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FPS Jun 4, 2024 @ 5:53pm

"Katrina Leonoudakis is Localizing The Game" for those who don't understand...

I saw a post here about this, I decided to look for information...

In the jp version, it just says cool heroine.
https://i.imgur.com/GbMH1yJ.png

Removing normal masculine and feminine archetypal speeches and tone.
https://i.imgur.com/40CiUwA.png
https://i.imgur.com/ncp61aO.png
https://i.imgur.com/8v7Brem.png
https://i.imgur.com/aGDBaXf.png
https://i.imgur.com/MhvjajE.png

censoring when people praise white skin
https://i.imgur.com/RwQaNAI.png

censoring "woman's intuition"
https://i.imgur.com/n4yIYwe.png

There were about 10 other things I saw, but these are the ones I found with image.

If you have more examples, please share.

edit (I found this): https://varishangout.com/index.php?threads/katrina-leonoudakis-katrinaltrnsl8r.981/

Last edited by FPS; Jul 21, 2024 @ 12:01am

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Originally posted by noodles:

Originally posted by Genki:
I like the translation. I also have a fulfilled life. I think those two are connected.

I think you're incorrect about the two being related. Could be, I suppose I wouldn't know. But of course I see you are just trying to talk down to the guy for bringing it up.

I think its fair to comment to someone when they make things out to be their entire life. But just because someone brings it up, doesn't mean they base their entire life off of it or something. If you don't care about things being changed thats completely understandable. There are an untold amount of things in life that I don't care one way or the other about either.

For an explanation though, the reason why people tend to get hung up over language in particular is because words hold ultimate power. Words, language, and history are the very core of what we as humans are. When people in positions of power purposely alter language they are oftentimes imposing their world view onto others. Quietly subverting expectations and beliefs of society at large. Sure this one person and this one game dont matter in the grand scheme of things. But overall when you combine all aspects of life it adds up and it matters.

You can think of it like if your kid is in school and a teacher is purposely changing words to get the kids to think and feel a certain way without directly telling them. I'm sure by knowing current events you can think of some situations where you would find that very inappropriate. Or if you want to use adults as an example, its like when whichever politician of your choosing, or a news caster knows what the intent of a particular story is...then just changes the words on purpose in order to get their audience to feel and think a certain way. Essentially hiding the truth. Kinda scummy way to be I'd say, no matter their intent. Should be the person on the receiving end of the information to interpret and form an opinion. Not be told how they should receive the information.

So if you don't care about it, again thats totally understandable. But those that bring it up are really just trying to protect peoples free will and help people not be manipulated.

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SilentShadow has Metaphor: ReFantazio

Jun 5, 2024 @ 3:06am

Be fr dawg

Krainz337

Jun 6, 2024 @ 1:15am

Yaaaawn.

Arifufu Jun 7, 2024 @ 1:19am

if you worried about this, you can start learning Japanese language so you could play the game both in JP voice and text, no need English anymore

FPS Jun 7, 2024 @ 5:12pm

Originally posted by Arifufu:
if you worried about this, you can start learning Japanese language so you could play the game both in JP voice and text, no need English anymore

Why do you think we should just accept this?

Hinamina

Jun 8, 2024 @ 7:23am

As always, wait a day or two to see what people will find. If you dont like the localization, either vote with your wallet or learn japanese.

BEOWULF Jun 8, 2024 @ 7:27am

Originally posted by Arifufu:
if you worried about this, you can start learning Japanese language so you could play the game both in JP voice and text, no need English anymore

SDriver Jun 25, 2024 @ 2:20am

GREAT NEWS. Katrina is BASED AF. Cope and seethe haters.

Mr. String Jun 25, 2024 @ 4:37am

Originally posted by SDriver:
GREAT NEWS. Katrina is BASED AF. Cope and seethe haters.

all i got where people saying she does a bad job and everybody is happy that ai takes over

Kamen Rider Build has Metaphor: ReFantazio

Jun 25, 2024 @ 4:38am

Originally posted by Mr. String:
Originally posted by SDriver:
GREAT NEWS. Katrina is BASED AF. Cope and seethe haters.
all i got where people saying she does a bad job and everybody is happy that ai takes over

its better the ai

Jun 25, 2024 @ 9:07am

I mean, normally this is bad but nothing of value was lost in these examples, so it doesn't really matter

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FPS Jun 25, 2024 @ 2:20pm

Originally posted by Ry:
I mean, normally this is bad but nothing of value was lost in these examples, so it doesn't really matter

Only the original intention, for example:

"dude, guys going to the sweet shop together? are you kidding me?"

VS

"this ain't the time to be eating sweets, dude..."

You have to be very hypocritical or cynical not to understand what a scoundrel it is to make this change. This is obviously political. I don't know if Katrina Leonoudakis was responsible for this change, but you can see her personality in it (people with colored hair, Twitter activists).

Last edited by FPS; Jun 25, 2024 @ 2:22pm

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優月妃 Jun 25, 2024 @ 7:40pm

Thank you. For anyone that has enough of this, keep being vocal. Once the game comes out everything will be laid bare. Atlus' social media will feel the results of their localization decisions.

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Krainz337

Jun 25, 2024 @ 11:48pm

Originally posted by 人間失格:
Thank you. For anyone that has enough of this, keep being vocal. Once the game comes out everything will be laid bare. Atlus' social media will feel the results of their localization decisions.

Ahhh yes keyboard warriors unite.

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FPS Jul 2, 2024 @ 2:31pm

Originally posted by Krainz337:
Originally posted by 人間失格:
Thank you. For anyone that has enough of this, keep being vocal. Once the game comes out everything will be laid bare. Atlus' social media will feel the results of their localization decisions.
Ahhh yes keyboard warriors unite.

You have to be very hypocritical or cynical not to understand what a scoundrel it is to make these changes. [2]

Last edited by FPS; Jul 2, 2024 @ 2:31pm

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