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User talk:Dreyakis

2013-06-12T05:13:13Z

76.108.113.25:

=== '''Questions and Answers''' ===

'''1. Are you working on the light novels or the web novels? What's the difference?'''

I'm working from the Chinese translations of the light novels. The web novels were published before the light novels, but the light novels contain more content in terms of character development and extra scenes. In addition, some lines in the web novels were toned down in the light novels. (And there's more fanservice in the light novels.)

'''2. Hey, dude, the chapters are out of order! Why did you translate Chapter Y before Chapter X?'''

Simply put, because someone signed up to do Chapter X before I did. Translators work at different speeds, so some chapters may come out ahead of the others. Everyone works at their own pace, so give them some time.

'''3. So when's your next chapter coming out?'''

If I got a dollar every time someone asked me this, I would be able to do this for a living. Click on the User Page tab on the top left corner and you will find my progression on the latest chapter as well as a ''rough'' estimate on when the chapter will be complete. And, no, it has been scientifically proven that asking me to work faster/harder does not improve translation speed. I am working off of PST in California, so do take that into account when looking for the new chapter on my update days.

'''4. Are you going to translate all the volumes?'''

Until otherwise stated, yes. Since I'm waiting for the Chinese translations on Volume 9, I will be going back for the side stories in Volume 5 in the mean time.

'''5. I got the chapter summaries from somewhere else, may I post them in the forums?'''

Please don't. Last I heard, the chapter summaries flying everywhere absolutely killed all motivation for the translators. So...... Please don't. Please.

'''6. I want to join the project, where do I sign up?'''

I don't have the power to actually grant that since I am not the project leader for MKnR, larenthian is. If you are interested in joining the project, drop by the Feedback Thread to let larenthian and Seitsuki know. Following that, inscribe your name onto the [[Mahouka_Koukou_no_Rettousei:Registration_Page|Registration]] page next to which chapter you would like to work on. I will '''not''' provide RAWs, so do not ask.

'''7. I have more questions that you haven't answered here!'''

Drop me a line in the comments section below. If I can't answer it, go ahead and take it to the Feedback Thread on the forums.

=== '''Comments'''===
thanks you the updates. much much love to the translators/editors and novelist. Now this is just my senseless querulous lamentation but whats up with the whole focus on the baffling explosion? I mean didn't the Great Asian Alliance just commit an act of aggression while unprovoked? shouldnt the japanese gov try to put pressure on the alliance for the incursion, though yanagi's comment in vol7ch13 has merit, so maybe its a "opps i forgot i hated you" reminder. or is it probably easier to explain as "behind the scene" politics not currently part of the main story. of course USNA wasn't really involve, plus another unknown threat is kind of a big deal and affects them so thats fine if they want to figure out the mystery of the explosion. [[User:Keisanichi|Keisanichi]] ([[User talk:Keisanichi|talk]]) 22:51, 21 April 2013 (CDT)

Well, from what I understood, the Asian Alliances actions weren't exactly official, but that's not the problem. And Japan sent their strategy-class magician there to pressure the Alliance. The problem (for the rest of the world) is the explosion itself, it obliterated the Alliance's fleet and a big base in one blast and killed its official strategy-class magician at the same time. The USNA figured it was caused by direct matter-to-energy conversion, and that is troubling. This happens when antimatter meets matter, and even 1 gram of antimatter is hard to make, but that was a 1kg explosion, so even if the antimatter mass is added to the matter mass, it's a lot of antimatter. But antimatter was not used here, it was magic. Transporting antimatter is a bit of a hazard, considering this world is 100% matter, and a transporter can be intercepted, magic can't. If Japan wanted, they could make a crater out of New York or Washington and the USNA would have no idea until it happened. So in order to better understand this explosion and how it reacts, they reactivated that 30km black hole sandwich maker, and it's hinted that it won't go that well for them. Also, the fact that Material Burst can destroy a war fleet in the blink of an eye means the rules of war have changed, no longer can the armies fight it on like in the old days, now magicians are the center pieces and maybe some assassins mixed in there. Finding out who the hell can nuke an army like that at his will is also important and it drives the story forward, let's not forget we are talking about high school, international politics are a bit over that. That's about it as far as I can tell, I hope I answered your questions and not angered Dreyakis in the process. Making a novel discussion board out of his page is not nice. --[[User:EZ-Jay|Tortex]] ([[User talk:EZ-Jay|talk]]) 18:48, 29 April 2013 (CDT)

A quick question. How fast do the Chinese translate the light novels? ''~ThePagemaster''

Excuse me. Supposed, that we live long enough to see the ending of MKnR series and Dreyakis-san and other translators finished translating it. There are still many interesting scripts, light novels, and other literature that hasn't/haven't been released in English by official provider(unlicensed). Question, Are Dreyakis-san going to translate any of those literature that Dreyakis-san interested in? Besides MKnR, is there any literature that Dreyakis-san recommended?--[[User:Mada|Mada]] ([[User talk:Mada|talk]]) 02:52, 7 June 2013 (CDT) Many Thanks and sorry for disturbing.--[[User:Mada|Mada]] ([[User talk:Mada|talk]]) 02:54, 7 June 2013 (CDT)

=== '''Expressing Gratitude''' ===

Yeah new chapter!!! thank you for this chapter sir [[User:Dreyakis|Dreyakis-san]] [[User:James Gobilzkame|V33]] 00:13, 21 April 2013 (CDT)

Thx for the new chapter. I like ur translations. They are fast and good. "[[User:Laxarus|Laxarus]] ([[User talk:Laxarus|talk]]) 00:44, 21 April 2013 (CDT)"

Welcome back Drey, I hope you enjoyed your hiatus! Your translations have always been awesome, and I look forward to whatever you decide to translate for volume 9. [[User:D4mi3n|d4mi3n]] ([[User talk:D4mi3n|talk]])

Awesome!! Thanks for all your great work. --[[User:Krimety|Krimety]] ([[User talk:Krimety|talk]]) 11:37, 23 April 2013 (CDT)

Aw shit, Dreyakis is back in action. Thanks for all your hard work. Md_rat

Thanks for picking this project and using your free time for it, kudos Oxide

Thanks again for all your hard work translating this for us!

Finally Mahouka Vol.9 Chapter 2 showing it's update, Thanks Dreyakis!!!

I get so irritated when there is no new update, because you made me fall in love with this series! (Switching between being impatient and fangirling) XD No, being serious; thank you for being awesome and translating this project! <3 ^^

Thank you very much for every-things. I think it is great that Dreyakis-san continuing the translation even though the new volume has just released(not long ago). Really, thank you very much.[[User:Mada|Mada]] ([[User talk:Mada|talk]]) 21:26, 11 May 2013 (CDT)<br />
Hm, just great as always. Many Thanks.--[[User:Mada|Mada]] ([[User talk:Mada|talk]]) 10:47, 6 June 2013 (CDT)

Thanks for the great translations.

Thank you very much, for all you have done, Dreyakis, 14:50 02 June 2013 Ulrick

Thank you for the new chapter.. [[User:James Gobilzkame|V33]] 09:23, 9 June 2013 (CDT)

Thank you for your translations! With every chapter you make my day \o.o/ --[[User:Asanda Nima|Asanda Nima]] ([[User talk:Asanda Nima|talk]]) 02:56, 11 June 2013 (CDT)

Thanks for your translations! You're the best!

Do not die trying, we need you to translate all the other chapters so please live Dreyakis. Md_rat

User talk:Dreyakis

2013-04-23T18:57:31Z

76.108.113.25:

User talk:Dreyakis

2013-03-09T02:26:28Z

76.108.113.25:

=== '''Questions and Answers''' ===

'''1. Are you working on the light novels or the web novels? What's the difference?'''

I'm working from the Chinese translations of the light novels. The web novels were published before the light novels, but the light novels contain more content in terms of character development and extra scenes. In addition, some lines in the web novels were toned down in the light novels. (And there's more fanservice in the light novels.)

'''2. Hey, dude, the chapters are out of order! Why did you translate Chapter Y before Chapter X?'''

Simply put, because someone signed up to do Chapter X before I did. Translators work at different speeds, so some chapters may come out ahead of the others. Everyone works at their own pace, so give them some time.

'''3. So when's your next chapter coming out?'''

If I got a dollar every time someone asked me this, I would be able to do this for a living. Click on the User Page tab on the top left corner and you will find my progression on the latest chapter as well as a ''rough'' estimate on when the chapter will be complete. And, no, it has been scientifically proven that asking me to work faster/harder does not improve translation speed. I am working off of PST in California, so do take that into account when looking for the new chapter on my update days.

'''4. Are you going to translate all the volumes?'''

Until otherwise stated, yes. Volume 5 may get delayed though, since it is a collection of side stories rather than advancing the main plot.

'''5. I got the chapter summaries from somewhere else, may I post them in the forums?'''

Please don't. Last I heard, the chapter summaries flying everywhere absolutely killed all motivation for the translators. So...... Please don't. Please.

'''6. I want to join the project, where do I sign up?'''

I don't have the power to actually grant that since I am not the project leader for MKnR, larenthian is. If you are interested in joining the project, drop by the Feedback Thread to let larenthian and Seitsuki know. Following that, inscribe your name onto the [[Mahouka_Koukou_no_Rettousei:Registration_Page|Registration]] page next to which chapter you would like to work on. I will '''not''' provide RAWs, so do not ask.

'''7. I have more questions that you haven't answered here!'''

Drop me a line in the comments section below. If I can't answer it, go ahead and take it to the Feedback Thread on the forums.

=== '''Comments'''===
Hm, seeing how between you and Sashiko you seem to have the remaining two volumes covered.. anything you'd like assistance on once I finish up Yuutousei? Or are you guys fine? [[User:Seitsuki|Seit]] ([[User talk:Seitsuki|talk]]) 23:42, 8 February 2013 (CST)

:I think we're solid for now, but do be on the lookout for messages from me regarding future Miyuki scenes. Unless, of course, you don't want them. /end sarcasm. [[User:Dreyakis|Dreyakis]] ([[User talk:Dreyakis#top|talk]]) 10:57, 9 February 2013 (CST)

How are you translating 灼熱? I put "Flaming Hot" but, since I haven't posted chapter one of Volume 8; I can change it if you have a different translation[[User:Sashiko|Sashiko]] ([[User talk:Sashiko|talk]]) 20:33, 14 February 2013 (CST)

:"Scorching" is how the various other translations have it, though I personally leaned towards "Burning". I'm currently going with "Scorching", though.

I have added the missing lines in chapter 6 and 7 of volume 6, tagged with <nowiki></nowiki>. Probably you want to edit those to make the sentences or its surroundings flow more nicely :) [[User:Arczyx|Arczyx]] ([[User talk:Arczyx|talk]]) 01:47, 19 February 2013 (CST)

:Got it. Thank you very much. [[User:Dreyakis|Dreyakis]] ([[User talk:Dreyakis#top|talk]]) 10:16, 19 February 2013 (CST)

Alright will start reading Mahouka to check for spelling and grammar after I wake up. If I find something who do I contact about it then? [[User:Medisuena|Medisuena]] ([[User talk:Medisuena|talk]])

: It's a wiki, feel free to edit typos and grammar if you see something wrong. Just check the project specific guidelines/ general guidelines before starting. Can be careful about changing the meaning of the sentence, unless you think it needs changing then point it out in the relevant discussion page before making the change. --[[User:Drowzycow|Drowzycow]] ([[User talk:Drowzycow|talk]]) 21:40, 28 February 2013 (CST)

Chapter 12 was awesome. BTW, Mahesvara(Maheshvara) is an alternate name for Lord Shiva, the Hindu God of destruction and one of the Hindu trinity consisting of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. Maybe useful to add as a footnote.

Is Volume 8 supposed to have such short chapters, or were they simply summarized translations of the full chapters?

:Yes it is supposed to have such short chapters. The chapters alternate between present and past and so each chapter is shorter than in previous :volumes, but there are almost 3 times as many chapters than usual. [[User:SXIII|SXIII]] ([[User talk:SXIII|talk]]) 16:28, 3 March 2013 (CST)

Thank you for the TL --[[User:Kai Ran|Kai Ran]] ([[User talk:Kai Ran|talk]]) 10:27, 4 March 2013 (CST)

Will you be doing the remaining short stories? Just asking because i would like to read the others and your work is fast and easy to understand even in areas with mistakes so i really enjoy reading the the translations done by you. (because I do not have to ponder what the meaning of the lines are based off the lines before and after and can just follow the story).

:See Q&A 4.--[[User:Drowzycow|Drowzycow]] ([[User talk:Drowzycow|talk]]) 18:44, 4 March 2013 (CST)

Got a question are the chapters in volume 5 related to the story or are they just extra chapters made by the author?
Ofc i mean all the other chapters apart from the student council story. [[User:Medisuena|Medisuena]] ([[User talk:Medisuena|talk]])

Read the forums, it has been asked there many, many times. The remaining side stories are not important to the plot. They are about side characters. --[[User:Bilagaana|Bilagaana]] ([[User talk:Bilagaana|talk]]) 23:11, 4 March 2013 (CST)

quick question are you planning on translating volume 5 next or are you going to help with volume 8?

Thanks for all you're hard work. Now for a curveball, do you think tatsuya has 2 spells(besides that non-systematic thing) one that heals and one that destroys or is just different applications of the same spell. Cause the way Miyuki explains it, doesn't it seem kinda like the same thing?

No, his decompestion, just erases everything (destroying things) and his regrowth reads and reset the eidos back to the way they were (healing things). Md_rat

=== '''Expressing Gratitude''' ===
This Light novel is awesome!! I've been addicted from the get go!, Thank you for doing such a great job translating! I've been Checking constantly to see if the new chapter will be out soon. I wonder when the next volume will come out though.--[[User:Jing577|Jing577]] ([[User talk:Jing577|talk]]) 19:30, 3 March 2013 (CST)

Thanks for Vol 7 Ch 12, I've been checking back every 2 hours for 4 days :3. I shall now go feed my eyes.[[User:All Nighter94|All Night]] ([[User talk:All Nighter94|talk]]) 19:34, 2 March 2013 (CST)

Thanks for Vol 7 Ch 12, I will enjoy reading it. I hope all is well in your life as well. Thanks again. --[[User:Bilagaana|Bilagaana]] ([[User talk:Bilagaana|talk]]) 17:26, 2 March 2013 (CST)

Thx for all your hard work [[User:Medisuena|Medisuena]] ([[User talk:Medisuena|talk]])

Hot damn! I know v7c12 would be a doozie when you hinted at it, glad you weren't just trolling me! Thanks for the great work! [[User:D4mi3n|d4mi3n]] ([[User talk:D4mi3n|talk]])

Haha, thank you for the release again. --[[User:Mada|Mada]] ([[User talk:Mada|talk]]) 00:15, 3 March 2013 (CST)

- Miyuki was utterly breathtaking in the newest chapter (Vol. 7, Ch. 12). That cold fury of hers is just so lovely. Once again, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. =Rune=

And the world froze

Thanks as always, Dreyakis. You're doing one hell of a job! [[User:OL Val|Overlord Val]] ([[User talk:OL Val|talk]]) 08:04, 3 March 2013 (CST)

Ty drey your are the bomb and hopes your not too hard on yourself! [[User:orig27|orig27]] ([[User talk:orig27|talk]])

Thanks again for this wonderful chapter,. as always keep up the good work but don't push yourself to hard [[User:Dreyakis|Dreyakis-sama]]... --[[User:James Gobilzkame|V33]]

辛勤工作的感谢

Most consistent translator ever, translate as fast as I read the light novel in Japanese. :)　お疲れ様です。ありがとうございます！感謝しております。 [[User:pilipok|pilipok]] ([[User talk:pilipok|talk]])

Thank you, thank you for your work, thanks for the speed of your work.
And I'll like to know, how will it go white the volume 9 and 10.
Sorry for being a worrywart. MERCI par avance. Tonda [france]. The tome 9 must be publised in march 2013.

btw can i ask a question how many volumes of MKnR are publish right now? [[User:James Gobilzkame|V33]] 03:41, 4 March 2013 (CST)

Thank you for your the summary releases, Dreyakis! I, no actually, all MKNR fans appreciate your efforts and hard work a lot. Thank you for continuously making us happy. Also, don't overwork yourself okay? Take care of your health too, or we'll all be worried. That's all! God bless! :)~pearl

User talk:Dreyakis

2013-02-22T05:14:35Z

76.108.113.25:

=== '''Questions and Answers''' ===

'''1. Are you working on the light novels or the web novels? What's the difference?'''

I'm working from the Chinese translations of the light novels. The web novels were published before the light novels, but the light novels contain more content in terms of character development and extra scenes. In addition, some lines in the web novels were toned down in the light novels. (And there's more fanservice in the light novels.)

'''2. When are you going to translate the Afterwords or The Late Great Favorite?'''

Uh, probably some far distant time in the future. (read: never) The Afterwords and the Late Great Favorite bear no impact on the story itself. They are merely the author's thoughts as each novel comes to a close. Hence why their priority is very, very low.

'''3. Hey, dude, the chapters are out of order! Why did you translate Chapter Y before Chapter X?'''

Simply put, because someone signed up to do Chapter X before I did. Translators work at different speeds, so some chapters may come out ahead of the others. Everyone works at their own pace, so give them some time.

'''4. So when's your next chapter coming out?'''

If I got a dollar every time someone asked me this, I would be able to do this for a living. Click on the User Page tab on the top left corner and you will find my progression on the latest chapter as well as a ''rough'' estimate on when the chapter will be complete. And, no, it has been scientifically proven that asking me to work faster/harder does not improve translation speed. I am working off of PST in California, so do take that into account when looking for the new chapter on my update days.

'''5. Are you going to translate all the volumes?'''

Until otherwise stated, yes. Volume 5 may get delayed though, since it is a collection of side stories rather than advancing the main plot. We'll see what happens after the Nine Schools Competition.

'''6. I got the chapter summaries from somewhere else, may I post them in the forums?'''

Please don't. Last I heard, the chapter summaries flying everywhere absolutely killed all motivation for the translators. So...... Please don't. Please.

'''7. I want to join the project, where do I sign up?'''

I don't have the power to actually grant that, since I am not the project leader for MKnR, larenthian is. If you are interested in joining the project, drop by the Feedback Thread to let larenthian and Seitsuki know. Following that, inscribe your name onto the [[Mahouka_Koukou_no_Rettousei:Registration_Page|Registration]] page next to which chapter you would like to work on. I will '''not''' provide RAWs, so do not ask.

'''8. So what happened to your ETA or projected deadline?'''

While I do receive comments regarding the accuracy of my estimated deadlines, after spending some time reflecting and looking at the overall project, I have elected to restore the function on my User Page. Ultimately, I feel that the unfortunate actions of the minority should not reflect on the benign actions of the majority. Please excuse my temporary fit of pique.

'''9. I have more questions that you haven't answered here!'''

Drop me a line in the comments section below. If I can't answer it, go ahead and take it to the Feedback Thread on the forums.

=== '''Comments'''===
I see Vol. 8 is starting to get translated. Is Vol. 8 Not going to be translated by you? - Ruckkus

:Sashiko registered for Volume 8 first, so he will have the first crack at the chapters he would like to translate. If there are any chapters for Volume 8 not completed by the time I finish Volume 7, I will jump in to assist.

Hm, seeing how between you and Sashiko you seem to have the remaining two volumes covered.. anything you'd like assistance on once I finish up Yuutousei? Or are you guys fine? [[User:Seitsuki|Seit]] ([[User talk:Seitsuki|talk]]) 23:42, 8 February 2013 (CST)

:I think we're solid for now, but do be on the lookout for messages from me regarding future Miyuki scenes. Unless, of course, you don't want them. /end sarcasm. [[User:Dreyakis|Dreyakis]] ([[User talk:Dreyakis#top|talk]]) 10:57, 9 February 2013 (CST)

How are you translating 灼熱? I put "Flaming Hot" but, since I haven't posted chapter one of Volume 8; I can change it if you have a different translation[[User:Sashiko|Sashiko]] ([[User talk:Sashiko|talk]]) 20:33, 14 February 2013 (CST)

:"Scorching" is how the various other translations have it, though I personally leaned towards "Burning". I'm currently going with "Scorching", though.

I have added the missing lines in chapter 6 and 7 of volume 6, tagged with <nowiki></nowiki>. Probably you want to edit those to make the sentences or its surroundings flow more nicely :) [[User:Arczyx|Arczyx]] ([[User talk:Arczyx|talk]]) 01:47, 19 February 2013 (CST)

:Got it. Thank you very much. [[User:Dreyakis|Dreyakis]] ([[User talk:Dreyakis#top|talk]]) 10:16, 19 February 2013 (CST)

Dreyakis, it's cool that you managed to shave a day off the ETA, The power of all the positive comments in the Expressing Gratitude section! ("Vegeta Help Me!" "This Power Level, It Can't Be! It's Over 9000!!!!") lol... that is you right now. Thanks for the huge effort you put into translating Mahouka - [[User:Aircool|Aircool]] ([[User Talk:Aircool|talk]])

Hey Drey! Out of curiosity, how far ahead of Mahouka have you read without translating? Do you translate a chapter immediately after you read it? I'm curious to hear if particularly interesting chapters are more fun for you to translate. On a related note, are there any overarching themes or references in Mahouka that are lost in translation (seeing as the current translation is japanese -> chinese -> english)? [[User:D4mi3n|d4mi3n]] ([[User talk:D4mi3n|talk]]) 23:30, 20 February 2013 (CST)

:In terms of "going ahead", the Chinese translators have already translated practically everything out in print, which means they have already finished Volume 8 and are starting to work on the Double 7 Arc. I translate according to chronological order, so in terms of sheer knowledge of the material, of course I know what is coming up way ahead of time. And yes, certain chapters are more to work on because I '''know''' what is yet to come. (*cough* Volume 7 Chapter 12 *cough*) Finally, generally there are no overarching themes or references lost in translation as the text does a good job making multiple references. What '''is''' lost in translation is that some of the terminology have a "genius bonus" when it comes to recognizing the kanji. However, it's no loss if the reader cannot read the kanji.

Question, if you dont know chinese or japanese what exactly can you do to help out with this series?[[User:Medisuena|Medisuena]] ([[User talk:Medisuena|talk]]) Thursday, 21 February 21:39:(+1)

:The project is always looking for additional editors to go over the translated chapters. If you are confident with the English language, feel free to read over previous chapters and check for errors in grammar, spelling, etc.

=== '''Expressing Gratitude''' ===
Thank you very much for the update Drey. [[User:Naavi|Naavi]] ([[User talk:Naavi|talk]]) 04:26, 6 February 2013 (CST)

Thank you for all of the work you have been doing. [[User:Draeke|Draeke]] - [[User_talk:Draeke|Talk]] - 09:33, 6 February 2013 (CST)

Thank you for all the great work you have done and are continuing to do. You do not have to worry about the ETA you are doing all of this great work and it is a reward for us when you do get chapters so thank you. Md_rat

Thank you very much for your consistent hard work translating. The translations are quick, very well done, and you even take time to post frequent progress updates. Simply outstanding. Thanks again! (dk)

Thanks for all the work.
Thank you for the (regular) hard word. Merci beaucoup.TONDA,france.

I'm very impressed with your impressive mix of speed and and quality. Thank you so much for all of your work. [[User:Rizo536|Rizo536 - Actual Grammar Nazi]] ([[User talk:Rizo536|talk]])

- Great update, as always. When I read the explanation given by Suzune regarding her project, I couldn't help but be impressed by your translation. Truly awe-inspiring. =Rune=

Hello Dreyakis-sama. I just wanna say my thanks. No,a tons of thanks for keep updating one of my favorite light novel (Mahouka no Koukou Rettousei)! I will always support you. Keep updating! once again a lot of thanks! :) -Kazuyagami 10:56, 17 February 2013

Just when i thought tatsuya couldnt get more awesome he had to go super saiyan :D this dude rocks

Chapter 10 was awesome! Thank you for the translation.

Chapter 10 really makes my day better! thanks Drey! -Mumalkatar

Thanks for the speedy translation as always Drey:)--[[User:Naavi|Naavi]] ([[User talk:Naavi|talk]]) 08:18, 18 February 2013 (CST)

<3, nothing else to add :)

It Just Got Real! (Since I Probs Can't Say A Four Letter Word Beginning In S), Dreyakis, Like So Many Others Have Said You Just Made My Day! - [[User:Aircool]] : ([[User talk: Aircool|Talk]]) 11:48, 18 February 2013(CST)

Chapter 10 is really epic. really thank you for your ultra fast translation Dreyakis.. cant stop thinking about the next chapter. thank you again you made my day complete.

Thay you Dreyakis!, we must hold a party when you reach the 30k, I'll go if I learn to write/talk english properly xd

Thx for all the hard work Dreyakis for translating my favorite light novel - Medisuena

Things are getting INTENSE!! Thanks Dreyakis, this stuff is amazing and your translations are so speedy!

Thanks a lot for the fast translation...really appreciate it. Cant wait for this chapter and the next and the next lol. Keep it up man thanks again [OppaiDragon]

Awesome work Dreyakis. I started reading this over the weekend and I'm completely hooked. I want you to know that what you do is very appreciated by the community and i hope you're enjoying this as much as i am especially with the latest chapter <3 - Slynx Feb 19

Great work as always Dreyakis; I can only imagine what you went through translating the tech jargon in the last few chapters. Thanks again for the great work! [[User:D4mi3n|d4mi3n]] ([[User talk:D4mi3n|talk]])

Not getting my hope high but still great job man really really appreciate the work your putting into this for our sake. Anyway just wanted to say THNAKS!!! cant wait to read the next few chapters hehe.[OppaiDragon]

I love this!, Thanks~!!! [Kecuobi]

Yay, 4 pages to go. Thank you Dreyakis-san. (Uoogh, cough, It'll be here soon. Hmm, I wonder what will Tatsuya do?) ^_^ [[User:Mada|Mada]] ([[User talk:Mada|talk]]) 02:45, 21 February 2013 (CST)

...4 pages seriously why are you torturing me lol [[User:Soulmuncher|Soulmuncher]]
:My apologies, I meant about V07-Chapter11 [[User:Mada|Mada]] ([[User talk:Mada|talk]]) 10:30, 21 February 2013 (CST)

If you don't have enough coffee, just ask. Your page have over 30k views, if it will increase your TLing speed we will buy you yearly supply.--[[Special:Contributions/89.76.44.88|89.76.44.88]] 10:33, 21 February 2013 (CST)

Yay! new chapter,. Thank you again Dreyakis-sama. for the new release.

I can hardly express my gratitude for the chapter! Thanks Drey! Mumalkatar

Loving your work Mr. Dreyakis. I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to you. - a1

Thanks for all your hard work. I cannot wait to see Tatsuya in action in the next chapter!

I have acquired feelings similar to love for you. =Rune=

I can not wait for this next chapter, you said it was going to be really good, at some point in the past and I can not wait to read it, thanks so much for your hard work. =Md_rat=

User talk:Dreyakis

2013-02-06T18:01:39Z

76.108.113.25:

=== '''Questions and Answers''' ===

'''1. Are you working on the light novels or the web novels? What's the difference?'''

I'm working from the Chinese translations of the light novels. The web novels were published before the light novels, but the light novels contain more content in terms of character development and extra scenes. In addition, some lines in the web novels were toned down in the light novels. (And there's more fanservice in the light novels.)

'''2. When are you going to translate the Afterwords or The Late Great Favorite?'''

Uh, probably some far distant time in the future. (read: never) The Afterwords and the Late Great Favorite bear no impact on the story itself. They are merely the author's thoughts as each novel comes to a close. Hence why their priority is very, very low.

'''3. Hey, dude, the chapters are out of order! Why did you translate Chapter Y before Chapter X?'''

Simply put, because someone signed up to do Chapter X before I did. Translators work at different speeds, so some chapters may come out ahead of the others. Everyone works at their own pace, so give them some time.

'''4. So when's your next chapter coming out?'''

If I got a dollar every time someone asked me this, I would be able to do this for a living. Click on the User Page tab on the top left corner and you will find my progression on the latest chapter as well as a ''rough'' estimate on when the chapter will be complete. And, no, it has been scientifically proven that asking me to work faster/harder does not improve translation speed. I am working off of PST in California, so do take that into account when looking for the new chapter on my update days.

'''5. Are you going to translate all the volumes?'''

Until otherwise stated, yes. Volume 5 may get delayed though, since it is a collection of side stories rather than advancing the main plot. We'll see what happens after the Nine Schools Competition.

'''6. I got the chapter summaries from somewhere else, may I post them in the forums?'''

Please don't. Last I heard, the chapter summaries flying everywhere absolutely killed all motivation for the translators. So...... Please don't. Please.

'''7. I want to join the project, where do I sign up?'''

I don't have the power to actually grant that, since I am not the project leader for MKnR, larenthian is. If you are interested in joining the project, drop by the Feedback Thread to let larenthian and Seitsuki know. Following that, inscribe your name onto the [[Mahouka_Koukou_no_Rettousei:Registration_Page|Registration]] page next to which chapter you would like to work on. I will '''not''' provide RAWs, so do not ask.

'''8. So what happened to your ETA or projected deadline?'''

While I do receive comments regarding the accuracy of my estimated deadlines, after spending some time reflecting and looking at the overall project, I have elected to restore the function on my User Page. Ultimately, I feel that the unfortunate actions of the minority should not reflect on the benign actions of the majority. Please excuse my temporary fit of pique.

'''9. I have more questions that you haven't answered here!'''

Drop me a line in the comments section below. If I can't answer it, go ahead and take it to the Feedback Thread on the forums.

=== '''Comments'''===

Thanks a lot for the translations so far. Even though a few are asking you to reconsider not translating anymore- whatever you decide has priority should come first. -IndexArcanum

Thanks a lot for 5th chapter. And i also got a question, on the Mahouka page on facebook there's something called Double Act 7 which is set in the second year, can you tell something more about it and does it come as a novel or in a magazine. Again thank's a lot for 5th chapter. --[[User:Silver Horn|Silver Horn]] ([[User talk:Silver Horn|talk]]) 04:28, 16 January 2013 (CST)

Double 7 is in Dengeki Bunko or whatever that magazine is. So far, the first 2 segments (I guess chapters 0-6) have been released, and it is 2nd year as you say. It's an unedited portion and "spoiler free," so it's more akin to the web novels. It would take place after Web Arc 6, of course. --[[User:EnigmaticAxiom|EnigmaticAxiom]] ([[User talk:EnigmaticAxiom|talk]]) 05:15, 16 January 2013 (CST)

Thanks for the Chapter Drey. [[User:Naavi|Naavi]] ([[User talk:Naavi|talk]]) 20:37, 16 January 2013 (CST)

Thanks for the translations Drey, always translating at warps speed,keep it up. [[User:Dual Blades|Dual Blades]] ([[User talk:Dual Blades|talk]]) 20:10, 22 January 2013 (CST)

Awesome job Dreyakis, its getting exciting with each chapter release. however, in my personal opinion, i'm not that hyped about the story spanning over two volumes. In the previous arcs i felt the transition to the next volume didn't go over so well, hell i'm still lamenting about the enrollment arc. that being said the author did improve with the nine-schools arc. maybe the author will surprise us this time. great story anyways. share your thoughts. [[User:Keisanichi|Keisanichi]] ([[User talk:Keisanichi|talk]])

I had the feeling that he took his time with this chapter. But that is kinda good, because sometimes i get the bad feeling that he works to much for us and even then he is still so fast that you can by no means complain (still one of the fastest translators I seen till now) (not that we have a right to complain anyway).

hey just 1 question please dont feel offended , just wondering, that are you going to fully translate the whole series in future as per now ?
thanks (kakaroet)

Dreyakis, what motivates you? I'd really like to know. - Alconi

If you read the FAQ section by Dreyakis at the top of this page (#5) you'll see the answer is yes. --[[User:Cthaeh|Cthaeh]] ([[User talk:Cthaeh|talk]]) 08:59, 31 January 2013 (CST)

Please Dreyakis, update Chapter 7, where i live it's already 4th october ! I want to read it and it's killing me :p.(the end in '''Expressing Gratitude''')[[User:meintos|meintos]]

^Please don't start harassing him. He has no obligation to translate and has been doing a phenomenal job. Most people don't even post estimates on when they'll finish but he does to help us. We all want to read the chapter and we all are probably thinking the same as you but asking, putting pressure on, or otherwise demanding anything out of him doesn't help the process (it may even act as a demotivate). He's a real person and things come up. --[[User:Nuralataion|Nuralataion]] ([[User talk:Nuralataion|talk]]) 24:25, 16 January 2013 (CST)

I see Vol. 8 is starting to get translated. Is Vol. 8 Not going to be translated by you? - Ruckkus

:Sashiko registered for Volume 8 first, so he will have the first crack at the chapters he would like to translate. If there are any chapters for Volume 8 not completed by the time I finish Volume 7, I will jump in to assist.

=== '''Expressing Gratitude''' ===

Drey you are the King of translating, all hail the king!!!!!!!!--[[User:1fortis1|1fortis1]] ([[User talk:1fortis1|talk]]) 16:18, 20 January 2013 (CST)

over 200 pages in 4 days, who the heck is able to translate and type over 200 pages of text in 4 days? A god, that's who. Has it been made clear how awesome you are, Dreyakis? --[[User:PrairieEagle|PrairieEagle]] ([[User talk:PrairieEagle|talk]])

Just so you know, it wasn't 200 pages in 4 days (well, it's possible he did, but that's besides the point). The ###/### is the page he is currently on compared to the page the chapter ends. Still, his pace is quite quick, and yes, he clearly is quite awesome. --[[User:EnigmaticAxiom|EnigmaticAxiom]] ([[User talk:EnigmaticAxiom|talk]]) 14:14 22, January 2013 (CST)

:As Enigmatic surmised, I'm starting on page 220 out of 253, where the chapter ends. Trying to do 200 pages in 4 days would be pushing it even for me. I roughly put out 15 pages/day on most days, with a modest spike in production on my days off. [[User:Dreyakis|Dreyakis]] ([[User talk:Dreyakis#top|talk]]) 23:08, 22 January 2013 (CST)

Indeed. It's difficult not to appreciate just how fast and capable both Drey and zzhk are. Even given a masterful command of both English and Chinese, there's a lot of cross-referencing that has to happen when you're not translating straight from the Japanese text. The fact that they're both efficient ''and'' consistent is just staggering. <br />
On a different note, Drey, judging from your language ability and the fact that you hail from the ever-glorious Cali, I'm guessing you're an ABC. How is it you managed such proficiency in both English and Chinese? --[[User:Hiyono|Hiyono]] ([[User talk:Hiyono|talk]]) 16:05, 22 January 2013 (CST)

:I am an ABC, but I spent two years in primary school in Taiwan. The rest just happened. [[User:Dreyakis|Dreyakis]] ([[User talk:Dreyakis#top|talk]]) 22:41, 22 January 2013 (CST)

I think you should add Js06 to the list of one man army translators as well. Sure, he takes longer when translating other LNs, but when a new To Aru Majutsu no Index volume comes out, he can finish the LN in about a week or so with daily updates. Man, these guys are just incredible. - Cataccountant

I swear, the term 'paying respects' shouldn't be listed here or something. It sounds so morbid...--[[User:Teh Ping|Teh Ping]] ([[User talk:Teh Ping|talk]]) 23:09, 22 January 2013 (CST)

^ Totally agree. Changed the section title .. And, yay, thanks for all your efforts Dreyakis! A king among men! [[User:Wilhelmson|Wilhelmson]] ([[User talk:Wilhelmson|talk]]) 08:48, 23 January 2013 (CST)

Thanks for the translations :D - ありがとうございます! ]

Thanks for the translations , dreyakis i'm not sure your human (you are way too fast) but thank you and ... update please i want to know what come after ! ( sorry if i made a mistake i'm french :p ,P.S. i will be the boss of your fan club in France !)[[User:meintos|meintos]]

要加油, Drey. 即使有些人在小看你，人家还是很感激你所付出的努力。--[[User:Hiyono|Hiyono]] ([[User talk:Hiyono|talk]]) 01:22, 4 February 2013 (CST)

First time posting like this so I'm sorry if it is in a wrong format or something. Anyway Drey just wanted to say thanks, never seen updates this fast on Baka-Tsuki before. Really glad you are the one translating my favorite LN. :D - Ruckkus

Thanks For Translating Chapter 7 and all of Volume 6 Drey!!! ( And Well All Those Other Chapters) That last chapter was really long and it was great to just immerse myself in Mahouka for a solid 1-2 hours. Oh the Happiness! --- [[User:Aircool|Aircool]] ([[User talk:Aircool|talk]])

Thanks for your translations! This series is my crack and every chapter is a sweet hit of ecstasy! -Vudoodude

Thanks for the translations! and don't you need some rest? because the speed of your translation is just too much for a human. BUT! we're still eager to read your translation with this pace. Thank you again! -Mumalkatar

Thank you very much for the update Drey. [[User:Naavi|Naavi]] ([[User talk:Naavi|talk]]) 04:26, 6 February 2013 (CST)

Thank you for all of the work you have been doing. [[User:Draeke|Draeke]] - [[User_talk:Draeke|Talk]] - 09:33, 6 February 2013 (CST)

Thank you for all the great work you have done and are continuing to do. You do not have to worry about the ETA you are doing all of this great work and it is a reward for us when you do get chapters so thank you. Md_rat

User talk:Sashiko

2012-12-30T17:33:42Z

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== Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei ==

Thank you for begin translations on the Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei LN. I appreciate it.

Best of Luck in your Mahouka volume 5 translations, they are much appreciated!

Thank you for helping with the translations. Great seeing new faces thank you so much.

User talk:Dreyakis

2012-12-22T23:39:03Z

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User talk:Dreyakis

2012-12-19T17:44:55Z

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User talk:Dreyakis

2012-12-05T17:26:24Z

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=== '''Questions and Answers''' ===

'''1. Are you working on the light novels or the web novels? What's the difference?'''

I'm working from the Chinese translations of the light novels. The web novels were published before the light novels, but the light novels contain more content in terms of character development and extra scenes. In addition, some lines in the web novels were toned down in the light novels. (And there's more fanservice in the light novels.)

'''2. When are you going to translate the Afterwords or The Late Great Favorite?'''

Uh, probably some far distant time in the future. (read: never) The Afterwords and the Late Great Favorite bear no impact on the story itself. They are merely the author's thoughts as each novel comes to a close. Hence why their priority is very, very low.

'''3. Hey, dude, the chapters are out of order! Why did you translate Chapter 9 before Chapter 8?'''

Simply put, because someone signed up to do Chapter 8 before I did. Translators work at different speeds, so some chapters may come out ahead of the others. Everyone works at their own pace, so give them some time.

'''4. So when's your next chapter coming out?'''

If I got a dollar every time someone asked me this, I would be able to do this for a living. Click on the User Page tab on the top left corner and you will find my progression on the latest chapter as well as a ''rough'' estimate on when the chapter will be complete. And, no, it has been scientifically proven that asking me to work faster/harder does not improve translation speed.

'''5. Are you going to translate all the volumes?'''

Until otherwise stated, yes. Volume 5 may get delayed though, since it is a collection of side stories rather than advancing the main plot. We'll see what happens after the Nine Schools Competition.

'''6. I got the chapter summaries from somewhere else, may I post them in the forums?'''

Please don't. Last I heard, the chapter summaries flying everywhere absolutely killed all motivation for the translators. So...... Please don't. Please.

'''7. I want to join the project, where do I sign up?'''

I don't have the power to actually grant that, since I am not the project leader for MKnR, larenthian is. If you are interested in joining the project, drop by the Feedback Thread to let larenthian and Seitsuki know. Following that, inscribe your name onto the [[Mahouka_Koukou_no_Rettousei:Registration_Page|Registration]] page next to which chapter you would like to work on. You will have to hunt down your own copy of the RAWs, I'm afraid.

'''8. I have more questions that you haven't answered here!'''

Drop me a line in the comments section below. If I can't answer it, go ahead and take it to the Feedback Thread on the forums.

=== '''Comments'''===
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I just want to let you know, Dreyakis, I highly enjoy your translation. I've spent quite a bit of time as an editor for various fan translation groups (never for light novels though) and even those projects could cause a man's brain to explode. Translation is hard work and you are doing the best job I have seen on Baka-Tsuki. It is a pleasure to read your translated text, doubly so because the novels themselves are excellent. The novels have an addictive neutrality to them, and I am very happy that you are translating them for an entirely new section of the world to enjoy. ~BakaGrappler

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Hello, Kanziel here. I am a new member and new to all this, but I hope to help in translating this great work. I am bilingual in Chinese and English. I hope you can teach me the basic and let me help you with translating Mahouka Koukou No Rettousei. Cheers~ --[[User:Kanziel|Kanziel]] ([[User talk:Kanziel|talk]]) 16:01, 1 October 2012 (CDT)

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Welcome, pull up a chair, here be dragons. Check in at the Feedback Thread on the MKnR main page and let Larenthian and Seitsuki know that you're in. I just started a few months ago, so I don't have much in terms of seniority. Make sure to register for the chapters you plan to work on as well. [[User:Dreyakis|Dreyakis]] ([[User talk:Dreyakis#top|talk]]) 16:45, 1 October 2012 (CDT)
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Thanks for your translations [[User:Bilagaana|Bilagaana]] ([[User talk:Bilagaana|talk]]) 01:45, 4 November 2012 (CDT)

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First time commenting on bakaupdates, so not sure if this is the correct way, but THANK YOU SO MUCH for your work! I absolutely love this series. I've reread it 5x now eagerly waiting for my next hit of ecstasy! I actually created a log in just to voice my utmost gratitude to you and all the hard workers that work on the Mahouka series! I truly hope this series becomes an anime, but at the same time I know it'll never be as glorious as the LN! You work so quickly and your translations are top notch! I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say thank you, and we look forward to future releases! -Vudoodude

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My favorite thing about your translations is your keeping us informed of where you are and when we can expect the next chapter. It gives purpose to my checking three times a day to see if a new chapter is out. Love your work - Dracohall
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Hello I am new to Baka-Tsuki and I have a couple questions that you can help me with. (Sorry if this is in the wrong place to put it, but I am new and I don't know anywhere else to put it.)
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I want to help with translating novels on this wiki, but at the registration page of a project it just shows the chapters and the translators who translated it and I can't find anything that could help me. And if I do register to translate a chapter where can I find or get a raw version of the chapter to translate or do they provide you with one. Currently now I am in my third year of Japanese at a highschool standard and I am wondering if this enough to actually start translating chapters. I can understand Japanese sentence structure/grammar, hiragana, katakana like only 20 kanjis. Thank you in advance for answering. :) - TheWierdSaying

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"ie, nihongo no sannensei ga jyouzo jyanai yo. Takusan benkyo shinakereba narimasen." ~Tomu-sama (Dreyaki-sama no tomodachi desu)

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Larenthian is the project leader for Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei, so I don't have the final say on who does what. (Larenthian is on vacation until next year, but may poke in from time to time.) If you are interested in joining the project, go ahead and check in on the Feedback thread that is linked on the main Mahouka page. The Registration link is only to let the translators know who is doing what. Unfortunately, you will have to hunt down a copy of the RAWs yourself, as we don't have a handy supply cache anywhere (not that I know of). [[User:Dreyakis|Dreyakis]] ([[User talk:Dreyakis#top|talk]]) 00:02, 1 December 2012 (CST)

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if you have to find your own raws that just makes you more awsome thank you very much for translating.

You are going to finish it tomorrow? That is awesome, I can not wait, this is the chapter that I have looked forward to the most, I can not wait to see him fight. Thanks, Md_rat

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Dreyakis, out of curiosity, how do you manage to crank through these translations so quickly? I'm curious how you get so much done so quickly; never mind the quality which I have absolutely no complaints about. I've also been very impressed with how well you estimate time until completion, which is a skill that's impressive in and of itself. ~ d4

- From where are you? i would like to know mainly because of the time difference. ~Forbdn.Domin8r

Generally speaking, my productivity is around 10 pages per day since I'm translating Chinese to English, with appropriate increases in output on my days off (Wednesdays and Saturdays). It's not hard to make an estimate after that. I'm out in California, so the time stamp on B-T is two hours ahead of local time. [[User:Dreyakis|Dreyakis]] ([[User talk:Dreyakis#top|talk]]) 01:08, 5 December 2012 (CST)

Hey Dreyakis, thanks for all the translations on this great series...i love it and enjoying it the most...i have seen a few translators asking you about raws and links...if so you can lead them to this site ---> [http://tinyurl.com/ccrsrns] it contains all Japanese volumes released so far...thanks keep up the good work

This is sad, I have been checking every ten minutes since I got up this morning, That is sad I feel like I have no life. Thanks for all the hard work, Md_rat

User talk:Dreyakis

2012-12-05T16:58:20Z

76.108.113.25:

=== '''Questions and Answers''' ===

'''1. Are you working on the light novels or the web novels? What's the difference?'''

I'm working from the Chinese translations of the light novels. The web novels were published before the light novels, but the light novels contain more content in terms of character development and extra scenes. In addition, some lines in the web novels were toned down in the light novels. (And there's more fanservice in the light novels.)

'''2. When are you going to translate the Afterwords or The Late Great Favorite?'''

Uh, probably some far distant time in the future. (read: never) The Afterwords and the Late Great Favorite bear no impact on the story itself. They are merely the author's thoughts as each novel comes to a close. Hence why their priority is very, very low.

'''3. Hey, dude, the chapters are out of order! Why did you translate Chapter 9 before Chapter 8?'''

Simply put, because someone signed up to do Chapter 8 before I did. Translators work at different speeds, so some chapters may come out ahead of the others. Everyone works at their own pace, so give them some time.

'''4. So when's your next chapter coming out?'''

If I got a dollar every time someone asked me this, I would be able to do this for a living. Click on the User Page tab on the top left corner and you will find my progression on the latest chapter as well as a ''rough'' estimate on when the chapter will be complete. And, no, it has been scientifically proven that asking me to work faster/harder does not improve translation speed.

'''5. Are you going to translate all the volumes?'''

Until otherwise stated, yes. Volume 5 may get delayed though, since it is a collection of side stories rather than advancing the main plot. We'll see what happens after the Nine Schools Competition.

'''6. I got the chapter summaries from somewhere else, may I post them in the forums?'''

Please don't. Last I heard, the chapter summaries flying everywhere absolutely killed all motivation for the translators. So...... Please don't. Please.

'''7. I want to join the project, where do I sign up?'''

I don't have the power to actually grant that, since I am not the project leader for MKnR, larenthian is. If you are interested in joining the project, drop by the Feedback Thread to let larenthian and Seitsuki know. Following that, inscribe your name onto the [[Mahouka_Koukou_no_Rettousei:Registration_Page|Registration]] page next to which chapter you would like to work on. You will have to hunt down your own copy of the RAWs, I'm afraid.

'''8. I have more questions that you haven't answered here!'''

Drop me a line in the comments section below. If I can't answer it, go ahead and take it to the Feedback Thread on the forums.

=== '''Comments'''===
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I just want to let you know, Dreyakis, I highly enjoy your translation. I've spent quite a bit of time as an editor for various fan translation groups (never for light novels though) and even those projects could cause a man's brain to explode. Translation is hard work and you are doing the best job I have seen on Baka-Tsuki. It is a pleasure to read your translated text, doubly so because the novels themselves are excellent. The novels have an addictive neutrality to them, and I am very happy that you are translating them for an entirely new section of the world to enjoy. ~BakaGrappler

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Hello, Kanziel here. I am a new member and new to all this, but I hope to help in translating this great work. I am bilingual in Chinese and English. I hope you can teach me the basic and let me help you with translating Mahouka Koukou No Rettousei. Cheers~ --[[User:Kanziel|Kanziel]] ([[User talk:Kanziel|talk]]) 16:01, 1 October 2012 (CDT)

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Welcome, pull up a chair, here be dragons. Check in at the Feedback Thread on the MKnR main page and let Larenthian and Seitsuki know that you're in. I just started a few months ago, so I don't have much in terms of seniority. Make sure to register for the chapters you plan to work on as well. [[User:Dreyakis|Dreyakis]] ([[User talk:Dreyakis#top|talk]]) 16:45, 1 October 2012 (CDT)
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Thanks for your translations [[User:Bilagaana|Bilagaana]] ([[User talk:Bilagaana|talk]]) 01:45, 4 November 2012 (CDT)

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First time commenting on bakaupdates, so not sure if this is the correct way, but THANK YOU SO MUCH for your work! I absolutely love this series. I've reread it 5x now eagerly waiting for my next hit of ecstasy! I actually created a log in just to voice my utmost gratitude to you and all the hard workers that work on the Mahouka series! I truly hope this series becomes an anime, but at the same time I know it'll never be as glorious as the LN! You work so quickly and your translations are top notch! I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say thank you, and we look forward to future releases! -Vudoodude

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My favorite thing about your translations is your keeping us informed of where you are and when we can expect the next chapter. It gives purpose to my checking three times a day to see if a new chapter is out. Love your work - Dracohall
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Hello I am new to Baka-Tsuki and I have a couple questions that you can help me with. (Sorry if this is in the wrong place to put it, but I am new and I don't know anywhere else to put it.)
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I want to help with translating novels on this wiki, but at the registration page of a project it just shows the chapters and the translators who translated it and I can't find anything that could help me. And if I do register to translate a chapter where can I find or get a raw version of the chapter to translate or do they provide you with one. Currently now I am in my third year of Japanese at a highschool standard and I am wondering if this enough to actually start translating chapters. I can understand Japanese sentence structure/grammar, hiragana, katakana like only 20 kanjis. Thank you in advance for answering. :) - TheWierdSaying

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"ie, nihongo no sannensei ga jyouzo jyanai yo. Takusan benkyo shinakereba narimasen." ~Tomu-sama (Dreyaki-sama no tomodachi desu)

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Larenthian is the project leader for Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei, so I don't have the final say on who does what. (Larenthian is on vacation until next year, but may poke in from time to time.) If you are interested in joining the project, go ahead and check in on the Feedback thread that is linked on the main Mahouka page. The Registration link is only to let the translators know who is doing what. Unfortunately, you will have to hunt down a copy of the RAWs yourself, as we don't have a handy supply cache anywhere (not that I know of). [[User:Dreyakis|Dreyakis]] ([[User talk:Dreyakis#top|talk]]) 00:02, 1 December 2012 (CST)

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if you have to find your own raws that just makes you more awsome thank you very much for translating.

You are going to finish it tomorrow? That is awesome, I can not wait, this is the chapter that I have looked forward to the most, I can not wait to see him fight. Thanks, Md_rat

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Dreyakis, out of curiosity, how do you manage to crank through these translations so quickly? I'm curious how you get so much done so quickly; never mind the quality which I have absolutely no complaints about. I've also been very impressed with how well you estimate time until completion, which is a skill that's impressive in and of itself. ~ d4

- From where are you? i would like to know mainly because of the time difference. ~Forbdn.Domin8r

Generally speaking, my productivity is around 10 pages per day since I'm translating Chinese to English, with appropriate increases in output on my days off (Wednesdays and Saturdays). It's not hard to make an estimate after that. I'm out in California, so the time stamp on B-T is two hours ahead of local time. [[User:Dreyakis|Dreyakis]] ([[User talk:Dreyakis#top|talk]]) 01:08, 5 December 2012 (CST)

Hey Dreyakis, thanks for all the translations on this great series...i love it and enjoying it the most...i have seen a few translators asking you about raws and links...if so you can lead them to this site ---> [http://tinyurl.com/ccrsrns] it contains all Japanese volumes released so far...thanks keep up the good work

This is sad, I have been checking every ten minutes since I got this morning, That is sad I feel like I have no life. Thanks for all the hard work, Md_rat

User talk:Dreyakis

2012-12-05T04:05:17Z

76.108.113.25:

=== '''Questions and Answers''' ===

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'''1. Are you working on the light novels or the web novels? What's the difference?'''

I'm working from the Chinese translations of the light novels. The web novels were published before the light novels, but the light novels contain more content in terms of character development and extra scenes. In addition, some lines in the web novels were toned down in the light novels. (And there's more fanservice in the light novels.)

'''2. When are you going to translate the Afterwords or The Late Great Favorite?'''

Uh, probably some far distant time in the future. (read: never) The Afterwords and the Late Great Favorite bear no impact on the story itself. They are merely the author's thoughts as each novel comes to a close. Hence why their priority is very, very low.

'''3. Hey, dude, the chapters are out of order! Why did you translate Chapter 9 before Chapter 8?'''

Simply put, because someone signed up to do Chapter 8 before I did. Translators work at different speeds, so some chapters may come out ahead of the others. Everyone works at their own pace, so give them some time.

'''4. So when's your next chapter coming out?'''

If I got a dollar every time someone asked me this, I would be able to do this for a living. Click on the User Page tab on the top left corner and you will find my progression on the latest chapter as well as a ''rough'' estimate on when the chapter will be complete. And, no, it has been scientifically proven that asking me to work faster/harder does not improve translation speed.

'''5. Are you going to translate all the volumes?'''

Until otherwise stated, yes. Volume 5 may get delayed though, since it is a collection of side stories rather than advancing the main plot. We'll see what happens after the Nine Schools Competition.

'''6. I got the chapter summaries from somewhere else, may I post them in the forums?'''

Please don't. Last I heard, the chapter summaries flying everywhere absolutely killed all motivation for the translators. So...... Please don't. Please.

'''7. I want to join the project, where do I sign up?'''
-
I don't have the power to actually grant that, since I am not the project leader for MKnR, larenthian is. If you are interested in joining the project, drop by the Feedback Thread to let larenthian and Seitsuki know. Following that, inscribe your name onto the [[Mahouka_Koukou_no_Rettousei:Registration_Page|Registration]] page next to which chapter you would like to work on. You will have to hunt down your own copy of the RAWs, I'm afraid.

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'''8. I have more questions that you haven't answered here!'''
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Drop me a line in the comments section below. If I can't answer it, go ahead and take it to the Feedback Thread on the forums.
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=== '''Comments'''===
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I just want to let you know, Dreyakis, I highly enjoy your translation. I've spent quite a bit of time as an editor for various fan translation groups (never for light novels though) and even those projects could cause a man's brain to explode. Translation is hard work and you are doing the best job I have seen on Baka-Tsuki. It is a pleasure to read your translated text, doubly so because the novels themselves are excellent. The novels have an addictive neutrality to them, and I am very happy that you are translating them for an entirely new section of the world to enjoy. ~BakaGrappler

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Hello, Kanziel here. I am a new member and new to all this, but I hope to help in translating this great work. I am bilingual in Chinese and English. I hope you can teach me the basic and let me help you with translating Mahouka Koukou No Rettousei. Cheers~ --[[User:Kanziel|Kanziel]] ([[User talk:Kanziel|talk]]) 16:01, 1 October 2012 (CDT)

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Welcome, pull up a chair, here be dragons. Check in at the Feedback Thread on the MKnR main page and let Larenthian and Seitsuki know that you're in. I just started a few months ago, so I don't have much in terms of seniority. Make sure to register for the chapters you plan to work on as well. [[User:Dreyakis|Dreyakis]] ([[User talk:Dreyakis#top|talk]]) 16:45, 1 October 2012 (CDT)
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Thanks for your translations [[User:Bilagaana|Bilagaana]] ([[User talk:Bilagaana|talk]]) 01:45, 4 November 2012 (CDT)

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First time commenting on bakaupdates, so not sure if this is the correct way, but THANK YOU SO MUCH for your work! I absolutely love this series. I've reread it 5x now eagerly waiting for my next hit of ecstasy! I actually created a log in just to voice my utmost gratitude to you and all the hard workers that work on the Mahouka series! I truly hope this series becomes an anime, but at the same time I know it'll never be as glorious as the LN! You work so quickly and your translations are top notch! I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say thank you, and we look forward to future releases! -Vudoodude

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My favorite thing about your translations is your keeping us informed of where you are and when we can expect the next chapter. It gives purpose to my checking three times a day to see if a new chapter is out. Love your work - Dracohall
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Hello I am new to Baka-Tsuki and I have a couple questions that you can help me with. (Sorry if this is in the wrong place to put it, but I am new and I don't know anywhere else to put it.)
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I want to help with translating novels on this wiki, but at the registration page of a project it just shows the chapters and the translators who translated it and I can't find anything that could help me. And if I do register to translate a chapter where can I find or get a raw version of the chapter to translate or do they provide you with one. Currently now I am in my third year of Japanese at a highschool standard and I am wondering if this enough to actually start translating chapters. I can understand Japanese sentence structure/grammar, hiragana, katakana like only 20 kanjis. Thank you in advance for answering. :) - TheWierdSaying

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"ie, nihongo no sannensei ga jyouzo jyanai yo. Takusan benkyo shinakereba narimasen." ~Tomu-sama (Dreyaki-sama no tomodachi desu)

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Larenthian is the project leader for Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei, so I don't have the final say on who does what. (Larenthian is on vacation until next year, but may poke in from time to time.) If you are interested in joining the project, go ahead and check in on the Feedback thread that is linked on the main Mahouka page. The Registration link is only to let the translators know who is doing what. Unfortunately, you will have to hunt down a copy of the RAWs yourself, as we don't have a handy supply cache anywhere (not that I know of). [[User:Dreyakis|Dreyakis]] ([[User talk:Dreyakis#top|talk]]) 00:02, 1 December 2012 (CST)

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if you have to find your own raws that just makes you more awsome thank you very much for translating.

You are going to finish it tomorrow? That is awesome, I can not wait, this is the chapter that I have looked forward to the most, I can not wait to see him fight. Thanks, Md_rat

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2012-11-23T17:51:47Z

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Hey there! Sorry for being annoying but I'd like to know if you are gonna traslate SnS, if yes which chapter so I can set up the Spanish Traslation. Sorry again for disturbing you!
[[User:SkyFlames07|SkyFlames07]] 06:22, 24 April 2011 (UCT)

It's best to contact him on Animesuki. --[[User:Larethian|Larethian]] 07:05, 24 April 2011 (UCT)

Urgh, sorry, as Larethian says I don't check this page much ^^; will try to come back more often.
Um I don't know Spanish?.. if you're referring to the English TL tho, I've done the prologue of vol.9 and am currently *slooowly* going through chapter 1. If it wasn't for the text ver I'd be going even slower. As it is, this may take a while. The writing style is... unique. (and painful.) (emphasis on painful.)

Oh there is no rush, I just asked so I know what I will be traslating next on the SnS spanish version myselft from the English TL.

[[User:SkyFlames07|SkyFlames07]]

Yea, there are quite a lot people out there craving for Mahouka translation. Thanks a bunch, dood, your bravery and selflessness won't be forgotten. Srsly though - thanx a lot, don't know why would u think that noone is waiting for Mahouupdates.

== Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei ==

Thank you for your translations on the LN. I appreciate.

Lolz [[User:Tony Yon|Tony]] ([[User talk:Tony Yon|talk]]) 19:59, 18 October 2012 (CDT)

I reccommend you should place a note on the Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei main page telling readers you don't want your translations changed to american spelling because people will keep changing the spelling because it is stated in the guideline that the default english is american [[Special:Contributions/58.7.66.191|58.7.66.191]] 04:16, 28 October 2012 (CDT)

Thank you so much!! I'm enjoying the SS in Vol 5 more than I reasonably should .. :D--[[User:Wilhelmson|Wilhelmson]] ([[User talk:Wilhelmson|talk]]) 16:34, 30 October 2012 (CDT)

Hey do you know when you will be finished with chapter 8? Md_rat

User talk:Dreyakis

2012-11-23T15:00:26Z

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User talk:Dreyakis

2012-11-23T13:55:53Z

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User talk:Dreyakis

2012-11-15T02:31:41Z

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just want to make sure. The chinese source translate the webnovel or the published light novel? [[User:Xenocross|Xenocross]] 09:40, 5 July 2012 (CDT)

Source comes from the published light novels. I haven't found the translations from the web novels yet. [[User:Dreyakis|Dreyakis]] 10:56, 5 July 2012 (CDT)

Hi... First of all, thank you for translating "Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei"... but before doing chapter 8, can you please finish the translation of chapter 2 ? Please, Thank you --[[User:LSwRl|lSwRl]] ([[User talk:LSwRl|talk]]) 10:09, 11 August 2012 (CDT)

Thank you for your translations keep up the good work :D

By the way guys, I may get around to Volume 1 Chapter 2, but that is most definitely AFTER I finish Volume 2. So sit tight and hang onto you hats. [[User:Dreyakis|Dreyakis]] ([[User talk:Dreyakis#top|talk]]) 03:12, 17 August 2012 (CDT)

Just wanna ask when you estimate to finish chapter 9 or volume 2 in general?

Things get done when they get done, I'm afraid. Chapter 9 is a fairly short chapter, so I may get it out sometime this weekend, but there's no guarantee. God alone knows when I'll finish all of volume 2. [[User:Dreyakis|Dreyakis]] ([[User talk:Dreyakis#top|talk]]) 22:55, 22 August 2012 (CDT)

All good. Any amount of effort is greatly appreciated. Thanks for the hard work.

Not sure if this is how you do this but here goes. I just wanna ask where would I be able to obtain the chinese light novel in NA? I have googled many sources and their shipping service does not include NA. Thanks in advance and I really appreciate you translating this. =] Yoh-kun.

I just want to let you know, Dreyakis, I highly enjoy your translation. I've spent quite a bit of time as an editor for various fan translation groups (never for light novels though) and even those projects could cause a man's brain to explode. Translation is hard work and you are doing the best job I have seen on Baka-Tsuki. It is a pleasure to read your translated text, doubly so because the novels themselves are excellent. The novels have an addictive neutrality to them, and I am very happy that you are translating them for an entirely new section of the world to enjoy. ~BakaGrappler

Hello, Kanziel here. I am a new member and new to all this, but I hope to help in translating this great work. I am bilingual in Chinese and English. I hope you can teach me the basic and let me help you with translating Mahouka Koukou No Rettousei. Cheers~ --[[User:Kanziel|Kanziel]] ([[User talk:Kanziel|talk]]) 16:01, 1 October 2012 (CDT)

Welcome, pull up a chair, here be dragons. Check in at the Feedback Thread on the MKnR main page and let Larenthian and Seitsuki know that you're in. I just started a few months ago, so I don't have much in terms of seniority. Make sure to register for the chapters you plan to work on as well. [[User:Dreyakis|Dreyakis]] ([[User talk:Dreyakis#top|talk]]) 16:45, 1 October 2012 (CDT)

Hello, just another Mahouka reader here to say that your translations are excellent! Thanks for your hard work~

Thanks for your translations [[User:Bilagaana|Bilagaana]] ([[User talk:Bilagaana|talk]]) 01:45, 4 November 2012 (CDT)

Hello, just saw your update and nice!, I'm looking forward to read chapter 6 then :)

Hello. Thanks for the update with chapter 6. Looking forward to 7. Also thanks for updates telling how far away chapter is, I know it can change depending but I won't go crazy with a schedule. THANKS!!

Heya ! Thanks for all the hardwork bro!

You are one sexy beast! keep up the great work!

Thanks for the update!... but seriously the rate of your translation is quite awesome and we get to read chapter 7 in approximately 2 days? My god you're really fast

Assuming everything goes according to plan, then yes. I'm usually more productive on Wednesdays and Saturdays. [[User:Dreyakis|Dreyakis]] ([[User talk:Dreyakis#top|talk]]) 22:49, 13 November 2012 (CST)

Sir, you are awesome. Thank you very much for effort.

You are great, thanks so much. I love reading this light novel and you are doing a great job with the translations so thank you.