Monster Rank (Public Poll)
Added 2019-04-25 12:22:11 +0000 UTCI spent quite some time thinking of the classifier regarding the monster's ranking system for Demon Sword Maiden. The direct translation would be Low-Rank Initial Stage, Low-Rank Middle Stage, etc.
I felt that the direct translation would be too long. So I came up with several options:
Option A:
- Low-Rank
Low-Rank+
Superior Low-Rank
etc...
Option B:
- Lesser Low-Rank
Low-Rank
Superior Low-Rank
etc...
Option C
- Low-Rank
Low-Rank+
Low-Rank++
etc...
Option D
- Low-Rank
Low-Rank Plus
Low-Rank Plus Ultra
etc...
Option E
- Low Rank-
Low Rank
Low Rank+
etc...
Obviously, I chose option A, but options C is not bad either. What are your thoughts? Which option do you prefer? If there is none, what other option would you suggest?
Comments
Oh God that would be bad lol
Josh Lindberg
2019-04-26 00:49:54 +0000 UTCWell, what I've learned in my long years of translating is that: direct translation is never a good idea. That's what a beginner does. What I mean is that, if I am to use the direct translation, then onmyoji would end up as "yin-yang master" and shikigami will be "formula god".
Silva
2019-04-25 16:25:16 +0000 UTCIf the direct translatation is too long I'd abriviate it if I was you. But whether you use a direct translation or a close proximinant, isn't that important. What I feel is far more important is you remain consistant and use the same terminology through out the work. I cant remember if you've already used the direct translation in past chapters but if you did than I'd recommend you use an abriviation of the direct translation as it would be a way of remaining consistent and shortening it. If you haven't used the direct translation I'd recommend 1 star Low rank, 2 star low rank, 3 star low rank. I've seen rank system in another ln and I like it cause it not only rolls of the tongue nicely but its meaning is clear and understandable with no explanation.
Josh Lindberg
2019-04-25 16:23:35 +0000 UTC
