I…I’m dying.
As you may have already noticed, the chapters are beginning to turn out incredibly long. Accurately speaking, twice as long. Like literally twice the length of a normal chapter. To give an idea of it, a normal chapter would be around 4k count which is around 14 pages long; chapter 191 is 8k, which was 29 pages.
At this rate, my body will not be able to hold out. Seriously, it can’t. To keep up, I actually sacrifice way too much of my time.
So here I am, for a serious talk with you guys. I have thought out a method that might help keep me alive:
– Limit the word count. As previously stated, 4k is the usual word count of a chapter which is close to that of chapter 190 for reference. 8k would be this chapter 191 and chapter 189.
When faced with an 8k chapter or higher, we can separate it in 2 parts, no more than that. As you know, chapters in this web novel are normally divided already, so the cuts shouldn’t feel as unnatural as other novels.
This will only apply for chapters more than double the length. If the chapter is 5k or 6k, I won’t mind it. But since the chapters that have been coming (and next chapter is actually four times the length, no kidding) are way out of normal word count, I can easily tell that my body will drop dead if I continue at this pace.
This will bring consistency which is what I have been looking for when I placed a schedule. I really want to maintain the schedule, so if there’s other suggestions that can help do that, I would like to listen to them.
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Please... Jur don't die already
Hmmmm just split the part and post it as part.
when the chapter is completed post it again as full chapter.
Of all the translators I've seen working on misc. WN/LNs, you've had just about the most consistent schedule of all, and even before these longer chapters, it seems you had way more throughput than the rest as well.
That split chapters idea sounds great. Anything to keep you from coughing up blood.
Take care of yourself. Do whatever you need to do. Thank you for the translations!
I honestly see no problems with this. Do what you need to do.
I'll prefer you release them in one chapter though.
If it's really twice as long (or more) then just take twice as much time. We can wait for it knowing that it's a longer chapter than usual. We had to wait every week for a chapter of the same length when you left so it's okay.
A little note will be good though. Like when you know the next chapter is twice as long and will take twice the time, just write something to say it in the previous chapter. (in the beginning, just before the chapter)
Also if you post half a chapter it's going to be hell on NU. It'll be a pain if you were to post like this:
- Chapter XX part 1
- Chapter XX part 2
- Full Chapter XX
Whichever is best for you reigo san.
There's already many suggestions, you just pick whichever method works best for you.
No complaints from me which method you choose
EIther is fine. The one that suits you best is in the end better. If maintaining the 3 day cycle is your discipline then splitting it is best. Else if, posting a whole chapter matters more then a leeway for the longer chapters is the way.
But really, I mind neither. I am more than happy and appreciate that you are translating it.
I don't mind the split chapter as.long as I can read it.
Will you be merging them back into one whole.piece.after you've finished?
just go ahead, reigo-san. i don't mind whether the up-coming chapter will be in a half or a bit late. just let us know ahead.
n thank u for your hard working. i like this novel a lot.
I read quite a few other light novel translations and some of them also break it down into Part 1 released on one day and part 2 another day.
Theres nothing wrong with that, you need to look after yourself after all.
I don't think theres anyone here who would blame you for doing that