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Also, if someone could help with the nihongo templates for names, that would be great. I tried doing it myself once but got bitched at for doing it wrong. Ironic, seeing as how I'm really the only one who gives a shit enough to persistently contribute to this wiki. Anyway, I'll be needing Japanese names for all characters, locations, and terms in ToI. While I'm trying to better my Japanese, I don't feel confident enough in this case. Any help will be appreciated!

Arosia (talk) 05:05, August 14, 2015 (UTC)

I'm not sure if Lanate's comment on that rubbed off on you the wrong way, but I don't see that as bitching at you. Some katakana characters look similar but represent very different syllables, while the quarter-size kana that denote vowel inflection don't have that role when typed at full size. You can just copy-paste the JP text for each thing easily from any JP source, even the JP Wikipedia pages for each Tales game, since it will preserve the correct characters rather than risk inserting the wrong ones. Alternatively, you can install the Japanese IME keyboard functionality by enabling it under your Windows language settings, letting you type things out directly. Although this only works if you know your Japanese syllabry, and even then the official JP kana spelling might be different, which goes back to ko-pi-pe from JP sites just to be accurate.
Audrey Belrose is my spirit animal. (talk) 12:32, August 14, 2015 (UTC)

Perhaps "bitched" was too strong, so passive-aggressively reprimanded will suffice. And yes, it did rub off on me the wrong way. I had already finished writing a good portion of the ToR articles and was then tackling the remaining ones despite not really wanting to. I did, however, because I said I would. I just find it rude and somewhat unnecessary to address the fact that I was fucking something up rather than contributing. He could have simply fixed them and moved on instead of making it a point. No "thank you" or "looks great" because that ventures beyond the robotic relationships we have on here. Half of the time, I don't even receive responses to my comments, but I understand that no one has obligations to this wiki. I also understand that daily life interferes with the time and effort required to contribute to this wiki properly.

I do try to present my issues, concerns, or plans before acting upon them, but part of me feels as if it doesn't matter, and the other part of me feels as if I shouldn't even have to. I contribute to this wiki more than anyone else, which I hate saying because I wish it weren't true. It sometimes takes a while before I notice a worthwhile edit from another user, but I try not to focus on that because I do have my own goals on here. I want the wiki to continue to grow, which is why I continue to monitor and contribute to it. You and Lanate rarely contribute anymore, and I'm honestly not trying to point fingers in saying that. I'm saying that I'm left to handle a lot of things now, which is why I essentially do things my way. I appreciate both of you for the fact that neither of you have ever jumped in out of the blue to tell me I can't do something. I appreciate the diplomatic approach of any concerns, and I suppose that I mistook Lanate's comment as being insensitive when really it wasn't intended to be.

Anyway, rant over. I actually bought a self-help book for learning Japanese and attempt to reference it as often as I can. It's just difficult for me. Also, sometimes I can't find the Japanese name in text form and attempt to create it based on an image, which results in what happened with the Sacred Beast pages. I didn't think about using the JP Wikipedia pages. Thanks.

Arosia (talk) 22:06, August 14, 2015 (UTC)

For the record, I don't comment or post if I approve or don't care about something. I only really speak up (loudly and forcefully) if I don't like something, or if questions are directed my way or require something that few others would know. Just take my silence as implicit approval or indifference, take your pick. Don't get me wrong, I appreciate what you've done, and I feel somewhat guilty that I basically switched places with you. You've done a lot more than I managed to do since 2008. But you do know that I got burned out on this wiki long ago, and I don't even like the Tales series that much. Between having a possible lawsuit claim placed upon one of my project involvements elsewhere and having a family to care for, and power outages from typhoons all day every day, there's not a lot that I care to do these days.
Audrey Belrose is my spirit animal. (talk) 03:17, August 15, 2015 (UTC)

>Apparently her full name is コノハナサクヤヒメ? Should we put this?

The official site for the Vita version still shows just サクヤ as her name. Just keep it like this, and list Konohana Sakuya-hime as her full title within her article.
Audrey Belrose is my spirit animal. (talk) 03:30, August 15, 2015 (UTC)

I figured as much, and you really shouldn't feel guilty because I completely took this role on my own volition and definitely don't regret it. I enjoy editing the wiki and, ironic as this may seem, often do so in order to relieve stress. I know you're burned out on the wiki and the series. Perhaps Lanate, too. I'm still exploring the series and can see myself dedicated to this wiki for a while. I have no plans to abandon it, and I'm glad I was able to pick up the slack as you began to drift away. I do like how you stick around for when I have questions or concerns because I do have my shortcomings, particularly when it involves the Japanese language (ugh).

Also, oh my. Lawsuits aren't fun. Hope that turns out okay for you. No worries about the workload here, though. I work 30 hours a week and have begun taking grad classes, but other than that, I have plenty of leisure time. I had a year-and-a-half relationship end a few months ago, so since then, my spare time has opened up quite a bit. It's a double-edged sword. Like I said, working on the wiki helps me relieve stress. Anyway, added that to the Sakuya article and will continue writing articles this weekend.

Arosia (talk) 06:18, August 15, 2015 (UTC)

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