Polish language. Polski język.

[Kamcia]

I'm interested in this game, but why is there no Polish language with so many such languages? When and if it will be added because I don't know if I should buy it.

Interesuje mnie ta gra tylko dlaczego przy tylu takich językach nie ma języka polskiego? Kiedy i czy będzie dodany bo nie wiem czy mam kupować .

[Tomek]

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[Mellygion]

+1

[Kondiq]

Such games are more popular in Poland when they have Polish language. There's a lot of casual gamers who don't know English.

Number of reviews in Polish language for Stardew Valley skyrocketed when unofficial Polish translation was released.

The first version of the Polish language mod for Stardew Valley (partial translation, mostly interface) came out in March 2019 (look at the old versions of the mod) and 1.0 version of the translation came out at the end of 2019/beginning of 2020 (with all the text translated):
https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/mods/3616?tab=files

Reviews on Steam show a huge increase in number of reviews in Polish language after release of the 1.0 version of the mod:
https://imgur.com/a/khk9lBN

[Kamcia]

Originally posted by Kondiq:

Such games are more popular in Poland when they have Polish language. There's a lot of casual gamers who don't know English.

Number of reviews in Polish language for Stardew Valley skyrocketed when unofficial Polish translation was released.

The first version of the Polish language mod for Stardew Valley (partial translation, mostly interface) came out in March 2019 (look at the old versions of the mod) and 1.0 version of the translation came out at the end of 2019/beginning of 2020 (with all the text translated):
https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/mods/3616?tab=files

Reviews on Steam show a huge increase in number of reviews in Polish language after release of the 1.0 version of the mod:
https://imgur.com/a/khk9lBN

On this Discord there is constantly updated Polish translation even for expandet for free. https://discord.gg/JQq55kYE

[Kondiq]

Originally posted by Kamcia:

On this Discord there is constantly updated Polish translation even for expandet for free. https://discord.gg/JQq55kYE

Just to be clear, if the game developers read this, that's only for Stardew Valley. AFAIK there's still no Polish translation for Coral Island.

[amp]

Originally posted by Kondiq:

Such games are more popular in Poland when they have Polish language. There's a lot of casual gamers who don't know English.

Number of reviews in Polish language for Stardew Valley skyrocketed when unofficial Polish translation was released.

its ok for people to want translation and i'm not disparaging the facts, but that's mind boggling to me; i remember expanding my english vocabulary while playing cesar III and ffviii when i was a kid, 25 years ago; and i get that some 40+ people, and most of 50+ dont speak or have trouble using english, but young people? in this age and geopolitical situation to not know at least basics (and thats pretty much all you need to play most games)? thats just pure laziness, there are text bubbles for f**k sake - you just take dictionary or open google translate XD i remember people doing just that to play hm games in japanese XD playing games is actually one of the easiest language learning methods XD

[Kondiq]

There are people who refuse to play in other languages even if they partially know English, and I get it. If there's a dialogue and you don't understand part of it, you're getting annoyed very quickly. I moved to reading books in English and I usually switch language to English in most games, but not everyone needs other languages. If everyone knew English, the game wouldn't be localised to 9 other languages already. And you'd be suprised, when I was in Portugal for a month over 10 years ago, you could find people who knew English only in the biggest cities. I lived in a very small city and when I got lost and asked for directions, I had to ask maybe 10 people, until finally I encountered some police officer, who knew some simple English words and was telling me "left, straight, right, left, etc.". We have a misconception that everyone in the world knows English, but that's not the case. In general, in Poland we learn way more general knowledge than many countries consider necessary.

[amp]

i get this and also agree that poles are generally more learned then average europeans or americans; i just find it diconcerning when younger generation that should be at most ease with english due to media exposure, is either so bad at it or so insecure with their knowledge that they are unable or uncomfortable to play simple games; or as you wrote, it might be just frustration due to lack of instant gratification...

like you i read mostly in english (for work and pleasure), and i try to play games in their original languages with english subtitles, cant afford going rusty ;)

[Kamcia]

Originally posted by Kondiq:

There are people who refuse to play in other languages even if they partially know English, and I get it. If there's a dialogue and you don't understand part of it, you're getting annoyed very quickly. I moved to reading books in English and I usually switch language to English in most games, but not everyone needs other languages. If everyone knew English, the game wouldn't be localised to 9 other languages already. And you'd be suprised, when I was in Portugal for a month over 10 years ago, you could find people who knew English only in the biggest cities. I lived in a very small city and when I got lost and asked for directions, I had to ask maybe 10 people, until finally I encountered some police officer, who knew some simple English words and was telling me "left, straight, right, left, etc.". We have a misconception that everyone in the world knows English, but that's not the case. In general, in Poland we learn way more general knowledge than many countries consider necessary.

Originally posted by amp:

i get this and also agree that poles are generally more learned then average europeans or americans; i just find it diconcerning when younger generation that should be at most ease with english due to media exposure, is either so bad at it or so insecure with their knowledge that they are unable or uncomfortable to play simple games; or as you wrote, it might be just frustration due to lack of instant gratification...

like you i read mostly in english (for work and pleasure), and i try to play games in their original languages with english subtitles, cant afford going rusty ;)

I am responding to two people at once. I live in Poland, I am Polish and I want to play games in Polish. Now I use Google Translate. I speak English communicatively. Someone wants to play in another language, please do, but I don't want to. I am giving up on games that do not have Polish translation. The menu and descriptions in games are enough in Polish, the rest can be in another language. I believe that games published in different countries should have translations into the language of that country.

[amp]

Originally posted by Kamcia:

I believe that games published in different countries should have translations into the language of that country.

that's a fair stand, and to make sure - i was not digging at you for wanting translation, as i wrote before its ok to want it.
on the other hand games available on steam are "published" worldwide, and i think it's justified if developers (esp. indie dev) limit translation to say 5 or 10 most widespread languages; while i dont see why us gamers should limit ourselves artificialy just to products available in our native language :)

[Kondiq]

Originally posted by amp:

i think it's justified if developers (esp. indie dev) limit translation to say 5 or 10 most widespread languages

That's a great sentence. Look up Language section in the Steam surveys:
https://store.steampowered.com/hwsurvey/

Polish is the 10th most popular language on Steam with 1,46%. This game has Thai translation which has 0,92% and is 13th. It also has Indonesian translation, which has 0,08% and is 27th.

[Kamcia]

Originally posted by Kondiq:

Originally posted by Kamcia:

On this Discord there is constantly updated Polish translation even for expandet for free. https://discord.gg/JQq55kYE

Just to be clear, if the game developers read this, that's only for Stardew Valley. AFAIK there's still no Polish translation for Coral Island.

Thank you, I didn't look at which discussion it was. However, I still think that the Polish language should be available. I doubt they will add it anytime soon, so I will remove it from my wish list.

[amp]

Originally posted by Kondiq:

Originally posted by amp:

i think it's justified if developers (esp. indie dev) limit translation to say 5 or 10 most widespread languages

That's a great sentence. Look up Language section in the Steam surveys:
https://store.steampowered.com/hwsurvey/

Polish is the 10th most popular language on Steam with 1,46%. This game has Thai translation which has 0,92% and is 13th. It also has Indonesian translation, which has 0,08% and is 27th.

thank you, i didnt know that :) So it is high time for polish translation. Seems like a poor business decision on their part not to get about it yet.
As for indonesian - Stairway Games is indonesian developer :)