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:

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 /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.