Tufi Piyufi

Oh I get it now... I can use regular pieces...thank you for clearing that up......I thought you meant the theme system......Sorry.Also, I am guessing you can not make them in LDD?

We're holding off on LDD until we can get some guidelines sorted out. So no.

Would it count if we were inspired by an actual Lego set and made a better version of it?

No, MOCs only.

Since this is about all aspects of Bionicle...Moved to LEGO Discussion.

If a topic hasn't been posted in for at least twenty days, please don't post in it, as that's revival. That said...Topic closed.

BBC Contest #62: Results! 1. 55555 >>> The Batman2. DeeVee >>> Catwoman 3. Brickthing >>> Batman4. Sparkytron >>> The Flash5. Ultimate_Kardas >>> Manbat6. Elzy >>> Mr. Freeze, Heart Of Ice 55555 will receive a Batman minifig and DeeVee will receive a Green Lantern minifig, both from the upcoming Lego Superheroes: DC Universe collection. These prizes have been graciously donated by Kevin Hinkle and LEGO.Congratulations to our winner and finalists, and thanks to all our entrants for picking up the Bat-Phone. Don't forget: there's still the Lego Superheroes contest to enter, so give it a shot!TufiSmeagArpyT-T-NNuju MetruAho-Chan

Alright, folks, that's it for another contest. We'll see you all back in BBC later on for the results topic. Until then...Topic closed.

There are indeed many BZP members that read Homestuck; you can talk about it with them over in the Official MЅ Paint Adventures Topic, which encompasses this subject. =)

And with that said...Topic closed.

Semifinal Poll Superman Blue BBC Contest #62: Up Up and Away!Here we are... it's the preliminary round of official BBC Contest #62: Up Up and Away!Two entries from each poll will advance, as well as two wildcards.Semifinal Voting begins November 23rd and ends November 26th at 11:59 P.M. EST. Final Voting begins November 26th and ends November 29th at 11:59 P.M. EST. The contest winner and final voting results will be posted in a separate thread on November 29th. --------------------------------------------------------- BZP Rules and Guidelines --------------------------------------------------------- 1. >>> Owlman2. >>> Green Arrow3. >>> Dr. Jonathan Crane: The Scarecrow4. >>> The Batman5. >>> Manbat6. >>> Its a Bird, It's a plane!7. >>> Martian Manhunter8. >>> Mr. Freeze, Heart Of Ice

Semifinal Poll Superman RedBBC Contest #62: Up Up and Away!Here we are... it's the preliminary round of official BBC Contest #62: Up Up and Away!Two entries from each poll will advance, as well as two wildcards.Semifinal Voting begins November 23rd and ends November 26th at 11:59 P.M. EST.Final Voting begins November 26th and ends November 29th at 11:59 P.M. EST.The contest winner and final voting results will be posted in a separate thread on November 29th.---------------------------------------------------------BZP Rules and Guidelines---------------------------------------------------------1. >>> Catwoman2. >>> Spinning Superman and Lex Luthor3. >>> The Flash4. >>> Batman5. >>> Firefly6. >>> The Gotham City Sirens (Poison Ivy, Catwoman, and Harley Quinn)7. >>> Krypto the Superdog8. >>> Daffy Duck

This is the entry list for Official BBC Contest #62: Up Up and Away! Placement on this list does not guarantee entry into the contest, however; entries may be disqualified at any time.1. Elzy >>> Mr. Freeze, Heart Of Ice >>> Topic2. Ultimate_Kardas >>> Manbat >>> Topic3. _Artakha_ >>> Owlman >>> Topic4. retinence >>> Harley Quinn >>> Topic >>> Disqualified: Entry violates Technic/System ratio5. TuragaNuva >>> Martian Manhunter6. mauser >>> Krypto the Superdog >>> Topic7. force_unbleached >>> Firefly >>> Topic8. Chaos Makuta: Dralcax >>> Daffy Duck >>> Topic9. Sparkytron >>> The Flash >>> Topic10. DeeVee >>> Catwoman >>> Topic11. The Rockin' Makal >>> Dr. Jonathan Crane: The Scarecrow >>> Topic12. Toa of Dischordant Dancing >>> Green Arrow >>> Topic13. Toa Kovolta >>> Its a Bird, It's a plane!14. Brickthing >>> Batman15. Lego Obsessionist >>> Spinning Superman and Lex Luthor >>> Topic16. bionicleminotaur >>> The Gotham City Sirens (Poison Ivy, Catwoman, and Harley Quinn)17. 55555 >>> The Batman

Alright, folks, that's it for the entry period. We'll see you all over in the contest voting forum for polls in a day or so. Until then...TufiSmeagArpyTaka-Tahu-NuvaAho-ChanNuju Metru

Due to the recent downtime, the deadline is now Sunday, November 20 at 11:59 PM EST.

Would a bust of a character be allowed? And are we allowed to make a small piece of scenery for our character to stand on, like Batman standing on a gragoyle?Thanks.- 55555

Yes and yes.

I will try this.BTW, is own-made fabric cape allowed?

No. Non-Lego elements still aren't allowed.

ok, are DC villains count? like joker?

Since they're DC characters, yes.

What's the stance on digital MOCs in these contests? I didn't notice anything regarding them in the rules section, and I've never paid any attention to prior rulings on them.

Sometimes I forget we have enough qualifying virtual pieces now to make this ruling relevant. I'm not sure I've come to grips with it yet. But yes, they would be allowed.

Scroll down -http://www.legosuperheroes.com/

Upload your creation here for chance to win! Entries will be judged every month through December 2011. All entries will be judged on originality (50%) and creativity (50%). Please allow a maximum four weeks for us to review your submission before it is posted online.

Please read the whole page we linked to, as I advised.

I read the entire page, including that. I'm not sure how that says that Bionicle/HF entries are allowed. But I can see that this argument is going nowhere, so let's just agree to disagree before we get too vehement in our bickering.On an unrelated note: I wonder what character Captain Marvel's going to build?

BZP was specifically approached by Lego in order to get BIonicle/Hero Factory-based entries into the contest. They're fine.

So Superman is OK? I'm no comics expert, but the great Wikipedia says he's DC. However, I always heard of him as Action Comics...

Yep. Action Comics was just the name of the specific publication he first appeared in.

Are cut Lego stickers allowed?I seem to remember a few being used before in a previous contest,but I just want to make sure.

As long as they are Lego stickers, yes.

Am I correct in thinking that we aren't allowed to build a vehicle for our character?Count on an entry from me. - 55555

Vehicles aren't allowed, no.

DC?I'M GONNA BUILD SPIDER-Oh wait.Uh...Is Scarecrow a DC Character?

That he is. Just think about who hangs out with whom. Or fights with.

I will try this.BTW, is own-made fabric cape allowed?

No. Non-Lego elements still aren't allowed.

Why only DC Comics characters? I thought that Marvel was going to be part of the Superheroes line as well?-

The related contest is for DC characters only, so there needs to be a certain symmetry.

Why does the entry period seem so short? I can't even get home to try and build anything until the 18th... And this actually seemed like a fun theme.~|ET|~

The short entry period makes me sad. However, I will try to enter this.

The entry period is as long as it's ever been: fifteen days. It isn't any shorter than usual.

Official BBC Contest #62: Up Up and Away! They're a comics company with a long history of producing cultural icons! They're a revolutionary building system loved the world over! They fight crime!Lego and DC have partnered up to release a brand-new theme based on DC's greatest heroes and most notorious villains. Sure, it may technically be set for release in the new year, but that's not going to stop us from having a contest right here, right now. When you've got over 75 years of stories and characters to go through, you need a headstart. By the time you read this, the universe will already have been punched so hard we're having this contest two months early. Don't worry: it makes more sense this way.I'll skip to the exposition. Your mission this month is to build a character from DC Comics. And that's only DC, guys. Might I remind you, over 75 years of creative ground to cover. Heroes, villains, grimdark 90s antiheroes, cool and trendy antivillains, as many or as few of them as you want... go for it.But that's not all! Get the polybags, because this is no hoax, fakeout, or dream sequence. This is the issue where I heartily encourage you to take your completed and posted entry and swing it over by the official Lego Superheroes site. There, they have a contest of their own, with some spectacular and astounding prizes, and I am going to suggest you submit your entries there, too. I think you guys might be just what this storyline needs.So get to the Batcave already! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Entries begin being accepted as soon as this topic is posted, and will stop being accepted on Wednesday, November 16th at 11:59 P.M. EST. We will accept unlimited entries for this contest, so there's no need to rush your entry. To enter, simply post a link to your .jpg or .gif entry picture in this topic. Your entry post in this thread should appear as follows: Entry Name:Entry Pic URL:Topic URL (if applicable): ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ A running tally of entrants will be updated daily IN A SEPARATE PINNED TOPIC, which will be posted shortly after the first entries are received. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Voting Process: Preliminary Voting begins November 18th and ends November 21st at 11:59 P.M. EST.Semifinal Voting begins November 21st and ends November 23rd at 11:59 P.M. EST.Final Voting begins November 23rd and ends November 25th at 11:59 P.M. EST.The contest winner and final voting results will be posted in a separate thread on November 25th. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Rules: 1) Your entry may not have been published prior to the start of this contest. You may make your own topic before posting in the official entry thread, but you must create a post in the entry topic before it is closed in order to be officially entered. If, after posting your entry anywhere on BZP but before officially entering it (including the blogs), you modify it and then enter it, you will be disqualified. You may only start one topic for your entry. Please post only one main pic in this entry thread and a link to the rest of the pics in the gallery on your image host (most likely Brickshelf, Photobucket, or Flickr). You can do pictures as normal in your own separate thread. If you need help posting pictures, please see this topic. 2) Don't PM the contest host unless you have to. Ask questions in this topic and the host or an assistant will answer it. 3) Painted parts are NOT ALLOWED. No non-LEGO parts. All other LEGO parts are fair game; however, for the most part, they should be Bionicle pieces and Technic pieces. Let's say, at least 75% of the MOC Bionicle/Technic parts. Pictures in which the appearance of the MOC has been edited in Photoshop or other editing software are also prohibited. If either method is used, the MOC will be disqualified. The background may be edited, as long as it does not alter the appearance of the MOC. 4) Only one entry per member. You cannot switch or modify models mid contest. Once you have entered, you may not "un-enter" your models and enter new or modified ones in their stead. You may opt to bow out of the contest for whatever reason but you cannot reenter under such a situation. If you get disqualified for any reason, you will not be allowed to reenter with another MOC in that contest. 5) Any flaming will result in disqualification from the contest. Competition is good if you keep it clean. Everyone play fair, NO WHINING, no insults. I reserve the right to DQ any entry at any time for any reason. 6) Absolutely, positively NO CHEATING! Anyone found to be cheating or even suspected of cheating will face immediate disqualification from this contest and will be banned from participating in future contests. They will likely also be banned from the site. Mods know this information, so you're not fooling anyone but yourself by thinking you can get away with it. We run a check on people with multiple accounts too, which is an offense that results in banning from BZP entirely, aside from the contest... DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT IT. 7) No "this is unfair" posting. Some people have more parts, money, time, fish, gigs left on your hard drive, etc than others. That's life; we each have to do our best with what we have. Any excessive complaining may, at the judgment of the contest runner, disqualify you! 8) Discussion is encouraged. Feel free to ask questions about models you see or about the contest in general. This is for us, the BBC builders; let's have some fun with it. 9) The contest is open to all BZP members, and voting is open to all BZP members to participate in even if they did not enter an MOC. "Advertising" your MOC is fine by making a signature or avatar reminding people to vote for you, but mass-PMing is frowned upon and will just get you disqualified. Advertising your MOC in someone else's thread is also a major no-no. Spamming may result in proto loss or even post-count reductions, so don't do it. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Prizes: Prizes will be announced at the conclusion of the contest.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Contest Hosts: Tufi PiyufiMcSmeag Contest Assistants: Taka-Tahu-NuvaAho-ChanArpyNuju Metru Well, what are you waiting for? Get building already!

And since that's sorted... Topic closed.

There've been plenty of MOCs with System-based bodies that have been perfectly at home in BBC, especially if the limbs and rest are all Bionicle/Technic. The general picture in my head has me leaning towards BBC, but if you want to PM me a picture of your MOC, I can give you a more concrete nudge. Topic closed.

Banned member's topic closed.

"In a Line" topics, still being incredibly spammy, are still not allowed.

The rule's still valid, guys. We just don't have that topic up here yet. Topic closed.

An exercise in attempting to bring back a very spammy kind of topic. The rule's still valid, guys. We just don't have that topic up here yet. Topic closed.

First and foremost, no spamming. Spam is defined as pointless posts or posts without any substance. Spam has no set length: a ten-word post can be just as spammy as a hundred-word post. To avoid spamming, please make sure to say something specific about the MOC(s) featured in the topic. You don't need to write up a whole essay, so just make sure you say something relevant and constructive.

 

Equally important is no flaming. This is attacking a MOC or a person harshly and rudely, and is not tolerated in the least. If you don't like a MOC, then provide constructive criticism. You don't need to break out the insults to make your point. If you're constantly flaming, you may soon find yourself unable to participate in SBC or BZP itself.

 

In a similar vein, no bumping. This is blatantly posting in a topic just to get it back up to the front page, and it's just seen as an attention grab. Plus, you're still pushing somebody else's topic off the page. Because an endless cycle of bumping isn't conducive to a healthy forum, you just plain can't do it.

 

Only post your MOCs. If your friend or sibling made something, then we heartily encourage you to get them signed up with an account and post their own topic for their MOC. If, however, the situation is less benign and you're posting a MOC for a banned member, you may face reprimand. Members who have been banned are no longer allowed to participate in the community, and posting their MOCs is just an attempt to circumvent this.

 

All MOCs need pictures, or at least an adequate description. If you're posting a topic for your MOC, please have the pictures ready to go, or at least have a link to a pending-publication Brickshelf gallery (it takes 24 hours, give or take). If you know you're not going to have pictures, though, you're welcome to post a detailed description of your MOC, or instructions for making it. It's not unheard of for people to make MOCs and take pictures for other people, but you really shouldn't count on this.

 

Please also remember that the best description cannot stack up to photographs, so do your best to get those pictures.

 

Only post one topic for your MOC. If your previous topic is past the revival date, or you didn't get as many replies as you would have liked, you still can't post a new topic for that MOC. You can include the MOC in a "compilation" topic of your MOCs, provided that the majority of MOCs in the topic are new and the emphasis is very much on the newer MOCs.

 

A new topic for an individual MOC is only permitted if the MOC has been altered to the point where it is a distinctly new version compared to the original. No swapping of single pieces, please.

 

No "preview/teaser/WIP" topics. If you've got an unfinished MOC, please hold off until it's completed before posting. Ask your friends for advice, or post something in your blog. Topics for unfinished MOCs are unnecessary.

 

No unofficial contest topics in SBC. You're more than welcome to run unofficial contests in your blogs, but you cannot have contest topics in SBC itself. BBC was nearly choked out in the bygone days when they were allowed, so we'd like to avoid that phase entirely with SBC.

 

No "post-it-here" topics. These are topics where you ask people to post their MOCs in a single topic. As that's the whole point of SBC, there's no need to have these topics.

 

No shops. Don't post topics just about you offering to make MOCs to people's specifications. You can put this in your sig or your blog, but shop topics are unnecessary.

 

If you're not getting as many posts in your topic as you'd want, don't complain about it. You are not entitled to replies. People are free to look at your MOC and leave without posting. They might not have much to say, they might be busy, they might not want to reply, or they just plain might not even be members. If a lack of posts is getting you down, channel that energy into making some good, constructive posts in your fellow members' topics. A watched pot never boils, after all.

 

Essentially, be kind and considerate to your fellow members, and you won't have much to worry about. We're pulling for you. We're all in this together.

 

-The SBC Staff

 

 

[Formatting fixed 10/03/14 -Wind]

ATTENTION

 

The BBC Forum Staff has updated rule number four for further clarification about what image formats are acceptable in this forum.

 

As has long been stated in BZPower's Signature and Picture guidelines, only JPG, GIF, and PNG images are post-able on these forums, because other formats use insufficient compression and often require vast loading times. But it seems there has been some confusion here in BBC, so we're going to make it clear:

 

Any images you post in the BBC forum must be either JPG, GIF, or PNG in format.

 

Honestly, we recommend JPG; it is the standard format for photographs with good reason. Read former BBC Forum Leader Jambi's post about PNG to see why PNG is usually a poor choice for photos.

 

In image-heavy forums like BBC or the Artwork zones, we can sometimes be a little more lenient with image formats to which you link, but if you are embedding the picture in a post or using it as a BBC Contest entry photo, use JPG, GIF, or PNG.

Posting and Reviewing Guide

 

To make sure everyone knows what constitutes spam and what doesn’t, I’ve written a short guide with tips and examples.The most basic rule about reviewing an MOC is that you provide feedback. State what you like about the MOC, as much in detail as possible. If you don’t like a certain part, be sure to offer some suggestions on how to improve it. This way, builders can improve their skills by trying new designs, or learn important concepts that lead to successful building.

 

If you add a comment about the blurriness of the pictures, that’s okay, but if that’s all you’re posting, your post will be deleted.Remember to stay positive and constructive. You can offer tips without acting condescending.

 

BAD:

 

The wings are absolutely horrible! You should’ve used [insert parts and/or design]!

 

GOOD:

 

You can improve the wings by using [insert part] and [insert design tips].

 

Something very important: there is no 10 word rule. I’ve noticed some members think there is – they are quite mistaken. Spam is judged by content, not length.

 

Example:

 

I really like the construction of the legs.

 

This is only 8 words, but it is not spam, because it has something to say about the MOC itself. A creator who is unsure about the leg design will feel more confident about it, and will use it again, improving his or her talent.

 

Wow! It’s so cool, amazing, wonderful! I love it! 10/10!P.S. I like pie!!! LOL!

 

This post is over 10 words, but it’s still spam, as the content only shows appreciation, but no actual comment on the design. A creator posts his or her MOC in hopes of receiving feedback, not just praise. It’s nice to know that the MOC is admired, but posts like these are often just post count inflation. In other words, posts such as these are usually only made to raise post count.

 

Number ratings: these are no substitute for a review. Examples of the bad use of number ratings:

 

Not bad, but not great either. 6.5/10

Brilliant! 9,999,999.99/123

 

Number ratings – especially unrealistic ones – are not useful for the MOC’s creator, as they doesn’t know what you based the score on. Unrealistic ratings are often experienced as annoying.Number ratings can only be used complementary. When you’ve reviewed the MOC, you can attach a number rating to your score so the creator knows how important certain good points are, and how heavily other aspects pull down the rating. Example:

 

The colour scheme suits the MOC, and is well-balanced. You’ve mixed the blue parts in in just the right places, so the colour is added in equal doses and spread over the MOC’s entire body. It also contrasts well with the black you used for the basic construction.The knees don’t seem to be able to bend very well, though. If you put the socket joints on the calves upside down, you’ll notice that the legs will bend better and more realistically.The Toa feet are the right size for the MOC, but look a bit bland. If you added some extra parts (preferably black ones), they wouldn’t clash with the rest of the legs so much – right now they look like shoes rather than feet.Overall, I’d say the MOC deserves 8.5 out of 10, as the flaws are only minor ones. Good job!

 

There’s also the phenomenon of ‘gratitude posts’. These are posts in which the topic creator thanks those who’ve posted, and implores others to do the same. An example:

 

Thanks for the posts! Keep posting, people!

 

This is obviously a way to bump the topic to the top of the first forum page as much as possible, and to increase the frequency and number of posts, just to get the topic on the Hot Topics list on the front page. Therefore, it is not tolerated.

 

This does not mean that you are not allowed to address the posts of those members. As long as you’re answering questions or defending certain aspects of your MOC, or explaining the reason behind the design, it’s okay to express your gratitude. Example:

 

Thanks for the helpful reviews, people!

Why didn’t you use a Kanohi for the head?

I didn’t use one because I had an idea for a head design that I really wanted to use, and see what kind of feedback I could get on it.

If you had turned that part on the arm around and added Vahki staffs, it would’ve looked more dangerous.

I didn’t think of that, actually. But then I would have had to add more silver to the rest of the MOC as well, or the colours would have clashed.I might build a second version of this MOC later – I’ll be sure to post it if I do, and I’ll try a couple of the ideas you guys gave. Thanks again!

 

 

As you can tell, this post adds to the discussion. Members who’ve already posted can give further advice because of the creator’s post, and other members may be able to offer some other views as well.

 

A last piece of advice: if your post was deleted, do not repost the same message! Rather, think about why it was deleted, and adapt your post.

 

I hope you’ve found this guide helpful, and that you will take it into account when posting in the BBC forum.

First of all, no spamming. Posts unrelated to the MOC, generic posts (such as 'good MOC, I like it'; these are posts that could have easily been written without ever looking at the MOC), and posts that generally don't add anything to the topic will be deleted. There is no 'ten-word rule': a post can be spam even if it is over ten words long, just as a post can be relevant and yet under ten words long. More information on what makes for a good (as well as bad) post in BBC can be found in Schizo's post later on in this topic.

 

As well, no flaming/bashing. If you don't like an MOC, that's fine; you can either post and provide constructive criticism for the builder (provided you also have something positive to say about the MOC), or you can simply not post. However, you cannot post simply to bash or flame either the MOC or the builder. In addition, builders cannot respond to someone's comments by flaming the reviewer; if you feel that the reviewer was out of line, report their post or offer a response in a civil manner. Flaming can get you a PE drop, so it's highly suggested that you be civil and polite in your posting.

 

All MOC topics must include pictures of the MOC: the only exception is if you include a clear description and/or instructions. If you put the picture(s) straight in the post, the picture(s) should be in jpg, gif, or png format, no larger than 640x640, and around 100KB in filesize. Anything larger than this should be linked to instead. This is out of consideration for members with smaller screen resolutions and slower computers/connections. As well, please do not quote the MOC pictures themselves, as it makes the page take that much longer to load. If you must quote a post with the MOC pictures in it, please have the courtesy to remove them in your quote or change them to text links instead. If you need help posting pictures, please refer to the Pictures Topic in the Q&A forum.

 

Only post your MOCs. You may only post a topic for a MOC somebody else made if they are a friend or family member of yours and they do not have an account of their own. You may not post a MOC for a banned or suspended member: they have been banned from participating in the forum for a reason, and circumventing this will only get you in trouble. As well, no 'look what I found on Brickshelf' topics. Even if you state that it isn't yours, don't post a MOC you found on Brickshelf or elsewhere. If you claim that someone else's MOC is your own and you are caught(and it's not as easy to get away with plagiarism as you may think), you will be punished.

 

You may only post one topic for a MOC; posting multiple topics for the same MOC over any span of time is not allowed. You can post more than one MOC per topic, of course, but you may not post any additional topics for any of those MOCs if you do. As well, posting a new topic for a MOC that already has a topic is not allowed; for every extra topic you post for a MOC, you push somebody else's topic and MOC off the front page. Even if you only got a few or no posts in your original MOC topic, you can't repost it in hopes that more will see and post: you'll have to take your chances with your original.In that same vein, no bumping topics. This is posting just to get your topic up on the front page again, or posting just to ask people to post. This is spam, and will be deleted. If you continually bump your topics, even after having been warned not to do so, you may lose PE.

 

No 'post-it-here' topics or unofficial contests: that is, you cannot post a topic where you invite other members to post their creations in your topic. As this entire forum is devoted to giving people a place to post topics just for their MOCs, such topics are redundant. In this same thread are unofficial member-run contests; in addition to often counting as 'post-it-here' topics, unofficial contests are not allowed due to the fact that, when they were allowed, they would often clog up the front page, pushing actual MOC topics to the back pages.

 

No 'request'/'shop' topics. These include shop topics where you offer to make MOCs for members who request them (much like the art shops in Artwork II) or topics where you ask someone else to make a MOC for you. If you truly want someone else to make a MOC for you, put something saying you're looking for someone to MOC for you in your signature or find somebody who is willing to build for you. If you want to build MOCs that people request, you should also put something in your signature stating you are willing to do this. Either way, a topic is unnecessary.

 

Do not complain about a lack of posts in your topic, or demand that members post in your topic. This includes threatening people to post, demanding that they post, sending spam PMs to random members to get them to post in your topic or PMing members who viewed your topic and didn't post to ask why they didn't post. As well, stating that you'll post something new when a certain amount of people post is not allowed. People will post if they have something to say; if they do not, they will not post. Demanding that everyone who views your topic must post, if anything, only encourages spam, as people will be made to post even when they don't have anything to say.

 

No 'preview'/'teaser'/WIP topics. You cannot post a topic just to say that you will have a MOC soon, or post a topic with only a silhouette of the MOC or an otherwise intentionally obscured picture. As well, you may not post a topic with a MOC in progress (a 'WIP') with intent to repost the finished product later on in a new topic after getting comments, criticism and ideas on how to continue the MOC. You may only post a topic once you have the actual pictures to post, or a clear, detailed description.While this may look like a lot of rules, many are simply common sense/good manners and are easy enough to remember. As long as you keep to these and remember to have fun, the BBC forum can truly be a pleasant place to be.

GENERAL DISCUSSION RULES AND GUIDELINES

 

Do NOT Spam

Spouting random jibberish at every opportunity is not good, especially if it is done in a thread that has a clear point. If you want to chat, do it elsewhere or on IM, but don't do it here. Excessive roleplaying is also prohibited, and please stay on topic. Derailing a thread risks getting it closed.

 

Do NOT Flame

Tearing into other users is not productive for anyone. If they have broken a rule, use the Report button. If they need to be pointed to the Rules & FAQ, point them to it, and leave it at that. If you disagree, present you opinion in a courteous manner. If you don't like something that's being discussed, say why, or perhaps, keep to yourself. Flaming isn't tolerated here.

 

NO Inappropriate Content

NO links, pics or even REFERENCES to porn or hentai, or any adult content whatsoever. This will result in instant banning. BZP has no age requirements which means there are people of all ages here, including very young children. We're a site with the primary intent of discussing a kids toy line-- keep things safe for everyone. If you want to talk about adult subjects then find yourself another messageboard that allows it.If you don't know what the above rule is talking about and referencing, then don't worry - you won't break it accidentally. If you do, be warned... this is an automatic suspension and then banning.

 

Use the Report Button

There is a "REPORT" button in the lower right-hand corner of each post. If you feel that that post is breaking the rules, hit the report button, enter an understandable reason, and leave it at that. Posting "Will a Moderator please lock this thread!?" or "This should be in (Forum X)." does nothing to bring the thread to our attention.

 

Leaked Images

Leaked images happen when a company has broken its agreement with Lego for disclosure. This means they agreed promotional images would not be used for advertisement or distribution. Since this is looked down upon by Lego, LEAKED IMAGES OF SETS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON BZPOWER.

Do not POST them, LINK to them, or DISCUSS them. Those who do so will lose Proto or have their posting privileges suspended. If you are not sure that an image is leaked, ask a staff member. You will not be punished for linking to them in a PM between you and the staffie.

 

"Post It Here" Topics

• A post it here requires these criterion,
• Must ask you to consider a scenario where you create something. A character, a setting, a mood, etc.
• The author must ask you to record your conclusion in the topic
• Most importantly, it must have the exact same function as an existing BZP forum

These topics will be closed.

 

No Advertising

Read this topic for information on the advertising rule. This advertising rule includes creating topics to simply advertise a site that you know of/own; that's what your signature is there for.

 

Introductory Topics

Brand new! See: The Revolving Door

 

Dream Topics

Dream topics turn into spam. Tahu making a sundae at your local Dairy Queen has very little discussion value.

 

Birthday Topics

Creating birthday topics for people on the day of their birthday is fine. However, topics celebrating the birthday of current or retired BZP staff members only are for the General Discussion forum. When their birthday is over, it will be closed by a staff member.

 

 

Coincidence Topics

Coincidences happen. Sometimes a quote from a TV show reminds you of a BIONICLE quote. Sometimes a new LEGO character reminds you of one of your old drawings. In nearly every case similar to these examples, resemblances to BIONICLE are most likely unintentional and there is not much to discuss in these types of topics.

 

Yours Truly,

Geedee Forum Staff