[games_access] games_access Digest, Vol 101, Issue 11

[Javier Torrente (E-UCM)]

Hi Sandra,

What paper is it? It would be interesting to have a look.

Regards,

Javier

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> Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2012 12:14:47 +0200
> From: "Sandra Uhling" <sandra_uhling at web.de>
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> Hello,
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> I read a paper and I do not agree with the content.
>
> Every gamer should be able (and has the right for this)
> to play the game they like. Also when the game experience is changed or
> lost.
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> For example DDR. It should be ok to play it like you want
> as long as it is fun (ok you should not hurt others of course)
> Play with a pad, keyboard, hand pad, ....
>
> It is wrong to think that a game need a special complex
> interface or it has to be difficulty. That is bad thinking.
>
>
> I found only three reasons "against" Accessibility.
> Serious Games:
> * the barrier is part of the aim, it is needed
> (e.g. color check, you do not need sound information here)
> * the gamers needs this skills
> (e.g. a fireman has to be able to see)
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> AND of course it should be possible.
> (e.g. Tomb Raider for blind is not possible without making a second game)
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> Best regards,
> Sandra
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