catalog. :) It's a simple operation and you can be sure you'll gain a lot of new users for your applications. If you submit your app, it will be listed in the Player's menu and users will be able to download, install and run it directly from the Player with just a few keypresses. Of course, submitting aplications to the Software Catalogue is completely free. More detailed information about the Software Catalog and details of the submition process can be found in our Partner Panel, http://partner.klango.net. You have to own a Klango Account to enter the Panel, but we hope it's not a big problem for you :) Simply download the Player and create one. We suggest you to get the For Testers version, because it's almost up-to-date if it comes to various features. It's URL is http://setuptest.klango.net. You can also read more about the player at http://en.klango.net/readme/. Please note that the possibility of downloading your applications is not available in the current versions of the Player. If we recieve your submission(s) to the catalog (through the panel), we'll release a final-beta version next week to test how the machinery works in real conditions before we enter full 2.0. In a case of any questions, don't hesitate to contact us. Please use our support form at http://support.klango.net, it's the best way of contacting us. Best regards, Maciej Muszytowski Klango Player/klango.net Team --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have
Re: [Audyssey] Klango Software Catalog - would you like to submit your software?
just so you know, it's very, very far from a new os. lol, why do you think that? Cory - Original Message - From: shaun everiss [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Friday, September 26, 2008 8:48 PM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Klango Software Catalog - would you like to submit your software? thats quite good, will users of the system be able to access this as well as other klango services from within the player be able to access this online? like on the actual website? also at some point will one be able to get an account on the website and signup there as well as the player. if a load of stuff comes up I may recomend this stuff to other normal non blind etc people. However I doubt they will want to get the player just to view a catalog, although the player seems to be almost a new os at least a shell. good work on it by the way. I'd like books to be avalible to on the website at least the downloads for them and search to, also would be good if at some stage in the future users could use their userid as some sort of email address on the site or maybe a msn passport thingy. keep it up. At 12:11 p.m. 27/09/2008, you wrote: Hi, I'm the one of the people who are responsible for the Klango Player, a new accessible multimedia and community center. We would like to invite all developers to submit their software to a new Software Catalog we will be launching in a few days. Some time ago we tried to create a few audio games and other small programs for the listening people, but after a year we already knew that reachability of the VI audience is the main problem of such activity. Because we didn't want to give up, we stopped making games and started designing a new software platform which could be used as an efficient medium for delivering (acessible) software and other interactive multimedia content to broader, worldwide VI audience. It took us almost two years to finish the first stage of the adventure. We are happy to announce that the final version of the Klango Player 2.0 will be released on 6th October. With a single download, and thanks to Player's simple user interface, even non-experienced blind users (not only geeks like you;) get easy access to the Player's functions and some additional Klango Programs (through a built-in install/update mechanism). Now, we are finishing the puzzle by adding the Software Catalog dedicated to all developers interested in publishing their software to the community. If it comes to the community, it grows everyday with new users from all over the world ...without any advertisement from our side. Even now, when the Player is online just for two months (as a beta), we have over 1000 users and each day hundreds of people log into Klango and have a good time with it (take a look at the forums). New language versions are being developped by users themselves ...and so on. So... getting back to the point of this email: if you're a developer and the Klango Community matches somehow your target audience, simply submit your software to the Catalog. :) It's a simple operation and you can be sure you'll gain a lot of new users for your applications. If you submit your app, it will be listed in the Player's menu and users will be able to download, install and run it directly from the Player with just a few keypresses. Of course, submitting aplications to the Software Catalogue is completely free. More detailed information about the Software Catalog and details of the submition process can be found in our Partner Panel, http://partner.klango.net. You have to own a Klango Account to enter the Panel, but we hope it's not a big problem for you :) Simply download the Player and create one. We suggest you to get the For Testers version, because it's almost up-to-date if it comes to various features. It's URL is http://setuptest.klango.net. You can also read more about the player at http://en.klango.net/readme/. Please note that the possibility of downloading your applications is not available in the current versions of the Player. If we recieve your submission(s) to the catalog (through the panel), we'll release a final-beta version next week to test how the machinery works in real conditions before we enter full 2.0. In a case of any questions, don't hesitate to contact us. Please use our support form at http://support.klango.net, it's the best way of contacting us. Best regards, Maciej Muszytowski Klango Player/klango.net Team --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL
Re: [Audyssey] Mainstream games was sl accessibility contact details
Tom, I can not wait til your games are out. I feel the same way about the accessible game market. I love a lot of the games that are currently out. But, I so wish for a game of a different sort. I really would love to see a rpg but being that they can be so intensive I am not sure if I will ever see that come to pass. But I appreciate all the work you put in and can't wait to play the games you create. *smile* Kellie and my lovable Lady J. canine welfare Technician. Guide Dogs for the Blind, Oregon campus. www.guidedogs.com - Original Message - From: Thomas Ward [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2008 6:34 PM Subject: [Audyssey] Mainstream games was sl accessibility contact details Hi, Yeah, and the wait between accessible game releases isn't the only reason blind gamers are looking at mainstream games. For me personally I tend to find the majority of audio games produced for the blind do not hold my personal interest. We have plenty of card games, board games, Space Invader type clones, but nothing really like the games you can get for the XBox or Playstation these days. I'm not saying there is anything wrong with card games, board games, etc but it seams to be the main focus of audio game developers. The main reason I have been working on a full 3D game engine for the blind, fairly similar to mainstream FPS engines, is that I would like to see more accessible games made like Halo, Resident Evil, Tomb Raider, Jedi Knight, Gear Wars, etc. Those games really hold my interest, and I will sit for hours trying to play the mainstream versions, and if there was an accessible game made like that I'd certainly be spilling my pockets to get it. However, at this point in time I find myself the only blind accessible game developer creating a game engine that can make games on the par with the mainstream games. Orin wrote: Most people are at least trying mainstream games, or attempting to. Wanna know why? Think about this. When in audio games did we have the last big rlease? Rail Racer which, as of now was released a year ago. Heck, I don't even know what the last big release was. Been so long. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
