Galactic Travel and Information Help Desk (RP help)

[Nelowulf]

Not to mention, translated wookiee, sith, hutteese, anything non basis is put in different manners when needing translation.

Ergo, Shouri might say this.




This implies its in another format besides basic. Especially shirriwook, which hasn't a language to really type in and cross-reference. Its not needed, because she technically hasn't directly said anything. Until she speaks a specific line, its unlikely the use is needed.  

[Sol Walker]

No_1_cares

You Will Never Be A Man

Maybe, but it would help avoid situations like we just encountered. In doing this it allows others to "Understand" wookiee without having to guess. It's simple really. If your character doesn't know wookiee, then they guess anyway. Kind of like Han and Chewie. Han knew what Chewie was saying, as did Luke and C3-P0, but not some of the other characters. Jedi usually learn to understand the languages of other cultures that lack the vocal capabilities to speak basic.

Unless You Are A Gentleman

Situations liek what you just encountered are commonplace in the Galaxy.
Deal with it and roll on.  

[Nelowulf]

technically, the jedi use the force to learn other languages. Very few actually learn them on their own free will. Look it up in the wookieepedia under force powers.  

[Shouri]

Nelowulf

Ergo, Shouri might say this.

Took the words right out of my mouth. Pardon the pun.

But in honestly, I began using that format when I started, however your character began to 'understand' what she was saying despite not knowing the language, so I stopped using it merely to cut back on the OOC knowlege aspect. For those who do understand the language (such as Melissa) I pm a translation to their account so they know what's being said, and those who don't speak it do not.  

[Sayla-girl]

Thank goodness for HUD Translation software.  

[Takamura Kobayashi]

You Will Never Be A Man

So I should expect to lose limbs when encountering a wookiee? What's wrong with this picture?

Point Taken Nelo, but the problem still remains, without actual knowledge of the language, there is no way for someone to react appropriately, hence the situation we just had. Because I have no knowledge of what is going through the wookiee's mind I can't accurately RP to avoid conflict.

Unless You Are A Gentleman

 

[Nelowulf]

Even if you know not the words, the intonation of the superlative should be more than indicative of the presence you are making. Communication is only 20% verbal in humans. the other80% is bodily. And a wookiee's not exactly a passive creature to watch.  

[Sol Walker]

No_1_cares

You Will Never Be A Man

So I should expect to lose limbs when encountering a wookiee? What's wrong with this picture?

Point Taken Nelo, but the problem still remains, without actual knowledge of the language, there is no way for someone to react appropriately, hence the situation we just had. Because I have no knowledge of what is going through the wookiee's mind I can't accurately RP to avoid conflict.

Unless You Are A Gentleman

You want to talk wook? buy the Galactic Phrase and Travel Guide they printed a ways back. It covers Ewok, Huttese, Bocce, Droidspeak, Gungan, Jawa, and Tuskan.  

[Shouri]

You cannot expect to be able to read minds in order to understand everyone. And I don't think there was much of a miscommunication in her body language.... She was pretty clear.  

[Sol Walker]

And when all else fails, offer to buy the hairball a drink.  

[Shouri]

Cale Darksun

And when all else fails, offer to buy the hairball a drink.

A great idea. Different approaches = works.  

[Sol Walker]

Shouri

Cale Darksun

And when all else fails, offer to buy the hairball a drink.

A great idea. Different approaches = works.

I told you guys Ive done the outlaw game before.
I'm a savy Intergalactic Traveler.  

[Takamura Kobayashi]

You Will Never Be A Man

I understand that Shouri, but how was I supposed to indicate I was merely trying to help if I didn't have a clue what was being said? Makes no sense to me. Yeah, your wookiee was getting angry, but instead of trying to resolve the situation, as was his goal, Takamura made it worse because I had no idea what she was saying. And if I'm not mistaken the ability to garner languages is not clearly explained. if even mentioned, in the force powers section of the thread.

Unless You Are A Gentleman

 

[Sayla-girl]

Shouri

Cale Darksun

And when all else fails, offer to buy the hairball a drink.

A great idea. Different approaches = works.

The Buy Them A Drink technique of communication also generally works with Mandalorians as well.  

[Nelowulf]

Note: that probably won't work on me.... Most common social gestures are evaluated and dealt with by extreme prejudice.