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[Keizah the Kaleidoscope]

Moving On: Silver Spoon's Story is great.

Agreed, I've always been a sucker for "regretful antagonist redeems herself" stories. Although, Silver Spoon doesn't show many signs of actual refinement in the show....I guess you can't blame her for being a little girl, I guess. On the subjecty of an MLP RPG, I would obviously be very eager to join. Regardless of whether there's a story or not, I think it would be helpful just to establish some common areas and businesses, especially as places for newcomers to "arrive." On the other hand, it might be just as fun to have members establish their own shops and organizations. (policeponies, anyone? ) Edited January 9, 2012 by Keizah the Kaleidoscope

[GAY AS HECK]

Listening to the Bronycon voice actress panel.Andrea Libman's normal voice sounds almost just like Pinkie, and it's amazing.

I watched the livestream for the event for 13 hours straight yesterday.Crazy? Maybe, but I regret nothing.

[Hanako Herupa]

(policeponies, anyone? )

Stop right there, criminal scum. Wish I had my pony picture for this.So I finally watched the beginning and I'll probably slowly start watching the rest that I need to. I wouldn't call myself a brony, or even a really big fan, but it probably won't take much to push me off the slippery slope.For some reason I really want to do a Protomen-influenced fic, could be OC filled, could be characters from the show. Just have a few ideas rolling around in my head, undoubtedly it'd be pretty dark for such a light-hearted fandom but not too dark. I just can't write nice stuff. I can't, I tried, it never works out!I'm not sure how to feel about this club song with MLP references that came out in November. I mean I love the sound of it but....

[Keizah the Kaleidoscope]

For some reason I really want to do a Protomen-influenced fic, could be OC filled, could be characters from the show. Just have a few ideas rolling around in my head, undoubtedly it'd be pretty dark for such a light-hearted fandom but not too dark. I just can't write nice stuff. I can't, I tried, it never works out!

Actually, a lot of the fanfiction is pretty dark (in before ******** reference), although I guess that is a matter of opinion. Edited January 9, 2012 by Keizah the Kaleidoscope

[Toa Novu]

For some reason I really want to do a Protomen-influenced fic, could be OC filled, could be characters from the show. Just have a few ideas rolling around in my head, undoubtedly it'd be pretty dark for such a light-hearted fandom but not too dark. I just can't write nice stuff. I can't, I tried, it never works out!

Actually, a lot of the fanfiction is pretty dark (in before Cupcakes reference), although I guess that is a matter of opinion.

While they're occasionally interesting in a morbid sort of way, I find that the dark!pony fics tend to sort of undermine the whole point of the show. It's like people are trying to say nothing can be THAT nice/cool/good. Edited January 9, 2012 by Toa Novu

[~Allegretto~]

light-hearted fandom

>FO: E>Bittersweet>Past Sins to an extent>Bubbles>Those-fics-which-must-not-be-namedAnd those are just the fanfics. I'm not even going to go into art...

[Hanako Herupa]

Well I think we'd all be better off if we didn't mention that fic, I stumbled upon something and I couldn't hit the back arrow fast enough. It would be nothing like that. Listen to the Protomen, you'd get the idea of what I am thinking of.

[Keizah the Kaleidoscope]

While they're occasionally interesting in a morbid sort of way, I find that the dark!pony fics tend to sort of undermine the whole point of the show. It's like people are trying to say nothing can be THAT nice/cool/good.

Agreed, although I think it is more a sign of morbidity in internet culture in general. On the other hand, FIM's scriptwriters kind of encourage it to an extent through the character's drastic personality shifts in certain episodes (Flutterage, Twirage, etc.). You get the feeling that there is much more going under the surface, and people love to explore and/or exploit that. Edited January 9, 2012 by Keizah the Kaleidoscope

[Hanako Herupa]

Well I'm not trying to undermine the show and its meaning, it's just I write drama I can't write comedy or really happy fics.Basically it'd be an epic. Hopefully full of heartwarming moment, tearjerking scenes, bouts of awesomeness, and funny parts.I'm not sure, I like "20 Percent Cooler" but some of then lyrics, well they're just verging on the bronies that are just well weird to put it plainly. Like writing gruesome fics weird.

[Kuuls]

light-hearted fandom

>Those-fics-which-must-not-be-namedAnd those are just the fanfics. I'm not even going to go into art...

DO NOT WANT! D: Edited January 10, 2012 by Katarno Kuuls

[Keizah the Kaleidoscope]

light-hearted fandom

>Those-fics-which-must-not-be-namedAnd those are just the fanfics. I'm not even going to go into art...

Yeah, all in favor of NOT killing this topic?

[Nav3taX]

Whats wrong with you guys?!Don't even go there JEEZ

[~Allegretto~]

I think what you were thinking was way more extreme than what I was thinking there... (I was actually talking about Cupcakes which by the way we agreed not to talk about right?)BUT ANYWAYHow 'bout that new episode? Granny Smith, huh?

Edited January 9, 2012 by ~Allegretto~

[Roablin]

I just saw the new episode. I think I'll have to watch it again today, it's been so long since I've watched ponies.

[Nav3taX]

Applebloom in a bunny suit gave me a heart attack..shes so cute.My friend almost died form Scootaloo in a bunny costume XD

[Sumiki]

Granny Smith is best old pony. I've loved her appearances throughout Season One and in Season Two (Luna Eclipsed and Sisterhooves Social especially), and this episode delivered with some hilarious moments.Also, Scootaloo should not have been in a bunny costume.Scootaloo is a chicken.This is an absolute established fact.(Also the "What are you? A dictionary?" quote came up again. Got to love the writers!)

[Writ]

She's not a dictionary, silly, she's a thesaurus!

[Protodite Karzahni]

I think we need a Big Mac-centric episode. If the writers are so determined to make us stuck with that darn Apple family, then at least give us an episode about the glorious Big Mac where he says something a little more than "eeyup".

[~Allegretto~]

(Also the "What are you? A dictionary?" quote came up again. Got to love the writers!)

I also like how Granny Smith called her Pipsqueak.Identity crisis?

[ZTG]

Anypony else see BlueBlood in Sweet and Elite at ever event Rarity was at? I thought Rarity loathed him after the Gala.

[~Allegretto~]

Old news, pal.Also. Edited January 9, 2012 by ~Allegretto~

[Brickeens]

The Cutie Mark Chronicles is best episode.

[Nav3taX]

Istent the next episode about Pinkie?

[Brickeens]

Istent the next episode about Pinkie?

I have no idea, but it had better be. Edited January 9, 2012 by Brickeens

[~Allegretto~]

Istent the next episode about Pinkie?

Baby Cakes: When the Cakes need a babysitter to watch their twin toddlers, Pinkie Pie decides to take on the task, but she soon realizes she is woefully unprepared for the challenge and must think quick to keep the young children under control.

[Toa Novu]

Istent the next episode about Pinkie?

Baby Cakes: When the Cakes need a babysitter to watch their twin toddlers, Pinkie Pie decides to take on the task, but she soon realizes she is woefully unprepared for the challenge and must think quick to keep the young children under control.

... oh my goodness. The squee potential. THE CUTENESS POSSIBILITIES OF THIS EPISODE. If the three of them do not end up as a pile of sleeping ponies at some point, I will be major disappointed.

[Protodite Karzahni]

As I've said numerous times, the potential for this episode is AMAZING. I just want to see Pinkie having to take a motherly role. And I've silently got my fingers crossed that if they misbehave too much and she can't control the twins, then bam, Pinkamena mode.I think every episode with Pinkie as the mane character will have me hoping for Pinkamena mode. Ah well, doesn't mean it won't happen.

Edited January 9, 2012 by The Wretched Automaton

[Pikachu127]

Ah what did I get myself into? Just by watching the first three episodes, I was smiling every single second. I realize I have a lot of catching up to do (what was it? sixty or so episodes?), but... *deep breath* fluttershyissoawesomeremindsmeofmyselfforsomereason

So I finally watched the beginning and I'll probably slowly start watching the rest that I need to. I wouldn't call myself a brony, or even a really big fan, but it probably won't take much to push me off the slippery slope.

In other words, that.

[Andrewnuva199]

The last new episode was certainly a whopper of interesting content. The bunny suits... caught me off guard for sure. But Granny Smith was quite entertaining, and her backstory was quite a pleasent suprise as well.And I have to say, I'm a little dissapointed they weren't able to work in Rainbow Dash's opinion on those apples. But I think the most they could do with that is an outright catering to the "20% Cooler" meme.

[kalhiki]

I'm surprised how fast Granny Smith could run in that episode. Especially compared to previous episodes.Heck, she even seemed to walk faster than normal.Kalhiki

[Angel Beat]

Maybe she finally got a new hip....Or she's Yoda from the Star Wars prequel movies.

[Scanty Demon]

Ah what did I get myself into? Just by watching the first three episodes, I was smiling every single second. I realize I have a lot of catching up to do (what was it? sixty or so episodes?), but... *deep breath* fluttershyissoawesomeremindsmeofmyselfforsomereason

So I finally watched the beginning and I'll probably slowly start watching the rest that I need to. I wouldn't call myself a brony, or even a really big fan, but it probably won't take much to push me off the slippery slope.

In other words, that.

A lot of new fans like Fluttershy, what's there not to like about her. Glad you two like the show, hopefully you'll come back for more.For the new episode I liked Granny Smith's story, history of Ponyville is always nice (with a hint of jealous wife). Not mention bunny Apple bloom was...... adorable. My favorite scene in the episode was this. I hope that image will become a meme or list big on the Internet.

[D-D-D-Ddude]

Okay. I need some guidance.You guys may know me as the host of the non-brony list of BZPower. Please give me the benefit of the doubt for the moment, though.Before MLP:FiM got big on BZPower, I watched an episode. Something about a dragon...doing something he thought was bad and having to run away because of it. I thought it was garbage, gave up on show.Back when BZP came online, I was kinda disappointed everyone liked this show. I resisted, I made some judgements about Bronies, I kind of snapped and started non-Brony list. But in my defense, the only Brony I know IRL is REALLY obnoxious about it.Well now, pretty much all the Bronies here are okay, heck most of my friends on this site are Bronies. Thought I would give it another shot. I just watched "A Bird in the Hoof."This is the most adorable thing I have ever seen. Although the intro song may have been a bit over the top for me.So my question sort of is WHAT THE HECK IS HAPPENING TO MEEEEEIf someone could guide me, I would appreciate it.

[Scanty Demon]

Okay. I need some guidance.You guys may know me as the host of the non-brony list of BZPower. Please give me the benefit of the doubt for the moment, though.Before MLP:FiM got big on BZPower, I watched an episode. Something about a dragon...doing something he thought was bad and having to run away because of it. I thought it was garbage, gave up on show.Back when BZP came online, I was kinda disappointed everyone liked this show. I resisted, I made some judgements about Bronies, I kind of snapped and started non-Brony list. But in my defense, the only Brony I know IRL is REALLY obnoxious about it.Well now, pretty much all the Bronies here are okay, heck most of my friends on this site are Bronies. Thought I would give it another shot. I just watched "A Bird in the Hoof."This is the most adorable thing I have ever seen. Although the intro song may have been a bit over the top for me.So my question sort of is WHAT THE HECK IS HAPPENING TO MEEEEEIf someone could guide me, I would appreciate it.

Ddude.... enjoying...... our *faints* Sorry about that but from the symptoms you're I assume you starting to enjoy our show. Trust me sir it is completely natural to dislike ponies at first and they eventually grow on you. A majority of bronies were shocked when they discovered they were enjoying a cartoon for little girls especially my little pony. I'm glad to see you were open minded enough to give it a second chance. I must I was a little s shocked to see you post in this topic. Do you plan on watching more? I'm personally not fond of the opening theme and while it is a bit bearable I like to fast forward through it when I can.Your Brony friend IRL is unusual for a brony, most of don't talk about outside the Internet. Although I can see how he could shape your opinion of bronies.Now if you'll excuse me I have to deal with the aftershocks of this revelation. *faints again*

[dotcom]

You are being introduced into a life of colors and ponies and a lot of stupid memes. A lot of stupid memes. But also to a very good show.It happens to the best of us. (That's why we're the best) You should watch Sonic Rainboom. Or Lesson Zero. They are good ones to watch,if you just want to check out how good the series may be.

[Alyska]

Well, "A Bird in the Hoof" IS a very good episode; in fact, I think that if I was going to try and convert someone, that would probably be the first episode I'd recommend.Out of interest, does anyone here have an in-order list of episodes that non-bronies should watch? My top three would probably be A Bird in the Hoof, Bridle Gossip and Lesson Zero.

[Toa Novu]

Did anyone else find the zap-apples kind of odd in relation to the rest of the established pony universe? Sure, the place runs on magic, but up to this point it's pretty much been magic that we've seen in other things. Manticores and pegasi, magic seeds and glowy floaty magic. The closest thing I can think of to the uniqueness of the zap-apples would be the ursa bears and Pinky's sense, but even those make sense within the context of the show. The zap-apples are just... bizzare.

[Aanchir]

Did anyone else find the zap-apples kind of odd in relation to the rest of the established pony universe? Sure, the place runs on magic, but up to this point it's pretty much been magic that we've seen in other things. Manticores and pegasi, magic seeds and glowy floaty magic. The closest thing I can think of to the uniqueness of the zap-apples would be the ursa bears and Pinky's sense, but even those make sense within the context of the show. The zap-apples are just... bizzare.

They are a bit peculiar, but personally I was a bit more perplexed by the Timber Wolves, those being some of the first "monsters" in MLP:FiM that didn't have some sort of mythological analogue (besides the Parasprites). The Windigos were moving in that direction, but the Timber Wolves demonstrate that problem to an even greater extent, not even referencing a familiar mythological creature in their name.It sort of seems as though we're seeing a similar effect with the animals/monsters as we saw in Avatar: The Last Airbender, with the first mix-and-match critters being chosen just for uniqueness and some later ones just playing with the concept to create the zaniest and most laughable combinations possible. And while it worked for A:TLA (there was always a sense of balance), I hope in MLP:FiM we see a return to more traditional (albeit funny-looking) mythological creatures that don't have to be explained in too much depth on the show for people to understand why they are how they are.As for the Zap Apples, while their magical signs and the techniques for harvesting them and turning them into jam were patently ridiculous, I think they still suited the MLP:FiM universe about as well as the Poison Joke had in "Bridle Gossip". Nature just tends to behave funny in Equestria.

[Toa Novu]

They are a bit peculiar, but personally I was a bit more perplexed by the Timber Wolves, those being some of the first "monsters" in MLP:FiM that didn't have some sort of mythological analogue (besides the Parasprites). The Windigos were moving in that direction, but the Timber Wolves demonstrate that problem to an even greater extent, not even referencing a familiar mythological creature in their name.It sort of seems as though we're seeing a similar effect with the animals/monsters as we saw in Avatar: The Last Airbender, with the first mix-and-match critters being chosen just for uniqueness and some later ones just playing with the concept to create the zaniest and most laughable combinations possible. And while it worked for A:TLA (there was always a sense of balance), I hope in MLP:FiM we see a return to more traditional (albeit funny-looking) mythological creatures that don't have to be explained in too much depth on the show for people to understand why they are how they are.As for the Zap Apples, while their magical signs and the techniques for harvesting them and turning them into jam were patently ridiculous, I think they still suited the MLP:FiM universe about as well as the Poison Joke had in "Bridle Gossip". Nature just tends to behave funny in Equestria.

I suppose you're right. I guess I just can't get over the ridiculousness of them.As for the timberwolves, several different connections can be drawn to various myths, so they're not that unique. I see them as either related to ents, dryads, or wood gods from other European mythologies. They make me think of one or two that can control creatures made out of trees, though these wolves didn't seem to be controlled by anyone or thing. Not to mention the fact that they largely exist for the pun of it.

[Protodite Karzahni]

I'll be honest, when the Timberwolves were introduced, I thought they were a tad creepy. Not High Octane Nightmare Fuel creepy, but somewhere along those lines. They just seemed a lot less colourful and silly than some of the other creatures we've seen so far.