Videos to Automatically Play in Rise

I have a new project with a new client coming up, and in so many ways Rise (especially with its newer features) would be a great match for the client. But checking back on the deal-breaker issue of audio/video not autoplaying, I find Articulate remains on the wrong side of history for this crucial feature.

I'll add my voice to the many others here again: A learner taking a course built in Rise is not the same as someone just browsing the internet. Entirely different situation. The learner knows why they are there, and they want to get in, get the info, and get out as quickly as possible. If there is audio/video (after all, voiceover narration on each slide is common), the learner wants it playing without having to activate it manually on every single slide. Flow is essential to effective learning. Constant start and stop leads to learner disengagement.

All we're asking for is the OPTION to include this functionality in a Rise course. Even if we could offer the learner an option at the start of the Rise course: "Turn audio/video autoplay off for this course?" that would do it. That would make everyone happy.

Articulate Team: I love you, but you are still missing the boat on this critical issue and forcing developers to use Storyline or even Captivate when Rise could be a much easier solution. Don't keep playing Apple's "Sorry, but we know what you need better than you do" card. Listen to your customers. Give us the option.

Thanks.