From: Scott Haney, AFDS770 Functional Test X2069 (SYS_RSH%PV0A@hobbes.cca.rockwell.com)
Date: Mon 09 May 1994 - 10:56:39 EEST
>I find it difficult to imagine _all_ of Darktongue being
>instinctive:
So do I. I like the idea of having a core language that IS instinctive, though, much as you suggested. I usually played the language as a combination of sounds (some of which were ultrasonic or close to it) and motions (sign language). This had the advantage of allowing trolls to communicate to some extent with strangers, but had the disadvantage of limiting the language when one's arms are full or otherwise busy, as in battle. (I have a deaf friend with whom I juggle...we discovered quickly how difficult it can be to juggle and sign at the same time. ;)
>hardwired fast fourier transform
Hmmmm. I like that! I recall reading somewhere that some trolls
speak about a half-octave lower than trolls from other regions.
Perhaps they have different constants programmed in. heh heh heh....
Now, on to another topic: I bear my ignorance to you all and admit that I have *NO* information on timinits and the like. Can someone tell me something about them, please?
--Scott
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