Strange Way of Talking/Chatting.

[Jedi Apprentice]

Can someone explain leet(?) speech to me. I don't understand it at all. lol

 

Thanks.

 

ummm these forums roxxors?

[setsuko]

Ha! That's like, my favourite subject!

 

First, we begin with the 41|>|-|4|}37, or, the alphabet. It is based on making numbers, and non-letter keys, look like letters. Since some letters are very hard to simulate, they have several versions, or are simply ignored.

 

Hence ( i just list one, or mostly two versions, but the only limit is your imagination!):

 

A = 4

B = |}

C = <

D = |)

E = 3

F = |=

G = 6

H = |=|

I = |

J = _|

K = |<

L = 1

M = /\/\

N = /\/

O = 0

P = |>

Q = @

R = |\

S = 5

T = 7

U = €

V = \/

X = ><

Z = 2

As you see, the logic behind it isn't that hard to grasp, and soon you'll be able to read others 1337 texts, and even make a 1337 alphabet on your own.

 

What? Whats 1337? Read: el-e-e-t. Leet. Elite. There.

 

Now, to make it as obnoxious as possible, throw in words like r0xxorz (rocks), suXXorz (sucks), 0wn4g3! (ownage, i.e., outclassed), ph47 l3w7! (fat loot, i.e., valuable treasures) a lot. Substitute c and ck for x, or xx. Add -orz at the end of words, or z, and substitute f with ph. A person is known as a d00d. A beginner is known as a n00b.

 

Yes, some of the subtle rules of 1337 is hard to figure out at first glance. You need practice, practice, and leet obnoxious skillz. But don't give up! Soon, you too can r0><><0rz people on the net. Good luck!

 

 

(I am like, the Queen of n000b FAQs by now!)

[Deft Aklin]

Don't worry JA, some of us don't get it either.

 

Don't really care to, but the list is nice to have Set.

[JekRendar]

Originally posted by setsuko

U = €

 

And people think 1337 talk came from the US! Ha! I have an American keyboard and I can't make a Euro sign. (wish I could though, and a few other European signs.)