Hey guys, as some of you may know, back in 2017, I had received an email from a gentleman who informed me about a documentary talking about his life as a blind gamer. His name is Toby and I had the pleasure of getting to know him since. His story had inspired me to create an accessibility mod for him and others who have a visual impairment. For some time, I had been working on a wad that would allow those with a visual impairment to navigate Doom levels. Even though this mod does cover a good amount of the basics like weapons, pickups, wall bumping, and other audio queues, I feel there is much more work that is needed to perfect this project. I'm no expert in ZScript, however, I feel this scripting system may be what is necessary to make this mod more capable of aiding visually impaired players. If anyone would like to contribute to this project (scripting, ideas, suggestions, etc.), your help will be much appreciated.
Thank you.
-Alando1
I would like to give thanks to:
Toby Ott - For inspiring the project
dansg08 - For creating the "Gaming Through New Eyes" documentary
Jarewill - For the Audio Feedback Compass System, Health & Ammo Stat Checker, & Event Handler Scripts for doors & switches.
Illegally Sighted - Contributor and project advisement
SightlessKombat - Contributor and project advisement
Proydoha - For the optimized drop-off detection system, accessible menu, optimized the audible map marker system.
ZikShadow - For map marker scripts and inspiration.
Any other visually impaired players who offered helpful suggestions and insight (from YouTube)
Below is the downloadable version of the project:
***TOBY ACCESSIBILITY MOD V5.0 - RELEASED!***
Download Link:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/v8r4ydv57vwi2 ... 0.zip?dl=0
What's included in the The Toby Accessibility Mod V5.0 zip file:
1. A preconfigured version of GZDoom 4.7.1
2. The Toby Accessibility Mod V5.0
3. The Toby Doom Deluxe Map Pack (with updated accessibility mod already built in)
Audio Manual for Toby Accessibility Mod V5.0
Download Link:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/er00qu6k69vct ... 5.zip?dl=0
***TOBY DOOM DELUXE EDITION!***
Main: (Includes updated accessibility mod)
https://www.dropbox.com/s/pigbguxtyf6ub ... x.zip?dl=0
Levels Only: (No accessibility features included)
https://www.dropbox.com/s/fsms6k7m3ev1n ... s.wad?dl=0
Toby Accessibility Mod Version 4.5:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/1ld7tx17y0v65 ... 5.zip?dl=0
Individual Map Packs
Toby Map Pack 3 Released!
https://www.dropbox.com/s/rqmks7p91thkk ... 3.zip?dl=0
Toby Map Pack 3 Levels only - No accessibility features:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/okiwiry6525ev ... y.zip?dl=0
Toby Accessibility Mod Version 4.5:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/1ld7tx17y0v65 ... 5.zip?dl=0
Toby Map Pack 2!
https://www.dropbox.com/s/xvjfj0cclvjsn ... 2.zip?dl=0
Toby Map Pack 2 Levels only - No accessibility features:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/egsg6deaago2j ... y.zip?dl=0
Toby Map Pack 1!
Toby Doom (Map Pack and Accessibility Mod all in one):
https://www.dropbox.com/s/a8g9bnfvh2aba ... 1.zip?dl=0
Toby Map Pack Levels Only:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/k1vjvc5r25yil ... y.zip?dl=0
Version 5.0 Progress Videos:
Accessible Menu Demo:
Toby Map Pack 3 Showcase:
Toby Map Pack 2 Showcase:
Toby Map Pack Showcase:
Drop-Off Detection System Video:
Health & Ammo Checker System Video:
Gaming Through New Eyes Documentary: