You're going to get a mixed opinion on this one. There are benefits to both methods. I generally dump text in blocks the way it was in the game. If the game has 20 text blocks, I have 20 script files etc. It's easier to debug and manage that way for me. Most of the time the translators don't have a preference, so I just go with that.

It also depends on your insertion method. If you've got something that can insert from one big file great, but if you don't, it may be easier to insert individual blocks. ALWAYS consider insertion when you're dumping. So many people end up with headaches later because they don't even think about insertion at that time. You need to dump the script in a way you're sure you will be able to get back in without problems.

When it comes to dumping/reinserting, what program is considered the "standard"? I never really thought about that either, so all I did was dump scripts and such using Thingy32. I assume that's probably not a very good method.

~DS

That's a definite plus.  I took a look at the Illusion of Gaia English script a few years ago and I remember it using a dictionary.   I'm glad the Japanese version doesn't do that.  Happy script dumping.  ^^

Hmm, I took a look at your script dump.  It's good for a first try, but let me give you a couple of pointers from a potential translator's perspective.

1)You need less files.  The largest amount of files I've ever worked with (Emerald Dragon) was ~300, and it was a pain in the ass to keep them all straight.  Judging by the game's script size, I'd suggest somewhere between 5-10 files.  You might split them up into even sizes, by data location, or (not likely) order of appearance in the game.  None the less, you need to cut down the number of files and convert your script files to SJIS to make them more accessible for your translator.

2)You're going to need a bit more formatting to make it look all pretty.  Even the most experienced translator has trouble reading a script with rampant control codes, no line breaks, and no margins.

3)The only actual error I noticed in the dump was the absence of katakana.  This may not seem like a big deal, but substituting hiragana for katakana can be very confusing for a translator.  If nothing else, you definitely need to correct this.

Please don't take these criticisms too harshly.  I appreciate you letting me see your work and I'm quite interested in helping with this project.  As always, happy dumping. 

Hi. There's nothing new. Sorry. ^^;
Somehow, my attention got unto other things for the current time.
I'm afraid I won't work on it for now. X D
Sorry.
I intend to continue it eventually but it might take a while.
Anyway, I tought you guys might want to know even tought I'm sure you had probably figured it out by now. ^^;