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by Takamichi
Fri Dec 31, 2004 9:20 pm
Forum: Metal Gear Series
Topic: True meaning of "Kuwabara"
Replies: 15
Views: 9313

I thought kuwabara meant mulberry or something. I know kuwabatake means mulberry field (know from Yojimbo), so I thought the two were related. But two kuwabaras might have a whole different meaning than one kuwabara. Does anyone know? You are right, Kuwa=mulberry, bara=field. Maybe Michizane's land...
by Takamichi
Fri Dec 31, 2004 5:23 am
Forum: Metal Gear Series
Topic: True meaning of "Kuwabara"
Replies: 15
Views: 9313

True meaning of "Kuwabara"

I have discovered why Volgin mutters, "kuwabara kuwabara". In the booklet that came with the Limited Edition, Kojima explains Volgin says "kuwabara" as a spell to ward off lightnings. Here are the historic facts and legends accordingly. Back in 9th century, there was one Japanese...
by Takamichi
Thu Nov 25, 2004 4:25 pm
Forum: Metal Gear Series
Topic: Metal Gear 1 MSX accurate manual translation and more
Replies: 3
Views: 3051

Re: Metal Gear 1 MSX accurate manual translation and more

Is there anyone interested in initiating "Metal Gear 1 analysis"?
by Takamichi
Tue Nov 23, 2004 6:09 am
Forum: Metal Gear Series
Topic: Joy Division Site gone complete? or on new host?
Replies: 8
Views: 6719

NekuraHoka, your mail address does not seem to exist anymore. If you are reading this, please inform me as soon as possible!
by Takamichi
Mon Oct 18, 2004 8:29 am
Forum: Policenauts
Topic: how wouild i translate a game?
Replies: 8
Views: 6495

As far as my knowledge goes, things are VERY HARD if the original developer is not willing to cooperate, or if the original codes are lost. About the effort of the language translating process itself, it's not small :wink: , but not much compared to other part of the "game translation" pro...
by Takamichi
Sat Oct 16, 2004 10:22 pm
Forum: Metal Gear Series
Topic: Joy Division Site gone complete? or on new host?
Replies: 8
Views: 6719

Jon who was running Joy Division site, and NekuraHoka who is currently running the MG1 project are two different persons and have no direct relationship.