What about n00b?So the english translation calls 小虾米 (lit. little shrimp) "Nobody", which connotes anonymity and perhaps a little bit of mystery, but I think a proper translation would emphasize his being a small fry, no big deal etc. I'll just go with Shrimpy.
Too anachronistic, doesn't fit in well with the wuxia setting. Shrimpy is odd-sounding but not that far away from names like Pigsy and Sandy. It retains the diminutive form of the original and both the literal and figurative meaning. Nobody doesn't do that well, and reminds me of the Polyphemus story.
I've probably put more thought into this than the official translator.
Translation is hard!...
One of the best Chinese translations i know of is of a webnovel I shall seal the Heavens ...and thats by a fan.Translator(s) need to be acquainted with Jin Yong's major works and then use their official English names if available.Translation is hard!...
Yeah I guess I don't qualify then. Though I strongly disagree that using the official name is always preferable. Often the official name is either obviously a mistake or a very poor rendition of the original. 射雕英雄传 "Legend of the Condor Heroes" Surely they could have picked a bird that actually exists in china? Like a hawk or eagle? 仙剑奇侠传 "Chinese Paladin" seriously wtf. And of course, the topic of this thread itself, "Tale of Wuxia". I would love to hear the thought process behind that gem.
I don't have a lot of faith in official translators.
It's all up to your own individual standard & discretion to release in whatever state the translation is. As a fan translator, you are (technically) accountable to no one.Yeah I guess I don't qualify then.
Agreed for games translation, especially in non-established games/franchises.oasis789 said:I don't have a lot of faith in official translators.
Press Space to reroll.would you mind giving me some tips/advice for char-gen?
And that's how you fail to live up to the default surname of Dongfang.wellp, i am definitely chopping my dick off and THEN romancing all the girls.
first game to allow doing this, which automatically makes this the best C&C rpg ever made!