LCD Possessing Nothing

Discussion in 'Latest Chapter Discussion' started by jacobpaige, Jun 25, 2017.

  1. LordBS

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    Sigh... I was thinking of picking it up as my first novel but i have no confidence i can do a better job than an experienced translator.

    Would it be okay if i posted a link to chapter 48 here so i can see what people think of think of it quality wise? It was already done and it would be really helpful for me if only to see where i can improve.

    But if any of you feel this could affect the probable pick-up it is all right.
     
  3. Chamber

    Chamber Mecha Translator

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    PLEASE, go ahead by any means. We'd love to see new translators to the Korean translation community.

    I'm also a korean translator, I can check your quality! (not that I'm a good translator)
     
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    Possessing Nothing 48

    The other account is too young. It still can't post links.
     
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  5. Chamber

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    Your translations are on-point, and most of it is correct. However, your English needs working, or you will need to get an editor. Welcome to the community, fellow translator!
     
  6. EXENovels

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    Why do you say so?
     
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    If you wait for perfection you will never achieve anything
     
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  8. Chamber

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    I'm not going to mention the weird names because that seems to be Ash's fault.

    >Lee Sungmin body didn't show sign...
    ['s] missing
    >no class expert
    절정 고수 is a specific power level. Though, I don't think Ash knew that either.
    >I was wrong about you
    you took liberties with this one, that I don't mind. Personally, I would have gone with "Now that's a problem"
    >intented
    ...
    >So, the matter of granting a SS-rank...
    I'm pretty sure it's an SS-rank... also it's "Also, the matter...". Baron is saying that he is not permitted to assign SS-rank.
    -please capitalize your i's...
    >despite an ogre chimera beinga strong monster... ...Baron seldom see.
    uhm, grammar as well as tenses. 눈치보이다 doesn't mean 'see' btw. But I don't blame you, since this has no literal translation.
    >It was necessary a lot of accomplishments to raise one's mercenary rank..
    yet again, grammar.
    >"Why are saying unnecessary..... You!"
    I just wanted to bring it up, is yet another liberal translation. I would have gone with 'I just wanted to rile you up'

    That is just some of them....

    Also, sorry for bashing...
     
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    Thank you very much.

    I really had to take some guesses with some of those. That is why i said i can't beat a veteran translator, most of my knowledge comes from textbooks and compound verbs (at least i call them that) are my bane.

    And i have no excuse for the silly ones...
     
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    I read the chapter and it's very good. I'm not a translator or editor so I can't actually give great advice or criticism, but as just a reader it more than passing and looks just fine. But what I can comment on is this.

    That mercenary who went with the mc, you have his name going back and fourth between Lude and Rudy. The previous translator used Lude, but I don't know which one is right. If your sticking to Rudy I recommend that you leave a note somewhere saying you will be using Rudy over Lude.

    Another suggestion is to separate parts of a chapter.

    [Baron Mumbled in a small voice.

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    The house Baron handed out to Lee Sungmin was too big for someone living alone. It was a house with a spacious first floor, high walls, and it wasn't as far away from the mercenary guild as it was described. After unlocking the gate with his keys the first thing that caught Lee Sungmin's attention upon entering was the frontal garden.]

    There's a change in scene between the two, so I added a row to separate the two. This way it isn't so abrupt to the reader. You could use different symbols like stars or a row of X's, or anything else.

    Also, you don't have to use his full name Lee Sungmin all the time. If he's talking to himself or a friend is talking to or about him, then Sungmin should be fine. Lee Sungmin is acceptable if he's introducing himself or I speaking to someone formally like his boss or a noble. Also, someone with a hostile relationship with him would use the full name.
     
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    The exchange in here is quite warming to look at... I guess I could start learning Korean, eventually translate some novels I want to read and share it to others.
     
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    Can someone add the link for chapter 48 to the NU updates. There are probably people who don't know.
     
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    He has to submit an entry for a TL group first, right?
     
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    There are a few little grammar details like "subjugated a ogre chimera" but who am I to complain, it's readable so thank you very much
     
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    Sure, I added the group and release. Should be added to the site soon.
     
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  17. Chamber

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    Hello, readers of this novel, I'm very probably going to pick up this novel
     
  18. EXENovels

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    its good enough now i want more chapters

    * takes out whip of love*
     
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