Re: [Audyssey] UK devs any1 4cricket

2008-02-16 Thread Mark Pemberton
Hi Ari, I like your ideas but partly why I mentioned a cricket board game already popular and in existence is because that must be a easier option to get a cricket game off the ground. The dev wouldn't have to be an expert in the game, just convert the written rules and give it some atmospheric

[Audyssey] UK devs any1 4cricket

2008-02-16 Thread Mark Pemberton
Hi, gamers I talk to, over here, would love a accessible cricket game to play. Just how difficult would it be to turn a tried and trusted board game such as Wicketz into a pc game for us cricket fans? I would gladly pay good money for that. Jim Kitchen seems to have the expertise...Anyone o

[Audyssey] game podcasts

2008-02-02 Thread Mark Pemberton
Hi all, after reading darks post on his upcoming podcast on smugglers 3 I wondered if there's more on games and where to get them? Thanks. Mark. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can make changes or update your subscr

Re: [Audyssey] voting on game of the year

2008-01-28 Thread Mark Pemberton
Hi, I agree that categories may be interesting but as far as the "meaningful" nominating and voting goes I've been there and done that. ta. - Original Message - From: "Che" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Gamers Discussion list" Sent: Monday, January 28, 2008 9:38 PM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] vot

[Audyssey] 2008 rocking rails champion

2008-01-24 Thread Mark Pemberton
Congratulations to the number 1 driver on the podium! Hey you, The fastest in the world...Night Rider! Splash some of that champagne over here! A big cheer for Deano who put up a great fight to the last beating his own lap record in the final decider,but still to no avail as Night Rider broke t

Re: [Audyssey] 2007 Accessible game of the year

2008-01-24 Thread Mark Pemberton
I do remember voting for RR some time ago but am not sure how I came to hear of it. Possibly from a tech newsletter we get here in the UK called E-ACCESS BULLETIN. Mark. - Original Message - From: "Thomas Ward" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Gamers Discussion list" Sent: Thursday, January 2

Re: [Audyssey] Rail-Racer

2008-01-05 Thread Mark Pemberton
Hi Jeremy, evenings are most popular but tournaments are when it gets real busy so join the rr mailing list to discover all. Here is the relevant bit from the rr instructions about money and classes. You earn money for winning races, as you earn more money you will move up in class ranking, whi

Re: [Audyssey] Rail-Racer

2008-01-05 Thread Mark Pemberton
Hi Kevin, go to the rail racer page and the link is on the FAQ trouble shooting section. - Original Message - From: "Kevin Weispfennig" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, January 04, 2008 10:55 PM Subject: [Audyssey] Rail-Racer > Hello Gamers. > I am looking for the game-Rail Racer

[Audyssey] gamer wanting a challenge

2007-12-15 Thread Mark Pemberton
Don't think anyone has mentioned Sound RTS which is a free accessible game based on Warcraft. On different maps you create buildings and armies by digging gold and chopping wood and then have to fight to survive and concor. You can also play against others on line. its creator is Jean-Luc -

Re: [Audyssey] firewall problem

2007-12-09 Thread Mark Pemberton
PM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] firewall problem > Yeah, Must be just a server issue, because I am getting the same thing. > > Jeremy > > ----- Original Message - > From: "Mark Pemberton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Gamers Discussion list" > Sent: S

Re: [Audyssey] firewall problem

2007-12-09 Thread Mark Pemberton
Hi Snowy, don't worry it's not your firewall that's the problem I think Che must be working on the server because I'm getting the same message and it's definitely not my firewall so try again in a bit and maybe see you there.. Mark1. - Original Message - From: "john snowling" <[EMAIL PR

[Audyssey] Sound RTS

2007-11-22 Thread Mark Pemberton
For those who may have missed it there's a new test 9 version out with many varied multi player maps which can be played off line in single game. The 8 player maps are real fun. I just invited 7 aggressive AI players and was massacred! Anyone done well yet? Mark. --- Gamers mailing list __ Ga

Re: [Audyssey] Some Rail Racer tips please.

2007-11-10 Thread Mark Pemberton
Hi again Thomas, you must have the ability to slow down rapidly for those nasty force fields so disabling this function would not be possible. I cant speak from experience but one of the top racers, namely night rider, uses a steering wheel with incredible results. So don't be put off. see yo

Re: [Audyssey] an new feature in rail racer

2007-11-08 Thread Mark Pemberton
Hi Claudio, sounds like a great idea but I wouldn't want to be the administrator! There is now more than 30 official tracks to choose from and a flurry of new ones coming through. We had a chat about having teams of racers, which I think is really exciting but again how do you choose the team

Re: [Audyssey] Some Rail Racer tips please.

2007-11-08 Thread Mark Pemberton
Hi Thomas, I use the mouse and set the mouse speed to 50. This is quite sensitive and doesn't require a great deal of movement whilst racing. When you go into mouse speed settings set the lean to zero and move the mouse left or right to what you think is comfortable for, lets say, a 90 degree

[Audyssey] 1 happy customer

2007-11-04 Thread Mark Pemberton
Hi Thomas, I think what Che and you are both missing is that a game like rail racer has a knock on effect and it is still too early to say how well it will eventually do sales wise. Also you wrote:- it might be a good idea for blind developers such as you and I to find out what our customers wa

Re: [Audyssey] Customizing Voices for SoundRTS

2007-10-17 Thread Mark Pemberton
Hi Jason, I know what you mean about the voices in Che's version of Sound RTS but I have always liked the original voices because, in my imagination, I am overlooking a large table top battlefield. The scale of the soldiers etc would be by necessity, tiny, So it does work for me. Mark. (gaw)

Re: [Audyssey] Just bought galaxy ranger.

2007-10-13 Thread Mark Pemberton
Hi Daren, unfortunately there are not too many of us that play galaxy ranger on line so when you are ready to do so post a message here. I had my first ever on line game with dark a couple of weeks ago and its real fun. Hope to meet you on the gr battlefield one day. mark. - Original Messa

[Audyssey] Sound rts 9 is here

2007-10-10 Thread Mark Pemberton
Hi all, if yu want rts with a save option and avility to creat maps and much more its out now. get it here: http://jlpo.free.fr/soundrts --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can make changes or update your subscription

Re: [Audyssey] rail racer

2007-10-01 Thread Mark Pemberton
Hi John, welcome to rr and dont be shy in joining us in the mp game. multiplayer that is. When you join a race you will be put into the chat room initially. If you right arrow you get a list of the racers names. Evenings are busier normally. Betting can be frantic at times but you don't have

Re: [Audyssey] Galaxy Ranger?

2007-09-30 Thread Mark Pemberton
d I don't > want > to waste one of my installs of the game just for the purpose of changing > it. > > Beware the Grue! > > Dark. > - Original Message - > From: "Mark Pemberton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Gamers Discussion l

Re: [Audyssey] Galaxy Ranger?

2007-09-28 Thread Mark Pemberton
lness at it. > > Thanks for a good match, > > Beware the Grue! > > dark. > - Original Message - > From: "Mark Pemberton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "gamers discussion list" > Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 3:57 PM > Subject: [A

[Audyssey] Galaxy Ranger?

2007-09-28 Thread Mark Pemberton
I've never played the online version of Galaxy ranger so if anyone wants a game I am awating. It's 4 pm GMT --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyss

Re: [Audyssey] rail racer

2007-08-24 Thread Mark Pemberton
hi ron, here's an old posting that should give u the answer. Hi all. This applies to all games using directx 9c latest version, maybe earlier and the dotnet framework 2.0 and 1.1. Today microsoft released new security updates to dotnet 1.1 sp1 and dotnet 2.0sp2. After installing these update

Re: [Audyssey] Sound RTS: understanding now..

2007-08-12 Thread Mark Pemberton
I no what u mean but if u have the upper hand just see it as an unconditional surrender. I think it feels much worse if your opponent leaves the game when u are reeling from an onslaught that's killed all your personnel an he, or she, cant even be bothered to knock down your buildings.

[Audyssey] Fw: Rail Racer status, was Re: Jumps

2007-08-06 Thread Mark Pemberton
I like this posting very much from Jordi on the rr topic. Well said and I hope to get as fast as you one day. - Original Message - From: "Matthys Terblanche" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, August 06, 2007 5:45 AM Subject: Re: Rail Racer status, was Re: Jumps

Re: [Audyssey] Sound RTS result

2007-07-21 Thread Mark Pemberton
My thanks to you Jean-Luc Pontico, I have never enjoyed a more challenging game. I can't get enough! Keep up the good work and thanks again. mark. RTS name. Gawain.--- Original Message - From: "SoundMUD" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Gamers Discussion list" Sent: Saturday, July 21, 2007 6:17 AM

Re: [Audyssey] Server gone, was: sound rts server start

2007-07-18 Thread Mark Pemberton
Hi Dark, as I am also in the UK we will probably meet look for my rts name GAWAIN as in the knight of the round table. Like you I have had no luck in playing or, finding anyone to play galaxy ranger so give me a window next time you wanna try. Ps mark1 on rr. - Original Message - From

[Audyssey] rts rallying

2007-07-14 Thread Mark Pemberton
Do players that are beating the aggressive computer use the rally option? I'm not sure how to use the rally command or how it can help me survive attacks. Am I missing something here? Ta. Mark. ___ Gamers mailing list .. Gamers@audyssey.org To unsubs

Re: [Audyssey] game bug possibly

2007-07-13 Thread Mark Pemberton
I have the exact same problem as Chris with the latest 2 new tracts. - Original Message - From: "Chris Reagan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Gamers Discussion list" Sent: Friday, July 13, 2007 1:30 PM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] game bug possibly >I did that and I still didn't have any results.

[Audyssey] trouble connecting

2007-06-17 Thread Mark Pemberton
Hi Niall, I did have problems with topspeed 2 which were caused by my firewall so check that out. Also if you are behind a router then I think its preferable for a player who isn't to start the game. Anyone else on this list had problems? please hints welcome. __

Re: [Audyssey] game on, galaxy ranger

2007-06-16 Thread Mark Pemberton
ur msn or e-mail so we > could discuss this further off list. > Thanks. > Niall > - Original Message - > From: "Mark Pemberton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "gamers discussion list" > Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2007 3:23 PM > Subject: [Audys

[Audyssey] game on, galaxy ranger

2007-06-16 Thread Mark Pemberton
Hi all, anyone up for a game of galaxy ranger? I only ever played the computer so if there's anyone out there whose keen my id is mark p1. Time now is 8.20 pm GMT. ps. Che railracer is great and I'm rubbish but working on it so thanks and I'm buying ASAP! Cheers. Mark. _

Re: [Audyssey] Board games was Hello

2007-06-03 Thread Mark Pemberton
Hi Risk was my favourite board game when I could see to play them. I imagine it would be quite a challenge to programme as the playing area is a world map. A bit difficult to get an overview until you learnt the board and the breakdown of countries in there continents. Still it would be on t

[Audyssey] joystick games

2007-05-15 Thread Mark Pemberton
I've recently discovered what a good game topspeed 2 is played with a joystick. Are there other audio games as good? ___ Gamers mailing list .. Gamers@audyssey.org To unsubscribe send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can visit http://audyssey.org/mailman

[Audyssey] Cricket

2007-01-13 Thread Mark Pemberton
Does anyone know if there's an accessible PC Cricket game out there? Is there an English version of Jim Kitchen who could developed one? I've played a couple of board games such as "Wickitz" for example, with a great deal of sighted assistance, of course and hope one might be in the works. Ps

Re: [Audyssey] Golf and Simon

2007-01-12 Thread Mark Pemberton
Jim your golf game was great but now it's absolutely fantastic. I've been beating the hide off of a good Scottish friend and we are both blown away by these improvements. He was getting nearaer to beating me but now i have so many more courses to choose from. Thanks so very much. Mark - O

Re: [Audyssey] A quick STFC 2.0 question.

2006-12-31 Thread Mark Pemberton
Hi Tom, I mentioned the enemy starbasis and wondered if you could capture them. Lets say, once the shields were put out of action in a battle, you could send an away team over and use them as federation outposts. Using the letter A in the tactical menu for "Away Team". Any damage would be i

Re: [Audyssey] A quick STFC 2.0 question.

2006-12-29 Thread Mark Pemberton
Hi Tom, yes I think a mixture of different classes of ships would be more challenging and realistic. Would a more modern ship such as a galaxy class be equipped with better sensors? Good enough to give a warning of a cloaked enemy when close enough?...Just thinking allowed you understand. Att

[Audyssey] Interactive fiction

2006-12-21 Thread Mark Pemberton
Anyone had problems with Malinche? I've been waiting way, way too long for help from their support. Sounded good when I read this on their latest news... Our blind customers will be delighted to learn that we are also packaging new interactive fiction installers tailor-made just for them. Mali

[Audyssey] Intro and STFC

2006-12-20 Thread Mark Pemberton
Hi all, I am Mark and have just joined the list. The targeting in stfc is always 100% accurate. I remember in trek2 you could mis at greater distances and better still, be missed. Also what about your ships fighting ability gets better after each engagement always insuring you survive of cour