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NandoRos2077's avatar
4 years ago

Add an option for deaf players to "visualize sounds" - accessibility

There should be an option in the settings to turn on a "deaf mode" so people who are deaf could make the most of the game. I suggest a way to "visualize the sound" through some sort of icon on the screen of a footprint (in case the sound is footsteps, obviously), a bullet in case it's shot, or a grenade, and so on (the icons would be related to the source of the sound). Also, an arrow close to the icon could show the direction of where those sounds are coming from. When enabled, all gaming sounds would be automatically muted so people who can hear don't use both audio and visual at the same time. I've seen a post of a player on a Facebook group who is deaf and solely relies on pings to know what is happening in his surroundings, but since most of the random players don't cooperate, I can imagine how frustrating it is for him when he bumps into enemies out of nowhere without even having the chance to get ready to the fight in advance - as most of the players do. Please consider this feature as inclusion is always welcome.

 
I attached an image I made so the idea can be better understood. EDIT: I decided to brush up on the concept for the sound indicators based on studies and feedback I've been receiving, and here it is: 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

32 Replies

  • Midnight9746's avatar
    Midnight9746
    Hero
    4 years ago
    @IMightKickAss yeah sound audio is mostly broken anyways, and all deaf people would see is constant footstep notifications from all the 3rd partying. Its a good idea, don't get me wrong, I just feel like its going to somehow clash with a lot of what's going on in the game.
  • @NandoRos2077 yes please, I have single sided deafness, I hear every sound, I just cant localize it, and while it is not that big of a deal in the middle of dogfights, or with teammates, being solo / battle royale where the sound is really important, I cant compete.

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