V13 is coming along, but not quite there yet. Might need an extra month.

So take January to get bored with all your new games and by February you’ll be ready to come back to SF3!

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As the release of V13 continues to draw closer, I’ll begin with everything that has been done or is in the process of being done for this release.

1. All names are in their final resting places.
2. The other name slots are being used to help reduce file size and increase the available length of the chapter endings (primarily Sc2 since Sc3 uses all the name slots).
3. All chapter endings inserted.
4. Insert all the translation reviewed Sc2 content (through section 5-1) and give the rest a proofreading review.
5. Insert the final area of Sc3.
6. Proper noun review for Sc1 and Sc2. (making sure proper nouns are used and capitalized correctly and consistently)
7. Prepare Sc1 for beta testing.

Everyone should be aware of the consequences of item 1. There were a couple of name slots that were not consistent through the three scenarios. Generally speaking a character’s name used a different slot in one scenario than in another.

I have made all the name slots consistent, but  the catch is that names are saved with the save file. That’s why you get english names for the Sc1 characters when you start Sc2 from a completed english Sc1 complete file.

If you load a save game started from the original or a previous patch, you may experience some name switching. There are two solutions to this. 1. Start a new game. 2. Use BoneIdol’s SF3 Save Editor to change the affected names to their correct values.

Now for the stuff I still want to get done before releasing V13.

1. Still need the Sc3 chapter endings.
2. A couple of files remain to complete the proofreading review referenced in item 4 above.
3. The Sc1 proper noun review is being completed in conjunction with my playthrough to prepare it for beta. The Sc2 files after 5-1 are being done with the proofreading review. The rest of Sc2 will follow.
4. I will continue to make progress on my Sc1 playthrough and get as many chapters ready for beta as I can for this release. My goal is to finish Sc1, but I’m not going to delay the release to that end. Currently chapters 1-3 have been completed and I’m near the end of chapter 4. After V13 is released, I will begin to assemble the Sc1 beta test team.

I will say in general this will be a Sc1 and Sc2 focused release. I’m currently thinking V14 will include the Sc3 proper noun review and the preparation of Sc2 for beta testing.

Special T has finished the cd images and we are currently working through the dvd box cover, credit list for the back of the world map and certainly not least, a logo for the SF3 Translation Project. I believe these represent the last of our image work, although, I’m planning to commission an artist for the front of the dvd cover, so I wouldn’t expect it to be completed for some time. He has also put some nice icons together for us and I will be including these in the V13 patch install. Just change your SSF icon and point to the one(s) you want to use.

Look for V13 around the first of the year!

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The big thing is the insertion of the final part of Sc3. There should be no japanese or placeholders remaining in the game once patched. Limited work has also been done on the Sc3 bookcase, but don’t expect it to function correctly just yet.

Several small issues were taken care of including some of the battles where it would crash or act crazy upon a enemy’s turn where the name was missing. A large number of Sc3 files in particular had to be reduced in size, some by large amounts, so I had to take out some things that aren’t used. In some cases, I guessed wrong. Continue to post these types of issues if they turn up.

Thanks to everyone for getting the word out about our translator needs. Unfortunately, the project continues to need assistance finding qualified and willing japanese to english translators.

Enjoy!
 
 
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The new patch, which is currently available from the button to the right and the FTP, contains all of the custom title and loading screens. You’ll also find the instructions updated both in the included Read Me.doc as well as on the Patch Instructions page. I wanted to get more done for this occasion, but with so many people having issues with updating files lately, it felt like the right time.

Version 11 represents over 4 years of work (since I joined the project). To illustrate how far we have come, version 10 contained the premium disc and the first chapter of Sc2. Currently, all but the last chapter of the trilogy is in place (albeit without proper playtesting). I probably couldn’t even list everything that has been done. That’s the good news.

The bad news is this is not a victory dance. There is still much more work to do. The project is currently without a dedicated translator which will soon become an issue. The last 30 files of Sc2 and all of Sc3 is yet to be reviewed for accuracy. There is still much more to do on my end with inserting what has been reviewed and reducing file sizes to workable levels as well as the daunting task of a thorough playtest of the truly complete sections. There’s always version 12, right?

Thanks to everyone for all their contributions to get us to this point!
 

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What we need:
Japanese to English translators with a solid grasp of the intricacies of the Japanese language. Translators will not be asked to form proper english, only supply an accurate translation.

What is Remaining:
All but about 30 files in Sc2 have been fully reviewed. That is, once these 30 files are done, all the translation work on Sc2 will be finished.

The extent of the translation work on Sc3 to date has been filling in the missing lines. All but a couple of files and the bookcase have had all missing lines translated. The majority of the remaining work is the full review of Sc3.

How to Volunteer:
Those who are qualified and would like to contribute should contact me either through PM on SFC or email Be sure to include an email where you can be reached in your contact. Serious volunteers only please.

See this forum thread for additional discussion:
http://forums.shiningforcecentral.com/index.php?showtopic=17121

 
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