The Great Tree

Zen-17 · Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2004 9:28 pm Post subject:

Very neat letter; you might want to check it with Domahreh or another of the like, if you wish, for good measure, although I'm certain the words will convey the sentiment well enough.

I actually suspect many Cyantists are able to read the language, and write it--the Millers, RAWA of course, but in-game graphics artists, too, maybe. There's been so much D'ni script in these games already, with Uru out of production, a few have probably memorized the letters. Millers and RAWA might be the only ones to know words, possibly only the latter, assuming it's a one-man language engineering team--Cyan's bigger than that now, though. So they should be able to read it interactively.

Err, and on a similarly unimportant note, you may want to think over giving Cyan puzzles; I don't presume to speak for them, but I think we all know that Cyantists are often busy on an almost inhuman level; I wouldn't know where to draw the line between duiversion and potential time-consumer, though I'd think a very small and simple puzzle would be appropriate.

Also, I've never visited Cyan myself, but I hear that you will need to call ahead and schedule this with someone or other.

I wouldn't be a part of this event, but I just thought I might lend my words, if they've any merit, I mean.
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Professor Askew · Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2004 11:01 pm Post subject:

I think the letter is great, Farlesis. And I do think it should be presented in the D'ni font. Perhaps it can be read out loud if no one can translate it on the spot.

I agree with Zen, if you're going to present a puzzle, I would make it simple and easy. More representative than actual.

Mystlander, I don't really have an idea about the timing of the jacket with pizza day but I do believe it can be done. My guy at the jacket place had minor surgery on Friday so I was going to give him until Wednesday before I bothered him again. But, he may try to reach me tomorrow if he's up to it. I'll ask him about turnaround time for the ordering and screening. We also have to decide how many are going to Cyan (one or two) and what sizes they are.
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NSymon · Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2004 12:26 am Post subject:

Thanks for your comments everyone Smile

Yes I thought of writing it in the D'ni font, so that when they translated it, it would translate into D'ni instead of straight into English. Will get that sorted out this week.

Next question would be, how do you want me to send this? I can either post the finished version up here complete on parchment paper with the Great tree logo, or if Ashtar doesn't mind snail mailing him an actual version of it on parchment paper?

Ashtar · Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2004 1:32 am Post subject:

Farlesis: If you want to do the text and graphics against a white background, I'll buy some printer paper that has the parchment look. I think you can even get it with the right texture. After it's printed, I can scan the whole document and post it here for the rest of the forum.

But if you would like to do the printing and the final touches, that's not a problem. Just let me know and I can PM my address to you.
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NSymon · Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2004 11:33 am Post subject:

Hi Ashtar

That's cool. I'll get it all done and email it to you as a Word document and then you can print it out.

Durin Mephit · Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2004 2:01 pm Post subject:

For a simple puzzle, I have a suggestion.

I started with a haiku (and yes, it fits all the requirements for a haiku):
This Spring We Await
Sypder's Clues For Uru Eggs;
Expansion Pack Perhaps?

Then, using a dictionary, I picked words that appear just before the words in the haiku, and produced this puzzle:

Thirtyish Sprigtail Wazir Awag
Spicy's Clucks Fopship Uru* Egestives
Expansile Pacinian Perhalogen?

* Hint: This word does not appear in the dictionary.
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Jon · Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2004 2:36 pm Post subject:

/scratches head

That might be a bit difficult, especially if they're using a different dictionary than you. Does that asterisk and the hint show up in the puzzle as well?
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Durin Mephit · Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2004 4:18 pm Post subject:

Yeah, since we want a simple puzzle the hint should be there. Anyway, this was just one idea, I'm not attached to it. Does anyone have another idea?
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Ashtar · Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2004 8:14 pm Post subject:

I just wanted to let everyone know that I heard back from CyanBill concerning the party. Here was his reply:

Trahald · Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2004 8:51 pm Post subject:

Tokai · Explorer Joined: 10 Feb 2004 Posts: 11 Location: Scotland

I sincerely hope you guys have a nice time, and that the jackets fit okay.
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Ashtar · Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2004 1:23 am Post subject:

I wanted to show the rest of you a scanned image of the letter created by Farlesis that will be presented to Cyan at the pizza party:

Great Tree Letter

It's printed on a gold parchment paper with the right texture. For those of you who don't read the D'ni language, like myself, here is the translation:

Professor Askew · Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2004 1:28 am Post subject:

The letter looks fantastic. I think the good people at Cyan will be heartily impressed. Boy, I wish I could be there! Sad

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Mystlander · Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2004 6:49 am Post subject:

Ashtar,

I don't think The Great Tree is recognized as an official Guild, but rather a "movement." Perhaps you should check with our resident historian, Farlesis.

Just remember to take a digital camera with you so you can upload pictures of your visit to The Great Tree website... Guess that's the next best thing for those of us who cannot be there in person.

The graphics and parchment look fabulous! How are we doing on the D'ni crossword puzzle? It might be great idea to tape copies of it on the tops of all the pizza boxes... Razz

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Gadren · Great Tree Member Joined: 18 Mar 2004 Posts: 218

had to point this out...your letter is flawed. for letters like [ih] you put in [i][h], which is not right...use the IPDE program or something else to convert it into th d'ni font transliteration...

what is te transliteration in D'ni? if you give it to me, i'll fix it...