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| *Isn't "Perplexe Cité" a tad litteral for a translation of the "Perplex City" title ?
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| Well yes, French language doesn't always allow for wonderful translations. But it was the best way to keep the original play on word.
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| *So you want to translate all the Perplex City cards, huh ?
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| Yes, but not only.
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| Translating the Perplex City cards in French will give access to Perplex City to all of this audience that only speaks French - but it's just the first step in the whole project. Since Perplex City uses the ressources of several contemporary ''media'' (the Internet being the most important one) a translation of the sites that are part of the ARG - such as Quirky Acuity or The Perplex City Sentinel - is essential.
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| *Is it really going to be of any use ? So many people speak English these days, even in France...
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| It's true, many people do speak English in France. But Perplex City's English is way beyond the average level of English French people master. Wouldn't it be a pity not to get to meet all those smart people, just because they don't speak the Bard's language ?
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| *Ok, why not. But it's a pretty huge task ! If I help you, will I get paid for all this work ?
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| Short answer : No.
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| Long answer : No, you won't be paid. Participating in this translation project is voluntary work ! A little like when you start the 13th Labour client on your computer. Or when you leave a card at the turn of a college corridor, or stuck between two seats at the theater.
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| And, quoting this guy nobody knows [http://words.danhon.com Dan Hon] when I first mentioned this project to him :
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| I should point out that your translation would have to be a fan-produced not-for-profit
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| translation, and that we may produce localised versions of Perplex City in the future.
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| Clear enough, no ?
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| *What if we have more questions ?
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| Shoot me an e-mail [mailto:thomas.maillioux@gmail.com] about it, and I'll answer to you as soon as possible !
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