Letters From the Void Letters From the Void Syndication Mon, 20 May 2013 20:58:56 +0000 forum@bzpower.com (BZPower Forums) IP.Blog 60 Another Obligatory Pokemon X and Y Post  
-You can now move diagonally.  I REPEAT: YOU CAN MOVE DIAGONALLY IN POKÉMON X AND Y.  Need I say more?
 
-Also you can sit on benches!  The camera will then shift to show a better view of the area, with the trailer showcasing a nice little fountain.
 
-It appears that every trainer you encounter will now have VS artwork.  Shown is artwork for the “Lass” Trainer Class, saying “You are challenged by Lass Anna!”
 
-There will be a limited level of character customization!  It appears there are three sets of hair color and skin tone combinations that you can select, and we have been promised that new clothing and accessories will be made available as you progress through the game.
 
-The new region, which is confirmed to be inspired by France, is named “Kalos”.  At the dead center of the region is Lumiose City, which, of course, has an Eiffel Tower duplicate.  The official region map was revealed, so I’d recommend searching for it—can’t be too hard to find.  Like Gen V, routes begin back at Route 1.
 
- The Pokedex, which resembles a tablet, is divided into three areas: Coastal Kalos, Central Kalos, and Mountain Kalos.  They are respectively color-coded blue, white, and red so that the mini-diagram of the region resembles the French flag.  It looks like Marill and Zigzagoon will be in the Kalos Pokedex.
 
-Four new Pokémon were revealed: Pancham, a Fighting type panda; Fletchling, a Normal/Flying type Japanese robin (and likely the Pidgey of this Generation); Helioptile, an Electric-type lizard; and Gogoat, a Grass type goat.
 
-Pancham displays a new move named “Parting Shot,” which lowers the opponent’s stats and lets Pancham switch out.  Helioptile uses “Parabolic Charge,” which does damage and heals the user.  Also, it appears that you can actually ride Gogoat, although this may be limited to Lumiose City.
 
-The character limit on names seems to be extended.
 
-Boxart was also revealed—it looks pretty good, if I do say so myself.
 
-There are also screenshots showing the movesets of the three starters at Level 5 (Chespin and Fennekin), Level 8 (Chespin and Froakie), and Level 11 (Fennekin).
 
-This may not be new, but it looks like rollerblades will be available in the game.
 
-Also, official artwork was released for the two player characters.  They both have some sort of black cuff on their wrist, which may be this Generation’s equivalent to Pokegear/Xtranceiver/etc.
 
-A little off-topic, but another Pokémon-themed 3DS LL has been announced for Japan, this one featuring an Eevee color scheme.  Personally, I don’t care for it, since it’s just an awkward striped pattern, although there is an image of Eevee on the back of the console.]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 15:06:00 +0000 Another Miscellaneous Weekly Entry  
Also I went to see Star Trek Into Darkness recently.  I was quite pleased.
 
It's really happening...the link to Bond of Heresy is on the front page!!  EXCITEMENT!!  In related news, a comment or two on the story asked if I had any plans to continue it, which got me thinking.  The next logical step, I think, would be for Ahkmou to discover a way to transform into a Toa, and then perhaps gather a few other corrupt Toa to supplement the army of Zyglak he'll be working with.  If I do decide to pursue this story, I'm thinking "Chronicle of Heresy" would make a good title.  I dunno, I'll have to see how it goes.
 
In more FFFC news, A Recluse's Dilemma received an Honorable Mention in "The Queens."  I've made two entries to the new "Trial By Fire" contest: Averted Trial, about a search for the Kanohi Dragon, and Make It Stop, about a Toa being tortured by Skakdi (yes, the name is terrible).]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 14:01:00 +0000 Pokemon News Makes It All Better  
Not done yet, though.  My school is doing this weird thing with the schedule, so I have one last exam on Monday.  I've got a good feeling about that, though.  I just need to finish my last assignment first.
 
I'm really going to miss that class.  Several unexpected topics came up, culminating in the teacher actually Rickrolling us on the last normal class day.  Good times...
 
Oh, but I want to apologize--I haven't been at the peak of mental functioning, so I want to apologize for any mistakes I've made or things I may have flat-out skipped. (I'll get to those tasks soon, I promise.)
 
So the other day it was announced that an upcoming episode of Pokemon Smash would have a great deal of X and Y info.  Today, we're getting CoroCoro leaks!  Good things come even if you don't wait, I suppose.  Technically speaking, none of it is confirmed yet, so it should probably be taken with a grain of salt.  However, the source I'm looking at is generally quite reliable, and if it is official, then I am now full-on excited for Gen VI.
 
(Don't think I can give the source on BZP, sorry.  I definitely recommend looking into it, though.)]]> Sat, 11 May 2013 14:57:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Pahrak's Fortnightly Flash Fiction Contest Library]]>  
Bionicle:
 
--A Machine’s Philosophy, Honorable Mention in “Surrender or Run”
Mourning the death of the Matoran Universe, Turaga Whenua pays one last visit to Metru-Nui.
 
--Woe Betide, Honorable Mention in “A Canister Ashore”
What was going through the mind of the Av-Matoran building Toa Canisters in Karzahni?
 
--Bond of Heresy, Winner of “The Village”
Stripped of his title, cast out of his universe, and hated by all, Ahkmou must decide what to do next.
 
--Averted Trial,entered in "Trial by Fire"
Kualus and Onua go on a hunt for the Kanohi Dragon.
 
--Make It Stop, entered in "Trial by Fire"
Captured by two Skakdi, a Toa must either endure torture or sell out his allies.
 
 
Off-Topic:
 
--Between Birth and Rebirth, Honorable Mention in “Rebirth”
A more pessimistic look at the concept of rebirth.
 
--A Recluse’s Dilemma, Honorable Mention in “The Queens”
A simple man with a simple problem: though he has two great loves, he can only be with one.]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 17:48:00 +0000 More Coliseum Goodies  
-New for Toa: Mask of Emulation!  For 8,000 W, you can copy your opponent’s Elemental powers!  Disclaimer: a fighter is more vulnerable while copying, and copied powers are not as strong as regular powers.  Also, since we have a few Nuva fighters now, I figured I’d make some more Kanohi available in Nuva—specifically, the Huna, Komau, Ruru, Matatu, and Mahiki.  More masks will be made available in Nuva if we get more Toa Nuva.
 
-New for Heroes: Brain Attack Weapon!  Self-explanatory, but the special kick is that if your hero has a weapon and a shield in Brain Attack, you can use them both while only taking up one item slot!  Costs 5,000 W for a character without a shield, 7,000 W for a character with a shield.
 
-Nobody’s been using the Bohrok Shields, but maybe that’ll change if they become available in Kal powers?  The Lightning Shield, Plasma Shield, Gravity Shield, Sonic Shield, Vacuum Shield, and Magnetism Shield models will be added to the shop!
 
-At Keizah’s suggestion, we’re adding a Rhotuka Launcher that can be yours for just 8,000 W!  Spinners will be sold separately in packs of 5, ranging from 2,000-5,000 W depending on effect.
 
-Time for some 2006 weapons!  Axonn’s Axe and Brutaka’s Sword can each be purchased for 9,000 W, and you can also pick up Repellers (with one use per battle) for 15,000 W!  Not to mention the Spear of Fusion, which, for 30,000 W, will let you cut one of the opponent’s stats in half! (This will be subject to regulations similar to the Staff of Silence.)  Thanks to Canis, we’re also adding a Zamor Sphere weapon—it’ll fuse the target to the ground and render them unable to move!  Costs 15,000 W, subject to restrictions.
 
-Our last batch of Rahkshi Staffs, and boy are they nice!  Six of the new models will be available for 40,000 W each, and will grant your fighter additional Elemental Powers when brought into combat!  These Staffs come in Gravity, Electricity, Sonics, Plasma, Magnetism, and Plant Control, but you will only be allowed to bring one into battle (two if your fighter does not have his/her own Elemental Powers).  The seventh, coming in at a whopping 80,000 W, is the Staff of Mind Reading, which will allow you to read your opponent’s strategy. (Naturally, there are some really heavy restrictions on this one even aside from the cost.  Also note that these staffs cannot be obtained for free by a Champion.)
 
And if that isn’t enough to look forward to, here’s an extra hint: after the June tournament, we’ll begin seeing very special items and upgrades from 2007 and 2008, so keep an eye on those Widgets!
 ]]> Mon, 06 May 2013 18:11:00 +0000 FFFC-Focused Entry Bond of Heresy won!  Victory dance time!
 
*Victory dance removed for bad dancing*
 
I'd like to thank the judges for this great honor!  It really means a lot to me that you consider my work worthy of recognition!
 
Moving on to the current FFFC...I have a more difficult time thinking of what to do with OTC contests.  "Anything but Bionicle" is so broad that I tend to get lost.  However, I did manage to whip up A Recluse's Dilemma, and I have a good feeling about it!  It's actually under 800 words (woohoo!), and it features a guy making a very difficult decision that you may be able to relate to.  I'd be honored if you check it out, especially if you feel like reveiwing it (even if you think it's terrible).]]> Sat, 04 May 2013 18:43:00 +0000 <![CDATA[I Don't Know How to Stay On-Topic]]>  
On to BZP relevant stuff.  I decided to make a banner for Technic Coliseum--it's not the best, obviously, so if anyone wants to contribute some alternatives, feel free and I'll create a banner section on the first post (or maybe a blog post...).  If you want to use the current banner, feel free to.
 
I also made a Technic Coliseum Master Post yesterday, to keep track of all the relevant links.  Probably unneccesary, but it seemed like a good idea.
 
Also I'm compelled to tell you that the Coliseum has OVER 9000 views but anyway
 
Brainstorming about the FanonRiders got me contemplating the possibility of writing a RoboRider story.  Thinking I'd call it something like "RoboRiders Re:Corruption" (though maybe that's too Kingdom Hearts-y); the RoboRiders cleared their individual realms but never actually met each other and assumed The Virus was gone.  In truth, it lived on in the core of the RR world, and a few months later managed to find Failsafe Codes that could shut down each RoboRider and open their programming for editing (since I really want to use the codes from the RR canisters).  The Virus used the codes to corrupt the RoboRiders, turning them into Virus Riders, and turned them against the people they were built to protect.  However, the villagers were able to find safe places to hide, and constructed four new RoboRiders--Alloy, Gray, Ion, and Wave--with the task of finding where The Virus hid the Failsafe Codes, using them to purify the original Rider team, and then deleting The Virus once and for all.  Still in the brainstorm stage.
 
Also I decided to enter the FFFC yet again.  Bond of Heresy proposes the question: what could have happened to Ahkmou after Terideax's death?
 
Speaking of stories, sorry it's taking so long for the next chapter of Kako.  This is the season where my procrastination catches up to me, and on top of that I just don't have motivation to do....well, anything.  I'll try to kick myself into doing it soon, though.
 
I did update the Spirit Index, though.  Only two new Spirits thus far: Viridian Bow (a Parasite that absorbs the energy of plantlife to create arrows with special properties) and Red (the Pokemon Champion/player character).  I also drew up Spirits based on my FanonRiders, the Cosmic Slizers, and the RoboRiders OS, so I'll try to get those up when I have the time.  I was also thinking that maybe I should do something special with the Visorak, King Bohrok/Seven Deadly Rahkshi/Exo-Vahki Squad style.  The idea I have now is Visorak Hordika--Visorak who lose control of their venom and end up mutating themselves.  I dunno, we'll see if anything comes of that.]]> Sat, 20 Apr 2013 16:48:00 +0000 Technic Coliseum Master Post Posted Image

 

 
 

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Blog Posts:

Fighter List

New Fighter Voting

Feedback

 

Stories:

Onua the Invincible, Short Story by Vox the Shadow of Reality

Technic Coliseum: After Hours, Comedy by Canis Lupus

]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:42:00 +0000 Possible FanonRiders for Technic Coliseum  
-Toxin: FanonRider associated with Poison.  This guy carries guns that can shoot streams of poison or acid. (Credit to Canis)
-Gale: FanonRider associated with Air.  She can fly using focused wind current and shoot enemies from a distance with her bow. (Credit to Canis)
-Wave: FanonRider associated with Water who can float on water due to the special properties of her wheels.  Carries a harpoon gun. (Credit to Canis)
-Alloy: FanonRider associated with Metal, has twin maces she wields in battle and can deploy spikes from her wheels to boost their damage or cling to any surface.
-Gray: FanonRider associated with Psionics.  Her weapons are buzzsaws that can shoot cutting blasts of mental energy.
-Ion: FanonRider associated with Lightning.  She doesn’t wield a proper weapon, but she can shoot solid bolts of lightning like throwing knives. (Thinking she might be redundant now that Power has Lightning powers?)
-Demi: FanonRider associated with Gravity.  For weapons she uses twin hammers, and she is able to fly by manipulating her own gravity. (Redundant now that Virus Rider has Gravity powers?)
 
And I was also considering FanonRiders associated with Sonics, Light, and Shadow, but I haven't got anything concrete on those yet.  Maybe I went a little overboard with giving them special abilities...well, any thoughts?  Any you'd like to see entered in to the Coliseum?]]> Sat, 13 Apr 2013 19:45:00 +0000 Honors, Entries, and, Most Importantly, Dinosaurs  
I also entered the new OTCFFFC with "Between Birth and Rebirth,"in case you feel like checking it out.
 
Also, I went to see Jurassic Park 3D.  Because dinosaurs.  I hadn't seen it in a few years, so I kind of freaked out when I found out it was going to be back in theaters.  May or may not be changing my display name to "Jurassic Pahrak" in the near future...]]> Sat, 06 Apr 2013 18:27:00 +0000