Dragon Scribe Lite
Detailed App Info:
Application Description
Part puzzle game, part arcade game, and part language trainer, the object of Dragon Scribe is simple: draw the Chinese characters as they fall from the sky. Score as many points as you can through progressively harder levels. Along the way, you'll learn to write Chinese characters quickly and correctly using your iPhone's built-in Chinese handwriting recognition system. Can you reach the final Dragon level?
WHO SHOULD PLAY DRAGON SCRIBE?
- Anybody who wants a challenging, addictive memory game with lots of replay value.
- Anybody who wants a fun way to learn how to write Chinese characters.
- Anybody who already knows Chinese, but wants to master the iPhone's character entry system.
EASIEST DIFFICULTY LEVEL
- Includes the 10 simplest, common Chinese characters to test your memory and drawing skills. If you are new to the Chinese language, this is the perfect place to start.
UPGRADE TO THE FULL VERSION FOR HARDER DIFFICULTY LEVELS:
- MEDIUM: Includes 15 more difficult, common characters -- be warned: these require up to 7 strokes per character.
- HARD: Includes 25 of the most difficult common Chinese characters. Some of these require over 10 strokes per character!
- EXPERT: Includes all 100 most common Chinese characters to test your memory. Master these, and you'll be well on your way towards mastering the Chinese language on the iPhone!
UPGRADE TO THE PRO VERSION FOR THE ULTIMATE CHALLENGE:
- NATIVE: Dragon Scribe Pro adds "NATIVE" difficulty level, which includes nearly 3,000 chinese characters, complete with English translation. Master these, and you can write about 99% of the Chinese language as it's commonly used. If you're serious about learning to write Chinese, and having fun while you're doing it, Dragon Scribe Pro is for you!
ENGLISH TRANSLATION
If you're wondering what all those Chinese characters mean, go to Settings to turn on English translation and learn as you play!
HINTS -- HOW TO DRAW CHINESE CHARACTERS
If you're new to the Chinese language, writing Chinese characters can be harder than it looks. It is not sufficient to simply make a drawing that resembles the desired character -- not in real life nor in the iPhone's Chinese keyboard. You have to draw the correct strokes in the correct direction and in the correct order. That's what makes Dragon Scribe so challenging! The good news is that if you draw the characters correctly, the iPhone's Chinese keyboard is very good at recognizing them. Dragon Scribe is a fun way to help you practice drawing Chinese characters quickly and correctly.
Here are some basic rules to help you draw Chinese characters:
- Generally speaking, you should draw characters from the upper left to the lower right.
- Horizontal strokes usually proceed vertical strokes.
- For characters that look like something drawn within something else, you generally start from the outside and work your way in.
Please visit http://jerry.malsam.com/dragonscribe for help setting up Dragon Scribe and for more help writing Chinese characters.
WHO SHOULD PLAY DRAGON SCRIBE?
- Anybody who wants a challenging, addictive memory game with lots of replay value.
- Anybody who wants a fun way to learn how to write Chinese characters.
- Anybody who already knows Chinese, but wants to master the iPhone's character entry system.
EASIEST DIFFICULTY LEVEL
- Includes the 10 simplest, common Chinese characters to test your memory and drawing skills. If you are new to the Chinese language, this is the perfect place to start.
UPGRADE TO THE FULL VERSION FOR HARDER DIFFICULTY LEVELS:
- MEDIUM: Includes 15 more difficult, common characters -- be warned: these require up to 7 strokes per character.
- HARD: Includes 25 of the most difficult common Chinese characters. Some of these require over 10 strokes per character!
- EXPERT: Includes all 100 most common Chinese characters to test your memory. Master these, and you'll be well on your way towards mastering the Chinese language on the iPhone!
UPGRADE TO THE PRO VERSION FOR THE ULTIMATE CHALLENGE:
- NATIVE: Dragon Scribe Pro adds "NATIVE" difficulty level, which includes nearly 3,000 chinese characters, complete with English translation. Master these, and you can write about 99% of the Chinese language as it's commonly used. If you're serious about learning to write Chinese, and having fun while you're doing it, Dragon Scribe Pro is for you!
ENGLISH TRANSLATION
If you're wondering what all those Chinese characters mean, go to Settings to turn on English translation and learn as you play!
HINTS -- HOW TO DRAW CHINESE CHARACTERS
If you're new to the Chinese language, writing Chinese characters can be harder than it looks. It is not sufficient to simply make a drawing that resembles the desired character -- not in real life nor in the iPhone's Chinese keyboard. You have to draw the correct strokes in the correct direction and in the correct order. That's what makes Dragon Scribe so challenging! The good news is that if you draw the characters correctly, the iPhone's Chinese keyboard is very good at recognizing them. Dragon Scribe is a fun way to help you practice drawing Chinese characters quickly and correctly.
Here are some basic rules to help you draw Chinese characters:
- Generally speaking, you should draw characters from the upper left to the lower right.
- Horizontal strokes usually proceed vertical strokes.
- For characters that look like something drawn within something else, you generally start from the outside and work your way in.
Please visit http://jerry.malsam.com/dragonscribe for help setting up Dragon Scribe and for more help writing Chinese characters.
Requirements
Your mobile device must have at least 433.12 KB of space to download and install Dragon Scribe Lite app. Dragon Scribe Lite is available on iTunes for $0.00
If you have any problems with installation or in-app purchase, found bugs, questions, comments about this application, you can visit the official website of Jerry Malsam at http://jerry.malsam.com/dragonscribe.
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