* This is the text displayed at the game loading screen. ID [1]
Please wait while loading...
* This is the starting menu. If you notice the _ before the first letter
* of each line, you will find that these are used to identify the shortcut
* key for each menu item. Each shortcut key MUST be unique to the
* entire menu. The shortcut key does not necessary have to be the first
* letter of the line. For example, a menu with "_View Credits" and
* "View _Options" would display the credits when "C" is pressed on the
* keyboard, and the options would be displayed when "O" is pressed.
* ID [2-8]
_Enter the Realms
_Introduction
_New Character
_View Credits
_Quit
_Delete Character
_Options
* This is the Application Name and Version. Note that the Version number
* is for display purposes only and does not directly affect the actual
* version number. ID [9-10]
The 4th Coming
Version 1.05 Release
* These are the titles displayed in the credits screen. ID [11-18]
Lead Client Programmer
Lead Server Programmer
3D Graphic Artist
Game Designers
Administrator
Music
Sound Effects
Philosophical Advisor & Special Thanks
* This is the Character Creation screen related text. This is basically the
* same as the Starting Menu, in that it works in the same manner (with
* shortcut keys). Note that the keys used for this menu are in no way related
* to the starting menu. This means that you can reuse any shortcut key which
* was previously used in the starting menu, or any other menu. The only
* limitation, as with all other menus, is that each menu item must have a
* unique shortcut key. ID [19-26]
Enter your name
_Next
_Menu
_Accept
_Reroll
Are you sure you want to delete this character?
_Yes
_No
* This is the Character Creation Path Definition.
* (note that each path must not exceed a single line of text) ID [27-30]
The way of the Warrior.
The way of the Mage.
The way of the Priest.
The way of the Rogue.
* These are the Character's Statistics (more commonly referred to as STATS
* These stats are for character generator only, and will not actually affect
* the in-game stats. ID [31-39]
Strength
Endurance
Agility
Willpower
Wisdom
Intellect
Luck
Hit Points
Level
* This is the Music/Sound Effects part of the options menu (and the system
* box). ID [40-44]
Sound Options
_Music
_Sound FX
On
Off
* This is the game's introduction. ID [45-47]
* The intro is split in 5 paragraphs. Currently the intro only requires 4
* of these paragraphs so the 5th one was set as "Do you feel worthy, punk?"
* It is necessary that all these 5 paragraphs contain at least one word of
* text. IDs 45 to 47 are used for the first 3 paragraphs, and IDs 92 and 93,
* which are located further down this file, are used for the last 2
* paragraphs of the introduction. Each line represents one paragraph, and
* must not exceed 1000 characters. It is important that the whole paragraph
* be typed on the same line.
There was a time long ago when Elves wandered the world in great numbers, when their achievements outshone even the brightness of the sun, when human and Dwarven civilizations were still in their infancies. There was a time of legends and heroes, of incredible accomplishments and great deeds, a time when the world knew true grandeur. That time is long gone, however, crushed under the heel of fate and decay. The Elves are gone, now, victims to their own delusions. They failed to heed the warnings of the Harbinger, the one who came to warn them. He arrived on the night the moons and the Centaur constellation were aligned, several millenia ago, his appearance foul and nightmarish, and warned all who would listen of the impending doom that lay ahead. He issued warnings and prophecies, but the Elves had grown vain and arrogant, and heeded him not. The Harbinger left, promising to return when the time would be right again.
Several generations later -- a long time by human reckoning -- the Harbinger returned, once more treading under an alignment of the moons and constellations. The Elves had all but forgotten his past warnings. As the Curse fell upon their race, they stood defenseless. Despite their arcane lore and magical skills, they could not resist the godly powers that crushed them. When the Harbinger left their lands, there was not a single building standing. It is said that the winds carried the stench of death even as far as the Dwarven villages to the north. The latter took this for a sign that evil was coming, and prepared to defend themselves. When the Harbinger came to their lands to warn them too that their turn would come, that great danger lay ahead, they grew fearful of the visitor's appearance, and shunned him. He left them, warning them that achievements alone were not the measure of a worthy people.
A millenia later, the skies repeated their fateful alignment of moons and stars. The Dwarves had flourished into a society of craftsmen and artisans. They had built great cities and were dutifully worshipping their god. Prophecies from long ago warned them against a fate similar to that of the Elves, so they had taken care to properly groom themselves and prepare for the Third Coming. When the Harbinger came to them, however, they could not stand the sight and smell of him, and, mistaking him for some fiend from hell, immediately struck him down. This, historians say, was the very act that caused the downfall of the Dwarves. They also say that some humans witnessed the event, and that the Harbinger warned them as well, that he told them they too would be judged, lest their worthiness be greater than that of the Elves and the Dwarves.
* This is the Validation Box text. ID [48-52]
Name
Password
Save Password
Status: The T4C Server is not responding. It may be down or its lines may be full. Please try again later.
Status: Connecting to Server. Please wait.
* This is the Online Players Box text. ID [53]
Online Players
* This is the in-game Menu Box text. ID [54-59]
Quit Game
Continue
Music
Sound Effects
Transparency
Brightness
* This is the Statistics Box text. ID [60-64]
Done
Points Left
Magic
AC
Experience
* This is the Skill Box text. ID [65-71]
Learn
Train
Skill Points Left
Gold Cost
Use
Cancel
Macro
* This is the Equipment Box text. ID [72]
Gold:
* This is the Buy/Sell Box text. ID [73-77]
Buy
Sell
Total Cost
Gold Left
Close
* These are more IDs for the Connection Box. This no longer needs to be translated. ID [78-85]
Server
Click here to see a list of all the servers
www.the4thcoming.com/servers
Welcome to The 4th Coming.
We are now connecting to the The 4th Coming.
The T4C Server is not responding. It may be down or its lines may be full. Please try again later.
Cannot find the specified Server IP. If you need a list of avaialble Servers, visit Vircom's Official Web page at www.the4thcoming.com.
You were unable to connect with the Patch Server. You can still play the game but if the version has changed, you will receive an error message stating that you have the wrong version. You will then have to disconnect and repeat the whole procedure until a valid Patch Server can be found.
* Custom in-game Text ID [86-87]
* Notice the %d in the gold statement? It represents the amount of gold you
* will receive.
Level Up!
You receive %d gold pieces.
* Page Message [88]
* Notice the double %s in the next statement. The first %s is the name of the
* player that paged you.
* The second %s is the message that was received. It is important that the
* structure remains as follows: user name, "pages you:", message.
%s pages you: %s
* Page Message [89-90]
* The %s below represents the name of the user that you have paged.
* The other message is the text displayed when the user you tried to page is
* currently not online.
Paged %s
Sorry, User-ID not found.
* Shout Message [91]
* The double %s here follow the same structure rule as with the page message
* from above. The first %s is the shouting user's name, and the second %s
* is the message that user is shouting.
"%s" {shouts:} %s
* New Intro LIne [92-93]
* This is two new lines for the introcduction since 3 lines wasn't enought. The last line is a little empty.
* If you need more than 4 lines to translate, feel free to use the extra line. Do not forget that one line must be at
* a maximum of 1000 characters.
Now, it may be that none of this tale is true, that we are but a worried people living under an unusual alignment of stars, one which has not occurred in a thousand years, but maybe, just maybe, there is some truth to this tale. Maybe there really is a Harbinger walking the land even as we speak, walking towards us to judge us and torment us if we fail him. So, little scoundrel, before I kill you for your crimes, before I condemn your soul to everlasting fire, answer me this one question.
Do you feel worthy, punk?
* Another ID for the Patch Client [94]
* There is a %d that will be replace for the Version Number.
The server version you're trying to connect to is older than your client version. Please contact your service provider to know when he plans on updating his server to the latest version. The version you need to downgrade to is %d.
* This is the in-game Menu Box text. ID [95-96]
Page
Shout
* This is new text for the SpellBook. ID [97]
Cast
* This is some system messages ID [98-100]
Your connection with the server has been lost.
Your shout has not been delivered because your shout option is turned off.
Your page has not been delivered because your page option is turned off.
* This is some exception messages ID [101-102]
Warning
This file is not to be executed. Please execute T4C.EXE
* This is new in-game error messages ID [103]
You don't have any characters.
* This is a Global Error Message ID [104]
You can't run the game. Reboot and rerun the game. Error # (%d) (%d).
* This is new text for the character creation. ID [105]
_Enter
* This is the creation ID [106-154]
The king is old and wise. On his sixtieth birthday, you are asked to concoct a special beverage for him. What do you choose to do?
A poison that will make him ill and weak, so that a better and younger king may replace him.
A potion of rejuvenation that will make him young again, so that the kingdom may benefit from his wisdom for many more years.
A liquor of ambrosia, for the king is a connoisseur who appreciates the finer things in life.
A hearty ale, to make him merry and strong spirited, as in the days of his youth as a conquering king.
A glass of water, for there are no better drinks.
A premonitory dream troubled your slumber last night, leaving you with doubts and questions. The dream was about...
A hyena feeding off your dead carcass.
A white owl spoke to you of your grand destiny.
A raven perched itself on your shoulder and pecked at your temple.
A scarab mysteriously imbedded itself in your chest.
A fluttering jay bird kept asking you if you were married.
A renowned minstrel offers to sing a ballad of your choice. You ask for...
The incredible adventures of Morgan Nimblefoot in the labyrinthine Palace of a Thousand Mirrors.
The travels and miracles of St. Peter, and the tales of his peaceful sermons and admonishments.
The arcane tales of Archmage Salvieri and his quest for eternal life and mystical illumination.
The battles of Sir Knight Boeris against the demon king Vindigan and his fiendish horde of hellwolves.
The parable of the Crow and the Swan, where the crow wages with the swan over which one is most loved by humans.
What is it you prize the most?
Your freedom.
Your friends and family.
Your eyes and hands.
Your strength of character.
Jeremiah, your pet bullfrog.
Everyone believes in being worthy, but not everyone agrees on what it means in real life. Who do you feel is the most worthy?
The man who flees the battlefield so he can live to fight another day.
The humble man who apologizes for his mistakes and past misdeeds.
The shrewd king who plays his enemies against each other and keeps his people happy.
The fearless amazon who, cornered by a hundred warriors, nonetheless stands her ground to defend a hopeless cause.
The rebellious troubadour who wanders the kingdom, pleading openly for justice and equality for all.
What personality trait would you look for in a life mate?
Ambition, for without it, your life has no aim.
Dedication, for it is the true measure of a person.
Wit, for its absence makes you ordinary.
Courage, for fear lessens your worth.
Candor, for innocence is priceless in a harsh world.
On the night before your rite of passage, a heavenly messenger appears to you on the stroke of midnight. What does it look like?
A beautiful, alluring maiden, with hair like golden honey, skin white as milk and eyes blue as sapphires.
A figure wrapped in white samite, holding a lit taper in one hand and a silver orb in the other.
A winged gargoyle, its head crowned with flames and its breath smelling of sulfur and decay.
A radiant valkyrie, standing proudly in glittering silver mail armor, wielding a two-handed sword and bearing a winged helmet.
A white-furred giant, its broad shoulders slumped, its powerful arms hanging low, its eyes gentle and inquisitive.
You draw a card at random from a tarot deck. It is...
The Wheel of Fortune, expressing destiny, abundance, originality and chance.
The Hierophant, expressing morality, wisdom, teaching and spirituality.
The Mage, expressing willpower, communication, organization and invention.
THe Emperor, expressing leadership, power, decisions and strength.
The Fool, expressing possibilities, choice, creative expression and trust.
* DirectDraw Error Message ID [154]
T4C was unable to initialize your DirectDraw Driver. Please make sure your DirectX Driver are certified. If this is the case, please reboot your computer and rerun T4C. This error may be caused by another DirectX application that has not released all of the driver.
* DirectInput Error Message ID [155]
T4c was unable to initialize your DirectInput(%d) Driver. Please make sure your DirectX Driver are certified. If this is the case, please reboot your computer and rerun T4C. This error may be caused by another DirectX application that has not released all of the driver.
* This is the mini version of the Hit Point, Mana Point, et Exp Point. ID [156-158]
HP
MP
XP
* New Language for the connection box. iD [159-161]
Connect
Cancel
Enter
* This is the default help string, this is subject to change. ID [162-174]
F2 : Drinks a potion.
F3 : Casts the last spell.
Ctrl-I : Displays your inventory.
Ctrl-S : Displays your character status.
Ctrl-K : Displays your skills.
Ctrl-P : Displays your spellbook.
Ctrl-L : List of players currently on.
- Press 'Escape' to dismiss boxes.
- Double-click on an item to get it or use it.
- Right-click on a highlighted item to get its name.
- Drag an item from your backpack to your character in the
status box to equip it.
- Double-click on an equipped item to unequip it.
* Music Decompression Text ID [175-176]
Now decompressing music. This is a lengthy, one-shot operation (between 5-10 minutes, depending on your system). Please wait.
Music Decompression
* Gender Questions ID [177-179]
You want your character to be...
_Male
_Female
* Title for Creation ID [180]
Let the dice be cast
* Other text for the ESC Menu ID [181]
Volume
* This is the text ID [182]
You don't have enough space left on your hard drive to run T4C. You must have a least 95 Mb of free space on your hard drive (you currently have %d Mb). If this fails, you may need to free up some more hard disk space.
* Those ID are use in the patching process ID [183-186]
* On ID 183, the %s is a filename. The first %4.3f is a number of Byte
* downloaded, and the %c that follow is a modifier (like Byte, KiloByte or
* MegaByte), and the last couple %4.3f %c is the number total of Byte that
* will be downloaded.
Postpone Patch
Downloading %s. %4.3f %c of %4.3f %c.
Now looking for a patch server. Please wait.
Currently patching. This will take only a short moment. Please wait.
* Those are ID for corrupted file ID [187]
* WARNING: The sequence "(%s, %d, %s)" must not be translated or edited in ANY WAY!!
Your file %s is corrupted, missing or simply used by another application. Please contact your technical support and provide the following debug information in the correct order: (%s, %d, %s)
* This ID is for user with the page off option ID [188]
I'm currently not accepting any pages. Please try later.
* This is the text ID [189]
You don't have enough space left on your temp hard drive. You may need to free up some more hard disk space.
* This ID is for the CD Music ID [190]
CD Music
* ID for no more items. ID [191-193]
{You have no more} "healing" {potions in your backpack.}
{You have no more} "mana" {potions in your backpack.}
{You have run out of} "torches".
* Special Thankx ID [194]
Thanks guys, you've been a great help in making this game more enjoyable for everyone.
* Unit not there Message ID [195-196]
There was no gold on this monster.
The object is broken and cannot be used.
* Generic ID for no more items ID [197]
{You cannot find the object you are looking for.}
* ChatterChannel ID [198]
"%s" {channel} "%s"{:} %s
* ChatterChannel List [199]
{Channel #}%d{:} %s
* No Chatter Channel ID [200]
There is no active channel.
* Chatter Channel Refused ID [201]
You have the wrong password for the %s channel.
* Text when you talk. ID [202]
"You" {said:} %s
* Text when someone else talk. ID [203]
"%s" {said:} %s
* Name of someone who you don't have the name. ID [204]
Someone
* Special NAME ID [205-210]
What would your name be ?
Got a name ?
If you don't mind my asking, what is your name ?
You have a name, right ?
May I ask what your name is ?
What's your name ?
* Special WORK ID [211-216]
What kind of work do you do ?
What is your line of work ?
What kind of work do you do for a living ?
May I ask what is your work ?
What work do you do ?
May I inquire as to your line of work ?
* Special BUY ID [217-222]
I would like to buy something from you ?
Think I could buy stuff here ?
I'd like to buy some of you wares.
I'm here to buy something.
If you're interested, I'm buying.
Do you have something I could buy ?
* Special SELL ID [223-228]
I would like to sell you something.
I have stuff to sell. Are you interested ?
I'd like to sell you something.
Would you take a look at my wares ? I'd like to sell you a few.
If you're interested, I'm selling.
I can sell you stuff, if you like.
* Special TRAIN ID [229-234]
Can you train me ?
I'd like you to train me.
I'm looking for training.
Train me, please.
I was hoping you'd agree to train me.
If it's not too much trouble, could you train me, please ?
* Special TEACH ID [235-240]
Could you teach me ?
I'd like you to be my teacher.
Please, teach me what you know.
I could learn much from a teacher such as you.
I'm looking to learn, if you're teaching.
I hear you are a great teacher. Perhaps you'd consider me as a student ?
