Onaku Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Alright, so I've just had a species concept of mine approved, and now they are available to play for everyone! The TiokahaThe Tiokaha are a hardy species, originating from a climate colder than found on Mata-Nui. They care deeply for nature and its balance, and although many of them are hunters, they never hunt more than they need, and they never waste any part of their prey. Their inherent powers are different from those of Toa, Skakdi and Lesterin. They have powers such as weaponizing their own blood, communicating with and taking on the traits of animals, controlling and feeling through plants, healing wounds and organic materials, hearing minds and protecting them from mental assault, manipulating other people's emotions, and seeing and interacting with bodiless spirits as well as iden powers with an added offense element. Further details on the species are in this blog post here: http://www.bzpower.com/board/blog/1693/entry-133963-new-species-concept-finalized/ 1 11 BZPRPG Profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perp Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Hmm, sounds interesting. I'd play as one.Mark of the Beast or Mark of the Blossom would've been perfect for a character for Hala if I didn't already have Dessa. BZPRPG Profiles | Map (Post) Art & Other Visualizations I've worked on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghidora131 Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Alright, so I've just had a species concept of mine approved, and now they are available to play for everyone! The Tiokaha The Tiokaha are a hardy species, originating from a climate colder than found on Mata-Nui. They care deeply for nature and its balance, and although many of them are hunters, they never hunt more than they need, and they never waste any part of their prey. Their inherent powers are different from those of Toa, Skakdi and Lesterin. They have powers such as weaponizing their own blood, communicating with and taking on the traits of animals, controlling and feeling through plants, healing wounds and organic materials, hearing minds and protecting them from mental assault, manipulating other people's emotions, and seeing and interacting with bodiless spirits as well as iden powers with an added offense element. This... Could become a very powerful clan. Anyone else like that idea? Also, staff question: would each of this species have to be approved before playing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krayzikk Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 As an approved species, they're free for use in accordance with the information the creator has for them. Also, species not clan. They're not Dasaka. 2 On this eve, the thirtieth anniversary of that first colony, many are left to wonder; is the world fast approaching a breaking point? Breaking Point: An OTC Mecha RPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nato G Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 That's actually really cool. I'm interested to see where people go with this idea. Embers - A Bionicle Saga - Chapters/Review Class Is Out - A Farewell To Corpus Rahkshi - Chapters/Review BZPRPG Characters - Minnorak, Kain, T'harrak, Savis, Vazaria, Lash BZPRPG Mercenary Group - The Outsiders - Description - History - Base Ghosts Of Bara Magna - Ash Tribe - Precipere - Kehla, Somok, Skrall, Gayle, Avinus, Zha'ar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghidora131 Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Also, species not clan. I know, but a clan of this species could be very powerful. I'm interested to see where people go with this idea. Are you really? I'm gonna go make Flabbergaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krayzikk Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 It would also be PC only, given that clans and their benefits are Kentoku only, and any immense gathering of PCs from the same player in the same group would be looked upon very, very unfavorably. On this eve, the thirtieth anniversary of that first colony, many are left to wonder; is the world fast approaching a breaking point? Breaking Point: An OTC Mecha RPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvan Haven Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Huh, this is actually a really interesting idea. Reminds me of the old BZPRPG when we could actually come up with cool thi- I mean... Nevermind, ignore me 5 "I serve the weak. I serve the helpless. I am their sword and their shield. If you want to strike at them, you must go through me, and I am not so easily moved." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nato G Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 I'm gonna go make Flabbergaster. *sigh* 2 Embers - A Bionicle Saga - Chapters/Review Class Is Out - A Farewell To Corpus Rahkshi - Chapters/Review BZPRPG Characters - Minnorak, Kain, T'harrak, Savis, Vazaria, Lash BZPRPG Mercenary Group - The Outsiders - Description - History - Base Ghosts Of Bara Magna - Ash Tribe - Precipere - Kehla, Somok, Skrall, Gayle, Avinus, Zha'ar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timageness Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 I'm gonna go make Flabbergaster. *sigh* My sentiments exactly.Originality for the win. Epics: Hero Factory: ContagionRPG Characters:BZPRPG CharactersRPG History:The Asylum, Bionifight Infinite, Year 60,000, Matoran und Panzer, HF RPG 2.0, Wasteland, Corpus Rahkshi, SkyriseGM Résumé:Matoran und Panzer (Formerly Appointed Co-GM), Corpus Rahkshi (Former Substitute Co-GM) Feel free to shoot a PM my way if you're waiting for me to respond to something and I've been taking a while to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snelly Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 I'm gonna go make Flabbergaster. This is gonna end badly, I can tell. 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...
Nato G Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 On a more serious note, how is this going to work IC? Do we act as if this new race has been on the island the entire time, or are they only just appearing on Mata Nui now? 2 Embers - A Bionicle Saga - Chapters/Review Class Is Out - A Farewell To Corpus Rahkshi - Chapters/Review BZPRPG Characters - Minnorak, Kain, T'harrak, Savis, Vazaria, Lash BZPRPG Mercenary Group - The Outsiders - Description - History - Base Ghosts Of Bara Magna - Ash Tribe - Precipere - Kehla, Somok, Skrall, Gayle, Avinus, Zha'ar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
25K Now! Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 It doesn't particularly matter that much. Nobody batted an eye at uh, what was KNI's giant species thing called again? Or the Mermen. Like, the Mermen were just there. Lesterin and Iroiit too. Really, the only time a custom species actually went fullblown big-time was when the Mystix invaded. It was hilarious. 1 http://vimeo.com/198967785 BZPRPG Profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wazdakka Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 On a more serious note, how is this going to work IC? Do we act as if this new race has been on the island the entire time, or are they only just appearing on Mata Nui now? This, and also, good to see a brand new species introduced. Steam Name: Toa Hahli Mahri. Xbox Live Gamertag: Makuta. Minecraft Username: ThePoohster.Wants: 2003 Jaller (from Jaller and Gukko), Exo-Toa, Turaga Nuju, Turaga Vakama, Shadow Kraata, Axonn, Brutaka, Vezon & Fenrakk, Nocturn, ORANGE FIKOU.I got rid of my picture, are you happy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nato G Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Having another read over the blog post, I have a question regarding the Mark of the Beast: when it says that it allows them to communicate with rahi, does that apply to all rahi types - aquatic, insect, avian, etc. - or are there limitations? I figured I'd be better off asking here rather than in the comments of the blog post. Embers - A Bionicle Saga - Chapters/Review Class Is Out - A Farewell To Corpus Rahkshi - Chapters/Review BZPRPG Characters - Minnorak, Kain, T'harrak, Savis, Vazaria, Lash BZPRPG Mercenary Group - The Outsiders - Description - History - Base Ghosts Of Bara Magna - Ash Tribe - Precipere - Kehla, Somok, Skrall, Gayle, Avinus, Zha'ar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timageness Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Hmmm... That is actually a really good question.From what I've read so far, their way of life seems quite similar to the Skaal from the Elder Scrolls series, and the description of their homeland sounds a little bit like Solstheim (before the eruption of Red Mountain, anyway). Taking that into account, I would imagine that those with the Iaru might be a little more comfortable and used to bonding with the Rahi native to that specific habitat since the number of species available probably wouldn't be as diverse (in other words, it may be easier for them to bond with Rahi closer to mammals, birds, or fish than insects, amphibians, or reptiles).Then again, this is just my current hypothesis, and I could be wrong. Epics: Hero Factory: ContagionRPG Characters:BZPRPG CharactersRPG History:The Asylum, Bionifight Infinite, Year 60,000, Matoran und Panzer, HF RPG 2.0, Wasteland, Corpus Rahkshi, SkyriseGM Résumé:Matoran und Panzer (Formerly Appointed Co-GM), Corpus Rahkshi (Former Substitute Co-GM) Feel free to shoot a PM my way if you're waiting for me to respond to something and I've been taking a while to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosthands Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 On a more serious note, how is this going to work IC? Do we act as if this new race has been on the island the entire time, or are they only just appearing on Mata Nui now? Pretty much what Hub said: they've been on Mata Nui as long as any other 'foreign' species has. It's not at all implausible that your characters would have never seen (or even heard of) them, thanks to their generally solitary (and in some cases nomadic) nature. I expect Tiokaha living in the Koros would be very much a rarity. Having another read over the blog post, I have a question regarding the Mark of the Beast: when it says that it allows them to communicate with rahi, does that apply to all rahi types - aquatic, insect, avian, etc. - or are there limitations? I figured I'd be better off asking here rather than in the comments of the blog post. The 'communication' is very much a two-way dialogue, similar to how the Kanohi Rau works, and requires just as much understanding on the Rahi's part as on the Tiokaha's. The more intelligent the Rahi, the better you will be able to communicate with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nato G Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 ...similar to how the Kanohi Rau works, and requires just as much understanding on the Rahi's part as on the Tiokaha's. Ah, okay. Up until now, I've been thinking of it being more akin to the power of rahi control, which for whatever reason didn't include insects, thus making me wonder if the mark would only work on specific types of rahi. But if you're saying it's more like the rau, that makes sense. Embers - A Bionicle Saga - Chapters/Review Class Is Out - A Farewell To Corpus Rahkshi - Chapters/Review BZPRPG Characters - Minnorak, Kain, T'harrak, Savis, Vazaria, Lash BZPRPG Mercenary Group - The Outsiders - Description - History - Base Ghosts Of Bara Magna - Ash Tribe - Precipere - Kehla, Somok, Skrall, Gayle, Avinus, Zha'ar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
25K Now! Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Man, I should probably try get the Iroiit approved again. http://vimeo.com/198967785 BZPRPG Profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghidora131 Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 How do you get custom species approved anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FallenAtlas Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 How do you get custom species approved anyway? The same way you get tech approved: Ask a moderator. Short Stories: A Chance Meeting | The Destiny of Teridax | End of An Island | A Conversation | Hurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razgriz Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 You create / rip off a concept then fail to implement it in any meaningful way then let it just sort of die as you forget about it 8 helo frens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nato G Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Well... that was enlightening... Embers - A Bionicle Saga - Chapters/Review Class Is Out - A Farewell To Corpus Rahkshi - Chapters/Review BZPRPG Characters - Minnorak, Kain, T'harrak, Savis, Vazaria, Lash BZPRPG Mercenary Group - The Outsiders - Description - History - Base Ghosts Of Bara Magna - Ash Tribe - Precipere - Kehla, Somok, Skrall, Gayle, Avinus, Zha'ar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow pridak money gang Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Well... that was enlightening... it's also funny for people who were there for it as most jokes are (ask someone about the akrainids sometime) -Tyler ＳＡＹ ＩＴ ＯＮＥ ＭＯＲＥ ＴＩＭＥ ＴＥＬＬ ＭＥ ＷＨＡＴ ＩＳ ＯＮ ＹＯＵＲ ＭＩＮＤ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razgriz Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 you mean those really big guys? helo frens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow pridak money gang Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 don't even start, raz i'm sorry ;_____________________; -Tyler ＳＡＹ ＩＴ ＯＮＥ ＭＯＲＥ ＴＩＭＥ ＴＥＬＬ ＭＥ ＷＨＡＴ ＩＳ ＯＮ ＹＯＵＲ ＭＩＮＤ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razgriz Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 *canned laughter* helo frens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krayzikk Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 No spamming, Raz. 2 On this eve, the thirtieth anniversary of that first colony, many are left to wonder; is the world fast approaching a breaking point? Breaking Point: An OTC Mecha RPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow pridak money gang Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 The Temples of Mata Nui "What's the deal with vague- prophecies?" -Tyler 5 ＳＡＹ ＩＴ ＯＮＥ ＭＯＲＥ ＴＩＭＥ ＴＥＬＬ ＭＥ ＷＨＡＴ ＩＳ ＯＮ ＹＯＵＲ ＭＩＮＤ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
25K Now! Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Well... that was enlightening... it's also funny for people who were there for it as most jokes are (ask someone about the akrainids sometime) -Tyler That was their name! The Akrainids! http://vimeo.com/198967785 BZPRPG Profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow pridak money gang Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 based lizard-men -Tyler ＳＡＹ ＩＴ ＯＮＥ ＭＯＲＥ ＴＩＭＥ ＴＥＬＬ ＭＥ ＷＨＡＴ ＩＳ ＯＮ ＹＯＵＲ ＭＩＮＤ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razgriz Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 not-argonians always best helo frens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timageness Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 So as far as appearance goes, the Tiokaha basically look like thicker, bulkier Toa? Epics: Hero Factory: ContagionRPG Characters:BZPRPG CharactersRPG History:The Asylum, Bionifight Infinite, Year 60,000, Matoran und Panzer, HF RPG 2.0, Wasteland, Corpus Rahkshi, SkyriseGM Résumé:Matoran und Panzer (Formerly Appointed Co-GM), Corpus Rahkshi (Former Substitute Co-GM) Feel free to shoot a PM my way if you're waiting for me to respond to something and I've been taking a while to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nato G Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Yeah, pretty much: [18/08/2015 6:06:51 PM](Ghosthands): They're similar to Toa, but stockier [18/08/2015 6:06:59 PM](Ghosthands): and probably shorter Embers - A Bionicle Saga - Chapters/Review Class Is Out - A Farewell To Corpus Rahkshi - Chapters/Review BZPRPG Characters - Minnorak, Kain, T'harrak, Savis, Vazaria, Lash BZPRPG Mercenary Group - The Outsiders - Description - History - Base Ghosts Of Bara Magna - Ash Tribe - Precipere - Kehla, Somok, Skrall, Gayle, Avinus, Zha'ar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timageness Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 (edited) So they're essentially dwarven Toa then...? Edited August 19, 2015 by Timageness Epics: Hero Factory: ContagionRPG Characters:BZPRPG CharactersRPG History:The Asylum, Bionifight Infinite, Year 60,000, Matoran und Panzer, HF RPG 2.0, Wasteland, Corpus Rahkshi, SkyriseGM Résumé:Matoran und Panzer (Formerly Appointed Co-GM), Corpus Rahkshi (Former Substitute Co-GM) Feel free to shoot a PM my way if you're waiting for me to respond to something and I've been taking a while to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nato G Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 I don't think they're that much shorter... Embers - A Bionicle Saga - Chapters/Review Class Is Out - A Farewell To Corpus Rahkshi - Chapters/Review BZPRPG Characters - Minnorak, Kain, T'harrak, Savis, Vazaria, Lash BZPRPG Mercenary Group - The Outsiders - Description - History - Base Ghosts Of Bara Magna - Ash Tribe - Precipere - Kehla, Somok, Skrall, Gayle, Avinus, Zha'ar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rahkshi Lalonde Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 I imagine they look like this for some reason. only, as said previously, shorter. :u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timageness Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 (edited) Yeah, that was a bad description on my part.I was actually refering to somewhere along the lines of a standard HF set in comparison to a 2015 (or Generation 1) Toa. Edited August 19, 2015 by Timageness Epics: Hero Factory: ContagionRPG Characters:BZPRPG CharactersRPG History:The Asylum, Bionifight Infinite, Year 60,000, Matoran und Panzer, HF RPG 2.0, Wasteland, Corpus Rahkshi, SkyriseGM Résumé:Matoran und Panzer (Formerly Appointed Co-GM), Corpus Rahkshi (Former Substitute Co-GM) Feel free to shoot a PM my way if you're waiting for me to respond to something and I've been taking a while to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onaku Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Essentially, yes, Tiokaha look like bulkier Toa. But they are also a bit taller than the average toa. I probably should have gone a bit into detail about their appearance in the blog post. BZPRPG Profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowyAegis Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 I have an idea for a species, but I wasn't really sure if I want to try and get it approved. My profiles Read my Epic:Tales of Aoris Nui!Profile pic by Soulemn on DA! I also have a custom species approved for the BZPRPG! Click here to read about them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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