Disability and EVE Online: Difference between revisions

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In addition to in-game features, players can make use of hardware, software, and external tools to make EVE more accessible. Please note that tools and links identified here are gioven in good-faith and with no guarantee of efficacy, please speak to an accessibility specialist first.

* '''Adaptive controllers / input devices''' – Devices such as Adaptive Controller, foot pedals, or specialized mice / keyboards can allow alternative input methods alongside (or instead of) tradtional keyboard / mouse inputs.

=== '''Adaptive controllers / input devices''' ===

* '''Voice Control Software''' – Programs like [https://voiceattack.com/ VoiceAttack] or [https://www.voicebot.net/ VoiceBot] can map custom voice commands to in-game actions such as keyboard presses and mouse clicks for things like activating modules, targeting enemies, firing etc.

Devices such as Adaptive Controller, foot pedals, or specialized mice / keyboards can allow alternative input methods alongside (or instead of) tradtional keyboard / mouse inputs.

* '''Screen magnifiers and overlays''' – Tools such as [https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows/use-magnifier-to-make-things-on-the-screen-easier-to-see-414948ba-8b1c-d3bd-8615-0e5e32204198 Windows Magnifier], [https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/downloads/zoomit Zoomit], or overlays like [https://www.east-tec.com/colorveil ColorVeil] can assist with visual accessibility, Dyslexia, eye strain etc.

* '''Text-to-Speech (TTS) & Speech-to-Text (STT)''' – External software can read out in-game text or transcribe speech from voice comms, aiding players with hearing or vision challenges.

=== '''Voice Control Software''' ===

* '''Third-Party Apps''' – Some third-party tools and websites (fitting tools, market apps, killboards etc) offer simplified or accessible interfaces compared to the in-game equivalents.

Programs like [https://voiceattack.com/ VoiceAttack] or [https://www.voicebot.net/ VoiceBot] can map custom voice commands to in-game actions such as keyboard presses and mouse clicks for things like activating modules, targeting enemies, firing etc.

* '''Multiboxing / Input Broadcasting Tools''' – Where appropriate and compliant with CCP’s rules, software-assisted window management can help reduce repetitive strain. as mentioned elsewhere, such tools should be cleared with CCP via a Support Ticket to ensure there are no issues (in game F12 >> Get Help >> Submit a Request).

* '''Assitive software''' - Eye-tracking and head-movement technology such as [https://www.specialeffect.org.uk/how-we-can-help/eyemine EyeMine 2] can allow disabled gsamers to control game inputs via a range of atypical methods.

=== '''Screen magnifiers and overlays''' ===

Tools such as [https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows/use-magnifier-to-make-things-on-the-screen-easier-to-see-414948ba-8b1c-d3bd-8615-0e5e32204198 Windows Magnifier], [https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/downloads/zoomit Zoomit], or overlays like [https://www.east-tec.com/colorveil ColorVeil] can assist with visual accessibility, Dyslexia, eye strain etc.

=== '''Text-to-Speech (TTS) & Speech-to-Text (STT)''' ===

External software can read out in-game text or transcribe speech from voice comms, aiding players with hearing or vision challenges.

=== '''Third-Party Apps''' ===

Some third-party tools and websites (fitting tools, market apps, killboards etc) offer simplified or accessible interfaces compared to the in-game equivalents.

=== '''Multiboxing / Input Broadcasting Tools''' ===

Where appropriate and compliant with CCP’s rules, software-assisted window management can help reduce repetitive strain. as mentioned elsewhere, such tools should be cleared with CCP via a Support Ticket to ensure there are no issues (in game F12 >> Get Help >> Submit a Request).

=== '''Assitive software''' ===

Eye-tracking and head-movement technology such as [https://www.specialeffect.org.uk/how-we-can-help/eyemine EyeMine 2] can allow disabled gsamers to control game inputs via a range of atypical methods.

Players often combine in-game options with these adaptations to create a playstyle that works best for them. There's lots of useful advice and guidance online, especially on sites such as: [https://ablegamers.org/adaptive-gaming-equipment/ Able Gamers]

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 In addition to in-game features, players can make use of hardware, software, and external tools to make EVE more accessible. Please note that tools and links identified here are gioven in good-faith and with no guarantee of efficacy, please speak to an accessibility specialist first.
-* '''Adaptive controllers / input devices''' – Devices such as Adaptive Controller, foot pedals, or specialized mice / keyboards can allow alternative input methods alongside (or instead of) tradtional keyboard / mouse inputs.
+=== '''Adaptive controllers / input devices''' ===
-* '''Voice Control Software''' – Programs like [https://voiceattack.com/ VoiceAttack] or [https://www.voicebot.net/ VoiceBot] can map custom voice commands to in-game actions such as keyboard presses and mouse clicks for things like activating modules, targeting enemies, firing etc.
+Devices such as Adaptive Controller, foot pedals, or specialized mice / keyboards can allow alternative input methods alongside (or instead of) tradtional keyboard / mouse inputs.
-* '''Screen magnifiers and overlays''' – Tools such as [https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows/use-magnifier-to-make-things-on-the-screen-easier-to-see-414948ba-8b1c-d3bd-8615-0e5e32204198 Windows Magnifier], [https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/downloads/zoomit Zoomit], or overlays like [https://www.east-tec.com/colorveil ColorVeil] can assist with visual accessibility, Dyslexia, eye strain etc.
-* '''Text-to-Speech (TTS) & Speech-to-Text (STT)''' – External software can read out in-game text or transcribe speech from voice comms, aiding players with hearing or vision challenges.
+=== '''Voice Control Software''' ===
-* '''Third-Party Apps''' – Some third-party tools and websites (fitting tools, market apps, killboards etc) offer simplified or accessible interfaces compared to the in-game equivalents.
+Programs like [https://voiceattack.com/ VoiceAttack] or [https://www.voicebot.net/ VoiceBot] can map custom voice commands to in-game actions such as keyboard presses and mouse clicks for things like activating modules, targeting enemies, firing etc.
-* '''Multiboxing / Input Broadcasting Tools''' – Where appropriate and compliant with CCP’s rules, software-assisted window management can help reduce repetitive strain. as mentioned elsewhere, such tools should be cleared with CCP via a Support Ticket to ensure there are no issues (in game F12 >> Get Help >> Submit a Request).
-* '''Assitive software''' - Eye-tracking and head-movement technology such as [https://www.specialeffect.org.uk/how-we-can-help/eyemine EyeMine 2] can allow disabled gsamers to control game inputs via a range of atypical methods.
+=== '''Screen magnifiers and overlays''' ===
+Tools such as [https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows/use-magnifier-to-make-things-on-the-screen-easier-to-see-414948ba-8b1c-d3bd-8615-0e5e32204198 Windows Magnifier], [https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/downloads/zoomit Zoomit], or overlays like [https://www.east-tec.com/colorveil ColorVeil] can assist with visual accessibility, Dyslexia, eye strain etc.
+=== '''Text-to-Speech (TTS) & Speech-to-Text (STT)''' ===
+External software can read out in-game text or transcribe speech from voice comms, aiding players with hearing or vision challenges.
+=== '''Third-Party Apps''' ===
+Some third-party tools and websites (fitting tools, market apps, killboards etc) offer simplified or accessible interfaces compared to the in-game equivalents.
+=== '''Multiboxing / Input Broadcasting Tools''' ===
+Where appropriate and compliant with CCP’s rules, software-assisted window management can help reduce repetitive strain. as mentioned elsewhere, such tools should be cleared with CCP via a Support Ticket to ensure there are no issues (in game F12 >> Get Help >> Submit a Request).
+=== '''Assitive software''' ===
+Eye-tracking and head-movement technology such as [https://www.specialeffect.org.uk/how-we-can-help/eyemine EyeMine 2] can allow disabled gsamers to control game inputs via a range of atypical methods.
 Players often combine in-game options with these adaptations to create a playstyle that works best for them. There's lots of useful advice and guidance online, especially on sites such as: [https://ablegamers.org/adaptive-gaming-equipment/ Able Gamers]