Visaru Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 So, uh, I made my last post for this season. Anyone who is interested in Verak and has a lot of spare time may want to read it. Looots of backstory. Nowhere near as good as I would like, though, but I can't force good writing. Anyway, I'd like to present: ~ Sand ~ -------------- Tarrok | Korzaa | Verak | Kirik -------------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friar Tuck Posted May 9, 2013 Author Share Posted May 9, 2013 Just curious, why isn't the BZPRGP rules topic locked? All other rules topics are that I've seen. Because if you take a good look at it its the Rules and Index; there are several important and interesting things in that topic, including, but not limited to: rules, Common Sense Guide, quite location/map reference, plot points, Mata-Nui News, etc. Basically it is a rules and catch-all that staff made to relay important news and general happenings for the players about the game. That being said, it has been updated frequently enough that the three of us that have made post and contribute to that topic decided to leave it unlocked. That way my fellow staffies don't have to keep asking me to unlock it while they edit a post and then ask me to lock it back up again. Let's just say it got real old real quick. All you need to know that it is a staff-only topic in which we post general knowledge about the game and how to play in it, updated semi-regularly. Carry on Living large... like clown-shoe size large. Complete with nose, rainbow-colored hair, and a bottle of seltzer water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lorax Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Found it! It took much longer than I expected, but here it is. Everyone, assume that the other Chronicler's Company matoran, if not specified, have been killed after they disappeared. Makuta doesn't leave loose ends - Nuju just does. I forgot to dispose of them more thoroughly earlier. They're out-of-game for all intents and purposes, sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Click Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 So, uh, I made my last post for this season. Anyone who is interested in Verak and has a lot of spare time may want to read it. Looots of backstory. Nowhere near as good as I would like, though, but I can't force good writing. Anyway, I'd like to present: ~ Sand ~That was a really good read. Even though I don't know all that much about Verak, it was still well written and interesting. ~ Corpus Rahkshi: Fang | Hoto | Tube | Tear | Canvas | Garrotte | Reda BZPRPG: Azusai | Mitsuri The Scarabax Library | Flickr | Deviantart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lorax Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Hey, Toa Astha players! Do we want to do anything in particular to wrap-up the team? I assume they'd be celebrating along with everyone else and helping to repair the damage the Rahkshi caused, it it would be cool to do something else with the team as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyru Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Yes, there was such a thing as a happy ending. BRPG Forum Rules • BZPRPG Starter Topic • Q&A Compendium • SK:A Profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FallenCor Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 *comes back to lurk fifteen GD pages and a sudden epic finale later*You all are either absolutely brilliant, utterly insane, or both.I like it.In other news, hello again! Nickname is Cor on every other website, and though I have about four years of text-based RP experience under my belt, I can't say I've ever participated in any form of Bionicle RP; so this should prove to be an interesting ride. I'm slowly working my way through the BZPRPG Wiki, but I thought I'd check and see if y'all had any pages/subjects in particular that you think a newbie like myself should absolutely positively study up on before the start of the new season. Any tips you can provide that aren't on the rules pages and such? Also, just how far does the BZPRPG deviate from canon in terms of real-world references/equipment/etc.? (I've seen references to a bar or two, for example.) I want to know just what I'm getting myself into. Thanks in advance! Hero Factory RPG 2.0 PCs: | Erik Jet | Daren Wolfe | Henry Flint | Helen Corona | Ethan Rez | Dr. Xaal | Wasteland RPG PCs: | Mina | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lorax Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Well, your the second person to ask those questions today, so you'll be able to find the answers on the previous page. Start at about this post and go to the bottom http://www.bzpower.com/board/index.php?showtopic=121&p=544276 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palm Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Yes, there was such a thing as a happy ending.Delicious jam. | BZPRPG Profiles | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
25K Now! Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Happy endings are the Vegemite of RPGs. Superior spread. http://vimeo.com/198967785 BZPRPG Profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosthands Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 In other news, hello again! Nickname is Cor on every other website, and though I have about four years of text-based RP experience under my belt, I can't say I've ever participated in any form of Bionicle RP; so this should prove to be an interesting ride. I'm slowly working my way through the BZPRPG Wiki, but I thought I'd check and see if y'all had any pages/subjects in particular that you think a newbie like myself should absolutely positively study up on before the start of the new season. Any tips you can provide that aren't on the rules pages and such? Also, just how far does the BZPRPG deviate from canon in terms of real-world references/equipment/etc.? (I've seen references to a bar or two, for example.) I want to know just what I'm getting myself into. Thanks in advance! Allow me to be of assistance. First, I'd recommend reading our staff plot summary. It's not quite finished yet, but it will give you an excellent background on the year's events. If you want to know about influential groups, I'd recommend the Four Peers, the ILF, and the Cultured Gentry. Have a good trawl through the locations category to see how our Mata Nui differs from the canon one, and you may also want to look at the various species that inhabit it. As to your question about real-world stuff, we try to keep that moderate. Things like bars, as you mentioned, certainly exist, because it's plausible that they would in this universe. Mind you, they would not look like modern bars inside! It would be relatively simplistic, made only of what materials are available on Mata Nui. And as for real-world equipment? Well, you could certainly have your character carry, say, a pair of binoculars around. They are a simple device that could very reasonably be carried over into our game-world. There is a point, however, where things become unnecessary and detract from the game rather than add to it. We don't want characters running around with M16 assault rifles, for example As for tips - the rules pages are pretty comprehensive. My general advice would be to start out humble, because (in my opinion) that's the best way to gain respect in this community and not look like a bombastic newbie. Get to know your fellow players by this topic or PM. When making a character, concentrate on the person, not the powers. Action has its place (and believe me, when played properly, can be amazing), but remember that interaction can be a lot more fulfilling. And, of course, have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FallenCor Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Keep it sweet and simple; got'cha. *bookmarks those pages* Hero Factory RPG 2.0 PCs: | Erik Jet | Daren Wolfe | Henry Flint | Helen Corona | Ethan Rez | Dr. Xaal | Wasteland RPG PCs: | Mina | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
25K Now! Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Also, in case you want to make a character with a Mahiki, and to prevent even more questions on what its limits are, here is the Mahiki Guide. http://vimeo.com/198967785 BZPRPG Profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lorax Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 In fact, just don't use a mahiki at all. Nuju has said that that mask will most likely not be on the list of allowed masks in the caoming arc. What will happen to those players who already wear the mask, I do not know yet, but I doubt that any new mahiki-users will be able to be introduced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosthands Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 "The highest...echelon." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
25K Now! Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 If Echelon needs a PR Manager next arc, Iegasa will definitely help out. http://vimeo.com/198967785 BZPRPG Profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lorax Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Haha... yes. I was thinking this afternoon that someone would have to step in as a rallying point for the old Makuta Followers. It looks like Echelon is up for taking that role, and I can imagine him doing a pretty good job. Yes, this fits nicely with my plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosthands Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Excellent. I don't know what new villains may be appearing next arc, but mark my words - Makuta's legacy will not be forgotten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
- JL - Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Excellent. I don't know what new villains may be appearing next arc, but mark my words - Makuta's legacy will not be forgotten Yeeyay! Death! Destruction! Mortality Rate! These are the things you can always expect in the BZPRPG. GT: Jl1223 X <----add me :3 (╯◕_◕)╯ BZPRPG Profiles 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
25K Now! Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 "Mortality rate" is not something that we usually find here. Death is so inconsistent. http://vimeo.com/198967785 BZPRPG Profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
- JL - Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 "Mortality rate" is not something that we usually find here. Death is so inconsistent.True. Well, 'Near death' and 'epiphanies'? GT: Jl1223 X <----add me :3 (╯◕_◕)╯ BZPRPG Profiles 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snelly Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Hey, Toa Astha players! Do we want to do anything in particular to wrap-up the team? I assume they'd be celebrating along with everyone else and helping to repair the damage the Rahkshi caused, it it would be cool to do something else with the team as well. Welp, only problem I have is that Skyra is already wrapped up. So it will have to be done without her. My Bzprpg Profiles, Ghosts of Bara Magna Skyra | Hakari | Oceanna | Taleen | Arisaka | Zanakra | Kaminari | Drakkar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosthands Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 And Merror's still on holiday XD Incidentally, does anybody know how long the timeskip's gonna be? Because if it's more than a couple of weeks, I may have a few...problems... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
25K Now! Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 "Mortality rate" is not something that we usually find here. Death is so inconsistent.True. Well, 'Near death' and 'epiphanies'?And traumatic backstories. Don't forget them. http://vimeo.com/198967785 BZPRPG Profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
- JL - Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 And Merror's still on holiday XD Incidentally, does anybody know how long the timeskip's gonna be? Because if it's more than a couple of weeks, I may have a few...problems...Nope, nobody knows apart from the staff, who haven't told us really anything. All we know is 'at least a couple of weeks'. Oh well. In any case, a Toa Astha wrapup would be nice. I wanna catch up on their story. GT: Jl1223 X <----add me :3 (╯◕_◕)╯ BZPRPG Profiles 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canis Lycaon Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Hey, can I make a post in the Wrap-Up topic as some characters I haven't posted yet since the Profile Pages are locked, but will post as soon as they are reopened? I used to have a banner here. But that RPG is dead. What now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBBBalta Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 (edited) The wrap-up topic is for, well, wrapping up loose ends, not introducing new stuff. Of course, if you wanted to post a paragraph or so preview of what's to come next season at the end of a post for an actual wrap-up, I'd assume that would be all right. Especially if the new character was interacting with an existing character. Edited May 9, 2013 by Baltarc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Chronicler Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 (edited) I see that I have a lot of catching up to do, even after reading the shortened version of events from several people. The island sure seems to have gone through a lot since I left, and I have to find a way to make any characters of mine as clueless about it as me, otherwise I won't be able to properly play them, not knowing something that they should. It appears that I shall be joining back into the game, on a much smaller character scale than before. Of course, most people probably don't remember me, or even know me. XD Edited May 9, 2013 by The Dark Chronicler This is my signature It has words in it They don't say much BZPRPG profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosthands Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 I see that I have a lot of catching up to do, even after reading the shortened version of events from several people. The island sure seems to have gone through a lot since I left, and I have to find a way to make any characters of mine as clueless about it as me, otherwise I won't be able to properly play them, not knowing something that they should. It appears that I shall be joining back into the game, on a much smaller character scale than before. Of course, most people probably don't remember me, or even know me. XD TDC, you're back Now stahp the capitalisations ;_; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Chronicler Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 TDC, you're back Now stahp the capitalisations ;_; Feels good to be back. With the summer arriving, I should actually be able to get in RPG time. Plus with college next year and not having classes every single day, I might actually be able to stick around for a while. Sorry about that, I had somehow accidentally made every word in my posts capitalized. (I probably shouldn't have been playing around with the post customization options.) This is my signature It has words in it They don't say much BZPRPG profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosthands Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 <breathes a sigh of relief> Better. Well, I'm glad you've come back! Nice to have someone I actually KNOW return to the game XD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Chronicler Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Yeah, finding a familiar person seems a lot harder now. I'm seeing a lot of new faces here, none of which I know. XD So seeing a few of the people I've seen before are still around is a positive experience. And if anyone cares, I'm bringing back two characters. Vrana, and another that I'm not revealing yet. This is my signature It has words in it They don't say much BZPRPG profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuRon the champion Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 So, upon finding that this week is rapidly drawing to a close, I have several announcements to wake. Firstly, The Horsemen! This is going to be starting up shortly after the new topics are posted. Seeing as how there's a few things that need to be approved/re-approved, expect that to start up at most a day after the new topics are posted. The Horsemen most likely will end up recruiting minions to work for them, so if you have bounty hunters/mercenary characters, have them seek out almost any of the The Horsemen after their arrival to try to find work. I'll be sure to elaborate more on The Horsemen, as well as their goals when the new topics are posted. Secondly, I've been working on a new playable species, as well as a plot to accompanying them. Since they need to be re-approved for next year, I'm not going to talk much about them. Just know that they'll be there. I don't think I'll have qualms of any player wanting to make a character of this new species, so there might be a good number of them around the island... Lastly, as soon as I'm done cleaning up the various things I need to take care of, I'm going to be taking a break from this section of BZP for the next few days. Gonna try to recompose myself for the next year, work on my comic, and all of that jazz. It's been an awesome time playing the game with you guys, and I can't wait for round two. -Φ BZPRPG Characters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otter Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Yeah, finding a familiar person seems a lot harder now. I'm seeing a lot of new faces here, none of which I know. XD So seeing a few of the people I've seen before are still around is a positive experience. And if anyone cares, I'm bringing back two characters. Vrana, and another that I'm not revealing yet. Hey, look, it's the guy that dragged me here in the first place hi guy who dragged me here in the first place profiles i guess i'm a south american giant otter now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a goose Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 I see that I have a lot of catching up to do, even after reading the shortened version of events from several people. The island sure seems to have gone through a lot since I left, and I have to find a way to make any characters of mine as clueless about it as me, otherwise I won't be able to properly play them, not knowing something that they should. It appears that I shall be joining back into the game, on a much smaller character scale than before. Of course, most people probably don't remember me, or even know me. XDYOU'RE BACKOMGI LOVE YOU:DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD(this is Vorex/Pirok just in case I'm unrecognisable but :DDDDDDDDDD) "The highest...echelon." Excellent. I don't know what new villains may be appearing next arc, but mark my words - Makuta's legacy will not be forgotten I am sensing serious Xerov references in these posts... - Indigo Individual [BZPRPG PROFILES] Nikarra - Kaelynn - Ronan - Muir - Donal - Aerus - Montague - Kira - Koura - Learu - Alteora - Fuacht - Caana - Nessen - Merrill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
- JL - Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Yeah, finding a familiar person seems a lot harder now. I'm seeing a lot of new faces here, none of which I know. XD So seeing a few of the people I've seen before are still around is a positive experience. And if anyone cares, I'm bringing back two characters. Vrana, and another that I'm not revealing yet.Oh wow hey TDC You're back GT: Jl1223 X <----add me :3 (╯◕_◕)╯ BZPRPG Profiles 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Chronicler Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Hey, look, it's the guy that dragged me here in the first place hi guy who dragged me here in the first place Hey, look, it's the guy who stalked my characters. Hi guy who stalked my characters. Hey Grochi, good to see you. YOU'RE BACK OMGI LOVE YOU:DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD(this is Vorex/Pirok just in case I'm unrecognisable but :DDDDDDDDDD) - Indigo IndividualIndeed I am. I recognized you right away, Vorex. Glad to see another RPer I know. Oh wow hey TDC You're backIndeed I am. Nice to see you again, JL. This is my signature It has words in it They don't say much BZPRPG profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARROW404 Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 In fact, just don't use a mahiki at all. Nuju has said that that mask will most likely not be on the list of allowed masks in the caoming arc. What will happen to those players who already wear the mask, I do not know yet, but I doubt that any new mahiki-users will be able to be introduced.WAIT WHAT?! NO! NONONONONO! DEMOTHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII! BZPRPG Profiles If I go AWOL for a while, feel free to contact me via Discord Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Coffee Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 (edited) Heh, I'd assume faxonn will share the same fate as the mahiki then? There was a guide to that one as well somewhere... Also, since kraata went haywire with Makuta's death, what happened to the surviving parakuka? Edited May 9, 2013 by Nohiki === COFFEE GUZZLER ===BZPRPG profiles-Chronicles of Tara-Ascension Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a goose Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 NEX Plot Update: In Front of the Curtain Everyone interested in NEX should read this post immediately. Anyone not interested in NEX should probably do the same.Let's all welcome TDC back. - Vorex [BZPRPG PROFILES] Nikarra - Kaelynn - Ronan - Muir - Donal - Aerus - Montague - Kira - Koura - Learu - Alteora - Fuacht - Caana - Nessen - Merrill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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