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ckarlic · 01-24-2011, 04:11 PM

Awesome story!!!

ARMORALLL · 01-24-2011, 04:19 PM

I remember Hans. Cheers to the fellows at SDS for doing this!

jestep123 · 01-24-2011, 04:47 PM

I totally understand this. This is a great story and a great way to get disabled individuals involved.

I also have Cerebral Palsy so I totally understand where this guy is coming from. I am 35 years old and I am starting to grow out of video games a little bit (I play mostly with my 5 year old now) but I totally understand this.

Imagine being as competitive as you are. Then imagine having to live without being able to do anything about it. All the while, having to watch friends and others around you have a chance to compete. It is very tough, especially on the younger disabled kids. There is no way to overstate that. It's not a pity party but it is a fact of life. For that reason alone, you have to applaud SDS for listening and implementing this.

DubTrey1 · 01-24-2011, 05:24 PM

This is simply awesome. You gotta love the devs for stepping up and doing something like this.

countryboy · 01-24-2011, 06:35 PM

Wonderful, wonderful story!

You know, its funny, you read the forums, and all of us are asking for this or that and wondering when it will be in and why it hasn't been implemented as of yet. And then you read a story such as this, and you quickly realize just how "lucky" we are to be asking for all these extra details, when there are those who are just wanting a chance to play the game.

I salute SCEA for taking the time to add something for all of their fans. You guys are truly appreciated for your hard work and listening to your fans, but now I feel as though you guys should be admired for the fact that you listen to your fans and geniunely care about them.

Its both a joy and an honor to be able to have open discussions with such dedicated, passionate, and geniunely caring developers.

DJ · 01-24-2011, 06:59 PM

That was a great story, and as Countryboy says, it really helps put things into perspective.

I liked Hans' idea of actually sitting out, so to speak, while he was injured and just watching games until his virtual player healed.

A big tip of the cap to the SCEA crew, and to Hans for creating his organization for disabled gamers. I think it's great that those avenues are being explored in the gaming world.

NYJin2009tm · 01-24-2011, 07:25 PM

One of the many reasons why SDS is the best!

ffyfe7 · 01-25-2011, 03:18 AM

Fantastic story! I have Cerebral Palsy but it is only minor and in my legs so it doesn't effect my gaming. I play baseball for my local club and I am very fortunate that is wasn't as bad as it could have been. I hate it when I can't do something due to my disability but I always try my hardest, it was they way I was brought up. I never though of how disabled gamers tried to play games but when they can't physically play a sport it must be tough.

Again fantastic job by SDS and SCEA, now we can all "play ball"

P.S - Would you be able to ship the game to Australia?

01-24-2011, 04:11 PM	#9
ckarlic So Real!! OVR: 26 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 4,992	Re: MLB 11 The Show Adds Controls For The Disabled (ESPN The Gamer) Awesome story!!! __________________ PSN: ckarlic Xbox Live: dab1gg00ch Twitch Channel (Main Gaming Page) New Youtube Gaming Channel -- SpicyChicharron Follow me on Twitter

01-24-2011, 04:19 PM	#10
ARMORALLL Rookie OVR: 8 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC	Re: MLB 11 The Show Adds Controls For The Disabled (ESPN The Gamer) I remember Hans. Cheers to the fellows at SDS for doing this!

01-24-2011, 06:35 PM	#13
countryboy Then..Now...Forever OVR: 62 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Greenville, IN Posts: 51,631 Blog Entries: 1	Re: MLB 11 The Show Adds Controls For The Disabled (ESPN The Gamer) Wonderful, wonderful story! You know, its funny, you read the forums, and all of us are asking for this or that and wondering when it will be in and why it hasn't been implemented as of yet. And then you read a story such as this, and you quickly realize just how "lucky" we are to be asking for all these extra details, when there are those who are just wanting a chance to play the game. I salute SCEA for taking the time to add something for all of their fans. You guys are truly appreciated for your hard work and listening to your fans, but now I feel as though you guys should be admired for the fact that you listen to your fans and geniunely care about them. Its both a joy and an honor to be able to have open discussions with such dedicated, passionate, and geniunely caring developers. __________________ I can't shave with my eyes closed, meaning each day I have to look at myself in the mirror and respect who I see. I miss the old days of Operation Sports :( Louisville Cardinals/St.Louis Cardinals

01-24-2011, 07:25 PM	#15
NYJin2009tm Rookie OVR: 9 Join Date: Mar 2009	Re: MLB 11 The Show Adds Controls For The Disabled (ESPN The Gamer) One of the many reasons why SDS is the best!

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01-24-2011, 04:47 PM	#11
jestep123 Rookie OVR: 13 Join Date: May 2009 Blog Entries: 6	I totally understand this. This is a great story and a great way to get disabled individuals involved. I also have Cerebral Palsy so I totally understand where this guy is coming from. I am 35 years old and I am starting to grow out of video games a little bit (I play mostly with my 5 year old now) but I totally understand this. Imagine being as competitive as you are. Then imagine having to live without being able to do anything about it. All the while, having to watch friends and others around you have a chance to compete. It is very tough, especially on the younger disabled kids. There is no way to overstate that. It's not a pity party but it is a fact of life. For that reason alone, you have to applaud SDS for listening and implementing this.

01-24-2011, 05:24 PM	#12
DubTrey1 MVP OVR: 32 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston, Tx Blog Entries: 11	This is simply awesome. You gotta love the devs for stepping up and doing something like this.

01-24-2011, 06:59 PM	#14
DJ Hall Of Fame OVR: 47 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 17,747 Blog Entries: 101	That was a great story, and as Countryboy says, it really helps put things into perspective. I liked Hans' idea of actually sitting out, so to speak, while he was injured and just watching games until his virtual player healed. A big tip of the cap to the SCEA crew, and to Hans for creating his organization for disabled gamers. I think it's great that those avenues are being explored in the gaming world.

01-25-2011, 03:18 AM	#16
ffyfe7 Rookie OVR: 10 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Adelaide, Australia Blog Entries: 2	Fantastic story! I have Cerebral Palsy but it is only minor and in my legs so it doesn't effect my gaming. I play baseball for my local club and I am very fortunate that is wasn't as bad as it could have been. I hate it when I can't do something due to my disability but I always try my hardest, it was they way I was brought up. I never though of how disabled gamers tried to play games but when they can't physically play a sport it must be tough. Again fantastic job by SDS and SCEA, now we can all "play ball" P.S - Would you be able to ship the game to Australia?

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