Elianscript

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A place for the discussion and sharing of Elian works, both original and found elsewhere.

What is Elianscript? It’s an alternative writing system whose properties combine the linearity of spelling with the free-form nature of drawing.

It’s also kind of like a weak cipher, to those not in the know. Similar to a pigpen cipher, but instead of randomly jumbling the letters, we all agree to do it alphabetically. That way everyone IN the know, can read it.

Full instructions can be found here.

What about numbers? In this community we prefer to use Arabic numbers. Using other systems is fine so long as you post an explanation of how to translate them.

If you'd like to do a word of the day (WOTD) post, then please use https://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day

Have fun!

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beastlykings@sh.itjust.works

Puzzle for May 2025! (infosec.pub)

submitted 3 weeks ago by beastlykings@sh.itjust.works to c/elianscript@sh.itjust.works

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Another puzzle! The code is a semi random string of letters.

The solid squares are mistakes I covered up 🤦‍♂️

When you solve the puzzle, please comment here that you solved it, but DO NOT post the solution!

After commenting here, PM me the solution, and write the title of this post at the beginning of the message.

Then, at the end of this month, I will randomly choose a winner from all those who solved the puzzle, announce it here, and then PM them a gift card code.

chetradley was our April winner!

Have fun!

Welcome to Elianscript! (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by beastlykings@sh.itjust.works to c/elianscript@sh.itjust.works

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What is it? It's an alternative writing system whose properties Combine the linearity of spelling with the free-form nature of drawing.

It's also kind of like a weak cipher, to those not in the know. Similar to a pigpen cipher, but instead of randomly jumbling the letters, we all agree to do it alphabetically. That way everyone IN the know, can read it.

There was a somewhat active community on Reddit, but no alternative here. So I made it!

Feel free to post whatever Elian related material you choose! I'm gonna try to be at least semi active here.

I'm still working on rules, but for now the biggest rule is that any guesses or decoding of the elianscript in question, should be spoiler tagged. That looks like this:

spoiler

Test

Which turns into this:

spoiler

Test

That way people who want to discuss hints about decoding, can do so safely without accidentally spoiling it.

Thanks! Have fun!

Having no luck (infosec.pub)

submitted 2 days ago by beastlykings@sh.itjust.works to c/elianscript@sh.itjust.works

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spoiler

Hapless

A feeling of frustration or annoyance caused by failure or disappointment. (infosec.pub)

submitted 3 days ago by beastlykings@sh.itjust.works to c/elianscript@sh.itjust.works

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spoiler

Chagrin

Puzzle submission (infosec.pub)

submitted 3 weeks ago by JayDee@lemmy.sdf.org to c/elianscript@sh.itjust.works

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Answer:

Tap for spoiler

THIS TOO SHALL PASS

WOTD 4.29.25 (infosec.pub)

submitted 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) by beastlykings@sh.itjust.works to c/elianscript@sh.itjust.works

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https://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day

spoiler

Furtive

[Word] describes something that is done in a quiet and secret way to avoid being noticed. It can also mean "expressive of stealth" or "sly" (as in "a [Word] look"), or "obtained underhandedly" (as in "[Word] gains").

Feel free to try your hand at writing it in the comments!

WOTD 4.28.25 (infosec.pub)

submitted 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) by beastlykings@sh.itjust.works to c/elianscript@sh.itjust.works

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https://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day

spoiler

Alacrity

This refers to a quick and cheerful readiness to do something.

Feel free to try your hand at writing it in the comments!

WOTD 4.15.25 (infosec.pub)

submitted 1 month ago by beastlykings@sh.itjust.works to c/elianscript@sh.itjust.works

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https://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day

spoiler

Pugnacious

Someone described as [word] shows a readiness or desire to fight or argue.

Feel free to try your hand at writing it in the comments!

WOTD 4.14.25 (infosec.pub)

submitted 1 month ago by beastlykings@sh.itjust.works to c/elianscript@sh.itjust.works

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https://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day

spoiler

Druthers

[Word] is an informal word that refers to the power or opportunity to choose—in other words, free choice. It is used especially in the phrase if one had one's [word].

Feel free to use this post to share your own take on the word of the day!

First attempt (infosec.pub)

submitted 1 month ago by TheEighthDoctor@lemmy.zip to c/elianscript@sh.itjust.works

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WOTD 4.10.25 (infosec.pub)

submitted 1 month ago by beastlykings@sh.itjust.works to c/elianscript@sh.itjust.works

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https://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day

This word is usually used with "about" or "of" to describe someone who is cautious about doing something.

WOTD 4.9.25 (infosec.pub)

submitted 1 month ago by beastlykings@sh.itjust.works to c/elianscript@sh.itjust.works

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https://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day

This is a formal and old-fashioned word meaning "to give (something) to someone as a promise or a privilege."

WOTD 4.8.25 (infosec.pub)

submitted 1 month ago by beastlykings@sh.itjust.works to c/elianscript@sh.itjust.works

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https://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day

This word is used disapprovingly to refer to a blindly devoted official, follower, or member of an organization, such as a corporation or political party.

WOTD 4.7.25 (infosec.pub)

submitted 1 month ago by beastlykings@sh.itjust.works to c/elianscript@sh.itjust.works

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https://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day

Something described this way is capable of being stretched or bent into different shapes, or capable of being easily changed or influenced.

WOTD 3.31.25 (infosec.pub)

submitted 1 month ago by beastlykings@sh.itjust.works to c/elianscript@sh.itjust.works

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https://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day

This refers to a strong liking for something, or a strong tendency to behave in a certain way. It is usually used with for.

WOTD 3.25.25 (infosec.pub)

submitted 1 month ago by beastlykings@sh.itjust.works to c/elianscript@sh.itjust.works

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https://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day

A member of a fictitious peaceful and friendly race of small humanlike creatures that dwell underground.

I also made it a different way:

WOTD 3.24.25 (infosec.pub)

submitted 2 months ago by beastlykings@sh.itjust.works to c/elianscript@sh.itjust.works

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https://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day

To do this to something, such as a word, name, message, etc., is to cause it to be unclear or distorted. This type of thing can be the result of an accident, ignorance, or a transmission error. It can also mean "to so alter or distort as to create a wrong impression or change the meaning."

WOTD 3.21.25, a little different today 🤷‍♂️ (infosec.pub)

submitted 2 months ago by beastlykings@sh.itjust.works to c/elianscript@sh.itjust.works

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https://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day

WOTD 3.20.25 (infosec.pub)

submitted 2 months ago by beastlykings@sh.itjust.works to c/elianscript@sh.itjust.works

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https://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day

It is a formal adjective that describes something that relates to or occurs in the spring.

WOTD 3.19.25 (infosec.pub)

submitted 2 months ago by beastlykings@sh.itjust.works to c/elianscript@sh.itjust.works

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https://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day

This is something (such as a force, campaign, or movement) that is extremely large and powerful and cannot be stopped.

I don't, actually. Not yet anyway. (infosec.pub)

submitted 2 months ago by beastlykings@sh.itjust.works to c/elianscript@sh.itjust.works

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WOTD 3.18.25 (infosec.pub)

submitted 2 months ago by beastlykings@sh.itjust.works to c/elianscript@sh.itjust.works

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https://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day

To do this to someone is to express warning or disapproval towards them, or to urge them to do something.

WOTD 3.17.25 (infosec.pub)

submitted 2 months ago by beastlykings@sh.itjust.works to c/elianscript@sh.itjust.works

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https://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day

It is a humorous rhyming poem of five lines.

WOTD 3.16.25 (infosec.pub)

submitted 2 months ago by beastlykings@sh.itjust.works to c/elianscript@sh.itjust.works

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https://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day

It usually describes things that are very common and often—though not always—bad or unpleasant. It is also commonly used in the phrase “**** with” to mean “copiously supplied” or “having a large amount of; full of.” Unlike most adjectives, it is not used before a noun.

WOTD 3.11.25 (infosec.pub)

submitted 2 months ago by beastlykings@sh.itjust.works to c/elianscript@sh.itjust.works

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https://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day/