Toa Jaxus

From what I understand they originally only had 4 character slots but got it promoted to six part way in development which is why Pohatu and Kopaka (and thus stone and ice). And while at the time 6 seemed like a good idea at the time, it ment each year had 50% more major characters, occasionally compromising on the development each on got and giving less time to smooth over the overall plot. Additionally by limiting to 4 characters it would be easier to have groups made of secondary elements.

I mean, yes, but that also had light powers.

yeah, in my opinion Lego's biggest mistake with Bionicle was making it six main elements than 4 or even 5; by having 6 they made every wave larger than it probably needed to be as a result.

I mean the mask of peace that either draws power for peace and calm or allows to reduction of extreme emotions could be an interesting; especially if it's the second effect and can do stuff like drain enemies of their rage or determination.

Yeah, I don't think we getting a continuation of G1, partially because the complexity issue that the elements show how much extranious material there is that would make going back there a nightmare. If we do see a G3, I hope we see alot less elements just to make things simpler; probably like G2's Fire, Water, Ice, Earth, Jungle and Stone - although I could see Stone being replaced with Wind to match the desert location of Pohatu (and make his name a little ironic as it's literally 'rock' in Maori). Ultimately if we further elements I would see them as either rarities or as secondary powers that some toa develop (with toa that don't usually developing some other power based on their element; like fire toa being able to empassion and inspire the 'inner fire' of allies, while stone toa can become stronger, tougher, faster, etc). Not sure on the exact combo but assuming the same elements as G2: Fire -> Light or Electricity Water -> Electricity or Sonics Earth -> Gravity Stone -> Iron Jungle -> Wind or Acid Ice -> Sonics or Wind Note, I never want to see plasma (crosses to many lines with fire and acid has more potential I feel) or psionics (I don't feel right with it being an element and it makes too many of the pre-existing mask powers sub-powers which feels off to me for some reason) as returning elements. As for Shadow; it wouldn't be a true element but a counter to light that only Makuta and his minions can use. A variation of the above is that there are several 'sub-elements' or 'secondary elements' that Toa of any (or at least most elements) can pick up, possible with some limitations (Toa of Earth can't get electrical powers or Stone get sonics).

I think it's possibly but unlikely; the problem I see is Ninjago. Basically Ninjago has been such a money maker for Lego and it's elemental themed heroes covers alot of Bionicle's potential thematic space and it would require a strong media presence to really sell the series, which might not get the investiment it would need because the you would to justify it not having Ninjago to get the resources and focus instead. I could be wrong (and I hope I am) but it's worth considering how Lego decides would produce more profit.

Why Camouflage in particular? It's not what I would necessairly see for Gali but I'm interested in your logic.

If there was a G3 series that came out and did G2's thing of letting Toa of Water to breath water with just there elemental powers, what mask would you give her instead? Some of my thoughts for possibilities: Mask of Healing - A useful power and Gali has previous healed Tahu in the movie, although I'm a little worried of 'girl gets healing and stays at the back lines' trope getting used. Mask of Purification/Disspell - Another useful power, and if they were willing to play with it purifying curses/illusions/power effects it could be interesting; but would also be a very reactionary mask. Mask of Weather Control - powerful and not flashy but could create interesting situtations. Mask of Adaptation - Would suit a character who has an amphibious roll for the party and suit the concept of MOC by encourage people to design different forms for Gali based on different environments. Mask of Smokeburst/Mist - creates smoke bursts or mist that can hid the user or allies. Not the most heroic, but definitely useful.

I mean this assumes two points: 1) That pit mutagen is going to be a major problem going forward; it seems to be heavier than regular water and thus would sink so deep as no to threaten most sapient life. 2) That it doesn't break down/decay over time without regular radiation exposure.

As the title says, what sort of things would the Great Beings hide in the Matoran Universe that doesn't need the same level of protection as the Mask of Life but still need some protection. Looking for something as a finally piece for a one shot dungeon run and I realized I don't have anything to be a satisfying reward at the end. So I have ideas and I want to see what people think: Nothing, some Great Being left a joke note behind a shadow monster to mess with people. Powerful mask like an Olmak or a second Olisi. Design notes for forging almost any (non-legendary) Kanohi (including stuff like the Avohkii or Kraahkan). A virus with notes saying the it is an emergency weapon against some threat (like all Rahi or Toa). Powerful weapon (like the Sword equivalent of the Golden Armour). Armour that enhances a Toa's elemental powers.

Thanks for everything; thinking along the lines of One evil toa (not sure of element yet, but possibly plamsa), his/her 'brother' toa hordika (kept on the end of a long electrified chain), two Rahkshi, some ex-toa and a several Rahi as the main force and a forgotten group of Blade Borrowers and their Rahkshi handeler that got left behind on a previous expedition and will by under the ground to launch an ambush on everyone.

The idea I was looking additional forces than just Rahkhshi for a rpg one shot.

Baring Rahkshi, what do you think the raiding parties/forces of the Brotherhood of Makuta? Specifically one bullying Matoran villages for equipment/supplies?

Some thoughts on other possibilities: 1. Air - Possibly a giant toad or elephant who can manipulate the wind with their breath. 2. Lightning - Cat/Dog like creature (based on japanese Raiju) 3. Magnetism - Beaver (attack and buildup a base). 4. Sonics - cricket or frog 5. Plasma - Lizard/Crocodile. 6. Gravity - I'm feeling, giant worm, bear or goat. 7. Iron - Armadillo or Pangolin (due to armouring) or a boar/some other determined animal. 8. Psionics - Ape or octopus also work due to their intelligence.

Yeah, basically my view on this.

Some thoughts: * Probably get rid of properly explain Stone. I understand why it's there, but unless you permanently bind each toa to a specific biome like slizers/robo-riders. Probably replace it with Air/Wind or Lightning. * Make a return to Matoran -> Toa rather than Toa just popping up unexplained like G2. * Keep it either 6 elements or 12 elements. If 6 elements then they may have sub-elemental powers. * Probably make the series more arc based rather than one big story allowing for easier access to the story; possibly with several groups/protagonists in rotation. Basic idea is the series with the first toa in memory fighting off Makuta and his minions as his power fades restoring light to the world; after Makuta's fall the edges of the world that were blocked off by shadow become available and the Toa go on various quests to find threats released by Makuta's fall (Barraki, Bohrok, etc), the remainder of his forces (Visorak, Beasts of Corruption) or those rising up to fill the void (Skull Raiders, Dark Hunter). * Have each Toa have masks with powers not just their elements. * The world is a giant machine governed by several Machine Spirits; Ekimu, the Bahrag (Cadok and Gadok), Artakha, Karzahni etc. Makuta would be one of the Machine Spirits; but something went wrong and he became an evil being, putting his kin to eternal slumber and throwing the world into shadow. The World's scale is so massive it's mechanical nature is barely knowable. * Several non-Matoran races, but not too many; my current idea is that they existed in primordial times but put into slumber for their attempts to usurp control of the world's apparatus from the Machine Spirits. When Makuta took over he awoke them, chose six to be Barraki rulers and gave them part of the world to make empires with the other races as a counter measure to any rebellions of Matoran or surprise Toa teams ending Makuta's reign. Alternatively the Matoran species was split into six species by Makuta and each given to a Barraki and the Barraki serve as the first villains ruling the League of Six Kingdoms. Species could include Vortixx, Skakdi, Agori, Zesk and Skrall. Possibly also the Morbuzakh and City Building Creatures returning as sapient symbiots (Morbuzakh serving as magical structures with various powers and the City Builders tending to their needs (eating fungi and predators, arranging compost, etc)). * Rakhshi would return as a sort of anti-Toa, matoran who made bargains with Makuta and became his servants. Basically all of the Makuta species members from G1 would be Rakhshi. Edit: throw in references to other Lego lines like Slizers, Robo-riders, Exo-force, Chima, etc.

I would say 8, due to Sand not having a direct 1:1 in the Matoran universe I feel the Great Beings may have added more elements for funsies sake.

Matoran; although I like Tohunga -> Toa -> Turaga, Matoran sounds better.

Mostly Tamaru's unusual fear of heights and lack of distaste for water point to either irregular brain patterns for Le-Matoran or he is another type of Matoran - most likely a Bo-Matoran or an Av-Matoran. Edit: Sorry I took so long to reply, I had some stuff going on in my life and I messed up the first post.

As the title suggests, could the supposedly Le-Matoran Tamaru be a secretly deployed Av-Matoran from the Time skip or a Bo-Matoran who forgot his true nature after the whole Metru Nui debacle?

Odd thought experiment on the Kaukau; does it only work with water or can it be used to breath in other irregular atmospheric conditions such as poisoned gases or low oxygen environments?

So my local college (+alma mater) is running a gaming convention soon enough and I'm thinking of making a one shot for it - specifically a Bionicle one where the party would be a group of Matoran who died and wake up in the Red Star as Toa and now have to get out (would be set around the same time as Kopaka and Pohatu would be there); and I'm looking for some advice on how I should proceed: 1) Is this really really a suitable game for people unfamiliar with Bionicle? Bionicle has a weird concept as it let alone been resurrected on an unknown space ship that brings back the dead. 2) What's a good set of masks for the party? I'm think Pakari, Matatu, Elda, Kualsi, Kiril; not sure what to do for the sixth mask. 3) Should I go with the standard array of elements, or should I switch out Stone for something like Iron, Lightning or Gravity to have more variety and accessability? Or just go with a completely random set of elements? Edit: I understand if this topic gets moved to a different board, I just placed it here as I didn't know where else to do so. Also I'm thinking of using either the Doronai Nui or a modified version of the RWBY fan rpg.

I like the name Teridax, but just not for the boss. If I was to do a reboot Teridax would be one of Makuta's lieutenants who was competent but want to be top dog himself. As for what I would have changed: 1) More secondary element characters and less random races for Dark Hunters and Order of Mata Nui. 2) Add more regular reproduction of Matoran and other beings - the fact that everyone is around 100000 years old is just silly. 3) More even gender split between different Matoran elements. 4) Different elemental colours; Sonic would have Yellow and maybe black, Magnetism would be red and blue, 'the Green'/Jungle would be Green and Brown, Psionics would be Gold and Purple, Lightning would be Yellow with White or Blue and Magnetism Teal with blue or Silver. 5) Acid/Poison/Toxin as an element - if plasma can be an element, why not Acid?

Giant robots and/or kaiju. Use regular lego parts to make miniature buildings, vehicles and landscapes while the construction parts are used for the monsters and robots.

Toa of Stone being Grey or Yellow was okay; it was the orange that was wrong. Edit: Toa of Acid should have existed, not Toa of Plasma or Psionics.