Accessibility Request

[wintermute2_0]

Back in December, I posted a suggestion to improve the accessibility of the game. Specifically, I requested keybinds for zooming in and out. I have a physical disability and can't use the mousewheel. I have tried using AutoHotKey as a workaround, but with no luck.

Any chance this can be incorporated into the next update? I promise to purchase all of the expansions in return! I love the game, but I really want access to the zoom function. Thanks!

 

[AndrewT]

I can't do anything about that here, sorry.

But is there not an external utility to remap such things? A bit of googling found
https://neatdecisions.com/products/neatmouse/

 

[DreadLindwyrm]

Is it a request that could be passed through to the devs to see if it would be simple to add?

It'd be useful even for those of us who don't have problems with scroll wheels, and would be useful across the other titles as well, even if it's somewhat more coarse than scrollwheel zooming.

If it can, and they're not doing anything at th moment, would page up / page down be usable?

 

[wintermute2_0]

Is it a request that could be passed through to the devs to see if it would be simple to add?

It'd be useful even for those of us who don't have problems with scroll wheels, and would be useful across the other titles as well, even if it's somewhat more coarse than scrollwheel zooming.

If it can, and they're not doing anything at th moment, would page up / page down be usable?

As DreadLindwyrm points out, better accessibility improves the gaming experience for everyone. I have tried a few workarounds, but none of them work for me. But my larger point is that people with disabilities shouldn't be forced to find workarounds. Accessibility should be incorporated into the game whenever possible because it benefits everyone.

Many game studios are placing a greater emphasis on accessibility. I'm a little disappointed that such a relatively simple request seems to be falling on deaf ears at Paradox.

 

[AndrewT]

Is it a request that could be passed through to the devs to see if it would be simple to add?

Well, that is the purpose of the Suggestions forum. I know it looks like it's ignored, but it isn't! It does get read, I promise you.