Below is a short and comprehensive guide on how to read the most recent chapters with machine translation.
There are four parts:
1. Where can I find the original chapters?
2. How do I get a KakaoPage account/buy chapters?
3. How do I translate the chapters?
4. What are some things to watch out for when you MTL?
1. Where can I find the original chapters?
You can find the original chapters at KakaoPage, a Korean webnovel platform.
GDCG/GSGW chapters at KakaoPage
By buying from this platform, you can directly support and reward the author's efforts in writing this novel!
2. How do I get a KakaoPage account/buy chapters?
The below guide explains everything from making a kkp account to buying episodes.
Top Up Credits on KakaoPage and Buy Chapters
Follow the guide exactly! For example, don't use a google account to log in to kkp, because then you won't be able to access the pages on web.
For GDCG, each episode ticket costs 100 coin (10 cents). You can also get free coins from events - I haven't needed to top up for months due to stocking up on tickets thanks to event coins during hiatus.
New accounts also get 15 free rental tickets!
+ Added a new guide : 'How to Get Free Coins on KakaoPage'
3. How do I translate the chapters?
The above guide recommends opennovel because it was written by opennovel. It's an AI translation service that you have to pay to use.
Most people I know use chrome web browser to access the episodes, and use chrome's default translation function.
I also recommend using a browser called 'immersive translate' if you know a bit of Korean, since it allows you to look at the og text and the translated text at the same time, which can be helpful for catching mistranslations. You can choose which translation engine to use - the default is Microsoft, which is pretty terrible, so I recommend changing it to Google.
Immersive Translate (playstore link / chrome extension link)
Whichever way you choose, be careful to set your KakaoPage viewer to scroll mode instead of page mode, as page mode can cause texts to be omitted.
4. What are some things to watch out for when you MTL?
The below sheet contains a list of character names and what MTL can translate them as. (Look at the character tab)
It is currently incomplete but contains the major ones.
GDCG MTL Guide (contains character names)
+ eta: I've added a 'common mistranslation' tab as well!
Another thing to watch out for is pronouns. Because Korean often omits pronouns, MTL has to make up a pronoun when translating to English. This can result in mistranslation. When in doubt, look at the context.
I also try to do a write-up of mistranslations and details every episode on the 'gdcg review' tag of my tumblr.
Episode Review tag (includes tl help)
The mistranslation corrections are based on what people ask me on discord, so if you have any specific translation questions, don't hesitate to send me a tumblr ask!
We're finally at the 500th chapter of Part 2, so the author left us her thoughts on it.
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Hello, this is Yoo Ryeo Han!
To commemorate Part 2's 500th chapter, I wanted to say hello after so long, so I'm leaving this message.
Already 500 chapters!
I'm so happy to share this moment with all of you readers!
I think I'll celebrate this joy by eating some delicious meat! Haha!
Back in the early days of Part 2, I thought reaching around Chapter 500 would mean we were nearing the latter half of the story, maybe even approaching the conclusion.
Oh my, how wrong I was! Hahaha!
These days, I feel immense gratitude for being able to write such a long story, the story that Cale and his companions will unfold.
I believe this is only possible because of the readers who are always with me.
That makes me feel even more thankful.
I will continue to do my best and bring you stories written with all my effort.
Thank you always.
Sincerely, Yoo Ryeo Han
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Wait, are we not even in the latter half of the story?! Poor Cale and his slacker life dream... 😂😂😂
The last chapter of the epilogues went up on Naver Series today! It was preceded by the following announcement:
Hello, this is Jayple Media.
The serialization of <The S-Ranks That I Raised>’s epilogues will be completed today.
From the main story and its epilogue, to the side story and epilogues.
Our sincere thanks to the readers who have been with us for these past 7 years.
We will do our best to keep bringing you good stories.
We wish all readers a healthy and happy May.
Thank you.
Final chapter breakdown:
Main story with first epilogue: 856 + 14 = 870 chapters
Side story: 167 chapters
Epilogues: 128 chapters
Which comes to a total of 1165 chapters! Thank Geunseo for their wonderful story by buying the chapters on Ridibooks/Munpia/Naver Series/Kakao Page, or the E-books on Ridibooks/Naver Series/Kakao Page!
PEOPLE !!!!!
NANASHIMA X SHINOMIYA IS OFFICIAL !!!
OHMYGAWD
SOMEONE PLEASE TRANSLATE THIS CHAPTER !!!!!
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Cale: I don't need to go to bed. I'm not tired, I'll be fine.
Alberu: But Cale... I'll be so lonely without you next to me...I feel whole with you in my arms...can you come here, please?
Cale, flustered: O-oh. Well. Hmm... Are you trying to seduce me into healthy sleeping patterns??
Alberu snuggling with him triumphantly: Is it working?
In a way it’s very sad AND endearing that Sung Hyunjae is so hung up on Han Yoojin. In part because his existence is so worn out that he doesn’t derive enjoyment from normal things, and also because just genuinely likes hanging out with Han Yoojin. Pre-regression and post-regression Sung Hyunjae has met with Han Yoojin and very quickly decided he would start bothering him nonstop.
He has the same kind of obsession with Song Taewon but Song Taewon is entirely too strait-laced to indulge Sung Hyunjae in the seemingly mundane or even petty things. And it’s because Han Yoojin WILL indulge in those aspects that makes Sung Hyunjae’s dynamic with him compelling.
With Song Taewon there isn’t any risk, they’re both accomplished S-rank hunters; Song Taewon’s skills specialize in neutralizing aggressive S-ranks even. He has the durability to match and can engage in violent bouts with Sung Hyunjae which, as a natural born S-rank, Sung Hyunjae rightfully enjoys. He even causes trouble for Song Taewon on purpose many times, much to Song’s aggrievement. But it’s only one type of enjoyment.
Han Yoojin has none of that yet he openly toys with Sung Hyunjae just as much as the latter does to him. It’s what draws Sung Hyunjae to Han Yoojin. No doubt there has never been a hunter, much less an F-rank hunter, that has ever fiddled with him this much. It borderlines disrespectful at times, likely because Han Yoojin can’t hold back his momentary jealousy and other internalized issues, but Sung Hyunjae allows it. Ultimately him allowing an inferior hunter to play with him like this is also a specific kind of novelty which he derives enjoyment from.
And so it’s this tightrope-like dynamic that is compelling in its own right, but also so very interesting to watch unfold. There are boundaries, but those boundaries are often blurred. The one or other not realizing they were even there until it’s been crossed, and the inevitable tension that ensues.
From time to time Han Yoojin’s teasings will go too far and Sung Hyunjae will show his displeasure. It’s not overt in form but he makes it evident to the point Han Yoojin can grasp its extent. Enough that Han Yoojin knows he’s made a misstep but unable to pull back. Sung Hyunjae can’t express those frustrations physically though because Han Yoojin wouldn’t be able to withstand it. But that doesn’t mean he doesn’t show it on occasion and Han Yoojin has to placate him in naturally submissive ways. S-rank hunters are likened to predators throughout the novel, natural born S-ranks even more so. As an F-rank Han Yoojin can’t afford to push back and has to acquiesce to his mood, assuage his inflated ego. Sung Hyunjae also derives enjoyment from his rank-appropriate mannerisms as much as his rank-violating ones.
On the other end Han Yoojin is very protective of his younger brother and won’t hesitate to rip apart Sung Hyunjae if he genuinely threatens him. Sung Hyunjae knows it’s unlikely he’ll be able to do anything to him physically but there is a certain unpredictable element to Han Yoojin, one surprise after another, that likely has him the slightest bit on edge. That maybe Han Yoojin would be able to sink his fangs into him if he really tried. Sung Hyunjae also derives enjoyment from that possibility as well, indulging into the sadistic tendencies he occasionally acts upon.
However he doesn’t want Yoojin to hate him. He evens mentions it to Song Taewon that he wishes he could do everything he wants to do to Han Yoojin, the good and the bad, but there is only a single one of him and so he can’t risk having Han Yoojin hate him. But he does express those desires briefly, to which Song Taewon ends up being the unfortunate recipient of in transmigrated ways. Sung Hyunjae also enjoys Song Taewon’s reactions and hypocritical nature as an answer to his own Song-Taewon-curated type of teasing.
So it’s both sad that Sung Hyunjae is forced to feel so spent, the countless years wrapped around him subconsciously much like the chains he wields, but also endearing: he can still feel those moments of enjoyment, they just need to be divvied out in obscure ways. And that only adds to what makes his relationships and interactions with the various characters, specifically Han Yoojin, so interesting.
Although I’ve decided not to start any projects by myself, there are some projects that we collaborate with other groups/translators. They need more help so I’m creating this post in order to recruit some translators for them.
Those projects are:
- Hakuoki SSL: Need more translators and proofreaders. Leader: @coquettishcat-blog
- Brothers Conflict: Need more proofreaders and translators for Brilliant Blue. Leader: @passionandbrilliance
- Black Wolves Saga Last hope: This project started by me but there are some passionate people still want to work on it, so I think if you want to, why not join?
What you need:
- Japanese knowledge.
- You must be fluent in English.
- You must be an English native speaker if you want to be a proofreader.
- Internet connection.
- Smartphone/tablets or Laptops.
What you will do:
- Work on a google spreadsheet which contains the scripts of the game, like the image below:
- You can work from anywhere, at any time (ie. when you’re waiting at the bus/train station) as long as you have an internet connection and a smartphone/tablet using Google Sheet app.
Email: (The exact EMAIL you will be using to edit the google sheet, Gmail is preferred since we will be working on a google sheet)
Japanese knowledge: N1/N2/N3/N4/N5 (You don’t have to take the exam to be sure, self-learning is okay, just try to estimate your current knowledge equal to which JPLT.)
Which project do you want to work on:
“I promise I won’t share the sheet and/or the translation patch to anyone else when it becomes available.”
After receiving your email, I’ll reply back and invite you to work on the spreadsheet.
Benefit:
- If you already owned the game, you can request from me the demo patch with the current translated lines in the sheet, I’ll pack it and send it to you.
- Who knows, if you want to translate any idea factory vita game, we might be able to help you with the hacking stuff :)
Thanks! Please reblog this post and spread the words so a lot of people could join.
How did it feel to finally be able to perform TRIGGER’s origin story in Before the Radiant Glory in Vibrato? (upcoming 8/27 Blu-Ray &DVD release)
It was an amazing feeling to be able to portray the 3 of them in their raw, unpolished state as they struggle to make their way to the top and achieve their goals. It’s especially impressive how they managed to express their starting point not only using exposition but also making use of the ambiance and overall feel. Each of them are an invaluable part of TRIGGER.
In regards to Vibrato (in the scenes where your own character did not appear) let us know which parts resonated with you in particular.
Nagi’s “It Was A Good Day Off” really hit me. Especially given since Part 4 is currently being released, seeing him act so carefree was quite heartbreaking.
What kind of story would you like to see if TRIGGER gets another spin-off in the future?
Personally I hope to see one in which “Yamamura Soba-ya” takes center stage. Something like where Ryu and Tenn are going to eat, but end up dragged into some trouble. I’d like to see something without idol TRIGGER, where they’re closer to their true selves.
Please share some words for the fans looking forwards to the upcoming 2nd LIVE and Vibrato’s release.
I’m really honored to be able to stand on that stage once more.I’ll be aiming for it to be just as much a “TRIGGER-like” show as last year’s.It’s expected to be a hot one, so make sure to stay hydrated and replenish your electrolytes well, but most importantly let’s all have a good time!
We Are TRIGGER‼︎
8月27日発売「アイドリッシュセブンVibrato」Blu-ray & DVDに収録される 「TRIGGER –before The Radiant Glory-」でTRIGGERの結成秘話を演じられていかがでしたか？ 今よりも"青い"3人が、原石同士がぶつかって研磨されるように
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