OlegJan 30
New Accessible Game Test Incoming! 🚹
Throughout my life, I've explored several #AccessibleGames designed or modded with accessibility in mind:
🎼 #WorldOfWarcraft with #BlindSlash Mode
đŸŒŸ #StardewValley with #StardewAccess Mod
đŸȘ“ #Minecraft with #MinecraftAccess
🃏 #Hearthstone with #HearthstoneAccess
Now, I'm absolutely pumped as I prepare to dive into a new game...
đŸ”„ #DiabloIV đŸ”„
I've heard many claim it's one of the most AccessibleGames out there for people with all kinds of disabilities. That's a rare compliment for any game, but hey, you never know until you try!
I had to open a ticket yesterday about the DiabloIV trial, and they mentioned BlizzardAccessibility email. Not sure if I'll end up writing detailed Accessibility test cases (knowing me, I probably will), but will #Blizzard actually pay attention? Time will tell.
💬 Got thoughts on DiabloIV or #BlizzardAccessibility? Drop them below! If I see that they're really responsive to #AccessibilityFeedback, I'll gladly test the game and share any bugs or challenges I encounter!
I'm completely new to #Diablo—never played it even when I was sighted—so let’s get the ball rolling! What should I expect? đŸŽ§âš”ïž
OlegJan 7
Minecraft Q&A: Yep, I Play Without Seeing. Magic? Nah, Just Tech. 🌍🎼 #MinecraftAccess #BlindGamer
I didn’t think my last post about playing Minecraft as a blind gamer would blow up like it did—seriously, you guys are awesome! Since it caught so much attention, I figured I’d answer some of the burning questions you’re probably asking yourself. Like, how does this even work? Let’s get into it!

Q: How do you even use a computer to play Minecraft?
A: Ah, the classic “How on Earth
?” question. The short answer: technology is amazing.
The longer answer: I use a program called NVDA (Non-Visual Desktop Access), which reads everything happening on my screen out loud. Imagine having a super-chatty co-pilot telling you exactly what’s in front of you—but in a good way. Using shortcut keys like arrows, Enter, Space, and Tab, I can navigate menus, open programs, and yes, dive into Minecraft. It’s basically like using The Force, but geekier.

Q: Okay, but seriously, how do you play Minecraft?
A: Here’s how it goes:
I open the Minecraft launcher, hit Play (which I like to imagine is green because, let’s face it, green is top-tier).
Once my mods load—including #MinecraftAccess—I use arrow keys and Tab to navigate menus like Singleplayer or Multiplayer. Space or Enter makes my selection.
When I’m in the game, things get fun. First, I check my coordinates using Alt+Z, Alt+X, and Alt+C. It’s like my personal GPS, minus the annoying “Recalculating” voice. Then, I:
Turn using keyboard shortcuts to face cardinal directions.
Walk to find what I need—whether it’s diamonds in a chest by the northern wall of my base or the staircase leading down to my iron mines.
Adjust my view up or down by specific degrees (because looking around isn’t just for sighted folks, thank you very much).
Interact with objects using simulated mouse clicks, since, yeah, I don’t use a physical mouse.
In my base, I’ve got two staircases: one to the south that leads to my iron mines, and another to the west that goes down, down, down to my diamond ones. It sounds like a puzzle game, but it’s just how I keep things organized. Trust me, it works!

Q: Are there other games for blind players?
A: Absolutely! There are tons of smaller games designed specifically for blind players. They’re not Minecraft-level huge, but they’re fun and a great way to pass the time. Think of them as the indie darlings of the blind gaming world.

Got more questions? Drop them below! I’ll collect them and do another Q&A soon—because, let’s be real, this is as fun for me as it seems to be for you. Who knows, maybe your questions will lead me to discover even cooler tricks in Minecraft Access!
And remember: diamonds are forever
 unless you accidentally drop them into lava. 😉
#Accessibility #GamingWithoutLimits #Minecraft
OlegJan 6

Minecraft Access: A World of Blocks, Blindness, and Brilliance 🌍💎 #MinecraftAccess #InclusiveGaming

Seven years ago, I lost my sight—and with it, I thought I’d lost the chance to play Minecraft. Back in my sighted days, Minecraft was my escape hatch to infinite creativity. Build a castle? Sure. Survive the night? Done. Accidentally set your house on fire because you put lava in the wrong place? Look, we’ve all been there.

But when I lost my vision, Minecraft felt like a closed door. And while games might not be life’s top priority, let’s admit it—they’re a fantastic way to unwind. Losing that world stung.

That’s where Minecraft Access comes in. It’s a mod that makes the game accessible for blind players. Sounds amazing, right? When I first tried it four months ago, though, things didn’t go as planned. I wandered aimlessly, got hopelessly lost, and rage-quit before a creeper even had the chance to blow me up. But yesterday, armed with more patience (and probably less sanity), I decided to give it another go.

And you know what? This time, I crushed it. Well, not literally—I didn’t fall into lava, for once! I set up an underground base, complete with a wheat farm and an infinite water source. I mined iron, found diamonds (yes, diamonds! I’m rich!), and lit up my surroundings so mobs wouldn’t spawn. Because let’s be honest, nothing says “bad day” like being smacked by a zombie you can’t even see.

So how does this all work? Minecraft Access narrates the block in your crosshair, tells you its position, and makes inventory and crafting fully accessible. I navigate with ASDW keys, craft like a pro, and honestly, I feel like I’ve rediscovered a part of myself I thought was gone.

Of course, it’s not all smooth sailing. Navigating the terrain is like playing a guessing game where the prize is not falling into a ravine. And while I can build functional stuff, making it visually appealing? Let’s just say my creations won’t win any beauty contests. But hey, I can still mine, explore, and survive—and that feels like magic.

The real heroes here are the developers of Minecraft Access. Turning a game this visual into something a blind player can enjoy is a Herculean task. They’ve done something incredible, and they deserve all the praise (and maybe some pizza, because who doesn’t love pizza?).

If you’re curious or want to say thank you to these legends, check out their GitHub page or hop on their Discord. They’ve made Minecraft a world for everyone, and that’s worth celebrating.

https://github.com/khanshoaib3/minecraft-access

Minecraft has always been about endless possibilities. Thanks to this mod, those possibilities now extend to players like me. Who knows? Maybe I’ll even build a castle someday... if I can figure out where the stairs go. 😅

#BlindGamer #GamingWithoutLimits #Accessibility #Minecraft

GitHub - minecraft-access/minecraft-access: A mod for minecraft java (fabric/neoforge) that specifically helps visually impaired players play Minecraft.

A mod for minecraft java (fabric/neoforge) that specifically helps visually impaired players play Minecraft. - minecraft-access/minecraft-access

GitHub
Potung ThulJul 28, 2024

@sasquatch

That's cool!

I remember one YouTube video where a sighted person tried to play Minecraft completely blindfolded. He sort of muddled around for a bit, and was able to tell by sounds that he was next to water and walking on sand.

But when placing blocks, he got completely screwed up because he didn't know there was some cow beside him that had bumped him into the next square and his build was completely wrong.

#Minecraft #Accessibility #Mods #Fabric #NeoForge #MinecraftAccess