Oh, video games. Regardless of the platform you choose, games have entertained us for decades, from arcades to consoles to gaming PCs to even mobile devices. Like watching a movie or reading a book, the ultimate goal of playing is to have fun. So why is there such a backlash against Easy Mode?
A minority of voices say that games are an elite, a hobby reserved only for individuals who see what is outside this competitive environment as an insult to a strange online culture, as a challenge to conquer the game. There is a belief that the faction holds. This toxicity can cause a great deal of gatekeeping and hostile behavior to those who are considered “casual” gamers. In heaven, no one wants to play something to have a good time.
Certain titles and franchises are designed to be cruel to play. This can be understood by considering how satisfying it is to complete the challenge.I’m not saying that games designed to be difficult should include easier modes (because the disclaimer helps my inbox even a little), but I hate gamers to play. everything In Easy Mode, a minority of voices tried to dubb these people as “fake gamers.” The mockery of players who fail to meet the “professional gamer” criteria set by the gaming community itself is not only exclusive, but can also be discriminatory against the disabled.
Difficulty settings are just one example of accessibility within a video game. The two are not mutually exclusive, but they are important features for many gamers. Accessibility means reading aloud text, setting color blindness, adding support for non-standard controllers and peripherals, and much more. The needs of each gamer are different. After all, not all gamers with disabilities play in easy mode.
Elitism is not as cool as you think
In some cases, accessibility is granted through mods thanks to passionate members of the community, which may add native support from game developers. Hades is an award-winning roguelike game that is challenging due to the randomized dungeon crawl environment and the death of the character, and you have to go back to the beginning. Hades meets the expectations of the difficulty of brutal roguelike games, but with a variety of accessibility mods for visually impaired gamers and a “god mode” that allows players of all skill levels to enjoy the game.
We wanted to use Hades to open up the thrilling experience of roguelike games to more players. Here’s a brief description of God mode, which allows us, who are not ourselves, to still go through and experience the story. It unfolds. #HadesGame pic.twitter.com/JYCZ4eh9JESeptember 25, 2020
Charities like AbleGamers not only educate game developers and the broad gaming community, but also create adaptive hardware solutions that allow disabled gamers to enjoy the franchises they love. We are working hard to increase the expression of those who have it.
Steve SpawnAbleGamers Chief Operating Officer and a gamer with a disability himself have set a goal for charity to raise $ 1 million within a year to celebrate his 40th birthday. This is the goal achieved on August 16th this year. “#SpawnTogetherHashtags, drives are still up and running, starting on September 15th and ending just 12 months later. All additional funding is included in efforts to help gamers with disabilities, such as hardware and occupational therapists.
The importance of accessibility
We talked to Spohn about his charity drive, gaming accessibility, and the state of gatekeeping within the gaming community.
Setting a $ 1 million goal is not an easy task-did you believe you would achieve this? It must be great to see the community come together for such a legitimate purpose.
Never laugh. When I first talked to Able Gamers founder Mark Barlet about this idea, I said I could raise thousands of dollars. If you’re lucky, it could be $ 50,000. It’s hard to say that there are people standing behind me so powerfully. Like everyone in this industry, or in fact any other industry, I have moments of self-doubt and fraudster syndrome.
At the end of the day, I announce my story and hope that people will be connected to the idea of wanting to benefit the world before it’s too late, and I think they did. We asked people around the world to donate $ 5, $ 10, and $ 20. I really like my attitude and hope I can reach my goal. Thanks to them, we did. People who look at your struggle and examine your needs and what you believe in this industry feel no better in the world. It’s absolutely heartwarming.
Everyone who was part of Spawn Together is responsible for the way we got here and everyone can share this victory. And I know that not everyone sees it that way, some people wipe out how important their contributions were to reach this amazing milestone. prize. But hopefully people remember that during the dark hours of the night when the weasels in the brain are attacking, this year is part of what’s really cool and makes a big difference to people with disabilities. I am. It’s something to be proud of.
Technology will be really, really cool
The discourse surrounding “Easy Mode” has caused friction online. I want to know your feelings about the matter.
Haha I’m sure everyone who follows me online and quite a few don’t, but I know my feelings in easy mode. Please give me baby as baby mode. Listen, it’s not my job that everyone enjoys. If what you’re doing doesn’t hurt you or anyone else, you should be able to play video games the way you think it suits you.
I’ve done a whole thread of all the common things thrown into my path about the simple mode, the absolutely ridiculous feelings some people have on this topic. But there’s everything from “this one disabled gamer was able to beat it, so anyone with a disability can do it.” “Anyone can win the game if the developer adds Easy Mode, but that’s not the point of it.”-They are all such ridiculous arguments.
Just because you can do it alone does not mean that you are all. Just because more people can complete the game doesn’t make it so impressive to complete the game in the mode where your achievements are the most difficult. I understand why people wrap up part of their identity in being able to do things that others can’t. I do, I get it. But gatekeeping isn’t cool at any level.
I won’t ask you specifically about how to split cash, but what kind of thing will it be used for?Many people (including myself) are sadly ignorant of what devices disabled gamers can use to enjoy their favorite titles, but the AbleGamers site is very educational.
Oh, you welcome to ask. AbleGamers is one of the most transparent organizations on the planet where we spend our money. We post 990 each year, and even part of our web page is dedicated to showing how much $ 1 a program and mission initiative will cost. We are incredibly proud of how responsible we are for money.
I’m really happy that you think the website is educational. We are really working hard to make things easier to find! Over the last few years, Able Gamers has created some great inventions. This includes three patents, a controller that can be embedded in a table and played, and a controller that allows the wheelchair to act as a controller by connecting directly to the Xbox from an electric wheelchair. .. Of course, one of the best places we’ve spent money on so far has been to keep Quadstick, a device that can be used to play the Xbox by mouth alone, not to go down.
The person who originally made the devices one by one decided to retire, and with a little financial support, a wonderful man named Fred was able to take over the job. Those devices help many people. And my infrared hat would be sad, not to mention-it’s what you see as I’m doing something like winning the fall man’s victory. Don’t you think technology is so cool?
The game should be enjoyable for everyone
There are still ways to proceed by September 15th. Do you have stretch goals in mind, or do you want to reach your second goal?
Yes, technically we still have a month left, and at the time of this writing, the campaign is up to $ 1,013,000, so we still have time to donate if needed. But I’m paying attention to the following, and I can’t wait to talk about it.
What are your top 3 games? Also, are there any accessibility features that I think should be included in other titles?
My current top three games are Rocket League, Dead By Daylight and Fortnite. And in fact, yes, they all have very cool accessibility features. Some people wanted to play the Rocket League with just a mouse, so they kindly asked me. Now I’m a platinum-level player with only a mouse and an infrared hat on my head. Dead By Daylight has many accessibility challenges. They are getting better and recently added a colorblind mode. But there is still a way to go. The mouse is too insensitive by default, so edit the .ini file to use the mouse quickly. But it’s still fun.
And Fortnite is great from an accessibility standpoint. Not only do you have many options such as opening doors automatically and displaying sound symbols on the screen, but there are also remappings that change depending on the situation, such as running or driving. Really good one.
Is there anything you want to finish? The floor is yours!
I think the only thing I really want to do in the world is that this wasn’t my victory. People keep telling me how great I do this, and I’m grateful they said it. I try not to inadvertently distract or hurt people by denying compliments.
That said, this victory is due to everyone donating $ 1,000, $ 20, or simply sharing a link with friends and family. All I did was light the Gondor beacon. I sought help, many community leaders lit their beacons, their cavalry arrived, and we formed an army together forever.
You can donate or donate to Tiltify’s Spawn Together Drive to improve the accessibility of your video games. Besides donations, just being kind can make the gaming community a better space. The purpose of playing the game is, after all, to have fun. By fighting hostile behavior and gatekeeping, we help make this a better environment for everyone. ..
