The sole reason for this page's existence is to act as a bulletin board for items I am currently seeking, project updates, and other important information not covered in the FAQ. Sometimes, a more detailed explanation of updates on the front page will be posted.
Keep your eyes peeled, and let me know if there's anything relevant to board postings.
So, onto the meat and potatoes, the website agenda. Here's the progress as follows, and it will be updated as things move along:
About weezy/FAQ: Done!
Oekaki board: Done!
Chat support: pending fan materials and traffic
Forum: Done, sign up and post away!
404/error pages: Done!
Bulletin Board: Done...Is that what this place is?
Fan Corner: Done- material added as submitted
Misha's Cookbook: text gathered, visuals in progress- future rollout
Japanese Ar Portal listing: Done- waiting on the site to appear in the directory
Google AdSense: on hold until site is large enough
Hymnos Dictionary: on hold until Manga translation is complete
Manga Translation: Vol. 1 translated, typesetting underway.
Links: ongoing updates (Done)
Viral Marketing: ????-when Ar 2 is announced
Platina Grand Library: Content will be added as other projects are complete
Silver Horn: Done- lyrics added by other translators, other songs will be translated as time permits
Now for some important details about some of the projects mentioned above:
Ar Tonelico: Arpeggio translation
As is with any manga translation, this aims to make the manga readable for the English audience out there. The translation will not be literal word for word, but will also take into account character traits, context, and Weezy's extensive vocabulary/writing skills to better immerse readers in the story. The manga is set in Sol Ciel, with many familiar locales, new characters, and maybe even an appearance by a cute silver-haired Revayteil.
Hymnos Dictionary, English ver.
Possibly THE single most ambitious project on the site, it will not be completed in a fortnight. The dictionary will contain entries typed out in hymnos font (picture format for easier viewing), romanized hymnos, english translation, and any grammar/etymology related tidbits. An overview of Hymnos grammar will be provided as well.
Japanese Ar Portal Listing
Once the site is nice and busy, Weezy plans on signing up for a spot in the japanese Ar supporters list. Maybe we'll make some friends from the other tower if we're lucky.
Platina Grand Library
This section of the site will be a comprehensive guide about the geography of our world, characters, a timeline, terms, and information about other media such as the OVA, manga, novels, CDs, etc...I'd be glad to show you all around the world! ^-^
Misha's Cookbook
Planned for a late stage in the evolution of the website, this section will teach all of you how to cook like the one and only herself (NOT YOU, AURICA!). Visuals included along with the recipes so you can tell how well you're doing.
Fan Corner
Get cracking guys, wallpapers, doodles, we'll paint the town red! Or maybe not red, but still, send your creations in. Keep it worksafe for the main site.
The Silver Horn
For those of you who enjoy our singing, but can't understand our language, give the Horn a visit! Lyrics will be provided, and we'll try to put the hymnos in something easier to understand.
And next, we have...a wishlist? I guess it never hurts to ask...
Da List
Looking for the following items for translation purposes:
Ar Tonelico Novel- obtained
Ar Tonelico 2 Manga (vol. 1 only currently out)
Ar Tonelico Anthology comics- 1/2 obtained
Ar Tonelico 2 Artbooks
Hardcopies or digital copies accepted. Please send an email if you are able to help.
Other: Donations for webhosting fees: for $3 bucks a month, the site can be upgraded to 5GB of space vs. 300M, and 250GB of traffic
If 3 people each donated a buck, then I would be set. A paypal link will be added soon