What Makes a Conlang Bad? | The Goals of Constructed Languages
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 Published On May 2, 2023

Perhaps the most important thing you can do when beginning a new conlang is to set a goal for it. Without one, it can become quite difficult for your language to do what you need it to. As an example, let’s check out David Peterson’s first conlang: Megdevi. It had a lot of awesome ideas, but ultimately he abandoned the project. Let’s talk about why, and how you can avoid the same fate for your conlangs. Check out Campfire, a customizable tool for writers to plan, organize, and share their writing:
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More videos about conlangs:    • How to Make a Language (Conlang)  

An interview with Paul Frommer (Creator of Na'vi): https://www.campfirewriting.com/learn...

David Peterson on Megdevi: https://dedalvs.com/megdevi.html#intro

Devid Peterson’s conlang videos:    • The Art of Language Invention, Episod...  

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