Fanmanga - DB Multiverse

[Tzigi]

that stupid "KRUNK" sound effect (seriously, was that supposed to be "Crunch" instead, but suffered translation shenanagins?)

If you check the other languages you'll find out that it wasn't translated at all. And that's because it wasn't made translatable (is that actually a word?) - every DBM page is prepared in such a way that a translator can either input the text via a web-based system (and someone will generate the page with the proper fonts for him) or download a .psd file and do everything manually. Most of the sound effects are simply text layers with special fonts. But this "KRUNK" is an integral part of the page:

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[TheGmGoken]

That's sad then. http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=krunk.

I remember old people..but not to old(40's- Early 60's) saying the word. Fits the Urban Dictionary.

From the regular online dictionary

Crunk, a portmanteau of "crazy drunk", deriving from the alcoholic drink. Sometimes spelled Krunk.

[Fionordequester]

Huh...sounds like Salagir might want some to check them over before he writes them then, if that's not too much work. Either that, or get some sort of colorist or program or whatever to modify the sound effects to whatever would sound better in whatever language. Because while I am sympathetic to how hard it must be to write something that sounds good to EVERYONE on the globe...(in fact, I'm frankly amazed that he puts in the effort needed to even translate his work AT ALL!)...some of the resulting sound effects still sound really silly.

[Tzigi]

Huh...sounds like Salagir might want some to check them over before he writes them then, if that's not too much work.

Salagir only provides the first French-English translation of each page - and later it gets corrected by others. The problem is that people are floating away form this task - because being an unpaid proof-reader isn't fun and because DBM really has quite a pace for something unofficial. Salagir has stated several times that he'd be happy to accept help - especially of the proof-reading variety.

Either that, or get some sort of colorist or program or whatever to modify the sound effects to whatever would sound better in whatever language.

You didn't read my explanation carefully, did you? "Most of the sound effects are simply text layers with special fonts." So it's possible to modify them. This one was an exception, not a rule. Let's take page 570 (because it has many sound effects) as an example: the English version has 3 sound effects - all in the latin alphabet:

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from the non-latin alphabet-using languages only the Japanese and the Chinese translator took pains to replace the font:

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in fact, I'm frankly amazed that he puts in the effort needed to even translate his work AT ALL!

It isn't Salagir who translates DBM into all those languages but a team of volunteers. And - as per my explanation above - it isn't that time-consuming.

[TheGmGoken]

I'm not surprised the Korean translators didn't replace them. Lots of Manwha uses the Latin alphabet for sound effects. I'm guessing it makes the attack/effect seem more impactful.

[Son Edo]

Now rip out his intestines.

[Fionordequester]

Huh...sounds like Salagir might want some to check them over before he writes them then, if that's not too much work.
Salagir only provides the first French-English translation of each page - and later it gets corrected by others. The problem is that people are floating away form this task - because being an unpaid proof-reader isn't fun and because DBM really has quite a pace for something unofficial. Salagir has stated several times that he'd be happy to accept help - especially of the proof-reading variety.

Really now? Hmm...think he'd accept my help? I at the very least know my way around GIMP, so if I took a look at the work that would be required (basically, whether it's beyond my skill level or not), I might be able to help! How about it?

You didn't read my explanation carefully, did you? "Most of the sound effects are simply text layers with special fonts." So it's possible to modify them. This one was an exception, not a rule.

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Anyways though, my point still stands, doesn't it? Whether this one happened to be an exception or not, the thing is, it still would've benefited from something like a colorist or what-have-you, and because it didn't have that, we got the silly sound effect...

You really don't think I'm trying to bash on this comic, do you? I know it's easy to get that impression based on some of the other users who seem to do that, but that's not my motivation. I'm just pointing out something that's wrong, that's all. Sorry if I made you think differently ...

It isn't Salagir who translates DBM into all those languages but a team of volunteers. And - as per my explanation above - it isn't that time-consuming.

Actually, I didn't quite mean what I said that literally. I mean, obviously Salagir isn't any kind of multi-lingual prodigy or anything, and obviously other people are doing the translating...but the fact of the matter is, Salagir is still updating his site to reflect those translations, creating seperate pages for them and everything, which suggests to me that there's some sort of systematic way that he's invented to maintain that. And, since coming up with the scenario, and hiring artists and all of that probably takes up time, it's amazing to me that someone would take the additional challenge of programming (or getting someone to program, either way takes effort) other pages for his website just to accommodate those translations...

Basically, Salagir either has a ton of free time, or he is one hard working son-of-a-gun (considering that all of this is for something he isn't even getting paid for). And I say that as someone who's also something of an entertainer, and yet, doesn't update his projects nearly as frequently.

[Skar]

Well one thing that's a constant here

A) Whether main story or special, someone will complain.

B) If It's a horrid artist, someone will whine.

C) It's on a universe that isn't interesting, someone will riot

I thought people like the Gast Universe, and there is a great artist, and what do you know, more complaining, if not for the one page that gave minor exposition, than for the artist. You call him bad? I suppose all you dissenters would enjoy the return of PoF, or Chibi Dam Z, or even Berrizo. Yes this guy is SO much worst than Berrizo.

This is so true XP. It seems like every other comment on here is a complaint. Well not that often but more often than the comment section on the site. I don't know if I would consider it "constructive criticism" since they rarely offer any suggestions on how to improve what they don't like. I figure if you hate the story so much you would save yourself the agony and spend your time reading something you do enjoy. I'm not a fan of New Age or EX but I'm not going to complain every new page on their thread here. I don't like the direction of the story so one or two complaints should get the message across without having to say it every new page and annoy the fans who do enjoy reading it.

[coola]

I'm getting God of War vibes here.

[DBZGTKOSDH]

I'm getting God of War vibes here.

I was listening Kratos' voice in Ghast's voice... without realizing it was Kratos' voice... and before reading your post.

[Scarz]

I'm getting God of War vibes here.

I was listening Kratos' voice in Ghast's voice... without realizing it was Kratos' voice... and before reading your post.

Would anybody mind if I drew Gast wielding Kratos' weapons, about to unless his furry on King Cold for the hell of it?

[Fulicer]

That's an interesting take on Vegeta. He looks a bit like Wolverine when he's on the ground. When he's floating in mid-air with his arms crossed, he also resembles The Wolverine poster. If you forget the lack of claws and slight differences in hair, of course.

[coola]

Vegeta "Good lord i`ve traded Freeza for this" i really love this special so far, much better then last one (Previous would would be better, if Gohan wasn`t such cocky a..hole and they wouldn`t spend so much time with Zarbon fight)

[Gyt Kaliba]

"Hired" eh? They might have had more benefits and been safer working for Freeza, heh.

[Marco Polo]

Holy shit, Vegeta!

He looks a bit tall compared to the real deal, but I really love this special.

[FoolsGil]

...Jeez, Gast, you are so much more powerful, is it necessary to restrain them?

[CordonBloo]

This is certainly one of the more entertaining specials! Vegeta and Kiwi's cameo is pretty great.

[Kaboom]

So much for the whole "King Cold's existence is a secret known only to his family and closest subordinates" thing.

[DNA]

So much for the whole "King Cold's existence is a secret known only to his family and closest subordinates" thing.

As if Salagir ever cared for any established canon.

[Rocketman]

Would anybody mind if I drew Gast wielding Kratos' weapons, about to unless his furry on King Cold for the hell of it?

Do eeeeeeet, plzkthx.