ScribeGT6817 wrote:1Hi - To be honest, I didn't pay that much attention to the BIONICLE Stars series, since it was just re-releases of old characters and there wasn't much I could do with it, story-wise.

2The pity of course was that they were rereleases due to th fact that Bionicle got cancelled.

1Just want to say, I'm a HUGE fan of the Bionicle story. Here's my question:

2Overall, about how many comics have you written. Just a rough estimate, not exact.

1Are you planning on turing Zane evil in 2014 ?

ScribeGT6817 wrote:

chewchew34 wrote:1This is my first day hearing of Greg. So please excuse my ignorance. But I have some questions for you Greg.21. Can you give us some tips on how to write good stories?32. Will there be anymore Ninjago sets? Episodes maybe?43. This is the last one, when will Chima ONLINE open beta come out?

51) One of the important things is to treat your characters as real people, in a way. If you try to force them to do things in your story that they wouldn't normally do, then it  becomes hard to write, because they stop being predictable. And predicting what they do  next is part of your job as a writer.

62) Yes and yes.

73) Don't know

8Hi chewchew and all

9I can answer number 3. The answer is soon....very soon! 

ScribeGT6817 wrote:1Hi Lightninja - I have had over 80 books published in my career, including novels, graphic novels, and game books.

2*Faints*

ScribeGT6817 wrote:1It was/is one of the best parts of my job. I should say, though, that I only create story for the Ninjago graphic novels -- the main story for the year does not come from me.

2NOOO! HE DOESN'T USE THE QUOTE BUTTON!

ScribeGT6817 wrote:1Hi Pacman - Yes, there will be more Ninjago sets next year, but I can't give away any story details. Not allowed.

2So close.

moojuice8 wrote:

ScribeGT6817 wrote:1Hi - To be honest, I didn't pay that much attention to the BIONICLE Stars series, since it was just re-releases of old characters and there wasn't much I could do with it, story-wise.

2So that's why I loved Bio up until Stars!

3I think that's not the only reason...

WhiteAlligator wrote:

1Hi everyone -

 

2Are you sitting down?  If not, grab a chair! We don't want anyone falling over when we tell you ...

 

3The one, the only Greg Farshtey wants to chat with you!

 

4That's right, the storytelling mind behind BIONICLE and Ninjago is here on the LMBs to answer your questions.

 

5Please post your questions now! Greg will be visiting this topic to respond to you personally. 

 

 

 

 

6While participating in this topic please remember to ...

 

71. Stay on topic! No spamming. No side conversations.

82. Be patient! Greg will answer your questions as quickly as he can.

93. Have fun! This is an awesome opportunity! Enjoy!!

10O.O...

11*Scribbles down Greg's Username. XD.*

12Oh no, what have I started... .

LQ1998 wrote:

big_reece1 wrote:

1Whos Greg? Hey Greg, can you tell me who his guy is?

2Greg is the most awesome story writer ever!

3I DID NOT KNOW THAT!

michaelyoda wrote:

1Oh, and WA, I fell over even though I was already sitting down. -_-

2I almost fell over even though I was lying down.

ScribeGT6817 wrote:1Hi - To be honest, I didn't pay that much attention to the BIONICLE Stars series, since it was just re-releases of old characters and there wasn't much I could do with it, story-wise.

2Why don't you use emotes?