Thank you so much for your kind offer!
There is currently no Chinese localization translator working on the game. I’m very grateful that you’re interested in helping with a Chinese translation.
I’d like to think about the details and how the localization files would be managed first, but I really appreciate you reaching out! :)
Thank you for your reply. I can send you the schinese file, so you only need to add the following line of code:
vbox:
style_prefix "radio"
label ("Language")
textbutton ("English") action Language(None)
textbutton ("简体中文") text_font "tl/schinese/fonts/MiSans-Regular.ttf" action Language("schinese")
Wishing you smooth development. Feel free to contact me anytime if needed :)
Thank you very much for your kind offer and for explaining how the Chinese language option could be added to the game!
I’m truly grateful that you’re interested in helping with a Chinese localization. Before moving forward, I’d like to understand your offer and intentions a little better, so that we can avoid any misunderstandings later.
First, I should mention that this is a personal indie game distributed for free, with only optional donations. Unfortunately, I’m not able to provide payment for localization work. With that in mind, could you please answer the following questions?
1. Would you be offering this translation entirely as a voluntary, unpaid contribution?
2. May I ask what made you want to translate this particular game into Chinese? For example, did you enjoy the game yourself, or would you like to introduce it to Chinese-speaking players?
3. Would the translation be written entirely by you, or would it include machine translation or AI-assisted translation?
4. Are you planning to translate the game into Simplified Chinese?
5. Are you offering to translate the entire game, and have you already started working on the translation files?
6. If players later report mistranslations, display problems, or other issues, would you be willing to help with corrections and updates when possible?
7. Would you give TAC Works permission to include, edit if necessary, and distribute the translated files as an official language option within the game? Also, how would you like your name or translator credit to appear in the game?
Please don’t feel pressured to begin the full translation until we have discussed and agreed on these details.
I hope you don’t mind me asking so many questions. Since localization will become an official part of the game, I would like to handle your work carefully and respectfully.
Thank you again for your generous offer!
Thank you for your reply. I fully understand your concerns.
I will address these questions in order:
1. The translation is entirely voluntary and unpaid (you can see examples of my localization work on my profile).
2. As a Chinese-speaking player, I naturally hope that more games will include Simplified Chinese support.
3. Unfortunately, the translation will be assisted by AI, but I will proofread all the text to ensure accuracy.
4. Yes, I will translate the game into Simplified Chinese.
5. I have not yet started the localization work. I will begin only after obtaining your consent, so as not to infringe upon your rights.
6. Yes, I will actively fix any issues caused by the Simplified Chinese translation (to the best of my ability).
7. I grant you authorization, and I would like to be credited in the game's credits (or elsewhere) under my name.
Thank you for your questions.
Thank you very much for your thoughtful reply and for answering all of my questions so carefully.
I truly appreciate your generous offer, your honesty, and the respectful way you approached this. It means a great deal to me that you were willing to help with a Simplified Chinese localization on a completely voluntary basis.
After giving this careful thought, I have decided not to move forward with a Chinese localization at this time.
This decision is not because of any problem with your offer. On the contrary, I can see that you approached this sincerely and with good intentions. However, I have recently completed another game project, and I am currently very fatigued. Because of that, I do not feel that I can responsibly manage, implement, test, and support an additional localization process properly right now.
Since a localization would become an official part of the game, I feel it would be unfair to accept your kind offer unless I am fully able to handle my side of the work with care and consistency. For that reason, I believe it is more respectful to decline now rather than risk causing delays or inconvenience later.
I am truly sorry, and I sincerely appreciate the time, kindness, and goodwill you showed me.
Thank you again for your generous offer and for your interest in Aine and Our Private Spotlight.
I wish you all the best.
Thank you for your reply. I fully understand your current situation and respect the decision you have made.
Your responsible attitude toward your work, along with the caution and sincerity you've shown in our collaboration, has only deepened my admiration for you and your project.
If you ever feel the timing is right or need any assistance with localization in the future, please don't hesitate to let me know. I would be more than happy to be involved again.
Wishing you all the best with your game development!:)
Thank you very much for your kind and understanding reply.
Your thoughtful words truly mean a lot to me. I’m also very grateful that you were willing to offer your time and skills to support the game.
If the circumstances are right in the future, I would be happy to contact you again regarding localization.
Thank you once again for your kindness and for your interest in Aine and Our Private Spotlight.
I wish you all the best as well!
