I SAY: Do not localize it

[lockstep]

When EU2 (a history simulation with 180 playable nations) is released, would you rather like to play the original Swedish version?

As for music: That it is in no need of translation is its very beauty.

[Sabre2th]

Originally posted by Roman
Is this financially worthwhile for them though?

That's for them to decide.

[Earthling7]

Originally posted by Rakki
regardless of what you say, there are people who can't read English

Then they should LEARN!!!

[Rakki]

Originally posted by Earthling7


Then they should LEARN!!!

Why ? Is this some kind of cultural imperiaism bullsh*t you are sprouting ?

[Earthling7]

The point is that -Learning To Count With Bugs Bunny- should probably be translated, but CivIII with all it's upcoming mods ans scenarios should not. Think of the mess, having a German game and an American mod.

About packingh both versions together. It may work for Red Alert or something that requires just a 24 page manual, but it would be way too expensive shipping CivIII with it's 300 (hopefully) page manual in two languages (three for Belgium, 5 for Swiss).

Let's just get the International version, or at least give us a choice.

[Rakki]

luckily "localization" is usually done by local publishers.. although the original developer may choose to make things easier by having built in support for localization.

I always thought it was kinda weird my Civ 2 came with Spanish and French (or was it just Spanish ?) but as long as I can read ONE of the languages I am happy.

[Boris Godunov]

Originally posted by lockstep
When EU2 (a history simulation with 180 playable nations) is released, would you rather like to play the original Swedish version?

Come to think of it, that would be funny...

Vverdy vverdy vvert vvert vvert, bork bork bork!!!

(My bad Swedish Chef impersonation)

Well, since Swedish is, compared to English, a VERY uncommon language, it would be pretty silly of them to do this from a sales perspective. But, financially, a game company can put out an English version only and do fine.

Sucks, don't it?

[Roman]

Why are native English speakers for localised versions and non-native English speakers for a universal English version?

Don't worry native English speakers, we won't brand you as imperialists if you support the universal English version.

[cyril25376]

When the localization is done well, I prefer the localized one. But would be fine, when you have the choice between installing the original and the localized

[Inverse Icarus]

american here, not participating in your poll.

i see many of your points, the game was HARD CODED in english, and transferrign it to, say, german, would lose some, if not a lot of, effect.

[Adm.Naismith]

Originally posted by Earthling7
About packingh both versions together. It may work for Red Alert or something that requires just a 24 page manual, but it would be way too expensive shipping CivIII with it's 300 (hopefully) page manual in two languages.

a) We don't know if Civ III will have a big manual or not. I'm guessing we'll get a small install/introduction manual and a larger .pdf file on CD/DVD.

b) I can live with a manual in original language and the file .pdf of the translated version (or viceversa).

If the game can work with both language, you can still build Mods working in english (required/mandatory) and the translated language of your choice (the one know by people who make the Mod, that is).

Of course is too late, but I already posted on this topic - translation and patches - in March, so none can tell I never mentioned this before

[Boris Godunov]

Originally posted by Roman
Why are native English speakers for localised versions and non-native English speakers for a universal English version?

Don't worry native English speakers, we won't brand you as imperialists if you support the universal English version.

How's this for Imperialist - I don't care because the game is originally in English and therefore I don't have to worry about it.



*Proudly sticks head in the sand*

[dainbramaged13]

Originally posted by Roman
Why are native English speakers for localised versions and non-native English speakers for a universal English version?

because the non-native speakers are living on the bad end of the equation for themselves. The native english-speakers can see the whole spectrum... you should not discriminate against the minority of civ3 buyers in foreign countries. IF infogrames makes a profit-related desicion not to do localized versions then it mkaes sense, even though it still is discriminating - theyre a company, they can do what they want. BUt you want no localized version for your own sake and hadn't even presented that argument yet, so....

[Trifna]

English isn't the best for everyone

It's not because english is well known by alot that others who aren't as familiarized with english should suffer not getting all the game's depth because of their language.

Personnally, I know english enough to buy the first copy that'll be out, wether it be french or english.

[PGM]

English version .
Translations are a waste of time and effort. It's up to the players to learn english if they want to play the game.