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Sep 10 2008, 01:05 PM
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![]() Emerging Mata Nuian Protector ![]() Group: New Members Posts: 1692 Joined: 10-March 04 Member No.: 20826
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Some pretty interesting stuff, especially the highlights. Oh my....I'm gonna shoot myself if the GBs turn out to be humans. I hope I'm wrong, since the Turaga, Vezon and the Karzahni set all wear clothes/capes, but still...the "regularly" word scares me. Remember all the times he answered with a "Can't discuss this" to questions regarding the size of GBs?QUOTE Hey Greg, just a few questions that came to mind while skimming over the books and storyline -- 1. Since there are six pathways in the Codrex, one for each Toa, are there six vehicles stored there as well? Although I know they won't play any part in story, it would make sense. 1) No. If there were six vehicles, then I would have to put six in the story for it to make sense, and I can't do that. 2. Was Karda Nui made so large to give room for the energy storms? Seeing as they were all that was supposed to be there (aside from the Codrex, that is). 2) No 3. One of the energy sources that feeds the world is inside the Codrex, right? 3) Yes 3a. Are there any other energy sources in or outside Karda Nui? 3a) Well, we know the waters of the swamp glow in places, so it's possible Now, relating to some questions way back... 4. The Great Temple Scroll told the Nuva to quell the volcanoes on Artidax, a task written on it by the Great Beings. You recently said the Nuva did this to prevent Miserix from getting harmed -- so my question is, did the Great Beings know Miserix would end up there? 4a. Likewise, did the Great beings know the Visorak would one day pose a threat, seeing as retrieving the Heart of the Visorak was a task on the Scroll? 4) I would like, before answering, to go back and just confirm that the volcano task was on the scroll, and not just something the OOMN had them do. 5. Did the organic birds seen in 2001 and 2004 originate on the planet? 5) Yes 5a. If they did, can you confirm the existence of at least one other landmass on the planet at some point in time? 5a) This gets dealt with later in story 6. So long as the Matoran keep working and the universe is in order, would Mata Nui be immortal (in the sense that he could not die of old age)? 6) I would say no 7. BL5 described the Great Beings as wearing cloaks, while at the same time it was said the Matoran could not see them. This lead me to thinking -- do Great Beings regularly wear any kind of clothing? 7) Yes 7a. The Ignika has been described as being "created in forges that burned hotter than the stars, and cooled in caverns of ice." Were those caverns and forges in the Matoran universe, or someplace else? 7a) Someplace else 7b. You have said the Great Beings are "much farther away than the Red Star" -- just checking, does this mean they are not on the BIONICLE planet? 7b) That's correct Thanks a ton in advance -- and I understand fully if you can't answer these! Reya Sent him a follow-up PM on question 4, I'll post it when he replies. Reya But really, mine is all just speculation. Shakar -------------------- ![]() "Karda Nui – how to describe its glory, its wonder, its sheer beauty? How to capture the feeling one gets at the first sight of it? It isn't easy, but let me try. It's a big cave. With a swamp in it." - Mutran 2009 progress bar: Agori [IIIIII] Glatorian [IIIIII] Large sets [IIIIII] Summer canister sets [IIIIII] Chirox: A better sense of humor than I thought. Maybe I'm just crazy, but I can totally imagine a bunch of Makuta have a serious discussion and Chirox just busting in an Exo-Toa and start break-dancing in the middle of them. - Cap'n Bionicle |
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Sep 10 2008, 02:26 PM
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![]() Trusted Trader Group: Premier Outstanding BZP Citizens Posts: 8970 Joined: 23-November 03 Member No.: 17085
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I believe Greg has often said "There are no humans in BIONICLE", so I don't think we need to worry!
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Sep 10 2008, 02:36 PM
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Toa ![]() Group: New Members Posts: 133 Joined: 14-October 06 Member No.: 46541
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I believe Greg has often said "There are no humans in BIONICLE", so I don't think we need to worry! Reya What if he skipped the yet in that phrase, Reya? BTW, I'm wondering if Mata Nui can die of age now... -------------------- Nothing is true Everything is permittedCredit to to FenrakkRider for the avatar and to Surreality for the banner, and to bonesiii, Black Six and Binkmeister for the Proto Boosts! |
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Sep 10 2008, 03:29 PM
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just some more awnsers. i was kinda hopeing krika because krika was also at teridaxes side in dm and krika was also trusted to create miserex's prison. oh. well. to bad for us krika fans. Come now, you must not know Krika very well. Even if he hid the amount of resentment he had towards the plan, Teridax would still be more than likely to pick up on how pessimistic the Makuta is. Krika has no enthusiasm for what they are doing whatsoever...he even actively tries to stop the plan from happening in the latest comic. That's not exactly a good way to get on Teridax's good side. there seems to be a missconseption in place. this covered who teridax prefered as an agent or tool. he seems to trust krika as deependable if not lyal. it said nowhere that krika is teridaxes best bud. oh and i am a HUGE krika fan, have the comic, and i have personally gone over every thing he has said and done, so that i can know more about him than any one (except for gregf. of course) but beside in the same set of questions it said teridax dosen't like nayone. |
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Sep 10 2008, 05:59 PM
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![]() Submerged! Group: Premier Members Posts: 1104 Joined: 19-December 04 Member No.: 28220
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QUOTE QUOTE Hello, Greg, I have a couple questions: 1. Recently a member asked you about the preparation scroll with regard to its knowing why the volcanoes on Artidax were needed to be quelled. I was wondering -- is it possible that the Great Beings made the scroll able to change what is written on it according to world circumstances? 2. Do you see being able to recycle one of the Mata Nui location names for the previous Turaga of Metru Nui, i.e. Dume's predecessor? Thank you for your time. --Planetperson 1) No 2) No, I am not in the market to reuse Mata Nui location names. Most of those names are Maori words, so I prefer not to haul them out again Looks like the fun's over RE the Mata Nui location names. -------------------- |
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Sep 10 2008, 05:59 PM
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QUOTE QUOTE Hi! just a few questions. 1. Is the Red Star Mata Nui's Spirit Star? 2. How do you pronounce Trinuma? 3. How long does the silence produced by a Shelek last? 4. Who told the Hagah to destroy the Coliseum? Thanks for your time! ~ 1) Mata Nui is not a Toa, so he has no spirit star. 2) Try-new-my 3) Depends on the willpower of the user 4) Follow the story and find out -------------------- "What a boring world it would be if we had answers for all our questions." -- Thomas Raith Some stuff ~ |
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Sep 10 2008, 06:55 PM
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Does Teridax know about The Codrex?If so,does he know that there are no toa canisters present in the codrex? He can deduce something like it probably exists, but does not know specifically about it, and whether or not Toa canisters are there doesn't matter to him Hmmm...Interesting. |
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Sep 10 2008, 07:08 PM
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Hi, Nice answers and Great Beings info, and landmasses other then Mata Nui, sweet. QUOTE Hey Greg, just a few questions, 6. if takanuva left the swamp would he revert to his original size? Thanks ahead of time, The Noble Mutran, Lord of Leeches 6) If he left Karda Nui as a whole, yes But what did GregF mean by this? LtoF Karda nui rather than the swamp, because if he left the swamp to go up to the stalactites or something he'd stay big but if he left karda nui as a whole he'd return to his original size Yeah, Greg means "as a whole" by all of Karda Nui, since the question referenced the swamp only. He doesn't mean if Takanuva left "in one piece" I think he meant with no shadow and wholy light, like a klakk breakinf the shadow barrier and Taka gains all of his light back. |
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Sep 10 2008, 08:41 PM
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I believe Greg has often said "There are no humans in BIONICLE", so I don't think we need to worry! Reya What if he skipped the yet in that phrase, Reya? BTW, I'm wondering if Mata Nui can die of age now... he'd better NOT put humans in the story line. It would ruin the entire story. -------------------- |
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Sep 10 2008, 08:48 PM
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![]() Turaga ![]() Group: New Members Posts: 72 Joined: 10-December 05 Member No.: 37374
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I believe Greg has often said "There are no humans in BIONICLE", so I don't think we need to worry! Reya What if he skipped the yet in that phrase, Reya? BTW, I'm wondering if Mata Nui can die of age now... he'd better NOT put humans in the story line. It would ruin the entire story. As would everything else that's ever happened in the story. Some people just need to get over it. Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho! -------------------- ![]() Master Rahl guide us. Master Rahl teach us. Master Rahl protect us. In your light we thrive. In your mercy we are sheltered. In your wisdom we are humbled. We live only to serve. Our lives are yours. To Rule the World! Credit to Chronicler of Ko-Koro for the banner and Kumata Nuva for the av. Go Loadstone! |
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Sep 10 2008, 09:31 PM
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I believe Greg has often said "There are no humans in BIONICLE", so I don't think we need to worry! Reya What if he skipped the yet in that phrase, Reya? BTW, I'm wondering if Mata Nui can die of age now... he'd better NOT put humans in the story line. It would ruin the entire story. As would everything else that's ever happened in the story. Some people just need to get over it. Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho! Agreed. Hello Mr. Farshtey. I hope you are doing well. I have a question. I know you can not say much about the Red Star, but I had an idea that popped into my mind: Can the Red Star Go out like a Sun can? As in it turns into a giant then a black hole? No Well, it looks like the Red Star is something like a moon to me... |
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Sep 10 2008, 09:38 PM
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Turaga ![]() Group: New Members Posts: 67 Joined: 8-November 06 Member No.: 47377
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Hey Greg, hope you can answer these questions, thanx alot!
1. Was Mata Nui the first Great Spirit made by the GB's? 2. Was the Matoran Universe the first universe created by the GB's? 3. Does every universe have a Great Spirit? Seeing as Tren Krom was there so a "great" being was around... 4. Toa were created and are by the power of the GB's? correct 5. The Toa Stones and other means of becoming Toa were created by the GB's? 6. Can the red star be seen from the MU? 7. Is the red star really a star? 8. Since plasma is a super heated gas, and as an element it would be super heat of plasmosis (and could melt things), could a Toa of Plasma manipulater water by heating it into a gaseous form, then heat that into plasma? 8a. Could a Toa of Water and of Plasma combine power to create gas/air? Sustain an air bubble under water? 8b. Could a Toa of Air and of Plasma combine to create a burst of heat energy? 8c. If enough Toa of Plasma combined their energy and power could they create a mini star or a supernova? 9. A Toa of the Green controls the legendary element of life seeing as he could create Plant LIFE, living, breathing plants. Correct? 10. Is Tridax the now canon name for the Makuta from DW 3? 10a. If so was his primary involvement in the Shadow Leech project creating the pods for way to store them safely for maximum use/life and safety? Opposed to Chriox and Mutran who mainly were involved in creating the leeches? 10b. After Miserix was "killed", Teridax was still residing over Metru Nui, so would you say Tridax was made the Makuta of Destral? 10c. Was Tridax high ranking? Did Teridax like him more than some Makuta? Thanx for your time!! 1) Can't answer it 2) Far as I know 3) No. We know only of one domed universe that has a Great Spirit. There is no evidence any other Great Spirits or domed universes exist. 4) No. 5) No. A Toa stone is just a rock imbued by a Toa with a portion of his power 6) No 7) Do you know of stars that have beings living inside of them? 8) Since there is no Toa of Plasma active in story, I have not worried about what one can or cannot do. 9) No 10) No. All I said was I liked the idea, I have not given the character a name yet. -------------------- |
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Sep 10 2008, 09:44 PM
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Toa ![]() Group: New Members Posts: 185 Joined: 28-July 05 Member No.: 33722
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QUOTE QUOTE Hey, just a few questions for you: 1) Would the Mask of Clairvoyance help at all in a fight? Say you're in mortal combat. Would the mask let you see just a hair into the future, to warn you of what was coming? 1a) If not, then could that be another mask power? Maybe a Mask of Precognition that lets you see a few seconds (or minutes) into the future whenever? 2) Would a Mask of Rahi Control be possible? 3) Would Helryx wear an 'immoral' mask, as she cannot afford to follow the Toa Code? 4) Is it possible to create another Great Mask of Creation? 4a) A Noble Mask of Creation? 4b) A powerless Mask of Creation? 4c) If so, why not? 5) Will we see a Jutlin or Shelek in action this year? 6) Is the 'Vision Mask' from the Voya Nui Online Game canon? 6a) If so, what would its powers be? Thanks in advance for your time and for all the effort you put into running BIONICLE! 1) That's possible 2) Yes 3) Not necessarily, no 4) The Great Beings could, yes 4a) Probably 4c) Not sure 5) Think so 6) No 1)Aha! New info! 2)Maybe we could see this mask soon... 3)Hm...even though she doesn't follow the Toa Code, she might not wear a 'dark' mask. Interesting... 4)Off to the BS01 Wiki! 5)Yes! Finally! 6)Oh well... -------------------- |
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Sep 10 2008, 10:49 PM
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I have some questions for you.
1. If Icarax was told the whole plan (mainly about the elimination of makuta and the energy storms) before he met up with Teridax and Matoro, would he have tried to kill him? 2. Did Teridax expect the Kanohi Ignika to make itself a body and fight for the Toa Nuva? 3. How would you compare the Bionicle movie (in both script and animation), with the other Bionicle movies? 4. Would it be possible for you to be in an interview for the movie? and 5. How many members would you guess that the Order has? - Toa Deserok 1) Probably not, because all that would have gotten him was executed by the other Makuta. You don't attain leadership that way, and he would have had no proof. "Someone told me" is not evidence. 2) It's irrelevant to his Plan. 3) I expect it to be better in both respects 4) I don't think they have plans to do that, no. 5) Can't answer it |
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Sep 10 2008, 11:15 PM
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Battling Makuta! ![]() Group: New Members Posts: 547 Joined: 12-January 04 Member No.: 18913
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QUOTE QUOTE Hi! just a few questions. 1. Is the Red Star Mata Nui's Spirit Star? 2. How do you pronounce Trinuma? 3. How long does the silence produced by a Shelek last? 4. Who told the Hagah to destroy the Coliseum? Thanks for your time! ~ 1) Mata Nui is not a Toa, so he has no spirit star. 2) Try-new-my 3) Depends on the willpower of the user 4) Follow the story and find out -------------------- "What a boring world it would be if we had answers for all our questions." -- Thomas Raith Some stuff ~ I'm just going to point out that it is likely the filter changed "m-a-h" to "my". -------------------- QUOTE 7. Putting all five Piraka in one tank seems like a dangerous idea. What if they start killing each other? 7) Who cares? They're creeps anyway. -GregF |
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Sep 11 2008, 12:50 AM
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QUOTE QUOTE Don't the Toa Mahri recognize the Toa Hagah's names? In BIONICLE, there are just one-of-a-kind name if I am right (not like here where many people can be named Bob). So Norik is Norik, Matoran, Rahaga or Toa, it's just Norik, right? And didn't the Rahaga meet the Metru Nui Matoran when they returned from Mata Nui? So wouldn't they recognize their names? The last the Mahri knew, Roodaka was presumed dead and the Rahaga were Rahaga. Why, then, would they have any reason to believe these Toa are the ex-Rahaga, especially after they have announced they have come to destroy the Coliseum? My first thought would be "Makuta in disguise ..." Oh, well, that makes sense. |
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Sep 11 2008, 01:05 AM
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Conqueror of the Swarm! ![]() Group: New Members Posts: 727 Joined: 7-January 07 Member No.: 50514
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QUOTE(GregF) QUOTE(Ussal Crab) Hi Greg. Just wondering, is the Bionicle planet bigger or smaller than Earth? If I had to guess, I would guess smaller, but that is just a guess. -------------------- |
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Sep 11 2008, 06:21 AM
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![]() Submerged! ![]() Group: New Members Posts: 1185 Joined: 5-June 03 Member No.: 9977
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QUOTE(GregF) QUOTE(Ussal Crab) Hi Greg. Just wondering, is the Bionicle planet bigger or smaller than Earth? If I had to guess, I would guess smaller, but that is just a guess. Ah, more proof for my theory! *discoes away* -------------------- New ADITLOGF is up, go read this epic 5000+ word installment to see how the story ends.
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Sep 11 2008, 10:18 AM
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![]() Toa ![]() Group: New Members Posts: 189 Joined: 1-April 06 Member No.: 40226
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Check this out: the Mother of all Quotes, that I think pretty much tells us what's going to happen at the end of 08:
QUOTE QUOTE Sorry to bother you Greg, but these questions have been bugging me all afternoon. 1). Do masks run out of energy eventually? 2). Can the Ignika run out of energy? 2a) If yes, will something bad happen if the Ignika runs out of energy or will nothing particularly amazing happen? 3). Vahi? 4). You know you said that we are going to see Mata Nui this year, are we going to see him in the CGI that has been on the front of Bionicle.com, or through some other way? Thank you very much Greg. -IGNITION- 1) Yes 2) Yes 2a) I don't think anything horrible would happen, no 3) Yes 4) I don't know about the CGI, I do know he will be in the comic and in BrickMaster -------------------- I would post the longest word in the dictionary here, but unfortunately, it exceeds the signature limits. Project Bionicle.com ; Everything off of the Bionicle Website that was deleted My Blog My Website Bionicle Acronym Contest PM me if you would like a poll made or something. |
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Sep 11 2008, 10:32 AM
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QUOTE QUOTE Hello Greg, hope you're doing well. Just some questions, 1)Have you started writing DiD yet? 2)If you reveal Trinuma or Helryx's mask power, will you be giving them bionicle names? 3)Why did Icarax doesn't want to go to Karda Nui in the first place? 4)Is Krakua's homeland is a place we know of? 5)Are there any other beings at Teridax location besides himself? That's my questions for now. 1) No 2) Don't know, I have very few approved names left 3) Because he doesn't like other people telling him what to do and where to go. 4) Yes 5) No 5)I thought I was on to something here. |
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Sep 11 2008, 11:29 AM
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wow. masks can lose energy? that's new i think. come on ignika, keep using your power!
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Sep 11 2008, 12:46 PM
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Hello, Mr.Farshtey. I have a quick question for you. How can the Jetrax T6, a machine, act as eyes for Antroz? Thanks! How do airline pilots fly in the dark or in fog? |
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Sep 11 2008, 01:49 PM
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![]() Encountering Protodermis ![]() Group: New Members Posts: 801 Joined: 13-November 06 Member No.: 47604
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Sep 11 2008, 01:54 PM
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probably. that seems kinda strange though. i thought greg said earlier that jetrax was his eyes. oh well.
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Sep 11 2008, 03:23 PM
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QUOTE Hello, Mr.Farshtey. I have a quick question for you. How can the Jetrax T6, a machine, act as eyes for Antroz? Thanks! How do airline pilots fly in the dark or in fog? I presume the Jetrax had proximity sensors and/or cameras that mentally feed information to Antroz. |
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Sep 11 2008, 06:41 PM
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Check this out: the Mother of all Quotes, that I think pretty much tells us what's going to happen at the end of 08: QUOTE QUOTE Sorry to bother you Greg, but these questions have been bugging me all afternoon. 1). Do masks run out of energy eventually? 2). Can the Ignika run out of energy? 2a) If yes, will something bad happen if the Ignika runs out of energy or will nothing particularly amazing happen? 3). Vahi? 4). You know you said that we are going to see Mata Nui this year, are we going to see him in the CGI that has been on the front of Bionicle.com, or through some other way? Thank you very much Greg. -IGNITION- 1) Yes 2) Yes 2a) I don't think anything horrible would happen, no 3) Yes 4) I don't know about the CGI, I do know he will be in the comic and in BrickMaster Are you thinking the Ignika is going to just run out of energy and the universe won't die? -------------------- QUOTE 7. Putting all five Piraka in one tank seems like a dangerous idea. What if they start killing each other? 7) Who cares? They're creeps anyway. -GregF |
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Sep 11 2008, 06:52 PM
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QUOTE Hello, Mr.Farshtey. I have a quick question for you. How can the Jetrax T6, a machine, act as eyes for Antroz? Thanks! How do airline pilots fly in the dark or in fog? I presume the Jetrax had proximity sensors and/or cameras that mentally feed information to Antroz. That sounds reasonble. But, since it was made by Artahka, it is probably much more advanced. Edit: Spelling This post has been edited by Bill Toa of Pie: Sep 11 2008, 06:53 PM -------------------- GENERATION 4: The first time you see this, copy it into your sig on any forum and add 1 to the generation. Social experiment. (I am under orders from Unit#phntk1) |
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Sep 11 2008, 07:50 PM
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QUOTE QUOTE Hello, Greg, I have a couple questions: 1. Recently a member asked you about the preparation scroll with regard to its knowing why the volcanoes on Artidax were needed to be quelled. I was wondering -- is it possible that the Great Beings made the scroll able to change what is written on it according to world circumstances? 2. Do you see being able to recycle one of the Mata Nui location names for the previous Turaga of Metru Nui, i.e. Dume's predecessor? Thank you for your time. --Planetperson 1) No 2) No, I am not in the market to reuse Mata Nui location names. Most of those names are Maori words, so I prefer not to haul them out again Looks like the fun's over RE the Mata Nui location names. For what it's worth, I thought it was a cool idea. -------------------- ![]() I correctly deduced the identity of the Toa Mata's trainer. Avatar courtesy of Shadow Kongu. Banner credit to Tahu-of-Terror. Proud DC Comics reader. |
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Sep 12 2008, 12:11 AM
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QUOTE QUOTE 1) Since Phantoka means 'Spirits of the Sky' and Mistika means 'Spirits of the Mist', and 'ka' (which is part of both names, Mistika and Phantoka) is an Egyptian word for spirit, is it safe to say the Matoran word for 'spirit' is 'ka'? 2) Toa can control, manipulate, create and absorb their element right? So if a Toa of Water has a tidal wave coming at her and she absorbs it, will she lose elemental energy or get recharged by the tidal wave's power? 1) Yes 2) She would gain a large amount of elemental power, but would have to release it almost immediately because it would be too much for her body to handle Yay! A new Matoran word! So Kongu's Gukko's name means spirit. This post has been edited by ~Zawnarx~: Sep 12 2008, 12:12 AM |
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Sep 12 2008, 02:24 AM
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Number 1 is interesting.
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Sep 12 2008, 04:36 AM
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Ah, but doesn't mata stand for spirit? Now, a more appropriate question would be concerning the usage of the words. Mata could be used to describe a being of great power and/or status, whereas Ka could be used as a way to honour a being. Never really know, do you?
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Sep 12 2008, 05:56 AM
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Ah, but doesn't mata stand for spirit? Now, a more appropriate question would be concerning the usage of the words. Mata could be used to describe a being of great power and/or status, whereas Ka could be used as a way to honour a being. Never really know, do you? "Spirit" can have more than one meaning, even in English. Although I am unsure if Greg confirming that "it would be reasonable" qualifies for BS01. For all we know, "Mata" could mean something else, anyway-- just because Mata Nui is the only one treated as a Great Spirit doesn't mean his name means that specifically. -------------------- Lemon Club Leader! QUOTE(Académie des Beaux-Arts @ circa 1870) 92% of artists have moved on to impressionism. Copy and paste this into your sig if you are part of the 8% that still creates real artwork. |
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Sep 12 2008, 06:08 AM
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QUOTE QUOTE Hello again Greg, just some questions 1)Is mata nui(being) at a place we know of? 1a)Are there any other beings other than mata nui's location besides himself? 2)Will the Turaga of Metru Nui make an appearance in DiD? 3)Is Krakua at the center of the southern continent? 3a)Voya Nui(before the great cataclysm)? 3b)Nynrah? 4)Has nocturn been captured yet? 5)Will the matoran of Voya Nui make an appearance in any of the web serials? 6)Will the OoMN attempt to find Takadox? 7)In DW chpt 3. Was Zaktan with the Toa Hagah? That's my questions for now. Thanks in advance. 1) I can't discuss his location 1a) See answer to #1 2) I don't know yet 3) Again, haven't decided yet 4) Yes 5) I don't see why they would -- with the Ignika not there, their land is strategically insignificant 6) Maybe when the war is over, right now, he is a small fish 7) Yes 4)Off to the wiki! This post has been edited by Mezzilak: Sep 12 2008, 06:13 AM |
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Sep 12 2008, 06:11 AM
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Defender of Mata Nui ![]() Group: New Members Posts: 2126 Joined: 11-January 05 Member No.: 28753
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Ah, but doesn't mata stand for spirit? Now, a more appropriate question would be concerning the usage of the words. Mata could be used to describe a being of great power and/or status, whereas Ka could be used as a way to honour a being. Never really know, do you? "Spirit" can have more than one meaning, even in English. Although I am unsure if Greg confirming that "it would be reasonable" qualifies for BS01. For all we know, "Mata" could mean something else, anyway-- just because Mata Nui is the only one treated as a Great Spirit doesn't mean his name means that specifically. Ah, but isn't Toa Mata translated to 'Spirit Warrior', or something similar? I seem to recall Mata being the translation for Spirit a while ago; whether that has since changed I'm not entirely certain. Considering that it hasn't really been put into print though, the point is up for change by the storyline team. Oh well. |
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Sep 12 2008, 06:57 AM
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We have different words for spirit to, Mata could be a distinction concerning the Great Spirit, while Ka could be another way of saying beings, but in a more...airy sense, like phantoms.
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Sep 12 2008, 10:27 AM
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Personally, I think Mata means spirit in the sense of benevolent entity (don't want to get too religious), where as Ka means spirit as in "personification of."
Two PMs back from Greg. QUOTE QUOTE Hi Greg. 1. I noticed that on BS01, on the elements pages, Skakdi aren't added for those powers that haven't been seen officially in the story. In fact, when they've been added, the edits were reverted. So, can you confirm that there are Skakdi with the following elemental affinities? Lightning, magnetism, plasma, gravity, sonics, plant life, and iron. 2. You never did get back to me on Fau. Since it's a word in Matoran, what does it mean? Dangerous? Foul? Thank you for your time. 1) Can't see why not 2) We have no Matoran translation for it, as we don't for many of the MN terms QUOTE QUOTE QUOTE 2) This really isn't something I have spent time thinking about, and I'm afraid that bogged down as I am with 2009-2010 it's really not something I have the time to ponder. I am basically swamped, stuck in Club meetings all this week and off in two weeks to Denmark for a BIONICLE story team meeting. Darn. 1. A little confusion on the Metru Nui page on BS01. It originally said that the Kanohi Dragon appeared 4000 years ago, that Tuyet betrayed the Toa Mangai 1500 years later, and that the Toa/Dark Hunter War was 3000 years ago. That means that Tuyet betrayed the Toa 500 years after the T/DHW. But everywhere I look, Tuyet's betrayal is mentioned as happening first. Which timeline is correct? Thank you for your time. October, at the earliest. 2) Tuyet's betrayal was 3500 years ago, not 2500 years ago Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho! This post has been edited by The OoMN Chronicler: Sep 12 2008, 10:28 AM -------------------- ![]() Master Rahl guide us. Master Rahl teach us. Master Rahl protect us. In your light we thrive. In your mercy we are sheltered. In your wisdom we are humbled. We live only to serve. Our lives are yours. To Rule the World! Credit to Chronicler of Ko-Koro for the banner and Kumata Nuva for the av. Go Loadstone! |
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Sep 12 2008, 02:50 PM
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QUOTE QUOTE Hello Mr.Greg. I hope all's going well. I have a lot no three questions. 1) Does Mata Nui need to breathe? 2) A mask question. Does every great mask have the same range of activity or it depends? 3)Can the Makuta make a Kaita? Or it's just a toa special ability? Thank you for the time! 1) Can't answer it 2) Sometimes it varies based on the willpower of the user 3) Yes, but they never would, as it involves giving up individual identity Yes, I didn't think how are the Makuta. 1)I need it for a theory. -------------------- ![]() Fear the butterfly!! |
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Sep 12 2008, 02:55 PM
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![]() Makuta Conquered! Group: Premier Members Posts: 592 Joined: 4-September 06 Member No.: 45041
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Ah, but doesn't mata stand for spirit? Now, a more appropriate question would be concerning the usage of the words. Mata could be used to describe a being of great power and/or status, whereas Ka could be used as a way to honour a being. Never really know, do you? "Spirit" can have more than one meaning, even in English. Although I am unsure if Greg confirming that "it would be reasonable" qualifies for BS01. For all we know, "Mata" could mean something else, anyway-- just because Mata Nui is the only one treated as a Great Spirit doesn't mean his name means that specifically. Ah, but isn't Toa Mata translated to 'Spirit Warrior', or something similar? I seem to recall Mata being the translation for Spirit a while ago; whether that has since changed I'm not entirely certain. Considering that it hasn't really been put into print though, the point is up for change by the storyline team. Oh well. Not sure. It was widely speculated to mean such, but not sure if Greg has confirmed it. Check BS01-- if he has, it'll be on the page for the Matoran language. -------------------- Lemon Club Leader! QUOTE(Académie des Beaux-Arts @ circa 1870) 92% of artists have moved on to impressionism. Copy and paste this into your sig if you are part of the 8% that still creates real artwork. |
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Sep 12 2008, 04:28 PM
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QUOTE QUOTE QUOTE QUOTE 1. Who was original meant to awaken the Bohrok swarms? 2. The signal that Teridax used to awaken the Bohrok, did he learn how to do this from Mutran who learned it from Tren Krom? 2a. What kind of signal is it? Sonic? 3. If the Toa Nuva hadn't reawaken the Bohrok, would something really bad happen when Mata Nui awakens? 4. Is Helryx sort of like a prototype for other Toa? 5. Antroz is Teridax's lieutenant, right? 5a. If the Plan succeeds and Teridax dies, would Antroz take over? 6. On BS01, it says on Bitil's page that his assigned region is a chain of islands south of the Southern Continent. Is this true? 6a. Is that chain of islands the southern island chain? 7. Have you decided on Antroz's, Vamprah's, Chirox's, and Krika's locations yet? 8. Is it possible to walk on the island of Mata Nui when Mata Nui is awake? 9. The Midak Skyblasters on the T-series vehicles are actually "energy cannons" that are sort of prototypes of the MS, correct? Thanks again Greg! 1) The signal is not sent by an individual, it's sent automatically 2) Yes 2a) Yes 3) I don't know that I would call it really bad, no 4) Helryx was the first Toa, and I guess the first of anything is a prototype for what comes later 5) No, he is the assigned commander of this operation in KN 5a) No. The Makuta with the best plan would take over. 6) Yes 6a) There are numerous island chains below the southern continent 7) No, no time 8) Yes 9) I always refer to them as blaster cannons, myself 2a. Then did Teridax just use the right frequency with his sonic power? 6a. Sorry, I meant to ask if Bitil was assigned to the southern island chain that has Botar's homeland. 7. Well, could maybe us fans do it? Like do a poll and you approve the winner? 9. But the blaster cannons are Midak prototypes, right? (New Questions) 1. Did Artakha later make the MS? Or did maybe the Nynrah ghosts later revise them? 2. Do you call them blaster cannons in BL11? 3. Is there a Makuta of Nynrah? Thanks Greg. 2a) No, he used the actual signal. 6a) No 7) No, thanks 9) I don't believe it's been identified what they are 1) Artakha made the original designs, the Nynrah modified them 2) Don't recall 3) I am sure there is a Makuta who oversees the region Nynrah is in, yes A question though: Can you stand on a giant's face while he's standing up? ~S~ This post has been edited by ~Sernakann~: Sep 12 2008, 04:42 PM -------------------- If the pen is mightier than the sword, then how can actions speak louder than words? |
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Sep 12 2008, 04:53 PM
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![]() Encountering Protodermis ![]() Group: New Members Posts: 841 Joined: 29-April 04 Member No.: 22681
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QUOTE QUOTE QUOTE QUOTE 1. Who was original meant to awaken the Bohrok swarms? 2. The signal that Teridax used to awaken the Bohrok, did he learn how to do this from Mutran who learned it from Tren Krom? 2a. What kind of signal is it? Sonic? 3. If the Toa Nuva hadn't reawaken the Bohrok, would something really bad happen when Mata Nui awakens? 4. Is Helryx sort of like a prototype for other Toa? 5. Antroz is Teridax's lieutenant, right? 5a. If the Plan succeeds and Teridax dies, would Antroz take over? 6. On BS01, it says on Bitil's page that his assigned region is a chain of islands south of the Southern Continent. Is this true? 6a. Is that chain of islands the southern island chain? 7. Have you decided on Antroz's, Vamprah's, Chirox's, and Krika's locations yet? 8. Is it possible to walk on the island of Mata Nui when Mata Nui is awake? 9. The Midak Skyblasters on the T-series vehicles are actually "energy cannons" that are sort of prototypes of the MS, correct? Thanks again Greg! 1) The signal is not sent by an individual, it's sent automatically 2) Yes 2a) Yes 3) I don't know that I would call it really bad, no 4) Helryx was the first Toa, and I guess the first of anything is a prototype for what comes later 5) No, he is the assigned commander of this operation in KN 5a) No. The Makuta with the best plan would take over. 6) Yes 6a) There are numerous island chains below the southern continent 7) No, no time 8) Yes 9) I always refer to them as blaster cannons, myself 2a. Then did Teridax just use the right frequency with his sonic power? 6a. Sorry, I meant to ask if Bitil was assigned to the southern island chain that has Botar's homeland. 7. Well, could maybe us fans do it? Like do a poll and you approve the winner? 9. But the blaster cannons are Midak prototypes, right? (New Questions) 1. Did Artakha later make the MS? Or did maybe the Nynrah ghosts later revise them? 2. Do you call them blaster cannons in BL11? 3. Is there a Makuta of Nynrah? Thanks Greg. 2a) No, he used the actual signal. 6a) No 7) No, thanks 9) I don't believe it's been identified what they are 1) Artakha made the original designs, the Nynrah modified them 2) Don't recall 3) I am sure there is a Makuta who oversees the region Nynrah is in, yes A question though: Can you stand on a giant's face while he's standing up? ~S~ Ah, but who says that Greg meant standing? Awake =/= Standing. -------------------- ![]() Take a melody, Simple as can be, Give it some words and Sweet harmony, Raise your voices, All day long our love grows strong now, Sing a melody of love, Oh, love ~ Mother I'm eagerly waiting for Final Fantasy XIII. Really, I'm giddy. |
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