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2 Toa walk into a bar. A Matoran laughs and walks under it. Lol, I will consider this advice carefully. I think I may head over to Po-Koro, but start in the Onu-Wahi tunnels. It may be funny to have my characters bumble about, and maybe meet someone along the way. Idk. Also, thanks! Also also, I would if I had any left to bid farewell to. Edit: actually, where in Po-Koro is this tech expo?

Greetings, world of the BZPRPG! After not sleeping for a few days and clogging Nuju Metru's inbox, I've finally posted my character's bios one problem, I'm entirely unsure where to go now O_o I wanted to start off in Onu-Wahi, any help would be much appreciated as I am somewhat of a rookie at RPing and this particular game has a lot of history to it. If what I've seen so far is any indication though, I'm going to have fun here.

Name: Servaas/Faas Species: Vortixx A detailed description or image: Image Gender: Male Powers and/or weapons: No special powers. Is a very skilled marksman. Adept at building/creating/repairing technology. He invented both of his foreign tech items. Carries a dagger on each wrist. Technological items: Kanoka Energy Pistol. Fires liquid ammo charged with the power of a Kanoka. Works by imbuing the power of a mounted Kanoka disk into small ammounts of refined liquid protodermis that can then be fired at high velocity at a target. The Kanoka has to be at least level 4 to have an effect on the protodermis. A liquid slug charged by a level 4 Kanoka has the effect equal to that of being hit by a Kanoka with a power level of 0.6. Charged by a level 8 disk the slug is equal to a level 1 Kanoka. It can also give fire just the liquid. This can do little damage to an armored opponent, but it is sufficient to break through glass/ice, knock off a Kanohi, or knock the wind out of a smaller opponent. Each shot evaporates on contact with the target. Servaas generally carries a few level 8 Weaken, Freeze, and Levitation disks to mount. Obviously, only 1 disk can be mounted at a time. (Approved by Nuju Metru) Phasic Multi-Tool Beam. Can be used to repair/build most anything given enough power, materials, and a user that knows how to repair/build the desired object. Works on the principal of matter = energy, the device can somewhat phase matter then dephase it in a different configuration. Similar to how welding melts metal and the melted metal moves to the desired place then cools, thus repairing/building something. This is not, however, limited to metals and is much more precise. It cannot make matter, it must have raw materials at hand. When repairing an object and all of the original pieces are available, it does not necessarily need the raw materials. It cannot be used as a weapon as it takes several minutes for the alteration of the target object(s) to actually start, as soon as the beam stops beaming the object will rematerialize, and the beam has a maximum range of 1 foot. The controls are not user friendly, and if the user doesn't know how to use it, it will lock up and not respond to any commands for an hour to avoid causing damage. After mastering the interface, a user must then know exactly how to repair/build the object. Once the user knows that, it's a matter of practice how fast it can go. Something relatively small and simple such as a Kanoka Launcher could be built from scratch in anywhere from 30 minutes to 30 hours depending on all these factors (30 days even if the user is still learning the controls). Given access to a raw power source it can also rapidly recharge something low on power, including a Kanoka that's been used a lot. Cannot be used on organic matter. The absolute fastest repair/build time on a very small/simple object or the fastest charge time for a low power object would be about 5 min if the user knows his stuff. It can also be used to purify liquid protodermis. (Approved by Nuju Metru) Weakness(es): Unskilled in close combat, he has trained for years, but he's still only average at best. He is also constantly trying to keep track of and protect Talitha, which can be a handicap in combat situations. Alignment: Neutral/Good History: Servaas was one of the last Vortixx to wash up on the shores of Mata Nui during Makuta's rein, and he started working as a bounty hunter shortly thereafter. He tried his best to avoid the spotlight, only taking low profile jobs. Because of this he has managed to remain fairly unknown to most of the authorities, although an unfortunate incident with regard to a few Nui Rama and the outskirts of Ko-Koro makes him leary of the Wahi, just in case someone might recognize him. He was recently traversing Le-Wahi and got a job from a Skakdi gang to bring them a certain Toa of Fire. See Talitha's bio for the rest. Personality and traits: Servaas is a fairly reserved person, not one to let others in. He is a very gifted inventor and thoroughly enjoys creating/fixing things. Dispite viewing her as a burden at first, Servaas has become quite fond of Talitha and is fiercely protective of her. She is very much so like a younger sister to him, he will often refer to her as "Tali". There are few things that really move him, his conscience has been seared by the dark life he's led. This is slowly changing, as he is around Talitha's innocent nature he begins to see things though her eyes. Her presence tends to make things affect him more. He is unusual for a Vortixx in that he is not one to backstab or go back on his word. Once he agrees to do something he will fulfill his end of the bargain as long as you do your part. That is not to say, however, that his word comes cheap. *** Name: Talitha/Tali Species: Toa of Lightning A detailed description or image: Image Gender: Female Powers and/or weapons: As a Toa of Lightning, Talitha possesses the ability create, absorb, and control electrical energy. She carries twin Shock Blades that can be connected into one double bladed Lightning Sword. Kanohi: Talitha wears the Great Mask of Responsibility, though it has the appearence of a Noble Kanohi Huna. This Kanohi allows the user to switch powers with another being, as long as they are in physical contact and the other being gives his/her consent. Only natural powers can be swapped, not any abilities granted by a Kanohi, foreign tech, or any other external object that gives power, and weaknesses come with. Powers remain swapped until the bearer reverses the effect or they will revert naturally after 1 hour (Approved by Nuju Metru) Technological items: None. Weakness(es): She became a Toa very recently and has therefore not yet learned how to control her powers very well or how to use her Kanohi. She has a phobia of swimming due to almost drowning when she was younger. When she is in contact with a large amount of water she will reflexively release bursts of electrical energy. Alignment: Good History: Talitha came into being as a Matoran of Lightning on the island of Mata Nui. Whilst she was still young, the war against the Makuta was just beginning. She was fleeing from a Rakshi of Shattering when it struck the ground ahead of her. She fell into an underground river and was swept away by the current. When she woke up, she was in the outskirts of Ta-Koro. Talitha suffered amnesia as a result and never remembered where she came from. She did however have a deep rooted fear of drowning. She was then taken into the charge of a Toa of Fire. A few years later, this is the Toa of Fire that Servaas was hired to capture. Talitha and the Toa of Fire were on route to meet up with the rest of his Toa Team when Talitha was hit by several shots of liquid protodermis that instantly froze her where she stood. The Toa of Fire immediately drew his fire mace and began increasing the temperature to melt her out as he looked around for the origin of the attack. He was struck from behind by a level 8 Weakens disk and half a dozen more freeze shots hit him in the chest. He attempted to break free, but the shock of the weakness from the disk and cold rendered him unconscious.When he awoke, he was in chains, along with Talitha, in the brig of an old cargo ship. His captor, a Vortixx who introduced himself as Servaas, was sitting just outside the cell fiddling with some sort of device. After trying to talk his way out, the Toa offered Servaas a job. He would pay the Vortixx everything he had to take care of Talitha. This was a considerable amount, and Servaas was in need of cash. Servaas accepted, and a few days later they reached where Servaas was to drop off the Toa of Fire on the coast of Le-Wahi. On the way the Toa slipped a small package to Talitha, telling her to open it after he was gone. After the Toa was dragged away by Skakdi, Servaas was discussing payment with the Skakdi boss. Talitha opened the package and there was a glowing stone inside. That was about the same time as when the price negotiations went sour. The Skakdi refused to give the full price unless he got Talitha as well, an offer which Servaas refused. The result could easily have been their doom, as there were 3 of the Skakdi crew right there and others were within earshot. As Servaas tried to calm the tense situation, Talitha took a step back and tripped on a root, falling from the platform they were on into the watery mire. Screaming in horror, she struggled to tread water as the Skakdi laughed and sent in two of his crew to get her while the other stepped closer to Servaas. When the crew members reached Talitha one of them dunked her head underwater for amusement, when he did so the stone fell out of the package and collided with Talitha's heartlight. A moment later an explosion of electrical energy blasted away the two thugs. As this happened, Servaas took advantage of the Skakdi's supprise and jabbed the one closest to him in the gut and grabbed him around the neck, using him as a living shield. He then fired off a half dozen weakness shots into the surounding trees, causing them to collapse around them. Using this additional distraction he threw the Skakdi away, lept down into the water, and grabbed the now unconscious Toa Talitha. Firing off more shots into the support beams of the platform, Servaas made is way back to the long boat he'd stored on the beach as the Skakdi crew scrambled for cover. Hauling Talitha aboard, he made his way along the coastline toward Onu-Wahi... Personality and traits: Talitha is young, honerable, somewhat nieve, honest to a fault, and always tries to see the best in everyone. She loved the Toa of Fire, thinking of him as a father, and resents Servaas for not trying to save him. Dispite this, she does grow to respect Servaas greater knowledge of the world, relies on him for most things, and she cares about him like she would a brother. She will often fondly refer to him as "Faas".

I am quite impressed with this build. I'm not the best at reviewing MoCs by far, but I'll try. The face is oddly fitting and, while I can't see a whole lot of detail on my phone, the build is quite intricate. I like what I can see of how you did the head/neck without using the Inika head piece. The weapons are also quite elegant. His whole look makes me easily imagine him captaining a ship in an active way. I can see a lot of personality in his appearance, something that's easy to say but hard to do or describe. I'll just hope you understand what I mean. The only thing I don't overly care for is the lower legs, but I can't really see those very well so as to articulate what I don't like. You said in the contest poll topic that you rushed the picture taking, I do hope you take some more so I can steal some of your techniques and see him better. Lol. Ok, I'm done with my terrible review of this great MoC

I went with #9. It was a toss up between that and #4

I admit, I voted for mine (#6). I wanted at least one vote While I agree that that is a factor, it seems (for this contest anyway) that the popularity of the game is also a huge factor. Also, just to point it out, the majority of the pieces I used on Dog are around 13-8 years old and are mostly from sets that were given as gifts. The newest couple pieces used are at least 4 years old. I have spent relitively little on my collection and, save the oddity of having 3 Kakama, I didn't think I had a lot of rare(ish) pieces in large numbers at all, let alone to have used in Dog.

Thank you. As far as the wrist goes, are you reffering to your right or his? If yours, I can see what you mean. There were a few redesigns that included the Metru body, but I was going for articulation accuracy as well, and that just didn't give the wrist the movement I wanted. I'm honestly not sure what you mean by "wheel elements", so I can't say for sure if I could have done that. I am somewhat disappointed by the right (viewer's left) leg, it could've used a bit more work, but I was running out of time so I glossed over it. I do believe "cohesive" would not have been as true to the spirit of the character. Thanks about the torso btw, I had a good time designing it.

I had to go with #1, but if that hadn't been here I'd've probably gone with #6

It's been said, but this poll has some really great entries. I ultimately wound up choosing #2

#1. I just love how sleek the design is, though I almost went for #5

Thank you! I put a lot of effort into detail, redesigning entire limbs several times to get it right. Thanks! I had to be somewhat more inventive to get everything the way I wanted. Aka, late nights annoying my family with the sound of digging through my legos for that one piece I know I have somewhere. Lol, thanks! It somewhat felt like slapping junk together a few times, as I was largely using the remains of a couple recently deceased MoCs. Brown isn't the most common color sadly. My friend who suggested DOG was also quite pleased with the Kakama as the face. I think the fact that I happened to have 3 of them is what made this MoC possible, otherwise I don't think I could have done anything else for the face.

Thank you. I likewise spent many hours late into the night looking through my legos for a better way to make the face. This design is legitimately the best that I can do with my collection of pieces.

Thanks! I put way to much effort into detail I redesigned the left arm and left leg a billion times (that may be an exaggeration). I was quite concerned right at first what I was going to do for the face. I haven't played the game, but in looking up vids and pictures for reference I was worried I wouldn't find a way to do it. Then I realized I had three Kakama and used those. I unfortunately don't have another brown Kakama just pretend the upper one rusted a bit more Thanks for the reviews!

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Greetings. It has been a long while since the last time I posted a MoC, or even visited BZP for that matter, but I randomly dropped by, saw this contest, and wanted to join. Sadly, my gaming experience is limited, but I asked a friend who has played more games than I who I should build. He suggested Dog from Halflife 2. This is the result. Reference Image Gallery when public Comments and Constructive Criticism are more than welcome.

Very nice! I really like the design of the torso. It's also nice to know I'm not the only one that uses a ton of feet in MoCing (I realized the MoC I'm building for the BBC contest has quite a few ) I counted 12 feet btw. The legs do look a bit bulky and humanoid for this guy, however their build is quite cool and I don't think it takes away from the overall fearsomeness of the MoC. The silver head clashes somewhat with the rest of his color scheme, though I understand those pieces don't come in white and, save the color clash, the head design fits the look of the MoC. Overall a very nice build imo

Thanks. If you go to the gallery and hit up you can see the bigger version. As for the mask, I made light grey because the mask of the character I based him on was silver and none of my silver masks looked right. Come to think of it, I don't really have very many Metru Blue masks. Huh.

So, a while back I built the DC Comics character Owlman for BBC Contest #62 Up, Up, and Away! As with most MOCs he eventually was taken apart. However, some of him remained, and since I liked the color sceme and the character, I altered what remained and added what was missing to make a smaller and improved version. Comments and Constructive Critism are more than welcome.FRONTSIDEBACKGALLERY

umm... according to the official rules (here) you have to be between 7 and 12... I'm confused, the Facebook page says 13+. Can I enter or not?

I might try this, but I'm unfamiliar with what exactly constitutes a comic, can I take pictures of my Lego Bricks and then edit them to have sound effects? Or does it have to be drawn to be a comic?

Either I'm mistaken, or I'm in this comic! I just have one question tho, how did you know I was a hobo? XD

I want to guest host so bad... :)EDIT: also, a comment on ep. 25, why wouldn't Artakha fly through the chutes to give gifts on naming day?