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    • Adding a new localization language
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Localization

Last updated 10 months ago

Introduction to Localization

Localization is the process of adapting a game for different regions and languages, including text translation, interface adjustments, and other changes to ensure a comfortable user experience. In the Gem RTS engine, localization is performed through .lng files, which store texts and settings for different languages.

Localization files are SDL files, and all apply to them.

Structure of Localization Files

Localization materials (texts and voice-over files) are located in the root directory of the main package in folders named .<lang>, where <lang> is the language code (for example, the folder named .en contains English localization materials).

In the main\.en\interface\text\ folder, the following files and directories are located

File Name
Purpose

desc (folder)

Contains files with descriptions of various game elements

info_short (folder)

Includes short informational messages

mission (folder)

Contains mission texts

#damage_report.lng

Localization file for damage reports

#hud2+.lng

Localization for HUD interface elements

#ingame+.lng

Includes text elements displayed during the game

commander.lng

Localization for commanders

desc.lng

Descriptions for various game elements

difficulty.lng

Texts related to difficulty levels

info.lng

General informational localization

interactive_hints.lng

Interactive hints

loading_tips.lng

Tips displayed during game loading

mp+.lng

Localization for multiplayer modes

options+.lng

Game settings and options

side.lng

Localization for factions

unit.lng

Texts related to units

Files with a + in their name are appended in the order of package connection to the contents of similarly named files from the main resource localization folder. To find the required files, search for the name without the +

More about localization

It is important to maintain s to ensure the proper functioning of localization in the game. All localization files must be placed in the appropriate directories and contain correct texts for display in the game.

syntax rules for SDL files
the structure of folders and file
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Variable strings in localization

Using variable strings in localization files for hotkeys and control buttons in the game to ensure proper localization regardless of user settings

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Adding a new localization language

Step-by-step guide to adding localization texts for a new language in the game. Describes the process of adding fonts, configuration files, and localization files to ensure full support for the new language in the game.