The Official TLK Code -- Version 1.51

By: Trey McElveen

 Note: TLK Code Version 1.6 is available.

Contents

Introduction

I was fishing around on the web and I decided to go 'round the FurRing for a while. I had been to a few sites when suddenly I happened upon the page that had a link to something called Furry Code. Interested, I clicked and found myself staring at funky letters, pluses, minuses, and many squiggly lines. I was frightened at first, since I have a uncontrollable urge to run screaming at anything resembling a programming language, but after reading up on it and actually understanding it, I decided that this was pretty durn cool.

A few days later, I recieved a few e-mails (which isn't surprising, I'm on TLK-L). One, from a friend of mine that is a very active Furry, had his Furry Code in his sig. For something to do, I went to the Furry Code page an deciphered his code. Then I went back and read the rest of the messages, which were mostly TLK-L. About halfway through, I realized that none of the people on TLK-L had any codes at all, and since we had translated The Lion King's script into Pig Latin and therefore reached cult status, that all fans of TLK should have a code of their own. I put the idea forth to the TLK-L, and it got a positive response. So I set forth to create this page you're reading right now....

The Official TLK Code page.

Here, any TLK fan can learn the Code, create his/her own code, and do whatever they want to with it. I've mostly seen it used on sigs and on web pages for the true fanatic. So, have fun and remember.. Hakuna Matata!

History

General Modifiers

Not everybody will fit completely into a category, so some general modifiers will be needed in the TLK Code. A list below is given and and how to use the code is also outlined.

Usually, the code runs over 2 or more lines. It's helpful if you break the lines where the TLK code ends and the RL code begins. This is just for ease of use and readability. Look at the example at the bottom of the page to see what I'm talking about.

Part 1: The TLK Code

This is the actual Lion King part of TLK Code, the other part is about you in real life.

TLK -- Fan Status

How would describe your status as a fan of The Lion King?

A -- Fan Art

Many TLK fans have taken to pen and paper. Have you?

B -- Merchandise

How much TLK merchandise do you own? Anything TLK is fair game.

D -- Digital Collection

Now that physical collection is out of the way, how much TLK stuff is on your computer?

C -- The FCOS

Are you a part of the FCOS or the First Church of Simba?

L -- The TLK-L

The TLK-L is the Lion King Mailing List. How active are you on the List?

M -- Mucking, Mushing, and wading through the MUD

Mucks and Mushes are just two of the many types online RP's out there on Telnet. Are you a frequenter of any?

OK, after the M, put the following for the Muck you are on:

Now modify your Muck category.... So, If you're a frequenter of TLKMuck, you TLK Code is the following: Mt++

P -- Philes

Ok, let's admit it. Some of us have had those thoughts about our favorite characters. If you're willing to admit it, good for you! If not, you're a wimp.

First, put this for the beginning....

Now put the modifiers.... So, if you're a Nala/Sarafinaphile, and a "naughty boy/girl", but looking to expand your horizons, the code would be: Pna+>+++

W -- Writings

The Lion King has inspired many works of literature, fan-fics, and parodies. Have you done any?

  • W++++ : I don't write stories. I write novels.
  • W+++ : I can't go one day without writing something about TLK.
  • W++ : I've written and released some of my work...
  • W+ : I've written, but not realeased, some things....
  • W : I don't write anything...
  • W- : I can barely write my own signature, much less a story....
  • W-- : Don't you people have better things to do with your time? S -- Plushies

    Some can't live without their plushies, some can't get near them because of their allergies.... However, plushies have become a fav amongst TLK fans. How do they rank with you?

  • S++++ : I don't have covers on my bed, I use plushies....
  • S+++ : I buy two at a time: one to hug, one to lock in an airtight chamber.
  • S++ : I hug a plushie daily, and sometimes take them on trips.
  • S+ : I keep them next to my bed, but not much else.
  • S : I don't own a plushie.
  • S- : I sold all my plushies long ago.
  • S-- : I avoid the Disney Store display at whatever cost. T -- Transformation

    If you had the chance, would you let yourself be changed into your favorite TLK character?

    First off, what character would you be changed into? Place as many as apply after the catagory letter, but before any suffixes.

    Now, modify the catagory letter. For example, if you would want to be Nala, Simba, or Timon, but was a little cautious, the TLK Code would be: Tnst++

    Part 2: The Real Life Code

    This is the way to code about you in Real Life. You know, that other thing you do when you're not on the computer.

    RL -- What you do in Real Life

    This is coded as RL, but there are some additions... The following is a list of addons to put with the RL code. Also use the general modifiers to specify the occupations...

    A few special cases: Use the > sign to indicate that you're working/learning as something other than what you've trained for.
    Example: If you're trained as a veterinary assistant, but are currently working as a Food World clerk, the code would be: RLVM>RB

    Use a * if you're trained in your RL profession, but someone hasn't picked you up and started paying you for it.
    Example: If you're trained as a banker, but currently unemployed, the code would be: RLFB*

    a -- Age

    How old are you?

    You can also say a30 instead of a++. It's your choice.

    c -- Computers

    Well, since you're reading this, I must assume that you have some knowledge of computers, but how much of a geek are you?

    If your rating is at least c, use one of the following in front of the suffixes, but after the letter. e -- Education

    How far have you gotten in (or out of) school?

    h -- Housing

    What kind of pad do you live in?

    For all those living in a dorm out there, I think h- fits it well....

    i -- Internet

    The Internet has influenced many people since its takeoff, and many TLK fans have hopped on for the ride! How far involved are you on the 'Net?

    Put w if you have a web page online, add t if it mentions TLK.

    l -- Likes

    Even though this is a TLKCode, it might be helpful if you added something about your other interests.

    Place this after the category letter to show what broad interests you have other than TLK. Use as many as is *comfortable*. Too many and the code looks really... well, bad.

    Suffixes are really null for this, since you wouldn't have it in your code if you didn't like it. Use the '+' suffix up to four times and any of the general modifiers if you feel the need, however.

    p -- Pets

    Do you take care of any pets? (I'll say 'own' or 'have' sometimes, but I don't recognize anyone as 'owning' a pet)

    Place this after the catagory letter to designate what pets you care for. Use as many as necessary.

    Now, add the suffixes. It takes a LOT of fish to reach p++++, but if you have 2 aquariums, one fresh, one salt, it'll pass.

    s -- Sex

    Ok, this one'll probably be balked on a lot, but everyone needs to know your gender. It's embarassing to guess wrong. Remember the # modifier to keep your sex life private...

    First, use the following to desginate male or female.

    Now, modify with suffixes. So, if you're a pimp, your code is: sm++++

    Example

    This is my very own TLK Code....

    ------- Begin TLK Code 1.51 -------
    TLK++++ A- B++>+ D++>+ C+>++ L++ Mat+>++ Pna# W+>+++ S+>++ Tsnamie++++
    RLU>CT a- cdmnw+>++ e>- h/-- iwt+>+++ lcjimnrwxz+>++ pf++ sm#
    ------- End TLK Code -------