From matthew at agrip.org.uk Sat Oct 2 14:28:00 2004 From: matthew at agrip.org.uk (Matthew T. Atkinson) Date: Sat, 02 Oct 2004 14:28:00 +0100 Subject: [AAGRS] Another thought about rating systems. In-Reply-To: <1096471624.2820.13.camel@localhost.localdomain> References: <4149EF90.6040500@allinplay.com> <1095865559.2987.8.camel@localhost.localdomain> <001801c4a0bb$8635ae50$cdfb8418@SoundSupport> <1096048096.3026.7.camel@localhost.localdomain> <009b01c4a555$f300b6d0$cd0ecb42@cboss.com> <1096471624.2820.13.camel@localhost.localdomain> Message-ID: <1096723680.2970.4.camel@localhost.localdomain> 'ello, Just a very small update -- we have finally been able to speak to someone at the cable company and believe it will be installed on the 14th of this month. Assuming it all goes to plan (this time :-)) I should be able to see where we're all at when I get back online. Thanks to Justin and Richard for their positive posts. I look forward to picking this up again when we're all a little less busy. bye just now, -- Matthew T. Atkinson From paul at allinplay.com Tue Oct 5 21:46:33 2004 From: paul at allinplay.com (Paul G. Silva) Date: Tue, 05 Oct 2004 16:46:33 -0400 Subject: [AAGRS] [Off Topic] Internal press release policy? Message-ID: <41630829.2080101@allinplay.com> Howdy folks, All inPlay is about to publish a press release. I figure that as this list contains most of the accessible game developers, it would probably be a good idea to post it here also, as I would certainly like to be kept up-to-speed on your progress as well. However, I am not sure if this is within the scope of what folks originally wanted for the group. So I have listed this post as "Off Topic" in the subject line. Those interested in the press release can read on. If folks feel that posting our own press releases here for all of our information, then I will continue to do so in the future. ****************************************************************** All inPlay Announces Expansion of Free Educational Pilot Program ****************************************************************** Opportunity for Schools and Vocational Rehabilitation Centers to Participate Free of Charge October 5th, 2004 ? Oxford, MA ? All inPlay has announced the expansion of its Free Educational Pilot Program. The overwhelmingly positive response to All inPlay?s initial efforts in this area has precipitated this expansion. All inPlay is now pleased to offer this free, three-month program to all blindness institutions and vocational rehabilitation centers interested in participating. What Is The All inPlay Free Educational Pilot Program? All inPlay?s Free Educational Pilot Program lets organizations that teach computer skills to blind and visually impaired students include All inPlay games in addition to their current curriculum. All inPlay believes, and the first trials have shown, that All inPlay?s games serve not only to give students additional motivation, but indeed to further their typing, web browsing, and screen-reading skills. According to Rick Fox, director of sales and marketing for De Witt and Associates, "The All inPlay games are easy to learn, easy to navigate and the chat feature is a great antidote for isolation. Our experience with our students tells us that All inPlay generates a lot of excitement among our students." Vicky Essner, an itinerant teacher of the blind in Nevada agrees: "I have found that when I show my students how to play All inPlay games, they are much more motivated to practice using a computer even when I'm not there - AND - they are finally having fun!? ?Probably the best part about All inPlay?s Educational Pilot Program is that everybody wins,? says Jeremie Spitzer, All inPlay?s co-founder and president. ?All inPlay gains valuable feedback as to the educational value and feasibility of our products, educators are given another tool that motivates their students while enhancing their skills, and of course the students are able to enjoy an online game where they can socialize with blind and sighted players from around the world, while at the same time furthering their education.? For more information about the program, contact Jeremie Spitzer by phone at (413) 585-9691, or by e-mail at ?jspitzer at allinplay.com?. About All inPlay: All inPlay is a unique online community where blind and sighted people from around the world gather to play and interact as equals. At the heart of this community are games that provide a fun, friendly setting where people can celebrate old friendships and create new ones from across the globe. Not only are All inPlay's inclusive community and games bringing people together from around the world, but now All inPlay is being incorporated into job training, computer literacy, and youth programs for the blind around the United States. A free trial of All inPlay software is available at: http://www.allinplay.com Contact: Jeremie Spitzer, Cofounder | e: press at allinplay.com | v: 413-585-9690 -- Paul G. Silva (psilva at allinplay.com) Cofounder and Community Director All inPlay - Bringing blind and sighted together as equals http://www.allinplay.com From matthew at agrip.org.uk Sat Oct 16 17:03:59 2004 From: matthew at agrip.org.uk (Matthew T. Atkinson) Date: Sat, 16 Oct 2004 17:03:59 +0100 Subject: [AAGRS] Back Online and Ready to Rock Message-ID: <1097942637.2871.23.camel@localhost.localdomain> 'ello, This is just a quickie to let you know that I am now, finally, back online and able to co-operate again on list. I hope that all is going well with you all and I look forward to hearing from you when you're back too. bye just now, -- Matthew T. Atkinson From justind at BscGames.com Sun Oct 17 02:19:13 2004 From: justind at BscGames.com (JustinFromBSCGames) Date: Sat, 16 Oct 2004 21:19:13 -0400 Subject: [AAGRS] Back Online and Ready to Rock References: <1097942637.2871.23.camel@localhost.localdomain> Message-ID: <004901c4b3e7$5128eb70$0575b340@COMSTER> just a quick note to say I got your post matt. I am not able, however, to pick up the ball again quite yet. Not certain about others? Regards, Justin - BscGames.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Matthew T. Atkinson" To: "AAGRS list" Sent: Saturday, October 16, 2004 12:03 PM Subject: [AAGRS] Back Online and Ready to Rock > 'ello, > > This is just a quickie to let you know that I am now, finally, back > online and able to co-operate again on list. > > I hope that all is going well with you all and I look forward to hearing > from you when you're back too. > > bye just now, > > > -- > Matthew T. Atkinson > > _______________________________________________ > AAGRS mailing list > AAGRS at oblique.agrip.org.uk > http://oblique.agrip.org.uk/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/aagrs >