Lexumber 2016 and Creating Derivational Elements

The podcast episode discusses the concept of Lexumber 2016, where conlangers create a new word every day in December. The host shares their experience with Lexumber 2016, explaining that they added an extra layer of game to the process by randomly selecting a word from their conlang's dictionary and deriving three new words from it. They provide examples of derivational elements and the words created, such as 'pik' meaning 'a school of thought' derived from the word 'pikhan' meaning 'too thick.' The host also explores the idea of incorporating world building into conlanging by creating terms relevant to the fictional culture surrounding the conlang. They highlight the importance of adding an extra game element to motivate and keep the exercise fresh.