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Anna Mae @tyleniphe.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Users have the ability to customize how certain words//phrases etc. are announced. You also kinda just get use to it over time. Meaning, it’s not a d4 unique problem, but imperfection in accessible comms in general. Feel free to reach out on discord @tyleniphe. 💙

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Anna Mae @tyleniphe.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

The tts gap you're identifying is actually one of the best parts about the game, imho. they allow users to lean into their own tts engines; e.G. if you're playing on the pc, you can use narator, nvda, jaws, etc. screen readers are powerful but brittle assistive technologies...

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Anna Mae @tyleniphe.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Part of it is because of the iinterconnected nature of the nav assist itself. From a design and dev prospective, it was incredibly complex to land, in part because it threaded across every dev team and branch across the entire project, from efX to environment and everything in between.

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Anna Mae @tyleniphe.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Here is a vid posted sortly after the VOH expantion dropped—you can find a couple other game play vids here too: youtu.be/4MyaxOM-ZS0?si=NWnNAHMBJZs…

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Anna Mae @tyleniphe.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Oh, I was in this video. A lot of my game play and at the end my voice, too 💙

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Anna Mae @tyleniphe.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

From a blind player's prospective, there is no other game today that allows for maximal agency, competitive equity, or independence. Could it be better? Sure, but as an engineer myself, I understand the complexities of large code bases in a corporate ecosystem.

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Anna Mae @tyleniphe.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

for acute changes is part of my everyday experience. Shortly after launch, ign interviewed me regarding the experience, you could check that out, but in short, D4 has loads of both implicit and explicit accessibility features which are outstanding. I cannot speek to low-vision access, but... 4/

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Anna Mae @tyleniphe.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

I think our engagement with the world is different. For me, wwearing a headset, the d4 world comes to life. I can pinpoint exact locations of mobs. I can hear the echo as my blades hit walls as a rogue main, I don't find it restrictive what-so-ever. I've also been blind for 24 years, so listening 3/

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Anna Mae @tyleniphe.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Navigation outside of the overworld assist is one part memory, one part listening to Environmental cues and using irl orientation and mobility techniques for categorization. The team is working on more finite nav assist for dungeons, though imo it’s unnecessary today. 2/

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Anna Mae @tyleniphe.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

loot/rarity configurations are set in the options menu, near the end of sounds iirc. Navigation assist—a recent addition—is also enabled via the options menu. I posted a youtube tutorial explaining the nav assist on youtube 1/

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Anna Mae @tyleniphe.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

Down with the flew, so I'll try to reread this thread again, but Anna's arguments are...not good lol. 🫶

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Anna Mae @tyleniphe.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

You've picked a weird hill to die on with D4 lol. The team has done some amazing work, and I'm excited to see what comes next. /end.

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Anna Mae @tyleniphe.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

No other arpg has combined audio effects in a way that I can hear minor echos off impacts and pivet through a dungeon in under 5 minutes. No other ARPG has empowered blind players to play at the same level as content creators who play the game for endless hours 3/

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Anna Mae @tyleniphe.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

Text to speech irregularities are par for the course, as tts customizability in dictionary is often controlled by the user. If you don't like iv over 4, change the settings to reflect your preference. 2/

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Anna Mae @tyleniphe.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

Lol, the audio engineering in Diablo 4 is top knotch; what are you on about? As a totally blind player, I was able to complete the entire game, including uber lillith on hardcore. The team has done an amazing job on accessibility. 1/

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Anna Mae @tyleniphe.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

"You're always going to be my best friend; its because of this I want you to thrive, to blossom, to become the strong, independent woman that you are. I will always love you; though we cannot be together, I will be your biggest supporter." And, the next chapter begins.

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Anna Mae @tyleniphe.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Hiiii chat, I am in desperate need of entertainment. Books, tv shows, something. Any recommendations? Thnx, byeee.

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Anna Mae @tyleniphe.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

My very conservative, christian, deep south hair stylist told me today, "Anna, I'm glad we've met. You've opened my eyes on trans people. I have such a different view now." I think I won? I love her to bits, haha.

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Anna Mae @tyleniphe.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

I think smarms would want me to say also Daniel, always Daniel.

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Anna Mae @tyleniphe.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

I was just talking to a coworker about trains last week. There is no better transportation in the world! I love trains. It’s not because I'm autistic and blind... or maybe, not entirely lol.

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Anna Mae @tyleniphe.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

... lol, I responded to the first post, without seeing this. NVM, don't sign me up haha.

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Anna Mae @tyleniphe.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Now, this is my jam. Sign me up. 💁‍♀️

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Anna Mae @tyleniphe.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Since the change in American leadership, every waking moment has been filled with fear and anxiety. My thoughts are clouded; I hardly know which way is up, and which is down. And yet, the desire to fight, to push back, to live in the world persists. I cannot go back, I will not go back. 🏳️‍⚧️

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Anna Mae @tyleniphe.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

I am beyond excited for the next expansion of hearthstone. The rotation and reset is much needed in my opinion. I've not been this excited in, oh, about a month and a half or so.

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Anna Mae @tyleniphe.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Thank you. As a trans woman, I'm both terified and determined. They cannot erase me.

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Anna Mae @tyleniphe.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

All this chaos is making me want to get back into political advocacy...something I swore off in 2020. God people are so stupid though.

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Torby Flenderson @torbyflenderson.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Mauga is the DK tank. Mauga is immune while rushing into battle, and he regains health through criticals. His Cage Fight ultimate is a great board clear, especially if you get to use it on Mauga himself! #Overwatch x #Hearthstone The card app I use doesn't have runes, this is a 1 blood card.

Mauga, legendary 8 mana 8/8 death knight minion. Card text "Ultimate. Rush, Lifesteal, Immune while attacking."

Card art: Mauga is a very large, muscular, Samoan man covered with tattoos across his exposed torso. He carries two large chain guns, one in each hand.

Cage Fight, 5 mana legendary death knight spell. Card text "give a friendly minion +3 attack. It attacks all enemy minions."

Card art: In his ult, mauga drops a circular shield around himself and traps enemy heroes within, they are connected to the center with ethereal chains. Several chains are seen shooting out though the only hero we see trapped in frame is Bastion. Mauga stands in the foreground laughing while firing each of his chain guns.

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Anna Mae @tyleniphe.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

Hi all, life update: After taking a couple of weeks to mope, I'm ready to return to streaming. See you Wednesday evening at 8 eastern. 🥰

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Anna Mae @tyleniphe.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

Team's 3 and 5 are made up of some of the coolest people on the planet. As we head into the new year, very thankful for Blizzard employees who pour their heart and soul into the games that make my days and nights brighter.

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Anna Mae @tyleniphe.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

really great idea. Thank you, Torby.

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Anna Mae @tyleniphe.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

This is a hard lesson to learn, but a valuable one. Thanks for the reminder, friend.

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Anna Mae @tyleniphe.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

So, how do we find people on here? With Twitter’s algorithm completely broken, it’s time I make the full transition.

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Cerily @cerily2.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

you would be happier if you just never engage with the ‘daily discourse’ and this is true no matter which niche community you source your discourse from.

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Anna Mae @tyleniphe.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

That is grose, and I'm sorry you have to deal with that while streaming.

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Anna Mae @tyleniphe.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

My mom deciding to talk to my grandma about me being trans was on my bingo card. What was not, was my highly conservative grandma being fully supportive. With every passing day, my heart fills more and more.🥹

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Anna Mae @tyleniphe.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Today, I read that "it’s radical for #Trans folx to simply live in the world today." Though I agree that there are demonstrable struggles sociopolitically, I also have been surprised time and again how welcoming everyone irl has been to me coming out. It’s a fascinating contrast to online.

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Anna Mae @tyleniphe.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Thank you! and...ugh, just another reason, as a content creator, I need to get off that hellscape. It's so frustrating how one of the best platforms for social dialogue was run into the ground in the matter of a year and a half. Appreciate the description! 💙

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Anna Mae @tyleniphe.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Thank you, I appreciate it. BlueSky is wonderful, because you can even set up a reminder to help get into the habbit of providing descriptions via settings. 🫶

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Anna Mae @tyleniphe.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Minor conundrum in the larger picture, but I'm finding I feel most affirmed at work and the weekends are hell. Need to figure out how to flip the script.

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Anna Mae @tyleniphe.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Hi Erin, first, thank you for all you do. As a blind trans woman, can I ask a favor? When you post images, could you include al'ttext, so that I may follow along with the discussion? What you say is so valuable, but without Alttext, my screen reader only says, "image with no Alt." Thanks!

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Brandy Schillace @bschillace.brandyschillace.com · 24/11/2024

Here on @bsky.app you can add fabulous #Alt text. Why? Inclusion! ♿️ Accessibility! & there are tips! 1. Enable the ‘must alt’ in settings so it reminds you. 2. Voice to text is a great option if you are not a groovy thumb typer. Added benefit: it makes you more conscious about the images you share.

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Anna Mae @tyleniphe.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Hi, for those who don't know me, Anna Mae here, blind #A11y professional with 15 years of experience in #WebDev and software. I'm a proud trans woman who also plays video games when not working. 🫶

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Anna Mae @tyleniphe.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Re-finding some of my #A11y or #Accessibility family is litterally making me cry. God, how I've missed my #WebDev family. 😭🥰

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Anna Mae @tyleniphe.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

oops, reposted lol. It'll take me a bit to get use to the new ui, but glad to be out of the hellscape. 🫶

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Recluce 🫘 @recluce.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Oh I am SOOO happy to hear that you are here safely and accessibly!

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Anna Mae @tyleniphe.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Thanks to a friend, I now have a reliable method for posting on this app in an accessible manner. So hi, I'm here finally. 🫶

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Anna Mae @tyleniphe.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

"reported," signed, your friendly freezing demon slayer, who, when it hits sub 50, turns into a snow-woman.

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