Do you prefer to get a big chunk of translated text or LbL?

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Do you prefer to recieve big chunk of trasnlated text or no

Yes
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52%
No
3
13%
I Don't mind, either will do
8
35%
 
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Felin
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Do you prefer to get a big chunk of translated text or LbL?

Post by Felin »

Do you prefer to get a big chunk of translated chapter or little by little (^LbL) to get "suprised" everyday and mentaly lower the waiting time till the next update? (I think the waiting is easier when doind the latter)
Also, I think it will liven things up a little in the forum, no? :wink:


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Post by HolyCow »

As a reader, yes. As a translator, no. 8)

It's awfully annoying having a fully translated chapter and not being to release it...
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Post by Dan »

A big chunk or a small bit everyday is the same to me. By the time I can get around to reading the story, a little bit everyday would add up to a large chunk.
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Guest lol
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Post by Guest lol »

Personally, I like little by little.

It keeps the readers so tense and eager for the next chapter. Giving it in large chunks just doesn't have that same feeling!
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Post by Deesies »

I don't read any chapter that isn't complete so I can read it all in one go :)
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Post by Smidge204 »

Larger clumps are easier to manage.

=Smidge=
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Post by typhonsentra »

I prefer little chunks as the translator progresses. It makes it easier to find time to read it and it's always nice to see something new since I neurotically check for updates anytime I'm at a computer.
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Post by HolyCow »

I always thought everyone preferred the translations in huge chunks, judging from the whole Five-Star release thingy, but I guess I was wrong :D

Releasing in little chunks do have their advantages though. I can always stop at some cliffhanger to show you guys how sadistic I am :twisted:
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Post by Guest lol »

Cliffhangers are good!

Increases tension~!
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Post by bicube »

I prefer little by little. It forces you to stop and think about the situation as well as what's gonna happen next. It's also easier to edit when it's done like that...
Stop spamming! Stay on topic!

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Post by HolyCow »

Not if the whole text is like 134 Kbs... >.<
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Post by squirthose »

I prefer big chunks. I hate logging on, going "Yay! Newly translated stuff!" and then finding out it's only a few paragraphs. It's such a letdown.

On the other hand, translators are gods, and I will thank them for whatever I can get.
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