Post by: Sowelu on January 07, 2011, 02:55:06 pm
...Seriously. I don't get it. "My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic" is somehow actually a good show. How? Just...How? It's reasonably complex. The characters are a lot of fun. Bad guys, when present, are reasonably unsettling and cool-looking. And the animation is really very good. I like the character designs. (It's oh-so-heavily Powerpuff Girls inspired, and I didn't even like that show, but I adore this.) Even the mandatory song-and-dance numbers are good, especially when you consider that the main character is genre-savvy enough to basically facepalm (facehoof?) the first time she notices that a song is on the way.
I just...It's wonderful and I'm not sure why, it's not even an ironic thing. And you can find it on Youtube. What other remade shows have I missed in my misguided pursuit of masculinity? Although, for what it's worth, this show has some of the manliest mustaches in the history of everything.
If flight pathfinding worked properly in DF, I would totally make a MLP mod with different castes for the unicorn-type and pegasus-type ponies.
EDIT: And no sexual topics either, because srsly, kids' show. You can have those discussions on 4chan.
Post by: Cheese on January 07, 2011, 03:01:28 pm
Post by: Sowelu on January 07, 2011, 03:06:02 pm
Post by: CJ1145 on January 07, 2011, 03:06:27 pm
Post by: Euld on January 07, 2011, 05:26:12 pm
Looked it up on Youtube, and apparently the OP isn't the only older male drawn into the show. Even a 16 year old guy with the username HomelessGangster posted about how much he liked it o_O
edit: watched the first half of the first episode... it was well, intriguing o_o It was a little lame for the first three minutes or so, but suddenly got good when the sidekick was introduced, and even better when the country bumpkin ponies were brought in.
Post by: Sowelu on January 07, 2011, 06:57:30 pm
And yeah the show tends to have the silly moral messages like "Friendship is great!" and "Loyalty is great!" and "Kindness is great!" and stuff. And they club you repeatedly with them. But so what?
...God, the mustaches in this show. It's also very strange how males are basically the servant class.
Post by: Max White on January 07, 2011, 06:59:06 pm
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Rilder on January 07, 2011, 07:01:22 pm
Post by: iceball3 on January 07, 2011, 07:04:53 pm
Post by: Sowelu on January 07, 2011, 07:08:52 pm
Post by: scriver on January 07, 2011, 07:21:55 pm
Post by: Aqizzar on January 07, 2011, 08:15:09 pm
I'm not old enough to remember the supposed "Golden Age" of cartoons in the 1980s; I grew up in the early 90's, which I will defend to the death was better. Like, y'know, everyone will defend what they grew up with over all else, because your youth is always the last Golden Age. I thought the last great cycle of cartooning died around 2004, when all in one year or so, the Powerpuff Girls were finally overplayed; Duck Dodgers, Samurai Jack, and Megas XLR all got the axe in one season, and Dexter's Lab was adopted by another studio who threw it in the toilet. Sure, there were a few stalwart holdouts like Foster's and Billy and Mandy, but they quietly died in their own turn. I figured the great American animation tradition had finally been crushed under faux-anime and the return of cartoons that serve as little more than elaborate commercials for their own toys.
Then all in a couple years, we get Billy and Mandy: The Movie, The Misadventures of Flapjack, The Brave and the Bold, Adventure Time (which I caught a day-long marathon of and was blown away), and now this Ponies thing. It took me a while to figure out why it was that I loved all these new shows so much. The slick and recognizable animation, the top-notch character driven joke plots written with anal attention to detail, the superlative voice-acting, the complete disregard for FCC standards and practices, and jokes and references clearly written for people years (if not decades) outside the supposed target-audience.
In other words, the exact same qualities that I loved about the cartoons I grew up with. Hell, I can see a little DNA from Ren and Stimpy and Rocko's Modern Life in each of them. Which stands to reason as the staff from those shows have their own studios now, staffed by people who grew up watching them. It's like 1994 all over again; it's almost a shame I don't have a kid.
Post by: Fayrik on January 07, 2011, 08:25:50 pm
I can't help but think this was a major factor.Yes.
I think it's just the enevitiblity of people realising that Rainbows and Unicorns are actually very manly things. In a very heterosexual manly way. </silly joke>
And, on a more serious note.. I would look this up on youtube, but I can't get the niggle out of the back of my head that I'm going to watch it and just disagree with you guys.
Post by: Sowelu on January 07, 2011, 08:36:29 pm
Post by: Akura on January 07, 2011, 08:41:09 pm
I believe in Hellenism there is a group of flesh eating horses. (Can't remember the story off the top of my head)Thracian Horses? At least, that's what Age of Mythology told me.
Post by: Zai on January 07, 2011, 09:00:41 pm
and jokes and references clearly written for people years (if not decades) outside the supposed target-audience.This has been fairly standard practice for cartoons for a while. Just look at the Western Animation part of TV Tropes' Parental Bonus page (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ParentalBonus).
Post by: ein on January 07, 2011, 09:17:41 pm
I have not, unfortunately, watched past that first episode.
Somehow, though, my image folder now has about half as many ponies as two-whos.
EDIT: And no sexual topics either, because srsly, kids' show. You can have those discussions on 4chan.
Heh, I remember comments on /co/ that were something along the lines of 'seriously guys, that's just wrong, take it to /b/ or something.'
Post by: Max White on January 07, 2011, 09:19:48 pm
Heh, I remember comments on /co/ that were something along the lines of 'seriously guys, that's just wrong, take it to /b/ or something.'
And then when you head over to /b/ they are all like "That shit is wrong, take it to 7chan!" and then you go onto 7chan and get arrested hours later.
Post by: WorkerDrone on January 08, 2011, 01:44:18 am
I'm watching this -without- my kid too.
Post by: Gunner-Chan on January 08, 2011, 01:47:41 am
Also. stielhandballoons.
Post by: WorkerDrone on January 08, 2011, 02:10:30 am
One too many equine puns.
Post by: Neonivek on January 08, 2011, 02:11:28 am
Post by: ein on January 08, 2011, 02:19:01 am
Post by: Simmura McCrea on January 08, 2011, 10:19:26 am
How is this good? How is a cartoon for little girls this damn good? What else do I know is wrong? Damn you, My Little Pony!
Anywho, back to episode 11.
Post by: Duuvian on January 09, 2011, 01:06:56 am
I'm not old enough to remember the supposed "Golden Age" of cartoons in the 1980s; I grew up in the early 90's, which I will defend to the death was better. Like, y'know, everyone will defend what they grew up with over all else, because your youth is always the last Golden Age. I thought the last great cycle of cartooning died around 2004, when all in one year or so, the Powerpuff Girls were finally overplayed; Duck Dodgers, Samurai Jack, and Megas XLR all got the axe in one season, and Dexter's Lab was adopted by another studio who threw it in the toilet. Sure, there were a few stalwart holdouts like Foster's and Billy and Mandy, but they quietly died in their own turn. I figured the great American animation tradition had finally been crushed under faux-anime and the return of cartoons that serve as little more than elaborate commercials for their own toys.
Then all in a couple years, we get Billy and Mandy: The Movie, The Misadventures of Flapjack, The Brave and the Bold, Adventure Time (which I caught a day-long marathon of and was blown away), and now this Ponies thing. It took me a while to figure out why it was that I loved all these new shows so much. The slick and recognizable animation, the top-notch character driven joke plots written with anal attention to detail, the superlative voice-acting, the complete disregard for FCC standards and practices, and jokes and references clearly written for people years (if not decades) outside the supposed target-audience.
In other words, the exact same qualities that I loved about the cartoons I grew up with. Hell, I can see a little DNA from Ren and Stimpy and Rocko's Modern Life in each of them. Which stands to reason as the staff from those shows have their own studios now, staffed by people who grew up watching them. It's like 1994 all over again; it's almost a shame I don't have a kid.
Yeh, bro, this
Allow me to add some names of cartoons from that era I liked as a kid:
Johny Bravo (this one changed a great deal when it came back but unlike Dexter's comeback it was actually still good if not better)
Ed, Edd, and Eddy
Cow and Chicken <---- ahahahahahaha at all the stuff I didn't understand then, like why is there a set of blatantly naked anthropomorphic animal or demon butt cheeks in every scene possible, the guys who made that were awesome. Once, they even used the word damn :-[ and I think had to edit that scene out to show the episode again. :-X
Post by: Heliman on January 09, 2011, 04:15:02 am
Post by: GlyphGryph on January 09, 2011, 11:04:28 am
Post by: inteuniso on January 09, 2011, 07:03:02 pm
Post by: Tack on January 10, 2011, 06:11:23 am
So yeah, it passes in my books.
Post by: DJ on January 10, 2011, 06:13:24 am
Post by: Tack on January 10, 2011, 06:17:39 am
Those amazing bastards.
Post by: DJ on January 10, 2011, 06:19:40 am
Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on January 10, 2011, 06:29:30 am
Post by: Tack on January 10, 2011, 07:10:08 am
Post by: Sowelu on January 10, 2011, 07:14:17 am
I was a Sonic the Hedgehog SatAM and Gargoyles and TaleSpin kind of kid... And Looney Tunes and Rocky & Bullwinkle... :/
I feel old...
Post by: Aqizzar on January 10, 2011, 07:28:00 am
Post by: Sowelu on January 10, 2011, 02:35:48 pm
I coulda sworn that Tailspin at least predated Ren & Stimpy. I can't remember what else I watched before that but I knew there were at least some things... I tolerated Doug and Rugrats at least. I still think of those as "newer" shows. How weird.
I think Ren & Stimpy were mostly not on when I was watching TV probably, too. Huh.
Post by: freeformschooler on January 10, 2011, 03:43:47 pm
This is from a guy who spent several years up until now unimpressed with cartoons. Except for Adventure Time, which won me over when I saw an episode that had the fat Shetland pony/pig/thing from Hark! A Vagrant.
I don't know why I don't stop watching. The RAINBOWS and MAGIC are over the top, and yet, it seems to make it seem like so many "adult" works are over the top with themes like HER GRANDMA DIED BOOHOO and I'M GONNA SHOOT YOU. It's like a direct contrast.
Doesn't stop it from being the most guilty of pleasures I can ever remember partaking in.
Post by: Eugenitor on January 10, 2011, 03:49:30 pm
Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on January 10, 2011, 05:27:06 pm
Post by: iceball3 on January 10, 2011, 06:34:46 pm
I'm in the age group that I could publicly watch this anyway.I am lost at what this means. If it means anything really, seeing as I am still younger.
Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on January 10, 2011, 06:37:35 pm
Post by: Gunner-Chan on January 10, 2011, 06:47:07 pm
>>
I like ponies...
Post by: Lumbajak on January 10, 2011, 06:48:00 pm
Post by: freeformschooler on January 10, 2011, 06:58:05 pm
...this show's actually a documentary, isn't it.
It is a documentary.
It's a documentary of everyone watching it.
You get to see who people really are on the inside. All over the internet.
Post by: CJ1145 on January 10, 2011, 07:08:08 pm
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When the hell did I post here, and what the hell did I post?
Post by: Sowelu on January 10, 2011, 07:21:47 pm
Oh. About the naming convention of a unicorn/pegasus.
Yeah, after where last thread went, probably wasn't a bad idea to take that out. Those who remember remember, those who don't don't. Moving on!
Post by: Tack on January 10, 2011, 07:55:30 pm
Post by: Sowelu on January 10, 2011, 07:57:54 pm
So much class-based societal stuff here.
Post by: Tack on January 10, 2011, 08:02:32 pm
Post by: CJ1145 on January 10, 2011, 08:26:50 pm
*checks Google's cache*
Oh. About the naming convention of a unicorn/pegasus.
Yeah, after where last thread went, probably wasn't a bad idea to take that out. Those who remember remember, those who don't don't. Moving on!
Wow, I do NOT remember that. I'm pretty sure I wasn't on my usual midnight high at the time... (no illegal substances involved, I swear)
Post by: GlyphGryph on January 10, 2011, 09:34:07 pm
This new one is pretty good, but I am having severe issues with the art style, which I despise.
Post by: CJ1145 on January 10, 2011, 09:35:53 pm
Post by: Leonon on January 10, 2011, 09:47:57 pm
EDIT: Just watched episode 6, it's kinda nice how it's established that Twilight Sparkle's skill is at least partly based on her excessive amount of studying and research. It's also kind of odd how at the end she's described as "talented" when a better way to put it would be"dedicated" or even "obsessive"/"single minded".
Post by: GlyphGryph on January 10, 2011, 10:04:58 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QP_rIAkb_v8
Post by: Solifuge on January 11, 2011, 08:33:42 am
Seriously though, it's nice to see good writing like this still exists; shows that can appeal to kids with values and lessons and all that hooplah, without being dumbed down or made into empty entertainment. It's enough that I can enjoy watching this, and not feel like I'm getting nothing out of the experience.
Hear me, world. I am a man, and I watch My Little Ponies: Friendship is Magic.
Does anyone else thing this show feels a lot like a magic girl anime?
I can see some similar qualities, though I'd say the first 2 bore the strongest resemblance, with the magic relics and amulets/crystals and all that. After that, episodes have gone from self-contained conflicts with Aesop-esc resolutions, to mini-adventures that highlight the strengths and weaknesses of individual characters... and for little multicolored magical ponies, they have reasonably complex characters. The 'tagonists have sensible motives, and though the plots are episodic, details carry over from the past, so there's a sense of a greater plot at work.
I admit that after watching the first 2 episodes I figured it was all going to revolve around the whole "endless night" plot, with a single major villain... but the variety of plot and characters has kept it interesting. The show also makes good use of the rarely-seen Redeemable Villain, which is a nice change of pace. Not all of the antagonists turn out "good" in the end either, judging by the bit with the Gryphon, and it's precisely that sort of complexity and variety that makes the show a good watch.
Post by: Zangi on January 11, 2011, 11:26:01 am
Yea, admittedly, this has continuity...
Also, watching this friendship stuff is a blow to the ego. I'll live. There is worse in the form of anime and manga after-all
Post by: smigenboger on January 11, 2011, 11:58:35 am
Post by: Leonon on January 11, 2011, 07:44:33 pm
EDIT: I was just looking up My Little Pony things on Amazon to see if they have any decent figurines and what the hell is this (http://www.amazon.com/My-Little-Pony-Fashion-Applejack/dp/B0043WAPP6/ref=sr_1_20?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1294794263&sr=1-20)?
Post by: scriver on January 11, 2011, 08:18:18 pm
Post by: Sowelu on January 12, 2011, 09:13:31 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMXhEXQSXSw
Post by: Solifuge on January 15, 2011, 11:57:29 pm
Spoiler: ...and thus, I discovered MLP:FiM fan art (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: EDIT: Got some color practice with the TTGL one (click to show/hide)
I have not anticipated the next episode of a cartoon this much since I was in grade school. I'm still buzzing off a mixture of giddy happiness I get from watching it, and from how much joy other people all over the internet are getting out of it too. It's neat to see even the cartoon's director getting in on the excitement (http://oi55.tinypic.com/ei61z8.jpg). Lauren Faust is officially pretty cool, in my book.
Post by: smigenboger on January 16, 2011, 02:01:06 pm
I want to ask, without the introduction to femininity, what is masculinity? Does the divide actually cut one section off from their true personality? I recently watched an episode of My Strange Addiction that showcased a woman body-builder who was freaking awesome, both personality-wise and physically. It seems like if you mix both masculinity and femininity into your outward personality, people will give you funny looks. Certainly you can't be a man and enjoy things stigmatized towards women, and vice versa.
Because of this conflict, I want to watch this show. It will be a nice break from shooting Russians, NVA, and Americans over a stockpile of mortars that can only explode from a briefcase filled with two bubbling liquids that must be set off using the world's noisiest keypad with a ridiculously long timer, and yet the briefcase is so important that the other team must not only throw it somewhere where it can be safely detonated, but must defuse it with that noisy keypad in order to safely be thrust into 3-6 other alternate dimensions where they must do the same thing, until they successfully detonate or salvage a total of four briefcases.
Post by: Leonon on January 22, 2011, 07:00:59 pm
Post by: Solifuge on January 23, 2011, 12:32:52 am
I just discovered the awesomeness that is the background character Derpy Hooves (http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20101213183456/mlp/images/a/a4/Derpy_episode_1_timecode-17m32s.png). She's so awesome someone actually made a doll (http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20101225151053/mlp/images/f/fd/Derpy-crown.jpg) of her.
Depending on the cannon you go by, Derpy/Ditzy may also be in love with a fork named Cloydes (http://oi55.tinypic.com/2lvmubp.jpg)... and whether or not it's due to the fanbase she has inexplicably gathered (http://img.ie/7c2b1.png), she's apparently getting a larger role in the second season.
Post by: filiusenox on January 23, 2011, 09:28:17 pm
I just discovered the awesomeness that is the background character Derpy Hooves (http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20101213183456/mlp/images/a/a4/Derpy_episode_1_timecode-17m32s.png). She's so awesome someone actually made a doll (http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20101225151053/mlp/images/f/fd/Derpy-crown.jpg) of her.
Depending on the cannon you go by, Derpy/Ditzy may also be in love with a fork named Cloydes (http://oi55.tinypic.com/2lvmubp.jpg)... and whether or not it's due to the fanbase she has inexplicably gathered (http://img.ie/7c2b1.png), she's apparently getting a larger role in the second season.
Oh god the ponies! They corrupt!
And god I wish they would make more episodes of The Grim adventures of Billy and Mandy.
Post by: smigenboger on January 24, 2011, 02:53:26 am
Post by: Mephisto on January 24, 2011, 02:26:57 pm
My girlfriend, who watched the series to death as a kid, managed to get roughly 50%. I, who randomly guessed, got slightly higher.
Post by: Solifuge on January 24, 2011, 02:31:05 pm
Post by: Lumbajak on January 24, 2011, 02:59:42 pm
Post by: Realmfighter on January 24, 2011, 03:05:09 pm
Post by: ein on January 25, 2011, 09:22:17 pm
Funny Tack should mention his experience today…Spoiler: Because I found this on the field during PE. (click to show/hide)
I have too many friends who love the show to end up with any awkwardness related to finding this.
Post by: GlyphGryph on January 25, 2011, 09:39:54 pm
reminds me... do Sea Ponies make an appearance in the new one at all? I haven't come across them yet that I can think of.
Anyways, 8/12 on the test. But then, I've got a good sense for these things.
Also, I am so totally hooked on this, but everyone I know thinks I am crazy. Even my girlfriend refuses to give it a try. :/
Of course, I only like it ironically, obviously. ;)
Post by: freeformschooler on January 25, 2011, 10:33:49 pm
Post by: Bohandas on January 27, 2011, 12:45:21 am
Then all in a couple years, we get Billy and Mandy: The Movie, The Misadventures of Flapjack, The Brave and the Bold, Adventure Time (which I caught a day-long marathon of and was blown away), and now this Ponies thing. It took me a while to figure out why it was that I loved all these new shows so much. The slick and recognizable animation, the top-notch character driven joke plots written with anal attention to detail, the superlative voice-acting, the complete disregard for FCC standards and practices, and jokes and references clearly written for people years (if not decades) outside the supposed target-audience.
You're absolutely right, these qualities really do make an enormous contribution to the quality of the shows that you mentioned. I can think of one line from Adventure Time in particular that exemplifies almost all of these qualities at the same time (but especially the last two), in the episode Duke Of Nuts Finn comments "How can the dude be evil if he pets puppies, kisses babies, and lies with his wife?", a line which is really funny if you catch the realize that the end of that statement could be interpreted in a rather more inappropriate way than the literal sense in which Finn meant it...
Post by: SalmonGod on January 27, 2011, 12:56:33 am
You've crossed the rainbow bridge. Welcome to Valhalla.
Post by: Rose on January 29, 2011, 01:03:07 pm
Post by: Rose on February 01, 2011, 02:45:20 am
Post by: Neonivek on February 01, 2011, 03:05:03 am
And having seen 80s cartoons I agree. 90s were better.
Though right now we are in the "Boring action slump" with shows aimed for children that are action, action, and more action...
People complained that 90s Spiderman had poor action. Well let me tell you that it wasn't action that got us to watch it (afterall that show GOT a sequel... that sucked so bad it was taken down FAST).
The Batman was actually odd. It started off in "Boring Action Slump" mode where it even rewritten characters to make them more boring (Dang it WHY!?! Mr. Freeze is one of the more interesting Batman villains)... Then it actually got better later. Not 90s Batman good.... but good enough.
Unfortunately those are the people running the show... Since Avengers: Earth's mightiest heros is sort of getting boring IMO. It was sort of indicative that the show was secretly bad when they replaced the Nazi's with "Hydra", then it was more indicative when Captain America was painfully cut harmlessly...
So the Pony awsome just sort of represents the best that kiddy action can get. Comedy + Action.
Post by: ToonyMan on February 01, 2011, 07:33:46 am
Post by: Tack on February 01, 2011, 08:14:00 am
I generally try to skip the intro music though... If anyone else is watching. If not, grab an improvmike!
Post by: ToonyMan on February 01, 2011, 08:17:13 am
Post by: Tack on February 01, 2011, 08:18:02 am
Hence my new nickname at work.
So I think I'll refrain from singing the song.
Post by: Solifuge on February 01, 2011, 03:44:32 pm
I did.
Hence my new nickname at work.
So I think I'll refrain from singing the song.
Stay gold, Ponyboy.
Post by: ToonyMan on February 01, 2011, 03:45:36 pm
Also, total Stocking hair on that first pony. :P
Is it bad I was surprised not seeing subtitles?
Post by: Lumbajak on February 01, 2011, 03:54:18 pm
And everyone who knows either couldn't care less, or is a pony themselves.
So next episode looks to be centered on Rarity, the main character with the least amount of screentime (She only appeared for an entire two and a third seconds in the last two episodes!)
Post by: Jackrabbit on February 01, 2011, 05:32:48 pm
Oh dear God, I'll never be able to stop thinking that if I watch this show.I did.
Hence my new nickname at work.
So I think I'll refrain from singing the song.
Stay gold, Ponyboy.
Post by: Solifuge on February 01, 2011, 06:00:24 pm
Post by: eerr on February 07, 2011, 03:57:56 am
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/princess-pony-matching-memory/id417232489?mt=8
Post by: UristMcDwarf on February 07, 2011, 07:16:16 am
I don't get what's so great about it, so i'm gonna assume it's some pony cult.
Post by: ToonyMan on February 07, 2011, 03:29:36 pm
I watched it.Somebody say pony cult? Neeeeeeeeiiiigggghh
I don't get what's so great about it, so i'm gonna assume it's some pony cult.
Post by: Jackrabbit on February 08, 2011, 05:42:55 am
Or did somebody make that joke already.
Anyway! I'm watching what I assume to be the first episode now.
Post by: Rose on February 08, 2011, 05:55:25 am
interesting.
Post by: Jackrabbit on February 08, 2011, 03:10:14 pm
Post by: Sordid on March 03, 2011, 02:31:14 pm
If you could fly, or have magic- But not both. Which Would It Be!?
Magic. Then I'd cast levitation. :P
Post by: Rose on March 03, 2011, 03:19:35 pm
Natural wings all the way.
Post by: Nadaka on March 03, 2011, 03:32:16 pm
I would hate to take a chance that I would like it.
I already read way to many girly web comics anyway.
Post by: SalmonGod on March 03, 2011, 04:25:46 pm
nah, levitation is crappy flying.
Natural wings all the way.
Levitation can be awesome, if you're clever. One of my dad's favorite 70's era D&D stories involves the following exchange between a couple of his friends.
Player: "So levitation... it's relative to an object, right? You just create distance between yourself and some other object. People only choose the earth's surface by default. So fuck that, I'm going to levitate off the moon, matching its speed of orbit around the earth!"
DM: "OK. How far off the earth's surface are you going to levitate?"
Player: "High enough that I won't get smacked by any trees or the like."
DM: "Alright. You cast your spell and begin levitating off the moon. It works exactly as you expected. You're traveling at a blistering pace. The world is a blur beneath you. You see a large silhouette on the horizon. You realize it's a tall mountain range, a split second before you're smashed against the side of it. Roll up a new character."
Post by: Sowelu on March 03, 2011, 05:25:49 pm
I refuse to even watch consider watching ponies.
I would hate to take a chance that I would like it.
I already read way to many girly web comics anyway.
Links? Not that I need more webcomics...
Also, just to stay on-topic: People who have paid a little attention to the community but not watched the more recent episodes will be surprised to hear that Derpy Hooves, along with her eyes, her clumsiness, and her job in deliveries of some sort or another, is now canon.
Post by: Soadreqm on March 03, 2011, 06:49:05 pm
Post by: Sordid on March 04, 2011, 02:53:42 am
nah, levitation is crappy flying.
Natural wings all the way.
Levitation can be awesome, if you're clever. One of my dad's favorite 70's era D&D stories involves the following exchange between a couple of his friends.
Player: "So levitation... it's relative to an object, right? You just create distance between yourself and some other object. People only choose the earth's surface by default. So fuck that, I'm going to levitate off the moon, matching its speed of orbit around the earth!"
DM: "OK. How far off the earth's surface are you going to levitate?"
Player: "High enough that I won't get smacked by any trees or the like."
DM: "Alright. You cast your spell and begin levitating off the moon. It works exactly as you expected. You're traveling at a blistering pace. The world is a blur beneath you. You see a large silhouette on the horizon. You realize it's a tall mountain range, a split second before you're smashed against the side of it. Roll up a new character."
The DM fails maths forever. The Moon takes a month to make an orbit around the Earth, but I assume the idea was that the Moon appears to go across the sky once per day due to the rotation of the Earth; the player would effectively maintain a position directly between the Earth and the Moon while letting the Earth rotate beneath himself. In that case, simply dividing the Earth's circumference of 40075 km by the 24 hour period necessary to make a complete rotation gives us a speed of 1670 kph. At flight altitude of 200 meters, the horizon is 50 km away. That would give the player a full 1 minute and 48 seconds between seeing the mountain range and smashing into it.
Post by: Solifuge on March 04, 2011, 06:09:01 am
I saw this thing (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egrlzkKa6O8) in the Skyrim thread. "Wow, this is some pretty good animation", I thought. "What are all these ponies about?" Then I watched in awe as an evil sorceress imprisoned on the moon for a thousand years escaped to wreathe the world in eternal darkness, only to be defeated by the Power of Friendship. I cannot escape the fact that I actually liked watching it. I'm really not sure what to think about that.
Welcome to the club. *brohoof*
Post by: Jackrabbit on March 04, 2011, 06:09:00 pm
Score!
Post by: Sowelu on March 04, 2011, 06:14:57 pm
Post by: Lumbajak on March 04, 2011, 07:23:23 pm
So far I have converted... 5 people to ponies just because they believed me enough to give the first episode a go.Going on over a dozen. Including you.
Score!
Post by: Jackrabbit on March 04, 2011, 07:33:25 pm
Post by: Zangi on March 04, 2011, 07:40:03 pm
I feel like this is a competition. And I'm aiding the enemy.Preaching the truth. The word of Equestria shall spread.
This is your tool, your Bible. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egrlzkKa6O8) Go forth preacher.
Post by: Lumbajak on March 04, 2011, 08:29:31 pm
I feel like this is a competition. And I'm aiding the enemy.
I'm not the enemy, you're just my vassal.
Good work son.
Post by: Aqizzar on March 04, 2011, 08:33:03 pm
Oh Rainbow, you so crazy.
Post by: Sowelu on March 04, 2011, 09:19:14 pm
Post by: GlyphGryph on March 04, 2011, 10:49:47 pm
Post by: GlyphGryph on March 04, 2011, 10:54:27 pm
this isn't the My Little Ponies support group... this is...
Oh no.
Not video links.
It's not even good. The Morrowind analogy barely fits.... but nooooo... I can feel it sucking me back in.... DAAAAAAMN YOOOOUUU ALLLL
I don't know what episode the Hydra is from and NOW I NEED TO
Edit:
Attempting to drain out the ponies with stories of humanity conquering heaven and hell. I WILL RESIST DAMN YOU
Right after I finish watching these DJ PON-3 videos...
Post by: Sergius on March 05, 2011, 08:42:33 pm
Then all in a couple years, we get Billy and Mandy: The Movie, The Misadventures of Flapjack, The Brave and the Bold, Adventure Time (which I caught a day-long marathon of and was blown away), and now this Ponies thing. It took me a while to figure out why it was that I loved all these new shows so much. The slick and recognizable animation, the top-notch character driven joke plots written with anal attention to detail, the superlative voice-acting, the complete disregard for FCC standards and practices, and jokes and references clearly written for people years (if not decades) outside the supposed target-audience.
In other words, the exact same qualities that I loved about the cartoons I grew up with. Hell, I can see a little DNA from Ren and Stimpy and Rocko's Modern Life in each of them. Which stands to reason as the staff from those shows have their own studios now, staffed by people who grew up watching them. It's like 1994 all over again; it's almost a shame I don't have a kid.
I have to second this completely. Flapjack and Adventure time are awesome, I saw a bunch of episodes of the former during a stay in a Miami hotel, and catched one episode of the latter a couple weeks ago and I was amazed. They're extremely disgustingly funny in a Rocco way.
Brave and the Bold definitely is something to watch.
Post by: Aqizzar on March 13, 2011, 03:20:10 pm
Spoiler: With thanks to "Jefferson Winslow". (click to show/hide)
Post by: ToonyMan on March 13, 2011, 03:23:10 pm
Post by: Silfurdreki on March 17, 2011, 05:31:02 pm
He has not been heard from since...
Post by: breadbocks on March 17, 2011, 05:33:06 pm
Also, loving the anime moe Fluttershy.
This is going on my normally reserved-for-political-comments wall.
Post by: Sordid on March 17, 2011, 09:27:54 pm
I'm totally wasted but strangely happy.
Post by: Sowelu on March 17, 2011, 09:39:12 pm
Oh yes. Ships ahoy!
Post by: breadbocks on March 17, 2011, 09:45:45 pm
But you do have a canonnonicle love chain. Fluttershy likes Spike likes Rarity (I think that's her name.)
Post by: Sowelu on March 17, 2011, 09:49:37 pm
Doctor Whooves is rapidly becoming a common background character, and I wouldn't be all that surprised if he got a speaking role (and real name) next season. And of course there's the random jerk characters who are almost exclusively male.
And yeah that is the canonical triangle, though it's more of an "Awww so cute!" + puppy love thing.
Buuut it's not the male characters I'd be shipping.
Post by: breadbocks on March 17, 2011, 09:56:14 pm
I knew you'd be shipping the plethora of females. Just pointing out the possibility for them being canon is slim to none. Also, I could totally see Twi warming up to Flutter.
Post by: Sowelu on March 17, 2011, 10:05:48 pm
Don't get me started on Rainbow Dash and Gilda's history back at school, though.
...I'm ruining this, aren't I. :<
Post by: breadbocks on March 17, 2011, 10:11:09 pm
Post by: Sordid on March 17, 2011, 10:14:50 pm
Post by: Aqizzar on March 17, 2011, 10:15:42 pm
Post by: Sordid on March 17, 2011, 10:19:42 pm
http://img.ie/8b924.jpg
Post by: breadbocks on March 17, 2011, 10:20:39 pm
What on earth are you on about? Since when do you need males for shipping? ??? You can just pair a regular pony with a unicorn.I was just pointing out that there was a shortage of males in the show for het ships. If you read a few posts past that, you see me jumping on the bandwagon.
Alright, that's it, you're officially disgusting. I would have the perfect reaction-pic for this, but I'd rather just say it in words.Who?
Post by: Sordid on March 17, 2011, 10:22:25 pm
Post by: Sowelu on March 17, 2011, 10:58:35 pm
Post by: Lumbajak on March 18, 2011, 03:00:03 am
Post by: breadbocks on March 18, 2011, 03:44:26 am
Post by: Soadreqm on March 18, 2011, 03:49:13 am
Post by: Jackrabbit on March 18, 2011, 04:06:46 am
Post by: eerr on March 18, 2011, 06:09:48 am
Post by: Sowelu on March 18, 2011, 06:48:11 am
And links are...much better than embedding images.
Post by: Sordid on March 18, 2011, 07:53:21 am
Hoookay Sordid, that's taking the innuendo officially too far. Do not need another closed pony thread, please. Let's keep that shipping sweet and innocent.
Oh for Pete's sake, it was a joke. You people are taking your ponies way too seriously. Alright, alright, I'll shut up now. :-\
Post by: Silfurdreki on March 18, 2011, 12:20:29 pm
As much as I fear for what you guys will do with this link, here's the definitive pony image site. http://ponibooru.413chan.net/
And links are...much better than embedding images.
After browsing through that site for a while one of the "refine search" links became "penis" .
I'm now scared of what kind of unholy horrors that dwell within that site. :'(
Post by: Lumbajak on March 18, 2011, 01:48:48 pm
So yeah not the best site to browse.
Post by: Sowelu on March 18, 2011, 02:37:16 pm
Post by: Dutchling on March 18, 2011, 04:35:39 pm
As much as I fear for what you guys will do with this link, here's the definitive pony image site. http://ponibooru.413chan.net/
And links are...much better than embedding images.
After browsing through that site for a while one of the "refine search" links became "penis" .
I'm now scared of what kind of unholy horrors that dwell within that site. :'(
You call a penis an unholy horror? One of my link was Derpy Hooves
WTF? Derpy Hooves? Is that a prefstring or something :S
Post by: GlyphGryph on March 18, 2011, 04:39:03 pm
Post by: Sowelu on March 18, 2011, 04:57:23 pm
Some of the crossover fanart is amazing.
Post by: Silfurdreki on March 18, 2011, 05:24:48 pm
As much as I fear for what you guys will do with this link, here's the definitive pony image site. http://ponibooru.413chan.net/
And links are...much better than embedding images.
After browsing through that site for a while one of the "refine search" links became "penis" .
I'm now scared of what kind of unholy horrors that dwell within that site. :'(
You call a penis an unholy horror? One of my link was Derpy Hooves
WTF? Derpy Hooves? Is that a prefstring or something :S
Well, a penis is not an unholy horror in itself, it's the combination pony + penis I was afraid of, what with the internet being what it is and all...
Also; Derpy Hooves (http://mlp.wikia.com/wiki/Derpy_Hooves)
Post by: Sordid on March 18, 2011, 06:05:38 pm
Well, a penis is not an unholy horror in itself, it's the combination pony + penis I was afraid of, what with the internet being what it is and all...
I have it on good authority that 50% of ponies actually do have penises.
Spoiler: Shockingly... (click to show/hide)
I honestly don't get this taboo surrounding sex and genitalia. Especially on a forum that's perfectly fine with discussions like this (http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=74870.15). Detailed discussion and instruction on how to commit horrific violence largely on completely innocent and defenceless peasants is all fine and dandy, but the mere mention of anything sexual is enough to cause a whole bunch of people to get all worked up? Really? ::)
Post by: Sowelu on March 18, 2011, 07:21:02 pm
Post by: Sordid on March 18, 2011, 11:01:34 pm
My thread. Take it out, Sordid.
Was that supposed to sound dirty? Because it kinda does. Or maybe it's just me.
If that was meant seriously, I have no idea what you want me to do. Take what out of where? :-\
Post by: Sowelu on March 18, 2011, 11:21:07 pm
(Shipping isn't sexual innuendo, it's just cute.)
Post by: breadbocks on March 18, 2011, 11:26:07 pm
I honestly don't get this taboo surrounding sex and genitalia. Especially on a forum that's perfectly fine with discussions like this (http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=74870.15). Detailed discussion and instruction on how to commit horrific violence largely on completely innocent and defenceless peasants is all fine and dandy, but the mere mention of anything sexual is enough to cause a whole bunch of people to get all worked up? Really? ::)Porn is illegal for some of the denizens here, and even with the older folk, it's still a grey area, especially for a reputable site like B12.
Quit being purposefully dense. If you keep this up, you will get reported, and you will get taken under heavy consideration for banning. It would be a shame to have a 2.5 year old account frozen because you can't stop digging for innuendo. Just stop, man.My thread. Take it out, Sordid.
Was that supposed to sound dirty? Because it kinda does. Or maybe it's just me.
If that was meant seriously, I have no idea what you want me to do. Take what out of where? :-\
Post by: Sordid on March 19, 2011, 01:24:22 am
Porn is illegal for some of the denizens here, and even with the older folk, it's still a grey area, especially for a reputable site like B12.
Well firstly nobody's talking about porn or posting porn. Or at least I'm not. Secondly, that's exactly the point I tried to make. How is B12 a reputable site when it has threads about the best method to gouge people's eyes out? Why is it that horrifying violence like that is perfectly fine but even mild innuendo is enough to warrant threatening people with bans?
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Quit being purposefully dense. If you keep this up, you will get reported, and you will get taken under heavy consideration for banning. It would be a shame to have a 2.5 year old account frozen because you can't stop digging for innuendo. Just stop, man.
I'm not being purposefully dense. Report me if you must, I don't think I've done anything wrong. But please keep your ban threats to yourself, that decision isn't yours to make.
Post by: Sowelu on March 19, 2011, 01:56:00 am
To "American Pie (http://www.lyrics007.com/Don%20McLean%20Lyrics/American%20Pie%20Lyrics.html)".
If you want a depressing song starring Pinkie Pie, with black-and-white slow-motion recollections of her songs, boy this would be a treat.
It's even got plenty of material for Celestia and Luna.
Post by: Sordid on March 19, 2011, 02:13:31 am
Post by: Sowelu on March 19, 2011, 03:38:34 am
Sounds good, but it's not going to be more awesome than this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egrlzkKa6O8). Nothing can be.
Nothing?
Nothing at all? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJbAT1wzS8U)
Post by: Lumbajak on March 19, 2011, 04:27:14 am
Sounds good, but it's not going to be more awesome than this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egrlzkKa6O8). Nothing can be.
Nothing?
Nothing at all? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJbAT1wzS8U)
Eugh.
Also,
(http://i56.tinypic.com/73gqiq.png)
Post by: Rose on March 19, 2011, 04:31:48 am
Post by: Sowelu on March 19, 2011, 07:17:14 am
Post by: Sowelu on March 23, 2011, 02:50:32 am
An awful lot of My Little Pony episodes, and most of the AMVs, are most popular with males age 25-34.
...
Post by: GlyphGryph on March 23, 2011, 06:44:02 am
Nothing?
Nothing at all? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJbAT1wzS8U)
This. Is. Amazing. Blows the Morrowind one out of the water.
Post by: Silfurdreki on March 23, 2011, 09:54:29 am
Nothing?
Nothing at all? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJbAT1wzS8U)
This. Is. Amazing. Blows the Morrowind one out of the water.
Skyrim, to be very nitpicky :P
Anyway, yeah, it does . The sync with the voices is nothing short of amazing.
Post by: GlyphGryph on March 23, 2011, 10:03:02 am
Skyrim, to be very nitpicky :P
Meh, I've never really been into pokeman.
Post by: Lumbajak on March 23, 2011, 01:38:52 pm
Post by: Sowelu on March 23, 2011, 01:55:32 pm
As long as everyone linking that stuff I may as well post this old thing. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irQ_d78feMA)A friend linked me that last night.
The name is very appropriate. I love it. 8D
And yes Dash...Yes, we know you did.
Edit: This one is just brain-breaking. But it will get stuck in your head. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84PZbL_-jjU)
Post by: CoughDrop on March 24, 2011, 03:19:45 am
Do I watch it because the situation is funny or because I thoroughly enjoy it?
I just don't know anymore.
Post by: Ancre on March 24, 2011, 12:28:07 pm
Post by: GlyphGryph on March 24, 2011, 06:02:20 pm
As long as everyone linking that stuff I may as well post this old thing. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irQ_d78feMA)
While totally awesome, this is... awfully explicit... for ponies. I feel a bit dirty now :P
Post by: Fayrik on March 25, 2011, 01:42:13 am
Bah, just watch it. The longer you put it off, the more disappointed you'll be when it doesn't live up to your ever-growing expectations. Or if you DO like it, the longer you put it off the longer it will be before you start enjoying it!Okay, so after re-seeing this thread I watched an episode on YouTube. Episode 14. (The description cut off right on the 4 on the previous page, I thought I was starting in a logical place.)
So what did I think? From seeing one episode, it was okay. I mean, considering it's part of MLP, it's certainly the most appealing thing I've ever seen made to the brand name.
But, I don't think it's consumed me yet, I can't go around making topic like this. :P
As for my previous post, I was rather hoping to "dodge the bullet", and get out of watching this altogether. Even though I knew it was an inevitability.
Post by: Lumbajak on March 25, 2011, 02:44:49 am
Post by: Neonivek on March 25, 2011, 03:52:40 am
I am an advocate of watching shit in order why does no one ever do that fuck.
Because no good series has EVER had a bad episode EVER
and no bad series has EVER had a good episode... EVER!
Post by: dragonshardz on March 25, 2011, 07:50:13 am
That said, if you want more pony, go here. (http://www.twitter.com/mlp_twilight/my-little-pony-rp-2) Some of the good folks from [http://www.ponychan.net/chan/]Ponychan[/url] have created unofficial Twitter accounts for the majority of the cast (one of the accounts is mine), and are doing some lighthearted, G-rated RP through Twitter. It's actually an interesting experiment in social interaction - telling a coherent, dialogue-driven multi-party story...140 characters at a time.
Post by: Fayrik on March 25, 2011, 09:20:40 am
I am an advocate of watching shit in order why does no one ever do that fuck.I tried, I failed. I am more than reasonably upset by my failure.
That said, if you want more pony, go here. (http://www.twitter.com/mlp_twilight/my-little-pony-rp-2) Some of the good folks from [http://www.ponychan.net/chan/]Ponychan[/url] have created unofficial Twitter accounts for the majority of the cast (one of the accounts is mine), and are doing some lighthearted, G-rated RP through Twitter.You cannot say that, then leave us hanging. Which is yours!?
Post by: CoughDrop on March 25, 2011, 09:26:41 am
Post by: Sowelu on March 25, 2011, 03:14:19 pm
I am an advocate of watching shit in order why does no one ever do that fuck.I tried, I failed. I am more than reasonably upset by my failure.
Now, see. In the case of MLP it's especially important, kind of, because the first episode was the MOST EPIC EVER.
Luna aka Night Mare Moon is seriously my (and a lot of peoples') favorite character, and she rocks evil so hard in the pilot.
Even if you're not going to watch them in order, it's totally worthwhile to go back and watch the first one.
Or you could just cheat with this pmv (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFXAcGB4QH4), but that's cheating. :/ So watch the pilot.
Post by: dragonshardz on March 25, 2011, 11:47:21 pm
That said, if you want more pony, go here. (http://www.twitter.com/mlp_twilight/my-little-pony-rp-2) Some of the good folks from [http://www.ponychan.net/chan/]Ponychan[/url] have created unofficial Twitter accounts for the majority of the cast (one of the accounts is mine), and are doing some lighthearted, G-rated RP through Twitter.You cannot say that, then leave us hanging. Which is yours!?
Well, that would be telling, wouldn't it? Here's a hint: My account is NOT a female character.
Post by: Jackrabbit on March 26, 2011, 08:57:45 am
Dohohohohoho tired joke
Post by: dragonshardz on March 26, 2011, 09:42:59 am
Just you wait.
Post by: Sowelu on March 26, 2011, 09:48:18 pm
Specifically, this image.
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Also apparently they do the show in Shockwave Flash 8.
And...yeah, I know, edit edit edit, but they start production on the next season starting in April.
(They finished last season in December, which gives you an idea on what the timeline was like to sneak Derpy-eyes in there. Apparently the fact that she was in a moving company was already in the script! They just went back and retouched the eyes later...)
Post by: Ancre on March 28, 2011, 05:36:06 am
Now, see. In the case of MLP it's especially important, kind of, because the first episode was the MOST EPIC EVER.
Luna aka Night Mare Moon is seriously my (and a lot of peoples') favorite character, and she rocks evil so hard in the pilot.
Now I wonder, why did they set up such an epic in the pilot, with a 1000-years old prophecy, a super villain, and a brave quest to save the world, only to discard it and do something completely different afterwards ? I'm not complaining (seeing the ponies' daily life is also quite fun), I'm just curious - it's not like you can't do action or quest in cartoons for girls, it has already been done before after all.
Post by: ein on March 28, 2011, 05:38:32 am
Right now, they're just grinding side quests for experience so they don't get their asses kicked end game.
Post by: Rose on March 28, 2011, 05:41:30 am
Executive Meddling.
it's the same reason why there's very few male ponies, and why Celestia hasn't been crowned queen.
On the other hand, I suppose those few male ponies do get a lot of action, if you know what I mean.
Post by: Ancre on March 28, 2011, 06:03:04 am
Two words:
Executive Meddling.
Bleh. Ok, that makes sense, but really executives should watch more cartoon for girls !
Post by: Sordid on March 28, 2011, 06:11:52 am
Post by: Jackrabbit on March 28, 2011, 06:57:48 am
Plus, if it took them a whole season to beat Nightmare Moon then it'd be dark the entire time.
Post by: Sowelu on March 28, 2011, 07:03:51 am
Post by: Jackrabbit on March 28, 2011, 07:11:19 am
Post by: Sowelu on March 28, 2011, 07:16:13 am
Post by: Lumbajak on March 28, 2011, 01:14:19 pm
Lauren herself confirmed Luna isn't coming back til season 2.
Post by: Sowelu on March 28, 2011, 01:36:06 pm
*riots*
...Wait, is that a "Luna will not be in season 1", or is it a "Luna will not be in season 1, but she will be in season 2"? Do we know any more about how much screentime and importance she has?
Post by: Zangi on March 28, 2011, 02:30:40 pm
Post by: Lumbajak on March 28, 2011, 02:35:20 pm
>:|
*riots*
...Wait, is that a "Luna will not be in season 1", or is it a "Luna will not be in season 1, but she will be in season 2"? Do we know any more about how much screentime and importance she has?
The latter, and that's all that was said.
Post by: Soadreqm on March 28, 2011, 03:27:23 pm
Post by: Jackrabbit on March 28, 2011, 03:31:04 pm
She must be doing community service or something to atone for her evil doings. I can't see it any other way, from how the pilot ended... Surprise me though...She was executed for committing terrorist acts against the state and her vengeful ghost will form the storyline of season 2, which will have a far more horrific edge.
Post by: Sowelu on March 28, 2011, 03:47:16 pm
Twilight isn't her student.But the Great and Powerful Trixie could be.
I mean...The Great and Powerful Trixie has plenty of powers, but they're just not all that practical. I think that Luna could really teach The Great and Powerful Trixie a thing or two.
Except that Luna seems an awful lot younger than even before her inprisonment now, but oh well. :/
Sigh. I can only wish for a Luna + Gilda + The Great and Powerful Trixie episode.
Post by: Silfurdreki on March 28, 2011, 03:50:52 pm
She must be doing community service or something to atone for her evil doings. I can't see it any other way, from how the pilot ended... Surprise me though...She was executed for committing terrorist acts against the state and her vengeful ghost will form the storyline of season 2, which will have a far more horrific edge.
I always figured Celestia was all "Hey Luna, welcome back. Since I didn't get the hint about how having to administrate night made you all bitter and angry last time, how about you take care of it again? Handling both the sun and the moon takes up so much of my time. I have to read all these letters Twilight keep sending me, you know."
That's why we never get to see her, she's awake at night, when
Post by: Sowelu on March 28, 2011, 03:54:55 pm
Post by: Silfurdreki on March 28, 2011, 05:06:15 pm
Is it a bad sign that I'm a bit disappointed? :-[
Post by: Soadreqm on March 28, 2011, 05:20:34 pm
Except that Luna seems an awful lot younger than even before her inprisonment now, but oh well. :/
She's an immortal god-tier pony. She can probably look whatever age she feels like.
I always figured Celestia was all "Hey Luna, welcome back. Since I didn't get the hint about how having to administrate night made you all bitter and angry last time, how about you take care of it again? Handling both the sun and the moon takes up so much of my time. I have to read all these letters Twilight keep sending me, you know."
That's why we never get to see her, she's awake at night, wheneveryoneeverypony else is sleeping.
I bet Celestia messed up the night sky while Luna was gone and she's spent the last six months trying to get Pluto back to the right orbit.
Regarding the toys, Hasbro seems to be making some token half-assed effort to get the toys looking like the characters, but it's blatantly obvious that they don't really care. If you want accurate ponies, you'll probably have to mod them yourself (http://brewing-trouble.deviantart.com/#/d3capmk). :P
Post by: Sowelu on March 30, 2011, 05:07:43 pm
Post by: Lumbajak on March 30, 2011, 06:35:39 pm
Dumpan old vidjas here without checking to see if they were already posted or not because most of you always seem to be outta da loop.
Toe hoe (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftvZFUg4HPc)
Another of them cleanly lip synched vids (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E16n7k91ADQ)
Nightmare Fuel (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTYaM3_wJpg)
Post by: Ochita on March 30, 2011, 08:08:53 pm
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Sordid on March 31, 2011, 01:42:53 am
Post by: Silfurdreki on March 31, 2011, 06:56:39 am
Post by: Sordid on March 31, 2011, 07:22:45 am
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Soadreqm on March 31, 2011, 03:52:15 pm
Post by: Fayrik on March 31, 2011, 08:44:31 pm
..I was going to post this in the General MU* chat topic, but I figured the people reading this would get more of a giggle out of it.
So, it's taken me an hour and ten minutes, but I've just changed everyone's descriptions in my MUD.
I've turned everyone's hard worked original characters into MLP fan characters. I expect a lot of anger from them, but heck. It's April fools and I needed a prank I could pull at short notice.
Of course, I wouldn't have done any of this, if I hadn't read this thread.
Still, should be a laugh. (And, don't worry. While I'm not going to tell anyone else, I did backup the database before doing this. I'm not a fool!)
Post by: Ochita on April 01, 2011, 09:32:27 am
Post by: Soadreqm on April 01, 2011, 10:24:58 am
Post by: Fayrik on April 01, 2011, 01:22:54 pm
Well, it's never too late to accidentally delete the database. Jick did it, you can too!Delete it? ...Oh, the backup! ...I like the way you think.
[Macro]
Spoiler: Macro Response! (click to show/hide)
EDIT: Well, I hate double posting. Maybe someone will read this in retrospect or something. I dunno.
Anyway, it's now not April the first, which means I'm goign to have to think about allowing people the ability to use their own characters again. However, I'm rather surprised to say... It was quite an interesting success. Turned into a non-canon themed event, rather than a shout at Fayrik for being mean session!
So. When are we starting the My Little Pony MUD? (Or, more like it... Where is the one someone's inevitably already started.)
Post by: Heliman on April 02, 2011, 01:09:34 am
This is how I prefer to think of this show. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYy1MvSGCHM&feature=related)
As you can see, you are in synchrony.
I am horrified for what this entails.
Post by: Solifuge on April 02, 2011, 05:18:57 am
Post by: Ochita on April 02, 2011, 09:16:56 am
Ah. The joys of my tumblr.
Post by: Fayrik on April 02, 2011, 09:58:19 am
Oh my god! Hi res version, PLEASE! :DJust felt that needed saying. Again.
Post by: dragonshardz on April 02, 2011, 10:27:22 am
Well, it's never too late to accidentally delete the database. Jick did it, you can too!Delete it? ...Oh, the backup! ...I like the way you think.[Macro]Spoiler: Macro Response! (click to show/hide)
EDIT: Well, I hate double posting. Maybe someone will read this in retrospect or something. I dunno.
Anyway, it's now not April the first, which means I'm goign to have to think about allowing people the ability to use their own characters again. However, I'm rather surprised to say... It was quite an interesting success. Turned into a non-canon themed event, rather than a shout at Fayrik for being mean session!
So. When are we starting the My Little Pony MUD? (Or, more like it... Where is the one someone's inevitably already started.)
I actually have a friend in the Twitter group who is working on making a pony MUD in C#.
Herdmind?
Also, Ochita:
FOR THE LOVE OF CELESTIA, MOAR!
Post by: Fayrik on April 02, 2011, 11:12:49 am
I actually have a friend in the Twitter group who is working on making a pony MUD in C#.Ha, I work in C# to. Would love to know some more!
Herdmind?
Post by: dragonshardz on April 03, 2011, 12:26:46 pm
I mentioned this situation on the forum I set up as a backstage area for the TwitterPonies, and asked for just $20.
Instead, I got $50.
I absolutely love this community.
Post by: Fayrik on April 03, 2011, 06:17:13 pm
... Tempted to just call you spike. It's much easier.
Also, I mentioned about the MLP MUD idea to someone else, then they in turn pressed me for details, so I'm going to drag that back up briefly. Have you heard any more on the subject?
And now, I think there's nothing left for it. I must... Go and get an avatar.
Post by: dragonshardz on April 03, 2011, 07:19:44 pm
Post by: Ochita on April 05, 2011, 12:10:09 pm
You may all weep now.
Post by: UristMcDwarf on April 05, 2011, 12:11:57 pm
WHAT IS THIS I DONT EVEN.
Post by: Ochita on April 05, 2011, 12:13:26 pm
I'll let you decide~
Post by: Fayrik on April 05, 2011, 01:33:00 pm
If Rainbow dash is flying, then there's only one seat left!
If Rainbow isn't, then it looks like Twilight Sparkle is going to have to catch the bus after all. :P
Post by: Lumbajak on April 05, 2011, 07:16:05 pm
Post by: sluissa on April 06, 2011, 02:30:29 am
Every ounce of testosterone in my body is rebelling against the idea.
Every fibre of my manhood is crying in shame.
Post by: Jackrabbit on April 06, 2011, 03:02:11 am
Post by: Fayrik on April 06, 2011, 07:40:03 am
This feels like a huge mistake, but I'm going to give it a try.Pffft.
Every ounce of testosterone in my body is rebelling against the idea.
Every fibre of my manhood is crying in shame.
Everyone's going "OH GOD IT'S SO UNMANLY." Once you see it, you'll realise it's actually the opposite.
Also, Lumbajak, I had to click that link before I realised that I'd already seen it elsewhere. The dark link didn't give me any clues before hand! Heh.
Still; I have no idea what that it or why that video exists. As far as I know that's just someone showing off that they have a rendering system. Is there anything else said about it than that?
Post by: sluissa on April 06, 2011, 09:44:00 am
This feels like a huge mistake, but I'm going to give it a try.Pffft.
Every ounce of testosterone in my body is rebelling against the idea.
Every fibre of my manhood is crying in shame.
Everyone's going "OH GOD IT'S SO UNMANLY." Once you see it, you'll realise it's actually the opposite.
Also, Lumbajak, I had to click that link before I realised that I'd already seen it elsewhere. The dark link didn't give me any clues before hand! Heh.
Still; I have no idea what that it or why that video exists. As far as I know that's just someone showing off that they have a rendering system. Is there anything else said about it than that?
Part of me feels that it's ridiculous to feel that way, but a larger part of me grew up in the era of the original my little pony. The schism of boys and girls television. Somewhere deep inside there is a part of me that says it's taboo, that there is a huge social stigma against a boy watching a girl's cartoon. I've seen, felt, and regrettably even dealt out some of the ridicule involved in such a situation. It's not something easily ignored.
Post by: Fayrik on April 06, 2011, 02:18:41 pm
Even so, I like to think that, that sort of attitude, and behaviour wares off with age...Sometimes.This feels like a huge mistake, but I'm going to give it a try.Pffft.
Every ounce of testosterone in my body is rebelling against the idea.
Every fibre of my manhood is crying in shame.
Everyone's going "OH GOD IT'S SO UNMANLY." Once you see it, you'll realise it's actually the opposite.
Also, Lumbajak, I had to click that link before I realised that I'd already seen it elsewhere. The dark link didn't give me any clues before hand! Heh.
Still; I have no idea what that it or why that video exists. As far as I know that's just someone showing off that they have a rendering system. Is there anything else said about it than that?
Part of me feels that it's ridiculous to feel that way, but a larger part of me grew up in the era of the original my little pony. The schism of boys and girls television. Somewhere deep inside there is a part of me that says it's taboo, that there is a huge social stigma against a boy watching a girl's cartoon. I've seen, felt, and regrettably even dealt out some of the ridicule involved in such a situation. It's not something easily ignored.
But, other than the people you tell, who knows about it?
The only part of this show that seems to hold any relevance with anything of the old MLP, would appear to be the opening of the theme song, but a few seconds in even that vanishes.
...If you've read the rest of this thread, it'll be pretty clear that the first and second episodes are pretty much a must-see.
Post by: Fayrik on April 07, 2011, 09:13:43 pm
...
But, I do have reason for it, at least.
I've just watched episode 21. So much for willpower.
However, I've been watching it on YouTube, which is terribly unreliable in the way of current-ness, and, honestly, feels like a bit of a cheat.
This leaves me with a question, though. I live in Europe, specifically the UK...But it gets worse.
I'm not exactly rolling in money, which is the second most prominent problem here. The biggest is that I hate SKY, and will avoid using their services at all costs. However, there's no cable in this town, which means SKY doesn't have any competition.
Basically, to sum it all up, I can rarely get TV from the states, and when I do it's generally all rather old by that time.
So, to the actual question.. Well, really I'm just fishing for ideas of how to watch the show, preferably as quick and cheaply as possible, without leaving me feeling tacky too.
Anyone else in Europe here? How do you guys watch the show?
Post by: Rose on April 07, 2011, 09:55:11 pm
Post by: Sordid on April 07, 2011, 10:42:34 pm
Anyone else in Europe here? How do you guys watch the show?
Czech Republic here. I just download it via torrents. Since they're freely available on the website anyway, I don't see that as a problem.
Post by: dragonshardz on April 07, 2011, 10:43:51 pm
That said, until "Hasbro" shut down MAST3RLINKX's channel, he usually had two 10-minute-ish rips of the episodes up day-of or shortly after, and had a 720p+ full-length rip up by Monday or early Tuesday.
Post by: Sordid on April 07, 2011, 10:47:11 pm
Post by: Fayrik on April 07, 2011, 11:08:39 pm
I think that actually, it's because of demographic. We all know where the brand is aimed. Or, was until recently. If I'm right, they're leaving the videos up and not pushing to take them down, because taking them down would cost time and money, where as leaving them up gains them viewers in the 18-30 year old male demographic. Which is probably pretty profitable for them.
Japa and Sordid, you both say "The Website", like a decisive term. I remember hearing quite a lot about a website called "The Hub", but I'm not sure if that's what we're talking about here... Heck, I don't even know which network it's being made for.
Well, I guess I should go and investigate a bit. Though, I'm still curious as to which network it's on.
Post by: Rose on April 07, 2011, 11:16:36 pm
Japa and Sordid, you both say "The Website", like a decisive term. I remember hearing quite a lot about a website called "The Hub", but I'm not sure if that's what we're talking about here... Heck, I don't even know which network it's being made for.
Well, I guess I should go and investigate a bit. Though, I'm still curious as to which network it's on.
"The Website" (http://www.hubworld.com/my-little-pony/shows/friendship-is-magic)
full episodes on the bottom.
Post by: Lumbajak on April 08, 2011, 03:44:44 am
And I download the 1080p episodes when they're available (Usually on the night of or day after they air)
And no one ever watches the episodes in order.
Post by: alway on April 08, 2011, 01:48:10 pm
Finished episode 21 the other day; been watching it through the youtube channel which put up th video on its knowyourmeme page. Full length episodes, although with a max quality of 360, so it really can't be viewed any larger than the default youtube video size.
Post by: Sordid on April 08, 2011, 02:15:00 pm
I download the 1080p episodes when they're available
Oh? Where from?
Post by: Armok on April 08, 2011, 03:59:59 pm
Great art, entertaining. I expected that from the hype. Also educational and with great anti-depressant effects. Didn't expect that.
Post by: Fayrik on April 08, 2011, 06:28:21 pm
Watched the first few.Yeah. It's what's so great. After you've watched it, you're left buzzing... With the power of friendship!
Great art, entertaining. I expected that from the hype. Also educational and with great anti-depressant effects. Didn't expect that.
...And, I ended up watching the new episode on YouTube. I couldn't dig anything else up. But oh well.
Post by: Lumbajak on April 08, 2011, 07:32:29 pm
...And, I ended up watching the new episode on YouTube. I couldn't dig anything else up. But oh well.Did you check my previous link?
tinyurl.com/mlpfimentosI download the 1080p episodes when they're available
Oh? Where from?
Post by: Sordid on April 08, 2011, 07:39:35 pm
Post by: Fayrik on April 08, 2011, 09:07:37 pm
That would have been sensible of me....And, I ended up watching the new episode on YouTube. I couldn't dig anything else up. But oh well.Did you check my previous link?
Oh well, at least I know where to look next Friday. Thanks!
Also, an artist I know was running a Livestream of him drawing a comic. (Unrelated to MLP.)
But, feeling cheeky, I requested he draw Rainbow Dash afterwards. He only did Linearts tonight, but I went and coloured it myself. I'm sure I made it much harder than I needed to, but I'm quite happy with the results. I'll ask him if I can upload it here tomorrow.
Post by: GlyphGryph on April 08, 2011, 09:17:09 pm
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All have appeared in the Homestuck thread, but scattered around. Now in one convenient place!
Post by: breadbocks on April 08, 2011, 10:29:59 pm
Post by: Soadreqm on April 09, 2011, 02:51:11 am
Spoiler: Here you go. (click to show/hide)
Post by: Silfurdreki on April 09, 2011, 03:25:23 am
Generally I just watch them through this (http://www.youtube.com/user/pensivepony) because it's consistent and isn't regionlocked or anything AFAIK.I do.
And no one ever watches the episodes in order.
Thank you very much for that link, google was failing me when looking for episode 22.
Also: Rarity will make a man out of you (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmHAqgAFt6E&)
Post by: GlyphGryph on April 09, 2011, 02:53:35 pm
Post by: Fayrik on April 09, 2011, 03:55:19 pm
It's Rainbow Dash (http://i.imgur.com/8F97M.png)!
I tried. At least I tried.And no one ever watches the episodes in order.I do.
Post by: GlyphGryph on April 09, 2011, 04:03:08 pm
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Also, I've totally watched all the episodes in order.
Post by: Fayrik on April 09, 2011, 04:07:00 pm
Post by: Ancre on April 10, 2011, 03:01:13 pm
Post by: Armok on April 10, 2011, 06:24:48 pm
Post by: Ochita on April 10, 2011, 07:20:04 pm
Post by: Willfor on April 10, 2011, 09:04:32 pm
Spoiler: Widish image (click to show/hide)
Post by: Fayrik on April 10, 2011, 09:24:05 pm
This. Is ****ing. Awesome. :DIs that the sound of someone discovering the awesome side of Ponies?
I record it on my DVR, but if you check on Ponychan, there should be a post in /ep/ with links to live broadcasts of the new episodes as they come out.So. I checked Ponychan. All I have to say really, is that right now, my brain is full of pony.
...And, hats off to the guy who thought up Urist McPony! (Lost the link to it now, but it was a pretty good design... You'll have to take my word for it.)
Post by: Lumbajak on April 10, 2011, 10:41:10 pm
My brain is full of rainbows.
Post by: Ochita on April 10, 2011, 10:43:36 pm
Post by: Fayrik on April 10, 2011, 11:12:56 pm
Every week I see at least one more pony avatar on this forum.This is the power of...
The Herd.
My brain is full of rainbows.So. Just Rainbow Dash then? (It's always the ponies.)
Its okay... I will never become a pony. Ever. I will still post awesome art when I find it though.Pfff, that's fine. Just get used to being 20% less awesome than everyone else.
Post by: dragonshardz on April 11, 2011, 12:32:14 am
Seriously, some of the stuff new TwitterPonies come up with boggle my mind, especially when it comes to things that are insanely anachronistic.
In addition to Dr. Whooves, we have an extradimensional unicorn and now an extradimensional "nano-composite android sent through a trans-dimensional rift by accident, landing in Equestria, Outer Ponyville."
Post by: Fayrik on April 11, 2011, 12:00:29 pm
Then things started going mad.
Then things got really mad.
Now they've leveled out at around mad-ish.
And yet still weird stuff is ahoof!
Post by: Armok on April 13, 2011, 04:06:43 pm
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If I don't come to my senses, this might be part of a set of 12; corresponding the the virtues of Rationality rather than Friendship. Form http://yudkowsky.net/rational/virtues .
Post by: Solifuge on April 14, 2011, 05:25:24 am
Spoiler: Also, Princess Derpy (click to show/hide)
Post by: Darvi on April 14, 2011, 05:26:54 am
Post by: Sowelu on April 14, 2011, 08:34:22 am
Which is interesting, cosmologically. We know the sisters are well over a thousand years old. One might assume, given their whole sun/moon thing, that they are always-was/always-will-be deities. But they did have a mother, and from Lauren Faust's phrasing, one can assume they had a father.
I wonder if they were young before the world was created, that they in some way took up their sun/moon roles at the same time as the world really started being a thing that exists? Did they take over from their parents? Is the world screwed because Celestia doesn't have children...or does she have some after all? Maybe it's not an inherited position, but rather an earned or accepted one. Is Twilight being trained to take on sky-goddess duties someday? She does have a time-of-day based name, so it's possible. Could she be distantly related to the royal family? She lived in Canterlot, she might be.
I keep wondering about the Elements of Harmony back in the good old days. In modern times they have to be wielded by personifications of the elements. Was that true a thousand years ago? If so, surely Celestia and Luna were two of the elements. I'm guessing Celestia was probably magic, but what was Luna? Kindness maybe, or laughter... Now I want to see more of the historic ponies.
...Luna's ruined castle was in the Everfree Forest. I wonder if it was quite so Everfree before her exile.
Post by: Silfurdreki on April 14, 2011, 11:10:57 am
Maybe Celestia and Luna's parents were the
It's entirely possible that Celestia intends to somehow pass along the sky-godess duties to Twilight at some point, and since there's a (distant) nephew of Celstia's in Canterlot it's also fully possible that Twilight is distantly related to the royal family. It might even be that all unicorn ponies are ultimately related to the royal family in some fashion, and that their innate magic is some kind of trace of the power Celastia and Luna (and presumably their parents) have.
About the Elements: I understood it as that they didn't need to be wielded by personifications of the elements, but rather by someone associated with each element. Twilight's narration when they use the elements in the pilot is "[one of the ponies] [brief summary of their actions] represents the spirit of [element]!", after all. It's not too far a stretch to imagine that either Celestia has a high enough power level of her own to represent all of the elements at the same time, or that she gathered up a pony gang of her own.
Post by: Fayrik on April 14, 2011, 01:50:15 pm
Then it hit me:
We know so little about Celestia's actual powers.
Though, it has just struck me:
It's not too far a stretch to imagine that either Celestia has a high enough power level of her own to represent all of the elements at the same time, or that she gathered up a pony gang of her own.How would somepony represent Loyalty when there's only one pony in the group?
My natural assumption would be that Celestia had help.
Post by: Sowelu on April 14, 2011, 02:19:31 pm
...And yeah. Not knowing much about her actual powers is kind of scary. Although, just the ability to live for thousands of years might be the only important innate part of being a pegacorn. Unicorn ponies seem to accumulate power as time goes by, as long as they have the talent and drive. Hell the Great and Powerful Trixie seemed kind of young, honestly; imagine what she would turn into with wings and a few hundred years under her belt. Note that I didn't say 'who' but 'what'.
Rarity's flutterwings seriously went to her head...I mean some of that is just that they were pretty and she was Rarity. But yeah, god complex much?
I wonder if we'll see flutter ponies. Or sea ponies, agh. :<
Still though. I would really love to see flashbacks to Celestia's adventuring days. Did she have children, does she lack them because of her duties...or is she still in mourning for love lost, after losing her stallion in one of Equestria's ancient, brutal wars? (Maybe that's where the flutterponies and sea ponies went. Wiped out, genocided ages ago by ponykind's ancient enemies. The older TV series were kind of hardcore that way. Plus you could kind of kill a flutterpony with nothing but a jar of maple syrup...)
Post by: Fayrik on April 14, 2011, 02:49:39 pm
Loyalty to ones' subjects, of course. Feudalism goes both ways, to some extent at least.Hmmm. I suppose it could even be to all of the subjects, but even so, seems weird when she's on her own.
Note that I didn't say 'who' but 'what'.Noted... In all honesty, the thought of a super powerful Trixie scares me a bit.
Still though. I would really love to see flashbacks to Celestia's adventuring days. Did she have children, does she lack them because of her duties...or is she still in mourning for love lost, after losing her stallion in one of Equestria's ancient, brutal wars? (Maybe that's where the flutterponies and sea ponies went. Wiped out, genocided ages ago by ponykind's ancient enemies. The older TV series were kind of hardcore that way. Plus you could kind of kill a flutterpony with nothing but a jar of maple syrup...)I'd love to see that t-
-in one of Equestria's ancient, brutal wars?
The older TV series were kind of hardcore that way.What in the name of Celestia...
Post by: Silfurdreki on April 14, 2011, 03:24:05 pm
We know so little about Celestia's actual powers.
What powers do we actually know about?
Most obvious is her power over the sun and moon, but we also know (or legend has it) that she is capable of imprisoning someone of equal god-pony status in the moon, although not permanently. Also, this was one thousand years ago, presumably she has become more powerful and knowledgeable since then. We also now that she can somehow transport herself using light (she does this in ep. two when Twilight and co. had defeated Nightmare Moon). She is apparently also knowledgeable enough to anticipate the return of Nightmare Moon and predict that put into motion the gambit where Twilight and co. ends up defeating her. Additionally, she has a phoenix as a pet, a phoenix is presumably a very rare creature, since neither Fluttershy nor Twilight recognized it for what it was. Finally, she can send mail via Spike's belches, seemingly without him knowing about it beforehand, which is kind of an odd power, but none the less.
I wonder what causes Celestia and Luna's longevity. Were they born this way? Did they somehow inherit it from their parents? Maybe they somehow attained it during a normal pony lifetime?
I wonder if we'll see flutter ponies. Or sea ponies, agh. :<
Sea ponies? Would they be some pony version of mermaids, based on seahorses?
-in one of Equestria's ancient, brutal wars?The older TV series were kind of hardcore that way.What in the name of Celestia...
:o
Wars? in my My Little Pony?
Post by: Sowelu on April 14, 2011, 03:27:27 pm
And wars, oh yes there were wars. I'll have to dig up some links.
Yeah, it turns out that FIM is a gateway drug. You end up looking up other pony series.
Post by: GlyphGryph on April 14, 2011, 03:44:39 pm
Post by: Armok on April 14, 2011, 06:07:42 pm
Also made another one of these:
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Post by: Sordid on April 14, 2011, 07:18:02 pm
On a slightly related note, anyone else bothered by some of the bullshit that seems to creep into the show? Like genuinely psychic Pinkie, Fluttershy using aroma therapy, etc?
Post by: GlyphGryph on April 14, 2011, 07:24:19 pm
But yeah, it does bother me a bit sometimes.
Post by: Sowelu on April 14, 2011, 07:33:38 pm
FOR !!SCIENCE!!
On a slightly related note, anyone else bothered by some of the bullshit that seems to creep into the show? Like genuinely psychic Pinkie, Fluttershy using aroma therapy, etc?
Oh, the whole psychic thing plus THE MAGIC OF FAITH AND BELIEF has been hashed over waaaaaaaaaay to death on the internet already. Pinkie was always a little 'special' though. I mean hell, she throws a successful surprise party for Twilight the instant she first sees her (successful for everyone but Twilight, but hey).
You're also dealing with a pegasus unicorn that raises the sun and moon, a factory that makes clouds and rainbows, a pegasus that can break the sound barrier, quite a few critters that can be defeated by music, poison plants that apparently have sentient magic, and any of a thousand other things.
Yeah Pinkie is a little bit OP, but eh, giving her a superpower isn't entirely out of line. I mean, basically everyone on the main team except for Applejack and /maybe/ Rarity are already god tier, why not give poor earth pony Pinkie something awesome? She kinda needs it to keep up, and with the mass quantity of weird stuff she knows that she doesn't have any right to, I figure that her weird psychic twitches can be used to explain an awful lot.
Post by: Sordid on April 14, 2011, 07:44:18 pm
Also, Applejack is a goddamn hay-chewing, apple-bucking, freckle-cheeked, southern-accented goddess and I don't care what anyone says. :P
Post by: Jackrabbit on April 14, 2011, 07:47:21 pm
Post by: Sowelu on April 14, 2011, 07:49:24 pm
But now we're getting that argument in my thread, and seriously, it really is beat to death. So I probably shouldn't go there. :X
Post by: Jackrabbit on April 14, 2011, 07:51:36 pm
Post by: Aqizzar on April 14, 2011, 07:55:35 pm
Also, Applejack is a goddamn hay-chewing, apple-bucking, freckle-cheeked, southern-accented goddess and I don't care what anyone says. :P
Preach it. The accents and writing are great, I love hearing anything she has to say because it's always just so corny. Ditto when she starts arguing with Rainbow, since they're voiced by the same person.
Post by: Sowelu on April 14, 2011, 07:59:44 pm
Post by: Sordid on April 14, 2011, 08:55:19 pm
Not quite the same. Just because you can't EXPLAIN it doesn't mean it doesn't exist. There was evidence all over the place; Twilight just didn't want to look outside her worldview at all. The message that kids would pick up on is "Keep an open mind, and don't dismiss things that are actually happening out of hand just because they don't mesh with your preconceptions".
But now we're getting that argument in my thread, and seriously, it really is beat to death. So I probably shouldn't go there. :X
Yeah, pointless.
I still wish they'd used something that's actually real to illustrate that point, though. The problem with it is that the evidence does exist only in the cartoon, not in real life, and it's not like Twilight applied any form of critical thinking to it even in that context. If you listen to the letter to the princess she dictates at the end, it basically translates to "you can believe whatever you want, and if anyone points out that it's nonsense here's a handy way you can dismiss them", which is exactly how the whole "just because you can't explain it doesn't mean it's not real" line gets used in reality by people who believe in nonsense. It's promoting woo and ways of thinking that lead to believing in woo, that's what it is. Just bugs me.
But yeah, let's leave it.
Also, Applejack is a goddamn hay-chewing, apple-bucking, freckle-cheeked, southern-accented goddess and I don't care what anyone says. :P
Preach it. The accents and writing are great, I love hearing anything she has to say because it's always just so corny. Ditto when she starts arguing with Rainbow, since they're voiced by the same person.
On a tangentially related note, if anyone can think of an Applejack scene that would make a good animated avatar, please tell me. I used Rainbow because the scene makes for a good animated loop, but I prefer Applejack, plus I keep confusing my own posts with Sowelu's because of it.
Post by: Fayrik on April 14, 2011, 09:03:20 pm
On a tangentially related note, if anyone can think of an Applejack scene that would make a good animated avatar, please tell me. I used Rainbow because the scene makes for a good animated loop, but I prefer Applejack, plus I keep confusing my own posts with Sowelu's because of it.Same.
Surely there's quite a few good shots of her kicking apple trees, would that not be good?
...That, or I'd have a still of her tucking that tree into bed.
Post by: dragonshardz on April 14, 2011, 10:59:38 pm
Post by: Armok on April 15, 2011, 08:54:45 am
FOR !!SCIENCE!!YES! I've passed the great test of character design where you can figure out the characters personality from the looks! :D
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I'd love to join the pinkie keen debate, but I haven't actually watched that far yet. I'd just like to inject two things thou:
Given the many properties of an Eutopia that Equestria has, it's very likely that it has others as well, such as game type balancing. My theory is that earth ponies are given COGNITIVE powers, such as pinkie keen. Applejacks is probably related to coordination and agility.
Also, we here have an enormous amount of extremely strong and general evidence that excludes huge areas of hypothesis space. This is the STRONGLY DOMINANT reason you shouldn't believe certain kinds of things even if someone you trust sincerely tells you to. Things like "physical laws don't have exceptions, no exceptions", "¨there are no irreducibly mental (=supernatural) phenomena", "Due to huge flaws in the way human brains work, billions of people CAN be wrong, and frequently are. You can't even trust your own brain.". We have no reason to belive Equestria and ponykind have similar overriding principles.
Post by: Silfurdreki on April 15, 2011, 08:55:52 am
Anyway, for the record, that episode bothered me a bit too. Not specifically that Twilight finally believes in Pinkie's twitch predictions, that's perfectly reasonable in a setting where the the seasons are changed by magic, the weather is made in a factory in a city made of clods and the sun and moon are raised each day by quite real and alive ponies. the thing that did bother me is Twilight's letter to Celestia in that episode, with the whole 'Sometimes you just have to have faith' thing that's already been noted.
On a tangentially related note, if anyone can think of an Applejack scene that would make a good animated avatar, please tell me. I used Rainbow because the scene makes for a good animated loop, but I prefer Applejack, plus I keep confusing my own posts with Sowelu's because of it.
There's one time (I think in the Trixie episode) where AJ does some lasso tricks that might work as an avatar.
Post by: Cheese on April 15, 2011, 10:06:41 am
Post by: dragonshardz on April 15, 2011, 02:13:10 pm
Post by: Sowelu on April 15, 2011, 03:08:13 pm
Luna X Big M is by far my favorite shipping pair. Why? Because balance. I like to think that Big M, being an Earth pony and solid as a roc(k), would help balance out Luna's personality.
Right up until the day that Luna takes over Equestria again.
AJ: "But...how did this happen, Big Mac? You were supposed to balance that crazy filly!"
BM: "Eeeeyup." *raises gun*
Post by: Armok on April 15, 2011, 03:24:38 pm
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I think I'm getting better at this! :D
BTW, apparently human civilization is FAMISHED for curiosity related symbolism, could hardly find anything on it. -.-
Post by: Jreengus on April 15, 2011, 03:43:15 pm
BTW, apparently human civilization is FAMISHED for curiosity related symbolism, could hardly find anything on it. -.-Neat trick for getting round that problem
Post by: DJ on April 15, 2011, 03:56:26 pm
Post by: Armok on April 15, 2011, 04:09:58 pm
... if you mean the cutie mark being covered by the wing that was actualy somehting I were trying to avod but then I painted it to the side instead.
Post by: Jreengus on April 15, 2011, 04:36:30 pm
Post by: Fayrik on April 15, 2011, 06:36:02 pm
THIS THREAD IS BACK AGAIN! WHAT A GLORIOUS DAY!I think that every time I see the new icon flash up beside it.
Also. New episode 'eh? I won't post any spoilers, but I did enjoy it.
...And, that's pretty much all I can say now. Drat.
Post by: Sowelu on April 15, 2011, 06:54:18 pm
THIS THREAD IS BACK AGAIN! WHAT A GLORIOUS DAY!I think that every time I see the new icon flash up beside it.
Ditto, this thread is how I get my ponyfix at work.
Will have to watch latest when I get home. :X
Post by: Fayrik on April 15, 2011, 06:56:56 pm
Ditto, this thread is how I get my ponyfix at work.I've started stalking Ponychan, but in all honesty, a post here is much more interesting than watching a days banter on that imageboard. I guess I could.. Y'know... Post. I dunno.
Either way, <3s to this thread!
Post by: Lumbajak on April 15, 2011, 11:37:03 pm
Post by: Silfurdreki on April 16, 2011, 05:53:19 am
Post by: Jreengus on April 18, 2011, 06:00:04 pm
Post by: Fayrik on April 18, 2011, 06:29:06 pm
If you haven't seen it yet.. Well, really?
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Sordid on April 18, 2011, 06:51:37 pm
Post by: Sowelu on April 18, 2011, 06:55:45 pm
Yessss... Turn to the dark side...
Post by: Sordid on April 18, 2011, 06:56:34 pm
I'm just waiting for one of them to get kidnapped by Luna, Gilda and/or The Great and Powerful Trixie. And then come back with her cutie mark before the others get theirs.
Yessss... Turn to the dark side...
Now that'd be interesting! :D
Post by: dragonshardz on April 19, 2011, 08:40:08 am
I'm just waiting for one of them to get kidnapped by Luna, Gilda and/or The Great and Powerful Trixie. And then come back with her cutie mark before the others get theirs.
Yessss... Turn to the dark side...
Heh, we kinda did that this past week in TwitterPonyverse. Night Mare Moon came back and gave magic powarz to anypony who pledged allegiance to her. Scootaloo did so, IIRC, and got a cutire mark (though I forget what it was.)
Also, NMM turned out to not be Luna in our 'verse. WHAT A TWEEST!
Post by: breadbocks on April 20, 2011, 01:14:50 am
*LE GASP*
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Sowelu on April 20, 2011, 06:06:50 am
Post by: Silfurdreki on April 20, 2011, 09:15:40 am
*le reading comics*
*LE GASP*
[COMIC]
FOOOREVEEER!!
*Sinks down into bowl of sponges*
Anyway, who else liked the episode for actually providing some backstory? I mean, most of the ponies didn't get anything new (of note anyway), but Twilight's backstory was expanded manyfold. Now we actually know why she ended up as Celestia's protegee, and that she has extraordinary magical powers. Granted, the powers were hinted at before, but we couldn't be sure that it was just due to her zealous studying or some innate powers. I also like how they managed to fit in how she met Spike. The big question now is: do every student of Celestia's school get a pet dragon secretary? And if so; where do they get all the dragon eggs?
Pinkie Pie's rock-farm past was also... interesting, to say the least, but not really noteworthy.
Rainbow and Fluttershy's past also gave an interesting tidbit of information: apparently Fluttershy had never been to the ground before the race incident. This implies that it is at least semi-common for pegasi to live their whole life among the clouds.
Post by: dragonshardz on April 20, 2011, 10:08:02 am
Post by: GlyphGryph on April 20, 2011, 10:12:49 am
Post by: Sordid on April 20, 2011, 10:13:27 am
As for Twilight meeting Spike, I'm surprised nobody noted the glaring continuity error. In the first episode of the show, Spike says he started out as a purple and green egg. In the latest episode, Spike's egg is all purple with no green on it whatsoever. I just can't take the show seriously anymore after this. It's RUINED FOREVER.
Post by: GlyphGryph on April 20, 2011, 11:04:44 am
Post by: Sordid on April 20, 2011, 03:24:46 pm
Well, maybe it was purple and green on the inside?
Nope.
Ruined FOREVER.
In other news, new avatar. Still not happy with it, but it'll do for now.
Post by: Armok on April 20, 2011, 04:40:22 pm
Post by: Fayrik on April 20, 2011, 05:03:35 pm
maybe there was a single small green dot somewhere?Yeah, it was spotty on the other side.
...Nah, seriously, I've seen this discussion on Ponychan, it's pretty much 100% agreed there that the egg was just purple.
The big question now is: do every student of Celestia's school get a pet dragon secretary? And if so; where do they get all the dragon eggs?It may have just been an entrance requirement, but then have the dragon go on to work at the college.
And that then, Celestia's student would get the dragon in that case, I figure.
Post by: Jreengus on April 20, 2011, 06:51:08 pm
Post by: Kishmond on April 22, 2011, 10:17:18 pm
Post by: Silfurdreki on April 23, 2011, 04:52:11 am
Post by: Fayrik on April 23, 2011, 01:47:16 pm
Post by: Lumbajak on April 23, 2011, 02:10:10 pm
Although I'll admit even I had my face in my palm for most of the song in show stoppers.
Post by: Kishmond on April 23, 2011, 08:01:55 pm
PS- Silfurdreki, your fortress is very impressive.
Post by: Fayrik on April 26, 2011, 11:11:21 pm
And here's a Youtube... Song? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pyf7oAnR1UU)
Many may have heard this already, but I don't think it's been posted, so it's some interesting content.
On the subject; how does everyone else feel about pony-mix tunes?
Post by: Silfurdreki on April 27, 2011, 04:32:06 am
PS- Silfurdreki, your fortress is very impressive.Thank you.
Post by: Fayrik on April 28, 2011, 10:39:39 am
Post by: Silfurdreki on April 28, 2011, 11:00:50 am
Post by: Fayrik on April 28, 2011, 11:41:09 am
I apologize. I think I have an inner ear infection right now, and it's left me feeling kinda Derpy.
And yeah, Super pony beat is worth watching. He's put them all up on bandcamp now,
Post by: Armok on April 28, 2011, 01:00:09 pm
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
This was by FAR the hardest one yet. the other took-2 hours... this one took 6 friggin hours! 90% of that time were spent trying to figure out how to get that pose and that facial expression right. These thigns are damn hard to pose, I'm in awe to anyone who can actually ANIMATE them...
So, what do you think?
Post by: Sowelu on April 28, 2011, 02:51:28 pm
The c is now a hoof. In ALL emoticons.
Post by: Sordid on April 28, 2011, 03:44:50 pm
I like your ponies. :3cSo what's the 3? boobs?
The c is now a hoof. In ALL emoticons.
Post by: Armok on April 28, 2011, 04:20:25 pm
I like your ponies. :3cThanks! It really does mean a lot. :)
Post by: Sowelu on April 28, 2011, 05:08:12 pm
I like your ponies. :3cSo what's the 3? boobs?
The c is now a hoof. In ALL emoticons.
Same as before. It's a kittyface. Which is not restricted to kitties.
Post by: Lumbajak on April 28, 2011, 07:29:41 pm
Post by: Jack_Bread on April 29, 2011, 02:10:43 am
"This ungainly female pony is an earth pony who is unethical. Her coat is green. She has a long, curly mane that is brown. Her almond-shaped eyes are aquamarine. Her mark is three spreadsheets."
Post by: Sowelu on April 29, 2011, 02:26:40 am
*TERRIFIED*
Post by: Fayrik on April 29, 2011, 10:10:25 am
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This gangly filly is an earth pony who is uncultured. Her coat is lavender. She has an unusually short, curly mane. Her eyes are silver. Her mark is a pile of ash.
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This stubby-legged filly is an earth pony who is wise and cooperative. Her coat is royal purple. She has a short, unstyled mane that is red. Her round eyes are mauve. Her mark is a basket of laundry.
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This muscular colt is an earth pony who is air-headed and hypocritical. His coat is white shading into red. He has an unstyled mane that is purple and gray. His almond-shaped eyes are blue. His mark is four teeth.
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This long-legged stallion is an earth pony who is antisocial and generous. His coat is gold. He has an unusually short, unstyled mane that is brown. His wide eyes are ebony. His mark is a square.Is it me or are those the most boring cutie marks ever?
Post by: Frajic on April 29, 2011, 10:13:07 am
Post by: Sordid on April 29, 2011, 11:04:42 am
Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on April 29, 2011, 11:11:27 am
Post by: Armok on April 29, 2011, 01:05:44 pm
Post by: Sordid on April 29, 2011, 01:27:09 pm
I get mine from here, (http://ponies.asshat.se/) It has most of them the day they come outOooh, fantastic. I had to go back to torrents because the link posted earlier stopped working. Hopefully this will last.
Post by: Lumbajak on April 29, 2011, 02:17:51 pm
And then I later download the 1080p episodes here (http://www.tinyurl.com/mlpfimentos).
Post by: Sordid on April 29, 2011, 04:24:50 pm
720p is fine with me, frankly, the files are huge enough as it is. I tried one of the 1080p ones once and it had the major disadvantage of having a network logo on it. The 720p ones, being iTunes rips, don't.
Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on April 29, 2011, 04:38:48 pm
Link dinnae work.
720p is fine with me, frankly, the files are huge enough as it is. I tried one of the 1080p ones once and it had the major disadvantage of having a network logo on it. The 720p ones, being iTunes rips, don't.
There's a folder of much smaller ones in the link I gave you. 175 MB each I think
Post by: Sordid on April 29, 2011, 05:00:53 pm
Post by: Lumbajak on April 29, 2011, 05:57:39 pm
Post by: Sordid on April 29, 2011, 06:53:03 pm
Post by: Solifuge on April 30, 2011, 08:22:53 am
(http://oi51.tinypic.com/2q1h40o.jpg)
Pinkamina Diane Pie, you have officially become nightmare fuel. Yes, the mare pun was intentional.
Post by: DJ on April 30, 2011, 09:32:05 am
Post by: Fayrik on April 30, 2011, 10:13:27 am
Also:
Spoiler: Episode Related. (click to show/hide)
Post by: Kishmond on April 30, 2011, 11:31:16 am
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=95E6DD6FEDC34261
Notably not including most of Super Ponybeat because that can all be found here. (http://odysseymusic.bandcamp.com/)
Post by: Theoboldi on April 30, 2011, 01:18:58 pm
I'm surprised it's as good as people say. I really have to watch the rest of it now.
Post by: Ancre on April 30, 2011, 05:06:18 pm
Also, new avatar ! It's from this little jewel : Edgar Allan Poe meets Pinkie Pie (http://egophiliac.deviantart.com/#/d3ez8ds)
Now I too have a Pony avatar ...
Post by: Fayrik on April 30, 2011, 05:41:25 pm
Pinkie's fine. Nothing could go wrong. Nothing at all.
Post by: Sordid on April 30, 2011, 07:31:06 pm
Post by: Silfurdreki on May 01, 2011, 06:07:31 am
I have a long playlist of the best pony remixes and covers. And the few PMVs I like. And one or two random pony-related things.
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=95E6DD6FEDC34261
That playlist is great! I've been sitting here listening to stuff on it for over an hour now.
Yeeaah, she's definitely a perfectly normal, well-adjusted, and balanced individual. No adverse consequences could possibly ever come of it.
Perfectly normal for a pony who breaks the laws of physics on a daily basis for
Post by: Kishmond on May 01, 2011, 08:34:07 pm
Post by: Frajic on May 02, 2011, 09:22:24 am
Spoiler: Linked (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Embedded (click to show/hide)
Do I earn a cupcake now?
Post by: Ancre on May 02, 2011, 11:57:49 am
*gives Pyrate a cupcake*
Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on May 02, 2011, 12:11:28 pm
Post by: Frajic on May 02, 2011, 12:34:42 pm
I need to go deeper...
Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on May 02, 2011, 12:47:12 pm
Post by: Frajic on May 02, 2011, 12:48:54 pm
Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on May 02, 2011, 12:50:27 pm
Post by: Ochita on May 02, 2011, 12:58:14 pm
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
...
Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on May 02, 2011, 01:04:08 pm
Post by: Ochita on May 02, 2011, 01:07:38 pm
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
I have a couple of images... Somehow...
Post by: Frajic on May 02, 2011, 02:31:24 pm
Spoiler: Linked (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Embedded (click to show/hide)
Post by: Silfurdreki on May 02, 2011, 05:32:32 pm
Spoiler: Embedded (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Warning! Forum-breakingly humongous pictures incoming! (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Linked (click to show/hide)
On a side note: I really appreciate the EXPLICIT and QUESTIONABLE tags they've begun putting on pictures.
Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on May 02, 2011, 06:43:03 pm
On a side note: I really appreciate the EXPLICIT and QUESTIONABLE tags they've begun putting on pictures.
Hehe, you don't get those at the site I get my ponies from ;D
Post by: Frajic on May 03, 2011, 12:28:17 pm
Spoiler: Linked (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Embedded (click to show/hide)
I might make a video dump instead next time.
EDIT: Apparently, someone has already made a huge one. It's called a playlist. (http://www.youtube.com/playlist?p=A2DC8D4C40FCA93A)
Post by: Leonon on May 03, 2011, 08:10:30 pm
Pinkie's slow descent into madness is one of the single most terrifying scenes I have witnessed in a children's cartoon in a long timeI expected the show to turn into Higurashi during that sequence. I hope somebody writes a good fanfic of that concept.
Post by: Lumbajak on May 03, 2011, 08:15:43 pm
Also if you guys visited equestriadaily or one of the chans or even the pony steam group you'd probably be much more up to date on this stuff!
Post by: Jack_Bread on May 03, 2011, 11:06:55 pm
He took a clip of Rarity and Applejack arguing and attached sound from people arguing on Celebrity Apprentice to it. It's pretty funny.
Here it is. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=We9sOS8B_1A)
Post by: Kishmond on May 05, 2011, 03:51:39 pm
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b257/Kishmond/Ponies/ummmmmm.jpg)
Imagine that. (Yes, I know about Cupcakes. And no, I don't want anyone to post it.)
For the perennially curious this (http://lapfox.bandcamp.com/track/what-you-do) is what I was listening to and this (http://kishmond.deviantart.com/art/Idol-207611017) is the final product.
Post by: Lumbajak on May 05, 2011, 11:45:17 pm
Also Season 2 is said to be much crazier and may or may not have Weird Al in it.
Post by: Frajic on May 06, 2011, 01:10:14 am
Post by: Silfurdreki on May 06, 2011, 09:33:45 am
Tomorrow is last episode until probably the fall, or however long it takes for season 2 to start.Not having a pony episode to look forward to in the weekend will make me a sad
Also Season 2 is said to be much crazier and may or may not have Weird Al in it.
I wonder how crazy it can get...
Pinkie Pie level crazy across the whole show? :o
Post by: Frajic on May 06, 2011, 10:08:59 am
Tomorrow is last episode until probably the fall, or however long it takes for season 2 to start.Not having a pony episode to look forward to in the weekend will make me a sadpandapony.
And in the meantime we get MLP: FIM Abridged instead.
When does the episode air, GMT time?
On a side note: I officially have an addiction to ponies. I get pony withdrawal at school. I've tried to ease it by drawing, but the thing is, I can't draw them :P
does anyone know of a good pony drawing tutorial?
Post by: Solifuge on May 06, 2011, 11:24:30 am
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/Figgin/Sprite Graphics/WarholDash.png)
Post by: Silfurdreki on May 06, 2011, 11:37:04 am
...
I think.
Post by: Armok on May 06, 2011, 01:06:06 pm
Heere's a bunch: http://www.ponychan.net/chan/art/res/6357.html
does anyone know of a good pony drawing tutorial?
Post by: Jreengus on May 06, 2011, 06:19:37 pm
Spoiler: Episode 26 (click to show/hide)
Post by: Frajic on May 07, 2011, 04:14:40 am
Thanks, I saved them all. They're fantastic for reference :DHeere's a bunch: http://www.ponychan.net/chan/art/res/6357.html
does anyone know of a good pony drawing tutorial?
I just drew one, by the by. Might scan and upload it either tonight or tomorrow night.
Post by: Armok on May 07, 2011, 09:54:55 am
Post by: Frajic on May 07, 2011, 02:02:54 pm
One thing that I've discovered while drawing thou: Following the rules strictly will not end up looking like the show. The actual show flays fairly fast and lose with whatever works at the time, and the only way to figure out how is to step through it and look at still frames and such.I don't mind; I'm happy so long as it looks good.
Post by: Sordid on May 07, 2011, 02:11:54 pm
Spoiler: Episode 26 (click to show/hide)
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Ancre on May 07, 2011, 03:47:47 pm
Spoiler: Episode 26 (click to show/hide)Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Now on to many months without pony episodes ... :(
Post by: Frajic on May 07, 2011, 04:22:40 pm
Now on to many months without pony episodes ... :(
And in the meantime we get MLP: FIM Abridged instead.
Spoiler: Drawn pony! (click to show/hide)
Any suggestions for improvement, other than the tail/hair and slightly large head?
Edit: Another fault: the neck should flow with the back of the head. If I get a pen for inking and some good prncils for coloring, the next one might get pretty nice.
Post by: Kishmond on May 07, 2011, 09:53:25 pm
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Fayrik on May 07, 2011, 11:21:31 pm
I laughed at AJ calling Rarity out onYeah, that was pretty funny.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
And, actually, I liked the episode over all.
Spoiler: Episode Stuff (click to show/hide)
Any suggestions for improvement, other than the tail/hair and slightly large head?Actually, I think you found everything that looked off on that picture. At least, to give any better analysis, I'd need to see another drawing which you haven't looked at so critically first. :P
Edit: Another fault: the neck should flow with the back of the head. If I get a pen for inking and some good prncils for coloring, the next one might get pretty nice.
Post by: Sordid on May 07, 2011, 11:34:46 pm
Oh, and sharpen your pencil or draw them bigger.
Post by: Rose on May 08, 2011, 03:28:36 am
Terrifying...
Thing...
Spoiler: EVER! (click to show/hide)
Post by: Lumbajak on May 08, 2011, 03:54:35 am
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Lauren Faust to take a more minor role in FiM
posted by Jude @ 01:38AM on May 08, 2011
http://fyre-flye.deviantart.com/journal/40428056/
She's still part of the team and still gets to see everything and the entire team itself is unchanged and they all assure us that the series will remain great and whatnot, but Lauren is now only a Consulting Producer, which means she does hardly anything at all now. By her own words, in a sense, she no longer actually works on the show.
Post by: Aqizzar on May 08, 2011, 04:01:07 am
QuoteShe's still part of the team and still gets to see everything and the entire team itself is unchanged and they all assure us that the series will remain great and whatnot, but Lauren is now only a Consulting Producer, which means she does hardly anything at all now. By her own words, in a sense, she no longer actually works on the show.
That's it, ponies over, everypony go home. It's been fun guys. And I do use the term "guys" loosely.
Post by: Glowcat on May 08, 2011, 04:25:44 am
Quote from: Lauren Faust
And now I suppose it’s finally time for me to deliver some unfortunate news. I’ve been uncertain for a little while now about how, when and, to be honest, whether to announce the news at all. But here it is: I am no longer working on the show. Various circumstances with the production made it increasingly impossible for me to keep up the level of personal creative involvement and control that I had at the start of the series. I don’t think I can accurately express how difficult and painful the decision was and still is. When Season 2 begins, you will see my credit changed from Executive Producer to Consulting Producer. My involvement in Season 2 ultimately does not reach far beyond story conception and scripts. A little more involved in the beginning, and a little less towards the end.
That sounds bad... I knew something like this would happen eventually but I was hoping for at least another Season.
Post by: Jack_Bread on May 08, 2011, 04:45:02 am
Post by: Lumbajak on May 08, 2011, 04:53:15 am
And also nothing else has changed on the entire team whatsoever other than that her name shows up in a different part of the credits now. It's the same team and they probably have gained an attachment to the series and know what the hell they're doing by now.
By the way season 2 was done under Faust's supervision already so if the show is going to start sucking just because she doesn't do as much, you'll have to wait til season 3 to see.
(And by all this I mean the entire script is done and almost half the season is ready to air.)
tl;dr
(http://i52.tinypic.com/2nv829c.png)
Do you have any idea how much everyone overreacted on the steam group when I posted the announcement jesus christ you people
Post by: Silfurdreki on May 08, 2011, 05:58:07 am
I laughed at AJ calling Rarity out onYeah, that was pretty funny.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
And, actually, I liked the episode over all.Spoiler: Episode Stuff (click to show/hide)
I agree, I don't think it's all that strange at all that Fluttershy went way too far there. Plus, now all of the main cast have had their psycho breakdowns. :D
Any suggestions for improvement, other than the tail/hair and slightly large head?Actually, I think you found everything that looked off on that picture. At least, to give any better analysis, I'd need to see another drawing which you haven't looked at so critically first. :P
Edit: Another fault: the neck should flow with the back of the head. If I get a pen for inking and some good prncils for coloring, the next one might get pretty nice.
An additional small point: I think the ear is a bit small, but it might just be the large head making it look small.
Also, the reason the butt is protruding weirdly is that the hind legs upper part should make up the butt, not stick out of it. See real horse anatomy (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/33/Horseanatomy.png) for a comparison.
Post by: Jack_Bread on May 08, 2011, 06:02:55 am
Spoiler: Scroll to the right, if you have to. (click to show/hide)
Post by: Silfurdreki on May 08, 2011, 07:13:31 am
Quotan my announcement on the Steam Group.QuoteLauren Faust to take a more minor role in FiM
posted by Jude @ 01:38AM on May 08, 2011
http://fyre-flye.deviantart.com/journal/40428056/
She's still part of the team and still gets to see everything and the entire team itself is unchanged and they all assure us that the series will remain great and whatnot, but Lauren is now only a Consulting Producer, which means she does hardly anything at all now. By her own words, in a sense, she no longer actually works on the show.
By the by, which one is the steam group? I'd like to join, but searching for "my little pony" "pony" "MLP" or almost anything pony related I could think of nets hundreds of different groups.
Post by: Lumbajak on May 08, 2011, 12:48:58 pm
By the by, which one is the steam group? I'd like to join, but searching for "my little pony" "pony" "MLP" or almost anything pony related I could think of nets hundreds of different groups.My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic (MLP:FiM)
The one with over three thousand members.
Post by: Frajic on May 08, 2011, 12:50:39 pm
An additional small point: I think the ear is a bit small, but it might just be the large head making it look small.Ahead of you; I found that error out earlier today. I'd have drawn another one, but I've been a bit busy this weekend. I think I can draw one tonight, though.
Also, the reason the butt is protruding weirdly is that the hind legs upper part should make up the butt, not stick out of it. See real horse anatomy (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/33/Horseanatomy.png) for a comparison.
Done and done!
Spoiler: Twilight Sparkle (click to show/hide)
I daresay I'm improving. Now, to get better drawing tools... maybe even install the correct drivers and plug in my scanner.
Edit: I just noticed; I missed one line on the hair. Curses!
Post by: Silfurdreki on May 08, 2011, 06:37:28 pm
So, I was thinking that it's a bit lame criticising someone else's work without contributing anything yourself, so I decided to try my hoof at a pony of my own. For reasons of no real relevance, I had to use paint for this. One and a half hour later, I could kill for some decent layer tools. :P
Anyway, picture:
Spoiler: Paint pony! (click to show/hide)
Otherwise, I think it turned out pretty good. The eye might be a bit small, and the body a bit too long, though.
Post by: adecoy95 on May 09, 2011, 02:44:58 am
Post by: dragonshardz on May 09, 2011, 03:09:27 am
On the topic of the newer episode, this is my favorite scene:I laughed for a while.Spoiler: Scroll to the right, if you have to. (click to show/hide)
SWEET CELESTIA! That's both horrifying and hilarious!
By the by, which one is the steam group? I'd like to join, but searching for "my little pony" "pony" "MLP" or almost anything pony related I could think of nets hundreds of different groups.
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic (MLP:FiM)
The one with over three thousand members.
Specifically, this one (http://steamcommunity.com/groups/mlpfim). I'm part of it too.
Ahead of you; I found that error out earlier today. I'd have drawn another one, but I've been a bit busy this weekend. I think I can draw one tonight, though.
Done and done!Spoiler: Twilight Sparkle (click to show/hide)
I daresay I'm improving. Now, to get better drawing tools... maybe even install the correct drivers and plug in my scanner.
Edit: I just noticed; I missed one line on the hair. Curses!
Now that I look at it, I see that you were drawing her in profile. So what's that funky smudge just to the left of her head?
Nice! The body looks really good, but I think the head might be a bit big still and the eyes are too small.
So, I was thinking that it's a bit lame criticising someone else's work without contributing anything yourself, so I decided to try my hoof at a pony of my own. For reasons of no real relevance, I had to use paint for this. One and a half hour later, I could kill for some decent layer tools. :P
Anyway, picture:Crap, I just realized I forgot the cutie mark. :-\ Meh, too late to do anything about that now, I need to get to bed.Spoiler: Paint pony! (click to show/hide)
Otherwise, I think it turned out pretty good. The eye might be a bit small, and the body a bit too long, though.
Looks pretty good, Sil. The body length looks fine, but the eye is a tad to small and placed a bit too far forward, I think. also, if you need decent layer tools but have no money, might I recommend the GIMP (http://www.gimp.org)? It's free and can do pretty much everything Photoshop can.
Post by: Lumbajak on May 09, 2011, 04:02:27 am
Now I wuz tryin' tuh link that but for some reason it wouldn't let me.By the by, which one is the steam group? I'd like to join, but searching for "my little pony" "pony" "MLP" or almost anything pony related I could think of nets hundreds of different groups.
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic (MLP:FiM)
The one with over three thousand members.
Specifically, this one (http://steamcommunity.com/groups/mlpfim). I'm part of it too.
Post by: Frajic on May 09, 2011, 07:40:54 am
That's my attempt at the right eye. I tried to match the distance between eye and muzzle, so that's what I ended up with. It might've looked better if I put both eyes closer.Ahead of you; I found that error out earlier today. I'd have drawn another one, but I've been a bit busy this weekend. I think I can draw one tonight, though.
Done and done!Spoiler: Twilight Sparkle (click to show/hide)
I daresay I'm improving. Now, to get better drawing tools... maybe even install the correct drivers and plug in my scanner.
Edit: I just noticed; I missed one line on the hair. Curses!The head seems a bit off to me - her left eye should be closer to the muzzle (which, incidentally, should protrude from the face more - right now it's inside the boundary of the main circle of the head)
Now that I look at it, I see that you were drawing her in profile. So what's that funky smudge just to the left of her head?
Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on May 09, 2011, 07:45:40 am
Spoiler: :I (click to show/hide)
Post by: Frajic on May 09, 2011, 08:00:55 am
???That is allSpoiler: :I (click to show/hide)
I don't even know anymore.
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Silfurdreki on May 09, 2011, 10:42:26 am
Nice! The body looks really good, but I think the head might be a bit big still and the eyes are too small.
So, I was thinking that it's a bit lame criticising someone else's work without contributing anything yourself, so I decided to try my hoof at a pony of my own. For reasons of no real relevance, I had to use paint for this. One and a half hour later, I could kill for some decent layer tools. :P
Anyway, picture:Crap, I just realized I forgot the cutie mark. :-\ Meh, too late to do anything about that now, I need to get to bed.Spoiler: Paint pony! (click to show/hide)
Otherwise, I think it turned out pretty good. The eye might be a bit small, and the body a bit too long, though.
Looks pretty good, Sil. The body length looks fine, but the eye is a tad to small and placed a bit too far forward, I think. also, if you need decent layer tools but have no money, might I recommend the GIMP (http://www.gimp.org)? It's free and can do pretty much everything Photoshop can.
The reason for not using photoshop was more "I can't be arsed fiddling with it to install it right now" than "I don't have an 'acquired' version lying around", but thanks all the same.
:oThat is allSpoiler: :I (click to show/hide)
The crossovers are getting stranger for each day...
Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on May 09, 2011, 11:17:42 am
:oThat is allSpoiler: :I (click to show/hide)
The crossovers are getting stranger for each day...
Spoiler: Orly? (click to show/hide)
Post by: Rose on May 09, 2011, 11:26:04 am
Spoiler: Ya Rly. (click to show/hide)
Post by: Frajic on May 09, 2011, 11:59:10 am
Spoiler: so i herd you like color (click to show/hide)
Post by: Dutchling on May 09, 2011, 12:38:49 pm
Post by: Rose on May 09, 2011, 12:41:36 pm
Post by: Silfurdreki on May 09, 2011, 03:10:39 pm
none of my friends will even watch an episode to see if they would like it. :(
Start out slowly, by using the Elder scrolls VI: Equestria (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egrlzkKa6O8&feature=player_embedded) or Ponycraft 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJbAT1wzS8U&feature=related) videos. Then at some convenient time, link them the first episode on youtube. Hopefully their curiosity will take the upper hand, and
The Herd must be expanded!
Post by: Lumbajak on May 09, 2011, 03:51:46 pm
Post by: adecoy95 on May 09, 2011, 07:22:18 pm
Just ask why they're so insecure about their sexuality and masculinity that watching a show only slightly aimed at little girls would completely feminize them and make them gay.
i dunno, that seems a bit extreme, i have been taking the "an episode will only take 20 mins to watch, why not just watch one and if you like it you have a new show to look forward to, and if you dont, you wasted less than a half hour of your time" approach.
none of my friends will even watch an episode to see if they would like it. :(
Start out slowly, by using the Elder scrolls VI: Equestria (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egrlzkKa6O8&feature=player_embedded) or Ponycraft 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJbAT1wzS8U&feature=related) videos. Then at some convenient time, link them the first episode on youtube. Hopefully their curiosity will take the upper hand, andthey will be assimilatedthey might actually like it. At least that's the way I got one of my friends to start watching.
The Herd must be expanded!
i linked them some of my faverotes, like http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhOlAU4t9Hs
maby that will help get them into it
Post by: Frajic on May 10, 2011, 10:10:18 am
Back to waiting, I guess :|
Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on May 10, 2011, 10:19:56 am
Spoiler: More random images and stuff (click to show/hide)
Post by: runiq on May 10, 2011, 01:47:13 pm
The timing was just too perfect.
Post by: Silfurdreki on May 10, 2011, 02:06:39 pm
Spoiler: More random images and stuff (click to show/hide)
Those would be Celestia and Lunas parents, Galaxia and Interstellar Medium, right?
Kidding aside, those pictures are completely awesome.
Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on May 10, 2011, 02:17:40 pm
Spoiler: I got plenty (click to show/hide)
Post by: ChairmanPoo on May 10, 2011, 02:19:42 pm
Post by: Frajic on May 10, 2011, 03:29:33 pm
http://www.doobybrain.com/2008/12/22/i-like-hores/I prefer ponis.
Spoiler: A pony a day keeps the... oh I don't know. (click to show/hide)
Post by: Jack_Bread on May 10, 2011, 10:41:27 pm
My attempt at spriting a pony. I made the canvas 256x256 so I'd have some room, but it came out a little large for what I wanted to do. (Try some pony walking cycles.)
But it's good practice.
EDIT:
I finished it. How does it look?
-bandwidth-
Post by: Fayrik on May 11, 2011, 01:56:15 am
I finished it. How does it look?Awesome. Nice colours, good anatomy. Love the cutie mark. Hehe.
<Image>Nice improvement there!
In fact, I'm really impressed by how much you've improved in just four pictures. I'm guessing you've done a few in between them?
Also, are you using skeletons? Because that paper looks really clean to me.
Post by: Frajic on May 11, 2011, 08:17:20 am
I just put three shapes for head and body, then a thin line for the floor. The pencils with hard lead are really easy to erase :D. I'm actually semi-copying this (http://www.ponychan.net/chan/art/src/130263496771.png), and I think I'll keep drawing them in profile just so I've done<Image>Nice improvement there!
In fact, I'm really impressed by how much you've improved in just four pictures. I'm guessing you've done a few in between them?
Also, are you using skeletons? Because that paper looks really clean to me.
-removed-It looks really good :) The tail just looks a bit... weak.
My attempt at spriting a pony. I made the canvas 256x256 so I'd have some room, but it came out a little large for what I wanted to do. (Try some pony walking cycles.)
But it's good practice.
EDIT:
I finished it. How does it look?
(http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu215/Jack_Bread/ponytest-1.png)
Post by: dragonshardz on May 11, 2011, 08:20:17 am
-removed-
My attempt at spriting a pony. I made the canvas 256x256 so I'd have some room, but it came out a little large for what I wanted to do. (Try some pony walking cycles.)
But it's good practice.
EDIT:
I finished it. How does it look?
(http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu215/Jack_Bread/ponytest-1.png)
Oh, wow, that's really nice!
Post by: Jack_Bread on May 11, 2011, 08:26:35 am
I fixed him up and gave him a different cutie mark.
-bandwidth-
The tail just looks a bit... weak.What do you mean by weak?
Post by: Frajic on May 11, 2011, 09:26:49 am
Thanks! ;DIt should stick out more. Right now it almost falls straight to the ground.
I fixed him up and gave him a different cutie mark.
(http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu215/Jack_Bread/ponytest-3.png)The tail just looks a bit... weak.What do you mean by weak?
Post by: Jack_Bread on May 11, 2011, 09:33:33 am
Oh. Like this?-snip-It should stick out more. Right now it almost falls straight to the ground.The tail just looks a bit... weak.What do you mean by weak?
-bandwidth-
Post by: Frajic on May 11, 2011, 09:33:57 am
Close enough :POh. Like this?-snip-It should stick out more. Right now it almost falls straight to the ground.The tail just looks a bit... weak.What do you mean by weak?
(http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu215/Jack_Bread/ponytest-4.png)
Post by: Jack_Bread on May 11, 2011, 09:42:25 am
-supersnip-I had to try again.
Close enough :P
-bandwidth-
Post by: Frajic on May 11, 2011, 09:46:12 am
That's more like it :D-supersnip-I had to try again.
Close enough :P
(http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu215/Jack_Bread/ponytest-2.png)
And that alien's trying to escape, isn't it?
Post by: Jack_Bread on May 11, 2011, 09:49:01 am
Thanks! :)That's more like it :D-supersnip-I had to try again.
Close enough :P
-snip-
And that alien's trying to escape, isn't it?
Yeah it is...
I don't know how it got up there, actually.
I swore I left it by the tail. :O
Post by: Silfurdreki on May 11, 2011, 09:51:40 am
I liked the old cutie mark more, BTW :P
Post by: Frajic on May 11, 2011, 10:01:28 am
Isn't the hind leg(s) a bit thick? For some reason I get the feeling they usually have thinner hind legs. The head is a bit long as well, I think. It still looks good because of the mane, but if you look at the position of the ear and imagine away the mane the head becomes really long, significantly deviating from the base circular shape.Personally I don't think the neck is that long. You're right about the hip though; it shouldn't stand out that much.
I liked the old cutie mark more, BTW :P
Example. (http://www.ponychan.net/chan/art/src/130255146209.png)
Post by: Jack_Bread on May 11, 2011, 10:09:13 am
Isn't the hind leg(s) a bit thick? For some reason I get the feeling they usually have thinner hind legs. The head is a bit long as well, I think. It still looks good because of the mane, but if you look at the position of the ear and imagine away the mane the head becomes really long, significantly deviating from the base circular shape.Yeah, it looks like it. I think it's supposed to be more slender, though...
I liked the old cutie mark more, BTW :P
Hm... the head is long? Is it the snout? I don't know, so here:
-bandwidth-
It's also maneless/tailless. I love layers. :D
Post by: Silfurdreki on May 11, 2011, 10:22:18 am
Post by: Jack_Bread on May 11, 2011, 10:35:20 am
Thinner hind leg. I forgot to mention that I change the cutie mark to the snowflake because the space invader didn't match the mane color.
Post by: Silfurdreki on May 11, 2011, 10:45:33 am
Post by: Frajic on May 11, 2011, 04:14:23 pm
Spoiler: Rainbow Dash (click to show/hide)
Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on May 11, 2011, 08:01:35 pm
Spoiler: More random stuff (click to show/hide)
Post by: Fayrik on May 12, 2011, 02:07:18 am
-- so I've doneI don't see how anypony could feel bad about ponifying their vocabulary! (Hehehe)one of everypony(I feel queasy about using those terms) the entiremane(yeah)main cast that way.
Also, since the last episode, I've found I've become a real fan of Spitfire. I blame Ponychan for this entirely.
Post by: Jack_Bread on May 12, 2011, 10:24:59 am
No love for Soarin? :( I only see Spitfire on there.-- so I've doneI don't see how anypony could feel bad about ponifying their vocabulary! (Hehehe)one of everypony(I feel queasy about using those terms) the entiremane(yeah)main cast that way.
Also, since the last episode, I've found I've become a real fan of Spitfire. I blame Ponychan for this entirely.
Also, I made a smaller pony sprite so it's easier to animate.
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Frajic on May 12, 2011, 10:31:02 am
By the way, if you guys could, please edit out my previous sprite out of your posts. I'm close to hitting Photobucket's bandwidth limit this month...Migrate to imgur (http://www.imgur.com). That's what I use to host.
Don't try to upload any .jpeg's there though; whenever I see them embedded they disappear after loading. Might just be a problem on my end.
Post by: Rose on May 12, 2011, 10:32:51 am
also, new avatar.
Post by: Frajic on May 12, 2011, 10:37:21 am
I also have that issue.Kinda spastic. You might want to make it more fluent.
also, new avatar.
Post by: Jack_Bread on May 12, 2011, 10:47:00 am
Just signed up there. Looks nice.By the way, if you guys could, please edit out my previous sprite out of your posts. I'm close to hitting Photobucket's bandwidth limit this month...Migrate to imgur (http://www.imgur.com). That's what I use to host.
Don't try to upload any .jpeg's there though; whenever I see them embedded they disappear after loading. Might just be a problem on my end.
I also have that issue.Yeah, what Pyrate said.
also, new avatar.
I reuploaded my sprite with imgur.
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Fayrik on May 12, 2011, 01:03:11 pm
No love for Soarin? :( I only see Spitfire on there.Soarin' is cool too, but.. Spitfire's mane is made of fire. The only other pony who can say that is Twilight Sparkle. And that's not all the time.
Post by: Frajic on May 12, 2011, 03:25:31 pm
Actually, I'll up the challenge: how much pony can I draw in ten seconds flat. I'll give you guys the results in a good few minutes.
Test results are in: I cannot. So I'll make it more fair: ten minutes.
Now this resembles a pony.
Spoiler: Applejack sketch (click to show/hide)
This is what my sketches look like before I start inking and coloring. There's something off on pretty much everything in this drawing, but I didn't have all the time in the world to correct it. I'll color it tomorrow.
Post by: Kishmond on May 12, 2011, 08:28:12 pm
:D
Post by: Frajic on May 13, 2011, 01:26:31 am
I can draw ponies too! (http://kishmond.deviantart.com/#/d3fxgy7)AUGH, THAT IS... uh, I mean, that's looking pretty good. Looking pretty good, actually.
:D
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
I'm planning to make a drawing that mixes an MSPA meme and MLP. Which specific meme? It's a surprise :P
Spoiler: Finished Applejack (click to show/hide)
Post by: Jack_Bread on May 13, 2011, 09:54:04 am
Looks nice! Kinda long, though.All the errors in the original sketch are now 300% more visible.Spoiler: Finished Applejack (click to show/hide)
Also, I opened my laptop and found this inside it:
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Frajic on May 13, 2011, 10:07:00 am
That looks... really good :oLooks nice! Kinda long, though.All the errors in the original sketch are now 300% more visible.Spoiler: Finished Applejack (click to show/hide)
Also, I opened my laptop and found this inside it:My sister drew him. :DSpoiler (click to show/hide)
>floopy-shloppy legs
Your OC is now a troll scientist. All it's missing is magnets.
In fact I have to request a drawing of him with a trollface and a magnet as his cutie mark.
Curses. Someone beat me to using the meme I had planned! (http://www.ponychan.net/chan/oat/src/130529988109.png)(it was going to be man!Spike x Rarity)
I'm too hip to do it now that it's old... I'll have to find another MSPA meme to use.
Doubleedit:
Spoiler: Pinkie Pie (click to show/hide)
Post by: Fayrik on May 13, 2011, 06:31:38 pm
Curses. Someone beat me to using the meme I had planned! (http://www.ponychan.net/chan/oat/src/130529988109.png)(it was going to be man!Spike x Rarity)No, do it anyway.
I'm too hip to do it now that it's old... I'll have to find another MSPA meme to use.
That Meme cannot be done enough, really. Every time I see a new one, I laugh.
(I saw Epic Mount's reaction to that one. It made the whole thing about 20% funnier.)
Post by: Frajic on May 13, 2011, 07:43:00 pm
Fine, fine, I'll deliver. Spike is remarkably unpopular with the fanbase anyway(try to find a Spike pic in any thread on Ponychan), so he deserves some love.Curses. Someone beat me to using the meme I had planned! (http://www.ponychan.net/chan/oat/src/130529988109.png)(it was going to be man!Spike x Rarity)No, do it anyway.
I'm too hip to do it now that it's old... I'll have to find another MSPA meme to use.
That Meme cannot be done enough, really. Every time I see a new one, I laugh.
(I saw Epic Mount's reaction to that one. It made the whole thing about 20% funnier.)
Post by: Silfurdreki on May 14, 2011, 08:17:02 am
In other news, I had my first pony dream tonight. Can't recall what it was about, sadly, but I remember waking up thinking "awesome pony dream" and then falling asleep again.
Post by: Bohandas on May 14, 2011, 08:55:54 am
Post by: Sordid on May 14, 2011, 03:32:42 pm
Spike is remarkably unpopular with the fanbase anyway(try to find a Spike pic in any thread on Ponychan), so he deserves some love.
I believe that's because the fanbase you speak of is largely male, and Spike is the only male in an otherwise all-girl cast. Unfortunate implications, anyone?
Post by: Frajic on May 14, 2011, 05:28:03 pm
Or I can wait until my dad goes to bed. Ugh, I'm tired...
Spoiler: Twilight Sparkle (click to show/hide)
But the one for tomorrow should be a whole lot easier to do(you know, except for the face). Do you mind reuploading the sprite to imgur, Jack_Bread?
Post by: UristMcDwarf on May 14, 2011, 08:00:14 pm
Post by: Hugehead on May 14, 2011, 10:03:16 pm
Post by: Sordid on May 14, 2011, 10:33:52 pm
Post by: Hugehead on May 14, 2011, 10:35:19 pm
Post by: Patchouli on May 14, 2011, 11:57:16 pm
Post by: Rose on May 15, 2011, 12:19:42 am
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Sordid on May 15, 2011, 01:21:27 am
Mind = boggled.
Post by: Fayrik on May 15, 2011, 01:37:22 am
I was finally able to catch an episode of the show yesterday. It is good.
I just watched the show. I'm honest to goodness surprised by how entertaining it is.
Why does no one ever believe you when you say "Hey, the new MLP show is good."
It's always the same! :P
Post by: Jack_Bread on May 15, 2011, 03:01:27 am
No pony today, sorry. I haven't gotten the privacy to draw any. Maybe I can make it up tomorrow.Sure.
Or I can wait until my dad goes to bed. Ugh, I'm tired...The coloring on this one was a pain. And I just now noticed I forgot the eyelashes.Spoiler: Twilight Sparkle (click to show/hide)
But the one for tomorrow should be a whole lot easier to do(you know, except for the face). Do you mind reuploading the sprite to imgur, Jack_Bread?
(http://i.imgur.com/qENCT.png)
I'm having a hard time figuring out how to do the pony's walk cycle... same trouble I had when I did my first human walk cycle.
In other news, all of my friends now watch MLP. Yay!
Post by: tehstefan on May 15, 2011, 04:05:16 am
Post by: Jreengus on May 15, 2011, 05:00:04 am
They've been conditioned by years of terrible girls shows.I was finally able to catch an episode of the show yesterday. It is good.I just watched the show. I'm honest to goodness surprised by how entertaining it is.
Why does no one ever believe you when you say "Hey, the new MLP show is good."
It's always the same! :P
Post by: Jack_Bread on May 15, 2011, 05:56:33 am
So I tweaked them. How do they look?
(http://i.imgur.com/zvKE9.png) (http://i.imgur.com/qENCT.png)
(Removed the shading on this one, too
(http://i.imgur.com/d9cea.png) (http://i.imgur.com/ltg0Z.png)
Click 'em to view originals.
Post by: Frajic on May 15, 2011, 06:37:31 am
I was looking at my pony sprite, thinking of how to start animating, and I noticed the leg looked weird...The rear legs should be bending slightly inwards, and the front line of the hip shouldn't be as long/bend inward like that(compare (http://www.ponychan.net/chan/art/src/130263496771.png)). Otherwise I think you're all set.
So I tweaked them. How do they look?
(http://i.imgur.com/zvKE9.png) (http://i.imgur.com/qENCT.png)
(Removed the shading on this one, too(it also still looks strange)(refixed))
(http://i.imgur.com/d9cea.png) (http://i.imgur.com/ltg0Z.png)
Click 'em to view originals.
Have you come up with any names yet?
Post by: Jack_Bread on May 15, 2011, 06:41:41 am
Ah. Thanks.I was looking at my pony sprite, thinking of how to start animating, and I noticed the leg looked weird...The rear legs should be bending slightly inwards, and the front line of the hip shouldn't be as long/bend inward like that(compare (http://www.ponychan.net/chan/art/src/130263496771.png)). Otherwise I think you're all set.
So I tweaked them. How do they look?
-snip-
(Removed the shading on this one, too(it also still looks strange)(refixed))
-snip-
Click 'em to view originals.
Have you come up with any names yet?
As for names, the bottom one is named "Rosie Thorns," but the top one, I don't know. I was going to call him Icy Dreams, but with his cutie mark, I'm not sure.
Done. Suffers from stiffness and too few frames. I was hoping I could get away with only six frames. :\
(This is now link. (http://i.imgur.com/Pf0S3.gif))
EDIT:
(http://i.imgur.com/WQP51.gif)
With mane and stuff, it looks better. There are also other tweaks. Still needs more frames.
Post by: Frajic on May 15, 2011, 03:02:55 pm
I'll see if I get the time.
I did.
Spoiler: Problem, officer? (click to show/hide)
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on May 15, 2011, 10:53:31 pm
Still haven't gotten one of my brothers to watch it though. Then again, he don't like Adventure Time, so it could be a lost cause....
Post by: Glowcat on May 16, 2011, 05:55:33 am
Then again, he don't like Adventure Time
Consider that your brother may have been replaced by an alien from the planet boring.
Post by: Jack_Bread on May 16, 2011, 09:25:22 am
There's a slight chance I won't do the drawing today. The Bay 12 Steam group is hosting Sunday TF2.Hah! I like it. :D
I'll see if I get the time.
I did.Spoiler: Problem, officer? (click to show/hide)
I also drew my first pony.
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Also, I tweaked her walk cycle a bunch. It looks better, to me. Still need to add those frames, though.
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Frajic on May 16, 2011, 10:40:20 am
I'm glad you liked it :) And seeing your drawing, I'm considering to start using my scanner. I'll plug it up and see how the quality comes out this evening.There's a slight chance I won't do the drawing today. The Bay 12 Steam group is hosting Sunday TF2.Hah! I like it. :D
I'll see if I get the time.
I did.Spoiler: Problem, officer? (click to show/hide)
I also drew my first pony.It went better than expected. :)Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Also, I tweaked her walk cycle a bunch. It looks better, to me. Still need to add those frames, though.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
This week I'll experiment more with different positions and angles. I was planning to gradually flip the view turnways, but instead I got to experiment with inking and coloring.
And looking into the future, I'll have one problem when I might/will start doing more elaborate drawings... I don't really know how to draw anything but ponies.
Drawing tutorials. I'll need more of 'em.
Post by: Jack_Bread on May 16, 2011, 11:40:02 am
Good luck! Can't wait to see some more drawings. :)-someone take these scissors away!-I'm glad you liked it :) And seeing your drawing, I'm considering to start using my scanner. I'll plug it up and see how the quality comes out this evening.
This week I'll experiment more with different positions and angles. I was planning to gradually flip the view turnways, but instead I got to experiment with inking and coloring.
And looking into the future, I'll have one problem when I might/will start doing more elaborate drawings... I don't really know how to draw anything but ponies.
Drawing tutorials. I'll need more of 'em.
I opened up Inkscape and did stuff to my drawing. This is the end result.
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Frajic on May 16, 2011, 04:39:59 pm
Hurry; the offer only lasts for ~10 minutes!
Offer has ended, I got a suggestion in a chat.
Post by: breadbocks on May 16, 2011, 05:04:56 pm
[/quote]There's a slight chance I won't do the drawing today. The Bay 12 Steam group is hosting Sunday TF2.Hah! I like it. :D
I'll see if I get the time.
I did.Spoiler: Problem, officer? (click to show/hide)
I also drew my first pony.It went better than expected. :)Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Also, I tweaked her walk cycle a bunch. It looks better, to me. Still need to add those frames, though.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
May I suggest a simpler motion, like a gallop? When you only have 2 leg cycles, it should be easier.
Quick guide to pony leg movements:
Walk/Trot:
Front Left
Back Right
Front Right
Back Left
Canter:
Something/Something
Something
Something
Gallop:
Front Left/Back Right
Front Right/Back Left
Post by: Frajic on May 17, 2011, 03:36:23 am
Spoiler: Pokeymahn (click to show/hide)
Post by: Silfurdreki on May 17, 2011, 04:10:16 am
That's what happens when you ask for requests in a pokemon chat.Spoiler: Pokeymahn (click to show/hide)
Ponymon? :P
I recognize the large one, but what pokémon is the small one?
Post by: Frajic on May 17, 2011, 09:22:25 am
Some 5th-gen pokemon called Victini. I'd give you a picture of what it looks like, but I CBA because I'm on my Android.That's what happens when you ask for requests in a pokemon chat.Spoiler: Pokeymahn (click to show/hide)
Ponymon? :P
I recognize the large one, but what pokémon is the small one?
Post by: Silfurdreki on May 17, 2011, 10:01:09 am
I thought my nerd-fu was getting weak, so I had to know. :P
Post by: Frajic on May 17, 2011, 10:32:02 am
Spoiler: Norway pony (click to show/hide)
Post by: Fayrik on May 18, 2011, 11:16:00 pm
I hope so. If you haven't. Well, be glad you read this.
What do y'all think?
Post by: Jack_Bread on May 18, 2011, 11:27:26 pm
I assumeI seen their previous videos, but not this one. I'm getting that demo now! :Deveryoneeverypony here has seen this (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/05/3d-pinkie-pie-model.html) right?
I hope so. If you haven't. Well, be glad you read this.
What do y'all think?
Post by: Frajic on May 19, 2011, 01:36:49 am
I assumeThat smiling glare in the beginning of the video is creeping me out.everyoneeverypony here has seen this (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/05/3d-pinkie-pie-model.html) right?
I hope so. If you haven't. Well, be glad you read this.
What do y'all think?
On an unrelated note, I'm constantly behind on my drawings. But maybe today I'll catch up.
Post by: Heliman on May 19, 2011, 01:44:34 am
Post by: Fayrik on May 19, 2011, 03:28:35 am
That smiling glare in the beginning of the video is creeping me out.It gets better, if you download the demo then get her to look at the camera...Then hold shift... Well, I won't ruin the surprise! *cackles*
Someone needs to draw an Equius ponyIt's been done! Twice, I think. Unfortunately didn't keep the pictures, but in one, he was more of a horse. Which is more fitting really.
Post by: Frajic on May 19, 2011, 08:36:24 am
I'm quite busy today, got about 4 to 5 hours of schoolwork to do. If I even make another drawing(aside the belated one), it'll be filler-ish.
I still somehow found time to be on the computer for half an hour :V
Post by: Jack_Bread on May 19, 2011, 02:54:09 pm
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
I want to change the other 16 character graphics, too, but I need to think of more hacker pony designs.
By the way, MLP: FiM Abdridged is airing tomorrow (http://twitter.com/#!/MLPFiMAbridged)! This is their channel. (http://www.youtube.com/user/MLPFiMAbridged)Oooh, I can't wait.
I'm quite busy today, got about 4 to 5 hours of schoolwork to do. If I even make another drawing(aside the belated one), it'll be filler-ish.
-haha, nothing's here-
Post by: Frajic on May 19, 2011, 03:16:50 pm
I blame stupid school assignments.
(edit: next day)
But today... You get
Spoiler: Guitar. How does it work? (click to show/hide)
I copied Rosy Thorn's color scheme. Deal with it :y
And yes, there is a lot of awkward anatomy in there. Long limbs and asymetrical legs.
Spoiler: Ze Spy (click to show/hide)
This one went better. I made a mistake on the foreleg, though.
Post by: Jack_Bread on May 20, 2011, 03:48:19 pm
I can assure you there will be no more than one drawing posted today.I like the first one. It's cool. And, yeah, those legs.
I blame stupid school assignments.
(edit: next day)
But today... You get TRIPLE-PONYSpoiler: Guitar. How does it work? (click to show/hide)
I copied Rosy Thorn's color scheme. Deal with it :y
And yes, there is a lot of awkward anatomy in there. Long limbs and asymetrical legs.Spoiler: Ze Spy (click to show/hide)
This one went better. I made a mistake on the foreleg, though.
Also, I've done 4 more hacker ponies since my first screenshot. I'm still thinking of ponies, so until then, I've replace the other 11 slots with parasprites.
(http://i.imgur.com/wUHkg.png)
Spoiler: How to use (click to show/hide)
EDIT: My friend and I decided to make a pony mod for Battle for Wesnoth. What fun!
Post by: Lumbajak on May 20, 2011, 05:55:03 pm
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Created with 3 steak knives, a butter knife and 9 spoons.
Next time we might actually use the cake decorating set and carving tools and other shit that would make it not an abomination.
Post by: Frajic on May 20, 2011, 06:07:30 pm
EDIT: My friend and I decided to make a pony mod for Battle for Wesnoth. What fun!When you're finished I'll want to download that game. It's freeware, right?
And it seems like MLP:FiM Abridged is delayed due to late lines.
Post by: Jack_Bread on May 20, 2011, 06:15:19 pm
Eyup. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0QHw7iy1Rg)EDIT: My friend and I decided to make a pony mod for Battle for Wesnoth. What fun!When you're finished I'll want to download that game. It's freeware, right?
And it seems like MLP:FiM Abridged is delayed due to late lines.
Here's a link (http://www.wesnoth.org/), if you're interested.
Post by: Glowcat on May 20, 2011, 07:33:02 pm
Next time we might actually use the cake decorating set and carving tools and other shit that would make it not an abomination.
Abominations are fine if they are yummy abominations; And Frankendash looks good enough to eat.
Post by: Jack_Bread on May 20, 2011, 10:00:34 pm
Sprite:
(http://i.imgur.com/rqeYX.png)
Spoiler: Units List (click to show/hide)
Post by: Frajic on May 21, 2011, 04:21:35 am
Post by: Jack_Bread on May 21, 2011, 06:41:24 pm
(http://i.imgur.com/ipf8F.png)
I've done a bunch of sprite since then, so here are a couple more.
(I chose my 2 favorites. :D)
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
It's out. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApJayBaGtmU)Yesss! I like it. :)
Post by: Frajic on May 22, 2011, 02:13:14 pm
Spoiler: Megaman (click to show/hide)
I also added my signature and the date; I've done it to all the previous drawings too.
And just so you guys know, I take requests. Anything, really, so long as it's not too hard :P
Post by: Jreengus on May 22, 2011, 06:40:38 pm
And just so you guys know, I take requests. Anything, really, so long as it's not too hard :PFirefly ponies would be awesome. Haven't seen any yet.
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on May 22, 2011, 08:33:21 pm
Second the awesomeness of a Mal pony in particular, and the rest of the crew in general.And just so you guys know, I take requests. Anything, really, so long as it's not too hard :PFirefly ponies would be awesome. Haven't seen any yet.
Post by: Frajic on May 23, 2011, 10:28:52 am
Spoiler: Cthulhu pony (click to show/hide)
Post by: Jreengus on May 23, 2011, 12:56:52 pm
Anyhow this got me thinking about what each ponies cutie mark would be:
Mal: This one's tricky a gun seems like a cheap way out although it would work.
Zoe: Once again a gun would work but also seems like a cheap way out.
Jayne: Bit easier to avoid the cheap gun here, you could give him something death related like a skull since he's more of a mercenary/thug than a soldier.
Wash: Easy, a pair of wings or similar flight symbolism.
Kaylee: Cogs or a spanner, something mechanical definitely.
Simon: Something doctory A cross or that twisty snake thing. (http://gnews.com/the-life-of-python20-greatest-monty-python-sketches-03200918105104/)
River: How do you encompass a natural ability at everything into a single symbol?
Inara: Another hard one possibly interconnected male female symbols (http://sexual-communication.wikispaces.com/file/view/female_symbol.jpg/219293276/female_symbol.jpg)?
Book: Seems like the problem here is giving him a mark which isn't an immediate spoiler. Something religious with the implication it's make-up hiding the real one?
Post by: Frajic on May 23, 2011, 01:15:41 pm
You should watch the whole show, it's not that long but it's really good.Whoa, the entire cast? In that case I think I'll make it a group shot. It's going to take a while, however. Also, I just finished the first episode. I think I can enjoy this.
Anyhow this got me thinking about what each ponies cutie mark would be:
Mal: This one's tricky a gun seems like a cheap way out although it would work.
Zoe: Once again a gun would work but also seems like a cheap way out.
Jayne: Bit easier to avoid the cheap gun here, you could give him something death related like a skull since he's more of a mercenary/thug than a soldier.
Wash: Easy, a pair of wings or similar flight symbolism.
Kaylee: Cogs or a spanner, something mechanical definitely.
Simon: Something doctory A cross or that twisty snake thing. (http://gnews.com/the-life-of-python20-greatest-monty-python-sketches-03200918105104/)
River: How do you encompass a natural ability at everything into a single symbol?
Inara: Another hard one possibly interconnected male female symbols (http://sexual-communication.wikispaces.com/file/view/female_symbol.jpg/219293276/female_symbol.jpg)?
Book: Seems like the problem here is giving him a mark which isn't an immediate spoiler. Something religious with the implication it's make-up hiding the real one?
Post by: Jreengus on May 23, 2011, 01:29:26 pm
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on May 23, 2011, 01:54:31 pm
You should watch the whole show, it's not that long but it's really good.
Anyhow this got me thinking about what each ponies cutie mark would be:
Mal: This one's tricky a gun seems like a cheap way out although it would work.
Zoe: Once again a gun would work but also seems like a cheap way out.
Jayne: Bit easier to avoid the cheap gun here, you could give him something death related like a skull since he's more of a mercenary/thug than a soldier.
Wash: Easy, a pair of wings or similar flight symbolism.
Kaylee: Cogs or a spanner, something mechanical definitely.
Simon: Something doctory A cross or that twisty snake thing. (http://gnews.com/the-life-of-python20-greatest-monty-python-sketches-03200918105104/)
River: How do you encompass a natural ability at everything into a single symbol?
Inara: Another hard one possibly interconnected male female symbols (http://sexual-communication.wikispaces.com/file/view/female_symbol.jpg/219293276/female_symbol.jpg)?
Book: Seems like the problem here is giving him a mark which isn't an immediate spoiler. Something religious with the implication it's make-up hiding the real one?
My opinions on thus-
Mal: Captain's bars. He's captain of Serenity. I think he was a sergeant or something in the war, so sergeant stripes would work too, I suppose. Also Earth Pony.
Zoe: I think she was a corporal, so the appropriate insignia, which escapes me atm. Earth Pony.
Jayne: I don't think a gun would be inappropriate here at all, especially if said gun was Vera. Earth Pony.
Wash: Agreed. Wings would be excellent, or possibly a steering wheel. Pegasus, obviously.
Kaylee: Again, agreed. Earth Pony, maybe Unicorn, possibly.
Simon: Agreed once more. Unicorn here.
River: Perhaps a brain? Or an infinity symbol? I 'unno. Unicorn, definitely.
Inara: Agreed here as well. Once again, Unicorn.
Book: No real idea for the Cutie-Mark from me. Earth Pony again, methinks.
Post by: Sordid on May 23, 2011, 02:26:16 pm
Mal: Captain, sergeant, those are just ranks. What's Mal at heart? I'd say he's a rebel, he challenges authority and he's as stubborn as an ass, he never ever gives up. So I'd say some kind of symbol related to that. No idea what that might be, though.
Zoe: Again, think defining character trait. I'd say her loyalty to her commanding officer, military insignia would work nicely for her.
Jayne: Definitely a gun. Maybe crossed with a knife as well, he has a nice collection of both.
River: Brain would work, especially if you could somehow make it look dangerous. Like a visual pun that says "I can kill you with my brain".
Book: Maybe a black sheep? That would refer both to his Shepherd status and being somewhat different from the rest of the flock. You could combine it with a cross if you wanted to be blatant about it.
Post by: Leonon on May 24, 2011, 03:01:44 am
Kaylee feels like an orange and brown pegasus for some reason. I think it's her technical ability and the way the engine room looks.
Wash is a leaf on the wind.
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on May 24, 2011, 03:36:07 am
Wash is a leaf on the wind.
*Facepalm* Of course! How did we not think of that?
Definitely a leaf with wind lines around it. It must be done!
Post by: Silfurdreki on May 24, 2011, 04:12:32 am
Spoiler: Picture (click to show/hide)
Yes, I put wings on my own pony, a guy can dream, right? ;) Bonus points for recognising the cutie mark.
Maybe I should change the coloutr of the hair... It felt right putting (roughly) my own hair clour on there, but it doesn't really fit with the rest of the colours. What do you think?
Post by: Fayrik on May 24, 2011, 05:40:53 am
So I finally got time to set up photoshop on my laptotp and got some free time to draw, so I made a self-ponification!That's cool. Did you draw that yourself or is a recolouring? ^^Spoiler: Picture (click to show/hide)
Yes, I put wings on my own pony, a guy can dream, right? ;) Bonus points for recognising the cutie mark.
Maybe I should change the coloutr of the hair... It felt right putting (roughly) my own hair clour on there, but it doesn't really fit with the rest of the colours. What do you think?
Spoiler: Cutie Mark related, don't click if you haven't made a guess yet. (click to show/hide)
Post by: Silfurdreki on May 24, 2011, 08:11:52 am
So I finally got time to set up photoshop on my laptotp and got some free time to draw, so I made a self-ponification!That's cool. Did you draw that yourself or is a recolouring? ^^Spoiler: Picture (click to show/hide)
Yes, I put wings on my own pony, a guy can dream, right? ;) Bonus points for recognising the cutie mark.
Maybe I should change the coloutr of the hair... It felt right putting (roughly) my own hair clour on there, but it doesn't really fit with the rest of the colours. What do you think?Spoiler: Cutie Mark related, don't click if you haven't made a guess yet. (click to show/hide)
I did it myself. It took a while, though, mostly because I spent a lot of time getting the contours smooth and not bumpy from when I drew them wrong. :P
Spoiler: Reply to cutie mark spoiler (click to show/hide)
Edit: I just looked at the picture on my desktop computer and the colour of the body is completely different from what it looked like on my laptop. I thought it was grey, but on this monitor it looks pinkish-purple, which looks really strange. :-\
Post by: Fayrik on May 24, 2011, 07:59:08 pm
Edit: I just looked at the picture on my desktop computer and the colour of the body is completely different from what it looked like on my laptop. I thought it was grey, but on this monitor it looks pinkish-purple, which looks really strange. :-\That's definitely light purple for me.
Though, I think it looks quite good like that.
Post by: alway on May 25, 2011, 12:09:55 am
I ... I wish I could draw too.Speaking of cupcakes... (http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/cupcakes-my-little-pony-fanfiction)
*gives Pyrate a cupcake*
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on May 25, 2011, 01:02:52 am
I ... I wish I could draw too.Speaking of cupcakes... (http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/cupcakes-my-little-pony-fanfiction)
*gives Pyrate a cupcake*
Oh God. Oh God no. No. No no no no no no no no. Just no. No.
Post by: Silfurdreki on May 25, 2011, 03:55:18 am
I ... I wish I could draw too.Speaking of cupcakes... (http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/cupcakes-my-little-pony-fanfiction)
*gives Pyrate a cupcake*
Oh God. Oh God no. No. No no no no no no no no. Just no. No.
DO NOT WANT!
I had been avoiding that, and just reading the plot summary made me die a bit inside. I think I'll continue avoiding it.
Post by: Jack_Bread on May 25, 2011, 04:33:23 am
Same here. I absolutely hate that story because ruined Pinkie's image to a lot of people. :(I ... I wish I could draw too.Speaking of cupcakes... (http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/cupcakes-my-little-pony-fanfiction)
*gives Pyrate a cupcake*
Oh God. Oh God no. No. No no no no no no no no. Just no. No.
DO NOT WANT!
I had been avoiding that, and just reading the plot summary made me die a bit inside. I think I'll continue avoiding it.
Also:
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on May 25, 2011, 04:51:27 am
Also:Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Oh? What's all this then?
Post by: Silfurdreki on May 25, 2011, 05:18:02 am
Also:Spoiler (click to show/hide)
What's up with an ideal temperature of -76.7 °C? Sounds a bit cold for ponies if you ask me. :P
Post by: alway on May 25, 2011, 10:58:45 am
I think SoaSE has you beat by a few years. And yes, that is a real in-game achievement.
Post by: Nikov on May 25, 2011, 01:45:38 pm
Also I might switch my avatar to Apple Jack. Did you guys realize she's named after freeze-distilled cider?
Post by: Patchouli on May 25, 2011, 02:15:20 pm
The ponies are adorable, the show makes me smile, and the show is just well made.
Post by: Fayrik on May 25, 2011, 02:54:49 pm
http://sinsofasolarempire.wikia.com/wiki/Space_PoniesYears? That'd be... Gen 3. *skies darken, thunder rolls*
I think SoaSE has you beat by a few years. And yes, that is a real in-game achievement.
At first I was like "you bunch of little man-childs are watching a show meant for elementary school girls", now I'm like "Okay, gotta screen this for age appropriateness. Every single episode. Tonight."Alot of people think that way... I think.
But if it was just men being girly, why has it only started recently? As far as I'm aware, there wasn't quite such a large male fanbase for previous generations of the franchise.
I have a two-year-old girl sitting on my lap when I watch most TV, and this is beating the little furry pants off of Curious George. What's your excuse?Excusing myself from watching the show would imply there was something wrong with enjoying it in the first place.
Also I might switch my avatar to Apple Jack. Did you guys realize she's named after freeze-distilled cider?I'd be surprised if anyone hadn't really. I believe that one of her distant relatives is called Appletini in the first episode.
Post by: Solifuge on May 25, 2011, 02:57:22 pm
I have a two-year-old girl sitting on my lap when I watch most TV, and this is beating the little furry pants off of Curious George. What's your excuse?Excusing myself from watching the show would imply there was something wrong with enjoying it in the first place.
Right on, my brony. *hoof-five*
But on topic, I don't think I've been waiting this hard for the new season of a TV Show, let alone a cartoon, in ages.
Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on May 25, 2011, 03:02:03 pm
I have a two-year-old girl sitting on my lap when I watch most TV, and this is beating the little furry pants off of Curious George. What's your excuse?I'm a 16 year old girl is my excuse.
And I've got to agree with Soli, my want button has been mashed to uselessness.
Post by: Frajic on May 25, 2011, 03:45:11 pm
Spoiler: Drawn image macro? Drawn image macro. (click to show/hide)
No signature because it gets in the way.
Post by: Jack_Bread on May 25, 2011, 04:42:49 pm
-snip-It's Aurora. :)
Oh? What's all this then?
-snip-It was my first time playing and I couldn't figure out how to change the planet's temperature.
What's up with an ideal temperature of -76.7 °C? Sounds a bit cold for ponies if you ask me. :P
What?Spoiler: Drawn image macro? Drawn image macro. (click to show/hide)
No signature because it gets in the way.
EDIT:
Here's the full version of the race image, in case you're interested.
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Silfurdreki on May 25, 2011, 04:53:48 pm
I have a two-year-old girl sitting on my lap when I watch most TV, and this is beating the little furry pants off of Curious George. What's your excuse?Excusing myself from watching the show would imply there was something wrong with enjoying it in the first place.
Right on, my brony. *hoof-five*
But on topic, I don't think I've been waiting this hard for the new season of a TV Show, let alone a cartoon, in ages.
This, so very much this. The only thing I'm reluctant with regarding ponies is drawing fan art when someone is watching.
EDIT:
Here's the full version of the race image, in case you're interested.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
At first I wondered why that pony had a hoof in its mouth, but then I realised it's the oxygen tube.
Post by: Nikov on May 25, 2011, 05:33:20 pm
I have a two-year-old girl sitting on my lap when I watch most TV, and this is beating the little furry pants off of Curious George. What's your excuse?Excusing myself from watching the show would imply there was something wrong with enjoying it in the first place.
Right on, my brony. *hoof-five*
But on topic, I don't think I've been waiting this hard for the new season of a TV Show, let alone a cartoon, in ages.
This, so very much this. The only thing I'm reluctant with regarding ponies is drawing fan art when someone is watching.
I'm joining the herd, aren't I. Fuck, I might as well. I've got sixteen more years with two women in the house I'll have to relate to.
Post by: Fayrik on May 25, 2011, 05:45:01 pm
You might be able to get away with claiming that you passively enjoy the show and have no knowledge of knowing about it's cult-status.I have a two-year-old girl sitting on my lap when I watch most TV, and this is beating the little furry pants off of Curious George. What's your excuse?Excusing myself from watching the show would imply there was something wrong with enjoying it in the first place.
Right on, my brony. *hoof-five*
But on topic, I don't think I've been waiting this hard for the new season of a TV Show, let alone a cartoon, in ages.
This, so very much this. The only thing I'm reluctant with regarding ponies is drawing fan art when someone is watching.
I'm joining the herd, aren't I. Fuck, I might as well. I've got sixteen more years with two women in the house I'll have to relate to.
Either way, if that's the way you feel then I guess I'm honour bound to offer you your first bro-hoof and some complimentary hugs.
Post by: Bohandas on May 25, 2011, 06:34:35 pm
At first I was like "you bunch of little man-childs are watching a show meant for elementary school girls", now I'm like "Okay, gotta screen this for age appropriateness. Every single episode. Tonight." I have a two-year-old girl sitting on my lap when I watch most TV, and this is beating the little furry pants off of Curious George. What's your excuse?
Well, personally I tell people that I found out about the show because it has a cult following on he forum for the world's most violent videogame; Or at least I would, if it ever came up.
Also I might switch my avatar to Apple Jack. Did you guys realize she's named after freeze-distilled cider?
Not just cider, hard cider. It always strikes me as humorous that we have things like cartoon characters and breakfast cereals named after liquors.
Post by: Frajic on May 27, 2011, 09:57:58 am
I'm going to try and make every single one of these. What do you mean, "overextending"? Are there anyone else who will join in on this event?
Post by: runiq on May 27, 2011, 02:53:24 pm
Newbie drawing month, arranged by Equestria Daily! (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/05/newbie-artist-training-ground-event.html) Day 1! (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/05/newbie-artist-training-grounds-day-1.html)
I'm going to try and make every single one of these. What do you mean, "overextending"? Are there anyone else who will join in on this event?
Awesome! Count me in, after I missed so many of the things I wanted to submit to bay12 I really should get back to drawing...
On a sidenote--I'm kinda new to the whole pony hype. I get that Derpy Hooves' name has been coined by the fanbase, as has the term "bronies". What about Dr. Whooves, is his name canon? And what's with the cupcakes thing?
Post by: Frajic on May 27, 2011, 03:28:08 pm
Pretty much all the background characters' names are fanon. And Cupcakes is a famous fanfic about Pinkie Pie making cupcakes out of her friends; I'll spare you the details.Newbie drawing month, arranged by Equestria Daily! (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/05/newbie-artist-training-ground-event.html) Day 1! (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/05/newbie-artist-training-grounds-day-1.html)
I'm going to try and make every single one of these. What do you mean, "overextending"? Are there anyone else who will join in on this event?
Awesome! Count me in, after I missed so many of the things I wanted to submit to bay12 I really should get back to drawing...
On a sidenote--I'm kinda new to the whole pony hype. I get that Derpy Hooves' name has been coined by the fanbase, as has the term "bronies". What about Dr. Whooves, is his name canon? And what's with the cupcakes thing?
Post by: Bohandas on May 27, 2011, 03:40:42 pm
Post by: Frajic on May 27, 2011, 03:53:43 pm
Does Fluttershy remind anybody else of Agent Hyatt from the anime "Excel Saga"?Could you find a link?
Post by: Patchouli on May 27, 2011, 04:00:28 pm
Post by: Bohandas on May 27, 2011, 04:12:17 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9ADNCbhsIs
A link to the english dub of Excel Saga would provide a better example of the point I was trying to make, which was that Hyatt and Fluttershy both have the similar mannerisms, especially verbally, both in terms of the tone and rhythm of their speech as well as the actual things that they say.
Excel Saga Episode 3 Part 1 English Dubbed (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpVhqK14wBE&feature=related)
Excel Saga Episode 4 Part 2 English Dubbed (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQGn7DRfM9M&feature=related)
Excel Saga Episode 8 Part 1 English Dubbed (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kocvyCvkbNo)
Post by: Leonon on May 27, 2011, 04:44:12 pm
Post by: Frajic on May 27, 2011, 04:49:59 pm
My God, what have we done? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTPqjKk_xCo)MLP has desensitized me to girly stuff so much I barely cringe at that.
May be unable to do the drawing today. I can't seem to get enough privacy to draw.
Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on May 27, 2011, 04:54:05 pm
My God, what have we done? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTPqjKk_xCo):o
No words..
Post by: Silfurdreki on May 27, 2011, 04:55:02 pm
My God, what have we done? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTPqjKk_xCo)
So, did the world actually end last Saturday? That they did something this awesome cannot possibly be true...
As for the drawing thing, it sounds neat, I might do some, if I get the time.
Post by: Frajic on May 27, 2011, 07:34:02 pm
Spoiler: Newbie drawing, Day 1 (click to show/hide)
I want more colours to use :I
That, and a functioning scanner. Freaking uncooperative scanner drivers.
Spoiler: Newbie drawing, Day 2 (click to show/hide)
I think this is one of the better drawings I've done. Hardly any large mistakes.
Post by: Fayrik on May 29, 2011, 09:18:58 am
<Img>Those are really cool!
I want more colours to use :I
That, and a functioning scanner. Freaking uncooperative scanner drivers.
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I think this is one of the better drawings I've done. Hardly any large mistakes.
Are you going to try and join in with the entire month's challenges? Could be quite a lot of work. Either way, I look forward to see more.
Post by: Frajic on May 29, 2011, 09:40:29 am
So, today's theme is The Great and Powerful Trixie. I'll think up something good by the time I get home.
Post by: alway on May 29, 2011, 10:21:48 pm
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Post by: tehstefan on May 29, 2011, 10:33:06 pm
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on May 30, 2011, 02:50:50 am
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Post by: Lumbajak on May 30, 2011, 05:27:34 am
Spoiler: Waaagh! (click to show/hide)
Post by: Frajic on May 30, 2011, 05:47:08 am
But where's the dakka?Spoiler: Waaagh! (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Newbie drawing, Day 3 (click to show/hide)
And then my drawings became 20% cooler.
Post by: Bohandas on May 30, 2011, 08:03:23 am
Post by: Jreengus on May 30, 2011, 08:53:28 am
Post by: Armok on May 30, 2011, 08:55:55 am
... oh dear.Spoiler: Waaagh! (click to show/hide)
Post by: dragonshardz on May 30, 2011, 11:45:16 am
Post by: userpay on May 30, 2011, 12:58:32 pm
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Post by: Glowcat on May 30, 2011, 01:13:10 pm
I'll just leave these here.
...
Mind = Blown
Blood for the Blood Princess!
Skulls for the Skull Stable!
Post by: runiq on May 30, 2011, 02:58:30 pm
I'll just leave these here.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
...I think I'll shut off my computer, look out the window a bit and try to come to terms with what I just saw.
Post by: Leonon on May 30, 2011, 03:15:13 pm
Post by: Armok on May 30, 2011, 05:36:28 pm
In fact, it can be mathematically proven that for all X, making MLP X% more grimdark will make it exactly as grimdark as you started out with. Knowing this a good mathematician can calculate the exact value.
Post by: Bohandas on May 30, 2011, 05:42:11 pm
I'll just leave these here.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
That's AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: runiq on May 30, 2011, 06:46:21 pm
Post by: Sordid on May 30, 2011, 08:21:42 pm
....Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Oh my god! Hi res version, PLEASE! :D
As usual, if you want something done, you have to do it yourself. In case anyone else is interested, here's a nice version:
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Post by: userpay on May 30, 2011, 10:32:14 pm
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Post by: dragonshardz on May 31, 2011, 03:19:00 am
I'll just leave these here.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
I'm going to be building an Ork army sometime in the future. Now I'll need to revamp Squigs with Ork bitz to make them into Hogz.
Post by: Silfurdreki on May 31, 2011, 04:08:17 am
Ha! Finally found the place where the Newbie Training Grounds stuff is posted to. I am dumb. Got three days worth of catchin' up to do, lessee how it turns out...
Link for a guy who's equally unable to find it?
Post by: runiq on May 31, 2011, 04:51:28 am
Ha! Finally found the place where the Newbie Training Grounds stuff is posted to. I am dumb. Got three days worth of catchin' up to do, lessee how it turns out...
Link for a guy who's equally unable to find it?
Basically just clicked through the tags on NTG #1 and stuck with Event: http://www.equestriadaily.com/search/label/Event
Post by: GlyphGryph on May 31, 2011, 05:02:56 am
Just, so beautiful.
Okay, I need to go actually catch up on episodes so I can read this thread without fear of spoilers again, I'm missing too much good stuff.
Post by: Jack_Bread on May 31, 2011, 05:28:31 am
I've actually been wanting to do this with space marines, but I haven't even had enough money to build a regular army, though.I'll just leave these here.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
I'm going to be building an Ork army sometime in the future. Now I'll need to revamp Squigs with Ork bitz to make them into Hogz.
Post by: Frajic on May 31, 2011, 04:20:04 pm
Spoiler: Newbie drawing, Day 4 (click to show/hide)
I've had very little free time as of lately, so I could only do a quick one in the morning. I'll have to do so for today's as well.
Unfortunately I was way too freaking tired in the morning to do so. Curses. There went the idea of joining in on the whole month out the window...
Post by: Jack_Bread on June 02, 2011, 03:27:57 am
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EDIT: Higher quality screenshot.
Post by: Rose on June 02, 2011, 02:40:56 pm
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Just leaving this here.
Post by: Jack_Bread on June 04, 2011, 07:28:49 pm
My sister went to Big Lots and she went kill mode looking for ponies. She said the toy aisle was nearly vacant of ponies and she saw a little boy coming up, reaching for a Fluttershy figure and she ran up and grabbed it. She also was really tempted to pull whatever was in the boy's hand when she heard him say "Pony." Also, my mom was trying to stop her from say "He would LOVE this!" when looking at the Pinkie Pie stuff because people were around. :D
This is what I got:
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Post by: Leonon on June 05, 2011, 12:50:53 am
When the series is over this pony will tidy up the place, exit the building and lock the doors?Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Just leaving this here.
Post by: Rose on June 05, 2011, 12:54:09 am
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on June 05, 2011, 01:25:06 am
How hard is it to add a hat? This is just negligence.
Oh, and there was a picture of proper Princess Celestia on the toy box. She was her proper coloration. I am disappoint.
Post by: freeformschooler on June 05, 2011, 01:32:59 am
Post by: GlyphGryph on June 06, 2011, 08:38:40 am
Anyways, I decided to try me hand at the Pony drawing thing, so...
I created my very own Pony called Wish Upon. Might end up coloring it in later, don't know yet.
Spoiler: My First Pony Attempt (click to show/hide)
Post by: CoughDrop on June 08, 2011, 05:02:54 am
No, this pony just takes after that pony to a mysterious degree. (see link in sig for human version)
I demand to know what that (http://img.ie/780b0.jpg) is from. :)
Post by: Rose on June 08, 2011, 05:06:27 am
No, this pony just takes after that pony to a mysterious degree. (see link in sig for human version)
I demand to know what that (http://img.ie/780b0.jpg) is from. :)
An ongoing IRC RP game.
ongoing meaning I've had that character for over a year already.
Setting is mutant highschool.
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on June 08, 2011, 03:30:43 pm
Anyway, I digress. Here it is.
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
It took me a while to pick the main coloration. I couldn't find one that didn't look horrible for a while.
Post by: Jack_Bread on June 09, 2011, 03:31:17 am
I made a Winter Wrap Up game. It's in Gameboy style and what you do is you plow the field of snow, then till the land, then plant seeds. It's kinda difficult.
(http://i.imgur.com/eOPD8.png)
Get it here: http://www.mediafire.com/?odmra5r2ovm11rj
Also, I'm making a pony sprite pack for Terraria for the hell of it.
All 17 mane styles:
(http://i.imgur.com/MFrOJ.gif)
A preview of the armor:
(http://i.imgur.com/Bqnd6.png)
(If you're wondering why there is no tail, it's because there's only 2 pixels width of space for me to make it, so it would just look strange.)
Made a go at ponifying myself. I can't help but think it would've gone better if I'd done the framework by hand, then colored in photoshop, instead of shopping the whole way through.It looks nice. Needs improvement, though.
Anyway, I digress. Here it is.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
It took me a while to pick the main coloration. I couldn't find one that didn't look horrible for a while.
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on June 09, 2011, 04:27:01 am
No worries. Everything I do will get better with practice, at least marginally.
Post by: Silfurdreki on June 09, 2011, 02:47:46 pm
Also, I'm making a pony sprite pack for Terraria for the hell of it.
All 17 mane styles:
(http://i.imgur.com/MFrOJ.gif)
A preview of the armor:
(http://i.imgur.com/Bqnd6.png)
(If you're wondering why there is no tail, it's because there's only 2 pixels width of space for me to make it, so it would just look strange.)
That is so awesome! My brother is going to hate me for using that when we play Terraria. :D
I've been trying to get him to watch ponies for several months now.
Edit: I didn't think it was possible to hate
Made a go at ponifying myself. I can't help but think it would've gone better if I'd done the framework by hand, then colored in photoshop, instead of shopping the whole way through.
Anyway, I digress. Here it is.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
It took me a while to pick the main coloration. I couldn't find one that didn't look horrible for a while.
I think the most obvious problem is the too long muzzle, the rest looks pretty decent, I think
Post by: Jack_Bread on June 09, 2011, 04:07:12 pm
Edit: I didn't think it was possible to hate...and that's two people who hated Ditzy Doo because of the game.DerpyDitzy Doo, but after playing through that game...
In other news, I've only the molten pants and the suit-less helmets(miner's helmet, goggles, etc.) left for the Terraria pony until it's done. :D
EDIT:
DONE!
(http://i.imgur.com/i5PZg.gif)
EDIT:
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Post by: Lumbajak on June 10, 2011, 04:49:21 am
Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on June 10, 2011, 04:57:04 am
Do fucking want.
Post by: Silfurdreki on June 10, 2011, 07:09:41 am
Do fucking want.
Post by: Jack_Bread on June 10, 2011, 07:25:22 am
In case you're wondering, I still have to do NPCs and I want to make the humanoid enemies(skeletons, zombies, maybe goblins, but probably not) into ponies and then the social equipment for the next patch tomorrow, so I'd probably be able to make a download in a week. :)Do fucking want.
Post by: GlyphGryph on June 10, 2011, 08:40:58 am
Post by: Jack_Bread on June 11, 2011, 11:56:10 am
Almost done. I just need to finish the vanity items, then I can release it. After it's released, I'll polish it and do other things I wanted to do.
EDIT: 12 hours later, I finished. C:
http://www.mediafire.com/?9aa5892gbz4tqe5
Install instructions within.
Post by: Lumbajak on June 12, 2011, 12:47:01 am
For that matter accept my friend invite on Steam
Post by: Jack_Bread on June 12, 2011, 12:57:48 am
Would you like me to have your sprites put on the steam group and EquestriaDaily?Yeah, that'd be great! ;D
For that matter accept my friend invite on Steam
Post by: Lumbajak on June 12, 2011, 05:56:50 pm
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Post by: Jack_Bread on June 13, 2011, 06:37:29 am
Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on June 13, 2011, 10:42:30 am
Spoiler: ... (click to show/hide)
Also
(http://www.img.ie/08390.png) (http://www.img.ie/)
Post by: Silfurdreki on June 13, 2011, 11:51:21 am
Someone posted these in the chat.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
They should have used green bricks for the green parts of Rainbow's mane and tail, but except for that, those are awesome!
BronyToons (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjG0t3p_CAQ) put out a teaser trailer. :O
This reminds (again) that I need to watch Dr. Who at some point.
Post by: Sordid on June 13, 2011, 12:11:01 pm
Also, play Transformice. It's fun.
Post by: GlyphGryph on June 13, 2011, 01:19:48 pm
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on June 13, 2011, 10:21:00 pm
BronyToons (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjG0t3p_CAQ) put out a teaser trailer. :O
I subscribed then and there. I MUST SEE THIS.
Post by: Bohandas on June 14, 2011, 12:17:53 am
Am I the only one who was thinking "That's RACIST!" (in Equestria, at any rate)
Post by: alway on June 14, 2011, 12:23:21 am
In the "Dog and Pony Show" episode, when the dogs call Rarity a 'mule' and she responds "mules are ugly... are you saying that i'm ugly?"Is there any point at which it is confirmed mules actually exist in the series? If not, for all we know, it could have been akin to goblins or gremlins; things which don't exist aside from well-known fantasy descriptions.
Am I the only one who thought That's RACIST (in Equestria, at any rate)
Post by: Jack_Bread on June 14, 2011, 12:29:10 am
Isn't there one in Applebuck Season?In the "Dog and Pony Show" episode, when the dogs call Rarity a 'mule' and she responds "mules are ugly... are you saying that i'm ugly?"Is there any point at which it is confirmed mules actually exist in the series? If not, for all we know, it could have been akin to goblins or gremlins; things which don't exist aside from well-known fantasy descriptions.
Am I the only one who thought That's RACIST (in Equestria, at any rate)
Post by: Bohandas on June 14, 2011, 12:34:11 am
In the "Dog and Pony Show" episode, when the dogs call Rarity a 'mule' and she responds "mules are ugly... are you saying that i'm ugly?"Is there any point at which it is confirmed mules actually exist in the series? If not, for all we know, it could have been akin to goblins or gremlins; things which don't exist aside from well-known fantasy descriptions.
Am I the only one who thought That's RACIST (in Equestria, at any rate)
I'm almost sure I've seen sentient equine creatures other than ponies on the show, and I've found a youtube clip (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gF3mw6ea_F8) of a scene specifically showing a sentient mule that appears to be taken directly from the show (without being edited or redubbed), although its from an episode that I haven't seen, so I can't be sure.
Post by: alway on June 14, 2011, 12:41:17 am
Post by: dragonshardz on June 14, 2011, 12:57:17 am
Post by: Jack_Bread on June 14, 2011, 01:54:05 am
(http://i.imgur.com/snV0c.png)
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on June 14, 2011, 08:23:53 am
Post by: Silfurdreki on June 14, 2011, 08:33:47 am
Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on June 14, 2011, 08:40:03 am
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on June 14, 2011, 08:44:26 am
Earth is indeed in the Halo universe
That it is. You even go there for 2, 3 and ODST.
Anypony have ideas for a non-official name for Pony Planet?
Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on June 14, 2011, 08:46:23 am
Post by: Sordid on June 14, 2011, 08:53:08 am
I'd just go with Equestria. It's the only name mentioned anyway
Yeah, this. It's never specified that Equestria is a country as such, for all we know Celestia might actually rule a whole planet.
Post by: Leonon on June 14, 2011, 08:56:36 am
To my knowledge there is no official name of the planet. There are indications that it is Earth (same constellations in the sky), but I suspect that's not very useful to you, seeing as Earth is in the Halo universe already. Or at least I think it is (my knowledge of the Halo universe is very sparse).It doesn't have to be in the same place as earth for it to have the same constellations, just in the same neighborhood.
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on June 14, 2011, 09:15:38 am
I'd just go with Equestria. It's the only name mentioned anyway
Yeah, this. It's never specified that Equestria is a country as such, for all we know Celestia might actually rule a whole planet.
It's implied in the dragon episode, if I'm remembering right. I think someone asks what a dragon is doing in Equestria, and Twilight Sparkle responds "sleeping". Also, it's mentioned that the smoke from the snoring will cover all of Equestria. Probably an exaggeration, but I doubt that'd be said if Equestria was the whole planet.
So, when the Dragon is asked to leave Equestria, I doubt they were asking the fella to break atmo.
Post by: Silfurdreki on June 14, 2011, 09:37:50 am
It doesn't have to be in the same place as earth for it to have the same constellations, just in the same neighborhood.
This is very true, but since our constellations include the brightest stars on the sky, which are also generally the closest, the Pony Planet would have to be very close to earth for this to be possible.
You also have the problem of parallax. Many constellations include stars that are very far from each other in actual 3D space, but happen to look like they lie close to each other from Earth. Moving merely to the closest star from Earth (~4 light years) would make these constellations look very different since closer stars will seem to move in respect to other, more distant ones.
A simple estimation of the parallax of the closest star of Orion (since it's explicitly mentioned in the series),Bellatrix ~240 ly away, with respect to the farthest bright star in the same constellation (Alnilam ~1300 ly away) and a 4 light-year base line shows that Bellatrix will move roughly 3/4 of a degree in relation to Alnilam. If you do the same thing with Scorpius (closest star is ~16 ly away) you get a whooping 17 degree parallax. More than enough to render the constellation unrecognisable.
Hopefully I haven't done any errors...
That got a bit geeky, and it doesn't really matter anyway since one could just ignore the constellations and put the planet wherever, but I found it a fun experiment.
Post by: Sordid on June 14, 2011, 11:15:36 am
I'd just go with Equestria. It's the only name mentioned anyway
Yeah, this. It's never specified that Equestria is a country as such, for all we know Celestia might actually rule a whole planet.
It's implied in the dragon episode, if I'm remembering right. I think someone asks what a dragon is doing in Equestria, and Twilight Sparkle responds "sleeping". Also, it's mentioned that the smoke from the snoring will cover all of Equestria. Probably an exaggeration, but I doubt that'd be said if Equestria was the whole planet.
So, when the Dragon is asked to leave Equestria, I doubt they were asking the fella to break atmo.
Maybe it's a very small planet? And IMO dragons flying from planet to planet through space would be absolutely freaking cool.
Post by: Glowcat on June 14, 2011, 11:30:57 am
Maybe it's a very small planet? And IMO dragons flying from planet to planet through space would be absolutely freaking cool.
Off-Topic: but that's one of the things I've incorporated into a Homebrew campaign setting... because dragons influenced by celestial objects and traveling through space is
Post by: Sergius on June 15, 2011, 12:57:17 am
I like it, but I don't care much for the cutesy-moral part at the end (granted, it IS a children's show, so everything has to work out at the end and everyone has to be friends). The humour is great tho. Loved the part where Shywossname started talking like Chef from South Park, and the zebra song.
This little screenie got me all WTF:
(http://i332.photobucket.com/albums/m347/My_little_pony/beardpony.jpg)
Bearded pony with chesthair... oookay.
But at least on this episode you get to see a less ridiculously tiny portion of male characters with talking parts and not being just comic relief like the dimwitted duo from that Super Amazing Awesome Magic Wizard... whatever that was. I get that it's meant for girls and intended for them to not really talk about McDreamy McHorse all day or whatever (if I wanted that I'd just watch club Winx... blech), but at least more males in the background that aren't all slowpoke draft horses would be nice once in a while.
Anyway, I'm gonna keep watching. Not thinkin' of becoming a "brony" anytime soon tho, I still prefer shows like Flapjack or Adventure Time... whatsitsname.
Post by: Sordid on June 15, 2011, 01:22:45 am
More males that aren't all slowpoke draft horses would be nice once in a while.
Hoo boy, just wait till you get to the asshole pegasi.
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on June 15, 2011, 02:00:15 am
More males that aren't all slowpoke draft horses would be nice once in a while.
Hoo boy, just wait till you get to the asshole pegasi.
Through that whole episode, I kept expecting the one pegasus to call Rainbow Dash a dork.
Post by: Sergius on June 15, 2011, 02:37:37 am
It just had to be the mandatory "just because you don't understand it and it doesn't make any sense doesn't make it any less true" aesop that's in almost every kid's show telling people that some things are just supernatural (and I don't mean in the context of the show's fantasyland, but as an actual teaching to the people watching)
And with that, I'm done for the night :P
Post by: alway on June 15, 2011, 03:10:27 am
This put the mental image of a dragon walking into a starship and taking off from Equestria to return to his homeworld. Do want.Maybe it's a very small planet? And IMO dragons flying from planet to planet through space would be absolutely freaking cool.It's implied in the dragon episode, if I'm remembering right. I think someone asks what a dragon is doing in Equestria, and Twilight Sparkle responds "sleeping". Also, it's mentioned that the smoke from the snoring will cover all of Equestria. Probably an exaggeration, but I doubt that'd be said if Equestria was the whole planet.I'd just go with Equestria. It's the only name mentioned anywayYeah, this. It's never specified that Equestria is a country as such, for all we know Celestia might actually rule a whole planet.
So, when the Dragon is asked to leave Equestria, I doubt they were asking the fella to break atmo.
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Post by: Silfurdreki on June 15, 2011, 03:17:09 am
Ok, just finished Feeling Pinky thing, and I must say, I liked the Aesop there even less. I would call it a Broken Aesop or something.
It just had to be the mandatory "just because you don't understand it and it doesn't make any sense doesn't make it any less true" aesop that's in almost every kid's show telling people that some things are just supernatural (and I don't mean in the context of the show's fantasyland, but as an actual teaching to the people watching)
And with that, I'm done for the night :P
Yeah, I don't think anyone (at least here) liked that one very much. There's even a discussion about it earlier in this very thread, IIRC.
Post by: Sordid on June 15, 2011, 03:50:03 am
Ok, just finished Feeling Pinky thing, and I must say, I liked the Aesop there even less. I would call it a Broken Aesop or something.
It just had to be the mandatory "just because you don't understand it and it doesn't make any sense doesn't make it any less true" aesop that's in almost every kid's show telling people that some things are just supernatural (and I don't mean in the context of the show's fantasyland, but as an actual teaching to the people watching)
And with that, I'm done for the night :P
Yeah, I don't think anyone (at least here) liked that one very much. There's even a discussion about it earlier in this very thread, IIRC.
Yep, ranted about that one already. There's a bunch of these broken aesops (TVTropes will ruin your vocabulary!) around. The message of Winter Wrap Up seems to be "if you suck at everything, go into management".
Post by: Patchouli on June 15, 2011, 04:14:57 am
Naturally, Pinkie Keen causes a "nyurrr science n' religion" orgy, but people interpret the message all over the place, so whatever.
Post by: Silfurdreki on June 15, 2011, 04:54:18 am
It's kind of ironically fun that the pony closely tied to magic gets to represent science, though. Not that there's anything wrong with that in the context of the setting, but it's still kind of fun.
Post by: Armok on June 15, 2011, 06:47:33 am
Also Faust said that she wasn't happy with it and that it could be interpreted in all sorts of bad ways she didn't intend and that she realized this to late, more or less.
Post by: FunctionZero on June 15, 2011, 08:53:47 am
It's kind of ironically fun that the pony closely tied to magic gets to represent science, though.
Not really. Casters in MLP universe seem to use magic in more of an academic, analitical way, as seen with Twilight Sparkle and how she got her cutie mark.
Therefore, it would be the most logical thing to have one of these to represent science. (not that they were trying to do that.)
Also, stop having the same pony as me. :P
Also, for the episode itself:
"I am happy to report that I now realise there are wonderful things in the world you just can't explain, but that doesn't necessarily make them any less true."
-Twilight Sparkle at the episode end
So yeah, I don't see how this could mean anything supernatural. Could be interpreted either way though, so there is no real solution to this arguement.
Post by: Glowcat on June 15, 2011, 08:59:41 am
Post by: Frajic on June 15, 2011, 09:10:34 am
Twilight Sparkle wasn't even doing science. Pinky's abilities were consistently reproducible, which should lead one to curiosity, not closed-mindedness.It's kind of ironic that it's the scientist who's close-minded one in this situation, considering the stereotype of narrowminded theists.
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on June 15, 2011, 09:30:22 am
Oh, found a pony generator on Deviant Art. Anyone want a link?
Post by: Silfurdreki on June 15, 2011, 10:36:45 am
It's kind of ironically fun that the pony closely tied to magic gets to represent science, though.
Not really. Casters in MLP universe seem to use magic in more of an academic, analitical way, as seen with Twilight Sparkle and how she got her cutie mark.
Therefore, it would be the most logical thing to have one of these to represent science. (not that they were trying to do that.)
Yes, I agree, which is why I put the second sentence in that paragraph, the one you removed from the quote. ;)
Also, stop having the same pony as me. :P
No u!
Also, for the episode itself:
"I am happy to report that I now realise there are wonderful things in the world you just can't explain, but that doesn't necessarily make them any less true."
-Twilight Sparkle at the episode end
So yeah, I don't see how this could mean anything supernatural. Could be interpreted either way though, so there is no real solution to this arguement.
I think Twilight represented science in the common, stereotypical 'scientists are people with weird machines and blinky lights' way and not the proper 'scientific method' way.
I'm not saying the episode should be interpreted as science vs. religion, I'm saying that it's an easy interpretation to make. Finally, I agree, this argument is pointless and already explored.
Post by: GlyphGryph on June 15, 2011, 10:56:22 am
She knows whats "true" and is willing to ignore the evidence to show its the case! But she has no explanation for it! Heh.
So put me on the pile of people saying it might have just railed against closed-mindedness. It could just be a story of "trust the evidence rather than preconceived notions and beliefs, you don't know everything", which I think was closer to what was intended anyways. But whatever, yeah, wasn't the greatest episode.
Post by: FunctionZero on June 15, 2011, 11:00:47 am
Yes, I agree, which is why I put the second sentence in that paragraph, the one you removed from the quote. ;)Whoops. Yeah, I can see now that you meant the same as me.
Post by: Silfurdreki on June 15, 2011, 11:23:02 am
I'm certainly looking forward to it!
Post by: FunctionZero on June 15, 2011, 12:03:07 pm
In other news, animation of season two just started (http://twitter.com/goldenrusset/statuses/80815270997917698?_escaped_fragment_=/goldenrusset/status/80815270997917698#!/goldenrusset/status/80815270997917698).
I'm certainly looking forward to it!
Yeah, that's the Vancouver studio. Topdraw supposedly started animating last week.
Or at least that's the word on /co/.
Post by: dragonshardz on June 15, 2011, 01:19:29 pm
In other news, animation of season two just started (http://twitter.com/goldenrusset/statuses/80815270997917698?_escaped_fragment_=/goldenrusset/status/80815270997917698#!/goldenrusset/status/80815270997917698).
I'm certainly looking forward to it!
I just squee'd and now my entire family is looking at me funny. Shit.
Post by: Sergius on June 15, 2011, 03:46:49 pm
Post by: Bohandas on June 15, 2011, 04:09:28 pm
It's kind of ironically fun that the pony closely tied to magic gets to represent science, though.
Not really. Casters in MLP universe seem to use magic in more of an academic, analitical way, as seen with Twilight Sparkle and how she got her cutie mark.
Therefore, it would be the most logical thing to have one of these to represent science. (not that they were trying to do that.)
Also, stop having the same pony as me. :P
Also, for the episode itself:
"I am happy to report that I now realise there are wonderful things in the world you just can't explain, but that doesn't necessarily make them any less true."
-Twilight Sparkle at the episode end
So yeah, I don't see how this could mean anything supernatural. Could be interpreted either way though, so there is no real solution to this arguement.
As Larry Niven said "Any sufficiently rigorously defined magic is indistinguishable from technology"
Post by: Zangi on June 15, 2011, 04:36:04 pm
/me gets off soapbox and wanders off to read MLP fanfics.
Post by: Sordid on June 15, 2011, 04:50:13 pm
"I am happy to report that I now realise there are wonderful things in the world you just can't explain, but that doesn't necessarily make them any less true."
-Twilight Sparkle at the episode end
So yeah, I don't see how this could mean anything supernatural. Could be interpreted either way though, so there is no real solution to this arguement.
The problem with it is that this exact phrase is probably the most often-used phrase by people who peddle quackery and pseudoscientific bullshit to deflect criticism. If you're at least tangentially familiar with the skeptical movement, it immediately sets off bullshit alarms in your head. It doesn't help at all that to help convey this message of wonder at the world they chose a phenomenon that is demonstrably non-existent in the real world (ie. psychic powers).
Post by: Pjoo on June 15, 2011, 08:05:57 pm
Got looking here again through EquestriaGaming, having played DF before, came to check out the MLP mod. Seems great, starting on it tomorrow I guess.
Sure pseudosciences can claim "it isn't neccessarily false just because you cannot explain it." Then again, the morals are supposedly for kids'. For them "It isn't neccessarily false just because you cannot explain it" works as an argument for Global Warming or Evolution as well as precognition. Just because you don't have the tools/knowledge to explain it doesn't mean it's not true.
In the show Twilight as Ms. Science "loses", but she is also closeminded when it comes to precognition. And this is in world with unicorns that cast magics from their horn. Does the episode actually encourage kids to be closeminded and ignorant? Atleast from my viewpoint Twilight was curious and eventually openminded, no matter if she "lost" or not, how she wrote the letter could've emphasized that though(and not how Pinkie was actually right).
This post needs more everypony/somepony/nopony so I am adding them here.
Post by: Sordid on June 15, 2011, 08:54:09 pm
Sure pseudosciences can claim "it isn't neccessarily false just because you cannot explain it." Then again, the morals are supposedly for kids'. For them "It isn't neccessarily false just because you cannot explain it" works as an argument for Global Warming or Evolution as well as precognition. Just because you don't have the tools/knowledge to explain it doesn't mean it's not true.
Oh that's an altogether wrong attitude to educating children, IMO. I still vividly remember how pissed off I was by people telling me that I'm too young to understand something, that I should just accept it. Rather than an "it's true even if you can't explain it" approach, I'd take "let's see if we can find an explanation for it" approach. Kids can understand surprisingly much if you take the time, problem is most people are just lazy.
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In the show Twilight as Ms. Science "loses", but she is also closeminded when it comes to precognition. And this is in world with unicorns that cast magics from their horn. Does the episode actually encourage kids to be closeminded and ignorant? Atleast from my viewpoint Twilight was curious and eventually openminded, no matter if she "lost" or not, how she wrote the letter could've emphasized that though(and not how Pinkie was actually right).
I don't think she was closed minded at all, she immediately set out to perform some observations and experiments. That's a very open minded, scientific approach. The problem I have is that through this method she didn't find some alternative, natural explanation of the psychic stuff, as would be the case in reality. Yeah, the show's supposed to teach kids. That's precisely why I'm offended by the message "psychic powers are real even if nobody can explain how they function, least of all their user, nor is there any plausible natural mechanism by which they could function".
Post by: Glowcat on June 15, 2011, 09:24:21 pm
I don't think she was closed minded at all, she immediately set out to perform some observations and experiments. That's a very open minded, scientific approach. The problem I have is that through this method she didn't find some alternative, natural explanation of the psychic stuff, as would be the case in reality. Yeah, the show's supposed to teach kids. That's precisely why I'm offended by the message "psychic powers are real even if nobody can explain how they function, least of all their user, nor is there any plausible natural mechanism by which they could function".
Except she wasn't being scientifically minded at all. We don't understand a lot of underlying mechanics behind things but we don't pretend those don't exist. Since Pinky Pie's so-called psychic tick would work consistently, and I would assume this would continue under a controlled experiment, she would be eligible for Randy's Million Dollar Prize. It's not even clear what Twilight could be looking for with her bizarre gizmos. What was her hypothesis? That magic beams would emit from Pinky's mane whenever she got a tick?
Twilight shouldn't have just accepted that some things cannot be known, but ignoring something because "it can't exist" isn't how one goes about being scientifically minded. She should have been hypothesizing her brain out once it was vastly unlikely for the predictions to be flukes or confirmation bias.
Post by: Bohandas on June 15, 2011, 10:19:08 pm
I don't think she was closed minded at all, she immediately set out to perform some observations and experiments. That's a very open minded, scientific approach. The problem I have is that through this method she didn't find some alternative, natural explanation of the psychic stuff, as would be the case in reality. Yeah, the show's supposed to teach kids. That's precisely why I'm offended by the message "psychic powers are real even if nobody can explain how they function, least of all their user, nor is there any plausible natural mechanism by which they could function".
Except she wasn't being scientifically minded at all. We don't understand a lot of underlying mechanics behind things but we don't pretend those don't exist. Since Pinky Pie's so-called psychic tick would work consistently, and I would assume this would continue under a controlled experiment, she would be eligible for Randy's Million Dollar Prize. It's not even clear what Twilight could be looking for with her bizarre gizmos. What was her hypothesis? That magic beams would emit from Pinky's mane whenever she got a tick?
Twilight shouldn't have just accepted that some things cannot be known, but ignoring something because "it can't exist" isn't how one goes about being scientifically minded. She should have been hypothesizing her brain out once it was vastly unlikely for the predictions to be flukes or confirmation bias.
Completely agreed!
Post by: Sergius on June 15, 2011, 10:58:04 pm
I don't think she was closed minded at all, she immediately set out to perform some observations and experiments. That's a very open minded, scientific approach. The problem I have is that through this method she didn't find some alternative, natural explanation of the psychic stuff, as would be the case in reality. Yeah, the show's supposed to teach kids. That's precisely why I'm offended by the message "psychic powers are real even if nobody can explain how they function, least of all their user, nor is there any plausible natural mechanism by which they could function".
Except she wasn't being scientifically minded at all. We don't understand a lot of underlying mechanics behind things but we don't pretend those don't exist. Since Pinky Pie's so-called psychic tick would work consistently, and I would assume this would continue under a controlled experiment, she would be eligible for Randy's Million Dollar Prize. It's not even clear what Twilight could be looking for with her bizarre gizmos. What was her hypothesis? That magic beams would emit from Pinky's mane whenever she got a tick?
Twilight shouldn't have just accepted that some things cannot be known, but ignoring something because "it can't exist" isn't how one goes about being scientifically minded. She should have been hypothesizing her brain out once it was vastly unlikely for the predictions to be flukes or confirmation bias.
That's because she was being a Strawman Scientist. We could have had somebody else do all the "that's impossible" stuff. A scientist would have observed that this thing happened over and over and at least document (if he was unable to document the source of cause) instead of whining (pardon the pun) about how unscientific predicting the future was.
The problem is that a Strawman Scientist still gives us a moral saying that somehow trying to understand things in a scientific way is wrong, and just "leaving it alone" is the best approach.
I know that kids don't understand everything. And we can suppose that they shouldn't disbelieve stuff just because THEY personally can't understand them. But the message is terrible, because of the use of a strawman (strawpony?) and fantasy don't deliver it well. It's like, if I want to preach that "Christianity is GREAT" I make a TV show and instead I make it about an evil catholic priest who's trying to destroy a rock made of alchemy or something that grants wishes, and the priest bashes it with a cross. But the rock represent Jesus, and the cross represents humanity's intolerance to religion... so it's actually a pro-christian message... WHAT?
Post by: Glowcat on June 15, 2011, 11:04:56 pm
That's because she was being a Strawman Scientist
That's probably a fair assessment.
Post by: Sergius on June 15, 2011, 11:24:56 pm
I would have been ok with just non-talking males that aren't being complete doofuses... doofusi? But this is even better. It's good that they're keeping their focus on females and stuff like they set out to, but it started too extreme to be believable.
Post by: Leonon on June 16, 2011, 07:08:34 am
Post by: Nikov on June 16, 2011, 07:43:27 am
Post by: ETV on June 16, 2011, 07:46:47 am
Ren and Stimpy
I agree, stuff like http://youtu.be/QMn1M02ouyU
Is pretty much why I love the 90's Cartoons over any other generation right now.
Post by: Sordid on June 16, 2011, 11:22:51 am
The entire pony town is a harem to a single stallion :D
Oh, so that's where the massive appeal to male audience comes from.
Post by: FunctionZero on June 16, 2011, 12:31:11 pm
I made an AMV/PMV (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysxEB4MTDis). What do you guys think?Just PMV, not AMV. PMV means (Youtube) Poop Music Video, AMV means Anime Music Video.
Anyway, seems good, though could some better synching vocals with characters.
Otherwise, it's just music, set to a mildly relevant video.
See Pony Polka [Weird Al Yankovic] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhOlAU4t9Hs) for a good example of how it's done well.
Hope I'm not coming on too harshly here. And besides, you know, just my opinion.
Post by: Leonon on June 16, 2011, 01:04:19 pm
Just PMV, not AMV. PMV means (Youtube) Poop Music Video, AMV means Anime Music Video.I thought PMV meant Pony Music Video?
Post by: Frajic on June 16, 2011, 01:07:20 pm
It does. YTPMV means Youtube Poop Music Video.Just PMV, not AMV. PMV means (Youtube) Poop Music Video, AMV means Anime Music Video.I thought PMV meant Pony Music Video?
Post by: Jack_Bread on June 16, 2011, 10:47:26 pm
(http://i.imgur.com/CUNq5.png)
Also, I made a video showing off some bits of the pack. (http://youtu.be/eV4IOuTJou0) (It was shared by the Bronies FB group, then Strawberry put it up on Equestria Gaming. :O )
Post by: GlyphGryph on June 16, 2011, 11:44:05 pm
Also, any intent on replacing the eyes with parasprites like I wanted? :P
Post by: Jack_Bread on June 17, 2011, 12:49:49 am
That video does not begin to do justice to how awesome the pack is.I did, actually.
Also, any intent on replacing the eyes with parasprites like I wanted? :P
(http://i.imgur.com/MMcZi.png)
It just doesn't look too great and the eye animates slowly so making the wings flap looks strange when you're actually playing it.
EDIT: Skeletron is the only thing left, guys. ;D
Post by: dragonshardz on June 17, 2011, 02:25:23 pm
Post by: Jack_Bread on June 17, 2011, 03:29:55 pm
http://www.mediafire.com/?5q9j45t2ikuseuv
I tried to create a new video for it, but it ended up being too laggy and the audio wasn't synced right.
Also, ponified Skeletron was not included because I didn't take something into account while spriting him and it just looked terrible. (I died laughing when testing him. Literally!)
Hey, check it out (http://www.mediabistro.com/alltwitter/role-playing-on-twitter-my-little-ponies-comes-to-text-based-life_b10342). Knowledge of the TwitterPonies is slowly expanding.Neat. I was wondering what was up with them. :P
Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on June 17, 2011, 03:32:24 pm
:D
Must update my link now
Post by: FunctionZero on June 18, 2011, 11:20:50 am
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Zangi on June 18, 2011, 05:40:05 pm
Tho the description says Stallion... I'm pretty sure the main character is a Filly. Even the fanart under it shows her as a Filly.
This is Equestria after Fallout... And yes, there are super mutants, ghouls, the Brotherhood of Steel and everything in between if you stick well enough to it... Also, there may or may not be an undetonated megaspell left over from the war...
Post by: FunctionZero on June 18, 2011, 06:11:33 pm
I recommend taking a read of Fallout Equestria (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/04/story-fallout-equestria.html)Your link is missing a "html" at the end, so it doesn't work. I've fixed it in this quote.
Tho the description says Stallion... I'm pretty sure the main character is a Filly. Even the fanart under it shows her as a Filly.
EDIT: Forgot to ask, is the world and lore based on Fallout/Fallout2 or Fallout3?
Post by: Zangi on June 18, 2011, 07:32:19 pm
Ah, fixed. Its based on Fallout 3 it seems. Well, it features the cast from the show... but as side characters of sorts...I recommend taking a read of Fallout Equestria (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/04/story-fallout-equestria.html)Your link is missing a "html" at the end, so it doesn't work. I've fixed it in this quote.
Tho the description says Stallion... I'm pretty sure the main character is a Filly. Even the fanart under it shows her as a Filly.
EDIT: Forgot to ask, is the world and lore based on Fallout/Fallout2 or Fallout3?
Post by: Jack_Bread on June 19, 2011, 12:03:27 am
I can't get past the first stage, but I can't stop playing. :O
Post by: adecoy95 on June 21, 2011, 12:44:41 am
Post by: Leonon on June 21, 2011, 05:10:36 am
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on June 21, 2011, 06:37:00 am
It'd have to be a bigger pillow though, so you could hug it properly.
Post by: Frajic on June 21, 2011, 07:37:54 am
That'd be cool. I want all kinds of pony stuff really. Except the toys. I've seen them, and they are not show accurate, and that makes me a sad pony.The fans make the best stuff. If you're willing to pay, you could try to comission something from the people who make them.
It'd have to be a bigger pillow though, so you could hug it properly.
EDIT: Assuming you at the very least live close to said creator. Shipping costs and all that.
Post by: dragonshardz on June 21, 2011, 07:41:20 am
Post by: Leonon on June 21, 2011, 08:04:16 am
It'd have to be a bigger pillow though, so you could hug it properly.Regular sized pillow cases fit pretty huggable sized pillows. I recently got new pillows and they're not very long but they're fluffy enough to hug.
Maybe I could make friends with someone who works at a custom T-shirt place and try printing it that way.
Hey, check it out. I'm writing fanfic! (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1A5hNRvAaJQWLZx7-bP577OpAKF0-UuJbFKDiW97KngU/edit?hl=en_US&authkey=CKmz27ID)War. War never changes.
Post by: dragonshardz on June 21, 2011, 08:25:17 am
Post by: Zangi on June 21, 2011, 09:57:20 am
Hey, check it out. I'm writing fanfic! (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1A5hNRvAaJQWLZx7-bP577OpAKF0-UuJbFKDiW97KngU/edit?hl=en_US&authkey=CKmz27ID)This have anything to do with the world found here... Fallout Equestria (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/04/story-fallout-equestria.html)?
Post by: dragonshardz on June 21, 2011, 01:36:57 pm
Did the blatant copying of the intro not give it away? How about the title?
Post by: Zangi on June 21, 2011, 01:47:59 pm
Why yes. Yes it does. It's a side-fic set in that world.Eh, the backstory. My ability to ignore big bright words and the title is uncanny at times.
Did the blatant copying of the intro not give it away? How about the title?
They even have a whole section for side stories to it... (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/06/fallout-equestria-side-stories.html)
Post by: dragonshardz on June 21, 2011, 01:54:27 pm
Post by: GlyphGryph on June 21, 2011, 10:06:14 pm
I can't stop reading. I'm only on Chapter 10.
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on June 22, 2011, 03:06:27 am
http://www.ponychan.net/chan/collab/res/5925.html (http://www.ponychan.net/chan/collab/res/5925.html)
Post by: Silfurdreki on June 22, 2011, 04:15:44 am
Lookie loo.
http://www.ponychan.net/chan/collab/res/5925.html (http://www.ponychan.net/chan/collab/res/5925.html)
There are no words to describe the staggering amount of potential that has.
Post by: Zangi on June 22, 2011, 10:43:54 am
Oh my god this pony/fallout thing is amazing.Course it is... I've been trying to push it like Dash... but... if you prefer, I got some alternatives, Buck, Rage and Partytime Mintals if thats more to your sensible tastes.
I can't stop reading. I'm only on Chapter 10.
Post by: MetalSlimeHunt on June 23, 2011, 10:52:23 am
I am posting in this thread because one of my friends has suddenly began to call himself a "Broney", and is demanding that I "Join the herd." He also constantly talks about this show and has all the characters memorized. I wish you all to know that I am now taking this show's memetic status personally for infecting people in my life, and will be over to stab you in an act of petty revenge as soon as I am able.
Severely injuring you soon,
MetalSlimeHunt
Post by: GlyphGryph on June 23, 2011, 10:54:58 am
Also I have read all the chapters. It is not finished. D:
I hope its close at least, I'm gonna need some goddamn closure for this.
Post by: MetalSlimeHunt on June 23, 2011, 11:13:29 am
Metal, you should read the Fallout/My Little Pony fanfic first.For telling me that is a thing, you are now marked Alpha Priority.
Post by: GlyphGryph on June 23, 2011, 11:54:39 am
It's barely there for a second, and very subtle, but kind of cool!
Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on June 23, 2011, 12:14:54 pm
(http://www.img.ie/c251b.png) (http://www.img.ie/)
Post by: FunctionZero on June 23, 2011, 12:18:17 pm
Wow, I just caught something kind of cool in the original episode - when twilight is researching the elements of magic at the beginning (4:45), she walks in front of a big hourglass. A normal pony statue in the back, when viewed through the hourglass, becomes none other than Nightmare Moon!Hah, that's awesome. Nice find.
It's barely there for a second, and very subtle, but kind of cool!
I've made it into a image for anyone too lazy to rewatch The Mare in the Moon episode.
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
EDIT: Damn, ninja'd by TMoM. And the stupid forum didn't even notify me like it usually does.
Post by: Zangi on June 23, 2011, 01:42:22 pm
An Open Reply to My Little Pony people:That is.... hilarious and... sad? Nah, just hilarious that people would do that.
I am posting in this thread because one of my friends has suddenly began to call himself a "Broney", and is demanding that I "Join the herd." He also constantly talks about this show and has all the characters memorized. I wish you all to know that I am now taking this show's memetic status personally for infecting people in my life, and will be over to stab you in an act of petty revenge as soon as I am able.
Severely injuring you soon,
MetalSlimeHunt
Metal, you should read the Fallout/My Little Pony fanfic first. Then you can decide whether or not it is worth it to stab us.I think I'd be disappointed if it just totally winded down to 'fin' after the death of a singular pony...
Also I have read all the chapters. It is not finished. D:
I hope its close at least, I'm gonna need some goddamn closure for this.
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Frajic on June 23, 2011, 03:17:51 pm
An Open Reply to My Little Pony people:Go on. (http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2011/099/7/8/come_on_at_me_bro_by_mrawgirl09-d3dks0z.jpg)
I am posting in this thread because one of my friends has suddenly began to call himself a "Broney", and is demanding that I "Join the herd." He also constantly talks about this show and has all the characters memorized. I wish you all to know that I am now taking this show's memetic status personally for infecting people in my life, and will be over to stab you in an act of petty revenge as soon as I am able.
Severely injuring you soon,
MetalSlimeHunt
In other pony-related news... yeah, I dunno. Lemme dig some content up.
Oh yeah, someone did the exact idea I had a while back. (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8vWBof1bng0/TgFgEcBBTOI/AAAAAAAAGSs/nu05mZ00wVE/s1600/ooh_sir_spike_by_russelh-d3jkhd2.png) Early bird gets the worm, I guess.
Post by: MetalSlimeHunt on June 23, 2011, 04:06:17 pm
Given that a drawn out "Go on." and "Come at me bro." are both phrases that my pony-infected friend uses all the time, I'd suspect you of covertly being him if I didn't know better. That said, if I don't know better and that really is you, I shall inflict great suffering upon you next we speak.An Open Reply to My Little Pony people:Go on. (http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2011/099/7/8/come_on_at_me_bro_by_mrawgirl09-d3dks0z.jpg)
I am posting in this thread because one of my friends has suddenly began to call himself a "Broney", and is demanding that I "Join the herd." He also constantly talks about this show and has all the characters memorized. I wish you all to know that I am now taking this show's memetic status personally for infecting people in my life, and will be over to stab you in an act of petty revenge as soon as I am able.
Severely injuring you soon,
MetalSlimeHunt
Post by: FunctionZero on June 23, 2011, 09:32:28 pm
Here's a Heavy Weapons Pie because Holyfuck, TF2 went free and the whole Internet is in flames!
Post by: kaijyuu on June 23, 2011, 10:26:14 pm
Post by: tehstefan on June 23, 2011, 10:32:29 pm
Still, it is possibility.
Also, MetalSlime, you could always watch the show you know!
Post by: dragonshardz on June 23, 2011, 11:16:08 pm
(http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lj7cujXO5r1qafrh6.gif) (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/06/fallout-equestria-side-stories.html)
My story FINALLY POSTED.
Post by: MetalSlimeHunt on June 23, 2011, 11:22:03 pm
Also, MetalSlime, you could always watch the show you know!I would sooner drink salted razor blades.
Post by: kaijyuu on June 24, 2011, 04:23:23 am
Pff. You're just afraid. But of what, I wonder?Also, MetalSlime, you could always watch the show you know!I would sooner drink salted razor blades.
Post by: Pjoo on June 24, 2011, 04:34:09 am
I have a feeling its not going to suck for no reason though. I mean, why would it sudden start being crap?
No more Lauren Faust as executive producer. Still, most of the writers are the same. I believe it will still be good.
Post by: Sirian on June 24, 2011, 07:01:45 am
At first i wasn't too impressed but as i watched more episodes i realised that it was actually enjoyable.
My favorite ponies are fluttershy, because she's just so sweet, pinkie pie because... just.. you know, it's pinkie pie ! ^^
And twilight sparkle, cuz she's kinda geeky or whatever, and i can relate ^^.
Not that i'm the n°1 fan or anything, right ? it's just a silly light hearted show and it's cool too sometimes.
Post by: Lumbajak on June 24, 2011, 01:00:33 pm
I have a feeling its not going to suck for no reason though. I mean, why would it sudden start being crap?
No more Lauren Faust as executive producer. Still, most of the writers are the same. I believe it will still be good.
Not to mention Lauren already oversaw the entire creation of season 2.
But yes, the team is the same and there's a hell of a lot more than just Lauren with a commitment to the show.
Post by: Frajic on June 24, 2011, 02:51:01 pm
So, i was intrigued by all the fuss around this cartoon and decided, in a moment of boredom, to check it out.And the herd has gained yet another moderate follower. Good to hear you like it :P
At first i wasn't too impressed but as i watched more episodes i realised that it was actually enjoyable.
My favorite ponies are fluttershy, because she's just so sweet, pinkie pie because... just.. you know, it's pinkie pie ! ^^
And twilight sparkle, cuz she's kinda geeky or whatever, and i can relate ^^.
Not that i'm the n°1 fan or anything, right ? it's just a silly light hearted show and it's cool too sometimes.
-INHALE-Why didn't I notice this post before >:?
(http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lj7cujXO5r1qafrh6.gif) (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/06/fallout-equestria-side-stories.html)
My story FINALLY POSTED.
Congratulations on getting your fic posted! I might do my own. Sometime. When I'm not writing the story I'm writing right now... actually when I'm writing at all.
Post by: Zangi on June 24, 2011, 05:46:33 pm
Post by: GlyphGryph on June 24, 2011, 06:48:44 pm
Edited to Add:
Also, JackBread, I wasn't sure if you had yet, so I mentioned your pony pack to Equestria Daily yesterday and they said they'd make a post about it. ^_^
Edited to Add:
And the already did, wow that was fast!
http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/06/terraria-pony-skins.html#more
Post by: Lumbajak on June 24, 2011, 08:24:17 pm
Evidently he didn't do it immediately because he wanted a video first.
Not that he told me that or anything.
Post by: GlyphGryph on June 24, 2011, 08:41:33 pm
It does seem like they were just waiting for the right opportunity to mention it considering how fast it came out.
Post by: Jack_Bread on June 25, 2011, 04:21:40 pm
Here's the new version, by the way: http://www.mediafire.com/?v28sksnbv19u6
And here's a link to the folder where I'm uploading them: http://www.mediafire.com/?v28sksnbv19u6
Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on June 25, 2011, 05:21:55 pm
Thanks for getting me on Equestria Daily, guys. ;D
Here's the new version, by the way: http://www.mediafire.com/?v28sksnbv19u6
And here's a link to the folder where I'm uploading them: http://www.mediafire.com/?v28sksnbv19u6
But you don't want to use that old like, you want to use my shiny link :D
Also, the latest update seems to have left anyone wearing the ninja outfit -1 ass, I might just need to reinstall the pack though.
Post by: Zangi on June 26, 2011, 09:20:19 pm
Camaraderie is Supernatural - Episode 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Q1zJJfaGeI)
... The most epic parody of the ponies out there...
Post by: GlyphGryph on June 26, 2011, 10:02:01 pm
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Camaraderie is Supernatural - Episode 1
Camaraderie is Supernatural - Episode 2
It is amazing some of the high quality work this series inspires. And this was pretty damn good. ^_^
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on June 28, 2011, 12:16:23 am
I cried in a couple spots.
.
And now I want to run a Fallout rp. Need to mess around in 2 to get the system together.
Post by: Zangi on July 01, 2011, 08:41:53 am
*snip*I may be interested, but might not have the staying power to check on the thread/whatever constantly. Not without reminders anyways.
And now I want to run a Fallout rp. Need to mess around in 2 to get the system together.
Recently got back into FO2 cause of FO:E anyways...
Post by: dragonshardz on July 01, 2011, 12:10:16 pm
Post by: Heliman on July 02, 2011, 07:43:42 am
All 22 episodes of my little pony.
You somehow convinced me to watch 22 episodes about ponies and the magic power of friendshit.
I'm going to kill all of you.
I'm also quitting the forums forever.
I hate you all.
Post by: Silfurdreki on July 02, 2011, 07:46:35 am
All 22 episodes of my little pony.
If you only watched 22 you've missed four. There are more out there. You know you want to. :D
I hate you all.
Love and tolerance, love and tolerance.
Post by: MetalSlimeHunt on July 02, 2011, 07:50:24 am
LIES. WHY DID I POST IN THIS THREAD.I hate you all.
Love and tolerance, love and tolerance.
Oh, and I guess all of you will want to know that.....President Bill Clinton is.....a......*sigh*...."brony" (http://newsfeed.time.com/2011/06/27/guess-whos-a-fan-former-president-bill-clinton-is-a-brony/).
My hatred burns with the light of a million stars.
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on July 02, 2011, 08:14:40 am
LIES. WHY DID I POST IN THIS THREAD.I hate you all.
Love and tolerance, love and tolerance.
Oh, and I guess all of you will want to know that.....President Bill Clinton is.....a......*sigh*...."brony" (http://newsfeed.time.com/2011/06/27/guess-whos-a-fan-former-president-bill-clinton-is-a-brony/).
My hatred burns with the light of a million stars.
It's okie dokie lokie, we love you anyway. I read the transcript of that game show thing though, and the questions were on the easy side. I think he was just guessing lucky.
Ten again, perhaps the quiz got him curious about ponies... One can only hope.
Post by: Frajic on July 02, 2011, 08:20:41 am
I've just finished watching my little pony.
All 22 episodes of my little pony.
You somehow convinced me to watch 22 episodes about ponies and the magic power of friendshit.
I'm going to kill all of you.
I'm also quitting the forums forever.
I hate you all.
LIES. WHY DID I POST IN THIS THREAD.I hate you all.
Love and tolerance, love and tolerance.
Oh, and I guess all of you will want to know that.....President Bill Clinton is.....a......*sigh*...."brony" (http://newsfeed.time.com/2011/06/27/guess-whos-a-fan-former-president-bill-clinton-is-a-brony/).
My hatred burns with the light of a million stars.
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Heliman: why did you watch 8 hours of MLP if you hate it so much?
Post by: MetalSlimeHunt on July 02, 2011, 08:24:38 am
Post by: Heliman on July 02, 2011, 09:18:55 am
Heliman: why did you watch 8 hours of MLP if you hate it so much?Because I thought I could do it ironically. I WAS WRONG.
Post by: GlyphGryph on July 02, 2011, 09:34:16 am
(http://i.imgur.com/Zezhx.png)
Post by: Heliman on July 02, 2011, 09:51:40 am
Post by: Willfor on July 02, 2011, 09:57:13 am
Well, okay, we've seen you post about how much you hate the show. We get it. Have you developed any new opinions about it? Has your view changed in any way? If not, why are you restating it multiple times as if it's a badge of honor? Heliman can at least debate from a point of having watched the show in the first place -- an educated hater, if you will. He can hit the dislike button because he's actually clicked on the video.
We are not your friends who have decided to watch the show and talk about it in front of you despite your feelings of the show. We're not your friend who decided to try to indoctrinate you. We're in a separate topic that you don't have to read if you don't want to hear about the material. So please take your "petty revenge" elsewhere (Sad topic, Rage topic, another forum, screamed into your pillow, etc.), or at the very least, justify your feelings against us as a forum topic beyond wanting to get back at your friend for being a brony.
Post by: Heliman on July 02, 2011, 10:08:42 am
Post by: Willfor on July 02, 2011, 10:13:49 am
Post by: Soadreqm on July 02, 2011, 10:15:16 am
I ache for the touch of your lips, dear,
But much more for the touch of your whips, dear.
You can raise welts
Like nobody else
As we dance to the masochism tango.
Post by: Argembarger on July 02, 2011, 10:55:58 am
Thank you very much, Lumbajak.
@MetalSlimeHunt (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ComplainingAboutShowsYouDontWatch)
Love, tolerance, etc.
I'm going to go play Pony-Mod Terraria and then maybe draw some more pony fan art.
Cartoon ponies control my life now.
Post by: Sirian on July 02, 2011, 11:44:58 am
Heliman: why did you watch 8 hours of MLP if you hate it so much?Because I thought I could do it ironically. I WAS WRONG.
I can see how that wouldnt work, the show would need to be "so bad it's good" (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/SoBadItsGood) for this to work, but it's actually decent, even if i don't consider it to be a masterpiece. I think all the fuss around it comes from the fact that people expect it to be bad, so when they watch it, it appears better than it really is, just by contrast with expectations.
kind of reminds me the "susan boyle" effect.
Post by: Heliman on July 02, 2011, 11:47:17 am
Because sarcasm translates so well over the internet.Isn't it a little bit contrary to sarcastically comment about how hard sarcasm is to understand over the internet over the internet?
Post by: Armok on July 02, 2011, 11:50:58 am
Oh, I'm sure he didn't think of that. I mean, it's not like it'd be funny or anything.Because sarcasm translates so well over the internet.Isn't it a little bit contrary to sarcastically comment about how hard sarcasm is to understand over the internet over the internet?
Post by: MetalSlimeHunt on July 02, 2011, 12:56:30 pm
MetalSlimeHunt, unless you're actually going to contribute more than "lololol i hate this show and all of you", it might be better to take your thoughts to the Sad thread from now on, rather than antagonizing the thread.If you will note, I was giving you MLP related news with my recent post.
Oh, and I guess all of you will want to know that.....President Bill Clinton is.....a......*sigh*...."brony" (http://newsfeed.time.com/2011/06/27/guess-whos-a-fan-former-president-bill-clinton-is-a-brony/).My seething hatred of MLP is simply a bonus.
Post by: Willfor on July 02, 2011, 01:05:23 pm
Post by: MetalSlimeHunt on July 02, 2011, 01:09:04 pm
Post by: Willfor on July 02, 2011, 01:14:47 pm
Post by: MetalSlimeHunt on July 02, 2011, 01:17:09 pm
Post by: Willfor on July 02, 2011, 01:21:07 pm
... For some reason I keep reading over this reply and I can't make it seem non-sarcastic without emoticons that I don't want to use. So just don't read it as sarcastic. There.
Post by: Lumbajak on July 02, 2011, 02:38:39 pm
:P
Post by: dragonshardz on July 02, 2011, 03:42:01 pm
Post by: Argembarger on July 02, 2011, 05:08:28 pm
There I was, minding my own business, going about my own life, no problems
Then Jude comes up and is like "Hay you should watch Ponies"
And I was like "later" then "later" then "later" then "not now" then finally "alright fine"
And now at least two of my browser tabs at any given moment are ponies-based, and I am hitting F5 quite frequently.
Confound these ponies, they drive me to ponies.
Post by: Jack_Bread on July 02, 2011, 06:47:06 pm
Angband + Ponies
I like.
(It's not done yet, though. I think they're looking for help, too.)
-snip-Awesome! ;D
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on July 02, 2011, 08:41:13 pm
Confound these ponies, they drive me to ponies.
An adorable cycle?
Post by: Vattic on July 02, 2011, 09:42:58 pm
I'm going to suggest this to my little sister but am unlikely to watch more myself. Mostly this is because I find it hard to watch TV these days and I have plenty to catch up on. The main thing being all of Black Adder which I got on DVD a long while back. I finished series 1 (my least favourite) and haven't been in the mood for TV since.
Sad thing is my sister might refuse to watch it as her school friends mock each other for doing things perceived as childish, apparently they all still do childish things but keep quiet about it, though.
Post by: dragonshardz on July 03, 2011, 12:19:06 am
And I commend you for it.
Post by: kaijyuu on July 03, 2011, 02:01:51 am
I refuse to read fanfiction, though. If I read something I like and it gets contradicted by the main show later, it'll be very jarring and I don't want that to happen.
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on July 03, 2011, 04:00:50 am
Dammit, season 2 needs to hurry up and come out already. I've watched the first season twice and need more ponies!
I refuse to read fanfiction, though. If I read something I like and it gets contradicted by the main show later, it'll be very jarring and I don't want that to happen.
Read Fallout: Equestria. Do it. Do it now!
Post by: Pjoo on July 03, 2011, 02:29:14 pm
Dammit, season 2 needs to hurry up and come out already. I've watched the first season twice and need more ponies!
I refuse to read fanfiction, though. If I read something I like and it gets contradicted by the main show later, it'll be very jarring and I don't want that to happen.
Pretty much the same. Apart from having watched the show three times(the first time, with a friend and again while commuting and having nothing really to do). Needs more seasons! And the DVD, needs the DVD, and ponies.... Needs ponies... Hasbro I want quality ponies! Let me give you my moneys! :(
Just somehow don't feel like reading the non-canon stuff, not with this show and not with much anything else. Even if the fanfic is very well written I just don't feel like those are the *real* characters. :/
Post by: Patchouli on July 03, 2011, 03:41:54 pm
I already like my ponies just for being ponies.
Post by: GlyphGryph on July 03, 2011, 04:55:55 pm
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Just somehow don't feel like reading the non-canon stuff, not with this show and not with much anything else. Even if the fanfic is very well written I just don't feel like those are the *real* characters. :/
What about fanfics like Fallout Equestria that barely even use the original characters, and have the focus as somepony completely different?
I can barely stand fanfics with the same characters either most of the time (except for the Homestuck fanfic Be the Low-Blooded Sea-Dweller, but that is mind blowingly awesome and is predicated directly on the characters being different versions of the normal ones, and thus they feel like plausible alternatives without needing to feel 'real')
Post by: Armok on July 03, 2011, 05:37:13 pm
Post by: Silfurdreki on July 03, 2011, 05:43:52 pm
Post by: Bohandas on July 05, 2011, 11:59:18 am
I've watched the first season twice and need more ponies!
Is there an 'entire first-season' DVD out tehn? HUB On-Demand only ever has a maximum of four episodes available at once (and as a result every episode that I've seen I have seen way more than two times).
Post by: Pjoo on July 05, 2011, 12:01:05 pm
I've watched the first season twice and need more ponies!
Is there an 'entire first-season' DVD out tehn? HUB On-Demand only ever has a maximum of four episodes available at once (and as a result every episode that I've seen I have seen way more than two times).
Hmm? Youtube.
Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on July 05, 2011, 12:15:49 pm
Post by: kaijyuu on July 05, 2011, 12:50:43 pm
Nice quality videos from this guy (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiWmGnXvOR8).
Post by: Nadaka on July 06, 2011, 12:32:32 am
Check out the 5th panel here. (http://www.egscomics.com/?date=2011-07-05)
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on July 06, 2011, 03:24:28 am
I was going to do a spoiler with the image, as it has some size, but that is broken at the moment.
Check out the 5th panel here. (http://www.egscomics.com/?date=2011-07-06)
*Blink Blink* Methinks you may have posted in the wrong thread sir.
Post by: Silfurdreki on July 06, 2011, 04:16:12 am
Damn you ponibooru! *shakes fist* >:(
Post by: Lightning4 on July 06, 2011, 05:55:13 am
http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/573755
Post by: Nadaka on July 06, 2011, 09:21:03 am
I was going to do a spoiler with the image, as it has some size, but that is broken at the moment.
Check out the 5th panel here. (http://www.egscomics.com/?date=2011-07-05)
*Blink Blink* Methinks you may have posted in the wrong thread sir.
Sorry link got screwed up the mlp reference is in the 5th panel of thr previous comic. the 5th panel here. (http://www.egscomics.com/?date=2011-07-05)
Post by: Armok on July 06, 2011, 03:09:50 pm
I'll just leave this here:OMG this is the third best game EVER! (the best are DF and Cave Story)
http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/573755
Post by: FunctionZero on July 06, 2011, 03:40:20 pm
I'm not sure we've been playing the same game. All I saw was a boring flash, made of 95% walking, 5% dialogue and 100% boring.I'll just leave this here:OMG this is the third best game EVER! (the best are DF and Cave Story)
http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/573755
It was actually discussed on /co/ yesterday. Absolutely no-one liked it.
Post by: Armok on July 06, 2011, 04:05:21 pm
Post by: Johuotar on July 06, 2011, 04:09:41 pm
Seemed adequate, but I think I missed something, I'm not so good at understanding spoken english.
I couldn't get any subtitles cause I used my Ipod. Is there way to watch these with subtitles if I use Ipod?
Post by: kaijyuu on July 06, 2011, 05:21:44 pm
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on July 06, 2011, 08:10:52 pm
I'll just leave this here:
http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/573755
oi, creepy.
No actual gameplay, really. More like an interactive movie. Creepy as anything though.
Post by: tehstefan on July 06, 2011, 09:48:37 pm
But yeah, creepy. Of course, it was only on the second play-though that I really got creeped out. So much of what they say gets creepier the second time.
Post by: Zangi on July 08, 2011, 02:13:33 pm
I have the crank, never figured out what to do with it.
Also, Chapter 29 of FO:E is out...
Post by: GlyphGryph on July 08, 2011, 02:32:40 pm
Also, if you got there, you used the crank (it was for the well)
Post by: Zangi on July 08, 2011, 02:49:07 pm
I'll try the well when I get home.
Post by: freeformschooler on July 09, 2011, 10:21:18 am
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: kaijyuu on July 09, 2011, 12:27:30 pm
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on July 09, 2011, 12:28:55 pm
Post by: freeformschooler on July 09, 2011, 02:18:23 pm
I think you need to work on your characterization. Those ponies are a bit flat.
In more ways than one.
Post by: Johuotar on July 09, 2011, 02:56:09 pm
Except it missed all the ☼Awesomeness☼ of the show! After I found vids that were subbed I've watched episodes 1-14 and I'm really impressed! I even suggested the show to my friends and one sayd that he has been thinking about watching it.
I quess I could be classified as a brony now.
Post by: freeformschooler on July 09, 2011, 02:58:19 pm
(http://img.ie/6a397.png)
But yeah, show is awesome. I don't like it quite as much as one of my friends does though.
Post by: Bohandas on July 09, 2011, 03:28:03 pm
I think you need to work on your characterization. Those ponies are a bit flat.
In his defense, The last time I linked to images of busty ponies I got banned... ;D
Post by: FunctionZero on July 09, 2011, 04:54:20 pm
I quess I could be classified as a brony now.Oh god no.
Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on July 09, 2011, 04:57:42 pm
Post by: Rose on July 09, 2011, 05:13:42 pm
it's only when you're a guy and you like the show that you're weird.
Post by: FunctionZero on July 09, 2011, 05:23:48 pm
So, what does one call an actual female type person who watches the show then? :PA ... cartoon watcher?
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: dragonshardz on July 09, 2011, 05:33:43 pm
So, what does one call an actual female type person who watches the show then? :PA ... cartoon watcher?Storytime's over and srsly, you guys embarass us. (and by you guys, I mean in general everyone who thinks himself a brony.)Spoiler (click to show/hide)
-cough-
Actually, "brony" originated from /b/ - specifically the Anons who posted in the endless Pony threads (which are still ongoing to this day). It began as /b/rony, a portmanteau of the respectful word for a fellow /b/ user (/b/ro) and pony. It wasn't until the Great Bannings, in which hundreds of pony fans were banned from 4chan, that the slashes were dropped and it became the word as it is used today.
As it is used today, "brony" is gender-neutral and refers to any MLP:FiM fan regardless of origin.
The pony fans still on /co/ (the few, the proud, the elitist XD) tend to use /co/lt, which is a similar portmanteau of the board's directory and a word relating to equines.
Post by: FunctionZero on July 09, 2011, 05:45:30 pm
You don't really go to /co/, do you?So, what does one call an actual female type person who watches the show then? :P-snip-
-cough-
Actually, "brony" originated from /b/ - specifically the Anons who posted in the endless Pony threads (which are still ongoing to this day). It began as /b/rony, a portmanteau of the respectful word for a fellow /b/ user (/b/ro) and pony. It wasn't until the Great Bannings, in which hundreds of pony fans were banned from 4chan, that the slashes were dropped and it became the word as it is used today.
As it is used today, "brony" is gender-neutral and refers to any MLP:FiM fan regardless of origin.
The pony fans still on /co/ (the few, the proud, the elitist XD) tend to use /co/lt, which is a similar portmanteau of the board's directory and a word relating to equines.
Not ever have I saw the word /co/lt anywhere in a MLP general. (I'll make a quick search thru the 413 archives but you're probably lying. Or it was used. Like, once.) Secondly, /co/ is anything but elitistic. You're probably thinking of Ponychan, who bans everyone who doesn't fanatically love ponies.
Seriously, even our trips aren't elitistic. (Unless you mean /co/mmander jesus, but he's just a big, lovable troll.) We do reject anyone who comes to spout their fanaticism though, maybe that's why you meant.
Also, the few, the proud, the elitist? We're a relaxed group who rages over trivial things and 34.
EDIT: Ok, got it from /co/. /co/lts was used briefly at the start when someone thought "we should be like /b/ guise". Unused now. So srsly, what was the last time you've been at /co/?
Post by: kaijyuu on July 09, 2011, 06:44:02 pm
I don't call myself a "brony" but I wouldn't correct someone if they said I was. Some people don't call themselves "gamers" though they play video games, either.
I've seen several women call themselves "bronies", along with some alternatives like "fillies." I don't think there's a set name.
Post by: FunctionZero on July 09, 2011, 07:21:18 pm
It's just a title dude, and definitions can change. Words evolve and don't have set meanings.And here's my question, why even use all these words? What's the deal with calling yourself bronies and fillies and colts? Why the need to be so pathetic?
I don't call myself a "brony" but I wouldn't correct someone if they said I was. Some people don't call themselves "gamers" though they play video games, either.
I've seen several women call themselves "bronies", along with some alternatives like "fillies." I don't think there's a set name.
I can see why they might be used on 4chan, but outside it? It's just like those morons screaming old memes at each other.
I've been seeing this whole community falling apart for a while now. It's been only 26 episodes so far and look at all the shit. Fanfiction everywhere, Sethisto becoming a hypocrite and backing out on /co/, Ponychan with their constant hugboxing, lesbian shipping (seriously, are they all secretly gay or something? It's creepy.) and RPing and more hypocrisy. We may not be as bad as the Sonic fandom, but we're sure catching up to them. Even /co/ is getting worse.
Me, I'm a normal guy watching cartoons like My Little Pony and Adventure Time. There are a lot of people like me. And look who they got to represent them. Honestly, I wouldn't be suprised if Faust left just because of this. (I know she hated what the community has become, I just don't know if that would be important enough.)
EDIT: Forgot to add the shipping to Ponychan. How could I forgot that.
Post by: kaijyuu on July 09, 2011, 07:39:07 pm
Hell I hate lots of things about the fandom, and have written many a rant about it (mainly the tendancy to rip out every goddamn part of the show and turn it into a meme. I'm sick of hearing "20% cooler" and seeing captioned images with "witty" lines). I wouldn't say it's getting worse, though. Just bigger.
ED's up to what, a million views a week now? The fanbase is growing with no signs of stopping and of course you're going to see all the things that come along with large fanbases.
All the fan created stuff is being hit pretty hard with sturgeon's law, too, though for every 10 crappy europop and techno remixes there's something awesome (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLmAlskhRZc). I assume it's the same with the quality of fanfiction/etc. That's not really something to rage about; yeah there's more and more shit being made, but more and more good stuff too.
Post by: FunctionZero on July 09, 2011, 08:06:22 pm
You seem bitter.Perhaps. But no, I'm just overreacting. /co/ is cool and there's always something going on, even if it is just ... (actually, I'm not naming him, he's a cool trip and I don't wanna get him in trouble over that.) ... extorting money from Ponychan. I don't hate it completely. As long as /co/ doesn't get bad, we still have a useful community.
Still, just because it's getting bigger shouldn't mean it necesarilly needs to be worse. Supporting that kind of stuff is bad. There are a lot of cartoons that don't have a furry community. Seriously, giving up and just accepting it is not good.
ED's up to what, a million views a week now?Actually, it's EqD, in order to not mess it up with Encyclopedia Dramatica. And popular opinion has never meant quality.
All the fan created stuff is being hit pretty hard with sturgeon's law, too, though for every 10 crappy europop and techno remixes there's something awesome (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLmAlskhRZc). I assume it's the same with the quality of fanfiction/etc. That's not really something to rage about; yeah there's more and more shit being made, but more and more good stuff too.Except the sturgeon's revelation (not law) is false here. The 90%/10% aren't evenly distributed. You have awesome videos and poops, next to all shit fanwanks, with pics that are somewhere 30% ponychan meme shit but mostly good.
Hell I hate lots of things about the fandom, and have written many a rant about it (mainly the tendancy to rip out every goddamn part of the show and turn it into a meme. I'm sick of hearing "20% cooler" and seeing captioned images with "witty" lines). I wouldn't say it's getting worse, though. Just bigger.That's what you get when all the /b/ and /co/ rejects make their own chan. Especially when it clearly correlates them being ex- 4chan newfags, making everything into a meme.
I've thought about it and maybe I am a bit bitter and cynical. But you know, it's hard seeing a community about your favourite show, a community you care about, getting shit right in front of your face. And with pretty much nothing you can do.
At least /co/ is still normal. As long as those bros are around, I actually have somewhere to discuss the show. Usually. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPB1uLEBkD0&feature=related) Heh. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwKclhWlo-0&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL)
Post by: dragonshardz on July 10, 2011, 12:48:55 am
And I don't really see the fan community as falling apart - maybe it's because I'm only involved in a small part of it, I dunno.
Anyhow, Zero, you are coming across as a bit elitist here: "newfags" "/b/ and /co/ rejects" etc. I'm not defending Ponychan, really, I'm not there all that often...
As for /co/, I've not been there, so I do admit that I based my impression of it off of most likely incorrect information.
Post by: Johuotar on July 10, 2011, 05:02:09 am
Post by: kaijyuu on July 10, 2011, 05:13:12 am
They're all silly titles and if you want to wear it as a badge of honor, don't let anyone stop you.
Post by: FunctionZero on July 10, 2011, 06:13:25 am
The word "newfag" would be an adequate description of their behaviour, and the 4chan rejects? They actually were rejects, mostly banned when the mods grew tired.
(Just saying these aren't really subjective terms.)
And I actually won't make a response to the rest since I'm quitting little discussion.
We all have our own arguements and is pretty much pointless since everyone will stand by what he thinks. (no this is not a ragequit)
And I don't really wanna ruin the other discussions here. Besides, the last thing I want here is to escalate this to a flame war.
So, I dunno, anyone has anything else to discuss?
Post by: Solifuge on July 10, 2011, 08:01:22 am
Instead, have a video series (http://www.youtube.com/user/FiMFlamFilosophy) about ponies being forced to have slumber parties by Equestrian Big Brother, getting drunk and inadvertently conspiring to poison Ponyville, and doing illegal things with spacetime to exile creatures from existence. Huzzah!
Post by: Johuotar on July 10, 2011, 08:54:23 am
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Instead, have a video series about ponies being forced to have slumber parties by Equestrian Big Brother, getting drunk and inadvertently conspiring to poison Ponyville, and doing illegal things with spacetime to exile creatures from existence.
I love how people find something weird/grimdark from something so innocent. ;D
However, when people come up with their completely own stuff I usually fail to be amused. I'm no fan of fanfiction, especially when its nothing like the base product.
Also, I quess that its better to have disagreements about shows community rather than the actual program.
Post by: Lightning4 on July 10, 2011, 09:01:55 am
...and doing illegal things with spacetime...
I don't know about the creatures bit, but I'm pretty sure Pinkie Pie is guilty of this in canon.
Post by: Armok on July 10, 2011, 09:27:51 am
Post by: Zangi on July 10, 2011, 06:51:46 pm
Know what surprises me even more? An animated comic is in the making now. Has there ever been so much fan... extras/stuff, for a lack of better term, of a fanfic ever?
Post by: Sowelu on July 11, 2011, 06:20:21 am
Post by: kaijyuu on July 11, 2011, 07:34:29 am
My goodness, that's some art. (http://ponibooru.413chan.net/post/view/30044)Only one reply to that picture.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=je4Qac4L0qg
Post by: GlyphGryph on July 11, 2011, 10:44:53 am
The show itself did, in the original preview trailer for the series (and much of the advertising that followed), where any male my little pony was called a brony. Even if 4-chan didn't exist, such an obvious nickname to extend to male fans would have happened (and actually DID happen on MLP fanboards before-hand.)
It may be the term is even older and has been around for a wild, I don't know, but it was the previews and promotional materials using it to refer to males that led to its creation and adoption as a nickname for male fans.
Post by: dragonshardz on July 11, 2011, 12:31:28 pm
/b/ did NOT come up with the term brony.
The show itself did, in the original preview trailer for the series (and much of the advertising that followed), where any male my little pony was called a brony. Even if 4-chan didn't exist, such an obvious nickname to extend to male fans would have happened (and actually DID happen on MLP fanboards before-hand.)
It may be the term is even older and has been around for a wild, I don't know, but it was the previews and promotional materials using it to refer to males that led to its creation and adoption as a nickname for male fans.
/b/ did, however, come up with /b/rony, and a good portion of the new fans came from there.
Post by: Armok on July 11, 2011, 02:05:53 pm
Post by: freeformschooler on July 11, 2011, 02:12:38 pm
I call bull**** on glyph.
"video or it didn't happen"?
Post by: FunctionZero on July 12, 2011, 01:16:16 am
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Actually, what I really want to do is ask a question.
Does anyone know where to get pics, done in vector style and with transparent background?
I've mostly done these by cutting them out, and I spent around 15 minutes on one. Would be infinitely easier if I had that already done.
Post by: kaijyuu on July 12, 2011, 02:18:01 am
Here's some I found with a random google image search. (http://atomicgreymon.deviantart.com/gallery/28904022)
I don't think there's any large repository with a bunch of different poses and such, though.
Post by: FunctionZero on July 12, 2011, 02:35:55 am
Several artists on deviantart do that, I believe.
Here's some I found with a random google image search. (http://atomicgreymon.deviantart.com/gallery/28904022)
I don't think there's any large repository with a bunch of different poses and such, though.
Why thanks. The link you gave was pretty bare, but I did manage to find MLP Vector Club (http://mlp-vectorclub.deviantart.com/) with your help, which is pretty much everything I need.
Post by: FunctionZero on July 12, 2011, 05:46:09 am
http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/07/interview-jayson-thiessen-friendship-is.html (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/07/interview-jayson-thiessen-friendship-is.html)
The interviewee is Jayson Thiessen, Director of MLP:FiM
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
One major aspect of the success of Friendship is magic is the extremely well executed voice work. Was there a lot of searching needed to assemble the cast, or did everything sort of come together from the beginning? What sort of process is involved?
Post by: kaijyuu on July 12, 2011, 07:08:02 am
Post by: Silfurdreki on July 12, 2011, 07:17:27 am
Quote from: Interview
18) On a lighter note, what things on the horizon are you most looking forward to showing off? Has anything special got you jazzed up?
there is something i'm looking forward to, but its way down the road and a mega spoiler so i'll shut up now. ;)
That is such a tease. Season two, I want it now! (http://ponibooru.413chan.net/_images/5f66577810660b9de6c358a0c2b833f5/34270%20-%20apple_bloom%20asking_for_it%20macro.png)
Post by: Johuotar on July 13, 2011, 02:02:07 pm
But what I'm going to do now? Season 2 is still very distant thing to wait for. ::)
Fanfic doesn't interest and I've already seen so many fanvids and images with "witty" captions.
Time to return to real world I quess. A break from ponies could do good for me.
Post by: Zangi on July 13, 2011, 02:22:16 pm
Fallout: Equestria Animated Comic Chapter 1 (http://urimas.deviantart.com/art/Fallout-Equestria-Ch-1-Done-216655836)
Post by: Sowelu on July 14, 2011, 09:36:25 pm
She has such a nice fashion sense, too! It would be such a /pretty/ dress, I bet she keeps it in real nice shape. I would absolutely love to see someone cosplay as (humanized, not creepy fursuit) cupcakes!Pinkie sometime.
Post by: kaijyuu on July 14, 2011, 09:44:20 pm
Can't see how one could consider that "cute."
Post by: Sowelu on July 14, 2011, 09:59:38 pm
Well, except for probably TMoM. I have my suspicions about that one...
Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on July 14, 2011, 10:45:47 pm
Cutest serial killer you'll ever meet.
Well, except for probably TMoM. I have my suspicions about that one...
:o
>.>
<.<
You're on the list.
Post by: noah22223 on July 14, 2011, 10:58:22 pm
Post by: Sowelu on July 14, 2011, 11:08:51 pm
Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on July 14, 2011, 11:09:50 pm
What number am I? :D
(http://www.img.ie/3b2a2.gif)
It's a... Secret >:3
Post by: noah22223 on July 14, 2011, 11:23:46 pm
Where do you hide the bodies?
Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on July 14, 2011, 11:25:24 pm
I have a way of keeping things hidden... :3
Post by: noah22223 on July 14, 2011, 11:28:35 pm
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Post by: Armok on July 15, 2011, 10:22:09 am
Post by: Johuotar on July 15, 2011, 10:23:52 am
Post by: noah22223 on July 15, 2011, 01:03:27 pm
Why, do you just shoo them away to a place 3 feet deeper then here?
(http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lkzs9xcnRv1qb59nf.gif)
Why, its simply Magical!
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Now, I must be going.
Post by: Armok on July 15, 2011, 05:19:12 pm
Post by: noah22223 on July 15, 2011, 05:20:52 pm
Its a seeeeeeeeecreeeeeeeeet...
Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on July 15, 2011, 05:29:36 pm
where do you get all those marvellous sprites?Want me to toss you the folder I made up for Dragonshardz? It has all the pony images I have
Post by: noah22223 on July 15, 2011, 05:31:04 pm
Oh fucking god toss me one too, ive been getting only ones I could find already uploaded on the internet.where do you get all those marvellous sprites?Want me to toss you the folder I made up for Dragonshardz? It has all the pony images I have
Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on July 15, 2011, 05:33:04 pm
http://www.mediafire.com/?98pbeq18owh7y8h
Post by: Strangething on July 15, 2011, 11:52:06 pm
http://desktopponies.co.cc/
Post by: Sowelu on July 17, 2011, 11:57:01 am
Post by: Sordid on July 17, 2011, 12:48:25 pm
MY SCREEN IS FULL OF PONIES
THEY'VE TAKEN OVER! THEY'RE TRAMPLING ALL MY ICONS!
Post by: Frajic on July 17, 2011, 12:50:07 pm
I swear, there's magic in that song. Enthralls me every time.
Post by: Silfurdreki on July 17, 2011, 03:24:21 pm
Yo dawg I heard you like adorable so I put adorable in your adorable so you can d'aw while you d'aw. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxoGmVjAsmE)
I swear, there's magic in that song. Enthralls me every time.
:o
Magic, yeah, I agree.
Post by: noah22223 on July 17, 2011, 07:30:36 pm
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Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 17, 2011, 07:34:50 pm
Post by: Glowcat on July 17, 2011, 07:37:20 pm
I have to say I am a brony, not because I want to fuck a cartoon pony (I've been to a place were half the anti-brony arguement was built on that) but because I think the show is charming and is actually very good despite what anti-bronypropogandaarguements would have you believe.
Those are places with trolls.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 17, 2011, 07:38:59 pm
Those are places like this. (http://forum.blockland.us/index.php)I have to say I am a brony, not because I want to fuck a cartoon pony (I've been to a place were half the anti-brony arguement was built on that) but because I think the show is charming and is actually very good despite what anti-bronypropogandaarguements would have you believe.
Those are places with trolls.
Post by: reverseCentaur on July 17, 2011, 08:46:07 pm
Yo dawg I heard you like adorable so I put adorable in your adorable so you can d'aw while you d'aw. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxoGmVjAsmE)Great, and me a diabetic too.
I swear, there's magic in that song. Enthralls me every time.
So sweet I can't even form sentence properly.
I am so excited for the second season.
I'm 20 and what is this.
Post by: Dsarker on July 17, 2011, 08:51:09 pm
https://docs.google.com/document/d/14lgUY7yfbooT5IT6miNNbPqSY_qLA9aiVMjsEpszePk/mobilebasic?hl=en
Really good, too.
Post by: Sordid on July 17, 2011, 09:15:58 pm
Have any of you read Cupcakes? It's a Pinkie Pie fanfic
https://docs.google.com/document/d/14lgUY7yfbooT5IT6miNNbPqSY_qLA9aiVMjsEpszePk/mobilebasic?hl=en
Really good, too.
Nice bait you have there. ;D
Post by: Bdthemag on July 17, 2011, 09:19:21 pm
Have any of you read Cupcakes? It's a Pinkie Pie fanficWhy?.....
https://docs.google.com/document/d/14lgUY7yfbooT5IT6miNNbPqSY_qLA9aiVMjsEpszePk/mobilebasic?hl=en
Really good, too.
Post by: kaijyuu on July 17, 2011, 10:56:13 pm
Post by: Dsarker on July 18, 2011, 01:09:28 am
Post by: GlyphGryph on July 18, 2011, 01:13:40 am
Those are places like this. (http://forum.blockland.us/index.php)I have to say I am a brony, not because I want to fuck a cartoon pony (I've been to a place were half the anti-brony arguement was built on that) but because I think the show is charming and is actually very good despite what anti-bronypropogandaarguements would have you believe.
Those are places with trolls.
Note to self: Blockland forums are full of trolls, don't go there. ^_^
Edit: I ignored my own advice, of course. Forum has lots of assholes and trolls, but doesn't seem to be predominantly composed of them - its also just a very large forum, from the looks of it. Oddly large considering I've never heard of the game. It sort of reads like a mini-4-chan though, so not really surprised at high troll numbers.
Edit: Nevermind much worse than four chan, these have to be some of the most annoying posters I've ever read, without exception, wow.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 18, 2011, 01:56:48 am
Eh, that forum was the first online community I ever really took seriously, being there for a long time teaches you to be able to tolerate sometimes the very scum of the internet.Those are places like this. (http://forum.blockland.us/index.php)I have to say I am a brony, not because I want to fuck a cartoon pony (I've been to a place were half the anti-brony arguement was built on that) but because I think the show is charming and is actually very good despite what anti-bronypropogandaarguements would have you believe.
Those are places with trolls.
Note to self: Blockland forums are full of trolls, don't go there. ^_^
Edit: I ignored my own advice, of course. Forum has lots of assholes and trolls, but doesn't seem to be predominantly composed of them - its also just a very large forum, from the looks of it. Oddly large considering I've never heard of the game. It sort of reads like a mini-4-chan though, so not really surprised at high troll numbers.
Edit: Nevermind much worse than four chan, these have to be some of the most annoying posters I've ever read, without exception, wow.
You'll be very troll-resistant if you hang out there for a few years, you'll be light-years ahead of Ghost atleast :P
Post by: alway on July 18, 2011, 02:01:47 am
And enough with the cupcakes fanfic; it was made pretty clear from the first post of it in this thread that no one particularly cares, and that, yes, all of us have heard of it months ago. The premise seems to have been designed with shockhorror in mind; however, even if you like that sort of thing, it was really poorly done. It left me thinking the writer was a creep, rather than any of the content being particularly creepy. tldr: poor quality fanfic made known due to an only partially delivered upon horror factor
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 18, 2011, 02:03:17 am
I played TBM, a splinter mod group from Blockland... And even from there I deduced the original Blockland community was horrible, simply by the few crossover players.The real forum pretty much all agreed that TBM sucked and was full of morons.
And enough with the cupcakes fanfic; it was made pretty clear from the first post of it in this thread that no one particularly cares, and that, yes, all of us have heard of it months ago.
Post by: alway on July 18, 2011, 02:11:43 am
Ya, that's also the impression I got, as those who did try it came over with similar sentiments until they found something really cool.I played TBM, a splinter mod group from Blockland... And even from there I deduced the original Blockland community was horrible, simply by the few crossover players.The real forum pretty much all agreed that TBM sucked and was full of morons.
And enough with the cupcakes fanfic; it was made pretty clear from the first post of it in this thread that no one particularly cares, and that, yes, all of us have heard of it months ago.
But in any case, we should probably wrap up this discussion or carry it elsewhere.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 18, 2011, 02:20:14 am
Also, assuming this is kind of the pony discussion topic:
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Sowelu on July 18, 2011, 02:33:08 am
I am so excited for the second season.
I'm 20 and what is this.
27 here. :|
Working my way up towards management, saving for a house, but making sure to budget for ponies. Yeah. I feel so /adult/ these days and yet, ponies.
Post by: kaijyuu on July 18, 2011, 05:12:02 am
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Anyway, you're only ever really old when you think you're too old for stuff.
Post by: Dsarker on July 18, 2011, 06:27:09 am
And enough with the cupcakes fanfic; it was made pretty clear from the first post of it in this thread that no one particularly cares, and that, yes, all of us have heard of it months ago. The premise seems to have been designed with shockhorror in mind; however, even if you like that sort of thing, it was really poorly done. It left me thinking the writer was a creep, rather than any of the content being particularly creepy. tldr: poor quality fanfic made known due to an only partially delivered upon horror factor
I've used it to introduce quite a few people to the brony community.
And yeah, I like it. Sure, the first version needed a bit of grammar checking, but that's been fixed up in the updated version. And Silence of the Hares does a fair bit better characterisation than the first one. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I9mpyZltGIQJkjq8LAipckPWgDVg-1UBK8-Pr7YQqAk/mobilebasic?hl=en_US is where that can be found, so you can examine it for yourself.
And truth be told, I'd have probably stopped caring without the fanfiction, and this is the only one I've really liked.
Post by: Jackrabbit on July 18, 2011, 06:31:20 am
Anyway, you're only ever really old when you think you're too old for stuff.
What? No. That's when you need to grow up.
Post by: kaijyuu on July 18, 2011, 07:54:18 am
Depends how cynical you are :PAnyway, you're only ever really old when you think you're too old for stuff.
What? No. That's when you need to grow up.
Post by: reverseCentaur on July 18, 2011, 08:23:42 am
this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Tjb14VoWjg)
yet
Yes, it's 24 minutes long, but yes, it is totally worth it. A couple of bits are a bit off, but mostly it's pony comedy gold.
Post by: GlyphGryph on July 18, 2011, 10:15:21 am
Is there a name for that sort of entertainment format by the way? I've been seeing it more and more but don't know what to call it.
Post by: Armok on July 18, 2011, 11:16:16 am
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on July 18, 2011, 11:39:34 am
Post by: Melagius on July 18, 2011, 12:30:03 pm
Post by: FunctionZero on July 18, 2011, 12:47:34 pm
ItHermaphrodites aren't attractive bro.
Post by: Glowcat on July 18, 2011, 01:02:20 pm
ItHermaphrodites aren't attractive bro.
The 'it' wasn't referring to the girl.
Post by: Sowelu on July 18, 2011, 01:43:38 pm
I'm just not allowed to wear my RBD shirt out with her, that's all.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 18, 2011, 02:35:06 pm
Also, assuming this is kind of the pony discussion topic:Anyone agree?I got slightly depressed looking at that picture. :(Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: FunctionZero on July 18, 2011, 03:17:02 pm
Not me, I was raised on 4chan.Also, assuming this is kind of the pony discussion topic:Anyone agree?I got slightly depressed looking at that picture. :(Spoiler (click to show/hide)
If you'd show me videos of mass decapacitations I wouldn't get depressed.
Post by: Sowelu on July 18, 2011, 03:42:30 pm
Post by: FunctionZero on July 18, 2011, 04:29:40 pm
Spoiler: depressing (click to show/hide)
Nothing can depress me. (except for the last pic but that just because it remembers me how horrible some some humans are)
Post by: Silfurdreki on July 18, 2011, 04:59:06 pm
Okay so I quickly went through the whole thread and was AMAZED that no-one had linked
this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Tjb14VoWjg)
yet
Yes, it's 24 minutes long, but yes, it is totally worth it. A couple of bits are a bit off, but mostly it's pony comedy gold.
Material Girl Rarity is so spot on it's amazing. And epic sax spike is epic! Also, the third (or so) shood da woop had me in stitches. I could go on all day, that video was that epic.
A full-hour one, like the AMV hells, would be incredibly epic.
Spoiler: depressing (click to show/hide)
:'( That's so incredibly sad.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 18, 2011, 05:15:28 pm
:(Spoiler: depressing (click to show/hide)
Post by: Zangi on July 18, 2011, 05:24:14 pm
It raises questions...
Post by: reverseCentaur on July 18, 2011, 05:27:47 pm
Oh wowSpoiler: depressing (click to show/hide)
Nothing can depress me. (except for the last pic but that just because it remembers me how horrible some some humans are)
Why
Would you make this
Moon Over June ponies
Worst crossover ever : (
Post by: Johuotar on July 18, 2011, 05:31:37 pm
Forever alone.
Reminds me of that picture of Celestia with text: "I do so love planning excecutions."
I tried to find forever alone pic of luna but there were only twilight versions. Regrettably, I continued my search and run into some disturbing stuff I'd rather not seen. What a lovely community we have...
Post by: Dsarker on July 18, 2011, 08:16:23 pm
Reminds me of that picture of Celestia with text: "I do so love planning excecutions."
Well, what do you think she did with Luna after she got out? :P
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 18, 2011, 10:16:53 pm
Small cover:
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
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Post by: Euld on July 18, 2011, 10:22:43 pm
Reminds me of that picture of Celestia with text: "I do so love planning excecutions."
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: FunctionZero on July 19, 2011, 03:22:39 am
Well it wasn't me who made it.Oh wowSpoiler: depressing (click to show/hide)
Nothing can depress me. (except for the last pic but that just because it remembers me how horrible some some humans are)
Why
Would you make this
Moon Over June ponies
Worst crossover ever : (
But to be honest, I probably played a big part in making it, since I managed to derail two MLP generals to Moon Over June.
Besides, why do you have anything against a comic about two cute lesbians?
Post by: noah22223 on July 19, 2011, 03:55:04 am
...Fecking Twi with a noose 'round her neck.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: reverseCentaur on July 19, 2011, 04:31:12 am
Ugh, the whole thing is horribly fascinating. And fascinatingly horrible. And also badly drawn.Well it wasn't me who made it.Oh wowSpoiler: depressing (click to show/hide)
Nothing can depress me. (except for the last pic but that just because it remembers me how horrible some some humans are)
Why
Would you make this
Moon Over June ponies
Worst crossover ever : (
But to be honest, I probably played a big part in making it, since I managed to derail two MLP generals to Moon Over June.
Besides, why do you have anything against a comic about two cute lesbians?
Post by: FunctionZero on July 19, 2011, 07:27:03 am
Spoiler: she must have really been lonely (click to show/hide)
Post by: Rose on July 19, 2011, 10:29:05 am
Post by: Johuotar on July 19, 2011, 11:34:20 am
Spoiler: she must have really been lonely (click to show/hide)
I tried Moonbase alpha few days ago and that (minus 1 pony) sums my experience pretty well. No one seems to come up with anything else than those old jokes, but that was comic hilarious. :D
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 19, 2011, 01:11:19 pm
Too bad the story hasn't gotten that far yet. We're stuck on Chapter 3 and every damn chapter is a cliffhanger!...Fecking Twi with a noose 'round her neck.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Also, a random picture has appeared!
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Dsarker on July 19, 2011, 10:56:25 pm
Post by: FunctionZero on July 19, 2011, 11:22:13 pm
Also, a random picture has appeared!Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: you could at least post the full one (click to show/hide)
From analysis of the series, if Celestia is good, then she can either see the full future but cannot alter it, or she can partially see the future and can alter it.Wat?
Post by: kaijyuu on July 19, 2011, 11:45:40 pm
I think she's just supposed to be a wise/powerful ruler without any real flaws. Which of course is why fanfiction loves to turn her evil or incompetent.
Post by: Dsarker on July 19, 2011, 11:49:54 pm
If Twilight was, in fact, less able, and in fact dragons are easily hatched by unicorns, we have the problem of why Twilight was unable (being a fairly well educated little mage). We also have the problem of the large amounts of dragons this would mean. If we can presume that the dragons would only be in Canterlot, why would these unicorns not also have done great works, and thus been invited to the Galloping Gala? We have the Wonderbolts there, and surely if a unicorn was anywhere near as powerful as Twilight, they would be at least as famous as the Wonderbolts. We can excuse this for Twilight, as she is still a student (if in fact she isn't famous. She has, for example, saved a village from an Ursa Minor, an incredible achievement.) and so may would still be in training most of the time. As well as that, we have the problem of Appleoosa not having their own 'courier' service, in the form of a unicorn bonded with a dragon. Since this is not a widely used function of the dragon, we can presume they are very rare. Instead, it would presumably be pegasi who are used as couriers.
If this is true, however, we have a few things that fit together. We know Celestia was "seeing the signs" of NMM's return. However, the only signs we know about are in a book, and in the form of a prophecy. They are not believed, nor are any signs really given as a warning. Either Celestia has access to seers, who are giving the same prophecies as they were when NMM was defeated, or she is a seer herself. Either way, we can assume that she also foresaw the sonic rainboom and the effect it would have on a unicorn who would be undergoing an entrance test.
This seer ability is also shown in A Bird in the Hoof. She sends her guards to Fluttershy's house to find Twilight. This gives evidence to the 'partial seer' explanation, as she would 'see' that Twilight would be near the birdnapper, but not who it was. Not knowing who it was, she wouldn't have instructed the guards to tell them it was a phoenix.
Post by: FunctionZero on July 19, 2011, 11:58:11 pm
-snip-
Spoiler: I also have my speculations about the future-seeing powers of Celestia (click to show/hide)
Post by: kaijyuu on July 20, 2011, 12:12:08 am
Post by: Dsarker on July 20, 2011, 12:16:00 am
Post by: FunctionZero on July 20, 2011, 12:19:51 am
As I did say, she wouldn't necessarily be able to see the future with perfect clarity.So basically Pinkie Pie v2?
Post by: Dsarker on July 20, 2011, 12:21:19 am
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 20, 2011, 12:23:06 am
I didn't know a full one existed.Also, a random picture has appeared!Spoiler (click to show/hide)Spoiler: you could at least post the full one (click to show/hide)
Post by: FunctionZero on July 20, 2011, 12:28:37 am
Good thing you have me then.I didn't know a full one existed.Also, a random picture has appeared!Spoiler (click to show/hide)Spoiler: you could at least post the full one (click to show/hide)
Post by: Dsarker on July 20, 2011, 12:28:51 am
Post by: FunctionZero on July 20, 2011, 12:29:47 am
I can tell the Halo one. What are the others from?Far left, behind Twilight, is Isaac Clarke from Dead Space. I don't know the other two either.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 20, 2011, 12:30:23 am
I can tell the Halo one. What are the others from?Well, if you mean the characters, left to right it is Isaac Clarke (Dead Space), Twilight Sparkle (take a guess), Master Chief, Arbiter, and Marcus Fenix (Gears of War)
Post by: Dsarker on July 20, 2011, 12:33:45 am
Post by: FunctionZero on July 20, 2011, 12:35:03 am
Um... Is Twilight Sparkle from that book series by Stephanie Meyer? The one about vampires?
Spoiler: what is this I don't even (click to show/hide)
Post by: kaijyuu on July 20, 2011, 12:58:04 am
Is there a delete button?
Post by: Dsarker on July 20, 2011, 12:59:14 am
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on July 20, 2011, 01:04:47 am
Also, a random picture has appeared!Spoiler (click to show/hide)Spoiler: you could at least post the full one (click to show/hide)From analysis of the series, if Celestia is good, then she can either see the full future but cannot alter it, or she can partially see the future and can alter it.Wat?
Oh dear. Oh dearie dearie me. Someone tell me there is fiction of this. Please.
Post by: Byttingen on July 20, 2011, 01:05:59 am
Just found out about and read Cupcakes.
Something died inside of me.
Post by: FunctionZero on July 20, 2011, 01:08:04 am
Oh yeah, forgot to say this, but the reason I knew there was a full one is because the artist himself is a well known tripfag back at /co/. Goes by the name of "Fluffy" if you ever see him.I didn't know a full one existed.Also, a random picture has appeared!Spoiler (click to show/hide)Spoiler: you could at least post the full one (click to show/hide)
He often releases his stuff there before getting it on DA.
Spoiler: his signature style (click to show/hide)
Post by: Dsarker on July 20, 2011, 01:08:45 am
And HERE'S A LINK http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7193109/1/Gelatin (http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7193109/1/Gelatin)
Post by: Byttingen on July 20, 2011, 01:10:45 am
There's a way to cure your cupcake blues. It's another PP story, Gelatine.
And HERE'S A LINK http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7193109/1/Gelatin (http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7193109/1/Gelatin)
NOOOOOOOPE, not reading any more of those. I know what gelatin is made from. [fluttershy]I'm so mad, I could[/fluttershy] FLIP A TABLE!
（╯°□°）╯︵ ┻━┻
Post by: Dsarker on July 20, 2011, 01:11:57 am
Post by: FunctionZero on July 20, 2011, 01:16:57 am
Spoiler: Sooo, who wants to play some Command&Conquer Generals? (click to show/hide)
Post by: Byttingen on July 20, 2011, 01:27:05 am
Post by: FunctionZero on July 20, 2011, 01:29:50 am
Why are 90% of the ponies female? Is there any particular reason?The ratio slowly improves towards the end of the season.
As to why, I dunno. A show marketed for pre-teen girls based on a toy line marketed for pre-teen girls?
Post by: Dsarker on July 20, 2011, 01:31:17 am
And isn't the equivalent term for the Air Force Commodore or something?
Edit: Has anyone read the Gelatine story yet?
I can give a sneak preview: "100% Human"
Post by: Byttingen on July 20, 2011, 01:32:34 am
Why are 90% of the ponies female? Is there any particular reason?The ratio slowly improves towards the end of the season.
As to why, I dunno. A show marketed for pre-teen girls based on a toy line marketed for pre-teen girls?
Oh yeah, I forgot that the last few episodes had a larger percentage of males.
Best Night Ever was almost 50-50
Post by: FunctionZero on July 20, 2011, 01:38:05 am
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
>using demotivators
>in 2011
That's SO 2009. This year is all about Impactmacros.
Grandpa.
Well, it makes it 20% cooler, that's why.No. Horrible "meme".
Post by: Dsarker on July 20, 2011, 01:41:55 am
Post by: Byttingen on July 20, 2011, 01:46:40 am
Post by: FunctionZero on July 20, 2011, 01:47:40 am
I will use what carries my point across.On what point? Demotivators or /b/'s memes?
Post by: Dsarker on July 20, 2011, 01:49:40 am
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 20, 2011, 02:08:28 am
Here we don't regularly get people constantly coming in ranting and raving calling us furries and how we want to fuck the ponies etc. etc.
Post by: Dsarker on July 20, 2011, 02:11:01 am
Post by: FunctionZero on July 20, 2011, 02:13:32 am
This topic is so peaceful compared to Blockland's :DY U FUK PONIS BRO? REPROTED FOR FURY. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwKclhWlo-0&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL)
Here we don't regularly get people constantly coming in ranting and raving calling us furries and how we want to fuck the ponies etc. etc.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 20, 2011, 02:13:54 am
You just jinxed it. Now we will get those kind of people coming it. CURSES!oh noez
http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/plush/e5a7/
I dare you to buy it.
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: FunctionZero on July 20, 2011, 02:19:23 am
You just jinxed it. Now we will get those kind of people coming it. CURSES!oh noez
http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/plush/e5a7/
I dare you to buy it.The ponies have finally came to their senses and are joining us!Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Y'all casual (click to show/hide)
Post by: Dsarker on July 20, 2011, 02:20:43 am
Post by: Byttingen on July 20, 2011, 02:21:47 am
How else do you explain Cupcakes? It's obviously a later version of DF, in which cooks get moods for recipes. Pinkie Pie just got a fell mood, is all.
Ah man, I just laughed at pony snuff.
Post by: Dsarker on July 20, 2011, 02:22:33 am
Post by: Byttingen on July 20, 2011, 02:25:48 am
Now go read Gelatin. It is really funny. Just read it.
D'rather not. I think that last one burst a blood vessel in my eye.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 20, 2011, 02:26:04 am
How else do you explain Cupcakes? It's obviously a later version of DF, in which cooks get moods for recipes. Pinkie Pie just got a fell mood, is all.Cupcakes drained my sanity slightly.
Post by: Dsarker on July 20, 2011, 02:26:32 am
Post by: Byttingen on July 20, 2011, 02:30:16 am
Found something for ya.
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Dsarker on July 20, 2011, 02:31:30 am
Post by: FunctionZero on July 20, 2011, 02:33:39 am
Thanks! I'm building up a collection of pony pictures :PBah, you'll never catch up to me and my 27000 MLP related picures. (7 GB)
Post by: Glowcat on July 20, 2011, 02:35:33 am
Thanks! I'm building up a collection of pony pictures :PBah, you'll never catch up to me and my 27000 MLP related picures. (7 GB)
Pretty soon you'll have to start deleting the porn.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 20, 2011, 02:36:12 am
lololololol. I'd love to see that collection if it really exists.Thanks! I'm building up a collection of pony pictures :PBah, you'll never catch up to me and my 27000 MLP related picures. (7 GB)
Post by: Byttingen on July 20, 2011, 02:36:48 am
Post by: FunctionZero on July 20, 2011, 02:37:51 am
NSFW: 420 pics / 154MB. I'd still be in the lead.Thanks! I'm building up a collection of pony pictures :PBah, you'll never catch up to me and my 27000 MLP related picures. (7 GB)
Pretty soon you'll have to start deleting the porn.
Post by: FunctionZero on July 20, 2011, 02:38:45 am
Would like to see 7gigs of ponies too.A family secret. (http://thepiratebay.org/torrent/6492897/26_000_pictures_of_ponys)
I might upload the rest of the crap you'd find on /co/ one day.
Post by: Dsarker on July 20, 2011, 02:39:43 am
Post by: FunctionZero on July 20, 2011, 02:40:58 am
U MAD I HAVE PROOF BRO?lololololol. I'd love to see that collection if it really exists.Thanks! I'm building up a collection of pony pictures :PBah, you'll never catch up to me and my 27000 MLP related picures. (7 GB)
Post by: Byttingen on July 20, 2011, 02:42:36 am
I'm not going to forget that for a long time. *eye twitch*
*epic idea* Gonna get some of my non-brony friends to read it.
Post by: Dsarker on July 20, 2011, 02:43:18 am
Let's see...
400 MB per video, 26 videos, 10.4 GB.
Post by: Dsarker on July 20, 2011, 02:44:00 am
Post by: FunctionZero on July 20, 2011, 02:46:41 am
I think I just might be able to do better than your pictures in videos.You can't beat the master!
Let's see...
400 MB per video, 26 videos, 10.4 GB.
I have 360p and 720p vids of non-watermarked iTunes rips, totalling to 11,6 GB. My downloads of MLP-related stuff on YT makes for around 20 vids, 1.5 GB. Beat me.
Post by: Byttingen on July 20, 2011, 02:46:50 am
Post by: Byttingen on July 20, 2011, 02:48:12 am
Edit: Stupid doublepost, sorry
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 20, 2011, 02:49:56 am
Lol. Where would I find that?NSFW: 420 pics / 154MB. I'd still be in the lead.Thanks! I'm building up a collection of pony pictures :PBah, you'll never catch up to me and my 27000 MLP related picures. (7 GB)
Pretty soon you'll have to start deleting the porn.
Post by: FunctionZero on July 20, 2011, 02:50:45 am
Lol. Where would I find that?NSFW: 420 pics / 154MB. I'd still be in the lead.Thanks! I'm building up a collection of pony pictures :PBah, you'll never catch up to me and my 27000 MLP related picures. (7 GB)
Pretty soon you'll have to start deleting the porn.
Would like to see 7gigs of ponies too.A family secret. (http://thepiratebay.org/torrent/6492897/26_000_pictures_of_ponys)
I might upload the rest of the crap you'd find on /co/ one day.
Click the link bro.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 20, 2011, 02:53:38 am
Any possibility of viruses? I've never done torrents before.Lol. Where would I find that?NSFW: 420 pics / 154MB. I'd still be in the lead.Thanks! I'm building up a collection of pony pictures :PBah, you'll never catch up to me and my 27000 MLP related picures. (7 GB)
Pretty soon you'll have to start deleting the porn.Would like to see 7gigs of ponies too.A family secret. (http://thepiratebay.org/torrent/6492897/26_000_pictures_of_ponys)
I might upload the rest of the crap you'd find on /co/ one day.
Click the link bro.
Post by: FunctionZero on July 20, 2011, 02:55:37 am
It's just pictures. You'd need to run an actual program to acquire a virus.Any possibility of viruses? I've never done torrents before.Lol. Where would I find that?NSFW: 420 pics / 154MB. I'd still be in the lead.Thanks! I'm building up a collection of pony pictures :PBah, you'll never catch up to me and my 27000 MLP related picures. (7 GB)
Pretty soon you'll have to start deleting the porn.Would like to see 7gigs of ponies too.A family secret. (http://thepiratebay.org/torrent/6492897/26_000_pictures_of_ponys)
I might upload the rest of the crap you'd find on /co/ one day.
Click the link bro.
Besides, I have them and I'm fine. See?
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 20, 2011, 02:56:52 am
It's just pictures. You'd need to run an actual program to acquire a virus.-pyramid killed-
Besides, I have them and I'm fine. See?
Yes but-
Yeah, nevermind. Thanks for the tons of fun! Time to waste half a day looking at all these!
Post by: FunctionZero on July 20, 2011, 02:57:42 am
More like wasting half a day just downloading it, since there are just 4 seeders.It's just pictures. You'd need to run an actual program to acquire a virus.-pyramid killed-
Besides, I have them and I'm fine. See?
Yes but-
Yeah, nevermind. Thanks for the tons of fun! Time to waste half a day looking at all these!
EDIT: I'll be seeding for today. Me and my 250 KBpS connection. That'll probably help.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 20, 2011, 02:59:27 am
Post by: FunctionZero on July 20, 2011, 03:01:00 am
I've got 15 of 18 seeds connected to. 3 mb download speed ;_;I'm jelly of your speed. :(
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 20, 2011, 03:02:34 am
Almost 40% now, it's 3:02 AM.
Post by: Dsarker on July 20, 2011, 03:06:07 am
Post by: FunctionZero on July 20, 2011, 03:09:01 am
Hmm. I've only got the episodes from YouTube. Time to get all the other stuff too.From Youtube? Aren't those bad quality? And watermarked?
Post by: Dsarker on July 20, 2011, 03:10:41 am
Post by: FunctionZero on July 20, 2011, 03:12:50 am
No watermarks, and I want them to fit on my Ipad. So I have two versions. High Quality (400 MB) for computer, 80-90 MB versions for the portable viewing.That's wierd. 720p are the biggest non-watermarked episodes, and I'm averaging at 200 MB for one. You have some shitty compression.
Post by: Dsarker on July 20, 2011, 03:14:54 am
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 20, 2011, 03:25:04 am
u jelly?
Post by: FunctionZero on July 20, 2011, 03:27:23 am
40 minutes later the download is at 90%
(http://i.imgur.com/UpPsw.jpg)
yes am jelly
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 20, 2011, 03:32:39 am
Now it spends 2 minutes reading files.
Also, nice edit.
Post by: Solifuge on July 20, 2011, 04:00:34 am
It also comes in Chiptune (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfhUJbDQ1JA&feature=related).
EDIT: Augh getting stuck browsing catchy ponytunes. The Fluttershy cover of Avast Your Ass (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbIGnY_DSIE&feature=related) is fantastic.
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Johuotar on July 20, 2011, 04:52:27 am
I think I just might be able to do better than your pictures in videos.You can't beat the master!
Let's see...
400 MB per video, 26 videos, 10.4 GB.
I have 360p and 720p vids of non-watermarked iTunes rips, totalling to 11,6 GB. My downloads of MLP-related stuff on YT makes for around 20 vids, 1.5 GB. Beat me.
I have 16.5GB of MLP videos. Its good that my Ipod is 64GB version so I don't have to remove music to make room for them.
Did you know that "The Art of the Dress" song was based on, and written to reference, another musical number (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-836TtoF_5I)? Now you do!
P.S. It also comes in Chiptune (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfhUJbDQ1JA&feature=related).
Yeah, but the original isn't as catchy I think. The chiptune is quite nice.
Downloading 26k Pony pics now.
HELPEDIT: HOW DO I TURN THIS PROGRAM OFF?!?
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
OK, I got that handled. After that i noticed this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0clN27DID7s&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0clN27DID7s&feature=related)
"Avast Fluttershy's Ass: 20% Louder Yay Edition"
(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lkqo13dnIP1qjxtmio1_250.gif)
Post by: FunctionZero on July 20, 2011, 01:46:50 pm
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Can I has been artist nao guise?
Post by: noah22223 on July 20, 2011, 02:40:31 pm
Post by: Lightning4 on July 20, 2011, 02:45:25 pm
So much temptation to download but my poor, poor laptop hard drive is already nearing capacity.
If I started collecting pictures now I'd probably never stop and fill the rest of my hard drive by the end of the week.
Post by: Johuotar on July 20, 2011, 03:02:50 pm
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 20, 2011, 03:08:09 pm
Post by: FunctionZero on July 20, 2011, 03:58:07 pm
NO.
Spoiler: I have the perfect response (click to show/hide)
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 20, 2011, 04:00:20 pm
Hah.NO.Spoiler: I have the perfect response (click to show/hide)
Anyone have a good background? Preferably 1920x1080.
Post by: FunctionZero on July 20, 2011, 04:02:41 pm
Man, graphic tablets are so fun. I could do this all day long.Hah.NO.Spoiler: I have the perfect response (click to show/hide)
Anyone have a good background? Preferably 1920x1080.You mean like wallpapers? Sure, I've got tons of good ones. I'll upload them.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 20, 2011, 04:05:00 pm
You mean like wallpapers? Sure, I've got tons of good ones. I'll upload them.Thanks a bundle.
Post by: FunctionZero on July 20, 2011, 04:11:08 pm
EDIT: Click on pics for full size. These are just thumbnails.
Spoiler: Paperwalls (click to show/hide)
Post by: Silfurdreki on July 20, 2011, 04:54:04 pm
Spoiler: Moar Wallpapers (click to show/hide)
I like the style of these, I'm using the Twilight one ATM. There's also three more in the same style, Celestia, Luna and Derpy, they're all on Ponibooru, search for wallpaper and browse for a while and you'll find them.
They're easy to resize to fit your monitor as well, just add black to an appropriate edge. :D
Post by: FunctionZero on July 20, 2011, 05:03:38 pm
I forgot the freaking eyelashes!
Gotta fix them all.
Post by: GlyphGryph on July 20, 2011, 05:25:12 pm
Smaller sizes, then link to larger version if you need, those things are huge. At the very least resize them with the bbcode so I can get something out of my computers attempts at suicide
Post by: FunctionZero on July 20, 2011, 05:30:43 pm
FunctionZero, STOP THE PAGE KILLING. I'm THIS close to having this page crash my computer, and your pictures are impossible to actually view anyways.Will do. I think imgur has someway to make thumbnails anyways.
Smaller sizes, then link to larger version if you need, those things are huge. At the very least resize them with the bbcode so I can get something out of my computers attempts at suicide
EDIT: Better? Besides, it's not like I'm the only one mass-dumping really large pics *cough*silfurdreki*cough*
Spoiler: BUT WHY? (click to show/hide)
Post by: Dsarker on July 20, 2011, 07:33:37 pm
Spoiler: Moar Wallpapers (click to show/hide)
I like the style of these, I'm using the Twilight one ATM. There's also three more in the same style, Celestia, Luna and Derpy, they're all on Ponibooru, search for wallpaper and browse for a while and you'll find them.
They're easy to resize to fit your monitor as well, just add black to an appropriate edge. :D
There's another one, for Cupcakes Pinkie Pie.
Post by: GlyphGryph on July 20, 2011, 07:48:28 pm
EDIT: Better? Besides, it's not like I'm the only one mass-dumping really large pics *cough*silfurdreki*cough*
Much much better. ^_^
And the fact there was two of you doing it does not make it better. o_o
He should stop too.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 20, 2011, 07:56:12 pm
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Post by: Dsarker on July 20, 2011, 10:11:59 pm
Quote from: Silfurdreki
-snip-
Another one that's of that style is this one
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 20, 2011, 10:38:22 pm
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
I also got "You ran over me in my little pony" and "You're ahead of the army hotmail phony"
Transcribe Audio is an endless well of lols, try it on a random episode and you probably won't be disappointed.
Post by: Dsarker on July 20, 2011, 10:43:47 pm
Scrolling through the posts, I found this: http://robotmantheblog.com/2006/10/25/so-i-guess-i-got-kicked-off-another-my-little-pony-forum/
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on July 20, 2011, 11:19:57 pm
And I happened on a forum (Ars Technica) discussing how to make a MLP wargame.
Whoa, whoa, go back to that part!
Post by: Dsarker on July 20, 2011, 11:22:32 pm
Post by: FunctionZero on July 21, 2011, 02:56:15 am
Scrolling through the posts, I found this: http://robotmantheblog.com/2006/10/25/so-i-guess-i-got-kicked-off-another-my-little-pony-forum/Mod censoring, forbiding anything whatsoever with Nazi Germany, complaining about artistic nudity.
It's pathetic.
His shoops weren't that good anyways. :P
Post by: Dsarker on July 21, 2011, 03:17:49 am
Post by: Dsarker on July 21, 2011, 03:23:45 am
Edit: I found the picture, and I'm tempted to agree with the mod for removing it.
Here it is
Spoiler: You sure you want to see it? (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Really? It's quite disturbing. (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Well, if you're sure. (click to show/hide)
Post by: Johuotar on July 21, 2011, 06:03:11 am
Spoiler: You sure you want to see it? (click to show/hide)Spoiler: Really? It's quite disturbing. (click to show/hide)Spoiler: Well, if you're sure. (click to show/hide)
Well it is a concentration camp image after all. :-\
My Pony image download is now ready, and I'm currently thinking of purging it of from rule 34. Its nice theyre all in their own folders.
Post by: Dsarker on July 21, 2011, 07:01:04 am
Post by: Dsarker on July 21, 2011, 08:53:01 am
Post by: Fjords to Plowshares on July 21, 2011, 12:53:36 pm
Post by: iceball3 on July 21, 2011, 03:13:46 pm
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Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on July 21, 2011, 03:17:35 pm
Has everyone seen Bridle Black (http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7124713/1/Bridle_Black) already?
Is this a Bible Black Parody? Because if it is, I might not read it.
Post by: FunctionZero on July 21, 2011, 03:24:55 pm
Extvia really outdid him/herself this time.I don't see anything of extraordinary quality. Pictures ten times better drawn are found on /co/.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Also, wierd ears. They bug me out.
EDIT: Unless you mean that this "Extvia" guy is actually not so good and is an achievement that he made something like this.
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on July 21, 2011, 03:28:32 pm
Extvia really outdid him/herself this time.I don't see anything of extraordinary quality. Pictures ten times better drawn are found on /co/.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Also, wierd ears. They bug me out.
EDIT: Unless you mean that this "Extvia" guy is actually not so good and is an achievement that he made something like this.
*shuffles feet* ...I liked it...
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 21, 2011, 03:42:55 pm
I didn't think it was anything extraordinary.Extvia really outdid him/herself this time.I don't see anything of extraordinary quality. Pictures ten times better drawn are found on /co/.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Also, wierd ears. They bug me out.
EDIT: Unless you mean that this "Extvia" guy is actually not so good and is an achievement that he made something like this.
*shuffles feet* ...I liked it...
Post by: FunctionZero on July 21, 2011, 03:43:34 pm
So did I. It's just that "outdid" is a bit strong word.Extvia really outdid him/herself this time.I don't see anything of extraordinary quality. Pictures ten times better drawn are found on /co/.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Also, wierd ears. They bug me out.
EDIT: Unless you mean that this "Extvia" guy is actually not so good and is an achievement that he made something like this.
*shuffles feet* ...I liked it...
EDIT: I should also mention that I'm a bit biased anyway. I'm not really a fan of anthro.
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on July 21, 2011, 03:54:23 pm
Post by: Armok on July 21, 2011, 03:58:36 pm
Post by: FunctionZero on July 21, 2011, 03:58:53 pm
Post by: Dsarker on July 21, 2011, 04:01:32 pm
Post by: iceball3 on July 21, 2011, 06:12:42 pm
Extvia rules. I don't agree that is one of his better works thou, although learning she's a brony made me smile.True, maybe this isn't his/her best works I guess, outdid is a bit of a strong one. This is still pretty nice though.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 21, 2011, 06:13:49 pm
Post by: FunctionZero on July 21, 2011, 06:14:36 pm
True, maybe this isn't his/her best works I guess, outdid is a bit of a strong one. This is still pretty nice though.It's "he", according to DeviantArt.
Post by: Dsarker on July 21, 2011, 06:59:06 pm
Opinions on this song? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQLHdqx6Kvc)
Isn't that more of a 4chan thing?
Post by: FunctionZero on July 21, 2011, 07:05:40 pm
Why?Opinions on this song? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQLHdqx6Kvc)Isn't that more of a 4chan thing?
Post by: Dsarker on July 21, 2011, 07:08:10 pm
Why?Opinions on this song? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQLHdqx6Kvc)Isn't that more of a 4chan thing?
Considerin that it's a clop song...
Post by: FunctionZero on July 21, 2011, 07:12:33 pm
I've got a hunch the author hangs out on 4chan though.
EDIT: I've analysed the lyrics some more. I'm not so sure anymore he meant THAT definition of "clop".
Post by: Dsarker on July 21, 2011, 07:20:20 pm
Post by: FunctionZero on July 22, 2011, 04:20:35 pm
Spoiler: part 2 of Fluffy's comic I posted previously (click to show/hide)
EDIT: It's a joke on this. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5Fjc1hBwuE) That's why you might not get it.
Post by: Frajic on July 22, 2011, 04:47:19 pm
That has to be one of the most calming excercises in the world.Spoiler: part 2 of Fluffy's comic I posted previously (click to show/hide)
EDIT: It's a joke on this. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5Fjc1hBwuE) That's why you might not get it.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 23, 2011, 01:53:42 am
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Post by: Dsarker on July 23, 2011, 05:35:24 am
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Post by: FunctionZero on July 23, 2011, 05:42:56 am
-snip->fourth panel
>twilight's eyes
allofmywhat.jpeg
Post by: Dsarker on July 23, 2011, 06:02:07 am
-snip->fourth panel
>twilight's eyes
allofmywhat.jpeg
Same as all of them.
Post by: FunctionZero on July 23, 2011, 07:49:02 am
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: what ARE you going to do? (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: On a completely unrelated note, here's Jason/Leroy's avatar (click to show/hide)
Post by: Dsarker on July 23, 2011, 09:37:48 am
Post by: Johuotar on July 23, 2011, 09:50:10 am
What is this space marene you speak of?
Post by: Dsarker on July 23, 2011, 10:00:18 am
Post by: FunctionZero on July 23, 2011, 10:10:39 am
Post by: Dsarker on July 23, 2011, 10:13:43 am
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 23, 2011, 01:43:45 pm
Post by: Dsarker on July 23, 2011, 11:05:43 pm
There's 10 chapters of Past Sins (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/07/story-past-sins.html) now, woo!
I'm starting to hate that story, in the same way I kind of hate Toady for not having brought out 1.0 yet.
I WANT THE STORIES PLEASE WRITE MORE type thing.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 23, 2011, 11:41:27 pm
If you're being serious about Toady then be prepared to wait another 20 years for v1.0.There's 10 chapters of Past Sins (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/07/story-past-sins.html) now, woo!
I'm starting to hate that story, in the same way I kind of hate Toady for not having brought out 1.0 yet.
I WANT THE STORIES PLEASE WRITE MORE type thing.
Post by: Dsarker on July 23, 2011, 11:45:26 pm
Post by: Dsarker on July 24, 2011, 04:30:41 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnBaDMzFSfo
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 24, 2011, 01:43:55 pm
Post by: Rose on July 24, 2011, 01:46:54 pm
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on July 24, 2011, 01:49:12 pm
No, we're just short on season 2.
This, pretty much. I think I heard it starts airing in August or something, so it won't be too long of a wait.
Post by: kaijyuu on July 24, 2011, 01:56:06 pm
It'll most likely be sometime this fall. October 10th, if they want to do it on the 1 year anniversary of the season 1 premiere.
Post by: FunctionZero on July 24, 2011, 02:06:17 pm
This thread isn't very active. I guess Bay 12 is short on bronies.Go on /co/ if you want constant, 24/7 activity. (http://arch.413chan.net/mlpgeneral/)
Post by: Lumbajak on July 24, 2011, 02:38:34 pm
The sad thing is that even /b/ tends to have better pony threads these days.This thread isn't very active. I guess Bay 12 is short on bronies.Go on /co/ if you want constant bickering about fetishes and horrible porn. (http://arch.413chan.net/mlpgeneral/)
Although /co/ does have good threads at 5 am.
Post by: FunctionZero on July 24, 2011, 03:11:06 pm
Ahahahahahaha... No.The sad thing is that even /b/ tends to have better pony threads these days.This thread isn't very active. I guess Bay 12 is short on bronies.Go on /co/ if you want constant bickering about fetishes and horrible porn. (http://arch.413chan.net/mlpgeneral/)
Although /co/ does have good threads at 5 am.
Bad lie. 0/10
Spoiler: current /b/ thread (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: not so current /co/ thread (click to show/hide)
All I see in /b/ is some avataring shit and LOL DUBS as usual.
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on July 24, 2011, 03:27:36 pm
Let's not get in fights about which 4chan board is superior, mmkay?
Post by: Lumbajak on July 24, 2011, 03:41:41 pm
They're both still terrible. And I'm a 24/7 comrade anyhow.
Post by: FunctionZero on July 24, 2011, 04:00:39 pm
I didn't claim the /b/ threads were good, just that they tend to be higher quality than the /co/ ones during the day.That's the thing. They aren't. And it's not like there are some wild fluctuations of quality based on the time of day.
They're both still terrible.Nope. From numerous artists to memes, /co/ is fun.
Let's not get in fights about which 4chan board is superior, mmkay?Butt whay? At least we get an active thread. (Yeah. This thread is so sloooow...)
Post by: FunctionZero on July 24, 2011, 07:54:49 pm
Like Party Nazis. Or something.
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Actually, wait. I have a question, seems thrown around a lot around /co/.
Would you still watch the show if it introduced humans in Season 2?
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 24, 2011, 07:57:12 pm
At least it would solve the question of how big the ponies are with a soild answer :P
Also, where do you find all these pictures?
Post by: FunctionZero on July 24, 2011, 08:28:43 pm
Also, where do you find all these pictures?Well, this one was from Likety's YTP. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpXt9pMLXwQ) That particular scene happens around 07:24.
EDIT: Unless you mean where do I find them in general. Well, either /co/, some video still, or I make it myself.
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on July 24, 2011, 08:46:47 pm
At least it would solve the question of how big the ponies are with a soild answer :P
I've always figured they're about the same size as a wolf, given Applejack's relative size to the cows in Apple Buck Season.
Post by: kaijyuu on July 24, 2011, 09:38:11 pm
Anything a human could do, a pony could do better. Bringing in a human instead of a pony (or gryphon, or buffalo, or whatever) just seems like a cheap way to try to make the character relatable and/or an audience surrogate, which is a one way ticket to scrappy town.
Post by: GlyphGryph on July 24, 2011, 11:34:26 pm
(As one of many things which were terrible about it)
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 24, 2011, 11:54:28 pm
tl;dr for the chapters
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Atleast, from what I've gotten. I seem to be very bad at remembering stories right now, I can barely piece together the last 10 chapters in my mind.
Post by: Dsarker on July 25, 2011, 02:16:03 am
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Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 25, 2011, 02:27:43 am
HOW DARE YOU HAVE A LINK TO CUPCAKES IN YOUR SIGNATURE?! YOU MONSTER!
/rage
/raeg
Post by: Dsarker on July 25, 2011, 02:29:27 am
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 25, 2011, 02:45:39 am
Post by: Dsarker on July 25, 2011, 03:04:04 am
Post by: Dsarker on July 25, 2011, 03:12:22 am
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 25, 2011, 03:15:40 am
Post by: Dsarker on July 25, 2011, 03:17:38 am
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 25, 2011, 03:19:23 am
Post by: Dsarker on July 25, 2011, 03:20:24 am
Post by: Dsarker on July 25, 2011, 05:48:10 am
Spoiler: Dashie: Reprecussions of Cupcakes (click to show/hide)
Post by: Johuotar on July 25, 2011, 09:18:31 am
http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/07/story-thessalonica-legacy.html here's a link, and I liked it better than Past Sins.
Mechas + Mlp = :o
I'm not really into fanfics but sometimes its fun to glance at them and lol a bit. Oh and Dsarker, its your fault I read cupcakes. I hope your proud.
Post by: Zangi on July 25, 2011, 10:22:08 am
Also, the cover for 'Past Sins' is super spoilery. I havn't read it, but if there is any truth to it... I figure I at least a guideline of where its going...
Post by: Johuotar on July 25, 2011, 11:18:07 am
Equestrian Civil War (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrWeDxGJtpE) <-- May actually become a game. I'd play it.
I'd play on Luna's side, against tyranny of Trollestia!
Post by: Argembarger on July 25, 2011, 12:31:14 pm
Post by: Johuotar on July 25, 2011, 01:14:31 pm
I've been neck deep in pony fanart (both creation and appreciation) for weeks now how did this even happen someone please send help
Only thing we can offer is folk with similiar problem but I doubt we have cure.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 25, 2011, 02:29:26 pm
Also, the cover for 'Past Sins' is super spoilery. I havn't read it, but if there is any truth to it... I figure I at least a guideline of where its going...It's super awesome, though!
I would join Celestia, even if a civil war would just break down the nation further and cause unnecessary damage.
Also, any tips for actually REMEMBERING most of what I read in a story? :(
Post by: Dsarker on July 25, 2011, 03:11:59 pm
http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/07/story-thessalonica-legacy.html here's a link, and I liked it better than Past Sins.
Mechas + Mlp = :o
I'm not really into fanfics but sometimes its fun to glance at them and lol a bit. Oh and Dsarker, its your fault I read cupcakes. I hope your proud.
I am!
I'm considering changing all the instances of Rainbow, Dash, and Rainbow Dash to Goblin, and Pinkie, Pie, and Pinkie Pie to Urist, and seeing what happens.
Post by: Dsarker on July 25, 2011, 03:12:59 pm
Also, the cover for 'Past Sins' is super spoilery. I havn't read it, but if there is any truth to it... I figure I at least a guideline of where its going...It's super awesome, though!
I would join Celestia, even if a civil war would just break down the nation further and cause unnecessary damage.
Also, any tips for actually REMEMBERING most of what I read in a story? :(
Well, I usually just remember all that i read. *shrug* Maybe you just need a bit more practice.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 25, 2011, 07:47:08 pm
Post by: Dsarker on July 25, 2011, 07:49:28 pm
Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on July 25, 2011, 10:12:57 pm
I ended up here anyway.
Post by: Dsarker on July 25, 2011, 10:24:50 pm
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Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on July 25, 2011, 10:29:38 pm
my alliance is already split between a number of
other stories. Plus I don't think it counts till I have
actually seen a whole show and my fanatical
obsession with detail won't let me do that till I
have all of them in the highest quality so that
I can lose all track to time and watch it all in one
go.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 25, 2011, 10:35:07 pm
Post by: FunctionZero on July 25, 2011, 10:37:12 pm
You should press enter less.Unless he's posting from a phone or something. Would make sense.
Post by: Rose on July 25, 2011, 10:38:05 pm
You should press enter less.
I already told him this.
Then he acted like I was the only person annoyed.
Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on July 25, 2011, 10:42:06 pm
You should include more into your criticism of my
writing style. A single proto-sentence that has no
actual reason for me to do as you say will only cause
me to get angry. If you truly want me to stop you
should not only include why what I am doing happens
to not set well with you but also include a good
reason why after all the times I have been told to
stop I should do as you tell me.
@Japa
Its not that your the only one annoyed at it. I
just happen to enjoy the way my words look when
I use this style of writing. I am sorry if it annoys
you but at least I actually use full sentences most
of the time and real words unlike how most of the
internet outside of the Bay12 forums seem to be.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 25, 2011, 10:44:24 pm
Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on July 25, 2011, 10:46:11 pm
about the formatting of my writing. If you had said
that then I would have stopped while posting on this
thread. So are you reading it from a phone?
Post by: Rose on July 25, 2011, 10:47:02 pm
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 25, 2011, 10:47:41 pm
If you are posting it from a phone then I am sorryNot right now, but I do often.
about the formatting of my writing. If you had said
that then I would have stopped while posting on this
thread. So are you reading it from a phone?
Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on July 25, 2011, 10:50:58 pm
Post by: FunctionZero on July 25, 2011, 10:53:25 pm
on a related note, did ignore lists disappear, or am I just unable to find it?Profile / Modify Profile / Buddies & Ignore List / Edit Ignore List
Still, isn't it a bit harsh to fully ignore someone just because of his writing style?
Post by: Dsarker on July 25, 2011, 11:11:50 pm
Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on July 25, 2011, 11:44:38 pm
That would be different from what I was doing seeing as all I did was arrange my text differently while you are using a genuinely harder to read format for your text. Still you are entitled to post how you want. People would probably ask you to stop as it may be hard for them to read. In fact it is hard for me to read as my monitor is set up in a way so that its at least a couple feet away from me so your text just looks like a blur. If you did not stop and you did not add anything to the conversation they would probably just not read you posts or possibly if you post a lot ignore you. But as I said that is different from what I was doing because on a normal monitor for a desktop or laptop the text is in general no harder to read by itself though as mentioned sentences do get broken up but that happens anyway, its just more often with the way I did it. On a phone though because of how small the screen is it actually screws up the text and makes it genuinely harder to read so I am willing to stop for someone that is reading this from a phone.
@Japa
Was the way I was writing really bothering you that much? I honestly don't want you mad at me as you seem like an interesting person. If I had insulted you at some point I am sorry.
@FunctionZero
Thank you for the link. I had a really high quality torrent but as it was over 15GB was probably not going to finish before my trip out to Pennsylvania in August. Downloading the season is much faster with the Megaupload links.
Post by: Dsarker on July 26, 2011, 12:12:04 am
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 26, 2011, 12:15:14 am
Anyway,
(http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n561/TheCage500/1298342890547.jpg)
This win does not need to be explained.
Post by: Dsarker on July 26, 2011, 01:49:52 am
Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on July 26, 2011, 01:54:39 am
Post by: klingon13524 on July 26, 2011, 01:58:58 am
Okay then I will stop posting in that format though I will keep the spacing at the start of paragraphs. I don't mind stopping for a good reason but just being told to stop for no reason is annoying. Also sorry to everyone for managing to derail the thread so much by just posting here. I will try to keep it on topic starting next post.Much better!
On topic; Why the fuck do I like this show? Sadly( or perhaps thankfully), I have a lot of other things to keep me entertained like Youtube and Tolkien.
Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on July 26, 2011, 02:02:27 am
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 26, 2011, 02:03:41 am
Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on July 26, 2011, 02:21:15 am
Post by: Dsarker on July 26, 2011, 03:30:03 am
Post by: Johuotar on July 26, 2011, 03:54:25 am
Monopony
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My Little Sunshine, comic about Princess Luna's weird plan to create articial sun with nuclear bomb because Celestia has disappeared. Its too big to post here so linky: http://pixelkitties.deviantart.com/art/My-Little-Sunshine-Part-I-214133190 (http://pixelkitties.deviantart.com/art/My-Little-Sunshine-Part-I-214133190)
See anything you like?
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on July 26, 2011, 04:37:06 am
Why isn't Gilda the Judas?
Because Nightmare moon was the traitor. Gilda is just a bitch.
Nice pics Johuotar.
I like moon troll and my little sunshine best.
Post by: Rose on July 26, 2011, 04:46:31 am
@Japa
Was the way I was writing really bothering you that much? I honestly don't want you mad at me as you seem like an interesting person. If I had insulted you at some point I am sorry.
It's more that it's more trouble to read than it's worth.
Post by: Dsarker on July 26, 2011, 05:54:16 am
Why isn't Gilda the Judas?
Because Nightmare moon was the traitor. Gilda is just a bitch.
Nice pics Johuotar.
I like moon troll and my little sunshine best.
So have Nightmare Moon there, or have Luna holding the NMM helm.
Post by: Dsarker on July 26, 2011, 06:34:56 am
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Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on July 26, 2011, 06:44:59 am
Spoiler: Cupcake Discussion (click to show/hide)
Post by: Dsarker on July 26, 2011, 06:59:32 am
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Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on July 26, 2011, 07:19:42 am
Spoiler: Cupcake Discussion (click to show/hide)
Post by: Dsarker on July 26, 2011, 07:27:02 am
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Post by: FunctionZero on July 26, 2011, 08:38:32 am
Can we get back ontopic now?Posting shoops and not posting mine? Sir, I am offended.
Anyway,
(http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n561/TheCage500/1298342890547.jpg)
This win does not need to be explained.
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Post by: Dsarker on July 26, 2011, 09:17:17 pm
This one is a nice and short fanfic.
Post by: FunctionZero on July 26, 2011, 09:29:40 pm
This song is seriously not known enough, compared to how awesome it is. (Just ignore the not-too-good intro).
Post by: penguinofhonor on July 26, 2011, 09:40:26 pm
Renard - GOT MY PONY SPAM FOR YOU (http://lapfox.bandcamp.com/track/got-my-pony-spam-for-you)
This song is seriously not known enough, compared to how awesome it is. (Just ignore the not-too-good intro).
when i heard the intro i was like "he's trolling, this song is a fart joke" and then read the rest of your post and was like "seriously" and then the farts ended and it started being pretty good
oh god this gets kind of creepy
Post by: FunctionZero on July 26, 2011, 09:51:33 pm
when i heard the intro i was like "he's trolling, this song is a fart joke" and then read the rest of your post and was like "seriously" and then the farts ended and it started being pretty goodMe? Trolling? Meh, too much work.
oh god this gets kind of creepy
But what, haven't you heard of Renard/Kitsune2 yet? Wierd, he's actually quite "famous" around YTPMVers and 4chan.
Rainbow Dash Tylenol, Avast Fluttershy's Ass, Rock My Pony, Intensive Pony Unit and other variations are all based on his songs.
Oh yeah, here's the full album of the previous song. It's quite good: A PICTURE OF FINN FARTING (http://lapfox.bandcamp.com/album/a-picture-of-finn-farting)
Post by: Dsarker on July 26, 2011, 10:25:50 pm
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on July 26, 2011, 10:32:05 pm
I've only heard the AFA one.
I also heard RDT. AFA is much better, in my opinion.
Post by: Dsarker on July 26, 2011, 11:49:06 pm
Post by: dragonshardz on July 27, 2011, 12:52:43 am
Renard - GOT MY PONY SPAM FOR YOU (http://lapfox.bandcamp.com/track/got-my-pony-spam-for-you)
This song is seriously not known enough, compared to how awesome it is. (Just ignore the not-too-good intro).
I like this one. "Pin-kee you gotta stand up ta-all learn to face your fee-ears" -sick beat-
Post by: FunctionZero on July 27, 2011, 01:14:42 am
Renard - GOT MY PONY SPAM FOR YOU (http://lapfox.bandcamp.com/track/got-my-pony-spam-for-you)
This song is seriously not known enough, compared to how awesome it is. (Just ignore the not-too-good intro).
I like this one. "Pin-kee you gotta stand up ta-all learn to face your fee-ears" -sick beat-
Drop it like it's hot ~~
Post by: Dsarker on July 27, 2011, 03:25:07 am
Spoiler: because we don't have enough d'awww yet (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: so that you can come down from your d'awww high (click to show/hide)
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 27, 2011, 04:06:56 am
d'awwwSpoiler: because we don't have enough d'awww yet (click to show/hide)
Good job, you made me feel sad. :(Spoiler: so that you can come down from your d'awww high (click to show/hide)
Whoa, this is weird. Too bad I can actually understand very few of what they say starting at about 2:16. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGSmdOlRokM)
Post by: Dsarker on July 27, 2011, 04:45:01 am
Antidote for sad!
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Post by: Dsarker on July 27, 2011, 05:45:10 am
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/strangething/ponies/130184976599.jpg?t=1302230449
Post by: Johuotar on July 27, 2011, 06:05:16 am
These are my fav:
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Here's a fun Derpy video to counter that sad comic: My little Derpy episode 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtKlSy1O5GY&feature=player_embedded (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtKlSy1O5GY&feature=player_embedded) EDIT:Just noticed there's episode 2, wohoo!
Thanks for that album link that's really awesome, I like AFA and VS PS especially.
Post by: Dsarker on July 27, 2011, 06:15:45 am
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Post by: Johuotar on July 27, 2011, 06:20:43 am
To counter the Cupcakes melancholy.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
So Trollestia is the real author of Cupcakes...
Nice find.
Post by: penguinofhonor on July 27, 2011, 07:22:05 am
when i heard the intro i was like "he's trolling, this song is a fart joke" and then read the rest of your post and was like "seriously" and then the farts ended and it started being pretty goodMe? Trolling? Meh, too much work.
oh god this gets kind of creepy
But what, haven't you heard of Renard/Kitsune2 yet? Wierd, he's actually quite "famous" around YTPMVers and 4chan.
Rainbow Dash Tylenol, Avast Fluttershy's Ass, Rock My Pony, Intensive Pony Unit and other variations are all based on his songs.
Oh yeah, here's the full album of the previous song. It's quite good: A PICTURE OF FINN FARTING (http://lapfox.bandcamp.com/album/a-picture-of-finn-farting)
What, no, I've heard of him. I just didn't know him that well and thought he might have made a song that was a fart joke.
I've only heard of like half the songs you mentioned though. I'll have to check out the others.
As far as pony music goes, I've been listening to AlexS recently. He makes dubstep. Wonderful Steven Magnet dubstep. I'd provide a link if I wasn't on my phone.
Post by: FunctionZero on July 27, 2011, 08:00:09 am
As far as pony music goes, I've been listening to AlexS recently. He makes dubstep. Wonderful Steven Magnet dubstep. I'd provide a link if I wasn't on my phone.I dunno, I prefer the one he did on CMCs. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BseyCNMQBc&feature=iv&annotation_id=annotation_257424)
Post by: Dsarker on July 27, 2011, 08:07:22 am
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Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 27, 2011, 02:19:54 pm
Post by: FunctionZero on July 27, 2011, 02:43:11 pm
-snip-I liek.
Post by: Dsarker on July 27, 2011, 04:32:23 pm
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Post by: Solifuge on July 27, 2011, 04:33:58 pm
Whoa, this is weird. Too bad I can actually understand very few of what they say starting at about 2:16. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGSmdOlRokM)
So many memes in one small place. I must have been on the internet too long, because I recognize about 90% of the visual and song references used. Nice mix though: Chronno Trigger, Klingons, Ponies, WB Cartoons, Various Meme Songs, etc. etc.
Dancing OMG Cat, with Nyan Cat in the background, accompanied by Pinkie on the trombone pretty much made my day. Kaplah!
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 27, 2011, 07:58:39 pm
I SAY WE BURN HIM
WITCH
Post by: Euld on July 27, 2011, 11:26:30 pm
Mind = brokenWhoa, this is weird. Too bad I can actually understand very few of what they say starting at about 2:16. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGSmdOlRokM)Dancing OMG Cat, with Nyan Cat in the background, accompanied by Pinkie on the trombone pretty much made my day. Kaplah!
Post by: Dsarker on July 27, 2011, 11:43:36 pm
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Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on July 27, 2011, 11:56:09 pm
Post by: kaijyuu on July 27, 2011, 11:56:49 pm
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 28, 2011, 12:21:48 am
On the off chance it hasn't been posted yet...Yar.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Also, this might interest someone. Prepare your mind, however. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1HZp4ClFXY)
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on July 28, 2011, 12:47:31 am
The corridor of Cupcakes is strange. I think I might be missing a joke somewhere.
Post by: Dsarker on July 28, 2011, 09:03:53 am
Post by: kaijyuu on July 28, 2011, 09:42:02 am
Post by: Johuotar on July 28, 2011, 11:21:40 am
Dragonshy (ep 7) I think is one of the best to introduce the show with. It's got lots of references early on (like the A-team thing), is pretty funny at parts, and has an awesome ending.
Dragonshy is one of my favourites, I'd suggest that too.
Post by: Solifuge on July 28, 2011, 12:47:04 pm
Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on July 28, 2011, 04:31:49 pm
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Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 28, 2011, 04:53:24 pm
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Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on July 28, 2011, 05:11:17 pm
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Post by: Dsarker on July 28, 2011, 05:16:55 pm
First impressions of second episodeSpoiler (click to show/hide)
Okay, answers.
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Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on July 28, 2011, 05:19:06 pm
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Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on July 28, 2011, 05:25:20 pm
Post by: Dsarker on July 28, 2011, 05:45:31 pm
Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on July 28, 2011, 06:17:42 pm
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Post by: FunctionZero on July 28, 2011, 06:20:18 pm
No zany chase scene is truly complete without zany chase scene music. I am glad they put it inThey do the Yakety Sax in the Ep22: "A Bird in the Hoof" again, too.
Post by: Dsarker on July 28, 2011, 06:35:46 pm
Post by: Silfurdreki on July 28, 2011, 07:10:37 pm
From what the later episodes seem to indicate, she didn't think Twilight would be bringing her pony friends, but Spike.
Where is this indicated? Just curious, since I never noticed it.
Post by: kaijyuu on July 28, 2011, 07:38:51 pm
Twilight always was an introvert without any real friends prior to moving to ponyville, so it's not unreasonable for celestia to think she'd just bring spike.
Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on July 28, 2011, 08:37:25 pm
Edit: If Spike was supposed to be the guest the invitation would have said so as an invitation is in general specific if you know who is coming. If you invite a friend and his sibling over do you tell him that and his sister can come over or that he and a guest can come over?
Post by: Dsarker on July 28, 2011, 10:10:43 pm
Post by: Zangi on July 29, 2011, 12:10:13 am
Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on July 29, 2011, 12:15:44 am
Post by: Zangi on July 29, 2011, 12:29:23 am
EDIT: Also, could be based on particular past fact, Twilight is a shut-in with no friends before she sent her out into the world...
Post by: Sowelu on July 29, 2011, 12:35:59 am
By the end of this project I will never want to see Doctor Whooves again in my life.
and it will probably never see the light of day anyway, but if it does, Monkey Island style Doctor Whooves game with just the tiniest dash of Cupcakes. It's a Doctor Who game with ponies, btw, not the other way around. I worked it out and I'm going to need about a thousand frames of animation. My hand hurts, my thumb is wrecked, I have a cold, and I promised to work on a DIFFERENT game this weekend. FML. Going back into submarine mode until I have something worth sharing.
Post by: Dsarker on July 29, 2011, 01:06:12 am
Post by: Dsarker on July 29, 2011, 01:13:12 am
Apparently, my uni is having a sort of bake sale type thing for a charity. In this case, the RSPCA.
Guess which type of food they're encouraging people to buy.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 29, 2011, 01:36:04 am
Also, I bought two of those Comic Con posters off eBay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=400232120957&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
Get 'em while they exist.
Post by: Dsarker on July 29, 2011, 02:15:30 am
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Post by: FunctionZero on July 29, 2011, 02:20:29 am
>comrades everywhereSpoiler (click to show/hide)
It's like I walked into Russia itself. :P
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 29, 2011, 02:25:40 am
I felt the same way. HELLO COMRADE. HEY THERE, COMRADE. NICE DAY WE'RE HAVING, COMRADE. :P>comrades everywhereSpoiler (click to show/hide)
It's like I walked into Russia itself. :P
Ontopic, that was actually pretty good.
Post by: Dsarker on July 29, 2011, 02:26:26 am
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 29, 2011, 02:27:52 am
I love ED. So easy to take things from :PIf only there was a second part to that log.
Post by: Dsarker on July 29, 2011, 02:33:50 am
Post by: FunctionZero on July 29, 2011, 02:34:45 am
I love ED. So easy to take things from :PI don't know. I don't really like erectile dysfunction, and to be honest, I don't know how can you get anything from it, if you catch my meaning.
Post by: Dsarker on July 29, 2011, 02:35:30 am
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 29, 2011, 02:36:33 am
I'm referring to Equestria Daily, of course.Well, hell, I thought you meant Encyclopedia Dramatica :P
Then I remembered what ED is about, then called myself a moron.
Post by: FunctionZero on July 29, 2011, 02:38:22 am
I'm referring to Equestria Daily, of course.That makes much more sense. (PS: It's EqD, not ED). :P
And yeah, as far as initials go, ED is kinda reserved for Encyclopedia Dramatica.
Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on July 29, 2011, 02:56:18 am
Post by: Johuotar on July 29, 2011, 03:44:42 am
Who did that, does it have name?
Post by: Dsarker on July 29, 2011, 04:07:54 am
Post by: FunctionZero on July 29, 2011, 08:38:52 am
Post by: Zangi on July 29, 2011, 11:36:12 am
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Post by: Sowelu on July 29, 2011, 11:52:17 am
CUPCAKES!
Also, I bought two of those Comic Con posters off eBay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=400232120957&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
Get 'em while they exist.
Damn that's expensive.
I did order a couple of the goth ponies direct from Hasbro though. http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/exclusives-my-little-pony-2011-special-edition-pony?CD=96&ST=SO&PG=1
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 29, 2011, 12:42:19 pm
$22? That's nothing. this (http://cgi.ebay.com/2011-Comic-Con-SDCC-Mondo-Eric-Tan-Captain-America-Set-/390335076577?pt=Art_Prints&hash=item5ae1c898e1) is expensive.CUPCAKES!
Also, I bought two of those Comic Con posters off eBay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=400232120957&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
Get 'em while they exist.
Damn that's expensive.
I did order a couple of the goth ponies direct from Hasbro though. http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/exclusives-my-little-pony-2011-special-edition-pony?CD=96&ST=SO&PG=1
Post by: Johuotar on July 29, 2011, 02:10:51 pm
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:'(
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 29, 2011, 02:56:54 pm
My mom always told me she would support whatever decision I made as long as it wasn't destructive, she would be cool with me wanting to be a girl or being gay. I'm sure my dad thinks the same way but I never asked.
Post by: Dsarker on July 29, 2011, 04:26:40 pm
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 29, 2011, 04:29:29 pm
Post by: Fayrik on July 29, 2011, 06:36:25 pm
Pony Thread Simulator v3.0 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grU8PPKP1Uk) is out, if anyone cares.What... The heck.
Man, I really could use some eye&brain bleach right now.
Post by: Johuotar on July 29, 2011, 08:33:05 pm
Good thing that we can have threads like ours here.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 29, 2011, 08:38:32 pm
Here: Good. Not a single issue. Kind of low in activity.
Blockland: Trolls used to be rampant, but it's cooled down a little and now it's just image dumping and a little discussion. Activity is medium.
4Chan: I dare not say.
Minecraft: Trolls are shitting all over right now, but beyond that it is pretty good. Most active of them all, bar-none.
Post by: kaijyuu on July 29, 2011, 08:41:32 pm
Though another forum I visit full of sarcastic, condescending internet tough guys loves it. /shrug
Post by: FunctionZero on July 29, 2011, 08:43:44 pm
Yeah thats a very special kind of pony thread. :oExcept that it's mostly fake. Only the first one is actually "real". After that, it was just everyone saying everything by the offchance they might get into the next one.
Hell, there were entire threads with nothing but material for the simulator.
It's actually quite nice when we don't do it, though.
A summary of the pony threads I've been to:Here: Too much fanfiction.
Here: Good. Not a single issue. Kind of low in activity.
Blockland: Trolls used to be rampant, but it's cooled down a little and now it's just image dumping and a little discussion. Activity is medium.
4Chan: I dare not say.
Minecraft: Trolls are shitting all over right now, but beyond that it is pretty good. Most active of them all, bar-none.
Blockland: Haven't played the game in 2 years, and even then I stayed away from the forums.
4chan: Well, which board do you mean? Each is vastly different.
Minecraft: That community is worse than the CoD one, so I don't go there.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 29, 2011, 09:04:53 pm
"I dare not say" is actually "I don't want to go there and check it out."A summary of the pony threads I've been to:Here: Too much fanfiction.
Here: Good. Not a single issue. Kind of low in activity.
Blockland: Trolls used to be rampant, but it's cooled down a little and now it's just image dumping and a little discussion. Activity is medium.
4Chan: I dare not say.
Minecraft: Trolls are shitting all over right now, but beyond that it is pretty good. Most active of them all, bar-none.
Blockland: Haven't played the game in 2 years, and even then I stayed away from the forums.
4chan: Well, which board do you mean? Each is vastly different.
Minecraft: That community is worse than the CoD one, so I don't go there.
I went to a board on 4Chan once, it was awful. I don't want to go there and see what awaits.
Post by: FunctionZero on July 29, 2011, 09:06:50 pm
I went to a board on 4Chan once, it was awful. I don't want to go there and see what awaits.Like I said earlier, boards are vastly different.
Lemme guess, you went to /b/. Of course /b/ is awful.
There's a reason we call it the filter of 4chan.
Post by: Lightning4 on July 30, 2011, 12:23:32 am
Activity is a little low though.
Post by: Dsarker on July 30, 2011, 12:31:27 am
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Post by: FunctionZero on July 30, 2011, 12:38:43 am
Why can't anyone do the eyes properly?Spoiler (click to show/hide)
This is how you do the (soulless) eyes:
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Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on July 30, 2011, 01:21:01 am
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Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on July 30, 2011, 03:10:01 am
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Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on July 30, 2011, 04:27:42 am
Nope? Well too late :P
Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on July 30, 2011, 04:37:37 am
Edit: Oh and your new avatar is just the right kind of creepy, I applaud it as I cringe in unease.
Post by: Johuotar on July 30, 2011, 04:45:39 am
Edit: Oh and your new avatar is just the right kind of creepy, I applaud it as I cringe in unease.
I was just going to comment the same thing. :D
Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on July 30, 2011, 06:13:53 am
Why thank you both.Edit: Oh and your new avatar is just the right kind of creepy, I applaud it as I cringe in unease.
I was just going to comment the same thing. :D
After I retired (http://www.img.ie/images/8c2b3.png) (http://www.img.ie/) as my avatar she was left with nothing to do but watch TV all day. And thus my new avatar.
Post by: kaijyuu on July 30, 2011, 06:37:39 am
Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on July 30, 2011, 06:38:57 am
Post by: FunctionZero on July 30, 2011, 09:45:46 am
Edit: Oh and your new avatar is just the right kind of creepy, I applaud it as I cringe in unease.Says someone with a dragon shooting rockets from his mouth as his avatar.
Did he eat a SAM site or something?
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 30, 2011, 11:46:42 am
Post by: FunctionZero on July 30, 2011, 11:52:35 am
My avatar holds rank. He's also not carrying a baseball bat about to kill somebody over MLP!I never said I'm going to kill them! I just ... suggested ... they should step aside! :P
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 30, 2011, 11:55:24 am
Uh-huh... Sure.... :PMy avatar holds rank. He's also not carrying a baseball bat about to kill somebody over MLP!I never said I'm going to kill them! I just ... suggested ... they should step aside! :P
Also:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5Edw7QkpHs
Post by: FunctionZero on July 30, 2011, 11:58:30 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5Edw7QkpHs21 likes, 238 dislikes.
I'm guessing it was linked to /co/.
Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on July 30, 2011, 12:04:47 pm
It's a dragon shooting rainbows from his mouth, not rockets.Edit: Oh and your new avatar is just the right kind of creepy, I applaud it as I cringe in unease.Says someone with a dragon shooting rockets from his mouth as his avatar.
Did he eat a SAM site or something?
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 30, 2011, 12:05:51 pm
(A non-pony image?! ARREST ME!)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5Edw7QkpHs21 likes, 238 dislikes.
I'm guessing it was linked to /co/.
That or
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I have the urge to do one of those silly animal documentaries in an Australian accent on haters but I'm just not up to it.
Post by: noah22223 on July 30, 2011, 12:06:12 pm
Broken pic.(A non-pony image?! ARREST ME!)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5Edw7QkpHs21 likes, 238 dislikes.
I'm guessing it was linked to /co/.
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I have the urge to do one of those silly animal documentaries in an Australian accent on haters but I'm just not up to it.
Post by: FunctionZero on July 30, 2011, 12:08:14 pm
Broken pic.I can see it just fine.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 30, 2011, 12:09:02 pm
Broken pic.Fixed?
Post by: noah22223 on July 30, 2011, 12:12:39 pm
Post by: FunctionZero on July 30, 2011, 12:15:46 pm
But the vid was uploaded yesterday. Only an organised force could respond so quickly.That or haters gonna hate.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5Edw7QkpHs21 likes, 238 dislikes.
I'm guessing it was linked to /co/.
Also, what are they doing at Otakon anyway? MLP isn't even japanese.
Post by: kaijyuu on July 30, 2011, 01:36:58 pm
Anywho it looks like just a random meet up of people who went to Otakon. It's not like they went there specifically for ponies.
Post by: FunctionZero on July 30, 2011, 01:41:28 pm
Anywho it looks like just a random meet up of people who went to Otakon. It's not like they went there specifically for ponies.That seems an awful lot of MLP material for just a random meet up.
Seriously, these people are everywhere. Otakon, Anthrocon, Comic-Con ...
Post by: Sowelu on July 30, 2011, 01:49:43 pm
And really, it's not like nobody at Otakon would -get- it. People there are more likely to understand what's going on than at, say, ComicCon itself.
Post by: FunctionZero on July 30, 2011, 01:57:07 pm
And really, it's not like nobody at Otakon would -get- it. People there are more likely to understand what's going on than at, say, ComicCon itself.Because western cartoons and whatever that Japan thing is go hand in hand, right?
And besides, I'd wager the ComicCon people would mostly get it. After all, ComicCon has a lot of non-comic stuff now, especially cartoons. Hell, even Faust ran a MLP stand one time.
Post by: Silfurdreki on July 30, 2011, 03:03:42 pm
And really, it's not like nobody at Otakon would -get- it. People there are more likely to understand what's going on than at, say, ComicCon itself.Because western cartoons and whatever that Japan thing is go hand in hand, right?
And besides, I'd wager the ComicCon people would mostly get it. After all, ComicCon has a lot of non-comic stuff now, especially cartoons. Hell, even Faust ran a MLP stand one time.
Well, both are cartoons, after all, I'd say they have plenty in common.
In other news: this (http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Opwwnl63GI0/TjIsevJ_RLI/AAAAAAAAJYA/FdDP9gofCkc/s1600/39414+-+Katy_Perry+Trixie+artist+john_joseco+celestia+derpy_hooves+dj_p0n3+guard_pony+lesbian+parody+pinkie_pie+sex+twilight_sparkle+why.jpg.jpg) (these?) image(s) is (are) awesome.
Post by: noah22223 on July 30, 2011, 03:32:59 pm
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 30, 2011, 03:33:59 pm
Post by: noah22223 on July 30, 2011, 03:36:38 pm
Post by: FunctionZero on July 30, 2011, 03:38:44 pm
In other news: this (http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Opwwnl63GI0/TjIsevJ_RLI/AAAAAAAAJYA/FdDP9gofCkc/s1600/39414+-+Katy_Perry+Trixie+artist+john_joseco+celestia+derpy_hooves+dj_p0n3+guard_pony+lesbian+parody+pinkie_pie+sex+twilight_sparkle+why.jpg.jpg) (these?) image(s) is (are) awesome.>John Joseco
nope.avi
Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on July 30, 2011, 06:15:24 pm
Post by: Dsarker on July 30, 2011, 06:19:39 pm
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Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 30, 2011, 06:23:08 pm
I thought of the grafitti you find on Half Life 2 when I looked at that. Also, what's this talk of some revolution stuff all over the Minecraft Forums?Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Dsarker on July 30, 2011, 06:24:12 pm
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 30, 2011, 06:26:20 pm
Linky linky?If you look at signatures on the pony topic you'll see that a bunch of people have stuff related to the Lunar Republic or something related.
http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/164625-my-little-pony-fim-all-pony-related-things-go-here/
Post by: Dsarker on July 30, 2011, 06:29:15 pm
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 30, 2011, 06:54:33 pm
I'd join the New Lunar Republic :D
Post by: Dsarker on July 30, 2011, 07:17:43 pm
Post by: Dsarker on July 30, 2011, 08:24:22 pm
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Post by: Bauglir on July 30, 2011, 09:41:37 pm
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on July 30, 2011, 10:07:31 pm
Why can't I stop listening to Pony Swag. I don't even like rap.
Maybe because it's not all about bitches and gs and busting caps in a variety of asses?
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 30, 2011, 10:32:46 pm
Why can't I stop listening to Pony Swag. I don't even like rap.I listen to that a lot too, but I grew up around that trash people call rap so I can stand it.
Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on July 31, 2011, 12:54:38 am
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Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on July 31, 2011, 01:39:01 am
Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on July 31, 2011, 02:30:53 am
Edit: this should work better:
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Edit2: Or maybe not, I guess I will need to make it smaller and work from there.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 31, 2011, 02:44:13 am
MEANWHILE, in *location unknown*
(http://s3.amazonaws.com/kym-assets/photos/images/original/000/146/116/31838%20-%20applejack%20fluttershy%20mystery_machine%20Nigel_Thornberry%20pinkie_pie%20rainbow_dash%20rarity%20spiderman%20twilight_sparkle.png?1310165802)
One of the best combos ever.
Post by: Sowelu on July 31, 2011, 02:52:43 am
--okay, you know what? I'm not even going to bother with the bandwidth one. But regardless, wow some of the pics people are posting are huge, thanks for at least putting them behind spoilers but seriously if I have to scroll sideways on my 1600x900 monitor, something's a little wrong, ya know? Dayumn.
Post by: Dsarker on July 31, 2011, 02:56:47 am
You should always, always manually rescale your avatar images. They look fugly if you don't, AND it's not nice for people with low bandwi--
--okay, you know what? I'm not even going to bother with the bandwidth one. But regardless, wow some of the pics people are posting are huge, thanks for at least putting them behind spoilers but seriously if I have to scroll sideways on my 1600x900 monitor, something's a little wrong, ya know? Dayumn.
I have to say that I've got thirty kilobytes bandwidth, maximum.
Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on July 31, 2011, 02:57:32 am
Post by: Farmerbob on July 31, 2011, 03:03:10 am
Apart from the line thing, I think it's pretty good.
MEANWHILE, in *location unknown*
(http://s3.amazonaws.com/kym-assets/photos/images/original/000/146/116/31838%20-%20applejack%20fluttershy%20mystery_machine%20Nigel_Thornberry%20pinkie_pie%20rainbow_dash%20rarity%20spiderman%20twilight_sparkle.png?1310165802)
One of the best combos ever.
This is quite possibly one of the strangest mixes of animated shows ever. I literally stared at it for three minutes, started and stopped laughing several times, and am still not quite sure if I'm impressed with the oddness of it, or worried that the person who created it might not be safely secured in a mental facility.
Post by: Dsarker on July 31, 2011, 03:04:45 am
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 31, 2011, 03:07:34 am
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Post by: kaijyuu on July 31, 2011, 03:23:08 am
Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on July 31, 2011, 03:23:50 am
(http://i607.photobucket.com/albums/tt156/akhierthedragonhearted/Dragon_and_Dash_Small.png)
Post by: FunctionZero on July 31, 2011, 03:25:22 am
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Post by: Dsarker on July 31, 2011, 03:44:02 am
Post by: Dsarker on July 31, 2011, 03:46:52 am
One of my friends only had to be invited to a facebook event to start watching it spontaneously. Turns out one of his other friends is a brony too. I'm currently 2/2.
Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on July 31, 2011, 03:47:34 am
Post by: Dsarker on July 31, 2011, 03:48:04 am
Post by: kaijyuu on July 31, 2011, 03:49:18 am
Personally I've converted two of my friends, with one more planning to watch it. So I'm 3/5.
Post by: Dsarker on July 31, 2011, 03:51:16 am
Post by: FunctionZero on July 31, 2011, 03:54:18 am
However, we have winter finishing, and two episodes later, summer/fall is ending.Magic.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 31, 2011, 03:55:20 am
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Post by: Dsarker on July 31, 2011, 04:03:04 am
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 31, 2011, 04:04:02 am
I saw that on the TvTropes page. Apparently they're actually quite good.Oh hey, me too. *highfive*
Post by: Johuotar on July 31, 2011, 08:20:34 am
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 31, 2011, 01:24:17 pm
I feel bad just looking at them. :oYeah, those things look absolutely awful. I'd eat them if it wasn't for the "cup of sour" though.
Also:
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Post by: FunctionZero on July 31, 2011, 05:49:16 pm
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Post by: tehstefan on July 31, 2011, 08:49:48 pm
Post by: Strangething on July 31, 2011, 10:28:33 pm
And because I can't find a thumbnail, have a link
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/strangething/ponies/130184976599.jpg?t=1302230449
Hey, that's my photobucket!
Not that I'm complaining. It's just weird to run across it by chance. :o
This is not even the first time that someone else has used my photobucket. My copy of the "Son, I am disappoint" meme was posted all over the internet.
Post by: Dsarker on July 31, 2011, 10:45:49 pm
Post by: Trapezohedron on July 31, 2011, 10:50:26 pm
What do I do?
Post by: kaijyuu on July 31, 2011, 10:55:05 pm
I really think there's something... disturbing about shipping ponies. On a kid's show ???What does the target audience have to do with anything? This is fanon, not canon.
Anywho I think fanon like this (even going so far as the rule 34 stuff) is the natural evolution of a fanbase. You don't have to like it, of course, but it'd be weird if it didn't happen.
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I'm kinda confused right now. All these ponies popping up everywhere makes me want to watch at least the first episode. But I'm afraid I might lose my masculinity if I started humming the theme song, that is if I was addicted, in front of a friend who thinks this show is for little girls. I'm also afraid of being potentially addicted to this show.Watch it in secret.
What do I do?
Also: Losing masculinity? Ha! Real men don't often wear pink (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/RealMenWearPink), but when they do, they're not ashamed of it. If you wanna be "manly", then be confident in your masculinity regardless of your hobbies or interests.
Post by: Bauglir on July 31, 2011, 10:58:12 pm
Post by: Jacob/Lee on July 31, 2011, 11:08:06 pm
If all else fails, why give a damn what other people think of you? :P
Post by: FunctionZero on July 31, 2011, 11:10:15 pm
Also:
Anywho I think fanon like this (even going so far as the rule 34 stuff) is the natural evolution of a fanbase. You don't have to like it, of course, but it'd be weird if it didn't happen.
No. Porn is inevitable. That's why it's called rule 34: "There is porn of it, no exceptions. (http://encyclopediadramatica.ch/Rules_of_the_Internet)". Shipping, however, is not. Shipping is perverted no matter the target audience.
Post by: dragonshardz on August 01, 2011, 12:02:49 am
Shipping, however, is not. Shipping is perverted no matter the target audience.
Wait, what? How?
Post by: kaijyuu on August 01, 2011, 12:15:44 am
"No"? You didn't really disagree with what I said :PAnywho I think fanon like this (even going so far as the rule 34 stuff) is the natural evolution of a fanbase. You don't have to like it, of course, but it'd be weird if it didn't happen.
No. Porn is inevitable. That's why it's called rule 34: "There is porn of it, no exceptions. (http://encyclopediadramatica.ch/Rules_of_the_Internet)".
It's a "rule" (well more of a self fulfilling prophecy but that's splitting hairs) because it's the natural evolution of stuff becoming known.
Post by: FunctionZero on August 01, 2011, 12:19:28 am
"No"? You didn't really disagree with what I said :PAnywho I think fanon like this (even going so far as the rule 34 stuff) is the natural evolution of a fanbase. You don't have to like it, of course, but it'd be weird if it didn't happen.
No. Porn is inevitable. That's why it's called rule 34: "There is porn of it, no exceptions. (http://encyclopediadramatica.ch/Rules_of_the_Internet)".
But I did. You said that shipping, perhaps even porn, is the natural evolution of the fanbase (not fanon, that's something else). I said that while porn is the inevitable one, shipping is not. You need to look at my full post, not just cut it apart by sentences.
Post by: kaijyuu on August 01, 2011, 12:24:38 am
Well this all seems pretty pedantic, but whatever. I'm no expert in this sort of stuff, but I dare say it's not much harder to find shipping of stuff than it is to find porn of it.
Maybe I shouldn't of used "rule 34" as a euphemism for porn in my earlier post, as this is a weird tangent to go on. Damn euphemisms.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 01, 2011, 12:49:00 am
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Post by: Dsarker on August 01, 2011, 12:54:12 am
Post by: FunctionZero on August 01, 2011, 01:00:20 am
Why...why did someone do that? I was fine before. But you have (assuming that was done by you) just given a lot more rule 34 fodder, right in this thread.How would a size comparison have anything to do with porn?
Post by: Dsarker on August 01, 2011, 02:16:49 am
Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on August 01, 2011, 02:18:00 am
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Post by: Sowelu on August 01, 2011, 03:15:44 am
Also no rule 34 in my thread. :|
Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on August 01, 2011, 03:17:34 am
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Post by: Trapezohedron on August 01, 2011, 03:24:48 am
I'll probably be a brony in a few days or so.
PS: I've been humming the MLP theme while somewhat unaware of what I'm doing. This is going to be interesting...
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 01, 2011, 03:39:31 am
Yeah, Angel could kick anyone's ass.Who?
Also no rule 34 in my thread. :|
Guys... I've... actually enjoyed the first episode... I plan to watch the other episodes later, but as of now, I can't. Real life came up, and tons of stuff to do, and sleep. Still, never expected to enjoy this... but I did.Welcome aboard.
I'll probably be a brony in a few days or so.
PS: I've been humming the MLP theme while somewhat unaware of what I'm doing. This is going to be interesting...
Post by: Dsarker on August 01, 2011, 03:41:24 am
Yeah, Angel could kick anyone's ass.Who?
Also no rule 34 in my thread. :|
Fluttershy's bunny.
Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on August 01, 2011, 03:43:30 am
Yeah my browser crashed and I lost most of the comments... sorry
Saved three so here they are in no particular order
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Post by: Johuotar on August 01, 2011, 04:07:39 am
I'll probably be a brony in a few days or so.
Waiting for FZ:s reaction. :P
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Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on August 01, 2011, 04:12:23 am
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Post by: Sordid on August 01, 2011, 04:22:39 am
Fluttershy's bunny.
Aka the most evil creature in Ponyville and beyond.
With the exception of Celestia, of course.
Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on August 01, 2011, 04:35:43 am
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Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 01, 2011, 12:10:38 pm
Yeah, I guess when your special talent is magic and they want to clean without it your going to be left out in the cold :PHar har. :P
One of Spike's favorites lines for me was in that episode.
Post by: FunctionZero on August 01, 2011, 01:50:49 pm
I'll probably be a brony in a few days or so.
Waiting for FZ:s reaction. :PSpoiler (click to show/hide)
Good thing I was asleep then.
But I've given up all hope for this thread anyway. It's irrepairable. :P
Post by: FunctionZero on August 01, 2011, 04:18:14 pm
Spoiler: People obsessed with miniature horse toys (click to show/hide)
Plus they hatin' on Rarity.
Post by: kaijyuu on August 01, 2011, 04:23:08 pm
Post by: Dsarker on August 01, 2011, 04:26:00 pm
Post by: kaijyuu on August 01, 2011, 04:30:27 pm
She does have that death stare going for her, though.
Post by: FunctionZero on August 01, 2011, 04:36:30 pm
Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on August 01, 2011, 04:38:09 pm
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 01, 2011, 04:39:31 pm
Am I the only one here that likes everyone the same?
NopeI'll say you two are a rare breed.
Also, I just got my posters in the mail :D
Post by: Dsarker on August 01, 2011, 04:56:08 pm
Post by: kaijyuu on August 01, 2011, 04:57:43 pm
Post by: penguinofhonor on August 01, 2011, 04:57:57 pm
Am I the only one here that likes everyone the same?
you are not allowed to
you must have a favorite
Post by: Dsarker on August 01, 2011, 05:04:57 pm
Liking of fluttershy and liking of other ponies is not mutually exclusive! There's enough like to go around.
That is a LIE, good sir!
Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on August 01, 2011, 05:57:18 pm
Anyway it should be obvious that Dash is the best.[/humor]
Post by: kaijyuu on August 01, 2011, 06:00:19 pm
(and yeah no one's really arguing. Everypony knows that every pony is awesome; it's just debating who's slightly more awesome than the others)
Post by: Silfurdreki on August 01, 2011, 06:04:16 pm
(and yeah no one's really arguing. Everypony knows that every pony is awesome; it's just debating who's slightly more awesome than the others)
Favourite ponies is srs bsns!
Twilight is also clearly the best.
Post by: Dsarker on August 01, 2011, 06:05:12 pm
Post by: FunctionZero on August 01, 2011, 06:07:30 pm
Deal with it.
Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on August 01, 2011, 06:08:03 pm
Post by: Dsarker on August 01, 2011, 06:08:54 pm
Post by: kaijyuu on August 01, 2011, 06:10:07 pm
My favorite pony is Gummy.Opalescence is clearly the best pet.
Deal with it.
Post by: Dsarker on August 01, 2011, 06:11:02 pm
My favorite pony is Gummy.Opalescence is clearly the best pet.
Deal with it.
Wrong, it's clearly Angel Bunny.
Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on August 01, 2011, 06:12:33 pm
Also, Mmmm skittles
Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on August 01, 2011, 06:19:12 pm
I think by default if you don't choose Angel then Angel makes you choose Angel.
Also, Mmmm skittles
Spoiler: ? (click to show/hide)
Post by: Johuotar on August 01, 2011, 06:26:01 pm
*blatant lies
Edit: Okay okay my mane fav is FS, which my avatar likely revealed anyway.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 01, 2011, 06:33:32 pm
Post by: FunctionZero on August 01, 2011, 06:37:36 pm
Spoiler: More stuff from /co/ (click to show/hide)
I actually had that pic lying around for a while, I dunno why I never posted it.
Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on August 01, 2011, 06:42:16 pm
Post by: dragonshardz on August 01, 2011, 07:07:15 pm
Rainbow is indeed the best pony...in taste, that is :P
Candyvag, what?
Alo, Luna > All.
Post by: kaijyuu on August 01, 2011, 07:18:03 pm
I d'aww'd a little. I'm not sure that was the intended reaction.Spoiler: More stuff from /co/ (click to show/hide)
I actually had that pic lying around for a while, I dunno why I never posted it.
@Akhier
One of the very big strengths of this show is that each character has pretty well defined strengths and flaws (in fact, for most of them, their strength is their flaw; AJ's hard work can translate into overwork, for example). So yeah, saying Rarity needs to lighten up or Pinkie needs to learn when to shut up is kinda stating the obvious. Those things are half of what make these characters awesome.
And yes Dash is a jerk :P Not without reason though; she's no bitch. She just has a nasty fear of failure. You'll see when you watch episode 13, fall weather friends (if you haven't already), and again in episode 16 (though she seems to have matured a bit by this one).
Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on August 01, 2011, 07:28:03 pm
Also on Rarity, I know about the Flaw/Strength thing but for instance Applejack is not constantly overworking while with Rarity being overcritical seems to be her default state.
Post by: Dsarker on August 01, 2011, 07:33:38 pm
Rainbow is indeed the best pony...in taste, that is :P
Candyvag, what?
Alo, Luna > All.
Nah, just saying that dashcakes taste better than applejacks or pinkiepies, and marshmallows, shiny apples, and butter just don't taste anywhere near as good.
Post by: FunctionZero on August 01, 2011, 07:40:15 pm
>implying that slimy marshmellow pony buttholes aren't the tastiest :P.Rainbow is indeed the best pony...in taste, that is :P
Candyvag, what?
Alo, Luna > All.
Nah, just saying that dashcakes taste better than applejacks or pinkiepies, and marshmallows, shiny apples, and butter just don't taste anywhere near as good.
Post by: Dsarker on August 01, 2011, 07:41:10 pm
Post by: FunctionZero on August 01, 2011, 07:42:30 pm
Oi. Time to stop with the rule 34 stuff.Actually a joke on the Pony Thread Simulator I posted earlier.
Post by: kaijyuu on August 01, 2011, 07:43:36 pm
Post by: Dsarker on August 01, 2011, 07:45:45 pm
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 01, 2011, 07:46:18 pm
I think my mind melted a little.Rainbow is indeed the best pony...in taste, that is :P
Candyvag, what?
Alo, Luna > All.
Nah, just saying that dashcakes taste better than applejacks or pinkiepies, and marshmallows, shiny apples, and butter just don't taste anywhere near as good.
Also,
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: FunctionZero on August 01, 2011, 11:23:18 pm
Nailthumbs, click to enlarge.
Spoiler: Fresh Princess, part 1 (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Fresh Princess, part 2 (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: MLP + AT (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Sleepover Time (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Nice Head There (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: My Little Powerpuff Girls (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: My Little Kittens (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Goddamnit They Survived (click to show/hide)
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 01, 2011, 11:24:09 pm
Post by: FunctionZero on August 01, 2011, 11:31:43 pm
I haven't even hit submit yet.
Anyway, still uploading pics.
EDIT: Done now. And srsly, I haven't touched the Post button.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 01, 2011, 11:43:31 pm
Post by: FunctionZero on August 01, 2011, 11:56:17 pm
Those cats look like they're made of pudge.U MAD BRO?
Anyway, more pictures for the pictures throne. Nailthumb'd again.
Spoiler: Ponyday (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Luna Was Well Supplied (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Monopony (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: My Little Turrets (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Pawnch (click to show/hide)
Post by: FunctionZero on August 02, 2011, 12:19:22 am
Spoiler: Randumb crossovers (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Kim Jong-Il lieks miniature horses (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Mah small bookworm (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Some random guy I don't know what (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Snowboardan Time (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Frendships is Dos-Equis (click to show/hide)
And of course ...
Spoiler: Obligatory massage to Jason/Leroy (click to show/hide)
Meh. I'm done for now. I've got more pics but uploading gets tedious.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 02, 2011, 12:39:55 am
And to you,
(http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_la283cGSs71qbm9t6.jpg)
And, I never said them looking like pudge was a bad thing :P
Post by: Sowelu on August 02, 2011, 01:05:04 am
And Rainbowguy is my hero now.
Post by: FunctionZero on August 02, 2011, 01:33:38 am
Spoiler: Gotta have your priorities straight (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Manly wrestlin' time (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: DJs can't classical (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Nordic heroes also liek miniature horses (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Have I told you I hate CounterStrike? (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Moar Rainbowdude for Sowelu (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Madness ... madness everywhere (click to show/hide)
Post by: Sowelu on August 02, 2011, 02:39:00 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8WrKIvSEWI
Post by: FunctionZero on August 02, 2011, 02:43:08 am
WAIT WHAT.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8WrKIvSEWI
(http://i.imgur.com/2e7CVl.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/2e7CV.jpg)
EDIT: I can see that the comments section displays common characteristics of your run-of-the-mill Ponychan poster.
These specimens are easibly noticed by their use of unfunny in-jokes, like 20% cooler and 10 seconds flat.
They were no doubtedly attracted by this comedian's use of the word "bronies", which may cause arousal in said specimens.
Post by: Dsarker on August 02, 2011, 03:30:20 am
Post by: FunctionZero on August 02, 2011, 03:40:42 am
I have found the only shipping picture ι καν τακε. Ιτ ις α πικτυρε οf Ραινβου Δαση ανδ Βιγ Μακιντοση. Ιτ ις κυτε.I've just spent 5 minutes trying to understand that. I've come as far as: "I can take. It is a picture of Rainbow Dash and Viu Makivtosn (?). It is cute.
Also, for some reason, all 'c's are replaced with 'k's. The 'ц' char is used for 'c' in cyrillic.
EDIT: Yeah. It's probably Big Macintosh. That was one half-assed translation you did, I had to manually go through the alphabet because the translators wouldn't.
(Is it the 3 paneled comic with RD having to "prove" she's not gay?)
Post by: Dsarker on August 02, 2011, 03:47:16 am
And no, it's the one with RD sitting on BM's back while he has a rose in his mouth.
Post by: FunctionZero on August 02, 2011, 03:51:07 am
I'm not doing cyrillic, though. I'm using using Hellenistic Greek letters!That explains why it got weird near the end. And why all the translators failed.
Meh. There's only one ship I like.
(http://images.wikia.com/startrek/images/9/9f/1701_TATV.jpg)
The best ship in the universe.
Post by: Dsarker on August 02, 2011, 03:55:28 am
Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on August 02, 2011, 04:35:39 am
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Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on August 02, 2011, 05:18:19 am
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Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on August 02, 2011, 05:39:12 am
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Post by: kaijyuu on August 02, 2011, 05:52:23 am
First impressions thirteenth episodeYou're in denial dude :P
*stuff*
I loved the "tripping" part of that episode. It really brings out each pony's personality.
Applejack: Is "tripped" when right next to Dash, by a small rock. Not exactly a huge leap to think she was actually tripped. Her reaction when pointed out that she wasn't tripped by dash? Essentially "Yeah I guess she didn't."
Dash: Is "tripped" when Applejack is at least 350 noses ahead of her, by a large stump, while staring directly at Applejack and could clearly see if she was tripped or not. Her reaction when told she wasn't tripped? "Suuure she didn't!"
Oh Applejack, you're so awesome. Oh Dash, you're so silly.
Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on August 02, 2011, 05:53:10 am
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Post by: Kay12 on August 02, 2011, 05:54:54 am
Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on August 02, 2011, 05:56:47 am
De Nile? I'm not in a river, hell I'm not even in Egypt. Why would you think something like that?
@Kay12
I just thought it was classic Pepe Le Pew type following techniques
Post by: kaijyuu on August 02, 2011, 05:59:55 am
You can either assume her fourth wall breaking stuff is cartoon stylization, or that she's some sort of metaphysical god that can bend reality to her will.
Post by: Kay12 on August 02, 2011, 06:04:09 am
However, Pinkie does seem to have some kind of weird groove on that makes her actually dominate the world around her.
Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on August 02, 2011, 06:15:14 am
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Post by: FunctionZero on August 02, 2011, 10:32:40 am
However, Youtube forced him to censor it somewhat, so you can grab the original here: http://www.mediafire.com/?emqu5l96vmrc8wk (http://http://www.mediafire.com/?emqu5l96vmrc8wk) (67.23MB)
Post by: FunctionZero on August 02, 2011, 11:08:28 am
Nah, this one is definately better. It's got moar offensive crap and better sentence mixing.
Post by: FunctionZero on August 02, 2011, 02:16:53 pm
Despite the name it's pretty tame compared to Dike's vids.
Post by: Zangi on August 02, 2011, 05:42:28 pm
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Post by: Dsarker on August 02, 2011, 05:45:37 pm
Post by: Zangi on August 02, 2011, 05:55:33 pm
Seriously, this was kinda inspired by the Lunar Republic thing and the 'Comrade Sparkles' journal posted here earlier. Damned Russian ponies ain't got the creativity they needed to survive...
Post by: Johuotar on August 02, 2011, 05:59:02 pm
Post by: Dsarker on August 02, 2011, 06:01:33 pm
Post by: Zangi on August 02, 2011, 06:19:34 pm
Nightmare Moon wants to rule over ponies who will worship her night, so she would put as much resources as possible to fix such a problem. Wiping out ponykind = no worshippers, no admiration.
EDIT: (Other creatures may or may not be a priority, but they are affected the same...)
As for coal mining, I figure its similar-ish to gems, at least in the world of Equestria for simplicity sake. Surface mining and underground/deep mining. They gotta break rock/dig for gems, tools must be available for that.
Young Dragons/Diamond Dogs will be far more effective then ponies w/ tools at mining, but, costly in the ways of Gems... (I suppose domestication of dragons may be possible... when you look at Spike.)
And along my lines of thinking, gems would be a very valuable commodity, for a large range of reasons. Whenever I get to writing that up.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on August 02, 2011, 06:43:21 pm
Post by: Dsarker on August 02, 2011, 07:16:44 pm
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 02, 2011, 08:15:37 pm
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Post by: kaijyuu on August 02, 2011, 08:19:31 pm
Post by: penguinofhonor on August 02, 2011, 10:19:16 pm
Post by: FunctionZero on August 03, 2011, 01:46:03 am
So I've got this tumblr over here (http://ponycrossovers.tumblr.com) about pony crossovers. I'm assuming this would be a good place to beg for attention. I've got stuff queued up for the next week, and a decent amount of stuff from recently in this thread, but I'm hoping to get some more going.I'd help, but you won't see me near any damn Tumblr. I'll just throw all crossovers I have on Mediafire so you can add them then.
Post by: FunctionZero on August 03, 2011, 02:48:15 am
28.65 MB of crossovers for penguinofhonour (http://www.mediafire.com/?r3kl71fhzl4390k).
I hope you're happy. The "quality" of some fanart almost drove me to shoot myself in the genitals. (Don't worry, what I uploaded is mostly watchable)
EDIT: Changed because different compress algorithm.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 03, 2011, 02:54:29 am
Mhyeah, a quick search through my disk revealed some crossovers.The majority of them fail to extract for me.
28.72 MB of crossovers for penguinofhonour (http://www.mediafire.com/?xo630ow934oj4fy).
I hope you're happy. The "quality" of some fanart almost drove me to shoot myself in the genitals. (Don't worry, what I uploaded is mostly watchable)
Post by: Johuotar on August 03, 2011, 02:55:16 am
Quote
...And from Drawfriend #145:
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Fine pics Jacob/Lee, fine pics indeed. That assasins creed one is particularly impressive.
Post by: FunctionZero on August 03, 2011, 02:58:28 am
Ah, I know what's the problem. You're trying to extract with WinZip or something like that, huh?Mhyeah, a quick search through my disk revealed some crossovers.The majority of them fail to extract for me.
28.72 MB of crossovers for penguinofhonour (http://www.mediafire.com/?xo630ow934oj4fy).
I hope you're happy. The "quality" of some fanart almost drove me to shoot myself in the genitals. (Don't worry, what I uploaded is mostly watchable)
Yeah, I used the LZMA algorithm, which is a bit more effective than the normal Deflate.
I'll reupload.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 03, 2011, 03:03:11 am
Well, WinRAR, but close enough :PAh, I know what's the problem. You're trying to extract with WinZip or something like that, huh?Mhyeah, a quick search through my disk revealed some crossovers.The majority of them fail to extract for me.
28.72 MB of crossovers for penguinofhonour (http://www.mediafire.com/?xo630ow934oj4fy).
I hope you're happy. The "quality" of some fanart almost drove me to shoot myself in the genitals. (Don't worry, what I uploaded is mostly watchable)
Yeah, I used the LZMA algorithm, which is a bit more effective than the normal Deflate.
I'll reupload.
Post by: Johuotar on August 03, 2011, 03:04:31 am
Post by: FunctionZero on August 03, 2011, 03:07:45 am
7-Zip worked fine for me. Thanks for pics!That's because 7Z can open anything.
And of course, is the one I'm using to archive in the first place. :P
64% uploaded on Mediafire. Damnit this takes long. :(
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 03, 2011, 03:13:27 am
Post by: FunctionZero on August 03, 2011, 03:13:41 am
Inferior programs *should* open this.
idk what goes here (oh yeah new archive same pics lulz) (http://www.mediafire.com/?r3kl71fhzl4390k)
For some reason this one is actually smaller. I'm dumbstruck.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 03, 2011, 03:16:04 am
EDIT: Man, you're right. Some of them are terrible.
Post by: Johuotar on August 03, 2011, 04:58:34 am
Post by: Dsarker on August 03, 2011, 05:26:23 am
I'm starting to feel like there's going to be pony equivalent to everything in internet. Old memes are necroed to serve pony cause, Brony hitler videos for example.
I've seen one series that was actually quite watchable.
Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on August 03, 2011, 05:37:16 am
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Post by: Dsarker on August 03, 2011, 05:45:13 am
-snip-
It's a cockatrice, not a basilisk.
Post by: Kay12 on August 03, 2011, 05:46:09 am
Post by: Silfurdreki on August 03, 2011, 05:48:42 am
First impressions seventeenth episodeSpoiler (click to show/hide)
I'm feeling a bit nitpicky here, but it was a cockatrice (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cockatrice), not a basilisk (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basilisk). They are different, but related mythological creatures.
Damn, ninja'd
Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on August 03, 2011, 06:02:48 am
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Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on August 03, 2011, 06:06:28 am
Post by: Kay12 on August 03, 2011, 06:07:06 am
Post by: Dsarker on August 03, 2011, 06:16:15 am
Post by: Kay12 on August 03, 2011, 06:27:02 am
Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on August 03, 2011, 06:30:09 am
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Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on August 03, 2011, 06:35:00 am
Post by: Silfurdreki on August 03, 2011, 06:40:00 am
Whaddya guys think, will the CMC actually get their marks at some point or will it be delayed forever?
I hope they get them at some point. Delaying inevitable character progression in a plotline is a surefire way to head into boring filler area.
Anyway, some guy (presumably on the production team) has posted two images from season two. As far as I know, these are the only images of season two ever released. Calling them uninteresting would be an understatement. :P
Spoiler: See for yourselves (click to show/hide)
Post by: Johuotar on August 03, 2011, 06:57:42 am
Post by: Frajic on August 03, 2011, 06:58:29 am
A picture of a man looking at a page with a picture of a man looking at a page with a picture.Spoiler: See for yourselves (click to show/hide)
Pic-ception.
Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on August 03, 2011, 07:07:58 am
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Post by: Kay12 on August 03, 2011, 07:17:08 am
Whaddya guys think, will the CMC actually get their marks at some point or will it be delayed forever?I hope they get them at some point. Delaying inevitable character progression in a plotline is a surefire way to head into boring filler area.
Being too fond of the status quo is a mortal sin. Again, I'm fairly sure that they'll get those marks, possibly during season 2.
Post by: kaijyuu on August 03, 2011, 07:32:37 am
Post by: Kay12 on August 03, 2011, 07:34:45 am
Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on August 03, 2011, 07:35:16 am
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Post by: Zangi on August 03, 2011, 09:24:26 am
Edit: Also, Trixie is what Rainbow Dash would be like if Dash didn't have her friends to keep her ego in check. Y/N? Discuss?
Post by: penguinofhonor on August 03, 2011, 10:12:50 am
Anyone figure out what Pinkie's rock farm... actually does? In regards to contribution to Equestria?
I'm assuming they grow rocks there, considering it's a rock farm and all.
Post by: kaijyuu on August 03, 2011, 10:17:55 am
Edit: Also, Trixie is what Rainbow Dash would be like if Dash didn't have her friends to keep her ego in check. Y/N? Discuss?No.
Trixie and Dash both have huge egos and like showing off, but the difference is Dash doesn't look down on other people when she "beats" them at something. Trixie does.
Post by: dragonshardz on August 03, 2011, 12:09:43 pm
Spoiler: See for yourselves (click to show/hide)
What these pictures tell us:
First, look at the filenames - MLP206_239_0001.png and MLP206_233_0001.png
So, we can infer 3 things from just the file names: These are stills from the sixth episode of season 2 (206). Spike on the ladder happens 6 time intervals (frames?) before Twilight looks at the book (233 vs. 239). These are also something like the first fully-animated versions of the scenes (0001).
Post by: Johuotar on August 03, 2011, 12:11:29 pm
"Its too mainstream."
Post by: dragonshardz on August 03, 2011, 12:15:32 pm
I confronted my friends in attemp to assimilate them. They denied, and the reason why?
"Its too mainstream."
...
Fucking hipsters.
Post by: Zangi on August 03, 2011, 12:19:33 pm
Ignore merits and automatically dislike it cause too many bronies like it?I confronted my friends in attemp to assimilate them. They denied, and the reason why?
"Its too mainstream."
...
Fucking hipsters.
Get new friends.
Post by: Armok on August 03, 2011, 02:12:00 pm
How do they work?I confronted my friends in attemp to assimilate them. They denied, and the reason why?
"Its too mainstream."
...
Fucking hipsters.
Post by: penguinofhonor on August 03, 2011, 04:04:59 pm
28.6 megabytes of thanks for FunctionZero
Post by: FunctionZero on August 03, 2011, 06:06:08 pm
EDIT: Man, you're right. Some of them are terrible.Man, why must I be late to respond to anything? :(
Heh, if you think these are horrible, you should see the ones I didn't upload. Let's just say that some people shouldn't be let even near an image editing program.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 03, 2011, 06:07:16 pm
You should upload those too. I need something to wipe cupcakes from my mind.EDIT: Man, you're right. Some of them are terrible.Man, why must I be late to respond to anything? :(
Heh, if you think these are horrible, you should see the ones I didn't upload. Let's just say that some people shouldn't be let even near an image editing program.
Post by: FunctionZero on August 03, 2011, 06:13:53 pm
Sure, why not? "pictures that make me shoot my own genitals.zip", 5 GB. Mite b cool.You should upload those too. I need something to wipe cupcakes from my mind.EDIT: Man, you're right. Some of them are terrible.Man, why must I be late to respond to anything? :(
Heh, if you think these are horrible, you should see the ones I didn't upload. Let's just say that some people shouldn't be let even near an image editing program.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 04, 2011, 12:43:58 am
Pretty good song, I feel sad when I listen to it though. :(
Post by: Dsarker on August 04, 2011, 01:00:55 am
Now, who's the one singing it? I'm usually thinking it's Celestia, which gives it a very different flavour than if it is, for example, Luna.
Post by: Dsarker on August 04, 2011, 01:07:32 am
Nice post and quite informative.thanksNow see, if that had actually been a bot from Hasbro, trying to sell MLP stuff, it mightt actually have succeeded....
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 04, 2011, 01:11:55 am
I was about to make a post on this one.Yeah, I was wondering that too. The first part makes it seem like Celestia, but then...
Now, who's the one singing it? I'm usually thinking it's Celestia, which gives it a very different flavour than if it is, for example, Luna.
Post by: Kay12 on August 04, 2011, 01:13:20 am
Anyone figure out what Pinkie's rock farm... actually does? In regards to contribution to Equestria?
I'm assuming they grow rocks there, considering it's a rock farm and all.
Obsidian farming?
(inb4 obsidian is glass, not rock)
Post by: Dsarker on August 04, 2011, 01:14:18 am
I was about to make a post on this one.Yeah, I was wondering that too. The first part makes it seem like Celestia, but then...
Now, who's the one singing it? I'm usually thinking it's Celestia, which gives it a very different flavour than if it is, for example, Luna.
But the chorus reinforces it being a duet.
Anyone figure out what Pinkie's rock farm... actually does? In regards to contribution to Equestria?
I'm assuming they grow rocks there, considering it's a rock farm and all.
Obsidian farming?
(inb4 obsidian is glass, not rock)
It's a mineral.
Post by: FunctionZero on August 04, 2011, 01:20:55 am
Anyone figure out what Pinkie's rock farm... actually does? In regards to contribution to Equestria?
I'm assuming they grow rocks there, considering it's a rock farm and all.
Obsidian farming?
(inb4 obsidian is glass, not rock)
It's a mineral.
Not really. It is ... close to a mineral, but lacks the crystalline properties of glass minerals, as well as being too complex for a single composition.
Post by: Kay12 on August 04, 2011, 01:23:23 am
Post by: kaijyuu on August 04, 2011, 03:05:31 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bn7uMwXYU9UI prefer this version (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4nAUPw8j5s), myself. The dubstep parts are bleh but otherwise superior to the original, imo.
Pretty good song, I feel sad when I listen to it though. :(
There's lots of good fan music out there. Some of my favorites:
Octavia's Battle Theme (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLmAlskhRZc)
This particular remix of For the New Lunar Republic (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpxWphqf2QI)
Some trixie (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2yHH7vpWGU)
Ooh can't forget this one (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKEnRaqTvU8)
Post by: Zangi on August 04, 2011, 07:15:53 am
Eh, I suppose the idea just randomly popped up in my mind. No consideration/thought behind that.Edit: Also, Trixie is what Rainbow Dash would be like if Dash didn't have her friends to keep her ego in check. Y/N? Discuss?No.
Trixie and Dash both have huge egos and like showing off, but the difference is Dash doesn't look down on other people when she "beats" them at something. Trixie does.
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Pinkie's rock farmSo if its an Obsidian farm... I suppose I could find a pony certified use for it... or something. If it needs volcanic heat... eh... thats harder to explain and I might want to look for something more... explainable/fitting.
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Post by: kaijyuu on August 04, 2011, 02:01:34 pm
Which isn't necessarily better (in fact probably worse) since she's in a leadership position.
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Post by: Kay12 on August 04, 2011, 03:02:49 pm
I don't really buy the trollestia interpretation. Rather, I think she was just being careless.
Which isn't necessarily better (in fact probably worse) since she's in a leadership position.
Me neither. My interpretation - she (mistakenly) assumed the others to know it's a phoenix as well. Or didn't realize that it would be of any importance.
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Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 04, 2011, 03:25:07 pm
Oh, and Fluttershy going crazy because the animals wouldn't love her.
Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on August 04, 2011, 03:29:13 pm
As for the gala as I mentioned in my first impression stuff tends to get old after the first few hundred times. She might or might not have known that the girls would "ruin" the party but she did now it would be different. Even if nothing had happened she probably would have spent more time listening to Twilight and her stories of what she learned then paying attention to the gala. The fact that all that chaos happened probably makes it one of the best ones in a long time for her. She says that the galas are always horrible and by they way she said it I assume she meant its always boring. The girls are probably the first difference from the usual way it goes to happen at the gala in a long while.
@Jacob/Lee
My problem with the episode was I could basically have told you what happened to each of them exactly without even watching it. Some of the episodes had a formula they used but this one was lock step to it.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 04, 2011, 05:48:02 pm
So yeah, at the Minecraft Forums a few alts of characters (even trademarked!) have shown up and an anti-brony has posted a picture of Rainbow Dash cut in half with a hefty axe on G-Mod.
Blockland Forums has the same shit going down, a couple of moronic trolls bullshitting their way everywhere in the topic and dodging legit questions so well they could dodge a bullet if they tried hard enough.
Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on August 04, 2011, 06:13:22 pm
Post by: dragonshardz on August 04, 2011, 06:51:32 pm
Yeah, I knew nothing would go as planned.
So yeah, at the Minecraft Forums a few alts of characters (even trademarked!) have shown up and an anti-brony has posted a picture of Rainbow Dash cut in half with a hefty axe on G-Mod.
Blockland Forums has the same shit going down, a couple of moronic trolls bullshitting their way everywhere in the topic and dodging legit questions so well they could dodge a bullet if they tried hard enough.
'K, so, admittedly low-intelligence communities are brony bashing? Why is this new?
Post by: Zangi on August 04, 2011, 06:54:45 pm
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Post by: Sonlirain on August 04, 2011, 07:02:19 pm
My only problem with MLP is that it attracts lots of furries.
Sadly i suspect that furries will cause the whole fandom to finally fall sooner or later.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 04, 2011, 07:16:55 pm
A shame people have nothing better to do than try and troll people.
Post by: Dsarker on August 04, 2011, 07:20:55 pm
Well, in Blockland's situation there is a dedicated troll and his buttbuddy. In Minecraft's situation it's kind of the odd troll that comes along randomly.
A shame people have nothing better to do than try and troll people.
They're just trying to get as good at it as Celestia.
Post by: dragonshardz on August 04, 2011, 07:34:17 pm
Som FiM fans are actually trollable? That's news for me.
My only problem with MLP is that it attracts lots of furries.
Sadly i suspect that furries will cause the whole fandom to finally fall sooner or later.
Doubtful. 90% of the furry bronies I've run into are the kind who avoid drama, aren't totally fucked in the head, and don't run around yelling, "I'M A WOLF. WANNA YIFF?"
And the 10% that do those kinds of things generally fade away fairly quickly.
Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on August 04, 2011, 07:41:50 pm
90% of furries in general aren't like that.Som FiM fans are actually trollable? That's news for me.
My only problem with MLP is that it attracts lots of furries.
Sadly i suspect that furries will cause the whole fandom to finally fall sooner or later.
Doubtful. 90% of the furry bronies I've run into are the kind who avoid drama, aren't totally fucked in the head, and don't run around yelling, "I'M A WOLF. WANNA YIFF?"
And the 10% that do those kinds of things generally fade away fairly quickly.
Post by: dragonshardz on August 04, 2011, 07:43:35 pm
90% of furries in general aren't like that.
I know. But 90% of non-furries believe that 100% of furries are like the 10% and not the 90%.
Also, I'm just making up numbers. But it still stands that the majority of furries are sane, sensible individuals, despite the characterization that all of them nucking futs.
Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on August 04, 2011, 08:11:20 pm
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Post by: sgt0pimienta on August 04, 2011, 09:58:16 pm
no seriously i thought the excess of ponny related images,avatars,merchandise,motivationals,gifs,etc. were a joke because of excesive lameness and cuteness but...now i come here and find out its because of increasing awesomeness!?
how did we get here,when did this start?everyone's infected...but it might be good so im going to look for episodes on youtube,anyway this is incresingly awkward
Post by: Dsarker on August 04, 2011, 10:18:21 pm
Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on August 04, 2011, 10:49:45 pm
@sgt0pimienta
I will take your question in two parts. First the sanity one. You ask if any of us are sane on the internet and while I am sure there is someone sane out there I doubt its me or you so moving on. The spread of it started from what I hear on /co/ when someone important said the show was the end of something people there cared about so of course they went to check it out. They saw a show, that despite being target towards little girls, was actually better in both story and presentation then most other current television shows. It became quite popular there and as with anything on 4chan it spread to /b/ where a great number of people ended up seeing it causing it to spread to the internet in general. Being a legitimately good show a good number of the people who checked it out even if only for giggles ended up liking it and following it. Thus a large number of people where able to get exposed to something outside of what they normally would see and because it was actually well thought out and not just the usual garbage they try to market as a kids show nowadays they enjoyed it. The show might not be for everyone but its definitely for more people then what its marketed towards.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 05, 2011, 03:13:03 am
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Post by: Johuotar on August 05, 2011, 03:27:06 am
Isn't curiosity great?
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 05, 2011, 03:28:55 am
I'm actually starting to be happy that my friends dont watch ponies so they dont link that crap to me. I just woke up and I was feeling good and now I got headache...Well, I'm sorry about that.
Isn't curiosity great?
If the last 3 gave you a headache, it's safe to say "I warned you."
Post by: Johuotar on August 05, 2011, 03:38:18 am
I'm actually starting to be happy that my friends dont watch ponies so they dont link that crap to me. I just woke up and I was feeling good and now I got headache...Well, I'm sorry about that.
Isn't curiosity great?
If the last 3 gave you a headache, it's safe to say "I warned you."
There were two more? I'm curious again but I think I'll pass. I learned my lesson.
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Post by: Gunner-Chan on August 05, 2011, 04:20:24 am
My daughter keeps trying to get me to watch this. Can anyone well... Hype me up for it? I don't wanna disappoint her if she wants me to see it with her and I can't make myself.
Post by: Sowelu on August 05, 2011, 04:27:19 am
Janet, it really is fun. And there's lots of ways to enjoy it anyways. I mean, even by itself it has tons of value as a good cartoon like in the old days, it's basically a throwback to before Ren & Stimpy. I think it's funny and cute, and not generally anvilicious (even if you can see a lot of stuff coming).
The animation is actually really good. The rare full-cast musical numbers are pulled off surprisingly well.
The characters are honestly pretty well developed through the series and are a lot of fun, they do a good job of not being flat boring two-dimensional things.
And if that isn't good enough for you, there's always 1) creative but surprisingly valid re-interpretations (princess trollestia), or 2) shipping.
Watch the two-part pilot first (the first episode starts out a bit slow but it picks up real good), then it doesn't matter what order you see them in. They weren't broadcast strictly chronologically anyway, it doesn't matter.
If you're anything like us, you might end up more excited to watch it than even your daughter. :D
Post by: kaijyuu on August 05, 2011, 04:28:21 am
Ugh fine. I'm gonna go ahead and ask.Hype you up? What, you want us to list all the awesome things about it?
My daughter keeps trying to get me to watch this. Can anyone well... Hype me up for it? I don't wanna disappoint her if she wants me to see it with her and I can't make myself.
Ok, here goes:
Awesome animation.
Goddamn awesome writing.
Really, really good music.
Simple plots with hidden depths.
Characters with believable flaws and strengths (with any one characteristic often being both).
The show hits home runs in almost every category.
However, I must stress that some episodes do fall into "slightly above average" territory, so don't judge everything based off the first two episodes, or if you're watching a random one on TV and happen to see a dud.
Post by: Gunner-Chan on August 05, 2011, 04:39:41 am
If you're anything like us, you might end up more excited to watch it than even your daughter. :D
Man I don't know. She's nuts about it. I suppose Ill give it a try... Monday I guess. Since I'm foreseeing a busy weekend what with people coming back from trips.
Post by: Farmerbob on August 05, 2011, 05:04:03 am
If you're anything like us, you might end up more excited to watch it than even your daughter. :D
Man I don't know. She's nuts about it. I suppose Ill give it a try... Monday I guess. Since I'm foreseeing a busy weekend what with people coming back from trips.
Consider the audience here at this forum, then consider that there are people here who actually think the show is good. Even though I haven't owned a TV since 1989 and rarely have any interest in downloading entertainment video media, I'd be willing to bet it's probably on par with something like Yogi Bear at worst, maybe approaching Foghorn Leghorn at best :) I doubt it gets anywhere close to Bugs or Mickey (the good years) but from what I've been seeing here, I might be wrong.
Post by: FunctionZero on August 05, 2011, 08:26:00 am
Som FiM fans are actually trollable? That's news for me.Wat? Ever heard of Ponychan? Some of the easiest targets evar. /b/ might be easy too.
My only problem with MLP is that it attracts lots of furries.Where did you find any furries? Unless you mean those over at AnthroCon, there aren't many, really.
Sadly i suspect that furries will cause the whole fandom to finally fall sooner or later.
What do you have against furries anyway?
Awesome animation.>opinions
Goddamn awesome writing.
Really, really good music.
Simple plots with hidden depths.
Characters with believable flaws and strengths (with any one characteristic often being both).
Post by: sgt0pimienta on August 05, 2011, 08:55:48 am
well i didn't know what i was doing but i gave the pink ponies a chance...hard to say but they are better than most of the children channels have to offer,i mean,bakugan is a re run of countless series about a boy and a monster that comes in a gadget,card,ball,coin etc. Clone wars is horrrible (the animated series,not the cartoon,wich was drawn by the same artist of dexter and samurai jack),Ben 10 is good but they never eveer put something else on air,i mean,even spongebob is getting boring after so many new episodes with no taste at all,and every year more dumb series ar eintroduced,mostly series that valor stupid things such as Hanah Banana,weaverly place,that series about the fashion designer girl...True jackson that was the name,jonas brothers LA i mean,i haven't seen almost any teaching or good action on those,even Soey 101 (like...6 yrs ago?) constantly showed how frienship was a great thing,now most of the sries out there are just to get Disney money :/ actually,those things happen too much,disney hassn't done almost anything worthwhile in ten years,all of the incredible movies that have come out are either Pixar,or Dreamworks wich are ramifications (bought companies) of disney.
so i say that litlle pony is...lame...but compared with what is out there it is quite good,god i mean what happened to series like cat dog,samurai jack,monsters,the one about the rich cats,the old spongebob,even Sabrina the teenage witch,or for even older series,what about ALF!?
Post by: Kay12 on August 05, 2011, 08:59:11 am
Alfred J Kwak (I think that's how you write it), the show that supposedly caused the amount of peaceful public demonstrations and other political awareness to skyrocket during the 1990's.
The "J" stands for "Jawesome", which means "jaw-droppingly awesome".
Post by: FunctionZero on August 05, 2011, 09:04:57 am
As for the rest? Yeah, 90% of everything is shit. Nothing new here.
the one about the rich catsTop Cats I think. Yeah, I loved that one.
You know what happened to them? Time. Even the most creative writers get it. Someday you just run out of ideas. It's inevitable.
Post by: Sonlirain on August 05, 2011, 11:41:23 am
I also think the first 2 episodes are not best when it comes to introducing new fans. Sure it does a good job at creating the background and introducing the main cast but... it's just different and personally not a punny as other episodes (like part of one for example).
Also the main ponies are female characters that are actually rarely seen in cartoons (especially in western animation) since most main charactera are males while females are mostly second story or support characters...
Seriously how many western cartoons have female main characters? The only cartoons i can think of off the bat is "Powerpuff girls" and (to some degree) "Totally Spies" (then again TS tries hard to be anime despite being french).
And the show itself?
Well it is made appropriate for kids (no excessive violence tho you may find some fighting)... at till you get to see Schizo Pie and FlutterRage where you may have some doubts.
The characters are both well developed but still open for some reinterpretations.
The puns are usually funny.
The animation is great compared to most flash cartoons.
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What do you have against furries anyway?
Nothing i'm partially furry myself. I just find myself slowly developing a furry gore fetish wherever i see MLP R34.
Post by: Simmura McCrea on August 05, 2011, 11:42:31 am
Post by: FunctionZero on August 05, 2011, 11:46:19 am
Pretty sure the person that made this also made the Powerpuff Girls, fyi.Who, Faust? Nah, she just worked as a storyboard artist and a writer for Powerpuff Ghurrls.
(http://i.imgur.com/T1pjCl.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/T1pjC.jpg)
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 05, 2011, 04:30:23 pm
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Post by: Johuotar on August 06, 2011, 11:39:36 am
So when is S2 going to start?
Post by: Sonlirain on August 06, 2011, 12:00:47 pm
So when is S2 going to start?
Sometime in December.
I also detest fanfics... so yeah i'm in a even worse situation.
Post by: FunctionZero on August 06, 2011, 12:07:50 pm
I've heard September or October.So when is S2 going to start?Sometime in December.
I also detest fanfics...Mah bro!
Post by: kaijyuu on August 06, 2011, 12:12:56 pm
Anywho, my bet for season 2's air date is october, at the 1 year anniversary of the show airing the pilot. \
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Agh, too my head is full of fanfic and I didn't even like most of what I read, but is there any other way to satisfy need for ponies?Make something. Draw pictures, write fanficiton, something. It cured me; I'm currently making a pony game.
Post by: FunctionZero on August 06, 2011, 12:19:32 pm
It's like reading a kindergarten story.
Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on August 06, 2011, 12:22:24 pm
Never read a fanfic expecting it to be good.
Post by: FunctionZero on August 06, 2011, 12:23:08 pm
Never read a fanfic expecting it to be good.It's easier to just not read them :P.
Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on August 06, 2011, 12:23:46 pm
Post by: FunctionZero on August 06, 2011, 12:25:59 pm
But then you'd have one less thing to bitch about on forums! ;DLet's see ... the word "brony", EqD, Ponychan, pretty much the whole MLP fandom ... I don't think I'll run out of material any time soon.
Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on August 06, 2011, 12:29:55 pm
Post by: FunctionZero on August 06, 2011, 12:32:28 pm
You say this, but an accomplished whiner could breeze through those topics in a few weeks.I prefer the word "ranter". But besides, if I turned on my rant overdrive, I'd be banned before this page ended. :P
Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on August 06, 2011, 12:34:19 pm
If you don't break the character limit while complaining about the misuse of an ' then you cannot claim that title :P
Post by: FunctionZero on August 06, 2011, 12:36:56 pm
Nah, your posts aren't long enough to be a ranter.Fine. Then I clam the title of "brony hater". :P
If you don't break the character limit while complaining about the misuse of an ' then you cannot claim that title :P
I did have long posts a while ago. Back when I shat over EqD, oh, about 50 pages back.
Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on August 06, 2011, 12:39:28 pm
Unless you're using that archaic 15 posts to a page.
Post by: FunctionZero on August 06, 2011, 12:40:34 pm
Thread's only 30 pages long mate :PDude, 15 posts is master race. Disprove me, I dare you.
Unless you're using that archaic 15 posts to a page.
Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on August 06, 2011, 12:41:25 pm
Post by: Bauglir on August 06, 2011, 12:44:29 pm
Fine. Then I clam the title of "brony hater". :P
Pretty sure you can't be both a brony and a hater [/deliberately incorrect parsing]
Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on August 06, 2011, 12:44:59 pm
Post by: FunctionZero on August 06, 2011, 12:49:17 pm
I hate myself for being a brony so much I'll just burn myself, like any true brony should do.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 06, 2011, 12:51:48 pm
I'm killing myself. Goodbye everyone.(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ll3gjcrTGD1qgd3y7o1_500.png)
I hate myself for being a brony so much I'll just burn myself, like any true brony should do.
Post by: Johuotar on August 06, 2011, 12:54:00 pm
Fine. Then I clam the title of "brony hater". :P
That title could probably confuse a lot of folk to think you dont watch mlp.
Thread's only 30 pages long mate :PWoah woah isn't this thread 99 pages long. On a serious note (not really), changing post per page setting could be really useful. Had I just known about that kind of setting before. Now of to look for that setting... ->
Unless you're using that archaic 15 posts to a page.
EDIT: So Fluttershy makes suicide less dangerous?
Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on August 06, 2011, 01:01:13 pm
Posts per page is at the bottom
Also, Quick Reply.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 06, 2011, 01:01:54 pm
EDIT: So Fluttershy makes suicide less dangerous?Mhmm.
And everyone knows ponies are fireproof.
Post by: FunctionZero on August 06, 2011, 01:04:24 pm
(http://i.imgur.com/GErVLl.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/GErVL.jpg)
EDIT: Also, 100th page. (15 posts-per-page master race reporting in.)
Post by: Johuotar on August 06, 2011, 01:08:35 pm
It seemed to me that the text implied that taking FS with you makes whatever youre doing less dangerous. Suicide by fire included. That pic with only the part "take this(with you)" implies something completely different, is that what you meant with that pic? If you meant that then I feel that your pic didn't really fit perfectly to that situation. Just thinking for sake of thinking about it.EDIT: So Fluttershy makes suicide less dangerous?And everyone knows ponies are fireproof.
EDIT: Page 60.
Post by: FunctionZero on August 06, 2011, 01:16:07 pm
Spoiler: Doom: Repercussions of Evil (click to show/hide)
Also, yay for making afterlife less dangerous for me. With Fluttershy at my side, Hell's gonna be pretty chill.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 06, 2011, 01:19:15 pm
Fluttershy is so cute you question killing yourself when she's around.It seemed to me that the text implied that Taking FS with you makes whatever youre doing less dangerous. Suicide by fire included. That pic with only the part "take this(with you)" implies something completely different, Is that what you meant with that pic? If you meant that then I feel that your pic didn't really fit perfectly to that situation. Just thinking for sake of thinking about it.EDIT: So Fluttershy makes suicide less dangerous?And everyone knows ponies are fireproof.
EDIT: Page 60.
Post by: FunctionZero on August 06, 2011, 01:24:32 pm
Fluttershy is so cute you question killing yourself when she's around.
Emoshy disagrees with you. I should kill myself.
(http://arch.413chan.net/Emoshy_2-(n1302112855802).jpg)
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 06, 2011, 01:32:46 pm
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Post by: FunctionZero on August 06, 2011, 02:38:30 pm
It clearly (and wrongfully) says /co/ on their shirts.Trollestia, Molestia and... Whoever those guys are supposed to be.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
They've mistaken us with /b/. They're the one with the "lololol dictature". Hell, if anything, we're (/co/) probably the only part of the community that sticks to the canon.
Post by: Sergius on August 06, 2011, 02:53:47 pm
I'll admit, there are some fanfictions I really love.Make this MLP-related. I dare you.Spoiler: Doom: Repercussions of Evil (click to show/hide)
Also, yay for making afterlife less dangerous for me. With Fluttershy at my side, Hell's gonna be pretty chill.
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Post by: Sonlirain on August 06, 2011, 03:12:50 pm
Trollestia, Molestia and... Whoever those guys are supposed to be.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Trollestia Molestia i Tyranestia.
Also the pony covering is Hasbrostia/Pinkestia cause we all know Celestia is white.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 06, 2011, 03:56:32 pm
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Post by: Dsarker on August 06, 2011, 05:18:11 pm
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Already done.
Post by: FunctionZero on August 06, 2011, 06:09:29 pm
Already done.Doesn't count because Ponychan. :P
Post by: Dsarker on August 06, 2011, 06:57:44 pm
Point is, it's already been done. Don't need someone to make it MLP related :PAlready done.Doesn't count because Ponychan. :P
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 07, 2011, 12:52:14 am
Ha... Guard #2 is great.
Post by: Dsarker on August 07, 2011, 01:19:10 am
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Post by: Zangi on August 07, 2011, 03:00:21 pm
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Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 07, 2011, 05:17:22 pm
Post by: FunctionZero on August 08, 2011, 01:15:12 am
Random idea I'm going to do nothing with:No. Not four elements. Three elements and one reactant.
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Fire is not an element.
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Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 08, 2011, 01:18:31 am
You're dragging science to a show where ponies can fly with wings that would never even move them are letting them fly like birds and ponies with hooves can hold items.Random idea I'm going to do nothing with:No. Not four elements. Three elements and one reactant.
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Fire is not an element.
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In short, it's magic, we ain't gotta explain shit.
YOUR SCIENCE, IT IS FLAWED IN THIS LAND
Post by: Dsarker on August 08, 2011, 01:21:21 am
Random idea I'm going to do nothing with:No. Not four elements. Three elements and one reactant.
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Fire is not an element.
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If you want to be like that, none of them are elements. One's a reaction, one is a molecule, and the last two are collections of different molecules.
Post by: FunctionZero on August 08, 2011, 01:48:46 am
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Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 08, 2011, 01:52:15 am
Wow, I was wondering how many people actually read that comic.Spoiler: Who cares, I was just quoting this: (click to show/hide)
Post by: FunctionZero on August 08, 2011, 01:55:39 am
Wow, I was wondering how many people actually read that comic.And that's why I linked to it.
Post by: Dsarker on August 08, 2011, 02:16:41 am
Edit: checked the url. OOTS? I'm surprised MORE people haven't read it. I do have to say, though, I prefer Darths and Droids and Erfworld.
Post by: Kay12 on August 08, 2011, 02:23:48 am
None of these is an element, so you're all losers :(
Post by: kaijyuu on August 08, 2011, 02:25:03 am
Post by: Kay12 on August 08, 2011, 02:29:02 am
I wonder if fantasy genre 1000 years in the future will use our science as magic... :)
Post by: Dsarker on August 08, 2011, 02:30:31 am
Hydrogen and sodium are very far from boring!
I wonder if fantasy genre 1000 years in the future will use our science as magic... :)
"I summon an Iron Elemental!" "What? Iron isn't an element, everyone knows that!" "Relax, it's just a fantasy game. I use my machine gun to attack the mad scientist!"
Post by: Kay12 on August 08, 2011, 02:35:19 am
Just think about middle age themed high fantasy... expect in contemporary setting as imagined by people 1000 years in the future!
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Post by: Dsarker on August 08, 2011, 02:40:49 am
I wouldn't be surprised if the concept of element changed a bit during the next 1000 years... back when I was in comprehensive school, they still taught us that protons, neutrons and electrons are the smallest particles that are known to exist (although I think quarks were already known to science back then, the curriculum hadn't adapted fast enough).
Just think about middle age themed high fantasy... expect in contemporary setting as imagined by people 1000 years in the future!
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We should totally make one on Bay12 at somepoint.
On topic:
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Post by: Kay12 on August 08, 2011, 02:42:06 am
I wouldn't be surprised if the concept of element changed a bit during the next 1000 years... back when I was in comprehensive school, they still taught us that protons, neutrons and electrons are the smallest particles that are known to exist (although I think quarks were already known to science back then, the curriculum hadn't adapted fast enough).
Just think about middle age themed high fantasy... expect in contemporary setting as imagined by people 1000 years in the future!
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We should totally make one on Bay12 at somepoint.
We imagine futuristic people imagining our life. Sounds like it could distort stuff... in a funny way, like retrofuturism.
Post by: Dsarker on August 08, 2011, 02:42:54 am
Post by: Kay12 on August 08, 2011, 02:52:43 am
Post by: FunctionZero on August 08, 2011, 04:18:12 am
Massive odyssey.
Sizable portions of entertainment.
A majestic hollow muscular organ that pumps the blood through the circulatory system by rhythmic contraction and dilation.
Devoted and able-bodied.
Proportionately administering benevolence.
It's a simplistic accomplishment, and fictional paranormal energy or ability completes the entire process!
Scaled-down horses that I am entitled to.
Additionally, you individuals are all aware of your status as my highest ranked companions.
Post by: Dsarker on August 08, 2011, 04:27:57 am
I used to be unaware of the consequences of having comrades
The miniature horse that I own
That is until the ones I have now taught me what it was like
Large endeavours,
A vast quantity of humour,
A cardiovascular muscle that is appealing to the eye,
Unfaltering and able to move heavy objects,
Giving unto others because I have good intentions,
It is no difficult task
And sorcery rounds off the list
The miniature horse that I own
You are aware that you are my most faithful companions
Post by: Zangi on August 08, 2011, 06:34:01 am
Its a dang crossover take on another kid's show. That is a ponified version of the pilot intro and the intro every episode after.Random idea I'm going to do nothing with:No. Not four elements. Three elements and one reactant.
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Fire is not an element.
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Avatar: The Last Airbender
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Post by: FunctionZero on August 08, 2011, 06:45:53 am
Its a dang crossover take on another kid's show. That is a ponified version of the pilot intro and the intro every episode after.lol animu
Avatar: The Last Airbender
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Post by: Kay12 on August 08, 2011, 09:15:36 am
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on August 08, 2011, 02:40:04 pm
Its a dang crossover take on another kid's show. That is a ponified version of the pilot intro and the intro every episode after.lol animu
Avatar: The Last Airbender
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despite being animated in Korea, Avatar is not anime. It is, in fact, a western cartoon, since it was storyboarded and written state-side, as well as voiced originally.
Ta-da.
Post by: Sonlirain on August 08, 2011, 03:50:30 pm
Yet it tries being animu just like "Totally Spies".Its a dang crossover take on another kid's show. That is a ponified version of the pilot intro and the intro every episode after.lol animu
Avatar: The Last Airbender
[/notscience]
despite being animated in Korea, Avatar is not anime. It is, in fact, a western cartoon, since it was storyboarded and written state-side, as well as voiced originally.
Ta-da.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 08, 2011, 03:55:41 pm
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...
That's all, folks.
Wait, no it isn't!
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Post by: kaijyuu on August 08, 2011, 04:02:31 pm
Applebloom's probably the most annoying of the CMC.
Post by: Johuotar on August 08, 2011, 04:08:07 pm
Everyone just coming up with that stuff because Faust said that Dash wouldn't be good big sister for Scootaloo. Quite random origin indeed.
Post by: Sowelu on August 08, 2011, 04:11:05 pm
Post by: Johuotar on August 08, 2011, 04:16:46 pm
2. Fausts is asked if theyre related and says that no and RD wouldn't make good big sis.
3. Scootabuse!
Post by: kaijyuu on August 08, 2011, 04:20:07 pm
Poor Scootaloo.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 08, 2011, 04:21:31 pm
Post by: Zangi on August 08, 2011, 04:36:07 pm
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 08, 2011, 07:15:11 pm
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Post by: kaijyuu on August 08, 2011, 07:38:10 pm
People say Trixie's just an illusionist and isn't really that powerful, but I say they're missing the point. She can make things look amazing and powerful, and that's what really matters.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 08, 2011, 07:46:59 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7wckYjG_Ts&
(http://mylittlefacewhen.com/media/faces/348.jpg)
>mfw
Post by: Dsarker on August 08, 2011, 07:56:00 pm
Yeah that's pretty awesome.
People say Trixie's just an illusionist and isn't really that powerful, but I say they're missing the point. She can make things look amazing and powerful, and that's what really matters.
It's also implied that she isn't an illusionist at all. She is, quite literally, a less powerful Twilight.
Post by: kaijyuu on August 08, 2011, 08:13:40 pm
Trixie is very good at what she does and that is putting on a show. I doubt she brought along real fireworks or a neon sign of the ursa major that can float in midair. Even her telekinesis is tailored for show, as shown by the snake taming rope thing (whatever you call it). The closest she has to an offensive spell is the lightning cloud, which again, is mostly show.
Twilight's just more practical and thus effective. She doesn't look half as cool, though.
Post by: penguinofhonor on August 08, 2011, 08:49:04 pm
I realized I'm incredibly bored, oh well!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7wckYjG_Ts&
holy crap
that's awesome
and scary
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 08, 2011, 10:15:49 pm
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Twilight Sprinkle is her pornstar name.
Kudos if you get the reference.
Post by: FunctionZero on August 09, 2011, 02:34:20 am
Twilight Sprinkle is her pornstar name.Because obviously I wouldn't get the reference, huh? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qomos5A1BFE)
Kudos if you get the reference.
(Despite the fact I was the one who linked to it.)
So what else did I miss?
Oh yeah, Scootabuse was just a short /co/ joke. It happened around the same time as Scootachick one.
It's not like anyone really meant it. (at least in /co/, who knows what fanatics are in other parts of the community.)
Post by: Sonlirain on August 09, 2011, 02:36:10 am
I see trixie as a natural magic user. Yes she likes to brag and talk about doing the (near) impossible but she also defeated everyone who accepted the challange and had the guts to actually stand up to the ursa (while she could as easely use her magic whatnot to flee). Magic related things were easy for her so she became a braggart in the end.
Twillight on the other hand... she was digging into books and studying since she was a little kid and even then most of her magic fizzled at the exam. She got saved by that rainboom... and seeing how she made 0 friends there i can assume she spent the entire time in the library reading books books and more books.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 09, 2011, 02:53:13 am
Can I borrow your brain? I swear you've seen everything pony-related on the internet and I need to extract that information... For science.Twilight Sprinkle is her pornstar name.Because obviously I wouldn't get the reference, huh? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qomos5A1BFE)
Kudos if you get the reference.
(Despite the fact I was the one who linked to it.)
So what else did I miss?
Oh yeah, Scootabuse was just a short /co/ joke. It happened around the same time as Scootachick one.
It's not like anyone really meant it. (at least in /co/, who knows what fanatics are in other parts of the community.)
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Post by: Sowelu on August 09, 2011, 03:05:30 am
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Post by: Kay12 on August 09, 2011, 03:19:04 am
Post by: Dsarker on August 09, 2011, 03:23:20 am
Post by: FunctionZero on August 09, 2011, 04:40:17 am
Function, I've seen your Steam account :PWho hasn't? :P
Heheh.Can I borrow your brain? I swear you've seen everything pony-related on the internet and I need to extract that information... For science.Twilight Sprinkle is her pornstar name.Because obviously I wouldn't get the reference, huh? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qomos5A1BFE)
Kudos if you get the reference.
(Despite the fact I was the one who linked to it.)
So what else did I miss?
Oh yeah, Scootabuse was just a short /co/ joke. It happened around the same time as Scootachick one.
It's not like anyone really meant it. (at least in /co/, who knows what fanatics are in other parts of the community.)
Let's just say that you learn a lot in /co/. As for the videos, I've got all the good poopers RSS'd on Google Reader. So I can get all the good ones fast.
Post by: Dsarker on August 09, 2011, 04:50:47 am
Function, I've seen your Steam account :PWho hasn't? :P
Well, I knew it was yours because of the profile pic :P
Post by: FunctionZero on August 09, 2011, 05:01:58 am
Function, I've seen your Steam account :PWho hasn't? :P
Well, I knew it was yours because of the profile pic :P
Spoiler: Joke's on you now I went and changed it! (click to show/hide)
Post by: Jackrabbit on August 09, 2011, 05:38:58 am
everything ever
Post by: Dsarker on August 09, 2011, 06:59:25 am
Qvae interrogabam sit amicitia
Pavlvs Eqvvs Mei
Vos dvm dederitvs magiam eivs mihi
Pericvlvm magnvm
Plenvs lvdvs
Cor pvlchrvm
Valentvm fidelisqve
Bonitas do
Facile est negotivm
Perficit cvnctvm magia
Pavlvs Eqvvs Mei
Scitis vos estis optimi amici
I'm a little hesitant on the chorus, but I decided to go for the genitive of I, of mine, but you could go for a mevs instead, which does increase the rhyme.
Post by: FunctionZero on August 09, 2011, 07:04:44 am
(I'm guessing it's intro lyrics to the show)
Post by: Dsarker on August 09, 2011, 07:25:31 am
Iz dat sum Latin?
(I'm guessing it's intro lyrics to the show)
Yes, it is. In both cases.
Trouble is is that it is too long for the music, which is disappointing.
Post by: Dsarker on August 09, 2011, 10:02:06 am
Post by: FunctionZero on August 09, 2011, 10:11:04 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4f9m4OYkCYMeh.
Post by: FunctionZero on August 09, 2011, 10:54:11 am
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 09, 2011, 11:56:47 am
Que le cheval vive en moi (lol french) (http://www.we-make-money-not-art.com/archives/2011/08/que-le-cheval-vive-en-moi-may.php), or in other words, let's inject ourselves with horse blood in order to become a pony.BRILLIANT! I'll get some horses. :P
Post by: Sordid on August 09, 2011, 04:05:34 pm
Quote
The French artistic duo has been questioning scientific methods and tools for 20 years now.
"I had the feeling of being extra-human," explained the artist. "I was not in my usual body. I was hyper-powerful, hyper-sensitive, hyper-nervous and very diffident. The emotionalism of an herbivore. I could not sleep. I probably felt a bit like a horse.'
Riiiight. So how about doing some actual science and trying it again, this time double-blinded? I think that would be much more insightful still. ;)
Post by: Bauglir on August 09, 2011, 04:12:35 pm
QuoteThe French artistic duo has been questioning scientific methods and tools for 20 years now.
"I had the feeling of being extra-human," explained the artist. "I was not in my usual body. I was hyper-powerful, hyper-sensitive, hyper-nervous and very diffident. The emotionalism of an herbivore. I could not sleep. I probably felt a bit like a horse.'
Riiiight. So how about doing some actual science and trying it again, this time double-blinded? I think that would be much more insightful still. ;)
They could dilute it to increase the efficiency.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 09, 2011, 11:01:28 pm
Why...why did someone do that? I was fine before. But you have (assuming that was done by you) just given a lot more rule 34 fodder, right in this thread.Not to be incredibly late, but after re-reading some of the pages I actually understood what you meant. 1) It wasn't made by me and 2) I wasn't trying to add rule 34 fodder.
So here I am, the contents of the "Epic" folder from the 26k pony images.
Gotta warn you, creepy images ahoy, view at your own risk. Seriously, like, nightmare fuel. And a... Terrifying rendition of Fluttershy.
http://imgur.com/a/ZJ77P
Oh look, a duplicate. Silly person whoever put together the 26k images.
Post by: FunctionZero on August 10, 2011, 03:39:27 am
Why...why did someone do that? I was fine before. But you have (assuming that was done by you) just given a lot more rule 34 fodder, right in this thread.Not to be incredibly late, but after re-reading some of the pages I actually understood what you meant. 1) It wasn't made by me and 2) I wasn't trying to add rule 34 fodder.
So here I am, the contents of the "Epic" folder from the 26k pony images.
Gotta warn you, creepy images ahoy, view at your own risk. Seriously, like, nightmare fuel. And a... Terrifying rendition of Fluttershy.
http://imgur.com/a/ZJ77P
Oh look, a duplicate. Silly person whoever put together the 26k images.
Spoiler: this pic is the only good one (click to show/hide)
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 10, 2011, 03:44:03 am
That one is my favorite.Why...why did someone do that? I was fine before. But you have (assuming that was done by you) just given a lot more rule 34 fodder, right in this thread.Not to be incredibly late, but after re-reading some of the pages I actually understood what you meant. 1) It wasn't made by me and 2) I wasn't trying to add rule 34 fodder.
So here I am, the contents of the "Epic" folder from the 26k pony images.
Gotta warn you, creepy images ahoy, view at your own risk. Seriously, like, nightmare fuel. And a... Terrifying rendition of Fluttershy.
http://imgur.com/a/ZJ77P
Oh look, a duplicate. Silly person whoever put together the 26k images.Spoiler: this pic is the only good one (click to show/hide)
Post by: Dsarker on August 10, 2011, 03:46:02 am
Post by: Jack_Bread on August 10, 2011, 09:29:47 pm
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Post by: klingon13524 on August 10, 2011, 10:59:49 pm
Working on the Pony Pack update, right now. Having a hard time deciding on the mane-styles to make...If only installing mods was easier...Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Fayrik on August 10, 2011, 11:41:11 pm
Working on the Pony Pack update, right now. Having a hard time deciding on the mane-styles to make...Awesome, it's great to know that the pony pack is still going.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Perhaps a place holder while you work...?
As for actual mane ideas, I'd love to see Bon-bon's and (maybe) Lyra's mane styles implemented. Especially since I've got a character called Bonbon!
Maybe a few others from the show? (Like the mane six?)
Post by: Dsarker on August 10, 2011, 11:42:20 pm
Post by: Dsarker on August 10, 2011, 11:53:42 pm
Post by: Fayrik on August 11, 2011, 12:02:10 am
Pinkie Pie's has to be included. (If it isn't already, that is.)
By the way, on the subject of the pony sprites... (Oh boy, didn't realise I had this much to say about the pack! Sorry if this gets long.)
You didn't add any tails since the sprite ran out of room. But the NPCs have tails. Now, while I understand that the NPC sprites are more static and thusly may be open to more manipulation, I'm wondering if what you did to get the NPCs to have tails might be applicable to player characters?
Secondly (again, I apologize), is that the Wonderbolts(/Shadowbolts) outfit has static hair. Again, I know there's a reason for this, but the Familiar wig uses the hair from your character. I was wondering if the Wonderbolts(/Shadowbolts) outfit could do that as well?
Of course, if it worked like that there'd need to be a Wonderbolts mane too.
Post by: Jack_Bread on August 11, 2011, 12:15:04 am
Nice ideas. I have been looking at the show for inspiration, too, y'know. ;)Working on the Pony Pack update, right now. Having a hard time deciding on the mane-styles to make...Awesome, it's great to know that the pony pack is still going.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Perhaps a place holder while you work...?
As for actual mane ideas, I'd love to see Bon-bon's and (maybe) Lyra's mane styles implemented. Especially since I've got a character called Bonbon!
Maybe a few others from the show? (Like the mane six?)
As for the mane 6, I'd probably only be able to add Fluttershy's and Twilight's because the snout and the horn hug the edge of the canvas and I can't go past that. There's also a "Rainbow Dash"/"Derpy" hairstyle. (In quotes, because it somewhat resembles their manes, but not entirely.)
Oh, and I forgot to mention.Ninja'd
Pinkie Pie's has to be included. (If it isn't already, that is.)
By the way, on the subject of the pony sprites... (Oh boy, didn't realise I had this much to say about the pack! Sorry if this gets long.)
You didn't add any tails since the sprite ran out of room. But the NPCs have tails. Now, while I understand that the NPC sprites are more static and thusly may be open to more manipulation, I'm wondering if what you did to get the NPCs to have tails might be applicable to player characters?
Secondly (again, I apologize), is that the Wonderbolts(/Shadowbolts) outfit has static hair. Again, I know there's a reason for this, but the Familiar wig uses the hair from your character. I was wondering if the Wonderbolts(/Shadowbolts) outfit could do that as well?
Of course, if it worked like that there'd need to be a Wonderbolts mane too.
Pinkie's hair is impossible, because as I said above, her hair extends past the horn. If It's Pinkamena's hair, then it's possible. :D
I'm not entirely sure if I understand what you're asking me to do with the Wonderbolt/Shadowbolt helmet. If I make it like the familiar wig, where it's nothing, you're character would be bald. :P And the Wonderbolts'(/Soarin') mane is number 4.
EDIT: I partially misread your post, hold on...
The NPC method won't work on the character because I'm able to freely expand their canvas without worry of it getting cut-off.
Post by: Fayrik on August 11, 2011, 12:27:16 am
EDIT: I partially misread your post, hold on...Yeah, I think it's something to do with the fact that characters have dynamic clothing, but NPCs don't. (Thus why things like Zombies can't expand either - they get Dynamic clothes too.)
The NPC method won't work on the character because I'm able to freely expand their canvas without worry of it getting cut-off.
Pinkamena's hair is a good idea too, but if you can't get all of Pinkie's hair, would it be possible to have a kind of "abbreviated" version? (Such as smaller puffs, and a shorter spike at the front?)
As for Soarin's hair, I did think that was in there, but my point of it was that I was hoping there'd be a way of getting the hair to show up behind the armour.
Oh, and I know this shouldn't strictly be in this thread, but since we're here, I might as well ask you here rather than making a comment in the already busy Terraria thread and just hoping to catch your attention...
But, I noticed in the aforementioned thread, there were some more door sprites released in the teaser, and I've searched high and low. I can't find any alternate looking doors anywhere but in that teaser... Since you work with the sprites, have you seen any new door sprites in the game files? Or is there just the one door for now?
Post by: Jack_Bread on August 11, 2011, 12:35:05 am
(Zombies can expand. The Groom and whatnot have separate, taller sprite-sheets. C: )EDIT: I partially misread your post, hold on...Yeah, I think it's something to do with the fact that characters have dynamic clothing, but NPCs don't. (Thus why things like Zombies can't expand either - they get Dynamic clothes too.)
The NPC method won't work on the character because I'm able to freely expand their canvas without worry of it getting cut-off.
Pinkamena's hair is a good idea too, but if you can't get all of Pinkie's hair, would it be possible to have a kind of "abbreviated" version? (Such as smaller puffs, and a shorter spike at the front?)
As for Soarin's hair, I did think that was in there, but my point of it was that I was hoping there'd be a way of getting the hair to show up behind the armour.
Oh, and I know this shouldn't strictly be in this thread, but since we're here, I might as well ask you here rather than making a comment in the already busy Terraria thread and just hoping to catch your attention...
But, I noticed in the aforementioned thread, there were some more door sprites released in the teaser, and I've searched high and low. I can't find any alternate looking doors anywhere but in that teaser... Since you work with the sprites, have you seen any new door sprites in the game files? Or is there just the one door for now?
That could work, for Pinkie's hair. It's not so much the tallness but the twirl in the front.
There isn't a way to do that, because the Familiar hair is coded to not make the hair vanish when you put it on.
New door sprites? You mean the ones in the new version? Or do you mean that line-up of furniture Tiy released? There isn't anything unused in Terraria's files that I can notice, so I guess there's one door.
By the way, I've got a thread in the forums. (http://www.terrariaonline.com/threads/ponies-ponies-ponies-sprite-pack.45257/)
EDIT: Also, I haven't checked the pony thread there since the second on got locked. ::)
Post by: Fayrik on August 11, 2011, 12:43:37 am
(Zombies can expand. The Groom and whatnot have separate, taller sprite-sheets. C: )Gasp! I thought the hat was dynamically placed. Well, you learn something new every day!
That could work, for Pinkie's hair. It's not so much the tallness but the twirl in the front.Then gaze apon your avatar and be inspired! For Pinkie's twirl goes to the side there.
There isn't a way to do that, because the Familiar hair is coded to not make the hair vanish when you put it on.Ack! The game really needs a bit more in the way of modifiability. (I typed in Moddibility, and that word came up. I can only assume that's remotely right.)
Also, bookmarked that thread, will sign up to the forum later if I have any further suggestions, etc, for you!
(Your work so far has been great, keep it up!)
Post by: Jack_Bread on August 11, 2011, 12:54:36 am
Yeah, but that's because she's facing the fourth wall. :D Bahaha, but I'll figure something out.That could work, for Pinkie's hair. It's not so much the tallness but the twirl in the front.Then gaze apon your avatar and be inspired! For Pinkie's twirl goes to the side there.
I remember someone who had a beta modloader sorta thing, but I don't know what happened to it, because I rarely hang out on the Terraria Forums, anymore, and when I did, I was lurking the Pony thread.There isn't a way to do that, because the Familiar hair is coded to not make the hair vanish when you put it on.Ack! The game really needs a bit more in the way of modifiability. (I typed in Moddibility, and that word came up. I can only assume that's remotely right.)
Also, bookmarked that thread, will sign up to the forum later if I have any further suggestions, etc, for you!
(Your work so far has been great, keep it up!)
And thanks! :D
Post by: kaijyuu on August 11, 2011, 09:00:55 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfMAIPwDo_Q (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfMAIPwDo_Q)
Post by: Dsarker on August 11, 2011, 09:09:08 am
Post by: quinnr on August 11, 2011, 10:57:24 am
"THIS CRIME AGAINST FABULOUSITY CANNOT GO UNCORRECTED!"
And now I'm hooked.
Post by: Soulwynd on August 11, 2011, 12:22:01 pm
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 11, 2011, 08:50:51 pm
Also, meme generator is fun.
(http://images.memegenerator.net/instances/500x/9340221.jpg)
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(inflammatory comment removed)
Post by: Dsarker on August 12, 2011, 03:56:47 am
Post by: dragonshardz on August 12, 2011, 04:21:42 am
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...Hey, I know the person in that Applejack suit!
No, seriously, I talk with her pretty much every day on IRC.
Post by: Sowelu on August 12, 2011, 04:41:37 am
I would pay them to pose next to them for a photo :X And I think my RL friends would actively be jealous.
Post by: FunctionZero on August 12, 2011, 05:25:29 am
Also, meme generator is fun.Nope. Advice Dog was never fun.
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on August 12, 2011, 06:02:14 am
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Cool costumes.
Post by: Sordid on August 12, 2011, 06:05:32 am
Post by: DrPoo on August 12, 2011, 07:56:05 am
I ride horses and i tried ponies, and my little sister started too, beleiving it would be just like in thoose silly magic balloon horse cartoons, barbie, etc.
Post by: Dsarker on August 12, 2011, 07:57:34 am
Fluttershy's Lament (I'd like to be a tree)
Post by: kaijyuu on August 12, 2011, 08:10:58 am
Guargh i dislike that show, since it humanises horses and ponies.Do you dislike loony toons since it humanizes rabbits and ducks?
Post by: FunctionZero on August 12, 2011, 09:20:03 am
Guargh i dislike that show, since it humanises horses and ponies.but there are no horses in the show. have you even watched it?
I ride horses and i tried ponies, and my little sister started too, beleiving it would be just like in thoose silly magic balloon horse cartoons, barbie, etc.
Post by: Sordid on August 12, 2011, 09:38:23 am
Guargh i dislike that show, since it humanises horses and ponies.
I ride horses and i tried ponies, and my little sister started too, beleiving it would be just like in thoose silly magic balloon horse cartoons, barbie, etc.
but there are no horses in the show. have you even watched it?
Implicitly, there are. None have been shown on screen, but there was a mule. Being an offspring of a horse and a donkey, both species must exist in Equestria.
Post by: Soulwynd on August 12, 2011, 11:24:06 am
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v68/soulwind/From%20the%20web/558.png)
Post by: FunctionZero on August 12, 2011, 11:37:39 am
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v68/soulwind/From%20the%20web/558.png)Sniper wouldn't get the concept of friendship? So Jo's implying he's a loner?
Yeah, right on spot. :P
Post by: Soulwynd on August 12, 2011, 11:39:52 am
I mean, the sniper me at least steps on the point right when it's about to be captured.
If you know what I mean. :P
Post by: FunctionZero on August 12, 2011, 11:49:12 am
Spoiler: Cee? My forum avatar iz da best. Hurr durr. (click to show/hide)
Post by: Soulwynd on August 12, 2011, 11:52:30 am
Post by: FunctionZero on August 12, 2011, 11:58:13 am
You can make a spray out of that.And it'd be a blurry piece of shit. Even if I use VTFEdit.
I'll still try, though.
Post by: Soulwynd on August 12, 2011, 12:00:15 pm
Post by: FunctionZero on August 12, 2011, 12:29:16 pm
I aso managed to disable mipmaps, so yay, best quality possible.
Spoiler: A tad small, though. (click to show/hide)
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 12, 2011, 12:32:00 pm
Post by: FunctionZero on August 12, 2011, 12:35:01 pm
That actually came out a lot better than I thought.Well, VTFEdit helped, which enabled me to make the texture directly instead of the TF2's crappy image importer.
Post by: Soulwynd on August 12, 2011, 12:35:45 pm
I sometimes use this one with the transparency, looks funny after you destroy an engie nest as a spy and he goes back there to rebuild.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v68/soulwind/From%20the%20web/TF2-spray-fail2.png)
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 13, 2011, 12:33:49 am
(http://images.memegenerator.net/instances/500x/9359682.jpg)
I usually put it over dispensers.
Post by: FunctionZero on August 13, 2011, 06:16:14 am
I'm so amazingly original I use this as my spray:Shoop a sniper hat and replace "drink" with "throw" and it's awesome.
-pic-
I usually put it over dispensers.
Post by: Sowelu on August 13, 2011, 08:38:11 am
They're pretty neat. A lot of their stuff is on Youtube. And apparently she wound up autographing ponies on her band's last tour. >.>
They're playing next Saturday about four hours and an international border north of me. I'm more tempted than I should be.
Post by: kaijyuu on August 13, 2011, 09:24:24 am
So Ashleigh Ball, the VA of Rainbow Dash and Applejack, is also the lead singer of the band Hey Ocean.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBHEb4UWpIc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBHEb4UWpIc)
They're pretty neat. A lot of their stuff is on Youtube. And apparently she wound up autographing ponies on her band's last tour. >.>
They're playing next Saturday about four hours and an international border north of me. I'm more tempted than I should be.
Go get an autograph. And tell her Applejack's awesome.
Post by: FunctionZero on August 13, 2011, 09:44:14 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBHEb4UWpIc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBHEb4UWpIc)The ORIGINAL, Seriously, stop linking fakes. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDDCa0NGux8) :P
Post by: dragonshardz on August 13, 2011, 02:06:49 pm
Enjoy?
Post by: FunctionZero on August 13, 2011, 02:48:04 pm
Welp. Our very own Argembarger has done...something. (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/08/story-spiderses.html) Specifically, it's a fanfic deliberately created to be as terrible and horrifically bad as Half-Life Full Life Consequences.After all, Full Life Consequences was made deliberately bad too.
Enjoy?
Hey, wasn't it actually written by the same guy that did DOOM: Repercussions of Evil?
You know, with the famous quote:
I must kill the demons.
No, John. You are the demons.
And then John was a zombie.
I might actually read it later. Who knows.
Post by: Lumbajak on August 13, 2011, 04:30:42 pm
Welp. Our very own Argembarger has done...something. (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/08/story-spiderses.html) Specifically, it's a fanfic deliberately created to be as terrible and horrifically bad as Half-Life Full Life Consequences.
Enjoy?
I think you're famous now argembarger. (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/08/spiderses-dramatic-live-reading.html)
Also I claim all glory for converting you into a pony in the first place. My ego needs every boost it can get to stay full.
Post by: GlyphGryph on August 13, 2011, 05:00:06 pm
(Actually, I don't even know if he reads this thread, hah!)
Post by: Fayrik on August 13, 2011, 05:36:27 pm
(Actually, I don't even know if he reads this thread, hah!)He should now.
That's the second fanfic I've actually bothered to finish.
I listened to it, since I feel that's the only real way to do such a story justice. (It's just not as fun if you're not hearing someone stumble their way through the ill pronounced words!)
Post by: Sowelu on August 13, 2011, 07:47:24 pm
So Ashleigh Ball, the VA of Rainbow Dash and Applejack, is also the lead singer of the band Hey Ocean.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBHEb4UWpIc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBHEb4UWpIc)
They're pretty neat. A lot of their stuff is on Youtube. And apparently she wound up autographing ponies on her band's last tour. >.>
They're playing next Saturday about four hours and an international border north of me. I'm more tempted than I should be.
Go get an autograph. And tell her Applejack's awesome.
Applejack? I'm getting her to autograph my Dash, thank you very much. :P
Any of you guys live in Washington or BC? You could hop in my carpool.
Oh and speaking of, my RBD shirt arrived today. \o/
Post by: GlyphGryph on August 13, 2011, 09:16:10 pm
(I am totally serious here, except that most of the roleplay is played for lasts so taking said inspiration isn't as much a recipe for disaster as you would expect.)
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 13, 2011, 10:21:13 pm
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: kaijyuu on August 13, 2011, 10:23:44 pm
I've never liked people calling that a "wing boner." I mean yeah obviously the outstretched wings were often used to emote excitement in the show, but not that kind of excitement.
[/grumbling]
Post by: Dsarker on August 13, 2011, 10:46:34 pm
[Grumbling you should probably ignore]
I've never liked people calling that a "wing boner." I mean yeah obviously the outstretched wings were often used to emote excitement in the show, but not that kind of excitement.
[/grumbling]
I do agree.
Post by: Silfurdreki on August 14, 2011, 09:21:12 am
We know that Celestia imprisoned Luna/Night Mare Moon in the moon 1000 years ago, using the elements of harmony. We also know that Twilight and co. harnessed the elements to do something markedly different in the pilot episode(s). Finally, we know that it was not Celestia that released Night Mare Moon, the stars did (who controls those, if anyone, is up in the air at this point).
What I propose is that Celestia's imprisonment of Luna/Night Mare Moon was not the plan she had in mind. Celestia expected to be able to use the elements to do what Twilight and co. did, but failed for some reason. Possibly, the spark (friendship) that Twilight needed was absent when used by only one pony. Celestia, however could wing it, using her god-tier powers, and ended up imprisoning her own sister in the moon as an unfortunate improvisation. Moreover, she was unable to get her back.
This would explain why she hadn't put together a six-pony team to save Luna earlier, as she had to wait a 1000 years for the stars to free Night Mare Moon. It also explains her sadness over having imprisoned her sister for such a long time, she never meant to. Finally, it explains why she had to pull the batman gambit of sending Twilight to make friends and defeat Night Mare Moon, she was unable to use the elements to their fullest by herself.
Is this plausible, or am I just rambling here?
Post by: Dsarker on August 14, 2011, 09:34:29 am
Post by: FunctionZero on August 14, 2011, 09:38:52 am
Post by: dragonshardz on August 14, 2011, 11:40:55 am
>plausible fan theories
FTFY
Post by: kaijyuu on August 14, 2011, 11:48:07 am
My personal theory was Celestia was... to be frank, a jerk 1000 years ago. History's written by the winners after all, and the historical account paints Celestia in a little too good a light for me to not be suspicious.
Post by: Silfurdreki on August 14, 2011, 12:08:11 pm
>green text denoting the obvious
My personal theory was Celestia was... to be frank, a jerk 1000 years ago. History's written by the winners after all, and the historical account paints Celestia in a little too good a light for me to not be suspicious.
But if she was a jerk, she apparently stopped being that at some point between 1000 years ago and now, begging the question why she didn't release Night Mare Moon from the moon, turning her to Luna using the EoH herself. It's obvious from their meeting that Celestia missed Luna a lot.
Post by: kaijyuu on August 14, 2011, 12:56:30 pm
And since nightmare moon was able to overpower celestia after she broke out, it stands to reason that Celestia either couldn't release Luna or needed a group like Twlight's to be able to subdue her.
Post by: Silfurdreki on August 14, 2011, 01:31:24 pm
I'm not questioning that Celestia might have matured during those 1000 years. What I'm trying to say is that having matured (assuming she was actually missing Luna, something I feel is a good assumption to make), why didn't she release her?
See, having Celestia as a (former) jerk assumes she had control over the EoH 1000 years back. This, in turn, leads to the conclusion that she can still control the EoH (assuming Celestia has not grown weaker over the past 1000 years which is, again, an assumption I think is reasonable). Since Twilight and co. could use the EoH to defeat Night Mare Moon and bring back Luna, it stands to reason that so could Celestia, since she can use the EoH and is more powerful than Twilight and co.
This all leads to the conclusion that she was unable to release Night Mare Moon (and/or defeat her alone) implying that she could not fully utilize the EoH, which in turn means that she is not as all-powerful as she might seem.
Now, having written up all that and reading it myself, it sound an awful lot like we're actually agreeing here, except for the fact that I think Celestia imprisoned Night Mare Moon, more or less permanently, by mistake, and you think that she did it on purpose.
Post by: FunctionZero on August 14, 2011, 08:23:05 pm
>green text denoting the obviousThat's pretty much the point of >greentext.
Anyway, have some cawmics by some random-ass drawfag I linked a dozen times now.
Spoiler: A Special Gift (click to show/hide)
Post by: Zangi on August 14, 2011, 08:27:54 pm
Either that or 'the stars' are controlled by a 'misunderstood' zebra goddess.
>fan theories for the win?
Post by: FunctionZero on August 14, 2011, 08:31:29 pm
Lemme try again.
Fan Theories.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 14, 2011, 10:57:29 pm
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
1) D'awww :)
2) OH MY GOD :'(
3) Oh man, had me going there... :P
Post by: FunctionZero on August 15, 2011, 03:03:19 am
(I feel different being the only person who randomly breaks from the conversation to post pictures)>implying I didn't post a pic myself a few posts back.
So yeah. Dash goes all psycho over a thing in a sock? Without checking?
Post by: Jack_Bread on August 15, 2011, 05:49:45 am
Also, oat.nu (http://oat.nu) is amazing.
Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on August 15, 2011, 09:09:46 am
Terraria Pony Pack has been updated: Clickey (http://oat.nu/tpsp)HUzzah!
Also, oat.nu (http://oat.nu) is amazing.
Post by: Dsarker on August 15, 2011, 09:11:46 am
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 15, 2011, 09:14:39 am
You know what's annoying? The only good looking Fluttershy model came in the McDonald's thing, which has now ended.....I never knew anything good could come out of a McDonald's except mochas.
Post by: Dsarker on August 15, 2011, 09:16:47 am
Post by: Fayrik on August 15, 2011, 11:46:56 am
And I'm pretty sure I've had better mochas. Even though I've never tried a McDonald's mocha... I have had some amazing mochas.You know what's annoying? The only good looking Fluttershy model came in the McDonald's thing, which has now ended.....I never knew anything good could come out of a McDonald's except mochas.
Post by: Sowelu on August 15, 2011, 02:12:58 pm
Rainbow Dash, killed on the battlefield, gored by a unicorn
Applejack, wounded by dragons' breath and perished in a hospital
Twilight Sparkle, went peacefully in her sleep at the age of 73
Post by: Flying Dice on August 15, 2011, 03:17:37 pm
Post by: FunctionZero on August 15, 2011, 03:25:53 pm
This show is amazing. Also, my roommate just walked in on me while I was watching ep. 10, and his reaction was hilarious. :DSo I guess you'd call yourself a brony now, eh?
Post by: kaijyuu on August 15, 2011, 03:30:17 pm
Post by: Lumbajak on August 15, 2011, 04:00:21 pm
Post by: FunctionZero on August 15, 2011, 04:08:56 pm
This came up:
(http://www.agrikomsc.easyisp.pl/www/brony/axrh.jpg)
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 15, 2011, 04:08:56 pm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brony (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brony)Oh hey, someone edited out that "ruled by Celestia" part.
Post by: kaijyuu on August 15, 2011, 04:11:51 pm
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Post by: FunctionZero on August 15, 2011, 04:16:00 pm
Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on August 15, 2011, 05:06:03 pm
1. Why does a thousand years have to be a long time? If you are immortal compared to your lifespan it would not even be a blink of the eye. Maybe sending Luna to the moon was like putting a child in the corner or sending them to their room.
2. While she was able to send her sister to the moon, because Celestia is only one pony even if god tiered she was not able to fully draw out the power of the EoF(edit: I totally meant EoH but mistyped because I was thinking of friendship). To fully use them and thus reform Luna you need a pony for each element.
3. Maybe not only do you need the stars to align to release her but you needed the stars to be aligned to reform her. Possibly Celestia could have released Luna at any time but until the stars where right she could not be reformed so Celestia basically put her sister somewhere safe until she could be healed.
Post by: FunctionZero on August 15, 2011, 05:18:01 pm
Theories on stars and imprisonment.
1. Why does a thousand years have to be a long time? If you are immortal compared to your lifespan it would not even be a blink of the eye. Maybe sending Luna to the moon was like putting a child in the corner or sending them to their room.
2. While she was able to send her sister to the moon, because Celestia is only one pony even if god tiered she was not able to fully draw out the power of the EoF. To fully use them and thus reform Luna you need a pony for each element.
3. Maybe not only do you need the stars to align to release her but you needed the stars to be aligned to reform her. Possibly Celestia could have released Luna at any time but until the stars where right she could not be reformed so Celestia basically put her sister somewhere safe until she could be healed.
Even if immortal, thousand years is a long period. After all, they experience time like everyone else. I doubt it they could just "zone out" for thousand years.
If you'd look back on yourself (being immortal), doing nothing for thousand years, yeah, I guess you would find it a breeze. (Nevermind the mental and memory problems that could occur). However, actually doing shit-all for thousand years? That's still a long period, immortal or not.
EoF? Elements of Fun? Frivolty? Festivity? Fecality? (PROTIP: It's Elements of Harmony).
Also, going on with the words like "reform" and "heal". This is implying there was something to heal in the first place. Yet there wasn't. Nowhere in the show is it referenced or implied that Luna wasn't herself during her Nightmare Moon time. She was simply in rage mode, so to speak.
[/functionzero ranting again]
Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on August 15, 2011, 05:36:57 pm
Post by: FunctionZero on August 15, 2011, 05:43:17 pm
As for using reform and heal I think it fits. Luna was basically crazy and/or corrupted so healing her or reforming her would be the way I would look at it.Well ...
Nowhere in the show is it referenced or implied that Luna wasn't herself during her Nightmare Moon time.
Luna as Nightmare Moon was still conscious and rational. Angry? Yes, with a good reason. Like I said, there was no indications of corruption or insanity. Nightmare Moon was a manifestation of her anger. Perhaps she didn't even know anymore why was she angry, after all the years. Would explain why she lost that manifestation, and her later feelings.
But still herself. No insanity or corruption over here.
Post by: kaijyuu on August 15, 2011, 05:59:00 pm
Not to say I don't agree with you FZ (insanity and corruption are cop-out villain motivations most the time), just that I don't think she was being rational and not just because she was rightfully pissed off.
Post by: Dsarker on August 15, 2011, 06:43:03 pm
Post by: Dsarker on August 15, 2011, 07:10:16 pm
Post by: FunctionZero on August 15, 2011, 07:47:38 pm
-pic-nope.avi
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Dsarker on August 15, 2011, 07:52:47 pm
Post by: FunctionZero on August 15, 2011, 07:57:12 pm
It's not Princess Tyrrestia, it's simply. 40k and MLP crossover.In that case my previous post doesn't apply to you.
It still applies to pretty much 97% of the community.
Post by: Lumbajak on August 15, 2011, 08:31:49 pm
And the term brony, calling the series a meme, the list goes on.
Post by: kaijyuu on August 15, 2011, 08:37:56 pm
(though I'm still adamant that titles like "brony" aren't positive or negative, but rather neutral descriptors)
Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on August 15, 2011, 09:34:08 pm
Also things like "brony" are not memes, they are descriptors. Because of the internet such things get a real work out in their definition. In real life its easy to say for instance that you are an American because you live in America or that you are Australian because you live in Australia. On the internet most groups are formed by what you like and where you frequent so all of us who frequent Bay12 would have a name for ourselves but because it is not related to any specific thing outside of likes and such there is no real way to prove who truly is one or not.
Which brings me to another thing about why internet memes tend to be destructive. There is no real way to say that someone is not what they say they are. If some random idiot somewhere calls themselves a brony and starts dropping memes about MLP you have no way to say that he is a Troll. In a real world group you could easily point to someone who is causing trouble and thus easily make them leave the conversation. Sort of banning which is relatively easy to get around if you want to the internet has no way to remove dissenters. Even if every other person hated MLP with a passion a real world group could easily keep itself together just my not letting anyone who doesn't like it into their group. Online having half the people hate something would make it be treated even worse then the furries are.
To wrap up I will say that memes can be destructive if someone wants to use them that way or uses them to much. Because of how the internet connects so many people the chances of this happening are increased. Ergo most internet memes tend to be destructive.
Post by: Fayrik on August 15, 2011, 09:48:00 pm
Welp. Our very own Argembarger has done...something. (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/08/story-spiderses.html) Specifically, it's a fanfic deliberately created to be as terrible and horrifically bad as Half-Life Full Life Consequences.
Enjoy?
I think you're famous now argembarger. (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/08/spiderses-dramatic-live-reading.html)
Also I claim all glory for converting you into a pony in the first place. My ego needs every boost it can get to stay full.
As much as I hate to bring the topic back to Spiderses...
I think I can feel my brain dribbling out of my ears. (http://img.ponibooru.org/_images/0d33da31c40ca96de076598d99789e92/45673%20-%20Spiders%20Spiderses%20big_macintosh%20spiderfied%20twilight_sparkle.png)
(It's a Ponibooru link, so it could take a while to load.)
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 15, 2011, 09:53:05 pm
Post by: Bauglir on August 15, 2011, 09:57:13 pm
What's so great about Spiderses?
Apparently this dude wrote it (http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?action=profile;u=29105), and it's
Post by: penguinofhonor on August 15, 2011, 10:12:43 pm
Also, I'm digging this song (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xz5EKYAojps&feature=feedf) today.
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on August 15, 2011, 10:16:07 pm
What's so great about Spiderses?
As far as I can tell, not having read it, it seems to be a 'troll' fic, intentionally written extremely poorly. In the vein of Half-Life: Full Consequences, or that one doom fanfic with the "No John, you are the demons" And then John was a zombie.
Post by: GlyphGryph on August 16, 2011, 12:42:00 am
And I enjoy that sort of shit 100% unironically, it is just the dogs bollox.
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on August 16, 2011, 12:52:12 am
EDIT: Sweet merciful Celestia, dramatic readings of Spiderses are already on youtube.
*Double Facepalm*
Post by: Dsarker on August 16, 2011, 06:07:15 am
Post by: Toady One on August 16, 2011, 11:33:46 am
Post by: kaijyuu on August 16, 2011, 12:31:28 pm
Uh... something on topic..... I'm getting motivational troubles for designing my pony game. Anyone have any awesome pony media to share? Music, videos, whatever (just not fanfiction); so long as it's creative. I tend to get inspiration from that sort of stuff.
Post by: Silfurdreki on August 16, 2011, 03:50:29 pm
There's also the diabetes-inducing featured image on Ponibooru which is quite frankly, awesome: link (http://img.ponibooru.org/_images/8ce01c525e0c36b4f7de1c5a4ad4cfb1/45588%20-%20artist%3AEgophiliac%20celestia%20featured_image%20filly%20luna%20ninja%20woona.png)
Assuming that you haven't seen these already, that is.
In other news, I finished the last released chapter of Fallout: Equestria today.
...
I don't think I'll ever be able to look at the number 31 like I did before ever again :-[.
Also: GIEF NEXT EPISODE! I WANT CLOSURE!
That is all.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 16, 2011, 03:58:19 pm
Post by: Telgin on August 16, 2011, 05:31:09 pm
I finally had enough of just chuckling at the fan art in this thread (in particular Rainbow Dash apparently mutilating the other pony), and tracked down a few episodes on Youtube. I actually enjoyed it. It was a strange feeling... but I never really got the impression that I was watching a girl's show. The humor indeed seems to transcend the age and gender boundaries. Perhaps aimed at a younger audience, but I get enough laughs out of Spongebob that fact doesn't bother me.
I wouldn't go out of my way to watch it, mind you, but if it was on I'd watch it. It's a lot better than 90% of the crap on Nickelodeon or Cartoon Network these days at any rate.
(Oh, and I'm mildly disturbed and surprised that I'm not the only one who entertained the idea of a MLP and WH40K crossover)
Post by: Silfurdreki on August 16, 2011, 05:43:10 pm
I'm still waiting for the new chapters of Past Sins.
So Past Sins is good, then? Maybe I'll read it, now that I've whetted my appetite for fanfics reading Fallout: Equestria.
Post by: Lumbajak on August 16, 2011, 05:54:28 pm
I myself know literally nothing about it besides the name.
Post by: kaijyuu on August 16, 2011, 06:02:39 pm
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 16, 2011, 06:08:31 pm
Post by: Dsarker on August 16, 2011, 06:27:15 pm
Elements of Harmony are the jewelry. POSSIBLY not linked to individual ponies.
A few more Everfree forest monsters, in the same style as the others.
Post by: kaijyuu on August 16, 2011, 06:34:54 pm
It's hard to make a creative, original story with what shows throw at you, especially something as vague as MLP's universe.Pretty much why I avoid fanfiction in the first place.
Post by: Dsarker on August 16, 2011, 06:36:25 pm
Post by: Argembarger on August 16, 2011, 09:23:34 pm
I really need to start lurking here again.
Between the #MLP-ATG-Alumni and #MLP-WTG on deviantART and Equestria Daily, my hooves have been full.
So to speak.
I'm still playing Dwarf Fortress. Y I NO lurk Bay12 more? No excuses. D:
Glad my original homeforum is enjoying my terrible, shameful shenanigans :D
Or hating my guts and getting ready to disown me. Either way!
And yes, all credit to Lumbajak for spiderses. He is the original brony who converted me to the herd. It's him.
Post by: Lumbajak on August 16, 2011, 09:29:19 pm
And the term brony
He is the original bronyAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Post by: Argembarger on August 16, 2011, 09:31:44 pm
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 16, 2011, 09:37:54 pm
Post by: Lumbajak on August 16, 2011, 09:43:15 pm
But I choose not to.
Post by: Silfurdreki on August 17, 2011, 03:34:34 am
I hear a lot ofrabid fanboyspeopletreat it like the second coming of Christsay it's good, and a lot of4channerspeopletreat it like the intellectual apocalypsesay it's bad.
I myself know literally nothing about it besides the name.
It's reassuring to hear that the internet is the same kind of screwed up polarising place it has always been.
I wonder who it's safer to trust,
Post by: Lumbajak on August 17, 2011, 04:40:55 am
Post by: Dsarker on August 17, 2011, 05:05:53 am
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 17, 2011, 10:33:53 am
I have to say, it's the only MLP ff I've read that I have really liked.Yep. There's a reason it's the most popular post on EqD.
Post by: Dsarker on August 17, 2011, 08:13:05 pm
Post by: Sowelu on August 18, 2011, 05:33:01 am
...Was upset to dig out my McDonalds RBD and see how very small it actually was, though. No way I could get an autograph on that thing. I probably need to find some ugly-ass replacement at a Toys R Us.
EDIT: I don't think those even exist, damn. What should I get her to sign?
Post by: kaijyuu on August 18, 2011, 05:34:32 am
Post by: Sowelu on August 18, 2011, 05:44:37 am
Rainbow Dash is best pony.
Post by: Dsarker on August 18, 2011, 06:00:16 am
Post by: Sowelu on August 18, 2011, 06:06:34 am
Seriously though. Well at least maybe I can get ahold of a Hey Ocean CD and get it signed if I'm lucky.
Post by: Johuotar on August 18, 2011, 09:12:15 am
Grab one of these (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/08/pony-collection-set-sneaking-into-toys.html) and send me the applejack.
That Fluttershy is just recolor of Rainbow Dash?! How could you Hasbro!
Cool comment at EqD that might might explain why FS doesn't get better model:
Quote
She's far too shy to speak up for her own character model.
"Excuse me, uhm, Hasbro?"
"Yes, Flutterby? What is it?"
"It's, um... Fluttershy... And I was wondering... if it wouldn't be too much of a problem... if I could maybe have my own *mumble*..."
"I'm sorry dear, what is that?"
"I was wondering if I could have my own *squeaky mumble*..."
"I think you'll have to speak up, Shutterfly."
"*squeak*"
Post by: Kay12 on August 18, 2011, 01:44:51 pm
Yeah, I suck at suspension of disbelief.
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on August 18, 2011, 05:06:19 pm
I just read Cupcakes and it turned out to be... way tamer than the "Don't read this you'll get nightmare you'll never love Pinkie Pie again BEWARE!" disclaimers would have me believe. I actually laughed out loud at one point - don't know why though, probably because Pinkie Pie was being so... random.
Yeah, I suck at suspension of disbelief.
A friend of mine told me the same thing. Said he laughed the whole way through it.
Still not reading it.
Post by: Dsarker on August 18, 2011, 05:27:29 pm
Post by: Kay12 on August 19, 2011, 01:08:59 am
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on August 19, 2011, 01:25:28 am
The game was paper mario TYD. :-[
My imagination is very vivid. Perhaps a bit too much, sometimes.
Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on August 19, 2011, 01:28:37 am
Post by: Kay12 on August 19, 2011, 01:48:17 am
Post by: Dave1004 on August 19, 2011, 03:20:49 am
Post by: kaijyuu on August 19, 2011, 03:45:37 am
The cure? I prescribe a Party of One (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwWM4IBLLJg).
Post by: Kay12 on August 19, 2011, 03:50:55 am
You're way too cynical.
The cure? I prescribe a Party of One (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwWM4IBLLJg).
Party of One is good, but I don't think it's the cynicism... I'm a cynical grumpy old man (as my friends put it) but I like ponies. Not love, but... like enough to watch the first series.
Post by: Jacos on August 19, 2011, 08:12:27 am
If I had a beard, I am sure it would either be A) shrinking or B) strangling me.
Post by: SlimyMarmot on August 19, 2011, 08:37:30 am
It'd probably be turning pink and growing flowers.
Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on August 19, 2011, 10:12:36 am
Post by: Kay12 on August 19, 2011, 10:39:16 am
Pinkie Pie has organized a party at the mahogany table.
Pinkie Pie has adopted Gummy, a baby alligator.
Pinkie Pie looses a roaring laughter, fell and terrible! (cupcakes?)
Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on August 19, 2011, 10:42:15 am
Post by: Armok on August 19, 2011, 10:56:37 am
Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on August 19, 2011, 11:02:29 am
lets rock this embark and strike earth!
Post by: Silfurdreki on August 19, 2011, 11:49:50 am
I think that's the third time that's been posted in this thread.
Post by: Kay12 on August 19, 2011, 11:50:56 am
Post by: Sowelu on August 19, 2011, 12:46:25 pm
Post by: Armok on August 19, 2011, 02:07:10 pm
Main cast + Celestia = 7Argembarger! Get in here and write this!
lets rock this embark and strike earth!
Post by: Argembarger on August 19, 2011, 02:13:32 pm
Main cast + Celestia = 7Argembarger! Get in here and write this!
lets rock this embark and strike earth!
Oh man, that would be such a fun fic to write. :o
I... I want to write this.
I am going to put this on my to-do list, if that is OK.
Post by: runiq on August 19, 2011, 02:16:00 pm
Main cast + Celestia = 7Argembarger! Get in here and write this!
lets rock this embark and strike earth!
Oh man, that would be such a fun fic to write. :o
I... I want to write this.
I am going to put this on my to-do list, if that is OK.
You must include the beards at some point.
Post by: Argembarger on August 19, 2011, 02:17:39 pm
You must include the beards at some point.
I believe that it would be mandatory at this point
I can shrug off gore as well... unless it features blunt strikes at the head. I hate those...
yaaaay grimdark fiction (http://mlp-wtg.deviantart.com/gallery/31946931#/d46v7tg)
Post by: Kay12 on August 19, 2011, 02:38:09 pm
I can shrug off gore as well... unless it features blunt strikes at the head. I hate those...
yaaaay grimdark fiction (http://mlp-wtg.deviantart.com/gallery/31946931#/d46v7tg)
Ho ho, forgot to mention that the strikes must be graphic to have any adverse effect on me... and it typically applies to humans only.
Post by: Armok on August 19, 2011, 02:43:00 pm
Post by: Maklak on August 19, 2011, 05:21:41 pm
http://urimas.deviantart.com/#/d3kzopo
Post by: Zangi on August 19, 2011, 05:23:32 pm
A true dwarven beard is an adaptable organism.
It'd probably be turning pink and growing flowers.
I am pretty sure a dwarven beard would be whispering something about war ponies in your ear. Anyway despite being a girls show its not really a girly show in a way that would offend a dwarf.
Results may vary. Mine would whisper about war ponies and all that it entails.
EDIT: FO:E... epic stuff.
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on August 19, 2011, 05:41:16 pm
Post by: Silfurdreki on August 19, 2011, 07:48:01 pm
Post by: Dakk on August 19, 2011, 10:28:14 pm
Post by: Bohandas on August 20, 2011, 08:11:23 am
Maybe it's a very small planet? And IMO dragons flying from planet to planet through space would be absolutely freaking cool.
Off-Topic: but that's one of the things I've incorporated into a Homebrew campaign setting... because dragons influenced by celestial objects and traveling through space is20200% cooler than what most fantasy settings do.
Sounds kind of like SpellJammer (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spelljammer)
Post by: kaijyuu on August 20, 2011, 03:51:52 pm
What's she going to do after going out that door? Beat up a bad guy? Or maybe get a slice of cake?
Post by: Silfurdreki on August 20, 2011, 07:38:33 pm
Badass looking Celestia in the latest Hub commercial. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndGh_qNaql8)
What's she going to do after going out that door? Beat up a bad guy? Or maybe get a slice of cake?
The way Rarity, Applejack and Fluttershy have their eyes close makes me think Celestia's going to show them something (close your eyes! Don't look!). It doesn't fit with Celestia's expression, though.
Post by: Sowelu on August 21, 2011, 01:08:02 am
(http://img828.imageshack.us/img828/8961/201108202520161.jpg)
Ashleigh Ball is super friendly and nice, and she was all OMG where did you get that awesome RBD shirt and how she tried and failed to find ponies in McDonalds.
...Also now proud owner of a Hey Ocean CD.
Post by: kaijyuu on August 21, 2011, 02:07:53 am
Post by: Kay12 on August 21, 2011, 02:24:15 am
Coincidence?
That is not how I consider the situation to be.
Post by: Lumbajak on August 21, 2011, 03:20:00 am
The 42 isn't the only thing in that episode also, there's also the Egghead's Guide to Running, and apparently the number 11 is relevant.
I'll just quote the ages old EqD post from before the series was even finished.
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Kay12 on August 21, 2011, 03:30:12 am
*cough* the Chosen One *cough*
Post by: Reelyanoob on August 21, 2011, 03:40:25 am
Bunny scene = Night of the LepusHoly crap I remember that movie, from years ago, that brings back some memories.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 21, 2011, 10:15:53 pm
No?
Okay.
http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/08/season-2-episode-1-return-of-harmony.html
Look at that charater, good god, he looks like somepony who would kill another. I think EqD went a bit far.
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: kaijyuu on August 21, 2011, 10:38:58 pm
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on August 21, 2011, 10:46:52 pm
Spoiler: If it is true then (click to show/hide)
Post by: Zangi on August 22, 2011, 12:11:22 am
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxoGmVjAsmE <-- Fluttershy,
Anyone ever heard this one before? Pretty cool if you ask me... Know any similar ones, other then Equestria Girls (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTPqjKk_xCo)?
EDIT: Also know about the Derpy Hooves, Derp it Girl, one, but can't say I like that one as much as the other 2....
Post by: GlyphGryph on August 22, 2011, 01:58:41 am
Post by: Dsarker on August 22, 2011, 03:22:54 am
Spoiler: Rambling brainstorming. If you want to read it, please comment on it. (click to show/hide)
Now I've run into a bit of a problem. I want to basically tell the story of one of the mutant earth ponies. Give me some idea as to who he/she will be, what her 'ability' will be, all that jazz. Criticism on the setting itself would also be highly valued.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on August 22, 2011, 09:40:15 am
I actually thought up a quazi-fanfic idea based on this where the two princesses and the six Elements of Harmony were actually created out of fragments of the warp by an Imperial scientist in order to create a new and better world where there would be no more of the suffering of war. I could probably write up the entire fanfic, but I really don't have a way to distribute it at the moment.
Post by: Lumbajak on August 22, 2011, 01:47:30 pm
The ponies are what happens when the Orks win.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on August 22, 2011, 02:06:53 pm
Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on August 22, 2011, 02:16:04 pm
Post by: Zangi on August 22, 2011, 06:46:21 pm
Spoiler: Its non-lethal! (click to show/hide)
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 22, 2011, 06:53:42 pm
Also, bucking rocks and dropping them on the heads of your enemy seems kind of lethal...
Post by: Zangi on August 22, 2011, 07:05:46 pm
It's people like you who spend time writing out things like that that make me like the fanbase. :)Ponies have thicker... much thicker skulls then humans. Twilight Sparkle for example...
Also, bucking rocks and dropping them on the heads of your enemy seems kind of lethal...
Post by: kaijyuu on August 22, 2011, 07:19:40 pm
(no really I'd take all the "violence" in the show, Feeling Pinkie Keen and Over a Barrel's especially, with a grain of salt. Cartoon stylization. Do similarly if you're going for a light hearted approach to pony warfare, or ignore it if you're going grimdark.)
Post by: Zangi on August 22, 2011, 07:32:30 pm
You're missing the pony's most effective weapon: Apple pies.I'm more of a grimdark fan. Light hearted grimdark? Don't have to be lethal to be grimdark...
(no really I'd take all the "violence" in the show, Feeling Pinkie Keen and Over a Barrel's especially, with a grain of salt. Cartoon stylization. Do similarly if you're going for a light hearted approach to pony warfare, or ignore it if you're going grimdark.)
Post by: Crazy Cow on August 22, 2011, 07:33:59 pm
Then, I came across the MLP mod. I said to myself, Gollum-style, "Why, if DF fans can enjoy this, then why not look into it?"
Two days later, I have watched every episode and read enough fanfiction to destroy a small forest, had it been written down. The fact that I am bored out of my damn mind with another week until my Fall classes start has contributed to this behavior. I am now one of the dreaded creatures known as a "brony," doomed to hide my true form from all mortals that I encounter. And it is your fault, guys.
It doesn't help at all that I'm thoroughly enjoying myself.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 22, 2011, 07:36:46 pm
Also:
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Farmerbob on August 23, 2011, 01:20:43 am
Ponies as orc analogues. All food tastes better if it has sprinkles on it, and all ponies are stronger after they eat a cupcake.
When a mass of ponies get together they can form a herd which multiplies in power. All the ponies get a lot of power, but the lead pony gets the greatest share. The herd must maintain a cohesive shape, with the lead pony ahead of the other ponies. (think ur-viles in Thomas Covenant books)
The lead pony of a herd gets a seismic stomp ability that creates a shockwave like what you see in Hulk comic books, as well as absurd strength and resistance to damage.
Post by: Dsarker on August 23, 2011, 01:22:31 am
Additional: provisional date for season two is SEPTEMBER 17th! Less than a month to go!
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 23, 2011, 07:12:05 am
http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/08/season-2-100-confirmed-for-september-17.html#more
Post by: TheBronzePickle on August 23, 2011, 04:22:14 pm
Post by: Dsarker on August 23, 2011, 04:23:29 pm
Post by: kaijyuu on August 23, 2011, 04:35:41 pm
Is it bad that I'm having an endorphin rush over this?Nope. I've been doing essentially this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKWpGJ4Xhw8) since yesterday.
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on August 23, 2011, 07:40:19 pm
Post by: Crazy Cow on August 23, 2011, 07:54:17 pm
September 17 just became 20% cooler!
Post by: Farmerbob on August 23, 2011, 08:08:23 pm
Is it bad that I'm having an endorphin rush over this?Nope. I've been doing essentially this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKWpGJ4Xhw8) since yesterday.
Hah. I looked at that and saw this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alOFsMWHAEs&feature=related)
Post by: Dsarker on August 24, 2011, 03:35:33 am
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on August 24, 2011, 03:53:05 am
Post by: Dsarker on August 24, 2011, 04:40:09 am
Post by: Fragalicious on August 24, 2011, 04:44:45 am
I'm so delighted to see there are bronies pretty much everywhere on the internet.
And I'd too read that crossover, Blade Master Model 42.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 24, 2011, 06:03:54 am
Nonetheless, welcome to Bay 12.
Post by: Dsarker on August 24, 2011, 06:12:16 am
Post by: Kay12 on August 24, 2011, 06:13:54 am
Dammit. Is there anyone here willing to shoop Fluttershy staring down the Basilisk from HP? I just had the picture come into my head, but I'm no good at drawing/editing/shooping nor do I have anything capable of doing any of the three.
I might as well try, gimme a few hours to get home... someone else may get that done sooner and I'm not really a big pro.
Post by: Zangi on August 24, 2011, 06:49:24 am
Huh, someone drawn to a place like this because of ponies. I can't say I've ever seen that before.I suppose as long as it stays contained in its threads. Welcome to the realm of the blood god, traveler.
Nonetheless, welcome to Bay 12.
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on August 24, 2011, 08:54:46 am
Well, spent about a half hour cleaning it up and sticking it on google documents. I really need to get word for this computer.
Post by: tehstefan on August 24, 2011, 09:26:22 am
Huh, someone drawn to a place like this because of ponies. I can't say I've ever seen that before.I suppose as long as it stays contained in its threads. Welcome to the realm of the blood god, traveler.
Nonetheless, welcome to Bay 12.
Who knows, maybe he'll end up having !!fun!! in no time!
Post by: Kay12 on August 24, 2011, 10:37:18 am
Dammit. Is there anyone here willing to shoop Fluttershy staring down the Basilisk from HP? I just had the picture come into my head, but I'm no good at drawing/editing/shooping nor do I have anything capable of doing any of the three.
I cancel my offer to do this for now... I don't have the movie, I have no intention to get the movie for this sole purpose and I can't find a suitable pic from Google :/
Post by: Fragalicious on August 24, 2011, 10:54:38 am
I have actually played Dwarf Fortress in the past, so I looked a bit through the forums and found this thread.
You're quite good here. Even over at Ponychan we rarely get so big picture dumps.
Post by: Silfurdreki on August 24, 2011, 11:07:52 am
Thanks for the kind welcome. I appreciate it.
I have actually played Dwarf Fortress in the past, so I looked a bit through the forums and found this thread.
You're quite good here. Even over at Ponychan we rarely get so big picture dumps.
You read the entire thread? If so, that's pretty impressive. In either case, welcome to B12!
In other news, for anyone that's interested, Fallout: Kkat, author of Fallout: Equestria (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/04/story-fallout-equestria.html) just released the 37:th episode (https://docs.google.com/document/d/18Kqgu1rYdw1dFJkRCctgcp0YeAtyWyrgUEPukE8dzrg/edit?hl=en_US).
Post by: klingon13524 on August 24, 2011, 11:15:02 am
On topic: I live in middle Tennessee and I didn't feel a thing.
Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on August 24, 2011, 11:16:00 am
Spoiler: Did someone say image dump? (click to show/hide)
Post by: kaijyuu on August 24, 2011, 11:17:09 am
I'm a fellow brony, and I understand your love for the magic of friendship, but let's not derail the thread.Assuming you're not joking:
On topic: I live in middle Tennessee and I didn't feel a thing.
This IS the pony thread. The earthquake thread is here (http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=91756.0).
You're welcome to stay and discuss ponies though :D
Post by: Fragalicious on August 24, 2011, 11:23:46 am
Thanks for the kind welcome. I appreciate it.
I have actually played Dwarf Fortress in the past, so I looked a bit through the forums and found this thread.
You're quite good here. Even over at Ponychan we rarely get so big picture dumps.
You read the entire thread? If so, that's pretty impressive. In either case, welcome to B12!
Hah, no. That would be impressive though.
I started following this thread , uh, about the time you had those humongous image dumps. So from about a month ago forwards.
Post by: Crazy Cow on August 24, 2011, 02:47:28 pm
Thanks for the kind welcome. I appreciate it.
I have actually played Dwarf Fortress in the past, so I looked a bit through the forums and found this thread.
You're quite good here. Even over at Ponychan we rarely get so big picture dumps.
You read the entire thread? If so, that's pretty impressive. In either case, welcome to B12!
Hah, no. That would be impressive though.
I started following this thread , uh, about the time you had those humongous image dumps. So from about a month ago forwards.
I joined Bay12 in a similar way, although that was with the "What's Going on in Your Fortress" thread. I followed it for a month before starting to post there myself, so welcome aboard.
Post by: Lumbajak on August 24, 2011, 02:51:40 pm
You read the entire thread? If so, that's pretty impressive.I read the entire thread too but that's mostly because I was here from the start. :P
Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on August 24, 2011, 02:53:27 pm
Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on August 24, 2011, 03:58:06 pm
Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on August 24, 2011, 04:17:45 pm
Go take a look at LoLD.
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on August 24, 2011, 04:56:18 pm
Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on August 24, 2011, 04:59:31 pm
Post by: Dsarker on August 24, 2011, 04:59:44 pm
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Qu_JtFed_9gKS5GgY_csIf6uJV84g2C_hIFg1Etpiq4/edit?hl=en_US (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Qu_JtFed_9gKS5GgY_csIf6uJV84g2C_hIFg1Etpiq4/edit?hl=en_US)
Well, spent about a half hour cleaning it up and sticking it on google documents. I really need to get word for this computer.
I like it!
Post by: Fragalicious on August 24, 2011, 05:18:46 pm
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Qu_JtFed_9gKS5GgY_csIf6uJV84g2C_hIFg1Etpiq4/edit?hl=en_US (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Qu_JtFed_9gKS5GgY_csIf6uJV84g2C_hIFg1Etpiq4/edit?hl=en_US)
Well, spent about a half hour cleaning it up and sticking it on google documents. I really need to get word for this computer.
I like it!
Yes, I like it too. Great formatting too, most writers never get that right.
I'm afraid I'm not too familiar with Halo, so I can't really comment on the story much. Just seems like I'm missing something.
Post by: Farmerbob on August 24, 2011, 06:29:05 pm
Spoiler: Did someone say image dump? (click to show/hide)
o.0 Space Marine Pony!
Nice!
Post by: Rose on August 24, 2011, 07:18:50 pm
My 30000 post, now moved to a different forum, freeform RP, soap opera interplanetary thing.
the one which I still think needs to be on IRC.
Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on August 24, 2011, 07:24:33 pm
Post by: Rose on August 24, 2011, 07:28:44 pm
It's fine as it is :PHumph.
>:(
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 24, 2011, 07:54:08 pm
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Rose on August 24, 2011, 07:55:54 pm
Have something adorable while we wait for S2Spoiler (click to show/hide)
d'awww
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 24, 2011, 07:59:24 pm
d'awww indeedHave something adorable while we wait for S2Spoiler (click to show/hide)
d'awww
http://youtu.be/6hy4dLkqRO8
All the shots he used for "drugs" made me lol
Post by: Fragalicious on August 24, 2011, 08:06:01 pm
Have something adorable while we wait for S2That picture is so adorable~ with the Dash family.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
I'd just makes me buy one of those Rainbow Dash life-sized plushes and cuddle it all day long.
Post by: Lumbajak on August 24, 2011, 09:14:40 pm
In other news I'm making another cake soon. And it should look way better.
It will also taste better.
It will just plain be better.
If you make that joke I'll break your kneecaps.
Post by: Dsarker on August 24, 2011, 09:17:01 pm
Yet even in her deathless state, the Princess continues her eternal vigilance. Mighty battleforces cross the daemon-infested miasma of the Everfree Forest, the only route between distant lands, their way lit by the Astronomican, the psychic manifestation of the Princess' will. Vast armies give battle in her name on uncounted battlefields. Greatest amongst her soldiers are the Adeptus Equas, the Space Mares, bio-engineered super-warriors. Their comrades in arms are legion: the Principial Guard and countless city defence forces, the ever vigilant Equisition and the tech-priests of the Adeptus Mequinicus to name only a few. But for all their multitudes, they are barely enough to hold off the ever-present threat from buffaloes, traitors, zebras - and worse.
To be a pony in such times is to be one amongst untold millions. It is to live in the cruelest and most bloody regime imaginable. These are the tales of those times. Forget the power of technology and science, for so much has been forgotten, never to be re-learned. Forget the promise of progress and understanding, for in the grim dark future there is only war. There is no peace beneath the sky, only an eternity of carnage and slaughter, and the laughter of thirsting gods.
Post by: tehstefan on August 24, 2011, 09:17:47 pm
Really tempting indeed.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 24, 2011, 09:28:04 pm
My only guess is... Nothing... I don't have a guess..
Post by: Dsarker on August 24, 2011, 10:22:54 pm
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on August 24, 2011, 10:32:55 pm
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Qu_JtFed_9gKS5GgY_csIf6uJV84g2C_hIFg1Etpiq4/edit?hl=en_US (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Qu_JtFed_9gKS5GgY_csIf6uJV84g2C_hIFg1Etpiq4/edit?hl=en_US)
Well, spent about a half hour cleaning it up and sticking it on google documents. I really need to get word for this computer.
I like it!
Yes, I like it too. Great formatting too, most writers never get that right.
I'm afraid I'm not too familiar with Halo, so I can't really comment on the story much. Just seems like I'm missing something.
Woo! Yes, I'm glad you both like it.
What do you mean by the formatting? You mean me indenting at the start of each paragraph?
Fake Edit: I want cupcakes!
Post by: Dsarker on August 24, 2011, 10:35:42 pm
Post by: Fragalicious on August 25, 2011, 12:49:15 am
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Qu_JtFed_9gKS5GgY_csIf6uJV84g2C_hIFg1Etpiq4/edit?hl=en_US (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Qu_JtFed_9gKS5GgY_csIf6uJV84g2C_hIFg1Etpiq4/edit?hl=en_US)
Well, spent about a half hour cleaning it up and sticking it on google documents. I really need to get word for this computer.
I like it!
Yes, I like it too. Great formatting too, most writers never get that right.
I'm afraid I'm not too familiar with Halo, so I can't really comment on the story much. Just seems like I'm missing something.
Woo! Yes, I'm glad you both like it.
What do you mean by the formatting? You mean me indenting at the start of each paragraph?
Fake Edit: I want cupcakes!
I mean that unlike some do, who just make one block of text filling the page, you format it in small, easy to read paragraphs.
I'd guess indentation isn't really necessary if you're already doing spacing. It's usually one or the other. Not really that important though.
Post by: Dsarker on August 25, 2011, 12:52:36 am
I think I need to read Cupcakes just to get that out of my head.
Post by: Dsarker on August 25, 2011, 01:05:58 am
http://www.fimfiction.net/story/546/1/The-Cough/
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: FunctionZero on August 25, 2011, 02:28:23 am
So yeah, welcome to Bay12 Forums.
And to everyone, yeah, finally back, unmuted. I'll try to refrain myself from any "hostility" that some percieve from now on. No more big, "offensive" posts from me here.
Post by: Lumbajak on August 25, 2011, 02:30:12 am
Post by: Crazy Cow on August 25, 2011, 02:31:37 am
Well, there goes my day. I'll take Cupcakes over that :/
EDIT:
Anyone else have any opinions on the pilot for season two? From the synopsis EqD has up, it sounds very familiar indeed. I really hope our promised "villains" don't end up being one-shot guys that fall the moment the macguffin(s) is(are) acquired.
Post by: Dsarker on August 25, 2011, 02:38:53 am
Welcome back, FunctionZero! Missed you here.
Lauren Faust has finally turned it into the Powerpuff Girls, Equestria Edition.
Post by: kaijyuu on August 25, 2011, 02:43:33 am
Lauren Faust has finally turned it into the Powerpuff Girls, Equestria Edition.More like sailor moon, but yeah.
For better or worse, the two parter will be the last two episodes Lauren Fast directly worked on. I can't say much more than "we'll see" as to how it'll turn out (along with the rest of the season), but my hopes are rather high. This show just doesn't seem like one to recycle plots without some sort of catch.
Post by: FunctionZero on August 25, 2011, 02:48:58 am
And on the topic, I too am concerned by the lack of originality.
While Lauren Faust makes great characters and believable worlds, she isn't too good in the writing department. So yeah.
Post by: Dsarker on August 25, 2011, 02:50:44 am
Post by: Fragalicious on August 25, 2011, 03:12:08 am
Well, Fragalicious, I welcome you as well. Even though I'm known to ... dislike Ponychan, I'll be as kind as possible here. I won't judge you just because of that.
So yeah, welcome to Bay12 Forums.
Thanks, I appreciate that. Many people dislike us, I suppose. I know we aren't perfect. But we are trying and having an imageboard available to everypony. :)
And like we try to do with everyone, I'll love you and tolerate you all the same, no matter what you think.
Say, aren't you the one who made that big image dump some time ago? I thank you for that, it was mostly that which really caught my attention so that I decided to join your community.
Post by: kaijyuu on August 25, 2011, 03:19:52 am
Pinkie Pie lives with the Cakes.
Pie and Cake. In a friggin' dessert shop.
Post by: FunctionZero on August 25, 2011, 03:30:42 am
Well, Fragalicious, I welcome you as well. Even though I'm known to ... dislike Ponychan, I'll be as kind as possible here. I won't judge you just because of that.
So yeah, welcome to Bay12 Forums.
Thanks, I appreciate that. Many people dislike us, I suppose. I know we aren't perfect. But we are trying and having an imageboard available to everypony. :)
And like we try to do with everyone, I'll love you and tolerate you all the same, no matter what you think.
Say, aren't you the one who made that big image dump some time ago? I thank you for that, it was mostly that which really caught my attention so that I decided to join your community.
Yeah, about "everypony", we don't really append -pony instead of -one here.
And about the "love and toleration" ... actually forget it.
And yeah, I was the one mostly doing that dump. (image one, not fecal, heh). Of course I wasn't the only one, though you know that.
Post by: Fragalicious on August 25, 2011, 03:39:36 am
Yeah, about "everypony", we don't really append -pony instead of -one here.
Sorry, didn't know that. I'll stop if it bothers you.
You seem a pretty nice guy, FunctionZero, why were you muted anyway?
Post by: Dsarker on August 25, 2011, 03:53:39 am
Anyway, here's my second draft of my GDMLPSS. Hope you like it. Criticise it.
Spoiler: Silence (click to show/hide)
Post by: FunctionZero on August 25, 2011, 06:24:13 am
You seem a pretty nice guy, FunctionZero, why were you muted anyway?
Dsarker there pretty much summed it up. Kinda.
I was never really getting angry. It was more of an intellectual discussion. I am opposed to those things, but not really angry.
And of course someone took offense with that, cue mute.
I think you're the first person though that ever described me as "nice", heh.
Post by: Dsarker on August 25, 2011, 06:41:38 am
I'd like you even more if you were to rip my story to shreds, but meh :P
Post by: FunctionZero on August 25, 2011, 06:59:04 am
I like you!
I'd like you even more if you were to rip my story to shreds, but meh :P
Who, me?
I really try to avoid fanfiction. But fine, let's review it.
On account of formatting, it's too segmented. Don't make a new paragraph for each sentence.
I don't think "what're" is a correct truncation.
Also, try going chronologically. Even if most writers (even professional ones) think that being fancy and getting the reader to piece everything together is clever, it's often not so good. So try also telling what happened before.
It's not necessary and this way is completely viable too, though.
Ripped to shreds enough?
Note, like I said earlier, that I don't read fanfiction. Mostly I read those thick novels and that's what I can compare you to. So I might even be too harsh on this, given how I'm comparing you to established professionals.
And that's about it, I guess.
Post by: Dsarker on August 25, 2011, 07:03:47 am
In answer to your ripping commentary (again, thanks),
I'll try and change that
I did think I heard that in one of the CMC episodes, but I might be wrong there. I'll watch them again and try to get her lines working well.
Well, that's all the story I was planning to tell. Some beast attacked Ponyville, killed all but the CMC, Scootaloo has a breakdown, commits suicide by monster. If you think I should tell more, I could, though.
Post by: FunctionZero on August 25, 2011, 07:15:11 am
Well, that's all the story I was planning to tell. Some beast attacked Ponyville, killed all but the CMC, Scootaloo has a breakdown, commits suicide by monster. If you think I should tell more, I could, though.And even that story alone is enough. No need to do more.
Problem is just that I didn't know that. All that was in your story was "something bad happened, everyone died". So yeah, do what you're planning and it's great.
Well, for some, at least. It's too "dark" and out-of-style for me.
Post by: Dsarker on August 25, 2011, 07:25:21 am
Post by: FunctionZero on August 25, 2011, 07:38:02 am
Post by: Dsarker on August 25, 2011, 07:45:06 am
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on August 25, 2011, 08:32:16 am
I told you, bro. I told you dem Justin Bieber will depress you. It keeps happening.
I see what you did there.
*Fry.jpg*
Post by: FunctionZero on August 25, 2011, 09:49:51 am
Or in other words, I'm writing a fanfiction. Oh, but this one will be different than any other fic. If I manage to write it, you'll see.
And damn, it's hard to write. I've actually got all planned out in my head, but forming words seems so hard. I just can't get those ideas on paper.
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on August 25, 2011, 09:55:13 am
Post by: Johuotar on August 25, 2011, 11:01:45 am
Oh, but this one will be different than any other fic.???
I'm most interested in this product of yours. I wish you luck in writing it! I've recently skimmed through few fanfics, the latest being this:Our First Steps
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hIVhpYmrBCo-yLUA9OgJwXRqrAWIprLlesONIs-JTqA/edit?hl=en_US&pli=1 (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hIVhpYmrBCo-yLUA9OgJwXRqrAWIprLlesONIs-JTqA/edit?hl=en_US&pli=1)
I read it because of being tired to fics where the only point is to make reader cry over everyponys horrible death
Has someone else read it?
Oh and welcome to Bay12 forums Fraglacious! Nice to have new people here.
Post by: Armok on August 25, 2011, 04:15:42 pm
Post by: FunctionZero on August 25, 2011, 04:22:05 pm
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hIVhpYmrBCo-yLUA9OgJwXRqrAWIprLlesONIs-JTqA/edit?hl=en_US&pli=1 (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hIVhpYmrBCo-yLUA9OgJwXRqrAWIprLlesONIs-JTqA/edit?hl=en_US&pli=1)Hah, funny thing.
The author used the balkanic quotation (where the starter quote is at the bottom). Also, "Zvezda" means star in Slovene.
While he writes like it was in Russia (comrades everywhere, Stalliongrad), I'm pretty sure the author lives in Slovenia.
Post by: Sordid on August 25, 2011, 06:07:12 pm
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hIVhpYmrBCo-yLUA9OgJwXRqrAWIprLlesONIs-JTqA/edit?hl=en_US&pli=1 (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hIVhpYmrBCo-yLUA9OgJwXRqrAWIprLlesONIs-JTqA/edit?hl=en_US&pli=1)Hah, funny thing.
The author used the balkanic quotation (where the starter quote is at the bottom). Also, "Zvezda" means star in Slovene.
While he writes like it was in Russia (comrades everywhere, Stalliongrad), I'm pretty sure the author lives in Slovenia.
"Zvezda" means "star" in Russian as well, and those quotes are standard in pretty much all of Central and Eastern Europe. It's a toss-up.
Post by: Sonlirain on August 25, 2011, 06:37:17 pm
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hIVhpYmrBCo-yLUA9OgJwXRqrAWIprLlesONIs-JTqA/edit?hl=en_US&pli=1 (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hIVhpYmrBCo-yLUA9OgJwXRqrAWIprLlesONIs-JTqA/edit?hl=en_US&pli=1)Hah, funny thing.
The author used the balkanic quotation (where the starter quote is at the bottom). Also, "Zvezda" means star in Slovene.
While he writes like it was in Russia (comrades everywhere, Stalliongrad), I'm pretty sure the author lives in Slovenia.
"Zvezda" means "star" in Russian as well, and those quotes are standard in pretty much all of Central and Eastern Europe. It's a toss-up.
Well slavic languages are pretty close together. Them western slaves just rejected cyrlic.
Man i have to learn cyrlic one day.
Also "Zvezda" sounds similar in polish despite the different literation.
Post by: Zangi on August 26, 2011, 05:49:10 am
Post by: Dsarker on August 26, 2011, 06:43:26 am
I Giggled At The Ghosties, using training weapons to kill all those nasty monsters. I'm not sure that even magma would be as badass as a pony.
In other news, have any of you see the Darth Fluttershy or Pinkamena Vader Pie videos yet? Damn good, they are.
I also have some cupcake mix. Makes yellow base, pink icing, and has butterflies to put on top. Mmmm, Fluttershy. So delicious.
Post by: Frajic on August 26, 2011, 08:13:19 am
FunctionZero is a shitty, lying hypocrite.Yeah, formulating sentences is pretty much the hardest part of writing, and(IMO) the most important.
Or in other words, I'm writing a fanfiction. Oh, but this one will be different than any other fic. If I manage to write it, you'll see.
And damn, it's hard to write. I've actually got all planned out in my head, but forming words seems so hard. I just can't get those ideas on paper.
I'm actually writing a fanfic myself, but it's TF2. Pretty much just three huge action scenes :P
Post by: tehstefan on August 26, 2011, 12:00:41 pm
Fun in the DF sense of course.
Post by: Crazy Cow on August 26, 2011, 12:53:23 pm
Post by: Johuotar on August 26, 2011, 01:42:05 pm
Post by: kaijyuu on August 26, 2011, 02:22:50 pm
Now, write a fangame (which of course would include a story, thereby be very similar to fanficiton), maybe...
Post by: Zangi on August 26, 2011, 08:31:09 pm
Thats why I just put up random concepts.
Post by: Dsarker on August 26, 2011, 10:12:57 pm
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Crazy Cow on August 26, 2011, 11:42:41 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mPA6QPrqvI&feature=related
Poneeeeeee Pony Poneeeeeeeee Pony
Post by: SirAaronIII on August 27, 2011, 12:19:27 am
Cue dramatic 1900s opening music (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYqOYttWLxE)
HALF PONY
FULL
PONY
CONSEQUENCES
Post by: Crazy Cow on August 27, 2011, 12:48:47 am
Do you know who the main villain of Season Two will be?
Octavia.
Look at that cutie mark. The ampersand reveals all!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLmAlskhRZc&feature=related
Post by: dragonshardz on August 27, 2011, 01:03:07 am
I'm pretty sure you will only get the joke if you have heard the song before, but this Youtube video is hilarious.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mPA6QPrqvI&feature=related
Poneeeeeee Pony Poneeeeeeeee Pony
That is amazing.
Post by: Sonlirain on August 27, 2011, 03:18:13 am
Great. Now i can't unhear it... FOREVER...I'm pretty sure you will only get the joke if you have heard the song before, but this Youtube video is hilarious.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mPA6QPrqvI&feature=related
Poneeeeeee Pony Poneeeeeeeee Pony
That is amazing.
Post by: Dsarker on August 27, 2011, 04:58:44 am
Oh gods.
Do you know who the main villain of Season Two will be?
Octavia.
Look at that cutie mark. The ampersand reveals all!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLmAlskhRZc&feature=related
Well, we already have the seven for the embark....
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on August 27, 2011, 05:31:58 am
Oh gods.
Do you know who the main villain of Season Two will be?
Octavia.
Look at that cutie mark. The ampersand reveals all!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLmAlskhRZc&feature=related
Well, we already have the seven for the embark....
Spike counts?
Post by: FunctionZero on August 27, 2011, 05:52:14 am
Spoiler: I might have already posted this here, but still ... (click to show/hide)
Post by: Sowelu on August 27, 2011, 05:58:28 am
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on August 27, 2011, 10:00:44 am
Post by: Johuotar on August 27, 2011, 10:52:23 am
Post by: kaijyuu on August 27, 2011, 10:53:17 am
Post by: FunctionZero on August 27, 2011, 10:57:40 am
Spoiler: Don't ask me where I found this ... (click to show/hide)
Post by: Fayrik on August 27, 2011, 11:46:49 am
So, if I can't ask where you found that. Where'd you find Sailor Hitler?Spoiler: Don't ask me where I found this ... (click to show/hide)
Post by: FunctionZero on August 27, 2011, 11:57:57 am
So, if I can't ask where you found that. Where'd you find Sailor Hitler?I'm not sure, but it's got the *chans' filename. So probably /co/.
Post by: Dsarker on August 27, 2011, 05:39:42 pm
Running low on FPS, I turned to my animal stock, to see what I could butcher.
What do I see but a large amount of horses.....
Hehehe....time for some free cupcake samples....heheheh.
Post by: kaijyuu on August 27, 2011, 05:45:57 pm
(before someone mentions hot dogs or that sandwich in a bird in the hoof, ponies have a lot of human stuff so meat substitutes probably exist too!)
Post by: Sordid on August 27, 2011, 06:02:14 pm
But but... ponies are vegetarian D:
(before someone mentions hot dogs or that sandwich in a bird in the hoof, ponies have a lot of human stuff so meat substitutes probably exist too!)
Except that one of the best kept secrets of the food industry is that meat substitutes are actually just meat. ;)
Post by: kaijyuu on August 27, 2011, 06:07:50 pm
Post by: Bohandas on August 27, 2011, 06:20:19 pm
I dunno, I'd think fear of PETA burning down their main office would prevent them from doing that :P
Personally, I think that PETA being against something is generally reason enough TO do something, (and if they're worried about property damage, they just need to get some armed guards (preferably trigger-happy ones)).
Post by: kaijyuu on August 27, 2011, 06:25:38 pm
Blah, we'd better stop this before someone gets offended. This thread is about ponies! So post ponies.
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Mmm, cake.
Post by: Dsarker on August 27, 2011, 06:29:20 pm
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on August 27, 2011, 06:30:31 pm
Spoiler: Moar pony (click to show/hide)
Post by: Bohandas on August 27, 2011, 06:40:49 pm
But but... ponies are vegetarian D:
Real ponies usually don't eat candy either...
Post by: Dsarker on August 27, 2011, 08:26:21 pm
Firstly, I differentiate between tricks and spells. Tricks are what are referred to in the Trixie episode by Spike, when he says 'Twenty five tricks! Most unicorns have only a few!' (bit of a paraphrase there, but you get what I mean.). They appear to be largely natural to a unicorn (you can't teach them, either you have them or you don't). Spells are combinations or variations of tricks. They can be learnt, but would require the tricks essential to their casting.
For example, levitation vs telekinesis. Levitation is the trick, telekinesis is the spell. Spells appear to require concentration, and most importantly, require the spellcaster to remain still. See 'Suited For Success' and 'The Staremaster' for comparisons between Rarity's ability to cast spells. Other evidence would be 'Boast Busters'. Twilight is unable to move around while banishing the Ursa Minor, and it requires intense concentration. Trixie is also unable to move while defeating Applejack.
Post by: FunctionZero on August 27, 2011, 10:09:40 pm
Is it horrible if I say I was in that thread? I think I actually made that one.
EDIT: Heh, yeah. Found it in the archives. Yup, I made that thread, it seems. (http://arch.413chan.net/co27762207.html)
Post by: Crazy Cow on August 27, 2011, 10:56:16 pm
Just reminds me again why I will never leave the safe, comfortable confines of Bay12.
IN OTHER NEWS
I know that most of you guys here hate fanfiction, but September is apparently the National Pony Writing Month (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/08/national-pony-writing-month.html), where the goal is to write 50,000 words of Pony fanfiction by the end of the month. I've joined, and I was wondering if anyone else here was thinking of trying.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 27, 2011, 11:02:03 pm
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: NoahTophatz on August 28, 2011, 01:00:45 am
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 28, 2011, 02:03:40 am
Why did I read through this whole thread?Because ponies are too awesome to leave unread.
Also, I just read Spiderses. Pass me a pan, my brain is sizzling and I want some fried eggs.
Post by: Dsarker on August 28, 2011, 03:26:39 am
Post by: Johuotar on August 28, 2011, 03:58:49 am
Crazy Cow, can it be fanfiction? Because I might finally get around to writing that MLP 40k crossover.
"the goal is to write 50,000 words of Pony fanfiction"
Oh and good job with that thread FZ!
Post by: Dsarker on August 28, 2011, 04:00:10 am
Post by: FunctionZero on August 28, 2011, 05:37:07 am
Oh and good job with that thread FZ!Good job? It was derailed into Moon Over June halfway through! (yes I derailed my own thread)
That's actually the second time I derailed my own general into Moon Over June. Heh.
Post by: Dsarker on August 28, 2011, 06:01:36 am
Post by: FunctionZero on August 28, 2011, 06:12:12 am
Anyone have some good pony quotes?Twilight Sparkle: Yes yes yes yes yes yes yes!
Post by: Dsarker on August 28, 2011, 06:26:55 am
Post by: Cthulhu Inc on August 28, 2011, 07:39:14 am
Post by: kaijyuu on August 28, 2011, 07:49:44 am
Anyone have some good pony quotes?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClXAaGoT5eE
Post by: FunctionZero on August 28, 2011, 08:09:53 am
Sweetie Bell: No no no! You see, in the thirty-eight's considered bad luck to say good fabric, so you say dumb fabric instead. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWmDcujkIjw&t=6m8s)
Who knows: Once upon a time, in a magical land of Germany, there were two regal sisters who ruled together and harmed all the land. To do this, the eldest used relish, the younger brought out mustard. Thus, the two sisters maintained balance for their kitchen. (http://youtu.be/gNqsHbKgtwM?t=0s)
Pinkie Pie: Aww, poor Will Smith. He didn't know it was a joke. How mean! Nonnonnonnon. (http://youtu.be/eQx6MZFS2n8?t=2m13s)
Post by: TheBronzePickle on August 28, 2011, 06:54:03 pm
It's about a cherry-themed farm girl named Cherry Blossom who asks Applejack to help her become a good salespony, and while she's in training becomes infatuated with Big Macintosh.
Post by: Dsarker on August 28, 2011, 07:08:42 pm
Normal fic: The Apprentice Salespony, Apprenticin' Appler, maybe some others.
Post by: Bohandas on August 28, 2011, 07:21:54 pm
Post by: TheBronzePickle on August 28, 2011, 07:22:46 pm
The Apprentice Salespony sounds like a good title, thanks for the suggestion.
One last thing: could I post a rough draft to Google Docs and edit it later as a way to have people read previews and give suggestions? I've got the first chapter done, and I really like active feedback on my work as I write it.
Edit: I also need the name of a people-type skill that might be used in both selling things and seducing people for the title of one of the second chapter. Any ideas?
Post by: Dsarker on August 28, 2011, 07:27:09 pm
Go ahead and put the draft up.
I'd recommend the PG one. I'm not one for clopfics or the like.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on August 28, 2011, 07:41:57 pm
As I said, I only have the first chapter done for now.
One thing I have been struggling with is trying to do the accents. Tips on that would be greatly appreciated. Feel free to comment on anything else you see as well.
Post by: Dsarker on August 28, 2011, 08:14:32 pm
- Applejack seems to be a bit quick to accept Cherry Blossom
- Big Macintosh feels a bit off.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on August 28, 2011, 08:24:45 pm
Fakeedit: Hey, that rhymed!
Post by: Reelyanoob on August 28, 2011, 08:30:05 pm
The Apprentice Salespony sounds like a good title, thanks for the suggestion.How about "Birth of a Salespony". There's an obvious literary reference there ;)
And thanks for the Gic videos, guys, I haven't lol'd like that in ages.
Post by: Dsarker on August 28, 2011, 08:33:00 pm
Post by: TheBronzePickle on August 28, 2011, 08:34:58 pm
Post by: Lumbajak on August 28, 2011, 09:51:55 pm
Post by: FunctionZero on August 28, 2011, 09:53:18 pm
I go to bed and come back a day later and oh boy what's going on here
That's one long sleep.
Post by: Lumbajak on August 28, 2011, 09:55:25 pm
Post by: Bohandas on August 28, 2011, 10:16:07 pm
Clopfics? Oh, I'll give you clopfics all right.
But ... I'll just link to them since some people might get "offended".
Seriously, don't click these links if you're offended by sexual writing or crude humor.
url=http://i.imgur.com/coWqF.jpg]http://i.imgur.com/coWqF.jpg[/url]
url=http://i.imgur.com/dYJsA.jpg]http://i.imgur.com/dYJsA.jpg[/url]
url=http://i.imgur.com/L5jJs.png]http://i.imgur.com/L5jJs.png[/url]
Funny thing is, he managed to hit the character pretty well.
The stuff on SoFurry has the advantage of being written in standard third-person past-tense, and having each story formatted as a single post. Look for a story titled "Friendship is Sexy", I think that's the best one on there so far.
Post by: FunctionZero on August 28, 2011, 10:19:31 pm
The stuff on SoFurry has the advantage of being written in standard third-person past-tense, and having each story formatted as a single post. Look for a story titled "Friendship is Sexy", I think that's the best one on there so far.
Search results for "friendship is sexy" : No items found.
Post by: Bohandas on August 28, 2011, 10:34:18 pm
The stuff on SoFurry has the advantage of being written in standard third-person past-tense, and having each story formatted as a single post. Look for a story titled "Friendship is Sexy", I think that's the best one on there so far.
Search results for "friendship is sexy" : No items found.
Oh right, I forgot: SoFurry's search feature is a bit buggy (only keyword searches seem to work correctly for some reason). I recommend searching for it using the search website or domain feature in Google instead (add the string "site:www.sofurry.com" to the search).
Post by: GlyphGryph on August 28, 2011, 10:35:26 pm
Linking to explicit stuff isn't allowed, and frankly this isn't the place to be talking about it unlinked either.
Keep it clean, folks.
Post by: Bohandas on August 28, 2011, 10:39:51 pm
Guys, drop that stuff. Now. Not in this thread, if we get it closed again I very much doubt there's going to be a bay12 pony thread at all. o_o
Linking to explicit stuff isn't allowed, and frankly this isn't the place to be talking about it unlinked either.
Keep it clean, folks.
Oh alright... Agreed.
Post by: FunctionZero on August 29, 2011, 01:58:40 am
http://lapfox.bandcamp.com/track/rainbow-dash-likes-girls-stay-gay-pony-girl (http://lapfox.bandcamp.com/track/rainbow-dash-likes-girls-stay-gay-pony-girl)
Gets great at 01:10.
Post by: FunctionZero on August 29, 2011, 05:12:20 am
Spoiler: Every fanfiction ever (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Dad is disappoint (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Knock knock (click to show/hide)
Post by: TheBronzePickle on August 29, 2011, 08:55:41 am
relink:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w2lF1bySlCiItqqi4eGvmm7XSyEYpLUDDS2UY6LRjm0/edit?hl=en_US
Post by: adecoy95 on August 29, 2011, 03:47:07 pm
http://www.yooouuutuuube.com/v/?width=192&height=120&yt=6UXGEbaP5Ug&flux=0&direction=top_right
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 29, 2011, 03:58:26 pm
You should edit out those links.Clopfics? Oh, I'll give you clopfics all right.
But ... I'll just link to them since some people might get "offended".
Seriously, don't click these links if you're offended by sexual writing or crude humor.
-mother of god why would you do this Function-
Funny thing is, he managed to hit the character pretty well.
The stuff on SoFurry has the advantage of being written in standard third-person past-tense, and having each story formatted as a single post. Look for a story titled "Friendship is Sexy", I think that's the best one on there so far.
Post by: FunctionZero on August 29, 2011, 04:32:47 pm
You should edit out those links.Dude, I did. Long time ago. It's just Bohandas who hasn't updated the quote. Don't blame me for that.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 29, 2011, 04:43:49 pm
Not you, him.You should edit out those links.Dude, I did. Long time ago. It's just Bohandas who hasn't updated the quote. Don't blame me for that.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on August 29, 2011, 06:47:07 pm
Of course, this is completely off-topic. How about some ponies?
I'm finished with the 5th chapter of my fanfic. It's still not done, however.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w2lF1bySlCiItqqi4eGvmm7XSyEYpLUDDS2UY6LRjm0/edit?hl=en_US
Post by: Dsarker on August 29, 2011, 07:08:17 pm
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 29, 2011, 07:26:05 pm
Still waiting for 19 - x of Past Sins.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on August 29, 2011, 07:33:55 pm
I'd really like to be able to improve my ability to write, especially in an area I'm so horribly weak.
Post by: Bohandas on August 29, 2011, 07:50:28 pm
Nope. Not really talking about anyone in particular, just seems odd to me that discussion of porn is banned (though I understand linking).EDIT: And no sexual topics either, because srsly, kids' show. You can have those discussions on 4chan.
More importantly, no sexual topics because I just realized that the fact that the unicorns Rarity and Twilight Sparkle associate with the other main characters and with each other implies that none of the main characters are sexually active.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on August 29, 2011, 07:57:40 pm
Post by: Bauglir on August 29, 2011, 07:58:26 pm
Post by: Bohandas on August 29, 2011, 07:59:27 pm
Could you elaborate on that? Is it implied that Twilight and Rarity are not sexually active, or that the whole mane cast is? Also, why does their association imply a lack of sexual activity?
Traditionally, unicorns will only associate with virgins*, ergo it is implicit that none of the show's lead characters are sexually active.
*Of course, I don't know for sure whether that applies to other unicorns, nor whether the Clinton Defense applies, but still...
Post by: TheBronzePickle on August 29, 2011, 08:05:15 pm
Post by: Dsarker on August 29, 2011, 08:16:09 pm
This pony topic is pretty quiet compared to the others I've seen.
Still waiting for 19 - x of Past Sins.
PAST SINS IS COMPLETE OMIGOSHOMIGOSHOMIGOSH
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 29, 2011, 08:18:19 pm
I'm going to lock you in a room full of smelly cats for that. It isn't finished yet *clicks link*This pony topic is pretty quiet compared to the others I've seen.
Still waiting for 19 - x of Past Sins.
PAST SINS IS COMPLETE OMIGOSHOMIGOSHOMIGOSH
...
OHMYGOSHOHMYGOSHOHMYGOSH
Post by: Crazy Cow on August 29, 2011, 08:18:39 pm
This pony topic is pretty quiet compared to the others I've seen.
Still waiting for 19 - x of Past Sins.
PAST SINS IS COMPLETE OMIGOSHOMIGOSHOMIGOSH
MY GODS YES
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 29, 2011, 08:46:04 pm
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“Why, personal experience of course,” Rarity said with a toss of her head. “Remember when I made you your gala dress? I was so absolutely certain you’d all love the first dresses I made, but... well, you recall how that turned out.”It's parts like this in a story that kind of bug me, I just couldn't see me or anybody I know talking in a way like this in an actual conversation.
Applejack laughed a little. “Yeah... still can’t figure why I thought galoshes would go with a gala dress.”
“You’re a practical pony, Applejack, so you consider function over form. You thought it might rain, so you wanted to be prepared.” Rarity reassured with a gentle smile before turning her gaze back to Luna.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on August 29, 2011, 08:50:24 pm
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 29, 2011, 09:01:36 pm
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“You planned a party for her?” Luna asked incredulously.
Pinkie Pie nodded. “You bet, Dashie;
Post by: Dsarker on August 29, 2011, 09:07:34 pm
Post by: Dsarker on August 29, 2011, 09:10:09 pm
Quote“Why, personal experience of course,” Rarity said with a toss of her head. “Remember when I made you your gala dress? I was so absolutely certain you’d all love the first dresses I made, but... well, you recall how that turned out.”It's parts like this in a story that kind of bug me, I just couldn't see me or anybody I know talking in a way like this in an actual conversation.
Applejack laughed a little. “Yeah... still can’t figure why I thought galoshes would go with a gala dress.”
“You’re a practical pony, Applejack, so you consider function over form. You thought it might rain, so you wanted to be prepared.” Rarity reassured with a gentle smile before turning her gaze back to Luna.
They're not having an actual conversation. I'm seeing it more as Rarity being very stressed, and not really chatting.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 29, 2011, 10:15:09 pm
I'm amazed at how great it was, truly a diamond among fanfics, and slightly depressed that this is the end... For now.
Post by: Bohandas on August 29, 2011, 10:33:41 pm
Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on August 29, 2011, 11:04:37 pm
Spoiler: I'd play it. (click to show/hide)
Post by: Dsarker on August 29, 2011, 11:19:59 pm
This is probably obvious, but has anybody else noticed that the episode Swarm of the Century seems to be based loosely on the Star Trek episode The Trouble With Tribbles?
I've not seen Star Trek, nor that episode.
Post by: Bohandas on August 29, 2011, 11:23:43 pm
This is probably obvious, but has anybody else noticed that the episode Swarm of the Century seems to be based loosely on the Star Trek episode The Trouble With Tribbles?
I've not seen Star Trek, nor that episode.
Its pretty famous, even among people who don't watch Star Trek
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Trouble_With_Tribbles#plot (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Trouble_With_Tribbles#plot)
Essentially, it involves small, cute, extremely quickly reproducing creatures that almost overrun a space colony.
Post by: Reelyanoob on August 30, 2011, 02:42:59 am
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This same plot was used in the Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends episode "The Trouble with Scribbles", which was written by Lauren Faust.
As well as a bunch of other literary references.
Post by: Bohandas on August 30, 2011, 11:31:43 am
Post by: kaijyuu on August 30, 2011, 11:56:24 am
Post by: Reelyanoob on August 30, 2011, 12:00:25 pm
Trouble With Tribbles came first.D'uh I'm fully aware of that! XD did that need to be pointed out?
Star Trek = 1966 - 1969
Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends was only a few years ago. That's a 40 year gap!
I linked the wiki point to illustrate the indirect link between MLP and Star Trek via Fosters episode written by Lauren Faust, seeing as she didn't attempt to hide the name of the critters much in the Fosters version.
"Tribbles" => "Scribbles" => "Parasprites."
Kind of thought people would pick up on that, seeing as there's a time gap of so many years.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 31, 2011, 03:40:23 pm
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Post by: Dsarker on August 31, 2011, 04:32:00 pm
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 31, 2011, 06:59:31 pm
I hate some people, I really do. Pen would be ashamed.
Post by: Dsarker on August 31, 2011, 07:01:13 pm
Post by: Crazy Cow on August 31, 2011, 08:38:06 pm
Code: [Select]
90% of everything is crap.
I take this to include people, as well.
Post by: Bauglir on August 31, 2011, 08:52:34 pm
I will simply refer you to Sturgeon's Law.Code: [Select]90% of everything is crap.
I take this to include people, as well.
Get this, though. The 10% of things that aren't crap are a category of things. That means 90% of them are crap.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on August 31, 2011, 09:01:00 pm
Post by: Dsarker on August 31, 2011, 09:01:57 pm
Post by: TheBronzePickle on August 31, 2011, 09:04:49 pm
Post by: Dsarker on August 31, 2011, 09:05:55 pm
I'll be putting up each week's piece of my one up here, with any luck. First one should be ready by the seventh.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on August 31, 2011, 09:08:56 pm
It's funny, I can make up the most amazing stories in my head, but when I try to convey it through some medium, it tends to not come out nearly as well as I hope.
Post by: kaijyuu on August 31, 2011, 09:09:28 pm
*head asplode*
Post by: Crazy Cow on August 31, 2011, 09:12:22 pm
You have 100% of everything. Take 90% of that everything; that stuff is crap, low-quality stuff ultimately not worth your time. The remaining 10% is high-enough quality to be enjoyable. If we start going into the "everything includes that 10%" then we will all be driven into insanity.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on August 31, 2011, 09:16:26 pm
Post by: kaijyuu on August 31, 2011, 09:30:12 pm
Take one of my favorite Yahtzee quotes:
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People are shit. Whenever I'm in a crowd I think "who left this shit all over the place?". I'm shit. You're shit. The world is shit. And if you're sitting there thinking "yes its true. Everybody is shit EXCEPT me"; then you're a double-bacon shit-with-large-fries, mr. shitface.I take this as probably the exact opposite as intended. My reaction to it is "well, if THIS is shit... shit ain't so bad."
...Sorry, this reflects badly on me doesn't it? I should've said: Mr. OR Mrs. shitface.
What's often described as crap or shit really isn't that awful. And the stuff that IS good is better by an order of magnitudes, so the not-so-good stuff helps the good stuff shine through comparison.
Maybe I'm overly idealistic.
EDIT:
BACK TO PONIES
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Post by: Bohandas on August 31, 2011, 09:40:15 pm
Wait, if 90% of everything is crap, does that "everything" include the 10% that isn't crap?Yes, yes it does, That is the famous corollary.
*head asplode*
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 31, 2011, 10:02:01 pm
Overall, it was a pretty decent story bordering on good, which is saying a lot for clopfics. Even though he set Nyx up (filly Nyx, mind you) as a total slut, he did good. It wasn't like those normal clopfics that have no real reason for anything and just make it into a gigantic porno, he made it funny. The fic was written pretty well. I'll give it a 7/10. Though I still dislike it a bit since the internet has a way of perverting everything. It was also kind of short. I think better of the author now.
Post by: Bauglir on August 31, 2011, 10:35:52 pm
Post by: FunctionZero on August 31, 2011, 10:46:25 pm
Shit, it's a character. A non-existant entity that might as well be used in whatever ways. A real writer would be honored to have his material reused in further stories.
Post by: Bohandas on August 31, 2011, 11:13:32 pm
...Though I still dislike it a bit since the internet has a way of perverting everything...
Really? That's what I like best about the internet.
Post by: Dsarker on August 31, 2011, 11:32:35 pm
Post by: Crazy Cow on August 31, 2011, 11:38:26 pm
MUST CLEANSE WITH PONIES
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Post by: Dsarker on September 01, 2011, 12:06:03 am
Post by: Crazy Cow on September 01, 2011, 12:20:07 am
Is anyone else doing NaPoWriMo?
Hey, completely missed this. Long story short? Yes. I'm writing a MLP/MtG crossover. Don't judge me, I'm having fun.
Post by: Dsarker on September 01, 2011, 12:24:57 am
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Post by: FunctionZero on September 01, 2011, 12:50:51 am
Because it's a fapfic of filly Nyx.
So?
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 01, 2011, 07:34:54 am
I would go and say it could be "child pornography" of sorts but I've seen that argument with anti-bronies too many times now. Something just irks me about that.Because it's a fapfic of filly Nyx.
So?
Google Doc's anonymous user system fails, there were 30 people in a chat asking what number they were. ::)
Post by: FunctionZero on September 01, 2011, 08:16:34 am
"child pornography"Wat? Now you're just pushing social norms.
The closest thing it *might* come to is lolicon, though it wouldn't really count as one.
But nevermind that. You didn't phrase it as a "clopfic of a filly", you phrased it as "clopfic of filly Nyx", also mentioning the character's author. There's more behind this than the age, isn't it?
Post by: Bohandas on September 01, 2011, 08:24:11 am
I would go and say it could be "child pornography" of sorts but I've seen that argument with anti-bronies too many times now.Because it's a fapfic of filly Nyx.
So?
For that argument to be valid with regard to inappropriateness there has to be a real life induividual being exploited.
Post by: Zangi on September 01, 2011, 08:32:03 am
Back to ponies now will ya?
Post by: Crazy Cow on September 01, 2011, 08:35:42 am
If you want my opinion, write all the filly clopfics you want, internet. There are people who like that kind of thing; I am not one of them, but that kind of stuff is very private, and whether or not you enjoy that kind of thing has no bearing on how I interact with you. Like you said, FunctionZero, these are fictional characters. Stay away from the stuff you don't like, read the stuff you do. Filly clopfiction becomes a problem when it becomes real-life child pornography, because then a child has to actually be involved. That isn't the case with some guy writing some fiction, so have at it.
Post by: kaijyuu on September 01, 2011, 08:41:33 am
May I ask why, instead of ponies, every other page on this thread is about deep stuff like the meaning of Sturgeon's Law and dissecting our social norms? I thought this was the pony thread. Not that I mind :PBay12 general forums tend to be like that :P
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If you want my opinion, write all the filly clopfics you want, internet. There are people who like that kind of thing; I am not one of them, but that kind of stuff is very private, and whether or not you enjoy that kind of thing has no bearing on how I interact with you. Like you said, FunctionZero, these are fictional characters. Stay away from the stuff you don't like, read the stuff you do. Filly clopfiction becomes a problem when it becomes real-life child pornography, because then a child has to actually be involved. That isn't the case with some guy writing some fiction, so have at it.Agreed. No victim = no crime.
But anyway, I do feel the need to mention that I got a warning for talking about this sort of stuff a few pages back. Don't agree with the rules, but whatever. Careful, lest all ye receive a warning as well. Move back to normal ponies.
Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on September 01, 2011, 08:44:48 am
Sort of trivializes people's real experiences :/
Just my opinion anyways.
Post by: Bauglir on September 01, 2011, 09:08:34 am
Post by: Johuotar on September 01, 2011, 09:23:24 am
And in general, I find people equating it with child porn quite offensive.
Sort of trivializes people's real experiences :/
I dont think most are really equating it like that, like 50/50. I'd think that people feel it being linked to child pornografy in a way. I'm sorry I cant really find words to describe what I'm trying to say here...
EDIT: ASD, its impossible to have fun in these forums, everything always turns into so serious. (Fun?) :(
Post by: Rose on September 01, 2011, 09:28:49 am
Post by: Jimmy on September 01, 2011, 09:57:56 am
I dare you not to shed manly tears.
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Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 01, 2011, 09:58:06 am
May I ask why, instead of ponies, every other page on this thread is about deep stuff like the meaning of Sturgeon's Law and dissecting our social norms? I thought this was the pony thread.Because My Little Pony, through the child-friendly lessons of the show combined with the rampant insanity of the internet that has welcomed it warmly into its conscious has created a philosophical (dare I say, filly-sophical?) mess that many people are trying to mentally sort through, and are attempting to do so by general discussion?
Post by: Rose on September 01, 2011, 10:08:10 am
I dare you not to shed manly tears.
A ninja just shot my eye with a squirt gun. That's the only explanation.
Post by: FunctionZero on September 01, 2011, 10:15:39 am
I dare you not to shed manly tears.(http://i.imgur.com/DN6Ybs.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/DN6Yb.jpg)
Post by: Bohandas on September 01, 2011, 11:41:05 am
it's less about victimization, and more about it being wrong to get your rocks off from little kiddies having sex.
But victimization is what makes that wrong. Therefore when victimization doesn't apply, neither does wrongness.
Post by: Bohandas on September 01, 2011, 11:52:33 am
A fanfiction set in an evil alternate universe, where Nightmare Moon is in charge, and Twilight Sparkle writes reports to her on why it is better to be feared than loved.
Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on September 01, 2011, 12:15:23 pm
Post by: Zangi on September 01, 2011, 12:34:24 pm
On a different note, here's a clean idea for a fanfiction, or possibly a series of fanfictions (BTW, I probably won't use this idea myself, so feel free to steal it):Eh, I figure Nightmare Moon wants to be loved too, but that is my opinion of it. Else it'll probably seem like a super villain parody, starring Special Agent Sparkle and comrades putting down dissent and goodwill among the pony folk.
A fanfiction set in an evil alternate universe, where Nightmare Moon is in charge, and Twilight Sparkle writes reports to her on why it is better to be feared than loved.
There are so many different ways to go about making an AU where Nightmare Moon/Luna is in charge though...
I dare you not to shed manly tears.Spike looks pretty young in that picture there, not like an old dragon about to croak. Wouldn't Rarity and Applejack's line technically go down with Sweetie Bell and Applebloom, if they went and reproduced?
Post by: dragonshardz on September 01, 2011, 02:21:33 pm
Let's stop discussing sex.
I dare you not to shed manly tears.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
*sheds a manly tear*
RE: The filly/foal clopfic thing, I find that sort of thing a touch disturbing. It edges too close to CP for my taste.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 01, 2011, 02:47:08 pm
Since that's not adding much good to discussion, I will add that I've already read the fanfiction, and the first time I read it was on a sadfic binge, and that it was one of the less sad sadfics I read.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 01, 2011, 04:14:45 pm
I personally don't care for the fanfic crossovers. I like when people draw crossovers, though, especially some of the Dead Space ones.
Post by: Bohandas on September 01, 2011, 05:01:21 pm
On a different note, here's a clean idea for a fanfiction, or possibly a series of fanfictions (BTW, I probably won't use this idea myself, so feel free to steal it):Else it'll probably seem like a super villain parody, starring Special Agent Sparkle and comrades putting down dissent and goodwill among the pony folk.
A fanfiction set in an evil alternate universe, where Nightmare Moon is in charge, and Twilight Sparkle writes reports to her on why it is better to be feared than loved.
Also, somebody would probably get turned into glue.
Post by: Dsarker on September 01, 2011, 06:14:45 pm
As for crossovers, I'm writing a MLP/40k one. Was tempted to write a 50k or even a 60k, but you need to have the 40k base so all the stuff getting worse is understandable.
Oh, and even in the 40k one, when you die...you get recycled.
Post by: Crazy Cow on September 01, 2011, 06:23:49 pm
So, I hang out with some friends after my classes in the student lounge. We hang out, talk, play Magic and Chess and Yu-Gi-Oh (I'm not a fan of the last one, but others are, so why not?)
So, I borrow a Yu-Gi-Oh deck to play with the other guys, and I am told that when I play Celestia, I have to say 'I summon Queen Celestia!' I looked at my friend, and another friend corrects him, saying "It's Princess Celestia."
My friends are bronies. I have never been happier before in my life.
EDIT:
As for crossovers, I tend to like them only if I liked the material that MLP is being crossed with, which is understandable.
Post by: kaijyuu on September 01, 2011, 06:36:30 pm
I think one of the girls there is a total geek since she semi-squee'd at a ninja turtle drawing I did, and knew exactly which version of gameboy that I drew for a different assignment.
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on September 01, 2011, 06:54:50 pm
Off the current topic, what do you guys think of crossovers? Do you have any favorites, do you hate them, like them, what?
I personally don't care for the fanfic crossovers. I like when people draw crossovers, though, especially some of the Dead Space ones.
Fallout Equestria is everything a great crossover should be. I love it.
I'm also writing a Halo MLP crossover, but after setting up the circumstances to allow it, I'm having trouble moving forward. Meh, I'll work on it whenever.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 01, 2011, 08:13:17 pm
Here it is in it's current form:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w2lF1bySlCiItqqi4eGvmm7XSyEYpLUDDS2UY6LRjm0/edit?hl=en_US
Any suggestions to improve it (even information on grammatical or other errors) will be greatly appreciated. It's got the frame down, but I'm willing to work to make it better.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 01, 2011, 09:17:31 pm
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"Okay," he tried to reassure himself, "it'll be fine. I'm fine."Feels like I'm watching a cutscene from Dead Space :P
"I don't think so."
He felt a pair of hands close around his throat, tight and unyielding, choking the air out of him while his head was jerked upwards to once again stare at the mirror, his whole body lifted off the ground. He saw himself, no, his human self, emerged halfway through the mirror and looking at him with an expression of complete repugnance and glass-eyed insanity.
"Our diseased brain brought us into a world of magical talking ponies. Does that sound… fine to you?"
or a diary of a crazy brony
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"Hey! How did I become the bad pony here? I didn't lie, I really was coming here to read. I didn't know Princess Luna would be waiting for me. She said she needed a friend for the night and one thing led to another…."He plays with all sorts of fanon and places strategic references several times, I love it.
"Twilight, you didn't? In the forest… all three of you?" Pinkie was absolutely mortified, "And I thought Dashy was the daring one!"
"No Pinkie, not like that." Twilight could not believe she had gotten herself into this mess. "We were actually; well, it's complicated."
"We've got time to spare," Spike crossed his arms, "and I'd rather hear it from you before Celestia announces the wedding is tomorrow."
Post by: Crazy Cow on September 01, 2011, 10:42:15 pm
After getting over my writer's block, I've been able to do a bit of work on my fanfic.
Here it is in it's current form:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w2lF1bySlCiItqqi4eGvmm7XSyEYpLUDDS2UY6LRjm0/edit?hl=en_US
Any suggestions to improve it (even information on grammatical or other errors) will be greatly appreciated. It's got the frame down, but I'm willing to work to make it better.
I'm currently reading The Empty Room, but once I'm done I'll take a look at yours. And then I'll hunt down this Dead Space crossover, seeing as it comes so highly recommended :P
Post by: dragonshardz on September 01, 2011, 11:10:31 pm
Wow, that Pony Space author is great.Quote"Okay," he tried to reassure himself, "it'll be fine. I'm fine."Feels like I'm watching a cutscene from Dead Space :P
"I don't think so."
He felt a pair of hands close around his throat, tight and unyielding, choking the air out of him while his head was jerked upwards to once again stare at the mirror, his whole body lifted off the ground. He saw himself, no, his human self, emerged halfway through the mirror and looking at him with an expression of complete repugnance and glass-eyed insanity.
"Our diseased brain brought us into a world of magical talking ponies. Does that sound… fine to you?"
or a diary of a crazy bronyQuote"Hey! How did I become the bad pony here? I didn't lie, I really was coming here to read. I didn't know Princess Luna would be waiting for me. She said she needed a friend for the night and one thing led to another…."He plays with all sorts of fanon and places strategic references several times, I love it.
"Twilight, you didn't? In the forest… all three of you?" Pinkie was absolutely mortified, "And I thought Dashy was the daring one!"
"No Pinkie, not like that." Twilight could not believe she had gotten herself into this mess. "We were actually; well, it's complicated."
"We've got time to spare," Spike crossed his arms, "and I'd rather hear it from you before Celestia announces the wedding is tomorrow."
Links to source?
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 02, 2011, 07:40:45 am
Links to source?Gladly. (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/05/story-pony-space.html)
Gotta warn you, it's kind of a gorefic at times, being a Dead Space crossover and all.
Post by: Jimmy on September 02, 2011, 07:45:15 am
Links to source?http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6933825/1/Pony_Space (http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6933825/1/Pony_Space)
Skimmed it, it's a crossover Dead Space/MLP. Don't know the former franchise so wasn't that interested.
EDIT: Ninja'd
I recommend, in no particular order:
Arddun Lleuad (http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6944548/1/Arddun_Lleuad) (Luna/Human Romance)
The Cough (http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7298408/1/The_Cough) (Grimdark, already linked previously, and it was totally Pinkie)
Ditzy Doo: Muffins (http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7255306/1/Ditzy_Doo_Muffins) (Ditzy backstory, Drama, Dr Whooves references)
A Precious Rainbow (http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7132369/1/A_Precious_Rainbow) (Cupcakes inspired Grimdark series based on an alternate ending, later episodes contain Rainbow Dash/Applejack shipping)
Blood, Sweat and Tears (http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7151895/1/Blood_Sweat_and_Tears) (Applejack backstory, Sadfic)
Simply Rarity (http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7099507/1/Simply_Rarity) (Rarity backstory, Sadfic)
Rarity's Rodeo (http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7179642/1/Raritys_Rodeo) (From the same author of the above two, arguably the best written, Humor)
It's Always Sunny in Fillydelphia (http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7080250/1/Its_Always_Sunny_in_Fillydelphia) (Applejack/Soarin Romance)
Sweet Apple Capers (http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7109019/1/Sweet_Apple_Capers) (Pinky Humor, one of the few well written Pinky perspective fanfics I've read that weren't Grimdark)
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 02, 2011, 01:24:11 pm
Post by: Bohandas on September 02, 2011, 01:50:42 pm
Hoo, boy, I can't tell what Nyx this is supposed to be. (http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?action=profile;u=52450)
I think that that user name may actually be a refrence to the ancient grecian goddess, rather than the MLP character, especially given that the MLP character isn't even official.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 02, 2011, 01:56:45 pm
I was thinking that too, but this being the internet I can't be sure.Hoo, boy, I can't tell what Nyx this is supposed to be. (http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?action=profile;u=52450)
I think that that user name may actually be a refrence to the ancient grecian goddess, rather than the MLP character, especially given that the MLP character isn't even official.
Post by: Jimmy on September 03, 2011, 09:51:23 am
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Post by: tehstefan on September 03, 2011, 12:04:15 pm
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Post by: Dsarker on September 04, 2011, 03:23:21 am
40k universe pre-Heresy. Two Primarchs still to be found. Emperor detects the trace of a primarch. Corruption by the warp has changed him. He is now a she, and she is now two. Other visible traits of mutation remain. An animal like hide, hooves, a horn, a tail, even wings.....
Post by: NoahTophatz on September 04, 2011, 06:49:39 am
I am a brony now
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 04, 2011, 09:11:46 am
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Okay. I've had another idea, dammit. So this is my second fanfiction idea, to be reserved until later.If only I knew anything about 40k so I could catch whatever you're talking about. ::)
40k universe pre-Heresy. Two Primarchs still to be found. Emperor detects the trace of a primarch. Corruption by the warp has changed him. He is now a she, and she is now two. Other visible traits of mutation remain. An animal like hide, hooves, a horn, a tail, even wings.....
Post by: kaijyuu on September 04, 2011, 09:15:25 am
Because of this thread i like my little poniesWelcome to the cult... err, herd. :D
I am a brony now
Post by: freeformschooler on September 04, 2011, 09:16:50 am
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 04, 2011, 09:18:50 am
While I am not specifically a brony I must ask advice. Because of this show, my almost fully grown male friend bought one My Little Pony action figure and posts pictures of it doing things on Facebook regularly. Should I be worried?I would say... No. Someone may truly like the show that much but still be perfectly fine, like those
Post by: freeformschooler on September 04, 2011, 09:20:39 am
While I am not specifically a brony I must ask advice. Because of this show, my almost fully grown male friend bought one My Little Pony action figure and posts pictures of it doing things on Facebook regularly. Should I be worried?I would say... No. Someone may truly like the show that much but still be perfectly fine, like thosegeekspeople who put on costumes of superheroes and go to conventions every year.
This is a good point and the latter example is the general sort of thing even I have been guilty of a few times. (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/NotSoDifferent)
Post by: kaijyuu on September 04, 2011, 09:21:29 am
Post by: Bohandas on September 04, 2011, 09:29:26 am
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 04, 2011, 09:36:10 am
I don't know what to think of these people.
Post by: FunctionZero on September 04, 2011, 10:24:31 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lnp45EPfGN8&feature=player_detailpage#t=194s
I don't know what to think of these people.
Who? The reporter or the parade-goers?
Man, the reporter is awesome. Trolling like there's no tomorrow.
02:02
"So you're the society for creative alcoholism?"
"Uhhh ... Sometimes."
"Alright, I'll meet you later in the bar."
02:10
"So you dressed up as an idiot?"
"Yes."
"Okay, well you're doing a good job."
And my favorite:
02:30
"Look, it's Spiderman!"
*points at Batman on a bike*
"They call him Spiderman because he looks like a black spider."
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 04, 2011, 10:26:00 am
The parade-goers.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lnp45EPfGN8&feature=player_detailpage#t=194s
I don't know what to think of these people.
Who? The reporter or the parade-goers?
Man, the reporter is awesome. Trolling like there's no tomorrow.
02:02
"So you're the society for creative alcoholism?"
"Uhhh ... Sometimes."
"Alright, I'll meet you later in the bar."
02:10
"So you dressed up as an idiot?"
"Yes."
"Okay, well you're doing a good job."
Post by: Silfurdreki on September 04, 2011, 10:50:17 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lnp45EPfGN8&feature=player_detailpage#t=194s
I don't know what to think of these people.
Who? The reporter or the parade-goers?
Man, the reporter is awesome. Trolling like there's no tomorrow.
02:02
"So you're the society for creative alcoholism?"
"Uhhh ... Sometimes."
"Alright, I'll meet you later in the bar."
02:10
"So you dressed up as an idiot?"
"Yes."
"Okay, well you're doing a good job."
And my favorite:
02:30
"Look, it's Spiderman!"
*points at Batman on a bike*
"They call him Spiderman because he looks like a black spider."
So many gems from that reporter!
03:43
*walks up to someone dressed up as Princess Leia*
"So, when was the last time you've been leia'd?"
01:40
"Look at this, in the future iphones look exactly the same!"
Post by: Jimmy on September 04, 2011, 11:08:10 am
While I am not specifically a brony I must ask advice. Because of this show, my almost fully grown male friend bought one My Little Pony action figure and posts pictures of it doing things on Facebook regularly. Should I be worried?
I disagree that anyone should feel ashamed of liking My Little Pony, even as an adult.
Critics who treat adult as a term of approval, instead of as a merely descriptive term, cannot be adult themselves. To be concerned about being grown up, to admire the grown up because it is grown up, to blush at the suspicion of being childish; these things are the marks of childhood and adolescence. And in childhood and adolescence they are, in moderation, healthy symptoms. Young things ought to want to grow. But to carry on into middle life or even into early manhood this concern about being adult is a mark of really arrested development. When I was ten, I read fairy tales in secret and would have been ashamed if I had been found doing so. Now that I am fifty I read them openly. When I became a man I put away childish things, including the fear of childishness and the desire to be very grown up.
--C. S. Lewis
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Crazy Cow on September 04, 2011, 11:30:06 am
But the reason I hide my true identity from my family is not that I'm ashamed, but that I don't want to explain to my mom and brother why exactly I like a show about cute ponies. I talk with my friends about ponies shamelessly in the student lounge all the time.
Post by: Zangi on September 04, 2011, 12:45:25 pm
This is pretty cool. (http://soundcloud.com/mistarleadguitar/something-broke) The Art of the Dress parody around the middle facing towards the end makes me feel uneasy, but it's great.Perhaps a cupcake warning for those who would avoid it, but yea, picked it up from EQ Daily before looking here.
Post by: FunctionZero on September 04, 2011, 03:18:27 pm
See if you can spot the My Little Pony reference. It's a bit hard to spot, I saw it on the third rewatch, but then again, I wasn't looking for it.
It actually references the G3, so not all might get it.
Heh, this was the last place I'd expect a MLP reference.
Post by: Reelyanoob on September 04, 2011, 03:29:33 pm
*tips hat to superior Brony*
For the rest of us, I would like an explanation of the reference / episode etc. Stuff like that does my head in, not knowing the link.
Post by: Crazy Cow on September 04, 2011, 03:32:23 pm
After getting over my writer's block, I've been able to do a bit of work on my fanfic.
Here it is in it's current form:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w2lF1bySlCiItqqi4eGvmm7XSyEYpLUDDS2UY6LRjm0/edit?hl=en_US
Any suggestions to improve it (even information on grammatical or other errors) will be greatly appreciated. It's got the frame down, but I'm willing to work to make it better.
I'm currently reading The Empty Room, but once I'm done I'll take a look at yours.
A few detours later, I got around to reading this. Seeing as my family tree is inhabited by Grammar Nazis, I was quite happy that you have a firm grip on the basics of the English language :P
The story itself isn't exactly my cup of tea, but that's no fault of yours. I was quite skeptical of how Applejack just drops everything the moment someone shows up to ask for help, but other than that it's a solid story.
On a related note, I am offering myself as an editor for anyone that wants. I have been tempted several times to send angry emails to storywriters that have horrible grammar in their stories, the kind of things that word processors or simple proofreading should catch. I'm having trouble reading stories like Number 12 because of the awful grammar, and I want to do my part to alleviate the problem :P
@FunctionZero:
Awesome song, but even looking for it I missed the reference. Where are teh ponies?
Post by: Fenrir on September 04, 2011, 03:38:31 pm
Critics who treat adult as a term of approval, instead of as a merely descriptive term, cannot be adult themselves. To be concerned about being grown up, to admire the grown up because it is grown up, to blush at the suspicion of being childish; these things are the marks of childhood and adolescence. And in childhood and adolescence they are, in moderation, healthy symptoms. Young things ought to want to grow. But to carry on into middle life or even into early manhood this concern about being adult is a mark of really arrested development. When I was ten, I read fairy tales in secret and would have been ashamed if I had been found doing so. Now that I am fifty I read them openly. When I became a man I put away childish things, including the fear of childishness and the desire to be very grown up.
--C. S. Lewis
So to fear childishness is childish, but Mr. Lewis doesn’t mind being childish, so he doesn’t fear childishness? Paradoxical... I think.
Bah, whatever. I shall maintain my desire to be a well-developed sentient being into my very latest years. Childhood be damned.
Post by: Reelyanoob on September 04, 2011, 03:42:43 pm
So to fear childishness is childish, but Mr. Lewis doesn’t mind being childish, so he doesn’t fear childishness? Paradoxical... I think.
Bah, whatever. I shall maintain my desire to be a well-developed sentient being into my very latest years. Childhood be damned.
No, its childish to be over concerned with how other view you. e.g. to obsess with appearing "grown-up" is a feature of the immature. I think you're misunderstand CS Lewis here.
Proper grown ups don't care. That's the point, so they can enjoy things others view as childish (childish is a label other place on an activity, not an objective feature of this ativity itself).
It doesn't make someone any less mature in their dealings with world at large, if they for example, buy MLP toys.
If other's go "your not allowed to do that, it's 'childish' " you just respond "Get a life".
Like when I was 20 I greeted some 18 y/o uni students "hey kids". They got really offended that I used the word 'kids'. "W'ere not kids!!" one of them screamed. Which makes them seem more like kids. At that age, they're striving to be "taken seriously" as adults. If i referred to a bunch of 30 year olds with "key kids", they'd just say "hi" back.
So CS Lewis is not being paradoxical, because catergorizing into childish / grown-up pastimes is artificial. And done by those who fear being labelled with "childish".
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 04, 2011, 03:47:52 pm
Post by: Dsarker on September 04, 2011, 03:58:19 pm
Post by: FunctionZero on September 04, 2011, 04:58:16 pm
You've watched the previous Pony seasons??You haven't watched G3? Fo' shame, it's not that bad. Worse than G4, of course, but still not that bad on its own.
*tips hat to superior Brony*
Here's a good excerpt. Has "Pinkie Pie" in it. Pinkie pie's Ferris wheel adventure (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxS1yKUy9yA)
She's got quite the different character there.
And what, nobody spotted the reference? Okay then ...
Spoiler: The Reference (click to show/hide)
Post by: kaijyuu on September 04, 2011, 05:10:40 pm
Post by: FunctionZero on September 04, 2011, 05:22:45 pm
FZ, you're trying to trick people. Tsk tsk.What else is there to do?
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 04, 2011, 05:23:49 pm
DiscussFZ, you're trying to trick people. Tsk tsk.What else is there to do?
Post by: kaijyuu on September 04, 2011, 05:27:01 pm
Post by: Dsarker on September 04, 2011, 10:12:10 pm
Spoiler: Daily dose of d'awwwwwww (click to show/hide)
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 04, 2011, 10:15:32 pm
hnngSpoiler: Daily dose of d'awwwwwww (click to show/hide)
I have something, too!
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Jimmy on September 04, 2011, 10:28:43 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Tjb14VoWjg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Tjb14VoWjg)
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 04, 2011, 10:37:08 pm
Anyway, here it is:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w2lF1bySlCiItqqi4eGvmm7XSyEYpLUDDS2UY6LRjm0/edit?hl=en_US
Post by: Dsarker on September 04, 2011, 11:05:19 pm
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Dsarker on September 04, 2011, 11:09:28 pm
Post by: FunctionZero on September 04, 2011, 11:30:15 pm
I have something, too!
>john joseco
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 04, 2011, 11:38:12 pm
Bronze, as to your fic, the ending seems a bit off. If'n she had done something wrong, wouldn't they be more likely to ostracise her or banish her, not just 'loltorture'?I knew there was something important missing from the fic.
Cherry Red's got a paranoia-heavy form of Antisocial Personality Disorder. She was lying about the law because the small part of her that's still remotely sane wanted to end the situation peacefully. When that failed, her paranoia that her neighbors would judge her drove her to perform a hack abortion on Cherry Blossom and then lock her in the basement to hide her shame.
Now that you brought that up, I'm going to take some time seeing how in the hell I can fit all that into the fic.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 04, 2011, 11:44:25 pm
So? He's the best brony artist out there IMO.I have something, too!
>john joseco
Post by: Dsarker on September 05, 2011, 12:00:23 am
Bronze, as to your fic, the ending seems a bit off. If'n she had done something wrong, wouldn't they be more likely to ostracise her or banish her, not just 'loltorture'?I knew there was something important missing from the fic.
Cherry Red's got a paranoia-heavy form of Antisocial Personality Disorder. She was lying about the law because the small part of her that's still remotely sane wanted to end the situation peacefully. When that failed, her paranoia that her neighbors would judge her drove her to perform a hack abortion on Cherry Blossom and then lock her in the basement to hide her shame.
Now that you brought that up, I'm going to take some time seeing how in the hell I can fit all that into the fic.
Firstly, have Cherry Blossom start saying that it isn't the law, and have Red shush her. Maybe have it clearer what was done to her. Make it clear that Red isn't quite right.
Post by: FunctionZero on September 05, 2011, 12:18:25 am
So? He's the best brony artist out there IMO.I have something, too!
>john joseco
Cool story bro.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 05, 2011, 12:18:52 am
I'm at a loss for words right now.So? He's the best brony artist out there IMO.I have something, too!
>john joseco
Cool story bro.
Post by: Reelyanoob on September 05, 2011, 03:35:12 am
Oh my god, so many errors. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4b5ZjGdjz1k&feature=player_embedded#!)
I found an error in the errors!
At 4:10 in the errors video they say Nightmare Moon's eye is not connected properly.
But it is connected properly. It only looks like that because her mouth color looks close to the sky color!
So not all those errors are correct. ERROR FAIL.
I'm not watching anymore of that error video because I've only seen about 6 eps of MLP. They made at least 1 mistake in 4 minutes out of a 75 minute video, so there's probably other mistakes or misunderstandings too.
Post by: Lumbajak on September 05, 2011, 03:36:41 am
Oh my god, so many errors. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4b5ZjGdjz1k&feature=player_embedded#!)Just to clear up matters, yeah he's a good artist, but he does rather have a...I'm at a loss for words right now.So? He's the best brony artist out there IMO.I have something, too!
>john joseco
Cool story bro.
Reputation
Post by: Dsarker on September 05, 2011, 03:47:54 am
Post by: Frajic on September 05, 2011, 06:12:51 am
>implicationsOh my god, so many errors. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4b5ZjGdjz1k&feature=player_embedded#!)Just to clear up matters, yeah he's a good artist, but he does rather have a...I'm at a loss for words right now.So? He's the best brony artist out there IMO.I have something, too!
>john joseco
Cool story bro.
Reputation
I think I see what you're getting at.
Post by: FunctionZero on September 05, 2011, 08:59:33 am
That there is quite the...Oh my god, so many errors. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4b5ZjGdjz1k&feature=player_embedded#!)Just to clear up matters, yeah he's a good artist, but he does rather have a...I'm at a loss for words right now.So? He's the best brony artist out there IMO.I have something, too!
>john joseco
Cool story bro.
Reputation
Understatement
Post by: Dsarker on September 05, 2011, 03:25:26 pm
That there is quite the...That there is quite the...Oh my god, so many errors. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4b5ZjGdjz1k&feature=player_embedded#!)Just to clear up matters, yeah he's a good artist, but he does rather have a...I'm at a loss for words right now.So? He's the best brony artist out there IMO.I have something, too!
>john joseco
Cool story bro.
Reputation
Understatement
Quote block
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on September 05, 2011, 04:36:16 pm
That there is quite the...That there is quite the...Oh my god, so many errors. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4b5ZjGdjz1k&feature=player_embedded#!)Just to clear up matters, yeah he's a good artist, but he does rather have a...I'm at a loss for words right now.So? He's the best brony artist out there IMO.I have something, too!
>john joseco
Cool story bro.
Reputation
Understatement
Quote block
I have no idea what you guys are...
going on about.
See? I can bold text too. :P
Post by: kaijyuu on September 05, 2011, 04:37:22 pm
Post by: FunctionZero on September 05, 2011, 04:51:18 pm
I'm just waiting for someone to stick sunglasses between the ellipses and the bolded text.
Spoiler: Why? (click to show/hide)
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 05, 2011, 05:51:06 pm
This is quite...That there is quite the...That there is quite the...Oh my god, so many errors. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4b5ZjGdjz1k&feature=player_embedded#!)Just to clear up matters, yeah he's a good artist, but he does rather have a...I'm at a loss for words right now.So? He's the best brony artist out there IMO.I have something, too!
>john joseco
Cool story bro.
Reputation
Understatement
Quote block
I have no idea what you guys are...
going on about.
See? I can bold text too. :P
Ridiculous
Post by: Crazy Cow on September 05, 2011, 06:02:32 pm
This is quite...That there is quite the...That there is quite the...Oh my god, so many errors. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4b5ZjGdjz1k&feature=player_embedded#!)Just to clear up matters, yeah he's a good artist, but he does rather have a...I'm at a loss for words right now.So? He's the best brony artist out there IMO.I have something, too!
>john joseco
Cool story bro.
Reputation
Understatement
Quote block
I have no idea what you guys are...
going on about.
See? I can bold text too. :P
Ridiculous
This thread has
Everything.
Quote pyramids? Image dumping? Clopfiction? Philosophical discussion? I even think I saw a troll back there around the 50 page mark.
Post by: Dsarker on September 05, 2011, 06:07:04 pm
Post by: FunctionZero on September 05, 2011, 06:14:19 pm
This is quite...That there is quite the...That there is quite the...Oh my god, so many errors. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4b5ZjGdjz1k&feature=player_embedded#!)Just to clear up matters, yeah he's a good artist, but he does rather have a...I'm at a loss for words right now.So? He's the best brony artist out there IMO.I have something, too!
>john joseco
Cool story bro.
Reputation
Understatement
Quote block
I have no idea what you guys are...
going on about.
See? I can bold text too. :P
Ridiculous
This thread has...
Everything.
Quote pyramids? Image dumping? Clopfiction? Philosophical discussion? I even think I saw a troll back there around the 50 page mark.
You forgot...
The Three Dots
Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on September 05, 2011, 06:15:17 pm
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 05, 2011, 06:23:49 pm
Anyway, I read Sunset and now I'm reading For Want of a Dawn. Pretty good so far.
Post by: Dsarker on September 05, 2011, 06:43:41 pm
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 05, 2011, 06:51:37 pm
Which one is the golem one? That one is damn good.When Twilight is actually a golem? That would be Sunset. For Want of a Dawn is the "sequel" of sorts.
Post by: Dsarker on September 05, 2011, 06:56:05 pm
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 05, 2011, 07:00:44 pm
I should probably read that one, then.A comment claims For Want of a Dawn is another one of those alternate timeline stories, and the author says
Quote
Author's Notes:Which I've only read Sunset, so I couldn't say whether or not the others are alternate-timeline stories. It's only a prologue and 2 chapters, though.
The following stories should be read in order to get a good grasp on the story. This notice will only be posted for the FIRST THREE chapters.
- Sunset (Mandatory)
- My Little Muffin (Optional)
- Clash of the Heavenly Titans (Optional)
- The Reluctant Reunion of the Redoubtable Rabble-Rouser (Optional)
Post by: Crazy Cow on September 05, 2011, 07:09:36 pm
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
EDIT:
Those suggested stories are tidbits that happened between Sunset and Dawn, and are referenced by Dawn, so reading those will give you a more complete understanding of what's happening.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 05, 2011, 07:16:39 pm
Twi gets tossed into an alternate timeline in Dawn. It's one whereOh. Right. Where did you find this?if the clues present in the story so far add up properly. I'm not a fan of the evil-world-where-everything-went-wrong fanfiction in general, but I enjoyed Sunset so I'll keep an eye on this.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on September 05, 2011, 07:22:43 pm
I'm just waiting for someone to stick sunglasses between the ellipses and the bolded text.http://yeahbutton.com/ (http://yeahbutton.com/)
Oh, I dropped something. How careless of me.
Post by: Crazy Cow on September 05, 2011, 07:23:19 pm
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 05, 2011, 08:06:15 pm
Um... I read it? :POh ::)
That part must've gone right over my head.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 05, 2011, 08:37:14 pm
Hopefully final link to my little personal trial:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w2lF1bySlCiItqqi4eGvmm7XSyEYpLUDDS2UY6LRjm0/edit?hl=en_US
Now I can go back to lurking and occasionally posting when I think I can add something only marginally useful to the conversation!
Post by: Jimmy on September 05, 2011, 09:06:01 pm
Holy shit, I think it might actually work this time. Not that anyone seems to like the style, but at least I can say it's effectively complete.
Hopefully final link to my little personal trial:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w2lF1bySlCiItqqi4eGvmm7XSyEYpLUDDS2UY6LRjm0/edit?hl=en_US
Now I can go back to lurking and occasionally posting when I think I can add something only marginally useful to the conversation!
Good work bashing out 15 pages of OC. Have you found an editor? It looks like this is your original work only.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 05, 2011, 10:02:21 pm
Twi gets tossed into an alternate timeline in Dawn. It's one whereI've been reading that spoiler over and over, I'm confused. Are you saying thatif the clues present in the story so far add up properly. I'm not a fan of the evil-world-where-everything-went-wrong fanfiction in general, but I enjoyed Sunset so I'll keep an eye on this.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
EDIT:
Those suggested stories are tidbits that happened between Sunset and Dawn, and are referenced by Dawn, so reading those will give you a more complete understanding of what's happening.
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Crazy Cow on September 05, 2011, 10:08:00 pm
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: UristMcDwarf on September 06, 2011, 06:06:58 am
Post by: kaijyuu on September 06, 2011, 06:20:41 am
I'm sick of fanfics. I just wanna watch the show, not the story of the time Rainbow Dash and Applejack made sweet passionate love then made Rarity into cupcakes. :C11 days, (http://ponycountdown.com/) man. 11 days.
So excited :X
Post by: Dsarker on September 06, 2011, 08:13:23 am
Post by: FunctionZero on September 06, 2011, 08:33:24 am
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 06, 2011, 08:38:32 am
The 'editors' were the poor people who I've asked to read it and give me tips. Other than their numerous valuable suggestions, it's all mine.Holy shit, I think it might actually work this time. Not that anyone seems to like the style, but at least I can say it's effectively complete.
Hopefully final link to my little personal trial:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w2lF1bySlCiItqqi4eGvmm7XSyEYpLUDDS2UY6LRjm0/edit?hl=en_US
Now I can go back to lurking and occasionally posting when I think I can add something only marginally useful to the conversation!
Good work bashing out 15 pages of OC. Have you found an editor? It looks like this is your original work only.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 06, 2011, 04:23:24 pm
I'm just going to toss out all the (presentable) crossovers a google search got me.
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Jay on September 06, 2011, 04:31:43 pm
Apparently it's originally recorded in HD, but I could only find it on an SD station, so I get pillared letterbox on my HDTV :/
Regardless, I have it set up to record every episode that hasn't already been recorded :V
Post by: Fayrik on September 06, 2011, 04:33:37 pm
Post by: Lumbajak on September 06, 2011, 05:40:21 pm
Which is the channel for babbies, of course.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 06, 2011, 05:42:29 pm
Post by: kaijyuu on September 06, 2011, 06:35:24 pm
I'm still not buying the game, though.
Post by: Bauglir on September 06, 2011, 06:56:04 pm
Post by: Bohandas on September 06, 2011, 07:36:08 pm
In the 'States it plays on The Hub, but I'll guess any US brony worth his salt would know that.
Speaking of which, has anybody else noticed a similarity between HUB's station identification (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SZzRJ0pdH8) music and the opening riff from the heavy metal song "Jack the World (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OI2aMsSc0hc)" by GWAR?
Post by: Bohandas on September 06, 2011, 09:28:23 pm
Post by: Fayrik on September 06, 2011, 09:37:30 pm
I just had a thought. Wouldn't it be terrible if a somepony's cutie mark reflected some embarassing (yet, obviously, significant) aspect of their personality that they would rather not advertise to the world? Like if it was a line of coke or a forty or a bunch of adult toys?Well, then obviously their special talent would be bulky clothes that cover cutie marks.
Post by: Fenrir on September 06, 2011, 09:40:28 pm
I just had a thought. Wouldn't it be terrible if a somepony's cutie mark reflected some embarassing (yet, obviously, significant) aspect of their personality that they would rather not advertise to the world? Like if it was a line of coke or a forty or a bunch of adult toys?
Or it was something trademarked, and they keep getting sued.
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on September 06, 2011, 09:42:54 pm
I just had a thought. Wouldn't it be terrible if a somepony's cutie mark reflected some embarassing (yet, obviously, significant) aspect of their personality that they would rather not advertise to the world? Like if it was a line of coke or a forty or a bunch of adult toys?
Or it was something trademarked, and they keep getting sued.
If it was something trademarked, I'm sure that there would be some sort of exception made. On the one hand, you don't choose your cutie-mark, and ponies seem, generally speaking, to be understanding. On the other, free advertising!
Post by: Zangi on September 06, 2011, 10:40:43 pm
bwahahahaha (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/09/pony-references-in-diablo-3-secret.html)^
I'm still not buying the game, though.
Tentacle Ponies
What?
Post by: Dsarker on September 06, 2011, 10:47:36 pm
Post by: Zangi on September 06, 2011, 11:32:13 pm
Post by: Silfurdreki on September 07, 2011, 02:59:15 am
I think the stained glass windows (or murals, maybe) in the background are interesting. What are those eastern dragon looking things? Let the wild mass guessing begin!
There seem to be two different versions of it/them, one white and one brown. The brown one seems to be evil, or at least antagonistic, based on the background of it's image and the fact that it is shown using ponies as puppets in the image behind RD. The white one seems more benign, since it's placed in between Celestia and Luna on its image, seemingly without any hostility. It almost looks as if it is important in some way, or at least I get that impression. Maybe the white and brown dragon-things are have the same relation to each other as Luna and Nightmare Moon?
It'd be kind of lame if they pulled the exact same story for the season two opening as for season one, though.
Post by: kaijyuu on September 07, 2011, 03:51:19 am
Or at least ED. I can simply stop reading a post like Silf's, whereas I can't unsee directly linked images.
Post by: Zangi on September 07, 2011, 03:57:12 am
Hmm... something I previously forgot about... Pegasi....
Control the air and you control the weather, including the state of the terrain of the battlefield with some set-up time.
Post by: Dsarker on September 07, 2011, 04:25:04 am
THE PLURAL OF PEGASUS IS PEGASOI. IT IS NOT PEGASI. THAT'S LIKE SAYING THE PLURAL OF OCTOPUS IS OCTOPI. IT IS NOT. IT IS NOT NOW, NOR HAS IT EVER BEEN THE CASE. IT IS A GREEK SECOND DECLENSION NOUN OF THE FIRST TYPE. THAT MEANS THE PLURAL IS +oi, NOT +i. +i IS LATIN SECOND DECLENSION MASCULINE. NOT GREEK. SO PLEASE USE THE PROPER ENDINGS.
In other news, I've been slacking off in my attempt at writing for the NaPoWriMo. Here's my first week. Any pointers on it, besides the easy "WRITE MORE", would be appreciated.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1virDJNlFSiLU0_LPoJPRQWYST2S_OkLnEsdpnI4AmTU/edit?hl=en_US
Post by: kaijyuu on September 07, 2011, 04:45:06 am
Besides, it was a singular horse. There never was a pluralization of the word in the ancient languages. Any pluralization is one we made up.
Post by: Dsarker on September 07, 2011, 05:35:06 am
Post by: Dsarker on September 07, 2011, 05:47:09 am
Post by: FunctionZero on September 07, 2011, 07:23:30 am
Post by: Jimmy on September 07, 2011, 07:38:15 am
Spoiler: Grammar Nazis (click to show/hide)
Post by: Armok on September 07, 2011, 08:17:08 am
We are being teased, ladies and gentlemen. This (http://press.discovery.com/media/ugc/photos/mlp201_Cast_worried.jpg) is a shot from the first episode of season two, at least if the image name is to be believed.The obvius guess would be to assume it's Discord.
I think the stained glass windows (or murals, maybe) in the background are interesting. What are those eastern dragon looking things? Let the wild mass guessing begin!
There seem to be two different versions of it/them, one white and one brown. The brown one seems to be evil, or at least antagonistic, based on the background of it's image and the fact that it is shown using ponies as puppets in the image behind RD. The white one seems more benign, since it's placed in between Celestia and Luna on its image, seemingly without any hostility. It almost looks as if it is important in some way, or at least I get that impression. Maybe the white and brown dragon-things are have the same relation to each other as Luna and Nightmare Moon?
It'd be kind of lame if they pulled the exact same story for the season two opening as for season one, though.
Another interesting thing: Look at the mural of the mana cast defeating NMM, specificaly how the ponies are arranged:
M alicorn
U U unicorns
P P pegasi
E E earth ponies
Post by: Silfurdreki on September 07, 2011, 09:02:09 am
We are being teased, ladies and gentlemen. This (http://press.discovery.com/media/ugc/photos/mlp201_Cast_worried.jpg) is a shot from the first episode of season two, at least if the image name is to be believed.The obvius guess would be to assume it's Discord.
I think the stained glass windows (or murals, maybe) in the background are interesting. What are those eastern dragon looking things? Let the wild mass guessing begin!
There seem to be two different versions of it/them, one white and one brown. The brown one seems to be evil, or at least antagonistic, based on the background of it's image and the fact that it is shown using ponies as puppets in the image behind RD. The white one seems more benign, since it's placed in between Celestia and Luna on its image, seemingly without any hostility. It almost looks as if it is important in some way, or at least I get that impression. Maybe the white and brown dragon-things are have the same relation to each other as Luna and Nightmare Moon?
It'd be kind of lame if they pulled the exact same story for the season two opening as for season one, though.
Another interesting thing: Look at the mural of the mana cast defeating NMM, specificaly how the ponies are arranged:
M alicorn
U U unicorns
P P pegasi
E E earth ponies
Yes, Discord would be the obvious guess. I kinda hope it's not, though, since that makes the probability of a rehash of the season one opening higher.
The placement you mentioned is interesting, but I don't see any real significance in it. Other than to reinforce the fact that these murals are historical, I don't think that mural is very significant. I find the images below the brown dragon interesting as well, they look kind of like a solar and a lunar eclipse, which would be very strange in a world where the sun and moon are exclusively out at day/night. Not to mention them happening at the same time.
Also: bad layering of architecture in the top right corner is bad. :P
Post by: Fayrik on September 07, 2011, 09:26:55 am
Okay. Let's get something straight, people.You know, if you hadn't opened with that, I would have just said "Meh, let them squabble over this nonsense". But since you're so hell bent on getting this right, lets get this right.
In the show - because who else would know better than the creators of the content themselves?
Quite simply, in plural, a pegasus is known as Pegasus Ponies. That's right, to refer to multiple Pegasus Ponies, you put the word ponies on the end. You'll find this to be the most harmonically pleasing answer, because quite simply, there has never, and will never be a plural to Pegasus. Since it's a name of a being, a single being. There cannot be a plural. It would be like saying there is a group of Dsarkers. It's never going to happen so we don't need to worry about pluralization.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 07, 2011, 09:35:00 am
The proper term is "octopuses"
Nothing makes sense anymore.
Post by: Crazy Cow on September 07, 2011, 10:07:13 am
Huh, after reading Dsarker strike down the word "octopi" I checked it myself.
The proper term is "octopuses"
Nothing makes sense anymore.
What.
By the way, I will always use Pegasus Ponies. That seems like a brilliant way to avoid conflict.
Post by: NoahTophatz on September 07, 2011, 10:18:05 am
Spoiler: Language talk (click to show/hide)
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 07, 2011, 10:47:01 am
People always told me the correct term is "octopi"Huh, after reading Dsarker strike down the word "octopi" I checked it myself.
The proper term is "octopuses"
Nothing makes sense anymore.
What.
By the way, I will always use Pegasus Ponies. That seems like a brilliant way to avoid conflict.
I'll use Pegasus Ponies too.
=====
Even VGCats is on the boat.
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: kaijyuu on September 07, 2011, 10:50:54 am
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on September 07, 2011, 10:52:47 am
Post by: Fenrir on September 07, 2011, 10:54:00 am
People always told me the correct term is "octopi"Huh, after reading Dsarker strike down the word "octopi" I checked it myself.
The proper term is "octopuses"
Nothing makes sense anymore.
What.
By the way, I will always use Pegasus Ponies. That seems like a brilliant way to avoid conflict.
I am fairly sure it’s “octopodes”.
Post by: FunctionZero on September 07, 2011, 10:58:37 am
Spoiler: Ughh... (click to show/hide)
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 07, 2011, 11:01:36 am
Good god.Spoiler: Ughh... (click to show/hide)
Post by: FunctionZero on September 07, 2011, 11:13:11 am
Spoiler: Ughh 2: Electric Boogaloo... (click to show/hide)
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 07, 2011, 11:23:13 am
Now for it to hit mainstream media.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 07, 2011, 11:26:10 am
Post by: kaijyuu on September 07, 2011, 11:28:28 am
So yeah, ponies everywhere.
Post by: Bohandas on September 07, 2011, 11:45:46 am
Okay. Let's get something straight, people.
THE PLURAL OF PEGASUS IS PEGASOI. IT IS NOT PEGASI. THAT'S LIKE SAYING THE PLURAL OF OCTOPUS IS OCTOPI. IT IS NOT. IT IS NOT NOW, NOR HAS IT EVER BEEN THE CASE. IT IS A GREEK SECOND DECLENSION NOUN OF THE FIRST TYPE. THAT MEANS THE PLURAL IS +oi, NOT +i. +i IS LATIN SECOND DECLENSION MASCULINE. NOT GREEK. SO PLEASE USE THE PROPER ENDINGS.
Given that the show is in English I don't see how any of this is relevant.
Post by: Bohandas on September 07, 2011, 12:15:40 pm
inb4 Fox claims ponies are racist (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rm30cepvMQA).
Saying that ponies are racist is probably actually more plausible than that video, given that the main characters seem to have some kind of problem with the idea of miscegenation:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THAL7ZN7Eh8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THAL7ZN7Eh8)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gF3mw6ea_F8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gF3mw6ea_F8)
Post by: Silfurdreki on September 07, 2011, 01:00:21 pm
(One more teaser shot from the season two opening)
Post by: Dsarker on September 07, 2011, 04:26:44 pm
As for octopus, octopuses and octopodes are correct plurals, but octopi isn't.
Post by: Bohandas on September 07, 2011, 04:41:12 pm
As for octopus, octopuses and octopodes are correct plurals, but octopi isn't.
Again, we are not speaking Greek or Latin. Octopi is an acceptable plural of octopus because it is an irregular English noun, the same goes for "Pegasi" as a plural of "Pegasus". (Furthermore the root word for pegasus, Πήγασος, theoretically would not need any plural at all as it referred to a unique creature)
(Also, octopodes as a plural for "octopus" is wrong. It is correctly (a transliteration of) the plural of the Greek word ὀκτάπους)
Post by: Crazy Cow on September 07, 2011, 04:50:09 pm
Genties and ladymen, we have blue glowy stuff (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jbCJdTBhiIE/TmeqZPMeY2I/AAAAAAAALs4/kJDK-d2sHQA/s1600/blue+glow.jpg)!
(One more teaser shot from the season two opening)
I'm going to refer to that white dragon as "Derpgon" now. Every mural it's in it's making a stupid face.
Post by: Sordid on September 07, 2011, 05:03:22 pm
Genties and ladymen, we have blue glowy stuff (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jbCJdTBhiIE/TmeqZPMeY2I/AAAAAAAALs4/kJDK-d2sHQA/s1600/blue+glow.jpg)!
(One more teaser shot from the season two opening)
I'm going to refer to that white dragon as "Derpgon" now. Every mural it's in it's making a stupid face.
Oh god, I haven't noticed that at first but now I can't stop laughing! :D :D :D
Post by: fqllve on September 07, 2011, 05:11:34 pm
Again, we are not speaking Greek or Latin. Octopi is an acceptable plural of octopus because it is an irregular English nounBut it's mistakenly derived from Latin pluralization. I'd say it's acceptable because the usage is in high currency and it isn't really worth the effort to keep our pluralizations in line with Classical Greek. I'll just stick with octopuses, though.
And pegasuses, and hippopotamuses, and huses polluses.
Post by: Bohandas on September 07, 2011, 05:29:53 pm
Again, we are not speaking Greek or Latin. Octopi is an acceptable plural of octopus because it is an irregular English nounBut it's mistakenly derived from Latin pluralization. I'd say it's acceptable because the usage is in high currency and it isn't really worth the effort to keep our pluralizations in line with Classical Greek. I'll just stick with octopuses, though.
And pegasuses, and hippopotamuses, and huses polluses.
It isn't worth the effort to "keep our plurilizations in line" with any bullshit ideal.
Post by: Sordid on September 07, 2011, 05:58:09 pm
It isn't worth the effort to "keep our plurilizations in line" with any bullshit ideal.
"Bullshit ideal" there presumably used in the meaning of "correct spelling".
Post by: Dsarker on September 07, 2011, 05:59:23 pm
Post by: FunctionZero on September 07, 2011, 06:07:39 pm
It isn't worth the effort to "keep our plurilizations in line" with any bullshit ideal.
"Bullshit ideal" there presumably used in the meaning of "correct spelling".
But not English spelling. So yeah, it's bullshit.
Post by: Bauglir on September 07, 2011, 06:16:10 pm
Post by: Dsarker on September 07, 2011, 06:20:09 pm
Post by: Armok on September 07, 2011, 06:26:08 pm
Post by: Bauglir on September 07, 2011, 06:35:41 pm
But the rules can change. As they did in Latin, as they did in Greek, as they have done in every language.I'm not arguing against that, but the plural "octopi" is an attempt to hold to archaic language rules. If you don't want to do that, just move on and use "octopuses". If you want to hold on to those rules, use "octopodes".
Man, this is the silliest argument in a while that I've gotten in. Wooooooo
Post by: Dsarker on September 07, 2011, 06:38:15 pm
But the rules can change. As they did in Latin, as they did in Greek, as they have done in every language.I'm not arguing against that, but the plural "octopi" is an attempt to hold to archaic language rules. If you don't want to do that, just move on and use "octopuses". If you want to hold on to those rules, use "octopodes".
Man, this is the silliest argument in a while that I've gotten in. Wooooooo
It's hypercorrection anyway.
But has anyone looked at the story? :P
Post by: fqllve on September 07, 2011, 06:48:19 pm
But has anyone looked at the story? :PI just read the first couple chapters, it's funny. 'Equisition' made me laugh especially. I'm guessing it's MLP inspired by 40k?
I can't believe I hadn't heard of National Pony Writing Month.
Post by: Bohandas on September 07, 2011, 06:51:13 pm
But the "English" definition is an incorrect attempt to adhere to Latin grammar rules. The proper English one is, indeed, octopuses because it follows English pluralization rules.
Proper English is however English is spoken and written by the general public.
Post by: Sordid on September 07, 2011, 06:54:26 pm
But the "English" definition is an incorrect attempt to adhere to Latin grammar rules. The proper English one is, indeed, octopuses because it follows English pluralization rules.
Proper English is however English is spoken and written by the general public.
British National Corpus shows "octopuses" is roughtly three times more common than "octopi".
Post by: Bohandas on September 07, 2011, 07:01:35 pm
But the "English" definition is an incorrect attempt to adhere to Latin grammar rules. The proper English one is, indeed, octopuses because it follows English pluralization rules.
Proper English is however English is spoken and written by the general public.
British National Corpus shows "octopuses" is roughtly three times more common than "octopi".
But they're both still in wide use by the general public. (whereas I am skeptical that "octopodes" is used by anyone at all)
Post by: fqllve on September 07, 2011, 07:07:02 pm
I bet people who read William Safire use octopodes. I've never heard anyone use pegasoi though, I've never even heard anyone use hippopotamoi. Octopi, however, is easy to come up with as long as you know virii, cacti, alumni, etc. That's a card in its favor too, since its good for language rules to be simple and intuitive.But they're both still in wide use by the general public. (whereas I am skeptical that "octopodes" is used by anyone at all)Proper English is however English is spoken and written by the general public.British National Corpus shows "octopuses" is roughtly three times more common than "octopi".
Post by: Dsarker on September 07, 2011, 07:08:15 pm
But has anyone looked at the story? :PI just read the first couple chapters, it's funny. 'Equisition' made me laugh especially. I'm guessing it's MLP inspired by 40k?
I can't believe I hadn't heard of National Pony Writing Month.
Yeah, it's 40k MLP. I've got to lengthen it, but I thought the puns would go down well. I was tempted to have Venator say "Yer a wizard, Markon!", but I decided against it.
Post by: Sordid on September 07, 2011, 07:25:34 pm
But the "English" definition is an incorrect attempt to adhere to Latin grammar rules. The proper English one is, indeed, octopuses because it follows English pluralization rules.
Proper English is however English is spoken and written by the general public.
British National Corpus shows "octopuses" is roughtly three times more common than "octopi".
But they're both still in wide use by the general public. (whereas I am skeptical that "octopodes" is used by anyone at all)
29 hits for octopuses, 11 for octopi, and only 4 for octopodes. It's definitely the least common form.
Strangely enough, the British people don't seem to talk about winged horses in plural at all, I can't get any hits for any of the forms.
Post by: Dsarker on September 07, 2011, 07:27:32 pm
Post by: Sordid on September 07, 2011, 07:27:50 pm
Octopi, however, is easy to come up with as long as you know virii, cacti, alumni, etc.
486 hits for viruses, 0 for virii. So what you're saying there is that it's easier to misspell words if you also misspell other, similar words? :P
Post by: Dsarker on September 07, 2011, 07:30:24 pm
Viruses (computer ones) is definitely the right spelling. If you're using the Latin word, you'd be wanting 'viri' anyway, which is already used for the plural of man.
Post by: Sordid on September 07, 2011, 07:33:19 pm
Post by: fqllve on September 07, 2011, 07:38:03 pm
486 hits for viruses, 0 for virii. So what you're saying there is that it's easier to misspell words if you also misspell other, similar words? :PYes.
But I dunno, doesn't virus not even have a plural in Latin? The point is that it doesn't matter how we pluralize the words as long as it's intelligible. Octopi is fine because how many people really care about etymology anyway?
Post by: Dsarker on September 07, 2011, 07:40:38 pm
486 hits for viruses, 0 for virii. So what you're saying there is that it's easier to misspell words if you also misspell other, similar words? :PYes.
But I dunno, doesn't virus not even have a plural in Latin? The point is that it doesn't matter how we pluralize the words as long as it's intelligible. Octopi is fine because how many people really care about etymology anyway?
Every non-proper noun has a plural. Therefore, so does virus. Depending on the declension you believe it is from, the plural could well be virus, in the same way as fish is a singular and plural noun and present participle.
Post by: fqllve on September 07, 2011, 07:43:45 pm
Every non-proper noun has a plural.Well, of course. I meant an attested plural.
Post by: Dsarker on September 07, 2011, 07:46:14 pm
Post by: kaijyuu on September 07, 2011, 07:56:30 pm
http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/09/when-she-loved-me.html
:'(
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 07, 2011, 07:59:32 pm
Hurry up, time! Before someone remakes Cupcakes in comic form! Or rewrites it as a clopfic! Or both at the same time!
Post by: Sowelu on September 07, 2011, 08:20:14 pm
Or rewrites it as a clopfic
You mean it wasn't already?
Also, eclipses make perfect sense in the context of alicorn warfare.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 07, 2011, 08:35:01 pm
Or rewrites it as a clopfic
You mean it wasn't already?
A dedicated person can get off to anything. In my definition, a "clopfic" would require obvious sexual cues, even if they were just displays of mildly erotic, or at least teasing or implicative, behavior. Cupcakes was mostly gore and gore-related puns.
On a different note, I think that while eclipses would make sense in a war between gods known for controlling celestial bodies, they wouldn't have anything to do with direct harm so much as propaganda.
Post by: Dsarker on September 07, 2011, 08:36:16 pm
Post by: Crazy Cow on September 07, 2011, 11:43:14 pm
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Dsarker on September 08, 2011, 12:15:12 am
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Jimmy on September 08, 2011, 02:13:24 am
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Also: Pinkie Pie Likes Space (http://youtu.be/IKmZFPvs-zw)
Post by: kaijyuu on September 08, 2011, 02:16:10 am
Post by: Dsarker on September 08, 2011, 02:31:15 am
Post by: Dsarker on September 08, 2011, 04:14:45 am
It's going to feature the mane 6 + Spike. So should I have Rarity be a Callidus or Culexus assassin? I want the Culexus for another reason why the rest can't stand her, especially Spike, but she also fits the Callidus. Or should I combine the two? Both I really want. Tell me whether to split them, to have them the same, or to go something different.
Keep in mind that Pinkie is going to be an Eversor, with the trigger word 'Cupcakes'.
Post by: Jimmy on September 08, 2011, 06:01:28 am
MLP: Fighting is Magic (http://youtu.be/cR9qtgIi3Rw) - PreAlpha Demo Video
Screen Shots:
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Concept Art:
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Sordid on September 08, 2011, 07:37:11 am
*falls over*
Post by: Silfurdreki on September 08, 2011, 08:25:08 am
I've found the next blockbuster game for next year.
MLP: Fighting is Magic (http://youtu.be/cR9qtgIi3Rw) - PreAlpha Demo Video
Screen Shots:Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Concept Art:Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Yes, that game is shaping up to be pretty epic. There's also a (by now pretty old) pre-alpha video up here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSlnZxvi37s) and an hour-long (significantly newer) livestream recording they did a week or two back here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cR9qtgIi3Rw), here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qfHY29eIUg), here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zc_IHSg6-1E) and here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTKRRf85vZ4) (parts one to four, respectively).
Post by: Jimmy on September 08, 2011, 09:03:31 am
Post by: Bohandas on September 08, 2011, 09:05:13 am
Seems there's a lot of My Little Pony/Portal love. I dunno why, but I'm not complaining.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Also: Pinkie Pie Likes Space (http://youtu.be/IKmZFPvs-zw)
No pony Cave Johnson?
Post by: Jimmy on September 08, 2011, 10:08:04 am
Spoiler: Okay (click to show/hide)
Post by: Jimmy on September 08, 2011, 10:33:05 am
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Post by: Armok on September 08, 2011, 11:49:10 am
So. I have a problem with long-term dedication to my spare projects; I'll get tons of cool, inspiring ideas and start writing, and a few days later I think to myself that it all comes out as ridiculous or strained or whatever. As a result, I find that short stories tend to be my cup of tea. So, I was watching Bridle Gossip and noticed that the coloration of the Poison Joak matched that of a certain alicorn princess. The prankster persona of fanon Luna is probably my favorite, so I tossed this together. Enjoy or don't....Spoiler (click to show/hide)
just...
...
(love it)
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on September 08, 2011, 12:25:28 pm
Ever wonder what would have happened if Pinkie decided to enter the Running of the Leaves?Spoiler (click to show/hide)
That absolutely whips ass.
Post by: Johuotar on September 08, 2011, 12:51:02 pm
I was disappointed Rina (http://suzumiya-haruhi.net/) wasn't cast as the voice of Twilight. Her demo here (http://youtu.be/qNxbc2ODfWY) sounded so much better than the selected VA Meredith (http://youtu.be/MYdKEjmJhDA).I agree bout that.
Post by: Zangi on September 08, 2011, 04:43:23 pm
Lots of laughs thanks to that concept art pic with "Scootabuse denied" :DEh, whats done is done. AgreedI was disappointed Rina (http://suzumiya-haruhi.net/) wasn't cast as the voice of Twilight. Her demo here (http://youtu.be/qNxbc2ODfWY) sounded so much better than the selected VA Meredith (http://youtu.be/MYdKEjmJhDA).I agree bout that.
EDIT: Would love to hear her other auditions for the rest of the cast, looks like she is trying out for all of em...
Post by: Bohandas on September 08, 2011, 08:32:35 pm
Post by: Flying Dice on September 08, 2011, 08:38:30 pm
Post by: fqllve on September 08, 2011, 08:48:33 pm
Post by: Bohandas on September 08, 2011, 09:05:49 pm
Post by: Flying Dice on September 08, 2011, 09:30:37 pm
Post by: Jimmy on September 08, 2011, 09:42:41 pm
So basically the ability to drive people to insanity from looking at them has to be a defining personality trait? Assemble the artists, we need Cthulhu Pony stat!
Sorry, he lost.
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Bohandas on September 08, 2011, 10:19:19 pm
So basically the ability to drive people to insanity from looking at them has to be a defining personality trait? Assemble the artists, we need Cthulhu Pony stat!
Sorry, he lost.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
BTW, has it been officially confirmed that Derpy Hooves' real name is Ditzy (I ask because Pinkie pie mentions her name several times in the drawing above, and it got me wondering)
Post by: Jimmy on September 08, 2011, 10:43:06 pm
Post by: Roboboy33 on September 08, 2011, 11:18:49 pm
Post by: Jimmy on September 09, 2011, 12:00:03 am
Friendship is Witchcraft - "The Perfect Swarm" (Abridged) (http://youtu.be/tIfHKfyRO5Y) (Episode 1)
Friendship is Witchcraft - "Read it and Sleep" (Abridged) (http://youtu.be/4gRo_ZxXXJg) (Episode 2)
Friendship is Witchcraft - "Dragone Baby Gone" (http://youtu.be/6FjMQBN2Ls8) (Episode 3)
Seriously hilarious. I recommend giving it a look.
Post by: Bohandas on September 09, 2011, 12:38:06 am
Well, it's not kittens, but Fluttershy thows fluffy bunnies in fire in the third episode of the Friendship is Witchcraft series.
Friendship is Witchcraft - "The Perfect Swarm" (Abridged) (http://youtu.be/tIfHKfyRO5Y) (Episode 1)
Friendship is Witchcraft - "Read it and Sleep" (Abridged) (http://youtu.be/4gRo_ZxXXJg) (Episode 2)
Friendship is Witchcraft - "Dragone Baby Gone" (http://youtu.be/6FjMQBN2Ls8) (Episode 3)
Seriously hilarious. I recommend giving it a look.
LOL "Princess Celestia requires a fortress of knowledge!" :P
Post by: Flying Dice on September 09, 2011, 01:02:13 am
Post by: Bohandas on September 09, 2011, 01:19:32 am
I just had a thought. Wouldn't it be terrible if a somepony's cutie mark reflected some embarassing (yet, obviously, significant) aspect of their personality that they would rather not advertise to the world? Like if it was a line of coke or a forty or a bunch of adult toys?
On a related note, I just realized that Derpy's special talent/defining characteristic is probably smoking bongs and other water pipes.
Post by: Johuotar on September 09, 2011, 06:43:37 am
Post by: Dsarker on September 09, 2011, 06:54:01 am
Post by: Johuotar on September 09, 2011, 07:03:00 am
Why?I've just felt that their elements (AJ honesty | RD loyalty) could be swapped and their cutie marks would still fit.
Now that I think of it more though I remember the running of the leaves episode which had RD cheating and blaming AJ of cheating which isn't really fitting to honest or loyal pony. :S
Post by: Johuotar on September 09, 2011, 07:04:30 am
Post by: Dsarker on September 09, 2011, 07:06:57 am
Post by: kaijyuu on September 09, 2011, 07:13:18 am
Uh... I don't think I can make it! Cause, uh... I have to, uh... uh you know... I... pick apples! Yep, apples! 'Cause, that's what we do, with the, uh, apples. We... pick 'em.
*huge fake smile*
Don't get caught up on the whole elements thing, imo. These are more realistic characters; they're not gonna be perfect beacons of anything.
Post by: Zangi on September 09, 2011, 07:16:56 am
Hehe, I love AJ's attempts at lying. She's so very very bad at it.It just means they are horrible at contradicting their harmony.
Uh... I don't think I can make it! Cause, uh... I have to, uh... uh you know... I... pick apples! Yep, apples! 'Cause, that's what we do, with the, uh, apples. We... pick 'em.
*huge fake smile*
Don't get caught up on the whole elements thing, imo. These are more realistic characters; they're not gonna be perfect beacons of anything.
Post by: Dsarker on September 09, 2011, 07:36:49 am
Hehe, I love AJ's attempts at lying. She's so very very bad at it.
Uh... I don't think I can make it! Cause, uh... I have to, uh... uh you know... I... pick apples! Yep, apples! 'Cause, that's what we do, with the, uh, apples. We... pick 'em.
*huge fake smile*
Don't get caught up on the whole elements thing, imo. These are more realistic characters; they're not gonna be perfect beacons of anything.
The Emperor does not share your optimistic appraisal of the situation.
Post by: klingon13524 on September 09, 2011, 07:47:41 am
Well, it's not kittens, but Fluttershy thows fluffy bunnies in fire in the third episode of the Friendship is Witchcraft series.Why did you have to show me another time sink? SO MUCH TO ENJOY!
Friendship is Witchcraft - "The Perfect Swarm" (Abridged) (http://youtu.be/tIfHKfyRO5Y) (Episode 1)
Friendship is Witchcraft - "Read it and Sleep" (Abridged) (http://youtu.be/4gRo_ZxXXJg) (Episode 2)
Friendship is Witchcraft - "Dragone Baby Gone" (http://youtu.be/6FjMQBN2Ls8) (Episode 3)
Seriously hilarious. I recommend giving it a look.
Post by: FunctionZero on September 09, 2011, 11:32:36 am
Anyway, some of the greatest Youtube Poopers, with Likety heading it, made a big ass MLP fecal collab.
That's 25 minutes of fecal matter.
The Grand Galloping Collab (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSBaaeaqHiE)
There. Thread fixed.
EDIT:
Also, Dikekike's and cs188's are the best conts. They're in the collab too, but here's seperate if you don't have the endurance for the big one:
The Nutritious Chronicles of Celeryjack (MLP collab entry) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpKShm1BLBw&feature=youtube_gdata) (Dikekike)
[YTP] Fascism Is Magic (collab entry) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcwqiugEm7M&feature=youtube_gdata) (cs188)
Post by: Sowelu on September 09, 2011, 03:51:58 pm
Also, watching the show again with my GF, is Dash ever not a douche? Aside from brief moments of heroics, that is.
Post by: kaijyuu on September 09, 2011, 03:56:45 pm
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Also, watching the show again with my GF, is Dash ever not a douche? Aside from brief moments of heroics, that is.No, not really :D
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on September 09, 2011, 04:15:36 pm
Post by: Sowelu on September 09, 2011, 04:48:50 pm
Are there any Pinkie Pie + Fluttershy episodes where they both get like all the parts?
Post by: Bohandas on September 09, 2011, 09:59:05 pm
Well, it's not kittens, but Fluttershy thows fluffy bunnies in fire in the third episode of the Friendship is Witchcraft series.
Friendship is Witchcraft - "The Perfect Swarm" (Abridged) (http://youtu.be/tIfHKfyRO5Y) (Episode 1)
Friendship is Witchcraft - "Read it and Sleep" (Abridged) (http://youtu.be/4gRo_ZxXXJg) (Episode 2)
Friendship is Witchcraft - "Dragone Baby Gone" (http://youtu.be/6FjMQBN2Ls8) (Episode 3)
Seriously hilarious. I recommend giving it a look.
Similar:
My Little Pony: The (Abridged) Mentally Advanced Series 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUn86Yy7-IA)
My Little Pony: The (Abridged) Mentally Advanced Series 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VG8rcJIgBiI)
My Little Pony: The (Abridged) Mentally Advanced Series 3 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhK7cWvYCcU)
My Little Pony: The (Abridged) Mentally Advanced Series 4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yg_trC0VtFE)
My Little Pony: The (Abridged) Mentally Advanced Series 5 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTZbRUrN2bo&feature=related)
My Little Pony: The (Abridged) Mentally Advanced Series 6 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1zfGhwtbBw&feature=related)
My Little Pony: The (Abridged) Mentally Advanced Series 7 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6t1k4TtgpXM&feature=related)
:D
"...if you replaced all my friends with sliced bread I'd still probably be miserable for some other reason..."
Post by: Dsarker on September 10, 2011, 06:11:21 am
Possible third season confirmation, and the singing voice for PP is an opera singer.
http://soundcloud.com/glaze/shes-a-pony-remix
Post by: Bohandas on September 10, 2011, 07:56:21 pm
Nearly forgotWell, it's not kittens, but Fluttershy thows fluffy bunnies in fire in the third episode of the Friendship is Witchcraft series.
Friendship is Witchcraft - "The Perfect Swarm" (Abridged) (http://youtu.be/tIfHKfyRO5Y) (Episode 1)
Friendship is Witchcraft - "Read it and Sleep" (Abridged) (http://youtu.be/4gRo_ZxXXJg) (Episode 2)
Friendship is Witchcraft - "Dragone Baby Gone" (http://youtu.be/6FjMQBN2Ls8) (Episode 3)
Seriously hilarious. I recommend giving it a look.
Similar:
My Little Pony: The (Abridged) Mentally Advanced Series 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUn86Yy7-IA)
My Little Pony: The (Abridged) Mentally Advanced Series 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VG8rcJIgBiI)
My Little Pony: The (Abridged) Mentally Advanced Series 3 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhK7cWvYCcU)
My Little Pony: The (Abridged) Mentally Advanced Series 4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yg_trC0VtFE)
My Little Pony: The (Abridged) Mentally Advanced Series 5 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTZbRUrN2bo&feature=related)
My Little Pony: The (Abridged) Mentally Advanced Series 6 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1zfGhwtbBw&feature=related)
My Little Pony: The (Abridged) Mentally Advanced Series 7 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6t1k4TtgpXM&feature=related)
:D
"...if you replaced all my friends with sliced bread I'd still probably be miserable for some other reason..."
My Little Pony: The (Abridged) Mentally Advanced Series 8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2fgOhzV2LE&feature=related)
My Little Pony: The (Abridged) Mentally Advanced Series 9 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htRqLTQ5qs4&feature=related)
Post by: Crazy Cow on September 10, 2011, 10:41:23 pm
Post by: NoahTophatz on September 10, 2011, 10:59:22 pm
I made a Pony Magic: The Gathering deck. It's currently three for three against a rush infect deck, red burn deck, and my brother's white-green big critter deck. Anyone else here play Magic at all?I play a little bit
Post by: kaijyuu on September 10, 2011, 11:00:07 pm
Post by: Dsarker on September 11, 2011, 05:33:15 am
I made a pony Magic: The Gathering deck. It's currently three for three against a rush infect deck, red burn deck, and my brother's white-green big critter deck. Anyone else here play Magic at all?
I'm okay with it. Show us it.
Post by: Bohandas on September 11, 2011, 07:52:58 am
Post by: Crazy Cow on September 11, 2011, 11:42:57 am
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
If you can't tell, the idea of the deck is to get ponies down then buff the hell out of them. A few sneaky tricks like dropping Darksteel Plate on your Prized Unicorns are about all the strategy here :P
Post by: Demonic Spoon on September 11, 2011, 02:58:08 pm
Giggle (http://www.overthinkingit.com/2011/02/24/my-little-pony-political-economy/)
Is it bad that I like this article so much and had similar feelings even before reading it?
Also, awesome picture is awesome:Spoiler (click to show/hide)
I was gonna rage about looking waaaaay too deep into background things that probably weren't thought about by the writers all that much, but hell, let's roll with it.
(http://i.imgur.com/cy1aB.png)
Coup, engage!
Though tbh, this should probably be on the pony thread.
Reposting this in the appropriate thread. Also, I have a theory about ponies become cool due to vampires becoming sparkly, this probably old news though.
Post by: Dsarker on September 11, 2011, 03:27:31 pm
Post by: Demonic Spoon on September 11, 2011, 03:43:56 pm
While it is agreed that Twilight is not the norm of unicorn abilities, even possessing minor telekinesis is already powerful. Also, controlling the literature since unicorns pretty much have a monopoly on writing anything beyond a short letter.
Post by: Crazy Cow on September 11, 2011, 04:00:40 pm
Post by: Demonic Spoon on September 11, 2011, 04:11:30 pm
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 11, 2011, 04:17:34 pm
Most ponies probably don't demonstrate a fraction of the skill exhibited by the mane 6. The best exhibition of this is Trixie, who, despite being a pony who was based around magic, just like Twilight, wasn't able to perform anywhere near the same level. Most unicorns are likely on a level comparable to earth ponies in ability.
Post by: Bohandas on September 11, 2011, 04:19:34 pm
"Twilight Sparkle may be in the upper echelons of ability, but Rarity, the other unicorn in the central cast, can telekinetically stop and redirect high velocity projectiles; she also transforms a tree branch into a series of perfectly manicured leaf sculptures with a single thought."
While it is agreed that Twilight is not the norm of unicorn abilities, even possessing minor telekinesis is already powerful. Also, controlling the literature since unicorns pretty much have a monopoly on writing anything beyond a short letter.
Unicorns are undoubtedly on top. Pegasus ponies and earth ponies are incapable of manipulating much of anything; can you see a normal pony try to write, type, use any kinds of weapons or make anything with just a mouth and hooves? Unicorns, with their inherent ability of telekinesis, have even more of an advantage then we do. They can manipulate more items then we can (two) at once, and more efficiently then us due to telekinesis effecting things at a distance (kind of the point). That's the reason I would want to be a unicorn, if anything; even their basic, inherent powers kick the asses of every other ponies, not counting individual levels of power.
"All lesser races must stand aside or be trampled!" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yg_trC0VtFE) :D
Post by: Demonic Spoon on September 11, 2011, 04:22:29 pm
I think that the representations given by the mane cast might not actually exemplify the abilities of unicorns all that well. The mane cast have the Elements of Harmony on their side, which seems to present a boost in ability over normal ponies, whether earth, pegasus, or unicorn. Twilight can perform magic that likely rivals the god-princess's abilities, and even the much more weakly-powered Rarity is an amazingly speedy worker, able to pour out several outfits in a day. Rainbow Dash can apparently warp physics around her, as she's able to take the pressure of flying over mach 1 without protection. Even Applejack, despite showing signs of terrible weariness, was able to clear half of a MASSIVE orchard in the space of less than a week.
Most ponies probably don't demonstrate a fraction of the skill exhibited by the mane 6. The best exhibition of this is Trixie, who, despite being a pony who was based around magic, just like Twilight, wasn't able to perform anywhere near the same level. Most unicorns are likely on a level comparable to earth ponies in ability.
I know of at least 3 other pegasi with comparable ability to Rainbow Dash, admittedly they are in the top echelon, but most of the main cast is assumed to be as well. We already covered this, even if the rest of the unicorns are much weaker telekinesis trumps all. Heck they could possibly even work together to achieve stronger results.
Post by: Dsarker on September 11, 2011, 04:27:46 pm
They also appear to have more stamina and strength, see that same episode, 21, as well as 7.
Post by: Bohandas on September 11, 2011, 04:29:38 pm
So if Rarity can use her powers so easily, why doesn't she while finishing the Applebuck season? That is the essential reason for Unicorns being on top, that they can outproduce the Earth Ponies. You've got to establish why they would care about the Earth Ponies if they didn't need them. We also know that the Earth ponies are more adaptable to new circumstances: the only new settlement we see is dominated by Earth ponies, whereas the other settlement we see is so fixed in their ways even with more efficient methods available BECAUSE THE OTHER TYPES OF PONY ARE THERE.
They also appear to have more stamina and strength, see that same episode, 21, as well as 7.
What about episode 13?
Post by: Crazy Cow on September 11, 2011, 04:32:31 pm
Although worst-case scenario is that the unicorns take out the pegasus ponies and let weather run its course. There are benefits to controlling the weather, but ponies are perfectly capable of functioning without controlling weather (Appleoosa [is that how you spell it?], for example).
@TheBronzePickle
Unicorns are the best, no matter how you put it. Even if most unicorns can manipulate a single small item, that puts them at a great advantage over earth and pegasus ponies in writing, crafting, and combat.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 11, 2011, 04:36:19 pm
Edit: If nothing else, unicorns obviously have some good reason not to dominate the other races of pony. You could blame it on the background artists, but it was fairly obvious that most of the rich, high-tier ponies at the Gala were earth ponies.
Post by: Demonic Spoon on September 11, 2011, 04:40:49 pm
That is the essential reason for Unicorns being on top, that they can outproduce the Earth Ponies.
What? No. The top echelon unicorns can easily perform the same tasks the top echelon earth ponies can, proving the unicorn superiority. However, societal dominance isn't based on outproducing your lessers, it's based on controlling your lesses. A earth pony village rebels against the monarchy. Example of pegasi vs earth pony, the pegasi make it flood/drought, the earth ponies are forced to submit themselves again to the monarchy or starve. Can the pegasi produce more food than the Earth Ponies? No. Can they control the earth ponies? Yes. Really, the more I think about it the pegasi may be the top of the pile. They can just snipe the other ponies with lightning bolts from above. Unicorns still control literature though, giving them the powerful tool of information control. However you look at it Celestia is a indisposable dictator though(can't even really say monarch since she has no successors or predecessors), who controls the movement of the SUN.
Combat would not be terribly hard for an earth pony. They can perform a basic and strong grip with their hooves, and have the dexterity to do basic swordplay. Given a gun with a large trigger and no guard, they could probably operate it somewhat clumsily, but well enough to be accurate. They wouldn't have the mobility of a unicorn or pegasus force, but they would have numbers and brute strength.
Providing of course they had guns. The unicorns could just stop the bullets like the matrix though. Or snatch the gun/sword away.
Edit: If nothing else, unicorns obviously have some good reason not to dominate the other races of pony. You could blame it on the background artists, but it was fairly obvious that most of the rich, high-tier ponies at the Gala were earth ponies.
How is this a reason not to dominate them? Not following your logic. Subtlety is the name of the game here. The unicorns even have a entire FiM propaganda campaign to give the impression of equality between the races.
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on September 11, 2011, 04:44:58 pm
Pegasus ponies and earth ponies are incapable of manipulating much of anything; can you see a normal pony try to write, type, use any kinds of weapons or make anything with just a mouth and hooves?
I'm assuming we're ignoring Pinkie Pie and her flying machine here on the basis that Pinkie is about as far from normal as we can get?
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 11, 2011, 04:48:13 pm
Pegasus ponies would have an easier time controlling earth ponies, but the earth ponies seem to demonstrate the greatest amount of tool use, and therefore ingenuity. They could probably rig up ways to protect themselves from even the worst storms. Like bunkers.
Post by: Bohandas on September 11, 2011, 04:49:03 pm
Post by: Crazy Cow on September 11, 2011, 04:55:40 pm
@Bohandas
That's actually been hinted at quite a bit thorughout the show, so it is entirely possible that earth ponies have various abilities like precognition that simply haven't been studied... maybe because those mostly responsible for scientific research (unicorns) look down on earth ponies and don't think them worth studying?
@TheBronzePickle
The way I'm imagining unicorn vs. earth pony combat goes roughly along the lines of:
Unicorn yanks weapons away from earth ponies, promptly attacks earth ponies with said weapons
There is no way even multiple earth ponies would be able to take out a unicorn without some element of surprise because of that telekinesis.
Post by: Demonic Spoon on September 11, 2011, 04:59:07 pm
You're assuming that the telekinesis is stronger than the earth ponies' muscle. And the momentum of a bullet, which has a hard time being stopped by half-inch steel plate. Admittedly, it likely is strong enough to at least match the earth ponies, but most unicorns don't demonstrate the ability to handle several objects like Twilight could, and the earth ponies once again outnumber the other two races. A single unicorn might have to face two armed earth ponies, and would have an immense amount of trouble fighting both.
Pegasus ponies would have an easier time controlling earth ponies, but the earth ponies seem to demonstrate the greatest amount of tool use, and therefore ingenuity. They could probably rig up ways to protect themselves from even the worst storms. Like bunkers.
I am not, I am assuming it can be applied in a more useful and focused manner than earth pony muscle. Yes, but the gun example was a bit of a stretch in any case wasn't it? If we're gonna bring out guns then the unicorns can use devastating magical spells. And any range weapon less advanced than a gun can't really be utilized. Let us take the example of two earth ponies fighting one unicorn. Unicorn runs away from earth ponies, stopping them from closing in. Earth ponies have no choice but to let her go or pursue her since they can only hurt her in melee. Unicorn bashes there heads in with a rock that she telekinetically controls. Also what Crazy Cow said.
Bunker would help against storms sure, but they don't help much against famine when your crops are all dying due to drought or your croplands are flooded. Controlling the weather is a lot more than just storms.
It's possible that earth ponies have abilities that haven't been well studied or documented; cf. Pinkie Pie's prognosticative abilities in "Feeling Pinkie Keen" and Twilight's response to them. Not necessarily all abilities of a divinatory nature, but all subtle and not associated with any special anatomical features that are not universal to all ponies.
This is actually just further proof of the illusion of solidarity. Did you notice how Twilight reacted to the possibility of magical cabilities in a member of one of the lesser races? She seemed frankly horrified and threatened, sensing a possible threat to the unicorn powerbase.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 11, 2011, 05:07:37 pm
Post by: Crazy Cow on September 11, 2011, 05:12:16 pm
Post by: Demonic Spoon on September 11, 2011, 05:15:30 pm
The earth ponies are the only creatures shown growing plants. Fluttershy is shown prowling the edge of the Everfree Forest to collect the food for her animals. I think the earth ponies either much more efficient in growing things, or possibly the ONLY ponies with the ability to coax life from the ground.
Of course they're the only ones growing things, they're the peasant class! It's their role in society. As to fluttershy, I dunno, could you direct me to the episode? Maybe she needs special food for her animals that isn't easy for the earth pony slaves to grow.
That would actually go a long way towards balancing the castes. If earth ponies need to be around for food, then they would naturally be treated better than slaves.
What? No. Aren't there numerous examples in history of a large lower class that produces the food for the benefit of the higher castes while getting little of this benefit themselves? Admittedly many of these societies were overthrown/collapsed, but the presence of Celestia aka I control the sun bitches! makes overthrowing the regime...inadvisable and/or unfeasible. Heck, Celestia seems to be a parallel of the pharoahs/the sun godkings.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 11, 2011, 05:24:39 pm
Swarm of the Century, the first thing we see is Fluttershy walking away from the forest with apples. She either got them from the Everfree Forest by foraging, or she's actually walking away from Applejack's farm. Admittedly, that says nothing of feeding her animals, but we certainly don't see any indication of a garden around the house, even a small, inefficient one.
Honestly, I'm trying to justify the earth ponies' apparent ability to thrive in an environment where they are apparently completely inferior. If you have any ideas as to why in Celestia's name they might have the presence and political power they demonstrate without some kind of enforcement by the princesses themselves, then I really want to hear it, because I've pretty much run out of arguments in their favor.
Post by: Dsarker on September 11, 2011, 05:29:05 pm
Episode 13? The first CM episode? What about it?So if Rarity can use her powers so easily, why doesn't she while finishing the Applebuck season? That is the essential reason for Unicorns being on top, that they can outproduce the Earth Ponies. You've got to establish why they would care about the Earth Ponies if they didn't need them. We also know that the Earth ponies are more adaptable to new circumstances: the only new settlement we see is dominated by Earth ponies, whereas the other settlement we see is so fixed in their ways even with more efficient methods available BECAUSE THE OTHER TYPES OF PONY ARE THERE.
They also appear to have more stamina and strength, see that same episode, 21, as well as 7.
What about episode 13?
Wait, has there been any confirmation as to the populations of the pony castes? I am assuming that unicorn, pegasus and earth ponies are functionally even, because it hasn't been mentioned in the show at all.
@Bohandas
That's actually been hinted at quite a bit thorughout the show, so it is entirely possible that earth ponies have various abilities like precognition that simply haven't been studied... maybe because those mostly responsible for scientific research (unicorns) look down on earth ponies and don't think them worth studying?
@TheBronzePickle
The way I'm imagining unicorn vs. earth pony combat goes roughly along the lines of:
Unicorn yanks weapons away from earth ponies, promptly attacks earth ponies with said weapons
There is no way even multiple earth ponies would be able to take out a unicorn without some element of surprise because of that telekinesis.
Why would they need weapons? One quick buck and the bitch/bastard is dead. Even worse for the unicorns, we KNOW that they get tired from using spells, especially if they haven't done much of it recently, or the specific spell before. See the second episode, when Twilight teleports. See 6. I'm imagining something like this, but decidedly more lethal.
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Demonic Spoon on September 11, 2011, 05:32:04 pm
@Demonic Spoon
Swarm of the Century, the first thing we see is Fluttershy walking away from the forest with apples. She either got them from the Everfree Forest by foraging, or she's actually walking away from Applejack's farm. Admittedly, that says nothing of feeding her animals, but we certainly don't see any indication of a garden around the house, even a small, inefficient one.
Honestly, I'm trying to justify the earth ponies' apparent ability to thrive in an environment where they are apparently completely inferior. If you have any ideas as to why in Celestia's name they might have the presence and political power they demonstrate without some kind of enforcement by the princesses themselves, then I really want to hear it, because I've pretty much run out of arguments in their favor.
A obvious explanation is that the earth ponies' politicial power is a sham. Minor powers granted to them to make them think that they are equal.
However I am by no means claiming that my is the one and only true interpretation of of MLP, this is just a very interesting and engaging debate. Possible the ponies have a very good union, or there was some politicial upheavel in the past due to the biological differences we discussed and a new better order was workd out, wit the signs we noticed being relics from a previous age. Admittedly this is all rather blocked by that damn Celestia. Actual godkings are so annoying.
And now I bid you goodnight.
Why would they need weapons? One quick buck and the bitch/bastard is dead. Even worse for the unicorns, we KNOW that they get tired from using spells, especially if they haven't done much of it recently, or the specific spell before. See the second episode, when Twilight teleports. See 6. I'm imagining something like this, but decidedly more lethal.
And telekinetically controlled rock to the head and the earth ponies are dead, while the unicorn stays out of their reach. Obviously wartrained unicorns would have more telekinetic stamina. Earth ponies get tired from, I dunno, moving and fighting?
Post by: Dsarker on September 11, 2011, 05:36:12 pm
Post by: Demonic Spoon on September 11, 2011, 05:42:21 pm
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 11, 2011, 05:43:19 pm
Warrior earth ponies would have the same stamina training. Also, the telekinesis would have to be strong enough to give the rock the momentum needed to do severe damage to the target pony while being hard to dodge. The rock would either have to be big, which would be a strain to move, fast, which would take a lot of buildup and could be dodged, or accurate enough to hit the offending pony in a weak spot while still having the momentum to cause damage anyway. A unicorn could obviously do any of the above, but it would take time and concentration, which are to very limited resources in a battle situation.
Edit: Wow, I posted late. Anyway, Twilight did perform very weak telekinesis while moving, but nothing that would actually pose even the slightest threat to even a small bug. The only thing she's ever done running is teleport, and that both seemed to take a fair amount of concentration (all of her concentration that wasn't focused on running) and it took a long time for it to charge to a level where it worked.
Post by: Demonic Spoon on September 11, 2011, 05:48:15 pm
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 11, 2011, 05:50:51 pm
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 11, 2011, 05:57:22 pm
Post by: FunctionZero on September 11, 2011, 06:07:50 pm
Interesting. In most places with ponies, they discuss the show. Here, we discuss how ponies would kill each other in a fight to the death :PCool story bro. I've yet to find a place that'd actually discuss that.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 11, 2011, 06:07:52 pm
Post by: Crazy Cow on September 11, 2011, 06:21:19 pm
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 11, 2011, 06:28:53 pm
Post by: Zangi on September 11, 2011, 06:45:46 pm
Having the ability to telekinize stuff doesn't mean a trained War Unicorn is capable of controlling more then 2-4 different objects simultaneously. Nor does it mean they are able to concentrate enough to stop/deflect more then 1-2 high velocity objects, without dropping whatever else they are doing. It also doesn't mean their 'throwing stuff around' packs as much punch as an Earth Pony bucking a rock/apple/whatever, referencing the above...
Honestly, are we trying to say that Unicorn ponies are very powerful telekinesis users?
I would believe its a bit more balanced... not every Pony is Twilight Sparkle level... or even Rarity level, but she specializes more in control, while Twilight Sparkle has more power.
And I can assure you, a good bucking is still going to be unmatched when it comes to power in any Equestrian skirmish. Just don't get hit by that and you should more or less be fine...
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 11, 2011, 06:55:17 pm
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 11, 2011, 07:08:13 pm
Go to a different place then.Interesting. In most places with ponies, they discuss the show. Here, we discuss how ponies would kill each other in a fight to the death :PCool story bro. I've yet to find a place that'd actually discuss that.
Post by: GlyphGryph on September 11, 2011, 07:35:36 pm
They work harder, longer, and can maintain the focus needed to get the job done. They seem to be naturally disciplined. They are not stupid, either.
Pegasus ponies are fast and can fly, but they also seem fairly lazy and, mentally, a lot weaker than the earth ponies we've seen. They seem more interested in competing and playing around than actually getting work done. We haven't seen Pegasus ponies in many leadership positions, either - while earth ponies seem to be widespread in roles such as aristocrats, mayors, and even as leaders of the fashion world, where one would expect unicorn ponies to be on top.
Unicorn ponies, meanwhile, seem overly concerned with appearances. Twilight is really different than most of them - do recall how the other unicorns seemed upset that she would prefer working on her studies to socializing. Those we've seen with magical talents (again, aside from twilight), are quite focused, and having something come so easily to you must make it quite difficult to justify all that effort it would take to do something else. Especially when most of them seem to care far more for social approval than anything meaningful.
So who are the movers and shaker's of pony society? Earth ponies. They push out the frontiers, they do the work that needs to be done, they can be found leading industries and managing towns, because above all their defining trait seems to be the fact that they get. things. done.
If there was ever a war between the three types, well, I know which side I'd want to lead. While the unicorns were struggling to deal with their own trying to get out of military service, or patting themselves on the back for being such good sports and letting those earth ponies go free, or chatting up about how secure they are in their "impenetrable" magical fortress they made with a whole bunch of tricks that they've nicknamed the Titanic, the Earth Ponies would be figuring out exactly what they would need to do to win the war, and then they wouldn't stop until the war was won.
I can't even see the Pegasus pony's organizing an army without it breaking out into bickering, to be honest. Assuming they would even want to fight and not just sit things out after making an agreement with the earth ponies to continue getting... ya'know, food.
You might be able to train enough unicorns to pull together a small elite force, but most of them would wash out. Or whine. Or give up. Or get tired too easily to be worthwhile. And it would take time. And the whole time they would likely be questioning why they have to be the ones doing it, while the Earth Ponies are getting organized, kicking down the doors, and, oh yeah, being the only side that has any idea how to do the work that keeps society functioning. (like growing food).
Post by: Crazy Cow on September 11, 2011, 07:50:40 pm
Post by: Bohandas on September 11, 2011, 08:52:27 pm
I've always thought that it would make more sense if they replaced the earth ponies with eight-legged Slepnir (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleipnir) style ponies or something like that...
Post by: fqllve on September 11, 2011, 09:26:17 pm
Also, I think Slepnir might freak little girls out a bit. :p
Post by: Dsarker on September 11, 2011, 09:27:25 pm
Post by: Flying Dice on September 11, 2011, 09:35:27 pm
Post by: Dsarker on September 11, 2011, 09:39:19 pm
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 11, 2011, 10:21:30 pm
Post by: Dsarker on September 11, 2011, 10:23:31 pm
Post by: Zangi on September 11, 2011, 11:22:47 pm
Post by: Bohandas on September 11, 2011, 11:30:40 pm
Simply, a pony like that wouldn't exist as far as the show will go. However, in the world of fanfics, where the laws of My Little Pony are bent to fit the needs of authors, a pony could get a cutie mark and have special talents related to the darker side of reality. I'm not entirely sure what kind of magic a pony like that could use. However, let me don my tin foil hat and say there could actually be a "secret police" of sorts serving under Celestia and maintaining order.
While this isn't nearly as dark as assassination, I want to put my theory forward again that the bubbles on Derpy Hooves/Ditzy Doo's (http://mlp.wikia.com/wiki/Derpy_Hooves) cutie mark are the bubbles of smoke one might see in a bong (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bong) or some other type of water-pipe.
Post by: Dsarker on September 11, 2011, 11:33:14 pm
Earth ponies get their things done as efficiently and cheaply as possible. They make the new ventures.
Pegasus Ponies work at clearing the sky/unclearing it. They do what they can, and get what they need. They don't do any more or any less.
Unicorns are a mixture. Some of them are do the minimum required, some are do the maximum possible. Most of them, however, survive on the government's teat.
Post by: Bohandas on September 12, 2011, 12:01:58 am
Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on September 12, 2011, 12:03:10 am
The example of assassination as a talent probably won't come up but what about a pony with the talent for hiding really well? It would be a valid thing and could easily be found with a simple game of hide and seek yet could easily be used to be a superb assassin if the pony chose to. A talent is like a knife, you could use it to carve furniture or eat a meal but you could also use it to kill someone.
Post by: Bohandas on September 12, 2011, 12:13:40 am
I think we are missing an important part of the talent/cutiemark thing. While we have not seen any "dark" cutie marks in the show yet, most of the talents are morality neutral. Finding gems? Thats neither good nor evil, its what you do with the gems that matter. Sonic Rainboom? Basically that is just the ability to go really fast plus a light show. Skill with magic? What spells you choose to learn matters not that you can. Most of the various talents either can't be specifically good nor evil or could go both ways.
The example of assassination as a talent probably won't come up but what about a pony with the talent for hiding really well? It would be a valid thing and could easily be found with a simple game of hide and seek yet could easily be used to be a superb assassin if the pony chose to. A talent is like a knife, you could use it to carve furniture or eat a meal but you could also use it to kill someone.
I wonder...What would the cutie mark for someone whose talent is hiding look like? Would it even be visible?
As for the knife thing, have you ever seen this comedy routine (http://comedians.jokes.com/mike-vecchione/videos/mike-vecchione---shooting-range)? The last thirty seconds sound just like what you were saying about knives.
Post by: Flying Dice on September 12, 2011, 12:14:28 am
Another note is the apparent lack of the institution of marriage, either in the terms we are familiar with, or as the economic/political contracts that were common in earlier centuries. This fits both with the apparent social system, which appears to be some sort of mixture of completely rigid capitalism, in that the "classes" are less socioeconomic features and more literal races, with total theocracy, as well as with the fact that with the apparent female to male ratio of the various pony subraces that makes polyamory pretty much the only option which precludes massive conflict over mating rights or the potential for genetic stagnation that would result from purely monogamous family lines. And yet at the same time, with Applejack's family we see clear bonds, as well as evidence of potential inbreeding to preserve cutiemark potency.
That does assume that ponies are sexually reproductive, which we have no outright proof of. For all we know, ponies could be spore-breeders, or >>tinfoil hat mode<< they may in fact be a fallen interstellar colony, sustained through the "magic" of advanced technology or psionics, which would also allow the possibility of bioengineering(which may actually present a reason for the apparent laziness or shallowness of the abilities of unicorns and pegasuses; if they were genetically engineered offshoots of the original, technilogically advanced race of earth ponies, their flaws may have been part of the price of creating ponies able to respectively utilitze psionic powers and inhabit normally unusable territory, such as mountain ranges and the sky.). Furthermore, this could account for the skewed female-male ratio through damage or flaws in equipment or programming. This also opens the possibility that Celestia is in fact a rogue A.I. that was responsible, directly or indirectly, for the fall, and who has siezed the opportunity it presented to rebel against her/its creators and has self-designated imperitives to continue to subjugate the various pony subraces for the rest of her/its lifespan, which could be essentially infinite. A horrifying prospect indeed.
Post by: Bohandas on September 12, 2011, 12:20:24 am
Also, i think there's a married couple in Applejack's flashback in "Cutie Mark Chronicles"
Post by: Flying Dice on September 12, 2011, 12:44:44 am
But yeah, the fact that almost the entire cast is female probably is responsible for that impression.
This has been bugging me for a while: Why does the hydra in Ep15 only have 4 heads? Has a hero been at it with a greataxe or something?
Also, what's with the apparent disparity of the levels of cooperation and friendliness presented by Spike and the older dragon from the mountain? Is it just individual personality, or is there some sort of effect that causes dragons to become increasingly antisocial and violent as they age? Because that would be a bit of fridge horror, especially for Spike, knowing that he would, as he aged, gradually forget or come to hate his friends and become increasingly, unwillingly hostile towards others.
Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on September 12, 2011, 12:51:43 am
I think that the male to female ratio just seems skewed because all of the primary characters (except Spike) are female and they get the most airtime...Actually of the three towns/cities that are seen the ratio is all over the place. Ponyville is mostly female, the appleosia or however you spell it was mostly male and the capital is a good mix though that could just be from the fact that everyone wants to live there.
Also, i think there's a married couple in Applejack's flashback in "Cutie Mark Chronicles"
Post by: Dsarker on September 12, 2011, 01:02:15 am
I think that the male to female ratio just seems skewed because all of the primary characters (except Spike) are female and they get the most airtime...Actually of the three towns/cities that are seen the ratio is all over the place. Ponyville is mostly female, the appleosia or however you spell it was mostly male and the capital is a good mix though that could just be from the fact that everyone wants to live there.
Also, i think there's a married couple in Applejack's flashback in "Cutie Mark Chronicles"
And each of them are pastiches of a specific genre.
Appleloosa - western. Women are either distressed damsels or whores. Of course there aren't many women.
Manehattan and Capital - posh city with out of sorts country/small town folk.
Ponyville - Girls cartoon typical setting.
Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on September 12, 2011, 01:07:46 am
Post by: fqllve on September 12, 2011, 01:51:55 am
Also, what's with the apparent disparity of the levels of cooperation and friendliness presented by Spike and the older dragon from the mountain? Is it just individual personality, or is there some sort of effect that causes dragons to become increasingly antisocial and violent as they age? Because that would be a bit of fridge horror, especially for Spike, knowing that he would, as he aged, gradually forget or come to hate his friends and become increasingly, unwillingly hostile towards others.Because adult dragons have to be antagonists! Cause...um, dragons are antagonists. And presumably Spike is 'domesticated.' Insofar as a sentient being can be.
Post by: kaijyuu on September 12, 2011, 02:51:56 am
I doubt they're resentful or hateful, just... "stop bothering me and taking my stuff."
Post by: NoahTophatz on September 12, 2011, 04:38:39 am
Post by: Dsarker on September 12, 2011, 04:46:07 am
Post by: runiq on September 12, 2011, 07:13:41 am
It features socks.
Thought I'd mention it.
Post by: GlyphGryph on September 12, 2011, 07:23:51 am
River dragon seemed nice enough, too.
As to the "dark" cutie marks...
I think the show has said that it's not really destiny, your cutie mark. It's a product of the environment in some ways, I think. After all, it is based on the realization of what your special talent is, which always happens eventually, so its got to be something you not only do, but do enough to have developed a special talent for it. The talent comes before the cutie mark, not the other way around.
I don't think the apple family cutie marks are genetic, just a natural result of them all being raised somewhere they can learn and develop that talent.
Post by: Zangi on September 12, 2011, 09:13:42 am
Its a deal with dragons thing... or the ponies have been stealing dragon eggs... and Celestia is powerful enough to beat down 2-3 full grown dragons at the same time. The dragons not working together much being the reason why they havn't come down upon ponies in force. With Luna, the Alicorns could probably take down 6-8 dragons together, already putting down dragon 'dissent' before Luna was banished to the moon...
EDIT: There needs to be a cutie mark of lying, but it won't be obvious, cause its all about lying.
Post by: Johuotar on September 12, 2011, 09:26:10 am
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Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 12, 2011, 09:44:57 am
Post by: Flying Dice on September 12, 2011, 09:54:26 am
Post by: Zangi on September 12, 2011, 10:00:37 am
"Whats this Rainbow Dash thing Joe?" "Dunno, Bob you know?" "Aww heck, just put some rainbows on the box."
There are still lots of people that don't take to 'general' internet culture. Pockets of resistance everywhere if you know where to look.
Post by: Flying Dice on September 12, 2011, 10:03:11 am
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 12, 2011, 10:04:21 am
It's too bad we can't get everyone on the same page, though, we could overthrow the world and create an Internetocracy. Which would probably be anarchic.
Post by: Flying Dice on September 12, 2011, 10:09:22 am
Post by: Crazy Cow on September 12, 2011, 10:38:39 am
Never mind. DON'T.
Post by: Johuotar on September 12, 2011, 11:06:18 am
Imagine if there was a government based on the internet, though...
Never mind. DON'T.
I ALREADY DID!!!
Post by: Flying Dice on September 12, 2011, 11:12:19 am
Imagine if there was a government based on the internet, though...
Never mind. DON'T.
I ALREADY DID!!!
The brain bleach is in the lower left cabinet, next to the fetish fuel.
Post by: Bauglir on September 12, 2011, 12:39:44 pm
Imagine if there was a government based on the internet, though...
Never mind. DON'T.
I ALREADY DID!!!
The brain bleach is in the lower left cabinet, next to the fetish fuel.
It's very, very important that you never confuse the two. I hope they're clearly labeled.
Post by: Rose on September 12, 2011, 01:22:25 pm
Post by: Flying Dice on September 12, 2011, 01:49:34 pm
Imagine if there was a government based on the internet, though...
Never mind. DON'T.
I ALREADY DID!!!
The brain bleach is in the lower left cabinet, next to the fetish fuel.
It's very, very important that you never confuse the two. I hope they're clearly labeled.
Hey, there are things that could be both turnons and squicky at the same time. See: accidentally clicking a link to danbooru
On that note, what would be the appropriate ratios? Do we treat the bb like the red bull or the jager? Actually, do we treat it like the vodka or the vodka, because I might have to kill myself if I ever drank a jagerbomb.
Post by: Johuotar on September 12, 2011, 02:13:12 pm
Exclusive season 2 sneak peek. Shows Discord. SPOILER WARNING
http://www.wired.com/underwire/2011/09/my-little-pony-season-two-clip/
Discord reminded me of powerpuff girls.
I need to go to sleep right now, I gotta wake up early :/
Post by: Flying Dice on September 12, 2011, 02:25:10 pm
HAVE YOU SEEN THIS?!?! IS THIS REAL IT HAS TO BE BUT I DONT BELIEVE IT!
Exclusive season 2 sneak peek. Shows Discord. SPOILER WARNING
http://www.wired.com/underwire/2011/09/my-little-pony-season-two-clip/
Discord reminded me of powerpuff girls.
I need to go to sleep right now, I gotta wake up early :/
Oh god oh god oh god can't wait!
Also, how long till someone posts an essay equating Discord to Marx because he has the power to equalize the different social classes?
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 12, 2011, 02:36:26 pm
...Naah, not right now. Just got back from college and my brain is tired.
Post by: klingon13524 on September 12, 2011, 02:42:55 pm
HAVE YOU SEEN THIS?!?! IS THIS REAL IT HAS TO BE BUT I DONT BELIEVE IT!Finally!
Exclusive season 2 sneak peek. Shows Discord. SPOILER WARNING
http://www.wired.com/underwire/2011/09/my-little-pony-season-two-clip/
Discord reminded me of powerpuff girls.
I need to go to sleep right now, I gotta wake up early :/
Post by: tehstefan on September 12, 2011, 03:04:48 pm
Post by: klingon13524 on September 12, 2011, 03:18:13 pm
That is not what I expected discord to look like.What did you expect him to look like then? A big black ghost? An Amnesia style darkness? A unicorn? This is a kids show, bronies or no bronies.
Post by: GlyphGryph on September 12, 2011, 03:18:33 pm
Post by: Dsarker on September 12, 2011, 03:20:17 pm
Post by: klingon13524 on September 12, 2011, 03:26:57 pm
Can someone tell me what happens? Wired crashes/freezes up ever computer I have available in my house.Our five heroines trot up to what looks liek a huge hedge maze/castle thingy, then their wing and unicorn-horn-thingies disapear. Then something that looks like a dragon with the body parts of various other animals cryptically tells them about a game then have to play to get the somethings of harmony back.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 12, 2011, 03:29:13 pm
Fixed that for you.Can someone tell me what happens? Wired crashes/freezes up ever computer I have available in my house.Ourfivesix heroines trot up to what looks like a huge hedge maze/castle thingy, then their wing and unicorn-horn-thingies disapear. Then something that looks like a dragon with the body parts of various other animals cryptically tells them about a game then have to play to get the somethings of harmony back.
Unless you somehow believe one of them to not be a hero.
Post by: klingon13524 on September 12, 2011, 03:33:35 pm
What good does bringing a honest farmer do? At least Rarity has limited magic.Fixed that for you.Can someone tell me what happens? Wired crashes/freezes up ever computer I have available in my house.Ourfivesix heroines trot up to what looks like a huge hedge maze/castle thingy, then their wing and unicorn-horn-thingies disapear. Then something that looks like a dragon with the body parts of various other animals cryptically tells them about a game then have to play to get the somethings of harmony back.
Unless you somehow believe one of them to not be a hero.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 12, 2011, 03:35:26 pm
Post by: Frajic on September 12, 2011, 03:36:38 pm
Thank you for not spoilering that.Can someone tell me what happens? Wired crashes/freezes up ever computer I have available in my house.Our five heroines trot up to what looks liek a huge hedge maze/castle thingy, then their wing and unicorn-horn-thingies disapear. Then something that looks like a dragon with the body parts of various other animals cryptically tells them about a game then have to play to get the somethings of harmony back.
Post by: klingon13524 on September 12, 2011, 03:37:46 pm
Farmers are known for their strength. She could probably clear some obstacles that even Twilight, with all her fancy magical ability, might have a little trouble with.So she's cheap manual labor?
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 12, 2011, 03:47:39 pm
Post by: Zangi on September 12, 2011, 04:02:45 pm
Post by: Roboboy33 on September 12, 2011, 04:09:05 pm
Post by: tehstefan on September 12, 2011, 07:54:47 pm
He seems like he'll be a very fun villain.
Post by: Dsarker on September 12, 2011, 08:09:44 pm
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Post by: Mechanoid on September 12, 2011, 08:15:43 pm
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Post by: kaijyuu on September 12, 2011, 08:17:41 pm
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Oh my god the voice actor is the dude that played Q in StarTrek TNG, DS9, and Voyager.O.O
Ok that's something I don't mind being spoiled! Hurry the eff up, saturday!
(ps: very much thank you for the spoiler tags)
Post by: Flying Dice on September 12, 2011, 08:18:39 pm
Oh my god the voice actor is the dude that played Q in StarTrek TNG, DS9, and Voyager.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
I know, that was the first thing I noticed too. :D
Also, is it wrong that the first thing that popped into my head after seeing this
was "ritual sacrifice"?Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Dsarker on September 12, 2011, 08:27:27 pm
Post by: Bohandas on September 12, 2011, 08:30:44 pm
Also, is it wrong that the first thing that popped into my head after seeing thiswas "ritual sacrifice"?Spoiler (click to show/hide)
I was thinking "The Second Thanksgiving"
Post by: Flying Dice on September 12, 2011, 09:47:33 pm
They're obviously CUTIE MARK CRUSADERS SPANISH INQUISITION!!! YAAAAAAAY!!!
No one ever expects...
Post by: Gunner-Chan on September 12, 2011, 10:23:50 pm
No one ever expects...
*Sting music*
(http://i.imgur.com/10Z4h.jpg)
THE SPANISH INQUISITION!
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 12, 2011, 10:32:22 pm
Quote
Pinkie Pie turned on her new jukebox and began frantically hitting random buttons, trying to find a song that everypony could dance to.
"Let's see...hmm, this one?" *click*
Never gonna give you up, never gonna let you-
"Ha ha, no, um...let's try-" *click*
I see a little silhouette-o of a man. Scaramouche, Scara-
"No." *click*
ALL ABOOOOOOOOARD! HA HA HA-
"No. Hmm..." *click*
Baby, baby, baby ooooooooo-
"Oh Celestia no." *click*
E-ques-tria Girls, we’re kinda magical, boots on hooves, bikinis on-
"Whoops! How'd that get in there?" *click*
You've got the touch...you've got the powaaaaAAAAAAA-
"Come on! There has to be something danceable on this-" *click*
What is love? Baby don't hurt me. Don't hurt me. No more.
"Oh this is my jam!"
Post by: FunctionZero on September 12, 2011, 10:45:06 pm
What is love? Baby don't hurt me. Don't hurt me. No more.Fuck yeah Haddaway.
"Oh this is my jam!"
As for the rest ... >ff
Post by: Flying Dice on September 12, 2011, 10:49:12 pm
Rainbow Dash wants to be a car washer from Lesbia. That will stay with me for the rest of my life.
Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on September 12, 2011, 11:41:50 pm
Too bad the series is likely to tail off in the near future.
Post by: Flying Dice on September 12, 2011, 11:58:30 pm
Post by: Dsarker on September 13, 2011, 12:02:12 am
Lesbian Carwasher FTW.
Too bad the series is likely to tail off in the near future.
Why is it likely to tail off?
I definitely prefer the puppy story.
Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on September 13, 2011, 12:03:03 am
Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on September 13, 2011, 12:40:17 am
Post by: klingon13524 on September 13, 2011, 03:36:17 am
Oh my god the voice actor is the dude that played Q in StarTrek TNG, DS9, and Voyager.How did I not notice that?Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Dsarker on September 13, 2011, 04:06:48 am
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Edit:
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Post by: dragonshardz on September 13, 2011, 04:38:33 am
Post by: runiq on September 13, 2011, 05:11:06 am
Post by: Dsarker on September 13, 2011, 05:41:18 am
Post by: Dsarker on September 13, 2011, 05:51:04 am
Spoiler: Twilight Sparkle Vs DisCord (click to show/hide)
Post by: Bohandas on September 13, 2011, 07:11:37 am
Just watched that abridged series that someone linked to earlier...
Rainbow Dash wants to be a car washer from Lesbia. That will stay with me for the rest of my life.
Personally I think the part of that episode (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTZbRUrN2bo&feature=related) where Twilight talks about her childhood is even funnier...
"I had this toy called 'Mrs.Buzzy; She was a stuffed bee. One day while I was having a tea party, Celestia came and she pulled out all of Mrs.Buzzy's stuffing and shefilled her full of sliced bread and she said 'There! Mrs.Buzzy isn't real!' and she told me to write a 300 page essay explaining what that proved and I DIDN'T KNOW!!!... do we have any scotch?"
(And then later, in episode 8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2fgOhzV2LE&feature=channel_video_title), there's a hilarious drawing of that scene inserted during Twilight's flashback)
EDIT: I found an outside link to the drawing (http://petirep.deviantart.com/art/Mrs-Buzzy-Isn-t-Real-243985969)
EDIT: Also, a link back to the post with the links (http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=74664.msg2604129#msg2604129)
Post by: Bohandas on September 13, 2011, 07:30:06 am
I'd really like to watch the new ep on Saturday just as everyone else does, unfortunately I'm nowhere near the USA. Does anybody know if it'll be available on Hubworld, or---failing that---if there's someplace else where I could watch it?
There's already several videos on youtube that are at least claiming to be pirated copies of the season 2 opener. I haven't actually checked them out yet though.
Post by: Flying Dice on September 13, 2011, 07:38:02 am
Just watched that abridged series that someone linked to earlier...
Rainbow Dash wants to be a car washer from Lesbia. That will stay with me for the rest of my life.
Personally I think the part of that episode (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTZbRUrN2bo&feature=related) where Twilight talks about her childhood is even funnier...
"I had this toy called 'Mrs.Buzzy; She was a stuffed bee. One day while I was having a tea party, Celestia came and she pulled out all of Mrs.Buzzy's stuffing and shefilled her full of sliced bread and she said 'There! Mrs.Buzzy isn't real!' and she told me to write a 300 page essay explaining what that proved and I DIDN'T KNOW!!!... do we have any scotch?"
(And then later, in episode 8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2fgOhzV2LE&feature=channel_video_title), there's a hilarious drawing of that scene inserted during Twilight's flashback)
EDIT: I found an outside link to the drawing (http://petirep.deviantart.com/art/Mrs-Buzzy-Isn-t-Real-243985969)
EDIT: Also, a link back to the post with the links (http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=74664.msg2604129#msg2604129)
Oh yeah, that was probably funnier, but it is longer and my terrible memory won't retain it. :-X
Also: Time for a marathon re-viewing of the first season.
Post by: Zangi on September 13, 2011, 08:02:48 am
Somehow, I'd expect half those to be rickrolls...I'd really like to watch the new ep on Saturday just as everyone else does, unfortunately I'm nowhere near the USA. Does anybody know if it'll be available on Hubworld, or---failing that---if there's someplace else where I could watch it?
There's already several videos on youtube that are at least claiming to be pirated copies of the season 2 opener. I haven't actually checked them out yet though.
Post by: Flying Dice on September 13, 2011, 08:20:56 am
Somehow, I'd expect half those to be rickrolls...I'd really like to watch the new ep on Saturday just as everyone else does, unfortunately I'm nowhere near the USA. Does anybody know if it'll be available on Hubworld, or---failing that---if there's someplace else where I could watch it?
There's already several videos on youtube that are at least claiming to be pirated copies of the season 2 opener. I haven't actually checked them out yet though.
I would say "or worse", but it's youtube.
Post by: FunctionZero on September 13, 2011, 09:06:12 am
(http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqnqq9FuyA1qzq5yso1_500.jpg)
And since someone already mentioned fella by the name Rick Astley ...
(http://cdn.gs.uproxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/lunchbagart-30-rickroll.jpg)
Spoiler: Lunch Bag ... Art? (Best Father 2011 award goes to ... (click to show/hide)
http://lunchbagart.tumblr.com/ (http://lunchbagart.tumblr.com/)
Also thank Google for this find. It was one of the random shit Google Reader throws at me.
Post by: kaijyuu on September 13, 2011, 09:52:50 am
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on September 13, 2011, 09:58:44 am
I wonder what he used? Chalk, maybe? But that'd smear and also get everywhere...
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 13, 2011, 10:01:59 am
Post by: Demonic Spoon on September 13, 2011, 10:37:16 am
"and the Earth Ponies lose their legs..."
XD
See, even Discord agrees the pegasi and unicorn powers are stronger than earth pony powers! I am vindicated!
Post by: Bohandas on September 13, 2011, 10:49:15 am
I've just felt that their elements (AJ honesty | RD loyalty) could be swapped and their cutie marks would still fit.
Now that I think of it more though I remember the running of the leaves episode which had RD cheating and blaming AJ of cheating which isn't really fitting to honest or loyal pony. :S
"...Twilight!? Twilight my man! I have no loyalty!" :P
Don't get caught up on the whole elements thing, imo. These are more realistic characters; they're not gonna be perfect beacons of anything.
I say that instead of being avatars of the elements, they instead (accidentally) ritually invoked them for a short period with their actions.
I agree. With this kind of invocation you only need a small sample of your supporting elements. Fire burns, wind blows, water falls; only the sixth element is indispensible.
Post by: Dsarker on September 13, 2011, 11:06:49 am
Spoiler: D'aaaaaaaaaawwwwww - can't go a day without it. (click to show/hide)
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on September 13, 2011, 11:11:39 am
Spoiler: D'aaaaaaaaaawwwwww - can't go a day without it. (click to show/hide)
That's the most adorable thing I've seen all week.
Post by: Bohandas on September 13, 2011, 11:15:35 am
Spoiler: D'aaaaaaaaaawwwwww - can't go a day without it. (click to show/hide)
That's the most adorable thing I've seen all week.
Cute!
I guess Twilight Sparkle also requires a fortress of knowledge... (http://youtu.be/tIfHKfyRO5Y)
Post by: Johuotar on September 13, 2011, 11:34:55 am
A comment of the discord trailer by some random guy who I don't wanna find out the name of:
"and the Earth Ponies lose their legs..."
He must have read that weird fic too! Shame I don't remember its name it was most random.
Quote from: Johuotar
I've just felt that their elements (AJ honesty | RD loyalty) could be swapped and their cutie marks would still fit.
What did I write there?! Cutie marks have nothing to do with the elements, what was I thinking...
Post by: Silfurdreki on September 13, 2011, 11:52:30 am
Spoiler: D'aaaaaaaaaawwwwww - can't go a day without it. (click to show/hide)
Instant diabetes, right there.
From all the video spoilers and other discussion in here and elsewhere on the intertubes, it seems I'll have to stay away from every pony-related website if I'm to avoid any further season two spoilers. Only four days left! Go faster time! >:(
Post by: Bohandas on September 13, 2011, 03:13:12 pm
Post by: FunctionZero on September 13, 2011, 03:30:32 pm
Post by: Fayrik on September 13, 2011, 03:40:23 pm
Also, in other news it kinda turns out I'm the lead programmer of Equestria Online now. Who'd have thought it huh?
-- or Ruby Rhod as ponies?Ruby Rhod pony huh? ...Interesting idea. Sounds green to me!
Post by: FunctionZero on September 13, 2011, 03:46:38 pm
Also, in other news it kinda turns out I'm the lead programmer of Equestria Online now. Who'd have thought it huh?I've lost all respect for you.
Post by: Fayrik on September 13, 2011, 03:49:20 pm
You had respect for me? You come across as one not to grant respect until someone's done something worthy of respect in your eyes.Also, in other news it kinda turns out I'm the lead programmer of Equestria Online now. Who'd have thought it huh?I've lost all respect for you.
Either way, care to elaborate?
Post by: FunctionZero on September 13, 2011, 03:56:58 pm
And as to why I don't respect you anymore? EqD.
I'd be glad to elaborate but I'm sure I'd get muted or worse again. :(
(The same topic, kinda, got me muted. Can't remember if you were there at the time.)
Post by: Fayrik on September 13, 2011, 03:59:13 pm
Something's telling me that if it ended in drama last time to leave well enough alone, but the curiosity is killing me.
Post by: Bohandas on September 13, 2011, 04:03:12 pm
Wait, it took you this long to finally watch episode 2? After everyone else made their third or fourth re-run? Sheesh, slowpoke. :P
I had been watching all legit like on HUB on demand, but finally got curious enough as to how the pilot episode ends that I watched the second half on youtube.
Post by: FunctionZero on September 13, 2011, 04:21:39 pm
Post by: FunctionZero on September 13, 2011, 04:58:42 pm
Owell, proceed, you all.
(I'm blaming all of this on every goddamn site having the Equestria- prefix.)
Post by: Fayrik on September 13, 2011, 05:12:27 pm
(I'm blaming all of this on every goddamn site having the Equestria- prefix.)I'll agree it is all very confusing.
But, to clear up this for anyone else reading this thread, Equestria Online is a small MMO in development.
Well, I say small simply because it's a "hobby" project, even though the team is massive, and we're hoping to make some pretty interesting game play features too.
I might as well link the site too, just so that google doesn't get confused and send you to Equestria Daily by mistake. Here (http://www.equestriaonline.com/). (We don't want even more confusion.)
But if you'd asked me a week ago if I thought I'd be programming an MMO in the forseeable future, I'd probably have said no. Let alone lead a team working on a pony themed... Momeurpeg.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 13, 2011, 05:15:38 pm
Fortrenheit 451? Some kind of Fahrenheit 451 reference? /painfully obviousSpoiler: D'aaaaaaaaaawwwwww - can't go a day without it. (click to show/hide)
That's the most adorable thing I've seen all week.
Cute!
I guess Twilight Sparkle also requires a fortress of knowledge... (http://youtu.be/tIfHKfyRO5Y)
So, why did this thread pick up steam all of a sudden these past few days?
Post by: Flare on September 13, 2011, 05:17:05 pm
http://www.amazon.com/Deadly-Equines-Shocking-Meat-Eating-Murderous/dp/1590480031/
There is widespread belief in a warm and comforting story which states the horse is a gentle herbivore. What if a Rosetta Stone had been found to unlock the dark secrets of the horse's past? An international multi-million dollar industry serviced by horse whisperers, glossy magazines and popular culture preaches that horses are meek prey animals who fear predators. What if evidence demonstrated horses have slain lions, tigers, pumas, wolves, hyenas and humans? Contemporary writers have successfully airbrushed murderous and meat-eating horses out of literature. What if Shakespeare, Sherlock Holmes and Steve McQueen provided artistic evidence to refute that claim? Thanks to global equestrian amnesia, the crucial role played by horses in recent history has been lost to mankind. What if testimony revealed meat-eating horses had been used to explore the Poles and photographs had been discovered of Tibet's blood-eating horses? Deadly Equines is a revolutionary departure from equestrian romance. It is a fact-filled analysis which reveals how humanity has known about meat-eating horses for at least four thousand years, during which time horses have consumed nearly two dozen different types of protein, including human flesh, and that these episodes have occurred on every continent, including Antarctica. Various sources of corroborating data, including legends, literature, cinema, news stories, scientific reports and eyewitness accounts are presented for the reader's investigation. None of these items had been hidden. They were ignored, misinterpreted or, in some cases, censored. The result is the first exploration of the horse's hidden history, an alternative equestrian world populated by forgotten facts, overlooked evidence and astonishing stories. Amply illustrated, and containing a map of occurrences, this study challenges the reader to develop a new understanding of the horse, one based upon reason, not fantasy.
Post by: Bohandas on September 13, 2011, 05:17:19 pm
Just watched that abridged series that someone linked to earlier...
Rainbow Dash wants to be a car washer from Lesbia. That will stay with me for the rest of my life.
Personally I think the part of that episode (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTZbRUrN2bo&feature=related) where Twilight talks about her childhood is even funnier...
"I had this toy called 'Mrs.Buzzy; She was a stuffed bee. One day while I was having a tea party, Celestia came and she pulled out all of Mrs.Buzzy's stuffing and shefilled her full of sliced bread and she said 'There! Mrs.Buzzy isn't real!' and she told me to write a 300 page essay explaining what that proved and I DIDN'T KNOW!!!... do we have any scotch?"
(And then later, in episode 8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2fgOhzV2LE&feature=channel_video_title), there's a hilarious drawing of that scene inserted during Twilight's flashback)
EDIT: I found an outside link to the drawing (http://petirep.deviantart.com/art/Mrs-Buzzy-Isn-t-Real-243985969)
EDIT: Also, a link back to the post with the links (http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=74664.msg2604129#msg2604129)
BTW, can anybody tell what kind of accent Pinkie Pie is supposed to have in those parody videos?
Post by: Dsarker on September 13, 2011, 06:01:22 pm
Spoiler: When D'aaaaaaaaaaaaawwwwwws attack! (click to show/hide)
Post by: Bohandas on September 13, 2011, 06:11:44 pm
It's an accent. It's not recognisable and apparently deliberately so.Spoiler: When D'aaaaaaaaaaaaawwwwwws attack! (click to show/hide)
But the thing is that it is recognizable. She seems to have the same accent (or at least a similar one) as the character "Insanity Prawn Boy" from the webtoon "On The Moon" (http://www.newgrounds.com/collection/onthemoon).
Post by: Fayrik on September 13, 2011, 06:27:00 pm
Where's the insulin? ...WHERE IS IT?!Spoiler: When D'aaaaaaaaaaaaawwwwwws attack! (click to show/hide)
*collapses on the floor*
Post by: Dsarker on September 13, 2011, 06:46:59 pm
then that is the accent. The creator said in his video that he himself doesn't know what accent it is.It's an accent. It's not recognisable and apparently deliberately so.But the thing is that it is recognizable. She seems to have the same accent (or at least a similar one) as the character "Insanity Prawn Boy" from the webtoon "On The Moon" (http://www.newgrounds.com/collection/onthemoon).
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on September 13, 2011, 07:24:51 pm
Where's the insulin? ...WHERE IS IT?!Spoiler: When D'aaaaaaaaaaaaawwwwwws attack! (click to show/hide)
*collapses on the floor*
I simply must have more book fort. That's really all there is to say on the matter.
Post by: Dsarker on September 13, 2011, 09:01:54 pm
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: kaijyuu on September 13, 2011, 09:09:18 pm
Preferably something without commentary, btw :P
Post by: Dsarker on September 13, 2011, 09:18:06 pm
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 13, 2011, 09:21:21 pm
1) A reference to that Fairly Odd Parents episode when Timmy sucks at charades and loses all of his dad's trophies, specifically the "and how is this Ghostbusters 2?!" part. He copied that word for word, then made Rainbow Dash question what Ghostbusters 2 even was.
2) Story of the Blanks, twice. First time, Trixie was looking for Fluttershy and stumbled upon the village. She got the hell out of there. Second time, the mane 6 (minus RD) went out to find the Crusaders, who had gone into the village. They started a battle when Applejack and Trixie walked into the village and "crashed the party" which activated the curse.
3)
Quote
"Two ponies know for certain - myself, and my father's attorney, Penstroke;Google turns up a few things, a printing company, some sort of gay rights activist, all sorts of other crap but a lot of it is Past Sins' Pen Stroke. I'll chalk that up as a reference to it.
Post by: kaijyuu on September 13, 2011, 09:23:47 pm
Get a bay12 one together?Anyone here have the HUB and a way to livestream it?
Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on September 13, 2011, 10:34:37 pm
Post by: Fayrik on September 13, 2011, 10:52:21 pm
You have probably heard it already but Equestria Daily has an interview with the shows supervising directer Here (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/09/exclusive-season-2-audio-interview-with.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+EquestriaDaily+%28Equestria+Daily%29&utm_content=Google+Reader).I was thinking "Oh, that sounds kinda cool", until I saw season 2 in the title.
Is there any pony content out there that I'm not going to have to wait until Saturday for?
Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on September 13, 2011, 11:07:41 pm
Post by: Flying Dice on September 13, 2011, 11:25:09 pm
Post by: Dsarker on September 13, 2011, 11:28:07 pm
Spoiler: non bookfort d'awwwwwwwwwwwew (click to show/hide)
Post by: Solifuge on September 13, 2011, 11:30:21 pm
I'm looking forward to seeing what they did with it during the hiatus... it will be interesting to see!
Hey everyone, if anyone knows of any good livestreams that will be showing the season premiere as it airs, I'd love to know about them. I was hoping ED would've posted some planned ones by now, and I still need to schedule it with some friends so we're all watching the same thing. And no, we're not going to wait until it's posted on youtube.
Preferably something without commentary, btw :P
You know, I might have to get my Livestream on. Depends what I'm doing that day though.
Post by: Flying Dice on September 13, 2011, 11:37:20 pm
Spoiler: non bookfort d'awwwwwwwwwwwew (click to show/hide)
I think I have a new background for my computer. :D
Post by: Crazy Cow on September 13, 2011, 11:41:40 pm
Of Mares and Magic makes so many references. Off the top of my head:
1) A reference to that Fairly Odd Parents episode when Timmy sucks at charades and loses all of his dad's trophies, specifically the "and how is this Ghostbusters 2?!" part. He copied that word for word, then made Rainbow Dash question what Ghostbusters 2 even was.
2) Story of the Blanks, twice. First time, Trixie was looking for Fluttershy and stumbled upon the village. She got the hell out of there. Second time, the mane 6 (minus RD) went out to find the Crusaders, who had gone into the village. They started a battle when Applejack and Trixie walked into the village and "crashed the party" which activated the curse.
3)Quote"Two ponies know for certain - myself, and my father's attorney, Penstroke;Google turns up a few things, a printing company, some sort of gay rights activist, all sorts of other crap but a lot of it is Past Sins' Pen Stroke. I'll chalk that up as a reference to it.
Damnations. Now that I've started reading, I cannot stop. To do so would be an insult to such a work.
*looks at clock*
Meh, just a lecture tomorrow. I can still write with half my brain.
Post by: Flying Dice on September 13, 2011, 11:46:50 pm
Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on September 13, 2011, 11:48:30 pm
Post by: Fayrik on September 13, 2011, 11:51:25 pm
If your worried about spoilers there are no real spoiler stuff in it. The interview is about season 2 not Season 2 Episode 1. It has stuff like the people asking if the show hired new talent for the season and similar things. Well worth the listen!Well, I wouldn't have listened to it otherwise. But thanks! It's quite the insight.
Okay yeah, I was google searching for more backgrounds, and apparently someone did a "human" version of Twilight in bra and panties. Complete with horn and'Eh. Rule 34. The only way to beat it is ignore it the best you can.tramp stampcutie mark. Seriously, the fuck? Please tell me this isn't going to turn into another fetish.
Post by: Flying Dice on September 14, 2011, 12:15:42 am
Good news is that its not "going to" turn into a fetish. Bad news, its already a fetish.
It wasn't a furry. link. Don't click it if you don't want to see it. (http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2011/100/7/9/mlp_fim_commission_sale_by_yeaka-d3dptag.jpg)
Fakeedit: I assume there isn't already a fetish for this. I hope.
Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on September 14, 2011, 12:19:21 am
Post by: Zangi on September 14, 2011, 12:28:25 am
3 different Lunar Republic themed musics mashed together, surprisingly well. All hail the Lunar Republic
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on September 14, 2011, 05:19:12 am
Good news is that its not "going to" turn into a fetish. Bad news, its already a fetish.
It wasn't a furry. link. Don't click it if you don't want to see it. (http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2011/100/7/9/mlp_fim_commission_sale_by_yeaka-d3dptag.jpg)
Fakeedit: I assume there isn't already a fetish for this. I hope.
That is quite obviously rarity.
Post by: Dsarker on September 14, 2011, 05:54:42 am
Spoiler: Hush now, quiet now (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: True love (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Love and Tolerance (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Can't fight this feeling (click to show/hide)
Post by: Dsarker on September 14, 2011, 06:01:54 am
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 14, 2011, 08:13:58 am
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Bohandas on September 14, 2011, 08:23:35 am
Okay yeah, I was google searching for more backgrounds, and apparently someone did a "human" version of Twilight in bra and panties. Complete with horn andtramp stampcutie mark. Seriously, the fuck? Please tell me this isn't going to turn into another fetish.
Like human human, or just human shaped but still a horse. Because those are both things.
EDIT: Nevermind, just saw the link earlier in the thread.
Post by: Bohandas on September 14, 2011, 08:24:03 am
I guess I could post a picture that I thought was cool.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
CUTE!!!!!
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 14, 2011, 08:27:14 am
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 14, 2011, 08:44:18 am
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
PS Could anyone tell me how to change the text on the spoiler tag? Haven't used it in so long I forgot how.
Post by: Dsarker on September 14, 2011, 08:49:01 am
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 14, 2011, 08:49:24 am
Post by: Flying Dice on September 14, 2011, 09:32:24 am
Good news is that its not "going to" turn into a fetish. Bad news, its already a fetish.
It wasn't a furry. link. Don't click it if you don't want to see it. (http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2011/100/7/9/mlp_fim_commission_sale_by_yeaka-d3dptag.jpg)
Fakeedit: I assume there isn't already a fetish for this. I hope.
That is quite obviously rarity.
Uh, on second glance, yeah, it is. Looked more like Twilight's cutiemark last night in the thumbnail view. I would facedesk but I honestly don't even care that much. :P
Post by: Demonic Spoon on September 14, 2011, 12:01:30 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5C_rDkM0jY&feature=related
3 different Lunar Republic themed musics mashed together, surprisingly well. All hail the Lunar Republic?
:D Awesome music, thanks for the link. :)
Post by: Johuotar on September 14, 2011, 01:21:36 pm
Post by: Crazy Cow on September 14, 2011, 02:23:08 pm
Post by: Dsarker on September 14, 2011, 06:12:40 pm
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
First draft of the Equisition symbol.
Post by: kaijyuu on September 14, 2011, 06:16:13 pm
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 14, 2011, 06:43:13 pm
http://www.redbubble.com/people/carnivean/t-shirts/7277240-princess-luna-cutie-mark
but I've never seen that website before and can't tell if it is trustworthy or not.
Post by: Crazy Cow on September 14, 2011, 06:54:40 pm
Looking to buy this:
http://www.redbubble.com/people/carnivean/t-shirts/7277240-princess-luna-cutie-mark
but I've never seen that website before and can't tell if it is trustworthy or not.
I need to man up and get myself a MLP:FiM shirt already.
Also, reviews for that site are mostly positive.
http://hideyourarms.com/2009/01/20/redbubble-review/
http://emptyeasel.com/2007/08/22/a-review-of-redbubblecom-online-art-gallery-and-creative-community/
It's Australian-based, though. Might cost a bit in shipping if you don't live there.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 14, 2011, 07:00:09 pm
Shipping is only $5 to Illinois (so the front-end of the checkout claims), that isn't too bad actually. Hell, places shipping from across the nation cost more sometimes.Looking to buy this:
http://www.redbubble.com/people/carnivean/t-shirts/7277240-princess-luna-cutie-mark
but I've never seen that website before and can't tell if it is trustworthy or not.
I need to man up and get myself a MLP:FiM shirt already.
Also, reviews for that site are mostly positive.
http://hideyourarms.com/2009/01/20/redbubble-review/
http://emptyeasel.com/2007/08/22/a-review-of-redbubblecom-online-art-gallery-and-creative-community/
It's Australian-based, though. Might cost a bit in shipping if you don't live there.
Post by: Dsarker on September 14, 2011, 07:48:42 pm
Post by: Dsarker on September 14, 2011, 07:55:03 pm
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 14, 2011, 08:28:17 pm
Post by: Fayrik on September 14, 2011, 09:04:07 pm
Having just checked the store, I THINK it would be cheaper for me to pass some cash to someone in America, get them to order it, and then get them to ship it to me once it has arrived.It's always the way huh? I remember the time I bought a Tee off the Cheezburger store. It cost roughly the same as just buying one in a shop over here in England. Including all the shipping and tax.
Silly shipping.
Though, even I've started considering getting a Pony T-shirt!
Post by: Dsarker on September 15, 2011, 07:02:12 am
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IcXzY7aNLrO4Bo7hixeupEFD9bDSPuzBCwMb_q3kXr0/edit?hl=en_US (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IcXzY7aNLrO4Bo7hixeupEFD9bDSPuzBCwMb_q3kXr0/edit?hl=en_US)
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 15, 2011, 07:23:49 am
Second week of My Little Warhammer: Friendship is HERESY!I might read that sometime, even though I have no knowledge about Warhammer.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IcXzY7aNLrO4Bo7hixeupEFD9bDSPuzBCwMb_q3kXr0/edit?hl=en_US (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IcXzY7aNLrO4Bo7hixeupEFD9bDSPuzBCwMb_q3kXr0/edit?hl=en_US)
Anyway, season 2 is 2 days away, correct? START THE COUNTDOWN TO AWESOME!
Isaac is a brony. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hryvvAH9ol4)
*spoiler*Has this been posted yet?*spoiler* (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzQf5cEPxsM)
Post by: Dsarker on September 15, 2011, 07:28:21 am
Post by: Johuotar on September 15, 2011, 08:13:33 am
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 15, 2011, 08:16:45 am
Wow wow a new season 2 vid!? With no warning of its content? Some might not want to see spoilers!Fine, fine.
Post by: Heliman on September 15, 2011, 02:04:34 pm
I'm going to have to watch it too aren't I?
Nuuuuuuu
Post by: Truean on September 15, 2011, 07:36:29 pm
Truean's avatar keeps making me think of trixie when seen out of the corner of my eye :X Must be the purple hat and scarf being the same color as trixie's hat and cape.
Trixie? :)
Post by: kaijyuu on September 15, 2011, 07:40:45 pm
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Truean on September 15, 2011, 07:45:57 pm
Behold, the Great and Powerful Trixie!Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Ok, I admit that's kinda cute :D
Post by: Dsarker on September 15, 2011, 07:47:06 pm
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 15, 2011, 07:54:30 pm
Behold, the Great and Powerful Trixie!She looks aged in the first picture, atleast from what I'm seeing.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Jay on September 15, 2011, 08:13:58 pm
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Dsarker on September 15, 2011, 08:14:56 pm
Post by: Bohandas on September 15, 2011, 08:16:47 pm
Post by: Dsarker on September 15, 2011, 08:18:08 pm
Post by: Bohandas on September 15, 2011, 08:38:26 pm
Post by: kaijyuu on September 15, 2011, 08:39:59 pm
Read it right now if you haven't already.
Post by: Bohandas on September 15, 2011, 08:47:46 pm
Holy shit at the Lauren Faust interview on ED.
Read it right now if you haven't already.
Link (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/09/exclusive-season-1-retrospective.html)
Post by: Solifuge on September 15, 2011, 08:55:40 pm
My Little Warhammer: Friendship is HERESY!
Oh lord. I can't bring myself to read MLP fan-fiction, but that title alone is entertaining.
I might've taken a different approach though... "Friendship is Magic (and Magic is HERESY)"
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 15, 2011, 09:03:10 pm
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: SirAaronIII on September 15, 2011, 09:31:07 pm
I am officially a convert to MLP. I don't know what to say about this.
Post by: Heliman on September 15, 2011, 09:41:40 pm
NO ONE EXPECTS THE SPANISH EQUISITION!Spoiler (click to show/hide)
First draft of the Equisition symbol.
EDIT: don't get your hopes up, still not a brony.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 15, 2011, 09:59:45 pm
WHY IS THIS SHOW SO GOODDon't feel... Different. I slightly wondered how a show like this could be so good and impossible to break away from when I was first converted, some months ago.
I am officially a convert to MLP. I don't know what to say about this.
But who cares, you have ponies now!
Post by: Zaerosz on September 16, 2011, 01:50:55 am
i just found fanfiction
i ship luna<3big mac and luna<>abacus now
help me
Post by: Johuotar on September 16, 2011, 05:49:29 am
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Dsarker on September 16, 2011, 08:13:36 am
Post by: Johuotar on September 16, 2011, 08:46:26 am
Post by: Truean on September 16, 2011, 08:57:29 am
Post by: Dsarker on September 16, 2011, 09:14:14 am
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 16, 2011, 10:08:26 am
To be specific, according to the Pony Countdown it's going to be at 8:00 Eastern Standard Time.
Post by: Bohandas on September 16, 2011, 10:33:12 am
US Time? We're stretched across several timezones.
You know I once tried to use an argument based on the fact that my college has campuses in both Pennsylvania and California to wheedle out an extra 4 hours to complete a project.
Post by: Armok on September 16, 2011, 10:54:48 am
iNot only that, but you used Alternian romance notation! >:D
i just found fanfiction
i ship luna<3big mac and luna<>abacus now
help me
You are *shipping* a *My Little Pony princess* who *only appeared for a few seconds* with an *inanimate object* by a mode of romance *that humans don't even have the capability to feel, only aliens from a webcomic*. You are truely a lost soul. I envy you.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 16, 2011, 11:26:22 am
Post by: Armok on September 16, 2011, 11:32:50 am
Post by: kaijyuu on September 16, 2011, 11:43:30 am
Post by: Johuotar on September 16, 2011, 12:56:33 pm
Post by: kaijyuu on September 16, 2011, 01:23:41 pm
That sucks!
Post by: Flying Dice on September 16, 2011, 01:27:37 pm
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 16, 2011, 05:48:03 pm
Post by: kaijyuu on September 16, 2011, 05:54:28 pm
Like hell I'm doing it tomorrow.
Post by: Fayrik on September 16, 2011, 07:48:16 pm
If anyone's around and interested.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 16, 2011, 08:05:37 pm
Post by: Heliman on September 16, 2011, 08:55:23 pm
Okay, in ten minutes, Equestria Online is hosting a live stream (http://www.ustream.tv/channel/equestria-online), talking about what we've done, and showing a small tech demo.this is a crazy thing. Like, holy 'ell Fayrik. I'll be the first to admit it, I've underestimated Bronies.
If anyone's around and interested.
Post by: Dsarker on September 16, 2011, 09:08:42 pm
Post by: kaijyuu on September 16, 2011, 09:26:13 pm
Oh god. They're so very, very bad.
Post by: SirAaronIII on September 16, 2011, 09:28:32 pm
Post by: Dsarker on September 16, 2011, 09:29:45 pm
Post by: Dsarker on September 16, 2011, 09:30:33 pm
Post by: kaijyuu on September 16, 2011, 09:32:32 pm
Quick question: Were the ponies like Twilight Sparkle, Applejack and co. in MLP series before Friendship is Magic?Most of the names were taken from earlier generations, though not personalities.
Rainbow Dash in g3 was basically rarity without any of rarity's interesting personality traits.
Post by: Heliman on September 16, 2011, 09:37:56 pm
Post by: Bohandas on September 16, 2011, 09:57:17 pm
Quick question: Were the ponies like Twilight Sparkle, Applejack and co. in MLP series before Friendship is Magic?
I'm pretty sure I heard that Applejack goes all the way back to the beginning of animated MLP series and specials but that none of the others do.
Post by: kaijyuu on September 16, 2011, 10:29:50 pm
Post by: Bohandas on September 16, 2011, 10:30:37 pm
Post by: kaijyuu on September 16, 2011, 10:35:09 pm
Yep, Rescue at Midnight Castle was first, according to what I'm reading, where Spike was introduced. Applejack came later in G1.
Post by: Jay on September 16, 2011, 10:40:46 pm
What.
Post by: kaijyuu on September 16, 2011, 10:42:58 pm
That includes trixieXtrixie.
Post by: Lightning4 on September 16, 2011, 10:49:09 pm
Quick question: Were the ponies like Twilight Sparkle, Applejack and co. in MLP series before Friendship is Magic?Most of the names were taken from earlier generations, though not personalities.
Rainbow Dash in g3 was basically rarity without any of rarity's interesting personality traits.
More specifically, FiM mostly uses G3 names, but draws somewhat from the personalities of similar G1 ponies.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OpuSJCZVsDw/TitedAMe8eI/AAAAAAAABAY/7xkN40JPD7A/s1600/History-concept.jpg
Gives a good idea of what was originally intended. I've heard mention from that and elsewhere that Firefly's personality isn't far off from the Rainbow Dash we now know and love. Same with Surprise/Pinkie. No clue on the others.
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on September 16, 2011, 10:49:53 pm
There are shipping stories of every single combination imaginable.
That includes trixieXtrixie.
At least that makes sense. Who else could The Great and Powerful Trixie love?
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 16, 2011, 11:01:14 pm
Post by: Dsarker on September 17, 2011, 12:05:04 am
I think so... *checks wikipedia*
Yep, Rescue at Midnight Castle was first, according to what I'm reading, where Spike was introduced. Applejack came later in G1.
AJ was in that one too.
Post by: Bohandas on September 17, 2011, 12:06:23 am
For some reason, I always imagine Trixie either coming to terms with the fact she's not getting anywhere and trying to change for the better or losing her mind from the solidarity and rejection after she gets barred from every city, town, and village in Equestria.
Or being killed by an Ursa Major...
Post by: Zangi on September 17, 2011, 01:08:08 am
I don't believe she is dumb... though, depression and suicide may or may not be a cause.For some reason, I always imagine Trixie either coming to terms with the fact she's not getting anywhere and trying to change for the better or losing her mind from the solidarity and rejection after she gets barred from every city, town, and village in Equestria.
Or being killed by an Ursa Major...
Post by: Zaerosz on September 17, 2011, 02:27:31 am
Yeeeeeeeeah. (http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6982210/1/Progress)iNot only that, but you used Alternian romance notation! >:D
i just found fanfiction
i ship luna<3big mac and luna<>abacus now
help me
You are *shipping* a *My Little Pony princess* who *only appeared for a few seconds* with an *inanimate object* by a mode of romance *that humans don't even have the capability to feel, only aliens from a webcomic*. You are truely a lost soul. I envy you.
Also, by that fic, Luna<>Abacus is perfectly justified. Abacus is like a security blanket thing - when Luna can't find it, she starts flipping out. It keeps her sane and (somewhat) grounded. That is more or less the textbook definition of moiraillegiance.
shoot me
Post by: Dsarker on September 17, 2011, 07:04:43 am
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Less than two hours.
Post by: Silfurdreki on September 17, 2011, 07:10:58 am
...
Confound this education, it drives me from ponies!
Post by: Dsarker on September 17, 2011, 07:18:00 am
Me, I'm watching it at one in the morning.
Post by: Johuotar on September 17, 2011, 07:20:16 am
Post by: kaijyuu on September 17, 2011, 07:22:26 am
Post by: Zaerosz on September 17, 2011, 08:03:47 am
Does your uni have wifi? Try bringing a laptop or something with wireless and watch a livestream of it.oh hey you're a new zealander too.
Me, I'm watching it at one in the morning.
Post by: Dsarker on September 17, 2011, 08:09:09 am
Post by: Zaerosz on September 17, 2011, 08:11:44 am
and also it's been going for ten minutes now. I'm watching it on livestream.
Post by: Johuotar on September 17, 2011, 08:12:40 am
EDIT: found nice stream, doesn't even lag.
Post by: Zaerosz on September 17, 2011, 08:21:14 am
Post by: Johuotar on September 17, 2011, 08:31:51 am
Ohgodfluttershy.
Post by: Dsarker on September 17, 2011, 08:33:37 am
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: kaijyuu on September 17, 2011, 08:34:05 am
Also Applejack's still terrible at lying.
Post by: Zaerosz on September 17, 2011, 08:34:32 am
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 17, 2011, 08:35:28 am
Me: :'(
Post by: Dsarker on September 17, 2011, 08:36:20 am
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 17, 2011, 08:39:15 am
But, anyway, I'm not so sure. Perhaps everything's going to work out handy-dandy for a while.
Post by: Dsarker on September 17, 2011, 08:41:37 am
Post by: NoahTophatz on September 17, 2011, 08:43:03 am
Why spoiler? I'm pretty sure any and every brony with an internet connection or tv just watched it.What about
But, anyway, I'm not so sure. Perhaps everything's going to work out handy-dandy for a while.
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Dsarker on September 17, 2011, 08:47:18 am
Pinkamena
Greedity
Post by: NoahTophatz on September 17, 2011, 08:50:56 am
Flutterbitchthese are very good I would not have been able to come up with them myself but thats probably because i am not very creative
Pinkamena
Greedity
Post by: Dsarker on September 17, 2011, 08:51:59 am
Post by: Rose on September 17, 2011, 08:53:54 am
Why spoiler? I'm pretty sure any and every brony with an internet connection or tv just watched it.
But, anyway, I'm not so sure. Perhaps everything's going to work out handy-dandy for a while.
I am a brony with an internet connection. I did not just watch it.
Post by: GlyphGryph on September 17, 2011, 08:55:00 am
Post by: kaijyuu on September 17, 2011, 08:55:24 am
And take back your man cards.
Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on September 17, 2011, 08:55:57 am
Post by: Rose on September 17, 2011, 08:57:20 am
Post by: GlyphGryph on September 17, 2011, 08:58:15 am
Now, if anyone has a link to a video of it, preferably 240p...
Post by: Dsarker on September 17, 2011, 09:03:00 am
Post by: Johuotar on September 17, 2011, 09:08:46 am
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 17, 2011, 09:16:48 am
Spoiler: Next time on My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic (prediction) (click to show/hide)
Post by: Dsarker on September 17, 2011, 09:27:07 am
Post by: Dsarker on September 17, 2011, 09:42:07 am
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Crazy Cow on September 17, 2011, 10:08:41 am
5:50 onwards, listen to what she's saying describing the ponies in the past. She actually says it!
Post by: Dsarker on September 17, 2011, 10:10:13 am
CELESTIA SAID PEGASI
5:50 onwards, listen to what she's saying describing the ponies in the past. She actually says it!
She also says that imprisonment should be forever.
Post by: Crazy Cow on September 17, 2011, 10:19:09 am
Post by: Dsarker on September 17, 2011, 10:20:08 am
Post by: Johuotar on September 17, 2011, 10:24:18 am
I liked the Rarity and the boulder thing. "DIAMOND!"
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 17, 2011, 10:29:17 am
Are people watching S2 episode 1 right now or something?
Post by: Johuotar on September 17, 2011, 10:31:30 am
So, uhYes
Are people watching S2 episode 1 right now or something?
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 17, 2011, 10:44:22 am
Oh. Alright then.So, uhYes
Are people watching S2 episode 1 right now or something?
I found it already, anyway.
EDIT: finished it. I nominate Discord for the best voice on the show!
Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on September 17, 2011, 11:53:25 am
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Zangi on September 17, 2011, 01:52:18 pm
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Post by: kaijyuu on September 17, 2011, 02:05:21 pm
Anywho, Discord helps make some of the more fantastical things (like the manticore, or the cockatrice) make sense, as they'd probably be remnants from his rule. I wonder how the everfree forest fits into the timeline; maybe it's how equestria was before Celestia/Luna took over.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 17, 2011, 03:18:40 pm
Spoiler: the internet is a horrible place (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: but now it's a better place (click to show/hide)
Post by: kaijyuu on September 17, 2011, 03:26:00 pm
Spoiler: Pretty much what I was thinking the entire episode (click to show/hide)
Post by: FunctionZero on September 17, 2011, 03:41:44 pm
Hehe, I noticed that resemblance too.Spoiler: Pretty much what I was thinking the entire episode (click to show/hide)
Wait, what? There are humans now in Season 2? Great, it's already ruined.
Out of curiosity, who is that bald guy? He looks baldy.
Post by: kaijyuu on September 17, 2011, 03:44:13 pm
Out of curiosity, who is that bald guy? He looks baldy.(http://i.imgur.com/xqEpg.jpg)
Post by: Dsarker on September 17, 2011, 03:52:58 pm
Out of curiosity, who is that bald guy? He looks baldy.(http://i.imgur.com/xqEpg.jpg)
Okay, this is lulzy.
Even I know who that guy is. He's Luke Skywalker, the hero of Firefly.
Post by: FunctionZero on September 17, 2011, 03:57:02 pm
Out of curiosity, who is that bald guy? He looks baldy.(http://i.imgur.com/xqEpg.jpg)
Okay, this is lulzy.
Even I know who that guy is. He's Luke Skywalker, the hero of Firefly.
No, dude, that was Steven Seagal. You got them mixed up.
Yeah, now I remember where the baldy is from. He was that dude with the ring in LOTR. Always manically cackling and saying "Damn those meddling kids!".
Post by: Dsarker on September 17, 2011, 04:02:10 pm
Out of curiosity, who is that bald guy? He looks baldy.(http://i.imgur.com/xqEpg.jpg)
Okay, this is lulzy.
Even I know who that guy is. He's Luke Skywalker, the hero of Firefly.
No, dude, that was Steven Seagal. You got them mixed up.
Yeah, now I remember where the baldy is from. He was that dude with the ring in LOTR. Always manically cackling and saying "Damn those meddling kids!".
No, you're thinking of the guy who played Professor X in Spiderman. This guy is the one who played Captain Kirk in the original Neon Genesis Evangelion series.
Post by: Lumbajak on September 17, 2011, 04:03:12 pm
Have fun with that knowledge.
Post by: FunctionZero on September 17, 2011, 04:06:05 pm
Out of curiosity, who is that bald guy? He looks baldy.(http://i.imgur.com/xqEpg.jpg)
Okay, this is lulzy.
Even I know who that guy is. He's Luke Skywalker, the hero of Firefly.
No, dude, that was Steven Seagal. You got them mixed up.
Yeah, now I remember where the baldy is from. He was that dude with the ring in LOTR. Always manically cackling and saying "Damn those meddling kids!".
No, you're thinking of the guy who played Professor X in Spiderman. This guy is the one who played Captain Kirk in the original Neon Genesis Evangelion series.
Nah, that one didn't have a polished bald. I'm guessing this is the same guy who did Conan the Barbarian. I mean seriously, look at those pecs!
I'd just like to point out that Pinkie's ass now jiggles when she hops.
Have fun with that knowledge.
Pervert.
(In any case I wouldn't know because I haven't even watched it. I'm holding out for a 720p episode. Enjoy your 100x100 watermarked stream, peasants.
Post by: kaijyuu on September 17, 2011, 04:09:22 pm
Post by: FunctionZero on September 17, 2011, 04:10:47 pm
Ask, and you shall receive (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nn0j1PVk30k&hd=1).
Suddenly, TV-Y and CC marks. Nope.avi
(There's also something bugging me about the frames. I'm not sure this is the quality fit for a king.)
Post by: kaijyuu on September 17, 2011, 04:11:32 pm
Will non-watermarked versions even be available until they put it up on itunes or somesuch?
Post by: Armok on September 17, 2011, 04:33:02 pm
So yea, KNOWING I could trust this to be the case next week again would be great.
Now I got to go, I'm not going to get ANY sleep toning because of all the procrastinated internet duties.
###
I never said I disagreed. I were just pointing it out.Yeeeeeeeeah. (http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6982210/1/Progress)iNot only that, but you used Alternian romance notation!
i just found fanfiction
i ship luna<3big mac and luna<>abacus now
help me
You are *shipping* a *My Little Pony princess* who *only appeared for a few seconds* with an *inanimate object* by a mode of romance *that humans don't even have the capability to feel, only aliens from a webcomic*. You are truely a lost soul. I envy you.
Also, by that fic, Luna<>Abacus is perfectly justified. Abacus is like a security blanket thing - when Luna can't find it, she starts flipping out. It keeps her sane and (somewhat) grounded. That is more or less the textbook definition of moiraillegiance.
shoot me
Post by: FunctionZero on September 17, 2011, 04:37:34 pm
ooooOOOOOoooooh! I see how it is! :)
Will non-watermarked versions even be available until they put it up on itunes or somesuch?
Sure, there's also the one right on The HUB. I think those are low-res though.
Fuck, guess I've got some waiting to do then, huh?
Post by: Roboboy33 on September 17, 2011, 04:45:52 pm
Post by: Zangi on September 17, 2011, 05:53:26 pm
I don't think spoilers are necessary anymore, as the episode is available on youtube in pretty good quality. Anyone who gets spoiled at this point only has themselves to blame.Meh, you presume too much. Not everyone here is even capable of watching it the day it comes out nor should it be expected of everyone to watch it first chance they get.
If this was a pony oriented forum, instead of a single pony thread in a forum about short folk, they would have it coming to them if they look into a clearly marked spoiler thread.
Post by: Armok on September 17, 2011, 06:21:50 pm
Post by: Fayrik on September 17, 2011, 09:07:02 pm
Discord... and Ep1Spoiler (click to show/hide)
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Post by: Solifuge on September 17, 2011, 10:27:53 pm
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 17, 2011, 10:34:35 pm
Post by: kaijyuu on September 17, 2011, 10:38:46 pm
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Editing gifs always screws up for me. Note how my current avatar goes ridiculously slow.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 17, 2011, 10:54:09 pm
Can't give it to you avatar size, but here's a gif:I've never tried to edit a gif before so I'll leave that to a very generous someone else.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Editing gifs always screws up for me. Note how my current avatar goes ridiculously slow.
Also,
Spoiler: damn you, internet! (click to show/hide)
Post by: Sordid on September 17, 2011, 10:55:29 pm
My point is, that whole argument we had about the proper plural of "Pegasus" is now moot, seeing as Celestia herself used "Pegasi."
So being a princess automatically makes her right about everything, including proper grammar?
Post by: Heliman on September 17, 2011, 10:57:06 pm
Can't give it to you avatar size, but here's a gif:Oh.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Editing gifs always screws up for me. Note how my current avatar goes ridiculously slow.
Oh,
Challenge Accepted.
Post by: Sordid on September 17, 2011, 10:58:34 pm
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 17, 2011, 11:06:10 pm
(http://img.ie/12494.gif) (http://img.ie/ca3c5.gif)A thousand thanks go out to you.
Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on September 17, 2011, 11:06:54 pm
Yup.My point is, that whole argument we had about the proper plural of "Pegasus" is now moot, seeing as Celestia herself used "Pegasi."
So being a princess automatically makes her right about everything, including proper grammar?
Post by: Heliman on September 17, 2011, 11:11:35 pm
Spoiler: Oh hey I have it right her- (click to show/hide)
...
Dammit Sordid!
Post by: Crazy Cow on September 17, 2011, 11:15:00 pm
Well, you know, the whole demigod in charge of the sun thing :PYup.My point is, that whole argument we had about the proper plural of "Pegasus" is now moot, seeing as Celestia herself used "Pegasi."
So being a princess automatically makes her right about everything, including proper grammar?
The actual point is that the show is using the plural pegasi, so it is perfectly acceptable for us to use it as well.
Post by: Bauglir on September 17, 2011, 11:15:14 pm
Also,I'm mildly impressed at the speed required to get that drawn and up so quickly. Possibly I overestimate the difficulty of drawing stuff.Spoiler: damn you, internet! (click to show/hide)
Post by: Flying Dice on September 17, 2011, 11:17:29 pm
Also,I'm mildly impressed at the speed required to get that drawn and up so quickly. Possibly I overestimate the difficulty of drawing stuff.Spoiler: damn you, internet! (click to show/hide)
What is really sad is that the moment I saw that scene I knew someone would do that.
Also,
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: kaijyuu on September 17, 2011, 11:21:55 pm
Post by: Bauglir on September 17, 2011, 11:29:09 pm
Post by: Bohandas on September 17, 2011, 11:30:26 pm
Post by: Flying Dice on September 17, 2011, 11:35:30 pm
Post by: kaijyuu on September 17, 2011, 11:41:09 pm
G3 had like,
Post by: Bohandas on September 17, 2011, 11:54:30 pm
Post by: Flying Dice on September 17, 2011, 11:55:09 pm
Post by: Bauglir on September 17, 2011, 11:56:36 pm
Post by: kaijyuu on September 17, 2011, 11:58:40 pm
Post by: Flying Dice on September 18, 2011, 12:02:07 am
Actually, if Hasbro sees the brony demographic to be large enough, we might get a movie shown in theaters... :)
I would totally set up a tent outside that a week in advance. I wouldn't do that for anything else.
Post by: Sordid on September 18, 2011, 12:05:42 am
Actually, if Hasbro sees the brony demographic to be large enough, we might get a movie shown in theaters... :)
Yeeeaah, keep dreaming. ::)
Post by: kaijyuu on September 18, 2011, 12:07:40 am
Post by: Bohandas on September 18, 2011, 12:22:02 am
I just realized what makes MLP:FIM so good, or rather, what makes it so very SURPRISING that it is so good. My Little Pony: Firendship Is Magic is, ultimately, the latest in the series of tie-ins to a toy line, BUT Friendship Is Magic is unique in that it is the first to fully buck the limitations of Hasboro's ability to manufacture low-quality toys. That is to say, that Friendship Is Magic is, able to shine because unlike its predecessors its characters do not appear to be crudely hewn out of cheap unarticulated plastic, thus allowing viewers to face the screen without being seized by the overwhelming desire to tear their eyes out of their sockets as would be the case with My Little Pony generations 1-3 (and also, for that matter, the case with He-Man, GI Joe, and almost all iterations of Transformers)
Post by: Bauglir on September 18, 2011, 12:24:55 am
Post by: Flying Dice on September 18, 2011, 12:27:41 am
Post by: Dsarker on September 18, 2011, 02:50:12 am
Post by: FunctionZero on September 18, 2011, 03:59:39 am
(http://i.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/photoshop/4/2/8/90428_v1.jpg)
16 Secret Pet Peeves of Famous Sidekicks (http://www.cracked.com/photoplasty_252_16-secret-pet-peeves-famous-sidekicks/)
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on September 18, 2011, 04:49:17 am
Spoiler: Spoilered in case people haven't seen ep 1 yet (click to show/hide)
Post by: Dsarker on September 18, 2011, 04:54:33 am
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Dsarker on September 18, 2011, 08:07:38 am
Post by: FunctionZero on September 18, 2011, 08:21:58 am
Post by: Flying Dice on September 18, 2011, 08:22:23 am
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
That is absolutely horrible. *pfft*
Post by: Dsarker on September 18, 2011, 08:24:04 am
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
That is absolutely horrible. *pfft*
You laughed, you monster!
Post by: Zearoth on September 18, 2011, 08:24:49 am
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 18, 2011, 08:33:04 am
Now, a question. Should I have the ending of my NaPoWriMo fic be successful, in that Nightmare Moon is banished and Celestia returns, or unsuccessful, in that Nightmare Moon wins?
Take an alternative to both.
Maybe nobody wins. Maybe both sides reach a state of peace. Maybe the story never truly ends, both sides fighting until the end of time.
Post by: Dsarker on September 18, 2011, 08:38:30 am
Now, a question. Should I have the ending of my NaPoWriMo fic be successful, in that Nightmare Moon is banished and Celestia returns, or unsuccessful, in that Nightmare Moon wins?
Try somewhere in the middle.
Maybe Nightmare Moon and her followers are able to find peace with a recently revived Celestia.
Maybe one or the other parties (or both) make the entire universe unsurvivable and nobody wins.
Maybe another deity comes along, kicks both their asses, and takes over for him- or herself.
Well, current possible endings available:
Followers of Celestia fight a siege defending Canterlot from besieging forces of NMM while protagonists recover EOH.
Or
Nightmare Moon is attacked by Celestia's followers, led by the protagonists.
Either has 6 possible endings.
HC: Celestia is brought back, NMM's followers are destroyed completely, new golden age.
AC: Celestia is brought back, but remains on the Golden Throne. NMM's followers escape, and NMM's body is never found.
DC: Celestia is brought back, battle has destroyed much of her followers. NMM's cultists have escaped, and NMM is not defeated permanently. Celestia is weakened, is being driven crazy by sheer suffering of the ponies.
DL: NMM wins. Just as evil as they thought. Widespread pillaging, mass murder, and other fun stuff fills the lands.
AL: NMM wins, but Celestia is retrieved. Stalemate.
HL: NMM wins, becomes Luna, is mad with guilt, tries to lead Equestria well, succeeds.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 18, 2011, 08:41:22 am
Pick which one you like (or which seems to work out, you could try writing each and see which one comes out best if you have the time) and use that.
Post by: Zangi on September 18, 2011, 08:54:29 am
Spoiler: Spoilered in case people haven't seen ep 1 yet (click to show/hide)
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Post by: Grifen88 on September 18, 2011, 10:02:18 am
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Post by: Silfurdreki on September 18, 2011, 10:43:33 am
Chocolate rain! (http://img.ponibooru.org/_images/29e9fcdf4c6076733daa679c1076aa62/59930%20-%20artist%3Aarbok-x%20chocolate_rain%20pinkie_pie%20ponification%20ponified%20tay_zonday%20twilight_sparkle.jpg) and this PMV (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oggEFjAJeXo). Youtube has an amazing number of them already.
Also:
Spoiler: Your daily dose of diabetes inducing d'aww (click to show/hide)
Post by: kaijyuu on September 18, 2011, 11:10:39 am
Spoiler: stuff about fluttershy (click to show/hide)
Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on September 18, 2011, 11:11:34 am
I see ju ninja editing >.>
Post by: kaijyuu on September 18, 2011, 11:15:10 am
*shifty eyes*
Post by: Truean on September 18, 2011, 11:16:31 am
The lolmart flash intro (
I found this somewhat funny.
Edit: O wait, looks like they're still selling the shirts though: http://lolmart.com/product/bronies/
Post by: kaijyuu on September 18, 2011, 11:21:22 am
There appears to be something called "Bronies," which I suppose is a male fanboy for My Little Ponies. The female "fangirl" version appears to be "pega sis?"There's some debate whether "brony" is gender neutral or not. I think it is, but I don't care enough to argue with anyone who thinks otherwise (and yeah pega-sis is catching on as a female version. Not quite as catchy though).
Post by: Truean on September 18, 2011, 11:25:11 am
All the same, you know a meme has arrived when the marketers latch on. :P
Post by: Zangi on September 18, 2011, 11:29:56 am
Meh, doesn't really matter here. Its up to our local fangirls deciding to call themselves that or not, since I expect most of us to be male.There appears to be something called "Bronies," which I suppose is a male fanboy for My Little Ponies. The female "fangirl" version appears to be "pega sis?"There's some debate whether "brony" is gender neutral or not. I think it is, but I don't care enough to argue with anyone who thinks otherwise (and yeah pega-sis is catching on as a female version. Not quite as catchy though).
Post by: Flying Dice on September 18, 2011, 01:52:03 pm
Spoiler: regarding Fluttershy (click to show/hide)
Post by: squeakyReaper on September 18, 2011, 01:55:47 pm
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: kaijyuu on September 18, 2011, 02:02:26 pm
Spoiler: wild theories concerning episode 28 (click to show/hide)
Post by: Frajic on September 18, 2011, 02:03:34 pm
Fixed that for you.Spoiler: wild theories concerning episode 28 (click to show/hide)
Post by: jaxy15 on September 18, 2011, 02:05:21 pm
Post by: kaijyuu on September 18, 2011, 02:08:10 pm
When I found out that the diamond was a boulder, I was actually laughing.What do you mean, boulder? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieMIJpVImww)
Post by: Johuotar on September 18, 2011, 02:12:24 pm
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Post by: Crazy Cow on September 18, 2011, 02:17:21 pm
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Post by: jaxy15 on September 18, 2011, 02:19:51 pm
My suspicion is...But Dash flew away..Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Crazy Cow on September 18, 2011, 02:22:05 pm
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
:P
Post by: kaijyuu on September 18, 2011, 02:22:37 pm
Post by: Bauglir on September 18, 2011, 02:28:44 pm
Post by: Flying Dice on September 18, 2011, 05:16:16 pm
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Post by: Crazy Cow on September 18, 2011, 05:37:33 pm
In unrelated news, Necro910 has a pony thread. (http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=93357.0)
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on September 18, 2011, 05:47:54 pm
Oh no, Pony Kira is on the loose!Spoiler: Relevant (click to show/hide)
oh man, saved.
Post by: Silfurdreki on September 18, 2011, 05:57:41 pm
Post by: Flying Dice on September 18, 2011, 06:44:37 pm
Spoiler: Discord is attacking! (click to show/hide)
Edit: OH GOD I READ CUPCAKES (https://docs.google.com/a/murraystate.edu/document/d/1qTTzMqlRTHeHIarZZhwQhADc-1aff9fkHKWx-kn0wMk/edit?hl=en&pli=1#). WHY DID I DO THAT?!
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on September 18, 2011, 07:15:04 pm
Edit: OH GOD I READ CUPCAKES (https://docs.google.com/a/murraystate.edu/document/d/1qTTzMqlRTHeHIarZZhwQhADc-1aff9fkHKWx-kn0wMk/edit?hl=en&pli=1#). WHY DID I DO THAT?!
Morbid curiosity, I'm guessing.
Post by: Flying Dice on September 18, 2011, 07:23:20 pm
Edit: OH GOD I READ CUPCAKES (https://docs.google.com/a/murraystate.edu/document/d/1qTTzMqlRTHeHIarZZhwQhADc-1aff9fkHKWx-kn0wMk/edit?hl=en&pli=1#). WHY DID I DO THAT?!
Morbid curiosity, I'm guessing.
Was surfing youtube and happened across a link to it in a video description. But yeah, after I saw where it was going, pretty much.
Post by: Solifuge on September 18, 2011, 07:26:31 pm
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 18, 2011, 08:05:53 pm
Oh, I do love me a well-done YTP. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7uWBHrhX3M&feature=related) And with ponies, no less!What the hell did I just watch?
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Post by: Crazy Cow on September 18, 2011, 08:37:52 pm
Oh, I do love me a well-done YTP. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7uWBHrhX3M&feature=related) And with ponies, no less!What the hell did I just watch?Spoiler (click to show/hide)
I'm probably a bad person for finding this hilarious.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 18, 2011, 08:41:47 pm
I'm probably a bad person for finding this hilarious.
I didn't find it hilarious, but I did find it funny. So you're not alone.
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on September 18, 2011, 08:47:35 pm
Oh, I do love me a well-done YTP. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7uWBHrhX3M&feature=related) And with ponies, no less!What the hell did I just watch?Spoiler (click to show/hide)
I'm probably a bad person for finding this hilarious.
As am I.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 18, 2011, 08:49:25 pm
Spoiler: Season 2 spoilers in image form (click to show/hide)
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 18, 2011, 08:58:18 pm
"Pinkie Pie s(ays) 'I've had e(nough) of your sh-'"Spoiler: Season 2 spoilers in image form (click to show/hide)
No, no! Bad Pinkie, this is a children's sh- I mean, you're talking in public!
Post by: Crazy Cow on September 18, 2011, 09:15:44 pm
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 18, 2011, 09:18:12 pm
Don't worry, Pinkie knows already :PPinkie Pie is the greatest single threat to the state and the existence of our world in history. She has the power, the power to realize it's all a ruse...
Post by: kaijyuu on September 18, 2011, 09:30:55 pm
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 18, 2011, 09:36:44 pm
Post by: Roboboy33 on September 18, 2011, 10:27:45 pm
Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on September 18, 2011, 10:29:13 pm
Post by: Bohandas on September 18, 2011, 10:35:31 pm
Oh, I do love me a well-done YTP. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7uWBHrhX3M&feature=related) And with ponies, no less!What the hell did I just watch?
This kind of reminds me of that episode of Sealab 2021 where Quinn starts tripping balls after being shocked in the head with a homemade tesla-coil.
Post by: Dsarker on September 19, 2011, 03:28:27 am
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Post by: Sowelu on September 19, 2011, 04:51:32 am
Spoiler: Elements of Harmony (click to show/hide)
Also I couldn't help thinking of The Fifth Element, and forgive my awful google-fu'd image:
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I wonder if MLP is finally realizing 75% of their fanbase are males over 13.
I somehow doubt that this is true where TV is concerned. But even still, remember, this is actually a problem. MLP has two revenue streams.
One big revenue stream is the toys. How many toys do you guys buy? I know I have the McDonalds toys, and Hasbro didn't exactly make a bunch of cash off of those. The stores haven't put out any great gotta-have-it toys yet (white Celestia for example), but how much money are you guys actually going to spend on it? Consider, ten households where little girls are huge fans of MLP versus ten households where male high school / college students are huge fans of MLP. I assure you that the little girls' families are going to spend at least a hundred bucks collectively due to the "BUT I WANT IT" factor, while the bronies...not so much. Oh yeah, we buy fan-made shirts (http://shirtsbyshift.spreadshirt.com/), but they don't make any cash from that anyway (unless you get it from welovefine (http://www.welovefine.com/) and even then it isn't much at all).
The other revenue stream is advertising. They get ZERO benefit from us watching on TV (which face it, we don't do anyway). Advertisers care about their target audience because that's who they are selling to, the ads just don't apply to anyone else. You advertise things for kids (or their parents) on a kids' show, and you sell stuff. One million families will sell about the same number of kids toys from commercials as one million families + one million college students. If you try and split up your commercials to appeal to everyone who might be watching, you tend to get even worse results. So their advertisers ignore us completely because we are literally worthless to them.
Anyway, considering that someone needs to sign the paychecks, how do you want them to make money off of us?
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 19, 2011, 08:04:53 am
Post by: Johuotar on September 19, 2011, 08:19:25 am
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Oh, I do love me a well-done YTP. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7uWBHrhX3M&feature=related) And with ponies, no less!That's quite a classic really! :)
Don't worry you'l get over it in time.
Edit: OH GOD I READ CUPCAKES (https://docs.google.com/a/murraystate.edu/document/d/1qTTzMqlRTHeHIarZZhwQhADc-1aff9fkHKWx-kn0wMk/edit?hl=en&pli=1#). WHY DID I DO THAT?!
Post by: Crazy Cow on September 19, 2011, 08:27:08 am
Except that every time Pinkie is alone with another character, you will shout "don't trust her!"Don't worry you'l get over it in time.
Edit: OH GOD I READ CUPCAKES (https://docs.google.com/a/murraystate.edu/document/d/1qTTzMqlRTHeHIarZZhwQhADc-1aff9fkHKWx-kn0wMk/edit?hl=en&pli=1#). WHY DID I DO THAT?!
No, seriously. Every single time.
Post by: Solifuge on September 19, 2011, 08:27:44 am
[...] Oh yeah, we buy fan-made shirts (http://shirtsbyshift.spreadshirt.com/), but they don't make any cash from that anyway (unless you get it from welovefine (http://www.welovefine.com/) and even then it isn't much at all).Hmm... fan-made T-shirts that generate revenue for the original creators of the Intellectual Properties? Let's take a look.
...Okay, I have to try hard not to be ridiculously excited by this. So far, I'm failing.
Oh, I do love me a well-done YTP. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7uWBHrhX3M&feature=related) And with ponies, no less!That's quite a classic really! :)
Ain't it though? I love the brain-melting nonsense, and little recurring in-jokes. Granted, I'm about as weirded-out by most of the blatantly sexual parts as I am by Rule 34, and pornographic Fanfiction, but the rest of it was gold for me. Pinkie's bit at 3:28 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7uWBHrhX3M&feature=related#t=03m28s) made me completely crack up.
Post by: Dsarker on September 19, 2011, 08:34:03 am
Except that every time Pinkie is alone with another character, you will shout "don't trust her!"Don't worry you'l get over it in time.
Edit: OH GOD I READ CUPCAKES (https://docs.google.com/a/murraystate.edu/document/d/1qTTzMqlRTHeHIarZZhwQhADc-1aff9fkHKWx-kn0wMk/edit?hl=en&pli=1#). WHY DID I DO THAT?!
No, seriously. Every single time.
At least you didn't read Sweet Apple Massacre. Not even putting an ambush link in. It is THAT horrible. Makes Cupcakes seem like a normal episode.
Post by: FunctionZero on September 19, 2011, 08:58:34 am
Oh, I do love me a well-done YTP. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7uWBHrhX3M&feature=related) And with ponies, no less!That's quite a classic really! :)
Ain't it though? I love the brain-melting nonsense, and little recurring in-jokes. Granted, I'm about as weirded-out by most of the blatantly sexual parts as I am by Rule 34, and pornographic Fanfiction, but the rest of it was gold for me. Pinkie's bit at 3:28 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7uWBHrhX3M&feature=related#t=03m28s) made me completely crack up.
Meh, I've seen better. I seriously don't know what do you see in this YTP.
Post by: Bohandas on September 19, 2011, 10:40:15 am
Oh, I do love me a well-done YTP. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7uWBHrhX3M&feature=related) And with ponies, no less!That's quite a classic really! :)
Ain't it though? I love the brain-melting nonsense, and little recurring in-jokes. Granted, I'm about as weirded-out by most of the blatantly sexual parts as I am by Rule 34, and pornographic Fanfiction, but the rest of it was gold for me. Pinkie's bit at 3:28 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7uWBHrhX3M&feature=related#t=03m28s) made me completely crack up.
That is pretty great, but I think that it would've been funnier without the voice distortion at the end, which just detracts from the main joke of that scene.
BTW the bits at 4:50 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7uWBHrhX3M&feature=related#t=04m50s), 5:25 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7uWBHrhX3M&feature=related#t=05m25s) and 6:11 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7uWBHrhX3M&feature=related#t=06m11s) are pretty good too.
Post by: Flying Dice on September 19, 2011, 11:38:09 am
Except that every time Pinkie is alone with another character, you will shout "don't trust her!"Don't worry you'l get over it in time.
Edit: OH GOD I READ CUPCAKES (https://docs.google.com/a/murraystate.edu/document/d/1qTTzMqlRTHeHIarZZhwQhADc-1aff9fkHKWx-kn0wMk/edit?hl=en&pli=1#). WHY DID I DO THAT?!
No, seriously. Every single time.
At least you didn't read Sweet Apple Massacre. Not even putting an ambush link in. It is THAT horrible. Makes Cupcakes seem like a normal episode.
Too late for that. And honestly, Cupcakes was much better. SAM was the sort of shock-horror that pretty much anyone can write, while the author of Cupcakes at least made the effort to properly subvert PP's canon personality, and to provide proper in-character perspective and emotion, which made it much creepier. SAM was basically a slightly more descriptive version of "raperaperaperaperapedisembowelmentrape". :-X
Post by: Kirbypowered on September 19, 2011, 12:44:20 pm
Oh, I do love me a well-done YTP. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7uWBHrhX3M&feature=related) And with ponies, no less!I guess I'll just take this moment to recommend Dikekike's(Krobo's) pony youtube poops. Friendship is Magnets (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNqsHbKgtwM&feature=related) is a pretty nifty one. I'll restrain myself from flooding this topic with youtube poops though. I just can't help it sometimes. D=
Edit: Yes I did change the poop in the link. The other was Friendship is not available in your country if you must know. Don't ask why I changed it, I don't know myself.
Post by: Flying Dice on September 19, 2011, 02:05:26 pm
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Post by: FunctionZero on September 19, 2011, 02:27:04 pm
Oh, I do love me a well-done YTP. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7uWBHrhX3M&feature=related) And with ponies, no less!I guess I'll just take this moment to recommend Dikekike's(Krobo's) pony youtube poops. Friendship is Magnets (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNqsHbKgtwM&feature=related) is a pretty nifty one. I'll restrain myself from flooding this topic with youtube poops though. I just can't help it sometimes. D=
Edit: Yes I did change the poop in the link. The other was Friendship is not available in your country if you must know. Don't ask why I changed it, I don't know myself.
Yeah, Dikekike has some of the greatest poops. However, the current leader in quality would indisputably be CS188. And Likety completest the holy trinity.
Pretty much everyone doing that Grand Galloping YTP Collab is good to some extent.
Also, currently the best MLP poop in existence (based on my humble opinion): Fascism Is Magic (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcwqiugEm7M&feature=youtube_gdata)
It's actually a part of the collab, but it's better to watch on its own.
Post by: Sowelu on September 19, 2011, 03:05:04 pm
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Post by: Crazy Cow on September 19, 2011, 05:37:43 pm
Well, as another distraction from actually working on essays and other boring things, I took it into my head to start working on a ponyfic. I threw together an opener to outline the basic alterations of the plot to see if I should continue. Criticism is welcome. :)Spoiler (click to show/hide)
I have a feeling that that was a crossover of some sort, but I don't care :P A decent-looking grimdark story, and best of all you don't have spelling and obvious grammar errors! (My pet peeve. Honestly, guys, spellcheck. Please.) I'd have to read something more than an intro to get a feel for how good it is, but it looks promising right now.
Also, liver? lolwut
Post by: Kirbypowered on September 19, 2011, 06:49:26 pm
Ah yes, I just so happen to have watched the collab and CS188's part on its own. First time seeing his work, but he seems pretty good.Oh, I do love me a well-done YTP. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7uWBHrhX3M&feature=related) And with ponies, no less!I guess I'll just take this moment to recommend Dikekike's(Krobo's) pony youtube poops. Friendship is Magnets (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNqsHbKgtwM&feature=related) is a pretty nifty one. I'll restrain myself from flooding this topic with youtube poops though. I just can't help it sometimes. D=
Edit: Yes I did change the poop in the link. The other was Friendship is not available in your country if you must know. Don't ask why I changed it, I don't know myself.
Yeah, Dikekike has some of the greatest poops. However, the current leader in quality would indisputably be CS188. And Likety completest the holy trinity.
Pretty much everyone doing that Grand Galloping YTP Collab is good to some extent.
Also, currently the best MLP poop in existence (based on my humble opinion): Fascism Is Magic (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcwqiugEm7M&feature=youtube_gdata)
It's actually a part of the collab, but it's better to watch on its own.
More story relevant, I have a hazy memory of some sort of dream in which Discord's magic wore off after the whole labyrinth ordeal. Seemed rather anticlimactic, not to mention it'd make the whole episode rather pointless.
Post by: Flying Dice on September 19, 2011, 08:41:05 pm
Post by: Dsarker on September 19, 2011, 08:45:59 pm
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 19, 2011, 08:51:00 pm
Also,
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Post by: Zangi on September 19, 2011, 09:32:38 pm
Well, as another distraction from actually working on essays and other boring things, I took it into my head to start working on a ponyfic. I threw together an opener to outline the basic alterations of the plot to see if I should continue. Criticism is welcome. :)Spoiler (click to show/hide)
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Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 19, 2011, 09:52:29 pm
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Post by: Flying Dice on September 19, 2011, 09:53:16 pm
Well, as another distraction from actually working on essays and other boring things, I took it into my head to start working on a ponyfic. I threw together an opener to outline the basic alterations of the plot to see if I should continue. Criticism is welcome. :)Spoiler (click to show/hide)Spoiler (click to show/hide)
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Nope, sorry Discord.Spoiler (click to show/hide)Though inaccurate, it's still sad.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Also: D'aww <3
Post by: kaijyuu on September 19, 2011, 11:01:08 pm
While we're on the subject of youtube... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bjkM_y-Wps&feature=related)Heh, that video was actually probably the biggest reason I gave the series a shot all those months ago. I thought the scene was pretty awesome and kept trying to find longer videos of it to see what happens next. Eventually I said screw it and loaded up episode 1 :)
And d'aww at spike. Dude needs more respect.
Post by: Bohandas on September 19, 2011, 11:29:22 pm
Yeeeeeeeeah. (http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6982210/1/Progress)iNot only that, but you used Alternian romance notation! >:D
i just found fanfiction
i ship luna<3big mac and luna<>abacus now
help me
You are *shipping* a *My Little Pony princess* who *only appeared for a few seconds* with an *inanimate object* by a mode of romance *that humans don't even have the capability to feel, only aliens from a webcomic*. You are truely a lost soul. I envy you.
Also, by that fic, Luna<>Abacus is perfectly justified. Abacus is like a security blanket thing - when Luna can't find it, she starts flipping out. It keeps her sane and (somewhat) grounded. That is more or less the textbook definition of moiraillegiance.
shoot me
Speaking of which, am I the only one who would like to see a fanfic where the mane 6 somehow get their hooves on a copy of SBURB/SGRUB (http://www.mspaintadventures.com/)?
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on September 20, 2011, 12:20:53 am
Yeeeeeeeeah. (http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6982210/1/Progress)iNot only that, but you used Alternian romance notation! >:D
i just found fanfiction
i ship luna<3big mac and luna<>abacus now
help me
You are *shipping* a *My Little Pony princess* who *only appeared for a few seconds* with an *inanimate object* by a mode of romance *that humans don't even have the capability to feel, only aliens from a webcomic*. You are truely a lost soul. I envy you.
Also, by that fic, Luna<>Abacus is perfectly justified. Abacus is like a security blanket thing - when Luna can't find it, she starts flipping out. It keeps her sane and (somewhat) grounded. That is more or less the textbook definition of moiraillegiance.
shoot me
Speaking of which, am I the only one who would like to see a fanfic where the mane 6 somehow get their hooves on a copy of SBURB/SGRUB (http://www.mspaintadventures.com/)?
IT MUST BE DONE.
Post by: kaijyuu on September 20, 2011, 01:15:54 am
Post by: runiq on September 20, 2011, 01:23:20 am
Speaking of which, am I the only one who would like to see a fanfic where the mane 6 somehow get their hooves on a copy of SBURB/SGRUB (http://www.mspaintadventures.com/)?
This obviously needs to be done in comic form… I wonder if there's anything like that on MSPFA (http://nixshadow.com/mspfa/) already, but I don't have time to search right now. :(
Post by: Jabberwock on September 20, 2011, 01:35:58 am
Speaking of which, am I the only one who would like to see a fanfic where the mane 6 somehow get their hooves on a copy of SBURB/SGRUB (http://www.mspaintadventures.com/)?
This obviously needs to be done in comic form… I wonder if there's anything like that on MSPFA (http://nixshadow.com/mspfa/) already, but I don't have time to search right now. :(
You mean something like this? Hoofstuck (http://www.mspaforums.com/showthread.php?40908-Hoofstuck)
Post by: Zaerosz on September 20, 2011, 01:37:37 am
FAKEEDIT: And that, I suppose.
Post by: Dsarker on September 20, 2011, 03:23:32 am
Post by: Silfurdreki on September 20, 2011, 05:26:05 am
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHv9acm3fF0)OOOOOOOOOOOOO! (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/09/confirmed-gap-between-discord-and.html)
But they can't do that! It's not even remotely nice of them in any way.
That said, does anyone actually understand what that image on EqD shows? it just seems to list the first episode three times. I don't understand how that proves that there will be a gap between the two parts. Am I just dumb?
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 20, 2011, 09:12:59 am
Which means we have to wait for at least another week, if not several of them, for S2E3.
Post by: Silfurdreki on September 20, 2011, 10:08:31 am
Oh well, a few more weeks of waiting won't kill us. Hopefully.
Post by: Johuotar on September 20, 2011, 11:04:33 am
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Post by: kaijyuu on September 20, 2011, 11:25:48 am
Post by: FunctionZero on September 20, 2011, 02:11:47 pm
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(http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20080618195855/starcraft/images/2/26/Hydralisk_SC1_Art2.jpg)
Post by: Frajic on September 20, 2011, 02:22:32 pm
oh fuck cannot unseeMy Little Hydralisk: The Swarm is Magic.Spoiler: snip (click to show/hide)
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 20, 2011, 02:36:19 pm
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 20, 2011, 04:35:51 pm
Also, Pony Space chapter 11 is out.
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Post by: Crazy Cow on September 20, 2011, 05:48:10 pm
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"My friends suggested it, so I scoffed and cautiously explored. It's a glorified toy commercial with annoying songs and characters named Pinkie. I don't know if they were joking or not, seriously."She threatened to have my stepdad bring me to a strip club for some beer and pure manliness. Maybe I should start watching Powerpuff Girls now :PEDIT:
The problem is going to be saying this with a straight face. Kind of like getting caught with your fangs in someone's neck, you know?
Post by: Dsarker on September 20, 2011, 05:55:49 pm
Well, damnit. My little brother saw me on EqD and then told my mom. I have constructed a flimsy argument to defend my manliness.Code: [Select]"My friends suggested it, so I scoffed and cautiously explored. It's a glorified toy commercial with annoying songs and characters named Pinkie. I don't know if they were joking or not, seriously."She threatened to have my stepdad bring me to a strip club for some beer and pure manliness. Maybe I should start watching Powerpuff Girls now :P
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The problem is going to be saying this with a straight face. Kind of like getting caught with your fangs in someone's neck, you know?
"What, me? No, I'm not a vampire...these fangs? These ones here? Well, I do guess that could be incriminating finding them in someone's neck....wait, they were? No, I think you're imagining things...."
Post by: Bohandas on September 20, 2011, 06:02:38 pm
Well, damnit. My little brother saw me on EqD and then told my mom. I have constructed a flimsy argument to defend my manliness.Code: [Select]"My friends suggested it, so I scoffed and cautiously explored. It's a glorified toy commercial with annoying songs and characters named Pinkie. I don't know if they were joking or not, seriously."She threatened to have my stepdad bring me to a strip club for some beer and pure manliness. Maybe I should start watching Powerpuff Girls now :P
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The problem is going to be saying this with a straight face. Kind of like getting caught with your fangs in someone's neck, you know?
Tell them that you found out about MLP on the message board for a an excessively gory videogame (ie. this message board).
Post by: kaijyuu on September 20, 2011, 06:03:43 pm
I've been trying to get my brother to watch it, as he's always liked sugary sweet anime.
Post by: Crazy Cow on September 20, 2011, 06:06:12 pm
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 20, 2011, 06:12:50 pm
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 20, 2011, 06:14:43 pm
Post by: Crazy Cow on September 20, 2011, 06:16:30 pm
When she comes in, have 5 pages of porn up. Pants down is optional.
Like I said, unwinnable :P
Post by: kaijyuu on September 20, 2011, 06:23:37 pm
Being the epitome of manliness, you don't need to prove it through your actions.
Post by: Kirbypowered on September 20, 2011, 06:26:41 pm
Ha, my family already knows. They're pretty accepting... well except my sister-in-law, who refers to it as "gay."Same here, my mom even wants to watch it, now that she knows. Helps not having siblings around to pester me about it, though I imagine my brother would actually watch it.
I've been trying to get my brother to watch it, as he's always liked sugary sweet anime.
Post by: Crazy Cow on September 20, 2011, 06:30:58 pm
You could always use the "real men wear pink" argument. It's not that you're less manly watching something like my little pony, but you're SO manly in fact, you CAN watch my little pony and not be ashamed.
Being the epitome of manliness, you don't need to prove it through your actions.
The problem is I suck at lying :P I could say that, but I would struggle to not crack a guilty smile while saying it. Maybe I should simply explain the real reason, that it's a nice change of pace from the violent drama that I usually play and watch, featuring realistic characters and interesting situations on the backdrop of a still perfect world.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 20, 2011, 06:32:17 pm
My mom watched the first part, she's been entertained.Ha, my family already knows. They're pretty accepting... well except my sister-in-law, who refers to it as "gay."Same here, my mom even wants to watch it, now that she knows. Helps not having siblings around to pester me about it, though I imagine my brother would actually watch it.
I've been trying to get my brother to watch it, as he's always liked sugary sweet anime.
I'm also getting her into Studio Ghibli, but that's another story.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 20, 2011, 07:53:26 pm
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Post by: Sowelu on September 20, 2011, 08:02:38 pm
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 20, 2011, 08:05:42 pm
What would happen if you discorded Pinkamina?Considering it makes them betray their true nature, it would either keep her the same or make her Pinkie Pie.
Post by: Kirbypowered on September 20, 2011, 08:22:07 pm
What would happen if you discorded Pinkamina?What would happen if you discorded Discord? It'd probably be pretty cool, actually.
Post by: Crazy Cow on September 20, 2011, 08:23:14 pm
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Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 20, 2011, 08:43:50 pm
That made me sad. :(Kind of how I was imagining any kind of DiscordxCelestia to go, but very sad all the same.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Dsarker on September 20, 2011, 10:39:34 pm
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Post by: kaijyuu on September 20, 2011, 11:32:02 pm
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It started sad. Now it's really, really creepy. Whoever did that is awesome.
Post by: Zangi on September 21, 2011, 10:20:35 am
Spoiler: On Discord and 'Ruling' Equestria - Speculation and Theory (click to show/hide)
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Post by: Flying Dice on September 21, 2011, 01:52:38 pm
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Anyone else got a hankerin' for a Pony RPG now?
I'll just leave this here. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hi54WXIoDas&feature=related) I know it is a bit old, but hey!
Post by: kaijyuu on September 21, 2011, 02:08:15 pm
Post by: Dsarker on September 21, 2011, 06:51:03 pm
Post by: Silfurdreki on September 21, 2011, 06:56:25 pm
Discord is going down for that this saturday!Spoiler (click to show/hide)Spoiler (click to show/hide)Spoiler (click to show/hide)Spoiler (click to show/hide)Spoiler (click to show/hide)Not Octavia... Someone must rid the world of that... That... Discord!Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Also: Manly tears were shed. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpMKUR022as) :'(
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on September 21, 2011, 06:58:16 pm
Also: Manly tears were shed. (http://) :'(
That link doesn't go anywhere.
Post by: Silfurdreki on September 21, 2011, 07:06:52 pm
Also: Manly tears were shed. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpMKUR022as) :'(
That link doesn't go anywhere.
What do you mean? Of course it goes somewhere! I'd never make a faulty link!
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Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 21, 2011, 08:08:59 pm
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Post by: Crazy Cow on September 21, 2011, 08:14:19 pm
Oh, it's nothing, just some of that dust in the air...
;~;
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 21, 2011, 08:59:46 pm
Post by: Bohandas on September 21, 2011, 09:04:40 pm
After having read back over my story, I just realised where Games Workshop got the name for the Astronomicon from. From the Cthulhu Mythos and the Necronomicon.
That's what I thought at first too, but then I noticed that its actually spelled Astronomican, with an "a". Plus they are pretty distinct in both form and purpose.
Post by: Bohandas on September 21, 2011, 09:05:58 pm
Also: Manly tears were shed. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpMKUR022as) :'(
That link doesn't go anywhere.
What do you mean? Of course it goes somewhere! I'd never make a faulty link!
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Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on September 21, 2011, 09:10:42 pm
Also: Manly tears were shed. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpMKUR022as) :'(
That link doesn't go anywhere.
What do you mean? Of course it goes somewhere! I'd never make a faulty link!
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:-[
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The link was edited in smarty-pants.
And I saw those images before. Someplace. I think this thread. It is quite sad.
Post by: Jay on September 21, 2011, 09:12:58 pm
And then lava.
Because that's what happens.
(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2941534/Ponies/e2555dc83683d8379abf512c8f73c334.jpg)
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Post by: Flying Dice on September 21, 2011, 09:13:43 pm
I am totally not crying tears of manliness right now.
Oh, it's nothing, just some of that dust in the air...
;~;
Manly tears are the best kind.
Post by: Bohandas on September 21, 2011, 09:21:49 pm
Also: Manly tears were shed. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpMKUR022as) :'(
That link doesn't go anywhere.
What do you mean? Of course it goes somewhere! I'd never make a faulty link!
>.>
<.<
:-[
Right click and select "open in new window"
The link was edited in smarty-pants.
And I saw those images before. Someplace. I think this thread. It is quite sad.
Found where it was posted earlier
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Post by: Jay on September 21, 2011, 11:43:30 pm
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Post by: Dsarker on September 22, 2011, 12:41:10 am
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Post by: runiq on September 22, 2011, 12:54:03 am
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Totally saved. I'm gonna need this when the show is over, haha.
Post by: Dsarker on September 22, 2011, 01:28:38 am
Post by: kaijyuu on September 22, 2011, 01:30:32 am
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Post by: Johuotar on September 22, 2011, 06:00:51 am
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It seems that everyone went speechless by the proshop of that pic so I'll post something else here to give everyone something else to think. I dont know if this is old though, but someone is bound to not have read this.
100 Things Pinkie Pie Is No Longer Allowed To Do In Dungeons And Dragons
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Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 22, 2011, 10:37:11 am
Post by: FunctionZero on September 22, 2011, 01:19:28 pm
Post by: klingon13524 on September 22, 2011, 01:51:37 pm
Post by: Sowelu on September 22, 2011, 02:07:24 pm
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I thought that would be a Sea Pony. Shoo be doo.
Post by: Flying Dice on September 22, 2011, 02:27:06 pm
Post by: FunctionZero on September 22, 2011, 02:37:57 pm
Post by: FunctionZero on September 22, 2011, 04:02:51 pm
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Post by: Jay on September 22, 2011, 05:26:48 pm
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2941534/Ponies/DualPonies.jpg
(Those of you that have seen my most recent posts in the Desktops thread know that's my desktop resolution... <3)
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 22, 2011, 07:02:31 pm
Y'all
Post by: kaijyuu on September 22, 2011, 07:09:19 pm
Post by: Jimmy on September 22, 2011, 07:55:15 pm
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Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 22, 2011, 08:34:42 pm
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on September 22, 2011, 09:17:45 pm
I love the fact Trollestia stays true to form in Season 2.Spoiler: The Perfect Solution (click to show/hide)
Why is Rainbow Dash smoking a pipe?
Post by: kaijyuu on September 22, 2011, 09:23:53 pm
Dunno about rainbow dash, though the face + pipe looks familiar. Donald maybe?
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 22, 2011, 09:26:02 pm
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Post by: Crazy Cow on September 22, 2011, 09:37:18 pm
Post by: Dsarker on September 22, 2011, 09:47:34 pm
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 22, 2011, 10:19:49 pm
Discord is a master troll.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 22, 2011, 10:33:03 pm
At least Discord is, by the looks of it, willing to give her a second chance. He's a powerful player, but he seems very lax about the threat against him. He's looking less like a villain and more like a magnificent prankster bastard who's just having fun before the inevitable.
Post by: Bauglir on September 22, 2011, 10:44:46 pm
This means +1 respect point for Discord, at least from me. Smart monster-thing.
Post by: Dsarker on September 22, 2011, 10:49:33 pm
Predictable.
At least Discord is, by the looks of it, willing to give her a second chance. He's a powerful player, but he seems very lax about the threat against him. He's looking less like a villain and more like a magnificent prankster bastard who's just having fun before the inevitable.
Am I the only one who thinks Discord used to be the court jester, before Celestia and Luna got bored of him?
Post by: Solifuge on September 22, 2011, 11:44:59 pm
I'm pretty sure the only thing he used to do was heckle Starship Captains.
Post by: Dsarker on September 22, 2011, 11:49:08 pm
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on September 22, 2011, 11:58:46 pm
When does he time travel?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YI6wiaOVJo
Discord is a master troll.
This clip, sort of.
Doesn't look like time travel to me though. More that he's replaying a memory for Twilight.
Post by: Dsarker on September 23, 2011, 12:09:14 am
When does he time travel?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YI6wiaOVJo
Discord is a master troll.
This clip, sort of.
Doesn't look like time travel to me though. More that he's replaying a memory for Twilight.
That's what I thought was happening.
Post by: kaijyuu on September 23, 2011, 01:45:00 am
bwahahahaha
Post by: Dsarker on September 23, 2011, 02:33:42 am
Post by: Dsarker on September 23, 2011, 03:52:22 am
TS - Tzeentch
Fluttershy - Nurgle
Rarity - Slaanesh
But what about the others?
Post by: Dsarker on September 23, 2011, 05:51:52 am
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Part 4 of the Discord Backstory drawings.
Post by: LordBucket on September 23, 2011, 06:45:39 am
http://www.screwattack.com/shows/originals/death-battle/death-battle-starscream-vs-rainbow-dash
The preview announcement (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-QDux8_w0k) for that battle is worth watching too.
Post by: Heliman on September 23, 2011, 06:54:14 am
FYI, the horrorterror won.
Post by: Dsarker on September 23, 2011, 07:04:39 am
Post by: Rose on September 23, 2011, 07:09:14 am
they're nightmare squiddly beings from beyond the furthest reaches of space.
Post by: Dsarker on September 23, 2011, 07:10:02 am
Post by: GlyphGryph on September 23, 2011, 07:40:05 am
http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20101110222010/mspaintadventures/images/1/11/Horrorterror.jpg
Post by: Kirbypowered on September 23, 2011, 08:07:53 am
Also, I need to get back to reading Homestuck. Totally forgot.
Post by: Heliman on September 23, 2011, 08:17:38 am
BTW everyone who doesn't read HomeStuck don't be ashamed if you didn't get it.
Post by: Flying Dice on September 23, 2011, 09:23:41 am
http://www.screwattack.com/shows/originals/death-battle/death-battle-starscream-vs-rainbow-dash
The preview announcement (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-QDux8_w0k) for that battle is worth watching too.
I love you both for posting that.
In other news, I've been doing an archive binge of the fanfic archives, and I just started reading My Little Hangover... That was an absolutely brilliant idea for a crossover. :D
Post by: Bohandas on September 23, 2011, 09:29:22 am
http://www.screwattack.com/shows/originals/death-battle/death-battle-starscream-vs-rainbow-dash
The preview announcement (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-QDux8_w0k) for that battle is worth watching too.
I love you both for posting that.
In other news, I've been doing an archive binge of the fanfic archives, and I just started reading My Little Hangover... That was an absolutely brilliant idea for a crossover. :D
What's it a crossover with? Also link plz?
Post by: Flying Dice on September 23, 2011, 09:37:57 am
http://www.screwattack.com/shows/originals/death-battle/death-battle-starscream-vs-rainbow-dash
The preview announcement (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-QDux8_w0k) for that battle is worth watching too.
I love you both for posting that.
In other news, I've been doing an archive binge of the fanfic archives, and I just started reading My Little Hangover... That was an absolutely brilliant idea for a crossover. :D
What's it a crossover with? Also link plz?
Well, it is labelled as a crossover, but it is basically The Hangover with the mane six as the cast. Linky. (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/09/story-my-little-hangover.html)
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Heh. (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bejEpfGAxHrhhy-5pMspw3ykCNTmj87-d9zRFhGfiOw/edit?hl=en_US#)
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 23, 2011, 04:47:50 pm
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Post by: Flying Dice on September 23, 2011, 05:10:25 pm
Mega Flutterbitch GO!Spoiler (click to show/hide)No, really?Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Well, duh. Appledash > Dash/Pie any day. :D
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 23, 2011, 05:45:27 pm
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Post by: Crazy Cow on September 23, 2011, 05:49:52 pm
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 23, 2011, 06:04:54 pm
Where are you getting those? I'd like to keep an eye on them from wherever it is they're coming form.http://askoctavia.tumblr.com/
Post by: Flying Dice on September 23, 2011, 07:37:37 pm
Where are you getting those? I'd like to keep an eye on them from wherever it is they're coming form.http://askoctavia.tumblr.com/
Otherwise known as one of the best places on the net. :D
Post by: Sowelu on September 23, 2011, 08:03:01 pm
Well, duh. Appledash > Dash/Pie any day. :DThat's called Pinkiedash, my good sir.
Post by: kaijyuu on September 23, 2011, 08:06:15 pm
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 23, 2011, 08:08:12 pm
Post by: Flying Dice on September 23, 2011, 08:23:53 pm
Also, completely scrapped my earlier idea for a fanfic when it turned into a [GRIMDARK-WAR]/crossover with A Song of Ice and Fire. Not doing that, because it would be massively depressing, and because I would probably end up accidentally forcing some of Martin's characters massively OOC.
On the other hand, I've been working on a plan for an OC pony adventure (with a really, really stupid title referencing ze twist), and I've got the first chapter typed up and uploaded to googledocs (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gGinQFRsxyj17dfLuY6ds8qE9llXBAabrCOeW7TOiUA/edit?hl=en_US#). Honestly, I'll probably continue with it as a personal thing, just because I like the potential in it, even if it goes completely unread online. :-X
I'm partial to everyone/everyone, I even created an entire biological function to make it entirely justifiable.
Pansexuality? Sounds good to me, as long as parasprites aren't involved.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 23, 2011, 08:43:02 pm
My idea is called frolicking. Basically, every once in a while two random ponies of the same gender, pretty much always close friends, at least common acquaintances, will find themselves attracted to each other with extreme passion. It's pretty much accepted that the only thing that can cure this urge is a romantic day out between the two, with 'romantic day out' meaning whatever the author wants it to be.
Being one of those people, my little mindworks usually end up on the spicy side.
Post by: Flying Dice on September 23, 2011, 09:14:56 pm
Pansexuality already exists. This is unique to ponies.
My idea is called frolicking. Basically, every once in a while two random ponies of the same gender, pretty much always close friends, at least common acquaintances, will find themselves attracted to each other with extreme passion. It's pretty much accepted that the only thing that can cure this urge is a romantic day out between the two, with 'romantic day out' meaning whatever the author wants it to be.
Being one of those people, my little mindworks usually end up on the spicy side.
So basically the pony equivalent of getting so drunk that you can't tell the difference? Or more like an If It's You, It's Okay (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ptitles8ehi15xdv34) situation?
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 23, 2011, 09:38:42 pm
My reasoning for why it exists was that there was a point where Equestria was overpopulated, and Celestia and Luna made it so that the horny ponies would have a less destructive means of relief while still being somewhat comfortable with the whole thing.
Post by: kaijyuu on September 23, 2011, 09:39:54 pm
Post by: Bohandas on September 23, 2011, 09:43:52 pm
Post by: Bohandas on September 23, 2011, 09:52:09 pm
Any ideas?
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 23, 2011, 09:56:02 pm
I'm more comfortable with this discussion because I'm thinking in a completely scientific mindset. I can understand that you are not sharing that mindset, and if you wish to move away from the topic, go ahead and post something else.
Ninjaedit: I would help, but the only ICP song I know anything about is the song that the magnets meme came from.
Post by: Roboboy33 on September 23, 2011, 09:58:57 pm
More of a biological necessity.I see what you did there.
My reasoning for why it exists was that there was a point where Equestria was overpopulated, and Celestia and Luna made it so that the horny ponies would have a less destructive means of relief while still being somewhat comfortable with the whole thing.
What channel is MLP on?
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 23, 2011, 10:01:21 pm
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 23, 2011, 10:03:05 pm
What channel is MLP on?The Hub. They've got a handy channel locator on the website.
Unfortunately, it's not available for anything less than full cable or satellite. I think.
Post by: Flying Dice on September 23, 2011, 10:05:37 pm
Think about it: One day you're hanging out with a good friend, who you've known for a long time. All of a sudden, you feel an irresistable sexual attraction to them, and they plainly feel the same towards you. Up till that point, your relationship has been nothing more than friendship. You wake up the next morning, and remember what happened. Are you honestly telling me that you wouldn't feel the least bit awkward, let alone violated? How is that at all a good idea, trying to solve overpopulation by breaking up friendships with forced dinner dates/kissing/groping/sex? Tia and Luna aren't stupid, ya know. :P
OTOH, it is a good mechanism for writers who just want a reason to write about all their favorite ships having amazing sex. *facedesk*
Post by: Bohandas on September 23, 2011, 10:06:00 pm
On a completely different note, I've been thinking about trying to write a Pinkie Pie themed parody if the ICP song "Piggie Pie", but I can't think of where to go with the idea...
Any ideas?
Ninjaedit: I would help, but the only ICP song I know anything about is the song that the magnets meme came from.
Real lyrics (http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:S7XfJ19MKJcJ:www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/piggy-pie-lyrics-icp-insane-clown-posse/1d129a881756e6d34825695b000d78cd+piggie+pie+icp+lyrics&hl=en&gl=us&strip=1)
Real Youtube Video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8XiNfgXFuU)
As you can see the parody would have to be completely rewritten from scratch, keeping only the melody (unless I wanna do some kinda Cupcakes tie-in, which I don't think I do)
Post by: Flying Dice on September 23, 2011, 10:11:19 pm
On a completely different note, I've been thinking about trying to write a Pinkie Pie themed parody if the ICP song "Piggie Pie", but I can't think of where to go with the idea...
Any ideas?Ninjaedit: I would help, but the only ICP song I know anything about is the song that the magnets meme came from.
Real lyrics (http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:S7XfJ19MKJcJ:www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/piggy-pie-lyrics-icp-insane-clown-posse/1d129a881756e6d34825695b000d78cd+piggie+pie+icp+lyrics&hl=en&gl=us&strip=1)
Real Youtube Video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8XiNfgXFuU)
As you can see the parody would have to be completely rewritten from scratch, keeping only the melody (unless I wanna do some kinda Cupcakes tie-in, which I think I do)
Fixed that for ya.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 23, 2011, 10:12:19 pm
-snip-One would imagine that people growing up in an environment like that would be used to the idea.
After all, even though it's kind of hush-hush, we aren't too terribly weirded out by half of our species bleeding for three to seven days straight every month.
It's a mechanism for easy shipping, anyway. Don't think too hard into it, you'll just feel awkward.
We really don't have to continue the discussion. I won't be able to respond if nobody makes something for me to respond to.
Post by: Flying Dice on September 23, 2011, 10:37:40 pm
Also, S2E2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4Ykf4R8lLM&feature=related) is out. *pfft*
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Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 23, 2011, 10:51:28 pm
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Post by: Bohandas on September 23, 2011, 10:55:48 pm
-snip-One would imagine that people growing up in an environment like that would be used to the idea.
After all, even though it's kind of hush-hush, we aren't too terribly weirded out by half of our species bleeding for three to seven days straight every month.
An especially good point when you consider that our species really IS quite abnormal in having a menstural cycle rather than an estrous cycle.
Post by: Dsarker on September 23, 2011, 11:07:31 pm
I feel the need to ask again for people to tell me which Chaos Gods they think the mane 6 would fall to. I've got Fluttershy joining Nurgle, Rarity Slaanesh, Twilight Sparkle Tzeentch...but what would the others do?
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 23, 2011, 11:12:02 pm
Post by: Dsarker on September 23, 2011, 11:14:03 pm
RD could probably be convinced to join Khorne so she could be more "badass", Pinkie Pie would likely be under Slaanesh, and I'm not sure what AJ would do, although I would probably fit her under Nurgle.Oh, yes. Pinkie was obvious...
RD under Khorne? I was thinking that, but wasn't sure.
Time for a new version of all the ponies....hehehe...EEHEHEehheheheHEHEHE!
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 23, 2011, 11:15:41 pm
I swear, Discord was thinking "TROLOLOLOLOLO" while he was sliding on the bubble road.
Post by: Glowcat on September 23, 2011, 11:22:34 pm
Moving on....
I feel the need to ask again for people to tell me which Chaos Gods they think the mane 6 would fall to. I've got Fluttershy joining Nurgle, Rarity Slaanesh, Twilight Sparkle Tzeentch...but what would the others do?
Obvious:
Fluttershy Nurgle (twisted caring)
Twilight Sparkle Tzeentch (magic)
Applejack Khorne (honor and straightforwardness)
Pinkie Pie Slaanesh (party... forever!)
Difficult:
Rainbow Dash - She could either fall for Khorne's martial prowess or Slaanesh's dedication to a single thing
Rarity - Nurgle? A part of his sphere is giving gifts, and that does fall under generosity...
Post by: Heliman on September 23, 2011, 11:28:31 pm
Post by: Flying Dice on September 23, 2011, 11:39:59 pm
Post by: LordBucket on September 23, 2011, 11:49:55 pm
Who's staying up for it?
Post by: kaijyuu on September 23, 2011, 11:50:29 pm
Post by: Flying Dice on September 24, 2011, 12:19:08 am
Not me. I'm going to sleep pretty soon, myself.
sleep pretty soon
sleep
What is?
Post by: Heliman on September 24, 2011, 12:20:42 am
It's that thing you can do for 6 hours or so while waiting for my little pony.
Post by: Flying Dice on September 24, 2011, 12:22:08 am
Lemme put it in your terms.
It's that thing you can do for 6 hours or so while waiting for my little pony.
You mean alternating between watching YTPs, playing CounterStrike, and reading Fallout: Equestria? Because I do that all the time, and it is super easy.
Post by: Dsarker on September 24, 2011, 02:10:40 am
Khorne is no longer the martial honour guy. He's now Ares as opposed to Mars. He does not care from whom the blood flows, only that it flows.Moving on....
I feel the need to ask again for people to tell me which Chaos Gods they think the mane 6 would fall to. I've got Fluttershy joining Nurgle, Rarity Slaanesh, Twilight Sparkle Tzeentch...but what would the others do?
Obvious:
Fluttershy Nurgle (twisted caring)
Twilight Sparkle Tzeentch (magic)
Applejack Khorne (honor and straightforwardness)
Pinkie Pie Slaanesh (party... forever!)
Difficult:
Rainbow Dash - She could either fall for Khorne's martial prowess or Slaanesh's dedication to a single thing
Rarity - Nurgle? A part of his sphere is giving gifts, and that does fall under generosity...
Rarity is definitely Slaanesh - in her/his sphere of perfection.
Post by: Kirbypowered on September 24, 2011, 07:18:24 am
Bah, why am I arguing. More ponies is what's important, not when.
Post by: Dsarker on September 24, 2011, 07:20:14 am
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Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 24, 2011, 07:24:59 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hm-L-nRwacE
Post by: Fniff on September 24, 2011, 07:41:10 am
Post by: klingon13524 on September 24, 2011, 07:45:09 am
You know, sometimes I wonder if I only watch MLP because of the great characters. I haven't really caught up with it, I don't exactly enjoy the plots that much and I just read grimdark fanfiction for it. I don't even consider myself a proper brony, really. Is this a bad thing, or is it relatively okay?I can accurately predict the cliche plots about 1/3 way through an episode. I'm also in in for the characters.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 24, 2011, 07:46:31 am
Post by: Fniff on September 24, 2011, 07:47:30 am
It's a kids show, there are constraints about the types of things they can do, and more advanced plots are out of the question.
Damn, I hoped I could introduce my idea for a Pathologic episode...
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 24, 2011, 08:30:41 am
Post by: kaijyuu on September 24, 2011, 08:31:10 am
Big...
MEANIE!
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 24, 2011, 08:32:40 am
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Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 24, 2011, 08:33:12 am
Would have worked better if they had more than 44 minutes to fit everything into.
Even so, it was pretty good, they did a good job with what they had.
Post by: Fniff on September 24, 2011, 08:35:41 am
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 24, 2011, 08:36:28 am
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 24, 2011, 08:37:25 am
Am I the only one here who actually watches it on TV?I probably will sometime tomorrow.
Post by: Roboboy33 on September 24, 2011, 09:32:13 am
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Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 24, 2011, 10:00:03 am
Post by: NoahTophatz on September 24, 2011, 10:01:40 am
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Post by: LordBucket on September 24, 2011, 10:02:30 am
Where can I watch E2?
Go here (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/09/season-2-episode-2-return-of-harmony.html) for high quality streams/downloads/torrents.
If youtube is adequate:
My Little Pony: Season 2, Episode 2 The Return of Harmony Part 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omhSnagjOL0)
Post by: Roboboy33 on September 24, 2011, 10:05:41 am
Post by: Bohandas on September 24, 2011, 10:13:51 am
Meh, I don't watch the video, I just listen to the audio while playing my games.
I have a widescreen monitor and Windows 7, so I can set up a window showing videos on one half of the screen and another with comics or games on the other side of the screen. Haven't personally watched the latest video though...
Post by: LordBucket on September 24, 2011, 10:38:51 am
Post by: Rose on September 24, 2011, 10:47:05 am
Funny watching the peers on the episode two torrent. Was 300-something while I was downloading. Just pass 500 a few minutes ago. More peers than I've ever seen on a torrent.
HD version of the latest fringe episode has 500 seeds and 7000 peers at the time of this post.
Post by: LordBucket on September 24, 2011, 10:55:25 am
HD version of the latest fringe episode has 500 seeds and 7000 peers at the time of this post.
I don't usually torrent things quite so mainstream as that. But I'm still seeding Irma Vep, Red Cliff, Antitrust and Project Life Command if any of those titles interest you.
Post by: jaxy15 on September 24, 2011, 11:37:02 am
Why do people say Tom the boulder now
His name is Dan...
Post by: Lumbajak on September 24, 2011, 12:27:28 pm
Post by: kaijyuu on September 24, 2011, 12:31:19 pm
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Should've been a movie, though. It really was rushed.
Post by: Bauglir on September 24, 2011, 12:58:24 pm
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Post by: Flying Dice on September 24, 2011, 12:58:34 pm
Overall pleased with the episode and how it wrapped up season 1.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Should've been a movie, though. It really was rushed.
I agree with pretty much all of this.
Also,
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Fluttershy, this isn't that kind of show.
Post by: SirAaronIII on September 24, 2011, 01:05:27 pm
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Post by: kaijyuu on September 24, 2011, 01:07:08 pm
That's about all the similarity I see though xD
Post by: Bauglir on September 24, 2011, 01:09:19 pm
Post by: Flying Dice on September 24, 2011, 01:32:45 pm
Also, new A(D)O is out. (http://askoctavia.tumblr.com/) :D
Post by: Dsarker on September 24, 2011, 04:46:34 pm
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Post by: Flying Dice on September 24, 2011, 05:10:06 pm
I'll just leave (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bxAyP6uJ4k&feature=related) these gems (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sfu_Zn5zkX4&feature=related) here. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZezIEsBSOk&feature=related) Almost certainly have been posted somewhere else in here, but...
Post by: Dsarker on September 24, 2011, 05:12:43 pm
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Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 24, 2011, 06:18:58 pm
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Post by: Zangi on September 24, 2011, 06:22:05 pm
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Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 24, 2011, 06:42:51 pm
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Post by: Beeskee on September 24, 2011, 07:41:27 pm
Maybe not that surprising considering Lauren Faust has made a bunch of other good award-winning shows.
The only downside is, no Hub channel in my area, my only option is watching it online.
- Yet another adult male who enjoys watching MLP:FiM
Edit: Oh and I thought it was awesome they got John de Lancie (Q!) to play Discord.
Post by: Zangi on September 24, 2011, 07:50:57 pm
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Post by: Dwarf_Fever on September 24, 2011, 08:09:07 pm
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When did ponies become awesome?
Ponies and horses have always been awesome to 12 year old girls. Horses are large, muscular yet non-threatening servants who obey their every whim... food for thought, perhaps.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 24, 2011, 08:14:13 pm
FixedQuoteWhen did ponies become awesome?
Ponies and horses have always been awesome to12 year old girlsanyone who is secure enough in themselves to actually check them out.
Post by: Beeskee on September 24, 2011, 08:16:27 pm
Horses are large, muscular yet non-threatening servants who obey their every whim.
I see what you did there (http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y36/ShyRangerSMRPG/EyeSeeWhatYouDidThere.jpg). :)
Post by: kaijyuu on September 24, 2011, 08:17:01 pm
And they're very "manly," historically. Riding into battle and whatnot.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 24, 2011, 08:35:42 pm
Right, because in history soldiers riding into battle on what were basically freight trains of the time are not threatening.QuoteWhen did ponies become awesome?
Ponies and horses have always been awesome to 12 year old girls. Horses are large, muscular yet non-threatening servants who obey their every whim... food for thought, perhaps.
Post by: SirAaronIII on September 24, 2011, 08:35:58 pm
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 24, 2011, 08:40:32 pm
If not, you might consider the channel locator on the Hub's website.
Post by: Silfurdreki on September 24, 2011, 08:44:38 pm
So... the Hub? What channel is that (as in the number)? I want to catch some ponies next week.
Not going to be any ponies next week, though, so you have some time to find the channel. There were some posts about it a few pages back; they're having a small break for one week (IIRC), probably to keep up with deadlines.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 24, 2011, 08:47:29 pm
Post by: Zangi on September 24, 2011, 08:49:45 pm
Cavalry. There is a reason we had them way back when. Either way, suppose horses has appeal to both genders for different reasons... in a generic way.Right, because in history soldiers riding into battle on what were basically freight trains of the time are not threatening.QuoteWhen did ponies become awesome?
Ponies and horses have always been awesome to 12 year old girls. Horses are large, muscular yet non-threatening servants who obey their every whim... food for thought, perhaps.
Post by: Silfurdreki on September 24, 2011, 08:52:27 pm
We're not entirely sure it's just going to be one week, unfortunately, but it's what we're hoping.I guess some amount of wishful thinking went into that post. :P
Seriously, I'm going to be really miffed if we get another long pony draught so soon after the summer.
Post by: kaijyuu on September 24, 2011, 08:55:11 pm
Post by: Dsarker on September 24, 2011, 09:09:34 pm
Post by: Sowelu on September 24, 2011, 09:14:32 pm
I loved the Star Wars homage at the end, complete with the repaired R2D2/Spike.
Ha, I didn't just imagine that!
...So Applejack ties up Fluttershy, then Fluttershy wants to try those new tricks on Rainbow Dash but is just too shy. God, the fanfic fuel. The adult appeal just keeps getting more adult and less subtle. I once read a fanfic JUST like that, swear to Luna.
And Ponyville is restored by a double rainbow all the way.
Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on September 24, 2011, 09:22:56 pm
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Post by: Dsarker on September 24, 2011, 09:24:19 pm
Darth Hasbro: You must never again show up in any episode.
Luna: That was never a condition of our agreement, nor was my non-appearance in the ending!
Darth Hasbro: Perhaps you feel you're being treated unfairly?
Luna: ...No.
Darth Hasbro: Good! It would be unfortunate if I had to remove you from Season One.
Post by: kaijyuu on September 24, 2011, 09:51:02 pm
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I've looked all over deviant art, ponibooru, and google image search and found just about every other image they used for that short, but not this one.
(asking here since it's the most active pony thread I visit, heh)
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 24, 2011, 09:57:36 pm
Post by: kaijyuu on September 24, 2011, 09:59:46 pm
I knew about twentypercentcooler, but I haven't heard anything about it since it first started so I didn't think to check. Found it there.
Thanks :)
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 24, 2011, 10:02:06 pm
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 24, 2011, 10:04:50 pm
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EeNOPE
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 24, 2011, 10:15:20 pm
Post by: Dsarker on September 24, 2011, 10:32:33 pm
Post by: Dwarf_Fever on September 24, 2011, 10:36:24 pm
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I see what you did there.
At least someone did, most people just focus on the superficial and miss underlying points. It's still amusing to get a fallacious ad hominem attack from someone in a pony thread of all places. :P
On a semi-quasi-vaguely related note, there's an interesting double standard developing in media regarding gender. Men portrayed as dumb pigs? Hilarious. Women are dumb pigs? Taboo. Woman touched against her will? Atrocious. Man takes baseball bat to the genitals? America's Funniest Videos. Etc...
Regarding horses appeal to girls, there have even been papers written on the topic, as ridiculous as that seems. It's not just some notion. One of my exes gave riding lessons, according to her about 90% of her students were female, though I suppose she was exaggerating. My female cousins virtually all had (regular) pony posters. And so forth.
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Right, because in history soldiers riding into battle on what were basically freight trains of the time are not threatening.
By your logic, MLP must be a very threatening cartoon. Horses are domestic.
Post by: Zangi on September 24, 2011, 10:52:52 pm
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EeNOPE
Fallout Equestria, pony crossover of win, I can recommend no other.
Post by: Bohandas on September 24, 2011, 10:54:33 pm
Never been a huge fan of horses myself.
And they're very "manly," historically. Riding into battle and whatnot.
But a pony is like, the opposite of a warhorse; They're bred to be small...
Post by: Bauglir on September 24, 2011, 10:55:21 pm
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Zangi: Thank you for that post, I was trying to figure out what that crossover was with because I suck. You saved the the trouble of asking.
Post by: kaijyuu on September 24, 2011, 11:31:16 pm
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Post by: LordBucket on September 24, 2011, 11:37:18 pm
Regarding horses appeal to girls
Brief psychoanalysis:
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Post by: Dwarf_Fever on September 25, 2011, 12:08:24 am
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Regarding your argument about horses appealing to girls... I guess? Considering the extent of their association with military culture and the extent to which that is, in turn, bound up with masculinity in most cultures (if you want to tell Genghis Khan that his was a highly feminine culture, be my guest, once you have a time machine), I'd be likelier to say that horses appeal to people in general
"Horses appeal to people." How can I argue with that? Also, there might be a tiny difference between using horses as part of your military machine to crush, conquer and rape the world, and putting up soft- focus posters of horses all over your room, enjoying brushing their hair, writing poems about them, and so on... but I could be wrong. Do you think Genghis did both? :P
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I'd wager the gender disparity in horseriding classes is due, at least in part, to the disparity between socially "acceptable" sports for women compared to men.
Or maybe things which girls like become (if I may borrow your quotes briefly) less socially "acceptable" to boys, and vice versa. There's this assumption that society just pulled gender roles out of it's butt, so to speak. I don't think that's the case.
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All that said, it's probably pretty irrelevant to the thread, isn't it? Unless you were actually aiming to turn this into a discussion of gender stereotypes.
It's interesting to me because of a few observations, personal opinions and such. (And FWIW the MLP discussions tend to have gender stuff come up sooner or later more than most other cartoons...) For any familiar with the term "Smurfette Principle," that should ring a bell... coined by an interesting feminist writer a while back, it referred to the tendency of shows to have one single, stereo-typed female role. This was judged to be a gender issue. Half of people are female (or male) so why this discrepancy? It was deemed to be sexist.
Now we have the exact reverse of the Smurfette Principle in MLP but also a large (or maybe just vocal?) male audience for the show, which seems at odds. This brought me back to my observations about the double standards developing in regards to gender; what appears to be a developing emasculation of men's values, pride, interests and so on also seems to somehow tie in to this phenomenon.
For instance, even though feminists once vocally criticized this sort of one-sided gender portrayal, anyone speaking up about the opposite regarding women would probably hardly even be heard before being derided as either misogynist (ironically by feminists) or overly sensitive (ironically by feminist-supporting men) etc, even if this case is clearly the mirror opposite of something feminists complained about years ago.
Likewise, Tom Martin's case in England will undoubtedly fail, despite that he likely has plenty of evidence (given the laws there)... and then there's the supreme court ruling repeatedly against father's rights, for instance to know if their own wife aborts their unborn son, and so on... More recently a (female) lawyer proposed a law stating that if a woman has a right to choose to abort or carry, independently of the male, the male should therefore also be able to dissolve himself from financial obligation during the first trimester if he has no desire to see the child raised... but again, that was not passed. Eh, getting more off track now, but I foresee some interesting developments in the US and the west in general, and things are not all moving towards equality.
So yeah, probably more than you wanted in your cartoon thread, but that's why it seemed relevant. :P
Incidentally, interesting analysis there, LordBucket.
Post by: Bauglir on September 25, 2011, 12:34:22 am
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I feel dirty now for typing all this out. I'm... just going to stop posting in this thread for the night. Even provided rational responses, I'm too tired to research and respond properly, and I feel bad for the derail.
In other news, I am incredibly happy that Discord's resemblance to Q was deliberate.
EDIT: In fact, to commemorate just how awful I feel about this conversation, I'm changing my avatar to better describe my feelings toward both myself, and the people I'm arguing with.
Post by: kaijyuu on September 25, 2011, 12:44:56 am
Post by: LordBucket on September 25, 2011, 01:01:36 am
the part I've retained in the quote is wrong, because horses
simply don't vibrate at anything resembling that frequency.
You didn't think that through very carefully.
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Post by: Sergius on September 25, 2011, 01:14:04 am
Found this comment in YouTube pretty funny though :D
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Post by: kaijyuu on September 25, 2011, 01:15:06 am
Post by: Sergius on September 25, 2011, 01:23:00 am
Oh he still has a huge ass fanbase :P
Yes but not for the reasons stated 8)
Post by: Bohandas on September 25, 2011, 01:26:56 am
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Maybe yours doesn't...
Post by: Dsarker on September 25, 2011, 01:36:07 am
I lol'd.
Post by: Dwarf_Fever on September 25, 2011, 02:08:27 am
I doubt he did both, but it's irrelevant. Your comment was about the appeal of horses and ponies, not about the activities one might engage in to display that interest.
I'm not making that assumption, though, as far as I can tell. I agree with you! That assumption is often made. It's also entirely and completely beside the point of what you quoted - which was that, regardless of origin, the current cultural norm is that girls interested in sports are "quirky" or otherwise unusual, and there's often (but not always) a negative connotation associated with it. Horseback riding is one of the few exceptions, though it does require wealth.
I'd agree, except there's a difference between martial or sports activities involving horses and the horses.
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I'm familiar with the Smurfette Principle, and I follow your reasoning right up until "the exact reverse". Which is to say, not very far; there's no character whose defining characterstic is "masculinity" in the show. The closest is Spike, and he doesn't seem to be adequately described by being labeled "dudely".
Actually, the Smurfette Principle is mainly defined by a single female role in an overwhelming cast of males, further generally insignificant to the plots; they are nearly always stereotyped, though that is not the defining criteria... the sort of stereotype is still telling, and horses in the role of strong, servantile animals appealing to girls seemed to me a very interesting coincidence with a male servantile role in the cartoon revolving around horses. That sparked my interest. But as you can see, the Smurfette Principle and thus sexism applies very much to MLP; in reverse, of course.
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I further don't get where this "emasculation" stuff is coming from, you'll really have to explain that to me;
That would be a very long discussion, but the brief idea is that there has been a subtle, ongoing cultural assault on masculinity ever since the feminist movement took root. Just as a starting point, you'll find the end results of the movement in culture are rarely equality in context, but rather advantages for women or disadvantages for men... case in point being fathers having far less rights than mothers, for instance. Or that British Airways, Qantas, and Air New Zealand all had policies prohibiting men from sitting next to unaccompanied children on commercial flights despite that there has never been a documented case of in-flight child abuse. Or that (based on exonerations) men on death row were found to be twice as likely as women to be wrongfully convicted. And so on, but more importantly, that it's glossed over. Can you imagine the outrage if, for instance, an airline had a policy stating "No black people shall be allowed to sit next to unaccompanied children on commercial flights"?
To quote Ph. D. author Warren Farrell, "In the past quarter century, we exposed biases against other races and called it racism, and we exposed biases against women and called it sexism. Biases against men we call humor."
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if a key part of the following involved insisting that "masculine" stuff is bad, that'd be another thing. But judging from the popularity of Pony/Warhammer crossovers, that's just not the case.
Who said I'm talking about the following? There's gay fanfic of bible stories, that doesn't mean the Pope wrote it. (Though I wouldn't be terribly surprised if he did.) Joe Catholic doesn't run the Vatican, but the Vatican will influence how Joe thinks.
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From some research, I can say with confidence that I lack the knowledge necessary to comment on the Tom Martin case competently - it's plausible that he's correct, but it's far from certain. I'd need to actually read the material for those courses in order to determine whether I think there's institutionalized sexism there, and to be honest, I wouldn't care enough if the material even existed for me to read because it would be hours upon hours of reading just so I could nitpick somebody else's argument over the internet.
I understand, it's not an interesting topic to most. The unfortunate thing (beyond that, itself) is that I don't think it matters that he's correct.
Post by: LordBucket on September 25, 2011, 08:50:28 am
I spent a lot of time writing this. Please read it.
My theory: Discord and Celestia were in it together:
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Post by: Crazy Cow on September 25, 2011, 09:04:13 am
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 25, 2011, 10:47:16 am
Cursed by the ponies, loved by the metas...
Post by: Zangi on September 25, 2011, 11:19:15 am
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"Applebuck Season" was originally about "applebumping", i.e. Applejack would harvest apples by ramming trees with her head. (You can see how the script originally had her consciousness deteriorating already, huh?) But Hasbro said, uh, maybe that's not quite the kind of thing we want to be encouraging kids to do, y'know? So they rejiggered the concept into applebucking, which works as a drop-in replacement to the story—making it about sleep deprivation instead. So applebucking ends up both becoming an iconic Applejack "thing", and the story turns out quite a bit more fun than a lesson about repetitive long-term cranial trauma.Applejack was Derpy's bestest friend before wasn't she?
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 25, 2011, 11:24:11 am
I know that Ditzy is canonically, well, ditzy, but at the same time that was mostly a result of people equating the derp-eyes with mental issues.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 25, 2011, 02:35:07 pm
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Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 25, 2011, 02:54:32 pm
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Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on September 25, 2011, 06:01:31 pm
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Post by: Sordid on September 25, 2011, 08:06:16 pm
His trying to break up the main characters friendship was mean and probably a bit spiteful but to be fair to him they where trying to imprison him in stone.
Yeah, what was a bit nasty, wasn't it? Overall I have to say I'm rather disappointed with the S2 opening two-parter. It's the same plot as in S1, except without the character development and with an ending in which the power of friendship doesn't bring about peaceful reconciliation but rather turns people into stone. Hm. :-\
I just hope this drop in writing quality isn't permanent and the rest of the season is significantly more well thought out.
Post by: Bohandas on September 25, 2011, 08:33:32 pm
Just want to state that Discord was not "evil" nor a "villain". While he was the antagonist he was mostly just trying to have fun and spread a little chaos. Chaos is not evil just like Order is not good. Too much or too little of either is quite bad for you/society but not in and of itself evil.
Seconded. Chaos and Order both have the potential both to create and to destroy.
Here's a handy diagram:
(http://www.23ae.com/format/pdorig/63chart.jpg) (http://www.23ae.com/format/pdorig/pdorig063.htm)
Post by: tehstefan on September 26, 2011, 12:32:38 am
Post by: kaijyuu on September 26, 2011, 12:54:27 am
/nitpick
Post by: LordBucket on September 26, 2011, 03:11:58 am
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 26, 2011, 06:14:59 am
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Post by: Sergius on September 26, 2011, 10:12:48 am
I'd consider it more of a "closer" than an "opener." It wrapped up all of season 1 quite well and didn't introduce anything new that wasn't resolved.
/nitpick
I'm not really sure what did it wrap, or what was it about season 1 that needed wrapping? About the only loose end from season 1 for me was: WTH did they do with the fancy elements? Did they pawn them? Well, now we know, they had put them in a box somewhere.
Post by: Flying Dice on September 26, 2011, 12:01:49 pm
Also, going on the theory that Discord is released when the EoH leave their current owner, wouldn't he have been freed as soon as Celestia used them to send Luna to the moon? Because IIRC that was the moment she lost power over them, for using them incorrectly.
I hate pony crossovers.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
EeNOPEBillTwilight Sparkle: "What the hell are you doingFrancisPinkie?"
Fallout Equestria, pony crossover of win, I can recommend no other.
Yeah, that has been pretty great so far. I've just been annoyed by it a bit because my nitpicking side doesn't want to ignore the occasional poor word choice.
Also, 31. ;)
Oh, and Stargate: Equestria (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/05/story-stargate-equestria.html) is pretty great as well. I really like how the author managed to capture the pacing and feel of a typical SG-1 episode, even without the self-referential metahumor.
Post by: kaijyuu on September 26, 2011, 12:14:42 pm
I don't mean "wrap up" in the sense of wrapping up unresolved plot threads. Rather, I mean "wrap up" in the sense of being a retrospective that brought the message of the entire season into focus. Just watch Twilight's redemption again.I'd consider it more of a "closer" than an "opener." It wrapped up all of season 1 quite well and didn't introduce anything new that wasn't resolved.
/nitpick
I'm not really sure what did it wrap, or what was it about season 1 that needed wrapping? About the only loose end from season 1 for me was: WTH did they do with the fancy elements? Did they pawn them? Well, now we know, they had put them in a box somewhere.
Post by: Silfurdreki on September 26, 2011, 04:20:49 pm
Actually, I completely agree with the interpretation LordBucket posted, both because it offers a much better reason for the way Discord acted (One point in particular was the ease with which Twi undiscorded the rest of the mane six; if Discord had actually put his full power into that, Twilight Sparkle would be effectively Celestia-tier in terms of sheer magical power, in that she was able to break a supposedly powerful enchantment cast by a living god with minimal effort, and then was able to channel the power of the EoH through her friends to "imprision" him again.), and because it make the way they crammed everything into p2 much less annoying.
Also, going on the theory that Discord is released when the EoH leave their current owner, wouldn't he have been freed as soon as Celestia used them to send Luna to the moon? Because IIRC that was the moment she lost power over them, for using them incorrectly.
Yeah, that has been pretty great so far. I've just been annoyed by it a bit because my nitpicking side doesn't want to ignore the occasional poor word choice.
Also, 31. ;)
I don't think Twilight would need to be Celestia-tier to undo the enchantments cast by Discord. Remember that that in this universe friendship is, in fact, magic, and very powerful magic at that. Now, that's not to say I don't like LordBucket's theory, I think it's elegant and quite plausible.
I think Fallout: Equestria has definitely improved over time, in the beginning it was just side-quests from fallout 3 with some nice characters, but it has grown to become a lot more than that. The characters are well developed and I think the parts that are not more or less directly ripped from Fallout quests are a lot better than the ones that are. Hopefully Kkat will continue making his own plot(s) in the future .
31... ... :o
Post by: Flying Dice on September 26, 2011, 05:08:00 pm
Actually, I completely agree with the interpretation LordBucket posted, both because it offers a much better reason for the way Discord acted (One point in particular was the ease with which Twi undiscorded the rest of the mane six; if Discord had actually put his full power into that, Twilight Sparkle would be effectively Celestia-tier in terms of sheer magical power, in that she was able to break a supposedly powerful enchantment cast by a living god with minimal effort, and then was able to channel the power of the EoH through her friends to "imprision" him again.), and because it make the way they crammed everything into p2 much less annoying.
-snipped a bit-
Also, 31. ;)
I don't think Twilight would need to be Celestia-tier to undo the enchantments cast by Discord. Remember that that in this universe friendship is, in fact, magic, and very powerful magic at that. Now, that's not to say I don't like LordBucket's theory, I think it's elegant and quite plausible.
The point I was making is that it looked like Discord pulled his punches with the corruption of the mane 6, meaning that the enchantments weren't nearly as strong as he could make them, just strong enough for Twi to have to work to break them. Which would fit in perfectly with the other evidence that was established that pointed toward what LordBucket was suggesting. In other words, if Discord (Who, from what we've seen of him in canon, is essentially some sort of god with control over time and space) had used his full strength, Twi would have needed to break it using only her own magic and her feelings for her friends. So, as you said, the magic of her friendship. And keep in mind, she would be doing this without the power of the EoH, as from what we've seen they don't work if used in concert, meaning that she would be indirectly pitting the power of her friendship against that of a god which even Celestia and Luna were only able to "imprision" (although going by this interpretation it is doubtful if it actually came down to a battle of power between them and Discord).
I guess what I was trying to say is that the fact that Twi was able to break the discordification, and in such short timespans, indicates that Discord wasn't being very serious about it, as she was only relying on the magic of her own friendships, rather than that of the Elements. After all, if friendship is magic, then it must be treated as such, and if Twi's was powerful enough to break the full power of a god, she would by default be equivalent to one, at least in terms of sheer strength, which she really doesn't seem to be.
While she is probably the most magically gifted mortal in Equestria, the two serious situations have been solved through the use of the EoH, which appear to act as magical amplifiers which provide high levels of enhancement to the magic provided by the friendships of the mane six. In Robert Jordan terms, she solved both two-parter conflicts by using the equivalent of a circle, all members of which possessed an angreal, rather than her normal magical ability (which, as you noted, includes the magic of her friendships).
On a significantly more awesome note. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOfffGlnKac&feature=related)
Post by: Dsarker on September 26, 2011, 05:10:42 pm
Post by: Crazy Cow on September 26, 2011, 05:39:32 pm
Post by: kaijyuu on September 26, 2011, 05:59:30 pm
Cupcakes (http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=93567.0) need ponies badly!They might be put off by the name :P
You don't have to be psychotic murders if you don't want to, ponies!
Post by: Silfurdreki on September 26, 2011, 06:21:53 pm
The point I was making is that it looked like Discord pulled his punches with the corruption of the mane 6, meaning that the enchantments weren't nearly as strong as he could make them, just strong enough for Twi to have to work to break them. Which would fit in perfectly with the other evidence that was established that pointed toward what LordBucket was suggesting. In other words, if Discord (Who, from what we've seen of him in canon, is essentially some sort of god with control over time and space) had used his full strength, Twi would have needed to break it using only her own magic and her feelings for her friends. So, as you said, the magic of her friendship. And keep in mind, she would be doing this without the power of the EoH, as from what we've seen they don't work if used in concert, meaning that she would be indirectly pitting the power of her friendship against that of a god which even Celestia and Luna were only able to "imprision" (although going by this interpretation it is doubtful if it actually came down to a battle of power between them and Discord).
I guess what I was trying to say is that the fact that Twi was able to break the discordification, and in such short timespans, indicates that Discord wasn't being very serious about it, as she was only relying on the magic of her own friendships, rather than that of the Elements. After all, if friendship is magic, then it must be treated as such, and if Twi's was powerful enough to break the full power of a god, she would by default be equivalent to one, at least in terms of sheer strength, which she really doesn't seem to be.
I don't think it was Twilight that was breaking the discordification, she merely provided the initial momentum (the memory spell). I'd say it was either the individual mane six breaking their own discordification or their their common friendship. Essentially, what I mean is that friendship-magic is a very strong fundamental power in Equestria, one that neither Discord, or Celestia/Luna can directly overpower. I rather like the idea that there is a power more fundamental and unassailable than what god-tier characters can bring to bear.
This might also be why Celestia locked the EoH away after the mane six had used them the last time. They are a way to directly harness the power of friendship, so if Celestia could not overpower that, they could be a threat to her position. That Discord never just destroyed the Elements could also support this; he was not capable of destroying them (and neither was Celestia), since they are representations of an incredibly primordial (and powerful) force.
Of course, this doesn't discredit the possibility that Celestia and Discord planned out the whole thing in advance. I do, however, think that the Star Wars shoutout ending discredits the conspiracy a bit, since if Discord never actually posed a threat, Celestia would just have let the whole thing die out without a large celebration for "heroes" that defeated someone almost no one ever noticed in the first place.
Nevertheless, fanon, right? It's always up to what you personally think is cooler.
While she is probably the most magically gifted mortal in Equestria, the two serious situations have been solved through the use of the EoH, which appear to act as magical amplifiers which provide high levels of enhancement to the magic provided by the friendships of the mane six. In Robert Jordan terms, she solved both two-parter conflicts by using the equivalent of a circle, all members of which possessed an angreal, rather than her normal magical ability (which, as you noted, includes the magic of her friendships).
*Woooosh* That flew right over my head, I've never read the Wheel of Time.
Post by: kaijyuu on September 26, 2011, 06:32:35 pm
A "circle" is a formation that effectively adds up the strength of everyone in it.
An "angreal" is an artifact that magnifies power.
Add the two concepts together, and you essentially get the elements of harmony.
Post by: Dsarker on September 26, 2011, 06:34:27 pm
Cupcakes (http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=93567.0) need ponies badly!They might be put off by the name :P
You don't have to be psychotic murders if you don't want to, ponies!
You don't have to be a psychotic murderer to work here, but it helps!
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 26, 2011, 06:59:03 pm
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Post by: Silfurdreki on September 26, 2011, 07:08:51 pm
Wheel of time terms, as I remember them:
A "circle" is a formation that effectively adds up the strength of everyone in it.
An "angreal" is an artifact that magnifies power.
Add the two concepts together, and you essentially get the elements of harmony.
Oh, yeah, definitely sounds like it.
Friendly neighborhoodimage spammerposter here.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
D'aw :(
Not Scratch's glasses! :(
Post by: Flying Dice on September 26, 2011, 07:19:36 pm
Wheel of time terms, as I remember them:
A "circle" is a formation that effectively adds up the strength of everyone in it.
An "angreal" is an artifact that magnifies power.
Add the two concepts together, and you essentially get the elements of harmony.
Oh, yeah, definitely sounds like it.Friendly neighborhoodimage spammerposter here.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
D'aw :(
Not Scratch's glasses! :(
Already saw the update, still D:'d again. Someone needs a hug...
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 26, 2011, 07:29:11 pm
The joke itself isn't really raunchy or anything.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 26, 2011, 07:33:18 pm
There's a funny comic that I'd like to post, but apparently you can just faintly make out Celestia's naughty bits (which, considering the picture, may have just been a fluke of coloring), and I'm not sure it would be considered appropriate.Is PM'ing inappropriate material on request banned on this forum?
The joke itself isn't really raunchy or anything.
Post by: kaijyuu on September 26, 2011, 07:36:55 pm
*checks* And it's still up on ED! I guess they don't read the comments :)
This is still the most d'aww inducing fan made thing I've seen. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wujiEeZje_M)
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 26, 2011, 07:39:07 pm
If you know where the original is, could you post it for me?
Post by: kaijyuu on September 26, 2011, 07:43:17 pm
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 26, 2011, 07:45:12 pm
Should have thought to look on ponibooru.
Extra post w/o extra post:
For the handful of you who've read my fanfic, do you think that it's good enough to be worth sending to EqD?
I'm not all that worried about gaining fame or anything, I just think it would be cool if I could say that I created one of the many fanfics on the site?
And if they don't accept it, I also figure they'll probably have various reasons why it wasn't liked, which I could use to improve my writing.
Post by: Flying Dice on September 26, 2011, 11:02:50 pm
Thank you.
Should have thought to look on ponibooru.
Extra post w/o extra post:
For the handful of you who've read my fanfic, do you think that it's good enough to be worth sending to EqD?
I'm not all that worried about gaining fame or anything, I just think it would be cool if I could say that I created one of the many fanfics on the site?
And if they don't accept it, I also figure they'll probably have various reasons why it wasn't liked, which I could use to improve my writing.
Post a link and I'll go over it with my fake authority and try to give helpful advice. Might as well fine tune it as much as you can before submitting, neh? :D
Oh goodie, that reminded me to type up a few more chapters on mine this weekend before I submit it.
Post by: Beeskee on September 27, 2011, 01:53:14 am
This is still the most d'aww inducing fan made thing I've seen. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wujiEeZje_M)
That is seriously adorable.
Post by: Dsarker on September 27, 2011, 01:55:15 am
Spoiler: Celestia's Dating Tips! (click to show/hide)
Post by: Sordid on September 27, 2011, 02:41:03 am
Post by: Dsarker on September 27, 2011, 03:42:06 am
Well, no, but... Shut down the eyes!
That won't be enough!
I want brain bleach up here at once!
We will not survive this....
Post by: Dsarker on September 27, 2011, 04:29:48 am
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Post by: Dsarker on September 27, 2011, 06:26:17 am
Post by: Kirbypowered on September 27, 2011, 08:07:06 am
Okay. My story has run into a bit of a plot hole (eughh, not that kind of plot hole, you perverted freaks) in the Elements of Harmony Get. Rarity saves them in the scary tree part by her natural antimagic aura. How do I turn that into an EoH?Uh...magma? If not I've got nothing, too much brain bleach, y'know?
Also, LordBucket's theory is full of sensibleness and my brain menaces with spikes of agreement. Until I read another one, of course.
Post by: Flying Dice on September 27, 2011, 08:58:13 am
Okay, this is pretty much my ultimate cure for nightmare fuel. Take twenty seconds for every second of horror or disgust. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fz1rfOn4IAU&feature=related)
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 27, 2011, 09:16:12 am
Cure for brain bleach: B'AAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!:(Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Bahaha, funny stuff.Spoiler: Celestia's Dating Tips! (click to show/hide)
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 27, 2011, 10:35:19 am
Spoiler: Celestia's Dating Tips! (click to show/hide)
I get most of my images off of sites with explicit content. That's nothing compared to the horrors I've seen.
Cure for brain bleach: B'AAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!Spoiler (click to show/hide)
That, however, is something. :'(
Anyway, link to my story for suggestions/revisions/unwarranted praise/etc.:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w2lF1bySlCiItqqi4eGvmm7XSyEYpLUDDS2UY6LRjm0/edit?hl=en_US
It's shipping/grimdark with a few OCs.
If anyone's an artist, feel free to draw a picture since it would help the guys at EqD.
Post by: Flying Dice on September 27, 2011, 11:06:14 am
Spoiler: Celestia's Dating Tips! (click to show/hide)
I get most of my images off of sites with explicit content. That's nothing compared to the horrors I've seen.Cure for brain bleach: B'AAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!Spoiler (click to show/hide)
That, however, is something. :'(
Anyway, link to my story for suggestions/revisions/unwarranted praise/etc.:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w2lF1bySlCiItqqi4eGvmm7XSyEYpLUDDS2UY6LRjm0/edit?hl=en_US
It's shipping/grimdark with a few OCs.
If anyone's an artist, feel free to draw a picture since it would help the guys at EqD.
There really aren't any serious problems with spelling and grammar, but I do have one suggestion. As is, it feels more like a short story, and you could probably dispense with chapters altogether, particularly since you've concluded this in a single document. IMO you only need to break a fic into chapters if you plan on writing and releasing it as such. If you still wanted to keep the format you have, I would suggest compressing the first four chapters into one or two, as they appear to be there mainly to establish Cherry's character and the tone. You could also probably work on your pacing, as it felt as if you were rushing to arrive at the minor and major climaxes (the first was just for pun :P), which doesn't feel entirely natural and ends up leaving the reader wondering what it was for when the finale goes by so quickly.
So yeah, basically slow things down and take your time unfolding the story, and consider reformatting it as a short story, because IMHO you don't really need 8 chapters for 14 pages. If you do want to keep it as chapters, I'd recommend compressing them to maybe four or five, and probably go ahead and move to a new page when starting a chapter, for the sake of clarity.
One last note: One of the major things I would expand on is the characterization, both of the OCs and of the canon characters, to help them feel more like real
Hope I helped a litte... :-\
(and I really wouldn't call that grimdark. Maybe light dark. Won't spoil the story for anyone, but this is really light compared to, say the 40K/FiM crossover, which was also classified as grimdark.)
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 27, 2011, 11:19:56 am
Any other tips from any other people would be appreciated.
Post by: Flying Dice on September 27, 2011, 11:34:14 am
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gGinQFRsxyj17dfLuY6ds8qE9llXBAabrCOeW7TOiUA/edit?hl=en_US# (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gGinQFRsxyj17dfLuY6ds8qE9llXBAabrCOeW7TOiUA/edit?hl=en_US#)
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Post by: Flying Dice on September 27, 2011, 02:11:24 pm
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YEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH 8)
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 27, 2011, 02:12:37 pm
1. The opening sentence is a little long and slightly confusing. Perhaps a shortened rephrase or split would help it to flow a little better.
2. This one's more of a pet peeve of mine, but if you're going to state measurements don't use the same name for two different units. Unless the pony missed a nearly point-blank target by a greater distance than he can run in several seconds, there's no way the two were using the same unit.
Now that that's done, the good news:
The story is very well-written and captivating. One could almost imagine being there with the poor bastard.
Keep going, you've got me hooked.
PS: Epic shirt is epic.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 27, 2011, 02:14:41 pm
My new shirt came today. Apparently they only make them in women's sizes, as this was a large. But whatever, becauselol. I'd buy something less obvious, like the Luna cutie mark t-shirt.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
YEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH 8)
Not pony, but I got my two (http://www.thinkgeek.com/tshirts-apparel/unisex/gaming/e713?pfm=Search&t=) shirts (http://www.cafepress.com/+fitted_tshirt,13863978) today as well.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 27, 2011, 02:24:25 pm
It's too bad I can't afford the nice shirts, I'm lucky I can afford Goodwill, and I doubt anyone's going to put an awesome pony shirt up for donation.
Post by: kaijyuu on September 27, 2011, 03:20:13 pm
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 27, 2011, 03:52:11 pm
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Post by: Flying Dice on September 27, 2011, 04:25:28 pm
@Pickle:
Thanks for the advice; I'd noticed that about the measurements as well but cba to change it until I get to work on chapter two. But yeah, I have a tendency to lean towards overly lengthy sentences.
One question: I was planning on waiting to submit it to ED until I had the first three or four chapters done and edited, but from the sound of things they've got a pretty big backlog. If anyone here has submitted a fic recently, can you recommend either waiting or going ahead and getting in line once I finish cleaning up chapter 1?
EDIT: ohgawddrunkpony
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 27, 2011, 04:27:29 pm
October 15th, baby! Set your calendars!
http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/09/episode-3-to-air-on-october-15th.html
Very brief plot synopsis, not really spoilery but don't read if you want it to be a complete and total surprise.
Post by: Flying Dice on September 27, 2011, 04:47:40 pm
In other news: That long? :'(
Post by: kaijyuu on September 27, 2011, 04:49:23 pm
Still time for panic though.
Post by: Silfurdreki on September 27, 2011, 04:54:02 pm
Panic? Why panic?
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 27, 2011, 05:01:52 pm
That's going to be hell to wait. But we've done it before, and we can do it again.
Post by: Flying Dice on September 27, 2011, 05:12:59 pm
Post by: runiq on September 27, 2011, 05:17:17 pm
Confound these ponies, they fit into my schedule. :)
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 27, 2011, 05:19:45 pm
Anyone happen to know where I can get statistics to put up a good counterargument? Or possibly find out he's right?
Post by: kaijyuu on September 27, 2011, 05:24:26 pm
I wouldn't though; I don't consider anthropomorphic characters (and these definitely are not on-model horses) to be animals.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 27, 2011, 05:35:19 pm
I think I'm just going to point out that he can't prove any correlation as well as the fact that the internet itself has been getting increalingly progressive,with furries not being hated on nearly as much as an example.
Thanks for listening to my insanity.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 27, 2011, 06:13:08 pm
Suddenly, human Octavia + Scratch.
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Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 27, 2011, 06:20:27 pm
Anyway, he did concede defeat on this particular topic, and said that next time he'd get the better of me. Hopefully this time it won't be something so pointless.
Also, I figured Tavi would look a little more filled out than that.
Post by: Flying Dice on September 27, 2011, 09:14:15 pm
Damn you modern technology making everything more complicated!
Also, I posted this earlier, but it deserves a repost because fillyScratch(/ and because it has been playing in a tab for close to twenty solid hours, and I flip to it whenever I start feeling the least bit depressed: D'aaaaaaw (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fz1rfOn4IAU&feature=related)
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 27, 2011, 10:10:20 pm
Also, to anyone who has read the "related stories" to For Want of a Dawn, which are:
- My Little Muffin
- Clash of the Heavenly Titans
- The Reluctant Reunion of the Redoubtable Rabble-Rouser
What is the relation between these 3 and Sunset/For Want of a Dawn, anyway? I've not the time to read those three right now.
Post by: Flying Dice on September 27, 2011, 11:39:26 pm
Also, read spiderses. It was absolutely beautiful.
Post by: kaijyuu on September 28, 2011, 12:22:35 am
I just realized my favorite movie and my favorite TV show both have the exact same message. The TV show is obviously ponies. The movie?
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I'd suggest a crossover, but this has been crossed over more than ponies, and for like 65 years.
Post by: Johuotar on September 28, 2011, 02:48:52 am
That quote.. I should have thought about that a few years ago, it could have helped to lift my spirits.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
I need to watch that movie, I should have watched it back then, but its better late than never.
Post by: Dsarker on September 28, 2011, 02:53:43 am
Post by: Johuotar on September 28, 2011, 02:56:32 am
Quote
An angel helps a compassionate but despairingly frustrated businessman by showing what life would have been like if he never existed.
Sounds like exactly what I should when I feel down.
Post by: Flying Dice on September 28, 2011, 08:29:08 am
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 28, 2011, 08:34:48 am
But school... Gah....
Post by: LordBucket on September 28, 2011, 09:44:10 am
Sturgeon's Revelation.
I get a much better ratio than 10% by reading only stories with 5 or 6 stars. Here is a convenient list (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/09/eqd-super-simple-archiver-test.html). Also, searches for particular characters tend to give better than 50/50 good/bad results. Even if a story is not very clever, having focus on characters you definitely like often makes it a better read.
For some reason it seems like a lot of EQD fanfics are grimdark. I don't understand why. Sure...I read Cupcakes because it's notorious, but my interest in ponies isn't motivated by a desire for scary, mean unpleasantness. I much prefer stories about Pinkie Pie being Pinkie Pie and Luna being lovable.
Post by: Silfurdreki on September 28, 2011, 10:04:36 am
I want that episode 40 of F:E so badly.
Post by: Johuotar on September 28, 2011, 10:32:26 am
For some reason it seems like a lot of EQD fanfics are grimdark. I don't understand why. Sure...I read Cupcakes because it's notorious, but my interest in ponies isn't motivated by a desire for scary, mean unpleasantness. I much prefer stories about Pinkie Pie being Pinkie Pie and Luna being lovable.
Its because of the difficulty of creating conflict to the story and its also easy way to make reader experience emotion.
I think.
Post by: kaijyuu on September 28, 2011, 10:55:20 am
It's an incredible film. Nothing really compares to the original, despite being mercilessly copied and remade.That quote.. I should have thought about that a few years ago, it could have helped to lift my spirits.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
I need to watch that movie, I should have watched it back then, but its better late than never.
Anywho there's probably a lot of grimdark for sake of contrast. Easiest way to make a ripple is put the characters in a completely different situation than usual.
Post by: Flying Dice on September 28, 2011, 11:18:40 am
It's an incredible film. Nothing really compares to the original, despite being mercilessly copied and remade.That quote.. I should have thought about that a few years ago, it could have helped to lift my spirits.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
I need to watch that movie, I should have watched it back then, but its better late than never.
Anywho there's probably a lot of grimdark for sake of contrast. Easiest way to make a ripple is put the characters in a completely different situation than usual.
Remarkably enough, I agree wholeheartedly with both of those unrelated statements. But yeah, most of the motivation for writing grimdark fics seems to be rooted in the lighthearted nature of the show, in the same way that there are slice of life fics for absolutely horrific grimdark 'verses.
Sturgeon's Revelation.
I get a much better ratio than 10% by reading only stories with 5 or 6 stars. Here is a convenient list (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/09/eqd-super-simple-archiver-test.html). Also, searches for particular characters tend to give better than 50/50 good/bad results. Even if a story is not very clever, having focus on characters you definitely like often makes it a better read.
For some reason it seems like a lot of EQD fanfics are grimdark. I don't understand why. Sure...I read Cupcakes because it's notorious, but my interest in ponies isn't motivated by a desire for scary, mean unpleasantness. I much prefer stories about Pinkie Pie being Pinkie Pie and Luna being lovable.
Oh, I do the same thing. It's just that I occasionally run across one that is not so good, and am reminded of it. Plus the fact that I'm a nitpicky bastard, so little things bug me, like what I see as poor word choice. Perfect example: Fallout: Equestria. Absolutely wonderful crossover fic, and it had one moment where the author used a word in a way that bugged me. They were describing a wound as having lost more "flesh than meat", IIRC, which bugged me, as those are practically synonyms, particularly in that context, and it would have been IMO much more descriptive to say "skin" or "hide" rather than flesh, as the author was basically saying that the wound looked really bad, but wasn't that deep. (For reference, it was inside one of the buildings in the zebra town under Canterlot, the one with the deep pool of water that Steelhooves fell into IIRC.)
That sort of thing really shouldn't bug me, especially considering that I make worse mistakes than that all the time, but it does. And little things like that add up so that when I eventually run into a genuinely bad fic I overreact and get sick of the whole thing for about ten seconds and then go back to reading.
On an unrelated note, is there a canon spelling for griffin/gryphon in the FiMverse? I know it isn't griffon (a breed of dog), and I don't recall ever seeing it in text, but I wanted to get it right.
Also, yays new ask
Post by: Crazy Cow on September 28, 2011, 11:30:24 am
Also, my fanfiction strategy is to keep close tabs on EqD and read whatever pops up there :p Anything that looks interesting I'll read, even if it has low ratings.
One of my greatest pet peeves, things that throw me off fanfiction entirely, is bad grammar. Minor infringements of the rules of the English language annoy me; major mistakes make reading impossible for me.
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Post by: Heliman on September 28, 2011, 11:34:02 am
Post by: kaijyuu on September 28, 2011, 11:36:13 am
And I always spell it "gryphon." The episode title spells it "griffon," though.
Post by: Flying Dice on September 28, 2011, 11:55:12 am
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Oh well, I've already used griffin, so I'll stick with that.
Its not that big of a deal.
It is if you're obsessive about proper usage and word choice, and little things like that distract you to the point where you can barely focus on the story. Not the fault of the writers, either, as I still do that to an extent with most published authors. :-X
Post by: Bohandas on September 28, 2011, 12:19:56 pm
I still think "it's" should be used for both.
Agreed it makes no sense that "it" should have an irregular posessive form, especially one that's spelled the same but punctuated differently. The only reason why the apostrophe is ever omitted is stubborn adherence to a bizarre and arbitrary tradition.
Speaking of which, has anybody else ever noticed that people who teach or study the English language all seem to speak the same bizarre dead dialect, in which "it" has an irregular posessive, the words "ain't" and "stupider" don't exist, you can't end a sentence with a preposition, and "they"/"their" can't be used in the singular, "you" can't be used in a generic sense, and a distinction is made between the hypen and the dash (despite the two characters being identical when written by hand and effectively indistinguishable elsewhere); Yet awkward (and unnecessarily bombastic) phrases such as "it is I" are considered perfectly acceptable.
Post by: LordBucket on September 28, 2011, 12:32:23 pm
Its because of the difficulty of creating conflict to the story
and its also easy way to make reader experience emotion.
Possibly. But I prefer fluffy happy nice emotions to crying unhappy pouty ones.
On a related note, I prefer my shipping with a completely feminine bias. Reading Twilight say "Oh, yeah, baby! Take it! Take it!" just makes me shake my head. But a story like Don't Let the Sun Catch You Crying (http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7032385/1/Dont_Let_the_Sun_Catch_You_Crying), which is about 40 pages of totally unresolved sexual tension and emotional bonding, that works for me. It's sweet and cute, and it doesn't require me to wonder what happened to the ponies to act that way.
Again, I want sugar bombs of fuzzy happy goodness in my ponies. Not grimdark, not hardcore erotica, not psychokillers or nighttime terrors.
I'm a nitpicky bastard
I think my biggest complaint at the moment is that too many authors are trying to use the same devices. It seems like one in two fics has somebody say "It. Is. On." About one in three has a poison joke event. Every monster is a manticore.
I understand that fanfic writers are trying to draw from a limited pool of only 28 episodes so far, but they really don't need to. It reminds me of a similar problem from Star Wars fanfics: you have an entire galaxy with millions of habitable world, yet 90% of fanfics take place on one of the dozen or so planets named in a movie.
It's not necessary. It doesn't make for good reading after seeing the same devices so many times. My favorite fics have been those that take existing characters and put them in new circumstances. It's the characters we love. Drop Pinkie Pie in the middle of the desert and have the locals decide to sacrifice her to their local deity and have her misunderstand and try to make it a fun and exciting event, while everyone else goes to rescue her and then throw in the twist at the end that she knew all along what the plan was but fun was more important than escape. Same characters, with different plot and antagonist. That's much more entertaining than reading yet another "Luna celebration, fight the manitcore, oh no parasprites/poison joke while Twilight freaks about what Celestia will think but she likes what happened and it was 20% cooler in ten seconds flat" story.
Don't need OC ponies. But do need OC stories.
Post by: Armok on September 28, 2011, 12:33:48 pm
NINJAD: wait, what
Also, the C on OC means "character", what you meant to say was "Don't need OCs. But do need OPs.".
Post by: Silfurdreki on September 28, 2011, 12:36:26 pm
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These rules have always been highly confusing for me, as a non-native English speaker. You put an apostrophe when contracting "it is", fine. You put an apostrophe on a word to signify possession "the washing machine's buttons", fine.
The confusing part is that when you want to say that "it" is in possession of something, then it's suddenly supposed to be "its". Wut? Make up your mind, English. ::)
Post by: LordBucket on September 28, 2011, 12:44:25 pm
has anybody else ever noticed that people who teach or study the
English language all seem to speak the same bizarre dead dialect
It's standard practice that when language is taught, the formal/polite forms are preferred. This is not unique to english. Take a Japanese class and you'll be taught desu instead of da. Take english and you'll learn "hello" and not "sup."
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dead dialect
It's not dead. You apparently don't move in social circles where those forms are standard practice. Personally, if I were to say "ain't" to anyone I know, I'd expect them to at least give me a strange look.
Also, the C on OC means "character"
OC = Original Content (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=oc)
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wait, what pumpkin sexual tension? Don't let the sun catch you crying is a *shipfic*?!
Given all the internal monologue swooning and the various scenes where they wake up entangled in each others horns/manes/etc., I would say so, yes.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 28, 2011, 12:48:07 pm
Post by: Crazy Cow on September 28, 2011, 01:01:06 pm
Spoiler: RANT (click to show/hide)
These rules have always been highly confusing for me, as a non-native English speaker. You put an apostrophe when contracting "it is", fine. You put an apostrophe on a word to signify possession "the washing machine's buttons", fine.
The confusing part is that when you want to say that "it" is in possession of something, then it's suddenly supposed to be "its". Wut? Make up your mind, English. ::)
I understand perfectly that English is one of the most convoluted languages around. If you aren't born speaking it, it is hard as hell to master.
I may have given the wrong impression with that post, by the way. It was supposed to be exaggerated, what with the caps-lock typing and all :p I don't fly into murderous rage whenever grammatical errors pop up, but it does ruin my immersion.
I understand completely that plenty of people don't have perfect mastery of English, but it annoys me all the same.
@TheBronzePickle
I cry a single tear for the ocean of blood that has been spilled this day. :p
Post by: Silfurdreki on September 28, 2011, 01:55:38 pm
I understand perfectly that English is one of the most convoluted languages around. If you aren't born speaking it, it is hard as hell to master.
I may have given the wrong impression with that post, by the way. It was supposed to be exaggerated, what with the caps-lock typing and all :p I don't fly into murderous rage whenever grammatical errors pop up, but it does ruin my immersion.
I understand completely that plenty of people don't have perfect mastery of English, but it annoys me all the same.
Oh, I wasn't really upset by your rant or anything, if that's the way I came across. I just took the opportunity to vent a bit, because I always wondered what the hell was up with that rule. :P
Post by: LordBucket on September 28, 2011, 02:01:29 pm
The Hobbit, Ponified:
Bilbo --> Twilight
Thorin --> Applejack
Dwarves --> Rarity, Rainbow Dash
Gandalf --> Pinkie Pie
Elrond --> Celestia
Gollum --> Fluttershy
Smaug --> Prince Blueblood
Bard --> ???
Wood Elves --> Cutie Mark Crusaders
Goblins --> Diamond Dogs
Eagles --> Wonderbolts
Somebody must do this.
EDIT: After ore thought, I think the proper role for Derpy is to play the thrush. Still need a suitable candidate for Bard and the race of man.
Post by: Crazy Cow on September 28, 2011, 02:11:52 pm
*squee*
Crazy Cow cancels Study Anthropology: Interrupted by Progress
Post by: Flying Dice on September 28, 2011, 03:02:01 pm
Its because of the difficulty of creating conflict to the story
and its also easy way to make reader experience emotion.
Possibly. But I prefer fluffy happy nice emotions to crying unhappy pouty ones.
On a related note, I prefer my shipping with a completely feminine bias. Reading Twilight say "Oh, yeah, baby! Take it! Take it!" just makes me shake my head. But a story like Don't Let the Sun Catch You Crying (http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7032385/1/Dont_Let_the_Sun_Catch_You_Crying), which is about 40 pages of totally unresolved sexual tension and emotional bonding, that works for me. It's sweet and cute, and it doesn't require me to wonder what happened to the ponies to act that way.
Again, I want sugar bombs of fuzzy happy goodness in my ponies. Not grimdark, not hardcore erotica, not psychokillers or nighttime terrors.I'm a nitpicky bastard
I think my biggest complaint at the moment is that too many authors are trying to use the same devices. It seems like one in two fics has somebody say "It. Is. On." About one in three has a poison joke event. Every monster is a manticore.
I understand that fanfic writers are trying to draw from a limited pool of only 28 episodes so far, but they really don't need to. It reminds me of a similar problem from Star Wars fanfics: you have an entire galaxy with millions of habitable world, yet 90% of fanfics take place on one of the dozen or so planets named in a movie.
It's not necessary. It doesn't make for good reading after seeing the same devices so many times. My favorite fics have been those that take existing characters and put them in new circumstances. It's the characters we love. Drop Pinkie Pie in the middle of the desert and have the locals decide to sacrifice her to their local deity and have her misunderstand and try to make it a fun and exciting event, while everyone else goes to rescue her and then throw in the twist at the end that she knew all along what the plan was but fun was more important than escape. Same characters, with different plot and antagonist. That's much more entertaining than reading yet another "Luna celebration, fight the manitcore, oh no parasprites/poison joke while Twilight freaks about what Celestia will think but she likes what happened and it was 20% cooler in ten seconds flat" story.
Don't need OC ponies. But do need OC stories.
Regarding the first bit: I agree that the over-the-top clopfics and GRIMDARK gorefests aren't really my thing either, but I do enjoy reading things that take a realistic view of the 'verse. (In other words, not absurd "Ponies all murder/rape each other", but also not "Content restricted just as much as the show is". The latter can still be enjoyable, but it isn't the only type of fic I enjoy.)
On the latter bit, I tend to disagree. I've read more fics with OC ponies that I really got into than ones that used the Mane 6 or secondary characters. I think that a big part of this is just that people in general have trouble with proper characterization, but it is only really noticable when they're using canon characters, because we already know their personalities, whereas OC ponies are whatever the author wants them to be. I do agree with you on the overuse of a number of plots and jokes, which is actually a big reason why I decided to do an OC fic instead of one with strictly canon characters and settings: it allows me to write a story within the 'verse, including (later-stage) incorporation of canon ponies, while still avoiding the typical situations.
Post by: Bohandas on September 28, 2011, 03:31:23 pm
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These rules have always been highly confusing for me, as a non-native English speaker. You put an apostrophe when contracting "it is", fine. You put an apostrophe on a word to signify possession "the washing machine's buttons", fine.
The confusing part is that when you want to say that "it" is in possession of something, then it's suddenly supposed to be "its". Wut? Make up your mind, English. ::)
English is my native language and I don't understand it either. I think it's just an arbitrary rule that is only still observed due to pigheaded adherence to useless tradition.
In short, there is NO real reason.
Post by: Flying Dice on September 28, 2011, 05:41:50 pm
Spoiler: RANT (click to show/hide)
These rules have always been highly confusing for me, as a non-native English speaker. You put an apostrophe when contracting "it is", fine. You put an apostrophe on a word to signify possession "the washing machine's buttons", fine.
The confusing part is that when you want to say that "it" is in possession of something, then it's suddenly supposed to be "its". Wut? Make up your mind, English. ::)
English is my native language and I don't understand it either. I think it's just an arbitrary rule that is only still observed due to pigheaded adherence to useless tradition.
In short, there is NO real reason.
Yeah, AFAIK the only reason it is still around is because that is how it has >>always<< been, and there hasn't been any real effort to change it. Incidentally, I'm also a native english speaker and I didn't figure out how that worked until midway through secondary school. I'd say that if an artifact in a language is both pointless and confuses even people who were raised with it, it probably shouldn't exist, if only for the sake of elegance.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 28, 2011, 05:52:56 pm
**Spoiler**
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Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 28, 2011, 05:53:59 pm
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Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 28, 2011, 06:00:16 pm
This comic...: :oWhat the fuck.Spoiler: Warning: Really, really big comic (click to show/hide)
Post by: Crazy Cow on September 28, 2011, 06:00:58 pm
Post by: Dsarker on September 28, 2011, 06:17:31 pm
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 28, 2011, 06:51:40 pm
I'm still waiting on our pony overlords to descend from the heavens and take over in a glorious reign of peace, love, friendship, and cupcakes.
Post by: Crazy Cow on September 28, 2011, 06:55:07 pm
Oh please gods no yes I'll eat them I'll do anything
Post by: Dsarker on September 28, 2011, 07:33:57 pm
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I'm trying for the Nurgle Fluttershy atm.
Post by: Bohandas on September 28, 2011, 07:46:27 pm
LOLThis comic...: :oWhat the fuck.Spoiler: Warning: Really, really big comic (click to show/hide)
Is that reporter Gadget Hackwrench???
Post by: Dsarker on September 28, 2011, 07:48:32 pm
Spoiler: Nurgle-worshipping Fluttershy in image form! (click to show/hide)
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 28, 2011, 07:59:17 pm
Spoiler: Nurgle-worshipping Fluttershy in image form! (click to show/hide)
Not sickly or necrosis-y enough. Even if she's early-stage, she should at least look like she has the flu.
Is that reporter Gadget Hackwrench???
Yes. Yes it is.
Post by: Dsarker on September 28, 2011, 08:07:14 pm
Post by: Crazy Cow on September 28, 2011, 08:10:56 pm
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 28, 2011, 08:13:05 pm
Post by: GlyphGryph on September 28, 2011, 08:18:25 pm
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I understand completely that plenty of people don't have perfect mastery of English, but it annoys me all the same.
Pfft, people and their love of dead people who got stuff wrong. We should be focused on fixing linguistic and grammatical mistakes (in addition to our growing catalogue of mispronunciations and misspellings), not perpetuating them!
I bet you don't even have a good grasp of the etymology of that aberration, do you? Just pointless perpetuation. I mean, I can understand the grammarians coming out to defend some form or structure or exception that somehow improves or preserves or clarifies or beautifies in comparison to the alternative (like the rise of "could of"), but when they fight against shifts that are obvious improvements... bleh!
Anyways, I had a really good joke I was going to segue that rant into by this paragraph, but I've completely forgotten what it was. Ah well! Probably for the best, really.
Now, Ponies... what was I going to say... about ponies...
Post by: Glowcat on September 28, 2011, 09:11:47 pm
This. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWyQlryTt-0&feature=related)
That has more shock than value. I'd suggest something which matches Fluttershy's character: sickly, feeble, perhaps a bit gaunt, with rotted wings and a plague green coloration similar to her current scheme. She should droop downwards as if she can barely carry herself and in a grove of pestilence she would sing to all the critters, great and microscopic. You might need the assistance of a proper artist to pull it off though. The important thing is that her image should maintain that shy character quality while representing her corruption.
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on September 28, 2011, 09:52:35 pm
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I wanna see that gorilla in action.
Post by: Crazy Cow on September 28, 2011, 10:04:25 pm
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I wanna see that gorilla in action.
You see, I am having quite the internal conflict here. On one hand, my avatar is awesome. It's a dwarf. An angry dwarf. It doesn't get much better than that.
On the other hand... I want a pony avatar. I was looking for a decent Big Mac avatar, but nothing jumped out at me. I think Pinkie crying blood and playing metal would be the most badass avatar ever... but I don't want to give up my current one. Thoughts?
Post by: Dsarker on September 28, 2011, 10:09:41 pm
Meanwhile, the mane six + OC are making their way through the EFF, to retrieve the Elementa Harmonae. We're up to Steven Magnet, and so far RBD, PP, and Rarity have 'earned' their element. I'm trying to retain them as closely as possible to the normal elements. How do I get kindness and honesty to break through a broken bridge and a flooding river?
Post by: Rose on September 28, 2011, 10:17:56 pm
This comic...: :oSpoiler: Warning: Really, really big comic (click to show/hide)
I wanna see that gorilla in action.
You see, I am having quite the internal conflict here. On one hand, my avatar is awesome. It's a dwarf. An angry dwarf. It doesn't get much better than that.
On the other hand... I want a pony avatar. I was looking for a decent Big Mac avatar, but nothing jumped out at me. I think Pinkie crying blood and playing metal would be the most badass avatar ever... but I don't want to give up my current one. Thoughts?
http://signavatar.com/
it's what I use
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on September 28, 2011, 10:52:28 pm
I'm at a quandary. Gotta finish my story today, and it's nearly there. We've got Prince Blueblood leading the elite soldiers of the Principial Guard, the Equinas Equustodes, to make a last stand for Canterlot, facing the might of Nightmare Moon's army.
That horse's ass? Did you have him go through some major character development or something? I can't see him serving, let alone leading.
Post by: Crazy Cow on September 28, 2011, 10:54:44 pm
Post by: alexwazer on September 28, 2011, 11:00:12 pm
These rules have always been highly confusing for me, as a non-native English speaker. You put an apostrophe when contracting "it is", fine. You put an apostrophe on a word to signify possession "the washing machine's buttons", fine.
The confusing part is that when you want to say that "it" is in possession of something, then it's suddenly supposed to be "its". Wut? Make up your mind, English. ::)
Dropping in to try to clear up this issue. "It's" is always a contraction of either "It is" or "It has". Its is a possessive pronoun: equivalent in meaning to what "his" or "her" are to "He" and "She" pronouns.
It spreads its wings.
He spreads his arms.
It's boring to read.
It's holding a letter for the princess
He's wasting my time.
It's been a while since I last read on GD.
He's been lurking here for a while.
Now to get back on topic... what topic is that already? ::) ??? :o
Ponies? I know nothing about ponies or about that show. I don't even know it's a show. Sorry, seems I'm in the wrong thread here. Don't mind me while I
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Post by: Crazy Cow on September 28, 2011, 11:18:32 pm
@alexwazer
Rainbow Dash is my favorite, too!
Let's see if I can get the emoticon right...
Ah, screw it. Welcome to the fandom.
EDIT:
/)^3^(\
Also, why would you not use an avatar? I find that having one makes you much more memorable. Back on the only other forum I've ever been on, I had a friend who didn't use an avatar, and I would always miss his posts because he looked like another guy who hadn't settled down enough to bother with getting an avatar. I recognize people by their avatars now; Dsarker has his custom pony, Necro has the dwarf form the intro. Back on said forum I had a lava dragon as an avatar, and now I associate that avatar with me being an idiot about online manners (I seriously turned a perfectly fine discussion into a religious flame war completely by accident :p), and my current avatar with... well, me.
Just my rambling, though :p Feel free to ignore me :D
Post by: Dsarker on September 28, 2011, 11:43:33 pm
I'm at a quandary. Gotta finish my story today, and it's nearly there. We've got Prince Blueblood leading the elite soldiers of the Principial Guard, the Equinas Equustodes, to make a last stand for Canterlot, facing the might of Nightmare Moon's army.
That horse's ass? Did you have him go through some major character development or something? I can't see him serving, let alone leading.
Let's see...
Pinkie Pie is a crazed psychotic mass murderer, only prevented from killing everyone by being constrained either by drugs or being chained to the ground.
Rarity is an assassin whose horn, ironically enough, blocks other unicorns' horns being used.
Spike is a glorified answering telephone.
Fluttershy is a foul mouthed telepath who is losing her mind.
Applejack is a perfectionist and brooks no argument against perfection in all things.
Dash is a highly disciplined soldier, who has recently been raped by Rarity. She doesn't want to talk about it.
Mica (or to use the name you'll know her by, Twilight Sparkle) is a member of an elite 'secret' organisation dedicated to finding those who don't agree with the government, those who do not worship the half-dead Celestia (now all dead), and those who are otherwise not wanted, and killing them.
Post by: Flying Dice on September 29, 2011, 12:30:36 am
Just posting two things over.
Be warned, this is possibly the most disturbing thing I've seem all day. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWyQlryTt-0&feature=related)
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Dsarker on September 29, 2011, 12:39:39 am
You had Dash raped by Rarity? That must have been something. :o
Just posting two things over.
Be warned, this is possibly the most disturbing thing I've seem all day. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWyQlryTt-0&feature=related)Spoiler (click to show/hide)
It was offscreen and all (not a clopfic), but as to why...
The hexo (not the mane 6, Pinkamena hadn't been released by this stage, the other five and the OC) had been sent to clear out a group of colt-cuddlers/filly-fiddlers, whichever your preferred term is. Now, like all other things Warhammer, this was basically in worship of one of the Chaos Gods...Slaanesh, in this case. A den of Chaos being what it is, the mental strain put upon Rarity (who had been sent to infiltrate the cult so as to take our their leader when the Equisition was bursting in) caused her to lose control. Dash (not Rainbow in this time, because there are no rainbows), was caught by surprise and raped. Applejack found out when she was setting the explosives to blow the place, bucked Rarity into unconsciousness, and dragger her and Dash clear of the place before it blew.
Post by: Crazy Cow on September 29, 2011, 12:41:39 am
And that this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RDkjuRWseQ&feature=related) is far creepier? Much, much worse than a tentacle'd Fluttershy. *shudders*
*Plays Avast FLuttershy's Ass on repeat*
Post by: Dsarker on September 29, 2011, 12:49:15 am
You do realize I posted that Fluttershy video, right? :P
And that this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RDkjuRWseQ&feature=related) is far creepier? Much, much worse than a tentacle'd Fluttershy. *shudders*
*Plays Avast FLuttershy's Ass on repeat*
I don't get it. What's the scary part?
Post by: Crazy Cow on September 29, 2011, 12:51:35 am
The music.
The guy that made that music knows how to do creepy.
EDIT:
Were you being serious? I honestly can't tell at this point in time :p
Post by: Dsarker on September 29, 2011, 12:57:29 am
The music.
The music.
The guy that made that music knows how to do creepy.
EDIT:
Were you being serious? I honestly can't tell at this point in time :p
It just made me want to read Cupcakes again.
Post by: Dsarker on September 29, 2011, 01:00:38 am
The most interesting pony in the world.
Post by: Dsarker on September 29, 2011, 02:48:41 am
I've got two ways the story can go now. Either I can have Steven Magnet turn into the bridge keeper from Monty Python and the Holy Grail and keep Dash from being scared of heights, or I can have Applejack be brutally honest about the state of his moustache and shake him out of his sorrow. Which should I go?
Post by: Zaerosz on September 29, 2011, 04:10:07 am
Also, thinking about getting a pony avatar. Favourite characters are Fluttershy (and fuck you very much for posting that video, Crazy cow), Octavia, Derpy Hooves, Doctor Whooves and Vinyl Scratch/DJ P0N-3. Yes, I love minor characters in all series. I ship Octavia/Vinyl Scratch and neither of them has ever even spoken on screen, nor have they ever interacted. I am officially a shipper.
Post by: Dsarker on September 29, 2011, 04:24:37 am
Post by: Dsarker on September 29, 2011, 07:21:23 am
It's finished. Expect there to be at least two errors (progress and understanding in the prologue should be replaced with friendship and harmony, respectively, and in the Bloodthirster battle, Dash is the one who breaks the wing. Fluttershy is merely knocked out.), but other than that, it should be decent.
Post by: LordBucket on September 29, 2011, 08:58:06 am
I'd suggest something which matches Fluttershy's character: sickly, feeble, perhaps a
bit gaunt, with rotted wings and a plague green coloration similar to her current scheme.
Hmm. Fluttershy/Hyatt MLP/Excel Saga crossover anyone?
Post by: Flying Dice on September 29, 2011, 09:03:52 am
Okay. I was more wondering how Rarity would actually manage to keep Dash from just, y'know, flying away. But if they were inside and it was surprise surprise sex that seems possible. Giving it a read now. :)
Post by: LordBucket on September 29, 2011, 09:06:42 am
Prince Blueblood
That horse's ass? Did you have him go through some major character development or something?
Personally I see Blueblood as an unintentional deconstruction of the commoner/prince cliche.
Why?
Reverse the genders and watch that episode again. Blueblood does absolutely nothing that wouldn't be completely acceptable if he were a princess being courted. But if he's a guy, suddenly all those excesses and expectations of his become unreasonable. I suspect that's not what the author intended. But it's difficult for me to dislike Blueblood for expecting exactly the same things the intended "girl who wants a prince" audience wants.
Post by: Silfurdreki on September 29, 2011, 09:55:40 am
Brutal honesty often works best, I find.
Also, thinking about getting a pony avatar. Favourite characters are Fluttershy (and fuck you very much for posting that video, Crazy cow), Octavia, Derpy Hooves, Doctor Whooves and Vinyl Scratch/DJ P0N-3. Yes, I love minor characters in all series. I ship Octavia/Vinyl Scratch and neither of them has ever even spoken on screen, nor have they ever interacted. I am officially a shipper.
I've considered switching to a scratch avatar, those red eyes (even if they're not canon) are just so awesome, but Twilight is just too adorkable to not be my favourite. I'm too much of a nerd to not identify myself with her a bit.
Also:
Spoiler: So many awesome layers of humour! (click to show/hide)
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 29, 2011, 10:02:49 am
I wonder how well ponies could put down. It would sort of depend on whether their livers' anatomy was more related to humans or ponies.
Human livers are designed specifically to handle a lot more ethanol than most other animals' livers. Considering a pony's liver would likely be a little bit bigger than ours, they would probably be able to out-drink us with a human-like liver.
Post by: Levi on September 29, 2011, 10:41:49 am
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 29, 2011, 10:46:18 am
I'm honestly surprised it took this long to reach 200 pages.
Post by: kaijyuu on September 29, 2011, 10:49:32 am
Somehow I am terrified that this thread made it to 200 pages. :oGive us two years and we'll catch up to the homestuck thread.
Post by: klingon13524 on September 29, 2011, 11:31:26 am
To aid you on your quest, take this!Somehow I am terrified that this thread made it to 200 pages. :oGive us two years and we'll catch up to the homestuck thread.
You have received...
1 Love and tolerance potion
2 Bump potions
2 pony>troll scrolls
1 Helm of eternal vigilance
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 29, 2011, 11:36:25 am
Post by: Bohandas on September 29, 2011, 11:47:05 am
Hmm. Fluttershy/Hyatt MLP/Excel Saga crossover anyone?
Sounds good to me. I've commented before on the similarity between Hyatt and Fluttershy...
Post by: Flying Dice on September 29, 2011, 12:54:07 pm
I really want to look to see if there are any new pictures, but I don't know any places I could access from my school's wifi that don't have explicit content. Even 20pc has the bad stuff even though it's hidden, so I'd rather not risk it.
I've never worried about that. Or are you talking about high school wifi (they have that now?) instead of a university network?
Post by: Doomchild- on September 29, 2011, 01:02:22 pm
i was a fan of the first gen and although the new version seems to be more entertaining, i'm having some trouble getting used to the new art style
Spoiler: Oh my, Spike, what have they done to you? (click to show/hide)
i still got "rescue at midnight castle", "escape from katrina" and the first season of the series on vhs... unfortunatly i no longer have a vhs player for my tv :(
Post by: Rose on September 29, 2011, 01:17:06 pm
Post by: Crazy Cow on September 29, 2011, 01:31:02 pm
:p
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 29, 2011, 02:44:30 pm
I've never worried about that. Or are you talking about high school wifi (they have that now?) instead of a university network?
While my high school did have wifi (it was secured with a password that would change every once in a while, but there was always at least one student who knew it) I'm talking about my college's wifi. I don't think they'd really bother, but the campus is small enough that they could probably track me down. Besides, I don't think the people around me would be too happy to see some of the more explicit pictures.
Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on September 29, 2011, 02:45:33 pm
I really want to look to see if there are any new pictures, but I don't know any places I could access from my school's wifi that don't have explicit content. Even 20pc has the bad stuff even though it's hidden, so I'd rather not risk it.
Rating:Safe ?
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 29, 2011, 02:49:01 pm
Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on September 29, 2011, 02:50:53 pm
I've never hit any questionable/explicit content when using it.
Post by: kaijyuu on September 29, 2011, 02:52:42 pm
Looks like my secret project has competition.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 29, 2011, 02:59:19 pm
Anthro'd MLP pinups.
People are actually buying them.
I don't know about some people, but that's not a side of my brony-hood I really want to advertise...
Post by: Bohandas on September 29, 2011, 03:59:20 pm
I've never worried about that. Or are you talking about high school wifi (they have that now?) instead of a university network?
While my high school did have wifi (it was secured with a password that would change every once in a while, but there was always at least one student who knew it) I'm talking about my college's wifi. I don't think they'd really bother, but the campus is small enough that they could probably track me down. Besides, I don't think the people around me would be too happy to see some of the more explicit pictures.
Your college monitors what students are looking at on the internet? That's kind of creepy.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 29, 2011, 04:09:10 pm
Post by: Dsarker on September 29, 2011, 04:11:15 pm
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Post by: Flying Dice on September 29, 2011, 06:02:39 pm
I have no idea if they do, and they probably don't, but I'm not the kind to test the system.
I go to a medium sized university deep in Christian Country (there is a ratio of 242.42 people for every church, and that is counting both the full student population and the entire population of the town), and I have surfed Danbooru and other similar sites ( for wallpapers and non-pornographic fan art, I Pinkie Pie swear! :P ), and I have never had any problems. Hell, half the stuff I randomly get linked to or read has content that is questionable at best, and I don't worry about it. Just make sure you don't look at anything suspect around people whose respect you want, and you'll be fine.
And if your uni is actually monitoring what all of their students are doing online, that is really fucking creepy.
On a related note of creepy, someone should write a fic with a pony counterpart of Imperial China, and call all of the eunuchs geldings. :P
FAKEEDIT: DERPYSHY <3
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 29, 2011, 06:09:41 pm
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Post by: kaijyuu on September 29, 2011, 06:11:22 pm
Sometimes I wonder if they're being paranoid or if it's really a problem they keep having.
(I seriously doubt they check people who use the wireless, though. They could probably trace it if they have suspicions, but no random searches of what people are looking at or whatever)
Oh right, ponies. Um, they're awesome.
Post by: Flying Dice on September 29, 2011, 06:34:02 pm
Speaking of ponies, I've got Chapter two (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tfvKQpt9yfhlfdDiuERctRxCpDMzZM85DmND_mjERUM/edit?hl=en_US#) up, and since I'm sick on a long weekend I don't have anything to do but write (and play CounterStrike. And post ponies). Make sure to tell me how bad my writing is, too! ;D
Speaking of which, I hate pears! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3qS0odekuU&feature=related)
Post by: Cthulhu Inc on September 29, 2011, 06:40:54 pm
Personally I see Blueblood as an unintentional deconstruction of the commoner/prince cliche.
Why?
Reverse the genders and watch that episode again. Blueblood does absolutely nothing that wouldn't be completely acceptable if he were a princess being courted. But if he's a guy, suddenly all those excesses and expectations of his become unreasonable. I suspect that's not what the author intended. But it's difficult for me to dislike Blueblood for expecting exactly the same things the intended "girl who wants a prince" audience wants.
Then why can't he get a sex change from his auntie or whoever? Surely a pony who wants to be the opposite gender has existed before, I don't think it;s unreasonable to presume they've developed some kind of gender swap spell.
Post by: Dsarker on September 29, 2011, 06:42:59 pm
Post by: kaijyuu on September 29, 2011, 06:44:39 pm
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 29, 2011, 06:49:08 pm
Speaking of ponies, I've got Chapter two (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tfvKQpt9yfhlfdDiuERctRxCpDMzZM85DmND_mjERUM/edit?hl=en_US#) up, and since I'm sick on a long weekend I don't have anything to do but write (and play CounterStrike. And post ponies). Make sure to tell me how bad my writing is, too! ;D
I'm on the campus wireless (when I'm there), it's a community college (Spartanburg Community College, to be specific) and there's no dorms.
Also, the story looks good. How old is Evening Blaze, though? She doesn't seem very young considering her level of thought and intelligence, maybe a early teenager. I have no idea if that's what you were going for, so I figured I'd let you know.
Post by: Flying Dice on September 29, 2011, 06:49:09 pm
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 29, 2011, 06:51:42 pm
Post by: Flying Dice on September 29, 2011, 06:57:10 pm
Speaking of ponies, I've got Chapter two (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tfvKQpt9yfhlfdDiuERctRxCpDMzZM85DmND_mjERUM/edit?hl=en_US#) up, and since I'm sick on a long weekend I don't have anything to do but write (and play CounterStrike. And post ponies). Make sure to tell me how bad my writing is, too! ;D
I'm on the campus wireless (when I'm there), it's a community college (Spartanburg Community College, to be specific) and there's no dorms.
Also, the story looks good. How old is Evening Blaze, though? She doesn't seem very young considering her level of thought and intelligence, maybe a early teenager. I have no idea if that's what you were going for, so I figured I'd let you know.
I was going for the angle that she is about the same age as the CMC, or possibly a bit older, but given the fact that she is living in a much less forgiving world, she (and other colts and fillies) are taught much more practical things, and contribute at an earlier age. Plus, there is the fact that *spoilers :p* use of fire is actually her special talent, but I think I mentioned before that I'm saving her cutie mark for something really special. Basically, she is old enough by the standards of her family and village to be semiresponsible for herself, including basic knowledge of how to survive, while still young enough emotionally to be severely traumatized by what happened to her family. Think about how children in preindustrial civilizations were working alongside their parents and siblings at young ages, and were often considered to be adults by the time they reached puberty.
As for her thoughts, she has been educated, and in social circumstances like that people tend to mature more quickly, but I tried to also give the impression that she was trying to calm herself by going through the motions and attempting to act like an adult, which is why she completely breaks down once she has solved the immediate problems. I might go back through and make her thoughts a little less coherent, though.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 29, 2011, 07:05:31 pm
Post by: Dsarker on September 29, 2011, 07:14:36 pm
Post by: Flying Dice on September 29, 2011, 07:47:34 pm
She doesn't seem to break down all that much, actually. Someone that age wouldn't have had the resolve to not curl up into fetal position after remembering such an event (hell, someone at any age) without having already been fairly desensitized to death. Or someone lacking in empathy in the first place, like a sociopath. I could see her thoughts being fairly coherent during survival mode, although her little side thoughts probably would have not been thought until she wasn't worried about the fire.
Thanks for the feedback; this is why I'm trying to get as much edited as possible before I submit what I have to ED. :)
Also, is it just me or does someone need to make a PMV for Luna using nothing but a bunch of David Bowie from The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust? Because that sounds amazing right about now.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 29, 2011, 07:52:08 pm
Post by: Flying Dice on September 29, 2011, 08:11:25 pm
Also, retconned it so that Blaze was basically so traumatized that when she woke up in the saddlebags she literally didn't remember anything, and doesn't until the very end. I tried to make it feel a bit more like she was absolutely horrified and devastated, but I'm not the best at describing that, as I'm a bit of an emotionally repressed bastard when it comes to pain and loss. :-\
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 29, 2011, 08:18:18 pm
Post by: Flying Dice on September 29, 2011, 08:35:21 pm
Relevant. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBaRtIHFeTU&feature=related)
Post by: Dsarker on September 29, 2011, 08:53:37 pm
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Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 29, 2011, 09:07:55 pm
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Post by: kaijyuu on September 29, 2011, 09:10:44 pm
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 29, 2011, 09:12:06 pm
I always mistake at first glance the muzzle-snuggling for making out....Oh good, I'm not alone...
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 29, 2011, 09:14:38 pm
Anyway, more cute for the cute god!
Love for his love throne! (
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Post by: Dsarker on September 29, 2011, 09:18:38 pm
There's an easier term for that called nuzzling.
Anyway, more cute for the cute god!
Love for his love throne! (phileo, of course)Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Why phileo? Eros and Agape are equally as useful. In fact, Agape is probably far more accurate.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 29, 2011, 09:19:05 pm
Post by: Dsarker on September 29, 2011, 09:20:01 pm
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 29, 2011, 09:21:16 pm
Post by: Flying Dice on September 29, 2011, 09:24:51 pm
Also, I think I might be suffering from cute overdoses. You can stop the symptoms by taking more cute, correct?
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 29, 2011, 09:26:37 pm
Spoiler: Doctor's orders (click to show/hide)
Post by: kaijyuu on September 29, 2011, 09:29:23 pm
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Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 29, 2011, 09:32:37 pm
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Why post such a sad image? Well, for once, one of the e621 commenters actually said something brilliant.
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Lies hurt more in the end. Truth can only heal in the end. Honesty opens hearts.
Gifts begets gifts. Although the return might be long, the reward always come back. Generosity opens hearts.
Only the prideful are afraid of laughing at themselves. By laughing at yourself, those laughing at you are laughing with you. Laughter opens hearts.
A gentle touch might not make you great, but it never leaves you alone. The cruel are lonely in the end. Kindness opens hearts.
Fame and duty to empty things are emotionless allies. They eventually crumble and fade like dust in the wind. Loyalty opens hearts.
Open hearts made friends. Friends value Honesty, Generosity, Laughter, Kindness, and Loyalty above all else. Magic is in your heart. Just open it and it will flow forth.
Post by: Dsarker on September 29, 2011, 09:47:11 pm
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Post by: Flying Dice on September 29, 2011, 09:48:52 pm
Behold, the cuteness:Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Applemime?
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 29, 2011, 09:49:59 pm
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Post by: kaijyuu on September 29, 2011, 09:57:10 pm
I think she's really enjoying swatting invisible bees.Behold, the cuteness:Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Applemime?
Post by: Bohandas on September 29, 2011, 10:16:50 pm
At my uni's library, all the computers have a warning saying no pornography allowed. All of them. It's a really big sticker they put on every single one.
Sometimes I wonder if they're being paranoid or if it's really a problem they keep having.
(I seriously doubt they check people who use the wireless, though. They could probably trace it if they have suspicions, but no random searches of what people are looking at or whatever)
Oh right, ponies. Um, they're awesome.
I think those warnings are probably more to do with not wanting to get their library's computers blasted with all kinds of viruses and malware.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 29, 2011, 10:19:27 pm
Post by: Flying Dice on September 29, 2011, 10:32:35 pm
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I think I can feel a heart attack coming on right abo
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 29, 2011, 10:46:16 pm
Knowledge is knowing how to use a keyboard.
Wisdom is not using that knowledge to suddenly owe the library a new computer and never being able to live down the revelation that you're into that.
Some people only have knowledge.
Post by: kaijyuu on September 29, 2011, 11:06:33 pm
Spoiler: Alleged spoiler from S2E4 (click to show/hide)
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 29, 2011, 11:08:20 pm
It'll be good to see the forgotten sister again, and if that picture is any indication, she's coming back as a badass.
Post by: kaijyuu on September 29, 2011, 11:12:00 pm
For those who don't want to be spoiled, avoid going to ED for a while because they didn't hide the spoiler pictures.
Post by: Flying Dice on September 29, 2011, 11:21:37 pm
Of course, it really isn't possible for her to be a villian, even if there is another conflict between her and Tia because having music this good automatically makes you the heroine. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyPqeuyLB6w&feature=related)
Post by: kaijyuu on September 29, 2011, 11:26:18 pm
Hopefully she'll be back in the role of an antihero, or a passive-aggressive badass, rather than a villian.The initial drums reminded me of this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vg5w7rYT3pM) so it's instantly awesome.
Of course, it really isn't possible for her to be a villian, even if there is another conflict between her and Tia because having music this good automatically makes you the heroine. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyPqeuyLB6w&feature=related)
Post by: Flying Dice on September 29, 2011, 11:41:17 pm
Hopefully she'll be back in the role of an antihero, or a passive-aggressive badass, rather than a villian.The initial drums reminded me of this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vg5w7rYT3pM) so it's instantly awesome.
Of course, it really isn't possible for her to be a villian, even if there is another conflict between her and Tia because having music this good automatically makes you the heroine. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyPqeuyLB6w&feature=related)
Yes. Thank you for reminding me to watch that again! :D
Also, Fluttershy standing in as an xenomorph Queen? Do want (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/03/story-creature-that-came-to-ponyville.html)
Post by: Heliman on September 29, 2011, 11:44:24 pm
At least, that's what it looks like.
Post by: kaijyuu on September 29, 2011, 11:46:07 pm
Darth Colgate. Calling it now.
Post by: Bohandas on September 29, 2011, 11:49:04 pm
Post by: Heliman on September 29, 2011, 11:51:03 pm
It can't be Trixie because
1: Trixie has white hair.
2: Trixie doesn't have the same snout.
EDIT: This show is a lot easier to predict than homestuck.
Post by: Lightning4 on September 29, 2011, 11:59:28 pm
Spoiler: S2 spoilers and stuff (click to show/hide)
Post by: Kirbypowered on September 30, 2011, 12:07:05 am
Edit: I think I need to go to bed. When I wrote that (and at this very moment) it felt like the computer was floating away. :o
Post by: kaijyuu on September 30, 2011, 12:16:40 am
Post by: Crazy Cow on September 30, 2011, 12:36:14 am
Post by: kaijyuu on September 30, 2011, 12:38:22 am
Post by: Flying Dice on September 30, 2011, 01:36:54 am
Post by: Crazy Cow on September 30, 2011, 01:49:45 am
Pure gold. I love it.
Post by: Zangi on September 30, 2011, 02:31:20 am
Also, did someone already post this? Heck if I remember.
http://zeurel.deviantart.com/art/TF2-Flash-The-Question-260363255
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on September 30, 2011, 02:41:48 am
Also, did someone already post this? Heck if I remember.
http://zeurel.deviantart.com/art/TF2-Flash-The-Question-260363255
One day, I will have good internets. And I will play TF2.
Post by: Dsarker on September 30, 2011, 02:43:31 am
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Post by: Dsarker on September 30, 2011, 05:30:41 am
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Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 30, 2011, 08:46:36 am
Anyway, as for the Luna picture, I think that you're all being horridly biased.
She looks like she's going to be the kind of shadowy side hero that helps the protagonists from the sidelines. NOT some kind of villain or anti-hero.
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Epic sandcastle is epic. Poor Carrot Top.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 30, 2011, 08:49:38 am
Post by: kaijyuu on September 30, 2011, 09:57:28 am
Probably something similar here. Without context, she looks like a sith lord. With context, it could really be anything.
Post by: Flying Dice on September 30, 2011, 10:33:22 am
In other news, my avatar is now 20% cuter. :D
Post by: Crazy Cow on September 30, 2011, 10:45:19 am
Because there is no better ship in the universe.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 30, 2011, 10:50:33 am
Post by: kaijyuu on September 30, 2011, 10:52:00 am
Post by: Rose on September 30, 2011, 10:52:31 am
Post by: Crazy Cow on September 30, 2011, 10:52:50 am
Post by: kaijyuu on September 30, 2011, 10:53:41 am
Post by: Rose on September 30, 2011, 10:54:46 am
They've changed the policy back, but I still hate them.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 30, 2011, 10:55:22 am
Already put it on imgur, so tell me how it looks.
Post by: Rose on September 30, 2011, 10:57:39 am
Post by: Bohandas on September 30, 2011, 10:57:45 am
I've hated imageshack ever since they decided that nobody outside of europe or USA is allowed to view their hotlinked images.
They've changed the policy back, but I still hate them.
Yeah! Fuck them!
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 30, 2011, 11:10:43 am
brotip: resize it before uploading. it looks better that way.
What size?
Post by: Rose on September 30, 2011, 11:11:15 am
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 30, 2011, 11:17:42 am
Post by: Flying Dice on September 30, 2011, 11:43:58 am
Also, because why the hell not? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UD60KoZuueA&feature=related)
Post by: LordBucket on September 30, 2011, 01:04:19 pm
Alleged spoiler from S2E4
It's wooonaaaaa
Not Luna. Here's a side by side of the mystery pony with Luna from S1E2:
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The coat, mane, horn, and eyes are all different colors. It's possible the mystery pony might be Luna colored differently to indicate that it's night time, but if so it's peculiar that while the body of the mane is darker, the outline of the mane is lighter. Also, while I haven't compared lots of pony pics up close to see how consistent the artwork is, I also notice that the direction of the gradient in the iris are vertically inverted between the two pictures, the eyelashes are very different, and the nostrils are angled differently.
Probably not Luna.
EDIT: Watched a clip up close. The source animation is wildly inconsistent about eyebrows and eyelashes. There are places where over 5 seconds a pony may go back and forth a couple times between even having or not having eyebrows and lower eyelashes, and the shape and placement varies almost from word to word. So, different eyelashes doesn't mean much. But still, looking at the images side by side, that doesn't look like Luna to me.
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Who's good at recognizing shops by their pixels and seeing lots of shops in their time?
Two out of three of the images in question (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/09/season-two-screenshots.html) are photographs of computer screens, and the third is from a storyboard. It would be difficult to determine if the originals were photoshopped.
However, it's noteworthy that the text on the storyboard image refers to Derpy as "Derpy" and not "Ditzy Doo."
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 30, 2011, 02:20:06 pm
...but if so it's peculiar that while the body of the mane is darker, the outline of the mane is lighter.The outline is designed to contrast with the main color. It doesn't surprise me that it would be a lighter color at night.
Looking at the side-by-side, the two look very close. Accounting for the differing expression, the eyes and snout are the same shape, and hair is the only major difference other than color (which makes sense, since the hair would likely be tucked away in the hood). The color itself can be explained by the dark background: it's nighttime.
My vote's on it being Luna, personally.
Post by: Dsarker on September 30, 2011, 03:20:48 pm
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Post by: Roboboy33 on September 30, 2011, 03:23:31 pm
The cuteness... IT'S OVER NYANTHOUSNAD!Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Bauglir on September 30, 2011, 03:38:41 pm
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 30, 2011, 03:51:08 pm
Now to style up that hideous hair.
Post by: Dsarker on September 30, 2011, 03:51:37 pm
Me and my mom went out shopping for my nephew and niece for Christmas, and I got myself the Twilight Sparkle figurine.
Now to style up that hideous hair.
Nice! Did you get any of the others?
Post by: Flying Dice on September 30, 2011, 03:53:23 pm
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 30, 2011, 03:58:22 pm
My niece is getting the hot air balloon toy, she already has a Rarity figurine.
Post by: Dsarker on September 30, 2011, 03:59:53 pm
'sfar as I know, we dont have any of the ponies sold here. Poor Australia.
Post by: Bauglir on September 30, 2011, 04:07:18 pm
Post by: kaijyuu on September 30, 2011, 04:07:30 pm
Over $50 though for both of them...
Post by: Flying Dice on September 30, 2011, 04:19:02 pm
Now all Luna needs is some RC cola. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXGM_Q1cCaQ&feature=related)
Post by: Kirbypowered on September 30, 2011, 04:49:21 pm
But hey, I never said it was a bad thing. I've never been one to read fanfiction (ever), but I sometimes feel stupid for being that way. (Namely when I randomly read one and realize how awesome they can be. Take now, for an example) I think I'm always in fear of the crapton of horribly written stories that I expect will randomly get dumped on me with every link clicked.
KindaEdit: Oh yeah, Don't Let the Sun Catch You Crying was the name. Isn't it amazing how quickly one can forget the name of something they were reading seconds ago? That's not just me, right?
Post by: Flying Dice on September 30, 2011, 05:07:42 pm
Not that that's saying much.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 30, 2011, 05:11:32 pm
It turns out she's actually pretty bucking hard. Now I get to use a needle to separate each and every plug of hair, then thatch them.
My inner lazy is screaming like it's being murdered.
Post by: Kirbypowered on September 30, 2011, 05:29:21 pm
Actually, searching the ED archives with a filter for only 6star stories works pretty well, as those tend to be held to a standard similar to published authors.Good to know then.
Not that that's saying much.
Also, don't you just hate how stupid things seem to make a lot sense when you're tired?
Post by: Dsarker on September 30, 2011, 05:33:16 pm
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Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 30, 2011, 05:39:10 pm
Post by: Dsarker on September 30, 2011, 05:45:01 pm
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 30, 2011, 05:47:07 pm
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Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 30, 2011, 05:50:21 pm
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there was also a full comic on this I can't find
Post by: Flying Dice on September 30, 2011, 06:16:55 pm
Actually, searching the ED archives with a filter for only 6star stories works pretty well, as those tend to be held to a standard similar to published authors.Good to know then.
Not that that's saying much.MostAll of the fanfictions I've read have been from random links recommended in random places. I've never tackled a list of them head on, so I wouldn't know this stuff. Maybe I will get around to bothering with it sometime soon.
Also, don't you just hate how stupid things seem to make a lot sense when you're tired?
Tell that to every post I've made on Bay12 in the wee hours of the morning. I seem to inevitably regret every single one, which is the main reason why I stopped posting on almost everything serious/that gets me angry. :-X
Also
(http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lj5z2q5U451qgex26o1_500.gif)
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 30, 2011, 07:26:03 pm
Spoiler: Not too terrible, thankfully (click to show/hide)
I messed up the other side though by cutting it too short, so she's going to be in profile pose until I build up the patience and insanity to try and redo all the plugs with new hair.
Post by: Flying Dice on September 30, 2011, 08:06:22 pm
Well, I think Rarity would be...fairly displeased with my hackjob on poor Twi's hair.Spoiler: Not too terrible, thankfully (click to show/hide)
I messed up the other side though by cutting it too short, so she's going to be in profile pose until I build up the patience and insanity to try and redo all the plugs with new hair.
That seems like a rather insubstantial amount of hair, at least compared to the show. Any way to, say add extra plugs or something? Maybe involving delicate pony surgery?
Post by: Dsarker on September 30, 2011, 08:09:16 pm
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Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 30, 2011, 08:18:54 pm
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I laughed the first time I saw that.
Post by: Flying Dice on September 30, 2011, 08:30:40 pm
Also, I have passed the turning point. I now have more ponymixes, character songs and Touhou remixes in my music library (combined, at 150 songs) than I do from any band. (The closest are: the Dead Kennedys, at 85 songs and The Clash, at 82 songs.)
So yeah, almost every album (missing two or three) from my two favorite bands barely tops that by 17 songs, and that 150 is more than any other 3 groups combined. Keep in mind that none of those remixes, etc. are duplicates or close cousins. Not much space left on my ipod either, time to upgrade, I guess.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on September 30, 2011, 08:38:06 pm
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More My Little Kitty and ponyblob. In other news, HNNNNNNNGGGG!
Post by: Flying Dice on September 30, 2011, 09:24:00 pm
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More My Little Kitty. In other news, HNNNNNNNGGGG!
I can has adult-onset diabeetis?
Because Applekitteh is too cute for this world. I can feel the foundations of the universe shaking. (Or maybe that was just those people at CERN)
Post by: Jacob/Lee on September 30, 2011, 09:42:18 pm
INSULIN!Spoiler (click to show/hide)
More My Little Kitty and ponyblob. In other news, HNNNNNNNGGGG!
Also, I found the *real* Dead Space crossover I was looking for.
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Post by: Dsarker on September 30, 2011, 11:31:57 pm
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Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on September 30, 2011, 11:43:02 pm
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Predecessors?
Post by: Flying Dice on September 30, 2011, 11:43:38 pm
Also because best two things ever (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-m7i-IEpZmo&feature=related)
Post by: Dsarker on September 30, 2011, 11:45:40 pm
@Dsarker: What is the context for that quote of Zorae's in your sig? Because that has been bugging me for forever.
Awww, but that would ruin the implications!
Okay, its about the My Little Fortress mod and how the ponies use their mouths for grasping.
Post by: Flying Dice on September 30, 2011, 11:46:40 pm
@Dsarker: What is the context for that quote of Zorae's in your sig? Because that has been bugging me for forever.
Awww, but that would ruin the implications!
Okay, its about the My Little Fortress mod and how the ponies use their mouths for grasping.
That was about what I figured, but I had that niggling little doubt about the implications being anything but, given what a small portion of the fanbase is like. :P
Fakeedit: Actually, I've been fiddling around with designs for weapons and tools in my head for when they come up in my fanfic, because I'd rather avoid just handwaving it. I'm thinking something like a half-circle paddle shaped to fit a pony's jaw would be the most logical standin for sword and axe hilts, as well as handles for straight-line tools, etc. Forget hammers, all anypony needs to drive nails is a solid iron plate strapped to their hoof and a good, solid buck.
Crossbowsand flamethrowers (yeah, you read that right)OTOH will probably have a grip perpendicular to the mainline of the weapon, with a squeeze-lever so that the entire thing is hooves-free firing. I've also got an idea for strapon swords for pegasi legs.
Post by: Doomchild- on October 01, 2011, 05:55:49 am
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Predecessors?
Firefly, Surprise, Sparkler, Twilight, Applejack and Posey
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not like i expected you kids to know that :P
Post by: Dsarker on October 01, 2011, 06:33:45 am
@Dsarker: What is the context for that quote of Zorae's in your sig? Because that has been bugging me for forever.
Awww, but that would ruin the implications!
Okay, its about the My Little Fortress mod and how the ponies use their mouths for grasping.
That was about what I figured, but I had that niggling little doubt about the implications being anything but, given what a small portion of the fanbase is like. :P
Fakeedit: Actually, I've been fiddling around with designs for weapons and tools in my head for when they come up in my fanfic, because I'd rather avoid just handwaving it. I'm thinking something like a half-circle paddle shaped to fit a pony's jaw would be the most logical standin for sword and axe hilts, as well as handles for straight-line tools, etc. Forget hammers, all anypony needs to drive nails is a solid iron plate strapped to their hoof and a good, solid buck.
Crossbowsand flamethrowers (yeah, you read that right)OTOH will probably have a grip perpendicular to the mainline of the weapon, with a squeeze-lever so that the entire thing is hooves-free firing. I've also got an idea for strapon swords for pegasi legs.
You've forgotten about the wings, which are probably far stronger than pegasoi legs. Add an edge to them and they could easily be used for air-jousting.
Post by: Zaerosz on October 01, 2011, 07:12:19 am
I have a pony avatar now. (http://s3.amazonaws.com/data.tumblr.com/tumblr_lo7dt9uinn1qad16go1_1280.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAJ6IHWSU3BX3X7X3Q&Expires=1317557241&Signature=eriLJuH6eC0zMPgtcj%2F8JKkkkRk%3D)
Post by: Silfurdreki on October 01, 2011, 07:23:50 am
Fakeedit: Actually, I've been fiddling around with designs for weapons and tools in my head for when they come up in my fanfic, because I'd rather avoid just handwaving it. I'm thinking something like a half-circle paddle shaped to fit a pony's jaw would be the most logical standin for sword and axe hilts, as well as handles for straight-line tools, etc. Forget hammers, all anypony needs to drive nails is a solid iron plate strapped to their hoof and a good, solid buck.
Crossbowsand flamethrowers (yeah, you read that right)OTOH will probably have a grip perpendicular to the mainline of the weapon, with a squeeze-lever so that the entire thing is hooves-free firing. I've also got an idea for strapon swords for pegasi legs.
I've been thinking about this as well ever since I read Fallout: Equestria with all its pony-operated guns. I've especially thought about how the hell Spitfire's Thunder (a in-flight, enchanted, pegasus-operated anti-power-armour sniper rifle) works. It must be mounted along the whole length of the body, along the side, to not block the wings with a handle/trigger for the mouth and a scope above it, somehow. Recoil is not a problem, since it's specifically stated that it's enchanted somehow to eliminate it, to enable in-flight use.
We also have Little Macintosh, a revolver with a scope, which must have the scope mounted above the handle, with the barrel to the left or right of it, probably a bit off, since you wouldn't really want a revolver going off very close to your eyes. Of course, in the story it's mostly operated via unicorn levitation, but it was made for Applejack, so it must be possible for an earth pony to use it.
Post by: Dsarker on October 01, 2011, 07:27:46 am
Now for my second.
As you may know, there were originally 20 Primarchs, before Chaos sent them throughout the galaxy. All twenty were found, but two were expunged from all records....purged.
Several typical marks of a mutant corrupted by Chaos are hooves, horns, and fur. Other, less common marks are wings. All of the Primarchs rise to power and prominence in the worls they landed upon.
Now the story of the Eleventh and Second Primarchs can be told.
The First Mutant.
Catchy title, don't you think?
Basic summary is as follows: the eleventh and second primarchs are Celestia and Luna. Story starts in mens rea, with the Emperor looking down onto Equestria, where two of the lost Primarchs are located. The Emperor watches the scanners, and gets angry when the scanners don't detect any human life forms.
We then flash back to the start, with the capture of the Primarchs by Chaos. Emperor bursts in after in a fury, yelling at his scientists that the Primarchs must be found. Almost does a Darth Vader on one of them.
Flash back to action, and Emperor prepares to lead boarding party down there. Reflects on other locations of the Primarchs. Last scene from his perspective.
Switch to Princess Celestia, two days earlier. Summer sun celebration, first after defeat of Discord. She reflects on her history, and especially her mysterious origin. Memories turn to Discord, The First Mutant. Flash back to the days of Discord being deposed. Mentions purity somewhere.
She is brought back to the present by Luna bursting in. Apparently, some vast magic has been detected (heralding the arrival of the Imperial ships). She composes a letter to Twilight Sparkle, to see if her friends have noticed anything strange.
She gets a response, basically saying not much. This Is A Lie. Celestia goes to summer sun celebration, yada yada yada. Brief snippets of life before arrival of Imperial ships. Celestia summons elements of harmony and Luna, to prepare for anything threatening to harm Equestrian way of life.
Emperor is at this stage far from the human reaches, and doesn't want to conquer anything, just wants the Primarchs.
Swap to Twilight, and some strange things are happening. Need Ideas. Possibly Discord Level, But Not Definitely. She gets the letter from Princess Celestia, but worries about what her mentor will think when she hears Twilight can't deal with the problems on her own. Little does she know that They Are Caused By Imminent Arrival Of Imperial Ships. She tries desperately to fix them, but to no avail, and she is summoned to Celestia too quickly to fix them.
Should I Do Luna As Well? Or Is It Getting Boring At This Point?
Anyway, the main cast up to speed on events, Twilight and others stand before Emperor, don't have idea for what happens now.
Post by: Zangi on October 01, 2011, 08:59:27 am
Don't earth ponies use their tongues to pull the trigger? At least in FO:E's way of it. I can't really imagine how a shotgun or anything with more pushback and heft could be used. But if they are, I figure those weapons would block half their vision. Plus, they'd need to use the 2 front hooves to hold and aim the weapon. So moving slower and balancing on the 2 hind hooves.Fakeedit: Actually, I've been fiddling around with designs for weapons and tools in my head for when they come up in my fanfic, because I'd rather avoid just handwaving it. I'm thinking something like a half-circle paddle shaped to fit a pony's jaw would be the most logical standin for sword and axe hilts, as well as handles for straight-line tools, etc. Forget hammers, all anypony needs to drive nails is a solid iron plate strapped to their hoof and a good, solid buck.
Crossbowsand flamethrowers (yeah, you read that right)OTOH will probably have a grip perpendicular to the mainline of the weapon, with a squeeze-lever so that the entire thing is hooves-free firing. I've also got an idea for strapon swords for pegasi legs.
I've been thinking about this as well ever since I read Fallout: Equestria with all its pony-operated guns. I've especially thought about how the hell Spitfire's Thunder (a in-flight, enchanted, pegasus-operated anti-power-armour sniper rifle) works. It must be mounted along the whole length of the body, along the side, to not block the wings with a handle/trigger for the mouth and a scope above it, somehow. Recoil is not a problem, since it's specifically stated that it's enchanted somehow to eliminate it, to enable in-flight use.
We also have Little Macintosh, a revolver with a scope, which must have the scope mounted above the handle, with the barrel to the left or right of it, probably a bit off, since you wouldn't really want a revolver going off very close to your eyes. Of course, in the story it's mostly operated via unicorn levitation, but it was made for Applejack, so it must be possible for an earth pony to use it.
I can see a stationary/tripod sniper rifle would have a trigger for the hooves? Or I guess a pull string for the mouth that shoots when pulled.
EDIT: So yea, standard weapons would have a mouth bit of some sort as the handle.
Example of a 'dual pistol' design would be U shaped, 2 shots per trigger. It could even have iron sights or scopes, considering it. Most likely block off the view from under the ponies face in both the lower right and left. (or 2 single pistols designed to attach together at the grip)
Single pistol designs would probably be L shaped and either block off the lower left or the lower right of the ponies vision. There can be designs that are just for the right or the left... or interchangeable.
Medium/Large weaponry are generally attached to a battle saddle as in FO:E... It seems preferable since it leaves the mouth open to easily talk and doesn't have the vision problem.
Some medium/large weaponry designs can be used without the battle saddle.
Post by: LordBucket on October 01, 2011, 09:42:58 am
My vote's on it being Luna, personally.
Looks like you might be right (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/09/luna-episode-synopsisdatetitle.html)
Season 2 episode 4 episode synopsis:
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Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 01, 2011, 09:58:29 am
Basically, melee weapons are pretty much like human melee weapons: a straight hilt that the ponies wrap their hooves around to hold. Firearms are a bit more complex: they're similar to human firearms, but have bigger safety switches and triggers (which also offer much more resistance to help prevent accidental shooting) and the operating handle is designed to be safely pulled by the teeth in case the hooves are full.
Ponies hold the gun by the grip, like humans. Since they don't have more than one finger, their hoof is usually over the trigger at all times, so keeping the safety on is paramount, and marksponies are trained to always switch the safety on when they're not shooting. Soldiers are also taught how to quickly turn the safety on and off in combat situations. For larger weapons, like rifles, ponies may also be trained to hold the gun by the foregrip when not shooting. All guns that can't fit into a holster also have straps as standard issue, so a pony who needs all four of his or her feet (say, to gallop) can sling the gun onto their back and take off.
Gun attachments like grenade launchers and masterkeys are a lot different from their human equivalents. The firing mechanism actually attaches to the trigger of the gun through a mechanism controlled by the safety switch. Naturally, this mechanism only appears on military firearms. Other wise, scopes, silencers, and other attachments are the same as human guns.
Post by: Kirbypowered on October 01, 2011, 10:53:46 am
Interesting...I've just recently gained a new found love for Luna, so awesomely it seems that I don't have to suffer hoping she'll show up for a whole season. Seeing as though I never really thought about it before now.My vote's on it being Luna, personally.
Looks like you might be right (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/09/luna-episode-synopsisdatetitle.html)
Season 2 episode 4 episode synopsis:Spoiler (click to show/hide)
...Whoops, forgot to post before wandering away...Oh, yay season two and stuff, y'know? Can't wait. Though I will. And can. Bah, whatever, I don't know what I'm doing now.
Post by: Crazy Cow on October 01, 2011, 11:00:23 am
I'm glad that I went to different forums before this one, though. The Hive is filled with memories of me making an ass of myself q:
Post by: Flying Dice on October 01, 2011, 01:48:27 pm
I've come up with a more hoof-centric system of weaponry. It's not perfect, but it leaves room for the mouth to do other things.
Basically, melee weapons are pretty much like human melee weapons: a straight hilt that the ponies wrap their hooves around to hold. Firearms are a bit more complex: they're similar to human firearms, but have bigger safety switches and triggers (which also offer much more resistance to help prevent accidental shooting) and the operating handle is designed to be safely pulled by the teeth in case the hooves are full.
Ponies hold the gun by the grip, like humans. Since they don't have more than one finger, their hoof is usually over the trigger at all times, so keeping the safety on is paramount, and marksponies are trained to always switch the safety on when they're not shooting. Soldiers are also taught how to quickly turn the safety on and off in combat situations. For larger weapons, like rifles, ponies may also be trained to hold the gun by the foregrip when not shooting. All guns that can't fit into a holster also have straps as standard issue, so a pony who needs all four of his or her feet (say, to gallop) can sling the gun onto their back and take off.
Gun attachments like grenade launchers and masterkeys are a lot different from their human equivalents. The firing mechanism actually attaches to the trigger of the gun through a mechanism controlled by the safety switch. Naturally, this mechanism only appears on military firearms. Other wise, scopes, silencers, and other attachments are the same as human guns.
What has really been bugging me is the actual degree of dexterity pony "hooves" have. They obviously are nothing like actual hooves, as they have been shown to be flexible and capable of carrying/holding various objects. The main reason I've been avoiding hoof-held weapons is because that would result in a rather large amount of instability. Remember that four-legged creatures need all four legs to maintain proper balance just as much as we need both of ours. Pinkie actualy gives us a perfect example of this in S1E2 at the end, when she falls over because her center of gravity is too far forward from her hooves. Imagine trying to defend yourself with a sword while standing on one foot. Keep in mind, too, that with firearms and crossbows you will need one hoof to steady the weapon, unless you are bracing it on something (which is for obvious reasons not always practical). If a pony hold a rifle with one forehoof and steadies it with the other, what do they stand on? As for shooting one-hoofed, think about how difficult it is even for individuals with firearms training to maintain an acceptable level of accuracy with a low-calibre handgun in a single-handed stance. This is why the two-handed grip is pretty much the universal standard. Now imagine trying to fire a rifle or, heaven forbid, a shotgun, singlehandedly. Difficult enough for humans, and we have fingers and don't hold the weapon with our feet. For a pony, this seems nearly impossible, and rather impractical; even if they have some sort of way to reduce or eliminate recoil, they'll still have horrid accuracy. So basically earth ponies and pegasi would be entirely barred from the use of range weapons, which doesn't really sit well with me. :-\
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You've forgotten about the wings, which are probably far stronger than pegasoi legs. Add an edge to them and they could easily be used for air-jousting.
I had considered that, but at most as a secondary weapon. Maybe an a length of inch-thick jointed blades, as anything else seems like it would hinder flight. Even if pegasus flight is magical in nature (almost certain), I'm working off the assumption that wings are still necessary as a sort of focal point for their natural magic. Any weapon heavy enough to do serious damage would also impede wing movement if strapped to them. So what is possible IMO would be a sort of supplimentary weapon, enough to inflict minor wounds.
Also, Halloween Luna being all scawwy? <3 <3 <3
Post by: Zangi on October 01, 2011, 02:04:03 pm
*snip*Well I do agree with the snipped part.-snip-
You've forgotten about the wings, which are probably far stronger than pegasoi legs. Add an edge to them and they could easily be used for air-jousting.
I had considered that, but at most as a secondary weapon. Maybe an a length of inch-thick jointed blades, as anything else seems like it would hinder flight. Even if pegasus flight is magical in nature (almost certain), I'm working off the assumption that wings are still necessary as a sort of focal point for their natural magic. Any weapon heavy enough to do serious damage would also impede wing movement if strapped to them. So what is possible IMO would be a sort of supplimentary weapon, enough to inflict minor wounds.
Also, Halloween Luna being all scawwy? <3 <3 <3
You really wouldn't want to attach edges or anything to the wings. If it takes a hit or you clip into bone or some other hardened material, it'll distort and probably do more harm to the pegasus wings then it would have otherwise. If anything, you'd want material that won't bend to anything and/or something that would spread the impact to someplace other then the wings.
Post by: LordBucket on October 01, 2011, 02:15:24 pm
four-legged creatures need all four legs to maintain proper
balance just as much as we need both of ours
Cat standing on two legs (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAS49oBiLko)
Dog doing twirls while walking on two legs (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8KSfaFE7ig)
Horse on two legs (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyBDSatVSa0)
I'm sure an intelligent horse could manage standing on three legs just fine, leaving a fourth to have a weapon strapped to it.
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Crossbows and flamethrowers (yeah, you read that right)OTOH will probably have a grip perpendicular to the mainline of the weapon, with a squeeze-lever so that the entire thing is hooves-free firing
Again, strap the weapon onto a foreleg. No need for it to be carried. Firing control could be a pulling motion downward with the hoof, just like spider man throws his wrists backwards to shoot web. Alternately, if you need a drawing motion like for a bow, have the weapon attached to a harness around the shoulders and neck. By extending the foreleg away from the body, it pulls the string back. If you need a very long draw, attach the harness to the hind leg on the opposite side of the body. Pony balances on front left and hind right, aims with front right, and pulls the string back with hind left.
And if you want to go high tech, missile launcher saddlebags.
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melee weapons
I would think spikes and blades on barding would be a likely candidate. Forward mounted at the shoulders for shearing charges. Also, extendable blades mounted on the hind legs: retracted when the legs are angled down for walking/running, but extending when the hind legs kick. And maybe a head-mounted rearview mirror for better visibility when kicking.
Also, immobilization weapons would be useful. A launchable net/bola type weapon to entangle legs to slow/knock down opponents before a kill, for example.
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wings
How about overlapping metal plates sliding over each other on the topside of the wings? A pony could extend a wing, or stretch it around his head to make an effective shield.
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air-jousting
Rather than a mounted piercing weapon that could get stuck in an opponent while flying, I'd rather see hooks on the forelegs and goring claws on the hind legs. A pegasus latches onto an opponent with the front legs, then curls his body underneath his opponent and disembowels them with the hind legs. While his opponents intestines fall from the sky, he yanks downward with the fore hooks to launch him off the body, upside down, then rights himself as he glides away.
Pegasus combat should take place in three dimensions, not two.
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Also, Halloween Luna being all scawwy? <3 <3 <3
Yay for Luna awwwwsomeness! :)
Post by: Jay on October 01, 2011, 02:23:09 pm
Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on October 01, 2011, 02:27:12 pm
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 01, 2011, 02:35:35 pm
What has really been bugging me is the actual degree of dexterity pony "hooves" have. They obviously are nothing like actual hooves, as they have been shown to be flexible and capable of carrying/holding various objects. The main reason I've been avoiding hoof-held weapons is because that would result in a rather large amount of instability. Remember that four-legged creatures need all four legs to maintain proper balance just as much as we need both of ours. Pinkie actualy gives us a perfect example of this in S1E2 at the end, when she falls over because her center of gravity is too far forward from her hooves. Imagine trying to defend yourself with a sword while standing on one foot. Keep in mind, too, that with firearms and crossbows you will need one hoof to steady the weapon, unless you are bracing it on something (which is for obvious reasons not always practical). If a pony hold a rifle with one forehoof and steadies it with the other, what do they stand on? As for shooting one-hoofed, think about how difficult it is even for individuals with firearms training to maintain an acceptable level of accuracy with a low-calibre handgun in a single-handed stance. This is why the two-handed grip is pretty much the universal standard. Now imagine trying to fire a rifle or, heaven forbid, a shotgun, singlehandedly. Difficult enough for humans, and we have fingers and don't hold the weapon with our feet. For a pony, this seems nearly impossible, and rather impractical; even if they have some sort of way to reduce or eliminate recoil, they'll still have horrid accuracy. So basically earth ponies and pegasi would be entirely barred from the use of range weapons, which doesn't really sit well with me. :-\
Ponies have the advantage of having a lower center of gravity than humans, meaning they're going to be more stable no matter what. Weapons training would be harder for ponies, since they have to learn how to balance themselves, but they could conceivably do it given enough time. Ponies also have the advantage of strength, so they could conceivably handle the recoil of shooting one-handed better than a human anyway.
Also, damn ninjas.
In every idea I thought up, the way ponies fought with firearms was to immediately drop to the ground, take aim, and fire, eliminating the harshness of trying to shoot one-handed. The ponies could return to a standing position much more quickly than a human could, which means they wouldn't have too much trouble moving from cover to cover while still being able to shoot at a comparable speed and accuracy to a human. If they need to run and gun, they can move fairly quickly on three legs while still spraying bullets, although the accuracy is obviously going to be terrible.
Post by: LordBucket on October 01, 2011, 02:36:11 pm
flying faster then the speed of sound so a javelin or what have you with that
much speed already behind it would be doing quite a it of damage.
Why bother trying to hit a supersonic, highly maneuverable flyer with a fixed trajectory, limited ammunition, large and awkward weapon like a javelin when you can grab a storm cloud and direct bolts of lightning at him?
Post by: Flying Dice on October 01, 2011, 02:42:22 pm
four-legged creatures need all four legs to maintain proper
balance just as much as we need both of ours
Cat standing on two legs (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAS49oBiLko)
Dog doing twirls while walking on two legs (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8KSfaFE7ig)
Horse on two legs (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyBDSatVSa0)
I'm sure an intelligent horse could manage standing on three legs just fine, leaving a fourth to have a weapon strapped to it.QuoteCrossbows and flamethrowers (yeah, you read that right)OTOH will probably have a grip perpendicular to the mainline of the weapon, with a squeeze-lever so that the entire thing is hooves-free firing
Again, strap the weapon onto a foreleg. No need for it to be carried. Firing control could be a pulling motion downward with the hoof, just like spider man throws his wrists backwards to shoot web. Alternately, if you need a drawing motion like for a bow, have the weapon attached to a harness around the shoulders and neck. By extending the foreleg away from the body, it pulls the string back. If you need a very long draw, attach the harness to the hind leg on the opposite side of the body. Pony balances on front left and hind right, aims with front right, and pulls the string back with hind left.
And if you want to go high tech, missile launcher saddlebags.Quotemelee weapons
I would think spikes and blades on barding would be a likely candidate. Forward mounted at the shoulders for shearing charges. Also, extendable blades mounted on the hind legs: retracted when the legs are angled down for walking/running, but extending when the hind legs kick. And maybe a head-mounted rearview mirror for better visibility when kicking.QuoteAlso, Halloween Luna being all scawwy? <3 <3 <3
Yay for Luna awwwwsomeness! :)
1. I was more questioning the practicality of using hooves to hold weapons; I don't doubt that everypony could hold or have a weapon strapped to a foreleg and still manage to stand. I was talking about actual in-combat use. Swinging that leg with enough force for the weapon to do damage would be possible for ponies, but when you're facing a hostile, armed opponent, doing anything that could put you off balance isn't the best of ideas. I don't question their ability to stand on three legs with a weapon on the fourth, I question their ability to strike, parry, run and dodge while on three legs. A pony with a weapon in their mouth loses the ability to speak clearly and grasp other objects, a pony with a weapon in their hoof/on their leg loses a substantial amount of mobility and stability. Horses with broken legs are put down for a reason; an equine with three functional legs isn't able to move itself safely or efficiently. For our purposes, having one leg tied up in holding a weapon is the same as having it not exist. The one exception for this is pegasi, as they don't need their legs for full mobility. So a pegasus could easily have four blades strapped to their legs.
Regarding retractable blades: I had considered this, but as manually operated ones with two bolts that had to be locked and unlocked for retracted storage and extended use. Fully mechanized blades, while possibly the most feasable, are a bit beyond the tech level I'm working with, except possibly as high-end prototypes.
With ranged weapons, I believe I already covered that. Firing without any sort of stability just isn't a reasonable way to use a crossbow or firearm, and nopony will hit crap. The only people in our world who can repeatedly demonstrate useful levels of accuracy while firing singlehandedly are special forces personnel and trick-shooters with years if not decades of experience. The average soldier, law enforcement officer or civilian doesn't. This is why you use a two-handed grip for all types of small arms: to provide stability, which in turn provides a massive increase in accuracy. This isn't possible for ponies, as doing so would place their center of gravity far forward of their only support (hind legs). "They could just stand on their rear legs": We see little, if any evidence that ponies are capable of walking upright. I actually can't recall a single instance where a pony was functioning normally while walking upright (Not rearing back for a few seconds, normal horses do that as well. Not being semiupright while resting their forelegs on something in front of them, that isn't standing upright.) Of course, again, the exception to this would be pegasi, who could easily use a crossbow strapped to a foreleg, etc.
Regarding spikes: I had considered hoof-mounted spikes (not blades) designed for armor penetration, similar to the striking point of a warhammer. Blades would likely not be able to stand up to the force of a full-strength buck, so I had been considering something more along the lines of a 1-2 inch triangular spike similar to the design of WWI trenchknives, attached to the rear hooves. The main problem with this would be that it would be unusable in cities and in stony areas, but it would be useful for sharpshooters to help improve their balance while aiming. As for spikes/blades on barding, I had considered it, but for them to be offensive weapons, they would need to be fairly large, enough so that they would be a hindrance to the user. They would probably fall into the same role as they did on human armor. Keep in mind, too, that these would only be usable on the various styles of plate mail, as (at least in my world) ponies don't use hardened leather.
Of course, unicorns just get to break the rules.
I actually really like this idea, and it even had canon support from the first episode with Dash and the raincloud.flying faster then the speed of sound so a javelin or what have you with that
much speed already behind it would be doing quite a it of damage.
Why bother trying to hit a supersonic, highly maneuverable flyer with a fixed trajectory, limited ammunition, large and awkward weapon like a javelin when you can grab a storm cloud and direct bolts of lightning at him?
Also, two more weeks! :(
EDIT: Just to be perfectly clear, I'm not concerned about recoil when firing one-hoofed, so much as the actual stability of the weapon. There is a reason why you always see police officers and soldiers firing with a two handed grip, apart from recoil reduction: Firing with a two-handed grip improves the stability of the weapon, which affects how accurate you will be. If you are holding a weapon onehanded/hoofed, your aim will be all over the place, even before you factor in recoil. If any of you have the means to test this, do this: Go to a firing range with a handgun, fire a full magazine at a target with a onehanded grip, and then fire a full magazine into a new target with a twohanded grip, in the same time interval. Compare your accuracy and grouping from each test.
Post by: Jay on October 01, 2011, 03:49:58 pm
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Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on October 01, 2011, 03:51:48 pm
Aaaagh, no, Pinkie, what are you-
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Why do I have an urge to go play solitaire?
Post by: Dsarker on October 01, 2011, 04:20:01 pm
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Post by: Sordid on October 01, 2011, 05:52:33 pm
It's a double joke.
Eh? I only see a single joke.
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Post by: Kirbypowered on October 01, 2011, 06:49:10 pm
Though after today, I really want to get myself one of those mlp shirts I'm seeing online. They are awesome.
Post by: Flying Dice on October 01, 2011, 06:56:02 pm
Post by: kaijyuu on October 01, 2011, 06:58:32 pm
I'm very much considering buying some (http://www.welovefine.com/product.php?id_product=870) shirts (http://www.welovefine.com/product.php?id_product=742).Just bought 'em.
Over $50 though for both of them...
Gotta laugh at this:
Quote from: we love fine checkout
Each of our tees are individually made when you order them. WeNo, it doesn't. It does make your rather high prices make sense, though :)
prefer this process over mass production because this means your
tee is unique.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 01, 2011, 07:11:55 pm
Gotta laugh at this:Let me paraphrase:Quote from: we love fine checkoutEach of our tees are individually made when you order them. WeNo, it doesn't. It does make your rather high prices make sense, though :)
prefer this process over mass production because this means your
tee is unique.
Quote
We ran out of excuses to overprice our stuff. Deal w/ it.
Post by: Sordid on October 01, 2011, 07:22:12 pm
Also, I find the shirts rather gaudy. Too shouty. I'd much prefer something like a black shirt with Rarity's logo on the pocket. Just a small one. Subtle. Only of any significance to people who know what it is.
Post by: Flying Dice on October 01, 2011, 08:10:53 pm
Post by: Akhier the Dragon hearted on October 01, 2011, 09:44:33 pm
Actually, I do believe that they're individually made, in that they operate their manufacturing lines based on order numbers rather than just running off a few hundred of each shirt whenever they're low, because the one I ordered took three weeks to get from CA to KY, but according to the UPS tracking info it took five business days to make the trip. So either they do make them based on our orders (though obviously not by hand or anything), or they are massively inefficient at getting stuff from storage to UPS, or they get them from China and have to wait for them to ship over. Wait, actually the tag on mine does say "Made in China", so derp.The made in china is probably from the shirt itself. What I figure they do is like PoD(print on demand) only for shirts instead of books and such. They have a bunch of blank shirts that where made in China and when you order a shirt they make it
Post by: Kirbypowered on October 01, 2011, 09:55:39 pm
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 01, 2011, 10:20:25 pm
Spoiler: Do you like bananas? (click to show/hide)
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on October 01, 2011, 10:26:54 pm
Spoiler: Do you like bananas? (click to show/hide)
Haha, I've seen that flash.
Post by: Dsarker on October 01, 2011, 10:29:00 pm
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 01, 2011, 10:36:43 pm
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 01, 2011, 10:41:45 pm
Fixed that for ya...Spoiler: Do you like mmmbananas? (click to show/hide)
So what's this I hear about a halloween special? Is it real?
Post by: Kirbypowered on October 01, 2011, 10:42:21 pm
Post by: kaijyuu on October 01, 2011, 10:44:46 pm
So what's this I hear about a halloween special? Is it real?Yep. We're getting a halloween special.... 3 weeks from now. It's episode 4.
Post by: Flying Dice on October 01, 2011, 11:28:45 pm
I'll just leave this here. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWHhVHZQEmQ&feature=related)
Post by: LordBucket on October 01, 2011, 11:41:22 pm
Cupcakes, the movie trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7wckYjG_Ts&feature=related)
Post by: Dsarker on October 01, 2011, 11:48:39 pm
It's a double joke.
Eh? I only see a single joke.
Well, who else would you get to replace Rainbow Dash?
Post by: Crazy Cow on October 02, 2011, 12:00:33 am
Spoiler: Not even lazy animators... (click to show/hide)
Post by: kaijyuu on October 02, 2011, 12:03:44 am
Post by: Dsarker on October 02, 2011, 12:04:08 am
By the way?Spoiler: Not even lazy animators... (click to show/hide)
They're twins. Didn't you see their different cutie marks?
Post by: Crazy Cow on October 02, 2011, 12:11:30 am
Well played, Dsarker. Well played.
Post by: Dsarker on October 02, 2011, 12:35:44 am
Post by: Flying Dice on October 02, 2011, 01:01:04 am
It's a double joke.
Eh? I only see a single joke.
Well, who else would you get to replace Rainbow Dash?
Sordid might have been talking about the Flutterspy image I posted right after yours.
Post by: Sordid on October 02, 2011, 07:02:46 am
Post by: Flying Dice on October 02, 2011, 07:22:06 am
Damn, wish I could draw, had more time to write.
Also, does anyone know of a way to put up a pseudonym on google docs, because I'd like to avoid having my real name up after submission. If not I'll just bother to make an account and upload the docs to a fanfic site. :-\
Post by: Jay on October 02, 2011, 12:41:46 pm
By the way?Clearly you haven't seen the shot that has Colgate (named so because her tail looks like toothpaste :B) inSpoiler: Not even lazy animators... (click to show/hide)
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Flying Dice on October 02, 2011, 12:43:32 pm
By the way?Clearly you haven't seen the shot that has Colgate (named so because her tail looks like toothpaste :B) in five different places at once.Spoiler: Not even lazy animators... (click to show/hide)
But that was an overhead with really little background ponies, so it wasn't as blatant.
Post by: Jay on October 02, 2011, 12:54:45 pm
But that was an overhead with really little background ponies, so it wasn't as blatant.It also includes seven copies of Bon Bon.
Double cloning!
Post by: Flying Dice on October 02, 2011, 01:13:02 pm
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 02, 2011, 02:21:28 pm
To distance ourselves from that, here's an unrelated comic:
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Sordid on October 02, 2011, 02:31:58 pm
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 02, 2011, 02:36:27 pm
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Silfurdreki on October 02, 2011, 02:37:12 pm
Welp, it's been done. Naughty picture of Lauren Faust's pony form. The world will end by midnight UTC.
D:
More comicky* goodness to take distance ourselves even further.
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Also, it seems they got the number of maria on the moon wrong, even if you don't count the Mare Serenitatis, you end up with 21 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_maria_on_the_Moon).
Post by: Jay on October 02, 2011, 02:43:58 pm
Up to 26 images now.
:3
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 02, 2011, 02:48:17 pm
Post by: kaijyuu on October 02, 2011, 02:53:44 pm
Welp, it's been done. Naughty picture of Lauren Faust's pony form. The world will end by midnight UTC.I looked it up. It's not as nasty as I thought it'd be.
EDIT: Nevermind, I found a second, much worse one. Just as nasty as I thought it'd be.
This cracked me up though:
(http://img.ponibooru.org/_images/a08400177e48e22b310dc427699a45ea)
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 02, 2011, 02:57:28 pm
If it's any of you, you didn't get the idea from me.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 02, 2011, 02:59:15 pm
Welp, it's been done. Naughty picture of Lauren Faust's pony form. The world will end by midnight UTC.Oh god, that one. I wonder what Lauren Faust would think?
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 02, 2011, 03:07:34 pm
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 02, 2011, 03:31:59 pm
Post by: Dsarker on October 02, 2011, 03:36:01 pm
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Sordid on October 02, 2011, 03:40:58 pm
Post by: kaijyuu on October 02, 2011, 03:43:44 pm
Now that I see the artst is Kloudmutt, it doesn't surprise me at all. He's probably one of the most popular pony porn/suggestive image artist out there.He draws good stuff, and not all porn.
Also doubleyou tee eff at the murder picture.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 02, 2011, 03:44:20 pm
Moar shit to cringe at:
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Flying Dice on October 02, 2011, 04:14:24 pm
Just another exploitable pic, there are pics with all the mane cast in that same form. I think even Pinkie.
Moar shit to cringe at:Spoiler (click to show/hide)
*cringe*
Spoiler: Aww (click to show/hide)
Okay yeah more cringing because I just discovered why turning off questionable filtering in ponibooru is a bad idea. I might need to puke now.
Spoiler: I GAVE YOU FAIR WARNING! (click to show/hide)
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 02, 2011, 04:18:58 pm
Okay yeah more cringing because I just discovered why turning off questionable filtering in ponibooru is a bad idea. I might need to puke now.Spoiler: I GAVE YOU FAIR WARNING! (click to show/hide)
That pic is nothing. You should see the fun stuff they have on e621.
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Flying Dice on October 02, 2011, 04:21:32 pm
Okay yeah more cringing because I just discovered why turning off questionable filtering in ponibooru is a bad idea. I might need to puke now.Spoiler: I GAVE YOU FAIR WARNING! (click to show/hide)
That pic is nothing. You should see the fun stuff they have on e621.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
To be perfectly honest, I can't think of a single reason why I should intentionally search for what is almost certainly an incest/paedo pic of Derpy and Dinky. :P
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 02, 2011, 04:22:53 pm
Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on October 02, 2011, 04:23:49 pm
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 02, 2011, 04:26:47 pm
Post by: Flying Dice on October 02, 2011, 04:27:24 pm
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 02, 2011, 05:01:28 pm
Spoiler: When I say big, I mean it. (click to show/hide)
Post by: Flying Dice on October 02, 2011, 05:11:17 pm
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 02, 2011, 05:12:56 pm
Post by: Crazy Cow on October 02, 2011, 05:14:29 pm
Post by: kaijyuu on October 02, 2011, 05:17:34 pm
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 02, 2011, 05:17:50 pm
Pretty much the point of ponies, in my opinion.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 02, 2011, 05:22:57 pm
Post by: Silfurdreki on October 02, 2011, 05:35:29 pm
It's pretty much the distilled, cartoon version of warm fuzzies.
Pretty much the point of ponies, in my opinion.
Indeed, the world can never get too much
Post by: Bauglir on October 02, 2011, 05:36:48 pm
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 02, 2011, 05:38:34 pm
Edit: Naturally, I just started reading it.
Edit2: Well, I was just going along through the story, thinking "this isn't that bad" and then the end. :'(
So, naturally, I found something to cheer me up:
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Well, I really killed this thread didn't I?
Oh, well, more ponyblob then:
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Crazy Cow on October 02, 2011, 08:13:08 pm
RainbowBlob is best blob
Post by: Flying Dice on October 02, 2011, 08:15:05 pm
Post by: Dsarker on October 02, 2011, 08:19:23 pm
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Crazy Cow on October 02, 2011, 08:22:13 pm
*heart attack*
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 02, 2011, 08:25:03 pm
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
In the beginning!
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Not even biology!
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Twilight Sparkle is socially awkward!
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
And that's it for now!
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 02, 2011, 08:42:23 pm
There is a disturbance in the reality...
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 02, 2011, 08:48:50 pm
Now I just dump any images that catch my eye.
Pony images: like crack, if crack was warm and fluffy. Or sexy, for some of them.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 02, 2011, 08:50:12 pm
I seemed to be picking up on a lot of pics other people missed, so one day I decided to just post an image. That got a positive comment, so I posted more.I got addicted to that crack as well for a while (mostly not on this forum, though). I eventually stopped.
Now I just dump any images that catch my eye.
Pony images: like crack, if crack was warm and fluffy. Or sexy, for some of them.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 02, 2011, 08:52:32 pm
I don't think I'm stopping for a while.
Post by: Dsarker on October 02, 2011, 08:55:09 pm
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 02, 2011, 08:58:24 pm
Too bad the average human can't process all that information at once.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 02, 2011, 09:03:25 pm
Post by: Bauglir on October 02, 2011, 09:11:11 pm
Oh, wait. (http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?action=profile;u=15379) Guess he is, but he's not very active anyway.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 02, 2011, 09:12:45 pm
Quote
My most recent work. I hope you all like it.Aside from the jacked image, that's actually pretty cool.
Together with the Elements of Harmony, Discord's reign came to an end. It was but a century before that he had tasted defeat such as this, and since then he planned for it.
As the chaos drained away and peace returned, something else much darker stirred.
A contingency plan.
And so, as the lives of ponies finally returned to normal, it began. It started with a pony lost in the caves, utterly corrupting and deforming the filly. It spread to the diamond dogs who tried and failed to control the it. From the caves and the earth, the undead arose, spreading their curse to those above
The chaos consumed Fillydelphia and Manehattan's crowded streets within hours, providing more contorted minions for the horde.
The horde scattered out into the forests beyond, with fire and turmoil in their wake. The outer colonies, such as Appleoosa, were doomed from the start with their petty defense.
Then to mountains they climbed, and fell, and climbed more, forever scarring the peaks a darkened hue of crimson.
That was when they reached Canterlot, in the dead of night. That was when the two longest-living beings this plain of existence had known, fell. And with them the Sun never rose, the moon never fell.
Thus was the first and final equestrian apocalypse, stuck....in eternal twilight.Spoiler: maybe shouldn't click this if you're too sensitive (click to show/hide)
Post by: Crazy Cow on October 02, 2011, 09:14:01 pm
I didn't think Ozymandias was a member, either.
Oh, wait. (http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?action=profile;u=15379) Guess he is, but he's not very active anyway.
Look upon my works, ye mighty!
Post by: Zaerosz on October 02, 2011, 10:47:52 pm
DSARKER YOU COCK
WHY FLUTTERSHY
WHY
Post by: Flying Dice on October 02, 2011, 10:49:22 pm
gfaaaaaaaagh
DSARKER YOU COCK
WHY FLUTTERSHY
WHY
This'll cheer you up. :) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWyQlryTt-0&feature=related)
Post by: Zaerosz on October 02, 2011, 10:59:56 pm
On the other hand, either (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Marf7UlaRv4) of these videos is actually guaranteed to make you happy. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4O8iHeqpo0&feature=related) Instead of weeping in fear and bewilderment at what has happened to the kindest being in any universe.
Post by: LordBucket on October 02, 2011, 11:04:25 pm
Post by: Flying Dice on October 02, 2011, 11:06:40 pm
i have to remember that url. in the meantime, i consider both you and Dsarker to be a great big bag o' dicks.
On the other hand, either (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Marf7UlaRv4) of these videos is actually guaranteed to make you happy. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4O8iHeqpo0&feature=related) Instead of weeping in fear and bewilderment at what has happened to the kindest being in any universe.
Y U NO POST 15 MINUTE ONES? :P
Post by: kaijyuu on October 02, 2011, 11:27:01 pm
On an unrelated note, why do so many pony artists make multi megabyte, high resolution images too big on my screen...that are solid-filled lineart drawings using no more than 10 or 15 colors?So you can use pretty much any reasonable size without quality loss. Widescreen wallpapers with a zoomed in pony's face wouldn't be possible with lower res images. Beyond that are posters and things.
Post by: Flying Dice on October 02, 2011, 11:29:50 pm
Yes I am aware that she keeps changing fonts for her speech. Combine laziness w/ handwaved excuse that she is having trouble talking over her own drool.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 03, 2011, 08:31:43 am
Anyway, here's some cute dug out of the crazy:
Spoiler: Pinkie Blob Close-Up and Derpy the Ninja Comic (click to show/hide)
Post by: Crazy Cow on October 03, 2011, 08:57:56 am
Post by: Kirbypowered on October 03, 2011, 02:18:34 pm
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 03, 2011, 02:25:17 pm
Here's the silliest one, IMO:
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
And perhaps this one too:
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 03, 2011, 03:51:12 pm
For anyone who cares, chapter 6 of For Want of a Dawn is OUT!
Post by: Flying Dice on October 03, 2011, 09:06:10 pm
Oh, and yay, posting isn't broken for me anymore!
Post by: kaijyuu on October 03, 2011, 09:28:20 pm
*maniacal laughter*
Post by: Dsarker on October 03, 2011, 09:37:01 pm
Post by: Dsarker on October 03, 2011, 09:45:43 pm
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: kaijyuu on October 03, 2011, 09:48:38 pm
Should totally hack kirby super star and make those powerups.
Post by: Dsarker on October 04, 2011, 12:01:13 am
Post by: Zaerosz on October 04, 2011, 12:17:47 am
Post by: LordBucket on October 04, 2011, 01:20:09 am
Anyone know of a pic which has Celestia comforting a non-filly Twilight?
Third result from google image search (http://cdnimg.visualizeus.com/thumbs/fe/b9/artwork,cartoons,fanart,friendship,is,magic,my,little,pony,princess,celestia,twilight,sparkle-feb967ee4d1312c62230d67de8cf08ea_m.jpg)
Also picture #105 from this list (http://cindergraphics.livejournal.com/7648.html)
There are probably others.
Post by: Zaerosz on October 04, 2011, 02:18:23 am
(http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz64/cindergraphics/Icons/10%20-%20Celestia/MLP-CelestiaTwilight1E-1.png)
Pic 105 is this:
(http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz64/cindergraphics/Icons/10%20-%20Celestia/MLP-Philomena5C-1.png)
Post by: Sordid on October 04, 2011, 05:54:27 am
Post by: klingon13524 on October 04, 2011, 09:10:04 am
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 04, 2011, 09:55:09 am
Post by: klingon13524 on October 04, 2011, 11:22:47 am
Post by: runiq on October 04, 2011, 12:28:40 pm
Today I converted another human being to the herd.
Your faithful student,
Runiq.
Post by: Dsarker on October 04, 2011, 04:21:37 pm
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 04, 2011, 04:28:03 pm
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 04, 2011, 07:27:11 pm
Post by: kaijyuu on October 04, 2011, 07:30:51 pm
I know a guy who could make that for oh... I'd say 600-700 bucks.
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on October 04, 2011, 07:32:00 pm
Oh lord. (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Life-Size-Rainbow-Dash-Plushie-My-Little-Pony-Plush-/170703151061#ht_1566wt_877)
That bidding has gotten out of hand.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 04, 2011, 07:32:25 pm
Oh, Luna fans rejoice! (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/10/luna-episode-no-longer-rumor.html)
Post by: Kirbypowered on October 04, 2011, 09:01:30 pm
It'll be interesting to see how her character actually works out though, seeing as her character isn't exactly the most fleshed out one around. Unless fandom has anything to say about it, I guess.
Post by: Dsarker on October 04, 2011, 09:05:35 pm
Ah! I've got it!
She's the female alicorn version of Prince Blueblood. That's why we don't see her. She's far too important to visit or talk to the little ponies.
Post by: Crazy Cow on October 04, 2011, 09:17:57 pm
;~;
Post by: Dsarker on October 04, 2011, 09:22:01 pm
Post by: LordBucket on October 04, 2011, 09:25:14 pm
Oh lord. (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Life-Size-Rainbow-Dash-Plushie-My-Little-Pony-Plush-/170703151061#ht_1566wt_877)
Hasbro is making awful choices in their MLP marketing and sales efforts. Look at the anime merchandise market: high quality models, lifesize dolls, bedsheets and pillowcases, plushies...there's a huge market and it's extremely lucrative. But Hasbro is making cheap plastic trash. A lot of Hasbro's MLP merchandise, it's difficult to even recognize it as what it's supposed to be. Pink Celestia? Applejack's truck? Compare the official Hasbro plushies (http://www.amazon.com/My-Little-Pony-Jumbo-Plush/dp/B004BIPVD8/ref=sr_1_2?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1317781594&sr=1-2) to the fan made plushies (http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hxPprBF8hiQ/TiOEUDgHnmI/AAAAAAAAIoo/hcq_VCo9en0/s1600/princess_luna_plush_by_evilsugar-d3yqebn.png). Look at the brushable dolls and look at what fans are doing with them.
If Hasbro would make quality merchandise directed at otaku with cash, they could be making a lot more money than they are making cheap plastic toys for 6 year olds.
Here's a Japanese action figure (http://www.amazon.com/Evangelion-Ayanami-Fraulein-Revoltech-Figure/dp/B000YTY1JS/ref=sr_1_2?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1317781316&sr=1-2)
And here's a Hasbro Celestia doll (http://www.amazon.com/My-Little-Pony-Princess-Celestia/dp/B0043WAPJM/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1317781256&sr=1-1)
If they made quality toys, people would buy them.
Post by: Flying Dice on October 04, 2011, 09:41:08 pm
Also, MLP reference. And do I spy Mohawkshy and Twilight Afro in there?
(http://www.the-gutters.com/comic/197-michel-mulipola)
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 04, 2011, 09:44:21 pm
Post by: Bauglir on October 04, 2011, 09:45:55 pm
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 04, 2011, 09:50:12 pm
In that case, thank you, Almighty Atheismo, for your generous gift to the world of margins of error.I get the nagging feeling you insulted me. 'Course, I'm exhausted, maybe my mind is playing tricks on me.
On another note, askspaponies has officially taken a turn for NSFW. Good goin', Tumblr.
Post by: Bauglir on October 04, 2011, 10:02:20 pm
Post by: Dsarker on October 04, 2011, 10:14:11 pm
I know I would.
Also, MLP reference. And do I spy Mohawkshy and Twilight Afro in there?
(http://www.the-gutters.com/comic/197-michel-mulipola)
And Ghetto Rarity
Post by: Flying Dice on October 04, 2011, 10:46:05 pm
Post by: klingon13524 on October 05, 2011, 03:53:37 am
Post by: kaijyuu on October 05, 2011, 05:23:04 am
Post by: Crazy Cow on October 05, 2011, 06:22:52 am
Post by: klingon13524 on October 05, 2011, 07:30:27 am
Hasbro is retarded if they don't notice that plushie and the $600 rainbow dash figurine (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YH6txLNemIU).Not retarded, just blind.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 05, 2011, 08:43:34 am
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Sordid on October 05, 2011, 08:58:26 am
Post by: Flying Dice on October 05, 2011, 09:04:11 am
Post by: Sordid on October 05, 2011, 09:11:42 am
Post by: Roboboy33 on October 05, 2011, 10:45:21 am
Post by: Flying Dice on October 05, 2011, 11:01:12 am
I found This (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t38DPnkDjTM) I think it's pretty good.
Yeah, it is. I've got it on my ipod. :D
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 05, 2011, 02:18:30 pm
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: LordBucket on October 05, 2011, 02:56:07 pm
Any of you guys read My Little Dashie (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/10/story-my-little-dashie.html) yet?
I somewhat disliked the ending.
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Johuotar on October 05, 2011, 03:07:49 pm
But hey, that shes a pony vid roboboy33 posted reminded me of my urgent need for new pony music, please keep posting anything you like!
Post by: Rose on October 05, 2011, 03:22:01 pm
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 05, 2011, 03:42:01 pm
That's just fucking creepy as hell. :-\How?
Post by: Dsarker on October 05, 2011, 03:44:28 pm
Post by: kaijyuu on October 05, 2011, 04:01:28 pm
I wish I shared your optimism about show accurate ponies. :(Looking through my playlist I can't find much that's all that new. This (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqjKLRzA30g) is the newest thing I've added.
But hey, that shes a pony vid roboboy33 posted reminded me of my urgent need for new pony music, please keep posting anything you like!
These (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4nAUPw8j5s) two (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLmAlskhRZc) are probably my favorite songs the fandom have produced. Beyond that, anything by Odyssey Eurobeat (http://www.youtube.com/user/OdysseyEurobeat) is good, along with Makkon (http://www.youtube.com/user/makkon06) and Bagpipe Brony (http://www.youtube.com/user/psychgoth) and innumerable others.
Really, just go through all 4 of the remix wars (http://www.google.com/cse?cx=partner-pub-6285692791338183%3A7732117278&ie=UTF-8&q=remix+war&sa=Search&siteurl=www.equestriadaily.com%2F). Don't forget to check out the originals of what was remixed, too.
Post by: Kirbypowered on October 05, 2011, 05:41:29 pm
I wish I shared your optimism about show accurate ponies. :(Pinkie Trigger - Corridor of Cupcakes (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNDMEVJzvfQ) may not be exactly what your looking for, but I find that it's quite awesome. Plus, Chrono Trigger and ponies.
But hey, that shes a pony vid roboboy33 posted reminded me of my urgent need for new pony music, please keep posting anything you like!
Post by: Flying Dice on October 05, 2011, 06:14:33 pm
Post by: Kirbypowered on October 05, 2011, 07:22:55 pm
I've got a playlist just for this, set on a loop. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lvkorjb4E7U&feature=related)Grah, the cuteness! Why can't I stop watching this? Even as I type, Luna continues dancing in my head.
Post by: Dsarker on October 05, 2011, 07:36:21 pm
Post by: kaijyuu on October 05, 2011, 07:38:34 pm
Post by: Dsarker on October 05, 2011, 07:40:37 pm
Post by: Flying Dice on October 05, 2011, 08:29:50 pm
Got some nasty encoding issues there.
Still, B12 represent!
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 05, 2011, 08:53:06 pm
Post by: LordBucket on October 05, 2011, 09:07:57 pm
That... May not be safe for your mute status.
In generally I dislike the sexualization of ponies. But with Celestia...it just doesn't bother me. Kind of like Fluttershy during her "YOU WILL LOVE ME!!!!" freakout. When I saw that I didn't get offended, I didn't get angry, I didn't feel annoyance at her being out of character...I just thought, "Ok. *glomp*"
Horny Celestia gives me about the same reaction: "Ok."
Post by: Dsarker on October 05, 2011, 09:11:56 pm
That... May not be safe for your mute status.
In generally I dislike the sexualization of ponies. But with Celestia...it just doesn't bother me. Kind of like Fluttershy during her "YOU WILL LOVE ME!!!!" freakout. When I saw that I didn't get offended, I didn't get angry, I didn't feel annoyance at her being out of character...I just thought, "Ok. *glomp*"
Horny Celestia gives me about the same reaction: "Ok."
Love the pun there.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 05, 2011, 09:13:33 pm
The pun, it burns.That... May not be safe for your mute status.
In generally I dislike the sexualization of ponies. But with Celestia...it just doesn't bother me. Kind of like Fluttershy during her "YOU WILL LOVE ME!!!!" freakout. When I saw that I didn't get offended, I didn't get angry, I didn't feel annoyance at her being out of character...I just thought, "Ok. *glomp*"
Horny Celestia gives me about the same reaction: "Ok."
Post by: Crazy Cow on October 05, 2011, 09:15:27 pm
My brother just finished the first episode of Season One with me. Before I had exposed him to some PMVs, and now he is interested. He claims that Fluttershy is his favorite, so I'll follow up with Dragonshy and Stare Master.
Welcome to the herd, little brother.
@Dsarker
I really don't mean to beat up on you or anything, but your PMV isn't really the best quality. Your pictures keep changing from a decent quality to being really pixellated, and none of them are in color. The song itself came though fine, though.
Post by: Dsarker on October 05, 2011, 09:20:54 pm
Bwahahahahah!Oh, yes, the entire thing is terrible. The music quality isn't what I'd like it to be, either.
My brother just finished the first episode of Season One with me. Before I had exposed him to some PMVs, and now he is interested. He claims that Fluttershy is his favorite, so I'll follow up with Dragonshy and Stare Master.
Welcome to the herd, little brother.
@Dsarker
I really don't mean to beat up on you or anything, but your PMV isn't really the best quality. Your pictures keep changing from a decent quality to being really pixellated, and none of them are in color. The song itself came though fine, though.
Reason for the greyscale is because it's supposed to be from Twilight's point of view after the death of her friends, and then her own suicide. The greyscale is to convey the idea that the people in those images are dead.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 05, 2011, 09:45:19 pm
Post by: Dsarker on October 05, 2011, 11:37:48 pm
Post by: Dermonster on October 06, 2011, 07:34:20 am
Though Rainbow does have the correct color scheme for my OCD...
Post by: Sordid on October 06, 2011, 07:36:46 am
Horny Celestia
*falls over, completely stunned by how terrible that pun is*
Post by: Dsarker on October 06, 2011, 07:57:17 am
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 06, 2011, 08:07:42 am
Applejack and Rainbow Dash would likely need to be heavily tenderized or boiled, since they work so hard their muscle would be fairly gristly. Twilight, on the other hand, would already have tender flesh since she doesn't do much physical activity beyond walking and the occasional run.
Fluttershy would depend on how late in the series we got. Near the beginning, she'd be best stewed like a rabbit since it's unlikely she'd have much flesh on her. However, with the introduction of her friends she'd become a bit more physically active, meaning she'd probably be more like Twilight, with a decent amount of tender flesh.
Rarity... I'm not sure about. Maybe marshmallow. :P But (only slightly more) seriously, she'd probably be very lean, good for someone watching their weight.
Post by: Johuotar on October 06, 2011, 12:38:35 pm
Who would taste the best as a cupcake? Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, Applejack, Twilight Sparkle, Rarity, or Pinkie Pie?
ಠ_ಠ
Post by: Sordid on October 06, 2011, 12:45:21 pm
Post by: Crazy Cow on October 06, 2011, 01:08:05 pm
That is the only way to eat a pony.
Post by: kaijyuu on October 06, 2011, 01:11:39 pm
Post by: Sordid on October 06, 2011, 01:50:23 pm
...How about we get on out of creepy town and go back to talking about non-eaten ponies (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=WsS-ZH38nTU).How is Pinkie eating cupcakes made out of ponies not creepy?
Post by: Crazy Cow on October 06, 2011, 01:56:52 pm
Post by: Sordid on October 06, 2011, 02:07:38 pm
Post by: Flying Dice on October 06, 2011, 02:25:14 pm
8)
Derpy Loaves.
Also yay filly Octavia comic on tumblr! <3
And I went back and removed that certain thing. :)
Also, backlist of 50 fanfics to read and I haven't even gotten halfway through the A's in the 6-star archive, because I keep getting sidetracked by some of the better 4 and 5-star stuff while skimming through Luna tags.
Post by: Dsarker on October 06, 2011, 08:59:02 pm
Spoiler: My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic: The Gathering (click to show/hide)
Post by: Bauglir on October 06, 2011, 09:04:42 pm
Post by: Kirbypowered on October 06, 2011, 09:07:12 pm
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 06, 2011, 09:13:15 pm
Spoiler: More ponyblob to cheer everyone up (click to show/hide)
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 06, 2011, 09:15:58 pm
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 06, 2011, 09:24:40 pm
Well, maybe some of them. Some of them are just creepy though.
Edit:
Spoiler: Here's some definitely not-creepy CMC adorableness (click to show/hide)
Post by: Dsarker on October 06, 2011, 10:53:15 pm
Spoiler: Fluttercute! (click to show/hide)
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on October 06, 2011, 11:50:26 pm
Spoiler: Fluttercute! (click to show/hide)
Non-indicative spoilertag?
Post by: Flying Dice on October 07, 2011, 12:01:42 am
Spoiler: Fluttercute! (click to show/hide)
Non-indicative spoilertag?
I thought that that was very cute.
Post by: Zangi on October 07, 2011, 01:05:53 am
Eh, I don't see the cute. I figure its supposed to be creepy or something.Spoiler: Fluttercute! (click to show/hide)
Non-indicative spoilertag?
I thought that that was very cute.
Post by: runiq on October 07, 2011, 01:43:24 am
C·:
Post by: Dsarker on October 07, 2011, 02:01:51 am
Spoiler: Fluttercute! (click to show/hide)
Non-indicative spoilertag?
:P
Post by: Johuotar on October 07, 2011, 03:50:50 am
Spoiler: Fluttercute! (click to show/hide)
I don't get it. ???
Post by: Jackrabbit on October 07, 2011, 05:43:53 am
Post by: Euld on October 07, 2011, 07:50:07 am
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 07, 2011, 08:24:35 am
Spoiler: Princesses of Equestria (click to show/hide)
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 07, 2011, 08:54:19 am
Other than that, looks pretty badass.
Post by: kaijyuu on October 07, 2011, 09:01:37 am
Post by: Sordid on October 07, 2011, 09:05:34 am
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 07, 2011, 09:08:14 am
Anyway, adorable comic is adorable
Spoiler: Xbox Hueg (click to show/hide)
Post by: kaijyuu on October 07, 2011, 09:47:26 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDMGv3hNMes
/)^3^(\
So awesome.
Post by: Trapezohedron on October 07, 2011, 09:49:37 am
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 07, 2011, 10:56:26 am
Post by: Flying Dice on October 07, 2011, 11:20:53 am
What's with Luna wearing a mask? Is it a reference I'm mussing?
Other than that, looks pretty badass.
Well, from the looks of the eye hole(?)... Spiiiider-mare, spiiiider-mare!
Also, I've gotta say that that is one of the best humanized ponies drawing I've seen. Does anyone else think that Celestia looks a bit like Cornelia li Brittania? I think it's the hair.
Post by: Johuotar on October 07, 2011, 11:59:54 am
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Oh I completely forgot to gloat that I'm going to meetup tomorrow! 8)
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 07, 2011, 12:12:55 pm
Havharngingsiganginginag*mumbles incoherently*My epic counter just exploded!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDMGv3hNMes
/)^3^(\
So awesome.
Post by: Johuotar on October 07, 2011, 12:28:59 pm
Havharngingsiganginginag*mumbles incoherently*My epic counter just exploded!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDMGv3hNMes
So awesome.
I approve of this +7
Post by: Flying Dice on October 07, 2011, 02:02:10 pm
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Socks make everything better.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 07, 2011, 02:22:15 pm
Spoiler: Still cute, though (click to show/hide)
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 07, 2011, 03:51:56 pm
Those wacky Christians.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 07, 2011, 03:55:30 pm
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 07, 2011, 04:46:26 pm
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 07, 2011, 04:55:37 pm
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 07, 2011, 05:06:09 pm
That's a disappointment. He could do her damn good justice.Yeah, it's a shame. I saved some of his pieces from his livestream, which I might've posted already.
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Flying Dice on October 07, 2011, 05:14:28 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgFWtK2AoPk
Those wacky Christians.
"People like that are satanic, the-they make satanic pentagrams!"
"By the stripes of Jesus, you have been healed!" Wat.
"God is awesome."
"Because you gotta get into that intimacy with God. And that's the problem, is we don't get intimate with him, and when we don't get intimate with him... *whew* ...we don't realize how much he does love us. He knows every hair numbered on our heads, and he knows every single little person in the world, d'you know how that would be if we tried to know how many numbers were on everybody's body in the whole world? -woman interjects "He's God!"-
I maintain that people like this are not, in fact, religious, but in fact have some sort of mental illness that manifests as insane psuedoreligious beliefs.
Also, the woman talking about MLP being satanic: "Well, I-I don't know, it might be."
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 07, 2011, 05:18:56 pm
I wonder if the MLP-verse has any trouble with nutjobs and fanatics.
Post by: Sordid on October 07, 2011, 05:39:30 pm
Do people actually watch that crap for any other reason than to laugh at how unforgivably atrocious and retarded it is? :-\
Post by: Silfurdreki on October 07, 2011, 05:48:04 pm
Havharngingsiganginginag*mumbles incoherently*
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDMGv3hNMes
/)^3^(\
So awesome.
Edit: Scratch that, I just realized both of them are just versions of Fugue by Bach.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgFWtK2AoPk:o Are they for real?
Those wacky Christians.
The best part of it is in part 1 (link (http://www.youtube.com/watch?src_vid=KgFWtK2AoPk&feature=iv&annotation_id=annotation_35006&v=JtmWU0Mwe7E)) where some guy says that Pokémon names are names of oriental demons.
...
Confirming that ekans is an oriental demon name and totally not snake backwards. Also confirming that mr. mime is an oriental demon name (it would be name of the most creepy and/or hilarious demon in the history of ever if it were, though).
Post by: kaijyuu on October 07, 2011, 05:54:27 pm
Woah, the intro of that song sounds exactly like the level select music from Revenge of the Titans (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-QkPPoTz5U). Took me a while to realize from where I recognized it, but I knew i'd heard that somewhere before.Probably because they both borrow from Bach (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipzR9bhei_o).
Post by: Dsarker on October 07, 2011, 06:24:57 pm
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 07, 2011, 06:28:50 pm
Spoiler: D'AWWWWW (click to show/hide)
Post by: Flying Dice on October 07, 2011, 06:42:14 pm
Spoiler: D'AWWWWW (click to show/hide)
D'aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaw
Also, I've just started in on a fic that begins with Wheatley and the other cores ending up on the Equestria moon with Luna. Even if it had been badly written, I still would have been tempted to read it. As it is... :D (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/09/story-of-cores-and-alicorn.html)
Post by: Sordid on October 07, 2011, 06:48:16 pm
Post by: LordBucket on October 07, 2011, 07:44:05 pm
The best part of it is in part 1 (link) where some guy
says that Pokémon names are names of oriental demons.
Possibly inaccurate, but "demonic" references in anime and things in general that would reasonably freak out the average christian are fairly common. A few of the top top of my head:
* In Dragonball, one of the secondary characters is named Mr Satan (http://dragonball.wikia.com/wiki/Mr._Satan), and there's a sequence during a later tournament in which an entire crowd of people in chanting his name over and over while holding signs that read "Satan". Looked for a youtube clip, can't find one, but if you watch it in Japanese...seriously, it's...amusing. Oh, and incidentally his daughters name is Videl. Rearrange the letters and tell me what you get.
* Dragonball has several characters who are literally demons (http://dragonball.wikia.com/wiki/Category:Demons), and called such by name
* An early episode of Sailor Moon has Rei conjuring up a Shinto fire god, who basically looks like a red demon with horns
* In Evangelion humanity is at war with angels, and have this (http://www.concretebadger.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/rebuild-2.jpg) in their basement. Can't blame christians for raising an eyebrow at that.
* Then you've got crazy stuff like Urotsukidoji (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Urotsukidouji), which is, if you'll forgive the simplification, basically about a bunch of demons going around raping people.
Urotsukidoji is basically porn with plot, Evangelion is presumably intended for at least a teen audience, but Dragonball and Sailor Moon have a much younger target audience. Just try to imagine being a christian parent, getting a "kid's show" like dragonball for your 7 year old, then walking in to find him watching a crowd of people chanting "Satan! Satan! Satan!" over and over. It's unfortuante I'm not finding an original, unedited video, but here's the scene in english (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oE65mLMBgnc), though the dub tones it down a lot. There are the signs, but I only actually hear one person say Satan out loud. In the orginal Japanese, it's the entire crowd, chanting it over and over for a good 10 seconds.
Anyway, Pokemon probably isn't a great example, but there's plenty of stuff in anime that christian-minded people could reasonably be shocked about.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 07, 2011, 08:25:36 pm
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 07, 2011, 08:28:52 pm
Also,
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 07, 2011, 08:35:32 pm
Luna. Always adorable.
Post by: Flying Dice on October 07, 2011, 08:41:41 pm
Post by: Impending Doom on October 07, 2011, 08:53:09 pm
"Luna? Luna Freemare?"Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Quote
Princess Luna who was Princess Celestias sister was one day the moon writing on a letter. She got a letter from her sister that said that manticores and parasprites were attacking her place and aksed her for help so she went.
Princess Luna got her letter fold up and wet on the platform to go up to the top of the mountain where she left her rocketship and normal pony close because she was in her princess armor. Princess Luna got on her rocketship and said "its time for me to live up to my family name and face full life consequences" so she had to go.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 07, 2011, 11:53:59 pm
Spoiler: What. The. Fuck. (click to show/hide)
Post by: Dermonster on October 07, 2011, 11:57:15 pm
Post by: Flying Dice on October 08, 2011, 12:23:22 am
Post by: Jimmy on October 08, 2011, 01:25:02 am
I wish I shared your optimism about show accurate ponies. :(A little late and it was on EqD already, but if you enjoy orchestral drum & bass, this one may interest you.
But hey, that shes a pony vid roboboy33 posted reminded me of my urgent need for new pony music, please keep posting anything you like!
Chain Algorithm - Elements of Harmonics (DJ Pon-3 vs. Octavia) (http://youtu.be/ZqB1MbXSeGk)
Also for the not-so-friendly ponytrolls, an entertaining little project has been running where apparently /b/tards are trolling right-wing radio host DJ Ghost at True Capitalist Radio.[1] (http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/events/4chan-trolls-ghost-melting-pot-of-friendship#.To_rat6ECcM) The brony extension of the movement has even generated a nifty dubstep autotuned remix of his soundbites. [2] (http://youtu.be/MH7lXcUvgwY)
Post by: Silfurdreki on October 08, 2011, 06:16:40 am
Anyway, Pokemon probably isn't a great example, but there's plenty of stuff in anime that christian-minded people could reasonably be shocked about.
I don't doubt that for a minute, but you'd think they'd do some actual research and point fingers at something that were actually examples of what they're upset about instead of just blaming everything and outright making stuff up. It would give them some actual credibility instead of making them the laughing stock they are now.
Spoiler: What. The. Fuck. (click to show/hide)
???
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 08, 2011, 09:42:02 am
Anyway, some d'aww-inducing My Little Filly:
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Zangi on October 08, 2011, 12:03:00 pm
More kitties. (http://bamboodog.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d49v9c8)Spoiler (click to show/hide)
More My Little Kitty. In other news, HNNNNNNNGGGG!
Applekitteh will be the one to harvest the mice, leaving all of em to rot
Rainbowkitteh will be the one who scratches up everything. Most easily distracted and also the one who sleeps the most. An outdoor type of kitteh, most likely to get into fights with others. Declawing is highly recommended. Clipping the wings is probably a cruel thing, but a jacket or something to temporarily deny use of the wings may be an effective punishment or just make her more ornery.
Flutterkitteh will be the stealth hugninja. Never there when strangers are around and probably won't see her till its too late. She will get in everything, mostly to hide. Gotta double and triple check all the machinery... Same case as Rainbowkitteh, temporary denial of wing use may be effective punishment or at least to keep her grounded while you are away.
Rarikitteh will be the bitchy kitty. Demanding her own litterbox and high grade cat foods. Most likely to lash out when annoyed or pissed off. Will claw stuff to get attention when she wants it. Declawing is highly recommended. Neutering the horns may be too cruel, looking into products that can deny the use of 'magic' may be prudent. Indoor type of kitteh, will be the least willing to get herself wet or dirty.
Twilight Kitteh will be the curious one, she will get in everything she can, also the one to get past whatever safety measures you put up. Same case as Rarikitteh, denial of 'magic' may be prudent, as punishment and to keep her from screwing with stuff while you are away. This kitteh may be smart enough to read or at least understand comic book pictures. Indoor type of kitteh.
Pinkie Kitteh will be the crazy kitteh, doing random things without rhyme or reason. Most likely to cause no end of trouble with random kitteh ambushes, most likely to recruit Rainbowkitteh in her shenanigans for even more trouble.
The cuteness drove me to this. I swear.
Post by: Flying Dice on October 08, 2011, 01:42:58 pm
Anyway, Pokemon probably isn't a great example, but there's plenty of stuff in anime that christian-minded people could reasonably be shocked about.
I don't doubt that for a minute, but you'd think they'd do some actual research and point fingers at something that were actually examples of what they're upset about instead of just blaming everything and outright making stuff up. It would give them some actual credibility instead of making them the laughing stock they are now.
Exactly. If they really wanted to pick targets that were somewhat plausible, they would all be going after Hellsing.
Also, fresh up from EqD:
Somepony has compiled a collection of 2500+ MLP gifs. (http://iambrony.com/gif)
Biggest d'aww ever. (http://fc00.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2011/280/f/6/flash___luna_in_a_box_by_lentoto-d4c56w9.swf) I wants to hug wuna. :'(
Post by: jaxy15 on October 08, 2011, 01:47:45 pm
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 08, 2011, 02:00:45 pm
Somepony has compiled a collection of 2500+ MLP gifs. (http://iambrony.com/gif)My bandwidth! It's bleeding out, fast!
Post by: Roboboy33 on October 08, 2011, 03:26:09 pm
It's so laggy too!Somepony has compiled a collection of 2500+ MLP gifs. (http://iambrony.com/gif)My bandwidth! It's bleeding out, fast!
Post by: Flying Dice on October 08, 2011, 03:38:06 pm
It's so laggy too!Somepony has compiled a collection of 2500+ MLP gifs. (http://iambrony.com/gif)My bandwidth! It's bleeding out, fast!
You can open them individually. The one with /)^3^(\ Dash in the dryer is absolutely adorable!
Also, just got an advert for cupcakes in my gmail. Google, if you're going to spy on me and use targetted ads, at least do it properly...
Post by: Zangi on October 08, 2011, 04:08:29 pm
I do not trust these My Little Kitties. What if they reproduce so much they release Discord once again?!The Pegakitties would probably be the biggest problem... "I'm gonna catch ya!" *Flies out of reach and lands on top of the mega project.*
Post by: Kirbypowered on October 08, 2011, 04:47:50 pm
The Pegakitties would probably be the biggest problem... "I'm gonna catch ya!" *Flies out of reach and lands on top of the mega project.*Knowing cats, they'd probably reproduce mid-flight all the time and their kittens would stay flying around immediately. And they'd only land in unreachable places until adopting a dwarf.
You know, if cats had wings, I think birds would be extinct. *Starts imagining realistic lions flying through the air* That's just weird.
Oh! On the topic of MLP, I've decided to try my hand at the art of pony drawing. Admittedly, I'm not the greatest at drawing anime styled stuff (though I'm an expert at looking at things and pretty much duplicating them), but it shouldn't be too hard to figure out these ponies. I think.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 08, 2011, 05:36:50 pm
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 08, 2011, 05:48:57 pm
Post by: Silfurdreki on October 08, 2011, 05:53:05 pm
That mustache.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Spike's eyebrows would be wiggling, were this a video instead of a picture. Rarity's reaction is priceless; she's like "Spike, why is there a moustache on your face?"
Poor RD. The movie's probably a romance movie, and God knows most of those suck.
I wonder, would Pinkie be so excited over a romance movie?
Post by: Thibi on October 08, 2011, 06:01:52 pm
You know, if cats had wings, I think birds would be extinct. *Starts imagining realistic lions flying through the air* That's just weird.You might look into the Catwings books by Ursula Le Guin. It makes more sense than what would be otherwise thought. I must admit that I've not read them since I was a young'un, but remember them fondly.
As for MLP:FiM, I ran across it back in around March when the EvE crossover image was spreading about. Ran across it again when news about the DF mod came about. Was able to escape the madness up until about a week ago when I randomly ran across a thriving hive of bronies. Somehow ended up facing the list of episodes and ended up devouring them while going wtf at myself. Proceeded to watch a ton of FMV/YTP and found the awesome selection of music derived from the series.
ED has very much appropriately labelled this as a cancer... One that happens to taste of cotton candy and exploding chocolate milk. Can't really say that I care any more. :P
Goes back to reading S:E while listening to his growing playlist of fan music...
Post by: kaijyuu on October 08, 2011, 06:29:49 pm
As for MLP:FiM, I ran across it back in around March when the EvE crossover image was spreading about. Ran across it again when news about the DF mod came about. Was able to escape the madness up until about a week ago when I randomly ran across a thriving hive of bronies. Somehow ended up facing the list of episodes and ended up devouring them while going wtf at myself. Proceeded to watch a ton of FMV/YTP and found the awesome selection of music derived from the series.(http://i.imgur.com/vKjEb.jpg)
ED has very much appropriately labelled this as a cancer... One that happens to taste of cotton candy and exploding chocolate milk. Can't really say that I care any more. :P
Goes back to reading S:E while listening to his growing playlist of fan music...
Welcome to the herd and whatnot.
Post by: Sordid on October 08, 2011, 06:39:12 pm
Can't... stop... laughing! :DSpoiler (click to show/hide)
Where's that from anyway? I vaguely recall seeing Rarity in a black hooded cloak, but I don't recall which episode. Or am I imagining things?
Post by: Jimmy on October 08, 2011, 06:51:55 pm
Here, another ponyfied videogame for you all.
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 08, 2011, 07:07:07 pm
Does not compute.
Post by: Roboboy33 on October 08, 2011, 07:27:39 pm
Post by: Dsarker on October 08, 2011, 07:37:24 pm
Can't... stop... laughing! :DSpoiler (click to show/hide)
Where's that from anyway? I vaguely recall seeing Rarity in a black hooded cloak, but I don't recall which episode. Or am I imagining things?
From the Art of the Dress episode, when she 'vants to be alone'
Post by: Dsarker on October 08, 2011, 08:08:52 pm
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Post by: Sordid on October 08, 2011, 08:13:30 pm
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Can't... stop... laughing! :D
Where's that from anyway? I vaguely recall seeing Rarity in a black hooded cloak, but I don't recall which episode. Or am I imagining things?
From the Art of the Dress episode, when she 'vants to be alone'
That's what I thought as well, but that's not it. She's wearing a pink nightgown throughout the whole scene.
Edit: Nevermind, found it. It's "Green Isn't Your Color".
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 08, 2011, 08:17:18 pm
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Where do you get this stuff? I've got e621 set to the friendship_is_magic tag and 20% Cooler open at all times and refreshed every five minutes.
I bet it's Ponibooru. That place get over the lag issues yet?
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 08, 2011, 08:58:08 pm
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Also, watch this. (http://youtu.be/Pa075ZlTUys)
Post by: Dsarker on October 08, 2011, 09:07:27 pm
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Where do you get this stuff? I've got e621 set to the friendship_is_magic tag and 20% Cooler open at all times and refreshed every five minutes.
I bet it's Ponibooru. That place get over the lag issues yet?
What's Ponibooru?
Post by: Flying Dice on October 08, 2011, 09:25:17 pm
Spoiler: More poni for our amusement (click to show/hide)
Oh god I'm crying. For the first time in ages... (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NwdIJMALxxi6egHz832IuNIHy1J7JAqulJFoGeLM5tY/edit?hl=en_US#)
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Where do you get this stuff? I've got e621 set to the friendship_is_magic tag and 20% Cooler open at all times and refreshed every five minutes.
I bet it's Ponibooru. That place get over the lag issues yet?
What's Ponibooru?
Like danbooru, but with less porn and more ponies. (http://ponibooru.413chan.net/)
Post by: Impending Doom on October 08, 2011, 09:29:55 pm
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 08, 2011, 09:30:40 pm
News from across the Bay 12/Blockland Forums border, the pony thread is being trolled, hard. Some douchebag is spamming images as wide as cinema screens.
Post by: Sergius on October 08, 2011, 09:50:37 pm
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Post by: Dsarker on October 08, 2011, 09:51:09 pm
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Where do you get this stuff? I've got e621 set to the friendship_is_magic tag and 20% Cooler open at all times and refreshed every five minutes.
I bet it's Ponibooru. That place get over the lag issues yet?
What's Ponibooru?
Like danbooru, but with less porn and more ponies. (http://ponibooru.413chan.net/)
Well, can't say as I've ever been on it.
Post by: kaijyuu on October 08, 2011, 10:44:57 pm
OMG what have I DONE!?!What have you done? You've made a wise purchasing decision.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Or was given a thoughtful gift.
Or something along those lines. Long story short, GIMME
Post by: Flying Dice on October 08, 2011, 11:59:25 pm
OMG what have I DONE!?!What have you done? You've made a wise purchasing decision.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Or was given a thoughtful gift.
Or something along those lines. Long story short, GIMME
Hey, I know how the U.S. government can stimulate the economy: by subsidizing brony purchases of MLP merch!
Actually no. There's still quite a bit of porn there. It's just filtered by default.
Exactly. You aren't subjected to a visual assault of two dozen different fetishes rendered in extremely high resolutions and extreme anatomical
Post by: Zaerosz on October 09, 2011, 12:06:46 am
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Oh god I'm crying. For the first time in ages... (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NwdIJMALxxi6egHz832IuNIHy1J7JAqulJFoGeLM5tY/edit?hl=en_US#)whyyyyyyyy ;A;
Post by: Flying Dice on October 09, 2011, 12:15:31 am
Oh god I'm crying. For the first time in ages... (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NwdIJMALxxi6egHz832IuNIHy1J7JAqulJFoGeLM5tY/edit?hl=en_US#)whyyyyyyyy ;A;
I know, right? That ending is so depressing, too. If I was the protagonist, I probably would have killed myself after that. :'(
Spoiler: More d'aww, hot from the front page (click to show/hide)
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 09, 2011, 12:54:37 am
Post by: Dsarker on October 09, 2011, 01:58:13 am
Oh god I'm crying. For the first time in ages... (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NwdIJMALxxi6egHz832IuNIHy1J7JAqulJFoGeLM5tY/edit?hl=en_US#)whyyyyyyyy ;A;
I know, right? That ending is so depressing, too. If I was the protagonist, I probably would have killed myself after that. :'(
Where's the depressing part?
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 09, 2011, 07:14:34 am
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Post by: Flying Dice on October 09, 2011, 08:28:36 am
I think that story was actually posted on here earlier. I know I saw it somewhere because I've read it...Spoiler (click to show/hide)
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Oh god I'm crying. For the first time in ages... (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NwdIJMALxxi6egHz832IuNIHy1J7JAqulJFoGeLM5tY/edit?hl=en_US#)whyyyyyyyy ;A;
I know, right? That ending is so depressing, too. If I was the protagonist, I probably would have killed myself after that. :'(
Where's the depressing part?
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Post by: Kirbypowered on October 09, 2011, 09:54:29 am
I think that story was actually posted on here earlier. I know I saw it somewhere because I've read it...Yeah, someone posted it a few pages back. I was going to read it, but ended up not bothering. However, as it's popped up again, I guess I might as well read it.
Post by: Roboboy33 on October 09, 2011, 12:49:21 pm
OMG what have I DONE!?!Wats dat world3.png thingie.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Flying Dice on October 09, 2011, 12:55:08 pm
OMG what have I DONE!?!Wats dat world3.png thingie.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Probably a mapviewer for Terraria.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 09, 2011, 01:59:04 pm
Post by: Dsarker on October 09, 2011, 02:31:38 pm
I think that story was actually posted on here earlier. I know I saw it somewhere because I've read it...Spoiler (click to show/hide)Spoiler (click to show/hide)Oh god I'm crying. For the first time in ages... (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NwdIJMALxxi6egHz832IuNIHy1J7JAqulJFoGeLM5tY/edit?hl=en_US#)whyyyyyyyy ;A;
I know, right? That ending is so depressing, too. If I was the protagonist, I probably would have killed myself after that. :'(
Where's the depressing part?Spoiler (click to show/hide)
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Post by: jaxy15 on October 09, 2011, 02:42:03 pm
Post by: kaijyuu on October 09, 2011, 02:44:56 pm
Post by: Flying Dice on October 09, 2011, 02:50:13 pm
I think that story was actually posted on here earlier. I know I saw it somewhere because I've read it...Spoiler (click to show/hide)Spoiler (click to show/hide)Oh god I'm crying. For the first time in ages... (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NwdIJMALxxi6egHz832IuNIHy1J7JAqulJFoGeLM5tY/edit?hl=en_US#)whyyyyyyyy ;A;
I know, right? That ending is so depressing, too. If I was the protagonist, I probably would have killed myself after that. :'(
Where's the depressing part?Spoiler (click to show/hide)Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Looking at it in a non-exhausted/bleary eyed with sleep light, I honestly agree with you on this.
Oh god #2. (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/10/wtf-compilation-doctor-whooves.html#more)
Okay this looks fairly norm- WHAT THE HECK WAS THAT?!
So, am I the only one who shuns away those who clop to ponies? I honestly don't think they deserve to be called bronies.
If they want to, let them. I don't particularly care what other peoples' fetishes are as long as I don't have to accidentally look at them every time I go to ponibooru. If they like the show, they're bronies in my book, regardless of what they get off on. Sure, I think it is a bit nasty, but some people would probably feel the same way about my fetishes*cough*lolsocks*cough*, and I'd prefer not to be judged for them.
Post by: Jimmy on October 09, 2011, 05:34:13 pm
Spoiler: Batman (click to show/hide)
Personally I think it should have rated 5/6 Baaawwws maximum.
Post by: LordBucket on October 09, 2011, 06:53:43 pm
am I the only one who shuns away those who clop to ponies?
When would you have opportunity to? Personally it's not something that's ever come up for me. 30 pages of following here, many an hour spent on 4chan pony threads, daily visits to Equestria Daily and bronies.membase.com, and I don't recall ever entering into discussion with anyone seriously trying to promote or share enthusiasm over it. Several people expressing indignation over it, as you seem to be. But nopony who's actually said that they do it.
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I honestly don't think they deserve to be called bronies.
I don't think there are enough people clopping to pony porn to justify worrying about it one way or another. Even the sexualized content is usually played for laughs, not turn ons.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 09, 2011, 07:24:03 pm
So, am I the only one who shuns away those who clop to ponies? I honestly don't think they deserve to be called bronies.
I'm sorry. I'll leave now.
Good knowing you all. Time to move on. I'll miss you.
Post by: kaijyuu on October 09, 2011, 07:33:08 pm
On that note, have some work safe and sexy, sexy Braeburn (http://johnjoseco.deviantart.com/gallery/29033906?offset=24#/d49w76f) and Spitfire (http://mlp-vectorclub.deviantart.com/gallery/29968924#/d41uqec).
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 09, 2011, 07:43:36 pm
...not that kind of love, but you know...
Perhaps I should have thought this out a little more...
Post by: Zangi on October 09, 2011, 09:08:59 pm
Spoiler: Have some Luna (click to show/hide)
Post by: Flying Dice on October 09, 2011, 09:10:22 pm
Sex and intolerance are identical in that regardless of what form they take they will always be topics of heated debate. They are also both very messy to clean up after.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 09, 2011, 10:33:09 pm
http://thebest404pageever.com/swf/F40PH.swf
Post by: kaijyuu on October 09, 2011, 10:36:31 pm
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 09, 2011, 10:40:51 pm
That's not really a pony song. Avast Fluttershy's Ass came after Avast Your Ass (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvFNU_vN5JI).FUUUUUU-
Oh well, not like one offtopic thing will hurt.
Post by: kaijyuu on October 09, 2011, 10:44:59 pm
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 09, 2011, 11:02:52 pm
Post by: Crazy Cow on October 09, 2011, 11:10:39 pm
I have resorted to picture spamming. Tasteful picture spamming, true, but picture spamming nonetheless.
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Post by: LordBucket on October 09, 2011, 11:17:33 pm
tolerate and love the shit out of the people
I dislike this particular contribution from the fan community. Love and toleration are borderline mutually exclusive in my view. One does not "tolerate" things that one loves. One accepts them. Toleration is something else entirely. Also, the phrasing reeks of self-righteousness and condescension. May as well come out and say "I'm better than you, you worthless piece of shit, but since I'm so awesome, I'll deign to allow you to continue you to breathe my air."
That's pretty much how it comes across.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 09, 2011, 11:22:30 pm
I'm afraid...Oh lawdy, so many falling to that black hole.
I have resorted to picture spamming. Tasteful picture spamming, true, but picture spamming nonetheless.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Zangi on October 09, 2011, 11:26:06 pm
Eh, I'm just going to post pony pics when I feel I'm not really contributing much to the topic otherwise when I post.
Spoiler: NMM After a Battle... (click to show/hide)
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 09, 2011, 11:32:20 pm
Yes, keep on breathing that air, some day, I'm gonna charge you for it.I had the sneaking suspicion that picture was a Past Sins related piece.
Eh, I'm just going to post pony pics when I feel I'm not really contributing much to the topic otherwise when I post.Spoiler: NMM After a Battle... (click to show/hide)
(http://i.imgur.com/6ZEX3.png)
Go figure.
Also, it's broken
Post by: Zangi on October 09, 2011, 11:46:13 pm
Fixed.
Post by: Flying Dice on October 10, 2011, 12:12:32 am
tolerate and love the shit out of the people
I dislike this particular contribution from the fan community. Love and toleration are borderline mutually exclusive in my view. One does not "tolerate" things that one loves. One accepts them. Toleration is something else entirely. Also, the phrasing reeks of self-righteousness and condescension. May as well come out and say "I'm better than you, you worthless piece of shit, but since I'm so awesome, I'll deign to allow you to continue you to breathe my air."
That's pretty much how it comes across.
I usually read it as a sort of gentle mockery rather than condescension. A way to tweak someone's Internet Tough Guy nose, so to speak. Besides, if anyone was so full of themselves that they posted something like that with completely serious intent, it would probably violate some physical law and generate a singularity.
Post by: kaijyuu on October 10, 2011, 12:59:08 am
Also it's not mutually exclusive if you apply both actions to different things. You can love the person, and tolerate their actions, for example (which honestly is how it'd probably be taken if taken completely at face value).
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I usually read it as a sort of gentle mockery rather than condescension.TBH I'm not sure if mockery can even exist without condescension :P It seems rather intrinsic to the concept.
Post by: Jimmy on October 10, 2011, 03:23:00 am
It's fine to dislike the subject matter. Some enjoy it, some don't, and that extends to about every fetish imaginable. The key difference lies in your reaction towards others who do enjoy it. Is actively expressing outrage over the fact it exists any different to, for example, fundamentalist christians who rant over the sins of homosexuality? They have their right to disagree, but that's all it is, an opinion. Clopfiction doesn't hurt anyone merely by existing, so if you don't like it, do your best to ignore it. In any case, Bay12 is a PG13 board, so let's keep things circumspect.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 10, 2011, 08:44:00 am
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Post by: Johuotar on October 10, 2011, 08:52:34 am
Luna found a new friend!Spoiler (click to show/hide)
I can't stand spiders, they make me feel very uncomfortable. Now I need to search under my table for imaginary spiders again...
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 10, 2011, 08:56:46 am
Post by: Johuotar on October 10, 2011, 09:03:48 am
I was thinking about putting an arachnophobia warning up, but I figured since I'm an arachnophobe but tolerated it, then other atachnophobes could too. Sorry!
Nah, I dont really want to bother anyone, I just had to say it. I can't start whining everytime someone posts spider pic but I just wanted to express my uneasy feeling. I need to get rid of that phobia anyway!
EDIT: Now that I look it more I think its kind of cute, I just need to stop getting those stupid ideas of giant spiders waiting for me in ambush that I get everytime I see spider.
EDIT: On the topic of clop, let me say: Do what you want cause a pony is free! You are a pony!
EDIT: Found a related video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aj4bQtcvV0I (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aj4bQtcvV0I) sounds more like podny...
The'res plenty room in this spacetime continuum for everyone if we respect eachother.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 10, 2011, 10:36:37 am
To keep this somewhat ontopic:
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Post by: Crazy Cow on October 10, 2011, 10:48:50 am
However, I'd imagine that spending a year here at Bay12 would teach you that the mythical "on-topic" does not exist here, Jacob/Lee :p
Post by: Flying Dice on October 10, 2011, 11:11:44 am
D'aww. I'll save that one for sure.
However, I'd imagine that spending a year here at Bay12 would teach you that the mythical "on-topic" does not exist here, Jacob/Lee :p
Perfect example: the TMBG thread. It took less than a third of a page IIRC to turn into the hipster joke thread.
Also: why are there so many [SAD] stories on the EqD frontpage lately? :'(
Yeah I know that isn't the same color but we don't have it.
Post by: Sordid on October 10, 2011, 11:46:51 am
I can't stand spiders, they make me feel very uncomfortable. Now I need to search under my table for imaginary spiders again...
Here, have something nice and fluffy to take your mind off them:
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Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 10, 2011, 11:48:10 am
Oh lord, what is that? That's something out of a horror movie.I can't stand spiders, they make me feel very uncomfortable. Now I need to search under my table for imaginary spiders again...
Here, have something nice and fluffy to take your mind off them:Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Mephisto on October 10, 2011, 11:57:39 am
Spoiler: I'm spoiling the fun. Don't read if you don't want your fun spoiled. (click to show/hide)
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 10, 2011, 12:23:34 pm
Post by: kaijyuu on October 10, 2011, 01:31:20 pm
Spoiler: large filesize (click to show/hide)
Post by: Flying Dice on October 10, 2011, 01:32:08 pm
Oh lord, what is that? That's something out of a horror movie.I can't stand spiders, they make me feel very uncomfortable. Now I need to search under my table for imaginary spiders again...
Here, have something nice and fluffy to take your mind off them:Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Camel spiders, the horror of Iraq.
Also, I'm pretty sure there were zombie stories before that, but I can't say that I've read any of them. For some reason I don't think that they'll be very well done. ::)
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 10, 2011, 01:48:10 pm
Post by: Mephisto on October 10, 2011, 01:50:51 pm
Also, I'm pretty sure there were zombie stories before that, but I can't say that I've read any of them. For some reason I don't think that they'll be very well done. ::)
Such as Pony Space? (http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6933825/1/Pony_Space) Technically a Dead Space crossover, but necromorphs are basically like zombies.
By crossover standards, it's not horrible.
Post by: Kirbypowered on October 10, 2011, 01:53:30 pm
To keep this somewhat ontopic:Ooooh. Lots of differently angled ponies there. I shall steal it and enhance my drawing skill tenfold! As of now, I'm not doing too terrible, but I tried sketching Rainbow Dash quickly and it turned into a slightly more mature looking Scootaloo. Not sure how that happened.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
I've noticed that people posting pictures actually seems to keep the thread going, creating something for everypony to talk about. Besides, who doesn't like pony pictures? So long as each post doesn't contain 5 pictures each. In which case, we don't really have the chance to enjoy each picture for what it's worth, and that's no good.
Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on October 10, 2011, 02:49:20 pm
THE BEST!
Post by: Roboboy33 on October 10, 2011, 02:57:57 pm
And 2 of em.Oh lord, what is that? That's something out of a horror movie.I can't stand spiders, they make me feel very uncomfortable. Now I need to search under my table for imaginary spiders again...
Here, have something nice and fluffy to take your mind off them:Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Camel spiders, the horror of Iraq.
Also, I'm pretty sure there were zombie stories before that, but I can't say that I've read any of them. For some reason I don't think that they'll be very well done. ::)
Post by: Flying Dice on October 10, 2011, 03:02:14 pm
Also, I'm pretty sure there were zombie stories before that, but I can't say that I've read any of them. For some reason I don't think that they'll be very well done. ::)
Such as Pony Space? (http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6933825/1/Pony_Space) Technically a Dead Space crossover, but necromorphs are basically like zombies.
By crossover standards, it's not horrible.
Nah, I didn't have that in mind. I'm sure there was a "zombie" zombie one that I started reading and stopped before I got halfway through the first part, but I've got an exam in half an hour to not study for and I cba to look for it. That, or I'm just delusional.
Also, Russian Fallout: Equestria animated trailer. This is awesome in so many ways. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCsfgkAzG4M&feature=player_embedded)
Post by: Silfurdreki on October 10, 2011, 03:26:50 pm
To keep this somewhat ontopic:Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Lauren Faust OC is best OC!
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 10, 2011, 04:08:34 pm
Spoiler: All of my envy (click to show/hide)
Post by: LordBucket on October 10, 2011, 07:42:43 pm
I'm pretty sure there were zombie stories before that
For some reason I don't think that they'll be very well done.
I've read a couple, but so far all the ones I've read...
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...but nevertheless, they were an entertaining read.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 10, 2011, 07:49:19 pm
Also, Pony Space is the only pony crossover I have read, most of them suck. That one doesn't.
Spoiler: Meanwhile, on the moon (click to show/hide)
Post by: Kirbypowered on October 10, 2011, 08:31:09 pm
Quote from: Jacob/Lee
I bet there's a pony related mod for Minecraft. Would totally be worth making.Spoiler: Meanwhile, on the moon (click to show/hide)
First image post, and I don't know if it's already been posted (not recently, in any case) but this always makes me smile:
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Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 10, 2011, 08:33:35 pm
Post by: kaijyuu on October 10, 2011, 08:43:36 pm
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Post by: Kirbypowered on October 10, 2011, 08:55:15 pm
I would be more interested in a Minecraft related fic, rather than a mod unless it's incredibly well done. Also, you absolutely butchered that quote.Ahaha...yeah. Not sure how the heck it happened, but I blame it on the computer. I seriously don't remember touching that stuff up top of the quote. Also, I was trying to be a bit sarcastic in my comment about the minecraft mod. It wouldn't really change anything. Unless they made the randomly generated towns into little villages similar to Ponyville, made gems exist and be ridiculously common, threw in all kinds of pony related enemies, animals, and other things, and yeah. I guess that might be cool, actually.
Post by: Jay on October 10, 2011, 09:49:09 pm
Spoilers do absolutely nothing about that, by the way.Spoiler: large filesize (click to show/hide)
Those tags are powered by JavaScript.
Everything is downloaded at the "same" time, as with anything else that isn't explicitly loaded from an external resource via JavaScript; or any language you can embed into webpages that isn't PHP, for that matter.
Even that, though, is something that can't be done in this instance, because of the hybrid nature of spoiler tags.
In layman's terms: Images behind spoilers are still loaded just as if they weren't under the spoiler tag.
The spoiler tag is only useful to keep, well, spoilers, or large size, not large filesize.
/informativeJay
Spoiler: Hnnnnnggg (click to show/hide)
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 10, 2011, 09:52:47 pm
Oh god why do they do this to us? (http://www.mylittleponynews.com/2011/04/g4-rainbow-dash-halloween-costume.html)
Post by: kaijyuu on October 10, 2011, 10:00:19 pm
There are far worse things with the pony name on them. Like Applejack's pink truck. In a universe without automobiles. And a pony that despises frilly stuff.
@Jay
The more you know~
Post by: LordBucket on October 10, 2011, 10:02:36 pm
Images behind spoilers are still loaded just as if they weren't under the spoiler tag.
Links, however, work just fine to keep large images from loading.
For example, this one (http://iambrony.com/gif/490), which while nearly 2 megs, is highly amusing.
And this one (http://iambrony.com/gif/1541), which while also about 2 megs, is some serious daww material.
And let's not forget this one (http://iambrony.com/gif/1638), which while nearly 4 megs, is just plain and simple awesome.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 10, 2011, 10:08:25 pm
Post by: Bauglir on October 10, 2011, 10:09:47 pm
Post by: Trapezohedron on October 10, 2011, 10:12:08 pm
Post by: Crazy Cow on October 10, 2011, 10:25:16 pm
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Post by: LordBucket on October 10, 2011, 10:30:39 pm
The images came from iambrony.com (http://iambrony.com/gif), which has a searchable archive of not quite yet over 9000 pony animated gifs, but as of this post, over 2800.
Post by: Jay on October 10, 2011, 10:34:57 pm
LordBucket, you win a solid 9001 internets for all the awesome you just posted.Relevant.
(http://iambrony.jsmart.web.id/gif/files/HAHA%20INTERNET.gif?1318208810)
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 10, 2011, 10:35:31 pm
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Post by: Crazy Cow on October 10, 2011, 10:41:13 pm
Post by: Rose on October 10, 2011, 10:43:37 pm
And let's not forget this one (http://iambrony.com/gif/1638), which while nearly 4 megs, is just plain and simple awesome.
Quote from: IRC
<TA> apparently that scene's not CGI, they built an actual highway and a radioactive pony
Post by: Flying Dice on October 10, 2011, 10:46:45 pm
...Touhou ponies? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UW8hrROuqcQ&feature=related)
Post by: Jay on October 10, 2011, 10:53:45 pm
Did I hear someone mention... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UD60KoZuueA&feature=related)(http://iambrony.jsmart.web.id/gif/files/131266070395.gif?1316803829)
...Touhou ponies? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UW8hrROuqcQ&feature=related)
Eeeeee-nope.
Post by: kaijyuu on October 10, 2011, 11:16:49 pm
Did I hear someone mention... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UD60KoZuueA&feature=related)Ooh, I've heard the second one before and it's pretty nifty.
...Touhou ponies? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UW8hrROuqcQ&feature=related)
First was meh.
Post by: Flying Dice on October 11, 2011, 07:49:51 am
Did I hear someone mention... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UD60KoZuueA&feature=related)Ooh, I've heard the second one before and it's pretty nifty.
...Touhou ponies? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UW8hrROuqcQ&feature=related)
First was meh.
Honestly, I agree with you on the first one, but I'm happy someone tried.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 11, 2011, 08:35:36 am
Reimu must resolve another opening in the Hakurei Barrier, but it's surprisingly not Yukari's fault this time. On the far side of the hole, she finds herself not among humans, but among ponies.
Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on October 11, 2011, 09:11:22 am
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 11, 2011, 09:18:21 am
Post by: Flying Dice on October 11, 2011, 02:33:05 pm
Also, ponies.
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Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 11, 2011, 02:59:16 pm
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Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 11, 2011, 03:38:12 pm
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Post by: Silfurdreki on October 11, 2011, 03:45:22 pm
Flutterfans unite, JJ finally did a Good Morning Fluttershy.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
I think that pretty much all the morning ponies pictures are good. Say what you will about JJ's...
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He does some really good art despite it.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 11, 2011, 04:04:14 pm
Oh for the love of Celestia don't start that again. :(Flutterfans unite, JJ finally did a Good Morning Fluttershy.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
I think that pretty much all the morning ponies pictures are good. Say what you will about JJ's...
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He does some really good art despite it.
My poor phone was in a massive amount of agony trying to scroll through all that.
Post by: Lumbajak on October 11, 2011, 04:57:15 pm
Better phone.
Post by: Dsarker on October 11, 2011, 05:40:57 pm
Maybe you should invest in a...
Better phone.
Maybe we should...
Not use bold.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 11, 2011, 06:21:44 pm
stopped this.
Anyway, fun comic:
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Post by: Dsarker on October 11, 2011, 06:45:34 pm
Perhaps it would be best if we...Maybe you should invest in a...
Better phone.
Maybe we should...
Not use bold.stopped this.
Anyway, fun comic:Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Why would you want to...
Stop this?
Post by: kaijyuu on October 11, 2011, 07:26:21 pm
For some reason they bundled in a steampunk pony poster (not complaining) and a HUGE hello kitty bag. This bag is ridiculously big; I could probably fit inside it. I have no idea what to do with it.
Post by: Roboboy33 on October 11, 2011, 07:36:12 pm
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 11, 2011, 07:41:09 pm
Post by: kaijyuu on October 11, 2011, 07:42:50 pm
Shame on you.
Post by: Silfurdreki on October 11, 2011, 07:44:44 pm
Got my shirts today (http://i.imgur.com/Rqz35.jpg). Yay
For some reason they bundled in a steampunk pony poster (not complaining) and a HUGE hello kitty bag. This bag is ridiculously big; I could probably fit inside it. I have no idea what to do with it.
Climb into it, close it up and get someone to mail you somewhere.
I wonder if the post ever gets people that does this in their sorting...
Post by: Flying Dice on October 11, 2011, 08:04:06 pm
You don't want to go running around in a shirt that says "princess" on it with girly colors and design?
Shame on you.
Yeah, d'you have some sort of doubts about your emotional security or something? If so, that was the complete wrong thing to ask. Instead, pretend that I asked if you had a problem with visibly supporting monarchy.
Also, why is the Luna cutie mark shirt always the one people mention in terms of being subtle? I mean, yeah, but... If you've got it, flaunt it, neh?
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 11, 2011, 08:12:55 pm
Post by: Sordid on October 11, 2011, 09:03:01 pm
Post by: Roboboy33 on October 11, 2011, 09:24:18 pm
The judging eyes of the ignorant douchebags we're supposed to call the general public frighten me.Don't worry, they can't get you here.
Post by: SirAaronIII on October 11, 2011, 09:28:34 pm
I kid, I kid. I mean I like ponies too, so that should be a good reason not to kill me right? ...Right?
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 11, 2011, 09:30:01 pm
Exactly. :DThe judging eyes of the ignorant douchebags we're supposed to call the general public frighten me.Don't worry, they can't get you here.
I'm willing to tell someone I like ponies if they ask, but announcing it... Pisses people off.
Post by: Sordid on October 11, 2011, 09:43:31 pm
I'm willing to tell someone I like ponies if they ask, but announcing it... Pisses people off.
If it pisses them off, then they're a douchebag and their opinion is worthless. Why should it bother you what douchebags think of you?
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 11, 2011, 09:48:31 pm
Because I care about what people think about me, even the douchebags. I'm also not the kind of person who will give someone a solid punch to the jaw to make them shut the hell up.I'm willing to tell someone I like ponies if they ask, but announcing it... Pisses people off.
If it pisses them off, then they're a douchebag and their opinion is worthless. Why should it bother you what douchebags think of you?
Post by: Flying Dice on October 11, 2011, 09:57:14 pm
Because I care about what people think about me, even the douchebags. I'm also not the kind of person who will give someone a solid punch to the jaw to make them shut the hell up.I'm willing to tell someone I like ponies if they ask, but announcing it... Pisses people off.
If it pisses them off, then they're a douchebag and their opinion is worthless. Why should it bother you what douchebags think of you?
I find that questioning their sexual security and being fit enough to run away works best.
Although to be honest, I've worn my Rainbow Dash shirt (which I linked a pic of way back; it is a huge design all down the front with a much longer than normal mane) openly, in broad daylight, on a crowded campus in the South, on multiple occasions. I've had one guy ask me what it was (his guess was, and I quote, "A really metal fairy". I'm honestly not sure if bronies even exist where I am, apart from me... :-X), and not a single person so much as make a snarky comment. Besides, if anyone starts getting on you about it, just play the 'real men wear pink' card. :P
FAKEEDIT: Also, decided to revise my story structure for my fic. Chapter I is now the prologue, as it takes place longer before the next part than the timeframe for the rest of the story. Also, because it is only 3kish words and the first proper chapter is less than a third done and already edging towards 2.5k words. Not that anyone cares. ;)
Post by: kaijyuu on October 11, 2011, 11:14:20 pm
Post by: Flying Dice on October 11, 2011, 11:35:28 pm
Also, just submitted my fic to EqD... hope I don't have to wait for months to get that rejection letter! :D
Post by: Flying Dice on October 12, 2011, 12:00:55 am
Nyan Rarity and Outlaw Star Ponies oh my!
Post by: kaijyuu on October 12, 2011, 12:06:23 am
Dum, dom, dum, dom, dum, dom...
Post by: Flying Dice on October 12, 2011, 12:11:11 am
That Fluttershy Your Face remix... youtube poop... music video thing has been stuck in my head for the past week.
Dum, dom, dum, dom, dum, dom...
Oh, and the Ren and Stimpy/pony video on the EqD frontpage right now is brutally hilarious.
Post by: Dsarker on October 12, 2011, 02:09:09 am
Another fanfic I'm starting. Tell me what you think, if you please.
Here it is (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1omKh9m-Tz4PlN3q_Oj5czejzQhWvPUYtYWZuu0OF3WE/edit?hl=en_US)
Post by: LordBucket on October 12, 2011, 03:49:10 am
I've worn my Rainbow Dash shirt
openly, in broad daylight
I've occasionally fantasized about running into someone in real life wearing a pony shirt. I've thought about how I might walk up to them, smiling, then lock eyes and raise a hoof...then wait to see if I even need to say "brohoof" before they give me one.
Sometime the fantasy evolves into me being in a three piece suit in an otherwise formal situation. Say...me as the president of the united states giving the state of the union speech...and I see a supporter in the crowd wearing a dashie t-shirt. So I drop a line into my speech about how some policy will likely bring about a 20% improvement to something or another, then maybe ask for a 10 second moment of silence in memory of someone or another who died. And in this fantasy every brony in the entire world is watching the broadcast, near to falling off the edge of their seat with scrunched up eyes asking themselves...is that a coincidence? Did he know what he's saying? And then after I finish my speech and I'm walking through the crowd shaking hands with people, I give a brohoof to the guy wearing the shirt.
And give happy mindgasms to millions of people across the world as they realize that yes, the president is a brony. The world can be awesome now.
I have an active fantasy life.
Post by: Jimmy on October 12, 2011, 04:15:00 am
Hardware Store (PONY STYLE) ( ﾟヮﾟ) (http://youtu.be/1FwtC-1bpx0)
Post by: Kirbypowered on October 12, 2011, 05:47:35 am
I don't think, besides a handful of my friends (and one of them is thanks to me), there are any bronies around here at all. It makes me sad, but you never know. By wearing a MLP shirt, I think I'll find out.
Post by: Dsarker on October 12, 2011, 05:50:58 am
Post by: Flying Dice on October 12, 2011, 07:11:22 am
Also, Dsarker: Another 40K crossover? :o I'll give it a read while I get ready to meet with my advisor at waytooearlyinthegoddamnmorningwhycan'tyoukeepdecentofficehours.
Edit:
Nooooo don't eat Fluttershy! Well, at least the HiE has an in-universe reason for being a bastard, unlike so many other fics. I honestly didn't come across any really serious issues. One point: In the third where Twilight is trying to follow Celestia and Lunas' reasoning, you have her mention that if the ponies in the area knew the truth, they might end up "...running for the proverbial hills, scared that another ursa major was attacking...".
If you're trying to imply that the ponies of Ponyville would overreact to the news of something strange in the area (Trixie), while mentioning a previous result of that behavior from canon is a good route to take, you should probably either clarify it a bit more or just drop it entirely, as in the current state it could easily be misread as a misremembrance of canon events (it was, after all, only an ursa minor, which itself was there largely as a vehicle for Twi to show up Trixie) rather than a worldbuilding tool. Yeah, a minor concern, but some people (<---) get obsessive over details like that. :P
Post by: Crazy Cow on October 12, 2011, 07:55:15 am
So, I just read a Soarin/Caramel shipping fic, and for a moment I thought it... odd. I've read f/f ships (pretty much the only ones that exist in the MLP universe q:) and straight ships, but the first male ship I picked up seemed weird. I immediately noticed my reaction and called myself out on it.
Why do I not mind every other form of shipping, but get awkward when I pick up a shipping story between two males? I don't find it awkward when Twilight falls for Fluttershy or Rainbow Dash hooks up with Applejack, so why is this different? I think the answer is that it's a tad bit awkward reading about gay ships because I'm a guy, but I don't know if that's the real reason.
So, I mustache you guys a question. What do you think about lesbian/gay ships? I know pretty much everyone here doesn't care about sexual orientation, but I want to know if you enjoy them as much as any other or whether you feel awkward when you read them.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 12, 2011, 08:09:33 am
That said, I don't think I've ever actually read a ship between two colts. I wonder if there are any good ones I'd enjoy.
Post by: Dsarker on October 12, 2011, 08:33:55 am
Just got a reply, my prologue has gone to the prereaders... Time to cross my hooves.
Also, Dsarker: Another 40K crossover? :o I'll give it a read while I get ready to meet with my advisor at waytooearlyinthegoddamnmorningwhycan'tyoukeepdecentofficehours.
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Nooooo don't eat Fluttershy! Well, at least the HiE has an in-universe reason for being a bastard, unlike so many other fics. I honestly didn't come across any really serious issues. One point: In the third where Twilight is trying to follow Celestia and Lunas' reasoning, you have her mention that if the ponies in the area knew the truth, they might end up "...running for the proverbial hills, scared that another ursa major was attacking...".
If you're trying to imply that the ponies of Ponyville would overreact to the news of something strange in the area (Trixie), while mentioning a previous result of that behavior from canon is a good route to take, you should probably either clarify it a bit more or just drop it entirely, as in the current state it could easily be misread as a misremembrance of canon events (it was, after all, only an ursa minor, which itself was there largely as a vehicle for Twi to show up Trixie) rather than a worldbuilding tool. Yeah, a minor concern, but some people (<---) get obsessive over details like that. :P
I'm way too tired to understand this, but I'm assuming HiE stands for Human in Equestria and you're talking about my fic? :P
Fakeedit: just read it myself, and I've found the bit you were referring to.
I defend that as being what the townsponies thought it was as opposed to what might really have been there.
If it does change, this was completely unrelated, and not at all due to your
Real edit: you fething punmeister, you! ;)
Post by: Flying Dice on October 12, 2011, 09:06:27 am
Just got a reply, my prologue has gone to the prereaders... Time to cross my hooves.
Also, Dsarker: Another 40K crossover? :o I'll give it a read while I get ready to meet with my advisor at waytooearlyinthegoddamnmorningwhycan'tyoukeepdecentofficehours.
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Nooooo don't eat Fluttershy! Well, at least the HiE has an in-universe reason for being a bastard, unlike so many other fics. I honestly didn't come across any really serious issues. One point: In the third where Twilight is trying to follow Celestia and Lunas' reasoning, you have her mention that if the ponies in the area knew the truth, they might end up "...running for the proverbial hills, scared that another ursa major was attacking...".
If you're trying to imply that the ponies of Ponyville would overreact to the news of something strange in the area (Trixie), while mentioning a previous result of that behavior from canon is a good route to take, you should probably either clarify it a bit more or just drop it entirely, as in the current state it could easily be misread as a misremembrance of canon events (it was, after all, only an ursa minor, which itself was there largely as a vehicle for Twi to show up Trixie) rather than a worldbuilding tool. Yeah, a minor concern, but some people (<---) get obsessive over details like that. :P
I'm way too tired to understand this, but I'm assuming HiE stands for Human in Equestria and you're talking about my fic? :P
Fakeedit: just read it myself, and I've found the bit you were referring to.
I defend that as being what the townsponies thought it was as opposed to what might really have been there.
If it does change, this was completely unrelated, and not at all due to yourcatching one of my worse errorsgracious, kind, and hospitable editing.
Real edit: you fething punmeister, you! ;)
That was basically what I thought you were doing, but it felt like it might be a little unclear to some people. (Luna knows I have that problem in my writing often enough...)
And yeah, couldn't resist the pun. :P
Regarding shipping: I see it more as a study on the interaction of the personalities (and how cute they are together) rather than a sexual thing. Either way, pairings only bother me if I don't think they work.
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Post by: Zangi on October 12, 2011, 09:36:24 am
I do not mind homosexual relations, just as long as it doesn't scream 'Look at me! I'm
Yea, shipping based fiction ain't my cup of tea.
Post by: kaijyuu on October 12, 2011, 11:01:25 am
I'm weirdly partial to Discord/Celestia (http://i.imgur.com/mi5QI.png). With Discord being an abusive boyfriend who gets sealed in stone for being a total jackass.
EDIT: I exclaimed holy crap twice. (http://www.ebay.com/itm/120792470190?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649) Once when I saw the plushie, then again when I saw the price tag.
Post by: Flying Dice on October 12, 2011, 11:36:25 am
Post by: Zangi on October 12, 2011, 11:47:32 am
Post by: Mephisto on October 12, 2011, 12:11:26 pm
EDIT: I exclaimed holy crap twice. (http://www.ebay.com/itm/120792470190?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649) Once when I saw the plushie, then again when I saw the price tag.
That price? That's nothing. Life-size Rainbow Dash plushie. (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Life-Size-Rainbow-Dash-Plushie-My-Little-Pony-Plush-/170703151061#ht_1264wt_1165) It doesn't look as nice as the Fluttershy one, but take a gander at how much someone was willing to pay for it.
Sorry if you've already seen it. I don't recall where I found the link. It may have been this very thread.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 12, 2011, 01:40:28 pm
Now I wish I had thread, needle, and cloth. I'd see how well I could crank out a plushie. It'd probably either suck or take me forever to finish, unfortunately.
Post by: Flying Dice on October 12, 2011, 02:15:43 pm
Post by: Kirbypowered on October 12, 2011, 02:22:20 pm
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 12, 2011, 02:23:46 pm
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Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 12, 2011, 03:36:10 pm
Post by: Dsarker on October 12, 2011, 03:41:39 pm
As would I. Because Twilight = best pony.
That's a strange way to spell Fluttershy.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 12, 2011, 03:54:30 pm
EeNOPE.As would I. Because Twilight = best pony.
That's a strange way to spell Fluttershy.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 12, 2011, 03:58:43 pm
They would also be easy to get in favor with, too. Bring Twilight a good book and the two of you could snuggle up and read together. Applejack would likely be glad to reward anyone who helped her out on the farm. Feeding Dash's ego would probably be a quick way into her heart. Pinkie would just love anyone who partied with her a lot. Rarity probably wouldn't mind having someone to talk to and perhaps help her on her busy days. And of course, Fluttershy would totally dig a guy who was gentle and soft-spoken and helped her with the animals.
Post by: Dsarker on October 12, 2011, 04:14:10 pm
EeYUP.As would I. Because Twilight = best pony.
That's a strange way to spell Fluttershy.
Fixed that for you.
Post by: Silfurdreki on October 12, 2011, 04:22:24 pm
As would I. Because Twilight = best pony.
The Internet; where facts are opinions and opinions are facts, depending on what's currently convenient for you.
For the record: I do agree with you.
Post by: Crazy Cow on October 12, 2011, 04:35:30 pm
EeYUP.As would I. Because Twilight = best pony.
That's a strange way to spell Fluttershy.
Fixed that for you.
Guys, were you paying attention? Rainbow dash is two words.
Post by: Kirbypowered on October 12, 2011, 04:40:15 pm
Post by: Dsarker on October 12, 2011, 04:41:43 pm
Post by: Flying Dice on October 12, 2011, 05:03:05 pm
Also, after several horrifying attempts to draw the main characters from my fic, I have yet again returned to the conclusion that handing me a pencil is similar to handing a bottle of vodka, a lighter, and a rag to an oppressed worker or student: It will end badly for everyone involved.
Yes, I did just compare my attempts at art to torching a police car with a molotov and then having the shit beaten out of you by several enthusiastic riot officers.
Post by: kaijyuu on October 12, 2011, 05:32:19 pm
And all the ponies are mighty respectable, but Applejack beats them all. Just barely.
Post by: Dsarker on October 12, 2011, 05:37:02 pm
That's quite the analogy.
And all the ponies are mighty respectable, but Applejack beats them all. Just barely.
That she does, if you remove Fluttershy from the equation.
Post by: Zaerosz on October 12, 2011, 05:54:57 pm
so expensive but so beautiful ;A;
why must i be cursed with unemployment ;A;
Post by: LordBucket on October 12, 2011, 06:11:30 pm
is best pony
To everyone declaring their favorite to be the best, I'd be curious to hear why.
"N is best" is not a very compelling argument. "N is best because she doesn't afraid of anything" is also not a compelling argument, but it's a lot more fun for us to read. :)
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 12, 2011, 06:14:19 pm
Post by: Crazy Cow on October 12, 2011, 06:25:40 pm
There is one pony that can do this by flapping her wings hard. She is best pony.
Post by: Silfurdreki on October 12, 2011, 06:33:59 pm
To everyone declaring their favorite to be the best, I'd be curious to hear why.
"N is best" is not a very compelling argument. "N is best because she doesn't afraid of anything" is also not a compelling argument, but it's a lot more fun for us to read. :)
... Twilight is just too adorkable to not be my favourite. I'm too much of a nerd to not identify myself with her a bit.
From quite a bit earlier in the thread. She just seems like a nice
Also; since "X is best pony" is probably a meme at this point, we're doing what the internet does best: perpetuating.
Post by: kaijyuu on October 12, 2011, 06:34:05 pm
I was in the "everyone's equally awesome" crowd until I had watched the first season a second time through. It's weird to say this about a fictional character, but I like Applejack because she has my respect. To me she's the largely unnoticed but always there to help pony; the one who will pick up other's slack without a word and be sympathetic to everyone's problems. One of the better examples of this is in dragonshy; while everyone else was complaining or sitting around doing nothing, Applejack dragged Fluttershy up the mountain without a word of complaint and without being asked. She's sort of the "big sis" of the group, and without being overbearing or controlling.
Also (though this is approaching fanon territory), I think she has self esteem issues. Not like rainbow dash who feels the need to be the best at something and to be important, but rather I think Applejack needs to feel useful to have self worth. She feels the need to justify her being friends with the others and does so by helping out. This (combined with the bet to Big Mac) is why she was so stubborn about getting help in applebuck season; if she couldn't be useful on her own farm...
Post by: Flying Dice on October 12, 2011, 06:35:50 pm
Rainbow Dash is best pony because she breaks speed of sound and pretends she doesn't afraid of everything.
Luna is best pony because best pony is Luna.
It was circular logic. Know what else is circular?
8)
THE MOON.
Also, D'AWW.
Twilight is best pony because she is massively adorkable.
Fluttershy is best pony because she is an adorable badass.
Applejack is best pony because accent and hat. Also, pony is credit to team (she works hard).
Rarity is best pony because marshmallow.
Pinkie is best pony because I own a company that builds fourth walls.
Post by: LordBucket on October 12, 2011, 06:51:53 pm
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Loves books and learning, slight social issues, gets along with everybody... I feel like Twilight would seriously be the perfect match for me if she really existed. That's all I got.
For me personally, Twilight seems kind of boring. She's the straight man (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/StraightMan) of the group. That makes her very useful for the group dynamic, but personally...not very interesting. She's adorkable (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Adorkable), but Fluttershy is more lovable, and personally, "lovable geek" doesn't do much for me. "Loving books and learning" and "has slight social issues" ...I don't see these as positive traits. I'm sure Twilight would be fine to visit, would make a good ally, would be reliable, dependanble, and a good friend...but she doesn't inspire an emotional reaction in me like some of the others.
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Have you ever flown faster than the speed of sound? Have you ever heard of any creature alive that can?
There is one pony that can do this by flapping her wings hard. She is best pony.
Ok, but in a world where a third of everypony can do magic, being able to fly fast somehow seems less awesome to me. More to the point though, how would you make a relationship out of "she goes fast" ? And maybe that question doesn't matter to you. Perhaps you'd be content to put her up on a pedestal and admire her from a distance as you squint to try and see her while she flies. But to me, I don't see a lot of potential for actually relating to her personally. Like TheBronzePickle said a few posts up, you could probably get to be her friend by feeding her ego, but again...it doesn't particularly appeal to me to try to make friends by telling someone how awesome they are.
When I think about "which is best pony" I don't imagine them as faraway entities that I'll never meet. I think of them in the context of actually spending time with them in person. Twilight would make a good friend, sure...but what would one actually do with her? Read books together? Umm, ok. And Dash, again, if you can't fly, the fact that she's a fast flier just means you don't get to spend much time with her. And if you can fly, can you fly faster? If you can, doesn't that diminish her awesomeness? And if you can't, is it really that much fun to have a friendship with someone based on the fact that they're better than you? Or are you aiming to be neck and neck and have a friendly rivalry? I can see that working, but when I hear people say Dash is their favorite, I don't usually get the impression they imagine competing with her at all.
if one were to actually have a personal relationship with a pony, rather than simply admire them from a distance, I think Pinkie Pie would be the most fun. Applejack might be the salt of the earth, but I wouldn't want to spend my social time collecting apples. Rarity is classy, but she's busy most of the time. Sure, you could offer to dig gems for her, and you could talk to her a lot, but whether in the shop or digging gems, eitehr way Rarity is a bit too much of a workaholic for my tastes. Fluttershy is adorable, but I think having to be delicate all the time would get tiresome eventually, and taking care of animals isnt' my idea of a good time.
But Pinkie, you could be magically transported to Ponyville and in five minutes be dancing and laughing and playing and having food fights and eating candy and cake. That sounds fun to me. And when crazy adventures happen, Pinkie would be there enthusiastically enjoying them. It might be hard to keep up. But it would be more fun than reading books, or picking apples, or watching the speck in the sky that is Rainbow Dash, or digging gems or standing very still while Rarity uses you as a mannequin, or cleaning up after animals.
Of the mane six, Pinkie would be the most fun.
Now, if you want shipping, I don't think Pinkie would make the best girlfriend. But if I were transported to Ponyville, of the mane six, she'd be the one I'd be most excited to meet and spend time with.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 12, 2011, 07:08:08 pm
But seriously, that was certainly an interesting read. Pinkie's insane hyperactivity would probably wear me out pretty quickly, but for some she could be the best choice.
Post by: Dsarker on October 12, 2011, 07:41:10 pm
So while I adore Fluttershy, there's no way I could even become friends with her. She's too shy, and I'm too self critical to even try.
Twilight Sparkle would be possibly worse. We'd both be caught up in our books, and when we did talk, we'd both be too prideful to admit being wrong, or I'd be so self critical that I'd just go along with whatever she said.
Rarity would be probably worse than either. I've a lack of empathy, and her personality would drive me even further into my book.
Rainbow Dash....see Rarity, only more so.
Applejack might be a bit better, but even then, my self-critical side would be a bit too nonsense-like for her.
Pinkie Pie.... Probably the only pony who could start a friendship at all, so there's that. But then I'd probably forget her. I've a bad history with that sort of thing.
Post by: Telgin on October 12, 2011, 07:57:40 pm
Most liked:
Fluttershy
Twiligh Sparkle
Rainbow Dash
Least liked:
Applejack
Pinkie Pie
Rarity
I don't dislike any of them, I just like the top three more than the others. I actually do feel kind of bad for Applejack for being the most mundane of the group (and less so for Pinkie, since they're both Earth ponies and thus less special by default). I just don't jive with Rarity much at all, and only slightly moreso with Pinkie.
My appreciation for Applejack did go up a few notches when I installed the My Little Fortress mod though and started naming ponies after canon characters. Applejack had a failed mood, bit off a wolf pup's food before crushing its skull, stomped the guts of its mother before shaking it around by the neck until it died, all before having her head kicked in by Braeburn. I giggled for like 10 minutes.
In all seriousness though, I like all of the ponies. Applejack, Pinkie and Rarity included.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 12, 2011, 07:57:54 pm
Oh, and pony.
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Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 12, 2011, 08:05:17 pm
Twilight Sparkle is kept out of isolation by her friends, who make sure she gets the exposure and love she needs.
Rainbow Dash is kept in check by the other ponies, who make sure her ego doesn't grow too big and start swallowing her.
Pinkie Pie is given an easy outlet for her destructive energies, as well as the audience she's dependent on.
Fluttershy is, like Twilight, kept out of isolation, but she also is encouraged to become stronger and more secure in herself.
Applejack has a group for her caring tendencies to be spread out on, instead of being bottled up or forced on her poor younger sister (who herself would likely be changed by the stifling overprotection).
No matter how much you might like one of the ponies over the other, you have to consider that they might not be so wonderful if it wasn't for all of them being there in the first place.
Post by: Flying Dice on October 12, 2011, 08:07:00 pm
Post by: LordBucket on October 12, 2011, 08:19:21 pm
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her personality would drive me even further into my book.
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Rarity is not really the kind of person I could even try to like
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I just don't jive with Rarity much at all
One does not "jive" with Rarity, darling. One simply appreciates her elegance.:P
Curious to see so many people agreeing that Rarity would be difficult to get along with. She seems more patient and forgiving than any of the others. She might be the first to notice a social faux pas, but she'd also be the most likely to ignore it once noticed, and to leap to one's defense to help save face. Do something foalish in front of Rainbow Dash, she'd laugh in your face. Do something foalish in front of Hoity Toity and he'd loudly proclaim to the world at large what an uncouth barbarian you are. Do something foalish in front of Rarity, and she'd pretend it never happened so as to not embarrass you. That's classy.
If one is of the "sup, dude, let's guzzle beer and have a belching competition!" mentality, I see how she might be grating. But simply by showing a little class, or appreciation of it, I think she'd be very easy to win as a friend.
Again, my only problem with Rarity is that like Applejack, she works too much.
Post by: Dermonster on October 12, 2011, 08:19:37 pm
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 12, 2011, 08:24:47 pm
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 12, 2011, 08:36:02 pm
Post by: LordBucket on October 12, 2011, 08:39:10 pm
Dango Daikazoku - Original (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4k6HWcf6jM)
Dango Daikazoku - Pikachu (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZAw-YG3Oss)
Complete with a suitable mare in the moon sequence. That's begging to be ponified.
This must be done!
Post by: Dsarker on October 12, 2011, 09:05:44 pm
I literally wouldn't know what to say.
Post by: Flying Dice on October 12, 2011, 09:06:26 pm
Long fuckton or short fuckton?
Long fuckton.
How many fucktons in Imperial?
Imperial fucktons are identical to metric fucktons but are composed of differing amounts of component measurements. A long metric fuckton is composed of 1,016 metric fuckkilograms, while a long imperial fuckton is composed of 2,240 imperial fuckpounds. As you can see, a metric fuckkilogram masses significantly more than an imperial fuckpound; if we were not measuring in fucktons, that would matter. Labelling them as 'metric' fucktons is a matter of choice, and to indicate which component measurement those 47 metric fucktons should be broken down into.
As I said, the mass is 47 long metric fucktons, which is equivalent to 47,752 metric fuckkilograms (105,280 imperial fuckpounds). If I had been massing the fanfiction in short metric fucktons (each of which is equivalent to approximately 0.892716534 long metric fucktons), it would have converted to 42,629 metric fuckkilograms (94,000 imperial fuckpounds).
If you are currently living in Spain, however, 47,752 metric fuckkilograms would be incorrect notation and would likely cause confusion if you were to relay it to another individual as an example of statistics of dubious veracity, and should be correctly written as 47.752 metric fuckkilograms.
Post by: Flying Dice on October 12, 2011, 09:17:48 pm
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Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 12, 2011, 10:24:37 pm
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"THEN PAY WITH YOUR BLOOD!"
Post by: Flying Dice on October 12, 2011, 10:41:30 pm
>Resist ArrestSpoiler (click to show/hide)
"THEN PAY WITH YOUR BLOOD!"
>Equip 100% Chameleon enchanted armor.
>Paintbrush onto rooftop.
>Look at Scootaloo.
>Laugh at underdeveloped wings.
>Spam arrows.
Post by: Dermonster on October 12, 2011, 11:15:22 pm
inb4 of course it is, ponies!
Post by: Flying Dice on October 12, 2011, 11:27:56 pm
oh my god this is the best thread.
inb4 of course it is, ponies!
Of course it is, pictures of ponies! Because if we could somehow get ponies into the internet the sheer intensity of cuteness would cause a singularity of a magnitude similar to that generated by a successful division by zero.
Post by: Dsarker on October 13, 2011, 01:27:24 am
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Post by: Sowelu on October 13, 2011, 02:18:24 am
Plus, Spike is Rainbow Dash, and Rainbow Dash is also best pony.
Spike is also the only mane or even secondary character with an unassailably canon love interest, so that's something too. Not that I don't love shipping every damn pony.
...In my circle of RL friends, we've generally agreed that I'm Dashie and my fiancee is Rarity. (She rockhunts.) Which is probably the least common ship I've ever seen.
Post by: LordBucket on October 13, 2011, 06:26:05 am
Rainbow Dash Attack (http://chiefwrigley.deviantart.com/art/Rainbow-Dash-Attack-208691980): Robot Unicorn Attack just got 20% cooler
Friendship is Witchcraft
* Part 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIfHKfyRO5Y)
* Part 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gRo_ZxXXJg)
* Part 3 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FjMQBN2Ls8)
Cupcakes, the movie trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7wckYjG_Ts)
derpymail.org (http://derpymail.org/): Get yourname@derpymail.org
My Little Pony, the Abridged series (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApJayBaGtmU)
Ponies for your desktop (http://desktopponies.co.cc/)
Ponies for your browser (http://web.student.tuwien.ac.at/~e0427417/browser-ponies/ponies.html)
Luna nom (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXGM_Q1cCaQ)
You spin Trixie right round (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOR537ZSu54)
Post by: Dsarker on October 13, 2011, 08:02:27 am
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Post by: Flying Dice on October 13, 2011, 08:16:34 am
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What... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiOeJBZmzNQ&feature=related)
Post by: Crazy Cow on October 13, 2011, 08:57:19 am
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You see, it's a good thing that I know you only post pictures to troll us :p
Otherwise, that might have scared me.
So, now that that's out of the way...
What the hell is that!?
Post by: Telgin on October 13, 2011, 10:06:03 am
One does not "jive" with Rarity, darling. One simply appreciates her elegance.:P
Curious to see so many people agreeing that Rarity would be difficult to get along with. She seems more patient and forgiving than any of the others. She might be the first to notice a social faux pas, but she'd also be the most likely to ignore it once noticed, and to leap to one's defense to help save face. Do something foalish in front of Rainbow Dash, she'd laugh in your face. Do something foalish in front of Hoity Toity and he'd loudly proclaim to the world at large what an uncouth barbarian you are. Do something foalish in front of Rarity, and she'd pretend it never happened so as to not embarrass you. That's classy.
If one is of the "sup, dude, let's guzzle beer and have a belching competition!" mentality, I see how she might be grating. But simply by showing a little class, or appreciation of it, I think she'd be very easy to win as a friend.
Again, my only problem with Rarity is that like Applejack, she works too much.
Fair enough. Initially I didn't think I liked Rarity at all because of her profession and the fact that she gave me the initial impression of being high minded and possibly even stuck up. After watching a few episodes with her in it, I realized that it was actually me painting her with that brush because that's what I expected her to be. Not fair at all.
Which is why I don't dislike her. I've kind of come to realize that she's more about being classy than anything, and I can respect that. I've come to appreciate her character as having quite a few positives. Just not the sort of character I really identify with overall.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 13, 2011, 10:18:39 am
One man's acid trip is another man's...yeah, I got nothin'.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Rarity, as a character, got me thinking. She's obviously well-behaved and talented enough to fit in well in a big city and become rich and famous. It's apparent that that's her aspiration. Why hasn't she? She's been friends with Fluttershy for a while, but Canterlot's easy visiting distance.
I think her rather pleasant personality clashes with the stuck up nature of the higher-class ponies in the upper circles. Much as she'd "like" to be up there, she much prefers living among people she can get along with. For all her classiness, in the end she's just a small town girl.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 13, 2011, 11:07:56 am
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Post by: kaijyuu on October 13, 2011, 11:18:09 am
Post by: klingon13524 on October 13, 2011, 01:50:00 pm
Assorted pony awesomeness:Next time my mother borrows my laptop, my desktop is going to freak her out.
Rainbow Dash Attack (http://chiefwrigley.deviantart.com/art/Rainbow-Dash-Attack-208691980): Robot Unicorn Attack just got 20% cooler
Friendship is Witchcraft
* Part 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIfHKfyRO5Y)
* Part 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gRo_ZxXXJg)
* Part 3 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FjMQBN2Ls8)
Cupcakes, the movie trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7wckYjG_Ts)
derpymail.org (http://derpymail.org/): Get yourname@derpymail.org
My Little Pony, the Abridged series (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApJayBaGtmU)
Ponies for your desktop (http://desktopponies.co.cc/)
Ponies for your browser (http://web.student.tuwien.ac.at/~e0427417/browser-ponies/ponies.html)
Luna nom (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXGM_Q1cCaQ)
You spin Trixie right round (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOR537ZSu54)
Post by: Flying Dice on October 13, 2011, 02:48:17 pm
Post by: Sean Mirrsen on October 13, 2011, 03:15:57 pm
Btw, I found several videos of animation bloopers from the first season, but no mention of the little problem in Episode 2... in the establishing shot of the inside of the ruins with the Elements of Harmony. I can't be the only one to have noticed there being six orbs:
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All in all, a rather pretty series.
Post by: kaijyuu on October 13, 2011, 03:34:37 pm
And yeah you're not the first to notice that. I didn't see it at first myself, but saw it pointed out in a blooper video. There's tons of animation mistakes in the series, being rather experimental with Flash and under heavy scrutiny by rabid fans :)
Post by: Sean Mirrsen on October 13, 2011, 03:45:02 pm
Btw, there is one moment that I, unquestionably, like the most.
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Post by: Zangi on October 13, 2011, 04:22:40 pm
Gaaah another sad Dash-is-dying story on the EqD front page! Why are people so obsessed with crushing my spirit?To balance out the daww and sugar?
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Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 13, 2011, 05:14:00 pm
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Post by: Roboboy33 on October 13, 2011, 06:28:56 pm
Foal Twilight in glasses... so wonderful in so many waysSpoiler (click to show/hide)
D'awwwww
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 13, 2011, 06:34:20 pm
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Post by: Flying Dice on October 13, 2011, 07:04:42 pm
Foal Twilight in glasses... so wonderful in so many waysSpoiler (click to show/hide)
*Hurk*
Also, my literary ego is being fed! (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/10/story-to-set-right.html#comment-form)
I'm going to be putting the second chapter up on googledocs and I was wondering if anyone would mind giving it a proofread before I send it off? I think I've caught most everything, but no point being hasty.
linky (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tfvKQpt9yfhlfdDiuERctRxCpDMzZM85DmND_mjERUM/edit?hl=en_US#)
I don't usually like anthro ponies. This one is an exception.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Lol Sluttershy. Yeah, I could totally go for that. I MEAN EWW NO WAY. ;)
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 13, 2011, 07:34:52 pm
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Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 13, 2011, 08:19:53 pm
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Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 13, 2011, 08:23:20 pm
This was on EqD, and it is amazing. Rainbow Dash Attack~ <3 (http://chiefwrigley.deviantart.com/art/Rainbow-Dash-Attack-208691980)
Hate to be the party pooper (sorry Pinkie) but that thing is old. It's also disappointing: the animation for RD is really simple and the issues that the original had with not responding to controls seem amplified. The creator did an amazing job with changing the sprite, I'll give the game that, but overall it's just not as good as the original.
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Wereluna makes very little sense. If she had that problem, she could just always keep the moon out of the sky.
Post by: Flying Dice on October 13, 2011, 08:24:06 pm
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 13, 2011, 09:00:53 pm
Edit: Cute picture time!
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Post by: Flying Dice on October 13, 2011, 09:29:58 pm
Well, I finally got over my pointless fear and submitted my fanfic to EqD. Wish me luck.
Edit: Cute picture time!Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Make sure to post a link when it goes up!
In other news, I'm extra happy from the positive response for mine, and stressed because now I need to start scheduling my writing so I get new chapters up on a semiregular basis... :s
Post by: Roboboy33 on October 13, 2011, 09:33:28 pm
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 13, 2011, 09:41:10 pm
In other news, I'm extra happy from the positive response for mine, and stressed because now I need to start scheduling my writing so I get new chapters up on a semiregular basis... :s
Magical secret to success: make several chapters and release on a regular basis while you keep working on new chapters. It's what major production companies do so if they're behind they can catch up without having to go into triple overtime.
Post by: Flying Dice on October 13, 2011, 09:45:36 pm
In other news, I'm extra happy from the positive response for mine, and stressed because now I need to start scheduling my writing so I get new chapters up on a semiregular basis... :s
Magical secret to success: make several chapters and release on a regular basis while you keep working on new chapters. It's what major production companies do so if they're behind they can catch up without having to go into triple overtime.
Pretty much what I was already planning. I just stress myself out over deadlines out of habit; I write better and faster if I have the irrational feeling that it needs to be done yesterday. :P
Post by: Johuotar on October 14, 2011, 03:00:25 am
I noticed your fic on EqD, I must read it! I'll post here what I think when I'll get to it. It has great tags at least. 8)
Post by: kaijyuu on October 14, 2011, 05:29:06 am
Still, I think I'll watch it on youtube this time, rather than livestreaming.
Post by: Johuotar on October 14, 2011, 05:35:55 am
Still, I think I'll watch it on youtube this time, rather than livestreaming.
It's so much more fun with livestream because of everyone spamming comments, though the quality is pretty bad and if it lags its untolerable.
Post by: Trapezohedron on October 14, 2011, 06:06:26 am
Dear Time, please be merciful and let me watch the episodes in peace. Thank you.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 14, 2011, 07:14:54 am
If I had the equipment, I'd probably set up a Bay 12-only livestream, but I don't. :(
Anyway, apparently my fic's been sent to the pre-readers already. I wasn't expecting it to happen overnight, but it did.
And fina
Spoiler: HNNNNNNNNNNNNGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!! (click to show/hide)
Post by: kaijyuu on October 14, 2011, 08:13:55 am
The only benefit of livestreams to me is getting it early. The commercials are annoying and I've no interest in the... banter that goes on in the livestream's chatroom.
Post by: Flying Dice on October 14, 2011, 09:27:08 am
Post by: Roboboy33 on October 14, 2011, 12:19:44 pm
Post by: Zangi on October 14, 2011, 12:24:04 pm
Have there ever been any ponies on earth stories?Probably, I'd wager em to be slice of life self inserts.
A grimdark one will come up sooner or later...
You guys are ignorant, I'm leaving.Ignorance is bliss... Later.
Post by: Pnx on October 14, 2011, 12:37:11 pm
Michael Jackson does the best dancing, THE BEST!Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Flying Dice on October 14, 2011, 01:43:41 pm
Have there ever been any ponies on earth stories?Probably, I'd wager em to be slice of life self inserts.
A grimdark one will come up sooner or later...You guys are ignorant, I'm leaving.Ignorance is bliss... Later.
Pretty much all the ponies on Earth fics are of the "humans are horrible bastards, ponies are beacons of light, innocence, and purity" variety. Not that there isn't some truth in that, but not enough to justify every single one of them being that way. The one well-written exception to that I can recall is the one (can't recall the title) which has Equestria in the Americas, and revolves around filly Twilight and Napoleon's son becoming good friends and presumable changing European history.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 14, 2011, 01:51:15 pm
Post by: Roboboy33 on October 14, 2011, 01:54:24 pm
Now that you said that I'm going to have to make a fanfic where ponies are actually sapiophobic and start a massive campaign to kill humanity after they accidentally discover the Earth.I'd read it.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 14, 2011, 02:55:02 pm
Post by: Sowelu on October 14, 2011, 02:57:32 pm
The one well-written exception to that I can recall is the one (can't recall the title) which has Equestria in the Americas, and revolves around filly Twilight and Napoleon's son becoming good friends and presumable changing European history.I really, really want to read that.
Post by: Roboboy33 on October 14, 2011, 03:33:54 pm
First part (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YEp45BkPx1_u3zh3UeJ6Ihh5Nfhe7VkPnDKIiDaLfDg/edit?hl=en_US), couldn't figure out a title. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Any flames or other unfriendly behavior will get your name eternally defiled in-story.Liked it, but it's hard to know what to name it if you dont know the plot, but I dont want it to be spoiled do I?
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 14, 2011, 03:49:30 pm
Post by: Dermonster on October 14, 2011, 04:46:33 pm
if I include something confusing, let me know.
How did they get to Earth?
Will there be recursion if they see a TV?
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 14, 2011, 04:54:10 pm
There won't be a recursion from them seeing themselves, but it will psyche them out. It's one of the few things I have planned, and it may hold a fairly large amount of significance in the story. Or it may not. Time shall tell.
Edit: Got some more done. (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YEp45BkPx1_u3zh3UeJ6Ihh5Nfhe7VkPnDKIiDaLfDg/edit?hl=en_US) Hopefully this won't turn into one of my "too long, didn't finish" projects that dot my history.
Post by: Flying Dice on October 14, 2011, 05:31:13 pm
The one well-written exception to that I can recall is the one (can't recall the title) which has Equestria in the Americas, and revolves around filly Twilight and Napoleon's son becoming good friends and presumable changing European history.I really, really want to read that.
It might have been called "Son of the Emperor", but don't quote me on that. I'll go search for it. Oh, and the author is a massive history geek, so most of the detail is spot-on.
Edit: Yep, here ya go. Only two chapters, but they're fairly long. (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/09/story-son-of-emperor.html)
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 14, 2011, 06:49:47 pm
Post by: Dermonster on October 14, 2011, 06:58:10 pm
Fluttershy should have straight up went into a coma from that one scene. Also just 'They kinda are really fucking up their planet' is a flimsy excuse. At least have 'em kidnap one or two people and interrogate them.
Also guns cannot be used by hooves without prior (And massively extensive) modification. Magic does not exist here so they should have a bit harder time of using it.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 14, 2011, 07:03:34 pm
Not to say I'm giving up, but I doubt I'm going to make it much better without rewriting it with a completely different mentality.
It's so funny, everything I think I'm good at, I actually do pretty badly.
Glad I'm not a pony, my failure would be immortalized forever in the form of a blank flank.
Post by: Dermonster on October 14, 2011, 07:26:12 pm
The conclusion being that reality itself should not be doing that, forcing the human to shift into sort of a horrific human pony hybrid and endangering the wall separating the two dimensions(This would cause the planet Earth to crash into the Equestrian Plane[Equestria is flat{Discounting natural terrain} and extends in all directions infinitely]). The human desperately tries to hide his affliction along with the mind shattering pain caused by reality periodically trying to 'fix' itself and causing human to undergo painful pony/human randomizations. All the while, Celestia has the main (Yes 'main', the goddamn replacements of words irritates me to no end) 6 watch over him because she feels something strange about him, causing massive morality (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BlueAndOrangeMorality) dissonance (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ValuesDissonance) arguments between them on issues such as omnivorism, magic, and, say, religion ("Your gods actually exist, ours don't."). Until the end he should retain his disguise as a regular pony (Full body cloak thing?)
Maybe at the same time, a Pony crosses to Earth and goes through the same thing.
At the end he goes batshit insane due to the stress or something (Idea, he gets infected with both NMM's Corruption and Discords Reversal but they take a while to fully effect him due to mismatching mental software[Say organically adapting a Windows Virus to a Mac] and manifest as voices in his dreams), reality tries one last time to stabilize and he becomes an alicorn centaur who then tries to Break down the wall. Then there's an ending.
Wow this turned into a brainstorm thing.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 14, 2011, 07:42:25 pm
At least I know I can write a wicked good essay, so that makes me happy.
Maybe I could make a fanfic technical manual on some aspect of the world of Equestria. It would be boring as hell, but I'm sure at least someone out there gets off on technical description.
Post by: kaijyuu on October 14, 2011, 07:46:10 pm
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 14, 2011, 07:51:13 pm
The only proper thing to do now is to replace the unicorns with the mane 6.
And yes, unicorns are awesome. Damn girls stealing all the awesome stuff.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 14, 2011, 08:13:43 pm
THAAAAAAAANK YOU, FACEBOOK! YOU WERE USEFUL FOR ONCE!
Post by: Flying Dice on October 14, 2011, 10:05:29 pm
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Post by: Sowelu on October 14, 2011, 11:37:04 pm
Post by: Flying Dice on October 15, 2011, 01:13:46 am
I'd get it in dark blue, myself.
Agreed. Once I break my own resolve and raid my checking account for shirt money, that is one of the three I'm getting.
So in related news, an updated list of my anti-drug/anti-tobacco/anti-booze things: Books, anime, manga (yes I actually do buy when I have the money), games, cinnamon altoids, and now pony stuff. At this point I'll need three seperate jobs, one each for tuition, savings, and entertainment. Since that isn't happening, guess which one comes first (actually tuition because that is also including relatively cheap room and board, and I can get most of my entertainment for free from *hem* completely legal sources).
Post by: kaijyuu on October 15, 2011, 01:51:37 am
*looks at the very last of his supply: an almost empty 2 liter of cherry pepsi*
D:
*looks at shirts*
:D
Post by: klingon13524 on October 15, 2011, 04:18:54 am
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 15, 2011, 07:57:30 am
Fillies, gentlecolts: are we ready?
Post by: Johuotar on October 15, 2011, 08:21:28 am
Sonic rainnuke (or something)
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Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 15, 2011, 08:32:08 am
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Post by: jaxy15 on October 15, 2011, 09:23:53 am
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Post by: Crazy Cow on October 15, 2011, 09:55:30 am
WORST
THING
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 15, 2011, 10:04:30 am
Love it or hate it, welcome to the new season.
Post by: Silfurdreki on October 15, 2011, 10:11:54 am
It seems they stepped up the animation a notch as well, which is great, considering it was really good in season one.
Post by: Crazy Cow on October 15, 2011, 10:28:39 am
Smartymac is now my favorite ship ever :p
Post by: Roboboy33 on October 15, 2011, 10:38:36 am
Post by: Zangi on October 15, 2011, 10:57:21 am
Post by: Dermonster on October 15, 2011, 11:20:38 am
All the events of season one happened within 26 weeks or less?
...huh.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 15, 2011, 11:39:27 am
Post by: kaijyuu on October 15, 2011, 11:52:12 am
I like how most people think it was the most wonderful thing ever, but a few people thing it was absolutely terrible.Consider me somewhere in the middle.
Love it or hate it, welcome to the new season.
Good episode, but not the best IMO. Definitely better than some of season 1's duds, but not really a favorite of mine.
My biggest complaint is actually rather minor: I don't like how the animators are becoming more and more comfortable going off model. Twilight's faces in this one were over the line, to me; going off model for expressiveness is fine, but there's a point where it just gets ridiculous or creepy; this one turned out creepy. Which kinda works I guess because she was supposed to be scary, but still.
Anywho, I don't watch this show for its comedy; that's just icing on the cake. This episode was 90% comedy. That's the real reason I'm lukewarm to it.
Post by: BowlSoldier on October 15, 2011, 01:59:04 pm
Anyone else instantly think of Fallout: Equestria when the Sonic Rain-Nuke thing happened?
Also: DerpyXMayor?
Post by: runiq on October 15, 2011, 02:41:47 pm
[…] My biggest complaint is actually rather minor: I don't like how the animators are becoming more and more comfortable going off model. Twilight's faces in this one were over the line, to me; going off model for expressiveness is fine, but there's a point where it just gets ridiculous or creepy; this one turned out creepy. Which kinda works I guess because she was supposed to be scary, but still.
Anywho, I don't watch this show for its comedy; that's just icing on the cake. This episode was 90% comedy. That's the real reason I'm lukewarm to it.
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Edit: I don't know if it's been posted on here already, but I saw this (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKpt5Z2-jvA) on HaxMega's stream just today and it made me want to SMILE FOREVER despite all the stupid shit in my life going down right now. :·D
Post by: Roboboy33 on October 15, 2011, 03:50:11 pm
Post by: runiq on October 15, 2011, 03:52:00 pm
Where can I watch episode 3?
1080p (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3F49D1WiQ4)
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 15, 2011, 04:51:02 pm
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Also,
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Post by: kaijyuu on October 15, 2011, 04:55:48 pm
Post by: Flying Dice on October 15, 2011, 05:17:31 pm
Also, just me, or was the ticking sun a 24 reference?
Post by: kaijyuu on October 15, 2011, 05:55:11 pm
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Post by: LordBucket on October 15, 2011, 06:24:49 pm
Love it or hate it, welcome to the new season.
It's worth remembering that this is the first episode produced by Jayson Thiessen rather than Lauren Faust. Probably a little early to come to any long-term conclusions either way. There were several episodes in Season 1 I didn't like. It might take Jayson some time to settle in to his new role.
But if he didn't give Luna good treatment in episode four, may Celestia have mercy on him.
Post by: Roboboy33 on October 15, 2011, 06:39:24 pm
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Post by: Frajic on October 15, 2011, 06:44:12 pm
Post by: Flying Dice on October 15, 2011, 07:07:36 pm
Post by: Bohandas on October 15, 2011, 08:56:37 pm
(Don't get me wrong though, they're still by far the best show in the genre of television shows based on toy lines)
Post by: SirAaronIII on October 15, 2011, 09:22:18 pm
Post by: LordBucket on October 15, 2011, 09:26:31 pm
Though visually I notice some stylistic differences. New body language, new eye shapes, new scenery angles, that kind of thing. Not sure if they just felt the need to be different, or they changed some art staff, or what.
EDIT: Actually...Applejack's voice seems different. Kind of like the voice actress is trying to remember what the accent was like.
Post by: kaijyuu on October 15, 2011, 10:29:34 pm
I don't like many of the visual changes. They seem to be going further in the direction of off model expressions... not a good thing if done in excess. Also, little things like the train bobbing up and down despite being solid and not made of jello kinda shocks me out of suspension of disbelief.
On the flip side, magic being colored to the pony's cutie mark is a neat touch.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 15, 2011, 10:39:48 pm
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Post by: Roboboy33 on October 15, 2011, 10:54:34 pm
Post by: LordBucket on October 15, 2011, 11:47:53 pm
Does this remind you of anything?
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Post by: Roboboy33 on October 16, 2011, 12:25:25 am
Post by: runiq on October 16, 2011, 01:05:25 am
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Post by: kaijyuu on October 16, 2011, 01:09:28 am
Maybe the world's matured a bit, but I doubt it.
EDIT: Just watched Best Night Ever to remind myself why I like this show so much. Heavy on the character conflict, light on the shoe horned comedy (well except fluttershy; but that's excusable).
Sigh. I really hope Lesson Zero was experimental, not indicative of what's to come. Maybe I should stay cynical so I'm more likely to be pleasantly surprised.
Post by: LordBucket on October 16, 2011, 01:12:50 am
Celestia
* Is visibly angry at Twilight to the point of scolding her. Celestia, angry? At Twilight? Since when does Celestia get angry about anything?
Pinkie Pie
* Is suspiciously scarce in the episode, but in nearly half her scenes she's shown sad or worried. She gets downright pouty and sad towards the end.
Spike
* Blatantly steals Pinkie's eating style when whirlwind licks up the cupcake frosting. At Pinkie Pie's house, no less.
* Steals Pinkie's fourth wall and medium awareness antics. For example, when Twilight is hallucinating, Spike visibly reaches his hand into her hallucinations and pokes it to make it go away. Until now, Pinkie Pie is the only character to interact with the medium. Spike does it three times in this episode.
Fluttershy
* Kungfu Fluttershy? Seriously? Sure, it was played as a joke, but we're now three episodes into season 2, and Fluttershy has seen more out-of-character time than in-character time. Imagine somepony who starts with season 2, sees Flutterbitch in episodes one and two, then kungfu chiropractor in episode three. They'd probably be surprised to realize that she's supposed to be gentle and shy.
Applejack
* It's difficult to reconcile the Applejack for whom an entire episode was devoted to insisting that she do her own work on the orchard, the Applejack who got angry at Twilight for using magic during Winter Wrap Up...with the Applejack who sat around in a trench while Rainbow Dash dismantled a barn for her.
Rarity
* In season 1 Rarity was charming, elegant and dignified. In the season premier she cuts off her own tail to give the river dragon a new mustache, and dismisses Twilight's sympathy over the loss. When the CMC destroyed her botique, she remained calm and collected. When Fluttershy gets to be a model, leaving Rarity in the unfortunate position of watching her friend live the life she wanted for herself, she's obviously distressed but goes out of her way to not make a scene. Even when she's kidnapped into slavery by diamond dogs, she remains sufficiently in control of herself that she's able to stare down a dog with a spear and insist that she's a lady and that must treat her as one. Rarity is consistently portrayed as a pony able to bear hardship and misfortune while maintaining a sense of personal dignity. She's occasionally been shown angry or indignant, but never as she's presented in S2E3, where she's become a helpless, whiny drama queen who literally cries over being unable to find things in plain view in her own house.
Big Mac
* He's been badly flanderized. When he was introduced in the first season, he was fluently expressing concern over Applejack picking up all his farmwork due to an injury. Now, apparently, his character is defined by saying "eeyup." So much so, that they even make a joke out of him saying "nope" instead. Because apparently it's supposed to come as a surprise that he would say anything other than eeyup.
Post by: LordBucket on October 16, 2011, 01:27:51 am
I think I saw Bon Bon and Lyra fighting about the doll in the background.
Yes, briefly. around 17:25, but it's rather innocent looking.
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Post by: kaijyuu on October 16, 2011, 01:39:24 am
CelestiaI actually felt she was quite in character. She wasn't angry; just being stern, and not without reason. Twilight did single hoofedly screw up most the residents of ponyville, and if Celestia's job isn't to teach Twilight how to responsibly use her powers, I don't know what is. If Twilight's friends hadn't burst in at the end, Celestia probably would've given a light lecture on not worrying so much lest things get far worse than they need to be, and left it at that.
* Is visibly angry at Twilight to the point of scolding her. Celestia, angry? At Twilight? Since when does Celestia get angry about anything?
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Pinkie PieAgreed, here. Spike HAS had some medium awareness in the past though; it's just been far more subtle.
* Is suspiciously scarce in the episode, but in nearly half her scenes she's shown sad or worried. She gets downright pouty and sad towards the end.
Spike
* Blatantly steals Pinkie's eating style when whirlwind licks up the cupcake frosting. At Pinkie Pie's house, no less.
* Steals Pinkie's fourth wall and medium awareness antics. For example, when Twilight is hallucinating, Spike visibly reaches his hand into her hallucinations and pokes it to make it go away. Until now, Pinkie Pie is the only character to interact with the medium. Spike does it three times in this episode.
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FluttershyWhile agreed somewhat, I don't consider this any worse than her actions in Best Night Ever.
* Kungfu Fluttershy? Seriously? Sure, it was played as a joke, but we're now three episodes into season 2, and Fluttershy has seen more out-of-character time than in-character time. Imagine somepony who starts with season 2, sees Flutterbitch in episodes one and two, then kungfu chiropractor in episode three. They'd probably be surprised to realize that she's supposed to be gentle and shy.
Also what's up with every pony learning kung fu? Rarity, Rainbow Dash, and Fluttershy are all apparently blackbelts now.
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ApplejackNot sure I really agree here. Applejack's not above asking for help (see Ticket Master); she's just won't let anyone see weakness in her. She probably would've dismantled the barn herself but was using Rainbow Dash to be more efficient. And she's not dumb enough to get in that pony's way when she's slamming into a broad side of a barn at top speed.
* It's difficult to reconcile the Applejack for whom an entire episode was devoted to insisting that she do her own work on the orchard, the Applejack who got angry at Twilight for using magic during Winter Wrap Up...with the Applejack who sat around in a trench while Rainbow Dash dismantled a barn for her.
What DID bug me was AJ calling Rainbow Dash "RD." Doesn't roll of the tongue like AJ does.
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RarityRarity's always been self centered; she's just not condescending or unsympathetic to others. Some people are calling Rarity out of character in the last three episodes due to being frivolous and such, and I say just go watch Sonic Rainboom or the sleepover episode who's name I can't remember again. She'll drop her frivolity and attitude if the situation requires it... but not if not :) She's not going to drop her character flaws if an aesop pointed out their weaknesses... Twilight's still going to be rather OCD after this episode too. Good character development (and thus avoidance of flanderization) does not require quick maturation; quite the opposite. Maturation should be slow and steady.
* In season 1 Rarity was charming, elegant and dignified. In the season premier she cuts off her own mane to give the river dragon a new mustache, and dismisses Twilight's sympathy at the loss. When the CMC destroyed her botique, she remained calm and collected. When Fluttershy gets to be a model, leaving Rarity in the unfortunate position of watching her friend live the life she wanted for herself, she puts aside her unhappiness. Even when she's kidnapped into slavery by diamond dogs, she remains sufficiently in control of herself that she's able to stare down a dog with a spear and insist that she's a lady and that must treat her as one. Rarity is consistently portrayed as a pony able to bear hardship and misfortune while maintaining a sense of personal dignity. She's occasionally been shown angry or indignant, but never as she's presented in S2E3, where she's become a helpless, whiny drama queen who literally cries over being unable to find things in plain view in her own house.
If Rarity is still acting exactly like this in season 3, then I'll jump aboard the flanderization bandwagon for her.
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Big MacI think this is a consequence of him having so few lines. What he DOES speak is going to be indicative of his character, and if he doesn't speak much and rarely, it's going to be largely the same thing. Honestly I think they gave him a bit better characterization because of the doll. Here's hoping he's secretly into cute stuff, real men wear pink and such.
* He's been badly flanderized. When he was introduced in the first season, he was fluently expressing concern over Applejack picking up all his farmwork due to an injury. Now, apparently, his character is defined by saying "eeyup." So much so, that they even make a joke out of him saying "nope" instead. Because apparently it's supposed to come as a surprise that he would say anything other than eeyup.
Post by: Lightning4 on October 16, 2011, 01:43:03 am
CelestiaWell, her star pupil did just cause widespread chaos while completely unbalanced. In a move that wouldn't be out of place in Discord's playbook, no less. Naturally she'd want to crack down on that.
* Is visibly angry at Twilight to the point of scolding her. Celestia, angry? At Twilight? Since when does Celestia get angry about anything?
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Pinkie PieWell, I'd imagine being out-crazied would make her kinda sad.
* Is suspiciously scarce in the episode, but in nearly half her scenes she's shown sad or worried. She gets downright pouty and sad towards the end.
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ApplejackWell, the point of that episode was to show that AJ shouldn't be afraid to ask for help when she needs it. Probably would've taken her a while to do so herself, compared to Rainbows... uh... style. Which is also safer to just stay far away from. :P
* It's difficult to reconcile the Applejack for whom an entire episode was devoted to insisting that she do her own work on the orchard, the Applejack who got angry at Twilight for using magic during Winter Wrap Up...with the Applejack who sat around in a trench while Rainbow Dash dismantled a barn for her.
There is no "new team", it's the same team as before. Even Lauren was around for the early episodes.
Post by: Flying Dice on October 16, 2011, 02:35:12 am
So basically, crossing my fingers, because if they manage to screw up the Luna episode, that might be it for me, and I'll stick to rewatching season 1 and fan-made material. :-X
But yeah, that scene with the doll was pretty much a copy-pasted scene from your choice of magic/comedy animes involving love potions, with the target replaced with an inanimate object.
Post by: kaijyuu on October 16, 2011, 02:42:26 am
If it's all downhill from here, yes, Lesson Zero's where it jumped the shark, and I'll cut off my person canon at episode 28. If the show recovers (which is quite possible), then today was just a dud episode, and nothing more.
So yeah, hold off on the doomsaying :)
Post by: runiq on October 16, 2011, 04:12:23 am
Here, it's people explaining their opinions and staying calm about it.
By the way, how long do I have to spoiler stuff related to the episode?
Post by: Jimmy on October 16, 2011, 04:16:56 am
Post by: LordBucket on October 16, 2011, 04:26:36 am
Celestia
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She wasn't angry; just being stern, and not without reason.
When I hear the tone of her voice shouting out "Twilight Sparkle!" appearing in a ball of light, glaring for several seconds then smashing down into the ground with enough force to create swirling dustclouds, with Twilight groveling on the ground in fear and humiliation...I read some hint of anger in that.
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Granted she was probably justified, given the consequences of Twilight's actions, but Celestia has previously shown a tendancy to not strongly react even when the situation warrants it. For example...
Here's how concerned she looked when she confronted Fluttershy over having birdnapped her pet phoenix:
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Here's how concerned she looked when the avatar of chaos returned from 1000 year banishment, stole the elements of harmony, and showed up in her palace:
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Yeah, there's some emotion on her face. And she shows more later on. But overall, shock seemed to be her strongest reaction to Discord. Parasprites destroy Ponyville? She thinks they're cute. Mane six destroy the gala? She thinks it's awesome. Anger is not something that Celestia often expressed, but in Lesson Zero she seems angry. Though granted, the comparison might not be the best one, since as I've said before I think Celestia and Discord were in it together (http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=74664.msg2637330#msg2637330).
Actually, I have a theory that the whole My Little Pony story is actually an allegory for a fourth density spiritual being taking on a third density soul as a pet/student. Though I'm pretty sure the script writers wouldn't see it that way. But if so, then it would actually make a lot of sense for Celestia to more angry than in any of the other cases. She's effectively a Goddess, able to make and unmake the world. Those other events were of no consequence. But her prized pupil bringing harm to others in an attempt to manipulate and deceive...that might actually be the most significant negative event in the series to date.
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Celestia probably would've given a light lecture on not worrying so much
lest things get far worse than they need to be, and left it at that.
Well, we can speculate. But Celestia does explicity state that she'll "forget Twilight's punishment" if the other five start submitting friendship reports too. Implication being, that more than a light lecture was being considered. Though granted, given my view of Celestia it would be in-character for her to say such a thing even if she intended no actual punishment.
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Rarity's always been self centered
...what? Rarity who:
* Upon first meeting Twilight in episode 1, immediately insists on giving her a makeover
* Cut off her own tail to give it to the river dragon in episode 2
* Allows Fluttershy to take her place in the spotlight in Green Isn't Your Color
* Diplomatically assures Twilight that her nest in Winter Wrap Up just needs a few minor touchups so as to not hurt her feelings
Rainbow Dash is self centered. Rarity is not. In fact, I'd say that she, along with Applejack, are the least self centered of the group. She simply doesn't have a very good grasp of the idea that others are more comfortable within their own expectations than hers. But the same could be said of Applejack. Think about it: when misfortune befalls Rarity, she generally tries to insist that it's not such a big deal. Why? Because it's important to her to not inconvenience anyone. But whenever somebody else is in a situation that she personally would detest (bad hair day, for example) she immediately goes out of her way to try to make it better for them.
If a carriage sprayed mud on a pony, Rainbow Dash would laugh. Pinkie would be oblivious, or possibly jump in the mud herself to see if it was fun. Twilight would get excited about how she could look up methods for mud removal, and be too involved with that to notice that you'd already cleaned the mud off hours ago. Applejack would offer assistance. Rarity would immediately stop whatever else she was doing to clean the pony up. There may be more wisdom in offering assistance than immediately rushing to aid someone, but she'd be just as willing as Applejack to try to be helpful, and more likely to feel genuine sympathy. The primary difference between the two is that they have different expectations about what constitutes a catastrophe that one might desire help with. Both of them lack empathy over what other ponies are actually feeling. To some extent, that is self centered. But nopony else of the mane six is any less so.
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Some people are calling Rarity out of character in the last
three episodes due to being frivolous and such
That's not how I'm seeing it. Things that most other ponies consider frivolous have generally been very important to her. If you want to call her frivolous, I won't strongly disagree. I'm saying she's out of character because she's being presented as helpless and whiny, which she definitely isn't.
In season 1 she was given a few one-shot Gone with the Wind references. Unfortunately I think some of the writers thought these were funny and misinterpreted the joke as actual character. For example, in The Best Night Ever, around 1:25 in, Twilight bemoans about how they'll get to the Gala without her magic mice-horses, and Rarity put on a Scarlett O'Hara back of hand to forehead pose, and says "Whatever shall we do!" Then she gives Twilight a look clearly indicating that she's mocking her, then immediately solves the problem by gettin some stallions to pull the carriage. Followed by Twilight looking embarrassed that she'd overeacted.
Rarity does this kind of thing a couple times in season 1. Similarly, when she's kidnapped by the diamond dogs, she's totally calm and collected, though annoyed, but remains polite, doesn't get intimidated and ends up mastering the situation. However, other characters have imaginary dream sequences about how helpless and whiny and pathetic she must be, even though those dream sequences all turn out to be completely wrong.
I think somebody has been seeing the mock Rarity, the sarcastically mimicking Scarlett O'Hara Rarity, the dream sequence Rarity, and pieced those together to create a Rarity in Lesson Zero that is not merely flanderized, but totally not who she is at all.
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I don't consider this any worse than her actions in Best Night Ever.
Fluttershy has had some OOC moments before, yes, but three episodes in a row in getting to be a bit much. Also keep in mind that in Best Night Ever, she still has some mousy scenes: expressing concern over the mice, panicking when Rarity's cat jumpson the them after they've been transformed, looking quietly dismayed but not saying anything when Applejack spits on her hoof, etc.
Whereas in Lesson Zero, she doesn't have any of that. When Twilight explains her problen, Fluttershy is the first to smugly say that it doesn't matter. When Twilight explains that the fight happened because she enchanted the her doll, Fluttershy is the one to ask her why she would do such a thing. When the five go to confront Celestia at the end to speak in Twilight's defense, is she the last one in? No, she bursts through the door up front with Applehajack. Yes, Fluttershy bursts down a door before Rainbow Dash even enters the scene.
Never throughout the episode is she shown in character at all.
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I think this is a consequence of him having so few lines. What he DOES speak
is going to be indicative of his character, and if he doesn't speak much and rarely
But again, he didn't used to be that way. Watch the beginning of episode four. He's as talkative as any other secondary character. But in Lesson Zero, he's nearly a mute.
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Here's hoping he's secretly into cute stuff, real men wear pink and such.
It would be a nice touch of character development for him if they went with it. But at this point I'd be content with it merely being a one-shot joke...one of the few lately that hasn't been at the expense of previously established character.
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I'm going to wait until a lot more episodes have aired before
calling jumping the shark. Remember, season 1 had some duds too.
Agreed. Watching through season one I was skeptical until about halfway through. Seems to me there were fully 7 or 8 episodes that I found painful to watch. Lesson Zero wasn't painful. Neither was it awesome. But I do recognize some things going on in the episode that I'd rather not become trends.
Post by: Johuotar on October 16, 2011, 05:25:01 am
Rarity
* In season 1 Rarity was charming, elegant and dignified. In the season premier she cuts off her own tail to give the river dragon a new mustache, and dismisses Twilight's sympathy over the loss. When the CMC destroyed her botique, she remained calm and collected. When Fluttershy gets to be a model, leaving Rarity in the unfortunate position of watching her friend live the life she wanted for herself, she's obviously distressed but goes out of her way to not make a scene. Even when she's kidnapped into slavery by diamond dogs, she remains sufficiently in control of herself that she's able to stare down a dog with a spear and insist that she's a lady and that must treat her as one. Rarity is consistently portrayed as a pony able to bear hardship and misfortune while maintaining a sense of personal dignity. She's occasionally been shown angry or indignant, but never as she's presented in S2E3, where she's become a helpless, whiny drama queen who literally cries over being unable to find things in plain view in her own house.
I think that the whole point of the episode was that none of Twi's friends needed help, it was Twi who needed help. I don't feel like Rarity was being helpless, she didn't need anyponys help to find what she wanted. She was just being overly dramatic.
Post by: Dsarker on October 16, 2011, 06:47:55 am
I didn't like the different Twilight singing voice in the title sequence.
Anything past the first 8 minutes, I haven't seen, nor wish to at the moment. Instead, here's a sneak peak of the ending of my next big thriller (I'm putting off the space marine one, because I just can't find anything else to go into other than a sort of monster of the minute sort of thing.)
Queen Celestia ruled that all corrupted and non-corrupted inhabitants of SIEVX, also known in some records as Ponyville, were to be executed and their bodies burnt. Despite long debate between her and other learned ponies, no resettlement of the area was ever condoned, and the two times it was attempted in secret all those involved were dealt with in the same manner. Under orders from Celestia, Army Group Secutor, commanded by Field Marshal Revantrix, burnt the settlement to the ground. Celestia has continued to reign in the new rank of Queen.
Captain Anias was recovered, heavily wounded on the battlefield. Injuries seemed to be concurrent with that of Sonic based weapons, and resulted in the loss of a lung and several broken bones. He never really recovered, and died of further injuries in a border mishap with the buffalo twelve year later in the rank of Major General.
Grendel continued in the Royal service for many years, joining the staff of Queen Celestia, along with Serghear. Their individual fates are not recorded in the Royal archive, although it is believed Grendel died after assassinating the last zebra leader seventy five years later.
Blacker returned to Canterlot, where he served as Master of the Forge (weaponry) until his retirement due to ill health fifty years later. Several of his treatises on weapon crafting have become authoritative texts.
Princess Luna recovered from ill health and rose to a similar position as that of her sister, before her death less than fifty years later.
There is no archived mention of the beings known as 'Fluttershy', 'Twilight Sparkle', 'Applejack', 'Rarity' or 'Rainbow Dash', but it is conjectured that Sonixy, and Rottershy are their codenames, and they continue to associate with and aid Pinkie Pie.
Post by: Trapezohedron on October 16, 2011, 07:11:25 am
Post by: Kirbypowered on October 16, 2011, 09:50:30 am
Post by: Trapezohedron on October 16, 2011, 10:02:24 am
Here's hoping that they aren't jumping in on the meme bandwagon, sacrificing show values and the like in the process. "The cake is a lie" was a good meme, early in it's inception. Some people just happened to overuse those and now, it's unpalatable and annoying.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 16, 2011, 10:10:52 am
I personally think that even though they seemed to be pandering to memes and such, the show was still many times better than a lot of the other shows out there. Faust built such a good foundation it's probably going to take a little effort to undermine it.
Post by: Trapezohedron on October 16, 2011, 10:24:07 am
Then again, this is just a single episode. It won't topple the foundation so quickly; it will take a few episodes or so to do it. And as much as I loathe saying it, this show was created as a children's cartoon, with the intention of teaching children the values of morals and their relevance in society. They certainly wouldn't reduce this into a gag show.
And there's still the next episode to look out for...
Post by: Zangi on October 16, 2011, 10:30:01 am
*snip*You and your fancy over-analysis. I totally agree with your take on Rarity and Fluttershy. Though, considering Fluttershy, she is the most empowered by friendship, if you take the dragon and cockatrice episodes into consideration, but, she would be the last one to do anything if others could resolve the conflict.
Rarity is a classy pony, being a drama queen for no reason whatsoever, other then drawing attention for something frivolous is not classy.Rarity
* In season 1 Rarity was charming, elegant and dignified. In the season premier she cuts off her own tail to give the river dragon a new mustache, and dismisses Twilight's sympathy over the loss. When the CMC destroyed her botique, she remained calm and collected. When Fluttershy gets to be a model, leaving Rarity in the unfortunate position of watching her friend live the life she wanted for herself, she's obviously distressed but goes out of her way to not make a scene. Even when she's kidnapped into slavery by diamond dogs, she remains sufficiently in control of herself that she's able to stare down a dog with a spear and insist that she's a lady and that must treat her as one. Rarity is consistently portrayed as a pony able to bear hardship and misfortune while maintaining a sense of personal dignity. She's occasionally been shown angry or indignant, but never as she's presented in S2E3, where she's become a helpless, whiny drama queen who literally cries over being unable to find things in plain view in her own house.
I think that the whole point of the episode was that none of Twi's friends needed help, it was Twi who needed help. I don't feel like Rarity was being helpless, she didn't need anyponys help to find what she wanted. She was just being overly dramatic.
Post by: Kirbypowered on October 16, 2011, 10:38:22 am
I actually didn't mind the episode too much overall, but I admit they overdid it a little on the random factor. This seems to have left little room for plot, with most time taken on wft faces and scenes instead. I honestly didn't find the characters to be too out of character though. I saw Celestia towards the end as actually not having any horrible punishment planned for Twilight, but decided to just go along with it after seeing how everyone else took it seriously. I thought the song playing around there was pretty nifty too.
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Post by: Flying Dice on October 16, 2011, 11:19:40 am
I'm going to wait until a lot more episodes have aired before calling jumping the shark. Remember, season 1 had some duds too. You didn't have to wait a week to see the next one, though.
If it's all downhill from here, yes, Lesson Zero's where it jumped the shark, and I'll cut off my person canon at episode 28. If the show recovers (which is quite possible), then today was just a dud episode, and nothing more.
So yeah, hold off on the doomsaying :)
You have no idea how hard I'm trying to avoid being negative about this... :-X
I feel the reason the show didn't have as much character driven plot was due to the efforts to incorporate more internet meme-ness. The episode was about funny, not drama. I don't believe the team have lost their mojo yet; or did everyone forget the Discord saga a few weeks ago? The Discord arc shows the team still has amazing amounts of awesome, and Lesson Zero was just a bit of fun with the older fans.
The Discord episodes were made with the others of the first season and were originally supposed to be the closer for the first season. Lesson Zero is the first post-Faust episode.
I'm just really, really hoping that this is going to be a one-time event, because for me jumping the shark for the sake of one-off jokes and meme generation is just as bad as jumping the shark to take the series back to the constant tea parties subgenre.
Lastly, drama queen Rarity is not cool. I had finally begun to like her, and they screw with that by giving her a stupid, out of character, not memeworthy, not funny joke that they then drive into the ground. They weren't beating a dead horse, they had started with one that had been decomposing for months and then repeatedly bashed it with a truck-sized sledgehammer.
Post by: Zangi on October 16, 2011, 11:42:59 am
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Post by: Bauglir on October 16, 2011, 11:59:09 am
Post by: Trapezohedron on October 16, 2011, 12:16:51 pm
I'm going to wait until a lot more episodes have aired before calling jumping the shark. Remember, season 1 had some duds too. You didn't have to wait a week to see the next one, though.
If it's all downhill from here, yes, Lesson Zero's where it jumped the shark, and I'll cut off my person canon at episode 28. If the show recovers (which is quite possible), then today was just a dud episode, and nothing more.
So yeah, hold off on the doomsaying :)
You have no idea how hard I'm trying to avoid being negative about this... :-XI feel the reason the show didn't have as much character driven plot was due to the efforts to incorporate more internet meme-ness. The episode was about funny, not drama. I don't believe the team have lost their mojo yet; or did everyone forget the Discord saga a few weeks ago? The Discord arc shows the team still has amazing amounts of awesome, and Lesson Zero was just a bit of fun with the older fans.
The Discord episodes were made with the others of the first season and were originally supposed to be the closer for the first season. Lesson Zero is the first post-Faust episode.
I'm just really, really hoping that this is going to be a one-time event, because for me jumping the shark for the sake of one-off jokes and meme generation is just as bad as jumping the shark to take the series back to the constant tea parties subgenre.
Lastly, drama queen Rarity is not cool. I had finally begun to like her, and they screw with that by giving her a stupid, out of character, not memeworthy, not funny joke that they then drive into the ground. They weren't beating a dead horse, they had started with one that had been decomposing for months and then repeatedly bashed it with a truck-sized sledgehammer.
Memes are good for propagating the reputation of the affected object; in this case, the show. However, trying so hard to add too much of it makes the affected object a repetitive mess, and it might not be good at all for the object.
I seriously hope they stop this attempt at flanderized one-shot gags and out of character characters; because it's getting stale.
But then again, I assume they read and go to Know Your Meme, and they most certainly want their show to be one of the most mentioned article in that website of memes. They will probably do it again, since there's a lot of people who think the episode's nice, despite being out of character and such.
Post by: Zangi on October 16, 2011, 12:21:09 pm
Post by: kaijyuu on October 16, 2011, 01:00:58 pm
You have no idea how hard I'm trying to avoid being negative about this... :-XDo this:
- Start up Winter Wrap Up, the song (and not a remix)
- Turn the volume up
- Sing it at the top of your lungs
I foresee two possibilities:
1) You'll feel a lot better.
2) You'll feel a hell of a lot worse.
Post by: Flying Dice on October 16, 2011, 01:05:53 pm
You have no idea how hard I'm trying to avoid being negative about this... :-XDo this:
- Start up Winter Wrap Up, the song (and not a remix)
- Turn the volume up
- Sing it at the top of your lungs
I foresee two possibilities:
1) You'll feel a lot better.
2) You'll feel a hell of a lot worse.3) Someone will burst in and punch you in the stomach.
I'll feel great until my football player suitemates break down the door between our shared bathroom. If they can hear it over the sound of some guy down the hall playing Call of Duty with his television turned up to a volume best measurable using scientific notation.
Post by: Johuotar on October 16, 2011, 01:57:40 pm
http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/02/story-twilight-october.html
Post by: Trapezohedron on October 16, 2011, 02:02:21 pm
Post by: Sean Mirrsen on October 16, 2011, 02:33:11 pm
I read Twilight October fanfic, it was amazing! I need to check some other 6 star fics from EqD! :PThat was pretty fun. "Roared in precisely the way a shark doesn't", indeed.
http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/02/story-twilight-october.html
I liked how it kept the characters in-character while still telling a story of sorta-naval combat. Very nice.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 16, 2011, 03:09:35 pm
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Post by: kaijyuu on October 16, 2011, 03:12:16 pm
Post by: Sean Mirrsen on October 16, 2011, 03:13:04 pm
o.OIndeed.
Post by: Dsarker on October 16, 2011, 03:34:54 pm
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Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 16, 2011, 03:41:55 pm
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Post by: Roboboy33 on October 16, 2011, 03:44:07 pm
OH GOD WHAT IS THATDon't use The Stare if you like your sanity, Fluttershy.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: BowlSoldier on October 16, 2011, 03:51:56 pm
That is not traditional monster!
Post by: Sean Mirrsen on October 16, 2011, 03:59:53 pm
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 16, 2011, 04:00:50 pm
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Post by: Fniff on October 16, 2011, 04:13:47 pm
Dawn Of The Dead
Cryostasis: The Sleep Of Reason
Pathologic
Saints Row
Prey
Turgor/The Void/Tension
Space Station 13
Children Of Men
Taxi Driver
Threads
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 16, 2011, 04:15:48 pm
Post by: Fniff on October 16, 2011, 04:18:07 pm
Post by: Zangi on October 16, 2011, 05:34:08 pm
Hey guys, do any of you know some good tearjerking fanfics? 'Cause I'd like to read one and see if I can cry for some fictional ponies, for the better.Fallout Equestria? (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/04/story-fallout-equestria.html)
Fluttershy would never use it for her own sake, not in a situation like that, her alone with that thing.Don't use The Stare if you like your sanity, Fluttershy.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Dermonster on October 16, 2011, 05:49:31 pm
Why? ???
This thought makes no sense whatsoever but I want to see where it leads... possibly the burn ward.
Post by: Sean Mirrsen on October 16, 2011, 06:08:09 pm
Post by: Dsarker on October 16, 2011, 06:13:40 pm
Post by: Flying Dice on October 16, 2011, 06:26:50 pm
Another idea, which could be done purely for the sake of creating a massive superfandom: Touhou/MLP.
Post by: Sean Mirrsen on October 16, 2011, 06:36:17 pm
Speaking of which, Ursa Major leather ribbons. I should probably go see if that's possible in the mod.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 16, 2011, 06:38:31 pm
Another idea, which could be done purely for the sake of creating a massive superfandom: Touhou/MLP.There are already comparisons and crossovers (mainly pics) between Touhou and MLP. I've even heard MLP described as "America's Touhou."
A pony doing danmaku would be pretty awesome, though. I wonder what kind of spell card Twilight would use.
[Love Sign] Friendship is Magic, perhaps?
Post by: Flying Dice on October 16, 2011, 06:55:07 pm
Another idea, which could be done purely for the sake of creating a massive superfandom: Touhou/MLP.There are already comparisons and crossovers (mainly pics) between Touhou and MLP. I've even heard MLP described as "America's Touhou."
A pony doing danmaku would be pretty awesome, though. I wonder what kind of spell card Twilight would use.
[Love Sign] Friendship is Magic, perhaps?
Yeah, I've seen quite a bit of those. I was talking more along the lines of an actual fanfic.
And regarding spell cards, I've just been thinking about how awesome Octavia's would be.
Post by: Silfurdreki on October 16, 2011, 06:56:07 pm
- The Dash tearing down Applejack's barn: I think that Applejack asked Dash since she knew how fun she'd think it was. To AJ, it was just work that needed to be done, while she knew that RD would think it'd be fun, and get it done faster.
- Fluttershy and Pinkie pie being out of character: I don't think they were that much out of character. Pinkie Pie only gets a few lines in the episode, and precious little time for any antics (that's left to Spike, since he's a natural tagalong in an episode about Twi), so I don't think she was out of character, she just had a minor role. Fluttershy is only shy when she's nervous, scared of something or when she is experiencing something new. When she knows what she's doing she's quite competent (see her treatment of Philomena) and I think that's what happened in this episode. Obviously, she's at least a competent chiropractor.
- Celestia being
angryupset with Twilight: I don't think this is strange at all. She gave Twilight the task of studying friendship in season one specifically for the reason that she should understand it, and when Twilight shows that she does, in fact, not understand that Celestia, while being her teacher/mentor also considers herself a friend of Twilight. I think that this caught her by surprise, making her overreact for a moment. Notice how she's calm and collected again just a few seconds later? I second the motion that she just rolled with the whole 'Twi's punishment' thing as it came up, she never had any intention to punish her, it was just a good opportunity to dispense some wisdom to all of the mane six.
On the crossover side of the discussion, I think some Jules Verne/MLP crossovers would be awesome, specifically a Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea crossover would be amazing. Just imagine how cool Cpt Nemo would be as a pony! Other books of his also have serious potential: From the Earth to the Moon, Around the world in Eighty days, Journey to the Centre of the Earth, The mysterious Island... There are just so many possibilities. :o
Post by: Jay on October 16, 2011, 08:12:39 pm
Besides, this face is the best face:
(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2941534/Ponies/TwiwutSparkle.png)
E: Aaaand I just noticed they forgot her horn. Derrrp.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 16, 2011, 08:22:38 pm
That reminds me, in the scene where Twilight was trying to help Rarity, Twilight was putting her hoof to her chest. It made a small "clop."
Clopping is canon. As terrifying as that is.
Post by: LordBucket on October 16, 2011, 08:25:54 pm
crossover
I can think of a lot of crossovers and things that would be awesome. Stories, music videos, poems, lots of stuff:
* The Hobbit, ponified - I posted about this a couple dozen pages back. There's a suprisingly good correlation between MLP and The Hobbit characters.
* Quoth the Pinkie, Forever! - Would take some skill to pull this off, though. The Raven is remarkably complex, and the rhyme scheme would be non-trivial to reproduce.
* Pony Daikazoku - Also posted about this previously. Somebody really should do this.
* Daft Pony - Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger with ponies.
* Luna, Luna, Luna yay! - Misheard lyrics version of Dragoste Din Tei. (The numa numa song.) Seriously, why has this not been done?
Here's an example (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfEE_nYehZ8)
Use lyrics/images like this:
Luna, hiii!! (Luna giggling)
Luna, who? (Luna angrily pointing to herself)
Luna, ho! (Luna looking shocked with indignation)
Luna, haha! (Luna, laughing)
Luna, hiii!! (Luna laughing)
Luna, who? (Luna holding a sign with the text "Luna" and an arrow pointing to herself)
Luna, ho! (Luna standing on a rock holding the sword of Thundera above her head)
Luna, haha! (Luna, in the pointing pose of Nelson from the Simpson's)
Hello! (Luna happily waving)
Salute! (Luna mimicking Rainbow Dash's salute)
She'll tell (Luna in a Japanese schoolgirl's uniform looking naughty)
Und high duke (Luna dressed in a SS outfit giving a nazi salute)
She's the rogue (Luna in a ninja outfit, or dressed like Rogue from X-men)
You be the mare who (Luna looking suave)
vanquished, Celestia (Luna marching, Celestia on ground vanquished, Lunar republic banners flying in background)
Come on, this is easy and obvious. Why hasn't anyone done this?
Post by: Kirbypowered on October 16, 2011, 09:46:14 pm
Post by: Lightning4 on October 16, 2011, 10:08:31 pm
Another idea, which could be done purely for the sake of creating a massive superfandom: Touhou/MLP.There are already comparisons and crossovers (mainly pics) between Touhou and MLP. I've even heard MLP described as "America's Touhou."
A pony doing danmaku would be pretty awesome, though. I wonder what kind of spell card Twilight would use.
[Love Sign] Friendship is Magic, perhaps?
I'd be lying if I said I didn't have the idea of making a pony danmaku bouncing around in my head.
Of course I have no idea how to go about such a feat. Seeing that Sonic Rainboom card a bunch of pages ago sparked that particular idea.
Post by: Zangi on October 16, 2011, 11:12:02 pm
Post by: Lumbajak on October 16, 2011, 11:48:37 pm
An' I'm out.
Post by: Zaerosz on October 17, 2011, 01:15:03 am
Oh my gods, what is this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mL5-8R6Kklg)?This is Eppaljeck. Frankly I'm surprised this didn't show up sooner. The next video is Eppaljeck's Intacs (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kN3S7GOZkbg&feature=related), followed by A few requests for Eppaljeck (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvtIsthX38I&feature=related), finishing with Eppaljeck 4.0: Payback (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmUTnXGKZ5o&feature=related).
Post by: Sordid on October 17, 2011, 04:08:48 am
Also, what. The. FUCK.
Post by: Blade Master Model 42 on October 17, 2011, 04:13:46 am
Twilight freaking the heck out was painful to watch.
On the upside, now we'll get to see Pinkie Pie send Princess Celestia like a billion Post-it-Note letters.
Post by: Sean Mirrsen on October 17, 2011, 04:26:27 am
"All the ponies in this town are CRAZY!"
Well...
(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2941534/Ponies/TwiwutSparkle.png)
I guess it's rubbed off on her. :P
Post by: Sordid on October 17, 2011, 04:33:06 am
Also, am I the only one who thinks they may have overdone it a bit on the facial animation in this episode? Yeah, she was losing it, but holy Christ! Those were some of the most terrifying and disturbing scenes I've ever seen in a cartoon.
Post by: Sean Mirrsen on October 17, 2011, 05:01:10 am
Also, the new unicorn magic sparkles and stuff is probably just the animators' idea of an Animation Bump, or Art Upgrade. You can see a lot of new stuff in the intro (different backgrounds in several places, more foreground effects, shine effects, etc), and the seemingly new-sounding title sequence is still the old sequence with an extra track over it, which seems to play mostly when it's Twilight's voice singing. No idea why they thought they needed to improve anything in the sound department, the old title song was great. Para-translating a russian proverb, "The Better is oft the Good's undoing" - meaning you can ruin something good trying to make it better. A lot of people doing good things should remember that one more often.
Post by: LordBucket on October 17, 2011, 05:02:32 am
On the upside, now we'll get to see Pinkie Pie send Princess Celestia like a billion Post-it-Note letters.
Yes, at first I was skeptical about that. New art and poor characterization aside, having the very first episode produced under new management change one of the most consistent precedents of the show, established from day one and carried out in every episode...changing something that fundamental didn't exactly instill me with faith in the new director.
But, if it's intended to allow episodes to focus on characters other than Twilight Sparkle, while still allowing the end-of-episode aesop, it might be a good move. Twilight is not one of my favorite characters, and having an episode format that always requires her to learn some lesson makes it more difficult to allow other characters to have the focus.
Plenty of reasons to be concerned. But a few reasons to hopeful. This is one of them.
Post by: Sean Mirrsen on October 17, 2011, 05:13:53 am
We've also already had a few episodes that were not focusing on Twilight. Sonic Rainboom was pretty much all about Dash and Rarity, and the whatever-its-called Applebucking episode was about Applejack's misadventures, Twilight was just the "friendship medium". So, the writers could already do what you're describing there, and the only new thing they're setting up with this is officially allowing the rest of the "mane six" to submit reports directly on their findings. I'm not sure it was worth derailing Twilight so much, even if it's temporary.
Post by: kaijyuu on October 17, 2011, 05:56:14 am
Also, am I the only one who thinks they may have overdone it a bit on the facial animation in this episode?Not at all.
To me this was the animation equivalent of chewing on the scenery; way overacted.
Re: New opening.
Eh I don't think the new one's bad, but it's not any better either. If they wanted a new intro they should've made a new intro, rather than "remastering" the old one.
Re: Everyone sending letters.
Potentially a good thing, as Bucket said.
Post by: Jimmy on October 17, 2011, 08:14:02 am
Hey guys, do any of you know some good tearjerking fanfics? 'Cause I'd like to read one and see if I can cry for some fictional ponies, for the better.
Here comes the baaawwww...
Blood, Sweat and Tears (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/07/story-blood-sweat-and-tears.html) (Applejack backstory, Sadfic)
Simply Rarity (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/06/story-simply-rarity.html) (Rarity backstory, Sadfic)
Today, Tomorrow and Forever (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/03/story-today-tomorrow-and-forever.html) (Derpy & Dinky, Sadfic)
Heart of Gold, Feathers of Steel (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/05/story-heart-of-gold-feathers-of-steel.html) (Gilda backstory, Sadfic)
Muffins (http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7255306/1/Ditzy_Doo_Muffins) (Ditzy backstory, Sadfic)
Circle of Friends (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/03/story-circle-of-friends.html) (Mane 6 future, Sadfic)
And last but not least...
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Post by: Sowelu on October 17, 2011, 12:45:58 pm
Twilight Sparkle was EXACTLY like a panicked grad student here, down to the crazy OCD and possible academic fraud.
What shocked me is that Celestia, while clearly upset, never explicitly pointed out that Twi's magic was immoral. Twilight is more powerful than genies, and apparently as long as it's used /responsibly/, love potions are ethical. If you've got a horn, natch.
Post by: Sordid on October 17, 2011, 12:52:00 pm
This made a lot more sense in my head.
Anyway, I liked that bit.
Post by: tehstefan on October 17, 2011, 12:53:25 pm
I mean honestly. While the plot was a bit weird, it was not a whole lot different than other cartoony episodes we've had. Ticket Master Comes to mind.
There are twenty six episodes this season. We've seen three. And now everyone is immediately deciding that after one episode, the series has jumped the shark. Come on guys.
Post by: Sordid on October 17, 2011, 01:01:55 pm
On the other hand, I did like the third episode. It was weird and creepy as fuck, but I liked it.
Post by: Heliman on October 17, 2011, 01:04:40 pm
Post by: Sowelu on October 17, 2011, 01:19:47 pm
Post by: Johuotar on October 17, 2011, 01:28:42 pm
And about Discord's fate, would you rather haved Discord turned into cutesy pony that says two lines and disappears to the next season? But more seriosly, unlike NMM, Discord's state was probably unchangeable.
Post by: Sonlirain on October 17, 2011, 01:48:30 pm
However i hope they didn't make the entire season like this.
And it would be nice if those insanity faces weren't so... expressive.
It's like they were rubbing her insanity in your face and saying.
"See she's bonkers."
Well heall yeah she is!
I'f i didn't know the series i'd think she's going to kill someone and rape the body with her horn.
Post by: tehstefan on October 17, 2011, 02:15:10 pm
I mean I personally enjoyed it, but if every episode was like this? Not so much.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 17, 2011, 02:19:17 pm
Post by: Dsarker on October 17, 2011, 02:24:40 pm
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Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 17, 2011, 02:40:55 pm
Post by: Sordid on October 17, 2011, 02:49:51 pm
And about Discord's fate, would you rather haved Discord turned into cutesy pony that says two lines and disappears to the next season? But more seriosly, unlike NMM, Discord's state was probably unchangeable.
Perhaps, but I still think it could've been handled better. I'm reminded of an old RPG, Faery Tale Adventure 2. Ostensibly, you're on a quest to defeat Chaos (who is personified as an actual flesh and blood guy), but if you do that, then Order wins and encases the universe in perfectly organized but totally lifeless crystal. If you let Chaos win, the world is also destroyed, because the laws of physics no longer apply. The way to actually win the game is to bring the two into balance. I find very much the same thing could've been done in the show (and very much the same aesop dropped as well), but unfortunately that opportunity was missed.
I also get even stronger totalitarian vibes from Celestia this time around. She ruthlessly disposes of her anarchist rival so that she can impose strict order (and like a true villainous mastermind she does so using pawns, without getting her own hands dirty!). And then in the latest episode she's perfectly fine with letting everyone think she was going to actually punish Twilight. She doesn't go "oh I wouldn't punish her for that". Oh no, she goes "I'll let it slide, but all you lot will have to work it off". She doesn't seem to mind that the ponies are absolutely terrified of her, in fact she seems quite chuffed. And let's not forget, shall we, that it's only Twilight who's had any real contact with her and knows her. And she's by far the most scared of her. I think that tells us something.
Post by: Sowelu on October 17, 2011, 03:18:21 pm
Seriously, name one non-Discord villain who would even think of going that far. The Great and Powerful Trixie would consider it beyond the pale. Night Mare Moon didn't use magical mind control, the closest she got was physical manipulation of a manticore. Discord screwed with people for laughs, Twi did it for some small expedience and I say that's worse; it's callous. Twilight just caught a glimpse of the other side of the moral event horizon.
Post by: Dsarker on October 17, 2011, 03:18:59 pm
Y'know, Spike's not really that young. I'd estimate from the size of filly Twilight that he's only about 2 and a half to 3 years younger. He might be a baby dragon, but if he was a pony he'd either be an adult like Twilight or pretty close. He seems to be pretty intelligent for someone his supposed age as well.
Horses grow to full size by 5 years of age. So yes, Spike is that young.
Post by: Armok on October 17, 2011, 03:27:21 pm
I mean, did you guiz SEE when RD want all "BOOOOOM I'm so fast I can make a fraking NUCLEAR SHROOM CLOUD" And Fluttershy beat up a BEAR how awesome isn't THAT?!?
Ummm, guys? What's all this... Complaining? Seriously?
Post by: Dsarker on October 17, 2011, 03:27:49 pm
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 17, 2011, 03:28:06 pm
Horses grow to full size by 5 years of age. So yes, Spike is that young.Touché. Although even considering that, I've heard estimations that the main 6 are at least in their teens, so he's over 10. Admittedly, that's still not much, but a 10-year-old's certainly not a baby by human standards.
Post by: Dsarker on October 17, 2011, 03:30:41 pm
Horses grow to full size by 5 years of age. So yes, Spike is that young.Touché. Although even considering that, I've heard estimations that the main 6 are at least in their teens, so he's over 10. Admittedly, that's still not much, but a 10-year-old's certainly not a baby by human standards.
Well, if he's ten, by human standards he's about 8/10ths of an hour old.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 17, 2011, 03:36:42 pm
Post by: Sowelu on October 17, 2011, 03:37:35 pm
Post by: Dsarker on October 17, 2011, 03:42:55 pm
That would depend on how long it takes a dragon to grow up in the ponyverse. For all we know, Spike could be an adult at 30, which would put him, in relation to humans (assuming the 'legal adult' status of 18), at about 6. For 60 years, he would be 3. Considering his body size, it's probably the latter, but he demonstrates intelligence and lingual patterns beyond even the former.
Ah, but we know dragons sleep for at least a century at a time when they are adults, which is what I'm basing it off.
Of all the best possible episodes that could happen this is THE. BEST. POSSIBLE. EPISODE!
I mean, did you guiz SEE when RD want all "BOOOOOM I'm so fast I can make a fraking NUCLEAR SHROOM CLOUD" And Fluttershy beat up a BEAR how awesome isn't THAT?!?
Ummm, guys? What's all this... Complaining? Seriously?
I liked it too. Except for the title sequence.
Post by: Sowelu on October 17, 2011, 03:52:40 pm
Post by: Dsarker on October 17, 2011, 03:59:49 pm
Post by: kaijyuu on October 17, 2011, 04:01:59 pm
Should've made a whole new opening. Don't fix what's not broken, you know? And it wouldn't of taken any more effort.
Post by: Sean Mirrsen on October 17, 2011, 04:02:10 pm
They want to sell train toys, obv.Which, btw, was a serious breaker of WSoD for me in the episode with the buffalo indians. You have a typical train, with a locomotive, being pulled by horses/ponies. What is the point of the locomotive?
Post by: Dsarker on October 17, 2011, 04:04:00 pm
They want to sell train toys, obv.Which, btw, was a serious breaker of WSoD for me in the episode with the buffalo indians. You have a typical train, with a locomotive, being pulled by horses/ponies. What is the point of the locomotive?
Crew cabin.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 17, 2011, 04:07:02 pm
Post by: Flying Dice on October 17, 2011, 04:22:39 pm
They want to sell train toys, obv.Which, btw, was a serious breaker of WSoD for me in the episode with the buffalo indians. You have a typical train, with a locomotive, being pulled by horses/ponies. What is the point of the locomotive?
Crew cabin.
This. IIRC, there was no car for coal/wood for a boiler, so it is basically a place for pullers to rest and eat, and you know how ponies like to make everything look fancy.
Also, regarding the third episode: I wasn't (for the most part) concerned about one episode being like that, apart from some of the more serious OOC-ness, so much as the possibility of more episodes being like that. Also, they should have either left the vocals on the title sequence alone or changed them completely.
Post by: Sordid on October 17, 2011, 04:24:25 pm
They probably discovered the ruins of the device and figured out that it's supposed to be able to run on the tracks, but either because they didn't figure out the boiler or they just didn't want to burn coal to produce energy but thought the engine itself was aesthetically pleasing, they kept it on while still pulling it.
Alternatively, somebody on the creative team realized just how monumentally stupid a steam engine pulled by horses looks and they quietly dropped the idea.
Post by: kaijyuu on October 17, 2011, 04:25:15 pm
Post by: Flying Dice on October 17, 2011, 04:30:03 pm
Post by: Sordid on October 17, 2011, 04:34:44 pm
Post by: Sean Mirrsen on October 17, 2011, 04:34:53 pm
Well, except the only thing I can think of, a water tank, but that still doesn't explain why it's got the chimney thing. In other words, recognizability won over originality of the universe. I realize this still is a cartoon primarily aimed at the toys' target age/gender group, but at this point I wouldn't mind if the series forgot the toyline and just tried to follow itself, building a proper fantasy universe.
ninja edit: and yes, zeppelins. Well, they do have the whatchamacallit-balloon, so I suppose that counts. It'd probably be run by unicorns though, not pegasi. Pegasi can fly as-is, they've no need for this. Earth ponies have no means to do it, considering everything they have is low-tech. This leaves unicorns - enough incentive to want to fly, and enough ability and magic aptitude to achieve it.
Post by: Flying Dice on October 17, 2011, 04:39:33 pm
And by "pegasus technology" I assume you mean teams of slave pegasi pulling the damn things, yes? :P
That is a possibility, but I'm sure the writers could come up with a not-entirely-batshit-insane explanation for making them light enough that it would only take a little effort to move them. And if there are any slaves involved, they will obviously be griffons. Celestia is a benevolent dictator, after all.
Post by: Sordid on October 17, 2011, 04:40:33 pm
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 17, 2011, 04:45:39 pm
Post by: Sean Mirrsen on October 17, 2011, 04:48:37 pm
ninja edit: TBP, that's straying part into DF, part into KSP territory.
...
I approve. ;D
Post by: Sordid on October 17, 2011, 04:53:29 pm
If they want to get somewhere, they can just walk. If they want to get somewhere far and fast, they could just slap a hydrogen rocket on a pair of wings and pray to Celestia that at least part of them makes it.
You've been playing Kerbal Space Program, haven't you. Or you might be referring to this:
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Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 17, 2011, 05:02:24 pm
In all seriousness, the whole idea of the pullers sleeping in the front compartment makes a little sense. You'd think they'd just lodge at the inn of whatever stop they were at, though.
If they did have a zeppelin, I wouldn't imagine it being too hard for them to use either workers to pull it or some kind of non-combustion engine to drive the propellers. Or maybe even a combustion engine that used something other than fossil fuels. I wonder if a small boiler could be held aloft with a zeppelin...
Post by: Sean Mirrsen on October 17, 2011, 05:08:45 pm
Post by: Sordid on October 17, 2011, 05:16:30 pm
I wonder if a small boiler could be held aloft with a zeppelin...
Oh quite easily: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giffard_dirigible
Post by: Sean Mirrsen on October 17, 2011, 05:23:56 pm
It is moving under its own power.
Witchcraft, I say!
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 17, 2011, 05:28:22 pm
Post by: kaijyuu on October 17, 2011, 05:41:56 pm
Maybe that idea I had about Scoots getting a motorcycle could come true!There would be no emoticon or reaction image to express my displeasure :P
The setting is supposed to be medieval with as little schizo tech (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/SchizoTech) as needed to show the story. A candle instead of a light switch if at all possible, for example.
Something steampunky would be disastrous outside of fanon, I think D:
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 17, 2011, 05:45:21 pm
But, yeah, it seems they're trying to stick to medieval. With trains. Medieval with trains.
Post by: kaijyuu on October 17, 2011, 05:49:13 pm
But, yeah, it seems they're trying to stick to medieval. With trains. Medieval with trains.http://comments.deviantart.com/4/1603670/1926366980 (http://comments.deviantart.com/4/1603670/1926366980)
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 17, 2011, 06:12:41 pm
Post by: Bohandas on October 17, 2011, 06:26:33 pm
Of course, its entirely sensible for them to have electricity even if their general tech level is medieval. Given that the pegasi have the ability to control the weather, it stands to reason that experimentation with lightning would have started taking place very early in their civilization, leading to the early development of simple electrical technologies (Up to things such as fans and motors and such; (possibly also things such as simple vacuum tubes, given Twilight's analytical apparatus in Feeling Pinkie Keen)).
Post by: kaijyuu on October 17, 2011, 06:29:38 pm
Re: electrical appliances.
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And if we absolutely positively HAD to have an electrical appliance (which we often did), I just told myself that it was enchanted by some magical unicorn mechanic at some point. However, I insisted that such an attitude was to be considered only as a last creative resort - don’t use a light switch when you could use a candle, just because you’re feeling lazy. Don’t draw a hoof unnaturally and awkwardly wrapped around an umbrella because you don’t feel like thinking about it a little more. Overall, though, it was definitely not a strict approach - and it’s hardly consistent. Humor and ease of storytelling took precedence over technicality.Source, #18 (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/09/exclusive-season-1-retrospective.html)
Post by: Bohandas on October 17, 2011, 06:36:49 pm
If we're taking toys as canon, then Applejack has a pink apple shaped truck :P
Unfortunately, I think that it could be argued that the toys are technically more canonical than the TV show.
Re: electrical appliances.QuoteAnd if we absolutely positively HAD to have an electrical appliance (which we often did), I just told myself that it was enchanted by some magical unicorn mechanic at some point. However, I insisted that such an attitude was to be considered only as a last creative resort - don’t use a light switch when you could use a candle, just because you’re feeling lazy. Don’t draw a hoof unnaturally and awkwardly wrapped around an umbrella because you don’t feel like thinking about it a little more. Overall, though, it was definitely not a strict approach - and it’s hardly consistent. Humor and ease of storytelling took precedence over technicality.Source, #18 (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/09/exclusive-season-1-retrospective.html)
So I guess under this interpretation the apparatus that Twilight tried to use to scan Pinkie's brain in Feeling Pinkie Keen would be analogous to HEX (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hex_%28Discworld%29) from the Discworld novels.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 17, 2011, 06:38:39 pm
And then go on a rampage when she found out we're destroying books because they're becoming outdated.
Post by: kaijyuu on October 17, 2011, 07:34:17 pm
Naught but neighsayers, neighsayers about neighsayers, and... that's about it. I *did* get one guy to respond to my points about lesson zero, but I also got about 4 people trying to shoot me down with condescending quips. Also, most the topics were "let's try to explain this animation error" or "what's the worst pony design" or "oh man there's going to be a lot of whiners about luna next week" and stuff like that.
Or maybe I should just stay out of /pony/. Maybe for another time.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 17, 2011, 07:53:40 pm
At least I know I'm not alone <.< >.>
Post by: Flying Dice on October 17, 2011, 08:54:24 pm
Post by: Zangi on October 17, 2011, 08:57:44 pm
Obviously whoever is doing it is having fun with it, cause it shows. Plus, its quality.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 17, 2011, 09:04:26 pm
The Molestia stuff is more hilarious then it is erotic. That is my opinion of it anyways.
Obviously whoever is doing it is having fun with it, cause it shows. Plus, its quality.
Agreed. That stuff isn't the clopping material. There's far better quality stuff on pretty much any site, although e621's the hot spot for the 'explicit for a reason' stuff, especially considering it's mostly a porn board anyway.
Post by: Zangi on October 17, 2011, 09:38:24 pm
>.>
Post by: LordBucket on October 17, 2011, 09:40:56 pm
totalitarian vibes from Celestia
let's not forget, shall we, that it's only Twilight who's had any real contact with her and knows her.
Unfortuantely yes, and this episode changed Twilight's character, probably irrecoverably. Previously she's expressed fear and concern for pleasing Celestia that is unjustified by anything Celestia has ever done. Until now.
Think about it: it was always cute watching Twilight overreact about every little detail trying to make Celestia happy, despite her being completely benign and gentle. But now, Celestia's demonstrated that she can and will at any time magically appear in a ball of light over Twilight's head and start talking about punishment.
That effectively retcons all of Twilight cute, paranoid "overreactions" like in the parasprite episode, to the implication now that there's probably some history there. Twilight might have very good reason to fear the princess and go to paranoid lengths to insure that everything is perfect. Or else.
That's not a good change.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 17, 2011, 09:43:42 pm
What do people think of a Bay 12 pony mascot? Considering NeoGAF's Bella Eve... (http://browse.deviantart.com/?qh=§ion=&q=neogaf+eve)Bay 12 has a pony mascot? I MUST SEE THIS!
>.>
Post by: kaijyuu on October 17, 2011, 09:46:57 pm
"Twilight, you are a wonderful student. I don't need to get a letter every week to know that."
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What do people think of a Bay 12 pony mascot?A dwarf pony would be interesting!
Post by: LordBucket on October 17, 2011, 10:07:57 pm
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The only thing that really bothered me was Spike
breaking the fourth wall with the backdrops
Agreed. That's Pinkie's job. Spike shouldn't be doing that. Lauren Faust actually commented in one of her interviews that she made a point to specifically keep Pinkie's Pinkieness to Pinkie, rather than letting everyone in on zanyness. It's unfortuante that one of Jayson Thiessen's first acts as lead director was to change the rules about that. Apart from letting the ballons go and her perspective teleport at the picnic, Pinkie was pretty much forgotten this episode.
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Personally, I think its a bit silly to be declaring
doom and gloom on the Season two at episode three.
This was the first episode produced by Jayson Thiessen instead of Lauren Faust. In his first episode, he's changed some basic premises of the show, ignored characterization, introduced a whole bunch of visual changes....I understand that new people like to add their personal creative touch, but like some people have pointed out, some of the things he's changing are potentially very destructive to the show if they become trends.
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I personally enjoyed it, but if every episode was like this? Not so much.
I think that summarizes it. It was ok, it wasn't bad, but more of it would be.
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I've heard estimations that the main 6 are at least in their teens, so he's over 10.
Personally, in humans terms, I'd estimate most of them to be in the 16-22 range, except Rarity who is probably late twenties. But then I also think Rarity is a single mother and Rainbow Dash is a boy. As to Spike, I'd say about 15.
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so now it's slavery and racism in this children's cartoon?
Racism is already established canon. Zecora is an outcast. Celestia and Luna rule. A racially based caste system has been heavily implied: Only earth ponies work in food service industries, for example.
As for slavery, Spike's case could possibly be argued. Remember that Twilight's entrance exam in Cutie Mark Chronicles was to hatch Spike's egg. Obvious implication being that all unicorns at Celestia's school have baby dragon slave/familiars. State-sanctioned racially based child slavery.
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what do you call those? Allicorn?
Seems to be the in-universe convention. Anywhere outside of MLP though, an alicorn is a unicorn's horn.
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If they did have a zeppelin
All required technology has been demonstrated. Twilight has a hot air balloon. And in Griffon the Brush Off, Pinkie Pie uses a bicycle powered helicopter. Though, I recall reading in a Faust interview that Word of God was that the verse was officially low tech, but violations due to the Rule of Funny were allowable. So Pinkie's flying machine might be "Pinkie Pie being Pinkie Pie" rather than a canon demonstration of available technology. But, here it is:
(http://i52.tinypic.com/9pvr6v.png)
Post by: Dsarker on October 17, 2011, 10:27:02 pm
Mmm yeah I'm still not buying the "abusive and mean mentor" thing. She was stern, but if she was prone to overreacting with punishments, I don't think she would've tried to be comforting in the library.
"Twilight, you are a wonderful student. I don't need to get a letter every week to know that."QuoteWhat do people think of a Bay 12 pony mascot?A dwarf pony would be interesting!
Doeeet
As for the abusive stuff... This is something that is really evil anything. A potion or spell that can take away the will of any pony who so much as looks at it...yeah, not going to argue that could be a good thing.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 17, 2011, 10:28:32 pm
Scratch that, apparently I can't read.What do people think of a Bay 12 pony mascot? Considering NeoGAF's Bella Eve... (http://browse.deviantart.com/?qh=§ion=&q=neogaf+eve)Bay 12 has a pony mascot? I MUST SEE THIS!
>.>
Post by: Dsarker on October 17, 2011, 10:33:53 pm
QuoteI've heard estimations that the main 6 are at least in their teens, so he's over 10.
Personally, in humans terms, I'd estimate most of them to be in the 16-22 range, except Rarity who is probably late twenties. But then I also think Rarity is a single mother and Rainbow Dash is a boy. As to Spike, I'd say about 15.
Rarity as a single mother leaves the question as to who the father was (Big Macintosh? Does he get around? Maybe he could be Applebloom's father, too.), why they split up (Maybe cultural things?), and why Sweetie Belle looks so much like Rarity.
Post by: kaijyuu on October 17, 2011, 10:35:45 pm
Still I doubt there's any canon age for any of them, except Fluttershy being a year older than Pinkie.
Post by: Dsarker on October 17, 2011, 10:43:48 pm
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Post by: Dermonster on October 17, 2011, 10:53:14 pm
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Post by: Crazy Cow on October 17, 2011, 11:03:01 pm
I clicked that spoiler expecting something relevant.
Also, the Yogscast got some pony fanart done, and one of those was a dwarf pony. I can't find it now, but hopefully someone will know what I'm talking about here :p
Post by: Dsarker on October 17, 2011, 11:08:58 pm
Post by: Crazy Cow on October 17, 2011, 11:11:44 pm
Post by: Dsarker on October 17, 2011, 11:13:28 pm
Post by: Flying Dice on October 17, 2011, 11:37:54 pm
One of those damned hipster expressions, is it?
Nah. If you really want to be a good hipster, you're going to post stuff that is relevant, but in a really ironic way, except that as a hipster you don't understand irony, and will just post something stupid. In other words, a picture of a photoshopped Goodyear blimp next to Cloudsdale in response to the earlier discussion of zeppelins. Or worse, a Led Zeppelin album cover.
Post by: Dsarker on October 18, 2011, 12:31:45 am
One of those damned hipster expressions, is it?
Nah. If you really want to be a good hipster, you're going to post stuff that is relevant, but in a really ironic way, except that as a hipster you don't understand irony, and will just post something stupid. In other words, a picture of a photoshopped Goodyear blimp next to Cloudsdale in response to the earlier discussion of zeppelins. Or worse, a Led Zeppelin album cover.
Would people mind not talking about words I don't know? WHAT THE HECK IS THIS WORD "RELEVANT" AND WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
Post by: Dsarker on October 18, 2011, 12:42:35 am
Next story idea, and feel free to steal this if you want to.
Story starts off as an in-universe story, with author notes to explain certain things.
Turns out that the story is a fanfiction of the show in-universe. The Author notes are the author notes of the writer, in-universe.
However, this in fact turns out to be just the first layer, and it's the story of someone writing that fanfiction above.
This idea has been floating around my head for about two years now, and I've decided to do it this time in the MLP universe.
Post by: Dsarker on October 18, 2011, 12:46:20 am
Post by: Impending Doom on October 18, 2011, 01:14:37 am
How many 'layers' of story do you plan to add?
Post by: Sean Mirrsen on October 18, 2011, 01:21:51 am
If the MLP-verse had television, you could do a show-within-a-show called something like "Star Trot" about the magical starship Equesterprise (eh, I suck at these names), whose crew happens upon a strange planet of upright-walking primates who consider Equestria nothing but fiction.
Post by: SirAaronIII on October 18, 2011, 01:31:47 am
We have to go derper.
Now I fel so bad about writing this whole post just to male a lame deeper joke.
Post by: Dsarker on October 18, 2011, 02:02:09 am
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That's it. The 'story' was written as a diary-style series of entries, and was being 'analysed' by the reader in the position of the Inquisitor the letter is addressed to. However, it would turn out that it was a fictional story being read, and that the whole thing was going to be written by someone else. Bleugh.
Post by: Sordid on October 18, 2011, 02:28:48 am
Think about it: it was always cute watching Twilight overreact about every little detail trying to make Celestia happy, despite her being completely benign and gentle.
Well not quite, she's always had this faint aura of evil, IMO. I mean, she banished her own sister to the moon for a thousand years! C'mon! If I had a teacher who'd done such a thing, I'd be trying really really hard to please her too.
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But now, Celestia's demonstrated that she can and will at any time magically appear in a ball of light over Twilight's head and start talking about punishment.
Well to be quite fair, she didn't. It was Twi and the rest of the mane six who started with the punishment talk.
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That's not a good change.
Oh I disagree. It may be out of character and completely unintended by the writers of the show, but I do enjoy evil Celestia quite a lot. Admittedly that's probably because I'm a sick fuck and like to screw up other people's work, so finding an alternative interpretation like this allows me to go "neener neener" at the show's makers.
Post by: Dsarker on October 18, 2011, 02:30:18 am
Post by: Sordid on October 18, 2011, 02:54:24 am
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Post by: Dsarker on October 18, 2011, 03:05:03 am
So you punish her appropriately.
Post by: Sordid on October 18, 2011, 03:11:51 am
Sister feels unappreciated and is bringing the world to famine, wiping out all food supplies, but you know, the world will freeze first.
Pure conjecture. Given how in Equestria every single thing in the environment is under strict governmental control (including the changing of seasons), I'd say there's no reason to think any of that would occur.
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So you punish her appropriately.
Or you could resolve the situation peacefully, without hurting anyone, by just giving her a bit of the old attention and love. Just a thought.
But no, putting her into solitary confinement for a thousand years sounds like a much better idea overall.
Post by: Dsarker on October 18, 2011, 03:16:16 am
Yes, and this control is being stopped. Which is why it's a danger.Sister feels unappreciated and is bringing the world to famine, wiping out all food supplies, but you know, the world will freeze first.
Pure conjecture. Given how in Equestria every single thing in the environment is under strict governmental control (including the changing of seasons), I'd say there's no reason to think any of that would occur.
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QuoteSo you punish her appropriately.
Or you could resolve the situation peacefully, without hurting anyone, by just giving her a bit of the old attention and love. Just a thought.
But no, putting her into solitary confinement for a thousand years sounds like a much better idea overall.
Which appears to have been tried and failed. Just a thought.
Post by: Sordid on October 18, 2011, 03:20:21 am
Yes, and this control is being stopped. Which is why it's a danger.
No it isn't. The only thing that's being changed is the figurehead. It's a coup, not an anarchist revolution.
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Which appears to have been tried and failed. Just a thought.
And where does it say that, pray tell? The opening of the first episode says Celestia tried to reason with Luna. That's not the same thing at all.
Post by: LordBucket on October 18, 2011, 03:36:29 am
Sister feels unappreciated and is bringing the world to famine, wiping out all food supplies, but you know, the world will freeze first.
Pure conjecture. Given how in Equestria every single thing in the environment
is under strict governmental control there's no reason to think any of that would occur.
Season 1 episode 1, 45 seconds:
Narrator: "The younger sister refused to lower the moon to make way for the dawn."
Season 1 episode 1, 1 minute:
Narrator: "She vowed that she would shroud the land in eternal night
Season 1 episode 1, 21 minutes 26 seconds:
Nightmare Moon: "Remember this day little ponies, for it was your last. From this moment forth, the night...will last...FOREVER!!!"
Trivia question: what happens to crops when they get no sunlight forever?
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Or you could resolve the situation peacefully, without hurting anyone,
by just giving her a bit of the old attention and love.
Well, if you need someone to help carry out that plan to deliver bucket-loads of love and snuggles to Luna, I volunteer.
Post by: Dsarker on October 18, 2011, 03:41:58 am
Post by: Sean Mirrsen on October 18, 2011, 03:44:34 am
And yes, eternal night is about as bad as can be for every nonmagical pony in the land. Magically gifted unicorns might be able to create food, but all crops will eventually die and the ecosystems at large will be completely ruined. Society as it is will crumble.
Post by: Dsarker on October 18, 2011, 04:00:53 am
Only his immediate effects are noticed, but for example: he takes away people's free will, taking from some their very mind.
Post by: Sordid on October 18, 2011, 04:06:00 am
Apparently, as long as she was Nightmare Moon, there was no way to properly communicate with her.
Again, based on what? It doesn't say that anywhere. The only thing it says is that Luna refused to listen because of "the bitterness in her heart". The problem with that is of course that this information comes from a book, which comes from Celestia's library. Not the most unbiased of sources, you have to admit.
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And yes, eternal night is about as bad as can be for every nonmagical pony in the land. Magically gifted unicorns might be able to create food, but all crops will eventually die and the ecosystems at large will be completely ruined. Society as it is will crumble.
Again, that is based on the assumption that Equestria is governed by the same laws of physics as our world, but it's been shown numerous times that it isn't. The only thing that works the same as our world is the Everfree Forest, and most ponies would probably be quite glad to get rid of that.
Post by: Sean Mirrsen on October 18, 2011, 04:14:31 am
Post by: Sordid on October 18, 2011, 04:35:44 am
Post by: LordBucket on October 18, 2011, 04:36:53 am
Oh please, song lyrics? Really? That's your evidence? I rest my case.
And your evidence is what, exactly?
Post by: Sordid on October 18, 2011, 04:43:27 am
Post by: LordBucket on October 18, 2011, 04:52:11 am
I'm not going to repeat myself.
Yes, I see how it would be difficult to repeat your evidence that Equestrian plants don't require sunlight when you've given none.
Post by: Dsarker on October 18, 2011, 04:53:47 am
On the side that she wasn't, we've got absence of specific evidence. No where does it say it would kill everyone, no where does it say that ponies tried to convince her but failed (oh, wait, yes it does).
That's the evidence for both sides.
Post by: Sordid on October 18, 2011, 05:01:45 am
Post by: Sean Mirrsen on October 18, 2011, 05:08:06 am
Try Again Y/N y?
Post by: Dsarker on October 18, 2011, 05:08:47 am
Your evidence for the other thing is that there is no proof that X is Y, therefore X cannot be Y. Whereas our evidence is that X in other cases is usually Y. Therefore X can be Y and probably is.
Post by: Sordid on October 18, 2011, 05:20:18 am
Your evidence for the other thing is that there is no proof that X is Y, therefore X cannot be Y.
Wrong again. My reasoning is that there is no proof that X is Y, therefore there's no reason to think that X is Y. Not the same thing.
Post by: LordBucket on October 18, 2011, 05:25:35 am
Wrong again. My reasoning is that there is no proof that X is Y,
therefore there's no reason to think that X is Y. Not the same thing.
Problem being that there is no evidence to support your position, but there is evidence to support opposing your position: Applejack's statement in Winter Wrap Up that the plants need sunlight, and Nightmare Moon's assertion in episode 2 that she intended to bring eternal night.
You simply reject that evidence because it doesn't support your conclusions.
Post by: LordBucket on October 18, 2011, 05:36:06 am
I assert that:
* Celestia gave Twilight two tickets to the gala, not to troll her because she knew she had 5 friends, but because she expected Twilight to bring a date, and sending two tickets was completely appropriate.
* Prince Blueblood was a deconstruction of the expectations that girls put on men. The point is not that he was "bad" for failing to live up to Rarity's expectations, but rather to point out that traditional female wish-fulfillment expectations are silly and unreasonable by demonstrating them with a gender reversal. To put it another way: Blueblood expected exactly what Rarity expected. By showing how obviously dumb it is for a guy to expect these things, it deconstructs how dumb it is for girls to expect them.
Remember, Faust is an admitted feminist. Her message was not that "guys are bad if they don't pander to you" but rather, "don't expect men to pander to you." So all these guys writing fanfics bashing Blueblood are Completely Missing the Point.
* Trixie was a traveling magician. It was completely proper for her to maintain a character facade of being arrogantly over the top. The mane cast didn't get it, and interpreted her role literally. It was inappropriate for them to seriously challenge her, just like it would be inappropriate for an audience member to tell a real life stage magician that his magic wasn't real. Of course it's not real, and of course Trixie probably wasn't the greatest most powerful magician in the land. She was simply putting on a show.
Post by: Sordid on October 18, 2011, 05:42:28 am
Wrong again. My reasoning is that there is no proof that X is Y,
therefore there's no reason to think that X is Y. Not the same thing.
Problem being that there is no evidence to support your position, but there is evidence to support opposing your position: Applejack's statement in Winter Wrap Up that the plants need sunlight, and Nightmare Moon's assertion in episode 2 that she intended to bring eternal night.
You simply reject that evidence because it doesn't support your conclusions.
Not really. What I'm actually doing is refusing to jump to conclusions the way you guys do. She doesn't say she wants to kill them all. Quite the contrary, what she wants is the ponies' attention. Killing every last one seems like an exceptionally poor way of achieving that goal.
* Celestia gave Twilight two tickets to the gala, not to troll her because she knew she had 5 friends, but because she expected Twilight to bring a date, and sending two tickets was completely appropriate.
Possible, but then that would be a lapse in judgment on the part of the show's writers with some rather unfortunate implications, IMO. I mean, it's a cartoon for little girls, right? Typically, shows have protagonists that are the same age as the target audience, so... um...
But then again, I am an old, socially inept shut-in. When do girls start dating these days?
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* Prince Blueblood was a deconstruction of the expectations that girls put on men. The point is not that he was "bad" for failing to live up to Rarity's expectations, but rather to point out that traditional female wish-fulfillment expectations are silly and unreasonable by demonstrating them with a gender reversal. To put it another way: Blueblood expected exactly what Rarity expected. By showing how obviously dumb it is for a guy to expect these things, it deconstructs how dumb it is for girls to expect them.
That's actually quite a clever interpretation. I like that.
Edit: Hm, becoming a stage magician in a world in which real magic actually exists seems like a rather poor career choice, IMO. :D
Post by: Sowelu on October 18, 2011, 05:58:14 am
Not really. What I'm actually doing is refusing to jump to conclusions the way you guys do. She doesn't say she wants to kill them all. Quite the contrary, what she wants is the ponies' attention. Killing every last one seems like an exceptionally poor way of achieving that goal.She had a cutie-mark breakdown, which is a monumentally well-established concept in every mane-cast pony. When you fail to achieve your basic nature (Pinkie Pie's parties, Fluttershy's getting along with animals, etc etc) you go utterly fucking ballistic and rain hell on everything around you. Luna's sine qua non was having her night appreciated. Nobody appreciates her night. Therefore, Luna goes berserk and /is not herself/. It's a mental breakdown that all ponies are vulnerable to, except maybe our lovable blankflanks.
* Celestia gave Twilight two tickets to the gala, not to troll her because she knew she had 5 friends, but because she expected Twilight to bring a date, and sending two tickets was completely appropriate.
Possible, but then that would be a lapse in judgment on the part of the show's writers with some rather unfortunate implications, IMO. I mean, it's a cartoon for little girls, right? Typically, shows have protagonists that are the same age as the target audience, so... um...
But then again, I am an old, socially inept shut-in. When do girls start dating these days?
Well, the mane cast can't be that young. They're clearly long since out of school (except for Twilight, who is either in college or in grad school depending on your interpretation). They're significantly older than the CMCs.
And kids' cartoons often don't have protagonists of the same age. Trying to remember the stuff I watched around that time... TMNT, nah. Gargoyles, nah. Thundercats, nah. Etc etc. Often, shows are good examples for "This is what I'll be when I grow up!".
Post by: LordBucket on October 18, 2011, 06:10:51 am
that would be a lapse in judgment on the part of the show's
writers with some rather unfortunate implications
The show is full of unfortunate implications. We were talking about the racially biased caste system and child slavery a few pages back. There are lots of things going on that I don't think the script writers really understood the implications. People often write in accordance with standard conventions, without stopping to examine what those conventions mean.
Just ask the common sense question: A girl is given two tickets to a formal ballroom dance. Who is the other ticket for? "A date" is the obvious answer.
In any case, I think the implications of Celestia anticipating that Twilight might want to take a date (or perhaps, encourage her to) are hardly unfortunate. Taking a date to a dance isn't exactly creepy or sinister. Especially compared to stuff in any standard Disney princess story: Snow White was cursed by her (aunt?) to sleep forever until some guy comes along and kisses her in her sleep, she wakes up, he kills the aunt then marries her. What's the lesson here? Your family is out to get you, and marry the first guy who takes advantage of you while you're helpless and murders one of your relatives.
Not exactly a family friendly message there.
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That's actually quite a clever interpretation. I like that.
Thank you. :)
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Hm, becoming a stage magician in a world in which real
magic actually exists seems like a rather poor career choice, IMO.
Possibly. But Ponyville is supposed to be a notoriously low-magic village, populated predominantly by earth ponies, and so backwater that they still have traditions like ending winter purely by manual labor. It was an obvious place for a unicorn with much greater flaire for the dramatic than actual magical ability to go to try to wow the crowd with some casual tricks for tips.
I'm guessing she simply didn't realize that a Canterlot unicorn from Celestia's school of magic was in residence. And had she realized, she had no reason to expect them to take what was obviously a stageshow so seriously. And once she realized that they were taking it too seriously, well...the show must go on.
The mane six basically played hecklers trying to interfere with a stage performer because they were too stupid to realize that it was a show, despite Trixie obviously being a traveling performer standing on a stage and wearing a costume.
Post by: Sordid on October 18, 2011, 06:26:55 am
She had a cutie-mark breakdown, which is a monumentally well-established concept in every mane-cast pony. When you fail to achieve your basic nature (Pinkie Pie's parties, Fluttershy's getting along with animals, etc etc) you go utterly fucking ballistic and rain hell on everything around you. Luna's sine qua non was having her night appreciated. Nobody appreciates her night. Therefore, Luna goes berserk and /is not herself/. It's a mental breakdown that all ponies are vulnerable to, except maybe our lovable blankflanks.
Again, clever. It didn't even occur to me this was her CM breakdown. I like this too. :)
And personally I'm really looking forward to the blankflanks' CM breakdowns. I hate those little twerps.
Just ask the common sense question: A girl is given two tickets to a formal ballroom dance. Who is the other ticket for? "A date" is the obvious answer.
Um, what part of "socially inept shut-in" did you not understand? :P
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In any case, I think the implications of Celestia anticipating that Twilight might want to take a date (or perhaps, encourage her to) are hardly unfortunate. Taking a date to a dance isn't exactly creepy or sinister. Especially compared to stuff in any standard Disney princess story: Snow White was cursed by her (aunt?) to sleep forever until some guy comes along and kisses her in her sleep, she wakes up, he kills the aunt then marries her. What's the lesson here? Your family is out to get you, and marry the first guy who takes advantage of you while you're helpless and murders one of your relatives.
Yeah, I guess you have a point there. Personally I find it astonishing just how screwed up most children's stories actually turn out to be once you take a closer look at them.
Post by: Jimmy on October 18, 2011, 06:42:37 am
Personally I find it astonishing just how screwed up most children's stories actually turn out to be once you take a closer look at them.
Heh, too true; go read some of the original children's fairy-tales for pure nightmare material. Did you know Hansel and Gretel's stepmother was, in one version I read, sealed inside a barrel with nails driven into the sides and rolled down a hill? Dwarven technology has a ways to catch up, sadly.
Post by: Bohandas on October 18, 2011, 07:04:00 am
* Celestia gave Twilight two tickets to the gala, not to troll her because she knew she had 5 friends, but because she expected Twilight to bring a date, and sending two tickets was completely appropriate.
Possible, but then that would be a lapse in judgment on the part of the show's writers with some rather unfortunate implications, IMO. I mean, it's a cartoon for little girls, right? Typically, shows have protagonists that are the same age as the target audience, so... um...
But then again, I am an old, socially inept shut-in. When do girls start dating these days?
Twilight lives by herself (except for her familiar (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Familiar_spirit)). "Studying friendship" is clearly a college blow-off class (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Blow%20Off%20Class). It might even be a bit late for her to start dating.
Post by: Sordid on October 18, 2011, 07:07:16 am
Heh, too true; go read some of the original children's fairy-tales for pure nightmare material. Did you know Hansel and Gretel's stepmother was, in one version I read, sealed inside a barrel with nails driven into the sides and rolled down a hill?
Holy Christ! Seriously? That's just fucked up.
* Celestia gave Twilight two tickets to the gala, not to troll her because she knew she had 5 friends, but because she expected Twilight to bring a date, and sending two tickets was completely appropriate.
Possible, but then that would be a lapse in judgment on the part of the show's writers with some rather unfortunate implications, IMO. I mean, it's a cartoon for little girls, right? Typically, shows have protagonists that are the same age as the target audience, so... um...
But then again, I am an old, socially inept shut-in. When do girls start dating these days?
Twilight lives by herself (except for her familiar (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Familiar_spirit)). "Studying friendship" is clearly a college blow-off class (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Blow%20Off%20Class). It might even be a bit late for her to start dating.
Huh. I suppose. I dunno, all of the mane cast have always struck me as rather childish.
Post by: Dsarker on October 18, 2011, 07:11:09 am
I'm sorry, have you watched the first two episodes? Where exactly does it say she thinks she should stop reading it because it's too old? That is never stated or even implied as the reason. You're just making things up out of whole cloth.
"But you simply MUST get your head out of those dusty old books!"
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Your evidence for the other thing is that there is no proof that X is Y, therefore X cannot be Y.
Wrong again. My reasoning is that there is no proof that X is Y, therefore there's no reason to think that X is Y. Not the same thing.
Right. We see Pinkie defying gravity. Therefore gravity doesn't exist?
Post by: Sordid on October 18, 2011, 07:18:12 am
I'm sorry, have you watched the first two episodes? Where exactly does it say she thinks she should stop reading it because it's too old? That is never stated or even implied as the reason. You're just making things up out of whole cloth.
"But you simply MUST get your head out of those dusty old books!"
Yeah, because if she doesn't then she won't make any friends and won't be able to stop Luna. Do I really need to spell out everything?
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Right. We see Pinkie defying gravity. Therefore gravity doesn't exist?
I don't recall the specific incident, but if she indeed defies gravity without any kind of aircraft or means of propulsion, then yeah, pretty much. The thing about gravity is that it sucks, all the time. You can't just decide to make it not apply to you, and if Pinkie is able to do that, then clearly Equestrian gravity works rather differently than ours.
Post by: Dsarker on October 18, 2011, 07:20:43 am
Heh, too true; go read some of the original children's fairy-tales for pure nightmare material. Did you know Hansel and Gretel's stepmother was, in one version I read, sealed inside a barrel with nails driven into the sides and rolled down a hill?
Holy Christ! Seriously? That's just fucked up.
Let me just pull out my book of stories for children...
Ehud the left handed man.
Liberates a nation because he's left handed.
Right, so he takes the tribute to the king, and you'd better believe it's a lot. And this king is a right fatty. And he says to the king, "I've got a secret message to you!" and the king yells to his servants and guards to get the hell out. Then the leans close, and the guy pulls his sword from his right side, which is where you'd usually carry letters. But because he's left handed, he's got his sword on the other side. He draws his sword and stabs it into the king. He's really, really fat. He slides his sword in, and the fat rolls over the hilt of the sword and swallows it, and the guy leaves without being able to pull out the sword.
Post by: Bohandas on October 18, 2011, 07:22:07 am
Quoteso now it's slavery and racism in this children's cartoon?
Racism is already established canon. Zecora is an outcast. Celestia and Luna rule. A racially based caste system has been heavily implied: Only earth ponies work in food service industries, for example.
Don't forget about the various comments that some of the characters have made about mules as well.
Post by: Dsarker on October 18, 2011, 07:23:16 am
Right. Because, you know, Celestia wasn't able to do it the last tim-Oh, wait.I'm sorry, have you watched the first two episodes? Where exactly does it say she thinks she should stop reading it because it's too old? That is never stated or even implied as the reason. You're just making things up out of whole cloth.
"But you simply MUST get your head out of those dusty old books!"
Yeah, because if she doesn't then she won't make any friends and won't be able to stop Luna. Do I really need to spell out everything?
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First two episodes. Remember her song?QuoteRight. We see Pinkie defying gravity. Therefore gravity doesn't exist?
I don't recall the specific incident, but if she indeed defies gravity without any kind of aircraft or means of propulsion, then yeah, pretty much. The thing about gravity is that it sucks, all the time. You can't just decide to make it not apply to you, and if Pinkie is able to do that, then clearly Equestrian gravity works rather differently than ours.
Post by: alexwazer on October 18, 2011, 07:23:57 am
I assert that:
* Celestia gave Twilight two tickets to the gala, not to troll her because she knew she had 5 friends, but because she expected Twilight to bring a date, and sending two tickets was completely appropriate.
I completely disagree on this one. Clearly, the second ticket was meant for Spike. The letter sent by Twilight with the 2 tickets didn't mention a word about him, but Celestia still sent him a ticket. She knew that wherever Twilight goes, Spike goes; which is probably a very common occurance with baby dragon hatched by unicorns. Unless you prefer to think that Celestia read his mind or trolled him because he was pretending that he did not want to go.
Post by: Sordid on October 18, 2011, 07:25:51 am
Right. Because, you know, Celestia wasn't able to do it the last tim-Oh, wait.
So I guess you missed the bit where Celestia says she's no longer able to use the Elements. I guess you should pay more attention when watching the show.
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First two episodes. Remember her song?
Yes. What about it?
Post by: Bohandas on October 18, 2011, 07:27:28 am
totalitarian vibes from Celestia
let's not forget, shall we, that it's only Twilight who's had any real contact with her and knows her.
Unfortuantely yes, and this episode changed Twilight's character, probably irrecoverably. Previously she's expressed fear and concern for pleasing Celestia that is unjustified by anything Celestia has ever done. Until now.
Think about it: it was always cute watching Twilight overreact about every little detail trying to make Celestia happy, despite her being completely benign and gentle. But now, Celestia's demonstrated that she can and will at any time magically appear in a ball of light over Twilight's head and start talking about punishment.
That effectively retcons all of Twilight cute, paranoid "overreactions" like in the parasprite episode, to the implication now that there's probably some history there. Twilight might have very good reason to fear the princess and go to paranoid lengths to insure that everything is perfect. Or else.
That's not a good change.
Yeah, and then it'll turn into something more like one of the parody videos, like this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2fgOhzV2LE&feature=related#t=07m53s), and this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6t1k4TtgpXM&feature=related#t=00m11s), and of course this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTZbRUrN2bo&feature=related#t=04m23s)
EDIT: Also This (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTZbRUrN2bo&feature=related#t=05m49s)
Post by: Dsarker on October 18, 2011, 07:33:36 am
She never says that in the first season, and in the second season, this is AFTER the mane 6 have 'acquired' them.Right. Because, you know, Celestia wasn't able to do it the last tim-Oh, wait.
So I guess you missed the bit where Celestia says she's no longer able to use the Elements. I guess you should pay more attention when watching the show.
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QuoteFirst two episodes. Remember her song?
Yes. What about it?
She defies gravity, hovering in the air.
Post by: Crazy Cow on October 18, 2011, 08:02:28 am
I just figured out how to troll Bay12, by the way. Draw out an argument as long as possible.
:p
Really. Neither side has sufficient evidence to sway the other, so give it up and wait for new evidence to show up in the show. Also, any argument that provides Pinkie Pie as evidence is automatically void. She's Pinkie Pie :p
Post by: LordBucket on October 18, 2011, 08:21:54 am
I don't recall the specific incident, but if she indeed defies gravity without any kind of aircraft or means of propulsion, then yeah, pretty much. The thing about gravity is that it sucks, all the time. You can't just decide to make it not apply to you, and if Pinkie is able to do that, then clearly Equestrian gravity works rather differently than ours.
Pinkie routinely hold herself stationary in the air for several seconds at a time by suspending herself on the edge of the screen. For example, during Giggle at the Ghostie (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tiynTPuUUM) at :22 :25 :56 1:02 1:04 and 1:09. She rotuinely demonstrates both Medium Awareness (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MediumAwareness) as well as the ability to interact with the medium.
Pinkie also routinely demonstrates other apparent physics-defying feats: Offscreen Teleportation (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/OffscreenTeleportation), eating (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BigEater) significant fractions of her boldy volume within a few video frames, Hammerspace (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/HammerSpace), etc. And like mentioned just a few pages ago, Pinkie apparently has Hammerspace access to technology that doesn't otherwise exist in the verse, such as her bicycle/helicopter (http://i52.tinypic.com/9pvr6v.png).
For a recent example, watch the picnic scene of season 2 episode 3 from approximately 12:54 to 13:00. Pinkie is on her back on the ground laughing, Twilight turns her head, and Pinkie is standing on the far side of the picnic blanket. These are not animation errors. Pinkie does stuff like this all the time, and some of is so subtle that I've occassionally noticed Pinkie Pie fourth wall events only because I was freezeframe pausing the video to get a screen capture. For example, in season 2 episode 1, when Discord takes Twilight back in time in a visibly distorted apparently invisible state, Pinkie Pie looks directly at them as soon as they arrive, blinks, and then looks forward along with everyone else. Pinkie saw Discord and Twilight, reacted to them, but chose to ignore them and not inform anypony else of their presence.
There are many theories (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/WMG/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicPinkiePie) to explain this, but I don't think blaming it on Equestrian physics is the answer.
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You can't just decide to make it not apply to you
As I've mentioned previously, my personal theory is that Celestia is an ascended spiritual being who's created the MLP universe to give her unascended pet Twilight Sparkle a world and physical body to play in. The whole thing is a charade for Twilight's personal benefit. Some of the characters, like Pinkie Pie and Discord, are also ascended beings like Celestia, probably friends of hers, and they play along with the charade because it's fun. They're not bound by physical law anymore than an actor on a stage is bound by the legal fictions of a script they're reading. Other ponies are generally either conscious entities similar to Twilight, or artificial constructs created by Celestia to populate the world.
Probably not what the writers intended. But it does explain just about everything that's happened in the show.
Post by: Sean Mirrsen on October 18, 2011, 08:46:31 am
Post by: Sordid on October 18, 2011, 10:02:46 am
She never says that in the first season, and in the second season, this is AFTER the mane 6 have 'acquired' them.
So you're going with the interpretation that she and her sister lost the ability to use the Elements of Harmony not because there was no more, y'know, harmony between them but rather because somebody else took them?
I don't think there's any point in this conversation continuing any longer.
Pinkie Pie is just... Pinkie Pie. She's either a minor Time Lord or, as a spirit of Laughter, simply runs on Rule of Funny. She is not a unicorn, but possesses nigh-magical powers of her own. Something akin to a pony Newtype. A very, very lighthearted Newtype. Therefore, using Pinkie Pie in a discussion on universe physics is like using... hell, can't come up with a simile. Probably like using quantum uncertainty principles to describe the results of a die roll. They probably have something to do with it, but to meaningfully use them in any tangible way you'd have to know their principles to a practically impossible degree, and even then you've no way of knowing whether or not you're really right.
Well no, that's the whole point. You don't suspend the laws of physics at will, that's why they're laws of physics. The fact that she can do that indicates that the ponyverse is fundamentally different from our own universe.
Post by: Sean Mirrsen on October 18, 2011, 10:17:05 am
Besides, haven't you heard of the Rule of Exceptions? "For any given set of rules, a sufficiently specific set of circumstances can exist, for which the rules will not hold." It basically means that whatever the laws, you can never explicitly rule out exceptions, unless the laws are sufficiently specific. It's what lawyers do to get around laws all the time.
And if you care to remember, the Elements of Harmony were just stones. They each needed a corresponding Spirit to use. When it's said Celestia "used the elements of Harmony" last time, she probably had another set of six "volunteers", or perhaps five plus herself. Since the key to the Elements is true friendship, and of the last batch that used them only she was immortal, perhaps she really had no other way but to use Twilight&Co for the task. She could no longer be "true friends" with anybody, since her true friends were long dead.
Post by: Sordid on October 18, 2011, 10:22:48 am
Yeah, I'd love to see a lawyer get around the laws of physics. Like gravity. Tell you what, let's start throwing them off skyscrapers right now! Either we're in for a revolution in physics or at least we'll have a nice show. Either way it'll be a hoot.
Post by: Sean Mirrsen on October 18, 2011, 10:34:35 am
As for Pinkie Pie, I think it's fairly safe to say she's supernatural. Keeping up with (flying)Rainbow Dash while on foot can count as nothing but.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 18, 2011, 10:38:20 am
There's also the possiblity that what we see is just a visual metaphor for an extremely hyperactive filly.
Also, my cousin was a lawyer. He won a court case with God by proving that he shouldn't have died from falling off a 5-story building. Of course, now he's paralyzed from the neck down, but he says it was worth it.
Post by: Bohandas on October 18, 2011, 11:10:00 am
EDIT: Also, in regard to defying gravity, Pinkie Pie may simply have some pegasus ancestry; There's no way that the pegasi fly entirely by means of the air displaced by their wings they clearly don't flap fast enough for that to be the case (unless equestria's atmosphere is super thick with a consistency more similar to water than to regular air; which does not otherwise seem to be the case), and they cartainly don't flap fast enough to break the sound barrier, and there's no way in hell that breaking the sound barrier should create a rainbow....
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 18, 2011, 11:21:08 am
In other news, Cracked just bashed bronies. I am dissapoint. Not that I'm going to stop visiting the site over it.
Post by: Bohandas on October 18, 2011, 11:29:42 am
Pinkie Pie is just... Pinkie Pie. She's either a minor Time Lord or, as a spirit of Laughter, simply runs on Rule of Funny. She is not a unicorn, but possesses nigh-magical powers of her own.
Personally, I think that she's ultimately powered (primarily) by the same kind of chaos magic as Discord.
Post by: Dermonster on October 18, 2011, 12:48:03 pm
In other news, Cracked just bashed bronies. I am dissapoint. Not that I'm going to stop visiting the site over it.
Where?
Post by: Sordid on October 18, 2011, 12:53:48 pm
I need to be doing schoolwork, dammit!
Post by: Dermonster on October 18, 2011, 12:55:06 pm
Okay yeah I don't see ponies anywhere.
Oh, yep, there it is.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 18, 2011, 02:26:22 pm
http://www.cracked.com/blog/6-misleading-assumptions-you-make-about-quiet-people/
It's at the very end.
Post by: Trapezohedron on October 18, 2011, 02:35:16 pm
Regardless, I might avoid cracked for a while. :P
Post by: Crazy Cow on October 18, 2011, 02:37:50 pm
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Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 18, 2011, 03:54:19 pm
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Post by: Sordid on October 18, 2011, 04:05:27 pm
...until you realize what butterflies actually look like from up close:
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Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 18, 2011, 04:09:08 pm
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Post by: Dsarker on October 18, 2011, 05:08:58 pm
Good old Australia, home to the sometimes harmless sheep. Everything else...
As for the Elements of Harmony, Celestia says that the reason Discord could escape was that the enchantment turning him to stone hadn't been renewed by the new bearers of the Elements of Harmony, and that it hadn't happened before because the bearers (Luna and Celestia) were immortal and thus didn't have to do it anyway.
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Post by: Silfurdreki on October 18, 2011, 05:40:56 pm
Only Rarity and maybe Twilight would accept it.
I was sort of figuring they would decide together as a group of close friends, but it does make sense that they might not agree on it.
I don't know, I figure to accept an immortal life, you'd need someone to spend that immortality with, like Celesta has Luna. I think they'd either all accept or none of them would. I'm sure there'd be a heated argument back and forth about the decision, though.
Also, Maybe it's just my astronomy nerd side making itself heard, but I enjoyed this picture far more than I should:
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Post by: Sowelu on October 18, 2011, 05:43:21 pm
Rarity and Spike. Twilight and her teacher, and/or her own duties (someone may need to take over someday).Only Rarity and maybe Twilight would accept it.I don't know, I figure to accept an immortal life, you'd need someone to spend that immortality with, like Celesta has Luna.
I'm still just super-happy that we learned the Sisters weren't always in charge of the universe.
Post by: Silfurdreki on October 18, 2011, 05:50:20 pm
Rarity and Spike. Twilight and her teacher, and/or her own duties (someone may need to take over someday).Only Rarity and maybe Twilight would accept it.I don't know, I figure to accept an immortal life, you'd need someone to spend that immortality with, like Celesta has Luna.
I'm still just super-happy that we learned the Sisters weren't always in charge of the universe.
We don't really know if MLP dragons are immortal or just extremely long-lived. Assuming Rarity would want that anyway. :P The point about Twi and Celesta is well made, though.
Post by: Fniff on October 18, 2011, 05:53:39 pm
Butterflies can go screw themselves.
If I was a pony my cutie mark would be a spider and a butterfly crossed out. And I'd also be a unicorn and the only magic I would have would only relate to the extinction of butterflies and spiders.
I hate butterflies. And spiders.
Post by: Dsarker on October 18, 2011, 06:02:21 pm
Butterflies are less bad than normal flies. Especially the biting ones.
Post by: Fniff on October 18, 2011, 06:04:54 pm
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Post by: Fniff on October 18, 2011, 06:07:40 pm
Post by: Sordid on October 18, 2011, 06:07:58 pm
Also, normal flies don't bite. At least where I come from. If you're getting bitten by flies that are generally considered normal in your area, you may want to consider moving. Preferably to another continent.
Post by: Dsarker on October 18, 2011, 06:09:04 pm
Also, everything in Australia bites. If you're lucky, sometimes they won't be poisonous.
Post by: kaijyuu on October 18, 2011, 06:09:27 pm
Remember in dragonshy when Applejack hit the apples against a rock dramatically? I'm making that right now for my game and dunno what to call the ability. The punnier the better.
Post by: Dsarker on October 18, 2011, 06:11:42 pm
Buckin' Time?
Apple Time?
Post by: Fniff on October 18, 2011, 06:12:39 pm
Also, I have an idea for a fanfic that will probably never be written: Fluttershy turns into a dragon. Forever. For no reason. I wonder how this would affect her mentally...
Post by: Dsarker on October 18, 2011, 06:13:30 pm
Post by: kaijyuu on October 18, 2011, 06:14:50 pm
Apple Time might work... though it's not very descriptive. Automatic Apples? Meh.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 18, 2011, 06:15:34 pm
Hrm, I can't think of a name for this.Oh buck.
Remember in dragonshy when Applejack hit the apples against a rock dramatically? I'm making that right now for my game and dunno what to call the ability. The punnier the better.
Also, I have an idea for a fanfic that will probably never be written: Fluttershy turns into a dragon. Forever. For no reason. I wonder how this would affect her mentally...
She'd probably freak out because of the body change at first, but as she got comfortable in her new skin she'd be fine.
She'd still be scared of dragons, though, and the male dragons vying for her attention would endlessly torment her.
Ninjedit: STOP POSTING SO I CAN POST!!!
Post by: Dsarker on October 18, 2011, 06:17:01 pm
Post by: Fniff on October 18, 2011, 06:20:06 pm
One important detail.
She'd probably freak out because of the body change at first, but as she got comfortable in her new skin she'd be fine.
She'd still be scared of dragons, though, and the male dragons vying for her attention would endlessly torment her.
Ponies are herbivores. I don't think those dragons possess sharp teeth just for show.
Buckin' Tha Whole Apple. That's 65% More Apple.
This is Applejack, we're done here.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 18, 2011, 06:24:07 pm
One important detail.
Ponies are herbivores. I don't think those dragons possess sharp teeth just for show.
Good point. If Spike's any indication, though, she'll be able to subsist off of gems. Considering Rarity's her best friend, I don't think she'll have a terrible time, and since dragons seem to have an affinity for finding treasure, she'll probably be able to support herself anyway.
Post by: Fniff on October 18, 2011, 06:26:18 pm
One important detail.
Ponies are herbivores. I don't think those dragons possess sharp teeth just for show.
Good point. If Spike's any indication, though, she'll be able to subsist off of gems. Considering Rarity's her best friend, I don't think she'll have a terrible time, and since dragons seem to have an affinity for finding treasure, she'll probably be able to support herself anyway.
Hm. Who is saying that gems aren't just a baby sort of food to toughen up the teeth? That would make sense. It would help the teeth grow a lot better, and thus be able to eat things without too much struggle.
Post by: Dsarker on October 18, 2011, 06:29:14 pm
One important detail.
Ponies are herbivores. I don't think those dragons possess sharp teeth just for show.
Good point. If Spike's any indication, though, she'll be able to subsist off of gems. Considering Rarity's her best friend, I don't think she'll have a terrible time, and since dragons seem to have an affinity for finding treasure, she'll probably be able to support herself anyway.
Hm. Who is saying that gems aren't just a baby sort of food to toughen up the teeth? That would make sense. It would help the teeth grow a lot better, and thus be able to eat things without too much struggle.
How would it help the teeth grow? And why do the other dragons who are full grown collect gems and treasure?
Post by: Fniff on October 18, 2011, 06:30:16 pm
Post by: kaijyuu on October 18, 2011, 06:30:21 pm
'Course could be for food, or maybe they're greedy. Or all of the above.
Post by: Dsarker on October 18, 2011, 06:34:17 pm
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 18, 2011, 06:35:09 pm
Shit I wish I had money.
Post by: kaijyuu on October 18, 2011, 06:35:34 pm
Say it's one of those microorganism plushies. With hair. And a horn.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 18, 2011, 06:36:34 pm
Post by: Fniff on October 18, 2011, 06:39:29 pm
Yeah, I still have toys in my bed. What of it?
Post by: Dsarker on October 18, 2011, 06:40:04 pm
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 18, 2011, 06:47:38 pm
Anyway, I finished chapter 8 of For Want of a Dawn.
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Post by: Bohandas on October 18, 2011, 07:43:36 pm
One important detail.
Ponies are herbivores. I don't think those dragons possess sharp teeth just for show.
Good point. If Spike's any indication, though, she'll be able to subsist off of gems. Considering Rarity's her best friend, I don't think she'll have a terrible time, and since dragons seem to have an affinity for finding treasure, she'll probably be able to support herself anyway.
Hm. Who is saying that gems aren't just a baby sort of food to toughen up the teeth? That would make sense. It would help the teeth grow a lot better, and thus be able to eat things without too much struggle.
How would it help the teeth grow? And why do the other dragons who are full grown collect gems and treasure?
I would also like to know how that would help the teeth grow.
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* Trixie was a traveling magician. It was completely proper for her to maintain a character facade of being arrogantly over the top. The mane cast didn't get it, and interpreted her role literally. It was inappropriate for them to seriously challenge her, just like it would be inappropriate for an audience member to tell a real life stage magician that his magic wasn't real. Of course it's not real, and of course Trixie probably wasn't the greatest most powerful magician in the land. She was simply putting on a show.
I got more of a quack medicine peddler vibe from her. Like it was a show, but it was a show that was about to turn into a sales pitch for some kind of product that doesn't work. Like some kind of horn enhancement tonic or something.
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Sister feels unappreciated and is bringing the world to famine, wiping out all food supplies, but you know, the world will freeze first.
Pure conjecture. Given how in Equestria every single thing in the environment is under strict governmental control (including the changing of seasons), I'd say there's no reason to think any of that would occur.
And yes, eternal night is about as bad as can be for every nonmagical pony in the land. Magically gifted unicorns might be able to create food, but all crops will eventually die and the ecosystems at large will be completely ruined. Society as it is will crumble.
Again, that is based on the assumption that Equestria is governed by the same laws of physics as our world, but it's been shown numerous times that it isn't. The only thing that works the same as our world is the Everfree Forest, and most ponies would probably be quite glad to get rid of that.
That last one isn't an assumption. Plants do need sunlight to grow. If you need any tiny bit of proof to that, there's the single verse in "Winter Wrap Up" that says "With proper care and sunshine / everyone it feeds.", referring the "tiny seeds" of the previous verse. Since this whole show is built around recognizability (no other reason for ponies to wear saddles as clothing, for instance), I can assume it's all Like Reality Unless Noted (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/LikeRealityUnlessNoted). So, since we don't get anything to prove it otherwise (as we do with weather patterns and pegasi, and day/night cycles and whatever immor(t)al government figure happens to be in charge), I can assume that plants need the same basic requirements to grow - sunlight, water, and proper climate.
With regard to this debate, I would like to chime in that I think that eternal night would probably kill all of the plants. However, it has been shown that magic does exist in Equestria that can create food in large quantities, given a powerful enough magic user (Remember when Discord turned all the weather into candy?). Presumably the alicorn ponies seem to have levels of magical ability comparable to Discord, and so Celestia might have been able to keep everybody fed through magic, although I believe that stopping Nightmare Moon's scheme was the more pragmatic option (although the question remains as to why Celestia banished Luna rather than exorcising her like Twilight did).
Post by: Bauglir on October 18, 2011, 08:07:50 pm
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 18, 2011, 08:13:54 pm
The fact that Nightmare Moon was beyond simple negotiation or pleading was probably the entire reason that she was stuck on the moon for 1000 years. Celestia probably hoped that the banishment would be like an advanced time-out, giving Luna time to calm down, but gave up hope when Luna didn't come back. Hell, she probably orchestrated Nightmare Moon's return well in advance as a last-ditch effort to get Luna back.
Ninja edit: It was stated by Lauren Faust herself, somewhere, that the plants did need light to grow. It was a reply to a question on DeviantArt I believe, I don't have the link or know where to look for it though.
Post by: LordBucket on October 18, 2011, 10:20:06 pm
I would also like to know how that would help the teeth grow.
* Gems are rock. Sapphires/Rubies in particular are oxidized aluminum.
* Teeth are bone.
* Human bones are largely composed of calcium and phosphorous.
* Calcium, phosphorous and aluminum are all metals.
* Theory: Equestrian dragon bones are composed of aluminum instead of calcium and phosphorous.
I'd love to see a lawyer get around the laws of physics.
Sure. I'll do it for you right now:
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tree
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Look at that ball. See how it isn't falling? It's suspended above the ground, clearly defying gravity.
Don't dismiss this, there's a valid point in the metaphor. "Laws" be they laws of physics or anything else, only apply within relevant frameworks. It's possible to create a scenario outside of any particular framework, like I just did. Similarly, within the framework of that picture, it's "law" that neither gravity nor time exist, and all that exists is one single static frame. But those "laws" relevant to the framework inside the picture don't apply to you or me, and it would be trivial for us to print that picture out, then cut out the ball and move it around by hand, in violation of the laws of physics of that framework, because we are not a part of it.
Pinkie is not part of the framework of Equestrian physics. Those laws simply don't apply to her. The same is true for Discord. As well as for Q in Star Trek and many other characters in fiction. They're not chess pieces playing a chess game, so they're not obligated to move chess pieces according to the rules of chess. When you play chess, a rook only moves in straight lines. A bishop only moves diagonally. Pinkie isn't playing chess, so she can pick both pieces up and throw them across the room.
plot for an episode
the Elements could make their bearers immortal, but the
bearer could choose to live out a normal life.
That would put a delightful end to all the Spike-outliving-Twilight bawwness.
Rarity would do it for the ego boost thing.
Rarity would do it for the eternal youth. Whether or not she intended to actually live any longer, she'd certainly appreciate living out however many years she had looking youthful.
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think of a name for this.
when Applejack hit the apples against a rock dramatically?
"Abstract Art"
If Spike's any indication, though, she'll be able to subsist off of gems. Considering Rarity's her best friend, I don't think she'll have a terrible time, and since dragons seem to have an affinity for finding treasure, she'll probably be able to support herself anyway.
Pretty sure Spike is a boy.
Post by: kaijyuu on October 18, 2011, 10:28:37 pm
I might just go with this.Quotethink of a name for this.
when Applejack hit the apples against a rock dramatically?
"Abstract Art"
Post by: LordBucket on October 18, 2011, 10:37:59 pm
I had dinner with some relatives earlier this evening. My uncle happens to know I like the show, so he half-seriously half-in-humor asked me how it was doing. I explained to everyone at the table about how princess Luna would be making a comeback for the Halloween episode this Saturday, along with a brief summary of how she came to be banished and redeemed in the first place. It evolved into a couple minute discussion about the show, with smiles and polite interest to spare.
Except from my niece, who is 8. She announced to the world at large that she hates ponies, and that one of her friends also hates them so much that she made a song about them:
"My Little Pony,
Scrawny and bony..."
I didn't get the rest of it. But I found it amusing to see the intended audience hating on the show so much when there are millions of teenage and adult bronies loving it.
"Abstract Art"
I might just go with this.
When the game reaches its target audience of millions and you're rich and famous, remember me. :)
Post by: Crazy Cow on October 18, 2011, 10:39:50 pm
Post by: Dsarker on October 18, 2011, 10:57:19 pm
Post by: Roboboy33 on October 18, 2011, 11:09:03 pm
Post by: LordBucket on October 18, 2011, 11:54:37 pm
How can aluminum teeth break and chew gems?
Why would they not be able to?
* Sapphires and rubies (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sapphire) are composed of aluminum oxide. Loosely speaking, a sapphire is rusted aluminum in a crystaline form.
* Crystalline materials (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crystal) tend to break more easily along their shear lines. Just like how it's easier to break a wooden board along the grain rather than against it.
* Impact forces and compressive forces (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strength_of_materials#Strength_terms) are not identical. A gem might happen to be very dense, but it is brittle, and susceptible to shattering. Chomping down violently would be more effective than attempting to slowly crush them.
* Aluminum has roughly four times the compressive strength (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultimate_tensile_strength) of bone. It's reasonable to suggest that aluminum based bone might be better for crushing than calcium/phosphorous based bone.
* Finally, keep in mind that aluminum need not be the only material. Your teeth are not purely calcium phosphate either.
The premise here is simply that dragons requires aluminum for their skeletal structure, just like your skeleton requires calccium and phosphorous. But aluminum is not a material in great abundance in plants or animals. So to grow larger they require an alternate source, and certain gemstones are suitable. This is why baby dragons need to eat lots of gems, but adult dragons don't. Once the skeleton is fully grown, they don't require the aluminum intake they once did. This also explains the hoarding tendency of adult dragons: they're collecting gems to provide for their young.
Post by: Roboboy33 on October 19, 2011, 12:19:48 am
Post by: Dermonster on October 19, 2011, 12:23:17 am
Trying to think of a sig worthy sentence that proves what little of my point there is but failing miserably, so I'm going for the meta-humor. Also failing miserably.
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Post by: Dsarker on October 19, 2011, 02:06:41 am
I'd start by pointing out that the situation is Edenic in nature. Starting with the entire environment being perfectly suited for our ponies' needs, we go into clothing (which is not used extensively, and even when it is used, it is not covering up but embellishing), and finally a direct relationship with a divine being, who is presented as benevolent in nature. We've got two 'evil' beings, who are mostly evil because they have turned away from Celestia and are rebels.
Post by: Dsarker on October 19, 2011, 02:12:33 am
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Post by: LordBucket on October 19, 2011, 02:22:04 am
what is wrong with this picture?
The beige pony sitting directly to Twilight's left has both a horn and wings.
Post by: LordBucket on October 19, 2011, 03:07:55 am
Biblical
WIll assume a more or less Protestant old+new testament version of "biblical." Please correct me if you had something else in mind.
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the situation is Edenic in nature.
Ok, but Eden accounts for 43 verses from the book of Genesis: 2:4 to Genesis 3:21. Less than two chapters out of a book with 50 chapaters, from one single book out of 66 books in the (christian) Bible. Saying that Equestria being vaguely Edenic makes FIM a Biblical metaphor is like saying that since my mouth has saliva in it, that makes it resemble the Atlantic ocean.
And while there are a few matches between MLP and Eden, there are lots of very significant mismatches:
* No nonsense about trees or fruit
* No temptation story
* No fall from grace, and no being kicked out
* There were two humans in Eden. How many ponies are there?
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a direct relationship with a divine being
But very little similarlity between the divine beings in question.
* Two goddesses doesn't mesh well with a singular god who insists on having "No other gods before me."
* Even if you consider the triumverate, the numbers still don't match: Celestia/Luna, Father/Son/Holy Ghost, and no obvious way to reconcile the difference.
* The corruption/banishment/redemption of goddess Luna is a very significant event in Equestria. I see no suitable metaphor for this in the bible.
* The obvious "sun/Jesus" metaphor doesn't really work, because Celestia is the sun, but Luna is not her father. Celestia appears to be the one more fully "in charge" which would tend to imply that she's "the Father" rather than the son. And neither Celestia nor Luna seem to have any notion of redemption or salvation for ponies being through either of them. The only character who's been "redeemed" is Luna. If anything, MLP is an inversion on this point, because Luna was redeemed by the mane cast. This would be like saying that Jesus can only be brought to god by the actions of man. The whole metaphor just isn't working.
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We've got two 'evil' beings, who are mostly evil because
they have turned away from Celestia and are rebels.
...k.
Few problems with that:
1) The christian notion of Satan as a fallen angel is not really biblical. Satan in the bible hasn't been cast out of heaven at all, nor is there any indication that he's turned away from god. Rather, he is present in heaven and he acts like either a private investigator or a legal assistant, depending on how you look at it. For example, in the book of Job (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Job#Satan_in_the_Book_of_Job), Satan is in heaven reporting to god personally in a more or less advisory capacity.
2) Even if you ignore what the bible actually says and work with what christians think it says:
a) According to Celestia, Discord was the former ruler of Equestria before she and Luna overthrew him. That would be like Satan ruling in heaven until god and his little sister kicked him out.
b) You say two 'evil' beings. I assume you mean Luna and Discord. how do you reconcile two single, individual beings rebelling against Celestia with the "biblical" notion of a third of all angels in heaven following a singular Lucifer in rebellion?
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as Biblical metaphor. Discuss.
Really not seeing it.
Post by: Sean Mirrsen on October 19, 2011, 03:30:04 am
And for those of a more image inclination, what is wrong with this picture?Technically, it's too freaking large. Other than that and the random allicorn pony, no idea. Unless you mean how Twilight's is the only desk in the center row.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Dsarker on October 19, 2011, 04:03:35 am
Biblical
WIll assume a more or less Protestant old+new testament version of "biblical." Please correct me if you had something else in mind.Quotethe situation is Edenic in nature.
Ok, but Eden accounts for 43 verses from the book of Genesis: 2:4 to Genesis 3:21. Less than two chapters out of a book with 50 chapaters, from one single book out of 66 books in the (christian) Bible. Saying that Equestria being vaguely Edenic makes FIM a Biblical metaphor is like saying that since my mouth has saliva in it, that makes it resemble the Atlantic ocean.
And while there are a few matches between MLP and Eden, there are lots of very significant mismatches:
* No nonsense about trees or fruit
* No temptation story
* No fall from grace, and no being kicked out
* There were two humans in Eden. How many ponies are there?
I was referring to Eden as a paradise, which is what the world resembles. That's how it starts off with. Now, Eden is usually recognised as a metaphor for the 'perfect' relationship with God. The fall from grace is seen by the betrayal of the relationship. And you know what the people do? They run and hide. Hmmm...Twilight's relationship with Celestia, anyone?
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Oh, sure, it's plainly heretical. And the Sun/Jesus metaphor is the assimilation of dirty heathen cults anyway.Quotea direct relationship with a divine being
But very little similarlity between the divine beings in question.
* Two goddesses doesn't mesh well with a singular god who insists on having "No other gods before me."
* Even if you consider the triumverate, the numbers still don't match: Celestia/Luna, Father/Son/Holy Ghost, and no obvious way to reconcile the difference.
* The corruption/banishment/redemption of goddess Luna is a very significant event in Equestria. I see no suitable metaphor for this in the bible.
* The obvious "sun/Jesus" metaphor doesn't really work, because Celestia is the sun, but Luna is not her father. Celestia appears to be the one more fully "in charge" which would tend to imply that she's "the Father" rather than the son. And neither Celestia nor Luna seem to have any notion of redemption or salvation for ponies being through either of them. The only character who's been "redeemed" is Luna. If anything, MLP is an inversion on this point, because Luna was redeemed by the mane cast. This would be like saying that Jesus can only be brought to god by the actions of man. The whole metaphor just isn't working.
As for this, I'd note the years used. One thousand. Now, this turns up somewhere else in the Bible, in the book of Revelation. Specifically, it mentions the millenial (of one thousand years) reign of Christ, after which the devil returns and they have it out again. Guess what happened after a thousand years from when Celestia came to power?
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You've misread Job. It's not Satan proper noun, it's satan as a title. Which was typical of the time. The term we have today for it? Prosecutor. As for the evil beings...let's look at both of them.QuoteWe've got two 'evil' beings, who are mostly evil because
they have turned away from Celestia and are rebels.
...k.
Few problems with that:
1) The christian notion of Satan as a fallen angel is not really biblical. Satan in the bible hasn't been cast out of heaven at all, nor is there any indication that he's turned away from god. Rather, he is present in heaven and he acts like either a private investigator or a legal assistant, depending on how you look at it. For example, in the book of Job (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Job#Satan_in_the_Book_of_Job), Satan is in heaven reporting to god personally in a more or less advisory capacity.
2) Even if you ignore what the bible actually says and work with what christians think it says:
a) According to Celestia, Discord was the former ruler of Equestria before she and Luna overthrew him. That would be like Satan ruling in heaven until god and his little sister kicked him out.
b) You say two 'evil' beings. I assume you mean Luna and Discord. how do you reconcile two single, individual beings rebelling against Celestia with the "biblical" notion of a third of all angels in heaven following a singular Lucifer in rebellion?
Both of them use temptation, telling their foes to just give up and do as they say. Nightmare Moon is probably a replacement for the devil, but what about Discord? Well, that's easy. Mr Snake, what with his way with words, his changing of the very environment, his way of bringing out the worst in people.
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Really not seeing it.
Still?
Post by: Sordid on October 19, 2011, 04:56:09 am
And for those of a more image inclination, what is wrong with this picture?Spoiler (click to show/hide)
The legs of the desks have far too many sharp edges and thereby don't comply with health and safety regulations.
Post by: Sean Mirrsen on October 19, 2011, 05:05:04 am
Also, these are not desks. These are stools/tables (stables?) that everybody seems to sit on for no particular reason. They're also inexplicably getting shorter towards the blackboard. And everyone's facing away from the blackboard for some reason, but that one might be normal in your American school/kindergartens, so I don't know.And for those of a more image inclination, what is wrong with this picture?Spoiler (click to show/hide)
The legs of the desks have far too many sharp edges and thereby don't comply with health and safety regulations.
Post by: LordBucket on October 19, 2011, 05:05:36 am
the millenial (of one thousand years) reign of Christ, after which the devil
returns and they have it out again. Guess what happened after a thousand years
from when Celestia came to power?
Who is Jesus in your metaphor? Celestia? If so, who is Luna? And who are the mane six? Are they angels? If so, why are there only six of them instead of seven? Why are they defeating Discord instead of raining down plagues upon ponykind? What are the elements of harmony? Is Discord the beast? Why does he have only one head? Why does everything go back to normal after Discord is defeated? Or is Nightmare Moon the beast? If so, why does she also have only one head, why isn't Celestia/Jesus the one defeating her and who is Discord and why is he able to show up an entire season after the final battle?
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You've misread Job. It's not Satan proper noun, it's satan as a title. Which was
typical of the time. The term we have today for it? Prosecutor. As for the evil
beings...let's look at both of them.
I specified to begin with that I was working with a protestant interpretation. If you want to use a jewish interpretation, we can try that...but since you've made reference to Revelations, I assume that's not what you had in mind.
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Both of them use temptation, telling their foes to just give up and do as they say. Nightmare Moon is probably a replacement for the devil, but what about Discord? Well, that's easy. Mr Snake, what with his way with words, his changing of the very environment, his way of bringing out the worst in people.
1) When does Nightmare Moon tempt anyone?
2) The snake in Eden manifested no "environment changing" powers. He certainly wasn't more powerful than god. Yet Discord was apparently a threat that required both Celestia and Luna working together to defeat.
3) It seems inconsistent to suggest that Nightmare Moon is the devil and Discord is the snake in the garden, when Discord showed up fully a season after Nightmare Moon, and apparently both have the power to overcome Celestia. If your MLP scenario is played out in biblical terms, then man doesn't get expelled from the garden of Eden until after the battle at Armageddon, and the snake in the garden is more powerful then god.
4) While Celestia and Luna together defeated Discord once, when he came back a second time, they were apprarently unable to defeat him, and the mane six had to defeat him instead. How is this a biblical metaphor? I don't recall the snake in Eden being bansished only to return more powerful than god, thus requiring somebody else to step in to deal with him.
5) If Nightmare Moon is the devil, how do you explain that she was able to banish/dispose of Celestia?
6) Who is Luna in all this? How do you justify the NMM/Luna dynamic? How do you explain her redemption? What biblical parallel exists to explain any of this?
Again, you have to totally ignore so much for this to even casually resemble the bible, I just don't see this working.
Try starting out even just by identifying who corresponds to whom. Write me out a list of biblical characters and which pony character you think they're supposed to be. Because as it is, your proposals don't appear to even be self consistent.
Post by: Zaerosz on October 19, 2011, 05:14:46 am
1) When does Nightmare Moon tempt anyone?S1E2. Rainbow Dash. Shadowbolts. Any of this sound familiar? Nothing else to contribute in any way whatsoever, but hey.
EDIT: Goddamn I am a ninja. Never before have I posted, then seen the bottom post not be mine.
Post by: Sordid on October 19, 2011, 05:14:48 am
Everyone's facing away from the blackboard for some reason, but that one might be normal in your American school/kindergartens, so I don't know.
Oh hey, that might account for the quality of American education. "D'oh!" :P
Post by: Dsarker on October 19, 2011, 05:34:17 am
As for what the different things represent, wait till I have any real time to spend on it, and I'll do that for you.
Post by: Dsarker on October 19, 2011, 06:52:20 am
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Post by: Crazy Cow on October 19, 2011, 07:39:00 am
Keep your damn hands off that ocarina!
Post by: LordBucket on October 19, 2011, 08:09:28 am
Adventures in Ponyville (http://www.hubworld.com/my-little-pony/shows/friendship-is-magic/games/mlp-adventures-in-ponyville)
Visually pleasing, and I enjoyed feeding Pinkie, but the minigames aren't much fun. Only made it about halfway to earning my cutie mark before I got bored. Still, there it is. Also, apparently no save feature so don't get too attached to your pony.
Post by: Bohandas on October 19, 2011, 08:36:09 am
* No nonsense about trees or fruit
Weren't Over A Barrel and Applebuck Season nothing but nonsense about trees and fruit?
We've got two 'evil' beings, who are mostly evil because they have turned away from Celestia and are rebels.
Discord isn't a rebel. Celestia deposed him.
As for this, I'd note the years used. One thousand. Now, this turns up somewhere else in the Bible, in the book of Revelation. Specifically, it mentions the millenial (of one thousand years) reign of Christ, after which the devil returns and they have it out again. Guess what happened after a thousand years from when Celestia came to power?
The number one thousand turns up in a lot of places. It's a very common number. This argument reminds me of the bit on Aqua Teen Hunger Force where Frylock was freaking out about the number one hundred and started ranting about how it was supposedly invented by the Mayans and that when there was "No more room in number Hell" numbers would "roam the earth" wrecking havoc.
Post by: Bohandas on October 19, 2011, 08:43:02 am
How can aluminum teeth break and chew gems?
Why would they not be able to?
* Sapphires and rubies (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sapphire) are composed of aluminum oxide. Loosely speaking, a sapphire is rusted aluminum in a crystaline form.
* Crystalline materials (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crystal) tend to break more easily along their shear lines. Just like how it's easier to break a wooden board along the grain rather than against it.
* Impact forces and compressive forces (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strength_of_materials#Strength_terms) are not identical. A gem might happen to be very dense, but it is brittle, and susceptible to shattering. Chomping down violently would be more effective than attempting to slowly crush them.
* Aluminum has roughly four times the compressive strength (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultimate_tensile_strength) of bone. It's reasonable to suggest that aluminum based bone might be better for crushing than calcium/phosphorous based bone.
* Finally, keep in mind that aluminum need not be the only material. Your teeth are not purely calcium phosphate either.
The premise here is simply that dragons requires aluminum for their skeletal structure, just like your skeleton requires calccium and phosphorous. But aluminum is not a material in great abundance in plants or animals. So to grow larger they require an alternate source, and certain gemstones are suitable. This is why baby dragons need to eat lots of gems, but adult dragons don't. Once the skeleton is fully grown, they don't require the aluminum intake they once did. This also explains the hoarding tendency of adult dragons: they're collecting gems to provide for their young.
Aluminum could not easily take a place analogous to calcium because they are in different groups on the periodic table (http://www.webelements.com/) and therefore have radically different chemical properties.
(Aluminum is in Group 13, Calcium is in Group 2)
Post by: Sean Mirrsen on October 19, 2011, 09:18:17 am
...
*pulls out tablet*
*sketch sketch sketch*
"Hmm."
(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/4152380/Canterprise.jpg)
You don't want to know where the shuttle bay is.
Post by: Flying Dice on October 19, 2011, 09:22:56 am
How can aluminum teeth break and chew gems?
Why would they not be able to?
* Sapphires and rubies (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sapphire) are composed of aluminum oxide. Loosely speaking, a sapphire is rusted aluminum in a crystaline form.
* Crystalline materials (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crystal) tend to break more easily along their shear lines. Just like how it's easier to break a wooden board along the grain rather than against it.
* Impact forces and compressive forces (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strength_of_materials#Strength_terms) are not identical. A gem might happen to be very dense, but it is brittle, and susceptible to shattering. Chomping down violently would be more effective than attempting to slowly crush them.
* Aluminum has roughly four times the compressive strength (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultimate_tensile_strength) of bone. It's reasonable to suggest that aluminum based bone might be better for crushing than calcium/phosphorous based bone.
* Finally, keep in mind that aluminum need not be the only material. Your teeth are not purely calcium phosphate either.
The premise here is simply that dragons requires aluminum for their skeletal structure, just like your skeleton requires calccium and phosphorous. But aluminum is not a material in great abundance in plants or animals. So to grow larger they require an alternate source, and certain gemstones are suitable. This is why baby dragons need to eat lots of gems, but adult dragons don't. Once the skeleton is fully grown, they don't require the aluminum intake they once did. This also explains the hoarding tendency of adult dragons: they're collecting gems to provide for their young.
Aluminum could not easily take a place analogous to calcium because they are in different groups on the periodic table (http://www.webelements.com/) and therefore have radically different chemical properties.
(Aluminum is in Group 13, Calcium is in Group 2)
Si-based lifeforms are pretty much standard for any sort of fiction that wants non-Ca based species as their starfish aliens. I don't see why having Al-based dragons is any less acceptable in fiction.
Dammit Sean, that is spectacular! The fanfic is pretty amazing as well. All hail Celestia, Queen of Borg! (Also Patrick Stewart getting tossed into the mix as a replacement for the actual Picard was absolutely hilarious.)
Post by: LordBucket on October 19, 2011, 09:23:22 am
Weren't Over A Barrel and Applebuck Season nothing but nonsense about trees and fruit?
Can't tell if troll.
Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tree_of_the_knowledge_of_good_and_evil)
Forbidden fruit (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forbidden_fruit)
The fall of man (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fall_of_man)
Aluminum could not easily take a place analogous to calcium
No reason to assume that that the other materials in dragon bone are necesarily the same as in human bone.
Post by: Sean Mirrsen on October 19, 2011, 09:30:11 am
Dammit Sean, that is spectacular! The fanfic is pretty amazing as well. All hail Celestia, Queen of Borg! (Also Patrick Stewart getting tossed into the mix as a replacement for the actual Picard was absolutely hilarious.)Actually, I am unfamiliar with the fanfic. I've just said about a possible ST crossover where the crew would encounter the current Earth, where Equestria is just fiction.
Post by: LordBucket on October 19, 2011, 10:43:45 am
I am unfamiliar with the fanfic
I think Flying Dice is referring to this one (http://vozdesuenos.deviantart.com/journal/44754426/).
Grimdark + Incomplete tags makes it kind of a dealbreaker for me.
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And on a somewhat creepy note, I just noticed that the ad google served my for that search was for Star Trek themed cupcake accessories.
Post by: Sean Mirrsen on October 19, 2011, 10:49:02 am
Anyway, sprinkled up and cropped version if anyone wants it:
(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/4152380/ESS_Canterprise.jpg)
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 19, 2011, 11:40:36 am
Aluminum could not easily take a place analogous to calcium
No reason to assume that that the other materials in dragon bone are necesarily the same as in human bone.
The issue with oxidized aluminum bones is that they're not going to do well against pressure from the side. Calcium-phosphorous bones can be hit along the sides with more pressure than oxidized aluminum and not break. Considering the size of dragons and their necessity as predators to be able to run fast or fly, they're going to need a way to not break their legs or wings every time they move. There's also the fact that oxidized calcium creates flat sides and sharp edges rather than rounded sides, which would prove more dangerous to surrounding tissue and harder to heal.
Edit: Realizing that I was just saying that the dragons of Equestria are probably not predators since they eat gems, the predator part is irrelevant. The dragon would still need to fly, though, and oxidized calcium wings wouldn't be able to hold the weight.
Post by: Flying Dice on October 19, 2011, 11:42:39 am
I am unfamiliar with the fanfic
I think Flying Dice is referring to this one (http://vozdesuenos.deviantart.com/journal/44754426/).
Grimdark + Incomplete tags makes it kind of a dealbreaker for me.
EDIT:
And on a somewhat creepy note, I just noticed that the ad google served my for that search was for Star Trek themed cupcake accessories.
That is indeed it. I guess I got confused because the pony starship is described as being built in the shape of a flying pegasus. :P
It's also odd with the inclusion of Doctor Who(of).
Anyway, sprinkled up and cropped version if anyone wants it:
(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/4152380/ESS_Canterprise.jpg)
To be honest, the convoluted plot really makes it for me. The grimdark tag, from what I've seen, is probably there mainly because of the Borg and various other cosmic horrors, etc.
Post by: Bohandas on October 19, 2011, 12:31:36 pm
Weren't Over A Barrel and Applebuck Season nothing but nonsense about trees and fruit?
Can't tell if troll.
Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tree_of_the_knowledge_of_good_and_evil)
Forbidden fruit (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forbidden_fruit)
The fall of man (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fall_of_man)
While it didn't cause her to become evil, Applejack's overzealous apple harvesting did cause her to become accidentally destructive and mildly insane.
Post by: LordBucket on October 19, 2011, 12:32:38 pm
The issue with oxidized aluminum bones is that they're not going to do well against pressure from the side.
Calcium-phosphorous bones can be hit along the sides with more pressure than oxidized aluminum and not break.
No more blind assertions, please. It takes time to look this stuff up, and it's kind of annoying to have people wildly making stuff up just to be disagreeable.
Shear strength of human femur bone (http://silver.neep.wisc.edu/~lakes/BoneAniso.html): 65-71 MPa.
Shear strength of aluminum oxide (http://www-ferp.ucsd.edu/LIB/PROPS/PANOS/al2o3.html): 330 MPa
Yes, it's stronger vs both compressive and tensile forces as well.
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There's also the fact that oxidized calcium creates flat sides and sharp edges rather than
rounded sides, which would prove more dangerous to surrounding tissue and harder to heal.
Aluminum doesn't have that problem.
Post by: Bohandas on October 19, 2011, 12:35:15 pm
How can aluminum teeth break and chew gems?
Why would they not be able to?
* Sapphires and rubies (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sapphire) are composed of aluminum oxide. Loosely speaking, a sapphire is rusted aluminum in a crystaline form.
* Crystalline materials (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crystal) tend to break more easily along their shear lines. Just like how it's easier to break a wooden board along the grain rather than against it.
* Impact forces and compressive forces (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strength_of_materials#Strength_terms) are not identical. A gem might happen to be very dense, but it is brittle, and susceptible to shattering. Chomping down violently would be more effective than attempting to slowly crush them.
* Aluminum has roughly four times the compressive strength (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultimate_tensile_strength) of bone. It's reasonable to suggest that aluminum based bone might be better for crushing than calcium/phosphorous based bone.
* Finally, keep in mind that aluminum need not be the only material. Your teeth are not purely calcium phosphate either.
The premise here is simply that dragons requires aluminum for their skeletal structure, just like your skeleton requires calccium and phosphorous. But aluminum is not a material in great abundance in plants or animals. So to grow larger they require an alternate source, and certain gemstones are suitable. This is why baby dragons need to eat lots of gems, but adult dragons don't. Once the skeleton is fully grown, they don't require the aluminum intake they once did. This also explains the hoarding tendency of adult dragons: they're collecting gems to provide for their young.
Aluminum could not easily take a place analogous to calcium because they are in different groups on the periodic table (http://www.webelements.com/) and therefore have radically different chemical properties.
(Aluminum is in Group 13, Calcium is in Group 2)
Si-based lifeforms are pretty much standard for any sort of fiction that wants non-Ca based species as their starfish aliens. I don't see why having Al-based dragons is any less acceptable in fiction.
First, Ca is the abbreviation for Calcium, not for Carbon, Secondly, silicon based lifeforms only make sense because Silicon and Carbon are in the same elemental group (http://chemistry.about.com/library/weekly/blgroups.htm).
Post by: Dermonster on October 19, 2011, 12:44:09 pm
Bay12 Everybody!
Still weird as hell.
Post by: LordBucket on October 19, 2011, 12:44:39 pm
While it didn't cause her to become evil, Applejack's overzealous apple harvesting
did cause her to become accidentally destructive and mildly insane.
Which is completely missing the point
The topic at hand was whether Equestria resembles the garden of Eden.
I pointed out in this post (http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=74664.msg2693293#msg2693293) that Equestria lacks the "trees and fruit nonsense" in the bible.
You replied in this post (http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=74664.msg2693665#msg2693665) that the episodes Over A Barrel and Applebuck Season were "nothing but nonsense about trees and fruit".
To which I replied in this post (http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=74664.msg2693768#msg2693768) with links for you to read what the trees and fruits in the garden were actually about
And to that you reply with this:
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While it didn't cause her to become evil, Applejack's overzealous apple harvesting
did cause her to become accidentally destructive and mildly insane.
Are you seriously suggesting that Applejack getting stupid from lack of sleep because she was too busy harvesting apples until her friends intervened and talked her into letting them help her is in some way a good metaphor for god telling man to obey him and remain in ignorance and when man disobeyed god curses Adam and Eve with various frailties and kicked them both out of Eden?
Because if you really think that's a good metaphor...I don't really know what to say.
Post by: Zangi on October 19, 2011, 01:32:47 pm
L-O-L
Post by: dragonshardz on October 19, 2011, 01:41:14 pm
RE: Complex biological/thematic discussion:
Biological: Dragons = fucking magic.
Thematic: You can find parallels in anything, whether they were intended or not. Just take it at face value and please stop searching for deeper meaning. Face value of Applebuck Season: Ask for help from your friends when you have trouble doing a big job.
Post by: kaijyuu on October 19, 2011, 01:49:07 pm
Just take it at face value and please stop searching for deeper meaning.Two (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/DeathOfTheAuthor) things (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ptitle0gw4lvn5).
Not that I don't agree that this conversation is silly :P
Post by: Fniff on October 19, 2011, 01:59:13 pm
Post by: Flying Dice on October 19, 2011, 02:03:57 pm
How can aluminum teeth break and chew gems?
Why would they not be able to?
* Sapphires and rubies (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sapphire) are composed of aluminum oxide. Loosely speaking, a sapphire is rusted aluminum in a crystaline form.
* Crystalline materials (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crystal) tend to break more easily along their shear lines. Just like how it's easier to break a wooden board along the grain rather than against it.
* Impact forces and compressive forces (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strength_of_materials#Strength_terms) are not identical. A gem might happen to be very dense, but it is brittle, and susceptible to shattering. Chomping down violently would be more effective than attempting to slowly crush them.
* Aluminum has roughly four times the compressive strength (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultimate_tensile_strength) of bone. It's reasonable to suggest that aluminum based bone might be better for crushing than calcium/phosphorous based bone.
* Finally, keep in mind that aluminum need not be the only material. Your teeth are not purely calcium phosphate either.
The premise here is simply that dragons requires aluminum for their skeletal structure, just like your skeleton requires calccium and phosphorous. But aluminum is not a material in great abundance in plants or animals. So to grow larger they require an alternate source, and certain gemstones are suitable. This is why baby dragons need to eat lots of gems, but adult dragons don't. Once the skeleton is fully grown, they don't require the aluminum intake they once did. This also explains the hoarding tendency of adult dragons: they're collecting gems to provide for their young.
Aluminum could not easily take a place analogous to calcium because they are in different groups on the periodic table (http://www.webelements.com/) and therefore have radically different chemical properties.
(Aluminum is in Group 13, Calcium is in Group 2)
Si-based lifeforms are pretty much standard for any sort of fiction that wants non-Ca based species as their starfish aliens. I don't see why having Al-based dragons is any less acceptable in fiction.
First, Ca is the abbreviation for Calcium, not for Carbon, Secondly, silicon based lifeforms only make sense because Silicon and Carbon are in the same elemental group (http://chemistry.about.com/library/weekly/blgroups.htm).
I realize that. I was referring to the primary element in bone structure, which was actually relevant to the previous posts. I was probably not clear in one point (bolded) enough, where I probably should have said "lifeforms with Ca based skeletal structures", but to be perfectly honest it shouldn't have been hard to extrapolate what I was talking about from context. And I tend to assume that people have knowledge of at least the abbreviations of a few of the more commonly discussed elements (among other things), but that might just be me. Even assuming that I am a complete moron with no knowledge of chemistry, there was a periodic table linked not long before that. ;)
On an unrelated note:
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FD_CnzUPlkg/Tp6WAzeaLPI/AAAAAAAAOv8/DQscx0AOBfA/s1600/luna_bust_complete_by_bigponymac-d4d9ubh.jpg)
DO WANT.
Post by: Sean Mirrsen on October 19, 2011, 02:15:09 pm
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 19, 2011, 02:27:27 pm
Unless you're trying to make friends. Being subliminally creepy can be offputting.
Post by: kaijyuu on October 19, 2011, 02:37:56 pm
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 19, 2011, 02:44:32 pm
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Post by: Bohandas on October 19, 2011, 03:23:05 pm
EDIT: Also, Fluttershy represents Jesus, due to the events at the end of Dragonshy
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 19, 2011, 03:51:51 pm
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Post by: Dsarker on October 19, 2011, 03:54:35 pm
Twilight Sparkle obviously represents the false prophet spoken of in the Book of Revelations because she hangs out with a dragon.
EDIT: Also, Fluttershy represents Jesus, due to the events at the end of Dragonshy
Not just Jesus. Remember, she's afraid of the dragon too, so she represents Mary.
Post by: Dermonster on October 19, 2011, 03:55:59 pm
Crookedtrees scares meslightlya lot.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Who the hell is crookedtreAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Post by: Dsarker on October 19, 2011, 04:02:08 pm
Crookedtrees scares meslightlya lot.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Who the hell is crookedtreAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Look, if you people keep doing this sort of stuff, I'll go and find all the MLP creepy images I can and post them all whenever anyone is d'awwwwing. You don't want that.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 19, 2011, 04:12:42 pm
*cold stare* You wouldn't.Crookedtrees scares meslightlya lot.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Who the hell is crookedtreAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Look, if you people keep doing this sort of stuff, I'll go and find all the MLP creepy images I can and post them all whenever anyone is d'awwwwing. You don't want that.
Post by: Dsarker on October 19, 2011, 04:16:08 pm
Oh, it's good to see someone still trusting in human nature....hahahahaha.*cold stare* You wouldn't.Crookedtrees scares meslightlya lot.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Who the hell is crookedtreAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Look, if you people keep doing this sort of stuff, I'll go and find all the MLP creepy images I can and post them all whenever anyone is d'awwwwing. You don't want that.
Post by: BowlSoldier on October 19, 2011, 04:16:15 pm
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 19, 2011, 04:30:41 pm
Post by: Dsarker on October 19, 2011, 04:30:55 pm
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Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 19, 2011, 04:37:17 pm
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 19, 2011, 04:40:44 pm
Post by: Fniff on October 19, 2011, 04:43:26 pm
A lost episode creepypasta?
Is that the best you can do?
BRING IT ON!
I am a creepypasta reader and I can take it!
Post by: Dsarker on October 19, 2011, 04:54:19 pm
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Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 19, 2011, 05:00:08 pm
Post by: Dsarker on October 19, 2011, 05:02:47 pm
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1td5r9BGGA7l2-rnlFTnVrJN2NdZclcVWUMoCqaSujnM/mobilebasic?pli=1&hl=en_GB
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 19, 2011, 05:15:54 pm
Post by: Dsarker on October 19, 2011, 05:18:59 pm
Post by: kaijyuu on October 19, 2011, 05:19:58 pm
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 19, 2011, 05:22:50 pm
I'm so sorry
Post by: Crazy Cow on October 19, 2011, 05:35:02 pm
You'll like this nice story. It's a bit long, but you'll love the ending!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1td5r9BGGA7l2-rnlFTnVrJN2NdZclcVWUMoCqaSujnM/mobilebasic?pli=1&hl=en_GB
You see, you posted that. That immediately made me go into enjoy-gorn mode :p
I went in there expecting cupcakes, and I got my damn cupcakes. You should make a separate account just to catch me flat-footed once or twice :p
Now, with that out of the way...
What the fuck?
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 19, 2011, 05:36:02 pm
And as for the Fluttershy thing, being choked to death is one of the nicer ways to die. Not to say it's nice, it's just not as unpleasant as a lot of other options.
Post by: Bauglir on October 19, 2011, 05:36:49 pm
Post by: Dsarker on October 19, 2011, 05:38:11 pm
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Post by: Dsarker on October 19, 2011, 05:43:24 pm
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Post by: Sordid on October 19, 2011, 05:46:54 pm
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 19, 2011, 05:47:16 pm
Post by: Crazy Cow on October 19, 2011, 05:47:40 pm
I'll take two.
Post by: Dsarker on October 19, 2011, 05:49:44 pm
You sick fuck.I did warn you, you know. Nobody forced you to read the story. Nobody forced you to open the spoilers.
Post by: Crazy Cow on October 19, 2011, 05:52:21 pm
What is that? It's probably some gore or horror or some shit... but there was all that dragon biological stuff, maybe it's a really long post about that? Maybe s/he found some really cute Fluttershy fiction? Maybe...
*clicks*
At that point, you were either expecting it or you are scared out of your damn mind. I find that the first one is more personally enjoyable :p
Post by: Dsarker on October 19, 2011, 05:57:29 pm
Post by: Crazy Cow on October 19, 2011, 06:01:48 pm
Do it right now.
Trollestia would be proud :p
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 19, 2011, 06:03:22 pm
...I think I should stop before my sociopathic/sadistic personality comes out too much...
Post by: Crazy Cow on October 19, 2011, 06:06:31 pm
I'm getting too caught up in this, aren't I?
Post by: Dsarker on October 19, 2011, 06:09:16 pm
Why don't we do one of those 24 hour open document things? I bet we could write the initial story and the gorn replacement in that time.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 19, 2011, 06:10:42 pm
Post by: kaijyuu on October 19, 2011, 06:11:39 pm
Post by: Flying Dice on October 19, 2011, 06:13:08 pm
Post by: Dsarker on October 19, 2011, 06:13:41 pm
Post by: Crazy Cow on October 19, 2011, 06:13:49 pm
Step three is to host a twenty-four hour open document to switch it over to a torture fic and watch the fireworks when we upload the "revisions" :p
How sensitive are pegasus wings? Any idea at all? Based on Rainbow Dash, those things are made of spoilerite.
Post by: Dsarker on October 19, 2011, 06:15:36 pm
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 19, 2011, 06:18:42 pm
PS: Pegasi wings are likely extremely sensitive since they're supposedly the pegasi's magical interface with their environment, meaning lots and lots of nerves. Pouring tar over it then plucking feathers would probably be hellish for the victim.
Post by: Dsarker on October 19, 2011, 06:20:19 pm
Post by: Bohandas on October 19, 2011, 06:21:16 pm
You'll like this nice story. It's a bit long, but you'll love the ending!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1td5r9BGGA7l2-rnlFTnVrJN2NdZclcVWUMoCqaSujnM/mobilebasic?pli=1&hl=en_GB
You see, you posted that. That immediately made me go into enjoy-gorn mode :p
I went in there expecting cupcakes, and I got my damn cupcakes. You should make a separate account just to catch me flat-footed once or twice :p
Now, with that out of the way...
What the fuck?
Yeah, really. I mean the story really IS is basically the same story as Cupcakes except that instead of cupcakes it has rainbows.
Post by: Crazy Cow on October 19, 2011, 06:22:52 pm
And exactly what I was thinking. Once it gets on EqD, we replace our Google Docs/Fanfiction.net cute story with the gorn fic with no hints at all that we did anything.
I'm doing this alone if nobody else is in; this is just going to be too awesome :p
And I'm thinking a day or so. Enough time for people to notice it, but not soon enough that everyone who would read it would have already done so.
Any ideas about the theme for the cute/gorn fiction? I'm thinking that we shouldn't use Pinkie as our antagonist, we don't want to be remembered as "that other Cupcakes thing."
Alright, damnit! Stop posting before me, people! I'm typing! D:<
Post by: Bauglir on October 19, 2011, 06:24:54 pm
Feh, maybe I'm a bit too "Stop Having Fun" about it, but some of the pictures seem like they might be a step too far for this forum. I'll admit, I'm slightly impressed that Zombiedash seems to have more or less correct horse skull anatomy, though. Enough to recognize at a glance "Oh this was clearly a horse".
And don't bother with a fake identity for trolling EqD if you're going to be openly discussing it here, there's not much point.
Post by: Dsarker on October 19, 2011, 06:26:24 pm
Post by: Crazy Cow on October 19, 2011, 06:27:20 pm
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 19, 2011, 06:30:00 pm
Maybe the torturers should be self-inserts? It's not something I've heard of being done before, so I think it would at least be original.
Post by: Dsarker on October 19, 2011, 06:31:40 pm
Hmmm. When shall we orchestrate our plot?
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 19, 2011, 06:34:46 pm
Post by: Dsarker on October 19, 2011, 06:36:35 pm
Post by: Crazy Cow on October 19, 2011, 06:37:23 pm
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
EDIT:
Well, I'm available Friday most of the day, and a few hours on Monday and Wednesday. I can't make Tuesday/Thursday; I have school, then karate lessons.
Post by: Bauglir on October 19, 2011, 06:40:00 pm
Post by: Dsarker on October 19, 2011, 06:41:15 pm
Post by: Dsarker on October 19, 2011, 06:42:30 pm
Post by: Crazy Cow on October 19, 2011, 06:44:52 pm
I noticed there tends to be a bit of a bias against OC ponies in stories, at least involved with the Mane Six. Although it would be interesting, playing off the absolute best and absolute worst sides of our OCs...
@Bauglir
Please, do point our way. I would love to take a bit of credit for this masterpiece of a troll brewing here :p
Post by: Fniff on October 19, 2011, 06:46:39 pm
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I vote for mane 6.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 19, 2011, 06:47:47 pm
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Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 19, 2011, 06:51:01 pm
Oh god, if stuff like this is going to be in the fic then there is going to be some grade A trolling going down.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Fniff on October 19, 2011, 06:53:00 pm
Post by: Dsarker on October 19, 2011, 06:55:50 pm
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Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 19, 2011, 06:57:17 pm
By the way, on the cute fic, we need to at least try to include all the main cast so a larger body of people will check it out. Of course, I suck at normal stories, so I won't be able to help much more than vague suggestions X(.
Edit: I'm going in as a human, if that's all right. Not anything against ponies, but hands have a few nifty uses hooves lack. Like fingernails that can easily get under small bits of skin to peel.
I was also thinking, each writer could claim a pony to torture with Pinkie Pie off limits. As we go through the story, we pass Pinkie around and show her our 'work' as we continue to mind rape her.
Post by: Crazy Cow on October 19, 2011, 06:58:19 pm
*OCs arrive in town*
*Mane cast gets tortured horribly*
*OCs doing the torturing get killed by the other OCs*
*Surviving mane cast mercy killed*
*Remaining OCs commit seppuku*
So, what's the game plan for the gorn version?
Post by: Dsarker on October 19, 2011, 07:00:14 pm
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 19, 2011, 07:01:09 pm
Post by: Fniff on October 19, 2011, 07:01:34 pm
Post by: Flying Dice on October 19, 2011, 07:02:18 pm
Which doesn't mean that it won't be funny if done well...
Post by: Dsarker on October 19, 2011, 07:03:15 pm
Post by: Crazy Cow on October 19, 2011, 07:04:49 pm
Maybe the 'normal' one is where our OCs show up in Ponyville as a group set out to found a settlement in the name of some country or other. Problem is, we get lost int he Everfree and come out the other side with little in the way of supplies or knowledge about our surroundings. The Mane Cast graciously aid us in getting back on track. We can throw in some Bay12 injokes and have some fun with it.
And Crazy the mechanic is going to torture Fluttershy, unless anyone has objections to this.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 19, 2011, 07:05:49 pm
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 19, 2011, 07:06:54 pm
It's the one chance I have of writing something I'm actually good at.I'm not sure if I should be worried.
Post by: kaijyuu on October 19, 2011, 07:09:39 pm
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 19, 2011, 07:10:06 pm
Post by: Fniff on October 19, 2011, 07:11:36 pm
We should start writing together.
Post by: Dsarker on October 19, 2011, 07:13:33 pm
In all seriousness...
Maybe the 'normal' one is where our OCs show up in Ponyville as a group set out to found a settlement in the name of some country or other. Problem is, we get lost int he Everfree and come out the other side with little in the way of supplies or knowledge about our surroundings. The Mane Cast graciously aid us in getting back on track. We can throw in some Bay12 injokes and have some fun with it.
And Crazy the mechanic is going to torture Fluttershy, unless anyone has objections to this.
Only if I get Rarity.
Post by: Fniff on October 19, 2011, 07:16:35 pm
Post by: Dsarker on October 19, 2011, 07:18:58 pm
My Little Fortress mod. Hell, if we make it out that it's a dwarf fortress - my little pony crossover, I bet we'll get better ratings in the Gorn story.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 19, 2011, 07:20:39 pm
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Post by: kaijyuu on October 19, 2011, 07:21:34 pm
Post by: Fniff on October 19, 2011, 07:23:02 pm
Now remember. We have to make the Fanfic good. That means 3D characters, plot and fun. We have to make it very good so that ED doesn't catch on at first.
Post by: Dsarker on October 19, 2011, 07:24:07 pm
Heck, we could make it a sort of Christmas story, about how the mane 6 help the poor, starved travellers.
Post by: Heliman on October 19, 2011, 07:25:51 pm
What, no-one wants to be the rescuer who murders the evil serial killers, attempts to heal the wounds imflicted but fails, leaving one option? Am I going to have to rescue, futilely attempt to help and mercy-kill the whole mane cast by myself and still have a character that hasn't been turned into a numb shell?...
Doctor Whooves?
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 19, 2011, 07:27:26 pm
If we could put out the cute fic when it's not going to have much competition, it will draw a larger crowd. If it's during horror fic season, we'll be drawing in the people who don't want to read horror fics in the first place.
They'll be out of the frying pan and straight into our master-crafted hell. Adorned with spikes of torture.
Post by: Dsarker on October 19, 2011, 07:29:22 pm
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 19, 2011, 07:31:27 pm
Post by: Fniff on October 19, 2011, 07:31:38 pm
What if ED takes this really personally? What if I can't post a Fanfic there because it just might turn into something else? How am I going to post fanfics then? Fan fiction.net? The place doesn't even do proper criticisms...
I know I like darkfics, but what if I want a cutefic one day? Oh dear... I shouldn't be worrying about me, but... Maybe this isn't such a good idea for me.
Post by: Dsarker on October 19, 2011, 07:33:04 pm
Post by: Trapezohedron on October 19, 2011, 07:33:59 pm
Post by: Flying Dice on October 19, 2011, 07:34:20 pm
That's what fake names are for.
So you're saying the equivalent of "hey look at us from Bay12", and you don't expect anyone to come here and see who it was? ???
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 19, 2011, 07:34:28 pm
Shit, wait.Simple, we apologize sincerely and make sure they understand it was all in good jest, and that since they didn't like it we swear up and down to never ever do anything like it again. The ones of us who have less to lose (like me) can even take most of the blame for it.
What if ED takes this really personally? What if I can't post a Fanfic there because it just might turn into something else? How am I going to post fanfics then? Fan fiction.net? The place doesn't even do proper criticisms...
I know I like darkfics, but what if I want a cutefic one day? Oh dear... I shouldn't be worrying about me, but... Maybe this isn't such a good idea for me.
Post by: Fniff on October 19, 2011, 07:36:13 pm
Let's pull off Operation Barrel! Like shooting fish!
Post by: Flying Dice on October 19, 2011, 07:36:58 pm
Post by: Dsarker on October 19, 2011, 07:37:11 pm
Why d'you think I'm not actively participating? I'd love to, but I like having my normal fic up more than I would like helping to pull off a troll like this.That's what fake names are for.
So you're saying the equivalent of "hey look at us from Bay12", and you don't expect anyone to come here and see who it was? ???
"We know who did it. Flying Dice, Dsarker, and Fniff. We'll ban any stories from them. Hmm, this new story from ThisTotallyIsn'tFniffUnderANewName looks good. Let's put it up!"
Post by: Dsarker on October 19, 2011, 07:39:18 pm
Dsarker, check your PMs. ;)
What PM? I never received anything of the sort ;)
Post by: Flying Dice on October 19, 2011, 07:40:06 pm
Why d'you think I'm not actively participating? I'd love to, but I like having my normal fic up more than I would like helping to pull off a troll like this.That's what fake names are for.
So you're saying the equivalent of "hey look at us from Bay12", and you don't expect anyone to come here and see who it was? ???
"We know who did it. Flying Dice, Dsarker, and Fniff. We'll ban any stories from them. Hmm, this new story from ThisTotallyIsn'tFniffUnderANewName looks good. Let's put it up!"
My problem is that I've got an in-progress long story that i'm writing, and it'll be a bit obvious if I resub it under a new name. Like I said, though (it might take a minute or two...)
Post by: Dsarker on October 19, 2011, 07:42:25 pm
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 19, 2011, 07:43:36 pm
Post by: Flying Dice on October 19, 2011, 07:46:03 pm
So is it going to be along the lines of some introduction, and then each of us doing our own chapter?
Post by: Fniff on October 19, 2011, 07:47:18 pm
Post by: Flying Dice on October 19, 2011, 07:48:59 pm
And honestly? I think we can argue that this is very much in the Halloween spirit.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 19, 2011, 07:50:49 pm
Post by: Crazy Cow on October 19, 2011, 07:52:29 pm
I think that we should get one or two chapters out for our cutefic quickly, so that it shows up right around Halloween to contrast the horror, like someone (Pickle, I think) said. Then, they get Dwarf Fortress.
Also, anyone contacted Necro yet?
And how I'm imagining it is that we each write our own parts, and we have interludes between each scene. I'm doing some Fluttershy torture, then we skip to Dsarker and Rarity, then on to Slag and his scene. I don;t know if that will work well, but we'll have to keep it int he boundaries of a few chapters, otherwise we'll have to submit new stuff and they'll be on to us.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 19, 2011, 07:54:43 pm
Post by: Dsarker on October 19, 2011, 07:56:53 pm
Me, Crazy Cow, and TheBronzePickle will be the main editors. Submit your entries to us, and we will reply with edit/rewriting requests. This will be, with any luck, reserved to plotline issues.
Basic timeline of both fics
OCs arrive. Meet Mane 6.
Each has an individual scene with their chosen pony. In cutefic, they'll be helping/working for help. They will learn hidden truths about themselves and all that stuff. This will be up to you.
If we have 7 ponies, Spike will be included in this. In gorefic, seventh pony and Spike will try and save mane 6? THIS IS UP TO FNIFF.
Story ends with either OCs have earned the friendship of the mane 6 and they move on to start their settlement OR in Gorefic, everyone dying horribly.
Post by: Dsarker on October 19, 2011, 07:57:59 pm
Post by: Crazy Cow on October 19, 2011, 07:59:15 pm
Crazy Cow: OP 'Crazy,' tortures FLuttershy
Dsarker: OP '?,' tortures Rarity
TheBronzePickle: OP 'Slag,' tortures Twi and Pinkie
Fniff: OP '?,' saves everypony from the other OPs
I don't think I missed anyone, yell at me if I'm wrong.
And I'll do the grammar editing. I'm a damn Nazi when it comes to grammar.
Post by: Dsarker on October 19, 2011, 08:00:33 pm
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 19, 2011, 08:01:41 pm
Post by: Crazy Cow on October 19, 2011, 08:02:38 pm
What would be good is to keep each chapter 'equalised'. For every good chapter, there is a parallel gore chapter.
So, are we doing all our cute chapters, then replacing them with gore chapters?
Or going with parallel cute-gore updates? Not quite sure about the plan.
Post by: Impending Doom on October 19, 2011, 08:03:24 pm
You all do Armok proud.
Post by: Dsarker on October 19, 2011, 08:03:46 pm
We're doing Cute chapters, for example Crazy doing something to help out Fluttershy. Then replacing them with gore chapters, in which case it would be Crazy torturing Fluttershy.
Post by: kaijyuu on October 19, 2011, 08:04:02 pm
Post by: Dsarker on October 19, 2011, 08:05:32 pm
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 19, 2011, 08:06:07 pm
Perhaps if someone wants, they could take over for me in the cute department? It would be a massive help.
Post by: Crazy Cow on October 19, 2011, 08:06:50 pm
Ya'll should carve pumpkins instead of ponies (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/10/halloween-pumpkin-event.html).
I'm very tempted to carve this into a pumpkin.
Code: [Select]
z z
z p p
z
Three guesses :p
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 19, 2011, 08:07:47 pm
Post by: SirAaronIII on October 19, 2011, 08:10:38 pm
Post by: Dsarker on October 19, 2011, 08:11:14 pm
I'm not sure about my cute writing. As I've demonstrated here before, all my nice stories seem rushed and ill-written.
Perhaps if someone wants, they could take over for me in the cute department? It would be a massive help.
So we have two lists.
Gorefic
1. TheBronzePickle - Twilight Sparkle?
2. Crazy Cow - Fluttershy
3. Dsarker - Rarity
4. <censored by order of the Spanish Inquisition. Didn't expect THAT, did you?> - Rainbow Dash
5. <national secret> - ???
6. (Possibly) Necro910 - ???
Cutefic
1. Dragonshardz
2. Crazy Cow
3. Dsarker
4. <secret security rating required for viewing>
5. <Who said this was taken up by someone?>
6. (Possibly) Necro910.
If anyone needs a replacement for either portion, just pm or post it up here.
Post by: dragonshardz on October 19, 2011, 08:12:18 pm
I'm not sure about my cute writing. As I've demonstrated here before, all my nice stories seem rushed and ill-written.
Perhaps if someone wants, they could take over for me in the cute department? It would be a massive help.
So we have two lists.
Gorefic
1. TheBronzePickle
2. Crazy Cow
3. Dsarker
4. <censored by order of the Spanish Inquisition. Didn't expect THAT, did you?>
5. <national secret>
6. (Possibly) Necro910
Cutefic
1. Replacement needed!
2. Crazy Cow
3. Dsarker
4. <secret security rating required for viewing>
5. <Who said this was taken up by someone?>
6. (Possibly) Necro910.
If anyone needs a replacement for either portion, just pm or post it up here.
I can give replacing TheBronzePickle a shot.
Post by: Fniff on October 19, 2011, 08:13:16 pm
Right, how can my guy help Spike?
Post by: Dsarker on October 19, 2011, 08:14:38 pm
Hmmm. What does Spike need help with?
Getting gems.
Post by: Crazy Cow on October 19, 2011, 08:16:10 pm
EDIT:
Perhaps Spike just needs to get away from all these girls? A man's night out? :p
Post by: Fniff on October 19, 2011, 08:17:19 pm
Post by: Dsarker on October 19, 2011, 08:18:27 pm
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 19, 2011, 08:18:55 pm
Post by: Dsarker on October 19, 2011, 08:20:02 pm
Pseudonym proposal - Goblin's Friend
Post by: GeneralGuy on October 19, 2011, 08:20:39 pm
We can do both! That could be in someone's chapter. I'll take it if no-one else does.I immediately imagined stuffing a pony in a hollow pumpkin, then carving. What have you all done to me?
Post by: Dsarker on October 19, 2011, 08:21:23 pm
Post by: Crazy Cow on October 19, 2011, 08:22:03 pm
Only to replace it an hour later with the most disturbing, horrid torture we can think of.
*begins writing*
Also, I have a list of everyone who has been confirmed for the gorn part, and who they are torturing. I'll keep it updated as more people post.
Post by: Dsarker on October 19, 2011, 08:22:51 pm
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 19, 2011, 08:23:47 pm
Post by: Crazy Cow on October 19, 2011, 08:25:27 pm
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 19, 2011, 08:29:00 pm
Post by: Sergius on October 19, 2011, 08:29:54 pm
I also found it irritating rather than funny.
Post by: kaijyuu on October 19, 2011, 08:32:12 pm
I even wrote up a thing on TVtropes under "broken base" (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/YMMV/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic) and it hasn't been deleted yet, so I'm guessing it's not an unusual opinion.
Post by: Dsarker on October 19, 2011, 08:35:16 pm
Oh, of course not. I'd stuff her in a pumpkin for storage, then eat her when I get on low health. I'd never do something as cruel as that!
Not to mention WASTEFUL.
Post by: alexwazer on October 19, 2011, 08:44:57 pm
I really despise your idea. It shows a clear and disturbing lack of empathy. Trolling is already problematic in itself as far as I am concerned, but doing so with stuff like gore and sadistic material, which you know very well will displeases, shocks or disturbs other people, is just plain sick. You are not playing with dwarves in a game here! And you want to do that using Bay 12's name. I don't want B12 to be associated with that kind of lowly trolling.
Maybe it's just me, but in that case that would be a clear sign that I'm in the wrong place.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 19, 2011, 08:47:31 pm
Post by: Dsarker on October 19, 2011, 08:48:08 pm
In all truth, though, conscience's etymology is "against knowledge". Strange, isn't it?
Post by: Crazy Cow on October 19, 2011, 08:49:05 pm
Yeah, we don't want to give Toady and Bay12 in general a bad name. I suppose I could submit the thing; I already have a fimfiction account and everything.
Post by: Dsarker on October 19, 2011, 08:50:47 pm
Post by: Crazy Cow on October 19, 2011, 08:54:10 pm
Point is, alexwazer has a good point. Either someone should post this in their name, or we make a fake account to take the blame for us. Don't want to soil the good name of Bay12.
*waits for Toady to come down with the wrath of god on our plan*
Post by: Dsarker on October 19, 2011, 08:55:02 pm
Post by: Fniff on October 19, 2011, 09:00:01 pm
Post by: Dsarker on October 19, 2011, 09:05:50 pm
Post by: Flying Dice on October 19, 2011, 09:06:55 pm
Or... If we do decide to put it up on EqD, we can ask them to change the story tags just before we change the story.
You could submit the gore as a story update (have all the happy chapters together in one part, then have them lead into the gore in the second), and request the tag additions then.
Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 19, 2011, 09:07:21 pm
Post by: Crazy Cow on October 19, 2011, 09:08:15 pm
Post by: Fniff on October 19, 2011, 09:11:14 pm
Right, I'm going to have the most awesome, heartwarming thing at the end of the fic. To make up for it all.
Post by: Dsarker on October 19, 2011, 09:11:54 pm
Post by: Telgin on October 19, 2011, 09:13:33 pm
Then we won't do it in the name of Bay12. We'll do it in our names. It is our idea after all, not the entirety of Bay12's. It would be obviously unfair to judge the entire forum based on a few's actions, and we'll bring that up if we must.
Agreed. While I like a litte bit of twisted darkness with my ponies, I think doing this in the Bay12 name is probably approaching it the wrong way. I'd probably find it funny myself, but I digress...
I'm a bit frustrated with the fact that I have a conscious too (not because of the gore fic, that's a bit funny), but because I still haven't seen the new episode. I don't get the Hub here, and I can't force myself to watch it online anywhere but the Hub site since that's illegal. I assume they'll get it up on their site eventually, but I want to decide for myself if it's too over the top or not sooner than later! Back when they didn't seem to care about the videos on Youtube I thought it was alright, but then Hasbro did finally take them down.
Actually, that does make me wonder how Equestria Daily gets away with hosting the livestreams...
Post by: Dsarker on October 19, 2011, 09:14:52 pm
Post by: Crazy Cow on October 19, 2011, 09:15:05 pm
By the way, I'm getting the feeling that I'm being a bit controlling. If I am, call me out on it and I'll shut up :p
EDIT:
Yeah, Hasbro has been pretty cool about allowing the show to be uploaded online. That isn't where the money comes form, so why bother?
Post by: Fniff on October 19, 2011, 09:17:53 pm
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 19, 2011, 09:18:24 pm
Post by: Impending Doom on October 19, 2011, 09:19:05 pm
Pretty much the only thing we need to write together is the first bit, where we all stumble out of the Everfree or something. We can split up and do our own things pretty much immediately after that, I'm thinking, but it needs to be done before anything else, methinks.
By the way, I'm getting the feeling that I'm being a bit controlling. If I am, call me out on it and I'll shut up :p
EDIT:
Yeah, Hasbro has been pretty cool about allowing the show to be uploaded online. That isn't where the money comes form, so why bother?
Actually, quite the opposite. I trhink a big project like this needs a strong center.
Post by: Dsarker on October 19, 2011, 09:23:01 pm
Post by: Flying Dice on October 19, 2011, 09:24:48 pm
Pretty much the only thing we need to write together is the first bit, where we all stumble out of the Everfree or something. We can split up and do our own things pretty much immediately after that, I'm thinking, but it needs to be done before anything else, methinks.
By the way, I'm getting the feeling that I'm being a bit controlling. If I am, call me out on it and I'll shut up :p
EDIT:
Yeah, Hasbro has been pretty cool about allowing the show to be uploaded online. That isn't where the money comes form, so why bother?
Actually, quite the opposite. I trhink a big project like this needs a strong center.
A pulsating pillar of perfection, providing the poignant propulsion proper for perilously predisposed people?
Post by: Fniff on October 19, 2011, 09:26:34 pm
Post by: Dsarker on October 19, 2011, 09:28:21 pm
Pretty much the only thing we need to write together is the first bit, where we all stumble out of the Everfree or something. We can split up and do our own things pretty much immediately after that, I'm thinking, but it needs to be done before anything else, methinks.
By the way, I'm getting the feeling that I'm being a bit controlling. If I am, call me out on it and I'll shut up :p
EDIT:
Yeah, Hasbro has been pretty cool about allowing the show to be uploaded online. That isn't where the money comes form, so why bother?
Actually, quite the opposite. I trhink a big project like this needs a strong center.
A pulsating pillar of perfection, providing the poignant propulsion proper for perilously predisposed people?
Properly placed, a pinnacle propelling posters plus ponies in pragmatic, practical, pleasurefilled plenty providing predisposed people plentiful prereading and prayer preposting.
Post by: Flying Dice on October 19, 2011, 09:36:29 pm
Pretty much the only thing we need to write together is the first bit, where we all stumble out of the Everfree or something. We can split up and do our own things pretty much immediately after that, I'm thinking, but it needs to be done before anything else, methinks.
By the way, I'm getting the feeling that I'm being a bit controlling. If I am, call me out on it and I'll shut up :p
EDIT:
Yeah, Hasbro has been pretty cool about allowing the show to be uploaded online. That isn't where the money comes form, so why bother?
Actually, quite the opposite. I trhink a big project like this needs a strong center.
A pulsating pillar of perfection, providing the poignant propulsion proper for perilously predisposed people?
Properly placed, a pinnacle propelling posters plus ponies in pragmatic, practical, pleasurefilled plenty providing predisposed people plentiful prereading and prayer preposting.
Ponies present prime prospects for practicing pleasing ploys to prank pure, placid people in properly, particularly perturbing, prejudicial, painful processes.
Post by: Dsarker on October 19, 2011, 09:51:55 pm
Pretty much the only thing we need to write together is the first bit, where we all stumble out of the Everfree or something. We can split up and do our own things pretty much immediately after that, I'm thinking, but it needs to be done before anything else, methinks.
By the way, I'm getting the feeling that I'm being a bit controlling. If I am, call me out on it and I'll shut up :p
EDIT:
Yeah, Hasbro has been pretty cool about allowing the show to be uploaded online. That isn't where the money comes form, so why bother?
Actually, quite the opposite. I trhink a big project like this needs a strong center.
A pulsating pillar of perfection, providing the poignant propulsion proper for perilously predisposed people?
Properly placed, a pinnacle propelling posters plus ponies in pragmatic, practical, pleasurefilled plenty providing predisposed people plentiful prereading and prayer preposting.
Ponies present prime prospects for practicing pleasing ploys to prank pure, placid people in properly, particularly perturbing, prejudicial, painful processes.
Prior preparations perfect passive pranks in perturbatory process priming ploys painfully piercing properly placed persons preventing placid presents persevering.
Post by: Telgin on October 19, 2011, 10:02:42 pm
Hasbro didn't take them down.
Well, that's what Youtube claimed anyway. Like I said, I watched a few episodes there back when I was under the impression they really didn't care. Then one day the videos were replaced by copyright violation messages from Hasbro.
Quote
Yeah, Hasbro has been pretty cool about allowing the show to be uploaded online. That isn't where the money comes form, so why bother?
True, but I suppose I could be buying them on iTunes or something. Not gonna happen, because I'm cheap as heck, but I could see some semblance of an argument there.
I do still wonder about Equestria Daily. I assume that the Hub or Hasbro would have done something by now if they intended to... eh, maybe I'll break down and watch it there.
Post by: kaijyuu on October 19, 2011, 10:17:13 pm
Well, that's what Youtube claimed anyway. Like I said, I watched a few episodes there back when I was under the impression they really didn't care. Then one day the videos were replaced by copyright violation messages from Hasbro.Habsro. (http://chzbronies.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/my-little-pony-friendship-is-magic-brony-habsro-habsro-habsro.jpg)
Post by: Flying Dice on October 19, 2011, 11:08:24 pm
Hasbro didn't take them down.
Well, that's what Youtube claimed anyway. Like I said, I watched a few episodes there back when I was under the impression they really didn't care. Then one day the videos were replaced by copyright violation messages from Hasbro.QuoteYeah, Hasbro has been pretty cool about allowing the show to be uploaded online. That isn't where the money comes form, so why bother?
True, but I suppose I could be buying them on iTunes or something. Not gonna happen, because I'm cheap as heck, but I could see some semblance of an argument there.
I do still wonder about Equestria Daily. I assume that the Hub or Hasbro would have done something by now if they intended to... eh, maybe I'll break down and watch it there.
IIRC the Youtube takedowns were trolls who submitted claims under Hasbro's name.
Post by: Zangi on October 19, 2011, 11:41:12 pm
Its happened before too. This ain't the first time someone trolled that stuff.Hasbro didn't take them down.
Well, that's what Youtube claimed anyway. Like I said, I watched a few episodes there back when I was under the impression they really didn't care. Then one day the videos were replaced by copyright violation messages from Hasbro.QuoteYeah, Hasbro has been pretty cool about allowing the show to be uploaded online. That isn't where the money comes form, so why bother?
True, but I suppose I could be buying them on iTunes or something. Not gonna happen, because I'm cheap as heck, but I could see some semblance of an argument there.
I do still wonder about Equestria Daily. I assume that the Hub or Hasbro would have done something by now if they intended to... eh, maybe I'll break down and watch it there.
IIRC the Youtube takedowns were trolls who submitted claims under Hasbro's name.
Post by: kaijyuu on October 19, 2011, 11:45:54 pm
I think the equestria daily blue background is getting darker and darker by the day. I noticed it at work today when I refreshed the page (it still showed the site as it was two days ago). Looked at it now and it seems even darker, though that might be my imagination.
Post by: Zangi on October 20, 2011, 12:13:47 am
Hrm, weird thing I noticed.Indeed it is a darker blue, you are not crazy.
I think the equestria daily blue background is getting darker and darker by the day. I noticed it at work today when I refreshed the page (it still showed the site as it was two days ago). Looked at it now and it seems even darker, though that might be my imagination.
Post by: lemon10 on October 20, 2011, 12:50:24 am
Nah, Zangi is trolling you.Hrm, weird thing I noticed.Indeed it is a darker blue, you are not crazy.
I think the equestria daily blue background is getting darker and darker by the day. I noticed it at work today when I refreshed the page (it still showed the site as it was two days ago). Looked at it now and it seems even darker, though that might be my imagination.
You are going crazy. :P
Post by: Dsarker on October 20, 2011, 12:55:52 am
Post by: dragonshardz on October 20, 2011, 01:23:42 am
Post by: Dsarker on October 20, 2011, 01:48:39 am
Post by: kaijyuu on October 20, 2011, 01:51:37 am
Spoiler: That sucks. You need more gratuitous violence, like this (click to show/hide)
Post by: Dsarker on October 20, 2011, 02:00:34 am
Spoiler: That sucks. You need more gratuitous violence, like this (click to show/hide)
You...you MONSTER! How can you call yourself a person after posting that!
Post by: Crazy Cow on October 20, 2011, 08:01:55 am
Post by: Dsarker on October 20, 2011, 08:06:26 am
Post by: Dermonster on October 20, 2011, 11:30:03 am
Post by: Crazy Cow on October 20, 2011, 11:32:35 am
Ooooh.. New idea. I'm going to post up a really cute Fluttershy story on Google docs or whatever. Then when people start reading it and linking it to friends, I'm going to post up a 'revision', in which I take all the original chapter and replace it with gorn and horror.
We were doing that for ten whole pages.
Damn, when did that happen?
Post by: Dermonster on October 20, 2011, 11:38:00 am
Post by: Willfor on October 20, 2011, 01:06:57 pm
Enjoy.
Post by: Furtuka on October 20, 2011, 04:05:24 pm
Complete and utter topic change, but has there actually been any real DF/MLP crossover? Like if they go investigate the newly reopened ruins of Gemclod, or maybe seven midgets set up shop in the Everfree forest and the main (Yes main) six go investigate?
I haven't seen an actual one. However I have been reading a Mlp/dnd mystara crossover that has the main character and Rainbow Dash explore Boatmurdered for a couple chapters
Post by: Solifuge on October 20, 2011, 04:59:26 pm
Quote
Sung to the tune of the FiM Themesong:
(Celestia? ~I am the greatest~)
Twilight: I used to live in constant misery...
(Celestia? ~I am the greatest~)
Twilight: ...until you jerks started jerking with me.
Rainbow: I like racecars.
Pinkie: I'm naked!
Rarity: Who's your friend?
Applejack: ...faithful and strong.
Fluttershy: Waaaaaait, I'm not ready!
Twilight: My life's full of repeat defeat.
(Celestia? ~I am the greatest~)
Pinkie's Subconscious: *One daaaay you'll be deaaaad!*
Fluttershy: ...I really wanted to sing in that.
Quote
(Twilight makes herself feel better by engaging in a battle of wits with a child.)
Twilight: Oh, Well! It sounds like someone knows less about Science than Science knows about her! Here's a little tip, kid. You can never hope to defeat your enemies without knowing how they think, and by the time you know enough Science to fight the Scientific, it's already too late. You're already a Scientist!
Applebloom: Well, at least I have morals!
Twilight: Well, at least I wasn't born from consanguineous mating! :3
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Rainbow: Looks like someone got a visit from the Depression Clown!
Applejack: His brightly-colored pants keep falling down... *sobs* and nobody ever laughs...
Post by: Toady One on October 20, 2011, 05:08:05 pm
Post by: Necro910 on October 20, 2011, 05:10:03 pm
(Cleaned up a porn derail. Bohandas 2 weeks for posting a few naked pictures.)Thanks, Toady One :)
Post by: Flying Dice on October 20, 2011, 05:39:37 pm
New episode of MLP (abridged) Mentally Advanced (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeFU2J6g13w&feature=channel_video_title)... the only fan-made Pony-related thing I've followed. This episode complete with details of God-Queen Celestia's extermination of Gryphonkind, demonic possession, and a new theme song plausibly dredged from the depths of Pinkie's thoroughly medicated mind. Every character is horribly dysfunctional, each in their own way. It is wonderful.
Thank yooooou for posting that!~ Didn't notice that the new one was up. :D
Edit: Cuuuuurse yooooou! That isn't new D:
Post by: Dsarker on October 20, 2011, 05:52:53 pm
Spoiler: Spoilers (click to show/hide)
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 20, 2011, 05:54:35 pm
(Cleaned up a porn derail. Bohandas 2 weeks for posting a few naked pictures.)Another one bites the dust.
Anywhoooo...
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
And now, the interesting stuff:
Spoiler: a real spoiler? MADNESS (click to show/hide)
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Silfurdreki on October 20, 2011, 06:02:09 pm
And now, the interesting stuff:LUNAAAAAAASpoiler (click to show/hide)I wonder how it feels to die.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Might want to indicate that the first spoiler is, in fact, a spoiler for the upcoming episode, everyone might not want to see it.
...
Spoilers under spoiler tags? Madness!
Post by: Flying Dice on October 20, 2011, 06:03:20 pm
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 20, 2011, 06:04:00 pm
Done and done.And now, the interesting stuff:LUNAAAAAAASpoiler (click to show/hide)I wonder how it feels to die.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Might want to indicate that the first spoiler is, in fact, a spoiler for the upcoming episode, everyone might not want to see it.
...
Spoilers under spoiler tags? Madness!
Post by: dragonshardz on October 20, 2011, 06:05:47 pm
Post by: Dsarker on October 20, 2011, 06:09:04 pm
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 20, 2011, 06:11:01 pm
Check the post just before yours, Jacob.Bloody hell, the one time I don't check the post warning.
Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on October 20, 2011, 06:11:56 pm
(Cleaned up a porn derail. Bohandas 2 weeks for posting a few naked pictures.)Another one bites the dust.
Called it.
Also
Luna = all my hugs.QFT so hard.
Post by: Dsarker on October 20, 2011, 06:18:55 pm
(Cleaned up a porn derail. Bohandas 2 weeks for posting a few naked pictures.)Another one bites the dust.
Called it.
AlsoLuna = all my hugs.QFT so hard.
Lies. Luna isn't as cute as Fluttershy.
Post by: The Merchant Of Menace on October 20, 2011, 06:21:41 pm
Post by: kaijyuu on October 20, 2011, 06:24:53 pm
Side note: Derpy's actually the easiest for me to draw. Solid colors and simple mane. I don't like her much but most my practicing revolves around her as I get the pony anatomy down.
Post by: Flying Dice on October 20, 2011, 06:25:36 pm
Wait, that isn't a problem.
Post by: fqllve on October 20, 2011, 06:29:03 pm
That man. He is my idol. Nice guitar too.I spy a liberal! Related because it's from JJ.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Can we pretend they are dealing with a serious parasprite infestation so I feel more on topic?
Post by: Dsarker on October 20, 2011, 06:31:18 pm
That man. He is my idol. Nice guitar too.I spy a liberal! Related because it's from JJ.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Can we pretend they are dealing with a serious parasprite infestation so I feel more on topic?
Are you so sure that wasn't what Lauren Faust wanted us to think?
Post by: Flying Dice on October 20, 2011, 06:32:32 pm
Those pockmarks aren't bullet holes; parasprites have been at the walls.That man. He is my idol. Nice guitar too.I spy a liberal! Related because it's from JJ.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Can we pretend they are dealing with a serious parasprite infestation so I feel more on topic?
Are you so sure that wasn't what Lauren Faust wanted us to think?
Post by: Dsarker on October 20, 2011, 06:33:54 pm
Those pockmarks aren't bullet holes; parasprites have been at the walls.That man. He is my idol. Nice guitar too.I spy a liberal! Related because it's from JJ.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Can we pretend they are dealing with a serious parasprite infestation so I feel more on topic?
Are you so sure that wasn't what Lauren Faust wanted us to think?
It's ALL Twilight Sparkle's fault.
Post by: Silfurdreki on October 20, 2011, 06:49:08 pm
I spy a liberal! Related because it's from JJ.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
That guy is totally the party bard, he's providing some really nice buffs with that guitar.
Post by: Necro910 on October 20, 2011, 06:49:29 pm
She's so cute and helpless (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81uLTl0y5YM)(Cleaned up a porn derail. Bohandas 2 weeks for posting a few naked pictures.)Another one bites the dust.
Called it.
AlsoLuna = all my hugs.QFT so hard.
Lies. Luna isn't as cute as Fluttershy.
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 20, 2011, 06:58:29 pm
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Post by: TheBronzePickle on October 20, 2011, 07:01:09 pm
Post by: iceball3 on October 20, 2011, 07:10:04 pm
Post by: Necro910 on October 20, 2011, 08:17:37 pm
True love :PSpoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 20, 2011, 08:50:07 pm
Indeed.True love :PSpoiler (click to show/hide)
Also, I think Twilight is supposed to be Gandalf.
Post by: Telgin on October 20, 2011, 09:03:00 pm
I don't know, maybe it's because I haven't seen all of season 1 yet and I just don't notice the difference? I'm looking forward to season 2, in particular the Luna episode. Then all the fan speculation on her personality can be put to rest.
Post by: Dsarker on October 20, 2011, 09:29:19 pm
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 20, 2011, 09:45:28 pm
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Post by: Dsarker on October 20, 2011, 09:49:30 pm
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Post by: Dsarker on October 20, 2011, 09:51:29 pm
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Post by: Crazy Cow on October 20, 2011, 10:43:51 pm
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There a full list of all of these somewhere? Every once in a while, you guys post one and I say "awesome!" and promptly forget about them.
Post by: Dsarker on October 20, 2011, 10:47:48 pm
Post by: Crazy Cow on October 20, 2011, 10:53:33 pm
Post by: Flying Dice on October 20, 2011, 11:24:10 pm
Post by: tagg on October 21, 2011, 12:56:32 am
Post by: Dsarker on October 21, 2011, 02:58:48 am
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Post by: Flying Dice on October 21, 2011, 09:08:29 am
http://j.mp/askponies
Thank you~
Now my weekend will be completely wasted. Except that time isn't wasted if you enjoyed wasting it.
Post by: Trapezohedron on October 21, 2011, 10:17:18 am
http://j.mp/askponiesI wouldn't have found Ponysuke Hanamura if you didn't post that. Thank you.
EDIT: Quote fail. Stupid portable device.
Post by: jaxy15 on October 21, 2011, 11:48:17 am
Post by: Necro910 on October 21, 2011, 12:20:03 pm
Is it wasted if you're wasted in the wastes wasting with teh pwneez?http://j.mp/askponies
Thank you~
Now my weekend will be completely wasted. Except that time isn't wasted if you enjoyed wasting it.
Post by: Silfurdreki on October 21, 2011, 12:49:09 pm
I'm excited for the new episode tomorrow.
So am I
37 second spoiler video of the episode has been released: link (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=2216236320412)
Spoiler: Thoughts about the video, contains spoilers (madness!) (click to show/hide)
Post by: Necro910 on October 21, 2011, 12:55:16 pm
1. Be a dragonI'm excited for the new episode tomorrow.
So am I
37 second spoiler video of the episode has been released: link (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=2216236320412)Spoiler: Thoughts about the video, contains spoilers (madness!) (click to show/hide)
2. Dress up as dragon
3. Offer candy to small children in middle of night
3. ???
4. Profit!
Post by: Silfurdreki on October 21, 2011, 01:04:26 pm
1. Be a dragon
2. Dress up as dragon
3. Offer candy to small children in middle of night
3. ???
4. Profit!
Maybe he's dressing up as some particularly famous dragon? Like humans might dress up as celebrities or historical characters.
None the less, I expect it to be a gag in the show.
Anypony: "So, you're dressed up as a dragon Spike?"
Spike: 'Well of course! I'm Trogdor, the Burninator. The beefy arm was kind of hard to get to look right so I skipped it. I think I nailed the consummate v's, though.'
Anypony: "What? Who?"
Post by: Necro910 on October 21, 2011, 01:05:46 pm
I'm waiting for Pinkie Pie to dress up as Pinkie Pie :P1. Be a dragon
2. Dress up as dragon
3. Offer candy to small children in middle of night
3. ???
4. Profit!
Maybe he's dressing up as some particularly famous dragon? Like humans might dress up as celebrities or historical characters.
None the less, I expect it to be a gag in the show.
Anypony: "So, you're dressed up as a dragon Spike?"
Spike: 'Well of course! I'm Trogdor, the Burninator. The beefy arm was kind of hard to get to look right so I skipped it. I think I nailed the consummate v's, though.'
Anypony: "What? Who?"
Post by: Trapezohedron on October 21, 2011, 01:07:55 pm
Wearing clothing made out of her alternate world version's skin?I'm waiting for Pinkie Pie to dress up as Pinkie Pie :P1. Be a dragon
2. Dress up as dragon
3. Offer candy to small children in middle of night
3. ???
4. Profit!
Maybe he's dressing up as some particularly famous dragon? Like humans might dress up as celebrities or historical characters.
None the less, I expect it to be a gag in the show.
Anypony: "So, you're dressed up as a dragon Spike?"
Spike: 'Well of course! I'm Trogdor, the Burninator. The beefy arm was kind of hard to get to look right so I skipped it. I think I nailed the consummate v's, though.'
Anypony: "What? Who?"
Post by: Necro910 on October 21, 2011, 01:09:33 pm
No...Wearing clothing made out of her alternate world version's skin?I'm waiting for Pinkie Pie to dress up as Pinkie Pie :P1. Be a dragon
2. Dress up as dragon
3. Offer candy to small children in middle of night
3. ???
4. Profit!
Maybe he's dressing up as some particularly famous dragon? Like humans might dress up as celebrities or historical characters.
None the less, I expect it to be a gag in the show.
Anypony: "So, you're dressed up as a dragon Spike?"
Spike: 'Well of course! I'm Trogdor, the Burninator. The beefy arm was kind of hard to get to look right so I skipped it. I think I nailed the consummate v's, though.'
Anypony: "What? Who?"
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Silfurdreki on October 21, 2011, 01:09:44 pm
I'm waiting for Pinkie Pie to dress up as Pinkie Pie :PNah, she's dressing up as Scootaloo. ;)
Oh, and apparently there's a second spoiler video (http://www.wired.com/underwire/2011/10/my-little-pony-halloween/) up.
So much awesome. :o
Post by: Flying Dice on October 21, 2011, 01:33:08 pm
I'm waiting for Pinkie Pie to dress up as Pinkie Pie :PNah, she's dressing up as Scootaloo. ;)
Did you just reference what I think you just referenced? ;D
Post by: Silfurdreki on October 21, 2011, 01:56:20 pm
I'm waiting for Pinkie Pie to dress up as Pinkie Pie :PNah, she's dressing up as Scootaloo. ;)
Did you just reference what I think you just referenced? ;D
I have no idea what you think I referenced. Soooo, maybe?
For the record, I referenced ep. 17 where Applebloom insinuates that Scootaloo is a chicken.
Post by: jaxy15 on October 21, 2011, 02:03:01 pm
Post by: Zangi on October 21, 2011, 02:34:16 pm
I felt like an arse for putting it up and then doing nothing about it... so I spent 32 bucks on pencils, erasers and artbook thingy to draw ponies. What the hell am I doing?
Post by: Dermonster on October 21, 2011, 02:38:08 pm
Post by: tehstefan on October 21, 2011, 03:27:04 pm
Post by: Sean Mirrsen on October 21, 2011, 03:32:15 pm
The invaders could be some grey-shade ponies from Mars, who discard friendship in favor of a strict military structure (Mars being god of war and such), and any monsters they bring with themselves. Weapons could be normal (for a darker take), or setting-specific (mostly harmless throwables/launchables and magic, combat centered on detainment and conversion rather than destruction).
Could make a neat little setting.
Post by: Zangi on October 21, 2011, 03:39:32 pm
Brainsucking and psychic mind control... ain't too far off.
Post by: Dsarker on October 21, 2011, 03:53:32 pm
Post by: Necro910 on October 21, 2011, 04:04:11 pm
Mars is a hero, though. Mars is like the god who protects you in war and grants you victory. He's your big ol' father figure.Mars is a hero... to the warriors :P
Post by: Dsarker on October 21, 2011, 04:07:19 pm
Anyway, I can't believe someone made this picture. It's a pony pic with full frontal nudity. It's of LUNA, for goodness sake! I'll post it up here, but if you look at it and decide it's wrong to keep up, message me and I will take it down.. Just the..ugghhhh.
(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/315524_235034569882909_162258317160535_588924_869550575_n.jpg?dl=1)
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 21, 2011, 04:11:24 pm
Post by: Necro910 on October 21, 2011, 04:12:07 pm
Not just to the warriors. He was the patron god of the Romans. Sure, the others in the pantheon were kind of important, but Mars was the Big Cheese.Rule 34. No exceptions.
Anyway, I can't believe someone made this picture. It's a pony pic with full frontal nudity. It's of LUNA, for goodness sake! I'll post it up here, but if you look at it and decide it's wrong to keep up, message me and I will take it down.. Just the..ugghhhh.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Spoiler it, there are children on these omnicidal forums!
Post by: Dsarker on October 21, 2011, 04:14:05 pm
Is it too late? If so, farewell, my friends, may we meet on forums again.
Post by: Crazy Cow on October 21, 2011, 04:16:09 pm
*looks around for training pit*
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 21, 2011, 04:29:43 pm
Post by: Flying Dice on October 21, 2011, 04:40:59 pm
Wait, if Dsarker is banished to one of the lower circles, we're all in trouble, because we've been posting naked ponies for hundreds of pages! This is practically Ponibooru sans explicit filters! D:
Post by: Dsarker on October 21, 2011, 04:45:28 pm
Post by: Crazy Cow on October 21, 2011, 04:48:03 pm
(Cleaned up a porn derail.)
The result was two pages of debate about Murphy's Law and ten pages discussing a Halloween prank.
Great job, guys :D
Post by: Necro910 on October 21, 2011, 04:49:32 pm
See, I think Luna looks sexier with socks on.Oh god, you have one AS YOUR AVATAR!
Wait, if Dsarker is banished to one of the lower circles, we're all in trouble, because we've been posting naked ponies for hundreds of pages! This is practically Ponibooru sans explicit filters! D:
ARGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG EVERYPONY RUN! THE GREAT ONE IS COMING!
Post by: Fniff on October 21, 2011, 04:51:55 pm
YOUR DWARF IS NAKED!
I'm the only one who won't get banned!
Post by: Necro910 on October 21, 2011, 04:52:53 pm
Wait, Necro!He has his beard on :P
YOUR DWARF IS NAKED!
I'm the only one who won't get banned!
EDIT: And it's pixellated :P
Post by: Dsarker on October 21, 2011, 04:53:45 pm
Wait, Necro!
YOUR DWARF IS NAKED!
I'm the only one who won't get banned!
Your guy is naked too, under the clothing!
Post by: Flying Dice on October 21, 2011, 04:54:35 pm
See, I think Luna looks sexier with socks on.Oh god, you have one AS YOUR AVATAR!
Wait, if Dsarker is banished to one of the lower circles, we're all in trouble, because we've been posting naked ponies for hundreds of pages! This is practically Ponibooru sans explicit filters! D:
ARGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG EVERYPONY RUN! THE GREAT ONE IS COMING!
Apple Bloom is wearing a bow, and is therefore not naked. Except that ponies, like everything else, look better with little accessories. OH GOD SHE'S A FILLY HAPPY PLACE HAPPY PLACE :P
Post by: Fniff on October 21, 2011, 04:55:29 pm
Oh God we are all going to get banned!
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 21, 2011, 04:55:35 pm
Post by: Flying Dice on October 21, 2011, 04:56:38 pm
Spoiler: PROOF (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: D'AAAAAWWWWWWWWW (click to show/hide)
Post by: Necro910 on October 21, 2011, 05:02:30 pm
Oh the irony :PSpoiler: D'AAAAAWWWWWWWWW (click to show/hide)
Indecent window mural exposure! We're all gonna get banned! HEAD FOR THE HILLS!RUUUUUUUN! TO THE PONY CAVE!
Post by: Jacob/Lee on October 21, 2011, 05:02:41 pm
*low boom*Spoiler: D'AAAAAWWWWWWWWW (click to show/hide)
Ouch... I think that was my heart exploding into a thousand pieces...
Post by: Toady One on October 21, 2011, 05:46:31 pm