Re: [blind-gamers] Dosbox accessible issues and Zork

2024-04-17 Thread Tobias Vinteus
Yes, you actually can play Beyond Zork as a blind player, but you'll need a program such as Windowsfrotz or any other version for your preferred system. Then you can use the actual data file from Beyond Zork and load that into a version of Frotz. The graphics in the DOS version won't be a proble

Re: [blind-gamers] Dosbox accessible issues and Zork

2024-04-17 Thread Jude DaShiell
I'm sure fotz isn't available, but why not check for frotz? -- Jude "There are four boxes to be used in defense of liberty: soap, ballot, jury, and ammo. Please use in that order." Ed Howdershelt 1940. On Wed, 17 Apr 2024, Heather Seaman wrote: > My notetaker uses Android 8.1 and neither

Re: [blind-gamers] Dosbox accessible issues and Zork

2024-04-17 Thread Heather Seaman
My notetaker uses Android 8.1 and neither Zork nor the Fotz app seem to be available on this version of the Play store. Which is a real bummer since I really wanted to play another text-adventure game and wouldn't mind going back to a classic. On Apr 17, 2024 6:50 PM, Jude DaShiell wrote: > > U

Re: [blind-gamers] Dosbox accessible issues and Zork

2024-04-17 Thread Jude DaShiell
Unfortunately beyond zork was never produced in a text version. The graphics freaks took over which is why that game was never accessible. A game on the internet called hugecave is available and that doubles the adventure available in the original zork adventures. -- Jude "There are four box

Re: [blind-gamers] Dosbox accessible issues and Zork

2024-04-17 Thread Heather Seaman
Zork has always interested me ever since I read about it in Ready Player One by ernest Cline. (Unsure of spelling of title and author.) I'll have to check out your YouTube channel. Also, welcome to the group. Hope you enjoy your time here. On Apr 16, 2024 11:37 PM, "Jeff Parker via groups.io" wr

Re: [blind-gamers] MLB the show 24 is it accessible?

2024-04-17 Thread Heather Seaman
Based on Michael's message, I'd say try using ocr in the menus at the very least, Dennis. Pair what ocr gives you with sound cues. On Apr 17, 2024 4:19 AM, "Michael Maslo via groups.io" wrote:It playable. It does not have talking menus but if you take the time to learn the sound cues and such you

Re: [blind-gamers] MLB the show 24 is it accessible?

2024-04-17 Thread Dennis Long
is there a sound you here before the pitch is thrown? where is the ocr necessary? Is Dennis Long15  Pro MaxOn Apr 17, 2024, at 4:19 AM, Michael Maslo via groups.io wrote:It playable. It does not have talking menus but if you take the time to learn the sound cues and such you can play. Lot of memo

Re: [blind-gamers] MLB the show 24 is it accessible?

2024-04-17 Thread Michael Maslo
It playable. It does not have talking menus but if you take the time to learn the sound cues and such you can play. Lot of memorization and use of OCR is necessary. isSincerely,Michael masloOn Apr 16, 2024, at 11:13 PM, Dennis Long via groups.io wrote:Hi, does anyone know if it is accessible?  Th

Re: [blind-gamers] Dosbox accessible issues and Zork

2024-04-17 Thread Jude DaShiell
fenrir may even work on the terminal if the computer has python on it. -- Jude "There are four boxes to be used in defense of liberty: soap, ballot, jury, and ammo. Please use in that order." Ed Howdershelt 1940. On Wed, 17 Apr 2024, mattias wrote: > frotz should be running on terminal >