Keep concepts and usage rules consistent
Players should recognize the same skill in its description, combat messages and quest text. Consistency does not require mechanically repeating an identical string everywhere. A language may require inflections, and forms of address may change with relationships. Explain the concept and its usage conditions so linguists and reviewers can distinguish real inconsistency from valid variation.
| Field | What to record | What it resolves |
|---|---|---|
| Concept and definition | Skill function or character identity | Ambiguous or similar names |
| Approved term and rules | Translation, inflections and forms of address | Valid variation versus inconsistency |
| Status and scope | Pending or approved; applicable release | Reuse of outdated translations |
Give the glossary enough context for decisions
Alongside the source and approved translation, record the concept type, a short definition, usage context, forbidden alternatives and approval status. Explain differences between similar names. If no approved name exists, collect candidates for the language lead to review; a pending candidate is not a final rule. Tools can assist with extraction and detection, while naming and ambiguity need human judgment.
From term approval to verification
Identify terms and concepts
Use project materials to collect names for people, items and systems.
Confirm names and usage
The language lead checks definitions and approves applicable forms.
Work from shared rules
Use confirmed terms in translation and editing; record conflicts.
Review differences before making changes
Tools flag variation; people assess inflections and context.
Carry changes through every affected location
When a term changes, confirm the language, release and scope before finding affected translations. Check the current deliverables and the language assets still being reused. Record the approval and reason for change so an outdated term does not return in the next release. Review AIQA findings in context instead of automatically replacing every similar word.