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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

edvedd Darling. from At the boutique, dear. Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: We finish each other's sandwiches
Starscream759 Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: In denial
#72427: May 15th 2014 at 6:31:45 PM

@Orion I'm personally wondering where I can get a good photo album. There are some precious memories I want to store in it.

"Transform and Roll out!" Optimus Prime
Wryte Since: Jul, 2010
Sydxelia Are you into... Vinyl? from Cranberry World Since: Nov, 2010
Are you into... Vinyl?
#72429: May 15th 2014 at 6:39:56 PM

I discovered a new old song today. It's eleven minutes long, and I've been listening to it over and over.

I put my friend in a coconut! He lives in my hat! Hey, come hang out!
Starscream759 Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: In denial
#72430: May 15th 2014 at 6:42:36 PM

@Wryte (Chuckles) In all seriousness, I really want a photo album so I can fill it with nothing but the good stuff of my life. It would be my own personal trip down memory lane.

"Transform and Roll out!" Optimus Prime
JapaneseTeeth Existence Weighed Against Nonbeing from Meinong's jungle Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Mu
Existence Weighed Against Nonbeing
#72431: May 15th 2014 at 6:46:49 PM
OrionAurora Constellation from Andromeda Galaxy Since: Mar, 2012 Relationship Status: Abstaining
Constellation
#72432: May 15th 2014 at 6:47:45 PM

A new old song? Isn't that oxymoronic?

We are all made of star stuff. Very, very weird star stuff.
Starscream759 Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: In denial
#72433: May 15th 2014 at 6:49:44 PM

@Orion He means a song that he hasn't heard in a long while.

"Transform and Roll out!" Optimus Prime
Sydxelia Are you into... Vinyl? from Cranberry World Since: Nov, 2010
Are you into... Vinyl?
#72434: May 15th 2014 at 6:52:02 PM

@ JT: "Reflection" by The Pentangle. It's an acoustic number with a blues-y feel and a nice groove. What really hooks me is when the falsetto vocals kick in.

@ Orion: Well, it's new to me. It's actually from 1971-ish.

I put my friend in a coconut! He lives in my hat! Hey, come hang out!
PrincessGwenevere Ooh, sparkly! from Coat Mountain Since: Jun, 2009 Relationship Status: Yes, I'm alone, but I'm alone and free
Ooh, sparkly!
#72435: May 15th 2014 at 6:53:41 PM

@villains: I feel like anything that tried to top Tirek now would either come off as over-the-top, or something completely apocalyptic that would be better suited for a series finale. I'm hoping that the season five opener is a bit more low-key world building.

"I feel like I'm on a raft and surrounding me is an ocean of dumb."- Mr. Sark
JapaneseTeeth Existence Weighed Against Nonbeing from Meinong's jungle Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Mu
Existence Weighed Against Nonbeing
#72436: May 15th 2014 at 6:56:30 PM

[up][up]Will have to look into it.

[up]I'd be up for that. Stuff like Ponyville adjusting to the whole "giant castle just sprouted next to town" thing.

In the meantime, here's one of my favorite eleven minute songs:

edited 15th May '14 6:57:24 PM by JapaneseTeeth

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Darkabomination Since: Mar, 2012
#72437: May 15th 2014 at 6:58:29 PM

I listen to prog rock and different subgenres of metal, so Epic Rocking is something I'm accustomed to.

2112 is one of the best examples at 21 minutes with distinct sections and awesome synth and guitar solos.

My song put on repeat is an orchestra-covering of Dancing Mad at 11 minutes.

edited 15th May '14 6:59:44 PM by Darkabomination

Starscream759 Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: In denial
#72438: May 15th 2014 at 6:59:04 PM

@Syd Ah man, ya really know how to pick ya tunes there. This is just smooth right there.

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Sydxelia Are you into... Vinyl? from Cranberry World Since: Nov, 2010
Are you into... Vinyl?
#72439: May 15th 2014 at 7:00:31 PM

@ Gwen: I think they should go the other way with the next villain they introduce. Something comparatively low-key, but a serious threat in its own right.

[up]Glad you like it. smile

edited 15th May '14 7:01:12 PM by Sydxelia

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Starscream759 Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: In denial
#72440: May 15th 2014 at 7:02:14 PM

@Syd Makes me feel like I'm in Cowboy Bebop or Ocean's Eleven.

"Transform and Roll out!" Optimus Prime
edvedd Darling. from At the boutique, dear. Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: We finish each other's sandwiches
Darling.
#72441: May 15th 2014 at 7:06:16 PM

@Gwen: I wouldn't be opposed to that. Call it "The Beginning of Harmony". It can be a creation myth or the story of the two sisters, or both.

edited 15th May '14 7:06:32 PM by edvedd

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Darkabomination Since: Mar, 2012
#72442: May 15th 2014 at 7:10:52 PM

That reminds me, can't wait for the journal release, Amy Keeting Rogers has confirmed it'll have a few entries with Celestia and Luna when younger.

Pykrete NOT THE BEES from Viridian Forest Since: Sep, 2009
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#72443: May 15th 2014 at 7:11:00 PM

I feel like anything that tried to top Tirek now would either come off as over-the-top, or something completely apocalyptic that would be better suited for a series finale. I'm hoping that the season five opener is a bit more low-key world building.

Even for a series finale, there's little point going more DBZ than that. That's not to say it can't be topped, just that raising the power wank isn't a wise way to do it.

Ultimately, Tirek was Generic Ultimate Evil #4232. He can easily be topped by a much more personal villain, even one who isn't particularly powerful.

JapaneseTeeth Existence Weighed Against Nonbeing from Meinong's jungle Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Mu
Existence Weighed Against Nonbeing
#72444: May 15th 2014 at 7:13:22 PM

Honestly, the most interesting thing about Tirek wasn't his raw power level, but the fact that he was able to manipulate Discord like he did. Without that touch, he would've been really generic.

@Dark: Yeah, 2112 is awesome.

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Pykrete NOT THE BEES from Viridian Forest Since: Sep, 2009
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#72445: May 15th 2014 at 7:14:40 PM

Yeah it was nice that they actually played up the whole Lord of Betrayal thing even if they didn't outright say it. Made him at least interesting.

CDRW Since: May, 2016
#72446: May 15th 2014 at 7:23:10 PM

Wow, my Ponyfinder game is unexpectedly popular. I had nine people cold-apply before I had to take down the game listing because there were too many people applying. And most of them weren't even bronies.

edited 15th May '14 7:23:33 PM by CDRW

PrincessGwenevere Ooh, sparkly! from Coat Mountain Since: Jun, 2009 Relationship Status: Yes, I'm alone, but I'm alone and free
Ooh, sparkly!
#72447: May 15th 2014 at 7:25:24 PM

I sort of liked Tirek more in the first part than I did the second. Where in the first part he seemed more understated and cunning, where as the second half, he just smashed his way through everything.

That's why I think King Sombra tends stand out against the other villains- as weird a that may sound. He doesn't have the capacity to ham it up like the others did. So he was more of a silent and plotting type.

"I feel like I'm on a raft and surrounding me is an ocean of dumb."- Mr. Sark
JapaneseTeeth Existence Weighed Against Nonbeing from Meinong's jungle Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Mu
Existence Weighed Against Nonbeing
#72448: May 15th 2014 at 7:25:41 PM

Better than not having enough, I guess.

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Darkabomination Since: Mar, 2012
#72450: May 15th 2014 at 7:36:51 PM

Agreed. He was cool to be sure, but really lacked in sheer menace, presence, and pragmatism in the original special, and to a lesser extent in part 2. Plus the voice was kinda hulkish, so didn't help much. Being a giant monster shooting lasers is a bit of a step down from the pulsing heartbeat of his weapon and body horror.


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