Boy, do I have news for you!

Well, it seems that there has been some BIG news about Pathologic recently. Namely, Ice-Pick Lodge is beginning to revive its “Pathologic HD” idea. Right now, they’re making preparations for establishing a successful Kickstarter campaign with promo videos and everything.

We don’t know what this HD version will include, but as I see it – if they’re going to resort to Kickstarter, then they’re practically obliged to make a decent translation this time around.

Now, where does this put me, exactly? Shall I withdraw myself from trying to make a translation for a version that’s probably going to be outclassed, or should I continue my efforts in order to deliver that thing I promised some time ago?

I’ve been thinking long and hard about this one. And I’ve decided to follow my obligations and complete this project of mine. I still don’t know how long it’s going to take, but I also don’t know how long it will take IPL to remake their game, if I manage to make my translation 2 days before their version – that’s good enough. If I manage to make it 2 years after their version – well, that suits me just fine too. Why? Because I can’t vouch for quality of this remake. What if they cut something? What if they rewrite some lines? What if the atmosphere will be completely different due to a new HD engine? And I also believe that some people would still play the original version. 

This is why I’ve decided to keep my promise. I’m sorry that I don’t post more frequently, but freelancing does terrible things to a man. But it takes a lot of balls to go on, even if you know that there’s going to be a whole crew of people doing the same job I do, and they even get paid for doing it. 

I don’t know why I still do it, though. I just spent too much time on it to stop now. I believe that it will be for the best.

So, let’s wish Ice-Pick Lodge a successful Kickstarter campaign and let’s see these two projects completed together, shall we? I also wish you all the best in this new year. 

Sincerely yours, 

Apologies for my mad MSPaint skillz.