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ICO's Japanese Manual Translated Into English

Earlier this year, I began the task of translating the Japanese Manual for ICO which, to my knowledge, no one has attempted before. I covered pages 4 through 22 of the original PS2 manual and blocked the text appropriately to match the original manual's structure. Ideally, you should be able to line it up against the real manual and know which paragraphs provide what information. When I last touched this project, I wasn't wholly satisfied with the presentation but I have to accept that I was being a bit too ambitious about it. I certainly didn't have the energy to fill all the gaps with recreations of the original manual sketches, like I initially wanted. Here is my transcript of the original Japanese text (alongside transcripts of the English manuals): https://icoshrine.neocities.org/manual_transcripts#Japan%20PS2 The goal of my translation was to remain as faithful to the original wording as possible, changing things only for the sake of clarity, and the flow of the sentences. I acknowledge my translation is subject to critique. I am a novice when it comes to Japanese translation, though I did my best, revised the draft several times, and consulted someone more experienced with the language for feedback. Beneath the cut are some personal thoughts and theories regarding the various versions of this game manual.

Those paying attention to ICO's lore might notice there are some stark differences to how the Japanese manual and English manuals (both NTSC-U and PAL) present the story. The English manuals give us many additional details about the people of Ico's village and the nature of his curse:

"Ico's nightmare started the day he drew his first breath. In his village, the birth of a normal child is a source of happiness and relief. Proud fathers show off their new offspring, reassuring themselves and others that this time, the curse has not left its mark. But some births bring suspicion and fear. Once in every generation, the curse arrives with the birth of a special child born with tiny horns jutting from his head. With word of a cursed birth, fear leaps from person to person like a plague. The whole village settles into a state of quiet, suspicious panic. Any misfortune that befalls the village is blamed on the child with horns. If a crop fails or an illness strikes, he is blamed. Everyone wishes for the day of the sacrifice and the return to good fortune." - Page 5, ICO NTSC-U Manual

The Japanese manual, meanwhile, speaks as little on the matter as possible:

"Ico had horns.  Ico was the only one in the village with horns. When a child is born with horns, it is the tradition of the village to offer the child as a human sacrifice to a vacant Castle that towers over the sea. This year, Ico was to be brought to that Castle." - Page 4, ICO Japanese Manual

The narrative has been put into such succinct terms that no details about the village, or Ico's parents, can really be extrapolated. It doesn't even mention that horned children are born once every generation, which I thought to be a critical factor of ICO's worldbuilding. This manual also keeps quiet about Yorda's name, only indirectly mentions The Queen, and doesn't provide any insight into either of their powers. It treats these elements as reveals you should uncover yourself as you work through the game. As opposed to the English manuals which fill you in on everything, leaving little to no surprise aside from the final stretch of the game. Another minor alteration: Ico is labelled as 13, rather than 12. I doubt that was a mistake however, because we can see from the credits of this manual that Kei Kuwabara (桑原 慶) was responsible for the text (文). Kuwabara was a Planner for the game (alongside Junichi Hosono and Tsutomu Kouno), and he's come to be known as the man primarily responsible for creating the hieroglyphs that make up Yorda's Runic Language. ----- This manual was written by a member of Team ICO itself, so why does it differ so much from the English manuals? Who actually wrote the English manuals? I have a theory regarding this: The English manuals may have been based upon an old game design pitch document, produced and sent to Sony around the time of game's transition from PS1 to PS2. I believe this because both English manuals make reference to a confrontation at the East and West Arenas (collectively referred to as "Symmetry" in the manuals) that never plays out in the final game.

"Symmetry is really two sides of the same riddle, one left and one right. You will confront the other side later in your quest. [...] Take great care in this place, for another cage awaits, and a hidden enemy is about to reveal herself." - Page 19, ICO PAL Manual

"Symmetry is really two sides of the same riddle, one left and one right. Ico will confront the other side later. [...] Another cage awaits and the Queen prepares to take a personal role in stopping the escape." - Page 26, ICO NTSC-U Manual

In the early PS2 storyboards for ICO, there were two scenes of The Queen intervening at East and West Arena. These cutscenes were part of ICO's original script, which was reduced significantly at some point during development, likely before January 2001. So why would these concepts be found in the manuals if they were cut at least a year before publishing? How did this happen? We know for a fact that Team ICO released the game to North America first, albeit in a state they weren't satisfied with. It was clear they had been pressured by the American market to release the game far sooner than they wanted. During the months of July, August, and September 2001, they were likely putting their all into finalizing the version of the game that would ship overseas. This left them no time to handle the packaging themselves, so they left it to Sony, who in turn hired Beeline to design the game's US box art and manual. Reflecting on this, I don't think its a stretch to suggest that Sony was also left with the responsibility of what text to provide Beeline for the US manual. But, seeing as they did not know ICO as well as the team creating it, Sony picked up an old pitch document made by that team, translated it to English, and handed it off to Beeline for printing. This would explain a few things.

The wordiness of the US manual's backstory would be a reflection of the original script's wordiness and willingness to hint at lore that the final game would leave to the imagination.

Ico's age would change from 12 to 13 over the course of development, as a minor tweak the developers decided on after their initial pitch.

The detailed descriptions of enemies in the English manuals give misleading information, including the claim that Shadow Sentries can create 'protective shields' around themselves. In the final game, they functionally accomplish this by ducking under attacks, but there's no indication of visible force fields. Thus, this could be another scrapped concept.

When localizing for the PAL region, I imagine Sony either handed the same Japanese pitch document over to be re-translated, or the PAL packaging team decided to copy the text of the US manual while changing the wording. TL;DR: The English manuals may actually be based on an older iteration of the game's storyline. All extra information gained from English manuals were likely not meant to be revealed to players. Whether you consider this information "canonical" is up to you. The Japanese manual seems to be the only one written around the time of the game's (December 6th) publishing, and is what Team ICO likely wanted to present to players of the game.

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A trans lobby group helped to draft NHS plans for treating children questioning their gender, The Telegraph can disclose.

Susie Green, then chairman of the charity Mermaids, was part of a task group reviewing services at the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation trans clinic.

The service specification, which outlines treatment for children, included details on how “hormone blockers will now be considered for any children under 12”. The relationship between Mermaids and senior NHS employees is laid bare for the first time in documents seen by The Telegraph.

The Tavistock claimed that it did not have emails or minutes of meetings with Ms Green but after the information regulator threatened court action, it released more than 300 pages.

They show that Ms Green had a direct line to Dr Polly Carmichael, Tavistock’s director, and demanded to be regarded as a professional so she could refer ­children for treatment when their GPs refused. Ms Green, who has no known formal medical training, held an advisory role on two of the studies that the clinic was involved in on the long-term effect of gender identity.

The service specification, which is still available on the NHS England website, was due to be replaced in 2020 but was put on hold when the Government ordered the independent Cass Review into the clinic.

The Tavistock said: “Like many NHS services, GIDS [gender identity development service] works with a range of third-sector patient support groups and charities that have different views about how the service can improve.”

Mermaids said its “primary focus is to support the mental and physical wellbeing of trans and non-binary young people throughout the UK”.

Ms Green said it was “not a secret” that she was involved in the service specification”.

An NHS spokesman said: “We have started implementing advice from Dr Cass and we have held a public consultation on a new interim service specification, which will be published in the coming weeks.”

'The Tavistock were really in thrall to these activists'

They are the documents that the NHS Tavistock gender clinic claimed did not exist. More than 300 pages of emails and minutes that lay bare for the first time the extent of Mermaids’ involvement in England’s only clinic for transgender children.

The controversial transgender charity has long been named by some whistleblowers as one of the reasons why the Tavistock lost its way, with claims that activists pressured staff to prescribe potentially life-altering drugs.

Now The Telegraph can reveal how Susie Green, then chairman of Mermaids, had a direct line to the clinic’s director Dr Polly Carmichael and was able to make referrals even when a child’s GP repeatedly refused.

The documents lay bare the depth of her involvement in the service, including helping to redraft the service specification and advising on a number of trials designed to inform the way they treated young patients.

The Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust had originally refused to release the details of the meetings between 2014 and 2018, relying on an exemption under Freedom of Information law which said it would have a “disproportionate or unjustified level of disruption, irritation or distress”.

When the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) asked them to justify that refusal, the Trust withdrew it and said that following “an extensive search of emails … the Trust does not hold the requested information”.

The ICO said that “on the balance of probabilities” it did hold the information and threatened to refer them to the High Court unless they complied with the request from a parent. The Tavistock has now released 322 pages of communications between 2014 and 2018.

They include emails between Dr Carmichael, who still works at the Tavistock, and Ms Green, who has left Mermaids and now works for an online GP which prescribes puberty blockers. In one exchange from 2016, Ms Green contacted the head of the service to question the decision of staff to refuse a referral she had made.

Upset not to be seen as a professional

Ms Green, who has no known medical training, said that she was told “that the referral was not validated or risk-assessed by a professional” and that is why it was rejected.

She added: “I can only assume from this statement that I am not seen as a professional? I am now very confused, as my understanding was that your service would accept referrals from Mermaids, but this statement appears to suggest the opposite….

“If you do NOT accept referrals from Mermaids due to the fact that I am not a professional I would like to know the reasoning behind this? Referral by a non-healthcare professional is acceptable from schools, social services etc, and my understanding has been that Mermaids referrals were accepted.

“Your admin person made it clear that immediate action was needed or this referral would be refused, so can I ask for a level of urgency to be applied to dealing with this issue?”

Dr Carmichael replied: “We do accept referrals from third sector groups and I know that you have helpfully sent in referrals in the past. This continues to be the case. Third sector groups often play a vital role in supporting young people and their families and we greatly value their involvement.”

Referrals 'unsupported by their GP'

Ms Green sent referrals for young people who were “unsupported by their GP” and in one case she sent the referral noting that the GP “has consistently refused to refer”.

The documents show that as early as 2014 she was involved in the “redraft of the service specification” for the NHS’s gender identity development service (GIDs) for children. She was one of the 10 people who attended a meeting.

Others include Dr Carmichael, who chaired the session, Rob Senior, the Trust’s medical director, Prof Gary Butler, a University College London Hospital consultant who is now the clinical lead for the children’s gender clinic, and Bernard Reed, the founder of the campaign group the Gender Identity Research and Education Society.

The minutes show they agreed that they would act as a “task and finish work group” and that “the content of the discussions were expected to remain within the group”.

They noted the initial findings of “research into the age for hypothalamic blocker treatment” which “suggest that the blocker could be prescribed from early puberty”.

The Tavistock has not provided minutes relating to any further meetings of the group, despite notes stating that they would meet two to three times and share details of their review. As a result, Ms Green’s contributions remain unclear

Greater emphasis on medical treatment

A new service specification was published by NHS England in 2016, which placed greater emphasis on medical treatment for children.

The new specification said for the first time “that hormone blockers will now be considered for any children under the age of 12 if they are in established puberty”.

It also updated the “informed consent” section to state that: “Age alone does not determine capacity to give consent. If it is concluded that a client has sufficient autonomy and understanding of what is to be offered, plus other key eligibility and readiness criteria have been met, they can consent to treatment.”

The involvement with the service specification came as Mermaids were putting pressure on the Tavistock to lower the age for cross-sex hormones to 14, as Dr Carmichael revealed in an interview at the time.

The charity was also calling for a reduction of time that teenagers had to spend on puberty blockers before they were prescribed cross-sex hormones.

In one email chain Ms Green was involved in, her fellow campaigner Mr Reed questioned if there “are proposals to speed up” the process. He noted that children had to be on puberty blockers for six months to a year before being given cross-sex hormones, which they had to wait until they were 16 to access.

In the response in November 2016 Sally Hodges, one of the Trust’s directors, said that “the situation is rapidly changing” as the service had received more money and “Polly Carmichael is in touch with Susie to ensure that you have the most accurate and up-to-date information”.

Gender reassignment at 16

Ms Green, who now works for Gender GP, an online service which prescribes cross sex hormones, had taken her own child – who was born male – to the US for puberty blockers before their 16th birthday. On their 16th birthday she took them to Thailand for cross-sex surgery.

In one exchange she sought “clarity” from Dr Carmichael on whether the Tavistock would treat children whose parents had sought hormone blockers or cross-sex hormones privately either because of waiting lists or because the drugs were not prescribed on the NHS to under-16s.

“This would be a huge weight off parents’ minds,” she wrote. “Many want to access blockers privately for their children due to the distress caused by ongoing pubertal changes and the huge wait to be seen and assessed, but are then caught in a position of having to fund blockers indefinitely themselves.”

Dr Carmichael replied that she was “very sorry to hear that there has been confusion” and said that “individual circumstances vary widely and so it would be a case-by-case basis”.

She said if the child was already seeing an endocrinologist through the Tavistock they would be removed from their care if they started getting drugs privately, though could still have therapy. But she added that patients “may choose at a later date to be referred to the endocrine clinic, if for example they started cross-sex hormone treatment outside the service at an earlier age than the service offers”.

Charity boss invited to take part in research

In 2018, Dr Carmichael emailed Ms Green again to invite her to take part in research which was supported by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR). She wrote: “We are in the process of submitting an application to NIHR to follow younger service users. It would be great if Mermaids would be involved.”

Ms Green replied that she would be “delighted to look at working with you on the NIHR application and delivery”.

The study looking at the development of gender identity in children aged 3-14 started in 2019 and it was hoped that it would “inform health and education providers”.

Stephanie Davies-Arai, founder of Transgender Trend, said: “The Tavistock were really in thrall to these activists. They were ideologically captured.”

Ms Davies-Arai, who campaigns for evidence-based healthcare, said that she had first contacted the Tavistock in 2016 amid concerns about the treatment they were offering and was told that they would welcome her input as they were keen to hear from different voices.

However, when she emailed Dr Carmichael with concerns, she got no response.

Ms Green said that it was “not a secret” that she was involved in the service specification and she applied to be involved “as the CEO of the largest UK (and probably European) charity to support transgender children, young people and their families”.

She said that she was “pleased” that the new specification “removed an arbitrary age range” for hormone blockers and agreed to consider them for children under 12.

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The cryptocurrency landscape is evolving rapidly, and token sales have emerged as a popular method for startups to raise funds. However, navigating the legal framework surrounding these sales is critical for both project creators and investors. This blog aims to provide comprehensive insights into the legal considerations involved in token sales, particularly focusing on Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) and Initial DEX Offerings (IDOs).

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Token sales, commonly referred to as ICOs or IDOs, enable projects to sell tokens to investors in exchange for cryptocurrency. These tokens may represent a variety of things, such as:

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The cryptocurrency landscape is evolving rapidly, and token sales have emerged as a popular method for startups to raise funds. However, navigating the legal framework surrounding these sales is critical for both project creators and investors. This blog aims to provide comprehensive insights into the legal considerations involved in token sales, particularly focusing on Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) and Initial DEX Offerings (IDOs).

The Basics of Token Sales

Token sales, commonly referred to as ICOs or IDOs, enable projects to sell tokens to investors in exchange for cryptocurrency. These tokens may represent a variety of things, such as:

Utility within a platform

Equity or ownership in a project

The legal classification of these tokens significantly impacts their regulation. A clear understanding of the legalities is essential to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.

Regulatory Framework

Securities Laws

One of the primary legal concerns is whether tokens offered in an ICO or IDO are classified as securities.

In many jurisdictions, including the United States, tokens deemed as securities must comply with securities regulations, such as:

Registration requirements

Adherence to anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) laws.

The Howey Test is often used to determine if a token qualifies as a security.

Jurisdiction Matters

The legal framework varies significantly depending on the country.

Some nations have lenient regulations for ICOs and IDOs, while others enforce strict compliance requirements.

Projects must carefully choose their jurisdiction to optimize legal standing and attract investors.

Token Classification

Tokens are generally classified as either utility tokens or security tokens.

Utility tokens are often not subject to the same stringent regulations as securities but must provide clear value within their ecosystem.

Proper classification is critical to avoid potential legal pitfalls.

Best Practices for Conducting Token Sales

To ensure compliance with legal standards, project creators should adopt the following best practices:

Seek Legal Consultation: Engage with legal experts specializing in cryptocurrency to navigate complex regulations and mitigate risks.

Clear Documentation: Draft a comprehensive white paper outlining the project's goals, tokenomics, and compliance measures. This transparency inspires confidence among investors.

KYC and AML Procedures: Implement robust KYC and AML protocols to meet regulatory requirements and protect against fraud.

Strategic Planning: Maintain an ICO calendar to strategically plan token launches and avoid conflicts with other major sales.

Upcoming ICOs and IDOs

As we move into 2024, several upcoming ICOs and Upcoming IDO launches are generating buzz within the crypto community. Investors should:

Stay updated on these opportunities through reliable platforms that track ICO and IDO schedules.

Conduct due diligence to assess the credibility and potential of these projects.

Crypto Airdrops and Legal Implications

In addition to ICOs and IDOs, crypto airdrops are another method for distributing tokens. However, these distributions also face regulatory scrutiny.

Airdrops may be classified as securities if they involve an expectation of profit based on the efforts of others.

Understanding these nuances is crucial to avoid legal issues.

Trending Cryptocurrency Projects

Some of the best cryptocurrency projects emerging from recent ICOs showcase innovative uses of blockchain technology. Platforms like crypto launchpads provide early access to promising investments, enabling investors to engage with cutting-edge projects.

Conclusion

Understanding the legal framework surrounding token sales is vital for anyone involved in the cryptocurrency space. Whether you're:

An investor seeking opportunities in upcoming ICOs

A project creator planning new ventures for 2024

Adhering to legal guidelines and staying informed about regulatory changes is essential for navigating this complex ecosystem. By following best practices and prioritizing compliance, stakeholders can effectively seize opportunities while minimizing risks.

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The cryptocurrency landscape is evolving rapidly, and token sales have emerged as a popular method for startups to raise funds. However, navigating the legal framework surrounding these sales is critical for both project creators and investors. This blog aims to provide comprehensive insights into the legal considerations involved in token sales, particularly focusing on Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) and Initial DEX Offerings (IDOs).

The Basics of Token Sales

Token sales, commonly referred to as ICOs or IDOs, enable projects to sell tokens to investors in exchange for cryptocurrency. These tokens may represent a variety of things, such as:

Utility within a platform

Equity or ownership in a project

The legal classification of these tokens significantly impacts their regulation. A clear understanding of the legalities is essential to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.

Regulatory Framework

Securities Laws

One of the primary legal concerns is whether tokens offered in an ICO or IDO are classified as securities.

In many jurisdictions, including the United States, tokens deemed as securities must comply with securities regulations, such as:

Registration requirements

Adherence to anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) laws.

The Howey Test is often used to determine if a token qualifies as a security.

Jurisdiction Matters

The legal framework varies significantly depending on the country.

Some nations have lenient regulations for ICOs and IDOs, while others enforce strict compliance requirements.

Projects must carefully choose their jurisdiction to optimize legal standing and attract investors.

Token Classification

Tokens are generally classified as either utility tokens or security tokens.

Utility tokens are often not subject to the same stringent regulations as securities but must provide clear value within their ecosystem.

Proper classification is critical to avoid potential legal pitfalls.

Best Practices for Conducting Token Sales

To ensure compliance with legal standards, project creators should adopt the following best practices:

Seek Legal Consultation: Engage with legal experts specializing in cryptocurrency to navigate complex regulations and mitigate risks.

Clear Documentation: Draft a comprehensive white paper outlining the project's goals, tokenomics, and compliance measures. This transparency inspires confidence among investors.

KYC and AML Procedures: Implement robust KYC and AML protocols to meet regulatory requirements and protect against fraud.

Strategic Planning: Maintain an ICO calendar to strategically plan token launches and avoid conflicts with other major sales.

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The cryptocurrency landscape is evolving rapidly, and token sales have emerged as a popular method for startups to raise funds. However, navigating the legal framework surrounding these sales is critical for both project creators and investors. This blog aims to provide comprehensive insights into the legal considerations involved in token sales, particularly focusing on Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) and Initial DEX Offerings (IDOs).

The Basics of Token Sales

Token sales, commonly referred to as ICOs or IDOs, enable projects to sell tokens to investors in exchange for cryptocurrency. These tokens may represent a variety of things, such as:

Utility within a platform

Equity or ownership in a project

The legal classification of these tokens significantly impacts their regulation. A clear understanding of the legalities is essential to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.

Regulatory Framework

Securities Laws

One of the primary legal concerns is whether tokens offered in an ICO or IDO are classified as securities.

In many jurisdictions, including the United States, tokens deemed as securities must comply with securities regulations, such as:

Registration requirements

Adherence to anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) laws.

The Howey Test is often used to determine if a token qualifies as a security.

Jurisdiction Matters

The legal framework varies significantly depending on the country.

Some nations have lenient regulations for ICOs and IDOs, while others enforce strict compliance requirements.

Projects must carefully choose their jurisdiction to optimize legal standing and attract investors.

Token Classification

Tokens are generally classified as either utility tokens or security tokens.

Utility tokens are often not subject to the same stringent regulations as securities but must provide clear value within their ecosystem.

Proper classification is critical to avoid potential legal pitfalls.

Best Practices for Conducting Token Sales

To ensure compliance with legal standards, project creators should adopt the following best practices:

Seek Legal Consultation: Engage with legal experts specializing in cryptocurrency to navigate complex regulations and mitigate risks.

Clear Documentation: Draft a comprehensive white paper outlining the project's goals, tokenomics, and compliance measures. This transparency inspires confidence among investors.

KYC and AML Procedures: Implement robust KYC and AML protocols to meet regulatory requirements and protect against fraud.

Strategic Planning: Maintain an ICO calendar to strategically plan token launches and avoid conflicts with other major sales.

Upcoming ICOs and IDOs

As we move into 2024, several upcoming ICOs and Upcoming IDO launches are generating buzz within the crypto community. Investors should:

Stay updated on these opportunities through reliable platforms that track ICO and IDO schedules.

Conduct due diligence to assess the credibility and potential of these projects.

Crypto Airdrops and Legal Implications

In addition to ICOs and IDOs, crypto airdrops are another method for distributing tokens. However, these distributions also face regulatory scrutiny.

Airdrops may be classified as securities if they involve an expectation of profit based on the efforts of others.

Understanding these nuances is crucial to avoid legal issues.

Trending Cryptocurrency Projects

Some of the best cryptocurrency projects emerging from recent ICOs showcase innovative uses of blockchain technology. Platforms like crypto launchpads provide early access to promising investments, enabling investors to engage with cutting-edge projects.

Conclusion

Understanding the legal framework surrounding token sales is vital for anyone involved in the cryptocurrency space. Whether you're:

An investor seeking opportunities in upcoming ICOs

A project creator planning new ventures for 2024

Adhering to legal guidelines and staying informed about regulatory changes is essential for navigating this complex ecosystem. By following best practices and prioritizing compliance, stakeholders can effectively seize opportunities while minimizing risks.

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