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Does anyone who has contributed in some fashion to Year One still interested in making it work?
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The Year One Topic needs some love. Go on! Click!
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This is something I've wanted to do for a long time now: Year One is moving to a topic! Yes, you heard right. Not many separate topics, but one topic. There are many reasons for this, but it's mainly not to overextend and have topics die. However, there are a few kinks I've been wanting to sort out. 1) A proper image! I do not have GIMP, Photoshop, Paint Shop Pro, or any other of those image-editing doohickeys, and it's time to stop making do and get a splashy header! More info coming up in another entry. 2) I want your input! If you have any ideas on organization or anything else to go in the topic, now is the time to mention it. Also, where would it go? Software? GD?
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I've been typing and copying/pasting for hours. Check it out! Hey, now this can finally be a proper blog again!
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Unity has been downloaded, the game will soon be started. However, there is one slight difficulty: I don't have any 3D models of the Toa Mata. So yeah. Post it in your blog, put it in your sig, anything: I need to spread the word on this project. It'll never work without the help and support of the BZPower community.
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BIONICLE: Year One Contest #1: Make an Image! Well, well, well. The first of (hopefully) quite a few Year One-related contests. Your challenge today: simply create an image! Your choice of color and whatever you put in it, though there are a few rules: 1) Total size must be under 800x300, the new signature size. Anything beyond this will be DQ'd. 2) Total file size must be around or under 200KB. This should be easy enough. 3) PNG files, please. JPG if you have to, but be sure it's high-quality lossless. GIFs, BMPs, TIFFs, and others will be DQ'd. 4) If you win, you will be asked to create your image in various sizes for Year One. I will be the judge. I like fancy stuff, so if you want to make a few Toa silhouettes or extra effects, go right ahead. Give it your best shot! ENTRIES ARE TO BE PMed TO ME. This avoids complications. Entry period ends Friday, July 9th, 2010, at 9:00 PM EST. What are you waiting for? Get creating!
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Here are some random ideas for Bionicle: Year One. Opening sequence: No extra work here, just the already-made '01 video of the canisters falling from the sky, with possibly some drums in the background to increase the intensity. I was also thinking that the video could flash onto the screen and fade out, much like the effect used on the text in those "WE ARE WAITING" banners. The video continues, until we see Onua explode out of the can. Onua's parts are in the background, and smoke is rising from the canister, as the graphics fade in with the "Play" "Save" and etc. Actual Gameplay: I have a few ideas floating around, but the main concept is to have it episodic - you complete the first Onua level (a nod to the canceled game that started with Onua's level) and then access other episodes in different Koros, based on different mini-storylines and MNOLG stuff, i.e. an Onua Vs. Lewa level, or a Tahu-underground-with-lots-of-Kofo-Jaga level. You can even go back to already-completed levels for fun or to get more masks. In each level, you will be able to collect Kanohi masks (and the rare Makoki Stone parts seen only six times throughout the game) and talk to villagers and Turaga. Once every level is complete and you have collected all of the masks, you choose your Toa and you descend into Mangaia. I was thinking that right before that, there would be a cutaway scene, a 3D rendering of the famous MNOLG sequence where they descend. Different challenges will be thrown at you underneath Mangaia, such as the Shadow Toa and the Manas. After all of Makuta's cronies are defeated, you fight Makuta for a bit, and if you beat him, a 3D render of the famous Toa Vs. Makuta scene plays, including the part where Takua awakens the Swarms, setting up Bionicle: Year Two …
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In B:Y1, levels will be accessed via the Kini-Nui menu. Each Toa will have separate levels, though the levels are somewhat like short episodes. Each will include Rahi enemies, and if it's viable, a boss-Rahi at the end. Each Toa will have separate powers to start with. These include elemental powers (these do basically the same thing, though the effects are different) and their mask powers. Starting with one mask (their primary mask), they will gain more powers as they go through levels and find the masks hidden in those levels. Noble Masks will be hidden as well. Each Toa has a "special ability", which will be accessed by pressing the same button for each character. There should be a limit on how much a Toa can use these - after all, we don't want them abused. Master of Shadow Matoran has kindly supplied a WIP list. My notes are bracketed and bolded. TAHU: Can walk on lava, and loses his Life Energy half as fast as the other characters. [i think surfing on lava might be better.] KOPAKA: When he hits an enemy that isn't a boss, the enemy is stunned/frozen for three-to-five seconds. LEWA: Can double-jump. GALI: Can swim, and therefore cross water. [We probably should have this ability for anyone with a Kaukau, 'cept Pohatu. ] POHATU: Can go into a PowerRun-mode, which gives him the ability to escape from an enemy quickly. ONUA: Can use his claws to smash or lift pieces of the environment. If possible, it will automatically save progress at the end of each episode.
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Here is the entry for mask, elemental, and special powers that will be seen throughout the game. GREAT MASKSHau (shielding) Creates impenetrable force field around player. Can be used for 30 seconds in level. Kaukau (waterbreathing) Gives the user the ability to breath underwater. Can be used for up to two minutes before user automatically surfaces. Miru (levitation) This power cannot be accessed from the ground and must be used at the apex of a jump. User goes into flight mode and can use the directional controls to glide on the air for up to 30 seconds at a time. Pakari (strength) Gives user the ability to crush objects that would normally impede progress. Can be used for 30 seconds in level. Kakama (speed) Speeds up user to three times normal speed. Can be used for 30 seconds in level. Akaku (x-ray vision) Uncovers hidden objects so they are in plain sight. No time limit. NOBLE MASKS Huna (invisibility) Gives user invisibility. If Rahi encounter user, invisibility stops and cannot be accessed for two minutes. Can be used for 30 seconds in level. Rau (translation) Translates Matoran runes into language of your choice. No time limit. Mahiki (illusion) Gives user power to conjure an illusion of multiple versions of themselves. Each doppelgänger has one HP and attack with only a basic attack. Requires concentration but not as much as the Komau or Matatu; a user can still attack but is slower. Ruru (night vision) Still open to suggestions. Komau (mind control) Temporarily controls Rahi of choice. If hit while using, user cannot access it for two minutes. Cannot do anything else while using. Can be used for one minute in level. Controlled characters must be in sight. Matatu (telekinesis) Gives user the ability to lift objects with mouse and drag them around. Like the Komau, user cannot do anything else while using power. If hit while using, user cannot access it for two minutes. No time limit. if user tries to use mask on friendly characters, said character does something silly. ELEMENTAL POWERS Basic Attack Throws balls of Toa's element at whatever is in the middle-screen crosshairs. Super Attack Throws stream of Toa's element at whatever is in the middle-screen crosshairs. Physical Attack Toa attacks with punches and/or kicks at whatever is in the middle-screen crosshairs. Only for Pohatu, Onua, and Gali. Secondary Attack Toa attacks with another power that he/she has as part of his/her elemental powers. Example: FIRE: Extreme heatWATER: MoistureAIR: VacuumEARTH: EarthquakeSTONE: AvalancheICE: Extreme coldEach of these can be used only once. SPECIAL POWERS Listed elsewhere
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This is the official entry for the scripts and voice acting for BIONICLE: Year One. Auditions are open now and will continue until further notice. We need voice actors for: TOA » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «Tahu Leader-type of voice, but he's also kind of arrogant at this point. Interested: MoSM, Sonic the Hedgehog, benlinus, -Thylon- Kopaka Cold and to the point. Like his MoL voice. Interested: -Toa Lhikevikk-, Thomas Magnum, -Thylon-, Sir Kohran Gali We need a female to do this, really. Beggars can't be choosers. Interested: ShadowVelocity Pohatu Fun and lighthearted, but also solid, like a rock. Interested: MoSM, Toa Kaitan Thunder Inferno, toa of mystery, ultra hamster, -Thylon-, Toa Cykron Onua Deep and thoughtful. Interested: Thomas Magnum, ultra hamster Lewa Fun fun fun fun fun, and excitable. Interested: Toa Zale, Toa Kaitan Thunder Inferno, Eljay: Toa of Mangosteen, toa of mystery, Sonic the Hedgehog, ~T L N~: Pentagram of Airv TURAGA » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «Vakama Old and wise, but also thoughtful and saddened because of his past life events. Interested: Sonic the Hedgehog, Toa Chaos Nuva Nuju Clicks, whistles, and whirrs. Do your best if you want to audition, but we might have to put it through multiple effects to get it to work. Interested: Gorgnak, Toa Kaitan Thunder Inferno Nokama Female, of course. We need it to sound old and slow too, like her MoL voice. Interested: ShadowVelocity, Neelh of Suburbia Onewa A bit faster than the other ones, and opinionated. Interested: -Thylon- Whenua Hunched, basically. Interested: dann494 Matau Essentially an older Lewa. Interested: Toa Kaitan Thunder Inferno, Eljay: Toa of Mangosteen, ~T L N~: Pentagram of Air MATORAN » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «TakuaJaller I think an older-sounding version of their MoL voices would be nice. Interested (Takua): Sonic the Hedgehog, ##### Bantha (yum), benlinus, MakutaKlak Interested (Jaller): MoSM, GlatorianJaller Kapura Epic, mysterious, awesome. Interested: KennyWhee!, Toa Kaitan Thunder Inferno, -Toa Lhikevikk- HewkiiHafuTaipu Younger Pohatus. Interested (Hewkii): LukaRhotuka Interested (Hafu): LukaRhotuka, 2Tie Interested (Taipu): Toa Kaitan Thunder Inferno MackuHahliNixie Females. Interested (Macku and Hahli): ShadowVelocity, Neelh of Suburbia Interested (Nixie): Neelh of Suburbia KonguTamaru Stereotypical Le-Matoran. Interested (Kongu): MoSM, Eljay: Toa of Mangosteen Interested (Tamaru): -Toa Lhikevikk-, Eljay: Toa of Mangosteen, tent163phantoka:MOC newb Nuparu Interested: dann494 Onepu Like Onua, but a bit younger. Interested: Nuparu6578 Kopeke Cold and short. Doesn't have much to say, and when he does, he sounds like he's annoyed. Interested: Gorgnak, Dr. John A. Zoidberg, -Thylon- Matoro Like Kopeke, but more introverted and burdened because of the information he carries about the Turaga's past. Interested: MoSM, -L- BAD GUYS » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «Makuta Self-explanatory. Make it extremely evil. Interested: -Toa Lhikevikk-, Seranikai, Dr. John A. Zoidberg, Sir Kohran, Sonic the Hedgehog, Expired!, ultra hamster, shadowonua, benlinus, MakutaKlak, ~T L N~: Pentagram of Air OTHER » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «AkamaiWairuha I think we'll be able to combine the voices of the constituent Toa for the Kaita, so whoever gets the part of the Toa, in the end, will also have this part. If you want to audition, or know someone who's not a BZP member who might like to audition, please record an audition consisting of your BZP name (if you're a member and not just a friend, but say who you're a friend of if you are one), your desired character, and then a line that that character says. You can repeat this formula for however many characters you want to audition for. Please record clearly with little to no background noise, and send me the file via PM. Optimally, it should be in a .wav or a .mp3 format. I know that there are a lot or characters here, but I think there will be enough interest. Plus, we don't have to use all of the Matoran I listed - that's a best-case-scenario list. About the scripts: We'll probably include lines from the MNOLG, but we'll also have to script the other lines. If you're a writer or know someone on BZP who is, please tell them about this! We'll compare different scripts in this entry, and compare notes on what would be good to include. That way, we'll get the best of all worlds for the script. UPDATE: JUNE 28, 2010: Complete update to all voice actors interested. Thanks a million to Sir Kohran for his help on this! I also added a section to account for "other" characters - right now only the Kaita are listed.
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It is with great pleasure that I announce the affilliation of KanohiJournal, the leading Bionicle e-magazine, with BIONICLE: Year One. Such a collaboration will benefit both Year One and the KanohiJournal in various ways: Year One Acceptance as an affiliate of the KanohiJournal, thus receiving promotion of the project from an exclusive advertising area set aside for our valued affiliates on the KJ website.Take part in a special, exciting new project which has been endorsed by entities such as BZPower, BIONICLE: Next Generation and The Chronicler German BIONICLE fan magazine, and receiving a dedicated section on the said project.Give the opportunity to post bi-weekly or monthly updates on the KanohiJournal. KanohiJournal Advertisement to the KanohiJournal and/or projects of the Plast! Network.Ability to work with the Year One staff on other game projects.
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Thanks for all the links here guys. I appreciate it. Anyway, the game will need some music: what is a game without music? I'm planning on using soundtracks from Planetperson's awesome "MNOLG Soundtrack" that he put up for download a while back. This will increase the nostalgia factor as well as linking it to the awesome MNOLG. For the main game menu, who else thinks a remixed, more awesome revamp of "The Bionicle Music" from the Powerpack would be good? Optimally, it will include more (and clearer) vocals, more guitar riffs, and some piano thrown in. I'm working on that right now in the GarageBand application, but it's difficult to get.
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This is my first blog post from one. B)
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Production will start full-scale no later than June 12th. I will get a Mac Pro at that time. I used all of my money from a savings account and got a few discounts more complicated than an average tax form, but hey, it's a free country. :-D Here are the specifics: One 2.93GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon 6GB (3x2GB) 1TB 7200-rpm Serial ATA 3Gb/s ATI Radeon HD 4870 512MB One 18x SuperDrive The best thing about a Mac Pro is that it's über-easy to add memory, hard disk space, and other goodies, so this'll probably be my computer for an extremely long time. Plus it has the space and power to run Unity and Final Cut Pro (movie-making being another hobby of mine). Plus no more noisy external hard drives! B)
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I have recently been informed that people have been PMing various people about the current state of BIONICLE: Year One. I'd like to clarify a few things: 1) It's still going. 2) My acquisition of more memory or a better computer is the only thing stopping me from starting the actual game work. 3) If you have any questions or concerns, PM me. I'm more likely to know what it is you want to know about Year One. That is all.
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It is a game: a full-length Bionicle game that interactively takes you through all of the years of Bionicle. I like computer programming a lot, and this will be a good exercise. It will be split up into multiple parts, each generally lasting about a year of the story. The thing is, I don't know what program to use. Game Maker, while it's good, can only be accessed in its "Lite" version on a slow Dell that's in my basement. I need the Pro version for it to work, but we've tried everything to make it work (it doesn't have an internet hookup), and it doesn't work. It's also 2D, which has its pros and cons, but Rayg stuff (the sprites I want to use if it's 2D) will work on it. The other option is Unity 3D. It's free, runs on Mac, and would be awesome to use, seeing as Glatorian Arena was made with it. However, I will have to construct my own characters in 3D form. While this would be really neat and über-insanely-awesome, it would take a bucketload of work, and I have no prior experience in 3D art.
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This is the worker list for B:Y1, and all the people who have expressed interest in supporting it. Concept/Gameplay DesignersSumikiOutstanding GreenProtosteelToa DaveToa SpiritMaster of Shadow MatoranXaerazlewathetoaScinosEekoJanaroShaunyboyLexuk Toa Of InsanityTorongo 3D Artists Xinlo: Spirit Of Sonicshopefully a friend of mineTorongo Composers Kohrak Kal17Janaro 2D Artists BallomZikolewathetoaLekonoTorongo Voice Actors Everyone on this list Scriptwriters Master of Shadow MatoranSumikiShaunyboyLekonoTorongo Supporters KylusMesonakTakuma NuvaEekoElectonGlatorianJallerZikoAho-ChanXaerazLewa KromCHTrilogyOutstanding Green-Toa Lhikevikk-
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You see I put this under "Bionicle: Year One". It's not good news, but it's not entirely bad. My computer's memory/graphics card is being punished by Unity's software, plain and simple. It works elsewhere, but as soon as you start adding scripts, trees, rocks, particle systems, and the whole nine yards, things start to get slower. And slower … and … slow … errrr … Until we can figure out a way to update memory/graphics card and/or get a faster computer dedicated to gaming projects, we're kind of up the creek as to the actual gameplay aspect. However, I can still build terrain for levels, and the rest of the stuff is unchanged.
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Feb. 17, 2009 I am going away on a trip with my parents for a few days. Hopefully I will have internet access, but I will not have access to Unity. Keep up the good ideas guys!
