XONAR Posted January 15, 2015 Posted January 15, 2015 How are they possibly managing to make BIONICLE.com even worse with every update? It's not frustrating anymore at this point, but actually laughable how terribly this site has been handled from the very start. As for the new animation, it is my favorite yet as far as visuals. I think they did a great job with this one in that respect. However, the narrator's overly dramatic voiceover was more cringeworthy than ever before in this episode. It honestly made it hard to enjoy, for me. I hope that he'll tone it down a bit in future episodes because he didn't bother me this much in any of the previous ones. Regardless, I hope we see a more frequent release schedule. Quote
Rayskull Posted January 15, 2015 Posted January 15, 2015 Ekimu set for sure! hoping the new masks get duel injected goodness. Quote
Scarilian Posted January 15, 2015 Posted January 15, 2015 (edited) Post above mine: "We're getting a new head with the villain sets" My post: "it's the same head as the current ones" How is that not clear enough for you, Mr Guy-who-is-overly-difficult-for-no-reason-but-to-be-difficult? Do you have anything of worth to add to any of these discussions that's not something awfully contrary at all times? I was not rude to you, so no need to be incredibly rude to me. If you just choose to start fights then why are you here? Their were multiple conversations going on at the same time about the mask and head and you chose not to reply to any comment by qouting it. As proven by others i was not the only one who mistook your comment, so once again, if you dont clarify then its your own fault. This is a place for discussion not insulting me for pointing out that you should have qouted the comment you were responding to. Just ordered all 6 toa and the protector of stone. They should arrive by next Tuesday. Can't wait to build them and try out the new masks and gear functions. I've had some mod ideas for them for a while. Which modifications? Edited January 15, 2015 by Scarilian Quote
Gatanui Posted January 15, 2015 Posted January 15, 2015 How are they possibly managing to make BIONICLE.com even worse with every update? It's not frustrating anymore at this point, but actually laughable how terribly this site has been handled from the very start. The BIONICLE website isn't the only one of the new websites this year that LEGO is handling pretty poorly. Quote
Scarilian Posted January 15, 2015 Posted January 15, 2015 The BIONICLE website isn't the only one of the new websites this year that LEGO is handling pretty poorly. I suppose the Bionicle websites flaws are pushed forward more because its a returning line and the Gen 1 website included aspects such as MNOG and other aspects that make the flaws of the previous site less memorable to fans. As such they are a little more suprised than usual that the Lego websites nowadays are much more flawed. Quote
LordChris Posted January 15, 2015 Posted January 15, 2015 Got Tahu today, I love it, so much better than the other constraction figures I've got. It's got a lot of bulk behind it, and it's a great balance between the original Mata version and the new system. Love it, need to get the rest. Aside from Onua, I dislike it Quote
Takanuinuva Posted January 15, 2015 Posted January 15, 2015 Which modifications? Just some armor placement changes and some slight weapons changes. Lewa is probably going to be modified the most. Kopaka's spear is going to be changed to a sword and I'm simplifying Gali's trident. Quote
Mandate Posted January 15, 2015 Posted January 15, 2015 The BIONICLE website isn't the only one of the new websites this year that LEGO is handling pretty poorly. Ohhhhhh boy. Can't agree more with you. Quote
mysteriouspi Posted January 16, 2015 Posted January 16, 2015 What bothers me about the webpage flaws is not that they were there to begin with, but that they haven't been fixed yet. We're two weeks into January but the issues are mostly the same as they were when the site launched. Either TLG hasn't noticed the errors yet (unlikely), or they still haven't told anyone to fix them yet. Or they won't... Quote
DuckBricks Posted January 16, 2015 Posted January 16, 2015 What bothers me about the webpage flaws is not that they were there to begin with, but that they haven't been fixed yet. We're two weeks into January but the issues are mostly the same as they were when the site launched. Either TLG hasn't noticed the errors yet (unlikely), or they still haven't told anyone to fix them yet. Or they won't... Agreed, I'm surprised they didn't fix the problems by now. Quote
Mesonak Posted January 16, 2015 Posted January 16, 2015 Look on the bright side guys, it could be worse. *shudders* Quote
Scarilian Posted January 16, 2015 Posted January 16, 2015 (edited) Just some armor placement changes and some slight weapons changes. Lewa is probably going to be modified the most. Kopaka's spear is going to be changed to a sword and I'm simplifying Gali's trident. Ah, makes sense i guess, there are a few things i edited with them also. Mostly extending and bulking out Onua's hammer weapon. What's your plans for mods with Lewa? Look on the bright side guys, it could be worse. *shudders* True, just thought they'd handle Bionicle more effectively given how they handled the site in the past, granted it had errors and issues originally but the site itself was more interactive than just displaying the characters and products. In a time when they need to introduce Bionicle to a new generation i thought it'd be handled more efficently. Also this; What bothers me about the webpage flaws is not that they were there to begin with, but that they haven't been fixed yet. We're two weeks into January but the issues are mostly the same as they were when the site launched. Either TLG hasn't noticed the errors yet (unlikely), or they still haven't told anyone to fix them yet. Or they won't... I kind of agree, the deals were all sold out before they went on sale, their were many errors getting the new sets out and the Bionicle release was a mess given the hyped January 1st release and whats worse they apologised solely for the issues on the 5th when the problems have been for two weeks and are still going in places. Edited January 16, 2015 by Scarilian Quote
Takanuinuva Posted January 16, 2015 Posted January 16, 2015 Ah, makes sense i guess, there are a few things i edited with them also. Mostly extending and bulking out Onua's hammer weapon. What's your plans for mods with Lewa? Well for one thing. I'm getting rid of his weapons and replacing them with custom axes using the Fire chima ultrabuild axe parts. I'm also going to lower his gearbox and change his shoulder spikes to the wing/claw/blade piece used on furno 3.0/Raw Jaw/ Scorpio. His leg armor is also going to be larger but still streamlined. Also with Tahu, Kopaka and Onua i'm changing out there gold armor for silver with the exception of Tahu and Kopaka's chest plates since those have there custom prints. Maybe if they get sets in future years they'll have printed red and white chest plates. Quote
TheDesuComplex Posted January 16, 2015 Posted January 16, 2015 Well for one thing. I'm getting rid of his weapons and replacing them with custom axes using the Fire chima ultrabuild axe parts. I'm also going to lower his gearbox and change his shoulder spikes to the wing/claw/blade piece used on furno 3.0/Raw Jaw/ Scorpio. His leg armor is also going to be larger but still streamlined. Also with Tahu, Kopaka and Onua i'm changing out there gold armor for silver with the exception of Tahu and Kopaka's chest plates since those have there custom prints. Maybe if they get sets in future years they'll have printed red and white chest plates. That's what I am doing with my Onua (because he has so little), but not so with Tahu (because red and gold go well together) or Kopaka (where the gold reminds me of a fur coat, specifically red fox). I am also thinking of changing Pohatu to use gold, which I have seen a couple of people do. My only issue is that, I never thought I would say this after Brain Attack, but I am running out of gold armor... Quote
Rayskull Posted January 16, 2015 Posted January 16, 2015 @Risgrynsgrot Do you remember what the heads looked like? Quote
Dorek Posted January 16, 2015 Posted January 16, 2015 I don't really see what the problem with the website is. It's not the most streamlined, especially compared to the days of yore, but all the pertinent information is there in an accessible format. Works just fine for me. Quote
Strakk Posted January 16, 2015 Posted January 16, 2015 (edited) Personally I think the layout works if you have a tablet or a smartphone, but if you are visiting the website with a normal computer you notice it can be improved. For example they should shrink most of the images which are unnecessarily big. Also I'd add a summary of the story in the home page. Edited January 16, 2015 by Strakk Quote
Leewan Posted January 16, 2015 Posted January 16, 2015 I kind of agree, the deals were all sold out before they went on sale, their were many errors getting the new sets out and the Bionicle release was a mess given the hyped January 1st release and whats worse they apologised solely for the issues on the 5th when the problems have been for two weeks and are still going in places. Yes, but this concerns all the sets, not only BIONICLE. I think you're exaggerating the issue. And I just checked, the site works fine for me. I used to have problems playing the videos, but it seems to have been fixed. Quote
Rayskull Posted January 16, 2015 Posted January 16, 2015 Yes, but this concerns all the sets, not only BIONICLE. I think you're exaggerating the issue. And I just checked, the site works fine for me. I used to have problems playing the videos, but it seems to have been fixed. I agree, and I hope we can leave that subject here and move on to more interesting stuff. Just in case its lost in the jumble: @Risgrynsgrot Do you remember what the heads looked like? Quote
pavetsukkeli Posted January 16, 2015 Posted January 16, 2015 (edited) .. Edited July 26, 2020 by pavetsukkeli Quote
TheOneVeyronian Posted January 16, 2015 Posted January 16, 2015 Has anybody tried replacing the silver with gold on the Protector of Fire to match better with Tahu's colour scheme? I've been thinking about trying to free up some silver piston armours so I can give them to Onua without having to purchase too many extra silver piston armours? I'd give it a go myself but I don't have the Protector of Fire just yet, but I have all the pieces ready to modify him when I do get him. I would give silver to Kopaka as well, if only his printed chestplate wasn't gold in colour... that silver Brain Attack armour is really bugging me considering it's the only silver armour on him, it would have been so much better if it was cast in white. Quote
Still Raindrop Posted January 16, 2015 Posted January 16, 2015 From the facebook page: The island of Okoto is a mystical place. Today it still reminds us of an ancient era in Bionicle history. Can you discover a sign from the old days in the current story trailer? Quote
Kalhiki Posted January 16, 2015 Posted January 16, 2015 What? The Vahi that's in every episode? :P Quote
Voxovan Posted January 16, 2015 Posted January 16, 2015 http://www.lego.com/en-us/bionicle/story/episode-5 The new episode is gonna be called "The Power of the Golden Masks". Quote
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