forgottenchild wrote...
Even if they start up a project (or have one going), it could take years, and it could get dropped midway. It'd be quicker to learn Japanese, or to download ATLAS.
QFT
let's do some simple math
Usually some translator will finish a project within 3-5 years.
So, What positive things that you can do in that time?
3 years of basic Japanese Course, along side with actual practices like using a translator engine to play your VN ( use Atlas or Translator aggregator), or read Japanese Light novels.
so, what did you all get when the project is finished?
"Basic understanding of Japanese"
Look you can even finish playing 1 VN while you're learning Japanese.