bonesiii Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 NOTE: Although this was originally started as a Story Squad project, fan-canonization is not at this time being done due to Greg's situation. So these polls are (for now at least) merely for curiosity's sake -- what are the most popular of the suggestions that were made?Source post compiled by fishers64, suggestions by many BZPers. Quotes of original suggestion posts included there.fishers' summary:Matoran of the Green (missing prefix and elemental trait )Suggestions:For Prefix: Bo-Matoran, Gre-Matoran, Vi-MatoranFor elemental trait: skills in cultivating plants, natural affinity for plants, causing plants to grow when around, enhanced reflexes, plant life growing in armor, enhanced senses, ability to manipulate plants (crossbreeding, etc), ability to tell things about plants like whether they are poisonous.The fanon Expanded Multiverse will likely adopt whatever is chosen in these polls as EM-canon, subject to final call by Swert and myself. (In the case of prefix, the previously established ones, if different, may be considered alternates.) I would also suggest that fans consider treating the winners as "headcanon" to use in fanfics, though ultimately such decisions are up to each fanfic writer.Note: It is well-established already that the term "Green Thumb" is very popular for trait, however the exact definition of this term has never been universally agreed-on, so this poll is sort of to try to pin that down, though if you don't like the term that's fine too. If anyone has further thoughts on that you may offer them here in addition to the actual poll questions. The Destiny of Bionicle (chronological retelling of Bionicle original series, 9 PDFs of 10 chapters each on Google Drive): Part 1 - Warring with Fate | Part 2 - Year of Change | Part 3 - The Exploration Trap | Part 4 - Rise of the Warlords | Part 5 - A Busy Matoran | Part 6 - The Dark Time | Part 7 - Proving Grounds | Part 8 - A Rude Awakening | Part 9 - The Battle of Giants My Bionicle Fanfiction (Google Drive folder, eventually planned to have PDFs of all of it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewaLew Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Vi- and other.I think perhaps photosynthesis, or immunity to any kind of plant derived poison. Like Poison Ivy from Batman. How well will you die? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Cup of Fail Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 I think they should be called Pa-Matoran My Topics MOCs: Construct-a-Astronaut __________________________________________________ Find Me On Flickr Twitter Youtube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northmarch Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Im ganna go with Bo-Matoran, though Flo (for flora) could be another option?I think realy enhanced refrexes is the most practical trait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 1st Shadow Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 I liked Vi-Matoran. Bo-Matoran sounds too much like Ba-Matoran, and Gre-Matoran just sounds a little silly to me.I was torn between enhanced reflexes and natural affinity for plants, but I went with the reflexes one. ~Your friendly, neighborhood Shadow ~Credit for Avatar and Banner goes to NickonAquaMagna~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper Jo Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Vi-Matoran. Because Bo sounds stupid. bionicle is trans culture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeoiTheRascal Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 For the traits of Vi-Matoran maybe a longer life expectancy than the rest of the matoran population? I don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark_Stranger Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Vi- and other.I think perhaps photosynthesis, or immunity to any kind of plant derived poison. Like Poison Ivy from Batman.Likewise. Any of those abilities would work, but I think photosynthesis tops all of them."Songs that the Hyades shall sing, / Where flap the tatters of the King, / Must die unheard in / Dim Carcosa." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wotz Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 I think their natural ability should be to photosynthesise or have an immunity to poisons. D U N E W O L F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonesiii Posted October 26, 2012 Author Share Posted October 26, 2012 Photosynthesis is impossible even for Toa of Plants, guys. (Of course, that's still possible for fanfics, but we're taking a "would work for canon" approach here.) The Destiny of Bionicle (chronological retelling of Bionicle original series, 9 PDFs of 10 chapters each on Google Drive): Part 1 - Warring with Fate | Part 2 - Year of Change | Part 3 - The Exploration Trap | Part 4 - Rise of the Warlords | Part 5 - A Busy Matoran | Part 6 - The Dark Time | Part 7 - Proving Grounds | Part 8 - A Rude Awakening | Part 9 - The Battle of Giants My Bionicle Fanfiction (Google Drive folder, eventually planned to have PDFs of all of it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewaLew Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Photosynthesis is impossible even for Toa of Plants, guys. (Of course, that's still possible for fanfics, but we're taking a "would work for canon" approach here.)In that case, resistance to botanical toxins. How well will you die? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic Titan Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 I have no opinion of the prefix for Matoran of plants.I would have liked if they could do photosynthesis but that has already been denied in the past. I don't think any of the suggested ideas work either. The elemental trait has to be something that fits in the with already established traits like extra strength. Skill or knowledge don't seem to fit with the trend. Enhanced reflexes or senses make the most sense to me out the of suggested ideas. But I would say something like they can see some forms of ultraviolet light or maybe just have one sense enhanced like De-Matoran have really good hearing. So to cut this short I would have to say I have no idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katuko Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 I'm not too keen on any of the three given prefixes; they don't flow too well with me. Sadly I don't have any other suggestion that could be used.I voted for simple skill t cultivating plants, because anything else seems more like a special power or learned ability to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aanchir Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 I'd say Pu-Matoran or Pua-Matoran, both being connected with various Polynesian terms for flowers, and "skill at cultivating plants". They are the Earth Ponies of the BIONICLE universe! And besides, a "green thumb" ability really is the ability connected most closely with the element that still ends up sounding like a natural talent/skill (much like increased strength, limited night vision, or the ability to hold one's breath) rather than something superhuman and otherworldly. Latest MOC: PAIGE (Prototype Artificial Intelligence, Gynoid Expression) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chro Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 Bo-Matoran with affinity for plants. That trait makes the most sense to me, like others have said about the 'green thumb', and I'm just used to calling them Bo-Matoran anyway. save not only their lives but their spirits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyska Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 I'd go "Clo-" for the prefix, derived from "chlorophyll", or "Ve-" from "vegetation." 3DS Friend Code: 0018-0767-4231 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Light Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 I like Ve-.Either enhanced reflexes or a better direction sense. No such thing as destiny. BZPRPG Profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLhikan Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Vi, and skill at growing plants. I think it fits. -TLhikan "So I'm TL now?""Yeah, 'cuz if we said it the other way it'd have to be TLhiKHAAN!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolf66849 Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 When is the winner decided? Toa Wolf _________________________________________________________________________________________________Keep in mind that if Star Trek fans had, as a group, said, No point in talking about this anymore, it's never going to come back, it never WOULD have come back.-- Greg FarshteyLearn this phrase. Love it. Hold it dear. Bring it back. If you know what this means, and/or agree with me, copy this into your sig. _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishers64 Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 When is the winner decided?I don't think there is a winner involved. This is just for curiosity. Hero Factory RPG | Bionicle Mafia XXIX: Storyline & Theories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flex Lord Splash Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 In the first post he says there will be a winner and he urges us to use them as head-canon, which I think is awesome cause its about time these elements had prefixes. BZP-RPG Profiles Marvel Profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonesiii Posted November 20, 2012 Author Share Posted November 20, 2012 Well, I wasn't really planning on officially closing the polls at any point if that's what you're asking. I'd give it at least another month before being sure of the leaders now being the most popular. (And I guess we'll wait till at least then for EM-canon too.) The Destiny of Bionicle (chronological retelling of Bionicle original series, 9 PDFs of 10 chapters each on Google Drive): Part 1 - Warring with Fate | Part 2 - Year of Change | Part 3 - The Exploration Trap | Part 4 - Rise of the Warlords | Part 5 - A Busy Matoran | Part 6 - The Dark Time | Part 7 - Proving Grounds | Part 8 - A Rude Awakening | Part 9 - The Battle of Giants My Bionicle Fanfiction (Google Drive folder, eventually planned to have PDFs of all of it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunflower Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 I'm all for the Ve- prefix, for several different reasons. (Vegetables!) And a natural affinity for plants seems more elementally connected to Plantlife rather then enhanced reflexes. - BZPRPG - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwanny Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 I went with Vi-, and voted for enhanced sences; essential in the wild. Find me over here! http://danielvangele.tumblr.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canis Lycaon Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 I voted for Vi, and said enhanced skill for cultivating plants. I used to have a banner here. But that RPG is dead. What now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Takametru007 Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 I'm late to the party, but isn't Bo- already the "canon" one? I mean, that's what the BIONICLE wikia and BS01 say at least... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyru Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 I'm late to the party, but isn't Bo- already the "canon" one? I mean, that's what the BIONICLE wikia and BS01 say at least... Takametru007, please make sure you check the date of the last post in a topic before replying. The last post in this topic was made in December of 2012 - almost four years ago. Quoted from the S&T Rules Topic: 6. No topic revival past 60 days since the latest post. The official topics are exempt from this and may be revived at any time. Side note: the prefix Bo- was not canonized until February 2013, and this topic was made in October 2012, so it predates the canonization. Topic closed. 1 BRPG Forum Rules • BZPRPG Starter Topic • Q&A Compendium • SK:A Profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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