1Hi Greg, just a couple of questions for my Core War entry.
21) Would it be alright if my story featured Telluris promising to sell the blueprints of his Skopio vehicle to the Ice and Fire Tribes and then double-crossing them both? 32) Is the Baranus V7 a unique vehicle, or is there several of them?
4Thanks for reading.
51) Neither tribe would ever have any dealings with him. 62) I'm sure there is more than one.
71)Is there any reason why they wouldn't have? Just curious, I might be able to integrate that into my story.
81) Yes. Telluris comes from a tribe wiped out by plague, so the other tribes do not want to associate with him (if they did, he would be living in their villages, not roaming the wasteland), and Telluris is a dangerous and crazy being. He's not out in the desert to have chats and make deals, he's there to kill and rob anyone he runs across.
9Bah, I'm going to have make up a new story.
1It seems like our PM inflow is starting to speed up a bit.
1Dug these up from just before the month-long shutdown:
131) Told ya 142) Gah... 153) I hope we get to se it... 164) Meant to say web stories, but I don't think he's going to do a second batch this year.
2Hey, I just have 3 questions. Here they are: 31) Do the Makuta from the timeline Mazeka visited have Light powers? 42) I know you're a very busy person and you haven't put up the Pouks mask poll yet, so maybe you could send a short PM to a BZpremier member with the name/title options and and let them make the poll for you. Could you do that? 53) Will you be reusing the concept of the Mask of Possibility at some point in the Reign of Shadow story? I'm just asking because I'd like to see it in action. 64a) Will there be any new web for the summer? 74b) If so, have you decided on them yet? 8Thanks in advance.
91) Not that we have seen yet 102) I really am busy right now and this is just not high on my priority list right now 113) Don't know 124b) New web what?
131) Told ya 142) Gah... 153) I hope we get to se it... 164) Meant to say web stories, but I don't think he's going to do a second batch this year.
1Aqua Magna was decided this year. They had to get the name checked out. I suppose Bota Magna was the same.
1i like Bota magna.
1Hi Greg. Hope you enjoyed your little break while the forums were down. I have a few quick questions for you, if you don't mind.
21. In the most recent Riddle of the Great Beings, the powers attributed to the EL of Jungle include the following: "...a mini-cyclone whipped leaves into the air. More and more plant matter was drawn into its wake until an entire segment of the glade was filled with leaves, vines, and branches, spinning furiously in the grip of a tornado. Then a being emerged from out of the storm itself." What are we witnessing here? A manipulation of Jungle or Air powers?
31a. These powers are called Jungle and The Green in story. Would either of these be the official name of the Plant Life Toa element in the MU? I know you have already referred to it as The Green, but on BS01 right now, we're calling the element Plant Life. Would Toa of Jungle be preferable?
42. When the EL asks Tarduk if he has been to the "deep forest", is this the "Deep Forest?" As in, an actual location governed by the EL during his reign? Or just a description?
53. From Empire of the Skrall: "Even more confusing –and disturbing – was that the crack was growing bigger as he watched. It was already more than two inches long, and spreading into a spider-web of tiny fractures. He staggered back a step. The crack was big enough now that he could see something through it. It looked like another layer of armor, this one silver." Is baterra armor in 'standard mode' silver?
64. Are the Reef Raider fish from Hydraxon's Tale Rahi escaped from the waters of the MU?
75. Is Sandray Canyon named after a desert creature that inhabits the Sea of Liquid Sand? As in, a Sand-Ray?
8Thanks for your patience and generosity, as always.
9Triggy 10BS01 Staff
111) Jungle 121a) If I have already referred to it as something, isn't that your answer? 132) I don't understand your question 143) Yes 154) Yes 165) Yes
172) Deep Forest is not a location, is it? It's just a description in the EL of Jungle's blurb: "Have you ever been to the deep forest?"
18One final quick one: On BIONICLE.com, it claims that Sahmad's affiliation is the Jungle Tribe. We know this to be untrue, as he is a member of the Plague Tribe, but does this suggest he frequents Tesara for his Arena Matches?
19Triggy 20BS01 Staff
211) Hasn't been specified to be a location name, and at this point, I tend to doubt it will be 222) That's just a mistake on BIONICLE.com. Sahmad is not green, so obviously he is not affiliated with jungle
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1Hey GregF, I have some questions to ask. 21. Have you decided whether Aqua Magna is a moon of Spherus Magna or not? 32. If it is a moon, is it the blue planet seen in this picture (image is from The Legend Reborn)? 43. Is Bota Magna the green planet in that is shown in that same image? 54. Is the forest on Bota Magna called the Great Forest? 65. How do you pronounce "Bota" in the Bota Magna? 76. What does Bota Magna mean? Great Forest or Great Plant? 87. Is the Northern Frost on this planet? 98. If so, does the Northern Frost provide water to help maintain the forest? 109. Is there anything else you can tell us about Bota Magna? 11Thank you.
12I really don't want to discuss this yet. Bota Magna is most likely not factoring into story (in terms of story actually taking place there) anytime soon.
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21. Is this true? 31a. If it is, do you intend to put him in Reign of Shadows?
42. What is the creature that came out of the Coliseum which Toa Kualus summoned? 53. What happened to Pridak and co. when Teridax took over the universe?
6Thanks for reading .
71) Well, we know he's alive. It never stated in the serial that he was going to be executed. 81a) No, as he is in a different dimension. 92) Just a big, nasty creature 103) Nothing, as yet, since they are no threat to him
11What "official guide?"
1Bota-Magna, I like that name.
2Hello Mr. Greg smile.gif I have some questions today. Thankyou for being here on Bzpower.
31: It has been stated many times that Toa Kongu Mahri has "discarded" his toa-tool. What was it? Was it a sword?
42: Will Akamai or Wairuha ever be formed again?
53: Is Takadox still in that little boat, or has he landed somewhere?
64: On Bara Magna are there any Glatorian teams? Like toa teams?
75: Are Strakk, Tarix, and Gresh all friends?
8Thank-you Sir.
91) Since I did not need to know for story, I didn't spend time worrying about it 102) I have no plans to do so, no 113) Follow the story and find out 124) No, not as such. 135) Strakk really isn't friends with anyone. Tarix and Gresh know each other, but they aren't any closer than any other two Glatorian would be.
2Hello Mr. Greg smile.gif I have some questions today. Thankyou for being here on Bzpower.
31: It has been stated many times that Toa Kongu Mahri has "discarded" his toa-tool. What was it? Was it a sword?
42: Will Akamai or Wairuha ever be formed again?
53: Is Takadox still in that little boat, or has he landed somewhere?
64: On Bara Magna are there any Glatorian teams? Like toa teams?
75: Are Strakk, Tarix, and Gresh all friends?
8Thank-you Sir.
91) Since I did not need to know for story, I didn't spend time worrying about it 102) I have no plans to do so, no 113) Follow the story and find out 124) No, not as such. 135) Strakk really isn't friends with anyone. Tarix and Gresh know each other, but they aren't any closer than any other two Glatorian would be.
1Here's something for everyone writing a Core War story. 
9-SK
2Hey Greg. I have a few questions pertaining to my use of Agori in the Core War story contest:
31) How did Agori generally participate during the war? What did they do? 42) How would I limit my use of Agori based on the answer above?
5Thanks for your help .
6-SK
71) Support staff 82) They didn't fight in battles. They ran messages, they hauled supplies, they repaired weapons, that sort of thing.
9-SK
1Well, I personally don't like it. I'd actually have liked something with a C (Aqua Magna, Bara Magna, C Magna). Bota seems far too similar to Bara IMO. Still, at least that means it's better than Aqua Magna.
2well you dont want it to be some random namebecause there ment to be similar, (they are well they used to be) the same planet . .
1Hi Mr. Farshtey, i've got two questions.
21. Can Keetongu cancel the mutation effect? 32. Is it possible, that Sahmad and Telluris are members of the Sand Tribe, who weren't changed into Vorox and Zesk? (The plague could change them)
41) No. Only the Mask of Life can do that. 52) No, because then you would have to say the tribe that got hit with the plague was the sand tribe, and we know that's not the case -- the sand tribe is the Vorox and Zesk, who weren't affected by the plague.
21. Can Keetongu cancel the mutation effect? 32. Is it possible, that Sahmad and Telluris are members of the Sand Tribe, who weren't changed into Vorox and Zesk? (The plague could change them)
41) No. Only the Mask of Life can do that. 52) No, because then you would have to say the tribe that got hit with the plague was the sand tribe, and we know that's not the case -- the sand tribe is the Vorox and Zesk, who weren't affected by the plague.
1In my Core War story, I have five Rock Agori brought along with a Skrall patrol squadron to help mend armor, weapons, etc. However due to the Skrall respecting Atakus spirit for and dedication to the Rock Tribe, they bring him along and use him to pilot a Spikit chariot. Do you think this is reasonable enough?
2I don't know that Skrall would reward an Agori like that, first off, and second, Agori did not fight in the war and a chariot pilot would be fighting.
3On biosector it says some Agori took up arms and fought in the war. Knowing Atakus, I would assume he would be one.
4And where did Biosector get the info from? If it's from something official, fine, but I don't recall writing that.
5It is just that I know Atakus is extremely dedicated and that is something the Skrall have respect for. Plus, while the Skrall patrol was on the move Atakus acted as a lookout.
6You asked your question, you got your answer. Move on.
7So is it okay or not?
2I don't know that Skrall would reward an Agori like that, first off, and second, Agori did not fight in the war and a chariot pilot would be fighting.
3On biosector it says some Agori took up arms and fought in the war. Knowing Atakus, I would assume he would be one.
4And where did Biosector get the info from? If it's from something official, fine, but I don't recall writing that.
5It is just that I know Atakus is extremely dedicated and that is something the Skrall have respect for. Plus, while the Skrall patrol was on the move Atakus acted as a lookout.
6You asked your question, you got your answer. Move on.
7So is it okay or not?
8I'm thinking no. Sorry.
1Hey Greg. Just had three questions for ya.
21. The Great Beings had a fortress on Spherus Magna, prior to the Shattering, correct? 32. According to the Makuta's Guide, Vultraz has the ability to create new Makuta (apparently a result of alterations made by Icarax). Does this creation ability merely mean the knowledge to do so, or does he have a certain power, such as the one Mata Nui had? 43. Is the third celestial body seen in The Legend Reborn (this one) what Bota Magna developed into? 53a. That area included the Northern Frost, correct?
6Thanks.
71) Possibly more than one 82) Knowledge, not power 93) Too early to discuss
10Too bad about the Bota Magna image.
1Hey Greg. Working on the Core War Contest, and having a little locations difficulty.
21. What exactly does "Bota Magna" mean? Great what? 32. The Sand Lord's central domain was Bara Magna, right, with minor influences elsewhere? 42a. He/she was a Vorox, right? (Not Vorox per-say, but what the Vorox were before devolving) 52b. If so, does he/she have a tail? 63. I find information about the Rock Tribe's territory confusing. On BS01, it says the Skrall had the White Quartz and Black Spike Mountains. However, the Skrall aren't from around there. The Skrall homeland was cut off from the Bara Magna planet by the Shattering, and the Skrall moved in to the area north of the Black Spikes, the volcanic region around the Great Volcano, presumably the Fire Lord's former territory.
7So, confirmation: the Rock Tribe had the Skrall Homeland, and the two mountain ranges?
84. I need to know location placements to accurately write a story. So, here's what I know: 9The Northern Frost was in the north. 10Bota Magna was directly south. 11Farther south of that were the Great Volcano, 12the Black Spikes and White Quartz, 13and Bara Magna.
14Where exactly did Aqua Magna and the Skrall homeland fit in there? Where in relation to those known geographical figures of Spherus Magna were they?
15Thank you for your time.
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171) Jungle or forest 182) Yes 192a) That's what he originated as, yes 202b) Not in his EL form, no. 213) I think you are confusing where the Skrall occupied with areas the rock EL would have controlled by virtue of controlling rock. The water EL controlled Aqua Magna, doesn't mean he had warriors in every inch of the ocean. 224) Aqua Magna was southwest of Bara Magna, I believe, and have not worried about where the Skrall homeland was geographically yet.
231. There we go. 242. Also a debate on BS01. 252a. Figured. 262b. Neat bit of CWC info for ya. 273. To translate (since I found this a little confusing at first myself), the Rock Lord ruled the two mountain ranges; that doesn't mean there was a Skrall presense in them, however. 284. Ah, so that's where it was.
29Also, it confirms that the ELs of Sand and Water are male .
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1So have we confirmed if Aqua Magna and Bota Magna are (respectively) the blue moon and the green moon orbiting bara magna? (Forming the Bionicle symbol)
1No, we technically haven't proven that it's those two yet, or if they are moons.
1QUOTE 2just wondering
31. which glatorian will appear in the legend reborn?
42. is the traitor a agori?
53. which vehicles will appear in the legend reborn?
64. will there only be empire of the skrall riddle of the great beings and reign of shadows for serials this year?
75. do any charactors die in the legend reborn?
86. are the jungle sheild and the swords gresh uses in the movie different weapons
91) In terms of Glatorian who have speaking parts, it's Ackar, Strakk, Tarix, Vastus, Kiina, Gresh, and Mata Nui 102) I cannot discuss this 113) Haven't seen the movie, so don't know 124) Doubt it 135) I cannot give away movie plot, Gresh 146) Don't think so. His shield, in the set, splits into two swords.
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31. which glatorian will appear in the legend reborn?
42. is the traitor a agori?
53. which vehicles will appear in the legend reborn?
64. will there only be empire of the skrall riddle of the great beings and reign of shadows for serials this year?
75. do any charactors die in the legend reborn?
86. are the jungle sheild and the swords gresh uses in the movie different weapons
91) In terms of Glatorian who have speaking parts, it's Ackar, Strakk, Tarix, Vastus, Kiina, Gresh, and Mata Nui 102) I cannot discuss this 113) Haven't seen the movie, so don't know 124) Doubt it 135) I cannot give away movie plot, Gresh 146) Don't think so. His shield, in the set, splits into two swords.
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but shouldnt i know the plot 1QUOTE 2just wondering
31. which glatorian will appear in the legend reborn?
42. is the traitor a agori?
53. which vehicles will appear in the legend reborn?
64. will there only be empire of the skrall riddle of the great beings and reign of shadows for serials this year?
75. do any charactors die in the legend reborn?
86. are the jungle sheild and the swords gresh uses in the movie different weapons
91) In terms of Glatorian who have speaking parts, it's Ackar, Strakk, Tarix, Vastus, Kiina, Gresh, and Mata Nui 102) I cannot discuss this 113) Haven't seen the movie, so don't know 124) Doubt it 135) I cannot give away movie plot, Gresh 146) Don't think so. His shield, in the set, splits into two swords.
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17We already know the answer to number two.
1The question is, which Agori.
1No, we technically haven't proven that it's those two yet, or if they are moons.
2It would fit though, considering the colors.
3i tend to disagree with this seeing as if part of the planet covered in water broke of, then the water wouldn't stay on (unless the shattering was more of a defusion than an explosion type thing.) and in the opening of the legend reborn 1.you can clearly see craters on the blue moon and 2. the ignika didn't come from that planet, he came from off camera.
1No, we technically haven't proven that it's those two yet, or if they are moons.
2It would fit though, considering the colors.
3i tend to disagree with this seeing as if part of the planet covered in water broke of, then the water wouldn't stay on (unless the shattering was more of a defusion than an explosion type thing.) and in the opening of the legend reborn 1.you can clearly see craters on the blue moon and 2. the ignika didn't come from that planet, he came from off camera.
4There is no possible way that Aqua Magna is one of the moons. A. As you said, the Ignika came from off screen. B. If Aqua Magna was a moon, wouldn't there have been a giant Bara Magna in the sky above Mata Nui in 2001-3? It would have taken up most of the sky. So, by common sense, Aqua Magna is not a moon.
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1No, we technically haven't proven that it's those two yet, or if they are moons.
2It would fit though, considering the colors.
3i tend to disagree with this seeing as if part of the planet covered in water broke of, then the water wouldn't stay on (unless the shattering was more of a defusion than an explosion type thing.) and in the opening of the legend reborn 1.you can clearly see craters on the blue moon and 2. the ignika didn't come from that planet, he came from off camera.
4There is no possible way that Aqua Magna is one of the moons. A. As you said, the Ignika came from off screen. B. If Aqua Magna was a moon, wouldn't there have been a giant Bara Magna in the sky above Mata Nui in 2001-3? It would have taken up most of the sky. So, by common sense, Aqua Magna is not a moon.
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6Well to be fair, when Mata Nui crash landed, he was approaching the Spherus Magna system. Therefore, if Aqua Magna is a moon of Bara Magna, he would have landed on the "dark side" of the moon. The island of Mata Nui would have been facing away from Bara Magna. (Think about if some aliens crash landed on the back of our moon, they couldn't see the Earth unless they migrated to the opposite side of the moon)
11. When will Atakus reappear in the story?
33. Since their are no more leader class Skrall besides Tuma, Is Stronius second in command?
44. Who is the makuta of Xia
55. of Stelt?
66. when will it be revealed who are the dead Glatorian in the MU?
71) No idea
93) No. 104-5) There are none now, all Makuta besides Teridax and his former boss are dead 116) WHO they are doesn't matter, only that they are, or were
22. When will Scodonius, Sahmad, Kirbraz, Perditus, Telluris appear
33. Since their are no more leader class Skrall besides Tuma, Is Stronius second in command?
44. Who is the makuta of Xia
55. of Stelt?
66. when will it be revealed who are the dead Glatorian in the MU?
71) No idea
82) Telluris appears in The Crossing, I believe, and in one scene in the comic. Scodonius and Sahmad do not appear in comic, neither will Perditus. Kirbraz is in the beginning of the September comic, I believe
93) No. 104-5) There are none now, all Makuta besides Teridax and his former boss are dead 116) WHO they are doesn't matter, only that they are, or were
11. When will Atakus reappear in the story?
22. When will Scodonius, Sahmad, Kirbraz, Perditus, Telluris appear
33. Since their are no more leader class Skrall besides Tuma, Is Stronius second in command?
44. Who is the makuta of Xia
55. of Stelt?
66. when will it be revealed who are the dead Glatorian in the MU?
71) No idea82) Telluris appears in The Crossing, I believe, and in one scene in the comic. Scodonius and Sahmad do not appear in comic, neither will Perditus. Kirbraz is in the beginning of the September comic, I believe
93) No. 104-5) There are none now, all Makuta besides Teridax and his former boss are dead 116) WHO they are doesn't matter, only that they are, or were
12Nice info . I hope we see Scodonius, Kirbraz, Perditus, and Sahmad in a serial.
11. When will Atakus reappear in the story?
22. When will Scodonius, Sahmad, Kirbraz, Perditus, Telluris appear
33. Since their are no more leader class Skrall besides Tuma, Is Stronius second in command?
44. Who is the makuta of Xia
55. of Stelt?
66. when will it be revealed who are the dead Glatorian in the MU?
71) No idea82) Telluris appears in The Crossing, I believe, and in one scene in the comic. Scodonius and Sahmad do not appear in comic, neither will Perditus. Kirbraz is in the beginning of the September comic, I believe
93) No. 104-5) There are none now, all Makuta besides Teridax and his former boss are dead 116) WHO they are doesn't matter, only that they are, or were
12Nice info . I hope we see Scodonius, Kirbraz, Perditus, and Sahmad in a serial.
13whos the traitor and i dont want to spoil it so put it in the spoiler box i think its kiina
1No, we technically haven't proven that it's those two yet, or if they are moons.
2It would fit though, considering the colors.
3i tend to disagree with this seeing as if part of the planet covered in water broke of, then the water wouldn't stay on (unless the shattering was more of a defusion than an explosion type thing.) and in the opening of the legend reborn 1.you can clearly see craters on the blue moon and 2. the ignika didn't come from that planet, he came from off camera.
4There is no possible way that Aqua Magna is one of the moons. A. As you said, the Ignika came from off screen. B. If Aqua Magna was a moon, wouldn't there have been a giant Bara Magna in the sky above Mata Nui in 2001-3? It would have taken up most of the sky. So, by common sense, Aqua Magna is not a moon.
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6That was the movie designers' choice to make Aqua Magna look like that. Also, have you seen pics of Earth on our moon. It doesn't exactly take up the entire space.
1No, we technically haven't proven that it's those two yet, or if they are moons.
2It would fit though, considering the colors.
3i tend to disagree with this seeing as if part of the planet covered in water broke of, then the water wouldn't stay on (unless the shattering was more of a defusion than an explosion type thing.) and in the opening of the legend reborn 1.you can clearly see craters on the blue moon and 2. the ignika didn't come from that planet, he came from off camera.
4There is no possible way that Aqua Magna is one of the moons. A. As you said, the Ignika came from off screen. B. If Aqua Magna was a moon, wouldn't there have been a giant Bara Magna in the sky above Mata Nui in 2001-3? It would have taken up most of the sky. So, by common sense, Aqua Magna is not a moon.
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6Think though: the whole Bota Bara Aqua Magna idea didn't come 'till quite recently, and I believe it was said to have come about quite hastily due to the change in story direction (Makuta winning). So sure, logically, the EOP's sky would be dominated by Bara Magna, but the idea just didn't exist at the time. I'm not good at explaining things, but do you get it? And about the movie: They're not exactly always correct with some things.
1No, we technically haven't proven that it's those two yet, or if they are moons.
2It would fit though, considering the colors.
3i tend to disagree with this seeing as if part of the planet covered in water broke of, then the water wouldn't stay on (unless the shattering was more of a defusion than an explosion type thing.) and in the opening of the legend reborn 1.you can clearly see craters on the blue moon and 2. the ignika didn't come from that planet, he came from off camera.
4There is no possible way that Aqua Magna is one of the moons. A. As you said, the Ignika came from off screen. B. If Aqua Magna was a moon, wouldn't there have been a giant Bara Magna in the sky above Mata Nui in 2001-3? It would have taken up most of the sky. So, by common sense, Aqua Magna is not a moon.
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6Think though: the whole Bota Bara Aqua Magna idea didn't come 'till quite recently, and I believe it was said to have come about quite hastily due to the change in story direction (Makuta winning). So sure, logically, the EOP's sky would be dominated by Bara Magna, but the idea just didn't exist at the time. I'm not good at explaining things, but do you get it? And about the movie: They're not exactly always correct with some things.
7This is no place for this type of discussion. Find or make a topic for it.
1Anyway, I gotta ask Greg If Perditus will appear. He can't have that great of a name and not be mentioned.
1Hi Mr Farshtey I have some questions for you.
21) Did Malum take his sword with him when he was exiled?
32) Did the Element Lord of Sand regress together with the Vorox and Zesk?
43a) Was Malum's armour provided by the Fire Tribe?
53b) If so then why wasn't it taken away when he was exiled?
6Thanks for your time.
71) I believe so 82) No 93a) Yes 103b) Because they are exiling him, not executing him. Take his armor away and you are sentencing him to death. If they were going to do that, they might as well kill him in the arena and be done with it.
11Useless stuff.