BRONY THREAD

[ILikePizza555]

Originally Posted by alxg833

What's our policy on discussing spoilery things, as I haven't seen the episode yet. Is it true this episode has 2 parallel storylines? Because we've been waiting for that for a while.

That's what the [spoiler] tag is for

[AaronLeondar]

Well, I can see just how much the recent events have rocked the fandom (and this thread).

Honestly, my thoughts about the whole thing are kinda mixed. Firstly, about the C&D letters, it really sucks to have a project you've been hard at work on for close to two years (I forget when they actually started that) just suddenly have to stop and cause you to throw away everything you've done. That really sucks. Also, the fact that the brony doc turned out to be kinda...well, you know. That also sucks. All the drama in the fandom nowadays about every little thing just honestly puts a bad taste in my mouth. It makes me yearn for 2011, back before Derpy became a mainstay Where's Waldo gag in S2, and the show was good just by being unique, not by using the ideas that the fandom comes up with. However, that may also be due to Hasbro's bigger impact on the show's writing, but I'm not 100% sure on that.

To be honest, it feels like Hasbro's becoming controlling to everybody now, and becoming somewhat of a dictator, instead of the docile big brother from before, who didn't seem to mind all the fan content and re-uploads, and even, in some cases, praising it. Also, with certain tweets from the writers themselves (http://i.imgur.com/2k25vdb.png, https://twitter.com/M_A_Larson/statu...16685649842176, and https://twitter.com/fyre_flye/status/300098640150687744) it really seems like the Hasbro-created show is just going to be on a downward drop.

Equestria Girls...I dunno. I'd have to see what it would be like, like with LPS.

And the Alicorn Twilight. I'm excited to see if they can end off a season spectacularly, just like they did with every other season. I have faith.

Well, that was a long time of typing and probably has many errors, but at least I got out what I felt like saying.

[wlmeng11]

Originally Posted by alxg833

What's our policy on discussing spoilery things, as I haven't seen the episode yet. Is it true this episode has 2 parallel storylines? Because we've been waiting for that for a while.

Episode 12 covers what the Mane 6 are doing while they leave Spike by himself in Episode 11.
So not two parallel storylines in the same episode, but two parallel storylines nonetheless.

[Nirvash]

Welp

[wlmeng11]

Originally Posted by Nirvash

Welp

Too fake to be real.

[ILikePizza555]

Originally Posted by AaronLeondar

Well, I can see just how much the recent events have rocked the fandom (and this thread).

Honestly, my thoughts about the whole thing are kinda mixed. Firstly, about the C&D letters, it really sucks to have a project you've been hard at work on for close to two years (I forget when they actually started that) just suddenly have to stop and cause you to throw away everything you've done. That really sucks. Also, the fact that the brony doc turned out to be kinda...well, you know. That also sucks. All the drama in the fandom nowadays about every little thing just honestly puts a bad taste in my mouth. It makes me yearn for 2011, back before Derpy became a mainstay Where's Waldo gag in S2, and the show was good just by being unique, not by using the ideas that the fandom comes up with. However, that may also be due to Hasbro's bigger impact on the show's writing, but I'm not 100% sure on that.

To be honest, it feels like Hasbro's becoming controlling to everybody now, and becoming somewhat of a dictator, instead of the docile big brother from before, who didn't seem to mind all the fan content and re-uploads, and even, in some cases, praising it. Also, with certain tweets from the writers themselves (http://i.imgur.com/2k25vdb.png, https://twitter.com/M_A_Larson/statu...16685649842176, and https://twitter.com/fyre_flye/status/300098640150687744) it really seems like the Hasbro-created show is just going to be on a downward drop.

Equestria Girls...I dunno. I'd have to see what it would be like, like with LPS.

And the Alicorn Twilight. I'm excited to see if they can end off a season spectacularly, just like they did with every other season. I have faith.

Well, that was a long time of typing and probably has many errors, but at least I got out what I felt like saying.

Hasbro has no choice in taking down fan content when it gets too big. Either take it down, or loose their trademark. Also, people overreact all the time, in every fandom. It's just that since we are more "together," more people get informed of news than it would be otherwise.

Originally Posted by Nirvash

Welp

Well lets see here:

Why it's not credible:

• Come from a tumblr blog called f***-no-my-little-pony
• Characters are poorly drawn compared to the background. (In fact, isn't that from yesterday's episode?)
• Not confirmed by Hasbro

Why it is credible:

• "Equestrian girls" and the fact that it will be aimed at teens strongly implies that it won't be the ponies we know and love. Especially when all teenage girls like is Justin Bieber, Twilight, 50 Shades of Grey, etc.

[alxg833]

Even if, worst possible case scenario, there's something horribly awful waiting for us, and the fandom sets with Season 3, I would be OK with that. Ponies gave me something truly wonderful, and helped me transition from childhood to adulthood. I would definitely do it all again, and I'm happy with the way it worked out. And if the fandom continues, well, that's even better! Just remember, however sad the ending may be, My Little Pony still happened, and we can be thankful for that. (Now if I could only say the same thing about the fact that I have no team... *RAGES*)

[rl1806]

Originally Posted by alxg833

Even if, worst possible case scenario, there's something horribly awful waiting for us, and the fandom sets with Season 3, I would be OK with that. Ponies gave me something truly wonderful, and helped me transition from childhood to adulthood. I would definitely do it all again, and I'm happy with the way it worked out. And if the fandom continues, well, that's even better! Just remember, however sad the ending may be, My Little Pony still happened, and we can be thankful for that. (Now if I could only say the same thing about the fact that I have no team... *RAGES*)

There is going to be a learning curve for both the fan base and content owners but eventually equilibrium will be reached. Even if Hasbro went completely crazy they can’t logistically nor legally take down all the fan content.

Did you ever find out what happened with your team?

[ILikePizza555]

Originally Posted by rl1806

There is going to be a learning curve for both the fan base and content owners but eventually equilibrium will be reached. Even if Hasbro went completely crazy they can’t logistically nor legally take down all the fan content.

Oh how true that is. Even if Hasbro spent more than infinity dollars in taking down all the content, we would probably just move to the darknet.

[Nirvash]

Yea, it's mainly just the 'big' projects that get hit, so the logical course is to say nothing till it is done!

Also more stuffs http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6_ioA3EnY1...safe.jpeg.jpeg

[wlmeng11]

Originally Posted by ILikePizza555

Hashtags hold no power here.

Too bad this forum doesn't implement the "thanks" feature.

[Nirvash]

It was good, for a season 3EP, but was a bit rushed and forced. Should of ended with the Equestrian games.
Also,
THANKS MA LARSON

About 2-3 2-parters worth of storylines, Twilight becomes a Mary Sue, and an extremely unsatisfying ending. It just felt like the 13 cut episodes were severely shortened and rammed into one. And the season was going so well...

I did like the music, Ingram hasn't disappointed yet. The poor guy basically had to make up for a half-season of music, though, so it was jammed in too tight.


As is kind of expected when the marketing department grabs the wheel and and sharply WTF-wards, it was kind of meh. I don't blame the writers though, since it seems said marketing department forced their hands.

6.5/10, season 4 is on shaky ground. (And by shaky I mean ice-capped erupting volcano shaky.)

[Nirvash]

From what I heard EP 1/2 of Season 4 are supposed to continue the finale.

And rewatching it for the first time since the morning, it is a good episode, but again, rushed. If only they just ended the episode with the camera panning out from the scorch mark, cliff hangers FTW. But overall Thank you MA Larson, you gave us a decent EP out of a bad corporate idea. I just hope they can keep Season 4 up.

Ps: DEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERPY

*Edit*
Also, the liveaction promos were painful.

[AaronLeondar]

I'm going to be a rebel here and say the finale was absolutely amazing (and this is from someone who wasn't really fond of the rest of S3, and pretty much hated Wonderbolts Academy). I thought that the premise and execution were spot on, if a little bit underwhelming. There was just a lot more they could have done with it. I have high hopes for S4, especially if the speculation I've read ends up being true.