Motivate me (Chamber)

Discussion in 'Novel General' started by Chamber, Oct 26, 2017.

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Should I keep translating God of Music?

Poll closed Oct 28, 2017.
  1. Yes

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    45.5%
  2. No

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  1. Chamber

    Chamber Mecha Translator

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    Okay... Hello there denizens of NUF

    I'm Chamber, and if you don't know already, I was the translator of Everyone Else is a Returnee.

    I... have a problem...

    If you saw this thread, you might know that I have resumed translating. Two series to boot.

    However... I am slowly losing my motivation to translate. I mean, One Man Army is still fine, I guess. It's nice and relaxing to do, but God of Music... yes, it's God of Music again. (Actually, I'm losing my will to translate both of them). The reason you haven't seen God of Music updates recently is NOT because the editor is away, but because ""I"" have not translated any further chapters.

    So, I want you guys to motivate me back into translating again. You can try motivational lines or advise me to do things if they don't go against the rules.

    Rules
    1. No Shia Laboeuf "Just do it" video from any video platform. I hate that video.
    2. Money won't motivate me apparently. Even after the NUF 2nd anniversary event by Tony... it didn't motivate me that much. I AM grateful, but it's just not motivating me. So donating won't do you (or me) any good. My paypal is about to get locked anyway.

    What do you think I should do?
     
  2. J-Mitch

    J-Mitch ⚖ Tipping the Scales of the World

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    Just be you.

    If you feel like TL-ing, then TL.

    If not... don't push yourself, else you may find yourself hating something you once loved later on.
     
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  3. Someguy666

    Someguy666 MILF Sect Leader

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    If you feel the story is boring and unmotivating, drop it and pick up a more fun project.
     
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  4. kelkel1133

    kelkel1133 Well-known Devil

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    Learn another new language?
     
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  5. GilgameshX2114

    GilgameshX2114 Eccentric Gil, Almighty Immortal, God of All

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    Well, if you're losing motivation, there's no way around. It's just that, remember that whatever decision you choose, the readers will surely respect your decision.
     
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  6. chopin124

    chopin124 Well-Known Member

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    Oh... if it's a personal enjoyment thing and you don't like the series you're translating (or translating in general).... as much as I love God of Music... (and I voted yes) then it'd be best to turn over the series to someone else who might find it more invigorating :/ not much sense in doing something you hate unless it pays the bills... (like my current job -.-)
     
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    Xane Well-Known Member

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    Double down on One Man Army instead.

    Joking aside, was reading One Man Army and didn't notice that hitting Next brought me to a chapter of God of Music until I was halfway through the chapter. Gave it a try from the start and it just wasn't interesting to me.
     
  8. BabaNovac

    BabaNovac FUYUKAI DESU Seraglio e youkoso SchrodingerPanties

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    I suppose you should drop god of music and continue with the other one. Or just drop both of them and translate something you really want to
     
  9. Zeckzen

    Zeckzen Well-Known Member

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    You are under stress my man, go masturbate youself it would refresh your mind(y)(y)(y):blobamused::sushi_sleeping:
     
  10. redleaf97

    redleaf97 Lurker

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    go outside and meet people or do volunteering sometimes
     
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    Playing new games will makes your day better
     
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  12. udin-san

    udin-san Well-Known Member

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    How about reading a book (paper, not e-book) and try to stay away from internet for a few day? That's what I do if I feel stressed.
     
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  13. Blitz

    Blitz ⛈️ awakened from the reverie❄️

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    No just do it eh how about
     
  14. Vyren

    Vyren Version 3.33

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    Are people reading God of Music? If not then why bother translating it? Translating is a stressful job and I don’t know what you normally do in your free time so I can’t give you suggestions on distractions. Maybe focus on doing the things that you always wanted to do but didn’t have the time for... I guess i’m essentially telling you to take a break? Not sure if you took one after EER finished but if you did and and you are just trying to get back into the mojo of translating, I think starting a new project will make things fresh for you. I’m totally not saying this cause I want to read I Shouldn’t Have Reincarnated...

    Tl;dr- Stress no good~ Let go of worries and be happy~
     
  15. Chamber

    Chamber Mecha Translator

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    I'm like.... speechless
     
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  16. Okuri Ookami

    Okuri Ookami 'Chi Chi Chi' calls the Sparrow

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    Yo Chamber, to be real I don't read GoM but I do read OMA if you are loosing the will to translate take some time off lie you have been fine something you like and preoccupy your time. I like your work effort and appreciate chapter a day for OMA but if you're loosing drive just change it up. It might not be translating that's the problem but what you translate all together.
     
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    I think I just shed a tear :cry:
     
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  18. Chamber

    Chamber Mecha Translator

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    For reference, I'm like free 24/7. I'm currently doing a gap year, and am waiting for military service notice. I'm just lazing around all day. And I only do 1 or 2 chapters per day...
     
  19. Rogel17

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    i think dropping it then picking up something else is better like possessing nothing, the world after the fall, spirit sword or anything really. just not god of music. novels with music, cooking and acting as main theme isn't really well suited for novels since you can't imagine a tune without listening, taste without eating and emotion without almost all sensory perception. so yeah, drop god of music, pick up something else.
     
  20. fireclaws

    fireclaws 『FA Sect's Hermit』 『Rice Bucket』

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    Do you enjoy translating/reading GoM? If you don't than maybe that is the cause of your demonetization and so maybe try translating a novel you enjoy.

    If what you want is motivation in a general sense, try taking a break from translating and do something else, like exercise or whatever activities are enjoyable for you.
     
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