Eliksni Conlang FAQ and Ask Guide
This post is part of my ongoing project to create a language for the Eliksni! For more information check out my masterpost linked here.
In an effort to get ahead of questions I tend to get frequently/have already answered, here's a little handy guide I made for y'all to use before you send in an ask.
Can I use the conlang in fic, art, TTRPG campaigns, etc.?
Credit me!!! link back to my tumblr if you can, or at least mention my username. DO NOT, I repeat, PLEASE DO NOT take credit for my hard work as your own. I have devoted a lot of time, effort, and love to this project and would like that to be respected.
Understand that this is an ongoing project, and as I learn more abt linguistics and conlanging (I am still very much a beginner!), it can and will change. Work you include my conlang in may later become outdated as the project develops. Also understand that my work is not canonical and will not always (or even often) match up with canon material.
Why does the conlang sometimes have different words/grammar rules/pronounciations/spellings/whatever from canon?
In an effort to hold onto my remaning sanity (and because I want to have fun), I accepted early on that my work would not comply with canon as closely as possible. I take plenty of cues from canon and try to incorporate material that I can, but I also go off the rails quite frequently. I would call my conlang more canon inspired than canon compliant.
Where can I find the material for the conlang?
The masterpost pinned on my blog has links to tons of my conlang posts as well as a link to the lexicon spreadsheet. You can also search my conlang tag, (#indee's eliksni conlang adventure) on my blog to see all posts.
What can I send in an ask about?
Pretty much anything conlang-related you like! Requests for new words, help with translations, name ideas, general questions.
When can I send in an ask?
I pretty much never close my inbox, so you're welcome to send it whenever you like. However, I normally only go through my inbox and answer conlang-related asks one week out of each month, usually the first or second week. I always announce when Conlang Question Weeks, as I call them, are happening, so keep an eye out for that to know when you can expect an answer!
If you have a question that is more time-sensitive and you feel you cannot wait until the next question week, you are welcome to message me through tumblr instead. I will answer as quickly as my schedule allows.
What should I do BEFORE I send in an ask?
Read the FAQ. Since you've gotten to this point, I assume you've done that, which I appreciate!
Browse the masterpost and see if your question has already been answered or there is already a post on the topic.
Search the dictionary if you're looking for particular words. Make sure to check for synonyms or words you could use to substitute for your target word! I'm happy to make new words if you need them, of course, but in my opinion half the joy of translation is getting creative with what you have and playing around with meanings.
If you've done all those things and you still don't have the answer or words you need, then please feel free to send me an ask or DM! I love helping people with my conlang and am always down to talk shop.
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