Modern Warfare 3 to have a separate control scheme designed for disabled players
A recent Twitter exchange involving Infinity Ward's creative strategist Robert Bowling, suggests that Modern Warfare 3 will have a special control scheme designed specifically for disabled gamers.
The whole thing started when a fan asked Bowling if his disabled brother would be able to adjust the game’s controls.
Here's Bowling's response:
No details about these control settings were given but we can also say that there will also be a special feature that will allow color-blind players to change the red and green indicators to orange and blue.
It’s nice to see that Infinity Ward is thinking about stuff like this, as it will allow even more people who previously may not have been able to enjoy this wonderful medium that we all love, the chance to do the same.
Here’s hoping that more developers follow in their footsteps.
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endplanets
Hurray, a nice and probably really easy feature that all games after this should copy. I also hope they put in completely modifiable control schemes (which all games should have anyway.)
seandub13
i dont think enough devalapors put it in a game i think its pretty cool of them flr doing it
Ivan2294
I hope they don't make it easier per se. You know, like increased aim-assist or something. Otherwise any hope of me getting this game is gone.
DominatorPatrick
activision just stop.No matter how hard you try,theres no way you can redeem yourself as a company.Leave the good deeds to valve
Kenshiro3
inb4pressxtowin.
Fezzdogg
Even if it doesn't help much it's nice to see Developers consider us disabled gamers.
KATANA-L
Wait...why do they need a color blind version...gray is still gray if your colorblind.
ALLoY20
Well no. There are various severity of conditions when it comes to colour blindness, what you're talking about is the complete lack of an ability to see colour. What is more common is certain colours looking the same particularly reds and greens. By allowing people to swap that to blue and orange so they can actually tell the difference.
Sol-Raith
This is a step in the right direction, in my opinion anyway. I play using Southpaw (joysticks swapped) controls, because I'm left handed. I know this isn't a handicap, but hear me out. Some gaming companies DO NOT provide southpaw controls to some games, which means I can't play them to a satisfactory condition. My hope is that this sheds some light on the control scheme factor, if they continue helping out the disabled, maybe us lefty's can catch a break too.
ALLoY20
I bet it is a $10 day 1 DLC.