English Patch For Blade and Soul China

Yes it's that time again where I bring smiles to faces and it's not even Christmas yet! Anywho just as I did for KR I'll use the first post to maintain a log of the changes. This first version is pretty basic and doesn't have self update feature for the exe yet, it can however get new English content by rerunning if it we add something however it's not keeping track so check back here or just run it every once in a while until we get more full in swing.

I've also been asked to make everyone aware that this program edits the xml.dat file in the contents\Local\TENCENT\CHINESES\data folder of your game install, I do NOT maintain a backup of the file for you at this time so if you're concerned about it (for reverting the patch or because you run into an error) it is up to you to do a backup of the file yourself.

Also since people have asked about this being against the TOS and being ban allow me to clarify that as well. Yes you are modifying your client. Yes it is against the TOS. No it will not be obvious that this has been done to Tencent. Yes posting screenshots of the English is just as risky as posting pictures after using BNS Lamp of modified textures. If you're concerned don't do it.


Application Link:
http://goo.gl/RRZkje
(all updates will share the same link)

How to install:
Step 1: Run the setup.exe
Step 2: Install on default directory (there's no need to be on the game's folder)
Step 3: Run the shortcut on your Desktop called "China English Patch".
Step 4: Click "Apply Patch".
Step 5: Enjoy.
Step 6: Repeat Step 3 and 4 once a day for (maybe) new translations.

Change Log:
[Version 1.0]
Initial release with most of critical UI done
[Version 1.1]
Added auto-update support for patcher
Update for new datafile.bin change
[Version 1.2]
Changed some of the background stuff to hopefull fix issues for people in Singapore
[Version 1.3]
Added Revert Button to remove patch / repair xml.dat

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Play Blade and Soul Now !

If you want you can play blade and soul right now, but in China.
It's here, what all of you have been waiting for. It's official.
China's Open Beta Test is scheduled to start on November 28th!

The OBT client is up and can be found here. If you don't know what to choose, choose the option with a thumb up.

OBT participants will be able to download the client and on the 23rd and on the 24th of November, they'll be able to login to their account and make their first character. They will not be able to go ingame, you'll be restricted to character creation menu. You can only make one character per account. Creation of new characters are only allowed until server's population is at maximum capacity, though what does this maximum capacity refers to is rather unclear.
You can only create characters on the 3 new servers that are going to open for the OBT during this event. Creation in the others will open on the 28th.

If you're one of the first one million to download the OBT client, you will be able to win one of these achievement.
 
Important notions:

• OBT client will not grant you access to the CBT.
• CBT participants will be able to download the OBT client on the 28th. If you mistakenly upgrade before that, there will be a rollback patch in the download page.
• If you're a CBT participant and you select one of the OBT servers your client will automatically update to the OBT client. If you login using this client you will no longer have access to the CBT.
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China's OBT starts on 11/28

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Blade and Soul is coming !

NCsoft is putting to rest rumors that Blade & Soul is going to be censored in the west. NCsoft is required to abide by certain ESRB rules and guidelines in regards to its marketing. However, there are no plans to censor or change the in game content for its western users. We will all be able to enjoy the gorgeous art style of Hyung-Tae Kim in Blade & Soul.

This is an exciting time for us as we can now use our official website, Twitter feed, and Facebook page to share information and provide status updates on the development of Blade & Soul® for Western audiences. We will use these platforms as a way to not only distribute official assets and information, but to directly address community concerns. With that in mind, we wanted to take a moment to shed some light on rumors that NCsoft West is censoring the content of Blade & Soul.

As you know, Blade & Soul features a rich, beautiful world inspired by the artistic style of Hyung-Tae Kim, an internationally renowned artist we consider ourselves fortunate to be working with. Hyung-Tae Kim brings with him a very recognizable and risqué anime style that, combined with the game's deep storyline and modern martial arts style combat, delivers a game experience like no other.

Due to ESRB guidelines, however, our marketing material must abide by a different set of considerations than the final product. This is why Blade & Soul's rating is listed as "pending." It is NCsoft West's intention to accurately depict the game in its original, unaltered form, with only minor adjustments for gameplay considerations.

In short: We are not planning to censor or alter the actual in-game content you have come to expect from an artist such as Hyung-Tae Kim and a studio such as Team Bloodlust. Rest assured that we love Blade & Soul as much as you do, and any modifications to the marketing material are not indicative of our plans for the final content.

We appreciate your concern, and we hope that we've helped set your minds at ease. We're very excited about bringing Blade & Soul to Western audiences, and we intend to do our best to deliver the game you want to play.

-- Blade & Soul Team, NCsoft West

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