The Crazy One Posted February 23, 2009 Posted February 23, 2009 Nice new pics. But that Ignika... is pretty darn ugly. Hopefully the big MN will have the old Ignika.And lol, in this pic Stonius' body is on backwards. XD ~Bunda Hah, the people assembling the lego always get it wrong! You don't like the Ignika!?!? I really like it, i admit, MN does have an over does of yellow, but the mask is really cool in my opinion. But i do agree with you when you say you want the old Ignika back on the big MN, and in gold, that would make me a happy man.
The Alchemyst Posted February 23, 2009 Posted February 23, 2009 The Ignika got round and lost its "whoosh" factor. ._.;; [-The Alchemyst-]
Hydrobius Posted February 23, 2009 Posted February 23, 2009 (edited) Alright, I got the prologue done... now, the question is, how should I post this? Here, in an attachemnt, etc? It's not too big (only a page and a half in Word) but I'm not how much that would amount to here. Y'know? If anyone has any preferences, or just knows that posting that much in a topic about 2009 sets would be a little over the top (lol) then now would be the time. Thanks. So you know... no action and violence in this one, just sort of a build up to the fear and anxiety that will be present for most of the rest of the story. The real chapters will be a lot longer, with a lot more going on (in order to give everything justice). See, my only gripe is... I feel like I do too much decribing, and not enough doing. Now, they MAY not be a bad thing, but... I'll leave it up to you guys to critique my writing when I post it. If you think it'd be better fast-paced for this kind of thing, or more descriptive, less, etc, I'm open to it. CC, people. ;) ...on a completely different note, I like Mat's Ignika. I'm not WOWED by it, but... it works. In fact, I was almost... I dunno, dissapointed when I found out it was an old mold, persay. I guess I just like new masks. xD But, personally, the curve in the back and the small-ness of it doesn;t really detract from anything for me. I still think it's our beautiful 2008 Ignika, only in a better color. Yeah, I like it. :P ...and as far as Stronius goes - awesome pics, awesome head, awesome club... he's even cooler now, but... WHO WAS STUPID enough to position his torse backwards?! I'm sorry, but I just couldn't get over how bad they are at posing... :D Current GL buy list (from top to bottom): 1. Stronius 2. Vastus/Gelu (Same time; both equal for me) 3. Ackar (Mata Red - Tahu Mistika revamp all the way :)) 4. Mats (Not... overly awesome, but whatever, I like his parts) 5. Kiina (PLEASE, cover the hordika necks... >>) ...I'll be quiet now. XD Edited February 23, 2009 by Hydrobius
dviddy Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 (edited) ^Just remember that characterization trumps violence. Don't make the story super violent just for the sake of making it more 'gritty and adult'. That's dumb. You don't need eyeballs exploding and other random violent ideas to make this 'cool'. Edited February 24, 2009 by Darth Vader
Hydrobius Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 LOL, no... even thought the comic was funny (:P), I'm not making it violent and over-the-top for the sake of saying 'Hey look this is how violent it COULD be!' I'm just trying to make it more realistic... the thing about the exploding eyes was sort of a joke, I'm NOT sure if I actually want to do that, but... someone will probably loose an eye, if only in some sword fight or up against an Exo-Toa or something. Most of what I've written is narration, but it flows based on how the character that I'm describing is thinking. I've always written that way when I describe scenes with people; and it just transferred over to here. Epic would be the right word that I'm looking for here, I guess. *Shrugs*
The Alchemyst Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 I personally expect relatively more actual battles [like fistfights], with the lack of elemental powers, the social structure and all for 2009. Oh and DV: Shortpacked <3 [-The Alchemyst-]
Hydrobius Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 (edited) I myself have always been happier with melee combat, so I'll see what I can do. As far as elements go... I always like it when the characters incorperate them into their physical fighting style (THANK you, Avatar.). Sorta like flaming punches, kicks... etc. Make everything a lot cooler than just standing there and blasting fire or ice at someone. :/ You know what? I'm posting it here, what the heck, so here it is: ________________________________________________________________________________ The world spun. Or, at least, that was what Helryx could make out. She could feel her eyes watering; her legs shaking, her head pounding. Steadying herself on a nearby panel of machinery, she tried once again to make it to her feet - but to no avail. He legs gave out beneath her, and she collapsed back onto the cold stone floor. Shaking and cry profusely, she tried to remind herself that it is essential to keep one’s head when faced with a situation such as this. That is, if she could… all that she could think about was the horrifying sensation that seemed to have been planted into her mind. It was so powerful and overwhelming that it was all she could manage to focus on. As Helryx lay on the ground, tears streaming down her face, she could have sworn she heard something. At first, it appeared to be nothing more than simple noise… white noise, actually… but then it began to form into a sound all the more terrible – laughter. It was a dark, twisted sound, something that would have reeked of rot and decay should it have had a scent. And then… then the voice began to speak. Vocal comprehension was something that was a bit beyond her right now, so she instead used the distraction to try and clear her mind. Looking hard at the now visible ‘portrait’ of the former Makuta Miserix on the wall across from her, Helryx began to grasp the emotions dominating her more clearly – and she immediately wished she had not. They were deep, complex thoughts… definitely not hers, for sure… almost alien in composition. While they may have been hard to interpret, one word did come to her on how to describe them: Ambition. A dark, ravenous, all-consuming ambition. It was a horrifying feeling; and just the thought of it, no less experiencing it, plunged her into a frenzy of… something… it was as if all of the light had been drained out of her, only to be replaced by the darkness she had fought so long. Just as she began to slide a little close to the edge, though, she heard it… He was speaking, and she could understand this time. “…and if I recall, dear Helryx, you said that you would resist my mind. You told me that you wouldn’t break.” The dark being sighed, of all things, and then added, “A lie, if but a small one. You and your kind are filled with those, though, so should I be surprised?” She lay on the ground for a minute, her insides still churning with anger and fear. Then, with supreme effort, she managed to croak out a single sentence: “You… won’t… win…” This, to her surprise, was only met with more amusement. The master of shadows chucked, and replied, “I’m sorry, but… I believe that I already have.” Then, he began to laugh again; with that horrible, twisted laugh… the sound was atrocious to a degree that she had never known. She felt another pulse of emotion from the Makuta, and it proved to be too much for her. Slumping onto her side and shaking uncontrollably, she simply closed her eyes and waited for it all to end… ... When unconsciousness came to her, it was a mercy. Though, all Helryx could hear as it finally claimed her was that single, horrible sound – Teridax laughing. Laughing as she fell one step closer to his promise of eternal shadow… …for everyone. Edited February 24, 2009 by Hydrobius
Bundalings Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 Avatar woot. Looks good so far, but wouldn't it be better in it's own topic? ~Bunda
Hydrobius Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 (edited) Avatar woot.Looks good so far, but wouldn't it be better in it's own topic? ~Bunda ...I completely and totally knew that that was the sensible, intelligent thing to do. Yes indeed. ...thanks. EDIT: The link, should anyone want it. And yes, this means I will stop spamming this topic up now. http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=26230 Edited February 24, 2009 by Hydrobius
Brickthing Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 Avatar woot. BIONICLE with Avatar style elemental control = more win than I can handle. Having a dedicated art/skill for each element brings proper meaning to one Toa being able to do more with an element than another, as opposed to "I am Nuva/Hagah, therefore my Elemental Power Reserve is bigger than yours, therefore I am stronger than you." IMO, it's a pity that BIONICLE has so many elements, because the 4 elements of Avatar work a lot better because they are more flexible in their usage. Water extends to steam, ice and anything that is a water based liquid (like blood). In BIONICLE, a Toa of Ice cannot control his Ice if it gets too warm, and a Toa of Water cannot control her water if it gets too hot or cold. They're controlling the same thing though! One sad thing in BIONICLE that isn't in Avatar is the restriction of elements to the hands and weapons. The result is that the Toa are always hurling bolts of elements from the hands or weapons like some Wizard Duel, and it prevents all those cool elemental uses like a Toa of Fire breathing fire like a dragon or flying via flaming jet feet.
Bundalings Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 Exactly. Whenever I read a Bionicle book I imagine the action as if they're Bending. And if ever a truely epic Bionicle movie is made, like one for the sake of a movie rather than to sell toys (like Transformers), that's how the action should be. ~Bunda
Krekka01 Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 I am also inspired by Hydrobius' short-story... so I decided to make one of my own. I would like to try my take if Makuta were to have a breakdown. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A shadowy form lurked among the cold, stone walls of the Great Spirit's Mind. If one being... any being were to gaze upon a spectre, they would not disregard it as a simple shadow or the spirit of a being who lost it's life for a noble or evil cause. No. It belonged to what many consider the most evil and maniacal being to ever roam the Matoran Universe; a being more foul than the stentch of rotting flesh and corpses; more wretched than the inner-most thoughts of the most criminal of Skakdi. His name was Makuta Teridax and he was now the Great Tyrant of the Matoran Universe. He had witnessed many of the inhabitants of his new world and their feeble attempts to refuse him. To deny him. Pathetic, he thought callously. He knew that the Matoran, the Toa and every other being in the Universe had a deep and strong drive, buried under their weak and frail forms. No worries. All he had to do was to perform the art of intimidaton with whatever methods he could think of; whether it was persuasion, scare tactics or blatant and terrifying force (which always resulted in at least one individual killed by his unforgiving wrath). Then the Matoran would cease their foolish games of rebellion and give themselves to him. Completely and totally. Still, there were a pocket of those beings who, despite his many threats and killing spree, still held resolute to their morals and their virtues: Unity, Duty and Destiny. Begrudgingly, he had to admit that these virtues he greatly opposed aided him to universal domination: Unity - without the foolish Brotherhood of Makuta's support, he may never had managed to gain control of the Matoran Universe; Duty - by managing to play his facade of loyalty to his masters, he managed to pull off the ultimate heist and seize the Universe; but most of all... Destiny - everything had a Destiny and his was to gain control of the universe (whether he was truly aware of it or not). But he was still mad at the weak Matoran holding on to their pety virtues and who better to take out his anger out on but the very being who vowed to never surrender and promise not to et him win. Helryx. He had learned much of the Toa of Water: she was the first Toa in existance and was the leader of a "secret" organization called the "Order of Mata-Nui". He leanred that most of their agents were trained in the art of mental shielding to shield their minds from any form of mental attack. But not from him. Helryx found that out the hard way. He stilled remembered the first time he entered the female's mind; she had her hopes, dreams and ambitions for her worlds. Well, she had. He took the liberty of tearing all her hopes down and filling them with utmost dread, terror, every known horror imaginable. He knew the best way to break someone was with their minds... it did not matter how physically strong or intelligent an individual was, once their minds was in your hands, they too were yours. And he had a whole new idea on how to torture the poor Toa. The Shadow of the Makuta snaked up the wall, past the two dead figures before the Great Tyrant's chamber. Even he did not know who or why those two beings were in there... not that it mattered. Finally, he entered the mind chamber, where his greatest triumph took place. The place where he took complete control of everything. The place where he annihilated the Skakdi Zaktan, brainwashed the Toa Hagah, imprisoned Makuta Miserix, sent Brutaka, Axxon and the Keetongu beast on their way and trapped the last bit of resistance of the Matoran Universe in the form of the first Toa. Speaking of Miserix, he shifted his attention to the portrait on the wall. In it's dragon-shaped frame, it beheld the former leader of the Brotherhood of Makuta in all his fiery yet pathetic glory. He seemed so proud and firm, but Teridax knew that Miserix was in his own form of torture. "Ah, Miserix," the Great Tyrant hummed mockingly, "if only you and the rest of the Makuta would only see things my way. If only you went along wth the plan. I would certain that you and the others may have lived." He gave himself a short pause, "Then again, maybe not." Losing interest in the framed Makuta, Teridax turned his attention to the Toa of Water, who was now lying on the floor, her back against the wall, her arms limp, her head hung at the side and most of all, her eyes full of what many would call him. Nothing. He paid no attention to these details and began to commence his mental attack. "So, my dear Helryx," the Makuta chuckled darkly, "how are you today? Feeling any better?" He expected a response from the fiery Toa of Water; a clever retort, a foolish remark or laughable attempt to get him to have mercy on the Matoran Universe. But what he got was something he did not expect... Nothing. This agitated the Great Tyrant. When he gave a statement or declared his law, he expected complete and total attention. But what he got was... Nothing. "Excuse me," an agitated Teridax commanded, "I am speaking to you. When I speak, I expect you to listen!" Nothing. The Makuta, no sooner, did he finally get suspcious. He knew (or thought he knew) the ways of a Toa or agent: all they had to do was play Xian-Possumm and their threats would go away. "I'll play your game... you rogue. I assure you... that if your body will not speak, then you mind will!" With that, the Great Tyrant dived into the former Leader of her secret society's mind to being his assault. Oddly enough, he found he had alot less resistance to entering her mind than what he usually put up with. Not that it mattered... or did it? He expected a shiver form of Toa Helryx, craddled in one corner of her mind, trying to cope with the fact that she lost and was about to face another round of his torment. But what he found not only surprised him but... dare one say... shocked him. Nothing. Nothing at all. No shreded dreams. No broken spirits. No shattered minds. Nothing. He left the broken Toa's mind and beheld her frail image, who still lay still on the ground, with her back at the wall and her eyes as dead as stone. But Teridax was not satisfied with this. He never was. He never is. The Great Tyrant believed that she must of had an intensive experience... extensive training in this art of playing Xian-possuum. He knew that once he turned his back on her, she would rise up again, only to be stroke back down with brutal brutality. But he wasn't going to wait for her. He would make her. Calling upon the Rahlshi powers of his, a bolt of black and crimson lightning appeared from the walls and stroke the Toa of Water with a fierce and terrible roar. When the smoke cleared, he behelded the Toa of Water still in her current position. Her armor was cinged by the lightning attack, but other than that... Nothing. Nothing had changed. At the moment in his life, feelings had entered into his mind and "heart"... feelings he did not have since his creation... feelings he would not be caught dead with... Doubt and concern. "Did... did I really... k... kill her?" the Great Tyrant murmured, but quickly caught himself, "No. She's trying to play tricks on me... and she's... doing a good job at it." It seemed as soon as his concern of Toa Helryx's well-being entered his mind, he quickly bashed it and threw it at the back of his mind. All he had to do was check. Afterall... Nothing could refuse him. He once again entered Helryx's body to see if she lived or not. To his relief, she was... but without a spirit of her, one couldn't call her living. Not anymore. Wait... why was he relieved to know she was alive? Was it to continue his mental attacks? As it to further torment her with his ambitions and cruel jokes. Or... was it that... he needed someone? Was it that he needed someone to confine to and talk about his fears and doubts? Was it that what he needed it most in this universe was... A friend? "Impossible," the Great Tyrant retorted himself, denial heavy in his voice, "the Great Tyrant needs no friend, for he needs no equal." But despite himself, the pang of doubt hung in his mind. He mind lingered back to the two dead figures before his chamber. "Were those two fools there to keep on eye on Mata-Nui? Were they they to keep him company? Were they there to make sure he did not fall into the trap of becoming... Nothing? "Am I falling in his same trap?" Teridax quickly shoke himself lose of these guilty pangs, "Who needs these so-called "friend?" I need none. I know none. I am perfectly well on my own. I need... Nothing... for I have... Everything. With that, he left the chamber with the "dead" Helryx and proceeded to continue his rule on the Universe and quickly stuck all the things that held him back in his mind. He would deal with those later. But what he didn't realize... Nothing Could prepare even him for the turmoil he would encounter. Nothing Could stop the conflict that would shake his very foundations. And he would pay a price. A very hefty price. ------------------------------------------------- How's that?
JINZONINGEN73 Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 I think a "Dump ALL your fanfics HERE" topic is in order. I don't want to be the author of it though, so whoever, be my guest. Same with (though cool at times)... fan art. Should make this topic less mind-numbingly... mind-num.... num... ...zzzZZZzzz... *
hewkii9 Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 Should make this topic less mind-numbingly... mind-num.... num......zzzZZZzzz... * The admin's asleep! Everybody, get out your pillows and spam pies!! Tee hee, I love a good party! *erm* I think a fan-fic topic would be good, I might like to post some stuff.
Wrinkledlion X Posted February 25, 2009 Posted February 25, 2009 I'm really liking the name "Sahmad" for the Baranus rider.
Brickthing Posted February 25, 2009 Posted February 25, 2009 I'm really liking the name "Sahmad" for the Baranus rider. What makes you say that? Speculation of a name or a tip from the OGD?
Satellite Jack Posted February 25, 2009 Posted February 25, 2009 (edited) Baranus is $40? The only vehicle I want is Cendox, just for the helmet. So I'll probably just find it on sale somewhere. Thornatus was a good idea, but the front just looks like junk. And not in a good way. Skopio is alright. I like it and was going to get it, but it just seems lackluster somehow. Kaxium fails hard. I'm okay with wheels in Bionicle, but not motorcycles. At least they're detachable for you guys who... wanted it to be detachable. EDIT: I like all the new names, especially Telluris. But the Kaxium riders don't seem to have names at the moment. And they look generic enough to stay that way lol Edited February 25, 2009 by Satellite Jack
Hydrobius Posted February 25, 2009 Posted February 25, 2009 (edited) Well, I have to admit, the names for the vehicle pilots are pretty cool - going along with Gunnar, Sahmas is one of the better ones I've heard for a while. The concept behind Skopio and Telluris (right?) is probably my favorite - the evil little genius stalking the wastelands in his massive scorpion mech is... oddly cool. I'm definitly, whatever the shortcoming may be, getting Skopio as soon as possible. I just want to run some people over in it's tank form. :D Edited February 25, 2009 by Hydrobius
Satellite Jack Posted February 25, 2009 Posted February 25, 2009 (edited) I'm starting to rethink Skopio already. I may just need another walker to combat Mazeka's Swamp Strider Though I'll still only get it on sale. EDIT: Hydrobius, you make him sound so cool... evil little genius Edited February 25, 2009 by Satellite Jack
Brickthing Posted February 25, 2009 Posted February 25, 2009 The Cendox pilot suffers from the a higher form of design fail than Vultraz. He's also all red, but his feet are Bohrok feet, which are way too small! It will be interesting to see if they're new joint style, because if they aren't it would be a one of design feature, but if they are, it's likely we will see new-style Bohrok feet in the future as well. I'm also liking the yellow piece on the back of the Cendox. Anybody know what piece it is? No! They still didn't make it clear if the side car is detachable! Nor did they address Baranus' potential swooshing problems. Yes! The Skopio is a giant red hulking desert mech scorpion that is piloted by a evil little genius that probably isn't an Agori, it has aimable blasters, it can transform into a high-speed tank and to top it all off, it bites as well!
Satellite Jack Posted February 25, 2009 Posted February 25, 2009 (edited) The Cendox pilot suffers from the a higher form of design fail than Vultraz. He's also all red, but his feet are Bohrok feet, which are way too small! It will be interesting to see if they're new joint style, because if they aren't it would be a one of design feature, but if they are, it's likely we will see new-style Bohrok feet in the future as well. I'm also liking the yellow piece on the back of the Cendox. Anybody know what piece it is?No! They still didn't make it clear if the side car is detachable! Nor did they address Baranus' potential swooshing problems. Yes! The Skopio is a giant red hulking desert mech scorpion that is piloted by a evil little genius that probably isn't an Agori, it has aimable blasters, it can transform into a high-speed tank and to top it all off, it bites as well! 1. It's a yellow Kiina (or whatever the blue chick's name is) armor piece. Ya'know, the new one? 2. "Builders can combine the side car with the main vehicle to make a formidable battle machine." That sorta implies they can be separate. Plus the last pic for Kaxium shows the connection which is easily detachable. Edited February 25, 2009 by Satellite Jack
Brickthing Posted February 25, 2009 Posted February 25, 2009 1. It's a yellow Kiina (or whatever the blue chick's name is) armor piece. Ya'know, the new one?2. "Builders can combine the side car with the main vehicle to make a formidable battle machine." That sorta implies they can be separate. Plus the last pic for Kaxium shows the connection which is easily detachable. 1. Ok, thanks. 2. Still doesn't say it outright. I suppose you're right though. Is the connection point made so that they just unclick, or would you need to pull out a friction pin? I can't really tell.
Satellite Jack Posted February 25, 2009 Posted February 25, 2009 1. Ok, thanks. 2. Still doesn't say it outright. I suppose you're right though. Is the connection point made so that they just unclick, or would you need to pull out a friction pin? I can't really tell. 1. Unclick. Unfortunately, that would leave unsightly beams coming out of the motorcycle.
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