in-game language options

As some people know there are non-english people who play this game. So, I suggest that there be an option either when you make your character and/or when you login to be able to view the in-game text as a certain language. I realize this would mean reworking the game a little bit, but at the same time enable more people to play this game. Perhaps bring in more revenue for Glitchless. I see there's a non-english speaking shout channel. However playing the game must be rather difficult. So, I suggest a multi-language interface.

Above post is my initial thoughts and of course this is additional thoughts combined with some of the old thoughts.

I'm purposing that there be a language selection type before you login. Perhaps a scroll down menu in which they select english (default), spanish, russian, port., etc. I realize this isn't a priority item, but would be a nice item to have. Then eventually this can tie in with the language skill. Example encryption so pk'ers can talk secretly with other pk'ers. This will also work in other situations as well (Clans/groups/etc). As the skill gets higher you have a higher chance of intercepting/understanding your opponents text.


So, after both posts what does everyone think of this idea. Good/ok/bad/never going to happen?

I rate this Thumbs up (aka: Good)

[doctor-warlord]

i think its a good idea at least to get in done with the most used languages online like german spanish french and such

I agree. hell, it worked for other games.

The real trick is to get someone that can really translate the text 100%. You don't want someone to throw misleading info, incorrect info, and/or profanity into the game esp. where the younger generations might find (in the cases of profanity/obcenities).

That would cost a **** load of money

[doctor-warlord]

well basically you could translate a lot of it by simply owning a dictionary like for example english-german and so forth as its basically fairly simple to translate most of it you could even do it on a free online translator only place you might run into a problem is with some of the crature names though there translation isnt really important and the same goes for trophy names and item names

i can handle german.

Originally Posted by doctor-warlord

well basically you could translate a lot of it by simply owning a dictionary like for example english-german and so forth as its basically fairly simple to translate most of it you could even do it on a free online translator only place you might run into a problem is with some of the crature names though there translation isnt really important and the same goes for trophy names and item names

The danger in using english-whatever dictionaries and online translators is that they, unlike humans, don't translate the context. They only do literal translations, and some of the meaning behind certain things may be lost. The main areas in which this would happen would be in tutorials, pro tips, and warnings (ie, agi or cnt warnings or encumbrance). Hell, now that I think about it, damn near every mouse over in the skills window would need to go through a very intricate translation process.

[doctor-warlord]

so you saying basically for it to happen he would need to ask players to translate it or hire a person or company to translate