Welcome to the herd!
Welcome to the herd!
Oh well. xD
HC, I want a pony in the mail~! ^ ^
PM me your address and I might just send you one!
looks awesome /)Quote:
Originally Posted by Unbreakable Will
That's how most bronies/pegasisters start. And seeing how you've changed your sig & avatar to My Little Pony, it looks like you got hit pretty badly. I take it Fluttershy is your favourite based on your avatar?Quote:
Originally Posted by Nikki
As for how I started, basically I saw the MLP fandom get pretty popular online, and I thought it was like CD-I Zelda, where fans didn't actually like the series but promoted it and mentioned it a lot as a running joke. I was into CD-I Zelda, but not MLP, since I felt bad that a children't show was being mocked and ridiculed to the point that people brought it into full circle and advertised it like the best thing ever (why I didn't feel the same for CD-I Zelda, that's partially because I'm not fond of Zelda games since I keep getting lost. Plus, I find Zelda games to be overrated and having it mocked like that is pretty fun). Eventually, my younger siblings got into the craze, and I watched one episode with them (the Diamond Dogs one), and I was hooked from that moment forward. The cuteness, the charm, the humour, if only I knew back then that people actually sincerely liked the series and it wasn't some running joke that came at the expense of a poor children's show, I would've joined the fanbase much sooner.
...though I'm quite hesitant to change my sig & avatar to MLP, even though I've had some girly sets in the past that had sickeningly cute anime ladies in them in the past. I can't really explain why.
Well, anyone?Quote:
Originally Posted by Evastio
The main six, vinyl, and derpy. Also scoots. Followed immediately by every other pony.
Yeah, it did get me right off the bat. xDQuote:
Originally Posted by EvastioThat's how most bronies/pegasisters start. And seeing how you've changed your sig & avatar to My Little Pony, it looks like you got hit pretty badly. I take it Fluttershy is your favourite based on your avatar?Quote:
Originally Posted by Nikki
As for how I started, basically I saw the MLP fandom get pretty popular online, and I thought it was like CD-I Zelda, where fans didn't actually like the series but promoted it and mentioned it a lot as a running joke. I was into CD-I Zelda, but not MLP, since I felt bad that a children't show was being mocked and ridiculed to the point that people brought it into full circle and advertised it like the best thing ever (why I didn't feel the same for CD-I Zelda, that's partially because I'm not fond of Zelda games since I keep getting lost. Plus, I find Zelda games to be overrated and having it mocked like that is pretty fun). Eventually, my younger siblings got into the craze, and I watched one episode with them (the Diamond Dogs one), and I was hooked from that moment forward. The cuteness, the charm, the humour, if only I knew back then that people actually sincerely liked the series and it wasn't some running joke that came at the expense of a poor children's show, I would've joined the fanbase much sooner.
...though I'm quite hesitant to change my sig & avatar to MLP, even though I've had some girly sets in the past that had sickeningly cute anime ladies in them in the past. I can't really explain why.
Well, anyone?Quote:
Originally Posted by Evastio
I loooove Fluttershy, she's so cute and charming. ^ ^;
My sister had been watching it, and I thought she was retarded because she's thirteen. And she kept telling me to watch it and I refused. Then I had Haiden with me alone one day, and it was on, so I was like "ah, what the heck" and turned it on for her. It was.... scary how quickly my opinion changed. xD
I've loved the show ever since, and we watch it almost every day. :3
I love all the ponies, each in a special way. But I think my favorites are Fluttershy and Applejack. Fluttershy is sooooo cute, and Applejack is so adorable with the southern thing going on. ^ ^
I've got two more spare ponies for the next two people to pm me their address!
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Haha, we've all been there. There are some (like my RL friends) who will never touch it to begin with, but if you're curious enough to check it out it's more or less guaranteed you'll love it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nikki
Looks like you've been bitten hard, too!
Welcome to the herd :D
Cutest: Fluttershy, ApplebloomQuote:
Originally Posted by Evastio
Prettiest: Rainbow Dash, Rarity
I really don't like to rank the ponies, but you kept insisting to know.Quote:
Originally Posted by EvastioWell, anyone?Quote:
Originally Posted by Evastio
For me.
Prettiest: Rarity
Cutest: Fluttershy
I have difficulty rating the characters as well. All I know is who my first and second favorite ponies are, and that The CMC are high in the list as well, but I don't know who the best CMC is... in fact it's harder choosing the worst pony than the best pony.
Hypo, I deeply appreciate the offer, but sadly I'm probably not even in the same country as you. Thanks for the offer though. /)
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Fluttershy: Officially more adorable than fluffy kittens :jess:
"Yay."Quote:
Originally Posted by Cloudane
Um... if it's okay, I still have one pony to give away.
Yes, to me. (:<
What's the one pony you're giving away HC?
I can understand that, especially since they're all awesome. But it's not like we're doing an overall rating of them, where we're saying one pony is overall inferior to another. Rating them category wise isn't that bad though, since they're all bound to be a winner in one category or another.Quote:
Originally Posted by Agent Proto
Wow. I knew Fluttershy was sickeningly cute, but I didn't think it was contagious enough to be a plague.Quote:
Originally Posted by MJN SEIFER"Yay."Quote:
Originally Posted by Cloudane
Also, I'm kind of suprised that I'm the only one that had Celestia and Luna as the prettiest. Before I entered the brony fandom, Celestia was my favourite pony because I thought she was the prettiest.
Celestia's a little to colorful for me. :p
I thought you were only refering to the main six when you asked.Quote:
Originally Posted by Evastio
I love Luna, she is so pretty. ^ ^
Luna is the prettiest of the princesses. She's also fun to draw.
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Awww so pretty~! ^ ^
I've said this before, but you draw ponies very good. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Agent Proto
I remember my first time being a critic towards it. Then I remember watching the show and watching more. Thus, my brony self was born, a different persona inside of me, who was all about love and tolerance. Course I'll never tolerate some things, but still.
My 3ds :)
Awesome!
How'd you do / where'd you get that?
I feel like I'm one of the few bronies who didn't start this way. Then again the way I discovered the show was kind of contrived.Quote:
Originally Posted by EvastioThat's how most bronies/pegasisters start.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nikki
It's a thrilling tale involving the sacrifice of twenty crayons, the rampage of a iron on my ds, and a whole bunch of angry emails.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cloudane
Short answer, the link in my signature :)
Real answer, the link and also I painstakingly switched the cover of the ds with what you see there.
Badass DS AND a copy of White 2... WILL YOU MARRY ME?
Let's see the ring first.Quote:
Originally Posted by Red Mage Coffman
Umm... Crap. Maybe my undying love for you can create a ring of love and passion?
I also accept rings in the form of being given magical powers.
Good. And me being the awesome, badass Red Mage I am, will make a ring of Black and White magic. You'll love it, I swear.
I don't know, the blue mage over there has magic AND diamond rings.
I like Celestia and Luna equally. I find Luna's unintentional intimidatingness and social awkwardness cute, and I have a soft spot for her underdog status compared to Celestia. As for Celestia I like how she's all princess-like, with her being caring, wise, and generous, yet isn't afraid to break out of that mould (like that prank she did at the party with the tea cup).
Looks-wise, I find them both equal as well since Celestia's light and colourful colour scheme and Luna's dark blue and black colour scheme are both quite pretty.
To Proto: the prettiest and cutest question wasn't just for the mane six, and it didn't necessary have to be narrowed down to one or two. I had five for prettiest in my answer.
:jokey:Quote:
Originally Posted by Hypoallergenic Cactuar
A-HA! Thanks!Quote:
Originally Posted by Hypoallergenic Cactuar
Though not a huge amount of use to me in the UK (unless I fancy getting stung with import tax etc) I have a friend over there who I know would LOVE a Fluttershy skin for his 3DS, so it's worth letting him know.
Well if you use the link in my sig, I get a wee bit of profit, so share it all you like!
I just bought a Pinky Pie plushie under the false pretenses that it was for my daughter. :shifty:
Haven't we all?Quote:
Originally Posted by Unbreakable Will
Jk, I make my own plush things.
Well, fine! I'll take my feather hatted self somewhere else!
Love the show!
I have a feeling if anyone asked I would just proudly say its for me and walk off grinning :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Unbreakable Will
The meanies at toys r us keep delaying shipping me my VS lunch box. >:[
Alright, the 3rd season premier will be in almost five days (November 10). To build up hype for the 3rd season, I think we should get everyone to post something My Little Pony related for each of the five days, each day having a different kind of post.
For today, well, not really today since where I live it's six more days but I don't think I'll be able to make this post at college and by the time I'm home from it the day will be more than halfway done and not as many people will participate in this because of that... oh forget it, let's just call it the 5 more days mark.
Anyways, for this day let's post some of our favourite fan arts of humanized ponies (keep it appropriate).
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http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs71/i/20...or-d4zrf3i.jpg
I did some coloring for someone who drew pictures of the main six as humans. I'd have to say Rarity was my favorite.
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That looks awesome.
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/...s-and-then.jpg
This one just makes me giggle. :p
Someone probably popped a boner at that one.
Nuuuuu
I'll be away next weekend ;_; (unless I can find an excuse, cause it's a flippin expensive weekend anyway)
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:shifty:Quote:
Originally Posted by NorthernChaosGhost
:riiight:
While we're on anthros, how old do you think the main 6 are? Like, in their twenties, late teens, or what?
I personally like to think of the main six as being between late teens to young adults. It makes sense when you compare them to the CMC who I'd say are around five to eight. Certain things make more sense that way, in my opinion. Oh, I also think Spike is a "baby" in name only, and he's really a young child. The ponies just can't be bothered to differenciate a dragon's age - like how to us, a kitten is always a "baby" cat, even if he/she is at the age when he/she should be called a child, or even a teen.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hypoallergenic Cactuar
This is pointles: I will rely on this for my fanseries whenever it appears, even though they are all older then.
Alright, it's the four day mark now, and the type of post that you're submitting now is fan art of My Little Pony crossed with any other series.
Me, I'll be submitting crossover fan art of my newest favourite series (My Little Pony) and my oldest favourite series (Mario).
http://th01.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/...18-d3jdp1p.png
http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs71/f/20...ew-d5avmol.jpg
http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs70/f/20...11-d5cmxg5.png
http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs70/i/20...rt-d545nom.png
Original Image That The Above Was Based Onhttp://i45.:bou::bou::bou::bou::bou:...u:/20f6rl5.jpg
I suppose I'll throw in Kirby and My Little Pony crossover art as a bonus:
http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs70/i/20...un-d3xjvav.jpg
http://th09.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/...os-d5886vl.jpg
Anybodypony have suggestions for types of postings for the next three days? I'd feel a bit selfish if I was the one making up the post types for all 5 days.
I'd say their ages range from 18-23.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hypoallergenic Cactuar
Also, from the Wiki article...
The only way this could be better is if they release it on Blu-Ray. :love:Quote:
Shout! Factory has the DVD publishing rights for the series within Region 1. Two five-episode DVDs have been released to date, with a third one planned for December 2012. Shout has also announced a complete Season 1 DVD set to be released alongside the third DVD exclusively through the retailer Amazon.com.[76]
Green Lantern AppleJack
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Shadow of the Macintosh
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Big Mac Riding Thor.
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Tuxedo Macintosh
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Discord Discusses Citizen Cain.
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FLUTTERSHY LOVE!
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MAGIC!
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Darth Derpy Vs. Qi Gon Sparkle and Spike Kenobi.
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Jedi Master Rarity
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Ace Attorney Rarity and Prosecuter Trixie
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I'm sure this is from something
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Pinkie Quin
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Pinkie and The Brain
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And Ponies are for men
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Darth Dashie and Chancellor pinkie. [/spoiler
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I also see them as ... well about 18-23. They're old enough to be out of school and have jobs, but young enough that they're still learning to open up and socialise in the real world so it seems about right.
Don't like to see them as less than 18 because rule 34, heh. But honestly don't see them as less than that in the first place.
It's all relative though as they're, well, ponies.
I say 15-16.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cloudane
They give way to much of a smurf to be 18.
For the three day mark, let's talk about what we're hoping for in season three.
I'm personally hoping that Luna will get at least one major episode. I'm also hoping that Tank (Rainbow Dash's pet turtle) and Spike's pet phoenix will show up in one of the season three episodes. I also hope they'll expand on the Spike and Rarity relationship more. Also, I'm not really sure if Applejack hasn't gotten as many episodes to herself as the other five, but if that is the case I hope she gets some more episodes to herself to balance it out.
Also, I'd really appreciate suggestions for the next two days, since I'm running out of ideas.
Scootaloo episode!
I hope CMC get minimal episodes myself.
I'm all for a Luna episode though. I still want an episode staring the alternate 6.
Big Mack, Luna, Vynal Scratch (DJ PON-3), The British Kid, Roid Rage, and Derpy.
At the very least a Big Mac episode.
Yes please for Luna. And more talking Derpy, if they're brave enough.
CMC are alright, but I don't want too much focus on them either.
More Pony Crossovers!
Vader loves the Fluttershy
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Equestrian Avengers
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Neon Genesis Equestgellion
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Ponytron
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To be perfectly honest, I'd like to see everypony get their episode this season. Some shared, grouped, and some Spike episodes should be included too.
I adore the CMC episodes myself. Their storyline is actually one that relates to me personally.
Random thought of randomness. Someone needs to make a PMV out of this song and the season 2 finale.
For the two day mark, tell us about your most favourite part(s) in the series so far.
My favourite part is definitely Spike finally telling Rarity how he feels about her. Based off previous episodes, I thought for sure that Spike would never end up with Rarity and she'd never find out about his feelings and both would be a running gag in the series. When they were both falling after Spike returned to his normal self (Season 2 Episode 10, which is also my favourite episode) and Spike started to tell Rarity about how he felt, I was thinking "wow, I didn't actually expect him to have the courage to tell her, even in a drastic situation like this." When I saw that Rarity shut Spike's mouth partway, I thought "wow, again with Rarity disregarding Spike's feelings? This is going to be a running gag isn't it? Poor Spike." Then I saw that she was smiling and tearing up, with the look in her face saying "I know, and I feel the same way about you." I was thinking wow again, but in a totally different (and much more optimistic way). They totally threw out the whole "one way love" running gag that I thought they would have for the rest of the series (which I'm really glad about because I've been a victim of one way love too many times and it sucks). That moment also proves how big of a heart Rarity has. She's always dreamt of being with a handsome and rich pony, but she meets Spike who is in love with her and she accepts him and loves him for who he is even though he isn't the dream pony she wanted.
I don't think any moment in any episodes from season 3 onward would ever beat that moment as my favourite part. Then again, I don't really expect them to since it was a one time event. Also, that kind of moment that happened to Spike is something that I personally hope to experience one day (well, without the falling and the destroying of the town).
Well it was at least a "D'aww, I know.." look that can be left to interpretation. I doubt we'll ever see an absolute definite confirmation or relationship (until the grand finale for the show, which let's hope isn't soon, then maybe we'll see them married and the long suffering CMCs will finally get their marks and such like)
Ooh. It hadn't occurred to me how well Scratch can represent Rei.Quote:
Originally Posted by Uncle Big Hands
Yeah, I really don't think she meant it the way you think she meant it Evastio. :p
Easily my favorite bit was Diamond Dogs. Rarity was absolutely wonderful the entire episode. <3
Discord comes a close second, followed by the episode immidiately after. :p
Rarity has the best episodes.
As for Spike, I think Rarity was just being nice and saving him some dignity.
I personally view Sparity as a childish crush that will never come to anything - mostly because he's younger than her. I think Rarity's giving him time to realize that, but cares about him enough to allow him to realize it himself.
That was actually one of my favorite moments as well my other favorite moments are;
1. The moment when we find out that the main six got their cutie marks from the same event, and where therefore destined to be friends. Finding how they indvidually got them was also awesome.
2. The CMC's song. If you ignore the bad singing (which becomes easier after constant rewatches) it's a very motivational song.
3. The main six's elements being revealed in episode one in front of Luna/Nightmare Moon. Aside from a very awkward scene transition when "loyalty" is revealed it was pretty edge of the seat stuff, and reminded me of Final Fantasy a bit.
4. Fluttershy finding strenth in Dragonshy, and to a lesser extent Stare Master (which is interesting as I actually find Stare Master to be the superior episode).
5. Art of the Dress scene. It's a good song (based on a real one), and I somewhat relate to it even though I have no interest in fashion - I get the point about going against your own visions.
6. Fluttershy in The Best Night Ever. To this day I have no idea why...
7. Smile song. Not only does it sound awesome, it's kind of nostalgic as it looks and sounds like something that would have happened during an old children's movie or children's show (not to mention have a music video released). Also, it was kind of rewarding to finally hear it after all the build up to it.
8. Several scenes from A Canterlot Wedding (mostly the romatic stuff, but other stuff as well).
9. Fluttershy's storyline in Hurricane Fluttershy.
There's probably a lot more. These aren't in order - even though the cutie mark thing is my top moment.
Hopefully season 3 will reveal more about the Spike and Rarity relationship, since a significant part of the fanbase (including myself) interpreted that part as Rarity feeling the same way about Spike.
Even if Rarity doesn't actually feel the same way about Spike, I still consider that my favourite moment since everyone would expect Spike's feelings for Rarity to result in nothing/something that wouldn't end well, but she took it respectfully and was flattered about his feelings.
For the 1 day mark, tell us how you got into the MLP fandom and what you thought of it before you joined.
Taken (and slightly edited) from an earlier post in this thread:
As for how I started, basically I saw the MLP fandom get pretty popular online, and I thought it was like CD-I Zelda, where fans didn't actually like the series but promoted it and mentioned it a lot as a running joke. I was into CD-I Zelda, but not MLP, since I felt bad that a children't show was being mocked and ridiculed to the point that people brought it into full circle and advertised it like the best thing ever (why I didn't feel the same for CD-I Zelda, that's partially because I'm not fond of Zelda games since I keep getting lost. Plus, I find Zelda games to be overrated and having it mocked like that is pretty fun). Fanbase aside, I suppose I found the idea of the show okay, since young girls do need shows that are targeted towards them, especially in this day and age where violent media is much more prevalent than it should be. Eventually, my younger siblings got into the craze, and I watched one episode with them (the Diamond Dogs one), and I was hooked from that moment forward. The cuteness, the charm, the humour, if only I knew back then that people actually sincerely liked the series and it wasn't some running joke that came at the expense of a poor children's show, I would've joined the fanbase much sooner.
I saw a random clip titled 'John Cena copies Rarity' and he did this bit where he mocked Christian for Whining. So I looked up the clip in question, and it was almost line for line Rarity from The Dog and Pony Show.
So I downloaded Season 1 to finally watch it. :p
Edit: The clip in question.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqKpR9YnNcE
+1 to the smile song, and that whole episode. I've found that it's that episode which firmly splits the "Pinkie is annoying" and "Pinkie is awesome" camps depending on how Cranky-like they are (I fall into the latter and it really made me think positively of her)
Most heartbreaking moment so far? I think it has to be Fluttershy crying in Hurricane Fluttershy. My heart broke into 1000 pieces :cry:
It was one of those moments when I wished that she was real, just so I could be there for her (strange I know, but I'm like that.)Quote:
Originally Posted by Cloudane
yay!
Oh I can understand that. I've never wanted to reach through the screen and hug a TV character so much!Quote:
Originally Posted by MJN SEIFER
That's the affect Fluttershy has. /)Quote:
Originally Posted by Cloudane
Also, I think the season 3 premire should be on today if it isn't already. I will definitely be watching it, and am a little more confident that those left behind will be able to keep the show as awesome as it has ever been. I'll look forward to seeing it, my army have been waiting patiently to watch the premire (click here to see them)http://th00.deviantart.net/fs70/200H...na-d4xybjs.png http://th03.deviantart.net/fs70/200H...na-d4y7xks.pnghttp://th02.deviantart.net/fs71/200H...na-d4y7xm9.pnghttp://th08.deviantart.net/fs71/200H...na-d4y7xyl.pnghttp://th04.deviantart.net/fs70/200H...na-d4y7xp2.pnghttp://th08.deviantart.net/fs70/200H...na-d4y7xip.pnghttp://th00.deviantart.net/fs71/200H...na-d4xzw11.pnghttp://th00.deviantart.net/fs71/200H...na-d4yrb8o.pnghttp://th06.deviantart.net/fs70/200H...na-d4yrb8j.pnghttp://th09.deviantart.net/fs71/200H...na-d4yrb8r.png. Artwork (c) coldbologna on DeviantArt.
(Watches Fluttershy's Hot Minute)
I almost forgot how ridiculously cute Fluttershy's voice is. :love:
...though I was hoping they'd ask her what she thinks of everyone finding her cute, and if she's more flattered or overwhelmed by it.
It takes one episode to convert most people into bronies, but for you it took one clip? That's really impressive.Quote:
Originally Posted by Uncle Big Hands
Same here. Every time she starts crying or gets scared, I just want to hug her with one arm and stroke her hair with the other.Quote:
Originally Posted by CloudaneOh I can understand that. I've never wanted to reach through the screen and hug a TV character so much!Quote:
Originally Posted by MJN SEIFER
I hope that doesn't sound too weird...
Also MJN SEIFER, those filly ponies that you posted are awesome and really well done. I especially like how you made one for Lyra. She' doesn't get enough love.
They're not mine. I credited the artist at the end of my post. Thanks though.
Me and Pike just watched it. PONIES! :hyper:
I did too! It was SO COOL.Quote:
Originally Posted by I'm my own MILF
King Sombra didn't really speak much. :(
Oh, nice. I didn't expect to see it posted on YouTube this soon. Thanks for sharing it!
This. And he could've used more screen time. He had no opportunity to develop an interesting personality, and didn't have an apparent motivation for being evil besides simply for the sake of being evil. I don't think he ever even had a direct confrontation with anyone, except at the beginning when he messed up Shining Armor's horn.Quote:
Originally Posted by Agent Proto
By the end of part 1, my wife turned and asked me if it was just her or if it was boring. While I wasn't exactly bored, I was certainly far from enthralled. In fact, there were even some cringe-worth moments as it almost felt the like a character was trying to hard to do what they do. Sort of a mugging for the camera thing.
After about the 3rd time in part 2 where I heard King Sombra say, "Aaauggh!!" I realized that I didn't care because he wasn't developed as a character at all. I suppose the Crystal Empire itself was supposed to be the character, but in the past, Discord, Queen Chrysalis,and even Nightmare Moon had more character development in their respective episodes that let you know who they are and what they were about.
The Crystal Empire thing almost seemed, too transparently, like a way to push the crystal pony toys I haven't given a crap about so far. The premise also feel a little flat. It was an almost entirely Twilight focused episode with the rest of their characters being coloring and barely being involved with the main plot in anyway, just mugging their personalities, poorly, outside of the story.
It also seems sad that, with all in the balance, Twilight still thinks of this as a literal test, and in the end, that's pretty much the case as Celestia passes her. From the beginning I thought it was a situation where there was no real test, and ultimately the "test" was metaphorical. It was for her to help the crystal empire, like a member of Celestia's court. Not like a silly student worrying about grades.
I really got cringey every time she mentioned the test thing in the second part. I guess ultimately the capital 'm' Moral comes from her giving up her chance to get an A so that the kingdom can be saved. Really?!
Despite it all, I was really happy to see my ponies again, but with only 13 eps this season, I hope they do a little better going forward. Character development episodes, please. That's what makes me care. If you're not going to develop the villain, either don't have one, or develop the other ponies more strongly in their place.
No problemo!Quote:
Originally Posted by Roogle
In honor of the great King Sombra, I made a tumblr blog in which you can delight him with stairs.
I am King Sombra, and I love stairs!
Yeah, he sure do love them stairs.
I must admit, I was not on board with this show at first.
I recently sent a PM to MILF, stating that while I was curious about the show I couldn't help but feeling it had bandwagon written all over it. In the likes of Tim Burton films, Invader Zim, and the resurgence of TMNT and Power Ranger fans, this show had the feeling of "childrens show which someone on the internet likes and eventually becomes a bandwagon theme for forums galore!"
Despite all that, the fascination people have with this show has in turn fascinated me to know what all the hype is about. For example, I just recently watched a video from a hilarious YouTuber which I encourage you all to watch:
After hearing what this guy had to say I figured "What the heck, I'll watch a couple episodes".
I have to say...I was pleasantly surprised. My reaction to the first episode is about what I expected it would be: Cute kids show about ponies and friendship....and then the episode ended in a cliffhanger, so I thought "No no, I've got to watch the next one". And it was after the second episode I knew I was going to keep watching. I was reminded of Final Fantasy, with the way it seemed each character had their own crystal of power that together allowed them to face and take down evil. I had quickly grown an enjoyment for the characters and the story.
With all that being said, I do still believe there is a certain element of bandwagon appeal to the show for some people. However I am now way more open to the idea that people genuinely like the show simply because it's an awesome show, which is a stance I should have taken in the first place.
On a side note, I like the idea that this show can be a catalyst for men who don't have a normal outlet to express their feminine side and that there is an increasing number of males who reject traditional society placed gender restrictions.
I've only seen 5 episodes so far, so I can't say I've gone brony quite yet. I could tell you what I think makes this show awesome, but you all already know why it is. I'll close with what MILF told me:
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Originally Posted by I'm my own MILF
I'm pretty much with Yearg on this one. What bothered me most was the very end, we have all five of our main ponies there. Spike is falling, and the way they save him is Magicless Shining Armor tosses the extremely exhausted Cadence to catch Spike, fly him to the center of town, and use her magic to place the heart?
We have Rainbow Dash and Rarity who, together, could have accomplished all that.
With them handling the Heart and Spike, we had Apple Jack, Fluttershy, and Pinkie Pie all able to worry about the King.
This marks twice we've had the barely developed duo of Shining Armor and Cadence saving the day at the end.
And by now, Twilight should know better then to think she would 'fail' by others helping her. Season three and this still being a complex for her is stretching it.
That asside, the best part of these episodes were varies small jokes throughout, such as RD poking fun at Rarity when they first arrived, or Pinkie Pie showing up in the Fluttershy suit. :p
I saw it and loved it. Here is my basic opinion of the episode;
I might as well get this out of the way; I am really pleased that they still credit Lauren for creating the show. I realize that I seem to be the only brony who cares about her, but it was reasuring to see that she is still getting credit for creating the show. I think that the episode was good especially when you consider it was the first to not involve her at all.
I really enjoyed the storyline of the episode, and it shows that those left behind still get what the show is all about. The crystal kingdom looked absolutely amazing, and I would totally go there if it was real. There were some pretty cool call backs to past generations, which also reasured me (I was fearful that they were going to stop these after Lauren left, but thankfully they didn't). For those of you who didn't understand; I think that Twilight refering to it as a test was a kind of reverse psychology thing. It makes sense in context. I thought everypony looked awesome in crystal form, even though it was clearly a way to sell the toys. Interestingly; while "it's just a ploy to sell toys" is something that haters have always said about MLP since it began, this is the first time it's ever happened so blatently...
I kind of see Uncle Big Hand's point about Shining Armor and Cadance. I wonder if it was Hasbro's way of making up for introuducing them to us during season 1, and then not using them until season 2? At least they've come up with some justification for Cadance to have wings now.
Sombra... I'm afraid he was the weakest link in the chain. He barely had any lines, there wasn't enough of him to really show any form of personality, even in flashback when he had a solid form he did next to nothing. Normally I'd be able to see past this, and just think of it as an opening for fans to do better (if I can find a place for him in my fanseries, I will make more of an effort for him). The problem with that is King Sombra is a FANMADE character. It must be pretty annoying for whoever won the contest to create the vilain of the episode to find that after all that, Hasbro gave him no personallity...
Finally, was I the only one who found(SPOILER)the door that makes whoever opens it experience their fears, interesting? I really wanted to see what the other characters would have seen if they had done it. Ironically, I planned on doing a similar thing (not exactly the same) on my fanseries... funny how things turn out.
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Originally Posted by MJN SEIFER
Also, so much cute to save!
Not to me, but that's not saying much :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Evastio
Seen that view a lot and there's some truth to it, but I think it's genuinely great quality, I also like how they let the fandom actually feed into it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lone Wolf Leonhart
Good on you for being open minded enough to check it out and not blindly hate it, I know my RL friend would (he's a wonderful person but yes, er, to say he hates bandwagons or most pop music or really anything that he views as even possibly bandwagon-y would be an understatement)
All the fan creations are indeed awesome.
Check out "Ponies the Anthology" - I and II. They're LONG, but great.
A good point. And like FF (or most of them) it has very strongly defined characters. They may not have Shakespearian levels of character depth, but that's the point I think, nice simple fun characters with their own clear personalities that they can utilise in all these ways.Quote:
I was reminded of Final Fantasy, with the way it seemed each character had their own crystal of power that together allowed them to face and take down evil. I had quickly grown an enjoyment for the characters and the story.
For sure, there's an element of that. There's nothing quite like shared joy IMO, that said I genuinely consider it good quality.Quote:
With all that being said, I do still believe there is a certain element of bandwagon appeal to the show for some people. However I am now way more open to the idea that people genuinely like the show simply because it's an awesome show, which is a stance I should have taken in the first place.
Indeed, a good point, it's created a community where guys don't feel they have to be ashamed to let out their feminine side a little. That's a wonderful thing.Quote:
On a side note, I like the idea that this show can be a catalyst for men who don't have a normal outlet to express their feminine side and that there is an increasing number of males who reject traditional society placed gender restrictions.
For me the brony community (e.g. ponychan etc) even made me feel secure enough to accept my own bisexuality as well which is really... quite something, for it to have done that. That's not to say all bronies are gay or bi, there are a lot of straight ones, but I've noticed it's opened up things for many of those too.
Fair enough that you aren't sure about "being a brony", but you've been open minded enough to "get it" and why others like it instead of thinking of them as silly and hats off to you for that. And yes, MILF describes the appeal better than I ever could, too.
Especially the thing of there being an element of fun, in a world that is often quite a mess, to remind us there are light and positive sides to the world too. I think that plays a huge part in why I love the whole thing.
I don't know about that! I do too and most bronies that I know still consider it "her" show. Glad indeed she continues to get credit.Quote:
Originally Posted by MJN SEIFER
Indeed, some people talk about the show being something to sell toys as an evil thing. But hey, Hasbro's not a charity, of course they're in it for money and there's nothing inherently evil about that. But the awesome thing is, while they could just churn out any old low quality rubbish and still sell toys, they genuinely love what they're creating. That's special. And hey, it HAS got me buying things hehe, I couldn't resist a brushable Dashie and some blind bags.
Side note, the blind bags have been Crystal Ponies for a little while now, before this season even started. I have a Crystal Rarity :3
Agreed with Sombra, not exactly the most exciting of villains. But I guess it wasn't really about him anyway, it was more about Twilight's "test" (not that she needed testing, but some of the world's leaders could learn a thing or two about her putting the people before the security of her own power)
I liked it all and all!
I've seen the fears concept somewhere else, and can't think where. Maybe Harry Potter or something?
I am very pleased to hear that. She's been getting very little credit from bronies for a long time. Hardly any of them seem to realize that she helped write every episode in Season 1 and 2, but everyone gets it wrong, and says she didn't... it's depressing.Quote:
I don't know about that! I do too and most bronies that I know still consider it "her" show. Glad indeed she continues to get credit.
Kind of makes sense considering that the Crystal Ponies are named after a toyline from the third generation. What's more ironic is that that generation's version of Rarity was one of the first ponies to become one (hence her wanting to be one in this version.)Quote:
Side note, the blind bags have been Crystal Ponies for a little while now, before this season even started. I have a Crystal Rarity :3
I dunno if it's been in Harry Potter, but it may very well be a trope of some sort. I have seen it used elsewhere, so I guess ultimately it doesn't matter if I still use the storyline I was planning on. As it is a FIM fanseries, it's going to reuse a few things, but this would have been a conicidence, but it could be reworked as an allusion, I don't know? I'm fine either way.Quote:
I've seen the fears concept somewhere else, and can't think where. Maybe Harry Potter or something?
The bronies I know seem to know, but I tend to stick to smaller sub-communities anyway.
Didn't know that with the 3rd gen. Always interesting how much has been carried forward from previous generations!
I squee'd and said "you already are!" when Rarity said she wanted to be a crystal pony hehe~
Yeah I know I've seen the "look into this and you'll see your worst fear" concept somewhere before. I'd look on Tropes, but I'd be clicking around it for the next 12 hours haha.
That's good, it mostly seems to be on places like YouTube and the wikia for the most part. I'm glad that there are people who know this though. /)Quote:
The bronies I know seem to know, but I tend to stick to smaller sub-communities anyway.
If you're interested, I have compiled a list of all the times FIM has alluded to previous generations, and I will continue to update it, as there is bound to be those moments I missed. I can show it to you, if you want.Quote:
Didn't know that with the 3rd gen. Always interesting how much has been carried forward from previous generations!
I squee'd and said "you already are!" when Rarity said she wanted to be a crystal pony hehe~
I think you might be. As I'm steadily learning; everything is a trope these days.Quote:
Yeah I know I've seen the "look into this and you'll see your worst fear" concept somewhere before. I'd look on Tropes, but I'd be clicking around it for the next 12 hours haha.
Yus (\
Well my opinion of most Youtube commenters isn't exactly.... high :D
Cool, sure would be interested to see your list, I've never really taken an interest in the older generations but it'd be neat to see.
Well, there are only so many plot concepts in the world I guess (not that I'll ever think of the word "plot" the same again)
The Mirror of Erised was kind of similar in concept, though its effect on the person looking into it was the exact opposite.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cloudane
Harry Potter's boggarts appear to whoever approaches them as their greatest fear.
The Phantasmal Killer spell from D&D also taps into the target's subconscious and twists his or her deepest fears into an illusion that their conscious mind is capable of perceiving.
Ahh yes, that's what I'm thinking of!Quote:
Originally Posted by Værn
There was also an original Star Trek episode that used it, and I'm pretty sure there were similar things in newer Trek episodes as well. Other shows have used similar concepts... Blake's 7 where the spaceship showed people their worst memories as a defense mechanism. Red Dwarf has used it to comedic effect on one of the crew, while others had various personality attributes drained from them (Polymorph)
I'm sure I've seen the "You'd not need me any more and would abandon me" one before as well, probably one of the kids reactions to the boggarts.
Also note that there were similarities in the S2 starter where Discord effectively does it to Twilight by causing the group's friendship to fall apart (which I thought was a better "worst fear" than getting cast aside by 'tia personally)
And yep, it's a trope: I Know What You Fear - Television Tropes & Idioms
Thanks. Here's the list.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cloudane
Even if you aren't a brony yet, at least you've gotten over the initial "....eeww. Ponies..." reaction that most people have. Though my initial reaction to the fandom was "don't people have anything better to do than bash on kids shows with sarcastic praise?"Quote:
Originally Posted by Lone Wolf Leonhart
So who's your favourite pony so far? I'm guessing it's Twilight Sparkle for whatever reason.
Apropos of nothing, is it me or do some of the episodes have random lines that not only have nothing to do with the episode, but also nothing to do with the scene itself? Examples include during the meteor shower in "Owls Well That Ends Well", everypony says something appropriate like "amazing!" except for Scootaloo who says "Once". She says it in Sweetie Belle's voice, sugesting it was scripted as her line originally, but it still makes no sense. Or in one episode (I can't think which one at the moment) where Rarity gets excited about something and jumps up and down (on Spike) I swear I can hear one of the ponies saying "Doesn't he like it?" WTF? :confused:
I can't think if any Season 2 episode do this.
That's a good guess, as I tend to be a fan of studious book worms.Quote:
Originally Posted by Evastio
As of this post I've only made it 7 episodes in, but I have to say I haven't quite picked a favorite. Each of the main 6 bring their own thing to the table and it's hard to choose. I think I might be leaning towards Rainbow Dash, because there's never a dull moment.
Rainbow Dash is best pony. She's fun to watch. Her only downfall is her huge ego, but she manages to tone it down whenever necessary.
Yeah, I really liked how she mannaged to tone down her arrogance in the later episodes (she even seemed less arrogant in season 2, after that one episode that focused on her arrogance).
Ah, Rainbow Dash. That makes sense. She's quite popular among MLP fans. I think in terms of the general MLP fanbase, she's probably the second or third most liked pony.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lone Wolf Leonhart
Is there a unanimous favorite pony that the majority of people agree on?Quote:
Originally Posted by EvastioAh, Rainbow Dash. That makes sense. She's quite popular among MLP fans. I think in terms of the general MLP fanbase, she's probably the second or third most liked pony.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lone Wolf Leonhart
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Originally Posted by Lone Wolf Leonhart
And I'm not just saying that because she's my personal #1 favourite. I find that a good chunk of online communities seem to favour her the most. Deviantart members seem to favour her out of the mane six, and so do GameFAQs members (though there she's tied with Rainbow Dash on GameFAQs in terms of popularity). And although it isn't really solid evidence, Nikki and Tifa's Boobs (the two newest MLP fans here on EoFF before you became one), both have Fluttershy as their most favourite pony.
The order of the mane six's popularity from most to least popular (from what I've personally seen online) is Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash/Pinkie Pie (they're relatively tied), Twilight Sparkle, Rarity, and Applejack. I don't understand why Applejack is the least popular (especiallly with how reliable and adorable she is with her cowgirl-ness. She's my third favourite of the mane six).
So for the rest of you familiar with the MLP fanbase, what trends have you noticed in terms of favourite ponies among the mane six?
I think that Applejack is the least popular among fans because she hansn't done that much. That is not my opinion as I like Applejack. I have heard some stupid comments saying that Applejack's second episode (she's only had two) was more Derpy's episode which was silly. Derpy did not steal the episode, she appeared in one scene, that's it. I loved how Derpy was used, but she didn't steal the spotlight.
Rarity is underapreciated too.
I know who my favorire ponies are; Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash. Simply because I like them, I don't care how popular they are. I have absolutely no idea who is my third favorite pony and lower (even though I know the CMC also score high points - and even then I have no idea who the best CMC is) I still need to do my list of favorite ponies, and that's just FIM.
Anyone catch the 3rd episode?
That's some crazy trout right there.
Technically/predantically speaking it's the second episode, and I will be watching it later.
No it's the 3rd. Just because the first storyline was two eps doesn't make those eps one.Quote:
Originally Posted by MJN SEIFER
That's like saying animes that contain one long story are just one ep
Also
3-3
I basically count the two parters as one episode, as they are scripted and viewed by the writers as one episode. I know for a fact that Episode 1, Season 1 was planned as one episode. So I see it as that. I guess it's up to you, but that's how I choose to view them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hypoallergenic CactuarNo it's the 3rd. Just because the first storyline was two eps doesn't make those eps one.Quote:
Originally Posted by MJN SEIFER
That's like saying animes that contain one long story are just one ep
3-3
Was this true for any of you guys? It was for me.
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" technically" means their numbering, by which it's episode 3 according to everything I've seen so far.
Crazy one indeed. And I think I'm scarred for life after one of the Pinkies pulled a G3 face ;)
Two parters are basically one long episode which I can agree with, but you still have to remember that they're considered separate episodes paired together for one storyline. You also have to know that when we say episode three, we don't mean second episode based on story. No, we mean the third numbered episode.Quote:
Originally Posted by MJN SEIFERI basically count the two parters as one episode, as they are scripted and viewed by the writers as one episode. I know for a fact that Episode 1, Season 1 was planned as one episode. So I see it as that. I guess it's up to you, but that's how I choose to view them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hypoallergenic CactuarNo it's the 3rd. Just because the first storyline was two eps doesn't make those eps one.Quote:
Originally Posted by MJN SEIFER
That's like saying animes that contain one long story are just one ep
3-3
Also, not liking this new thread title, which is now a link to a youtube video.
Got it. I just get confused as at the very least the season one opener was planned to be one long episode (i.e. it had one script, not two scripts) and of course, as it began life as a child's fanfiction I doubt it would have been two fanfictions. I see your reasoning though. It would however be 20% cooler if they were feature lenght episodes.Quote:
Originally Posted by Agent Proto
And yeah, fix the damn title!
Oh god the title...
We should put the title back, it gives the impression we're trying to hide the fact that it's part of My Lovely Horse. (<---- Oh my GOD guys, are you kidding me?!) Aren't we passed that by now. Also, here's a little something for when you're feeling bored.
You are princess shy, the shy manticcore
destined to pose for books.
edit: second round was better
you are feather cadence, the purple salesman, destined to love little girls.
You are Twilight Jack, the fabulous zebra, destined to bake neckbeards.
....
I'm fabulous. :flirt:
I am Flutter Dash, the spicy librarian, destined to hatch apples. :bigsmile:
Uh... guys, I'm not sure about mine.
You are Sweetie Armor, the Girly Magician, destined to Love Mares!
So I'm a lesbian magician. I'm basically the female, pony version of Dumbledore.
Silver Belle, the friendly alicorn, destined to eat a tree.
Would anyone like to trade destinies?
I want to say that this new season, imo, is not living up to the hype. The episodes I've already watched, were not as great as the episodes in the second season was. In fact, the latest episode, Magic Duel, was rather disappointing. But it's still pretty good to see The Great and Powerful Trixie all over again. I do miss her outrageous outfit though.
Please put back the thread title. plz.
I'm selling the 3dsxl I showed earlier in the thread.
I'm wondering if I should either
A) sell it to my parents for $125 so they can give my sister a 3ds xl for xmas
or
B) Put it on ebay for $250. you know some brony out there would snatch it up for that price.
Any suggestions?
I still love it, and it's still one of my favorite shows ever, but I do feel that it lost something without Lauren's influance (karma to the ponces [this was bro-nies originally, but since this refers to the bad-side of the fandom, I'll let it slide.) that refused to acknolledge her?), but so far not as much as I feared it would. However, I have noticed that there are positive and negative points to this season in my mind.Quote:
Originally Posted by Agent Proto
Positive Points:
1. The show still seems to aware that it has three target audiences; children, pre-FIM fans, and ponces. (and I've just found out that b-r-o-n-i-e-s is now being changed too).
2. There is still continuity where it counts.
3. It's not over hyping the main six by making them the automatic heroes every episode. (this is one of the reasons the human characters in Generation 1 failed in the end, even though I liked them as characters)
4. Hasbro are starting to lose their fear about including things they don't think kids would understand.
Negative Points:
1. Sombra was dissapointing, and did nothing. If what I hear about him being an OC is true then I feel sorry for the kid who created him.
2. Some of the characters appear to be developing backwards in my opinion. Rainbow Dash (of all ponies!) and Pinkie Pie are the worst offenders. We had episodes like Sonic Rainboom and Mare Do Well that helped us understand Dashie's arrogance better, and episodes like Mare Do Well (again) and Read it and Weep that had her take a look at herself, and tone down her flaws a little. Now all of a sudden, she reverts back to her Dragonshy personality during that stupid-jousting scene? Is this really the same pony was essentially Fluttershy's guardian during Sonic Rainboom, The Cutie Mark Chronicles, and Hurricane Fluttershy? I don't think so! The second of which is a flashback which makes her behavior in Dragonshy out of character anyway. Pinkie is suddenly a lot more one-dimensional after Too Many Pinkie Pies, I'm actually hoping that it's actually a set-up to an episode that reveals that they sent back the wrong Pinkie, and the one we've seen in the latest episodes is one of the clones. It would make sense, as they were very immature compared to the real Pinkie.
3. After some clever Generation 1, and Generation 3 allusions in The Crystal Kingdom, and a retelling of a Generation 1 storyline and a litterally in your face refference to Generation 3 (get it? I said "litterally in your face" because it involved sompony's face) they seem to have stopped doing call-backs to the classics, unless I'm not looking hard enough.
4. But I'd much rather they had done this while Lauren was still working there! Picture this, you're someone who's been given the chance to do your own version of something you loved as a kid, but then they refuse to do some of the things your way because (in their words) "The target audience won't understand what you mean". No big deal, you rise above it, and create your show regardless. Then you leave the show in their hands for whatever reason - and find out that now you're gone you find they're including things that they told you not to include?! It's kind of paramount to backstabing in my eyes. More on what she wanted to include and what Hasbro have included here.
This has just been sad so far.
Magic Duel is the best episode yet, and that only got a few chuckles out of me, and had a fun way to end the episode out with all the tom foolery to trick trixie.
I have my hopes up for the latest episode, as alegedly features a pony he I've wanted to have an episode of her own for sometime now. I still hold this show in very high regard, even though it's not as good as before so far, but I am still enjoying the episodes, but I can see the change. Hopefully it picks up, because while the hype sadly will die down, I will NOT let it die down before I go to any conventions!:(
My Little Pony has definitely gone downhill and I don't like it :(
The new episode, was actually pretty good. :)
Wtf is up with the thread title?
Also, barely caught up on this season over the past couple of days.
Haven't seen nothing since crystal empire.
Are any of the rest of you getting something where any time someone posts the word pony it is highlighted?
Hopefully br0nies will actually respect what Lauren did for the show now then? Either way, I hope it picks up, or at the very least we have enough love for the previous seasons to keep this fandom going for a bit longer... sorry it's just one of the most welcoming ones I've been in.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tigmafuzz
Someone changed as a joke, and I don't know who yet. Saying certain words gets changed as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by NorthernChaosGod
Too Many Pinkie Pies was pretty decent, it reused an old G1 story, but it went haywire (on purpose), and there was a cute little G3 throw back to, and was pretty funny. One Bad Apple was a CMC episode, which tips it in a favorable balananced to me anyway, but also managed to deal with a subject that kids shows often use, but is always handled badly (bullying) so it was a highpoint episode. Magic Dual was largely dependent on wether you like Trixie or not, but the episode itself showed some levels of being entertaining.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hypoallergenic Cactuar
I haven't seen Sleepless in Ponyville yet, but I will later. It apparently stars some young orange pegasus who has been in the show for ages, but never had an episode. I don't think you care about this pony too much Hypo. :P
There's a scoots episode?
*plugs laptop into 50 in moniter, goes to youtube anddrops pantsputs in the popcorn.
Yeah, Sleepless in Ponyville is a very good episode for this season. (SPOILER)Princess Luna showed up in Scoot's dreams :D *gleeee*
You know? That was a pleasant episode. :p
Uncle Big Hands, saying something nice about an episode staring a crusader... it must have been good!Quote:
Originally Posted by Uncle Big Hands
I feel like I'm in some kind of Bizzaro world. o_O
It's like me hating a Fluttershy episode... oh wait, I already did that.:p
Apropos of nothing: How would a pony in the FIM world refer to a group of pony children? Would they say foals, or not? I'm asking because I'm not sure if "foal" should be their word for baby or for child.
I think Twilight referred to them as "my little ponies" at some point in the first season.
Yes she did, in the episode that introduced me to the series (wow, it's already nostalagia to me...) I guess that could count, but I mean if you had make a quick sentance like "You can't go on your own, you're just children." how would it be said? Saying a paraphrase of the shows title (totally the reason they made Twilight say it) would sound odd. Thanks for answering though - I want to get the dialogue right for a project I am working on.Quote:
Originally Posted by Agent Proto
In other news, I saw Sleepless in Ponyville tonight, and I loved it! Highlights were; Scootaloo finally getting and episode, Rainbow Dash behaving the way I expect her to, after all the development she had last season, previous gens being refferenced again (keep it up, writers!), and something that I've been waiting to happen finally happening!
Trixie's return, a Scootaloo episode, and Luna playing a significant role in an episode?
The latest episodes sure are catering to fan demand. :D
Before the last two episodes, I found season 3 to be okay, but now I'm finding it awesome.
Why so much negativity towards the show all of a sudden? :(
Well, hopefully Sleepless in Ponyville raised spirits a bit. Personally I loved it, and it's now one of my favourite episodes :3
No need to fear - I still love the show and I still did while I was pointing out what I considered flaws of the current series earlier.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cloudane
Also, did Sleepless in Ponyville raise my spirits? Hell, yes! Not only did Dashie go back to acting the way I expect her to after all her development in season 2 (the previous episodes had her revert back into Dragonshy territory, which is in consistant anyway.), but also a realationship/friendship between two ponies that I have wanted to exist since forever has finally happened.
Hot Minute with Rainbow Dash~ :D
SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER
Leaked episode follows.
Do not watch if you want to keep saturday sacred
SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER
Sleepless in Ponyville was the CUTEST episode ever I can't handle it
That hug at the end melted my heart. In fact I think it's worthy of making the thread huge, hmmm?
(SPOILER)
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Saving myself for Sunday as always with the new episode. But two Dash episodes in a row? Hopefully this one will also put her in her better developed "confident but nice" light, in which case... two GOOD ones in a row, oh mannnn :love:
I assure you, the new one builds upon her character overall.
It's worth the watch. I really enjoyed the last few episodes, even the new leaked one for Rainbow Dash. :D
First off; epic "awwwwwwwwwwww" at those images. ^_^Quote:
Originally Posted by Cloudane
Secondly I also hope that we get some good Dashie development in this episode. Like I keep saying she wasn't really acting "correctly" in my eyes this season - Sleepless in Ponyville being an example as to how she should act based on her current stage of development in my opinion. The last time she got two episode in a row, she was accused of being an overused pony - though that may have been because a lot of people hated one of those episodes (even though I loved it).
Finaly: If anyone's interested I have a strong feeling that if it's the academy episode next then this episode may decide for me all for one and one for all, on whether my fanseries is going to be the future of FIM or an alternative future (though I guess as it's fanon and not canon, it's already an alternative future?) Hope people don't mind me mentioning that. EDIT: Saw the episode, looks like my fanseries can still fit into the timeline - for now.
Seen the latest, no complaints whatsoever (SPOILER)I may even have her as my favourite again, but… *sees kind loving Flutters sad eyes*… fine, JOINT favourite :D
Busy day for Ashleigh Ball, basically voicing everyone there. Caught her channelling AJ a little bit when she was saying something like "y'sure?" to spinning the spinny thing to max speed :P
You know, I came into this thread from the Lounge at first thinking it was about the British Bulldog, and am relieved to know nothing actually happened to him, and that this is just the Pony thread.
I am however furious at however the smurf changed it to this and worried me for no god damn reason! :mad2:
Edit: And to top it all off, apperently I was thinking of the entirely wrong wrestler anyway, so now not only am I remeinded of British Bulldog, but I was worried about
^ Same thing happened to me. :mad2: So I am going to make it a BB thread anyway.
One of my favorite wrestling matches of all time is the British Bulldog versus Bret Hart for the Intercontinental Championship. Some great technical wrestling.
EDIT: And now searching wiki I find that the Bulldog died in 2002. RIP man. One of the great IC champions of that era. :(
I kind of feel bad for one of my favorite matches being Undertaker Vs. Mankind, not because of that match itself, but because of how much it smurfed up Mick Foley.Quote:
Originally Posted by Del Murder
OH SWEET PONY WRESTLING THREAD
To be fair, there was a lot more that smurfed up Mick Foley than just that Hell in the Cell match. That man had probably more dedication to putting on an entertaining show at the expense of his own body than any other wrestler I can think of. Also, thanks for confusing me with the new thread title. I thought there was an actual thread about wrestling that got up to 80+ pages without me noticing for a minute.Quote:
Originally Posted by Uncle Big Hands
True, but having read his books, he explains why this match in particular screwed him up more then the others.Quote:
Originally Posted by Vivi22To be fair, there was a lot more that smurfed up Mick Foley than just that Hell in the Cell match. That man had probably more dedication to putting on an entertaining show at the expense of his own body than any other wrestler I can think of. Also, thanks for confusing me with the new thread title. I thought there was an actual thread about wrestling that got up to 80+ pages without me noticing for a minute.Quote:
Originally Posted by Uncle Big Hands
The thing that did it was the chokeslam on the top of the cage. When Foley went through, that wasn't suppose to happen. He took that fall from the top of the cage to the ring full unprepared.
Would it be disrespectful to say anything pony related in this thread now? I'm a little lost as to if this is a joke or not, considering this person is dead, so it may be in respect for him, and I don't want to disrespect the dead. Or am I supposed to create a new pony thread or something?
This is still the pony thread. I guess it's just also a wrestling thread now. Which I feel is totally acceptable :bigsmile:Quote:
Originally Posted by MJN SEIFER
We totally need an episode where Rainbow Dash does the Hulk Hogan 'I can't hear you' pose.
Doesn't she do a bunch of them in that episode in the second season?
I don't recall. :"p
Also, the newest episode was pretty cool as well. At least it's starting to look up after the fifth episode. :p
I was pretty sure that Ashleigh Ball was voicing all of them (RD, Spitfire, Lightning Dust) and basically ended up talking to herself the whole episode :p Spitfire even channeled a bit of AJ at one point. IMDB disagrees with me though, I guess they were all just similar voices.
If there was any doubt before in the first place, RD is awesome again after the previous two episodes. I felt she needed them, and there they are :)
*very softly*: Yay...Quote:
Originally Posted by Cloudane
I agree with you though, after her backwards development in the season 3 opening, she definitely needed to be sorted out, and be more like the Dashie I know, and she's definitely there again. Also here's a stupid little thing I've been wondering...
If someone was to set up a drinking game for My Little P0ny (which are thirteen words that I never thought would form a sentence) how would it actually be done. If it was to be done online, it could easily be done using a live chat like we did for the ponythons, but we would signal the drinking moments, as well as just chatting - I have taken part in a Final Destination drinking game this way, so I know it works.
I dunno if we'd ever do it, but I'm just floating it out there. I would assume if we ever did it, we'd have to limit ourselves to one season - at the very least.
Here's some suggestions for what could go on the list of drinking prompts - though I have no idea how much you have to drink for each one...
- Drink whenever the main theme of My Little P0ny is played in anyway during the show itself (not the titles)
- Drink whenever one of the main six ponies does something that matches their element.
- Drink when one of the main six ponies does something that contradicts their element (though I may argue about Dashie in The Last Round Up)
- Drink whenever Derpy is on screen.
- If a character makes you go "awwww" then drink!
- Drink if something that later became a meme happens or is referred to (e.g. Fluttertree/Scootachicken)
- Drink if a reference to any of the previous My Little P0ny media is made.
- Drink whenever Pinkie says something about partying.
- Drink if any shipping-fodder (friendshipping or otherwise) is shown.
- Drink whenever a pony makes that "squee" sound or whatever that's supposed to be.
- Drink during any OOC moments for characters (be they explained or not).
- Drink anytime "cupcakes" are mentioned (sorry, I had to...)
- Drink during any fourth wall moments.
- Drink any time a version of "My Little P0ny" is used in dialogue.
- FINISH THEM if Derpy is ever referred to by name.
That's all I can think of for now... I would like more character specific ones if possible.
I'd be up for this!
We could probably use Livestream or something.
Of course, once all 6 are around as plushies we can have hugging games, whenever one of them does something adorable or sad, hug their plushie :3
Really, that would be awesome if we could do this. I won't be able to this weekend though, or next Friday (I dunno about next Saturday but I assume I'm okay) I assume it's more realistic to expect it on a weekend? If anyone can think of more prompts (and how much to actually drink during existing prompts) that would be awesome. Like I say, I'm trying to think of character specific promts as well - like maybe a drink whenever there's a joke about Fluttershy being the softest pony or something (like the "yay" scene, or her adorably feeble attempt at screaming).Quote:
Originally Posted by Cloudane
If I could become the owner of a Fluttershy plushie that would be the best thing ever. :love:. I'd also kind of like a Dashie plushie thanks to my favorite FIMfiction (yes, I know most people didn't like it...)Quote:
Originally Posted by Cloudane
Everyone's bitching about all the trout you're making them do, so you make them raise the barn you smurfed up? Seriously, Applejack? And "raise this barn, raise this barn, 1 2 3 4"? Worst song ever.
smurf this trout. It's bull! BULL!
Fridays are always best for me. But in the UK here, not sure where timezones fit in!
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Hahaha. Oh AJ. But I enjoyed the ep :3
Dat baby AJ
Dat American Gothic reference on the wall :p
Episode on a whole was rather meh. Granny Smith was pretty funny though, but god that was a stupid song.
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Originally Posted by Shlup
I still liked it, but Applejack's previous two episodes where a lot better in my opinion. Ironically some AJ fans have accused her of being upstaged in her previous two episodes (which to me, she wasn't) and where hoping that she wouldn't be here - now this may just be me, but I was far more interested in the Apple Bloom/Babs scenes for some reason; isn't Babs starting her own version of the CMCs now or something? It's a storyline I'm interested in.Quote:
Originally Posted by NeoCracker
Yeah, the song wasn't the best (I appologise to those who liked it) but then again, I never liked barn dances - which do sound exactly like that.
Is the first remark about the drinking game, I'll see if I can do a Friday, but it won't be the coming one. I'll also need help with someone who's actually organized a ponython before (like Pike or Proto) so we'll see how we go. Hope it can be done though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cloudane
Also, I'm in the UK too, so we'll have to check the time zones.
Also, I think they showed the American Gothic picture before - I can remember someone who missed the joke thinking it was their parents or something, and needed to be corrected.
I "awwwww"ed at the baby Applejack though.
Yeah someone used to such things would be useful, I couldn't organise a pissup in a brewery :p
So they apparently did show that pic before.. I didn't notice it last time :)
When I know what days I'm more avaliable I'll ask around. Of course if anyone here wants to jump in, or PM me about how to do it, I would appreciate it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cloudane
It's either to miss things in the background the first time. It's like when I was compiling my list of all the times they've alluded to pre-FIM and I noticed in one episode that the candle on Twilight's door looks like Pegasus-Twilight's cutie mark/symbol. I was going to list it for that episode, but then I double checked and found it was in since episode one.
Aproppos of nothing; here is how I will celebrate christmas today.
I want more Derpy pictures. This thread doesn't have enough Derpy pictures.
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Dash looks like a serial rapist in the third picture.
Just http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:A...-ETjywlZwOPQkk
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For you all, courtesy of imgur.
Overused meme is overused.
Also, is it just me, or are there some comments on YouTube that seem to be from people who don't like FIM (which is understandable) or at least people who don't want it to be the only MLP generation to be recognised (which it's not, and I agree with the others being recognised), but portray a lack of knowledge of the classic generations?
What I mean is (because try as I might, I can't think of a coherent way to word the above at all) they try to call people out for only liking Friendship is Magic (which they simply guess), but make errors themselves.
Examples include; a response to a comment in a My Little Pony Tales episode saying it seemed strange that they didn't call the dragon Spike this time by saying "Because this was made before Friendship is Magic" - even though there have been Spikes before Friendship is Magic and anyone who's even glanced at the old versions would know that. Another was on a a G1 episode - I think it was something like Cloud Castle Either way, it contains a pegasus named Twilight - as you can imagine someone left a comment saying that it looked strange that Twilight wasn't a unicorn, and once again someone replied by saying that "This is not Friendship is Magic". However, in the very first episode of G1 there is a unicorn Twilight (where do you think the FIM Twilight came from?) so that commenter could have easily have been referring to that one.
Sorry if this doesn't make any sense I'm not really articulating today...
This is something I've been meaning to ask for a while; am I the only one who thinks that Everypony/Somepony/Anypony/Nopony is just an alternative, and that Everyone/Someone/Anyone/No one, and Everybody/Somebody/Anybody/Nobody does exist in the ponies' vocabulary?
I get that the "-pony" sufix is the most commonly used, but I fail to see what stops them using the other two occasionally; a pony calling another pony "someone" doesn't in any way stop them being ponies. So, I don't find it a mistake like everyone else seems to, and it's certainly not like when a pony says something like "It's out of my hands now" - that is a mistake, as ponies do not have hands, so they have humanized themselves. Where as saying "Everybody" does not in anyway scream out human like behavior.
I think that there's no logical reason not to use -one or -body as they're not even human specific. It's not like we say "everyhuman" or "anyman". I guess it's just put in there for fun, and they try to keep it consistently like that for fun.
Though you know the older series, they had humans in those right? Did they maybe use -one/body and -pony to differentiate between them and it's just a legacy they brought forward to FiM?
That makes sense in context. Thanks /)Quote:
Originally Posted by Cloudane
And yeah, G1 ponies had human characters, which I kind of liked at first.
Finally caught up to episode 10.
Before 10, I'd really only liked, oddly, the Scootaloo episode. o_O
Huge Episode 10 Spoilers below.
10, however, leaves me a bit mystified. Firstly, we got a lot of great Discord Style humor, and it was kind of great hearing his line at the end.
However... It's Discord, and the way they 'Reformed him' was kind of cheesy. In addition, I don't really like the Idea of him being a good guy now. It means we aren't likely to see a real fight against Discord again, as well as any trouble Ponyville comes across could, arguably, be solved by Discord. I mean with him on their side, could any other threat to Equestria reasonably pose any threat anymore? At all? So Narritavely this makes no sense, and does nothing but remove the shows greatest Antagonist to date.
But still, the episode was pretty on about a lot of the jokes, and was legitimately amusing the whole time.
Let's not go back to randomly changing the thread title please; especially if someone really has died - it's kind of in poor taste.
Ironic considering the times we'd clashed about CMC episodes...Quote:
Originally Posted by NeoCracker
Huge Episode 10 Spoilers below.
I'm in two minds about him being reformed, I can see it happening, in a sense (mostly because it was quite a common fanfiction material at one point), but on the other hand I can just as easily see him staying evil - he's one of those characters who can go either way. However, the advantage to having his powers on their side is a very good point, and one I seriously over looked, so well said. As much as the episode was far more enjoyable than I thought, as I initially hoped it would be a hoax, and was surprised to see how much I liked it. However, I do agree that Discord does (at the moment at least) hold more potential as a villain than not.Quote:
Originally Posted by NeoCracker
As for how they reformed him... well, again touch and go - mostly "go" at the end. At first it seemed like it was going to happen at a legit time period, but at the end it was kind of "Oh, I understand friendship now!" which is kind of a step down in how this show usually treats the audience. If you compare it to Magic Dual it kind of looks too forced, especially when you realize the Trixie (who is less of a villain, and only really became a true one in that episode), didn't actually reform, she just took the first step.
Also, I didn't like how he said "Friendship is Magic" at the end - I get that it was meant to sound awkward, but why was he supposed to say it? It looked too much like a fourth wall break (which I don't mind) than a title-drop. It wasn't like all the times they've said "My Little Ponies" to each other, because that always sounded natural, like what they'd actually say in that sentence.
As a side note; on the off chance anyone here is interested. Note: if this counts as advertising please say, and I will remove it as soon as I can (or do so yourself if you want), and I'll put it in my sig or something, assuming anyone is actually interested in my project.
Seriously guys, stop being douches and changing the thread title. It's seriously getting pretty old. This "rolf mlp" thing you guys have going on is childish. I can't find the damn thread anymore and it went from funny to downright condescending. :colbert:
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Originally Posted by Laddy
Also, a jokes a joke, but can we please take out the filters that cause words related to the show, the fandom, or anything p0ny (spelling it with a 0 because it will get changed otherwise). to random things? I really hate to have to mention it, because I thought the joke would die out if no one complained, but it's getting annoying when your post makes no sense because of random words being changed.
I don't even see how pony and "bag" are similar.
PONY BAG. BAG PONY.
Oh yeah? Well BAponyG!Quote:
Originally Posted by Nikki
GOD HOW DO YOU DO THAT~? I CAN'T FIX IT~!? :cry:
Hah... Hahaha... No but really.
I think it would have been better if it had ended with Discord returning everything to normal and then vanishing, rather than promising to use his powers for good. At least that way, rather than being at Celestia's beck and call, he's free to come and go as he pleases.Quote:
Originally Posted by NeoCracker
Also, if Discord had simply vanished after causing a whole mess of trouble and being scolded by Ғluttershy, it would have left the audience with much more doubt about whether he can be trusted the next time he appears. And it would have left the Mane 6 in a position where, even if Discord was to return with good intentions, they would neither like nor trust him and his shenanigans.
It would have been a much more interesting and appropriate relationship for an avatar of chaos to develop with the rest of the cast, if you ask me.
Also, who keeps messing with the filters? I can't type Ғluttershy properly any more D:<
Why is Fluttershy the only one that gets a filter? Also, Rainbow Dash should be the one that gets renamed to a footballer, if anyone.
If you're going to troll, at least do it right.
That could have worked better from the sounds of it.Quote:
Originally Posted by VærnI think it would have been better if it had ended with Discord returning everything to normal and then vanishing, rather than promising to use his powers for good. At least that way, rather than being at Celestia's beck and call, he's free to come and go as he pleases.Quote:
Originally Posted by NeoCracker
Also, if Discord had simply vanished after causing a whole mess of trouble and being scolded by Ғluttershy, it would have left the audience with much more doubt about whether he can be trusted the next time he appears. And it would have left the Mane 6 in a position where, even if Discord was to return with good intentions, they would neither like nor trust him and his shenanigans.
It would have been a much more interesting and appropriate relationship for an avatar of chaos to develop with the rest of the cast, if you ask me.
Also, who keeps messing with the filters? I can't type Ғluttershy properly any more D:<
On the off chance anyone clicked the link (no one's told me if I was allowed to leave it here yet) I have no idea about this episode yet - I can't really see any place for him yet... good or evil.
Agreed, it was far too sudden and forced. I liked that it was a bit of a struggle and wasn't immediate, but it's like someone said "we're up to 20 minutes guys, get him reformed already"Quote:
Originally Posted by MJN SEIFER
In fact that's probably the problem. It's what, 22 minutes? Reforming Discord is something that should've been done in a special / 2-parter as there just wasn't time to do it well.
Also I'm confused by the second paragraph due to all the sodding word filters :/
This.Quote:
Originally Posted by MJN SEIFER
I get that it's probably in good humour but really it's getting to the point where it's difficult to talk about it on this forum, which is a shame as we have some good and like-minded people here. It's at that point where the butt of the joke is starting to feel a bit antagonised and is wondering if they should just go. :(
And agreed here too. They're doing a lot of parallels with John de Lancie's Q character from Star Trek, which is understandable and fun. But Q was a case of, even when he was being nice and was acting reformed (say at the end of the episode where he got turned human for a while as a punishment from the continuum, or the entire episode where he's "being nice" to Picard) it was done in such a way that you knew it was really just for his own amusement. And he was back to being a bit of a nuisance again next time he appeared.Quote:
Originally Posted by Værn
Reforming all the villains like this... I don't know. Now we only have that Crystal Empire guy, who is a rubbish villain.
Hee hee... makes me think though. The Trekkie in me would love it if in a future episode Discord is seen interacting with Luna and trolling her a bit, and she whacks him one (unlikely of course, physical violence isn't really a thing they want to be showing the target audience)
"Y..you hit me! Celestia never hit me!"
"I'm not Celestia."
Something for fan fiction at least.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKR_RWkLgAE
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So how about Spike At Your Service 2.0?
Fairly mediocre for me, but all in all good fun. CMC put to good use. An interesting change in the type of resolution in that (SPOILER)Spike realises his mistakes on his own instead of getting caught and having someone point them out to him like often happened with "lesson" episodes. I was unsure about this at first but thinking about it, it shows that he's gained some maturity.
Still wondering about the direction of the show in general. I'm glad we've had one awesome ep this season (Sleepless) and one particularly memorable song (Bad Seed) but we could use more Dragonshy, Winter Wrap Up, Smile and Squeezy Cider levels of awesomeness. And ironic as it is, probably a little less catering to br0nies. I know they've been accused of that since like half way through season 1, but even I'm seeing it lately hehe. We belong on the sidelines and that was part of the appeal.
I disliked the new episode. The pets were highly underused, except Bunny. The only part I really liked was Rainbow Dash and Tank's interactions. It was adorable.
My Little Pony Friendship is Magic. Pony. Brony.
At last!