Patch is up (v1.01 incoming)
Re: Current Project Status (12/01/08)
releasing only 1 disc would be a bad idea because no matter how much you think konami doesn't care about this fan-translation, you can never ever be 100% certain. the second that first patch is released they may get a bug up their ass and start threatening you. if you only did 1 disc then all of these years of work would be for nothing. if you release patches for both discs and then they try to stop you, all that does is make you stop distributing here while it spreads around the rest of the internet permanently. always prepare for worst case scenario.
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Re: Current Project Status (12/01/08)
As far as I know, the first patch was always intended to be for PSX. They didn't say that they wouldn't move towards the saturn version after this one's complete...fairuza wrote:the upcoming patch isn't for the saturn anymore. it's for the psx/playstation.
Perhaps you already knew this, but your statement really sounded like they gave up on sat, man!
(If I'm the only one who interpreted it this way, it may be because english is not my main language. Ok Shhhh )
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Re: Current Project Status (12/01/08)
I got the Saturn version but hell I will buy the PSX version if need beStratoslava wrote:As far as I know, the first patch was always intended to be for PSX. They didn't say that they wouldn't move towards the saturn version after this one's complete...fairuza wrote:the upcoming patch isn't for the saturn anymore. it's for the psx/playstation.
Perhaps you already knew this, but your statement really sounded like they gave up on sat, man!
(If I'm the only one who interpreted it this way, it may be because english is not my main language. Ok Shhhh )
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Re: Current Project Status (12/01/08)
I don't think there's any use for a percentage. Any time you can hit a stupid bug and it won't matter if it's 99% done.slowbeef wrote:I want to be done hacking this some day, too, so I'd like a metric for when I can rest, arguably, I'd like that percentage count more than you guys would.
I know it's frustrating, and even frequent updates don't quite help without knowing where the end goal is. If we do get a clearer view of it, we'll post about it.
Also, you are being very open about all the developments you do and walls you hit... Percetages are more for people who don't care about the details and just want to see some progress. Er... I think.
Well, but if it makes you feel better, percentage it out .
Re: Current Project Status (12/01/08)
I learned a lot about Policenauts today...
...and most importantly about myself.
Okay, but seriously, Scarboy and I just fixed a major bug which I'd originally thought was gonna take awhile. Took us one day. God, I love the Ruby scripting language. At any rate, there's only one bug left and I'm calling Disc 1 at Alpha. That bug is... *drum roll*: One fucking word!
Yeah, for whatever reason, the "Impressive!" when Dave does the training computer is still in Japanese and I don't know why because I managed to patch someone else's and confirmed it was in English. You'd think it'd follow the exact same format, wouldn't you? That if I could patch one, I could easily patch the other?
Yeah, I'd think so too, and that's what I'm currently looking at - why his is seemingly different from anything else.
...and most importantly about myself.
Okay, but seriously, Scarboy and I just fixed a major bug which I'd originally thought was gonna take awhile. Took us one day. God, I love the Ruby scripting language. At any rate, there's only one bug left and I'm calling Disc 1 at Alpha. That bug is... *drum roll*: One fucking word!
Yeah, for whatever reason, the "Impressive!" when Dave does the training computer is still in Japanese and I don't know why because I managed to patch someone else's and confirmed it was in English. You'd think it'd follow the exact same format, wouldn't you? That if I could patch one, I could easily patch the other?
Yeah, I'd think so too, and that's what I'm currently looking at - why his is seemingly different from anything else.
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Re: Current Project Status (12/01/08)
Strangely I imagined the post-level music from Lethal Enforcers...slowbeef wrote:Also,
Looks good so far, though.
Re: Current Project Status (12/01/08)
You're damn right. 743 points is awesome. (That was already English.)DarkTetsuya wrote:Looks good so far, though.
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Re: Current Project Status (12/01/08)
just to be sure, do you plan to test alpha disc-1 also on a modded PSP?
My PSP is ready to be hacked and the main reason is your patch!
My PSP is ready to be hacked and the main reason is your patch!
Re: Current Project Status (12/01/08)
slowbeef is right. We wouldn't release one without the other.slowbeef wrote:For the record, I haven't spoken with the team about this, but I am personally against releasing Disc 1 without Disc 2, but I don't think we'd find ourselves in that position.
It'll be tested on every possible hardware configuration.Jack wrote:just to be sure, do you plan to test alpha disc-1 also on a modded PSP?
My PSP is ready to be hacked and the main reason is your patch!
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Re: Current Project Status (12/01/08)
You know, perhaps it could be a good idea to prepare for a best case scenario too. I mean, this patch obviously required a lot of efforts. Have you ever thought to have someone fluent in Japanese to write a letter or contact Kojima Production about it, explaining the situation ? They may adopt your work as official and release it on psn worldwide... Ok, maybe I'm being too optimistic, still it wouldn't hurt would it? I know that Kojima was enthusiast about some MG-related fanworks, such as lego metal gear creations...fairuza wrote:releasing only 1 disc would be a bad idea because no matter how much you think konami doesn't care about this fan-translation, you can never ever be 100% certain. the second that first patch is released they may get a bug up their ass and start threatening you. if you only did 1 disc then all of these years of work would be for nothing. if you release patches for both discs and then they try to stop you, all that does is make you stop distributing here while it spreads around the rest of the internet permanently. always prepare for worst case scenario.
Re: Current Project Status (12/01/08)
No sleep tonight until we hit Alpha Disc 1. We're almost there... maybe another hour or two.
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Re: Current Project Status (12/01/08)
Then it's settled - I won't sleep either!
That's a way to express my gratitude to you guys!
That's a way to express my gratitude to you guys!
Re: Current Project Status (12/01/08)
You can sleep now
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Re: Current Project Status (12/01/08)
I envy the alpha testers who'll get to play Policenauts in English (tonight?). Have fun (and remember to submit coherent bug reports).
"The west, so afraid of powerful government, now has no government. Only financial power."
Localization, not translation.
It is a title screen.
Something pushes a button.
Localization, not translation.
It is a title screen.
Something pushes a button.
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Re: Current Project Status (12/01/08)
you guys are great! I really wish I could contribute in some way!slowbeef wrote:You can sleep now
p.s, it's 6:00 am here now - I guess this night is lost
Re: Current Project Status (12/01/08)
hah hah, there are no bugs!epitaph wrote:I envy the alpha testers who'll get to play Policenauts in English (tonight?). Have fun (and remember to submit coherent bug reports).
Re: Current Project Status (12/01/08)
Try not to submit too many!epitaph wrote:I envy the alpha testers who'll get to play Policenauts in English (tonight?). Have fun (and remember to submit coherent bug reports).
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Re: Current Project Status (12/01/08)
I sort of do too. While it is amazing that they get the first taste of it, they'll also have to replay lots of segments as the game falls apart before them.epitaph wrote:I envy the alpha testers who'll get to play Policenauts in English (tonight?). Have fun (and remember to submit coherent bug reports).
C'mon, this is an alpha build.
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Re: Current Project Status (12/01/08)
its great to wake up in the morning and read something like that!!
Congratulations on Alpha Disc One!!
And again, for all your Effort, guys!!!
Congratulations on Alpha Disc One!!
And again, for all your Effort, guys!!!
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Re: Current Project Status (12/01/08)
Strangely ?DarkTetsuya wrote:Strangely I imagined the post-level music from Lethal Enforcers...
Re: Current Project Status (12/14/08)
Hey, I fixed my only critical bug on Disc 2! Not bad!
So... no known bugs on Disc 2 so far, but I'm only up to Act 5. Everybody cross your fingers for the next few days.
So... no known bugs on Disc 2 so far, but I'm only up to Act 5. Everybody cross your fingers for the next few days.
Re: Current Project Status (12/14/08)
I will also cross my toesslowbeef wrote:Hey, I fixed my only critical bug on Disc 2! Not bad!
So... no known bugs on Disc 2 so far, but I'm only up to Act 5. Everybody cross your fingers for the next few days.
Re: Current Project Status (12/14/08)
I've been watching this translation for a while, and just wanted to say thank you and good luck!!!
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Re: Current Project Status (12/14/08)
Great news! I've been keeping an eye on the progress being made, and I simply can't wait. Thank you so much for all your hard work and dedication to this project. I played through Snatcher for the first time around six months ago and fell in love with the game. I just finished my third play-through yesterday, and I've been wanting to play Policenauts because it seems to be the closest thing to another Snatcher game. Again, many thanks for your hard work!