"screen reader compatibility" means labled text and buttons, not auto
output.
You'll need your screen readers' virtual curser for it, though if you
not tried the smugglers series I'd probably recommend starting with 4
because the compatibility in 5 is still a work in progress it seems.
Beware the Grue!
Dark.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jacob Kruger" <ja...@blindza.co.za>
To: "Gamers Discussion list" <gamers@audyssey.org>
Sent: Friday, October 05, 2012 5:31 PM
Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Smugglers 5 Beta released
Ok, silly question is if they've implemented screen reader compatibility
modes in it or something, how come it seems totally silent, except for
background music sound when I try it out with both jaws 14/13 and NVDA?
Did also manage to turn off background music in options dialogue, after
exploring screen with jaws/mouse cursor, and tried clicking on what gets
called screen reader compatibility mode, but not sure if it was already
checked or not, and in any case, game is still silent/unusable...?
This is on a windows7 64 bit machine if that makes a difference.
And, yes, also tried accessing it without jaws turned on in case it was
blocking keystrokes, but no difference - still completely silent?
Stay well
Jacob Kruger
Blind Biker
Skype: BlindZA
'...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...'
----- Original Message -----
From: "dark" <d...@xgam.org>
To: "Gamers Discussion list" <gamers@audyssey.org>
Sent: Friday, October 05, 2012 2:57 PM
Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Smugglers 5 Beta released
I've just had a go of it, it seems a lot like four accept there is the
planetary exploration option, which looks great.
The only problem I'm having however is an issue in the combat display,
with the buttons for special abilities and the like randomly not
displaying lables correctly (I clicked on taunt and got my ship's special
ability, then it all chnged to mines and other stuff and the taunt text
vanished). I'm hoping that was just the tutorial, but I'll give that
another go and see.
All the best, Beware the Grue!
dArk.
Dark.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sarah Haake" <ti...@gmx.net>
To: "Gamers Discussion list" <gamers@audyssey.org>
Sent: Friday, October 05, 2012 1:46 PM
Subject: [Audyssey] Smugglers 5 Beta released
Hi,
I just got a newsletter from Nils Bauer games. Smugglers 5 is released
as Beta, and it has a compatibility mode for blind players in it, just
like Smugglers 4. The important part of the message is below.
**** Smugglers 5 - Beta released !!
I am happy to announce that we have finished the development of the
fifth installment of the Smugglers series. Today we have released a
feature complete and fully playable beta version of the game.
Smugglers 5 is the fifth installment in the turn-based single-player
space trading game series. Will you be a greedy trader, an ambitious
fleet pilot or a ruthless pirate? Board enemy ships, manage factories,
conquer star systems and forge your own galactic empire - ultimately,
your actions will have an impact on a galactic scale.
"It's basically Elite. but turn-based. [...]" - Rockpapershotgun.com
"Smugglers 4 offers an open-ended universe [...]" - Outofeight.info
The fifth instalment in the long-running Smugglers series features a
completely revised turn-based combat system and a range of new ships to
fly, as well as a host of exciting features:
. Explore the galaxy through a fast turn-based travel and combat system
. 4 factions; 6 professions with new, unique skill trees; 100+ different
skills and a revised skill system
. 30+ spaceships and encounters ranging from fighters to battleships,
cruise missiles and star bases
. Non-linear war and campaign system. You can influence the war!
. Manage a crew, board enemy ships, become an Admiral and command whole
fleets
. Plunder planets and pirate outposts, conquer space systems and even
rule your own empire!
. Supply and demand based trading with prices influenced by storyline
and campaign
. Advanced text generation technology and new short stories for planet
exploration make every game different
. Marry a beautiful wife and have children
. Optional compatibility mode to allow blind players to enjoy the game
. and much more ...
The six most important new features compared to Smugglers 4:
. You can now start and rule your own empire!
. Manage your own factories or pirate outposts
. Raid and plunder planets or pirate outposts
. 80,000 words of new and dynamic short stories (the equivalent of a
full length novel)
. Completely revised skill and combat system
. Play as an independent adventurer - or join the military
There's a ship in the hangar and the stars are calling to you. Don't
keep them waiting.
Smugglers 5 is currently on sale as a beta version. All features are
available, but you may still encounter a bug or problem.
Get the game at: http://www.nielsbauergames.com
Happy gaming and best regards
Sarah
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