Your message comes off as really rude and disparaging. He probably didn’t bother with the expense of Braille letters on the system itself because only a very small percentage of blind folks actually read Braille. I wish that Braille wasn’t a lost art, but that’s neither here nor there for the purposes of this discussion. The point is that he probably looked up the statistics, weighed his options, and decided it made more sense not to include it. It’s not like he gave us a system with some sort of inaccessible touch screen interface and tried to call it blind-friendly. Now that would be a problem.
Look, we all know that many audio game developers don’t stick around for the long haul, for whatever the reason may be. So, if this system doesn’t end up going anywhere, it was fun while it lasted, right? That’s no different than the plethora of other devs who came out with an amazing game or two and then quit a few years later. Why are we acting like this is somehow different? That’s not to say I believe that’s how this will go, just saying that I do understand the wariness to a degree. The point is, we don’t have that many audio game devs who have been around since audio games became a thing. We have far more who have moved on for various reasons, so, even if that does happen, we shouldn’t be crapping all over this system, because it’s still entertainment. Put another way, let’s say your favorite TV show or book series ends, are you going to yell at every author/producer who comes out with literally any similar media ever because it might end? I sure hope not. Desiree From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Shaun Everiss via groups.io Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2026 3:00 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [blind-gamers] looking for the manual for Trumin Games system. Hi. Well this is what I was sent https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/3vxdkeenpgnyaz18hbzeh/truman-toys-Instructions-v1.pdf?rlkey=36pce1xaytwr96eirzn1qyz03 <https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/3vxdkeenpgnyaz18hbzeh/truman-toys-Instructions-v1.pdf?rlkey=36pce1xaytwr96eirzn1qyz03&dl=1> &dl=1 Its on my cloud for personal backup but I guess if people want this they can go have it. Its a basic print document straight from the printout. I am still perplexed on the reason that stuff is not downloadable on the website. I also enquired on the dev system and was given the game dev page with youtube videos which is all its got. There are no software downloads, no downloads of documentation just those videos. I was told after looking I have to make up a storyline with 3 episodes, etc. Its interesting but for me it was a turnoff. I don't understand why there are no manuals or documentation for the dev stuff or software downloads or anything. Its really strange. I suspect that while the system is made to be played by the blind the development is meant for the sighted only. With documentation not readily previded I do wander if this guy actually means to develop long term. I mean I will buy all his carts and stick them in a bag I found for everything but this could be a short term system. It doesn't seem that this guy has even attempted to load text documentation online and that should be reasonably easy. I also got back a responce on braille dots on letters and aparently his responce was expense again and that the blind had no trouble and that sighted people pressed the lights instead. I do wander to be honest if this guy is actually serius on survivability of the system. Maybe he is just starting out so I will give him the benefit of the doubt here especially as this is v1. But if he doesn't buck up his ideas I suspect the only reason he will survive is he is the only one but eventually as things update he will go the way most do and I think thats a shame. The fact he is active is because old gens like myself still remember the old systems. It will be interesting what will happen after we jump dimentions. I suggest those that want it enjoy it because I suspect the way this is set its life isn't that long and its got so much potential. On 23/01/2026 3:35 am, Mich Verrier via groups.io wrote: Hi all now that I have ordered my Truman Games system. I am wondering if some one has the manual for this game system? I did e mail the maker of this system and ask for one in pdf but since I have not herd back from him I thought I would ask hear. Many thanks. I look forward to receiving my system. >From Mich Verrier from New Liskeard Ontario Canada. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#128753): https://groups.io/g/blind-gamers/message/128753 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/117400440/21656 Group Owner: [email protected] Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/blind-gamers/leave/607459/21656/1071380848/xyzzy [[email protected]] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
