Kalhiki Posted July 17, 2015 Posted July 17, 2015 The names are most similar in fashion to the Metru Nui matoran ones. Nuhrii, Tehutti, Vhisola, Ahkmou, Ehrye and Orkham. Thanks for bringing that up. Yeah, the Protector names are pretty much on par with those in terms of ridiculousness. Honestly, I really don't see much problem with them now. They're really starting to grow on me. Especially Vizuna. It's such a cool name. Feels good to have names to memorize again. Quote
The Outsider Posted July 17, 2015 Posted July 17, 2015 Wait, the whole first year story ends in the first book? But...what about the second? What's that gonna be about? With a name like that it can't be the 2016 story, can it? Also, I think I got how the set naming is going to be: characters that existed in G1 (such as the Toa) use their name and a descriptive title, while characters exclusive to this reboot (the Protectors, the Skull Creatures and Ekimu) get only a title, and may be named in the media if they're not animals or swarm characters. Now I have to wait for Makuta's set to see if I'm right. Quote
Tazakk Posted July 17, 2015 Posted July 17, 2015 I would assume that the second book will function like the Darkness Below or Voyage of Fear from the original book run: stories that fit into the continuity, but aren't as consequential as books that relay the core story. Quote
TheDesuComplex Posted July 17, 2015 Posted July 17, 2015 Wait, the whole first year story ends in the first book? But...what about the second? What's that gonna be about? With a name like that it can't be the 2016 story, can it? I am betting that it will be like Time Trap in that it fills in the loose plot ends and wraps up the Skull Spider's influence so that next year can start with a fresh threat and no former villains to worry about. Quote
GK733 Posted July 17, 2015 Posted July 17, 2015 (edited) Possible spoilers http://board.ttvpodc...the-gun/3038/89 There is nothing yet to confirm this yet, but Edited July 17, 2015 by GK733 Quote
Aanchir Posted July 17, 2015 Posted July 17, 2015 (edited) Guys... we have a G2 alphabet! Credit to BZPower's Votuko for making the discovery in the preview of the new chapter book! EDIT: It's been brought to my attention that X and Y are probably transposed! No idea why the book would have them out of order, but switching them would make a lot more sense. Edited July 18, 2015 by Aanchir Quote
Jetrax99 Posted July 18, 2015 Posted July 18, 2015 Guys... we have a G2 alphabet! Credit to BZPower's Votuko for making the discovery in the preview of the new chapter book! EDIT: It's been brought to my attention that X and Y are probably transposed! No idea why the book would have them out of order, but switching them would make a lot more sense. So, how long before somebody tries to decode the Mask of Creation? Quote
Lyichir Posted July 18, 2015 Posted July 18, 2015 So, how long before somebody tries to decode the Mask of Creation? We've already tried... the symbols aren't the same. Either the Mask of Creation's symbols mean something else (numbers perhaps?) or they're meaningless. Quote
MakutaOfWar Posted July 18, 2015 Posted July 18, 2015 Ugh, those are a lil more complicated then G1's but awesome nonetheless! Showing they don't seem to have a problem getting more in depth. Oh man, the nostalgia's getting to me! Quote
Mutant Orc Posted July 18, 2015 Posted July 18, 2015 We've already tried... the symbols aren't the same. Either the Mask of Creation's symbols mean something else (numbers perhaps?) or they're meaningless. I can testify to this. I have tried myself, and I can't get anywhere with it. Quote
Nekchir Posted July 18, 2015 Posted July 18, 2015 (edited) All hope is lost. Edited July 18, 2015 by MonkeyChud Quote
---Vertea--- Posted July 18, 2015 Posted July 18, 2015 What on earth is that??? Can it stop existing please? I was rather hoping to sleep soundly tonight. Quote
MakutaOfWar Posted July 18, 2015 Posted July 18, 2015 A doo-head I think? Anyways, it seems nobody paid attention to that "2016 leak". XD I'm calling it fake. For some reason I thought I have seen the background image before... Quote
One Very Agile Cat Posted July 18, 2015 Posted July 18, 2015 Ugh, those are a lil more complicated then G1's but awesome nonetheless! The most complicated name in only tri-syllabic. They're not complicated at all, they're actually quite simple. What on earth is that??? Can it stop existing please? I was rather hoping to sleep soundly tonight. It's a Voodoo head, man! Quote
CabooseBM Posted July 18, 2015 Posted July 18, 2015 I can testify to this. I have tried myself, and I can't get anywhere with it. Makes sense, the mask was created about a thousand years ago, even if they are using the same language, it'll have evolved to be practically unrecognizable at this point. Quote
ToaDraco Posted July 18, 2015 Posted July 18, 2015 I am totally digging the new names and alphabet. This is the world building I was waiting for! It seems Korgot might be the female Protector which is interesting. By the way, has anyone else in the US been getting the commercial for the Skull Villains while watching Youtube? Because I have and it's exciting. Granted, the sets come out for us in about two weeks. Quote
Onepu the Protector Posted July 18, 2015 Posted July 18, 2015 These names sound like something that came out of a fantasy name generator. I'm not sure know what to think about the Protector of Earth being female but I guess I will get used to it. Quote
Mutant Orc Posted July 18, 2015 Posted July 18, 2015 Makes sense, the mask was created about a thousand years ago, even if they are using the same language, it'll have evolved to be practically unrecognizable at this point. That makes utter sense yes, especially when you consider how their civilization collapsed rather what with them loosing the ability to forge great masks of power and having to abandon the city with no sign of them rebuilding anything like it. No doubt they'd have left behind a lot of aspects of how it once was forgotten in the city. Quote
Mandate Posted July 18, 2015 Posted July 18, 2015 That makes utter sense yes, especially when you consider how their civilization collapsed rather what with them loosing the ability to forge great masks of power and having to abandon the city with no sign of them rebuilding anything like it. No doubt they'd have left behind a lot of aspects of how it once was forgotten in the city. We don't know what happened to the Ancient City yet (unless the book has revealed something that I'm not aware of), so it's equally likely they forgot over time. Quote
Kalhiki Posted July 18, 2015 Posted July 18, 2015 I think my biggest problem with the alphabet is that there're thick and thin lines. For instance, "H" has thin lines that end in large, open blocks. Seems like it'd be harder to write in this alphabet when compared to G1's which was just a bunch of lines and open circles. That being said, we've had circles, hexagons, and triangles. Nice to see squares added to the mix. Quote
Mandate Posted July 18, 2015 Posted July 18, 2015 Personally, I really love the look of the Okotoan alphabet, it's distinct and looks more like an ancient language to me than alien symbols like the Matoran language. As others have said though, writing with this will be far more difficult. Quote
MakutaOfWar Posted July 18, 2015 Posted July 18, 2015 The most complicated name in only tri-syllabic. They're not complicated at all, they're actually quite simple. Nah, I was talking about the symbols. XD Not the Protector names(though I am still trying to memorize those). Quote
GK733 Posted July 18, 2015 Posted July 18, 2015 Personally, I really love the look of the Okotoan alphabet, it's distinct and looks more like an ancient language to me than alien symbols like the Matoran language. As others have said though, writing with this will be far more difficult. Dunno. I still remember the hexagonal pain of 2006-2008. Quote
Nekchir Posted July 18, 2015 Posted July 18, 2015 (edited) What would your guys' reactions be if we got some GITD bones in a future Bionicle wave? I'm not much of a MOCist, so I won't even use said pieces. (Yes, I'm gonna refer again to those suspicious rumors) Edited July 18, 2015 by MonkeyChud Quote
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