Blind Gamer Tackles Zelda: Ocarina of Time

nathan-dts

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GamerPhate said:
Commander Breetai said:
Dude plays like he's blind.

Oh, wait.
It's okay, he doesn't read the forums XD
Unless there is a brail Escapist hardcopy coming out sometime?
Quote from the dudes Youtube description:

"To navigate on my Computer I use a program called JAWS. It reads the words to me and allows me to navigate my pc with ease."
 

DarkRyter

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Well, that's it. The blind can now do everything.

Hats off to that guy, living through my worst fear, and doing something I never could.
 

GamerPhate

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Ugh the quote isn't working, but to those that quoted me above, dude, I was just kidding. And I know about JAWS and other programs that can be used to screen read. I did work for Oklahoma League for the Blind several years ago, and got to know some really kewl blind people. Although the oddest thing was, their security guard was blind... I am not kidding.
 

GenuineCorruption

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Hello there, escapist. As all of you probably guessed from my user name, I am the individual on YouTube whom you all have been discussing here. I must admit that I have never heard of this site before, but I am very grateful that someone has helped my accomplishments to finally escape the boundaries of YouTube and I am glad for the fact that you all appreciate what we are doing.
I have not been able to post any new videos lately; this is because I was away vacationing at a specialized summer camp. I have in reality completed about half of the forest temple, so I?ll be uploading my latest progress in the next day or so.
I would just like to say that anyone is welcome to ask me questions, I will check back often.
If anyone is up for a challenge, I am now uploading a copy of the current directions (from the beginning up until partway through the forest temple) to Sendspace, and I?ll provide the link here- how far can you get with a little patience? You can only look at the directions on your screen (I won?t be so cruel as to make you spend weeks learning Jaws), but you cannot ever look at your game screen- if anyone wants to try this, feel free to attempt it and inform me of your results!
Note: for most of the boss and miniboss battles, there are no directions, though if you get stuck on one I can try to describe how I do it.
Here?s the link:

http://www.sendspace.com/file/e9zow1

Note that this link is temporary, if you try it and it is down let me know and I?ll post a new one.
I hope to here from you,

Jordan (AKA GenuineCorruption).
 

superluigi88

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i chat with this guy on msn, all you people who are wondering, he plays the game 100% sound-wise. meaning he sets everything up in stereo so he can tell the direction his foe is facing, it's quite incredible but he does it just like that.
 

GenuineCorruption

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You're not the first to mention that game (I wanna be the guy). I don't really know much about it. If I understand correctly, it's a game designed by the comunity with levels based off of popular game series?
 

superluigi88

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superluigi88 said:
i chat with this guy on msn, all you people who are wondering, he plays the game 100% sound-wise. meaning he sets everything up in stereo so he can tell the direction his foe is facing, it's quite incredible but he does it just like that.
did i say game? i meant bosses but w/e
 

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Polarix said:
Griever18 said:
That man is amazing. He's like Zatoichi but instead of a sword he wields a controller!!!
Hey Griever, no one cares about your boring anime references, of characters that half the people here probably haven't even heard of.
1. Don't assume that your opinion is everyone's opinion.
2. Zatoichi is a live-action film series, not an anime. A brief search would have told you that.
3. He's the main character, not some obscure bit player. And he's awesome. Like this guy!
4. In conclusion, be quiet, you silly person.

On-topic, this guy is really something. It's astounding that he has the patience to play so far through OoT, despite the difficulty, and never being able to experience it to the full. Rock on, dude! Shatter the stereotype!
 

Polarix

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haxxorzd00d said:
Polarix said:
Griever18 said:
That man is amazing. He's like Zatoichi but instead of a sword he wields a controller!!!
Hey Griever, no one cares about your boring anime references, of characters that half the people here probably haven't even heard of.
1. Don't assume that your opinion is everyone's opinion.
2. Zatoichi is a live-action film series, not an anime. A brief search would have told you that.
3. He's the main character, not some obscure bit player. And he's awesome. Like this guy!
4. In conclusion, be quiet, you silly person.

On-topic, this guy is really something. It's astounding that he has the patience to play so far through OoT, despite the difficulty, and never being able to experience it to the full. Rock on, dude! Shatter the stereotype!
Alright, I'll try to remember to look stuff up before I comment and I knew that it would come back to haunt me. I'm sorry for being a complete jerk about it.