(L) Sword Art Online - Light Novel Discussion

[CNine]

Spoiler for Next chapter:

Kirito spending almost a third of chapter wondering wheter or not he just dreaming RL[he didn't remember what happen after stabbed by Kanemoto], and want to make sure that he is in RL or Diving

[csuree]

that is great!... 24 episodes ....this means 'til christmas we have sword art online in anime :P it will be awesome i can't wait so anxious :Panyway reading the light novel i am at volume 6 hoping to finish it this week (so much work on my head... and i am also abroad) then i will read the rest in about a month so by the time the anime starts i hope to have finished the light novels.

[tomtkp]

Volume 9 Chapter 1 Part 1 has been updated on BT.

Spoiler for Summary of Chapter 1 Part 1:

Kirito wakes up in the middle of an unknown forest. He still remembers his own identity and also the events in Prologue II and Interlude I but can't remember what happened after he told Asuna about his decision to study in USA during Interlude I. Initially assuming that he is inside a virtual world, he finds that he can't log out nor summon any command window. After some brainstorming, he suddenly recalls that he had talked to Asuna and Sinon about RATH and STL and theorises that he might be inside Underworld but later finds it strange that his real world memories has not been blocked which the researcher in RATH named Higa Takeru would normally do "to prevent the contamination of the test data". Unsure that whether he is in the real world or the normal virtual world (such as ALO, GGO) or in Underworld, he decides to try to approach other people nearby (if there's any) to find out any clues to the answer.

Kirito firstly arrives at the river bank to quench his thrist. Then, he decides to walk downstream as there might be towns or villages downstream. Suddenly, he hears the sound of what seems to be a person cutting a tree upstream. He then changes direction to head upstream. While walking upstream, Kirito has a vague memory of three kids playing along the river bank. One of them seemed to have a long glittering golden hair.

And Part 1 ends with the colour illustration below:

From this point on, the story truly begins.

Spoiler for Comments on Chapter 1 Part 1:

Kawahara-sensei's descriptions of the surrounding was excellent. It really was a detailed description of what Kirito sees and experiences. Kawahara-sensei really put much effort on this and I liked it. It really helped my imagination well. I think if the anime does cover Alicization arc in the future, Chapter 1 Part 1 might not cover even half of an episode because this part is mainly of the descriptions of the surroundings and Kirito's long inner monologue. However, those are vital in the novel form because that's what make a story really good.

And unfortunately, bad news from BT. From now on, the translation of Volume 9 will become very slow and might as well stalled for a certain period because of two reasons:

1. Teh Ping, one of the translators of SAO in BT had quitted the translation of SAO and also took an indefinite leave from BT because apparently he received insults and death threats (judging from the comments within the BT community, I might misunderstand something) from some impatient readers.
   
2. BeginnerXP, another translator who was translating Volume 9 until now, also took a break from translating (don't know whether it will be a short or long break) for now.

So, unless another translator decides to continue what's left, the translation of Volume 9 is stalled temporarily for now. Regardless of that, I really thank these two translators for their contributions and especially to Teh Ping, wish you good luck.

I also want to take an opportunity to call on other readers to really appreciate the translators' work. The translators in BT are volunteers who really devote their time for the readers' sake. They do not receive even one cent for their work. So please appreciate them before we are losing them for good.

EDIT: Teh_Ping is back and BeginnerXP is just taking a break after finishing his job, not quitting SAO.

[FlavoryFantasy]

Originally Posted by tomtkp

Volume 9 Chapter 1 Part 1 has been updated on BT.

Spoiler for Summary of Chapter 1 Part 1:

Kirito wakes up in the middle of an unknown forest. He still remembers his own identity and also the events in Prologue II and Interlude I but can't remember what happened after he told Asuna about his decision to study in USA during Interlude I. Initially assuming that he is inside a virtual world, he finds that he can't log out nor summon any command window. After some brainstorming, he suddenly recalls that he had talked to Asuna and Sinon about RATH and STL and theorises that he might be inside Underworld but later finds it strange that his real world memories has not been blocked which the researcher in RATH named Higa Takeru would normally do "to prevent the contamination of the test data. Unsure that whether he is in the real world or the normal virtual world (such as ALO, GGO) or in Underworld, he decides to try to approach other people nearby (if there's any) to find out any clue to the answer.

Kirito firstly arrives at the river bank to quench his thrist. Then, he decides to walk downstream as there might be towns or villages downstream. Suddenly, he hears the sound of what seems to be a person cutting a tree upstream. He then changes direction to head upstream. While walking upstream, Kirito has a vague memory of three kids playing along the river bank. One of them seemed to have a long glittering golden hair.

And Part 1 ends with the colour illustration below:

From this point on, the story truly begins.

Spoiler for Comments on Chapter 1 Part 1:

Kawahara-sensei's descriptions of the surrounding was excellent. It really was a detailed description of what Kirito sees and experiences. Kawahara-sensei really put much effort on this and I liked it. It really helped my imagination well. I think if the anime does cover Alicization arc in the future, Chapter 1 Part 1 might not cover even half of an episode because this part is mainly of the descriptions of the surroundings and Kirito's long inner monologue. However, those are vital in the novel form because that's what make a story really good.

Detailed descriptions on his surroundings huh? That will be a wonderful trip for the mind to imagine.

Spoiler for space:

And unfortunately, bad news from BT. From now on, the translation of Volume 9 will become very slow and might as well stalled for a certain period because of two reasons:

1. Teh Ping, one of the translators of SAO in BT had quitted the translation of SAO and also took an indefinitely leave from BT because apparently he received insults and death threats (judging from the comments within the BT community, I might misunderstand something) from some impatient readers.
   
2. BeginnerXP, another translator who was translating Volume 9 until now, also took a break from translating (don't know whether it will be a short or long break) for now.

So, unless another translator decides to continue what's left, the translation of Volume 9 is stalled temporarily for now. Regardless of that, I really thank these two translators for their contributions and especially to Teh Ping, wish you good luck.

I also want to take an opportunity to call on other readers to really appreciate the translators' work. The translators in BT are volunteers who really devote their time for the readers' sake. They do not receive even one cent for their work. So please appreciate them before we are losing them for good.

Death threats? Really some people these days...

Well translators always have my deepest gratitude for what they do.

I wish you the best of luck Teh_Ping! Thank you for all the translations you did for SAO and your other projects as well!
I don't know if BeginnerXP visits this forum/thread..but anyway thank you for translating SAO up to this point! (from whenever you started.)

[Somnus]

Originally Posted by tomtkp

[*]Teh Ping, one of the translators of SAO in BT had quitted the translation of SAO and also took an indefinitely leave from BT because apparently he received insults and death threats (judging from the comments within the BT community, I might misunderstand something) from some impatient readers.

Good for him! I can only hope this teaches those impatient twits something. (It won't, and I can only imagine the harassment he/she is going to get for the first little while)

[Ray]

Originally Posted by tomtkp

And unfortunately, bad news from BT. From now on, the translation of Volume 9 will become very slow and might as well stalled for a certain period because of two reasons:

1. Teh Ping, one of the translators of SAO in BT had quitted the translation of SAO and also took an indefinitely leave from BT because apparently he received insults and death threats (judging from the comments within the BT community, I might misunderstand something) from some impatient readers.
   
2. BeginnerXP, another translator who was translating Volume 9 until now, also took a break from translating (don't know whether it will be a short or long break) for now.

So, unless another translator decides to continue what's left, the translation of Volume 9 is stalled temporarily for now. Regardless of that, I really thank these two translators for their contributions and especially to Teh Ping, wish you good luck.

I also want to take an opportunity to call on other readers to really appreciate the translators' work. The translators in BT are volunteers who really devote their time for the readers' sake. They do not receive even one cent for their work. So please appreciate them before we are losing them for good.

Insults and death threats? I usually refrain from using foul language; but fuck it, what kind of petty, ungrateful, self-important asshole would one have to be to believe that insulting and threatening the very person who brings us SAO will help in any way? Those people, whoever they hell they are, bring retardation to a whole new level.

What ever happened to praising and thanking translators for their hard work? Having had translated some text from my mother tongue to English over the past few years, I know exactly how difficult and time taking it can be to translate something. But eh, ungrateful readers will be ungrateful; there’s no changing that.

My most sincere thanks go out to both The_Ping and BeginnerXP; you two have done all SAO fans a great service by translating the light novels. I wish you two the best of luck in all your future endeavours.

[Randrak42]

I've been considering reading this for a while now after hearing so much about it...but got a simple and quick question to tip the scale a bit: Is there any NTR (mild to strong) anywhere in the novel?

Thank you in advanced.

[reccaryu]

I would like to thank The_Ping and BeginnerXP for all their hardwork on the translations.

I think that people should be thankful that someone is willing to take time out of their own lives to translate for other people. It is very sad that some people would give death threats to people who are doing something for free.

[Ray]

Originally Posted by Randrak42

I've been considering reading this for a while now after hearing so much about it...but got a simple and quick question to tip the scale a bit: Is there any NTR (mild to strong) anywhere in the novel?

Thank you in advanced.

You totally should!

Unforunately, there is. I'm afraid I can't comment on how bad it is because I have yet to read that volume, but from what I've heard about it, I'd say it's fairly mild. x:

[Randrak42]

Originally Posted by Aphrah

You totally should!

Unforunately, there is. I'm afraid I can't comment on how bad it is because I have yet to read that volume, but from what I've heard about it, I'd say it's fairly mild. x:

Well that somewhat tips the scales in the wrong direction...
My problem is that, there's a lot of material to read and from the looks of things I'll surely get very much into the story from the get go. However these days NTR, even mild NTR, makes me rage so much that it makes me quit whole series over it...making any enjoyment I've had from it...null.

Guess I'll put it in the "Read if there's nothing else" pile until further notice...

[Ray]

Originally Posted by Randrak42

Well that somewhat tips the scales in the wrong direction...
My problem is that, there's a lot of material to read and from the looks of things I'll surely get very much into the story from the get go. However these days NTR, even mild NTR, makes me rage so much that it makes me quit whole series over it...making any enjoyment I've had from it...null.

Guess I'll put it in the "Read if there's nothing else" pile until further notice...

Well, if it's any consolation, the character that attempts it/does it gets his just desserts.

[Randrak42]

Originally Posted by Aphrah

Well, if it's any consolation, the character that attempts it/does it gets his just desserts.

That may help a bit...maybe put it near the top of the "Read if there's nothing else" pile.

But is it just an attempt at NTR or actual NTR? Cause the first I can handle...

[sky black swordman]

Teh Ping I would like to thank you for all of your hard from the bottom of my heart for all you have done for us fans of the LN's you translated.


And to BeginnerXP sa well thank for all your hard in what do for fans of LN's.

Randrak42 There is someone on this tread that goes berserk when NTR is mentioned.

And in vol 4 and 6 there was someting that like NTR but it was more like sexual assault then NTR.
If you what to know where ask someone.

[Randrak42]

Originally Posted by sky black swordman

Randrak42 There is someone on this tread that goes berserk when NTR is mentioned.

Everyone should...what? >.>

Originally Posted by sky black swordman

And in vol 4 and 6 there was someting that like NTR but it was more like sexual assault then NTR.
If you what to know where ask someone.

Hmm...I can live with that. NTR and just sexual assault are completely different things (to a certain point at least) so...top of the pile!

[sky black swordman]

Originally Posted by Randrak42

Everyone should...what? >.>


Hmm...I can live with that. NTR and just sexual assault are completely different things (to a certain point at least) so...top of the pile!

Yeah I know I get pissed when I see that or read it in this case. After reading it I was so pissed that I hoped they put the guy in vol 4 on death row.
The guy from vol 6 also pissed me off but the scene from vol 4 pissed me of more.


Here read for your self Vol 4 Chapter 8 its should below the pics of Kirito, Asuna, and Yui.
And vol 6 Chapter 15 just read the whole.

[Fallen3dge]

Its not ntr, just attempted sexual assault and kidnapping
Teh_ping dropped SAO? Ah thats sad

[Randrak42]

Originally Posted by sky black swordman

Yeah I know I get pissed when I see that or read it in this case. After reading it I was so pissed that I hoped they put the guy in vol 4 on death row.
The guy from vol 6 also pissed me off but the scene from vol 4 pissed me of more.


Here read for your self Vol 4 Chapter 8 its should below the pics of Kirito, Asuna, and Yui.
And vol 6 Chapter 15 just read the whole.

Ok, skimmed through them...it's pretty mild so I'm ok with it...

Let us begin reading SAO!!!

Thank you

[Awrya]

Originally Posted by tomtkp

1. Teh Ping, one of the translators of SAO in BT had quitted the translation of SAO and also took an indefinite leave from BT because apparently he received insults and death threats (judging from the comments within the BT community, I might misunderstand something) from some impatient readers.
   
2. BeginnerXP, another translator who was translating Volume 9 until now, also took a break from translating (don't know whether it will be a short or long break) for now.

It is sad to see that some people mistake translators as bots whose only duty is to translate their manga/LN/etc.

Thanks Teh Ping for all your hard work, especially on To aru, IS and SAO, I really enjoyed reading them. Hope you can take a long rest.

[CNine]

^don't condemn people to their death bed yet

BTW Giga cedar is....

Spoiler for THIS IS SPOILER YOU KNOW!:

Down coz of some "accident"

[Hell_ping]

Originally Posted by Awrya

It is sad to see that some people mistake translators as bots whose only duty is to translate their manga/LN/etc.

Thanks Teh Ping for all your hard work, especially on To aru, IS and SAO, I really enjoyed reading them. Hope you can take a long rest.

I only took a bullet to the head. I'm not dead yet.

You can count out the other translators listed on B-T because none of them had been active ever since I joined this project.