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Gamma adjustment as intentional feature for accessibility

The recent 1.19 change that removed the ability to adjust your gamma above 100% on Java has me very sad. I've been playing the game for close to a decade at this point, and always struggled with eyestrain, motion sickness, and migraine headaches whenever I play, so play sessions had to be limited to 15-30 minutes so I didn't get sick. I only recently found out about adjusting gamma, tried it out on a whim and it revolutionized my ability to play. 2-3 hour sessions, and my first long-standing survival world. Now I'm back to where I started, so it feels very frustrating. This should be a deliberate feature that's *easier* to do from within the game (ideally within the options menu), not one that's removed.

Not to mention how much it helps Minecraft content creators with creating videos where it's easier for viewers even on small screens to see what's going on.

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    As someone struggling with poor eyesight in a family where multiple members also have the same issue, this is actually a very important setting that makes the game playable for a lot of folks.

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    More accessibility is always a good thing.

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    I struggle with chronic migraines that usually prevent me from being able to look at really dark images because it strains my eyes too much, so this is a HUGE must for me! I know that people tend to exploit it so they don't have to use torches in caves and while mining, but for disabled folk like me, it's heartbreaking to have a feature that lets me enjoy the game be removed. Put it back, and put it in a better place I say!

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    As another person with eyestrain and migraines this is a big factor in whether I spend any more money on Minecraft.

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    I have low vision and require accommodations and accessibility features across multiple devices in order to access content. Minecraft is unplayable for me without the feature to change gamma. This is very disappointing and disheartening.

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    So much for inclusiveness, Microsoft!

    This is a must-have. Updoot from me :3

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    THIS. I don't even have poor eyesight, but playing on my laptop during the day I can barely see anything when it gets dark in-game! If my eyes were any worse, it'd be impossible.

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    Most of you can work around this in the meantime, by using the gamma settings in your graphics card drivers.

    Fully agreed tho that this must be addressed in the game too.

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    A person with Vestibular Migraine, this should be implemented