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    I Hate Swords

    By Takua the Wanderer,

    No, not because of Kraggh. I've hated swords for ages. He just inspired me to actually post this.
    I don't hate Lightsabers though.
     
     
    Oh, and on the subject of hate, I don't actually hate my brother. Just the things he does.
    Then again, since people are defined by what they do, I suppose I do hate him.
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    Paradox?

    By Takua the Wanderer,

    Let's say you have two teleportation machiney thingies. Whatever you put into one of them comes out of the other one. What happens if you put one into the other?
     
    Probably not a new paradox, though.
  12. Takua the Wanderer
    Trust me, there's more than there seems. By, erm... about two or three similarities. But oh well.
     
    Anyway, to start with, the biggest one: The gaping mouth. The outline isn't that clear, but the mouth is there. It sure looks different, but it's there.
    The next biggest one: The general shape. Both Hau Nuva have a kind of triangular shape. The Adapted one is narrower, but the similarity can still be seen.
     
    I can see three more, but they're kinda small. The serrations, of course. Also, the ridges are reminscient of the veins on the first Hau Nuva.
    The space between the eyes. It looks a lot like the space between the eyes of the original Hau.
    Finally, there's a sort of V shape on the forehead. It looks a lot like the vent/eyebrow like shapes on the Hau Nuva.
     
    Points highlighted (Oh no, I defiled it ).
     
     
    Other similarities on the set:
    The silver armor is a similarity, seeing as one of the main features of the Nuva in 2002 was their silver armor.
    The Nynrah Ghostblaster with both shots in it looks a lot like his Mata hand. And I thought that those hands were guns for a long time.
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    Ironically, Tahu Mistika seems to have attracted a lot of flame. The targets for the burnination seem to mostly be the mask, which has been claimed to look both like a ninja's mask and a knight's helm, and his shield.
    I can't really address the complaint about the ninja, except for the rumor that ninjas can exotically use fire, but a knight represents Tahu very well. In the Middle Ages, a knight was seen as a symbol of power, protection, and heroism. All descriptions that can be aptly set to Tahu.
    Even now, we look back to knights as heroes, hence the term, "knights in shining armor." And out of all the Nuva, Tahu is the hero out of all of them, the one who would go to the greatest lengths to protect and fight for what he believes in.
     
    Tahu's weapon isn't a shield. If it is, then it's the most mediocre shield that I've ever seen. I don't see how it can block anything. Besides, he has a Hau.
    It can't be a shuriken either. Not only is it oversized, but if he throws it, he won't have a weapon.
    I personally believe that it's a spinning blade, a buzzsaw, a vegetation cutter. Not only is that useful in a swamp, but it fits Tahu's persona.
    Think about it: A weapon like that is extremely powerful, but it's dangerous to everyone, including the user. Just like fire (also, it can easily clear away foilage, just like fire). And just like something only someone who is that willing to take risks would use. Such as Tahu. The cutter fits him perfectly.
     
    The rest of his body is also fitting on him. Jets produce fire, don't they? I personally think it's the best option for Tahu there is. Also, look at the claws on his legs. Now look at this, specifically the flames in the middle:
    (Thanks, Emzee! )
     
    This is an argument that I expect to come against: "There are tons of Toa of Fire. Just because it describes fire doesn't mean it describes Tahu!"
    In a way, it does. Tahu is the original Toa of Fire. When you say Toa of Fire, doesn't Tahu, the spirit of fire come to mind first?
     
    In my honest opinion, Tahu Mistika represents fire very well. And fire by extension, represents Tahu.
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    "You don't think anything that Skeeter cow-..."
    "I have shown you the letters from countless parents who remmeber you from their own days here, telling me in no uncertain terms that if I sacked you, they would have something to say about it-"
    "...if you are holding for universal popularity,I'm afraid you will be in this cabin for a very long time."
     
    Quite an awkward comparison, especially that Rita Skeeter bit, but the message is the same.
    I wanted to work in the part in there about Aberforth, but it wouldn't work.
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    Revamp...?

    By Takua the Wanderer,

    I've changed the blog around a bit. I'll update the hall of death later (I think I actually have a good idea for a Sidorak picture).
     
    Now comment on the Magnaguards or I'll shoot you with a Bulldog RLR.
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    I'm not going to say how similar the Phantoka are to the 2002 Nuva and point out the similarities, since I feel that it's been done again and again and would be superfluous here. Instead, I'm going to do what I did in my previous two blog entries and point out how the sets represent the characters.
    Lewa
    You all know what his personality is. Lewa is cheery and generally happy-go-lucky. A synonym for that is, you guessed it, bright. Just like lime green, which I have seen a lot of complaints about. In my opinion, lime green fits his personality way better than Metru green, or even Mata green.
    Also, his jets. I find that they fit Lewa better than wings, as others have suggested. Lewa's personality is eratic and reckless at times, right? Uncontrolled jets are like that quite a bit easier than propellers and wings (I think). Also, they're the fastest, just like Lewa is naturally.
    Finally, his sword. "Why doesn't he have two Air Katanas?" Simple. A katana is a two-handed sword. Two of them are just really weird. One of the along with his blaster is also weird, but a lot less so. Two don't fit him, either. Since they're two handed swords, two of them are really heavy, and that doesn't fit his persona.
    Pohatu
    Pohatu's personality is similar to Lewa's in the way that's he's also a bright and cheery optimist. So why shouldn't orange, as a bright color, fit him? I certainly feel that it fits him better than that darned neutral brown color.
    I haven't heard many complaints about propellers, but I'm going to point something out about them anyway. How would you describe the sound a propeller makes? Choppy and blocky, right? This is probably just opinion, but I've always attributed that noise to rock. Also, a propeller based aircraft is quite slow compared to jets and wings. Doesn't that fit Pohatu?
    Personally, I have no idea why so many people complain about his mask. Who cares if it looks like a Vahi? A Vahi-like mask fits him perfectly, seeing how his old mask was also a bit like the Vahi. Also, out of all the mask powers there is, which one has the closest effect to the Vahi?
    Kopaka
    His bayonet seems to be quite hated. But it fits him perfectly. Kopaka's personality is calm, controlled, and disciplined, right? Well, those are traits that a good soldier needs. That's why he has a bayonet, a weapon primarily attributed to soldiers. It's to emphasize his traits.
    His wings are also apt to his personality. Look at an airplane from the ground. It's almost completely stiff-winged and still. That's how Kopaka is, isn't he? Stiff and still.
    And what's wrong with his mask looking like Toa Nuju's? Nuju's mask fits his personality better. And the laser guide fits, too. Think about it (again): Kopaka is very calm and efficient. Someone who's precise and efficient wouldn't like to waste ammunition, would they? That's why he has a laser guide.
     
     
    And the grey. True, it doesn't really fit the Nuva in my opinion, but it sure fits the skies of Karda Nui.
     
     
    And just for the heck of it: Onua
    Everything I really have to say about him is probably already said. The reason for his blaster is similar to the reason for Gali as a sniper. It's a bit different, as Onua seems more to be more of a close range sort of person than Gali.
    I've also heard it said that Onua looks like an FBI agent. Well, what's wrong with that? Onua has a great deal of self control, just like an FBI agent needs (they can't just go around shooting any criminal they want). He'd make a great agent.
    As for the Kraahkan, it's perfectly logical. Not only does the Kraahkan look a lot like his old Pakari already, but it's dark underground.
  19. Takua the Wanderer
    I sure envy that guy.
    I got the grades for my speech back today. I did well on most of it, but the single part that really dragged me down was the fact that I didn't speak loudly or clearly enough. :annoyed2:
    I have no idea what that's saying, but I don't think it's anything too good.
     
     
    Oh, and now to talk about Bionicle, I think I'll get Jetrax just to make the Destral Cycle. The idea of a Makuta as a biker is the craziest, therefore best, idea I've heard yet.
    I still want Rockoh, though. No idea how I'm going to convince my parents to let me get Jetrax, Rockoh, Takanuva, Icarax, and a few canister sets for Christmas, though. :annoyed2:
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    Weird

    By Takua the Wanderer,

    I went to bed early yesterday, hoping for a good night's sleep. Well, I got that, and did better in school today.
    The weird thing is, I got up at one in the morning thinking that it was almost time for the bus to arrive. I didn't even guess that I was wacko until I went downstairs and packed my backpack, and even then, I wasn't even sure that I was right. But I went back to bed anyway. And my mom caught me going up the stairs and thought that I was just going to bed, not getting up in the middle of the night (for no reason whatsoever), and I got in trouble.
    So, my theory on how I could have thought that the bus would come at one in the morning? Same boring routine over and over. It's so not hard to hate high school. :annoyed2:
     
    On the plus side, I got Comic 15!
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    Rpgs

    By Takua the Wanderer,

    Hooray for Rocket-Propelled Grenades!
     
    Seriously though, I think there needs to be a seperate forum for COT RPGs. It's kind of annoying to go there looking for anything interesting, and seeing almost nothing but RPGs. :annoyed2:
    Don't get me wrong, I don't hate them or anything. I'm just not really into them, so they just make it hard to find other stuff.
     
    Oh, and I've finally killed Kopaka!
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