Ok so i've seen one dialogue in original and in translation. I presume it was the american censored version. And it hurts my ears to hear such neutral language from a dwarf. Here are the two versions:
Original: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=SctrHjdoAzk
Translated: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=HS1hLGyJvZ4
You might notice that the original is considerably (about 1/3 longer) than the English version. Not only is it voiced better (that you might notice even without understanding the dialogue itself), but also it has some climate-making stuff that either has been cut from or never even introduced into the English version. So here's my translation from Polish. Sorry it's not too good, but it still hints the real experience Polish gamers have compared to you guys.
I put it in spoiler tags, cause I've tried to stay as much true to the original as I could - that including the occasional vulgar language. So if you are easily offended by language - don't read it.
D: Dwarf speaks.
G: Geralt speaks.
[G]: Geralt speaks the choosen dialogue option.
Also i have separated the different dialogue paths which start from the root of the conversation, so the "What?" doesn't feel out of place.
I don't know if you feel the difference, but I definately felt it very strongly. The only solution I've got for you all is: learn Polish! You probably have some time till the sequel comes out.
Original: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=SctrHjdoAzk
Translated: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=HS1hLGyJvZ4
You might notice that the original is considerably (about 1/3 longer) than the English version. Not only is it voiced better (that you might notice even without understanding the dialogue itself), but also it has some climate-making stuff that either has been cut from or never even introduced into the English version. So here's my translation from Polish. Sorry it's not too good, but it still hints the real experience Polish gamers have compared to you guys.
I put it in spoiler tags, cause I've tried to stay as much true to the original as I could - that including the occasional vulgar language. So if you are easily offended by language - don't read it.
D: Dwarf speaks.
G: Geralt speaks.
[G]: Geralt speaks the choosen dialogue option.
Also i have separated the different dialogue paths which start from the root of the conversation, so the "What?" doesn't feel out of place.
D: Greetings.
G: Greetings.
D: Yes, I am a dwarf. No, I don't support the Scoia'tael in any form. And yes, i've payed the tax and all the bribes, many times - today in fact.
G: Calm down. I just want to talk.
D: I'll be calm in my grave. Judging optimistically that'll be in no more than a dozen days.
G: I'll try not to miss the funeral.
D: Come see the execution too! I once was dragged to see a hanging of a nonhuman. Loads of fun, i tell you!
G: They don't like nonhumans around here, eh?
D: Not here, nor anywhere in the northern kingdoms. An official in Vezima recently won a commendation for innovation, I heard. Invented gallows especially for dwarves.
G: What's so innovative about that?
D: Nothing! But think of all the saved resources! With the production rate going in hundreds, they can save a lot of wood to make other useful goods, like say.. toy swords for the children.
G: I want to ask you something.
D: What?
[G]: I want to talk about weapons.
D: I'm not a weaponry speciallist, though i can forge swords. Bring me three metal ores and I'll forge you an exellent steel sword.
[G]: I'll look around for ores.
D: One more thing. I really need gold. So for 35 orins I can sell you an exellent sword grease. It's not exactly legal, or widespread, but.. well...
[G]: I'm not interested.
D: What?
[G]: Why do locals persecute nonhumans?
D: Well why does a dick love a pussy? It's the natural order of all things! Humans have always been hostile towards dwarves and elves. I am not to decide who's fault was that in the first place.
G: I don't understand.
D: Then go figure it out by yourself. Or have a chat with that fucker Brog. I don't discuss those topics with strangers.
G: Allrigt.
D: What?
[G]: Tell me about the Scoia'tael.
D: Scoia'tael is an elven word - in your language: squirrels. They have squirrel tails dangling from their hats. They're fighters for the rights of nonhumans - in your language: terrorists and scoundrels.
[G]: Do you have contacts with the Squirrels?
D: Fuck off, you insinuator!
G: Greetings.
D: Yes, I am a dwarf. No, I don't support the Scoia'tael in any form. And yes, i've payed the tax and all the bribes, many times - today in fact.
G: Calm down. I just want to talk.
D: I'll be calm in my grave. Judging optimistically that'll be in no more than a dozen days.
G: I'll try not to miss the funeral.
D: Come see the execution too! I once was dragged to see a hanging of a nonhuman. Loads of fun, i tell you!
G: They don't like nonhumans around here, eh?
D: Not here, nor anywhere in the northern kingdoms. An official in Vezima recently won a commendation for innovation, I heard. Invented gallows especially for dwarves.
G: What's so innovative about that?
D: Nothing! But think of all the saved resources! With the production rate going in hundreds, they can save a lot of wood to make other useful goods, like say.. toy swords for the children.
G: I want to ask you something.
D: What?
[G]: I want to talk about weapons.
D: I'm not a weaponry speciallist, though i can forge swords. Bring me three metal ores and I'll forge you an exellent steel sword.
[G]: I'll look around for ores.
D: One more thing. I really need gold. So for 35 orins I can sell you an exellent sword grease. It's not exactly legal, or widespread, but.. well...
[G]: I'm not interested.
D: What?
[G]: Why do locals persecute nonhumans?
D: Well why does a dick love a pussy? It's the natural order of all things! Humans have always been hostile towards dwarves and elves. I am not to decide who's fault was that in the first place.
G: I don't understand.
D: Then go figure it out by yourself. Or have a chat with that fucker Brog. I don't discuss those topics with strangers.
G: Allrigt.
D: What?
[G]: Tell me about the Scoia'tael.
D: Scoia'tael is an elven word - in your language: squirrels. They have squirrel tails dangling from their hats. They're fighters for the rights of nonhumans - in your language: terrorists and scoundrels.
[G]: Do you have contacts with the Squirrels?
D: Fuck off, you insinuator!
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