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= Translator =
= Translator =
A '''Translator''' in '''CIT''' is a player responsible for translating various texts, commands, and strings into different languages. Translators help make the game accessible to players who speak different languages. Becoming a Translator requires active participation, accuracy, and dedication.
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== How to Become a Translator ==
'''Translator''' is a language duty in CIT. Translators work on in-game texts, commands, and strings for supported languages.
To become a '''Translator''' in '''CIT''', you need to follow these steps:


# '''Have a Forum Account''': You must have an active forum account.
== Overview ==
# '''Submit an Application''': Apply on the '''[https://cit.gg/index.php?board=973.0 Translators board]''' to join the team.
#* The '''application format''' is provided in the sticky topics of the board. Make sure to read the guidelines carefully before applying.
#* '''Important''': '''Google Translate''' is not allowed for your application or for translations once you’re accepted. Using it may result in a punishment.


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A Translator is responsible for:


== What Happens If You Get Accepted? ==
* translating in-game texts
If your application is accepted, you’ll be granted access to the '''translation tools''' in the game. Here's what you need to do:
* translating commands
* translating strings into other languages


# '''Access /translate Command''': Use the '''<code>/translate</code>''' command in-game to access the translation GUI.
This duty is focused on CIT text localization.
# '''Select Your Language''': Double-click on your chosen language to start translating the text strings.
# '''Complete Translations''': Each new translation you complete will earn you '''$200 per character''' (including spaces and punctuation). Make sure to keep the translations high-quality and accurate.


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== What Translators do ==


== Important Rules for Translators ==
Translators work on the language content used in CIT.


* '''Activity''': To remain in the Translators team, you must stay active. If you become inactive, you may be removed from the team.
Their work includes:
* '''Quality of Translations''': Ensure that all translations are of high quality. Google Translate or other automatic translation tools are not allowed, and using them can lead to punishment.
 
* '''Respect for Guidelines''': Always follow the guidelines and formatting provided in the sticky topics on the Translators board.
* in-game texts
* command text
* translation strings
 
This is done through the in-game translation system after they are accepted.
 
== Requirements ==
 
To become a Translator, you need:
 
* an active forum account
 
You must also:
 
* apply on the `Translators` board
* use the required format
* follow the translation [[rules]]
 
== How to apply ==
 
To apply for the Translator duty:
 
* make sure you have an active forum account
* go to the `Translators` board
* use the required application format from the sticky topics
 
Translator board:
 
* [https://cit.gg/index.php?board=973.0 Translators board]
 
The official application format is in the sticky topics on that board.
 
== Translation rules ==
 
Translators must follow specific rules.
 
Main rules include:
 
* stay active
* do not use automatic translation tools
* follow the required formatting rules
* follow the required quality rules
 
== Automatic translation tools ==
 
Automatic translation tools are not allowed for:
 
* Translator applications
* Translator work
 
This includes tools such as:
 
* Google Translate
 
== How to start translating ==
 
After you are accepted as a Translator:
 
* use <code>/translate</code>
* open the translation GUI
* double click your language
* start translating strings
 
== Translation access ==
 
Translation access is managed through the translation system.
 
Related roles include:
 
* `TPM`
* `DM`
 
`TPM` means `Translation Progress Manager`.
 
`TPM` is responsible for:
 
* monitoring translation progress
* deciding who should get translation access
 
`DM` means `[[Duties]] Manager`.
 
`DM` can assign duties such as:
 
* `Translator`
 
== Command ==
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Command
! Use
|-
| <code>/translate</code>
| Open the translation GUI and start translating after you have been accepted
|}
 
== Notes ==
 
* Translator work is focused on CIT language content.
* Translators work on in-game texts, commands, and strings.
* You must be accepted before you can start translating through <code>/translate</code>.
* The Translator application format is kept in the sticky topics on the Translators board.
 
== See also ==
 
* [[Guiders]]
* [[Duties Manager]]
* [[Forum Account Registration]]

Revision as of 05:43, 17 April 2026

Translator

Translator is a language duty in CIT. Translators work on in-game texts, commands, and strings for supported languages.

Overview

A Translator is responsible for:

  • translating in-game texts
  • translating commands
  • translating strings into other languages

This duty is focused on CIT text localization.

What Translators do

Translators work on the language content used in CIT.

Their work includes:

  • in-game texts
  • command text
  • translation strings

This is done through the in-game translation system after they are accepted.

Requirements

To become a Translator, you need:

  • an active forum account

You must also:

  • apply on the `Translators` board
  • use the required format
  • follow the translation rules

How to apply

To apply for the Translator duty:

  • make sure you have an active forum account
  • go to the `Translators` board
  • use the required application format from the sticky topics

Translator board:

The official application format is in the sticky topics on that board.

Translation rules

Translators must follow specific rules.

Main rules include:

  • stay active
  • do not use automatic translation tools
  • follow the required formatting rules
  • follow the required quality rules

Automatic translation tools

Automatic translation tools are not allowed for:

  • Translator applications
  • Translator work

This includes tools such as:

  • Google Translate

How to start translating

After you are accepted as a Translator:

  • use /translate
  • open the translation GUI
  • double click your language
  • start translating strings

Translation access

Translation access is managed through the translation system.

Related roles include:

  • `TPM`
  • `DM`

`TPM` means `Translation Progress Manager`.

`TPM` is responsible for:

  • monitoring translation progress
  • deciding who should get translation access

`DM` means `Duties Manager`.

`DM` can assign duties such as:

  • `Translator`

Command

Command Use
/translate Open the translation GUI and start translating after you have been accepted

Notes

  • Translator work is focused on CIT language content.
  • Translators work on in-game texts, commands, and strings.
  • You must be accepted before you can start translating through /translate.
  • The Translator application format is kept in the sticky topics on the Translators board.

See also