|
The use is that two gnomes, for example, could speak in their weird language without the nearby dwarf overhearing what they say. Naturally, that human who studies their tongue is able to eavesdrop on them, but no need to give that away...
Without the script it's usually represented by adding an abbreviation to the line (For example, a druid speaking to an animal might type "EA So what's new in the forest?", implying he uses his animal empathy to speak, or elves might type "E That's a fine bow brother..."). If a nearby character also knows this language he can overhear, if not the player simply ignores it or makes comments about the funny language in use.
The other "don't trust the other players"-kind of way is to emote " *Speaks in Drow (to ...)* ". Then you basically 'tell' the other player what you said. Anyone else interested who thinks they know the language also sends a tell to the speaking player requesting to know what was said.
Finally there are those who simply use a dictionary or translator to simpy speak the language directly... Not too user-friendly but fun all the same.
|