[games_access] Accessibility in progression driven games

[Steve Spohn]

Totally in agreement. It's part of my strategy to begin exposing the 50
shades of technological gray we utilize to get some things done for people
with disabilities. Nothing that will open anyone up to legal repercussions.
But I want the public to begin realizing that sometimes we have to play by
a slightly different set of rules just to give people with disabilities a
fair chance.

On Thu, May 25, 2017 at 11:52 AM, Barrie Ellis <
barrie.ellis at oneswitch.org.uk> wrote:

> Really good points from you all. 100% agree with the piracy element. With
> no demos, then people should be given a fair refund option at least. And
> cheats/hacks/mods have always been a (tricky) way in, in lieu of decent up
> front options. Put too many barriers up to access, and people will always
> bend rules to get half-way to a fair deal if it's the only option vs
> nothing at all.
>
> Barrie
>
>
> On 25 May 2017 at 16:42, Steve Spohn <steve at ablegamers.com> wrote:
>
>> Thanks, Barrie. I made sure the conversation kept coming back to those
>> who need the most help. I have a feeling this will not be the last of these
>> talks. (even with my talk of approving the right kind of piracy)
>>
>> On Thu, May 25, 2017 at 10:13 AM, Barrie Ellis <
>> barrie.ellis at oneswitch.org.uk> wrote:
>>
>>> Fine work, all. :)
>>>
>>> Get a water pistol for the cat perhaps, Tara? They love that sort of
>>> thing.
>>>
>>> Always love to hear you advocate for single switch users too, Steve.
>>>
>>> Barrie
>>>
>>>
>>> On 25 May 2017 at 10:30, Ian Hamilton <i_h at hotmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Stream from yesterday, with Tara Voelker, Steve Spohn and James Portnow
>>>> -
>>>>
>>>> http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/298724/How_to_approach_ac
>>>> cessibility_in_progressiondriven_games.php
>>>>
>>>> Ian
>>>>
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