Accessibility modes

[heinezen]

Apparently about 10 % of gamers have some kind of disability, so we should start to think about making the game accessible for them. AoE 2 was already very progressive in this regard, but the HD Edition so far does little to implement the "Lessons Learned" that were discovered in the 17 years after the initial release.

We are already addressing many of these issues with changeable font size and such, but there's so much more. Especially color blind mode is vital for distinguishing multiplayer factions.

References:

• List of accessibility modes with best practice examples
• A practical guide to game accessibility by Able Gamers with descriptions on what disabled people find difficult.
• Article about good and bad implementations of color blind modes
• Extra Credits: Accessibility - The Curb Cut Effect

[Birch-san]

stretch goal: game should be playable to a competitive level completely blind

[simonsan]

OpenDyslexic is a typeface designed against some common symptoms of dyslexia. https://opendyslexic.org/

[simonsan]

Design Patterns for Accessibility

Accessible Player Experiences (APX) is a new tool that helps you make accessible content that supports players with disabilities and find inspiration for new accessible designs for your game.

https://accessible.games/accessible-player-experiences/