User talk:Dreyakis

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 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? Seit (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. Dreyakis (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 translationSashiko (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 <!--Missed by Chinese translation-->. Probably you want to edit those to make the sentences or its surroundings flow more nicely :) Arczyx (talk) 01:47, 19 February 2013 (CST)

Got it. Thank you very much. Dreyakis (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? 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. --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. SXIII (talk) 16:28, 3 March 2013 (CST)

Thank you for the TL --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.--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. 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. --Bilagaana (talk) 23:11, 4 March 2013 (CST)

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.--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.All Night (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. --Bilagaana (talk) 17:26, 2 March 2013 (CST)

Thx for all your hard work 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! d4mi3n (talk)

Haha, thank you for the release again. --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! Overlord Val (talk) 08:04, 3 March 2013 (CST)

Ty drey your are the bomb and hopes your not too hard on yourself! orig27 (talk)

Thanks again for this wonderful chapter,. as always keep up the good work but don't push yourself to hard Dreyakis-sama... --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。 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? 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