I'm building an open-source accessibility mod for Final Fantasy VIII (Steam edition) that adds full screen reader support, making the game playable for blind and visually impaired players. The mod includes TTS for all dialog, menus, and battle events, plus navigation assistance for field maps, the world map, and combat.
This is a solo project born out of a simple motivation: I wanted to play one of my favorite games, and no accessibility solution existed. What started as a personal effort has grown into a comprehensive mod covering everything from FMV audio descriptions to junction menu readouts to analog pathfinding on field maps.
Development is ongoing and there's still a lot to do. Your sponsorship helps cover the cost of AI development tools used in building the mod, and lets me dedicate more time to the project. The mod is and will always be free — sponsorships just help keep development sustainable.
If you'd rather contribute your skills than your wallet, that's equally welcome. Check out the project on GitHub for open issues and ways to help.