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The retranslated script is on the way, but how badly do you want a playable game?

Got to have it. After all, we have to put out the authoritative Chrono Trigger.
27 (45.8%)
It's pretty important; I'd probably give it a playthrough.
22 (37.3%)
I'm indifferent, I guess.
7 (11.9%)
Nah, it's not totally needed, considering we'll have a differences article and annotated script.
3 (5.1%)
Other; I'll post my beliefs on the subject.
0 (0%)

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ZeaLitY

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2006-10-04 Chrono Trigger Retranslation
« on: September 24, 2006, 04:41:54 pm »
KWhazit is continuing work on the Chrono Trigger Retranslation. We were at about 75% when he first began the last push, and he's since completed roughly half the remaining lines, placing us near 88%. When the Retranslation debuts, you'll be able to read a...

  • Annotated script ordered by dialogue offset / in-game appearance
  • Translation differences article marking all notable changes

However, some fans have requested a playable retranslation. This is very possible through Chronotools, Bisqwit's CT translation suite. It will automatically wrap paragraphs for us (reducing the need to add line breaks in the code) and will add back all the Japanese features. It can also expand the ROM to fit all the extra English text. Regardless, a playable game will require a sizable investment of time to readd Delay commands and other textual markup present in the game. We'll also have to coordinate with Bisqwit to ensure perfect operation. He and the other Chrono Trigger rom hackers will probably lead the effort. So here's my question to you: how bad do you want it? It may be one of those things that eventually gets done, but I just want to gauge your opinion.
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Re: 2006-10-04 Chrono Trigger Retranslation
« Reply #1 on: September 25, 2006, 04:13:45 pm »
Amazing. 42 views and six votes. You people with no opinion royally suck.
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Re: 2006-10-04 Chrono Trigger Retranslation
« Reply #2 on: September 25, 2006, 06:03:49 pm »
Lemme be the first to express my thoughts! I voted for 'It's pretty important; I'd probably give it a playthrough.', because I think the idea of being able to play CT the whole way through with the original script, with better lines is a great idea to a lot of people. If you can do it, then hell, do it!  :D I'd certainly play it!
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Re: 2006-10-04 Chrono Trigger Retranslation
« Reply #3 on: September 26, 2006, 07:26:00 am »
I "Got to have it." because "After all, we have to put out the authoritative Chrono Trigger."

Just reading a translated script is nothing I would really enjoy. Translation combined with the quality of the game would make me definately wand to play it throught a few times. It is just different to "read" something or to "play" it.
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Re: 2006-10-04 Chrono Trigger Retranslation
« Reply #4 on: September 26, 2006, 10:32:56 am »
I would definetly play it because it would be more fun to play a game with the script in it then sit down and read the entire script for ages...

Also 83 views and only 11 votes....
....what the hell is wrong with everyone?!
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Re: 2006-10-04 Chrono Trigger Retranslation
« Reply #5 on: September 26, 2006, 10:38:41 am »
Quote from: Ryan_WMD_2006 on September 26, 2006, 10:32:56 am
I would definetly play it because it would be more fun to play a game with the script in it then sit down and read the entire script for ages...

Also 83 views and only 11 votes....
....what the hell is wrong with everyone?!

I'm wondering the same thing.  :shock: Are people really that lazy?
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Re: 2006-10-04 Chrono Trigger Retranslation
« Reply #6 on: September 26, 2006, 06:26:28 pm »
Maybe some of the same people are re-entering the thread to see what everyone else has voted, eh?

Anyways...I want to play the game as it was originally intended by the creators. I don't want to just be stuck w/what Woosley gave us...It's just not fair, I tells ya!

Make it so number one!...hehe...number one is peepee!
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Re: 2006-10-04 Chrono Trigger Retranslation
« Reply #7 on: September 27, 2006, 11:58:46 am »
Need...translation...like drug...
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Re: 2006-10-04 Chrono Trigger Retranslation
« Reply #8 on: September 27, 2006, 07:01:01 pm »
I have been wanting this for a very long time, I must have it!
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Re: 2006-10-04 Chrono Trigger Retranslation
« Reply #9 on: September 28, 2006, 01:26:25 pm »
It will be a good excuse to play it again

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Re: 2006-10-04 Chrono Trigger Retranslation
« Reply #10 on: September 28, 2006, 04:59:01 pm »
I'd love to see a re-translation - it may give some more clues to some things I still haven't figured out about the game. 


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Re: 2006-10-04 Chrono Trigger Retranslation
« Reply #11 on: September 28, 2006, 10:31:39 pm »
The script is a definate must! As for the playable version...well I guess I could name a few things I crave more. Like another shot of ether, sweet sweet ether. :mrgreen:
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Re: 2006-10-04 Chrono Trigger Retranslation
« Reply #12 on: September 29, 2006, 01:19:07 pm »
I can't wait to read the script comparisons! I find it really interesting, and I've been waiting (somewhat patiently) ever since I first heard about the project. I was hooked from the get-go. ^_^
I would also be thrilled to play through the retranslated game... especially if I could figure out how to play it on my Dreamcast. (We only have one computer to share amongst 4 people. Plus, I prefer console gaming. ^^)
Incidentally, no, I'm not crazy! There really is some way to burn an SNES-to-DC emulator onto a CD and play it on the DC, (one of my exes has done it, and there's even a website devoted to it), but I am totally emulator illiterate, even with the FAQs. >_<;;; But if I had to I would try to play the game on the computer. ^^

Anywho, yay for retranslations, and the translators! ^_~ (And yay for the Chrono Compendium, too! I've been lurking for a while, and I finally decided to join b/c you guys are awesome! ^^ Okay, I'm really done now...)
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Re: 2006-10-04 Chrono Trigger Retranslation
« Reply #13 on: September 29, 2006, 05:02:10 pm »
Yeah, you could even play ripped regular Dreamcast games on your DC...It's because Sega stupidly allowed it to support Windows NT...Yet another chink in the DC's downfall armor. But yeah, I'm sure you could find out about how to do it at either of the big emulator sites like zsnes or nester (nester does NES emulation, of course)...Those are the ones I remember using...

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Re: 2006-10-04 Chrono Trigger Retranslation
« Reply #14 on: September 30, 2006, 02:47:27 pm »
Hmmm... that's a good idea. The site my ex was using was www.dcemulation.com. They have a FAQ and a walkthru, if I remember correctly, but even those didn't really help me b/c I'm SO emulator illiterate! >_<;;; Thanks for the idea, I will try to look into it. ^^
...huh, I hope nobody minds that I got kinda off topic. ^^;;;

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