In the downtime of 2024, the author delved into StarCraft: Brood War, a Korean-dominated classic RTS. Facing a language barrier, the “Foreigner Knowledge problem,” and poor translations, the community struggled to keep up with Korean discourse. Through innovative use of LLMs and free tools, the author revolutionized translation processes. They developed a system to transcribe, translate, and consume Korean BW videos efficiently, reducing noise and improving accessibility. Utilizing Whisper, ChatGPT, Google Colab, and a tailored UserScript, the author created a seamless translation pipeline, enhancing the Foreigner community’s understanding and engagement with Korean BW content. A groundbreaking solution to a longstanding problem in the BW community.
https://blog.sourcedive.net/brood-war-korean-translations/