update item and liquid names for EN/RU locales - #137
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1KiRiK1
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Jul 2, 2026
1KiRiK1
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- Rename items and liquids in both English and Russian localizations
- Update descriptions for certain items/liquids
- Fix Russian translation inaccuracies
- Rename items and liquids in both English and Russian localizations - Update descriptions for certain items/liquids - Fix Russian translation inaccuracies
| quantum-dots=Quantum dots | ||
| pi-josephson-junction=Pi Josephson junction | ||
| var-josephson-junction=Varphi Josephson junction | ||
| pi-josephson-junction=π-Josephson junction |
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These symbols aren't easily searchable for users
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I understand that you won't find π and φ on the keyboard. But after the search system was upgraded, you can skip any symbols and signs and just write, for example, "junction" and it finds everything.
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and if you search "pi"? Largely, people tend to enter the item name from left to right. I think it's worth keeping usable over using the symbols, most people also won't be able to tell you what the varphi symbol denotes.
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I understand this might cause inconvenience for some players. But:
If a player wants to find this item, they either know it's a "Josephson junction" - and they type "Josephson" or "junction", or they don't know - then they won't be searching for it at all.
There are already precedents in the German localization, for example π-Josephson-Kreuzung and γ-Butyrolacton (GBL). So German players manage just fine - and they don't complain.
In physics, these junctions are called exactly π-Josephson junction and φ-Josephson junction.
The mod is complex, and it can cause suffering for players even with Greek letters. These letters are taught in school during math and physics classes. If a player skipped school — the mod will teach them (educational gaming, yay).
I suggest using π and φ because it's correct, it educates, and so that players get humiliated by complex letters.
We should ask other developers for their opinion on this matter.
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I checked with other developers and the consensus is that the original remains. This is due to:
- The loss of searchability, with multiple matches for the typable portion of the name
- The fact that many players cannot identify specifics in the greek alphabet
Supplementary to this is matching the internal prototype names, though this is a minor point since 'varphi' is already abbreviated as 'var'
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I've left comments where changes are requested or clarification is needed. Thanks for your patience waiting for the review!
| ndfeb-alloy=Nd-Fe-B alloy | ||
| ndfeb-powder=Nd-Fe-B powder |
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Generally, it's better to keep the full name and add the abbreviation in brackets, like PDMS on line 100 does.
I suggest:
Neodymium ferroboron (NDFeB)
The lack of dashes allows searches to match the shorthand and prototype name.
| meat=Meat | ||
| fertilizer=Fertilizer | ||
| rayon=Rayon | ||
| rayon=Viscose |
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Can you explain the rationale for this change?
| quantum-dots=Quantum dots | ||
| pi-josephson-junction=Pi Josephson junction | ||
| var-josephson-junction=Varphi Josephson junction | ||
| pi-josephson-junction=π-Josephson junction |
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I checked with other developers and the consensus is that the original remains. This is due to:
- The loss of searchability, with multiple matches for the typable portion of the name
- The fact that many players cannot identify specifics in the greek alphabet
Supplementary to this is matching the internal prototype names, though this is a minor point since 'varphi' is already abbreviated as 'var'
| fiber=Fiber | ||
| micro-fiber=Microfiber | ||
| sub-denier-microfiber=Sub denier microfiber | ||
| sub-denier-microfiber=Ultra-fine microfiber |
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Better to match the prototype name here
| resistor1=High-power resistors | ||
| resistor2=Medium-power resistors | ||
| resistor3=Low-power resistors | ||
| resistor1=Carbon composite resistors | ||
| resistor2=Wirewound resistors | ||
| resistor3=SMD metal-film resistors |
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I'm not so sure on this one, the original naming has a clear tiering to it while the replacement names do not.
Do you have a rationale for the changes?
| graphene-sheet=Graphene sheet | ||
| graphene-roll=Graphene roll | ||
| processor-core=Processor core | ||
| processor-core=Processor die |
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Is there a clear reason to change from matching the internal name here?
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