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 Post subject: Naming Languages
PostPosted: March 26th, 2010, 3:37 pm 
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Hey,
For those who don't have the time or energy to create a complete functioning language, a naming language can be very useful. It's basically a complete language sans grammar, but there's more to it than that. There's a really great article on the subject that I've found very helpful. It gives suggestions on how to make a language that is sophisticated enough to build realistic names for characters and places. I haven't actually made a language yet, every time I start, I get sidetracked, but this article has still been a big help. Maybe once you're comfortable with your naming language, you can start working on its grammar and upgrade it to a more functional language.
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 Post subject: Re: Naming Languages
PostPosted: March 27th, 2010, 2:41 pm 
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I really liked that article. Very useful.


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 Post subject: Re: Naming Languages
PostPosted: March 27th, 2010, 9:10 pm 
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That's what I thought, Jay. Glad you liked it.

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 Post subject: Re: Naming Languages
PostPosted: April 3rd, 2010, 11:40 am 
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Inesdar wrote:
I don't like that article at all, it called me a liberal :evil:
LOL. Sorry about that *grins sheepishly*

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 Post subject: Re: Naming Languages
PostPosted: April 3rd, 2010, 8:36 pm 
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In his defense, he was writing an article about Naming Languages, not politics.

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