I have encountered players who enjoy Emoting Big words that are hardly used in the ENglish language. like *smiles amiably* you have no idea is that a cynical smile? or a happy one ((well thats me)). if you use the words in context most of us can simply derive the meaning from the context it is used it.

This is my complaint. i hate using a dictionary to look up words that i don't even know so my char can respond properly. so if ya gonna emote something. use common words like friendly or forced smile.

THANK YOU 8)

What about all the smiles in between!?!!

They ain't all black and white, you know.

I hope this is not an irremediable plague of slovenly demeanor you evidence.

Even the society of a erstatz world demands the comprehension of words extraneous to your percipience. By this eleemosynary methodology of metriculation you are sophistacated beyond your kenning.

The above are all words that I've seen in newspapers. They aren't even that unusual and none are archaic in nature. You should know what they mean, and if you don't as I said "you are sophisticated beyond your kenning" for learning them--in other words, it helps improve your knowledge of the world to be able to communicate.

Furthermore, "amiable" is a word that is part of a fifth grade parlance. If you're actually going to object to someone's vocabulary, object to words that are actually outside common daily usage for people with a basic education. Otherwise, pull up www.dictionary.com or a similar website and look up the words.

We have people on this server who speak English as a second or third language, and it shames me on the few times they've used words that I had to look up. Its your language, master it before it masters you.

If for some reason, you are too lazy to use a dictionary or your time is so important you can't be bothered to educate yourself, just send someone a Tell and ask.

I get asked what words I use mean frequently, I don't mind that at all since I'm aware that I have a larger vocabulary than most people on account of being over educated.

Si hoc legere scis nimium eriditiouis habes.

Sophisticated*

eruditionis*

If EfU expands the vocabulary of its playerbase, that is a good thing. I fully endorse characters with expansive vocabularies using these words, and certainly dumb characters may well be asking IC what those fancy words mean. But really I feel quite strongly that if you're speaking English you should try to improve your vocabulary if possible.

All my A++'s at school probably come from playing here. Keep up the big words ;)

I still need a dictionary once in a while, damn you English for being only my third language..

That is true, that is the reason I still RP since it has helped boost my english grades.

What word was it I used last time Oro that you didn't understand? [/pride] :P

You probably just spelt it wrong. :roll:

No, he spelled it wrong and sad as it is--I didn't write down the word, so 1) I don't remember what it was and 2) I probably will have to look it up again next time you use it.

My shame is complete. I'm going to go commit seppuku.

I discussed this with Conan in IRC and we agreed that Klingon should be made the official substitution for Common.

kai janluq pIqarD HoD

Oroborous I didn't write down the word

All I remember is that it was quite a good word for whatever we were talking about.

all i am saying is that when ya emote something use a general term.

I enjoy having my charctor dumb strucked when a person uses a big word.

If it becomes a big issue, you could just run the game in windowed mode and keep a browser on www.dictionary.com or www.m-w.com at all times ;)

You shouldn't seek to limit your learning. Instead learn from your gaming experience. Don't be ashamed of your ignorance, but learn from it.

*rolls eyes* hello i'm a teenager

No better time to try.

I dislike it immensely when people use their age as an excuse. I am 17 years old, and I have a fairly decent grasp on the English Language. There is no reason at all that a teenager cannot improve their vocabulary and comprehension.

If you have to, Thomas, play in window mode, and keep Dictionary.com up. If that's what it takes, Go Man Go. You'll be grateful, when you're able to speak and write intelligently, and to a greater effect.

You're a teenager. So what?

I was a teenager once, too. In 5th grade, I was reading at a 12th grade level. (according to the tests anyway, frankly I have my doubts.)

Being 'young' isn't an excuse.

You're still a teenager, Kotenku.

>.>

I seem to recall a post in the CoA forums about how RPing online in english has helped people with english as a 2nd/ 3rd language. How it has helped them with proper use of words, tenses, etc. I would imagine that it would do the same for those with english as a 1st language for expanding vocab and Scrabble/literatti scores. We have folks ranging from High school to people working on PHDs. L337 speak could be seen as another language, if not a new short hand. Write a sentence in l337 and have your grandmother read it. She'll probably have the Pastor come to the house to give you an exercism. Everyone complains about the weather, but no one does anything about it.

Oroborous sophistacated

8)

I go with the majority here. The use of archaic and coloured language should not be shunned, but encouraged and endorsed! That is what makes the language and roleplay interesting. I am not a native English speaker, but I enjoy the lingual chalenges that I get from roleplaying; heck it's perhaps one of the main reasons! I know of minors with a language that is more extensive than my own, so age really isn't an excuse. Have dictionary.com open - it's quite useful, and it even got a theasaurus, should you wish to extend the vocabulary in your own roleplay. If not for roleplay, my Engrish would be far from the level that it is today. Many people actually believe that I am a native English speaker, or that I have resided in England. That would not be the case if I didn't roleplay.

And you won't have to use windowed mode if you get one of those electronic dictionaries... I'm sure there are cheap ones about.

Me no like strange words, strange words confuse, use itty-bitty words, much easy to understand

Admittitly it does shame me a little to find folk who speak english as a 3rd or 4th language speaking it better than me, but then again, simply understanding Scottish slang is a language in itself, though this only further shames me since by that standard, most dwarf players can claim to speak yet another language, leaving me with simply...well...English and Scottish....

Does a made up language in my head count? I'll settle for anything here.

*beats the dead horse with a salami*

If you get ONE surefire 'good thing' out of this game, it's increased powers of verbosity, creativity, and a chance to flex ones literary muscles.

I think you should learn a new word or two every day.

And if you struggle on EfU?

www.dictionary.com

Problem solved.

You use big word! Hurt Ram's head! You go bash-bash nows!

I believe there's still a piece of un-flagellated equine over here.

Really? Where?! *goes to look, then whips it with a thesaurus on a string*

Got it!

NWN has helped my typing. I never took the typing class in school. Having to get the messege out while under fire has greatly aided my typing speed. My grammar and sentence structure still suck though. But, playing a dwarf a ot does that to you :)

EfU has dramatically improved my typing speed. I still have to look at the keyboard, but I'm getting better.

P.S.-- Antidisestablishmentarianism (do I win?)

I've always prided myself on being grammatically lightfooted. I always remember on one server I wanted to call someone "dumb" but decided said character wouldn't use that word for wont of a better word. So he used "retarded". It sounded scientificy, and knowledgeable. Person I was talking to instantly took it in the slang /special needs sort of way and wouldn't talk to me for weeks and was trying to get me banned for a while. Ah, the minefield of the English language and its cornucopia of pitfalls.

my dad makes me read shakespear...and several other athoers like jack london. shoot i never hard of the word amiably

Tip: Pick up a big, thick dictionary and just browse. You're bound to find something you like inside the entire English language. If you only learn one new word, it'll still be worth it.

Reading dictionaries for fun was a passtime of mine during kindergarten, elementary, and high school. It's really a good time!

lovethesuit Tip: Pick up a big, thick dictionary and just browse. You're bound to find something you like inside the entire English language. If you only learn one new word, it'll still be worth it.

Reading dictionaries for fun was a passtime of mine during kindergarten, elementary, and high school. It's really a good time!

Thanks. I am pleased to know I'm not the only freak of nature that did that.

I know that I'm not alone when I say that a few of our forum spammers could stand to learn a lot about the English language. If you struggle with spelling, grammar, or whatever, KEEP READING. Read the big words. Read the small words. Just keep reading. Reading is easily (and obviously) the best way to improve your language skills. Don't fear the big words!

I'm a total language snob. Proper use and knowledge of language is what makes it possible for humans to communicate ideas precisely to each other, which is arguably one of the most important things in life. If you don't know the words for what you're trying to say, you can't expect others to understand you.

In EFU I find that I'm most drawn to the characters whose players use language creatively and well. It makes them more interesting and fun to play with. I find that proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, and a healthy vocabulary goes hand in hand with immersive roleplaying.

Don't be afraid to send a tell and ask if you don't know a word. It's a good way to learn new words and can even be an OOC conversation/friendship starter.

You just have to consider words and text an artform.

Trying to simplify the language is to say something to the effect of "hey, screw the 3d technology - why don't we play in flash with stickmen?". The language and the impression we get from something as simple as an elegantly put description is very important.

This has all been said! But I wanted to stress this, pretty words make Voular go yay!

(And, English is my fourth language. I just get pleased when I don't understand something and have to look it up in a dictionary. :P)

I have a question! Oh, oh! Pick me! MMMEEE!

What does coyly mean?

Making a pretense of shyness or modesty that is intended to be alluring but is often regarded as irritating.

Flirty while pretending to be shy. Like when a girl tilts her head down and looks at you through her eyelashes instead of directly, and twisting her hands, yet clearly interested. Whoever used it probably liked you. Or was a slut. :P 1. artfully or affectedly shy or reserved; slyly hesitant; coquettish. 2. shy; modest. 3. showing reluctance, esp. when insincere or affected, to reveal one's plans or opinions, make a commitment, or take a stand: The mayor was coy about his future political aspirations.

For reference, amiable is this. 1. having or showing pleasant, good-natured personal qualities; affable: an amiable disposition. 2. friendly; sociable: an amiable greeting; an amiable gathering. 3. agreeable; willing to accept the wishes, decisions, or suggestions of another or others.

So you could use friendly, or you could decide to give it a well deserved rest. Especially since every word in the english language has a slightly different meaning. Like eskimoes have words for soft snow, sleet snow, old snow, icey snow, the crust on the top of snow etc. Each is slightly different. Amiable implies a bit more of a laid-back attitude than friendly.

And then there's affable, affectionate, amicable, attached, attentive, auspicious, beneficial, benevolent, benign, buddy-buddy*, chummy*, civil, close, clubby, comradely, conciliatory, confiding, convivial, cordial, faithful, familiar, favorable, fond, fraternal, genial, good, helpful, intimate, kind, kindly, loving, loyal, neighborly, outgoing, peaceable, peaceful, propitious, receptive, sociable, solicitous, sympathetic, tender, thick, welcoming, well-disposed*

All of which are apparently synonyms of friendly. Now doesn't that give you a bit more room to play about than just plain friendly?

Rarely will you see goldfish show off. They are koi.

Snoteye Rarely will you see goldfish show off. They are koi.

Snoteye knows this, as he owns the 3.5 Ed. "Guide to all things Aquatic", available from Wizards of the Coast!

Yesss!

*clubs that dead horse a little bit harder*

- Kia

SHUTUP SHUTUP YOUR WORSE THAN MY TEACHER MRS.WRIGHT SHUT UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TO MUCH INFORMATION HELP OVERLOAD!!!!!!!!!! :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:

okay just joking. I perfer using thesaurses not dictionaries.

[sicks some 2nd coy MPs on the dead horse] Beat it my minions..I command it.

Right, has anything new been said in this thread since the 2nd page?

I think the horse is ready to be locked.