Errors in FAI - German spelling and others
#1
Posted 28 July 2008 - 09:48 AM
#2
Posted 28 July 2008 - 11:14 PM
Well, I can only speak from my own experience with a graduate level history writing course, but had I capitalized zeppelin when referring to German rigid airships, my advisor would have torn my head off. Keep in mind, the rules are written in English, not German. Ergo, grammar rules appropriate to English will apply. Now, if someone does a German translation, then your point is taken.Rulebook errorsAll German nouns start with a capital letter, thus Zeppelin {tsepp’eh’lean} pages 7.-1 and 8-9, but not in compoundnouns, thus:Page 8-1 Luftschiff not luftschiff
This refers to the classification of these German ships in game terms. While the Germans may have referred to these as Torpedo Boats or Torpedo Boat Destroyers, in size and function they were the equivalent to other nations Destroyers and are so rated for various functions within the game.Page 7-5 German DDs should refer to TBs.
Actually, I am currently looking at one primary source that has it as 'Entfernungs Unterschieds' and another that has it as 'Entfernungs Untershieds Anzeiger'. Based on that, one could assume BOTH might be correct.Page 7-9 Entfernungs Unterschieds should read Entfernungs Untershieds Anzeiger [range difference indicator].
True, in proper German, this would be the correct spelling. But most casual readers (and I'm one such) will more easily recognize 'Konigin Luise' than 'Koenigin Luise' or 'Lutzow' for 'Luetzow' or 'Koln' for 'Koeln' for the names of the ships in question.Page 7-25 Koenigin Luise not Konigin Luise
#3
Posted 28 July 2008 - 11:34 PM
A paraphasing Beatty's quote.Page 7-13 Beatty is actually reported by Chatfield to have said “there is something wrong with our bloody ships today”.
Actually, both were used interchangably (along with every other grade of coal) due to the huge rates of consumption by the Grand Fleet. (Per reports of coal delivered to the RN as reported by the Admiralty)Page 7-17 Newcastle ‘hards’ coal was of good quality but the best was Welsh steam coal from South Wales, most of which went to the Grand Fleet’s coal fired ships in 1914-18.
#4
Posted 29 July 2008 - 06:27 AM
#5
Posted 29 July 2008 - 07:56 AM
The problem is, he would be right according to the standard style manual in use (which, BTW, is used by just about every university in the US).I don't see why getting things right is worthy of him censuring you.
Just to clarify... I'm not affiliated with ODGW and my opinions on this issue are strictly that, mine and mine alone. At some point, common usage comes into play and while the anglicized spellings may not jive with the the proper German spellings, they are more recognizable to a large number of readers and have been used in the past in many other formats. Should the proper spellings be used? Probably yes, if only for the sake of academic clarity, but given the wide acceptance of the 'wrong' spellings, I can't really find fault. That being said, any decision to change the product is entirely up to the good peole at ODGW. For me (and, I imagine many others), the product is fine as it stands.You are selling an expensive product, with regular updates (some free - which does you credit). Would you be satisfied with Mizuri or Washintun, Akargy or Konggo? Thought not...?
#6
Posted 31 July 2008 - 04:07 AM
That is some consolation, perhaps when the charts are revamped ODGW will correct them all. After all, they are getting help in doing so for free.The problem is, he would be right according to the standard style manual in use (which, BTW, is used by just about every university in the US). That is a pretty damning indictment of US universities - I'd say they are defrauding their students. Hopefully their language departments are a little more professional. I am currently reading a book by a US academic on the war in the Baltic in WW1 who keeps referring to 'England' instead of the UK or Britain. This is sanother example of loppiness. Thanks for letting me rant - I will now wipe the foam from my lips.I don't see why getting things right is worthy of him censuring you.
Just to clarify... I'm not affiliated with ODGW and my opinions on this issue are strictly that, mine and mine alone. At some point, common usage comes into play and while the anglicized spellings may not jive with the the proper German spellings, they are more recognizable to a large number of readers and have been used in the past in many other formats. Should the proper spellings be used? Probably yes, if only for the sake of academic clarity, but given the wide acceptance of the 'wrong' spellings, I can't really find fault. That being said, any decision to change the product is entirely up to the good peole at ODGW. For me (and, I imagine many others), the product is fine as it stands.You are selling an expensive product, with regular updates (some free - which does you credit). Would you be satisfied with Mizuri or Washintun, Akargy or Konggo? Thought not...?
#7
Posted 01 August 2008 - 04:28 PM
#8
Posted 16 April 2016 - 06:36 AM
Never mind the correct German spellings, what about THE correct spellings of some of the RN & RAN ships!!!!!!!!!.
So far I have come across Defense & Sidney. Instead of the CORRECT spellings - DEFENCE & SYDNEY.
#9
Posted 16 April 2016 - 04:13 PM
Never mind the correct German spellings, what about THE correct spellings of some of the RN & RAN ships!!!!!!!!!.
So far I have come across Defense & Sidney. Instead of the CORRECT spellings - DEFENCE & SYDNEY.
Typos are the bane of any writer, the moreso now that we have that "joy" called autocorrect. Every effort was made to scrub these gaffes, but some stubbornly evaded detection. And you're correct, of course, on both of the above and we apologize for those.
#10
Posted 17 April 2016 - 12:49 PM
Okay.
One other thing I've noticed - the cover artwork says it's Seydlitz at Jutland.
But this is a Derfflinger class ship, mitt flashless powder.
#11
Posted 17 April 2016 - 01:50 PM
Okay.
One other thing I've noticed - the cover artwork says it's Seydlitz at Jutland.
But this is a Derfflinger class ship, mitt flashless powder.
We had a last minute change of cover art for a better illustration. Unfortunately the internal text wasn't corrected.
#12
Posted 25 May 2016 - 05:39 PM
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