Original thread: https://forum.novelupdates.com/threads/chamber-needs-moar-work.60952/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/noveltrans...er_looking_for_work_korean_novel_translation/ Ooooookay, everyone. There has been a small.... not really small actually.... problem with me picking up a new novel. I am still going to pick one. But the situations have changed. Last thread's idea wasn't that good.... so I'm going to do a poll again. This time, don't tell me to add novels. Also, it turns out there was someone who was already willing to pick up Possessing Nothing (@EXETranslations , see Possessing Nothing LCD)... but over 50 people want me to pick this novel up. I'm at a loss here. Personally I would love to let this new person do it, but at the same time, I have no idea what the release rates will be, nor can I assure quality (even if I work as his translation checker) because this particular novel is a very difficult novel to translate. One would need to have experience reading Korean-style wuxia novel to read this. I confirmed this when I read this person's version of chapter 48 yesterday and compared it side-by-side with the original raws. Also, with Revolution of the 8th class mage and God Hunter, there are groups that have already picked it up and are working on translating them. So they won't be included. Rebirth of the Heavenly Demon will be removed as it was formerly done by Gravity, and they may pick it back up again. King Shura will be removed as it was originally asked to be taken down by the author. So what can I do? Ask NUF again, ofc. The Poll will list the novels that people have listed both on the last thread on NUF, and on reddit. I am going to put Possessing Nothing on the list as well, but please remind yourself that we may get a new Korean translator if you don't vote for it. Here's a strawpoll as well: https://www.strawpoll.me/15260138 If more people say NO for this strawpoll, I will not pick up Possessing Nothing, and will pick up the highest among the remaining ones. Highest number of votes will get new releases... probably... I'll give you... 2 votes. I hope this thread doesn't get buried in 10 minutes like it did last time...
@Chamber: Does it really makes no difference for you to pick up novel? You are willing to translate any. Or this list is a subset of novels you are willing to translate (as opposed to the list people are asking you to translate).
I'm willing to translate any, but to not complicate matters, this is the only list of novels I'm willing to translate right now. Some of these, I haven't read yet
But the people need to know more important things like the number of wives the MC gets in a harem novel. Seriously though I have not read any of these novels so my vote goes to Overlord of Blood and Iron. Because the name is the most chuuni.
Which heathen is not voting for possessing nothing?! How am I the only one who's voted for it, it's literally the best one out of all of those listed! Ah I see why, someone else is willing to do it, but they have no experience translating a novel before....Hmmm, to choose quality and speed over not being a dick to a new translator, hard to say.....
Then work with @EXETranslations as an editor and proofreader. Use The Breaker & The Breaker: New Waves as a reference. Personally I think Level Up has the most potential here.
If @EXETranslations is willing to pass the baton to @Chamber and take over Possessing Nothing them I'm willing to change my vote then!