XReaper Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 yup that´s what i mean, as long as they wont release it officially under their names, i really doubt that anyone can do something against it. but that aside its really a fucking coincidence, that after all the work is finally done, jast pops out of nowhere and wants to localize it.....i mean that smells fishier than a load of dick cheese SaintOfVoid 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzu Fanatic Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 I'd imagine JAST would be able to prevent them from releasing this if they wanted to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twdarkeh Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 yup that´s what i mean, as long as they wont release it officially under their names, i really doubt that anyone can do something against it. but that aside its really a fucking coincidence, that after all the work is finally done, jast pops out of nowhere and wants to localize it.....i mean that smells fishier than a load of dick cheese XReaper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crayten Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 yup that´s what i mean, as long as they wont release it officially under their names, i really doubt that anyone can do something against it. but that aside its really a fucking coincidence, that after all the work is finally done, jast pops out of nowhere and wants to localize it.....i mean that smells fishier than a load of dick cheese Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crayten Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 From the rumors I've read, they want to use the existing translation, clean up the editing, and release it for very little cost and lots of profit. Pretty much this. Buy the Translation from the team for a few bucks and sell it for a huge profit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decay Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 From the rumors I've read, they want to use the existing translation, clean up the editing, and release it for very little cost and lots of profit. The problem with that is, legally, they can't. They'd have to ask Takajun, and he's MIA and presumed dead(no, not really, running joke with a friend of mine, chill out!). There's a problem with this, one that MangaGamer has talked about before. They're actually very reluctant to license games that already have fan translations, because they're competing against a free product. Their product might be much better, but it just doesn't matter because the competition is literally free. Everyone interested in Majikoi will have read the fan translation by the time the JAST release hits. Even if it costs them little to produce, it still might not be enough. JAST has been especially concerned with translation quality lately and has spent a lot of time editing and TLCing and editing again the translations of all of their releases, which is why things are taking ages, so it may not even be all that cheap. The real money for them comes from when they release the sequels. If they want to do that, they'll want to discourage or prevent the fan translators from working on that. In some ways, Majikoi can already be considered a success in the west, even if JAST's release of the first does poorly the sequels could do well for them. They will want to be the only ones to release 100% complete translations of S and A if they want to actually turn a decent profit from this. Sekai Project's approach to Grisaia is kind of ingenious, because it ensured they could successfully monetize Kajitsu despite most backers probably only being interested in the sequels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twdarkeh Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Well, I guess we'll see in the next few weeks. For the first Maji Koi game, it seems a largely moot point at this stage, but for the sequels, it could be something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douggle Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Lesson number 1, NEVER take ANYTHING herkz says seriously Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizza55 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 ^ I'd agree with you when it comes to anime but I honestly believe he's legit when it comes to VNs. He's never once lied and always been helful on /r/visualnovels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douggle Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 On reddit is one thing but he trolls constantly on twitter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crayten Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 On reddit is one thing but he trolls constantly on twitter He do troll with anime but not with VN´s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizza55 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Yeah but we're talking about a comment he made on reddit which makes it more believable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douggle Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Except the original thread he refers to on vndb about Peter Payne making that announcement is nowhere to be found. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizza55 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 He didn't mention anything about the vndb thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenshadow622 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 https://www.reddit.com/r/visualnovels/comments/2xv4tv/good_news_for_the_majikoi_translation/cp45gvt Herkz original comment on reddit. https://vndb.org/t6259 vndb thread. https://twitter.com/jlist/status/572594884265160704/ https://twitter.com/jlist/status/572616652816187392 A couple twitter posts. Make of all that what you will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crayten Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Except the original thread he refers to on vndb about Peter Payne making that announcement is nowhere to be found. https://vndb.org/t6259 Can you now please stop you childish denial ? Just wait and see how the Translator handle it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douggle Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Well I am still waiting on confirmation for the j-list/jast side I out and out asked them about an official release so we shall see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douggle Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Well if peter payne did make an account here maybe he can post here to give us the 411. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crayten Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 The only think i can say that you guys shouldnt get your hopes high for free release of the Patch. Its basically Seinarukana all over again and with luck you can get an offical release in 2016/2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douggle Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 we shall see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XReaper Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 basically its up to them, if they want to sell their translation or whatsoever to jast or whomever OR play robin hood & distribute it for free ANONYMOUSLY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenshadow622 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 The only think i can say that you guys shouldnt get your hopes high for free release of the Patch. Its basically Seinarukana all over again and with luck you can get an offical release in 2016/2017 A jast release in 1 or 2 years? You're being optimistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douggle Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 A jast release in 1 or 2 years? You're being optimistic. No shit we'll be lucky to see it by 2021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pimkim12 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Cool, thanks for the advice. It is a shame that many of the fan translations are not as good as they could be. - peter payne he is trying to say your translation is bad dont listen to him he is evil... i cant wait 2 or more years to play this game Q_Q Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XReaper Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Nah to be fair he isnt saying anything. you have to see his comment in the original context, where s.o. previously stated something bout yanders translation and stuff. how is he even supposed to judge the quality regarding the actual translation without ever reading/playing it. dont take anything too serious what other people say. and yes if you reaalllly take his comment 1:1 then he is right, cause i know tons of fan tl projects, which are only machine tl based on and "real" projects like listed here on fuwa or whereever are the minority. but screw what i say, cause i´m drunk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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