Standard file type for game translations Thread poster: Teresa Reinhardt
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Teresa Reinhardt 
United States
Local time: 20:14
  Member (2002)
English to German
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I have been asked to translate a game. Client does not know what type of file he should send me; he'll "have to type the text out". I am wondering if those with more experience in game translation can suggest if there is a simpler way. Wouldn't whatever software they use to write their code/game with also have an option for spitting out a file that could be used for translation?
Any enlightenment appreciated!
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Hynek Palatin
Czech Republic
Local time: 05:14
English to Czech
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| Standard file type for game translations | Apr 15, 2006 |
The client should have thought about that in advance. The standard (and CAT-friendly) formats would be XML or resource files. It is also possible to convert just about any source text file into RTF/DOC and mark the untranslatable text with styles.
Another way is to make a list of the translatable strings. This is not so good, because there is usually no context, unless the client adds some descriptive variable names, comments, screenshots or maybe the game itself.
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| Thank you, Hynek! | Apr 15, 2006 |
I appreciate your taking the time to explain this (if it's OK with you, I'll also forward your answer to the client (for next time).
I was afraid someone would say that ("should have thought about that before...") - that's the problem when you work with clients that don't have the experience.
BUT - fortunately, I do have the game; a trial version is actually downloadable.
Thanks again!
Teresa
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Hynek Palatin
Czech Republic
Local time: 05:14
English to Czech
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| Thanks again, Hynek! | Apr 17, 2006 |
As you said, that's what the client should have done _before_...
Best regards,
Teresa
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