Re: Link ban
Posted: 11 Jun 2011, 20:35
As a point of fact, this game was developed by those that do not natively speak English. It is my belief that the reason for their decision to use English is because English is considered to be the language of business. Having one language be the official language offers everyone a common foundation on which to communicate.
If speaking english is not an option, we as GM's are equipped to help deal with that. I often use Google Translate to help communicate with non english speakers.
This was not a case of someone merely not understanding, it was willful and intentional disregard for the rules, and as such, was punished.
Often members of a non english speaking group will say 'hello' in another language and we will ignore something of that nature. We do understand that often such one word greetings or answers are typed without thought. One statement in a foreign language will often get someone an unofficial reminder. If they do it again, we give an official reminder/warning. Often if it is suspected that the person doesnt understand english, we will attempt to warn them in their native language.
I say all of this as an explanation of our thoughts and procedures. It is my belief that the more transparency we have regarding these matters the better. If someone has a question on a rule or ruling I welcome a whisper in game or pm here.
BC
If speaking english is not an option, we as GM's are equipped to help deal with that. I often use Google Translate to help communicate with non english speakers.
This was not a case of someone merely not understanding, it was willful and intentional disregard for the rules, and as such, was punished.
Often members of a non english speaking group will say 'hello' in another language and we will ignore something of that nature. We do understand that often such one word greetings or answers are typed without thought. One statement in a foreign language will often get someone an unofficial reminder. If they do it again, we give an official reminder/warning. Often if it is suspected that the person doesnt understand english, we will attempt to warn them in their native language.
I say all of this as an explanation of our thoughts and procedures. It is my belief that the more transparency we have regarding these matters the better. If someone has a question on a rule or ruling I welcome a whisper in game or pm here.
BC