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Multiplayer (Online) Gaming (self.Blind)

submitted by Terry_Pie

Hey guys, one for the legally blind users more so than the totally, I know we've plenty of gamers, who is (or perhaps was) into multiplayer (online) gaming?

I've always enjoyed gaming of all sorts, but I'm much fonder of multiplayer games than singleplayer. With tabletop gaming, that's fine. With PC gaming, although it's always been an issue, as my sight declines my handicap is increasing. As a result, I'm really no competition for fully sighted opponents.

So I'm wondering:

* How many on /r/Blind are in the same boat?

* What games do you (or did you if you've been put off them because of sight decline) enjoy?

* And would you be interested in getting together to play multiplayer games on a more even playing field?

TotesMessenger 2 points 5y ago

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fastfinge 2 points 5y ago

Skullgirls on PC is playable with NVDA, even for the fully blind. And as far as I can tell, the playing field is pretty even. The only challenge is you need enough sight (or sighted help) to cope with Steam. Though you said you have some sight, so you probably don't need $1 for setting up Steam I wrote five months ago. Just leaving it here for other users who might find this thread.

Terry_Pie [OP] 2 points 5y ago

Thanks for the tip, I'll look into it. Yes, I'm quite capable of using Steam unaided. I have tried a couple of times to set up a custom interface with larger text, but failed. At this stage it's not critical, but it would be good to do at some point. My issue is the absence of peripheral vision, I can still push myself to read down to 8pt depending on contrast etc (which is an element I like about Steam, light on dark)

Atomic_Jellybean 1 points 5y ago

I'm also legally blind and enjoy playing MMO's, but I've had to curb way back on my gaming, due to declining vision.

I've been searching around for online gaming resources for the visually impaired and found this website:
http://www.unstoppablegamer.com/

There's a large list of games available that have been reviewed and rated for accessibility.

Terry_Pie [OP] 1 points 5y ago

World of Warcraft is the game I've sunk the most hours into, but I stopped playing years ago. Not because of my sight, just didn't like where it was going. Tried a private server a few months back, was much harder than it used to be. Did a Wailing Caverns run, told them to take it slow because it was difficult for me to keep track of where they were and navigate. Naturally they didn't listen and just talked shit about me at the end of the run. It made me a Sad Panda.

Thanks for the link, I'll check it out.

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