Russian Localization of 1.2

[Luch]

I have a serious question. What about localization?

Russia is, definitely, a country associated with the space. But there are no official russian version of KSP. So I translated it.

Recently I translated the descriptions of all parts of the game (1.1.3), given the subtlety, humor and specific stylistic features. I know the Russian language well, for example, I fit A.I.R.B.R.A.K.E.S. abbreviation in Russian word A.E.R.O.T.O.R.M.O.Z., saving the whole point. Also, I translated companies' descriptions, strategies, etc. Russian community appreciated my translation and made it recommended.

I could translate the texts of contracts, interface and encyclopedia, but it's harder to do because of more changing the game files. So I haven't decided to do that, because the format of these files may completely change during development and everything I do can become useless. Some phrases can be translated using the module manager functions, some phrases can be translated only by taking root in the game files. It's impossible to make a complete translation in the mod format.

So I want to ask the developers. Is it possible to make the language files more universal? Or perhaps you can tell how exactly you'll change the files. And can I get KSPedia textless screens? Or perhaps the miracle happens and you'll make a single format for all game sentences, and even scientist in the lab won't disappear, even if he'll be called "ucheniy".

I'll be very grateful, and not just me. Therefor, I can at least offer you russian localization of 1.2 for free, and maybe I'll do something else.

Thanks for the answer.

[Gaarst]

Localisation was mentioned by Squad at some point, and before 1.1 was released, rumours said it would come out with 1.2 with code implementation as soon as 1.1. Now this is obviously not going to happen since we haven't had any information on it recently.

There was a language patch project (in which I briefly participated) running for a time, but it was dropped around 1.0.2 when 1.1 and localisation were announced as we figured out updating the patch to the potentially new language system for 1.1 might not be worth the trouble. But then the 1.0.5 patch came, and 1.1 was pushed again and again... and we never went back to the patch.
The master thread and several following patches are not active anymore, but there is a Russian patch developed independently by @Helmut which seems up to date here:

When the official localisation was announced, Simon (the guy managing the language patches) asked Squad about potential fan-made translation based on the patches; while Squad seemed interested at first, they changed their minds and implied they were going to ask for a professional company to do the translations. Since then, nothing.

 

There have been a lot of changes in the Squad team recently, and 1.2 is coming out soon without any clear idea of what will follow, so I'm thinking it might be a good time to ping Squad about this. I'll ask someone and hope for an answer.

[Luch]

4 hours ago, Gaarst said:

but there is a Russian patch developed independently by @Helmut which seems up to date here:

Oh, this is very good translation, indeed. Actually, this is for parts only, and my version is for everything, so my contribution will be significant. But if I'd known it earlier, it would take less work.

4 hours ago, Gaarst said:

Since then, nothing.

It won't be too difficult to make an unofficial patch, but the way I'll do it certainly won't be approved by the Suic Squad. I know, no one's excited when somebody gutting results of his work and making Frankenstein's monster from them. So if I can get any information about the prospects of the game, I will use it, otherwise I'll do Russian interface from the German, and re-design KSPedia at all. 

Thank you for answering!

[legoclone09]

Maybe @UomoCapra could answer?

I think this would be very cool, though. Localizations are always awesome!

[UomoCapra]

Hello o/

We're actually looking for russian natives to help us with the localization QA testing, you can send us an email to info@kerbalspaceprogram.com if you want to help out