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.
