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World-building relies heavily on creativity, but even the most majestic fantasy name can have unforeseen consequences. What sounds heroic in English might come across as everyday slang, be humorous, or even rude in another language. These missteps can instantly break immersion and distract players from the story you’ve carefully constructed.
At MD Online, we understand the importance of safeguarding your lore from these pitfalls. Our linguists conduct in-depth linguistic and cultural checks on names for characters, factions, and locations before they reach your players. This way, your universe remains immersive, respectful, and culturally consistent, regardless of the number of markets it enters.
In gaming, details like names hold the power to shape entire worlds. Preserving their impact means your story resonates universally, not just in one language, and your players stay fully immersed in the world you’ve created.
🗣️ Gamers Code-Switch. So Should Your Localisation
Gamers frequently switch languages, especially in multiplayer mode. They say things like “Heal me, stary”, “Rush B, брат!”, or “GG, amigo”. This behaviour is natural for humans, but can be confusing for AI.
At MD Online, our expertise lies in game localisation that captures authentic conversational styles:
- We translate game chats, UI, and dialogue while being mindful of code-switching.
- Our linguists are familiar with slang, hybrid speech, and gamer culture.
- We tailor content to ensure voice lines, subtitles, and UI feel authentic and natural across all markets.
Players and our clients both notice the difference. If your localisation struggles with “Heal me, stary,” it’s not prepared for a global audience.
🎯 Consistency Matters in Expanding Game Worlds
As a game universe expands, adding new DLCs, characters, quests, or entire storylines, the game’s language must also evolve. It should develop in tandem with the content without compromising its tone, rhythm, or personality.
We guarantee your game’s linguistic consistency as it expands worldwide by:
- Monitoring character voice, tone, and register throughout all expansions
- Managing and updating style guides, glossaries, and translation memories
- Providing context-aware embeddings and structured guidance for both translators and in-game AI
The outcome? Fresh content that seamlessly extends your original game—coherent, immersive, and faithful to your world.
Whether it’s a translator or an AI dungeon master, maintaining consistency is essential to keep players fully engaged.
🎮 Planning a Game Expansion? Let’s Talk
Interested in rare languages, creative localisation, or game translation quirks? Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook for practical tips, visual examples, and behind-the-scenes snippets from our multilingual projects. We cover topics from managing code-switching and culture-specific jokes to refining AI post-editing workflows.
Whether you’re translating a new questline, creating voice lines for a DLC, or dealing with complex gamer slang in a low-resource language—our team is prepared to assist. We offer everything from multilingual UI localisation to culturally tailored dialogue, blending linguistic accuracy with practical gaming experience.
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