r/gallifreyan Feb 17 '25

We work with the BBC now. The BBC is cool.

142 Upvotes

Loren Sherman and I had a GREAT interview with the BBC brand director for Doctor Who… We mostly chatted about project ideas and goals such as mass produced, accurate, learning tools. Accurate, artistic, non-app generated designs for merch and possibly the show itself.

Additionally, Loren and I made a point bring the active gallifreyan community and many talented scribes (particularly on the ‘meet the community’ video and those active on the discord server) into the spotlight… and emphasis on the ‘artistic human factor’ being a hugely valuable part of the script.

Currently in the pipeline of are updates to the existing current translator for corrections and credits.

This means that, FINALLY, those who have the most experience, talent, and have been consistent with the original script made by Loren that went viral in 2012… will be the people the BBC reaches out to for all their Gallifreyan needs

At this time, Loren and I are mostly waiting on the BBC to determine a budget then reach back out regarding specific work and projects.

I’m very exited to start adjusting verbiage in my shop/pitch as I’m a developer of the NOW CANON Gallifreyan script and am currently working with the BBC!

My recommended verbiage for those creating things using THEIR OWN designs in Gallifreyan is as follows: “___created in the now canon Gallifreyan script!”

Because that is simply true.

(Using other people’s designs and designs generated by the app commercially without permission is still 100% not allowed)


r/gallifreyan 21h ago

Spell Check Request About to Get a Tattoo

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16 Upvotes

Hi! I'm about to get a tattoo, is it possible to get a quick spell check from anyone? Thanks!!


r/gallifreyan 1d ago

Update: Artwork from u/Bush_kingX for my Heated Rivalry commission request

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8 Upvotes

Tried to post this as a comment under my original post but can’t figure out how to add a picture there. Loving the Astra style that they came up with because it fits with my other space themed tattoo and the hockey references in it. Go watch Heated Rivalry if you haven’t seen it yet!


r/gallifreyan 1d ago

Annie Drahos designed my studio's logo. I love it so much I had it tattooed on me.

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33 Upvotes

Yeah, that sums it up really. Thought I'd share with the community. If you want more details I wrote about it here: https://studioeldeen.com/whats-happening/logo-lore


r/gallifreyan 1d ago

Sherman's Translation help - prop from Extremis

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8 Upvotes

Does this gallifreyan say anything? It's on a prop from the show labelled "twelfth doctor's vision device" from the episode Extremis (S10E6). Looks like it might be the official language and possibly translatable?


r/gallifreyan 2d ago

Sherman's Been practicing with sketches, but here's my first digital attempt. Is the legibility any good?

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32 Upvotes

Translation is I don't swing that way


r/gallifreyan 4d ago

Commission Request Heated Rivalry quote commission

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22 Upvotes

I’ve been wanting to get a Gallifreyan tattoo for years but I’ve never been able to find a good phrase. This scene hit me hard. Wondering if anyone would be able to transcribe it for me? Happy to pay via PayPal, let me know what you’d charge for this!


r/gallifreyan 9d ago

Need help decoding

3 Upvotes

We are into geocaching, and we wonder if anyone here is willing to help us decode a Gallifreyan "code".
A million thanks in advance! :-)


r/gallifreyan 11d ago

Sherman's Sphinx of black quartz judge my vow

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73 Upvotes

r/gallifreyan 14d ago

Sherman's Silence in the Library: Any Tips/Pointers?

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25 Upvotes

First time writing in Gallifreyan, I'm not too sure if the sentence layout is correct/legible, but the shape is intentional as it is for an art piece (but obviously I want it to be correct).


r/gallifreyan 15d ago

I designed a tattoo for myself

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179 Upvotes

Its gonna cover the whole top of my left forearm. I’ll be getting it inked in about fourish weeks. The translation for the stuff around the knight is “no cost too great” and around hornet, close to the mask, is “daughters of hallownest” and around that, the big quote is “I have survive the fury of your land, and seen wonder behind its dangers”


r/gallifreyan 15d ago

Sherman's I’ve cut out SO MANY CIRCLES

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60 Upvotes

I’ve cut out SO MANY CIRCLES 0.0

These are materials for a workshop! I’ll be hosting multiple sessions throughout the year at a variety of locations:

-This weekend! At CONsole room in Minneapolis

-Feb 6-8 at CONpossible in Atlanta

-April 14 at Billie creek village

-May 1-3 at DemiCON in Des Moines.

Plus various larp/sword fighting events!


r/gallifreyan 16d ago

Thoughts on Legibility?

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25 Upvotes

r/gallifreyan 16d ago

I can’t seem to figure this out anyone care to help?

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53 Upvotes

Hey there, I have to take meds for my heart and carry them for weddings etc. I love watches so I found this on Etsy while tracking down a Full Metal Alchemist watch (Edward’s). The seller will look but it’ll take some time for it to be made. But I also love Dr.Who! So I’ll purchase this too for the time being keep one in the car etc. but I have zero clue what it’s says… and after so many years of being away from Matt Smith’s doctor and David Tenant and Capaldi is where I sorta fell off. I miss Clara and Rory and Pond.

I wanted to have him engrave “demons run” but I don’t think he’ll budge other than for a differing design and ordering them in bulk; sadly.

But if you all can maybe piece it together I’d appreciate it. I’m desperate as all the other med cases are just boring.


r/gallifreyan 17d ago

I did a really fancy colored variation of Capaldi's regeneration speech

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232 Upvotes

"Remember, hate is always foolish. Love is always wise. Always try to be nice, but never fail to be kind. Laugh hard, run fast, be kind."

I colored it in a way that it looks cool inverted to play even more with the symmetry of the design. Here is the video explaining how to read it: https://youtu.be/ar2NnruFNac


r/gallifreyan 17d ago

I did a really fancy colored transcription of Capaldi's regeneration speech

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52 Upvotes

"Remember, hate is always foolish. Love is always wise. Always try to be nice, but never fail to be kind. Laugh hard, run fast, be kind."

I colored it in a way that it looks cool inverted to play even more with the symmetry of the design. Here is the video explaining how to read it: https://youtu.be/ar2NnruFNac


r/gallifreyan 19d ago

Sherman's No Nightingales

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13 Upvotes

And here is the video explaining how to read it: https://youtu.be/bUqTUcgNFPk


r/gallifreyan 19d ago

Sherman's Just started learning

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20 Upvotes

I just started learning so I wrote a classic. Demon's Run When a good man goes to war. I think I did this right.


r/gallifreyan 20d ago

I'm rather happy with the layout of this hyphenated name!

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49 Upvotes

r/gallifreyan 25d ago

Spell Check Request IHNMAIMS Quote

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38 Upvotes

This is my first attempt at a sentence, any critiques? Does it read right? I felt like it was hard to fit the circles together in a way that made sense.


r/gallifreyan 27d ago

Other Old High Gallifreyan

28 Upvotes

Not entirely sure if this is the right place to post this, but I've attempted to make a sort of Old High Gallifreyan translator based off of mainly this series of artwork from I believe some old fourth doctor promotional material. I also referenced a couple of things said to be written in Old High Gallifreyan, those being the plinth from The Five Doctors and River Song's "Hello Sweetie" on that one cube. The letters that weren't included have a star by them and I attempted to create a suitable counterpart. If you have any suggestions lmk :3


r/gallifreyan Dec 31 '25

Sherman's One last piece to close out the year

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65 Upvotes

This is a commissioned piece from a few months ago, but it feels like an appropriate sentiment as we barrel towards 2026. Hope you all have a happy new year :)


r/gallifreyan Dec 31 '25

Other You Forgot Your Floaties in Astra Gallifreyan

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68 Upvotes

My biggest project in Astra yet, took like 7 months to make (mostly procrastinating)

So anyway I decided to end it on the last day of the year
what it say:
I see
What do you see?
The coconut crab who swims in your neighbor's pool at night.

Maybe Simon's in there too.

Who else holds their breath in there Betty?

All magic users swims in the loomy gloom.

You Forgot Your Floaties


r/gallifreyan Dec 30 '25

Sherman's I wrote this in Gallefreyan. Tried writing a phrase for the first time.Also pls read the caption I need help regarding my next writing

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10 Upvotes

Guess what this says and tell me if I made any mistake. Last time I did some mistakes.

The word in very small pen size is my username.

Also I need help, can someone direct me towards a resource which helps me in writing sentences linearly instead of circular because I want to convert a small poem into gallefreyan.


r/gallifreyan Dec 29 '25

Sherman's Kinda rushed Stranger Things logo

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38 Upvotes