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(Message started by: christianF on Apr 2^nd, 2009, 8:38am)

Title: Arimaa dutch rules @ iGGC
Post by christianF on Apr 2^nd, 2009, 8:38am

Hello guys, just a note to let you know that I've made a dutch translation of the rules of Arimaa at IG Game Center:
http://www.iggamecenter.com/info/nl/arimaa.html

I've taken the liberty to translate 'rabbit' with 'haas' (hare). You see, we associate a hare with speed and a race, whereas we associate 'rabbit' with something quite different, where 'speed' is not of the highest priority (though it is for rabbits).

Moreover, someone really stupid is referred to as "dom konijn" (stupid rabbit).
If anyone prefers 'konijn' after this, please let me know ;)

Title: Re: Arimaa dutch rules @ iGGC
Post by woh on Apr 2^nd, 2009, 9:16am

I think it is a great idea, you get my vote for 'haas' !

Title: Re: Arimaa dutch rules @ iGGC
Post by Arimabuff on Apr 2^nd, 2009, 11:21am

Attention to detail is the mark of a great translation... :)

Title: Re: Arimaa dutch rules @ iGGC
Post by Fritzlein on Apr 2^nd, 2009, 1:57pm

Thanks for helping to spread the joy, Christian!

Title: Re: Arimaa dutch rules @ iGGC
Post by omar on Apr 2^nd, 2009, 8:00pm

Wow, thanks Christian; that was very nice of you. I agree a hare would be more appropriate to give a connotation of speed.