1Apparently, Greg will be able to tell us in about a week how Miserix will be released.
1Woops, double post.
1ARGH . Double post, sorry.
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25) Is Miserix a Summer Mistika Combiner Model, If not what is he released by?
35) I can talk about this in a week or so.
4A week? That's the deadline for the Makuta Building Contest. Anyone else thinking what I'm thinking?
5Yep. The contest winner will be named as Miserix. Remember, oh contest winner, should you make a model too complex to sprite in DBB, I will get you...6Well, let's just hope it's not just a Phankuta with a Kraahkan.
7Amen to that. Contest winners have been chosen well in the past, though. The Tahtorak, Piraka Fusion and Krakua are all good models, as well as about 70% of the Dark Hunter and Rahi guides. I'd MUCH rather have Miserix be the contest winner than a combiner model.
8-VK-
9Although this is a bit off topic... I just want to say that I have to agree. After watching what happened to Spiriah, having Miserix being a contest winner is a much better alternative to a combiner model.
10We found out about Miserix a while ago, what if an entry came in now, and was better?
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25) Is Miserix a Summer Mistika Combiner Model, If not what is he released by?
35) I can talk about this in a week or so.
4A week? That's the deadline for the Makuta Building Contest. Anyone else thinking what I'm thinking?
5Yep. The contest winner will be named as Miserix. Remember, oh contest winner, should you make a model too complex to sprite in DBB, I will get you...
7Amen to that. Contest winners have been chosen well in the past, though. The Tahtorak, Piraka Fusion and Krakua are all good models, as well as about 70% of the Dark Hunter and Rahi guides. I'd MUCH rather have Miserix be the contest winner than a combiner model.
8-VK-
9Although this is a bit off topic... I just want to say that I have to agree. After watching what happened to Spiriah, having Miserix being a contest winner is a much better alternative to a combiner model.
10We found out about Miserix a while ago, what if an entry came in now, and was better?
11coollll. that would be awsome .
1I don't know if this was already known, but it's one more thing we know the Pit Mutagen isnt:
2Just one, actually, about something that came to me recently... thanks for taking the time to answer, again .
31. As recently discovered, Pit Mutagen is energy diluted in water. Judging from its name, Energized Protodermis could be energy diluted in protodermis. Is there any connection between these two types of energy, since they have similar effects?
4Thank you 5Tamu
6[1.] No
2Just one, actually, about something that came to me recently... thanks for taking the time to answer, again .
31. As recently discovered, Pit Mutagen is energy diluted in water. Judging from its name, Energized Protodermis could be energy diluted in protodermis. Is there any connection between these two types of energy, since they have similar effects?
4Thank you 5Tamu
6[1.] No
1I don't really like the idea of the contest winner being Miserix because then we can't build him if we don't have the ieces or instuctions.
1QUOTE 21) I was wondering when we might get a glimpse at Mazeka? 32) Are there any other store exclusive sets this year? We already know of Mutran/Vican at walmart, Icarax at Toysrus, and Mazeka at someother place. 43) Where would Mazeka be exclusive to? 54) I am so happy that the playsets are gone. (No offense if you liked them) they were taking up to much of the sets for Bionicle and they personally didn't make the heart of the line since they started as Technic sets. Why were the sets taken out? Poor sales?
6Thank you so much for taking time out of your busy schedule to answer us BZPowerer's questions. It really helps us alot and I personally hope you never leave us. LOL.
71) Probably when it comes out, unless we advertise it early in a comic or something 82) Not aware of others in summer, off the top of my head 93) Don't know 104) The sets were introduced in the first place because we got a lot of calls to Consumer Service from younger BIONICLE fans who wanted that sort of thing. As it turned out, they didn't buy the sets when they came out, so we decided to go in another direction. I had no opinion on them either way, other than it was kind of a pain working them into story.
11I found #1 kinda disappointing
1Some new answers from Greg. 2green - question 3red - answer 4blue - my thouhts
51.Why does the OoMN want to free Miserix? 61 Follow the story and find out 71.
82.Is MoMN's plan sorta like Darth Sidious's/Palpatine's plan from the Star Wars - he had planed every thing years ahead, his plan was complex and even the Jedi couldn't figure it out, nor stop it. 92a.When Darth Sidious's/Palpatine's plan succeded he ruled the galaxy, had a big and powerful army and there were no Jedi.Is it similar to what MoMN had planed - total domination over the Matoran universe and no one to oppose his rule? 102) I don't pay that much attention to Star Wars, so not a comparison I can make. 112.We could have leaned more about MoMN's plan.
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15Is this Vezon's use in the FoF team - acting as a some sort of diversion for the enemy? 163) Vezon's main asset to the team is that no Makuta has ever met him or knows what he can do. 173.Ok.
184.If Mata Nui watches over the important things like gravity,heat,etc. to be normal, then why were they normal when he was asleep? 194) Question is, were they? Remember, back in 2001, they talked about a "shadow passing over the land, crops dying" things like that ... obviously an effect of Mata Nui not being present. 204.Oh, I fogot about that.
215.If the Nynrah ghost blasters are named after their creator, is his name Nynrah Ghost? 225) Creators, not creator, and Nynrah ghost was a nickname for them. 235.Very interesting. 246.
27Is the reason why the Mistika Makuta can't shapeshift because they were locked in their form by the one that said the frost beetle quote? 286) No 296.There goes my theory.
307.Did the Turaga rebuild the Karzahni matoran? 317) Not yet, no. 327.So maybe that's why we saw strangely shaped matoran in Death of a Hero.
51.Why does the OoMN want to free Miserix? 61 Follow the story and find out 71.
82.Is MoMN's plan sorta like Darth Sidious's/Palpatine's plan from the Star Wars - he had planed every thing years ahead, his plan was complex and even the Jedi couldn't figure it out, nor stop it. 92a.When Darth Sidious's/Palpatine's plan succeded he ruled the galaxy, had a big and powerful army and there were no Jedi.Is it similar to what MoMN had planed - total domination over the Matoran universe and no one to oppose his rule? 102) I don't pay that much attention to Star Wars, so not a comparison I can make. 112.We could have leaned more about MoMN's plan.
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13The trader looked over Vezon, who was nowhere near as physically imposing as the rest of the team. How much damage could he do? "All right," said the trader. "One blow – a light one . – just to look convincing." 14Vezon's grin grew wider. Roodaka struggled against Carapar's grip. Brutaka walked casually away from the scene, surveying the boat. Vezon drew his fist back. Then, in one smooth motion, Brutaka whirled and whacked the trader in the back of the head. The trader crumpled to the ground, unconscious.
15Is this Vezon's use in the FoF team - acting as a some sort of diversion for the enemy? 163) Vezon's main asset to the team is that no Makuta has ever met him or knows what he can do. 173.Ok.
184.If Mata Nui watches over the important things like gravity,heat,etc. to be normal, then why were they normal when he was asleep? 194) Question is, were they? Remember, back in 2001, they talked about a "shadow passing over the land, crops dying" things like that ... obviously an effect of Mata Nui not being present. 204.Oh, I fogot about that.
215.If the Nynrah ghost blasters are named after their creator, is his name Nynrah Ghost? 225) Creators, not creator, and Nynrah ghost was a nickname for them. 235.Very interesting. 246.
25You know, I have discovered a way to force a being to shapeshift and then lock him permanently into just one form. Grab me again, and you will spend eternity as a very angry frost beetle ... with a broken arm.
26Mistika Makuta cannot use some of the forty-two Kraata powers and is also locked to his current form for unknown reasons.
27Is the reason why the Mistika Makuta can't shapeshift because they were locked in their form by the one that said the frost beetle quote? 286) No 296.There goes my theory.
307.Did the Turaga rebuild the Karzahni matoran? 317) Not yet, no. 327.So maybe that's why we saw strangely shaped matoran in Death of a Hero.
1This quote is a bit old, but anyway:
4That is just silly from Greg's part. All the "powers" that can be copied by the Faxon are actually natural abilities of the Rahi, so why breathing doesn't count? It's just not logical. 5Khote
24. Could the Faxon give the user the ability to breathe water? 34) No. That is not a power, it's a natural ability.
4That is just silly from Greg's part. All the "powers" that can be copied by the Faxon are actually natural abilities of the Rahi, so why breathing doesn't count? It's just not logical. 5Khote
1About a week ago, I sent some questions, but I never got a reply. Some were asked between then and now, so I've removed them, and I have a few more. 2Is Karda Nui physically in the center of the Planet? 3ANSWER: No 4What is/are the main subject/s in the Level 3 readers? 5ANSWER: So far, only one has been written, and it stars Takanuva 6Have you seen the 2009 sets? 7ANSWER: Some of them 8Where does Keetongu's power come from? Is it... 9ANSWER: Natural to his species 10Something that any member of his species could do (if they weren't all wiped out )? 11A unique ability that he is the only one who can use it? 12A skill that he learned that is unique to his species? 13A skill that he learned that anyone can learn? 14Or something else? 15Many landforms on Mata Nui were named, but the only time anyone'd ever been there (that we know of ) is the Toa Metru/Turaga, Toa Mata and Matoran. Is it safe to assume that all of the named landforms were named by the Toa Metru, like Nuju named Mt. Ihu after his old mentor? 16ANSWER: Yes
17And the new ones: 18Does the Blade Burrowers' map have anything at all to do with the Great Spirit (his location, awakening him, anything?)? 19ANSWER: No 20You've said that the map deals with future storyline. Does that mean: 21This summer? 222009? 232010+? 24ANSWER: Means future, beyond that I can't comment 25Which do you prefer: "Gear" sets with action features (2001-2005, vehicles) or the "action figure-style" sets without gears? 26ANSWER: Irrelevant which I prefer. Gear sets, based on our research, are frustrating for many of our fans to build and discourage them from buying canister sets. That's a bad thing, since set sales are what keep BIONICLE going. 27Okay. So Kanohi names are the Matoran word for their power, which means that "Avohkii" means "Light". "Av-" is the prefix for Light, which I think is because it is the beginning of "Avohkii". 28Does this mean that the word for "Fire" would start with "Ta", the word for "Water" would start with "Ga", etc? 29ANSWER: Yes, this was revealed years ago 30Another thought--could it be that "Tahu" means "Fire", "Gali" means "Water", etc? 31ANSWER: Not to my knowledge 32Is "Kra" or "Kraa" the prefix for "Shadow"? 33ANSWER: Not officially, only on BZP 34The one place where this doesn't work is Garai. Since the first two letters are "Ga-", does that mean that this is just an exception (our language is filled with 'em, so why not the Matoran's? )? 35If it is, What is the prefix? "Gar-"? Something else? Do you even know? 36ANSWER: Since I do not have Matoran of Gravity or a village for them in story at this point, I haven't had to worry about this yet.
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1I am so glad it was not Bitil who knocked out Krekka's eye . I honestly hope it is Gorast, but now I have a few Q's:
21.) If Antroz died, who would be his first and second choice to lead the invasion of Karda Nui? 32.) Do any makuta keep pets? (odd but I'm curious) 43.) What did Chirox mean by "We knew what to do with Toa on Destral – raw material for my Rahi, that's what they were." was he being literal or trying to 5frighten the Nuva? I honestly do not know... 64.) Do you have any bad habits in/and/or outside of writing? 75.) Do you ever buy extra bionicle sets, and create your own figures/ characters? 86.) Have you seen the brickmaster bionicle model? How do you rate it? (if you have)
9Thank you for your time, 10Captain raven575
121) My choice would be Krika 132) Yes 143) He was being literal 154) Nothing that is anyone else's business 165) I don't MOC 176) Yes, I have, but I really don't rate models, not my job
18Oh, well thank you for your time19A few more Questions on FoF , great job by the way
207.) Does ehleks species look like him minus the spines? 218.) Did the OoMN hire Lariska like an employer would a dark hunter, or secretly? 229.) concernig #5, what is MOC? 2310.) Is the brickmaster rahi something we have heard of before? but not seen? Burnak prehaps? 2411.) what is an Avohkah a being or what?
25Thanks again 26
277) Yes 288) We don't actually know that Lariska knows anything about the OOMN. My guess is Brutaka contacted her or someone else did through TSO, on the pretext of aiding in a strike against the Makuta. 299) MOC means "my own creation" -- it's a term for a model you build yourself, as opposed to one you get instructions for 3010) No, hasn't been mentioned in story before 3111) It's a being, yes
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1I just got these today .
331: Oh, now I see, no super powerful beings are allowed . 34B: Thats too bad, it would be a cool mask . 35C: Good, I have the set version, and don't have a silver miru .
362: You could always add a pillow .37B: Maybe not just in his mind but in set form . That would be so cool . 38C: Well I tried.
393: Well new is news.
404: Drat
415: Cool . 42B: well thats a downside.
436: Just confirming.
2Hi Greg 3I have a few Questions (sorry to bug you again)
41) I have some questions about the Kanohi Rua and Aki 5A: When the Toa Mata became kita they had gold masks which had all powers, so why would the kaita masks only have 3 Powers? Is is this a downside to a kaitia? 6B: Could a Rua or Aki be made without a kaita transformation? 7C: The "power pack" Rua looks like a hau, but the MNOLG Rua looks like a Miru. Which is cannon?
82) A: Will we ever see a Mata Nui set? 9B: do you know what Mata Nui looks like? 10C: is Mata Nui Titan sized, Toa sized or Matoran sized?
113) You said you can talk about Miserix's set form in a week. Will you give this info to the Bzp news section?
124) Will you ever release the Shadowed One's name?
135) A: If the Toa nuva were to turn into Turaga while wearing the adaptive armor, would the adaptive armor still work? 14B: Can the Toa Nuva return to their normal forms while wearing the adaptive armor?
156) A: I heard that 2009 is not set in the matoran universe. Is this true? 16B: Do you mean only the Domiverse? 17C: Will there still be Matoran and toa?
18Thanks for your time 19~iVahi
201) Question of balance. You had three Toa merged together, so three times the elemental power. Give them all six mask powers too, and you have a character who is out of balance with the rest of the story. Would you really need two kaita in that case? Wouldn't one have been enough to beat the Manas with three elemental powers and six mask powers? 211b) Not to my knowledge, no 221c) The Rua on the set is canon. 232a) At this point, Mata Nui is asleep, so nothing to make a set of. What we might or might not do beyond this year, I am not allowed to discuss. 242b) Yes 252c) Can't answer it 263) No, probably in my blog 274) Not unless there is some compelling story reason to do so 285) Yes 295b) Yes, but they have no control over the armor, it adapts as it sees the need. 306) Yes 316b) Yes 326c) I can't discuss this
331: Oh, now I see, no super powerful beings are allowed . 34B: Thats too bad, it would be a cool mask . 35C: Good, I have the set version, and don't have a silver miru .
362: You could always add a pillow .
37B: Maybe not just in his mind but in set form . That would be so cool . 38C: Well I tried. 393: Well new is news.
404: Drat
415: Cool . 42B: well thats a downside.
436: Just confirming.
1These are some questions I sent him and got answered today. I find number 3 to be interesting. 2Bold text = me 3Italics text = GregF
4Hi Greg .
5I have some questions about the story and sets for you (like everybody else tongue.gif).
61) Is Kopaka's Blizzard Blade part of the adaptive armor, or is that only the Midak Skyblaster? 71) It is part of the armor 81) Ah, OK. So it would change along with the Midak if he went to the swamp too, right? 91) It could
102) If the Av-Matoran change their color by using their light-bending abilities, how come the Shadow Matoran also have various colors? Does it stay the same as the Av-Matoran was before it got drained? 112) Yes
123) During the events of Dark Mirror, has Takanuva already been drained by the Shadow Leech attack? 133) Yes 143) Extra question: has Takanuva's personality changed since the attack? 153) Yes
164) While I like the design of the new sets, I think the reason most people complain about them is that they don't look like the Nuva anymore. If the designers had made their masks a bit more similar to the old ones (like Takanuva's), I think the old fans would've been more satisfied. (Me too, but it's OK as long as their personalities doesn't change.) My question is, did the designers go from the old Nuva models as a basis, or did they simply start with a blank sheet like they were sets of new characters? As said, only the mask design and color is really needed to identify a character. 174) The designers were not briefed to base the models off the old Nuva, because there are very few set-buying fans left in the fan base who remember the old Nuva. The current fan base is 9-10 years old, meaning they were 4-5 when the Nuva were out last. They did do some versions of the models that were closer to the old Nuva, though, and these were largely rejected by the focus groups in favor of the ones we put out. 184) I understand.
195) When was it decided that Jaller had two swords as an Inika and Nuparu had a blade as a Mahri? I know they both appeared in the books, but was the decision made earlier? It makes sense that the Jaller set only had one sword to make room for the Zamor, and that Nuparu got a Cordak instead of a sword, though. 205) It was decided when I was writing
216) If a Makuta loses his or her mask, will it be instantly weakened like Matoran and Toa, or is it because the Antidermis inside leaks out? 226) It does get weakened, yes 236) I just thought that ripping off a mask that isn't really attached to a corporeal face wouldn't have much effect. I guess the face behind the mask is solid, though.
247) Is the reason a black Ignika won't be released because that would mean having to end the Matoran universe in the story? 257) No, it's because the decision to do the whole black Ignika thing came about because I needed a dramatic reason for the Ignika to be silver and not gold in the Toa Ignika set. So it was a story decision, and doesn't impact what's done for plastic.
268) In the sets, some pieces have lots of added details, like pistons that indicate the movable parts. Mata legs are noticeable, as well as some weapons. Gali's old hooks seem like they can be opened and closed. After seeing this, I went through the weapon archive on Bionicle Sector 01, and found something I thought was interesting. Kongu's Laser Crossbow obviously looks like it has the function of a crossbow, but what about Matoro's Energized Ice Sword? If you looka t the picture, it seems like the blade can extend/withdraw. Is this function canon? Also, does Onua Nuva's Quake Breakers have threads or chains? 278) Not something I have info on, beyond what was published about those characters on BIONICLE.com and in the magazine at the time. 288) Guess it will remain unanswered or labeled as "artistic license" then.
299) Does the Staff of Light function as a spear (set form), a pickaxe-like Kohlii Stick (movie form), or a scythe? 309) Set form is what I consider to be most official. 319) So it's a spear then? 329) In my eyes, yes -- I never liked the whole climax with the Kolhii match thing
33Thank you for a quick reply, Greg.
34<(Katuko)>
4Hi Greg .
5I have some questions about the story and sets for you (like everybody else tongue.gif).
61) Is Kopaka's Blizzard Blade part of the adaptive armor, or is that only the Midak Skyblaster? 71) It is part of the armor 81) Ah, OK. So it would change along with the Midak if he went to the swamp too, right? 91) It could
102) If the Av-Matoran change their color by using their light-bending abilities, how come the Shadow Matoran also have various colors? Does it stay the same as the Av-Matoran was before it got drained? 112) Yes
123) During the events of Dark Mirror, has Takanuva already been drained by the Shadow Leech attack? 133) Yes 143) Extra question: has Takanuva's personality changed since the attack? 153) Yes
164) While I like the design of the new sets, I think the reason most people complain about them is that they don't look like the Nuva anymore. If the designers had made their masks a bit more similar to the old ones (like Takanuva's), I think the old fans would've been more satisfied. (Me too, but it's OK as long as their personalities doesn't change.) My question is, did the designers go from the old Nuva models as a basis, or did they simply start with a blank sheet like they were sets of new characters? As said, only the mask design and color is really needed to identify a character. 174) The designers were not briefed to base the models off the old Nuva, because there are very few set-buying fans left in the fan base who remember the old Nuva. The current fan base is 9-10 years old, meaning they were 4-5 when the Nuva were out last. They did do some versions of the models that were closer to the old Nuva, though, and these were largely rejected by the focus groups in favor of the ones we put out. 184) I understand.
195) When was it decided that Jaller had two swords as an Inika and Nuparu had a blade as a Mahri? I know they both appeared in the books, but was the decision made earlier? It makes sense that the Jaller set only had one sword to make room for the Zamor, and that Nuparu got a Cordak instead of a sword, though. 205) It was decided when I was writing
216) If a Makuta loses his or her mask, will it be instantly weakened like Matoran and Toa, or is it because the Antidermis inside leaks out? 226) It does get weakened, yes 236) I just thought that ripping off a mask that isn't really attached to a corporeal face wouldn't have much effect. I guess the face behind the mask is solid, though.
247) Is the reason a black Ignika won't be released because that would mean having to end the Matoran universe in the story? 257) No, it's because the decision to do the whole black Ignika thing came about because I needed a dramatic reason for the Ignika to be silver and not gold in the Toa Ignika set. So it was a story decision, and doesn't impact what's done for plastic.
268) In the sets, some pieces have lots of added details, like pistons that indicate the movable parts. Mata legs are noticeable, as well as some weapons. Gali's old hooks seem like they can be opened and closed. After seeing this, I went through the weapon archive on Bionicle Sector 01, and found something I thought was interesting. Kongu's Laser Crossbow obviously looks like it has the function of a crossbow, but what about Matoro's Energized Ice Sword? If you looka t the picture, it seems like the blade can extend/withdraw. Is this function canon? Also, does Onua Nuva's Quake Breakers have threads or chains? 278) Not something I have info on, beyond what was published about those characters on BIONICLE.com and in the magazine at the time. 288) Guess it will remain unanswered or labeled as "artistic license" then.
299) Does the Staff of Light function as a spear (set form), a pickaxe-like Kohlii Stick (movie form), or a scythe? 309) Set form is what I consider to be most official. 319) So it's a spear then? 329) In my eyes, yes -- I never liked the whole climax with the Kolhii match thing
33Thank you for a quick reply, Greg.
34<(Katuko)>
4i think it means powers to a certaint creature such as a bat it uses ultrasonic waves or echolocation but it still needs to breathe just like most creatures so i think it has to be something special cause all underwater rahi can breathe underwater because they need to in order to survive1This quote is a bit old, but anyway: 3That is just silly from Greg's part. All the "powers" that can be copied by the Faxon are actually natural abilities of the Rahi, so why breathing doesn't count? It's just not logical.Khote24. Could the Faxon give the user the ability to breathe water?4) No. That is not a power, it's a natural ability.
8i think it means powers to a certaint creature such as a bat it uses ultrasonic waves or echolocation but it still needs to breathe just like most creatures so i think it has to be something special cause all underwater rahi can breathe underwater because they need to in order to survive5This quote is a bit old, but anyway: 7That is just silly from Greg's part. All the "powers" that can be copied by the Faxon are actually natural abilities of the Rahi, so why breathing doesn't count? It's just not logical.Khote64. Could the Faxon give the user the ability to breathe water?4) No. That is not a power, it's a natural ability.
1Interesting answers from Greg 71) Too early.2) Actually they are adapted to using the vehicles, not the swamp6Thanks Greg5At the end of '08, yes4But there will be an introduction showing what happened in 08 ,right?2Hi Greg I was wondering about something in the 09 movie,1)You said that you guys are thinking about how much of 2008 to put in the beginning, so could there be a chance of the Nuva, Makuta and Toa Ignika appearing at the beginning of the movie?Thanks In advance .3No -- there's not a lot of point in showing 2008 (or earlier) sets in the movie, since they won't be on shelf by the time the film comes out.
11Yeah that is an intresting concept . {I'd just thought i would quote this so it became a huge string of quotes
}14) While I like the design of the new sets, I think the reason most people complain about them is that they don't look like the Nuva anymore. If the designers had made their masks a bit more similar to the old ones (like Takanuva's), I think the old fans would've been more satisfied. (Me too, but it's OK as long as their personalities doesn't change.) My question is, did the designers go from the old Nuva models as a basis, or did they simply start with a blank sheet like they were sets of new characters? As said, only the mask design and color is really needed to identify a character. 24) The designers were not briefed to base the models off the old Nuva, because there are very few set-buying fans left in the fan base who remember the old Nuva. The current fan base is 9-10 years old, meaning they were 4-5 when the Nuva were out last. They did do some versions of the models that were closer to the old Nuva, though, and these were largely rejected by the focus groups in favor of the ones we put out. 34) I understand.
4Woah, hold on . The focus group actually rejected the old Nuva-like prototypes?
1Who knows? They might be bad.
1It would be nice to see pictures of the old nuva style Mistika toa. But then again, the old sets weren't as complicated as the new ones, so that might cause some difficulty.
1But it is an example of how the focus group and BZP have wildly different tastes.
2Some Dark Mirror info and random trivia:
2Some Dark Mirror info and random trivia:
3Hi Greg. Just a few questions, if you don't mind:
41. Is Takanuva's shadow side starting to kick in? He seems rather snappy. 52. Why did Takanuva want to know where Gali was so particularly? 63. Has Krahka seen Tuyet in the pocket dimension? 74. Could Krahka copy Tuyet's Nui Stone-enhanced powers? 85. Who is (or was) the leader of the Brotherhood in the pocket dimension? 96. Is the Shadowed One dead in the pocket dimension, or just rotting in prison somewhere? 107. What happened to Mimic's friend when the Dark Hunter fortress crumbled?
11Thanks for your time.
121) Yes 132) Because Gali is the most reasonable of all the Toa he knows. 143) I can't discuss this 154) Considering she passed out from duplicating the powers of six Toa, I think she would have a hard time duplicating the energy of 300 165) MOMN. Miserix was overthrown prior to 3500 years ago. 176) I can't discuss this 187) Nothing.
1How can Greg answer all these guetions . He must have like 1000 pms a day. I have always wandered how bionicle was created in the first place. Did they just materialize? 2How were new bionicles made or should I say born. I always wandered about this question.
3okay, no one knows this yet so why ask it? Also pm them to greg.
14) While I like the design of the new sets, I think the reason most people complain about them is that they don't look like the Nuva anymore. If the designers had made their masks a bit more similar to the old ones (like Takanuva's), I think the old fans would've been more satisfied. (Me too, but it's OK as long as their personalities doesn't change.) My question is, did the designers go from the old Nuva models as a basis, or did they simply start with a blank sheet like they were sets of new characters? As said, only the mask design and color is really needed to identify a character. 24) The designers were not briefed to base the models off the old Nuva, because there are very few set-buying fans left in the fan base who remember the old Nuva. The current fan base is 9-10 years old, meaning they were 4-5 when the Nuva were out last. They did do some versions of the models that were closer to the old Nuva, though, and these were largely rejected by the focus groups in favor of the ones we put out. 34) I understand.
4Woah, hold on . The focus group actually rejected the old Nuva-like prototypes?
5OMG I am so gonna hunt that focus group down. We should have some seniors in the focus group, like a staff member from bzp, not some 9 year olds.
1Hey ho Greg, just got a few more questions for you, I think my last message with questions was eaten by the server. 21) Is the Mutagen in energy form something we have seen before? 32) Is there anyone who knows the truth of what the Mutagen energy is (BoM, OoMN, Great Beings, etc.)? 43) Are all of the BoM's viruses synthetic? 54) I understand if you can't answer it yet, but is it safe to assume that Lariska is no longer an official member of the DH, or just playing the double agent? 64a) If she is out of the DH, (Once again, I understand if you can't answer it) was she also forced to join the Federation in exchange for protection from death? 74b) Just a hunch, did she make a failed attempt to unsurp TSO? 8Thanks . Awesome job with Lariska in the serial, she was the last thing I expected. 9-Ax-
101) No 112) GBs would, yes 123) In terms of created by them, yes 134) No. She was hired through TSO, on the pretext that a group was going to hit at the Makuta. TSO hates the Makuta, so was more than happy to send someone out for that job.
14There we go.
15-Ax-1Hi Greg
2Some questions regarding FoF 4: 31- Does Lariska know about OoMN, is she a servant, member? 4What's her connection to the OoMN?
52- So all of the DH ships that were around Zakaz are destroyed now, right?
63- So Elhek's species are servants of the OoMN, right?
7All for now
81) No, she does not know about the OOMN. She was hired through TSO, just like any DH would be, by (as far as TSO knows) independent thieves who are targeting the BOM. 92) Yes 103) Not servants, allies.
14) While I like the design of the new sets, I think the reason most people complain about them is that they don't look like the Nuva anymore. If the designers had made their masks a bit more similar to the old ones (like Takanuva's), I think the old fans would've been more satisfied. (Me too, but it's OK as long as their personalities doesn't change.) My question is, did the designers go from the old Nuva models as a basis, or did they simply start with a blank sheet like they were sets of new characters? As said, only the mask design and color is really needed to identify a character. 24) The designers were not briefed to base the models off the old Nuva, because there are very few set-buying fans left in the fan base who remember the old Nuva. The current fan base is 9-10 years old, meaning they were 4-5 when the Nuva were out last. They did do some versions of the models that were closer to the old Nuva, though, and these were largely rejected by the focus groups in favor of the ones we put out. 34) I understand.
4Woah, hold on . The focus group actually rejected the old Nuva-like prototypes?
5OMG I am so gonna hunt that focus group down. We should have some seniors in the focus group, like a staff member from bzp, not some 9 year olds.
6I too, would like to do some serious damage to the focus groups sometimes, but there isn't much you can do about it.
7See, the whole reason why they are 'focus' groups, is because they are focused on the specific age group they are marketing towards: 9 year olds. We can't have older people on them, unfortunately, as that would ruin the point.
2Some questions regarding FoF 4: 31- Does Lariska know about OoMN, is she a servant, member? 4What's her connection to the OoMN?
52- So all of the DH ships that were around Zakaz are destroyed now, right?
63- So Elhek's species are servants of the OoMN, right?
7All for now
81) No, she does not know about the OOMN. She was hired through TSO, just like any DH would be, by (as far as TSO knows) independent thieves who are targeting the BOM. 92) Yes 103) Not servants, allies.
11I wonder if Ehlek knew about them?
1Bold = Mr. Farshtey's answers 2italics = my thoughts
61) Brutaka's weapon is made of protosteel, so he would be able to cut a Makuta's armor 7So that must mean that Axonn's axe is made of protosteel too, otherwise his axe would have been torn to shreds in the Axonn vs. Brutaka fight. 82) No, I plan very little -- I let things happen as they make sense to happen, I find it's a more fun way to write. 9Touche
3Hi Mr. Farshtey, 4I loved Chapter 4 of FoF... very well done. Especially with Ehlek's species. Anyway, I was wondering, Brutaka threatened to tear open Spiriah's armor. Does that mean that his blade would be strong enough to do that? Or would it be just his pure physical strength tearing open the armor?
5Nice that you added Lariska to the team. Was this planned from the beginning?
61) Brutaka's weapon is made of protosteel, so he would be able to cut a Makuta's armor 7So that must mean that Axonn's axe is made of protosteel too, otherwise his axe would have been torn to shreds in the Axonn vs. Brutaka fight. 82) No, I plan very little -- I let things happen as they make sense to happen, I find it's a more fun way to write. 9Touche
1Hi Mr. Farshtey, just some stuff i've been wondering about 21.Why don't the phantoka makuta just use their shadow hands to grab a shadow matoran amd use the matoran's eyes as their(the makutas) eyes? it would be smarter than having to attach matoran to their backs 32.Will the makuta that conjurer attacked be a set? 43.Gorast used the heart of the visorak to assemble the swarm, correct? 5that's all for now. thanks .
61) Because the optic sensors in their armor are burned out. Absorbing Matoran won't change that. 72) I doubt it 83) No, I never said anything about her assembling it, I said she conquered it
9Just some stuff
~1Hello, Mr. Farshtey, this is my first time pming you, but I had a few questions, and I was hoping you could answer them.
21) a. During the Great Disruption and Time Slip period, was Dume a toa? 3b. If not (or even if so), were was he at this time? Was he on Metru Nui?
42) When Jovan's team used the Ignika, did they use it in Karda Nui, or somewhere else?
53) I'm a bit confused about the Toa Mata's mission. They were, according to all sources I can find, supposed to land on the surface of Mata Nui, and make their way to Metru Nui to awaken the Great Spirit. Now, apparently the Great Spirit must be awoken in Karda Nui. So, if you can reveal this, how is Mata Nui supposed to be awakened? Or if u can't tell, then at least where: Karda Nui, Metru Nui, or somewhere else?
64) How many Makuta are there?
75) About the Time Slip, how exactly did the memory-wipe thing work? Was it just all of a sudden, one second everyone was doing whatever, then suddenly they forget the last six months, or more gradual?
86) One last question about the Time Slip, will we be finding out more information about that period any time in the planned future?
97) Will a shadow toa be making an appearance in the story any time soon?
10And finally, I'm sure you've been asked this before, but what's your favorite set of all time?
11Thanks for taking the time to read my message, Mr. Farshtey.
121) I would have to check my timeline, but I believe he was already Turaga of Metru Nui at that point. 132) Karda Nui 143) They had to go to Metru Nui first to insure its safety. The theory was that if something bad had happened that made Mata Nui fall asleep, the damage might well have been in Metru Nui. They were then supposed to get the Staff of Artakha out of the Metru Nui Archives, which would fix any damage done if there had been a cataclysmic quake. After that, they were to go to Karda Nui. 154) Hasn't been revealed 165) Sudden 176) No, because 2009 does not take place in this universe. 187) No -- originally, I was planning to do one this year, but the plans for such a set got scrapped, and with no set to promote no reason to put it in story. 198) I don't really have one
20Some interesting stuff-- too bad about the Time Slip and all that, I'm obssessed with that time period.
1dume was either a toa or matoran during the time slip. as he became turaga of metru nui 15000 years ago, and saved the matoran lihkan as a toa 17000.
1A bit of interesting stuff.
291) Ok, a bit interesting. 302) Ok 312b) Of course. 323) Hmmm. 334) But why did they not think it might be made up by her? 345) Okay 356) Still doesn't seem much of a suicide mission to me. 367) Good . 378) Hmmm. 389) Ah well. 3910) Ok 4011) They can still attack BHoM ships.
2Hellor Mr F. Good job with FoF, i practically exploding with excitement. Got some questions.
31) why are ES (Ehlek's speciecs) allied with the OoMN? Do they promise something in return?
42) Unlike the rest of Brutaka's crew, Lariska's death won't go unnoticed if she dies, since TSO would probaly be out for revenge for the death of a DH. So why hire a DH? 52b) Did TSO get any payment for sending a DH?
63) does Ehlek know about the OoMN, since his species are there allies?
74) How was Lariska able to command ES, since she isn't a order member why would the trust and obey her?
85) Does Lariska already know the mission?
96) Why is it considered suicide to try to "rescue" a Makuta?
107) Does Brutaka still wear a Olmak? 117b) Does it still work?
128) Why can't Botar teleport to Miserix's location, take him, teleport him back somewhere where they'll be surronded by order members?
139) What are the chances of the OoMN defeating the BHoM, considering they have the element of suprise and special tools supplied by Artahks?
1410) How does Arthahka send them supplies? Doe he teleport the to the order?
1511) Since the OoMN is getting ready for war, is it likely that they'll use ES?
161) The OOMN modified Ehlek's species millennia ago to make them good warriors against Makuta, so this is a relationship of long-standing. It's why they have protosteel claws to start with. 172) True, but TSO has already lost dozens if not hundreds of DH fighting Makuta. He knows there is a risk anytime you hire a DH out for that. And it's not a DH dying that sparks revenge on his part, it's the DH being killed by the client, as happened in 2004. 182a) Yes 193) No. The species doesn't know them as the OOMN either, only as the beings who gave them weapons and training. 204) She didn't command them. She simply related a message to them. 215) Only that it involves striking at the Brotherhood 226) Because of what else is where he is 237) Yes 247a) Yes 258) For reasons that get revealed in Bionicle Legends #10 269) Time will tell. It's impossible to predict a victor in battle 2710) Or teleports them to others who get them to the Order, depending on where they're needed 2811) They may, but keep in mind the ES are only of use at sea -- they can't function on land.
291) Ok, a bit interesting. 302) Ok 312b) Of course. 323) Hmmm. 334) But why did they not think it might be made up by her? 345) Okay 356) Still doesn't seem much of a suicide mission to me. 367) Good . 378) Hmmm. 389) Ah well. 3910) Ok 4011) They can still attack BHoM ships.
1Hello. I have a couple questions...
21. If each Toa Nuva used a Hau Nuva on themselves and the rest of the team while performing a Nova Blast, would they combine to form a Protodermis Nva Blast? 31a. If so, how would it work? Would it be crystalline, energized, liquid, metallic...?
42. If a team of six Toa including a Toa of light and a Toa of shadow combined their powers to form a Protodermis seal, would it work? I'm thinking that the light and shadow might cancel each other out...
53. Is there a chance that, sometime in this year's serials, we might see the island of Mata Nui again? (Please...?)
61) Would depend, the novas would have to be done at the exact, precise second. If that were done, yes, they would create solid protodermis, because that is what you make when you combine six Toa powers like that. And the odds are the Toa and everything for miles around would wind up sealed inside it and suffocate. 72) Yes, they would cancel each other out 83) I don't have plans for that. It's a barren rock and nothing is going on there, so really no need to go there.