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  1. Clephas
    Mmm... Decay or Poltroon would probably be better advisors on this matter. However, I can give you a few pieces of advice. First, unify your terminology and name-spelling... when translating from Japanese to English, this is always an issue, especially with fantasy and sci-fi types. As an example... the term 汚染獣 (romaji: osenjuu) from the anime Koukaku no Regios. First, ask your translator how many variations on the translation of the jargon term he can think of, then figure out if you can find or create a term that fits and doesn't feel awkward to you when reading it. In this case, we picked 'Taint Beasts', though the official translations picked something different. Second, decide whether you are going to keep honorifics. This issue tends to make purists go bonkers... but a good rule of thumb is, if it is based in Japan, keep them. If it isn't based in Japan or an oriental culture, don't. Another issue... one that is probably going to pop up a lot. Line consistency and line awkwardness. A lot of translators don't take context into account when translating, so if you find inconsistencies between lines in a scene, mark it down and ask for clarification. Many translators also go to insane lengths to keep the entire meaning of a sentence in every last detail, including the 'rhythm' in their translation. Unfortunately, this frequently results in grammatical abominations. Be prepared for a fight with your translator if he is attached to his work, because no one likes reading awkward lines, but no translator likes to see meaning cut out of a sentence. Often, simply rewording the sentence is sufficient (I dunno how many times, as a translation-checker, I've simply rearranged a sentence to make it sound like real English), but sometimes you really do have to rewrite the line because it just makes no grammatical sense (ask any editor on a fansub project and they'll probably nod to this). Don't be afraid to break up run-on sentences. Japanese allows for much longer strings of concepts in a single sentence than English does, and I've actually run across sentences in Japanese that have gone on for five or six lines before concluding. The natural tendency for a translator is going to be to try to replicate this in English, but that won't work *states this bluntly* If it looks like a stream of thought is continuing across multiple lines, it is perfectly fine to rearrange the order of them, if the new order works better. Readability is important. Implied subjects pop up a lot in Japanese... and as a result, you'll probably come across a lot of lines where the translator might have completely misunderstood who the subject of the sentence was, because he failed to take the entire context of the series of lines into consideration. If this occurs, ask your translator to go over it again, pointing out inconsistencies that bothered you. Some translators are too stone-head stubborn to do this, but a good translator will be willing to accept they might have made a mistake. Last of all... my condolences for picking one of the most thankless jobs in the fantranslation community. Edit: One nasty little secret translators tend to use any excuse not to speak about... Edit2: There is a lot more that I could say, but this is all from the two perspectives I've experienced most often, translator and translation-checker. With anime it isn't so bad, but with VNs, the difficulty level for an editor increases exponentially simply because you have to keep track of so many different factors. Also... how is your prose? That is going to be important when dealing with narrative. I don't know how many editors I came across over the years that could write lines that were perfect grammatically but were pure s*** as prose... the same for translators.
    6 points
  2. Yuuko
    Since I thought that Asonn's dating thread was kinda awkward I decided to create a little easier version!! Just type if you would smash or pass on these cute bois! (I numbered the pictures for you to make it even easier!) 1. @hsmsful 2. @Asonn 3. @HMN 4. @Zakamutt 5. @SpinningShiat 6. @Kiriririri 7. @Zander 8. @Barry Benson 9. @Chewy If YOU want to be part of this glorious thread too just PM me with a picture of you and I will add you to it!!
    2 points
  3. Sayaka

    H-hi there s-senpai

    melo4496 and one other reacted to Sayaka for a topic

    I created an account a while ago but I'm only getting round to actually posting now. I'm usually a bit shy when it comes to being active on a forum although I've lurked here for a while, follow VNTS and have been aware of Fuwanovel for quite some time. I admire this community and I'd love to try and be an active part of it! My interest in VNs only seems to grow, having started ~3 years ago. I adore, to name five, Saya no Uta, Tsukihime, Subahibi, Chaos;Head and Symphonic Rain. I think I like a relatively wide range of VNs, although I have barely even scratched the surface! I've been delving into and enjoying both a bit of yuri and otome recently. Yoroshiku!
    2 points
  4. Amethyst

    The Fuwa shipping thread

    Yuuko and one other reacted to Amethyst for a topic

    Good luck!
    2 points
  5. HMN

    The Fuwa shipping thread

    Chewy and one other reacted to HMN for a topic

    Gonna ask the mods to rename me to "Nice try."
    2 points
  6. MaggieROBOT
    Pls don't kill my shota Papa. Here, calm yourself with this pretty boy and his ice cream.
    2 points
  7. HMN
    @hsmsful X @AaronIsCrunchy congratulations on the website guys!
    2 points
  8. HMN

    M/F/K Fuw0 Edition 2018~

    Plk_Lesiak and one other reacted to HMN for a topic

    B-but we're siblings....
    2 points
  9. TexasDice
    Fuck @TexasDice Marry @TexasDice Kill @TexasDice In that order.
    2 points
  10. Chewy

    M/F/K Fuw0 Edition 2018~

    DarkZedge and one other reacted to Chewy for a topic

    Marry: Zander followed by Kill: Zander followed by Fuck: Zander Did I do it right mum?
    2 points
  11. Plk_Lesiak
    To be honest, the local varieties of shitposting are rather exceptional (unless they spill out of the Coliseum and make an actual mess). I just belive there's meant to be some balance in the universe. ...that is, someone should still post normal stuff while you guys are taking the piss or we'll become /b/ with a neat blog feature attached to it. I'm mostly joking though. :>
    2 points
  12. Plk_Lesiak

    H-hi there s-senpai

    Dergonu and one other reacted to Plk_Lesiak for a topic

    Welcome, welcome! And, well, you really shouldn't be shy, we don't bite (even Narcosis don't, he just growls a lot). And with the amount of shitposting that's going on around here lately, any semi-serious contribution will be appreciated.
    2 points
  13. FruitsPunchSamurai
    2 points
  14. Yuuko

    The Fuwa shipping thread

    HMN reacted to Yuuko for a topic

    kiri xxx hmn
    1 point
  15. Yuuko

    Bingeable Content

    Fiddle reacted to Yuuko for a topic

    ---> <---
    1 point
  16. HMN

    The Fuwa shipping thread

    Chewy reacted to HMN for a topic

    I kinda love how I'm basically cockblocking myself at this point Maybe in another life
    1 point
  17. Andromis
    Both of these pictures were taken by me. First one was taken while I was boating on a lake and the second one was taken of the sunrise (or was it the sunset?) over Daytona.
    1 point
  18. mitchhamilton
    SHUT UP AND ACCEPT HIS LOVE!
    1 point
  19. Jptje

    The Fuwa shipping thread

    Chewy reacted to Jptje for a topic

    Since he's getting somewhat desparate, I figure I'd help a friend out. Here's your ship, @Chewy
    1 point
  20. PapaRabbi

    The Fuwa shipping thread

    Chewy reacted to PapaRabbi for a topic

    Do it
    1 point
  21. Chewy

    The Fuwa shipping thread

    HMN reacted to Chewy for a topic

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    1 point
  22. HMN

    The Fuwa shipping thread

    PapaRabbi reacted to HMN for a topic

    A-all my hard work and I don't get recognition.... My boi Rabbi coming in hot to support me as always! <3 Love you, bruv. Hey! I haven't done anything wrong. :T
    1 point
  23. PapaRabbi

    The Fuwa shipping thread

    HMN reacted to PapaRabbi for a topic

    He did you a service, that's a top-tier avatar
    1 point
  24. Chewy
    I STILL NEED A SHIP and a website
    1 point
  25. HMN

    The Fuwa shipping thread

    PapaRabbi reacted to HMN for a topic

    1 point
  26. PapaRabbi

    The Fuwa shipping thread

    HMN reacted to PapaRabbi for a topic

    1 point
  27. Kurisu-Chan

    What?! A moege tale?!

    MaggieROBOT reacted to Kurisu-Chan for a blog entry

    You gained a follower.
    1 point
  28. Ryleona
    Ayeee finished Amane endings was nice. I felt feels, had me feeling sober for a while. I liked it.
    1 point
  29. Yuuko

    AaronIsCrunchy reacted to Yuuko for a status update

    1 point
  30. HMN

    M/F/K Fuw0 Edition 2018~

    Chewy reacted to HMN for a topic

    ouch
    1 point
  31. Kawasumi
    1 point
  32. DarkZedge
    Incest is wincest
    1 point
  33. Clephas
    My name is Clephas, and I am a pervert. lol, just kidding... or not. Considering how long I've been playing eroge, I'm definitely a pervert. However, that isn't really what this post is about. When I look at the VNs for a month, the first thing I look for are chuunige, then fantasy/sci-fi, and then non-human heroines (though the last two are interchangeable depending on my mood). The distant fourth is an interesting protagonist, the fifth is an interesting heroine (if I don't find any of the heroines interesting in setting or character description after eliminating the factors above, I generally have trouble picking the game up). Why do I love nonhumans...? It is pretty much the only 'romantic' part left in my body. To be frank, I don't believe in or trust romance. I firmly believe that romance is a lie we tell ourselves so we can ignore the fact that we are being driven by our body's desire for children and the resulting psychological hunger for a close partner. That might seem like a cynical way to think of things, and I don't think about things like that while I'm playing. However, when it is over or before I start? Always. I like the strange, the weird, the warped, the unusual... what is the point of telling a story if it is about the girl next door? If I want to know about the girl next door, I'll walk over and say hello. I love power trips, I like heroines with different instincts and outlooks, and I like heroines who simply don't share mine or the protagonist's culture. I love heroines who have lived hundreds of years. I like heroines that used to be animals. I am deeply fond of vampire heroines. I could go on forever about this. The fact is, we are shaped by our experiences, and a heroine that has had some seriously unusual experiences is generally far more interesting than a heroine who grew up next door and comes to visit every morning. This is actually the main reason why I find it difficult to comprehend racism on a gut level... though I can comprehend it on the anthropological and sociological studies level. This is also why I hate 'nerfed' nonhuman heroines. Need to have a vampire heroine attend school? Make her a unique 'daywalker' or have vampires not worry about the sun in the first place. Need to have a succubus be safe around men? Make it so she only needs regular food and the seduction thing is just an ability (these are both actual examples, incidentally). You have an immortal heroine? Make sure she gives up that immortality in her route so that the protagonist doesn't have to worry about being outlived by his wife (ugh, I mean, ugh. Sometimes that works, but most of the time it is a let down). Thanks for reading this random ramble, lol.
    1 point
  34. Chewy

    M/F/K Fuw0 Edition 2018~

    DarkZedge reacted to Chewy for a topic

    Essentially my joke but I see you like selfcest.. You have my approval Pick a time and place
    1 point
  35. Tyrael

    M/F/K Fuw0 Edition 2018~

    DarkZedge reacted to Tyrael for a topic

    Marry: @Rinima Fuck: @Chewy Kill: @Kawasumi Easy pickings. (also, Rinima quit posting here a long time ago so this is a safe pick as well.)
    1 point
  36. HMN

    M/F/K Fuw0 Edition 2018~

    DarkZedge reacted to HMN for a topic

    Marry: @Zakamutt Fuck: @Okami xD Kill: @myself because I actually fucked Okami
    1 point
  37. Kawasumi
    L E W D
    1 point
  38. Sayaka

    H-hi there s-senpai

    Plk_Lesiak reacted to Sayaka for a topic

    Thanks for the welcome guys, if anyone has a favourite vn they'd want anyone to play I'd like to hear it. A little shitposting is good for the soul.
    1 point
  39. PapaRabbi

    H-hi there s-senpai

    Sayaka reacted to PapaRabbi for a topic

    Welcome to Fuwa! I should read Tsukihime soon Are you suggesting that there's too much shitposting? How could you
    1 point
  40. Dreamysyu

    Bingeable Content

    Andromis reacted to Dreamysyu for a topic

    A great channel about WWI.
    1 point
  41. iamnoob
    Found any translator yet?
    1 point
  42. PapaRabbi
    *he
    1 point
  43. Funyarinpa
    The entire ending was meant to deny you the pleasure of a conventional ending. I fucking loved it. It propelled V3 above the first two games.
    1 point
  44. Mr Poltroon

    Danganronpa v3 Ending

    akaritan reacted to Mr Poltroon for a topic

    I liked the ending, but I do not prefer it to a more... normal one. In terms of story, the first one remains my favourite.
    1 point
  45. Shiru
    Sakura no Uta Shikkoku no Sharnoth
    1 point
  46. Kenshin_sama
    I get so pumped listening to MLA's OP.
    1 point
  47. Hiashi
    Totally biased, but I love Rewrite's OP, Philosophyz
    1 point
  48. Zakamutt

    top 0 vns of all time

    Dreamysyu reacted to Zakamutt for a topic

    With its delicious humor, skillful localization and delightful court antics combined with slightly above okay tier ADV gameplay, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney is a good contender for the top 0 vns of all time list, since it isn't a visual novel.
    1 point
  49. Suzu Fanatic
    Mostly a lurker nowadays - but keeping with my yearly tradition, have some bees.
    1 point
  50. Deep Blue
    some people believe that a good and complicated prose makes a good vn (I won't give names but people that are consider gurus in this vn world), in fact they gave a lower score to some vns just because it has a simple writing style, I don't agree with this at all, if something is good it is good no matter how complex the writing style is. At the end of the day if the story is bad no matter how good the prose is the story will still be bad.
    1 point
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