Pony Fanon Workshop

Okay, I'm wondering about time frames- originally I had the Celestial era (the time under the dynasty that held the title 'Celestia' and ruled all of Equestria) last 1000 years, to reflect the time spent under her alone in the show. However, I am wondering if the reference is worth the practicality, as 1000 years is a mighty long time, and there are only 4 sizeable conflicts during that whole time, and while technology progresses, I don't think that it does enough- seed drills, printing presses, mining techniques, an advanced agricultural system, gunpowder, magic, cloud & weather manipulation all advance, but this is over 1000 years- all of these occurred in, what, 500-750? And I can't think of a dynasty that has lasted a full millenia.

So, should I scratch the 1000 year reference and just go for a more believable time (maybe trim a century or two), or is it worth recovering? I know that this is all so far ahead of my current spot in explaining my canon that it likely won't make sense, but, from what does sound right, do you folks have any advice/thoughts on the matter?

You have to remember that this isn't real life and these aren't humans. I say go with millennium length, there is no need to go with any other length of time.

good point, I just didn't know if it stretched the audience's willingness to suspend disbelief (I'm often surprised by what details can ruin works for some people, so I'm always very careful)

If Equestria were to be transported to some earthly location, what would they think of horses?

If your audience is familiar with the show(and why wouldn't they), then they should already be accepting of a certain level of Anachronism Stew.

That being said I am not sure what level of technology are you going for. I find that several people tend raise their eyebrows when introduce something like television, video games, or computers. But from the sounds of things you probably won't be going that far so I think you'll be fine.

They would probably be fascinated and maybe fearful of them at first, but i assume they would eventually come to see them as nothing more then big unintelligent animals.

edited 16th Mar '12 9:50:26 PM by Mio

Guys! I have a great idea for a story!

My coworker got to talking with an ice cream van guy today, and I was listening in...and I will just say this...that world is scary!

Rival traders threatening you, criminal gangs cornering the market, drugs being sold and drug money being laundered, corruption at city hall, people being killed!

I was absolutely dumbfounded...anyway...the seedy ice cream underworld sounds like the ideal investigation for Moon to launch eh?

Huh, had no idea the Irish ice cream business was a front for drug cartels. It would actually make for a great invetigation story for Moon.

On another subject, the new episode did not joss my Dragon Monks idea, in fact it made it more justifiable I think.

Do you think I have the go ahead to work them into Scales backstory? By the way did you have any ideas that weren't already mentioned about Scales?

@ Mio

It turns out that all the Loyalist 'former' paramilitaries have their fingers in everything. Except car washes. That's the Albanians turf.

Anyway, I say go with your plans Mio. Also, there's a lot we can do with Scales I think. Is she small? Is she big? Has she got wings? And so on.

I think we decided that she's pony-sized, which I think means that she'd have just gotten her wings.

What do you guys think of the image of 19th century Redcoats marching down the streets of Ponyville to prepare for Napoleon Bonaparte's inevitable attack on the region?

I suppose that would work.

How about ponies dressed up as Redcoats...? Not sure how they'd use muskets, though.

Probably they've been drilled to briefly stand up on two legs and pull a bit to fire the gun...?

Say guys...thinking about Check...is he stoical?

I was watching an old episode of family guy (Pre-cancelled. Remember, when the show was actually watchable?)

Back then, Brian was a sensible, stoical, calm person who offered a good overview of things, whilst having just enough problems of his own to remain fallible. Maybe Check can be the same?

And it is possible to be driven and stoical?

Yeah, I think that'd be a good way to describe his personality. Maybe like the voice of reason among the group?

@ Librarian

Yes that's it exactly.

With BR being a second, less reasonable voice of reason.

Sure.Sounds good. Though I imagined Check as having a touch of snark.

@ Sereg

Brian had snark too.

A good example of what I mean is when Peter rented a blimp to dump his money onto a football field...in the aftermath when they are in jail he thanks Brian for being a good sport about it...Brian just shrugs and says he's stuck by him through worse, with a little hint of snark and indifference.

That's check...snarky...moody...but your sensible friend with your best interests at heart.

edited 19th Mar '12 6:21:31 AM by ApplelightLimited

May I ask what exactly going on in this tread and what I can put here?

Sounds good. Never watched Family Guy.

We're constructing fanon about equestria and any OCs that live in it/around it. Mostly the foils projct, but we do other stuff too. Feel free to contribute however you wish.

So I can post here any stuff I made up? Because I already have mass headcanon.

BTW Any Krastos The Glue Maker fanon here?

edited 19th Mar '12 11:45:23 AM by DeathCloud

Sure and not yet.

So guys, wanna work some foil story details?

I'd love to develop the pirate story more. Potential for a lot of fun...maybe the team has to request help from the town's crazy old sea dog and his rotted boat to find the pirates...maybe one of them (Moon perhaps?) gets very seasick...

I can see Moon getting seasick. He's not as tough as he thinks he is. He's the brains, not the brawn.

What exactly you all made about those foils?