So, since JoinMastodon.org has decided to change the way servers are listed on their website — showing preference for large servers who do not have a manual review process to join —>
May I ask that you Boost this post so people can find us at https://mstdn.games ? :1up: :boost_ok:
We’re an all-inclusive #gaming community and our Local feed is amazing — absolutely the go-to place for all things #Games. Our Mods are top tier.
Reading this is nuts. Google changed its algorithm and websites are on the brink of death. This is what gatekeeping is doing.
Hate to see it, as Retro Dodo is one of my favorite websites. I read their articles almost every day. I got their book and backed/preordered the upcoming two which might never be released now.
If you are into Retrogaming or are interested in modern handhelds, consider bookmarking their website and supporting them.
@ichderfisch@eniko We used to joke about Yahoo vs Google. “There’s no way Yahoo will be able to maintain a curated tree of Internet sites when anybody can just search for stuff on Google,” we said, and at the time we were right.
But given today’s web, now I’m wondering if some sort of curated database of links, perhaps combined with a distributed “curator trust rank” system, is the way to go.
This post is for all the #Gaming folks that signed up on .social by default who are looking for a home on #Mastodon that focuses on #VideoGames, has an inclusive community, and is well moderated. :boost_ok:
I'm wanting to reach out to #gaming fans who have personal challenges that make some - or many - games difficult to access for them.
Visual acuity issues. Hearing loss. Dyslexia, or missing limbs or anything else.
I'm planning an article on accessibility features in video games, and would love to hear stories from people for whom those features aren't merely a convenience, but necessary for them to be able to participate in the hobby.
@GuerillaGrue what kind of info are you looking for?
I have nerve damage in my hands, audio processing and hearing issues, and fibro brain fog. All of which make gaming an interesting experience.
I'm pretty passionate about accessibility in gaming so love to hear it's getting more attention
I'm not sure what to offer because my disability has made it so that I have had to give up most games.
I have a few issues, but the main problem when it comes to gaming is dystonia. I get cramps in my hand, wrist, arm, and shoulder from repetitive or rapid mouse clicking or button pressing, from having to heavily use a thumb stick, and similar motions. It's made worst by the fact that controllers keep getting bigger while my hands stay tiny. This has made it so that I can only play a very limited selection of games. I haven't found any solutions.
Game help, please. Dad is stuck in hospital in US & bored out of his mind. I’m in UK. Need a turn taking game (like words with friends, but he hates word games).
He loves traditional games like dominoes & cards, but would like something new. He’s very unwell, anything complicated will go in the bin. His vision is ok, but tiny text will be a problem. We both have an iPhone.
Suggestions?
Retoots with helpful hashtags very appreciated thank you, I don’t know what to type 🫠
@nixCraft i’ve gotten to the point where I just want to explore, find secrets, solve puzzles, and enjoy a story. Boss fights are a miserable experience that impede me from continuing to enjoy the parts that I like. I don’t want to grind and/or repeat fighting a boss over and over again.
We do ask that you please provide a reason why you’d like to join to help us combat bots. It also helps the Admin team get to know you a bit! :Pika_hello: :ffxivmsq_comp:
:boost_ok: Boosts are SUPER appreciated to help us reach folks who are seeking community.
@britt I won’t join as I think it’s in my best interest to stay in a game dev space but this community seems super cool. I’ve boosted to try and help. We need more communities like this in the fediverse, more folks chatting about games.
@MichaelKlamerus@lori@shadsy I remember PYST showing up one day (someone in my family bought it, I don't remember who), that it was disappointingly bad, and that the box had a little shape on it that said "comes with this free sticker!" but it was just printed on it, it wasn't really a sticker.
@vga256@MichaelKlamerus I feel like $40 would be a lot of money for PYST... If I was a kid and I spent $40 on PYST and then took it home and played it I'd be mad.