Still Around

I figure I should state my continued presence, so that this blog doesn't get axed. I am still making use of this space from time to time. Language is a rare interest, and though I don't say much here I think the site continues to have value, at least to me.

I've recently been reading the works of author Dan Abnett. I've learnt more new words reading this author for a couple of weeks than I have in all my reading over the last 5 years, so for those hungry for new words I recommend his science-fiction in particular.

Word for today - 'rugose' - wrinkly.

Audio Blogging

Speaking of speaking, Audio Blogging sounds really cool. I'd love to try it, but at the minute you have to make a call to the US, and I don't want that kind of phone bill ! Maybe they will get a UK number for us to use instead sometime soon.

It's all about Language

Henotheism - The practise of worshipping one god whilst admitting the existence of others.

IC - In Character

In Character - a term used to indicate that what you are saying or refering to is being said by your character or can be taken to be known by other people's characters.

Neology - 1. A newly invented word or phrase. http://www.kith.org/journals/neology/
2. The act of inventing a word or phrase.
3. The study of new things.
4. A German branch of Christianity
5. Modernist archaeology, otherwise known as purposeful skip-diving. http://www.athensguide.com/journalists/articles/archaeology.htm

OOC - Out of Character

Out of Character - a term used to indicate that what you are saying or refering to is real-world related, or is not to be considered something someones character will know. The idea is to separate the knowledge you as a player may have access to compared with what your character knows.

Prosopagnosia - Face-blindness. The inability to recognise people by their facial features. http://www.prosopagnosia.com/