[Poll]. Assisted Quality (Patreon)

Hey everyone! Useless fvlaenix here again!

This post is mainly about the upcoming TOT F11 update.

I’ve received some negative feedback about the F10 translation, and I get the feeling that even more people were actually dissatisfied with it. I’d like to fix that.

Personally, I prefer more literal translations and usually avoid embellishing the text. However, the original English translation (or rather, the original English version of the game) used a very liberal style with a lot of creative rewrites.

Of course, I can't add animations or fancy effects — but I can try to revise the translation style.

My current theory is that the translation should use simpler, more accessible language, and that each character’s speech should feel distinct and personal. I’m not a big fan of that first part myself, but since this isn’t my original project, I’m ready to put my preferences aside and do what most players enjoy.

That said, it’s still just a theory — and I can only test it by running live polls where I present different versions of translated scenes to you. I’ll probably use older translated games or sample scenes and ask which version you prefer.

So here’s my question:
Would you be okay with 2–3 demo posts featuring sample scenes (or old games) and polls to vote on which version of the translation you like best?

It would help me improve my work and better understand what people actually want. You’d get a chance to influence the translation style directly, and I’d get valuable insights.

I always try to make my work as close to perfect as possible, and your opinions really matter to me. I read every comment, so don’t hesitate to share your thoughts!

Thank you so much for your support!