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A thread to discuss My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic and the tie-in media.

All of the usual forum rules apply. In addition, please remember that the thread is discussing a kids' show, and it's primarily focused on the work itself, not the fanfic — in particular, we don't want to see lewdness creeping in.

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I don't know WHAT the Hell happened (I blame shenanigans) but we're going to start from scratch. Post your feels for this awesome show again! Naow!

Edited by Mrph1 on Aug 26th 2024 at 10:24:26 AM

KylerThatch literary masochist Since: Jan, 2001
literary masochist
#45251: Feb 3rd 2014 at 7:06:32 AM

It's almost like everything about this project turned into a steaming mess.

This "faculty lot" you speak of sounds like a place of great power...
JapaneseTeeth Existence Weighed Against Nonbeing from Meinong's jungle Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Mu
Existence Weighed Against Nonbeing
#45252: Feb 3rd 2014 at 7:06:38 AM

[up][up]I actually did a Really long breakdown of the issues with it, if you're interested.

[up]The dumb thing is that if they hadn't been so intent on riding the "Professional Quality Animation" hype train and just been open with the fact that it was going to be Reference Overdosed it would have gone over a lot better.

edited 3rd Feb '14 7:07:30 AM by JapaneseTeeth

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Mio Since: Jan, 2001
#45253: Feb 3rd 2014 at 7:08:26 AM

I honestly doubt that Double Rainboom had a whole lot of issues in the development of the story. It seems like the kind of thing a fan would make, especially one that wants to show off their animation ability above all else.

storyyeller More like giant cherries from Appleloosa Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: RelationshipOutOfBoundsException: 1
More like giant cherries
#45254: Feb 3rd 2014 at 7:10:03 AM

To me, the biggest problem with DR was the pacing. The timing of all the jokes was off and there were often awkward pauses in the dialog and between scenes. Plus stuff that wasn't funny went on way too long.

Anyway, I'd say season 4 is actually better than 3 so far.

Blind Final Fantasy 6 Let's Play
Pannic Since: Jul, 2009
#45255: Feb 3rd 2014 at 7:16:16 AM

Season four is a big improvement over season 3. Better pacing and character focus, and so far there haven't been any episodes like "Spike at Your Service."

Also… Double Rainboom. I remember that. I got to the Powerpuff Girls crossover part and went "What? No." and never finished it.

marcen12 Sigh from Under The Floorboards (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
Sigh
#45256: Feb 3rd 2014 at 7:17:11 AM

(comes into manor, dazed, sits down, throws unopened bottle of LSD and 1st season of Adventure Time)

https://youtu.be/_1F5HhUvFbM?si=csgwerqELcG6615q
Mio Since: Jan, 2001
#45257: Feb 3rd 2014 at 7:20:25 AM

I liked season 3 despite it's many issues. Season 4 has actually felt more on the "meh" side for me.

Seraphem Since: Oct, 2009
#45258: Feb 3rd 2014 at 7:20:28 AM

Yeah, the biggest issues with DR was, well the entire script, but more the false advertising. Billing it over, and over, and over, as a 100% Fan made episode that would fit perfectly with the show... then random PPG crossover. Throwing in obtrusive and idiotic meme's way to much, it just... no, just no.

Snowdrop tried WAY to hard to bring the feels, but other then that, was just all around way better the DR.

storyyeller More like giant cherries from Appleloosa Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: RelationshipOutOfBoundsException: 1
More like giant cherries
#45259: Feb 3rd 2014 at 7:21:22 AM

Yep. DR wouldn't have been so hated if it wasn't ridiculously overhyped.

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kyun Since: Dec, 2010
#45260: Feb 3rd 2014 at 7:21:48 AM

At any rate, Double Rainboom gave Zachary an entire studio built under his belt, and he is now trying to create a pilot for a wholly original property with a whole team that is only growing!

The bad news: he isn't paying anyone. Dick move.

JapaneseTeeth Existence Weighed Against Nonbeing from Meinong's jungle Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Mu
Existence Weighed Against Nonbeing
#45261: Feb 3rd 2014 at 7:23:08 AM

It seems like the kind of thing a fan would make, especially one that wants to show off their animation ability above all else.

This was exactly the problem, honestly. He made a big deal about it being a legit episode, and then it turned out to just be a fan animation where the only notable attribute was the scale. The guy went on and on about how it was going to be show-quality, when it was obviously nowhere close. And if you tell me something is going to be professional quality, I'm going to judge it by the metric you give me.

[up]Well, it's not like he has the money to hire a studio or anything. I'm curious how the new thing will turn out. DR isn't exactly the greatest show of writing and animation, but I'm not sure how much of it is just him attempting and failing to reproduce MLP's feel and whether he'd be better at it if he isn't trying to copy something else.

edited 3rd Feb '14 7:24:38 AM by JapaneseTeeth

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MorningStar1337 The Encounter that ended the Dogma from 🤔 Since: Nov, 2012
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#45262: Feb 3rd 2014 at 7:29:19 AM

What abut the volunteers that didn't know anything about the pull?

theLibrarian Since: Jul, 2009
#45263: Feb 3rd 2014 at 7:29:33 AM

Michael Morones is a kid that was bullied for being a brony. He ended up hanging himself and lingered for a few days before dying, I think earlier today.

edited 3rd Feb '14 7:29:41 AM by theLibrarian

Cookoo I need more bird puns. from A Cuckoo clock Since: Sep, 2010 Relationship Status: You can be my wingman any time
I need more bird puns.
#45264: Feb 3rd 2014 at 7:30:30 AM

Finally caught the episode. I'm very impressed by it. I wonder who decided to give Cheese Sandwich a Spaghetti Western vibe?

Even a stopped clock is right twice a day.
storyyeller More like giant cherries from Appleloosa Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: RelationshipOutOfBoundsException: 1
More like giant cherries
#45265: Feb 3rd 2014 at 7:30:47 AM

What abut the volunteers that didn't know anything about the pull?

Couldn't they reupload it? It sounds like the takedown was rather informal anyway.

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AceOfScarabs I am now a shiny stone~ from Singapore Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Drift compatible
I am now a shiny stone~
#45266: Feb 3rd 2014 at 7:31:00 AM

Coco Pommel: 672 pics and counting

The three finest things in life are to splat your enemies, drive them from their turf, and hear their lamentations as their rank falls!
kyun Since: Dec, 2010
#45267: Feb 3rd 2014 at 7:31:32 AM

I'd be angry if they didn't bring Coco back.

JapaneseTeeth Existence Weighed Against Nonbeing from Meinong's jungle Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Mu
Existence Weighed Against Nonbeing
#45268: Feb 3rd 2014 at 7:32:30 AM

I'd be surprised if she didn't come back later. Like they bring back all the key ponies for the finale or something.

@Morning: That is kind of a dick move, although I'm personally trying to reserve judgment as everything we know about what happened is hearsay at this point.

edited 3rd Feb '14 7:33:05 AM by JapaneseTeeth

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Midna Blorbonmyoji (he/she/they) from way down south in the land of the traitors (Old as dirt) Relationship Status: Shipping fictional characters
Blorbonmyoji (he/she/they)
#45269: Feb 3rd 2014 at 7:39:24 AM

Coco is, as they say, best pony. She's too good a character not to bring back at some point. (Maybe not this season, though...)

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Seraphem Since: Oct, 2009
#45271: Feb 3rd 2014 at 7:41:00 AM

Given how huge an ego FR seems to have, and just some of the shit he's done, anything is possible. But yeah we really don't have any evidence for anything, and I'm sure someone is uploading the full things all over the place.

JapaneseTeeth Existence Weighed Against Nonbeing from Meinong's jungle Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Mu
Existence Weighed Against Nonbeing
#45272: Feb 3rd 2014 at 7:44:09 AM

Yeah, I checked in on the Reddit thread and multiple people are reuploading for exactly that reason.

@Midna: Yeah, Coco is awesome. She needs to show up again.

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Rinsankajugin Since: Feb, 2012
#45273: Feb 3rd 2014 at 7:45:55 AM

Poor kid, I hope he rests in piece. No one should die for liking something...

edited 3rd Feb '14 7:46:37 AM by Rinsankajugin

Seraphem Since: Oct, 2009
#45275: Feb 3rd 2014 at 7:50:20 AM

Yes, may Celestia and Luna keep him safe.

As sad as it is, it also serves as proof, despite the bitching, the complainers, the drama... just why this fandom is so damn amazing.


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