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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Puzzle for April 2025 (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 3 weeks ago* (last edited 9 hours ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
 
 

Ok another puzzle! This was for March, but nobody claimed it, so April it is! First come first serve is fun, but stinks for everyone who didn't see it fast enough. I've decided to try something new, to include more people.

The code in the puzzle is NOT a gift card code! Even though it's still 14 digits, I just chose it randomly. (And tweaked a couple letters to make it easier for myself haha)

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 the actual gift card code.

Let me know what you all think of this! Thanks, have fun!

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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.

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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:

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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."

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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.

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WOTD 3.19.25 (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.

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WOTD 3.18.25 (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.

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WOTD 3.17.25 (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.

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WOTD 3.16.25 (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.

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WOTD 3.11.25 (sh.itjust.works)
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submitted 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
 
 

Solve this puzzle, redeem the Amazon gift code, and profit!

First come first serve. I'll update this post when the money has been claimed. Until then, have fun!

Posted 3.5.25

Update: it's been claimed! Less than an hour after posting! I might have to make these harder haha

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The text reads "excellent"

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Welcome to Elianscript! (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
 
 

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. And since that doesn't work on some clients yet, you should also lead the spoiler with several returns, like this:

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

Thanks! Have fun!