[Audyssey] spell checking in outlook express - Re: Important Moderator Message (please read)

2010-07-17 Thread Charles Rivard
Along the same line, I have a spell checker for Outlook Express that I downloaded from the Internet. It is a free utility, so I won't be breaking any legal issue by sharing it. I will send it as an attachment to anyone who wants it, however, to not clutter the list with requests, I will send

Re: [Audyssey] Discussing game ideas

2010-07-18 Thread Charles Rivard
Sounds like outlining is a great idea? --- Shepherds are the best beasts! - Original Message - From: Thomas Ward thomasward1...@gmail.com To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Sunday, July 18, 2010 9:23 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Discussing game ideas Hi Milos, I think

Re: [Audyssey] Important MOTA News

2010-07-18 Thread Charles Rivard
You've almost got it right. A line goes from north to south, another from west to east, and the third goes from up to down, like climbing a wall. --- Shepherds are the best beasts! - Original Message - From: Nicol nicoljaco...@telkomsa.net To: Gamers Discussion list

[Audyssey] sunday's Out of Sight events

2010-07-19 Thread Charles Rivard
Sorry for the lateness, but I send them when I get them. (grin) Here are the events scheduled for Sunday, July 18th: From the Pulpit 11:00 AM eastern Hosted by Lee Location: House of Our Lord Come listen to a live service, which will include, worship, music, preaching, and special singing.

Re: [Audyssey] Q9 for kids

2010-07-19 Thread Charles Rivard
Now, if this ball can get rolling? Sighted people playing games in the same way we do! Using other senses than eyesight to play games, and being on an equal playing field, playing our games instead of us playing theirs. Games made for blind gamers do not need to be modified to be played by

Re: [Audyssey] The Scrolls of the Ancients

2010-07-20 Thread Charles Rivard
Hmm. Somewhere in the game is that darned ancient rune dictionary! There are clues that will lead you to where it is located. Unfortunately, the clues to it's whereabouts are, you guessed it, written using ancient runes! --- Shepherds are the best beasts! - Original Message - From:

[Audyssey] driving a tank in the rain - Re: Packman

2010-07-20 Thread Charles Rivard
If you like driving a tank in the rain, just play GMA Tank Commander? The whole theme of Packman is that he is running around in this little grid, not driving a tank. - --- Shepherds are the best beasts! - Original Message - From: Lori Duncan lori_dunca...@hotmail.com To: Gamers

Re: [Audyssey] Packman

2010-07-20 Thread Charles Rivard
I hope he's not bad tempered? --- Shepherds are the best beasts! - Original Message - From: Thomas Ward thomasward1...@gmail.com To: Lori Duncan lori_dunca...@hotmail.com; Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 2:36 PM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Packman

[Audyssey] odd games - Re: Packman

2010-07-20 Thread Charles Rivard
just came to me so thought I'd share it. Smile - Original Message - From: Charles Rivard woofer...@sbcglobal.net To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 8:52 PM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Packman I hope he's not bad tempered? --- Shepherds are the best

Re: [Audyssey] Funny Hero/Villain Names

2010-07-20 Thread Charles Rivard
Everyone: And this is a guy who we are awaiting a game from?? Sheesh! It shows a rather warped mind. This, of course, means that we should be on the lookout for what is to come. Maybe a warped sequel will be MOTW? Mysteries of Thomas Weird. Hmm. I wonder if this will bring about

Re: [Audyssey] Funny Hero/Villain Names

2010-07-20 Thread Charles Rivard
of Mad Magazine that’s for sure. I don’t think Kingdom of Loathing could compare in terms of absolutely warped content. Lol! On 7/20/10, Charles Rivard woofer...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Everyone: And this is a guy who we are awaiting a game from?? Sheesh! It shows a rather warped mind

[Audyssey] Wednesday's Out of Sight events

2010-07-21 Thread Charles Rivard
Here are the events scheduled for Wednesday, July 21st: From the Pulpit 7:00 PM eastern Hosted by Lee Location: House of Our Lord Join Lee for praise and worship, which will include, worship, music, preaching, and special singing. Chain Reaction 8:00 PM eastern Hosted by Shelley

[Audyssey] Friday's Out of Sight events

2010-07-22 Thread Charles Rivard
Here are the events scheduled for Friday, July 23rd: Word Burst 6:00 PM eastern Hosted by Kathy Mertz Location: Game Zone Do you love to play Outburst? Do you love words? Let's put the two together and play Word Burst! Word Burst is the same as Outburst, except that you don't call out

[Audyssey] Saturday's Out of Sight events

2010-07-24 Thread Charles Rivard
Here are the events scheduled for Saturday, July 24th: Trivial Pursuit 7:00 PM eastern Hosted by Brenda Location: Game Zone Trivial Pursuit is back! Are you ready to earn your piece of the pie? This is a brain power only game so be prepared to work those brains! On Stage 8:00 PM

Re: [Audyssey] Short messages

2010-07-24 Thread Charles Rivard
From the other side of the coin: You have hundreds of Emails to go through on a daily basis. You know the answer to someone's query, short and sweet. Your answer will be informative, and it is what they are looking for. Quickly and concisely, you send a reply. There is not time, nor is there

Re: [Audyssey] OT Re: Short messages

2010-07-24 Thread Charles Rivard
the question who I am replying to, that is why I always keep the original messages in my Message body. If it gets to long though I just leave the last message I replied to and delete the original message part of the message I am responding to. Cheers Kevin - Original Message - From: Charles

[Audyssey] cancellation of Out of Sight event

2010-07-24 Thread Charles Rivard
Sorry folks, Trivial Pursuit is cancelled for today. Join Brenda next Saturday for this fun game! --- Shepherds are the best beasts! --- 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

Re: [Audyssey] Short messages

2010-07-24 Thread Charles Rivard
- Original Message - From: Charles Rivard woofer...@sbcglobal.net To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Saturday, July 24, 2010 4:46 PM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Short messages From the other side of the coin: You have hundreds of Emails to go through on a daily basis. You know

[Audyssey] Sunday's Out of Sight events

2010-07-24 Thread Charles Rivard
Here are the events scheduled for Sunday, July 25th: From the Pulpit 11:00 AM eastern Hosted by Lee Location: House of Our Lord Come listen to a live service, which will include, worship, music, preaching, and special singing. Yahtzee 3:00 PM eastern Hosted by Jeannette Location: Game

[Audyssey] new online voice chat site, including a chess room

2010-07-25 Thread Charles Rivard
Spots International Chess Club, Rated PG Whether you\\\'re a king, Queen, Knight, or a pawn you have a place here This is the description of one of the rooms available in this voice chat site which has just recently been created. I believe it was about 3 days ago that the chat site came into

[Audyssey] Monday's Out of Sight events

2010-07-25 Thread Charles Rivard
Here are the events scheduled for Monday, July 26th: Media Madness 8:00 PM eastern Hosted by Erin Location: Game Zone This game will consist of guys against girls, it will have 4 categories of 6 questions each, and then a final round. Each category will have 2 2 point, 2 4 point and 2 6

[Audyssey] password

2010-07-26 Thread Charles Rivard
No, this is not going to be a query about how to create or deal with them. (grin). It is about an online participation game that is going to be on Wednesday nights at 9 PM Eastern time at the newly created voice chat site that I have sent info on previously. The site is

[Audyssey] something's missing - Re: WII Bowling

2010-07-27 Thread Charles Rivard
Hmm. Where's the mention of bowling I was hoping for, as indicated in the subject line? (oops) --- Shepherds are the best beasts! - Original Message - From: Dakotah Rickard dakotah.rick...@gmail.com To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 8:12 AM

Re: [Audyssey] WII Bowling

2010-07-27 Thread Charles Rivard
I agree. It would be interesting to hear how these games are played, including the sighted assistance being given. --- Shepherds are the best beasts! - Original Message - From: weis...@googlemail.com To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 8:17 AM

[Audyssey] Wednesday's Out of Sight Events

2010-07-27 Thread Charles Rivard
Here are the events scheduled for Wednesday, July 28th: God's Praise and Worship: Reading of the Word 5:00 PM eastern Hosted by Diane Location: How Great Thou Art Hi all! Come and join Diane for this week's Reading of the Word, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM eastern. The reading will be

[Audyssey] Friday's Out of Sight events

2010-07-29 Thread Charles Rivard
Here are the events scheduled for Friday, July 30th: Word Burst 6:00 PM eastern Hosted by Kathy Mertz Location: Game Zone Do you love to play Outburst? Do you love words? Let's put the two together and play Word Burst! Word Burst is the same as Outburst, except that you don't call out items

[Audyssey] does this mean you've got the blues? - Re: Moderator update regarding Thomas Ward

2009-11-25 Thread Charles Rivard
Aren't smirfs little blue beings? If this is so, well, notice my subject line? (grin) By the way, the decision made was the right one. Welcome back Thomas Moderator Ward. --- This coming Thursday is Thanksgiving day in the United States. Be thankful for, and with, friends, family, good

Re: [Audyssey] Moderator update regarding Thomas Ward

2009-11-25 Thread Charles Rivard
Keeping in mind that one of the list moderators did a game review of SOD, Thomas Ward might beware of the blob while doing the job you think he might be doing? (ornery grin) --- This coming Thursday is Thanksgiving day in the United States. Be thankful for, and with, friends, family, good

[Audyssey] beating the q9 game the hard way

2009-11-25 Thread Charles Rivard
I wonder if anyone has tried to beat the q9 game only using the club. It would be a challenge. --- This coming Thursday is Thanksgiving day in the United States. Be thankful for, and with, friends, family, good food, and loved ones, not necessarily in that order. Be like a turkey and get

[Audyssey] game levels - Re: the boss battle in q9

2009-11-25 Thread Charles Rivard
I have noticed that some games have levels that are more difficult before the easier ones. One good example of this is Aliens in the Outback. For me, anyway, wave 4 is generally harder on any level than wave 5 is. It's as though the developer gives you a rest after completing the harder

Re: [Audyssey] Side scrollers was: MOTA Side-Scroller vs FPS

2009-11-25 Thread Charles Rivard
You have apparently never had to deal with the frustration he has described so many times in his posts dealing with the production of MOTA. People want this. People want that. They don't want this. They don't want that. When's the game going to be out? Where's my unlock key? Why is it

Re: [Audyssey] Q9 version 1.1 upcoming change log

2009-11-25 Thread Charles Rivard
Good thought, because I have forgotten that a pit was behind me. If I knew that I was facing east, no problem, because I started heading east from the west to begin with. --- This coming Thursday is Thanksgiving day in the United States. Be thankful for, and with, friends, family, good food,

Re: [Audyssey] Amo checking was:Q9 version 1.1 released!

2009-11-25 Thread Charles Rivard
In my previously loaded versions, the a would give the number of rocks or shields remaining. No need to check ammo when clubbing, because there isn't any. (grin) --- This coming Thursday is Thanksgiving day in the United States. Be thankful for, and with, friends, family, good food, and

Re: [Audyssey] Amo checking was:Q9 version 1.1 released!

2009-11-25 Thread Charles Rivard
The grue is getting to him. Heh heh heh. --- This coming Thursday is Thanksgiving day in the United States. Be thankful for, and with, friends, family, good food, and loved ones, not necessarily in that order. Be like a turkey and get stuffed!! - Original Message - From: Bryan

Re: [Audyssey] Q9 version 1.1 released!

2009-11-25 Thread Charles Rivard
Maybe they don't want their registered game remaining on a PC they are selling? Not sure. --- This coming Thursday is Thanksgiving day in the United States. Be thankful for, and with, friends, family, good food, and loved ones, not necessarily in that order. Be like a turkey and get

Re: [Audyssey] Q9 version 1.1 released!

2009-11-25 Thread Charles Rivard
You'd be surprised at how many people do not. --- This coming Thursday is Thanksgiving day in the United States. Be thankful for, and with, friends, family, good food, and loved ones, not necessarily in that order. Be like a turkey and get stuffed!! - Original Message - From: Damien

Re: [Audyssey] Q9 version 1.1 released!

2009-11-26 Thread Charles Rivard
I'm not sure, but this was to be about q9, wasn't it? --- This coming Thursday is Thanksgiving day in the United States. Be thankful for, and with, friends, family, good food, and loved ones, not necessarily in that order. Be like a turkey and get stuffed!! - Original Message - From:

Re: [Audyssey] XP Gamer Woes (?)

2009-11-28 Thread Charles Rivard
I never put JAWS to sleep. I always unload it with the control f4 command before loading any self-voicing game. That way, I am sure that there won't be any conflict. --- In God we trust! - Original Message - From: Philip Bennefall phi...@blastbay.com To: Gamers Discussion list

Re: [Audyssey] Screen Readers and Games

2009-11-29 Thread Charles Rivard
My thought is that, maybe it should be a general practice to unload your screen reader regardless of which one you use, just to make sure that there are no keyboard or voicing conflicts. --- In God we trust! - Original Message - From: Thomas Ward thomasward1...@gmail.com To: Gamers

Re: [Audyssey] Screen Readers and Games

2009-11-29 Thread Charles Rivard
I agree that, while the configuration manager is too complex, it is very customizable. As for hanging you out to dry, I will not buy MOTA. Why not?? I already did. Ha ha. Dang, it's going to be a great game! The waiting is tougher than good beef jerky! --- In God we trust! - Original

Re: [Audyssey] About Thomas' Review...

2009-11-29 Thread Charles Rivard
How strange. I got that same impression. Maybe it was because of some slight indication he sent? Nah! That couldn't have been it! Never! --- In God we trust! - Original Message - From: Ron Schamerhorn blindwon...@cogeco.ca To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Sunday,

Re: [Audyssey] Screen Readers and Games

2009-11-29 Thread Charles Rivard
I would think that if your class instructor was not familiar with the products you wrote about, it was her fault, not yours, and she should not have lowered your grade because of her lack of knowledge, especially if it was right there on paper for her, written by someone who knew what he was

Re: [Audyssey] Screen Readers and Games

2009-11-30 Thread Charles Rivard
I'll keep this message for blackmailing purposes. It'll prove that Thomas Ward did not do it. It will show who did it. Now, I'm sure we can come up with a suitable arrangement of payment for my silence? Mwah, ah, ah, ah, ah! --- In God we trust! - Original Message - From: dark

Re: [Audyssey] Screen Readers and Games

2009-11-30 Thread Charles Rivard
Send him a special edition of a game as a Hal oh een? gift. There goes his screen reader. --- In God we trust! - Original Message - From: Thomas Ward thomasward1...@gmail.com To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Monday, November 30, 2009 6:51 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey]

Re: [Audyssey] Screen Readers and Games

2009-11-30 Thread Charles Rivard
Hmm. This is getting fun! --- In God we trust! - Original Message - From: dark d...@xgam.org To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Monday, November 30, 2009 7:31 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Screen Readers and Games well tom, that is a serious threat indeed! I think in

Re: [Audyssey] draconis update?

2009-11-30 Thread Charles Rivard
When directly bringing this issue to Draconis Entertainment, what was the response? --- In God we trust! - Original Message - From: william lomas lomaswill...@googlemail.com To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Monday, November 30, 2009 12:20 PM Subject: [Audyssey]

Re: [Audyssey] Promotion was:Screen Readers and Games

2009-12-01 Thread Charles Rivard
I would think that, to grab attention, headsets should not be used. Games should be played by people, and speakers should be used so that people nearby would be attracted by the sounds of the games. If blind people are within hearing range of the speakers, they will be attracted by the game

Re: [Audyssey] Promotion was:Screen Readers and Games

2009-12-02 Thread Charles Rivard
Sighted people have games on their computers, and those games are played. That's why gaming is such a big industry. For the sighted computer user, a computer is not a work only device. Why on earth should this not be so for the blind computer user? Windows comes with free games, even. Isn't

Re: [Audyssey] My Game Development Schedule

2009-12-05 Thread Charles Rivard
Tom: You put it very honestly and well. And, as for the person you wrote in reply to, all I have to say is this: You expect quick results? Heck, I wouldn't complain if I were you, because you don't even take the time to correct your own spelling or grammar through the use of a spell checker

Re: [Audyssey] Figured It Out was Re: MOTA and Chasms

2009-12-07 Thread Charles Rivard
I still get reminded, by stuff like what you've just discovered, about your demo of Lone Wolf. It was a blast! (very ornery grin) --- In God we trust! - Original Message - From: Kelly Sapergia ksaper...@sasktel.net To: gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 5:15 AM

[Audyssey] loading and saving games option for MOTA betas - Re: Saving Games in MOTA

2009-12-10 Thread Charles Rivard
I'm way, way, way behind in Emails due to employment, so apologize in advance if this has been discussed previously. I just read your message, and I would be satisfied either way, but I would prefer that this option be only for registered, full versions of the game. It's a benefit of

Re: [Audyssey] mota crashes unexpectedly

2009-12-12 Thread Charles Rivard
I'm willing to wait for a game that doesn't crash. I want what I paid for, and will get it when, and only when, it is ready. For those who refuse to wait, who continue to complain and show their impatience, I'd say to give them what they demand. Give them the game as it is. If they can't

[Audyssey] the switching of the voice in MOTA beta 10

2009-12-12 Thread Charles Rivard
In short, yuck. I very much prefer the voice in beta 9. I can't stand hearing stuff like entuh instead of enter Even better would be the ability to use the SAPI voice of our choice. Could this be a feature of the full game by chance?, or would that be too much work. Thanks. --- In God we

Re: [Audyssey] mota crashes unexpectedly

2009-12-12 Thread Charles Rivard
Any time you open a window, a bug might show up. (grin) --- In God we trust! - Original Message - From: Bryan Peterson bpeterson2...@cableone.net To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Saturday, December 12, 2009 12:44 PM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] mota crashes unexpectedly

[Audyssey] thrown my the MOTA voice

2009-12-12 Thread Charles Rivard
I couldn't figure out how that sound in the sound description menu sounded like a dot, until I figured out that she was saying dart. Sheesh. --- In God we trust! --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can

Re: [Audyssey] thrown my the MOTA voice

2009-12-13 Thread Charles Rivard
Speaking of saying that word correctly, I'll bet that Eloquence does not? Should it be something like sir ber ose? --- In God we trust! - Original Message - From: Thomas Ward thomasward1...@gmail.com To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Sunday, December 13, 2009 8:33 AM

Re: [Audyssey] Lone Wolf Sound Pack

2009-12-13 Thread Charles Rivard
And a good one it is, too. --- In God we trust! - Original Message - From: dark d...@xgam.org To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Sunday, December 13, 2009 9:41 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Lone Wolf Sound Pack Hi Ryan. Tom has done a pretty amazing soundpack for the

Re: [Audyssey] bavisoft?

2009-12-14 Thread Charles Rivard
Be sure to let them know that if we don't hear from them, we won't buy from them, as we don't think they're still in business. This would be a logical assumption, although I do know the saying about assuming. If you assume it makes one out of you, not me. (grin) --- In God we trust! -

Re: [Audyssey] Run feature in games

2009-12-14 Thread Charles Rivard
I would prefer a walk as the normal pace. If I want to run, I would speed it up myself, rather than have to slow down from what is set as the normal pace. This seems more natural to me, because that's how we move in life. --- In God we trust! - Original Message - From: dark

Re: [Audyssey] Run feature in games

2009-12-15 Thread Charles Rivard
It makes more sense to me to have a keystroke to move faster than to slow down. It takes more, not less, energy to move faster. Therefore, it should take more, rather than less, keystrokes to do the same thing. And for a beginning gamer, this would also be better, as they would not have to

[Audyssey] name that Christmas carol

2009-12-18 Thread Charles Rivard
I have not worked these out yet. They came into my inbox, and look fun. When I receive the answers, I will send them. Have fun until then. 1 Quadruped with Crimson Proboscis 2 Eight P.M. to Six A.M. without Noise 3 Minuscule Hamlet in the Near East 4 Ancient Benevolent Despot 5

[Audyssey] the Christmas Carol puzzles

2009-12-19 Thread Charles Rivard
Keep your answers and compare them to those I give after I receive them. --- In God we trust! --- 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

Re: [Audyssey] Crazy Tennis

2009-12-19 Thread Charles Rivard
Whichever way works. I follow the ball's motion across the screen and try to get there just ahead of when it arrives. I sometimes anticipate where it's going to be when it gets to me. It depends on how quickly it is moving. --- In God we trust! - Original Message - From: Harmony

[Audyssey] the SOD beginnings - Re: Q

2009-12-19 Thread Charles Rivard
As I recall, SOD was comprised of 4 files that you installed in sequence. Also, was it a DOS game?, or was that Lone Wolf's first version. --- In God we trust! - Original Message - From: Thomas Ward thomasward1...@gmail.com To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Saturday,

Re: [Audyssey] Doom of DOS, was Triple J Shooter

2009-12-19 Thread Charles Rivard
Which game did he try to make playable on a Windows system? Was it Shoot 97? That was one of my favorites, and I would like you to remake it, if possible? I think the first game I got from you was the DOS bowling game. --- In God we trust! - Original Message - From: Phil Vlasak

Re: [Audyssey] Christmas Carol puzzles

2009-12-22 Thread Charles Rivard
You sure can, when the next issue of Audyssey magazine comes out. The answers will be in there. I thought of this idea, and the editor liked it, so that's what we're doing. --- In God we trust! - Original Message - From: Shirley Starblanket dyna.hender...@sasktel.net To:

[Audyssey] Santa's doings - Re: clause victorious!

2009-12-22 Thread Charles Rivard
He doesn't have a valid passport, and he travels all over the world in one night. And what does he give those reindeer that can get them, and him, so high? That's not an average meal, I'll bet. The elves work all year, from what I hear, making all the gifts for him to deliver, and they don't

Re: [Audyssey] Blastbay Studios - New release!

2009-12-22 Thread Charles Rivard
Fried rabbit for dinner! (ornery grin) --- In God we trust! - Original Message - From: Hayden Presley hdpres...@hotmail.com To: 'Gamers Discussion list' gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Monday, December 21, 2009 8:35 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Blastbay Studios - New release! What a Santa! He

Re: [Audyssey] Gold Wave

2009-12-25 Thread Charles Rivard
Yes. Watch your inbox. There will be something for you within a few days from me. --- In God we trust! - Original Message - From: Hayden Presley hdpres...@hotmail.com To: 'Gamers Discussion list' gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Friday, December 25, 2009 4:50 AM Subject: [Audyssey] Gold Wave

Re: [Audyssey] The future of Blastbay Studios

2009-12-26 Thread Charles Rivard
Only 1 2D side scroller? I suppose that Super Liam isn't two dimensional, even though you do go down below to battle the rats and jump over the fans. Is jumping over stuff considered a second dimension? Super Liam, however, is a side scroller, so MOTA is not the only one we have, right? ---

[Audyssey] mobility - Re: 3D navigation was: The future of Blastbay Studios

2009-12-26 Thread Charles Rivard
Counting steps got me nowhere, because steps aren't always the same length. Set a different pace, and you might stride more, making your number of steps less. Hmm. I wonder if this idea could, or should, be incorporated into games? If you run, you take fewer steps to get there. --- In God we

[Audyssey] using coordinates in games

2009-12-26 Thread Charles Rivard
I even find the mapping in Lone Wolf to be confusing. Sections A1 through A5, north to south, B1 through B5 north to south, OK. But break A1 into another 5 by 5 grid, and I'm lost. --- In God we trust! - Original Message - From: Scott Chesworth scottcheswo...@gmail.com To: Gamers

[Audyssey] the shields in Q9

2009-12-26 Thread Charles Rivard
Maybe I'm confused a bit on the use of the shields. As I understand it, the damage the monsters try to inflict on you is bounced back upon them when you activate a shield, and no damage is done to you while it remains active. If this is the case, you would be invincible while it is active,

[Audyssey] games past and future - Re: The future of Blastbay Studios

2009-12-27 Thread Charles Rivard
They have more of a variety to choose from, but the point is that they do not complain if another form of an existing game is marketed. As for more games of a given type being produced rather than another type of game, you seem to hold the opinion that once one type of game is marketed, in one

[Audyssey] inconsistency - Re: The future of Blastbay Studios

2009-12-27 Thread Charles Rivard
Mike: Which is it? In two different posts to the list, here is what you state: One says, Well I have tried many rpg games before I lost my vision. That is why and where I am coming up with my beliefs and values. I played them and tried them before I lost my vision. I did not get into them

Re: [Audyssey] The future of Blastbay Studios

2009-12-27 Thread Charles Rivard
It's not that he gave that impression. He flat out said so. --- In God we trust! - Original Message - From: Bryan Peterson bpeterson2...@cableone.net To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Sunday, December 27, 2009 3:20 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] The future of Blastbay

Re: [Audyssey] games past and future - Re: The futureof BlastbayStudios

2009-12-27 Thread Charles Rivard
, December 27, 2009 10:13 AM To: Charles Rivard; Gamers Discussion list Subject: Re: [Audyssey] games past and future - Re: The future of BlastbayStudios I couldn't have put it better myself. His arguments don't make sense except maybe to him. Homer: Hey, uh, could you go across the street and get me

[Audyssey] Jim Kitchen's trivia games

2009-12-27 Thread Charles Rivard
Anyone done any experimenting with hooking a 40-cell Pac Mate braille display to their PC and playing Jim's trivia games using it? The reason I ask is that the SAPI speech sometimes pronounces names and words in such a way that you don't understand the questions, as in the case of some of the

Re: [Audyssey] shades of doom, anyone?

2009-12-27 Thread Charles Rivard
Also, the v key to see if I've already visited that section. HTH --- In God we trust! - Original Message - From: Bryan Peterson bpeterson2...@cableone.net To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Sunday, December 27, 2009 8:01 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] shades of doom,

Re: [Audyssey] Targiting attacks was: The future of Blastbay Studios

2009-12-27 Thread Charles Rivard
So, you'll be giving Thomas Ward about $35 for your birthday? How nice. Buy MOTA, too. (ornery grin) --- In God we trust! - Original Message - From: Bryan Peterson bpeterson2...@cableone.net To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Sunday, December 27, 2009 9:34 AM Subject:

Re: [Audyssey] strategy games: any interest?

2009-12-27 Thread Charles Rivard
I might be interested in strategy games like what are being mentioned, but don't know because, well, let me start by asking how they are played? Are the rules complex? Are the games lengthy? Are dice involved? Cards drawn that dictate your current options? Having been blind since birth,

Re: [Audyssey] strategy games: any interest?

2009-12-27 Thread Charles Rivard
Sounds like I'd have to play one of these games with the advice of an experienced player for a while to determine my interest, but it does sound like fun. --- In God we trust! - Original Message - From: Zachary Kline kline.zach...@gmail.com To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org

[Audyssey] lone wolf - Re: 3d training was: The future of Blastbay Studios

2009-12-27 Thread Charles Rivard
The maximum depth at which you can launch a torpedo is 40 feet. --- In God we trust! - Original Message - From: Tom Randall kf6...@comcast.net To: 'Gamers Discussion list' gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Sunday, December 27, 2009 2:16 PM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] 3d training was: The future of

Re: [Audyssey] q9: the, game!

2009-12-28 Thread Charles Rivard
Here's an idea. See if you can get these people to buy the game. --- In God we trust! - Original Message - From: Mauricio Almeida mauricio...@uol.com.br To: gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Monday, December 28, 2009 4:17 AM Subject: [Audyssey] q9: the, game! I would just like to publicly

Re: [Audyssey] Gold Wave

2009-12-30 Thread Charles Rivard
Did you get the file I uploaded? --- In God we trust! - Original Message - From: Hayden Presley hdpres...@hotmail.com To: 'Gamers Discussion list' gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Friday, December 25, 2009 4:50 AM Subject: [Audyssey] Gold Wave Hi all, This might be a little off topic, but I

Re: [Audyssey] Public betas vs private testing

2010-01-02 Thread Charles Rivard
All sorts of thoughts: It depending on how you look at it, so here goes. Good points of private testing: A chosen group of private testers is as good as the one doing the : choosing. Get a wide variety of machine configurations, game playing skills and experience, and knowledge of whether

Re: [Audyssey] Public betas vs private testing

2010-01-02 Thread Charles Rivard
Whether or not the game is given to testers is totally up to the company selling it. I've gotten games in this way, but if I hadn't, I would have bought them anyway. I appreciate the games, and I support the companies I have tested for. --- In God we trust! - Original Message - From:

Re: [Audyssey] successful downloading

2010-01-03 Thread Charles Rivard
Not able to be unzipped is not a reason for not being able to be downloaded that I'm aware of. --- In God we trust! - Original Message - From: Shirley Starblanket dyna.hender...@sasktel.net To: gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Sunday, January 03, 2010 6:51 AM Subject: [Audyssey] successful

Re: [Audyssey] successful downloading

2010-01-04 Thread Charles Rivard
Rather than pressing enter on run, choose the save option. Be sure to notice where the file will be saved to. I would never, under any circumstances, use a run option from an Internet site. I may be mistaken, but this is a good way to get a virus. Also, if I am right, you cannot remove the

Re: [Audyssey] The beta team

2010-01-04 Thread Charles Rivard
Great insight, Tom. I hope everyone who wishes to become a beta tester for any game developer keeps your opinions in mind. I, for one, am keeping this post for future reference, and, if you give your OK, would like to pass it on to others? I would also think this a worthwhile addition to an

Re: [Audyssey] Sudoku for newbies, possibly dummies

2010-01-04 Thread Charles Rivard
I like the game produced by www.draconisentertainment.com It is called soundoku. Well worth the money after the trial period ends. --- In God we trust! - Original Message - From: Scott Chesworth scottcheswo...@gmail.com To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Monday,

Re: [Audyssey] Sudoku for newbies, possibly dummies

2010-01-05 Thread Charles Rivard
! dark. - Original Message - From: Charles Rivard woofer...@sbcglobal.net To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 7:31 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Sudoku for newbies, possibly dummies I like the game produced by www.draconisentertainment.com

Re: [Audyssey] Sudoku for newbies, possibly dummies

2010-01-06 Thread Charles Rivard
for the suggestion though. Beware the grue! Dark. - Original Message - From: Ryan Strunk ryan.str...@gmail.com To: 'Charles Rivard' woofer...@sbcglobal.net; 'Gamers Discussion list' gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 4:20 PM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Sudoku for newbies, possibly

Re: [Audyssey] question on games

2010-01-07 Thread Charles Rivard
This is why I never read his Emails. Bad advice like this infuriates me. --- In God we trust! - Original Message - From: dark d...@xgam.org To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 10:31 PM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] question on games Sean, out of

Re: [Audyssey] question on operating systems

2010-01-07 Thread Charles Rivard
Sounds like quite a bit of experience. How do you keep from getting confused when using a different OS? (grin) --- In God we trust! - Original Message - From: Thomas Ward thomasward1...@gmail.com To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Thursday, January 07, 2010 2:37 PM

Re: [Audyssey] audyssey game magazine proposal

2010-01-08 Thread Charles Rivard
I'm satisfied with the number of issues per year, and we have to consider how difficult it is to have enough material to publish. One idea about having audio game reviews, walk throughs, and the like that comes to my mind is this: A magazine subscriber who has the software and know-how could

Re: [Audyssey] formatting was: Re: question on games

2010-01-09 Thread Charles Rivard
Dial 1-800- F! O! R! M! A! T! T! That's 1-800-367-6288. If the line is busy, format your phone system? (grin) --- In God we trust! - Original Message - From: peter Mahach piterm...@gmail.com To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Saturday, January 09, 2010 1:13 AM

Re: [Audyssey] formatting was: Re: question on games

2010-01-09 Thread Charles Rivard
If you laugh your butt off, you'll have to sit on your laptop. What a terrible situation! --- In God we trust! - Original Message - From: Thomas Ward thomasward1...@gmail.com To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Saturday, January 09, 2010 3:07 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey]

Re: [Audyssey] Q9, heeeeeelp!

2010-01-12 Thread Charles Rivard
For screen reader users: I'll bet he's trying to say something like Heh heh heh heh heh heh heh heh heh help!. (grin) I haven't gotten through that level yet, either, but because I work for most of the day and then try to catch up on everything during the evening, I haven't had time to game.

Re: [Audyssey] my Q9 complaints was Re: Q9, heeeeeelp!

2010-01-12 Thread Charles Rivard
The expert level is designed to not be easily beaten. I think you would use the same strategies as on other levels, but must be a more skillful player to beat the more difficult levels. I would leave the game just as it is. Do not make it easier to win, as this would, in my opinion, take away

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