BZPRPG News and Discussion

[Keeper of Kraata]

Hmm. So, tech question: I know telegrams exist, but what do those entail? Just like real telegrams? Also, I seem to recall radios. Those actually exist or am I just being crazy?

[Not Quite Dead]

The telegram system is being made, so as of yet it's non-existant. (Correct me if I'm wrong, people making telegram system)

 

As for radios, I don't know of any that aren't in Po-Koro, the one they've set up is rather primitive. Probably at or below early radio.

 

 

For keeping in contact within their own kind even when they are across the desert, the Po-Matoran use a large, primitive radio communicator situated atop the walls of Po-Koro. From this transmission point, special messages in Po-Koro can be sent through the air to other such radio outposts elsewhere in the desert. The communication signals are always shaky, leading to easy misinterpretations, the range isn’t good, and the apparatuses are extremely vulnerable; but, even so, the solar-powered transmitters give the Po-Matoran the ability to respond quickly to disasters.

Edited December 8, 2014 by Tiragath

[Timageness]

 

I've waited months for replies before.

 

I've done that, then the dude died instead of replying.

 

The player or the character?

[Nato G]

I think he means the player...

[Silvan Haven]

As of right now there is a single telegram line being constructed between Po-koro and Ta-koro. Those being the koros mostly because the guy running the operation had a base of operations in each of them. Beyond that though, there are no telegram systems on the island and only one company has the designs to make them.

 

These telegrams could be described as a wired radio. The equipment used to turn electrical signal into audio are the same as those used in a radio. The main difference being that you don't need the bulky systems needed to catch, send, and translate radio waves.

 

It was originally designed in order to prevent loss of communications in the even something like a giant sandstorm or other weather phenomena disrupted radio.

 

As far as radios go, yes they are a thing. Tiragath just posted the description from the Po-wahi topic but I feel that it fails to get across just how big Mata Nui radios are. The radios currently used are huge, the size of a small hut even. You won't be finding one small enough for a person to hold, probably not even in Onu-koro.

[25K Now!]

They're like the gigantic computers of the 60s.

[Keeper of Kraata]

Ah. Messes up a few of my older posts, but those could easily be retconned into 'overheard news on the street'.

[25K Now!]

Poor Dikapi fowls, losing their jobs to these things.

 

Dikapi are great. Never diss a Dikapi.

[Keeper of Kraata]

On the other hand, Vakua now actually has a goal post-mission: become Mata Nui's first radio DJ.

[Mr. House]

Anyone want a personal Taajar Clan?

 

Unlike the main system of clan approval, all Taajar clans get approved via PM by myself. They are a varied and deeply ingrained part of Kentoku society, having a clan with them offers an accessible opportunity to explore ideas and concepts that wouldn't fit in with Dasaka society. Each Taajar player is entitled to create a Toroshu, a village, and seat of clan power, upon the condition of loyalty to the head-clan, controlled by myself.

 

Taajar Clans are also autonomous. One who plays them will have de facto control over all clan affairs, save matters of war. Everything else is up to them. So if you wish to have a clan of anything from Gravediggers to poets, Rahi Horse trainers to Butchers-Assassins (It's possible) send me a PM.

[Palm]

Real talk? You guys are going to want to have some stuff in Kentoku if you don't already because those events we talked about happening in the summer?

They're coming soon...

[Let's Henshin!]

Just a heads up: 

 

We've made a topic for the Podcast in Fan Created Media. So all discussion about episodes, questions about the podcast, etc can go there. 

[Ghosthands]

Hi all. Just wanted to let you know that I'm still snowed-under with Uni work, which is why I still haven't got posts out for the Mangai quest or the Ko timeskip. Rest assured, I haven't forgotten you.

 

Thanks for your patience.

[toa grimlock]

snowed-under

Really? Please tell me that was an unintended pun

Edited December 8, 2014 by toa grimlock

[Razgriz]

Snow clue what you mean.

[Nato G]

As much as I'd really love to, I'm going to stay out of the pun game today.

 

A more serious question, what are some good bars in Ta-Koro? 

[Specter Knight]

Well, There was the lavapool inn, but that was recently destroyed, so now there's only the magmatide inn, i think it's called. I think they both have bars...

[Keeper of Kraata]

Magmatide Inn is basically a smaller version of a shady hotel. No room service, no bar.

[Lara White]

 

Well, I'm glad I got very immersed in a game of Civ this weekend.

 

Right, not going to dig that back up (not that stupid), but on topic...what is a Tajaar Clan, should I know about them already, and what are current events in Kentoku and are they conducive to smashing heads together.

 

[Let's Henshin!]

Lavapool was such a well known inn that there's bound to be cheap knockoffs. 

 

Like Magmapuddle or Slagslough. 

[Mel]

 

Well, I'm glad I got very immersed in a game of Civ this weekend.

 

Right, not going to dig that back up (not that stupid), but on topic...what is a Tajaar Clan, should I know about them already, and what are current events in Kentoku and are they conducive to smashing heads together.

 

 

A good explanation of the Taajar can be accessed in House's siggy.  As for current events in Kentoku--right now it's the calm before the storm but there's a good chance of there being much head-smashing coming soon.

[Mr. House]

 

 

Well, I'm glad I got very immersed in a game of Civ this weekend.

 

Right, not going to dig that back up (not that stupid), but on topic...what is a Tajaar Clan, should I know about them already, and what are current events in Kentoku and are they conducive to smashing heads together.

 

 

A good explanation of the Taajar can be accessed in House's siggy.  As for current events in Kentoku--right now it's the calm before the storm but there's a good chance of there being much head-smashing coming soon.

 

 

I honestly think the Isles are one little step from being engulfed in fire.

[EmperorWhenua]

I honestly think the Isles are one little step from being engulfed in fire.

 

That's about right, yeah.

[Light]

As much as I'd really love to, I'm going to stay out of the pun game today.

 

A more serious question, what are some good bars in Ta-Koro? 

There's the flaming gafna too, though the crowd there is... Interesting. XD

[Timageness]

Personally, I think that I've been shying away from Kentoku when it comes time to create new characters. It just seems a bit too... rigid for my tastes, and I kind of feel like there would be more restrictions on my creativity for some reason. I've tried to find a way around this, but none of the concepts that I come up with seem to stick out as realistic characters to me, and I think that it would retract from both the experiences of of other players and my own if I were to force myself to play as a character that I couldn't really connect with on a personal level.

That's not to say that I don't appreciate all of the hard work other people have put into making the Archipelago what it is, though; I even wanted Verulas to eventually make his way there before I learned that it was currently Dasaka-only. True, he would've acted like a total Karz-head to practically everyone he met and probably would have become quite familiar with the inside of a cell during his time there, but I still would've found it an interesting experience nonetheless.

[Not Quite Dead]

If we don't get any sub stowaways then everyone here has failed their job as RPers.

[The Nold]

So what's happened in the last month?

 

[Nato G]

Personally, I think that I've been shying away from Kentoku when it comes time to create new characters. It just seems a bit too... rigid for my tastes, and I kind of feel like there would be more restrictions on my creativity for some reason. I've tried to find a way around this, but none of the concepts that I come up with seem to stick out as realistic characters to me, and I think that it would retract from both the experiences of of other players and my own if I were to force myself to play as a character that I couldn't really connect with on a personal level.

 

I actually completely agree with all of this. Kentoku is the only topic that I don't have a character in, and this is why.

[Krayzikk]

And that's perfectly valid. But Kentoku was crafted to be Mata Nui's more orderly mirror for a reason. At the end of the day, to each their own.

[Keeper of Kraata]

Plus, we are familiar with Mata Nui, or at least we think we are. It's a bit difficult to pick up a new culture.

[Palm]

I think that's perfectly fair. It's really tough to get into a new cultural setting. Especially when there's so few characters that still exist there. The more there was, and the less afraid people were of trying to world-build on things that haven't been fully fleshed out, the less rigid and difficult to get into the topic would be. The place has a TON of potential, but people just don't care about it. Which is to be expected - all things considered.

Another big issue with the topic is that the only "important" characters were ones that were already given positions of high power. That being said, speaking as the Toroshu player of the Dastana (with partner in crime Tyler), the events we're planning are really trying to focus on two things.

1. The players will affect the outcome of events almost entirely
2. The world the events occupy will be explored more in order to improve upon the lack of world-building

But yeah, when it comes down to it it's really each to their own.

[Constructelf]

Guys

 

I was listening to one of the old podcasts

 

And they brought up pirates

 

In Kentoku

 

We could do it

 

Fight the power

[The UltimoScorp]

Team Chump In Kentoku...? I like the idea. Let's do it.

[Hitoshura]

Oh man. I feel old now that you mention the podcasts.

[25K Now!]

Ah, Kentoku Pirates. We really need to get something like that going.

[The UltimoScorp]

Almost sounds like the name of their kohli team. Y'know, if they had one. Speaking of which, are there ever any kohli matches held by players?

[25K Now!]

Man, remember that Kolhii Tournament some folks said they were interested in but never approached me?

 

Sad.

[Not Quite Dead]

Team Chump In Kentoku...? I like the idea. Let's do it.

 

Both Tims would be down for this.

[Razgriz]

Can confirm

 

Also you know what bites

 

Going to bed early and it ending up being a nap instead

 

Because that's really terrible

[Mel]

It's funny, I actually felt that Kentoku allowed me to be more creative in some respects.  I've been a member of the BZPRPG for quite a while, and I am of the belief that "open" does not always mean "creative."  Most of my characters in Mata Nui are simply rehashes--but Kentoku caused me to think outside my old patterns.

 

Kentoku having a rigid caste system does not mean you're limited in your choice of characters.  Heck, Shuuan is probably the least inhibited character I've ever created and she's Kentokuan.

 

Also, as the only person who has a Taajar clan I can say they are awesome.