I vote Aye on all articles except 88, which seems to be lending an unfair advantage to users of those elemental powers.

~B~

Article 73a: Aye for the obvious reason (It's mine and I want it to be passed )

Article 77a: Aye, see above.

Article 88: Aye, actually. Think about it; it could only be forged by Artahka? Only if someone is worhty would Artahka comply. Or, at least, that's my understanding.

Article 89: Aye. Now we can have Matoran Heroes.

Article 90: Aye. ...I'd risk a Czech curse, but someone could recognize it. No grudge here, though.

Article 91: Aye. I'm sure that Matoran can't be the only ones down there.

Article 92: Aye. Sounds a bit like Godfather Monsters.

-Em

73: Aye. A bit odd, but it seems to be appropriate for a mask power.

77: Aye; seems somewhat like an elemental Kanohi of Ice but I suppose that the limited control over "freezing point" would be acceptable.

78: Aye. I was somewhat skeptical at first, but it seems like an interesting addition and I'd like to use it in my new story "Jump!!!" =P

89: Aye.

90: Aye, the word sounds fitting.

91: Aye, unless, of course, something new comes up in the story to disprove this.

92: Aye.

In short, aye to all stated articles.

First, I still can't get past the fact that I have a difficult time accepting the idea of a Kanohi being a data storage device and thus I vote "NAY" on Article 73a despite the revisions made to this proposal.

Next, I vote "AYE" on Article 77a because I really like the revisions made to this proposal.

Meanwhile, I now vote "AYE" on Articles 88, because this proposal is supported by the Canon example of the Power Lance, furthermore the alloy does not occur naturally.

However, I vote "NAY" on Article 89 because although I'm not necessarily opposed to the concept entirely, I'm very uncomfortable with the idea of a Matoran having access to their Elemental Powers without being Toa.

Anyway, I vote "AYE" on both Articles 90 & 91, as I see no reason to oppose either.

Lastly, I vote "NAY" on Article 92, not because I'm opposed to any single aspect of the proposal, rather because it just seems very bland and unnecessary.

Article 73 Revised:

"AYE", Much better than the first, reformed, and now to all of our colleagues liking. Approved.

Article 77 Revised:

"AYE", Like the above, bravo on the improvements.

Article 88:

"AYE", Ah yes, another object to be utilized in future chapters of all CIRCLE Epics, no?

Article 89:

"NAY", I love the concept, however, we in the CIRCLE are not so strict as to say this would be powerful enough. No, I think you should make this article more loose, without making it to pwoerful, as of yet the Matoran stones seem to weak.

Article 90:

"AYE", very creative, and it adds to the dictionary the CIRCLE has.

Article 91:

"AYE", Komodros origins revealed ai old friend?

Article 92:

"AYE", Aswell AYE, another species added to the rich CIRCLE enviornment.

-Zee

Article 73 Revised:

Aye, fair and yet powerful

Article 77 Revised:

Aye, sounds like a good revision

Article 88:

Aye, love the idea of it, pure and simply love it for some reason

Article 89:

Aye, fair tradeoff to me.

Article 90:

Aye, new words are good

Article 91:

Aye, sounds good

Article 92:

It's mine, so aye

"NAY" to Article 73a. Leaning to "NAY." To paraphrase what I said here, this mask, as defined in the article, is pointless, because the author could have it so the character remembers without the use of the Rextou. What use would it be to remember something you already know?

"AYE" to Article 77a. The "be they friend or foe alike" part has brought up a question; is the user immune to the mask's power?

"UNDECIDED" on Article 88. Considering how the Power Lance amplifies all types of Elemental Energy, couldn't the Black Protosteel be somewhat inferior to it? Or is this more of a mineral or crystal with Shadow-enhancing properties that is able to be melded with metal and thus give the metal similar properties?

"UNDECIDED" on Article 89. While the idea is great, I'm not sure what purpose it could serve. Matoran naturally utilize their Elemental Powers through physical traits. (Ta-Matoran are more heat resistant, Po-Matoran are stronger, etc...) Matoran also lack enough EE to manifest it like a Toa or Turaga can. A "Matoran Stone" would have to both amplify and access a Matoran's Elemental Energy for the Matoran to use it in combat.

"AYE" to Article 90. I see no reason to... Wait, interstellar invaders?

"AYE" to Article 91. No reason to oppose it, until, as Cap'n K said, storyline disproves this.

"AYE" on Article 92. Toa-like beings with no Elemental Powers, sounds like misplaced Glatorian to me.Maybe the Matoran name for them?

Ill dig up my Pm to greg reguarding article 91 in a while, first voting.

73a- Aye, it seems lke it might be important to EM's epic

77a-Aye, i take it this is the mask Kortec uses against Shenku in your epic?

88- Aye it sounds like a good idea and i have no reason to appose it

89- Nay, if they could control their element with these stones. Then toa wouldnt be that neccasay to protect them.

90-Aye but Interstellar invaders?

91- Aye my own article, need i say more.

92-Aye no reason to appose though i must admit sounds quite uneccasary and boring. This is what would happen "Oh no. Its a Toa without element powers or mask powers, RUN!"

Toa Zahaku

Edit: Heres gregs PM

1. Island names that end in 'Nui' are islands that are mainly populated by matoran, Correct?

 

And

 

2. If the above is correct, Will we ever see the main speices of Nynrah in the storyline? (this will actually be the first time i hope you say no)

 

Toa Zahaku

1) Yes

2) I don't have plans for that at the moment, no

Also Zee you are correct about article 91

Talvak:

I felt like inserting my own two widgets worth of comments in response to your ballot:

"UNDECIDED" on Article 88. Considering how the Power Lance amplifies all types of Elemental Energy, couldn't the Black Protosteel be somewhat inferior to it? Or is this more of a mineral or crystal with Shadow-enhancing properties that is able to be melded with metal and thus give the metal similar properties?

"UNDECIDED" on Article 89. While the idea is great, I'm not sure what purpose it could serve. Matoran naturally utilize their Elemental Powers through physical traits. (Ta-Matoran are more heat resistant, Po-Matoran are stronger, etc...) Matoran also lack enough EE to manifest it like a Toa or Turaga can. A "Matoran Stone" would have to both amplify and access a Matoran's Elemental Energy for the Matoran to use it in combat.

"UNDECIDED" on Article 92. Toa-like beings with no Elemental Powers, sounds like misplaced Glatorian to me.

Anyway, I'm not so certain that I helped you much on your indecision, but I do what I can.

73a- AYE, nice revision.

77a- AYE, nice revision.

88- AYE, how rare?

89- NAY. It just doesn't seem right. If Matoran are meant to be heroes, then they become Toa.

90- AYE. I sort of like it. I think it should be longer, but, I still like it.

91- AYE. No explanation.

92- AYE. So their pirates? Where in the Southern Isles are they?

It is my understanding that "Black Protosteel" is an alloy that can be melded along with other types of Metallic Protodermis to give the resulting object enhancement properties.

Metals are usually mined as ore, then smelted into a purified form. Alloys are normally two or more metals melded together. "Black Protosteel" ore is mined. "Black Protosteel" metal is its pure form. "Black Protosteel" alloy is the metal melted and mixed with other metal(s). The article's description had me confused.

"UNDECIDED" on Article 92. Toa-like beings with no Elemental Powers, sounds like misplaced Glatorian to me.

Wow, that's funny.

 

Kohila

and I though the exact same thing about

Article 92

.

Anyway, I'm not so certain that I helped you much on your indecision, but I do what I can.

You know they say, 'Great minds think alike.'[/ego]

You'll find it's not that hard to change my mind, as long as the change is logical and with reason.

92- AYE. So their pirates? Where in the Southern Isles are they?

In the Kahbarnean Sea, of course. (Pronounced KAH-barn-EE-an)

Aye to all stated articles.

73a and 77a: Aye to both with the new revisions.

88: Aye. I see no problem with it because, as noted, it is similar to Takanuva's Power Lance as seen in the official canon.

89: Aye, the limits placed upon it seem reasonable. Now, for clarification - do these Matoran Stones actually unlock the power a Matoran has? Or do they magnify the power that is already there? I ask because I was under the impression that Matoran normally have only a tiny amount of elemental energy that manifests itself as a trait common to their tribe. This is merely a technicality, however, and will not effect my vote.

90: Aye, I have no problems with this.

91-92: Aye, both sound reasonable.

It is my understanding that "Black Protosteel" is an alloy that can be melded along with other types of Metallic Protodermis to give the resulting object enhancement properties.

Metals are usually mined as ore, then smelted into a purified form. Alloys are normally two or more metals melded together. "Black Protosteel" ore is mined. "Black Protosteel" metal is its pure form. "Black Protosteel" alloy is the metal melted and mixed with other metal(s). The article's description had me confused.

Your confusion with the wording is probably my fault, and although you are correct about metals typically being mind as ore, in this instance clearly the proposed "Black ProtoSteel" is a naturally occurring alloy (such as the case with real-world Electrum), that consists of "ProtoSteel" and whatever other substance gives the metal the described enhancement properties.

I vote "NAY" to Article 73a. I don't see why this is even needed.

Next, I vote "AYE" to Articles 77a & 88-91 because each Article fit well within "The C.I.R.C.L.E. Universe".

Last, I vote "NAY" to Article 92 because the species seems very useless; As already said, they just seem like Glatorian.

My nay vote is final here; nothing nas convinced me to vote otherwise and I'm sticking to my guns, as the saying goes.

~B~

Your confusion with the wording is probably my fault, and although you are correct about metals typically being mind as ore, in this instance clearly the proposed "Black ProtoSteel" is a naturally occurring alloy (such as the case with real-world Electrum), that consists of "ProtoSteel" and whatever other substance gives the metal the described enhancement properties.

So, anyone with access to "Black Protosteel" could create Protosteel by removing the enhancement properties?

Also, the article is, in a way, stating that Protosteel exists naturally when we know it does not.

My nay vote is final here; nothing nas convinced me to vote otherwise and I'm sticking to my guns, as the saying goes.

Then what would convince you to change your vote?

My nay vote is final here; nothing nas convinced me to vote otherwise and I'm sticking to my guns, as the saying goes.

Then what would convince you to change your vote?

Limits on the power and quantity of the protosteel, perhaps.

~B~

Aye to Article 73a.

Aye to Article 77a. I'm fine with it, since it is not as powerful as a Nova Blast.

Aye to Article 88.

Aye to Article 89.

Aye to Article 90.

Aye to Article 91.

Aye to Article 92. But what other special powers would they have?

Ok here we go.

Black Protosteel is exclusive to Whiro

It has Elemental Energy enhancement properties that work only with Shadow and Darkness

When melded with Protosteel it makes some of the most resiliant weapons in the universe.

It is much cheaper and less time consuming using Black Protosteel then it is making Power Lance technology as it naturally amplifies the power.

There isn't much usable Black Protosteel left in the Universe, Enough to make a small weapons cache, I don't plan on making Erebus or any other character an invincible Terminator like character.

This Protosteel doesn't exist naturally in fact it was placed on the island of Whiro intentionally, but I am not going to spoil future events

Matoran Stones make regular Matoran able to use Elemental Energy like their prototypes, the Av-Matoran. Matoran Stones also amplify the EE the longer they have the stones but only to a certain limit. They would be unable to have the power of a Toa, so basically they would have the same amount of EE as an Av-Matoran.

Also Toa would still be needed to protect these Matoran from threats. Like the Toa Mata in the core of Karda Nui

Why would "Black Protosteel" need to be melded with Protosteel when it already is a form of Protosteel?

It doesn't have to be melded, it just makes the resulting metal slightly stronger. In the case of my Self moc his swords have a black Protosteel core, but a regular protosteel coating.

Article 73a has passed with a total of "NINE AYE VOTES TO THREE NAY VOTES" and thus supersedes Article 73.

Article 77a has passed via "UNANIMOUS DECISION" and thus supersedes Article 77.

Article 88 has passed with a total of "TEN AYE VOTES TO ONE NAY VOTE".

Article 89 has passed with a total of "SEVEN AYE VOTES TO FOUR NAY VOTES".

Article 90 has passed via "UNANIMOUS DECISION".

Article 91 has passed via "UNANIMOUS DECISION".

Article 92 has passed with a total of "NINE AYE VOTES TO THREE NAY VOTES".