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Been pushing off learning that one lang for too long? Maybe it doesn't qualify for LotM status? Then [name pending] is for you!

This is perfect for languages which are too popular for LotM, or which have already been done a while back. But we're not discriminating, bring your fave lang along!

• Maybe it's Jelly, Retina, J or APL that you haven't gotten around to, but those are too popular for LotM.
• Maybe a 'legacy' language like 05AB1E or GolfScript.
• Maybe you missed the LotM entry or want more practice for Vyxal & Brachylog.
• Maybe you want to get better at golfing in a mainstream lang like Python or C.
• Maybe it's a just not general purpose enough for LotM. Think ///, Befunge, Canvas, Piet. The event's problems will be tailored to that lang!

Any which way, we've got you covered!

Inspiration

This is based off @cairdcoinheringaahing's CMC here:

In a language you've never used before, calculate the n triangular number

We started discussing how to make this a recurring thing in the TNB here.

Basics

The general idea right now is to have an event where we're all doing CMC's in a pre-decided language.

If someone volunteers to teach it, there can also be a primer for X minutes before it officially starts. Or they can just be fielding preliminary questions or sharing golfing tips.

Discuss

• We chatted about this in TNB & it had some support there. Is this something the rest of the site would want to do?
• Should we prioritize languages which aren't eligible for LotM (again)?
• [What should we call it?](link to CW) We'll vote on the name based on the ideas here once this thread stabilizes.
• What format should the event take? Will it be:
  • problem-based, like BMG
  • tutorial-based, like APL cultivation
  • long-term, like LotM for a week
• If the language already has its own room, do we use its room, or do we use a separate room for this event? (or do we use TNB)?
• Which room do we use?
  • Lang-specific, if it exists
  • Event-specific: make a room for [name pending]
  • General: TNB
• How often?
  • Weekly
  • Biweekly
  • Monthly

Credits: Thanks to @cairdcoingheringaahing for the inspiration and feedback on the draft. Thanks to @user for helping me write this up. And thanks to everyone else in TNB for riding along!