April 3, 2011 - 9:29am — GloamingMerle
My fawn was born just a few days ago. Like most fawns, he is awkward, but eager to experiment. He's already flying! However, communication is slower going. He's mastered sniffing, bowing, laughing, dancing, and indicating when he has no earthly clue what someone is trying to say to him. *You sniff me, then nod your head... Do you recognize me? I don't recognize you...* How does one remember so many pictograms? *You scratch the ground then lay down... Are you making yourself comfortable? No... You get up, scratch the ground, and lay down again. I lay down beside you, then you stand up and nod before laying down again... I understand now, you want me to lie with you, but I'm young and impatient. There's no time to rest when there's so much to learn.* What's the business with mooing? *When I hear another deer call, near or far, I am compelled to answer, but the actual meaning is lost on me.* So many beautiful stags, with fancy pelts and regal antlers, all impermanent on my fawn. *I want to be big and lovely too.* No, really... How does one remember all those pictograms!? I try to draw them, but it's hard to get a clear view of them, especially when people keep moving around, and I have to keep readjusting myself for a better angle. *Yes, I am parallel deer parking by you, don't give me that funny look, I'm just trying to see that shining image above your head because I want to remember you...*
haha... yes, I know the
Over time it will get easier to remember them, especially those you meet often. I hope you continue to enjoy your youth in the forest.
I don't strive to be the best, but instead I strive to do my best, and always give it my all every time.
-faunet
Oh, to be a new fawn
Sounds like you're learning quickly~
For me, pictograms became much easier to remember after I learned how to see individual pieces.
Each pictogram is made up of four individual glyphs. You can view most of them here.
Learning how to build pictograms aslo helped me memorize them better.
Putting a name to a pictogram can also help, even if it isn't the deer's actual name. Call it by what it reminds you of - squiggly smoke, bunny, meh face, birdie, smokestacks... things like that.
@ eyestrain - I imagine it
@ Aivilo - Ah, thanks for the tips! Breaking it down into the basic components should help me greatly. I'm studying kanji (complex Japanese characters) off and on, and one of the techniques for learning them is by understanding the components which they are built upon. I've noticed the repeating glyphs, but it's great to be able to look at a list of them so I can study them. It should also help me draw them more easily.