1Spoilers about comic 6 2Hi Greg
31.- Why Click, Tahu and Nektann not appear in the comic? 42.- In one part of comic, Mata Nui says: "The Great Beings intended for us to work together to safe this planet." Does this mean the phrase that Brutaka said: "the two that must make them one" refers to Mata Nui and Teridax? 53.- Now that Mata Nui is no longer in the Ignika, is the Ignika's mind is back? 63.b.- If so, perhaps the Ignika take part in the final battle? 74.- You has already decided what the Matoran name for the Rahkshi of Heat Vision?
8That's all 9Bye . .
101) Click is not a factor at all in first half 2010 story, and Tahu and Nektann are not in there because Tahu as not arrived yet by the time that issue ends -- he is behind Takanuva -- and I wanted to focus on the Rahkshi initially. 112) Bingo, go to the head of the class. 123) Yes 133b) Well, we shall see in the second issue 144) Nope. I have no names on my approved name list that make sense for a Rahkshi. There was a name being kicked around in Denmark that did not get chosen and so far as I know was never legally approved for use.
151.- Interesting 162.- Yeah . . I knew it . . (Well, all of us knew it) 173.b.- Yeah . . The Ignika will appear . . . 184.- Ahh, that hurts
19Okay, I have to say I'm surprised at Greg's response to #2. Pretty much everything has had that theory pretty much since we first found out about the prototype.
20And many of us predicted the meaning of that riddle accurately the moment it was posted on bioniclestory.
216) MOL is inside the Mata Nui robot body.
22Wait... how did that happen??
23Not sure if he meant the Mata Nui robot, as in the MU, or Mata Nui's robot. Someone should probably clear this up in their next block of questions to Greg specifying whether he meant the MU or the prototype robot.
1Probably Mata Nui's robot.
1Yeah probably Mata nui's robot fo sho
1Hey GregF, just a few question. 2I am creating a guide topic in the Storylines Forum regarding destinies, and I have a few questions for you about the subject. 32. You mentioned that an alternate dimension is created when a being makes a choice to do one thing instead of the other. For example, if the Toa Nuva decided to save Mata Nui, an alternate dimension is created where the Toa Nuva decided not to save Mata Nui. But if there is a preset destiny destiny created during creation of a being, how is this possible? The Toa Nuva were destined to save Mata Nui in the first place. That sounds like destiny was altered for the alternate dimension, but you have stated before that destiny cannot be altered at all. 43. If Mata Nui created the Makuta species' destinies, why would he set them so that most of them would rebel against him? Why did he allow beings destined to rebel to exist? 54. Technically, the Toa Nuva did not complete what they thought was their destiny since they themselves did not awaken Mata Nui. It was Toa Ignika's destiny to awaken Mata Nui, right?
62) Ah, but look at the universe where Tuyet ruled -- Takua, in that universe, was not destined to become Takanuva. If you live in Universe A, and your destiny is do X, you can't change that -- but if Universe B splits off, the destiny of those who live in Universe B is not the same as Universe A. It can't be. If it was, then the alternates could not happen at all. Tuyet was not destined to rule in Universe A; Makuta were not destined to be good guys in Universe A; yet both happened in alt. universes. 73) I personally believe that Mata Nui created the Makuta based on a matrix provided to him by the GBs, and where the GBs went wrong was making AI better than they knew. And how do you know that, in the end, Teridax won't do what he was meant to do, but simply get there by another way? 84) No. It was the Nuva's idea for Ignika to awaken Mata Nui, specifically Gali's. Without that suggestion, Ignika doesn't do that and Mata Nui does not get awakened. If the alarm clock wakes you up, but I am the one who set it, then I am ultimately responsible for waking you up, as the clock would not act on its own.
92. Hmm... I am still not understanding. If alternate dimensions are formed during a being's decision, wouldn't that alter their current destiny when it was predetermined long ago? If you live in Universe A, and your destiny is X, then how is Universe B's destiny not X when destiny is predetermined upon the time of that being's creation? This makes me think that alternate dimensions existed even way before Mata Nui was created and longer. 103. So Mata Nui doesn't know all aspects of what will happen to each being he creates? 114. Okay, so the Toa Nuva did awake Mata Nui. But was it also Toa Ignika's destiny? Or just Toa Nuva's? 125. What was the Toa Hagah's (not including Rahaga) destiny? 136. What was Toa Jovan's team's destiny? Was it the same as Toa Mahri's? 147. What was Lesovikk's team's destiny? 158. Destiny cannot adapt, right? 169. The Toa Nuva's destiny hasn't been fulfilled yet, right? I mean, yes, they awakened Mata Nui, but they are still alive, and they have much more to do. 1710.1812.Why no Makuta for Odina?
1912) Because the location of Odina is a secret. The DH wouldn't want the BOM knowing where they are based.
206c. [Is there a Makuta] of Odina?
216c) Most likely, there is a Makuta assigned to that region
22Which quote should is accurate? The former quote is the older quote. Had there been a Makuta in Odina, wouldn't he have kept tabs on the Dark Hunters so they wouldn't be a problem to the Brotherhood of Makuta?
232) My best suggestion would be for you either read Exiles or What If? from Marvel, which both deal with this same issue. But think about it -- you see an old man crossing the street. You have a number of options -- jump and save him; jump, but not quite in time and you die, but he lives; jump, but not in time, and you both die; don't move at all and he dies, etc. Each choice exists in its own reality. You obviously cannot have the same destiny in all of them, because in some you die, in some you live.
24Looked at another way -- let's say you find a sack of money someone lost. Being an honest person, you return it to the owner. But other options exist -- not touching it at all, or keeping it for yourself. The Erebus you are would not keep it, but a reality is split off in which you do --so is that Erebus the exact same as you? His moral values are obviously different. So how can his destiny be the same?
253) I would say no. I think Mata Nui knows in broad strokes and outlines, but he doesn't know, for example, what Tahu is going to have for breakfast each day. 264) It was Ignika's destiny to play a part in it, yes, but I think you can argue whether it was its ultimate destiny or not, or whether objects have ultimate destinies or not. I tend to think they do, but others can disagree. 275) Getting the Avohkii away from the Makuta 286) Yes 297) To die, basically. We don't know that they accomplished anything major. 308) I don't know what you mean by adapt in this context 319) They did awaken Mata Nui, they simply have not chosen to become Turaga 326c) Region, yes, island specific, no.
1Didn't you already post that? I remember the "To die basically" destiny.
1Just a few Qs
21) Is the LEGO description for Skrall gaining shadow power by Makuta canon?
32) The green Stars Skrall is the same class as the red Skrall set, correct?
43) Was Mata Nui built standing up, or laying down? 53a) If he was built standing up, is that the reason there is a door in his foot?
64) Is there anything inside the prototype robot?
75) In the newest comic, did Mata Nui put Spherus Magna back together, or was he interrupted?
86) Was the prototype created for the same reason as Mata Nui was?
91) No, it's not. That is just Shop At Home getting something wrong. 102) Yes 113) Standing up, and there are hatches throughout the body so that workers and the GBs and their creations could get in and out. 124) You mean like a universe? Not like the Makuta robot, as there was no nanotech in the prototype design. 135) No, he has not put it back together yet. He doesn't have sufficient power in that body to be able to do it. 146) No. The prototype was just an experiment to see if they could do it. It was made long before MN was.
1Just to help everyone understand, Greg refers to the Matoran Universe as "the Makuta robot" in Tanaku's set of questions above. Therefore, "the Mata Nui robot" refers to the current robotic body Mata Nui is in.
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21) Is the LEGO description for Skrall gaining shadow power by Makuta canon?
32) The green Stars Skrall is the same class as the red Skrall set, correct?
43) Was Mata Nui built standing up, or laying down? 53a) If he was built standing up, is that the reason there is a door in his foot?
64) Is there anything inside the prototype robot?
75) In the newest comic, did Mata Nui put Spherus Magna back together, or was he interrupted?
86) Was the prototype created for the same reason as Mata Nui was?
91) No, it's not. That is just Shop At Home getting something wrong. 102) Yes 113) Standing up, and there are hatches throughout the body so that workers and the GBs and their creations could get in and out. 124) You mean like a universe? Not like the Makuta robot, as there was no nanotech in the prototype design. 135) No, he has not put it back together yet. He doesn't have sufficient power in that body to be able to do it. 146) No. The prototype was just an experiment to see if they could do it. It was made long before MN was.
15I think GregF just confirmed that the Great Beings are average zized. TakaNuva and the Rahkshi were able to exit through the latch, so if the GBs went in, they'd have to be normal sized.
21) Is the LEGO description for Skrall gaining shadow power by Makuta canon?
32) The green Stars Skrall is the same class as the red Skrall set, correct?
43) Was Mata Nui built standing up, or laying down? 53a) If he was built standing up, is that the reason there is a door in his foot?
64) Is there anything inside the prototype robot?
75) In the newest comic, did Mata Nui put Spherus Magna back together, or was he interrupted?
86) Was the prototype created for the same reason as Mata Nui was?
91) No, it's not. That is just Shop At Home getting something wrong. 102) Yes 113) Standing up, and there are hatches throughout the body so that workers and the GBs and their creations could get in and out. 124) You mean like a universe? Not like the Makuta robot, as there was no nanotech in the prototype design. 135) No, he has not put it back together yet. He doesn't have sufficient power in that body to be able to do it. 146) No. The prototype was just an experiment to see if they could do it. It was made long before MN was.
15I think GregF just confirmed that the Great Beings are average zized. TakaNuva and the Rahkshi were able to exit through the latch, so if the GBs went in, they'd have to be normal sized.
16I think there might be any range of hatch sizes, so it proves nothing
1Hello, Mr. Farshtey, here are some questions:
21) Some people say that they wish the March 2010 comic, Journey's End Part 2: Rebirth, would be a super sized comic. Is it going to be a super-sized comic?
32) I thought the new comic's title, All That Glitters..., refers to the gold armor, but Tahu himself didn't even appear in the comic. What does the title mean if it doesn't refer to the golden armor?
43) Since we know the title of the first comic of Legends of Bara Magna, Fall and Rise of the Skrall, from the sneak peek in Realm of Fear can you tell us the titles of the other two? If you can't you don't have to.
54) If Power of the Great Beings is released, how many more graphic novels will come out, other than the one with 2010 comics?
65) Will there be a 2010 comics graphic novel? 75b) If there is, will there be only two chapters since there's only 2 2010 comics, or will there be exclusive comics with it by Christian Zanier (Who's artwork is AMAZING .)?
8I also just want to say thanks for staying with us and Bionicle, even if the sets are ending. You stay and write the stories for us even if you don't get payed to do it . That really shows me how much you care about us and Bionicle. Thank you. smile.gif
91) No, standard size. Doing a bigger issue raises the cost of printing and postage, and there's no point in doing that for a line you are ending. 102) It did refer to the golden armor, I just wasn't able to work the armor into that issue. 113) Don't remember 124) No idea. That will be up to Papercutz. It's not something they have discussed with me. 135) Again, no idea. That would be #11 if it got done, but it would depend on how 8 and 9 sell. 145b) There would have to be exclusive comics, but I do not know if Zanier would do the art, he might be busy at that point on other projects.
151) Disappointment.
162) Okay with that. 173) Again, disappointment 184) I hope Papercutz won't be the same heartless ##### Scholastic was . 
195) People, you better buy those graphic novels . 205b) I hope Christian can do those comics. He's my favorite BIONICLE artist .
21) Is the LEGO description for Skrall gaining shadow power by Makuta canon?
32) The green Stars Skrall is the same class as the red Skrall set, correct?
43) Was Mata Nui built standing up, or laying down? 53a) If he was built standing up, is that the reason there is a door in his foot?
64) Is there anything inside the prototype robot?
75) In the newest comic, did Mata Nui put Spherus Magna back together, or was he interrupted?
86) Was the prototype created for the same reason as Mata Nui was?
91) No, it's not. That is just Shop At Home getting something wrong. 102) Yes 113) Standing up, and there are hatches throughout the body so that workers and the GBs and their creations could get in and out. 124) You mean like a universe? Not like the Makuta robot, as there was no nanotech in the prototype design. 135) No, he has not put it back together yet. He doesn't have sufficient power in that body to be able to do it. 146) No. The prototype was just an experiment to see if they could do it. It was made long before MN was.
15I think GregF just confirmed that the Great Beings are average zized. TakaNuva and the Rahkshi were able to exit through the latch, so if the GBs went in, they'd have to be normal sized.
16I think there might be any range of hatch sizes, so it proves nothing
17And Matoran also helped build the MN robot.
1He was probably following them. Remember, this is the Toa of Light--he defeated a Rahkshi singlehandedly while no other could. Or maybe the Rahkshi were leading him somwhere
1Hello, Mr Farshtey,
2You are probably being bombarded by questions such as these, but as everyone, I need to know:
31) In the January Comic (Comic 6) Mata Nui has already returned with the power source. Will we see him retrieving it in the Valley of the Maze anytime (along with the entire voyage)? 41a)If yes, will we see Tarduk also? If no, then what was the whole point of the second trip of Tarduk to the valley (since I think you said Tarduk and Mata Nui would meet)?
52)How did Teridax know Mata Nui was on Bara Magna?
63)When Mata Nui removed the mask of life, what happened to it?
74)We see the Skrall at some point of Comic 6. Did they find new armor to change their own? 84a)The Skrall don't want Teridax to destroy the Glatorian (since they want ot do that themselves). Why then w have they been said to ally with him?
95)Did the door Gresh found lead to the Southern Islands (since it's on the robot's foot)? If not, hwere did it lead? 105a)How did Takanuva reach the Southern Islands? Will we see it in RoS? If not, where? 115b)Why did Takanuva abandon Destral (where he was last seen)? How did he know Teridax had landed (since I don't think they know they are in Teridax's body yet, only that he is influencing them through Mata Nui's original body)?
126)Since the Rahkshi attacked the Glatorian, should we presume Tahu's mission was unsuccessful ( since he was last seen going to destroy Daxia to prevent the creation of more Rahkshi)?
137)Have there been any casualties so far among the Glatorian? What about Mata Nui? Is he dead (it seemed so in Comic 6)?
148)Mata Nui speaks of his and Teridax's common destiny. Did he find out at the Valley of the Maze? If not, how did he find out?
151) The plan is to do that in graphic novel #10, if that gets published, but that depends on sales of 8 and 9. 161a) Yes, you would 172) Because he can track the power of the Mask of Life. 183) It's inside his robot 194) I am sure they had to do some scavenging after the battle of Roxtus 204a) They have never been said by me to have allied with Teridax. They don't even know who Teridax is, nor do they care. 215) It was in his foot, so it leads to what is inside his foot. 225a) That we get into in ROS 235b) Again, that is ROS stuff, but you certainly can tell if the craft you are riding in lands, especially if the "pilot" doesn't care if anyone knows it. 246) Yes 257) I am sure there have been wounded and killed Glatorian, yes, as for Mata Nui, read the next issue 268) Again, that is stuff that is supposed to be covered in GN #10. If GN #10 does not get published, I will post what is done of the script on here.
275a) Will it happen in the next chapter? Have you already written it? 285b)Yet Mata Nui was basically uncaring for the Matoran, but they didn't know they lived in a giant robot. Why did they discover it only when Teridax took over the MU robot?
296)Will this unsuccess be featured in ROS as well? 306a)If yes, will it be in the next chapter?
318)What do you mean with "what is done of the script"?
325a) Not written yet 335b) But Mata Nui had the artificial gravity and stabilizers turned all the way up so as not to cause any damage when he took off or landed. Makuta wants the Matoran to know he is about to kill Mata Nui. 346) Again, not written yet 358) I only wrote the first third of the script -- at that point, they asked me to stop until they made a decision on whether or not they would go ahead with the book. So the first 25 pages are all that's done.
2You are probably being bombarded by questions such as these, but as everyone, I need to know:
31) In the January Comic (Comic 6) Mata Nui has already returned with the power source. Will we see him retrieving it in the Valley of the Maze anytime (along with the entire voyage)? 41a)If yes, will we see Tarduk also? If no, then what was the whole point of the second trip of Tarduk to the valley (since I think you said Tarduk and Mata Nui would meet)?
52)How did Teridax know Mata Nui was on Bara Magna?
63)When Mata Nui removed the mask of life, what happened to it?
74)We see the Skrall at some point of Comic 6. Did they find new armor to change their own? 84a)The Skrall don't want Teridax to destroy the Glatorian (since they want ot do that themselves). Why then w have they been said to ally with him?
95)Did the door Gresh found lead to the Southern Islands (since it's on the robot's foot)? If not, hwere did it lead? 105a)How did Takanuva reach the Southern Islands? Will we see it in RoS? If not, where? 115b)Why did Takanuva abandon Destral (where he was last seen)? How did he know Teridax had landed (since I don't think they know they are in Teridax's body yet, only that he is influencing them through Mata Nui's original body)?
126)Since the Rahkshi attacked the Glatorian, should we presume Tahu's mission was unsuccessful ( since he was last seen going to destroy Daxia to prevent the creation of more Rahkshi)?
137)Have there been any casualties so far among the Glatorian? What about Mata Nui? Is he dead (it seemed so in Comic 6)?
148)Mata Nui speaks of his and Teridax's common destiny. Did he find out at the Valley of the Maze? If not, how did he find out?
151) The plan is to do that in graphic novel #10, if that gets published, but that depends on sales of 8 and 9. 161a) Yes, you would 172) Because he can track the power of the Mask of Life. 183) It's inside his robot 194) I am sure they had to do some scavenging after the battle of Roxtus 204a) They have never been said by me to have allied with Teridax. They don't even know who Teridax is, nor do they care. 215) It was in his foot, so it leads to what is inside his foot. 225a) That we get into in ROS 235b) Again, that is ROS stuff, but you certainly can tell if the craft you are riding in lands, especially if the "pilot" doesn't care if anyone knows it. 246) Yes 257) I am sure there have been wounded and killed Glatorian, yes, as for Mata Nui, read the next issue 268) Again, that is stuff that is supposed to be covered in GN #10. If GN #10 does not get published, I will post what is done of the script on here.
275a) Will it happen in the next chapter? Have you already written it? 285b)Yet Mata Nui was basically uncaring for the Matoran, but they didn't know they lived in a giant robot. Why did they discover it only when Teridax took over the MU robot?
296)Will this unsuccess be featured in ROS as well? 306a)If yes, will it be in the next chapter?
318)What do you mean with "what is done of the script"?
325a) Not written yet 335b) But Mata Nui had the artificial gravity and stabilizers turned all the way up so as not to cause any damage when he took off or landed. Makuta wants the Matoran to know he is about to kill Mata Nui. 346) Again, not written yet 358) I only wrote the first third of the script -- at that point, they asked me to stop until they made a decision on whether or not they would go ahead with the book. So the first 25 pages are all that's done.
1Quite interesting....
14a) They have never been said by me to have allied with Teridax. They don't even know who Teridax is, nor do they care.
2Hm, that's funny. You'd think they'd care about a GIGANTIC ROBOT walking around on their planet, especially after they got scared out of their armor when a bunch of scarabax made a big purple blob. Hm.
2Hm, that's funny. You'd think they'd care about a GIGANTIC ROBOT walking around on their planet, especially after they got scared out of their armor when a bunch of scarabax made a big purple blob. Hm.
3He means that they do not care of who Teridax is.
1EDIT: To Iranu -- You miss understand. I'm sure the Skrall care about two planet-sized robots trying to kill each other on their planet, but I doubt they really care much about the identities of them.
1Merry Christmas, sir. I have a question regarding the new comic.
2When Mata Nui told Makuta that they were meant to piece together Spherus Magna, did Makuta already know this?
3If he did know it, he is in denial about it, and/or simply has chosen to ignore it. Makuta is not someone who sees himself as a slave to destiny. He believes he can do whatever he wants.
1sorry greg this is quite long
21. now that he is a giganic robot does he have any powers like teridax ?
32. what power did teridax use to Attack the kiina and co ?
43. have the dark hunters sided with teridax yes i do know TSO hates him but would he do it just to save own life ?
54. how did the mask of life get in mata nui robot ?
65. did any glatoran die in teridax's Attack ?
75b if so how many ?
86. what is the mata nui robot made outof
97 how did mata nui get that box did a great being give it to him
108. were is click ?
119. how tall is a glatoran ?
1210. how old can a glatoran live ?
1311. now that the matoran universe and bara magna at war with one an other why hasnt the mask of life turned black and killed everyone ?
141) He has whatever abilities the robot has, he doesn't have Rahkshi powers. 152) Which attack? 163) The DH have by and large been a resistance group. TSO has not allied with him. 174) You mean the robot he has now? He took the mask off inside the robot's head, so it is still inside of it. 185) I am sure some did, yes 196) Metal 207) That story is intended to be told in graphic novel #10, if it gets published 218) Outside the robot 229) Around 7 feet 2310) Well, we know many of them were around for the Core War, which was over 100,000 years ago 2411) Once you take the Ignika out of the MU, the countdown stops. That is part of the reason Makuta ejected it at the end of 2008 story.
21. now that he is a giganic robot does he have any powers like teridax ?
32. what power did teridax use to Attack the kiina and co ?
43. have the dark hunters sided with teridax yes i do know TSO hates him but would he do it just to save own life ?
54. how did the mask of life get in mata nui robot ?
65. did any glatoran die in teridax's Attack ?
75b if so how many ?
86. what is the mata nui robot made outof
97 how did mata nui get that box did a great being give it to him
108. were is click ?
119. how tall is a glatoran ?
1210. how old can a glatoran live ?
1311. now that the matoran universe and bara magna at war with one an other why hasnt the mask of life turned black and killed everyone ?
141) He has whatever abilities the robot has, he doesn't have Rahkshi powers. 152) Which attack? 163) The DH have by and large been a resistance group. TSO has not allied with him. 174) You mean the robot he has now? He took the mask off inside the robot's head, so it is still inside of it. 185) I am sure some did, yes 196) Metal 207) That story is intended to be told in graphic novel #10, if it gets published 218) Outside the robot 229) Around 7 feet 2310) Well, we know many of them were around for the Core War, which was over 100,000 years ago 2411) Once you take the Ignika out of the MU, the countdown stops. That is part of the reason Makuta ejected it at the end of 2008 story.
1sorry greg this is quite long
21. now that he is a giganic robot does he have any powers like teridax ?
32. what power did teridax use to Attack the kiina and co ?
43. have the dark hunters sided with teridax yes i do know TSO hates him but would he do it just to save own life ?
54. how did the mask of life get in mata nui robot ?
65. did any glatoran die in teridax's Attack ?
75b if so how many ?
86. what is the mata nui robot made outof
97 how did mata nui get that box did a great being give it to him
108. were is click ?
119. how tall is a glatoran ?
1210. how old can a glatoran live ?
1311. now that the matoran universe and bara magna at war with one an other why hasnt the mask of life turned black and killed everyone ?
141) He has whatever abilities the robot has, he doesn't have Rahkshi powers. 152) Which attack? 163) The DH have by and large been a resistance group. TSO has not allied with him. 174) You mean the robot he has now? He took the mask off inside the robot's head, so it is still inside of it. 185) I am sure some did, yes 196) Metal 207) That story is intended to be told in graphic novel #10, if it gets published 218) Outside the robot 229) Around 7 feet 2310) Well, we know many of them were around for the Core War, which was over 100,000 years ago 2411) Once you take the Ignika out of the MU, the countdown stops. That is part of the reason Makuta ejected it at the end of 2008 story.
25Wow. That is interesting. I thought the robots had lasers.
1Hi Greg, I send this message in order to ask you a couple of questions (as it's name implies):
21. Are all the Makuta in the MU dead (besides Miserix, Teridax and Alt. Teridax)? 31.a If no, will we ever see more of them?
42. Is Takadox alive? 52.a If yes, where is he?
63. If I recall correctly, you said the Pit was left on Aqua Magna, that means Hydraxon and Lessovik are there too?
74. On a completely un-related note, I know you worked on the story team of Exo-Force, and I always wandered why Mecha One hated humans so much, so, why?
8Thanks 9Mosqueton
101) Yes 112) Far as I know, he is 123) Not necessarily, no. As you may know from reading the serials, Hydraxon and Lesovikk and Sarda all had a way to get into the original Pit, which was inside the MU. So if they were there when Makuta left the planet, they are still there. 134) Any Exo-Force questions should be directed to BZP member Swiftone, as he was more involved with that story team than I was.
14Very well, here are some new questions as wll as some follow ups:
151) Does that mean that rahi will eventually become exstinct? 161.A) Or that there won't be any more new rahi?
172) Have you based any character's personality out of another book you wrote? (Apart from Takadox)
183) Is it easy to kill main characters in the story? I mean, what if TLC wanted another Lhikan or Matoro set? After all they name the sets right?
194) Out of curiosity, do you own any pets?
205)Do the Bara Magnians (?) believe in Unity, Duty and Destiny? After watching TLR it would seem like Mata nui taught it to them.
21Again, thank you for your time. 22Mosqueton
231) Teridax can make new Rahi, but were he to cease to be, either there would be no new Rahi or else Mata Nui would need to create someone else to make them. 242) No, not really 253) I can't kill a major character like a Matoro without sign-off from Billund, and neither could the moviemakers in 2003. So HQ gets its chance to say no. 264) I used to have cats, but my wife is allergic, so I had to adopt them out 275) It was not something they valued prior to his coming, no.
1Hello, Mr.Farshtey, I hope you are doing well. I have a couple questions:
21.) Who was the first Makuta created?
32.) In the begining of the new comic, Gresh has been sent flying. Was this by Teridax, Takanuva, or a source we don't know of?
43.) Who is your favourite Makuta in 2008?
5Thanks in advance, Glatorian-of-the-SJS-tribe.
61) Unknown if there was a first, or if they were all created at once 72) Teridax 83) Krika
1Hello, Mr.Farshtey, I hope you are doing well. I have a couple questions:
21.) Who was the first Makuta created?
32.) In the begining of the new comic, Gresh has been sent flying. Was this by Teridax, Takanuva, or a source we don't know of?
43.) Who is your favourite Makuta in 2008?
5Thanks in advance, Glatorian-of-the-SJS-tribe.
61) Unknown if there was a first, or if they were all created at once 72) Teridax 83) Krika
9Why does this needs spoiler tags?
10EDIT: And you forgot to close them.
1Because of Comic 6 spoilers.
1Me: hi mr.Farshtey, how are you?i have a few questions.
21. can you describe what shadow does? what i mean is the energy the makuta shoot and on bs01 it was written:
3Later, the three Toa started to battle against the Makuta, and Kopaka was defeated by Vamprah, who used his Avsa to drain Kopaka's energies. He, Solek, Pohatu and Photok were later bound by Antroz in chains of shadow, hanging from the ceiling of Karda Nui. Lewa later arrived and saved him and the others
4were these chains made from the makuta's shadow powers?
52.how far are you in the next chapter of reign of shadows?
63.how much damage can a toa stand before dying?
74. when born, are glatorian/agori 100% organic?
85. since teridax is in mata nui's body, can he use some of his rahkshi powers along with the robot's natural powers (if any)?
9Greg: 1) Yes 102) Haven't started it yet 113) Varies by Toa, same as it would for a human 124) Yes 135) He can use some of them, not all -- the same powers he was able to use as Maxilos. So he cannot shapeshift, for example.
14me:1. what i meant was what do the shadow blasts do? 15new questions 161.can makuta make other items out of shadow?
17Greg: 1) They are destructive. 181) Yes 19me: so once they create something out of shadow does it stay there or just vanish?
20thanks for answering.
21i asked earlier but got no reply, sorry for disturbing you.
22greg: It would have to be maintained by their power, so if they ceased maintaining it, it would vanish.
21. can you describe what shadow does? what i mean is the energy the makuta shoot and on bs01 it was written:
3Later, the three Toa started to battle against the Makuta, and Kopaka was defeated by Vamprah, who used his Avsa to drain Kopaka's energies. He, Solek, Pohatu and Photok were later bound by Antroz in chains of shadow, hanging from the ceiling of Karda Nui. Lewa later arrived and saved him and the others
4were these chains made from the makuta's shadow powers?
52.how far are you in the next chapter of reign of shadows?
63.how much damage can a toa stand before dying?
74. when born, are glatorian/agori 100% organic?
85. since teridax is in mata nui's body, can he use some of his rahkshi powers along with the robot's natural powers (if any)?
9Greg: 1) Yes 102) Haven't started it yet 113) Varies by Toa, same as it would for a human 124) Yes 135) He can use some of them, not all -- the same powers he was able to use as Maxilos. So he cannot shapeshift, for example.
14me:1. what i meant was what do the shadow blasts do? 15new questions 161.can makuta make other items out of shadow?
17Greg: 1) They are destructive. 181) Yes 19me: so once they create something out of shadow does it stay there or just vanish?
20thanks for answering.
21i asked earlier but got no reply, sorry for disturbing you.
22greg: It would have to be maintained by their power, so if they ceased maintaining it, it would vanish.
1Hello Mr. Farshtey,
2While I was very sad about hearing that BIONICLE is ending - it's been a part of my life since I was 10, and throughout some very testing times in my life it's been the one constant that's always been there for me and kept me going - I was delighted to hear that you intend to keep the story going until at least the end of 2011. I've always loved your writing and the story so I have no concerns about it, but I do have one question...
3With the release of the final comic next year, I appreciate that for a lot of BIONICLE's audience, that will be the definite end of the storyline, although for the "hardcore" fans who are more actively involved in the fandom like BZPower, you will be continuing the storyline online. My question is, have you therefore written Comic 7, or Journey's End, to act as a grand finale to the BIONICLE story as a whole, even if the story is going to continue beyond it? I'm just wondering if, in the future when I'm re-reading through the BIONICLE story, it will feel as if the story proper ended in 2010, and was then followed by a "sequel", or if the final comic isn't going to feel like a grand finale and just lead seamlessly into the start of whatever medium you use to continue the story.
4I'm sorry if this question is poorly-worded or confusing - I guess I'm just asking, have you written the final comic/book as a finale for the more "casual" fans, or will it be as open-ended as any other BIONICLE comic/book?
5Thanks for your time, and keep up the amazing work.
6BA
7I think that someone who just cares about the final fate of Spherus Magna can read comic 7, not read anything else again, and feel like he/she knows what happened to those characters. At the same time, people who want to continue the story will be able to see how it could go on, since we now have a new world to explore.
8This is a bit of an unusual question, but I was intrigued as to how the "final" comic and book would be handled, given that the story is still going to continue until 2011.
1WOAH A NEW WORLD TO EXPLORE? LIKE ZOMG MAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10There you go, you can stop suggesting new elements because Greg will not accept them. And doesn't like crystal because, well... he doesn't like crystal.
2Hi Greg, I know you are busy so I will try to keep it short.
31. Could you better explain your reasoning for not accepting crystal? I am not asking for you to reconsider, but I do not understand your reasoning for refusing it. It has it's own unique set of powers, It does not overlap with other elements, it isn't confusing at all (especially when comparing it to other elements such as plasma and psionics), lots of people in OET like it, it naturally occurs in the mu, we've scene it be used effectively (TSO's staff is indeed crystawesome), and it is neither weak nor overpowered.
42. Was the shattering more of a diffusion or just the planet breaking into chunks? I beleive that a diffusion would be much more logical, and it would clear up much confusion. It doesn't make any sense if it just broke apart, because then the 3 peices wouldn't be round, and the water wouldn't stay on Aqua Magna.
53. If you had a conversation with 1 BIONICLE character, who would it be?
6Thank you for your time.
71) My reasoning is two-fold: One, I don't want to add any more new elements at this time. I did Psionics and now I am being bombarded with people wanting other elements added, and it just clutters up the story. And two, I simply do not think crystal works as an element, in my mind, and I don't want to do it. I already have a mess of elements that haven't gotten Toa in story yet, I don't need another one. 82) I have never pictured the three pieces as round, and I actually had the comic artist change some art so that they wouldn't look round. 93) No idea.
10There you go, you can stop suggesting new elements because Greg will not accept them. And doesn't like crystal because, well... he doesn't like crystal.
2While I was very sad about hearing that BIONICLE is ending - it's been a part of my life since I was 10, and throughout some very testing times in my life it's been the one constant that's always been there for me and kept me going - I was delighted to hear that you intend to keep the story going until at least the end of 2011. I've always loved your writing and the story so I have no concerns about it, but I do have one question...
3With the release of the final comic next year, I appreciate that for a lot of BIONICLE's audience, that will be the definite end of the storyline, although for the "hardcore" fans who are more actively involved in the fandom like BZPower, you will be continuing the storyline online. My question is, have you therefore written Comic 7, or Journey's End, to act as a grand finale to the BIONICLE story as a whole, even if the story is going to continue beyond it? I'm just wondering if, in the future when I'm re-reading through the BIONICLE story, it will feel as if the story proper ended in 2010, and was then followed by a "sequel", or if the final comic isn't going to feel like a grand finale and just lead seamlessly into the start of whatever medium you use to continue the story.
4I'm sorry if this question is poorly-worded or confusing - I guess I'm just asking, have you written the final comic/book as a finale for the more "casual" fans, or will it be as open-ended as any other BIONICLE comic/book?
5Thanks for your time, and keep up the amazing work.
6BA
7I think that someone who just cares about the final fate of Spherus Magna can read comic 7, not read anything else again, and feel like he/she knows what happened to those characters. At the same time, people who want to continue the story will be able to see how it could go on, since we now have a new world to explore.
8This is a bit of an unusual question, but I was intrigued as to how the "final" comic and book would be handled, given that the story is still going to continue until 2011.
9That was a really good question, thanks. 10I think I am satisfied with Greg's answer.
1Hi Greg, I hope you have a happy Christmas
21) In All that Glitters..., lots of Glatorian are pictured in the battle against the Rahkshi and trying to take down Teridax. These Glatorian were Gelu, Vastus, Tarix, Ackar, Kiina and Gresh. Can you confirm that Perditus was there as well? It'll add to the little history he has.
32) Are there any other survivors of the Iron Tribe on Bara Magna other than Telluris and Sahmad?
43) Is Surel aware of the unified villages? 54) Did Tarduk, Kirbold and Crotesius recount their adventure in the north to anyone? 64a) If so, are the Glatorian aware of Surel's existence in the mountains?
7Thanks for reading.
81) Yes 92) Not that I know of 103) I doubt it 114) I am sure they have by now, yes 124a) Yes
1Hello, I just had a couple of questions:
21) In Comic 6: All That Glitters, Takanuva walks out of the MU with with his new staff weapons. Did he obtain these in the MU? 31a) If so, will how he obtained them be explained at some point?
42) If Mata Nui's spirit wasn't inhabiting the Ignika, could it reform its Toa Ignika body?
5Thanks in advance.
61) Yes 71a) Don't know yet 82) Yes, but no real need to do so at this point.
9Not sure if that's new or not.
21) In Comic 6: All That Glitters, Takanuva walks out of the MU with with his new staff weapons. Did he obtain these in the MU? 31a) If so, will how he obtained them be explained at some point?
42) If Mata Nui's spirit wasn't inhabiting the Ignika, could it reform its Toa Ignika body?
5Thanks in advance.
61) Yes 71a) Don't know yet 82) Yes, but no real need to do so at this point.
9Not sure if that's new or not.
1About the Mask of Mutation:
15Sigh...that's mildly disappointing...
21) Have you decided on the mask power's details? If so, what are they? 32) Below is a list of Makuta whose primary masks are unknown; did any of these Makuta wear a Mask of Mutation? 4Icarax 5Kojol 6Miserix 7Tridax 8The Makuta of Stelt 93) Would you say that only Makuta have worn the mask? 104) Is the Mask of Mutation an immoral mask? 115) The Noble Mask of Mutation would just have a weaker version of the Great version's powers, right? 126) Are Masks of Mutation created from 'Reconstitute at Random' disks? 13Thanks in advance.
14Beyond saying that, yes, such a mask exists, I have made no decisions on anything related to it.
15Sigh...that's mildly disappointing...
1Hey GregF, just eight questions. 21. What was the Toa Mangai's destiny? 32. You have said ultimate destiny a couple times as opposed to destiny. What is the difference between ultimate destiny and destiny? 43. Is Tahu destined to wear the Golden Armor? 54. Can one being have two possible destinies and can he choose which destiny to fulfill? Is that situation even possible? 65. What was that that silver box Mata Nui was carrying? I know it was the power source, but what is it exactly? 76. Is there any storyline explanation yet on how Takanuva can understand Gresh even if they both speak different languages? 87. Are there two destinies for the Jaller, one when he was a Matoran, the other when he was a Toa? Or was his ultimate destiny to save Mata Nui's life along with the other Toa Mahri? 98. Is ultimate destiny and individual destiny different among Toa Teams? Like the Toa Nuva awakening Mata Nui, but Tahu is destined to wear the Golden Armor? Or the Toa Mahri saving Mata Nui's life, but Matoro is destined to sacrifice his life energy? 10Thanks.
111) Well, we know what Tuyet, Nidhiki, and Lhikan's destinies were, and most of the rest were killed by Teridax. 122) You would need to give me the context of the statements. 133) I can't discuss 2010 story 144) No 155) If GN #10 gets published, that gets revealed there 166) Most likely, Mata Nui made that possible offscreen, since he speaks both languages 177) You don't get a destiny as a Matoran and a separate one as a Toa. 188) It is much more likely that individuals have destinies than that teams have destinies. in my view. A team is an artificial construct. If a team has a destiny, it is because the individual members share that destiny.
191. Er... What exactly were Tuyet's and Nidhiki's destinies?202. This is the context:
214. Okay, so the Toa Nuva did awake Mata Nui. But was it also Toa Ignika's destiny? Or just Toa Nuva's?
224) It was Ignika's destiny to play a part in it, yes, but I think you can argue whether it was its ultimate destiny or not, or whether objects have ultimate destinies or not. I tend to think they do, but others can disagree.
234. What would GN#10 have been about besides Mata Nui's journey to the Valley of the Maze? 246. Did Mata Nui teach the Agori and Glatorian the Matoran Language, then? 257. So then it was Jaller's destiny from the start that he would have to save Mata Nui's life? 269. Was his destiny to become a Toa and his ultimate destiny save Mata Nui's life? 2710.28To those saying the movie should be made, etc., sadly it wouldn't make sense to do -- because the way first half 2010 events shape up, none of this could have happened. So at best it's an alt. universe story now.
29Is BIONICLE 5 as an alternate dimension a canon and official story now? 3011. What was the planned name of the movie? 3111a. If not, what would you have named it as? 3212. BZP considers Acid a non-Toa element, but BS01 considers it a power because you said back in 2006 that, and I quote, you "don't consider something to be an element unless there has been a Toa of it." Would you say both BZPower and BS01 are correct?
331) Tuyet hasn't achieved hers yet, Nidhiki's was to mutate, join the DH, and die. 344) Like I said, he was a part of it, but that doesn't mean that was his destiny, it may simply have been something he did on the way to his destiny. The fact that you help with an an action that was someone else's ultimate destiny does not mean it is yours. 354) GN #10 is about how Mata Nui finds the power source for the prototype robot. 366) He made it possible for them to understand each other. 377) Yes 389) You are off a little on your terms. See #4. When I say "ultimate destiny" in that context, I am referring to the fact that we sort of see "destiny" as an endpoint - that it is the major thing you have to do in your life. But Ignika's actions in KN were not its ultimate endpoint. Nor was becoming a Toa Jaller's endpoint. 3910) I have said if people want to feel it is "official," then it would work as an alt. universe story. I haven't done more than that because I see no need to. Arguably, any piece of fan fiction could be considered an alt. universe too. That's the beauty of alt. universes. 4011) There wasn't one, and I wouldn't have been the one naming it, the studio would. 4112) How can both be correct?
4210. Okay, so are you fine with BS01 adding the alternate universe story to several bios like Ackar and Mata Nui? Because BS01 is a canon-content wiki. 4312. Well, BS01 goes with your old saying that elements can only elements if they are Toa-controlled. And it's just simply easier to understand that way, because many people keep asking you if Acid can be a Toa-controlled element instead of just an element. 4413. (in relation to question 10) What decision in the main universe did the alternate dimension branch off of? 4514. Seeing as the studio cannot name it now, what would name BIONICLE 5 just in case BS01 wishes to add a page about it?
4610) As long as it's made clear it is alt. universe, yes 4712) Makes sense to me 4813) Good question. There are actually a number of places things differ -- for example, Tarduk never made a second trip in the alt. -- but the biggest one that jumps out to me is that Mata Nui brings Ackar and Kiina with him in the alt., whereas he sends them back and goes on alone in the main. 4914) I'd have to think about it.
5013. Well, if Tarduk never made a second trip, then wouldn't that be the starting point, which resulted in Mata Nui bringing Ackar and Kiina for some reason or another?
5113) A more logical starting point would be this. At some time during the events of TLR, Mata Nui meets Tarduk. He hears the story of Tarduk's jounrey, and also learns that Tarduk wants to go back a second time. Mata Nui talks Tarduk out of going, but realizing just how many dangers there are on the journey, resolves that he will not go alone but will bring allies with him (assuming they win the fight with the Skrall).
1Hi Greg . I know you are busy so I will keep it short.
21. What would happen if a toa of psionics became an inika? I can't figure out how the lightning would entwine with their power.
32. If Arhtaka tried harder and practiced more, do you think that Arhtaka would be able to create rahi, or would he just never get the hang of it?
41) Basically, his mental energy would manifest itself as lightning. 52) Impossible to predict.
6Thanks . just a few more questions then.
71. Just out of curiosity, which 2010 story did you prefer. The current one or the one that was before LEGO decided to cut the toy line?
82. Given enough time, could Vezon master the Olmak, or is he just to insane to ever use a mask?
93. If you could have a conversation with 1 Bionicle character, who would it be?
104. If you weren't an author, what career would you want?
11Thanks for your time, Redge the Bat
121) Well, obviously I would have preferred that the set kline not be ended and that more movies get made, same as any fan of the line. 132) I don't think he has the mental discpline needed to do that 143) No idea 154) I would probably have wound up a teacher
1Hi . How are you doing today? How is your winter holiday going? I hope you don't mind answering some of these questions (and possibly suggestions).
21.) Is the cube Mata Nui found related to the Nuva cube? 3a.) Where is the energy used inside the Prototype body? 4b.) Did it bind the components of the bot together? They didn't seem properly connected in the movie...
52.) Did something Mata Nui view trigger his lost memories, or did he simply remember? 6a.) (stupid question) Did Teridax suffer from brain damage when Miserix attacked his inner mechanisms?
73.) Are the hatches in very concealed locations? 8a. If so, were the Rahkshi only able to find it due to communications with Makuta? 9b. Were Takanuva and Tahu were chasing them and discovered it?
104.) How long did it take for the Agori to complete the Mega-City?
115.) Was that blast from Teridax's hand a warning or a simple miss? It seemed abnormally small...
126.) Was the battle of Mata Nui and Makuta always planned? Did it simply happen early due to cancellation of BIONICLE?
137.) If the dinosaurs on Bota Magna can be canonised, is it possible that Rock Steeds were a type dinosaur that were trapped on Bara Magna after The Shattering? They do look like raptors after all.
148.) Are Agori bigger than Matoran in size? Is there a size difference between the inhabitants of the MU and the inhabitants of Spherus Magna?
159.) It seemed that Mata Nui was pulling the moons together himself alright. Why is Makuta needed? 16a. How would the 3 merge?
1710.) Is Tahu's destiny to use the Golden Armour, or is it simply part of what he believes is duty?
18Thanks .
191) No 201A) In the head 211b) Yup 222) Something he viewed 232a) No 243) No, they're not, but they aren't in places people normally are going. I mean, for someone from Stelt, for example, the hatch would be way up in the "sky" 254) You mean drag all the pieces together? Days, easily 265) It was more in the line of rattling Mata Nui by threatening his friends 276) Yes, it was meant to take place at the end of 2011 originally 287) Possible 298) I don't see there as being one 309) Mata Nui does not have sufficient power to do it himself 3110) Tahu's destiny was to awaken Mata Nui, but the golden armor was originally designed with the leader of the Toa Mata in mind
32Some interesting information here...
33-GRESHIOS