Group FAQ and Rules

Here are the rules and things of the MonoRyuukou-Subs group and site you should know, answered to questions that most of you are probably thinking. Please read these before you decide to haunt us.

1. When's the next episode going to be out?
Don't ask. This is really annoying and just plain rude. The episode will be out when it's ready, and definitely no sooner. If we are bothered about it, we will make a point of delaying the release. If you ask about the progess, the same thing will apply. We often update with progress reports, so if you want to know, read those. Do not e-mail us or comment asking.

2. What's the general timeline for getting an episode ready?
It takes about ten hours, give or take an hour or two, to get a script ready. These hours can take place over as little as two days or up to weeks, depending on how busy the translator is. Then the script is sent to the other two members of the Trinity, who check the script and do grammatical scrutiny. It then takes three to five days to do the timing and another day to embed. It takes a few hours to publish it.
We're aiming for at least one episode a month, but please understand that with our busy schedules, we can't always manage as soon as you might like.

3. Can I join the group?
If we do not say we are recruiting, please assume the answer to that question is no. We are a small group focused on one series, and we are not planning on branching out anytime soon. The Trinity can manage just fine on our own, so please do not ask. If we need help, we will make sure to ask for it.

4. Will you have events/extras/anything of that sort?
Every now and then we might have an event or something of the sort, but as of right now we are not planning one.

5. What am I allowed to talk about in the chatbox?
You can have a normal chat about life with whoever happens to be by. You may talk about things MF-related. However, no promotions, no linking, nothing unrelated may happen. If we catch you spamming, your comments will be deleted and you will receive warnings. Whether or not you get multiple warnings before expulsion, or if you will be blocked straight off will be up to the Trinity. We are a hard lot. Don't try getting on our bad side.

6. I have something to contribute that might be of help. Can I give it to you?
We, the Trinity, will refuse offers to help with translation, subbing, checking, etc. as stated in question one. However, if you have lyrics to a song, a song on its own, information, trailers, dramas, art or anything of the Monochrome Factor-related sort that we could do something to help broadcast, please send us an e-mail at monoryuukou@gmail.com stating what you have. The Trinity will discuss it and if it is something we're willing to translate/work/etc., we will get back to you. :)

7. I'm fluent in Japanese / I'm a veteran in speaking Japanese and I've noticed your subs have a lot of mistakes. How could you miss all this?
We're amateurs. We're constantly getting better, but please understand that our subs are not meant to be qualilty subs, they are meant to be out quickly. We do as best we can to get the translations as correct as possible, but if you're upset that they're not as good as they could be, please rest assured that our translator can't watch an entire episode after it's been published without headdesking in frustration.
When we're all caught up, we may decide to go back and re-translate in order to make quality subs, but this is something we're not thinking about at the moment.

8. How come this isn't up for download? / How come this isn't up to watch online?
First off, the watching online. Online video sites are removing Monochrome Factor fansubs almost as fast as they go up. We're attempting to host the videos up on this blog, but it's still something in progress, so until we get that figured out you'll have to download or find some site that so obscure the world's most evil organizations haven't found it yet.
Secondly, download. Normal episodes will be up for download, so if there's no link, please comment on the download post or send us an e-mail and we'll fix it. DVD extras (if we do them) and music will not, we repeat, will NOT be downloadable. If you have a problem with that, please feel free to support the series and creator and buy the DVDs and/or CDs yourself. We have a link on the sidebar.

9. I heard that your group is _____ and/or doing _____. Is this true?
If you hear a rumour (and if you do, we are far more popular/well-known than we really thought we were), please know that unless we state so ourselves, it's just a rumour. Please do not go about attacking us or others over it unless you know it's a fact, not fiction or TV reality.

10. Who is in charge of what? What are the members of the Trinity like? Who do I contact with questions?
WolfSinKyros is the calm, collected God of Subbing and Counsil. If you have something about the subs you'd like to help with, ask for her.
yusahana6323 is the adult, philosophical, somewhat sharp-witted God of Translator and Webmaster. If you have suggestions about the site or language stuffage, ask for her.
EvilValenStrife is the explosive, furious God of Checking and Everything Else. If you want to pick a fight, ask for her.
If you want to send something specific to any of us, in the subject line of your e-mail put who you want to be notified of your message. If you do not, it will go straight to yusahana6323, who is the main head of the mail.

11. What do I do if my question is still unanswered?
E-mail us at monoryuukou@gmail.com and we'll see if we can get to it. :)


~[Added 9-27-08]~
12. Are we allowed to upload your Subbed Episodes?
Well, if you MUST upload it (we prefer to do it), then please credit it. We don't like it when people claim our work for their own. We don't own original, that is true, but you don't own our sub-work. MR-S has talked, and unfortunately, we agreed that if this starts to happen frequently-we will stop subbing the series, and you can wait for other subbers.