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I've already mentioned a font that can help (certain types of) dyslectics to read a bunch of text before their head hurts in another thread and subs vs dubs "discussion":
However there is a free font for any kind of use (SIL-OFL license): https://opendyslexic.org/
And there is an indie game already that has the option to switch on that font, Overland:
https://kotaku.com/indie-game-offers-special-font-for-dyslexic-players-1838453134
Thus I'm asking you.
Should people with severe dyslexia remain punished for something they didn't choose and thus forced into counterstrike or any "illiterate friendly" games? Or publishers should insist on integration of the specialized font option, any, so more people can enjoy their games?
Or we should all be EA CEO: there are not millions of $ to make on this, so who cares?
That old BBC article points on a commercial font (not free): https://www.dyslexiefont.com/So your GF is illiterate or is dyslexic. In case of former I cannot help but suggest watching kiddie cartoons that are always dubbed.
In case of latter, there is a way. Use 3rd party subtitles (grab fansubs or use Google on how to hack those from streams), turn into ass format that can force font type then apply on streams through browser plugins - with this:
http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20171204-the-typeface-that-helps-dyslexics-read
Note that my best friend is dyslexic and I have respect for these people as all of them are trying to somehow overcome the brain mechanics that is trying to interpret 2D symbols as 3D objects.
But I have no respect for people who are so lazy they refuse to learn letters.
However there is a free font for any kind of use (SIL-OFL license): https://opendyslexic.org/
And there is an indie game already that has the option to switch on that font, Overland:
https://kotaku.com/indie-game-offers-special-font-for-dyslexic-players-1838453134
Thus I'm asking you.
Should people with severe dyslexia remain punished for something they didn't choose and thus forced into counterstrike or any "illiterate friendly" games? Or publishers should insist on integration of the specialized font option, any, so more people can enjoy their games?
Or we should all be EA CEO: there are not millions of $ to make on this, so who cares?
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