Rikchik is a unique language created for aliens without ears, incorporating aspects of sign language.
Different creatures on the same planet in Rikchik may speak different languages with the same biology but different structures.
Rickchick includes the potential for poetry and other artistic forms, exploring foot structures and hand shapes for poetic structures and sign language poetry.
Deep dives
The Origins of Rickchick
Dennis Moskowitz explains how his language, Rickchick, originated. He started drawing aliens as a child and developed the idea further in college. He wondered how aliens without ears would communicate, leading him to create a language for them. Moskowitz discovered the conlang community later and realized others were also constructing languages. Rickchick is unique as an alien language and includes sign language aspects.
Rickchick and Other Alien Languages
Moskowitz discusses the potential for other languages spoken by creatures on the same planet. He acknowledges the need for different languages using the same biology but with different structures. The possibility of rickchicks using different languages beyond the standard one is an interesting question he continues to explore.
Poetry and Artistic Features of Rickchick
Moskowitz mentions the presence of poetry and the potential for other artistic forms in Rickchick. There are discussions about foot structures and the use of different hand shapes to create poetic structures. The potential for sign language poetry is also discussed, with comparisons to sign languages on Earth.
Grammar and Morphology of Rickchick
Moskowitz explains the structure of Rickchick, including aspects like the collector and the relation tentacle. The use of specific morphemes for different meanings, such as using the word child for the inception aspect, is also discussed. He mentions the possibility of limitations and further developments for the language.
Evolution of the Linguistic Tentacles
The idea of the linguistic tentacles evolving as fine manipulators is attributed to a conversation with David Peterson. Moskowitz explains that the tentacles in Rickchick are specialized for language production and their different structure allows for unique linguistic features. The loss of a tentacle would likely result in a speech impediment until it regrew.
Closing Thoughts
In closing, Moskowitz encourages people to be excellent to each other, enjoy themselves, and pursue their interests with enthusiasm. He emphasizes the importance of being kind and having fun. Moskowitz also mentions that Rickchick is a work in progress and there is still much more to explore in the language.
Today we talk to Denis Moskowitz about his wonderful experiment Rikchik and the strange aliens who speak it. Top of Show Greeting: Forkëzoq Feature Conlang: Rikchik Rikchik physiology Smiley award
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