Hello,
I am a totally blind player utilizing a screen reader to play. For the most part, the site is accessible. There are a few things though which might help quite a lot.
1. On every screen you see a list of resources you have. If it could say the resource next to it, that would be great. If that would not look appealing, please consider using screenreader only elements that would still show the words to the reader, but not display them visually. For some info on this: webaim.org/techniques/css/invisiblecontent/
2. When viewing the tech tree for an individual system (so for example research->impulse drive), the icons do not tell the screen reader what the item is. So for example I just see something like game/index game/index 3/4 3/6. Interestingly, the technology tab displays this information perfectly--this could be made to look like the technology tab.
3. When there are unread reports in the feed, I just see a random number. It would be nice if it was something like 1 unread in news feed (you could put the unread in news feed as hidden text the screen reader would recognize). This also happens with chats.
4. When researching or purchasing something, it does not specify which resources will be used. A few times I've researched something thinking it takes metal and crystal, only to find out it takes crystal and deut. This should also be made to speak the resource type via hidden text.
5. Apparently under actions in galaxy view there is a way to attack a player or do anything besides send message, probes or add to buddy list. I do not see these; they should be visible.
6. I most recently spent some dm on resources and that page is more than unaccessible. I'm not sure how exactly it works, but perhaps it could be redesigned so that people purchasing resources with DM know exactly what they're getting.
7. When looking at technology trees (and other areas of the game), there is a button which closes that dialog, but which only says button. This should say that it's a closse button.
8. On the hire commander link, I actually see some weird HTML as if it's not being escaped properly. Mostly br/ and span used for marking up important text.
9. In the active player list, if I close tabs it would be nice if they would stay closed and not expand automagically unless I leave them expanded. Perhaps it could just say alliance (x) where x is unread messages?
10. I would be interested in answering any questions, testing, or basically doing anything I can to help this effort. Please let me know if there is any way I can be of assistance.
Thanks,
I am a totally blind player utilizing a screen reader to play. For the most part, the site is accessible. There are a few things though which might help quite a lot.
1. On every screen you see a list of resources you have. If it could say the resource next to it, that would be great. If that would not look appealing, please consider using screenreader only elements that would still show the words to the reader, but not display them visually. For some info on this: webaim.org/techniques/css/invisiblecontent/
2. When viewing the tech tree for an individual system (so for example research->impulse drive), the icons do not tell the screen reader what the item is. So for example I just see something like game/index game/index 3/4 3/6. Interestingly, the technology tab displays this information perfectly--this could be made to look like the technology tab.
3. When there are unread reports in the feed, I just see a random number. It would be nice if it was something like 1 unread in news feed (you could put the unread in news feed as hidden text the screen reader would recognize). This also happens with chats.
4. When researching or purchasing something, it does not specify which resources will be used. A few times I've researched something thinking it takes metal and crystal, only to find out it takes crystal and deut. This should also be made to speak the resource type via hidden text.
5. Apparently under actions in galaxy view there is a way to attack a player or do anything besides send message, probes or add to buddy list. I do not see these; they should be visible.
6. I most recently spent some dm on resources and that page is more than unaccessible. I'm not sure how exactly it works, but perhaps it could be redesigned so that people purchasing resources with DM know exactly what they're getting.
7. When looking at technology trees (and other areas of the game), there is a button which closes that dialog, but which only says button. This should say that it's a closse button.
8. On the hire commander link, I actually see some weird HTML as if it's not being escaped properly. Mostly br/ and span used for marking up important text.
9. In the active player list, if I close tabs it would be nice if they would stay closed and not expand automagically unless I leave them expanded. Perhaps it could just say alliance (x) where x is unread messages?
10. I would be interested in answering any questions, testing, or basically doing anything I can to help this effort. Please let me know if there is any way I can be of assistance.
Thanks,