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Jens
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12/16/09 at 06:01:12
 
Hi - I've been a huge fan of the Ron&Bones miniatures and along with several friends we collected all the miniatures since their release date. The game sounds fun however we have a real problem understanding the rules - not that they seems terribly complex, the english seems 'wrong' often and we have to make educated guesses on its meaning. We're not native english speakers, hence I wonder if it's only us or do english native speakers share the same problems?
It's a bit of a shame since in our local gaming group we have 6 players who got most Ron&Bones releases + the starter box each and quite a few other players who'd be intrested, but noone had the staying power so far to read the rules as we'd have to reread every sentence several times to get the meaning of it (with rules you have to be precise).
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Reply #1 - 12/16/09 at 08:25:13
 
Don't worry, it's not your fault...  
The english rulebook is really poor. The translation is... "weird".
 
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Reply #2 - 12/18/09 at 09:36:44
 
I think the problem is like most translations the meaning is easily lost or mis-interpreted. Im completely with Jens here, i have been a huge fan of the whole Ron & Bones from day one and have most of the models but it has taken me a while to understand most of the rules.  
 
In light of the new post in the blog, it's great news Smiley will the book be available in hard copy? Since im a bit old-school i like reading things on paper than on the computer Cheesy Plus the hardcopy I had with the starter boxed set is really nice anyway, has a nice feel to it.
 
Also im sure there are plenty of us around who may be willing to help proof read bits if you ever need that assistance.
 
Oh and i found a trick to understanding the rules is sometimes skip some of the words and skimming through it Wink
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Reply #3 - 12/18/09 at 11:58:49
 
Just saw the good news too Smiley This will help to motivate others to join playing the game - my guess it's among the most overlooked games. There are simply so many people who enjoy the pirate setting and a small fun-focused skirmish game is just perfect to take a break from other larger skirmish / wargames (and might be appealing for those who had no contact with tabletop games before).
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Reply #4 - 02/22/10 at 17:56:50
 
Just finished reading the new translation: great!. This will make at least our local folk very happy.
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Reply #5 - 02/23/10 at 05:46:26
 
You are weeelocme cabinboy!! Glad you like the new translation Smiley
We are working in a lot of news for the next months for R&B hehehe
you will see.....  Roll Eyes Roll Eyes
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Reply #6 - 04/27/10 at 06:57:18
 
yes its much better than the previous ... although I would attach the new one to the main page and get rid of the new one that is attached to the info box ... it made me shiver ,,, Grin
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Reply #7 - 06/09/10 at 18:14:01
 
Hi Guys !
 
Yann here (the guy who did the new translation)
 
Should you have anything to say about my translation, please feel free to do so, I'll be more than happy to amend what I wrote if need be.
 
It's not often you can find one of us Spaniards being fluent in English ... and Games Wink
 
I'm glad you like the new version, to tell you the truth I was shocked when I read it also .. hence the change !
 
Now you can really savor the game as it was intended.
 
Enjoy !
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Reply #8 - 06/10/10 at 06:49:30
 
Shocked Shocked Shocked
 
Con todos mis respetos... Espero que no hayas hecho la traducción con el mismo inglés con el que has posteado el anterior comentario.
 
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Reply #9 - 06/10/10 at 07:19:49
 
No entiendo este comentario, pero si entiendes Inglés lo bastante como para juzgar de mi nivel .. adelante y si tienes comentarios, serán bienvenidos.
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