Hi,
Is it essential for the spelling of words, used within rule books, to be exact for country of distribution? This has come up because I have been advised to rewite a booklet with the "American" way of spelling and not the "Australian" way.
colour or color?
Fri, 01/30/2009 - 19:00
Fri, 01/30/2009 - 20:00
#1
Who gave the advice?
Who gave the advice?
Fri, 01/30/2009 - 20:52
#3
American gamer
I wouldn't care either way. Wouldn't effect my decision to buy the game or not, and wouldn't effect how I rate the game.
That in mind, it'll probably be a decision of the publisher (if you go that route), not the game designer. I wouldn't fret too much about it.
Fri, 01/30/2009 - 22:50
#4
I learned British spelling
I learned British spelling for many words from playing D&D as a kid: 'armour', for example. So I associate games with British spelling.
Unless it comes up in the title of your game, I don't think it matters to marketing at all.
Sat, 01/31/2009 - 00:41
#5
consistant
I am quite familiar with the different spellings of color, mostly through reading art books. True, it probably is no big deal. I would at least keep it consistant, either "color" or "colour" throughout the game. I would think that people wouldn't pay attention to the different spellings if it's consistant. Here's a thought: who is the majority of your target audience? Do you expect more buyers of a specific country?
Sat, 01/31/2009 - 04:55
#6
Keep it consistent - Either
Keep it consistent - Either all American or all Australian (or all British for that matter), but remember that it isn't just u's that are different - If you're using American spelling you should really use American grammar and vocab as well, otherwise it will probably look more 'off' to Americans than if you were using Australian spelling and grammar, I'd imagine.
Sat, 01/31/2009 - 09:48
#7
My philosophy is be proud of
My philosophy is be proud of who you are. If you are an American go color, your 1st grade teacher would be proud. If you are British go with colour.
Your game is what people will buy, not the rulebook; unless they can't understand the rulebook. Anyway, I would flaunt the fact that I was from whatever country you are from; if I were you.
Sun, 02/01/2009 - 00:33
#8
Nobody will see it until they've bought the game
Also, it'll just seem quirky then. Nobody will care as long as it makes sense.
Sun, 02/01/2009 - 00:49
#9
Gizensha wrote:Keep it
Keep it consistent - Either all American or all Australian (or all British for that matter), but remember that it isn't just u's that are different - If you're using American spelling you should really use American grammar and vocab as well, otherwise it will probably look more 'off' to Americans than if you were using Australian spelling and grammar, I'd imagine.
My vote.
Tue, 02/03/2009 - 06:59
#10
I'm a New Zealander and I've
I'm a New Zealander and I've written UK English my entire life, but I used US English in my game - every card in the game has the word 'Armor' on it, so the language choice was going to be very obvious.
Of course, my game is a light wargame (thus somewhat Ameritrashy), so American English seems far more appropriate than the Queen's English! Still, I think that for most of the world, US spellings are becoming the 'default' spellings, so if you have to choose a single spelling style for all copies of your rulebook, US English is the way to go.
In terms of vocab and grammar, I don't really see any differences between US and Australasian English.
Tue, 02/03/2009 - 13:00
#11
Same Thing
Both spelling are correct, advised vs mandatory is different, I would personally not change it as all. People should not really care if with a u or not, and I believe it does not matter to them as well.
A friend ... a true blue Aussie who thinks two up is the only game to play, but is a very savy business man.
Thing is I don't want to ... I am not being lazy I just think enough is enough. Thought I would throw the question out there and go with the majority.
no majority yet ...