My Rise and Fall: How I succumbed to MAGICAL FRIENDSHIP

[Flarecobra]

http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/06/ponychan-brony-changes-his-legal-name.html

Ok, THAT is taking things a bit too far there.

[Osterbaum]

Nah, finns are just that crazy awesome.

[Flarecobra]

Or both. :P

[Bobbey]

Well, I mean, if it's free, he can just change it back to his old name in like a month or two if he gets tired of it, no?

[Osterbaum]

Well you don't just fill out an internet form or anything. There are also restrictions, I actually find it a bit surprising that this guy was allowed to change his name so completely. I've never changed my name though, so I'm not 100% sure what it involves.

I mean I wouldn't be so surprised if it was just his middle name or something. Like I just had the idea to change my middle name to Derpy. And they'd propably let me.

[Roland]

http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/06/ponychan-brony-changes-his-legal-name.html

Ok, THAT is taking things a bit too far there.

Ah, jeez. I was reading that thread a while ago, too. Even the bronies on ponychan thought the whole thing was a bit... silly? Strange? I'm looking for a stronger word here.

Anyhow, from reading the comments it seems that he's sticking with his original name for everything else and this is just what he's legally called now, so... I don't know.

[Fenris]

Eh, he's not hurting anybody. Let him do what he will.

It's a bit far, yes, but I don't recall anybody talking shit to that guy who changed his name to Optimus Prime a while back.

[The Artist Formerly Known as Hawk]

This man is now my hero.

[Bob The Mercenary]

I read the thread. What's this about a Wired article making us look like we're autistic?

[Fenris]

I read the thread. What's this about a Wired article making us look like we're autistic?

Wired Article (http://www.wired.com/underwire/2011/06/bronies-my-little-ponys/)

Equestria Daily's post regarding Wired Article. (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/06/wired-interviews-bronies.html)

[Flarecobra]

Well, that article isn't that bad actually.

[Bob The Mercenary]

That...wasn't so bad. :/

[Fenris]

Quotes like "Every nerd has a favorite TV show they watch religiously and know inside and out. But My Little Pony seems like an unlikely object of fanboy love," rub some people the wrong way, I guess. I don't see the problem with the whole article, but there are some who don't like it.

A lot of people seem to be attacking Luke Allen, and refering to bronies in general as pedophilic as well as other less-than-savory things.

Ah well, stupids gonna stupid.

[Lumenskir]

"My Little Pony seems like an unlikely object of fanboy love,"
" I just assumed that any adult man who didn’t have a little girl wouldn’t even give it a try,”
...I mean, unless you are claiming that the comments on the article are part of the article, that's like one of the most glowing recommendations for the show's fandoms I can imagine from an outsider.

[Krylo]

A lot of people seem to be attacking Luke Allen

Well, to be fair. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Narg09bbnHE)

[Fenris]

Well, to be fair. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Narg09bbnHE)

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/NuklearFenris/Reaction%20Images/079e7b18e379371d1916f41163145ed7.gif

Anywho, the consensus seems to be that Aleksi was trollin'. Oh well.

[phil_]

I just don't like how the article referred to MLP:FiM fandom as a "meme," mostly because it reinforces the idea that the internet has that "meme" means "in-joke" (I hate that, like I hate people calling jokes "trolling"). Words mean things, internet writer person and internet at large.

[Fifthfiend]

I just don't like how the article referred to MLP:FiM fandom as a "meme," mostly because it reinforces the idea that the internet has that "meme" means "in-joke" (I hate that, like I hate people calling jokes "trolling"). Words mean things, internet writer person and internet at large.

TV show fandom totally fits within the definition of "meme".

EDIT: If there's something wrong with the author's usage of "meme", as strictly defined, it's that the author uses it in a way which restricts the meaning of the term only to internet image macros, while excluding larger concepts such as fandoms.

[Flarecobra]

Well, it WAS known as an internet meme for a while, but was recently re-classified as a subculture now.

[Fifthfiend]

Subcultures are also memes.

Or rather, the ideas on which those subcultures are based are memes.

[phil_]

I'm glad that Fifth understands what "meme" means; and, yes, my issue is that he uses it in the "Picture with text on it, etc." sense, as opposed to the self-replicating idea sense.

It's all about wording, man. Yeah, liking MLP is a meme. So is liking running water.

[Solid Snake]

I read the thread. What's this about a Wired article making us look like we're autistic?

The thing that aggravates me most about this sentence isn't the fact that a Wired article may be "making us look like we're autistic," but rather the fact that Rob apparently thinks it's offensive to "look autistic."

Like autistic people are signs of the Great Scourge or something.

I'm high-functioning Asperger's and was diagnosed as Aspie until I was about 14, at which point I was re-categorized as generic "ASD" something because I was no longer Asperger's but not quite normal either, in some endless void between the possibilities.

And I hated myself for some time due to this association.
But then I met some Asperger's kids that were "more severe" down the spectrum or some crap and interacted with them.
Most of them were pretty damn cool dudes (and dudettes I'd presume but 95%+ of my time was spent with guys.)

I think just about the worst thing you could do in regards to Asperger's / Autistic people is to tell them how horribly different and inferior they are and just how much you'd loathe to be associated with them. That or pity. Or both.

[Fenris]

Sorry that I don't want to be told that I have a social disorder because I like a TV show, Snake!

(Seriously you know that thing where you take everything you disagree with and turn it into a personal attack on you? Stop doing that.)

[rpgdemon]

Sorry that I don't want to be told that I have a social disorder because I like a TV show, Snake!

(Seriously you know that thing where you take everything you disagree with and turn it into a personal attack on you? Stop doing that.)

I dunno, it's sort of true what he said, in the not taking it as an attack on him way.

Like, the article only really said some things saying that the fandom were sort of seen as odd, and to make the leap in logic to say, "This article is calling us autistic" is kind of insulting to autistic people.

Like, no where in the article did it say anything about autism, except for the one dude who had it, who said that he watched the show. That didn't say that everyone who watches it is autistic. The only thing that could be construed as insulting was that it seems weird that people who aren't little girls watch it, and also the comments.

[Fenris]

I dunno, it's sort of true what he said, in the not taking it as an attack on him way.

Like, the article only really said some things saying that the fandom were sort of seen as odd, and to make the leap in logic to say, "This article is calling us autistic" is kind of insulting to autistic people.

Like, no where in the article did it say anything about autism, except for the one dude who had it, who said that he watched the show. That didn't say that everyone who watches it is autistic. The only thing that could be construed as insulting was that it seems weird that people who aren't little girls watch it, and also the comments.

Bob was referencing a comment from Equestria Daily that iirc was quoting something somebody said on a different site about those who watch MLP.

It's a rather ludicrous conclusion to reach, and I don't particularly care for the fact that not only did somebody reach this conclusion, but there were others who agreed with him.

[Kim]

Bob was referencing a comment from Equestria Daily that iirc was quoting something somebody said on a different site about those who watch MLP.

Okay, but Solid Snake wasn't aware of that, and although he made his point poorly, based on the information he had he was in the right.

[Fenris]

Okay, but Solid Snake wasn't aware of that, and although he made his point poorly, based on the information he had he was in the right.

Mayhaps he shouldn't have leapt to conclusions quite so quickly. "Where were MLP fans compared to autistic people" might have been a good starting point, rather than jumping immediately to "I think just about the worst thing you could do in regards to Asperger's / Autistic people is to tell them how horribly different and inferior they are" (which Bob didn't actually say nor imply).

[rpgdemon]

Mayhaps he shouldn't have leapt to conclusions quite so quickly. "Where were MLP fans compared to autistic people" might have been a good starting point, rather than jumping immediately to "I think just about the worst thing you could do in regards to Asperger's / Autistic people is to tell them how horribly different and inferior they are."

But it's kind of true. Bob jumps in and says, "Man, I hate that this thing makes MLP fans look like a bunch of autistic people". The only thing in the article that could be construed as negative was sort of saying how MLP fans seem weird to other people, so it is a pretty fair link to draw is that Bob was saying that autistic people are weird, without knowing about the fact that he was referencing someone else.

[Kim]

e: RPG made the point better.

[Solid Snake]

(Seriously you know that thing where you take everything you disagree with and turn it into a personal attack on you? Stop doing that.)

I didn't turn this into a personal attack on me; I turned it into an attack on modern society's stigmatization of autism, a disorder I don't even technically really have.

I apologize for being offended at something you'd prefer me not to find offensive Fenris and I'm sure if I knew the full context I probably wouldn't have been offended, but I don't feel the slightest bit bad about being offended based on what I did read in what was posted here.
Also this is kind of what I meant earlier way back when I defended NonCon over the 'past issues' thing, like how every time I'm offended now it's automatically because I'm playing the role of the victim just because that's my "reputation."

[Fenris]

But it's kind of true. Bob jumps in and says, "Man, I hate that this thing makes MLP fans look like a bunch of autistic people". The only thing in the article that could be construed as negative was sort of saying how MLP fans seem weird to other people, so it is a pretty fair link to draw is that Bob was saying that autistic people are weird, without knowing about the fact that he was referencing someone else.

That's the opposite of true.

Except Bob didn't say, "This article called us autistic." Bob said, "I heard an article made us look autistic." The article linked in response, supposedly to fill a gap about what article was "making us look autistic" did in no way reference autism in any way. In other words, from Snake's perspective, and my own as well before this point, it seemed Bob had heard about the article you linked and either thought or heard that it was "making us look autistic." While Snake was incorrect in where to direct his anger, it was based on the information he had at the moment which did not appear to be lacking any key points. Snake lashed out for the right reasons, but based on further information it seems it was the wrong person he lashed out against.

And then he said:

That...wasn't so bad. :/

As in, "why are people saying this makes us look autistic?"

At least that's my take on it. What this doesn't change is the fact that Snake has a tendency to shoot first and ask questions later. He's very reactionary and it's a thing he needs to work on. I mean I could diagnose all sorts of shit that I learned about in my Dynamics of Human Development class (I mean hell, I diagnosed myself with several different dispositions and disorders until I realized that was why I went to doctors when I was a kid) but really that would just be making excuses.

Snake has a habit that he needs to work on. That's really all I'm getting at here.

[Fenris]

I didn't turn this into a personal attack on me; I turned it into an attack on modern society's stigmatization of autism, a disorder I don't even technically really have.

I apologize for being offended at something you'd prefer me not to find offensive Fenris and I'm sure if I knew the full context I probably wouldn't have been offended, but I don't feel the slightest bit bad about being offended based on what I did read in what was posted here.
Also this is kind of what I meant earlier way back when I defended NonCon over the 'past issues' thing, like how every time I'm offended now it's automatically because I'm playing the role of the victim just because that's my "reputation."


"I'm high-functioning Asperger's and was diagnosed as Aspie until I was about 14, at which point I was re-categorized as generic "ASD" something because I was no longer Asperger's but not quite normal either, in some endless void between the possibilities.

And I hated myself for some time due to this association."

That completely, 100% comes across as taking it personally.

---

Okay but seriously, do we really need bad feelings in the goddamn pony thread?

[Solid Snake]

Snake has a habit that he needs to work on. That's really all I'm getting at here.

This is pretty much exactly what pisses me off so much, because it contextually seems to suggest that any time I express I'm offended by anything the automatic assumption is because I'm playing the victim and because that is happening, I am automatically "wrong" and the person I am arguing against is automatically "right."

Like let me just be clear on this much, nothing I wrote was intended to make Rob feel like a terrible person. He's the only NPFer I've met here in person, I really enjoyed meeting him, and I think he's just about the nicest guy I've ever met. Subsequently I know he, at the very least, wasn't deliberately trying to say that "Rob hates autistic people." That isn't him.

But the fact that I know Rob is incredible doesn't mean he can't fall into the trap of occasionally buying into society's stigmatization of autism and its marginalization of autistic people because they are "anti-social" and therefore "unlikable" and "weird" and associations with them should be "avoided" and to call someone "autistic" is an insult.

If it appears he falls into that, yes, I will call him out on it precisely because I respect him enough to want to believe that's not what he meant.

[Fenris]

This is pretty much exactly what pisses me off so much, because it contextually seems to suggest that any time I express I'm offended by anything the automatic assumption is because I'm playing the victim and because that is happening, I am automatically "wrong" and the person I am arguing against is automatically "right."

That's the opposite of true.

^

It's not when you're offended by anything, it's when you take what offends you as a personal attack, whether you mean to or not.

I am saying this to you as a moderator and as a friend. You really need to work on this. It's become a habit, and I would be doing myself and you a disservice if I were to sit by as you continued to react to things in this manner.

---

Okay but seriously, do we really need bad feelings in the goddamn pony thread?

[rpgdemon]

I am saying this to you as a moderator and as a friend. You really need to work on this. It's become a habit, and I would be doing myself and you a disservice if I were to sit by as you continued to react to things in this manner.

Here's the thing though: You're going into it looking for this thing as a flaw, it seems like, just the same as you perceive Snake looking for personal insult.

Like, "perceiving personal insult" is to Snake, as "perceiving Snake perceiving personal insult" is to you. You can cool off it as well, since you're trigger happy as well about calling out Snake as being personally insulted. Shooting first and asking questions later, as you put it.

[Fenris]

Here's the thing though: You're going into it looking for this thing as a flaw, it seems like, just the same as you perceive Snake looking for personal insult.

Like, "perceiving personal insult" is to Snake, as "perceiving Snake perceiving personal insult" is to you. You can cool off it as well, since you're trigger happy as well about calling out Snake as being personally insulted. Shooting first and asking questions later, as you put it.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/NuklearFenris/Reaction%20Images/tumblr_ll64l4fNaw1qk57c1o1_500.gif

[Solid Snake]

I am saying this to you as a moderator and as a friend. You really need to work on this. It's become a habit, and I would be doing myself and you a disservice if I were to sit by as you continued to react to things in this manner.

It certainly doesn't feel like advice from a 'friend.'
(That and even presuming your arguments were correct, I'm not sure how actually attacking me ad hominem is supposed to solve the presumed "habit" of me taking interpreting things too often as ad hominem.)

For the most part, you could say that I like hang out at NPF precisely because it's cool to try to come here and escape from the issues and the criticisms and the daily deluge of problems found in the 'real world.'
So it's just somewhat aggravating from my perspective that everything comes back to the realm of my personal life -- attacks on it, defenses of it, etc. -- because I'd like to be less like "Snake," with a pre-established persona that everyone has opinions of, and more like "Fenris," a guy I honestly can't even criticize due to a complete lack of knowledge of his IRL persona.

...And I know I've basically put myself in a poor position where a lot of stuff about me is pretty well known, but it's weird how I can't seem to argue anything in any context without being told that it's just a byproduct of 'my issues' or 'who I am' or that it's 'Snake being Snake.' It'd be cool if I felt more accepted and less like, y'know, a goddamn nuisance you all barely tolerate. I've never made an uninvited comment about your personal life or attempted to defeat an argument of yours on an unrelated subject by referencing a 'personal issue,' and I don't see what's wrong with wanting to avoid that.

But we should probably take this to PM or something. Or not.

Anyway, PONIES: Here is an awesome song about Steven Magnet. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcVLJyIi2NE)

[Fenris]

~snip~

Here, I wrote a 5 page essay on how to properly write Pony Fanfiction.

Feel free to check it out. (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HY9a67uK_QB-JM1a7E5q1LTZmTErQWjkZ5pN3VnsQT0/edit?authkey=CMzd6P4C&hl=en_US)

It has a little bit about who I am in there as well. I thought it was pretty apparent who I am on the forum, tbh. My homepage listed in my profile is even a page that has my real name attached!

[rpgdemon]

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/NuklearFenris/Reaction%20Images/tumblr_ll64l4fNaw1qk57c1o1_500.gif

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/NuklearFenris/Reaction%20Images/Waugh-2.gif

[Solid Snake]

Here, I wrote a 5 page essay on how to properly write Pony Fanfiction.

Feel free to check it out. (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HY9a67uK_QB-JM1a7E5q1LTZmTErQWjkZ5pN3VnsQT0/edit?authkey=CMzd6P4C&hl=en_US)

It has a little bit about who I am in there as well. I thought it was pretty apparent who I am on the forum, tbh. My homepage listed in my profile is even a page that has my real name attached!

...You actually wrote that?
I'm not saying that out of anything but respect in a sense, because I actually read that a while back without even knowing it was apparently by you.

EDIT: My mistake, I got my "Open Letters to Bronies" confused.

[Fenris]

~snip~

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/NuklearFenris/Reaction%20Images/Facehoof-n1300226614591.jpg

e: @Snake, you're thinking of a different "Open Letter." This was just penned last night.

[Krylo]

But it's kind of true. Bob jumps in and says, "Man, I hate that this thing makes MLP fans look like a bunch of autistic people".

I read the thread. What's this about a Wired article making us look like we're autistic?

What?

Seriously, what?

RPGDemon, do you know how to read? Your illiteracy makes me sad.

Or if you CAN read: Putting words into people's mouths to justify attacking them is pretty douchey. Don't be a douche, RPG.

[rpgdemon]

No one was attacking Bob though. I point your literaxy skilzl that I lakc towards Snake's post saying that explicitly.

Y'all should work on your abilities at not taking things as personal attacks that aren't. ;P

[Krylo]

I'm pretty sure continually misconstruing his words into 'I feel insulted by being compared to autistics in this article' and then going on to say how he's being insulting to autistic people by saying that is an attack, Demon.

Alternatively: RPG why you gotta attack me like that? It's pretty offensive, guy. Repeat x5, add thirty more words each time.

[rpgdemon]

The more words you add, the more serious your point is. Duh.

Other people disagree the first time you said it? Say it again, with more words.




http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/NuklearFenris/Reaction%20Images/1298861648739.gif


Double edit: Like, seriously, use that one more.

[Fenris]

The more words you add, the more serious your point is. Duh.

Other people disagree the first time you said it? Say it again, with more words.




http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/NuklearFenris/Reaction%20Images/1298861648739.gif


Double edit: Like, seriously, use that one more.

That is a good one.

If you don't know how to use 'em, then don't. I have very specific circumstances in mind for when to use these images.

That one, for example, is after somebody attempts to be all internet-scary and try to e-threaten me.

Alternatively,

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/NuklearFenris/Reaction%20Images/Twilight-BiteLip.gif

also works in that situation. Whichever seems more appropriate at the time.

The one you posted first is supposed to only come after the slower variant, in a 2-post combination.

[Solid Snake]

I'd like to apologize to Rob for letting feelings on the issue clutter my interpretation of the intent, motive, and underlying meaning of his post in such a way that fueled my initial response to it. He knows (or at least I hope he knows) that I really think the world of him personally and that I didn't intend my post to come off as an attack against him. Nonetheless, there were ways I could have made the argument generally against societal perceptions without directly dragging Rob into it based on worst-case scenario conjecture of what his words "might have implied."

That being said, I'm not going to be apologize regarding my feelings about societal misinterpretation and stigmatization of autism generally, but I don't think anything that was actually stated, by Rob or anyone preceding me, actually dealt with that issue as I interpreted it. I'm including this not to qualify my apology, as no apology should be ruined by the presence of a qualifier, and my attitude on this matter has no bearing on the faults and flaws of the post as written. Having said that, "Rain Man" style preconceptions of Asperger's and autism does fall under an umbrella of things that I do take very seriously given both my personal background and my friendships with individuals more likely to be conventionally or scientifically defined as 'autistic.' I wish I had worded my post to be less antagonistic and more informational, as I may have then achieved my original objective.

[Fenris]

~snip~


http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_li7n41teNv1qafrh6.jpg

[rpgdemon]

The one you posted first is supposed to only come after the slower variant, in a 2-post combination.

But how is one to know that the response will merit more eye pokery? You run the risk of not being able to post the vastly superior speedy version.

[Fenris]

But how is one to know that the response will merit more eye pokery? You run the risk of not being able to post the vastly superior speedy version.

Why use a bomb when a bullet will do?

[rpgdemon]

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/NuklearFenris/Reaction%20Images/1301883702518-n1304530124259.png
20% Cooler

[Fenris]

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/NuklearFenris/Reaction%20Images/tumblr_lm1xsgvI8R1qzvqde.gif

[Flarecobra]

I'll just leave this here. (http://kyrospawn.deviantart.com/art/MLP-FIM-soundboard-V1-0-213310684)

[The Artist Formerly Known as Hawk]

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii87/Hawk_of_Battle/TheDickens.png

Seriously, what's all this negativity in the goddamn pony thread?? Has the show taught you nothing?! You should all get back to posting awesome things like Flare here.

[Fenris]

Seriously, what's all this negativity in the goddamn pony thread?? Has the show taught you nothing?! You should all get back to posting awesome things like Flare here.

Did you miss the collective internet hug or something?

Don't worry, I have another one for you right

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/NuklearFenris/Reaction%20Images/PinkiePie-Hug.gif

[Solid Snake]

Just to clarify:
* I am Pinkie Pie, bringing everyone in for some hugging after doubting you all and going absolutely insane under the assumption you hated me when you were in fact planning an AWESOME SURPRISE PARTY.
* Rob is Fluttershy because is sweet, gentle, and only occasionally crazy.
* Fenris is Rainbow Dash, because he is stern and confident but 20% cooler.
* RPGdemon is Rarity because, like his avatar, he is totally stylish with an excessive yet sophisticated mane.
* Krylo is Twilight Sparkle because, despite repeatedly claiming just how annoyed he is with all of us, he secretly considers us his very best friends.
* Flare is Applejack because she is tomboyish. I think. And also awesome.

...So with that in mind, let's re-enact the hug!

[Flarecobra]

And Hawk?

[Fenris]

Gummy. (He's totally hiding in Pinkie's hair)

[Solid Snake]

Fenris has given me the BEST AVATAR EVER I apologize that only I could take it

[Bob The Mercenary]

Hey guys I just woke up and...

...


http://ponibooru.413chan.net/_images/2081c2e89d7ca8753d27b0700321a2b7/715%20-%20macro%20rarity%20shocked.jpg

[Edit] ShortAndSweet I appreciate the kind words and no I didn't mean it like that but meant it like that other guy said and now I'm going to eat donuts.

[Osterbaum]

http://s3.amazonaws.com/kym-assets/photos/images/original/000/122/114/130232443562.gif?1305073704
My reaction to this whole affair.

Hell, to anything ever. I am seriosly now considering changing my middle name to Derpy.

[Aldurin]

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/NuklearFenris/Reaction%20Images/tumblr_lm1xsgvI8R1qzvqde.gif

Just have to say this would totally work for our threads on our "other" popular topic.

[Roland]

Well that was... something.

Anyhow, Day Twenty-One (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/06/newbie-artist-training-grounds-day-21.html) is nearly halfway over. I ended up not submitting anything on account of taking seven hours to get only halfway done, having five hours to finish it, and running out of lead in my mechanical pencil.

As for today's guideline... eh. I'm tired of drawing for now. Switching back to writing.

[Fenris]

Let sleeping dogs lie, everybody.

[Bob The Mercenary]

Just one thing I thought I should clarify, now that I have a second.

That "makes us look autistic" bit was taken verbatim from the ponychan thread. Someone posted something to the effect of "this man changing his name is going to do more damage than that Wired article that made us look autistic." I was simply asking if anyone knew anything about it, then Fenris provided a link to said article, I saw it was a rather tame article, and all was well with the world.

[Fenris]

Just one thing I thought I should clarify, now that I have a second.

That "makes us look autistic" bit was taken verbatim from the ponychan thread. Someone posted something to the effect of "this man changing his name is going to do more damage than that Wired article that made us look autistic." I was simply asking if anyone knew anything about it, then Fenris provided a link to said article, I saw it was a rather tame article, and all was well with the world.

Water under the bridge, Bob.

Now please stop bringing this up, it's over. It's done. Let it be. Let it go.

Just stop.

[Bob The Mercenary]

Stopping.

Would you believe I still have not watched a single full episode of this thing? Coworker's going to give me the entire first season tomorrow hopefully.

[Flarecobra]

How about a SMW hack involving Ponies? (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/06/super-fluttershy-2.html)

[IHateMakingNames]

Everyone's a brony. (http://www.sinfest.net/archive_page.php?comicID=3936)

It made me chuckle.

[Fenris]

A quite excellent PMV. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crsPHw-ntME&feature=player_embedded)

[Roland]

Day Twenty-Two (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/06/newbie-artist-training-grounds-day-22.html) is six and a half hours in. The guideline: Draw a pony building something.

[Bob The Mercenary]

Could someone possibly make me a gif avatar of Rainbow's face during the pushups in episode 13?

[RobinStarwing]

OH freaking god! (http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7043022/1/My_Little_Test_Subject)

Portal/MLP:FiM crossover with Pinkie Pie having fun with science...you can see where this is going.

[IHateMakingNames]

Could someone possibly make me a gif avatar of Rainbow's face during the pushups in episode 13?
http://i858.photobucket.com/albums/ab149/IStillHateMakingNames/rainbow-1.gif
Don't fap to ponies.

[Bob The Mercenary]

Ahahahaha I totally wasn't thinking that but thanks for the edit.

[Solid Snake]

One of the best remixes I've heard yet. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dsj2Y4QhTec&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL)

[Roland]

Brony Movie Night was... okay this time around. We watched The Best Night Ever, Aladdin, Dragonshy, and Starship Troopers.

I hadn't seen Aladdin in years, and was honestly surprised at how short the whole thing was. I also kept thinking back to that one fanfic I shilled awhile ago, Misted Stage. I want to read that again now.

As for Starship Troopers, I didn't really get to enjoy it, either in a "this is a funny and/or good movie" way or a "this movie is hilarious because of all the bronies chatting" kind of way. I have this very nasty infection/inflammation sitting in the center of my chest and it was giving me hell the entire time.

[Bob The Mercenary]

http://www.ponychan.net/chan/oat/src/130788880005.jpg


Also, just finished my first episode. Where have you been all my life?

[Bard The 5th LW]

Dude at the far end of the couch looks downright enthralled.

Also watched the pilot. Part 2 was pretty cool. Liked the part with the gay dragon.

[Roland]

Day Twenty-Four (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/06/newbie-artist-training-grounds-day-24.html), eight and a half hours in.

I've been considering drawing something for this one again. I don't know why, but I think skipping the last few days actually made me more depressed than usual.

[The Artist Formerly Known as Hawk]

Cupcakes; The Movie [Official Trailer] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7wckYjG_Ts&feature=related)

[Julford Hajime]

Cupcakes; The Movie [Official Trailer] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7wckYjG_Ts&feature=related)

That was pretty great. I'll admit to hating slashfiction in general, but this trailer was put together so well that I couldn't help but laugh.

[Flarecobra]

Oh no. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqV9IOF9ocQ&feature=player_embedded)

Also, this has been quite entertaining. (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/06/comic-equestria-battle-new-chapter-3.html)

[Roland]

Day Twenty-Five (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/06/newbie-artist-training-grounds-day-25.html) is six hours in. Guideline: Draw a pony... drawing.

Did not submit what I drew last night, on the grounds that it fell so far into the uncanny valley that I trashed it and went on to do something else. And now I'm going back to sleep. Couldn't draw yet anyways. Cat on desk.

EDIT: And then I had that thing I said before, wherein I can't draw. Writer's Block, but for drawing. Darn.

Also: Today's Training Grounds event is dedicated to Madmax (http://csimadmax.deviantart.com/), one of the coolest bronies ever. Poor gal's going through something rough at the moment, from what I know.

[Flarecobra]

Ladies and gentlemen..

Reading Rainboom. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=bvFAWDbJS2s)

[PCD]

They just perform this way. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIq7P0jBfRQ&feature=related)

[Fenris]

It has been brought to my attention that tomorrow (June 21) is The Summer Solstice for the northern hemisphere.

That means tonight is the EVE OF THE SUMMER SUN CELEBRATION.

I, personally, am watching the sunrise tomorrow morning.

[Flarecobra]

You know, throw in that lunar eclipse earlier this month...

I think the forces of nature might be Pony fans.

[Roland]

I tried to watch the sunrise, but I just missed it by four minutes.

That is to say, I sat outside for over an hour watching the sky gradually get brighter, but ended up going inside four minutes before the sun actually came up over the horizon because I was tired.

Also, Day Twenty-Six (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/06/newbie-artist-training-grounds-day-26.html) is a go, and it looks like a lot of people jumped at the opportunity to show their support for Madmax.

Today's guideline is "Draw a pony raising the sun", which I can actually do. I even have an idea for it. Drawing it now. But first, a nap maybe.

[Sky Warrior Bob]

Ran into this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSlnZxvi37s&feature=player_embedded)while just reading another board. Not sure if its been posted here, but figure there's a good chance it hasn't. Its a beta for a MLP: Street Fighter type game. Applejack was the only showcased character.

SWB

[Fenris]

Cupcakes in Russian (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOT3pmynZlY)

This is excellent.

[RobinStarwing]

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fW436LVpebg/TeqVhDgTIAI/AAAAAAAAFbQ/NObicRm0F8k/s1600/1300338014496.jpg

Reading a fanfic I found listed on Equestria Daily about a group of D&D Adventurers falling into the world of Equestria and well...Pinkie Pie with Bard powers + powerful magic guitar. Scared for the world?

[Flarecobra]

Updated soundboard. (http://kyrospawn.deviantart.com/art/MLP-FIM-soundboard-V3-0-213310684)

[Jagos]

Link (http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/111190-My-Little-Ponies-Throw-Down-in-Fan-Made-Fighter)

So I herd you like MLP...

[Kyanbu The Legend]

Dear god this show is like a virus. Every where I go. Ponies, PONIES EVERYWHERE!

It's like they're trying to convert me, closing in from all sides. O_O


And this indie game is looking pretty solid so far.

[Osterbaum]

It is the power of friendship.

[Bells]

Also, what the hell is a pre-alpha? Isn't Alpha the earliest stage of game design?

Either way, this game seems like a fun little flash game or something... Maybe mugen?

[Kerensky287]

Also, what the hell is a pre-alpha? Isn't Alpha the earliest stage of game design?

AFAIK Alpha is the earliest PLAYABLE version of the game. Pre-Alpha means that they haven't finished working on the engine, hammering out the art assets, or even deciding how it's going to ultimately be played. A lot of the time the assets you see are mocked-up versions or just placeholders.

Showing pre-alpha footage is mostly just so you can say "Hey, look! This is a thing that shall eventually happen. Start the word-of-mouth train going, and remember your excitement for when you see the name flash by in a news article 3 years from now as it nears release."

On-topic, I'm not much of a pony fan but "Fighting is Magic" is perfection in name form.

EDIT: Also, DAT ANIMATION

[Loyal]

Pre-alpha might better be called "tech demo".

[The Artist Formerly Known as Hawk]

Doctor Who would be some much more awesome with (http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/1600/1307335851231.jpg) ponies. (http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/5209/1307335567144.jpg)

[Bells]

It's just that the footage looked like at least Beta to me. I mean, animations seem pretty fluid, backgrounds look nice, the Health bars work... unless it was all just a big animation, it seems like a functioning engine that just needs more assets and fine tuning... just seemed weird

[rpgdemon]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software_release_life_cycle#Pre-alpha

A wealth of valuable information. And also the reason that Minecraft shouldn't be called a beta.

[POS Industries]

I know it's technically a video game but let's keep the pony shit in one thread, okay?

[Osterbaum]

You mean the friendship. Let's keep the friendship in one thread.

[POS Industries]

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o159/posindustries/facepalm/chakotay.jpg

[Flarecobra]

Looks like Pinkie isn't the only one capable of breaking the fourth wall. (http://uppix.net/7/2/4/5b93218a866929c00aadd1f063a21.jpg)

[Roland]

Looks like Pinkie isn't the only one capable of breaking the fourth wall. (http://uppix.net/7/2/4/5b93218a866929c00aadd1f063a21.jpg)

Man, that's funny.

Anyhow, Day Twenty-Seven (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/06/newbie-artist-training-grounds-day-27.html) is two hours in. I found the current guideline silly and figured I'd just skip today, but then I had an idea.

Unfortunately, I'm running on E right about now, so I'm just gonna go collapse on my bed and sleep.

[Bard The 5th LW]

Okay, while I have so far found this show decent, I have been mostly neutral about it. However, my little brother is actually pretty into it after watching "The Best Night Ever" with my friend and me. My mom is sorta impressed that I have him watching an age appropriate show.

[Red Mage Black]

Okay... I opened the first episode and the first thought that came to mind was, "Why the hell am I doing this?" As in, it's not something I want to get caught watching for the first time unless I can explain it without sounding like an idiot.

[Flarecobra]

It gets better by about the third.

[rpgdemon]

Just watch Bridle Gossip, or Owl's Well That Ends Well.

[Fenris]

The first two episodes are great, but they're great differently from the rest of the show.

Once you watch about four episodes you'll be hooked.

[Red Mage Black]

I'll trust your word on it for now. Time to just continue watching.

[RobinStarwing]

Why do we never talk MLP:FiM fanfiction in here? Just curious if I'm the only one reading some of this stuff?

[Arcanum]

Okay... I opened the first episode and the first thought that came to mind was, "Why the hell am I doing this?" As in, it's not something I want to get caught watching for the first time unless I can explain it without sounding like an idiot.

This is exactly the same mentality I had. I wondered why I was bothering with this, and then I remembered people saying the first two episodes aren't that great. So I watched two more... then another two... then the rest of the season.

[Fenris]

Why do we never talk MLP:FiM fanfiction in here? Just curious if I'm the only one reading some of this stuff?

I refrain from discussing it here out of respect for those who do not partake in that side of things.

[Osterbaum]

And I thank you for that.

[PCD]

I always feel a tad awkward telling people who start with the first two episodes and don't get it, "Well, it gets better a few episodes in." Because I'm sure a lot of people don't want to have to wait for things to get awesome; many people have the mentality that if something's good, it should be good from the start.

Not that I really agree with that mentality as a whole; there are a lot of really good shows that take time to hit their stride, and I feel like MLP is ahead of the curve in comparison to a lot of others. But it is something that I keep in my mind when giving recommendations.

[Flarecobra]

Why do we never talk MLP:FiM fanfiction in here? Just curious if I'm the only one reading some of this stuff?

One word: Cupcakes.

And I try to start them off with some of the PMVs that are around. Seems to have work well for me.

[Bard The 5th LW]

"Party for One" and "Best Night Ever" were pretty good for similar reasons.

[Roland]

Why do we never talk MLP:FiM fanfiction in here? Just curious if I'm the only one reading some of this stuff?

I'm pretty sure I recommended Misted Stage once or twice here. I could recommend a few others, but:

I refrain from discussing it here out of respect for those who do not partake in that side of things.

Plus I haven't read too much anyways.

[Solid Snake]

Man, as huge of an MLP: FiM fan as I am, I just cannot get into the fanfiction.

What's weird is it's not like an anti-fanfiction thing, heck I've proudly written fanfiction for other series. It's just...
...It doesn't feel like writers should ruin the childlike innocence of Friendship is Magic by writing Rainbow Dash into a mature lesbian or Pinkie Pie into a crazed serial killer or any random pairing into a relationship.

My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic represents an escape from many of the adult-oriented, corrupted, warped values that fanfiction often represents. I dunno. I don't mean to sound bitter or anything, and they can write whatever they want to. But...I just like the concept of MLP as something akin to the world of A Neverending Story. It's a haven for our inner children. To corrupt it with relationships and sex and violence and grimdark would be the greatest imaginable sin.

...it's why I can't get into all that disturbing fanart, too. (Well, I guess that's one of many reasons, at any rate.)

[Kyanbu The Legend]

Man, as huge of an MLP: FiM fan as I am, I just cannot get into the fanfiction.

What's weird is it's not like an anti-fanfiction thing, heck I've proudly written fanfiction for other series. It's just...
...It doesn't feel like writers should ruin the childlike innocence of Friendship is Magic by writing Rainbow Dash into a mature lesbian or Pinkie Pie into a crazed serial killer or any random pairing into a relationship.

My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic represents an escape from many of the adult-oriented, corrupted, warped values that fanfiction often represents. I dunno. I don't mean to sound bitter or anything, and they can write whatever they want to. But...I just like the concept of MLP as something akin to the world of A Neverending Story. It's a haven for our inner children. To corrupt it with relationships and sex and violence and grimdark would be the greatest imaginable sin.

...it's why I can't get into all that disturbing fanart, too. (Well, I guess that's one of many reasons, at any rate.)

As someone who's on FA and DA a lot. Trust me when I say that's a strong enough reason on it's own not to get into that kind of fanart. Much less look in that direction.

No offense to anyone who draws that stuff.

[Overcast]

Not sure how many of you are familiar with Goodbye Chains, but something visited the site the other day.

http://www.goodbyechains.com/files/pages/GC_MLP0001.jpg

[Roland]

Man, as huge of an MLP: FiM fan as I am, I just cannot get into the fanfiction.

I was gonna PM you about this, but your inbox is full apparently. Ought to clean that out a bit, maybe

Equestria Daily's Fanfiction List (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/01/story-archive.html) has every fanfic submitted to it sorted out into helpful lists, in case you don't want to deal with grimdark or shipping, though I wouldn't rule out the latter entirely since gems like Misted Stage can end up under there.

So far the only fanfics I've really sat down and read are:
-Misted Stage (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/06/story-misted-stage.html) - An Arabian Nights-esque story starring Braeburn of all characters, told entirely in first person.
-Junior Speedsters Forever! (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/01/story-junior-speedsters-forever.html) - A look back on Gilda's childhood and what made her the way she is in her debut appearance.
-Bright New Days (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/04/story-bright-new-days.html) - Apparently this is written as if it were an episode of Doctor Who? It's fairly short.
-Somewhere Only We Know (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/06/story-somewhere-only-we-know.html) - A story about Rainbow Dash dreaming about a life in our world. Maybe.
-Ponies Play D&D (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/02/story-ponies-play-d.html) - Exactly what it says on the tin.
-Termina's Final Twilight (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/06/story-terminas-final-twilight.html) - Twilight Sparkle gets lost in the Everfree Forest, only to find herself in the land of my favorite Zelda game ever. No, I did not write this. I really wanted to, though, but the author beat me to it.

None of them are grimdark and only Misted Stage involves shipping, but even if you're against that sort of thing I wouldn't rule it out entirely.

Also, something that amused me: At one point Termina's Final Twilight was listed under Grimdark. Really. Majora's Mask was certainly a strange and dark game, but it's hardly W40K, y'know?

And now, so my post has more content than me being a total fanboy over something other than official canon stuffs:

Friendship is Magic is heading to the UK on Boomerang starting July 4th (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NueAtF47r68).

http://nikohl.deviantart.com/#/d3jo1hx And this, too. MLP/Avatar: The Last Airbender crossover comic, anyone?

[The Artist Formerly Known as Hawk]

Even though I can't normally stand this kind of music, this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVGI6mhfJyA&feature=player_embedded) is really well done.

This (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-5INh6B83Y&feature=related) also makes me laugh hysterically.

[Bobbey]

About the Fanfiction things, I agree with Snake, but at the same time, if the fanfict in question can keep most of that child-like feeling from the show into the new story and that it's well written, I'll definately appreciate it as well. That Termina one Roland posted fits nicely into that category, and I can really appreciate it since Majora's Mask was one of my favorite Zelda games as a child.

[Flarecobra]

THIS is actually a very good remake of the original song... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqlpHa0pk8E&feature=player_embedded)

Sorry Scoots, as much as I like ya, you can NOT sing.

And there's this... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5HrxJ7jtc8&NR=1)

[IHateMakingNames]

THIS is actually a very good remake of the original song... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqlpHa0pk8E&feature=player_embedded)

Sorry Scoots, as much as I like ya, you can NOT sing.
That's the first time I've actually listened to that song. When it came up during the episode I skipped past it.

[RobinStarwing]

About the Fanfiction things, I agree with Snake, but at the same time, if the fanfict in question can keep most of that child-like feeling from the show into the new story and that it's well written, I'll definately appreciate it as well. That Termina one Roland posted fits nicely into that category, and I can really appreciate it since Majora's Mask was one of my favorite Zelda games as a child.

That D&D crossover with the Adventurers becoming Ponies is pretty alright. I like Storm though too as it kept things a bit in check and the writer wrote it after that first bout of Tornadoes ripped up the south in April.

Shipping shouldn't be done with those show at all. Nor should Rule 34. >_<

But yeah, I keep my eyes out and I might get back to working on that idea of a My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic/Slayers crossover. You guys never did give feedback on that sample scene I typed up and posted in this thread.

[Flarecobra]

Because we weren't going to talk about fanfics, like Fen said. >_>

[RobinStarwing]

Because we weren't going to talk about fanfics, like Fen said. >_>

That makes sense. :sweatdrop

[Solid Snake]

I always feel a tad awkward telling people who start with the first two episodes and don't get it, "Well, it gets better a few episodes in." Because I'm sure a lot of people don't want to have to wait for things to get awesome; many people have the mentality that if something's good, it should be good from the start.

I always feel bad because giving that advice seems to imply that the first few episodes were by any means bad.

Everything in the two-parter was amazing, too. The only 'problem' was really the extra two minutes spent romanticizing the notion of the girls as 'Elements of Harmony.' It's probably the two minutes that Hasbro effectively forced Lauren Faust to include in order to keep the thematic elements of MLP for its target audience of young girls.

[Roland]

Day Twenty-Nine (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/06/newbie-artist-training-grounds-day-29.html) is about six hours in now.

I stopped submitting things on and off a few days ago. As far as I'm concerned, I've actually gotten worse overall at drawing—or more complacent with my terribleness, I guess. Either way, I decided to forgo taking part in it. I'm still going to try to post every day about it, on the grounds that sharing all that awesome artwork that gets submitted everyday is part of what this topic's about.

Anyhow, today I'm trying to get to reading this MLP/Silent Hill crossover. I'm actually more worried about it possibly being a bad Silent Hill adaptation than anything else.

Also trying to write my own stuff, but I've gotten a bit stumped here and there.

EDIT: Oh right, before I forget: It's friday, which means it's Brony Movie Night again. I forget what we're watching this time, though.

[Flarecobra]

Remember that one guy who changed his name to include "Rainbow Dash"?

It happened again. (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/06/brony-changes-his-name-to-fluttershy.html)

At least that one sounds more like a nickname.

[Roland]

And now I have seriously contemplated changing my middle name to Applejack. It's probably more trouble than it could ever be worth here in the US, though.

Also, Brony Movie Night is done for the day. The B Movie was absolute crap and I would actually have skipped it if I knew it was going to be that awful, but the A Movie, Se7en, more than made up for it.

For those who missed the event, there's going to be an encore performance tomorrow at 2:00 PM Eastern. That's also when they're going to be picking the movies and Friendship is Magic episodes for the next week, too.

[Flarecobra]

Oh hey...

Design a pony shirt. (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/06/tee-shirt-design-contest.html)

And another Wierd Al PMV. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSOlUDW2jv0)

[Roland]

Day Thirty (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/06/newbie-artist-training-grounds-day-30.html) began a few hours ago. It amazes me just how much everyone else seems to have improved.

[Gregness]

Former president Clinton was on NPR doing an interview about his Clinton Global Initiatives. Then they quiz him about ponies. (http://www.npr.org/2011/06/25/137386121/bill-clinton-plays-not-my-job?sc=fb&cc=fp)

[RobinStarwing]

I come bearing awesomeness from the Pardus Brony Community. ^_^

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y282/Weltenreiter/Ponymoon.jpg

*bounces around all Pinkie Pie like in celebration*

[Fenris]

Former president Clinton was on NPR doing an interview about his Clinton Global Initiatives. Then they quiz him about ponies. (http://www.npr.org/2011/06/25/137386121/bill-clinton-plays-not-my-job?sc=fb&cc=fp)

This is pretty excellent. Not what I was expecting at all.

[Solid Snake]

"If I were still in charge, I would soooooo fight to have Krastos the Glue Maker a real villain! Oh well." ~ Lauren Faust

MAKE IT HAPPEN FiM TEAM

[Roland]

So, it turns out I was wrong about the number of days left for the Newbie Artist Training Grounds event. Yesterday was the last day, and Here (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/06/newbie-artist-training-grounds-final.html) is the resulting gallery.

And now I feel bad about not drawing anything for yesterday. I wanted to at least do something for the final day. =/

[Flarecobra]

Big Mac sells Apple Spice body wash. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuLNzaxqnhQ&feature=player_embedded)

[Fenris]

Extended Fuck Shit Stack PMV (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ZJfZTr8zMsc)

As seen on Equestria Daily.

[Bobbey]

Extended Fuck Shit Stack PMV (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ZJfZTr8zMsc)

As seen on Equestria Daily.

...

I actually enjoyed that.

[Flarecobra]

3-d Minecraft pony. I feel inadequate now. (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/06/3d-minecraft-pinkie-pie.html)

[Bard The 5th LW]

3-d Minecraft pony. I feel inadequate now. (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/06/3d-minecraft-pinkie-pie.html)

Oh my Celestia its Mt. Pinkie Pie.

[The Artist Formerly Known as Hawk]

3-d Minecraft pony. I feel inadequate now. (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/06/3d-minecraft-pinkie-pie.html)

You'll just have to build an even larger version of Dash.

[Flarecobra]

And seeing as Minecraft runs like crap on this laptop, it'll probably be a while before I do that.

Oh, and Adult Swim is scared of Ponies and their friends, if this is any indication. (http://boards.adultswim.com/t5/Other-Anime/Congrats-Bronies/m-p/60599486/message-uid/60599486#U60599486)


EDIT: Apperentally they posted a little demo of the Pony MMO..

And it involves Pinkie Pie. (http://mlpfimonline.deviantart.com/#/d3k5gnb)

And apperentally they're looking for help...

http://mlpfimonline.deviantart.com/

[RobinStarwing]

Oh my god...this is so awesome. ^_^ Thanks to Equestria Daily for putting it up!

My Little Serenity (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-P3HHpf-fZY&feature=player_embedded)

Take my love, take my land
Take me where I cannot stand
I don't care, I'm still free
You can't take the sky from me
Take me out to the black
Tell them I ain't comin' back
Burn the land and boil the sea
You can't take the sky from me
There's no place I can be
Since I found Serenity
But you can't take the sky from me...

I had to put to the theme song up as reflext. ^_^

[Roland]

I'm not sure if it's been posted or not, but some bronies at bay12games went and made a MLP Dwarf Fortress mod.

My Little Fortress (http://dffd.wimbli.com/file.php?id=4013). I haven't tried it yet, but it sounds interesting.

EDIT:I saw this story linked in the GitP topic and, based on the recommendations of some of that place's regulars, decided to give it a look-see.

Happy Birthday, Fizzypop! (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/06/story-happy-birthday-fizzypop.html) is a story about Fizzypop and her friends, all of which are pre-G4 ponies, though the story itself takes place in the G4-verse.

It's definitely worth reading. Very good, and I felt it definitely fits the show's standards and themes.

And in other news, William Kevin Anderson, the underscore composer for Friendship is Magic, was interviewed recently (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/06/interview-will-anderson-friendship-is.html).

[Flarecobra]

Ponies meet Batman. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hWzqVvx3Wg&feature=watch_response)

Awesome? You decide.

[The Artist Formerly Known as Hawk]

Yet more Rainbow Dash as Batman? Yes, I'm going to go with awesome there. Though I think My Little Serenity is quite possibly the best yet, simply due to combining Firefly with ponies. There's not much that tops that.

[Flarecobra]

How about Dash as Thor? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLDLtQXGB0I&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL)

[The Artist Formerly Known as Hawk]

Oh hey, here's a few more we missed;

The Maretrix (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_AhgzgDWhg&feature=related)

Pony Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U88onTTSmiE&feature=related)

Twilight of the Dead (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waXCCqdEa98&feature=related)

No Country For Old Ponies (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ucvUlmGcqM&feature=related)

Indepony Day (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svtIAOuZK_U&feature=related)

[Roland]

For those who missed Brony Movie Night (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/07/brony-movie-night-8.html) yesterday because for some stupid reason they thought yesterday was Thursday instead of Friday, there's the second stream.

It should be starting up in about 2 1/2 hours, I think. Movies are Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me and Kick Ass.

Having never seen the latter, I'm angry with myself for having such a poor sense of time.

[Flarecobra]

At least you get a second chance, no?

[Roland]

I hope so. I've been checking the stream on and off for the past hour, and it seems like there's no sign of anyone there.
EDIT: Nevermind, I was too much of a coward to check the chat and now the stream's up. Sort of.
EDIT SQUARED: My mind, it's full of kickass. Why have I not seen this movie before?

[Flarecobra]

Confound these ponies. They drive me to race. :P (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/07/equestria-daily-signs-deal-with-nascar.html)

[Roland]

And in other news, I remember some of you guys being a bit miffed about images linked from ponibooru showing up in this topic.

=/ Unfortunately, a recent change in the way ponibooru handles suggestive/explicit images may as well have banned it entirely. Basically, pornography is now openly allowed on the site so long as it's marked explicit. Anons viewing the site automatically have explicit content filtered out, but still.

... and it just occurred to me that the Gamefaqs/Random Insanity topic for Friendship is Magic, Sugar Cube Corner, is pretty much 85% ponibooru links. Crap.

[Fenris]

This pony blog (http://askapplebloom.tumblr.com/) is the best pony blog.

[Flarecobra]

So, someone used a bunch of fancy mathematics in an attempt to determine their age. You can read it here. (http://www.scribd.com/doc/59198693/MLP-Age-Determination)

I was a bit disappointed in that it wasn't an attempt at exact age, as the range they got was kind of obvious if one thought about it a bit.

A: We know they're above the age of basic schooling, as evidenced by Applebloom and her friends.
B: They're old enough to have some job skills, with Rarity and Dash being prime examples.
C: They appear to be fully grown, looking at their size.
D: We can assume they're not far in the "adult" stage of life by their interactions with the other townsfolk.

...And that's about all I got. Feel free to add in more.

[synkr0nized]

Had a LAN party yesterday

The constant sight of Dash on my desktop brought in some more to the fold.

[Flarecobra]

And now.. Samurai Applejack. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDY5YpLqypk&feature=player_embedded)

[Roland]

Somebody went and made an oldschool adventure-esque MLP game (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/07/nes-style-pony-rpg-story-of-blanks.html) and submitted it to Newgrounds.

It can be kinda creepy, though YMMV on that—it was a bit too short for me to really get into the mood and the creepiness was somewhat deflated by the necessary railroading the game does.

[Julford Hajime]

Yeah I just played through the game, and I was kinda off-put by just how short it was as well. It was doing a good job of setting the tone up till that point, but then it just ended and I was kinda left... Unimpressed, I guess. Had it been longer, it would've been great.

[Flarecobra]

http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2011/184/a/5/super_pony_time_by_egophiliac-d3ktma7.jpg

Do I need to say more?

[The Artist Formerly Known as Hawk]

You know we already have that in video form (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZH3epwRTN2M&feature=related) right?

[Roland]

So, I've taken to reading a fanfic known as The Party Hasn't Ended. Right now I'm on Part Five, and it's pretty good so far. Though in light of a statement by Lauren Faust regarding I lost the original quote, but the gist of it was that "Whatever Dash is, she's not insecure about it at all.", it's a bit hard for me to accept the fanfic into my own personal fanon.

The shipping is very important to this fanfic, so I can't recommend it if you're against that sort of thing. It's not like Misted Stage, where you can just skip the epilogue (where the Braedash ship is really capitalized on). Trying to read this fanfic without also paying attention to the PinkieDash antics would be like trying to empty a hole-filled ship on the Atlantic with a coffee mug.

The fanfic can be found Here (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/02/story-party-has-ended.html) if anyone's interested.

EDIT: So, I stayed up all night reading. Right now I'm on part 11, but I think I'm going to have to stop for now. It's a great fanfic, really. But something about part 10 struck me in an odd way. I don't want to spoil it, but I want to spoil it at the same time, if only to give a frame of reference to how it made me feel.

When I was younger—early high school, in fact, the author I was most interested in at the time was David Gemmell. My first story written by him was Stormrider, the fourth and final novel in the Rigante series. After that I went back and read the first, then the second, and finally the third in that order. So by the time I got to the third, Ravenheart, I already knew well enough that some man by the name of Jaim Grymauch was going to die. And as that story went on, I came to like and respect this character very much.

But when the novel finally started to come to an end, I figured the event wouldn't really be all that meaningful to me outside of what it'd do to move the plot along. I was absolutely, positively wrong and to this day, Ravenheart is the only novel to leave me in tears by the time I finished reading.

So what I'm saying is, the end of Part 10 of The Party Hasn't Ended did the same thing for me, for the exact same reasons.

EDIT SQUARED: And then I finished it, because I couldn't just stop reading it. The ending was kinda eh, and I skipped over a small part of it that I had no interest whatsoever in, but overall it was very good. A few eyerolling moments, namely pretty much every non-PinkieDash shipping moment and the part I skipped over, but yeah, good story.

And in other news, Nike makes shoes. And then somebody noticed what is likely a bunch of coincidences regarding those shoes. (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/07/nike-air-pegasus.html) Now if only they didn't charge an arm and two legs for those shoes...

EDIT: Also, I've been fooling around with the My Little Fortress mod. Right now I'm struggling with names and occupations for my seven starting ponies. I've got this silly stupid idea that I could make a writing project out of this.

So far, what I've got:
Freezy Dry - A unicorn who, based solely on what his randomly generated name came up as, specializes in food storage and as such is going to be the group's architect and mason.
Sweet Stuff - A unicorn who, again, based solely on her randomly generated name, has ended up becoming the group's cook and brewer.
Misty Lakes - A unicorn (again!) whose name has absolutely nothing to do with what she does. She handles engraving, pottery, and wood crafting thanks to a single personality trait saying she values tradition.
Fortune Smiles - Guess what she is. Also, the group's organizer and record keeper.
River Breeze - An earth pony (yes, they exist) who is... weird. Among other things, he likes bogeymen for their terror-inducing antics. Because of this, I made him the group's bone carver. Would likely change his nickname to something else, if only because River Breeze doesn't quite capture the strangeness I have in mind for this pony.
Evergreen - I completely forgot about her. She's another unicorn. As her name may or may not imply, she's the group's farmer. Yes, a unicorn instead of an earth pony.
Captain Scurvy - Avast, ye landlubbers! Captain Scurvy be a reformed pirate earth pony, named because Captain Scurvy has always been in poor health since the day he was born. Captain Scurvy's the group's leader, on account of Captain Scurvy being the only one with an iota of patience for his fellow ponies.

EDIT: Settling on a name for the settlment is tough. I can change any of the pony names anytime I want, but whatever I name the settlement is going to stick forever, so I need to make it a good one. I was thinking something apple-themed, with the bizarre and improbable fanon that Captain Scurvy is a distant relative of the apple family in the same branch as Aunt and Uncle Orange. But that might be too... something.

FINAL EDIT: It is 5:30 AM here. Why am I still awake? Also, for those who've checked under the swap tags, feel free to check again—I've updated my thoughts on the fanfic. And then I lied, and edited this post again at 8:00 AM. Confound these ponies, they drive me to insomnia.

[Flarecobra]

http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2011/186/6/9/pony_chronology_by_russelh-d3l2gvp.png

So, perhaps we can try to fill in some of the blanks?

[Krylo]

Don't know if this has been posted here yet, but I got linked it and thought you people might enjoy it. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJfZTr8zMsc)

[Roland]

Alright so, tonight for Brony Movie Night we've got:
-Winter Wrap-Up
-Death Stalker 2 (B-Movie)
-Up! (A-Movie)
-Stare Master

Starting 7:00 PM Eastern/4:00 PM Pacific, as usual.

Again with the movies I've never seen before. No idea what to expect from Death Stalker 2, though I've heard a lot of good things about Up! so I'm definitely excited.

EDIT: Deathstalker 2 was freakin' hilarious—intentionally so, too, which is a plus. Bonus points to DCD, the one running the stream, for syncing Snake Eater to one scene in particular. And even more bonus points to LuridChronomancer, who whipped This (http://luridchronomancer.deviantart.com/art/Death-Stalker-217423460) together after the movie was done.

As for Up!... well, let's just say I'm adding this to the list of works of fiction that have succeeded in making me cry. That's a whole... four things so far. Damn good movie.

For those who missed the event, the encore performance is at 2:00 PM Eastern tomorrow.

[Flarecobra]

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1751105/episodes

We have an episode name for season 2.

[Locke cole]

They're sticking with the established trend of pun-titles, I see. That's a good sign.

[Fenris]

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1751105/episodes

We have an episode name for season 2.

I'm not sure if I fully believe it. Is there a source somewhere?

[The Artist Formerly Known as Hawk]

Yeah I notice it's episode 19 and it's supposed to air in 2011. That alone seems off to me.

[Sky Warrior Bob]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtKlSy1O5GY&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Might appeal to somebody here, My Little Derpy, done in the styling of 8 bit adventure games.

[Flarecobra]

Yeah I notice it's episode 19 and it's supposed to air in 2011. That alone seems off to me.

Well, they're already done with the first couple episodes... And I'm finding nothing that either confirms or debunks it.

For all we know, they could be debuting it in late August.

[Sky Warrior Bob]

Well, they're already done with the first couple episodes... And I'm finding nothing that either confirms or debunks it.

For all we know, they could be debueting it in late Augest.

I seem to recall running into a post stating that the first two episodes of season 2, were actually made along with the episodes of season 1.

It would be on The Allspark.com in one of two or three threads. They have someone from the show who occasionally posts there, so it might be a true recollection.

Or maybe just a brain fart.

Edit: Not a brain fart apparently... This is the post (http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=76678&view=findpost&p=1859198) I was thinking of.

[Bob The Mercenary]

The bravest person at CTCon 2011.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/BobtheMercenary/CTCon%202011/4502a515.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/BobtheMercenary/CTCon%202011/14039fbd.jpg

[Flarecobra]

And that person got someone.

[RobinStarwing]

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rGlJLbgpH2U/ThpH_CSO9QI/AAAAAAAAHmM/BoITcF6vhW4/s1600/twilightsquall.png

[Solid Snake]

...Dammit, I no longer want to be a brony. =/

[rpgdemon]

That gun sword remains the most ridiculously stupid thing ever.

[Flarecobra]

The basic premice behind it works though. And has been actually made in real life too. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sword_gun)

[rpgdemon]

The gun sword remains the most ridiculously stupid thing ever.

[Flarecobra]

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5YCBP6hvCiM/Thz6-xVA5JI/AAAAAAAAHx8/-ORgIwag3Q8/s1600/34496+-+artist+c0sm0+celestia+computer+luna.jpg

Additional: Have some more Pony'd Dr. Horrible. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGJjwNmPEPE)

[Sky Warrior Bob]

Ran across this, might be of interest Dr Whooves intro (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOC4EtApdmk).

[RobinStarwing]

The gun sword remains the most ridiculously stupid thing ever.

History trumps your thoughts on the matter.

[Flarecobra]

Them being failures?

Anyway, here is not the place for such an arguement, right? Let's get more pony.

Have some G-mod ponies. (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/07/garys-mod-ponies.html)

[Fenris]

The entirety of S1 in one video. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vnelx6VLm9Y)

I didn't even know they could have 9 hour long videos on YouTube.

[Roland]

Right-o, it's Friday again. Brony Movie Night (http://www.dinkypage.com/bronystate-home) time, with the added bonus of the season two-parter in celebration of Brony Appreciation Day (this is a thing now).

For those on the west coast like me, the airing starts at around 3:00 PM.

[Flarecobra]

Anyone checking out the Ponies Around the World thing? It's kind of neat.

[Roland]

So, Brony Movie Night is done for the, uh, night. The encore performance is tomorrow at the usual time.

Gotta say, I'm a bit disappointed in myself. I stayed awake for the entirety of that godawful Battlefield Earth movie, but fell asleep during The Godfather. In my defense, I was really tired, but still.

[RobinStarwing]

So, my mother used to crotchet before her arthritis got too bad for her to continue and saw this at Equestria Daily and figured to share it with you all. ^_^

Crotchet Ponies (http://hooked-on-anime.dreamwidth.org/6415.html)

[Bobbey]

^These are fantastic! Tell your mom she's got great talent, and that I'm jealous :P Crotchet is something I'd like to learn in the near future.

[Donomni]

Man, that makes you forget Gilda was kind of a jerk. (http://csimadmax.deviantart.com/art/popsicle-235558612)

[The Artist Formerly Known as Hawk]

Timeline of the pony phenomenon (http://i.imgur.com/AZ6aV.png)

[Flarecobra]

So, Pony Karting game. And it's in 3D too, vice the sprite-based first attempt. (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/07/pony-kart-game-round-two_18.html)

[Fenris]

If anybody's going to Comic Con, they need to buy this (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/07/exclusive-my-little-pony-comic-con.html) for me.

I might pay you back.

[Flarecobra]

Talk to Sky Warrior Bob. He's going.

[Roland]

Quick Question: Where is Comic Con?

[Toastburner B]

Quick Question: Where is Comic Con?

San Diego.

[Roland]

Hot diggity dog that's actually somewhere nearby.

Unless it's Sand Diego, New Hampshire or something equally absurd, I might actually be able to go.

... crippling social fears/disorder aside, of course.

[Flarecobra]

San Diego, California.

However, tickets have been sold out for it since at least March so...

[Bob The Mercenary]

If they do the same at NYCC I'd be more than happy to stock up on them. Already preregistered.

[Osterbaum]

How abotu FINLAND. Or even anywhere in Europe, god damn.

[Fenris]

How abotu FINLAND. Or even anywhere in Europe, god damn.

Silly Oster, Europe isn't even a real country!

[Flarecobra]

I just noticed this about the poster: They got the "characters" from Pinkie's breakdown in it.

[Roland]

On top of the whole "sold out" thing, I also realized it was already going on at the time of my post.

=/ Sucks. Ah well.

[Roland]

Double Posting for what I think is a good reason but probably isn't, sorry guys.

Brony Movie Night (http://www.dinkypage.com/bronystate-home) is here again. I don't remember what we're watching this time, unfortunately. Hopefully I don't fall asleep during it again. =/

[Flarecobra]

http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/07/breaking-news-pony-sentiments-spark-war.html#more

Oh dear.

[The Artist Formerly Known as Hawk]

Huh, I didn't know it was Aprils Fools Day already. I guess somebody just couldn't wait. I love how these Dash supporters are also seemingly capable of time travel back to 2009 to spread their message too.

[Roland]

Two things.

First, there's this PAX Prime meet up (http://www.meetup.com/Bronies-SeaTac/#initialized), which I'm interested in. It's actually moderately close to my area, though I still doubt I'll be able to go.

Secondly, today there's going to be a 9-10 hour marathon of MLP:FiM episodes today, starting at 9:00 AM Pacific. So in about an hour. Where? The Brony Movie Night website I keep linking to.

... oh, and I've been writing a TF2/FiM sort-of crossover fanfic, but it's nowhere near done and will probably need a lot of editing. And it's closer to the general feel of TF2 than it is to FiM, so I'm not sure you guys would even be interested in it.

[PCD]

Guess who's got two thumbs and has a copy of the Comic-Con Pony Cast poster

d(._.)b this chick right here

Pretty much every time I look at it I find more characters I'd forgotten about. Also Equestria Daily apparently was having a fit, trying to figure out the identities of two characters seen from afar, which are really just two little gray specks. Bronies are just so silly sometimes.

[Sky Warrior Bob]

Guess who's got two thumbs and has a copy of the Comic-Con Pony Cast poster

d(._.)b this chick right here

Pretty much every time I look at it I find more characters I'd forgotten about. Also Equestria Daily apparently was having a fit, trying to figure out the identities of two characters seen from afar, which are really just two little gray specks. Bronies are just so silly sometimes.

Are we talking about that tiny poster they gave out at the Hasbro booth?

I could scan that easy, if people want it.

[Flarecobra]

Are we talking about that tiny poster they gave out at the Hasbro booth?

I could scan that easy, if people want it.

Or they can go here. (http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-S6VcoYziwks/TicMw3e3pkI/AAAAAAAAArQ/vb2YJ89hxBA/s1600/ponyposter.jpg)

[Roland]

I am so jealous of you and your thumbs.

Anyhow, something I should have mentioned before hand, but didn't because I'm an idiot: Both Equestria Daily (http://steamcommunity.com/groups/Equestriadaily) and Brony Movie Night (http://steamcommunity.com/groups/bronymovienight) have their own Steam groups now.

The latter also handles announcements for upcoming events (ie: movie nights), which means that I'll probably be a good 80% less spammy now that I don't feel the need to remind y'all every week to tune in.

This week we're kicking things off with Evil Dead III, Winter Wrap Up (again!), Sonic Rainboom, and finishing with Across the Universe.

Also also, there were two other things I wanted to bring up. Two deviantart groups have popped up since the end of Phoe's Artist Training Grounds event: The Writers Training Grounds (http://mlp-wtg.deviantart.com/), a group dedicated to achieving the same goal but with fanfiction (poetry, short stories, etc.), and the Artist Training Grounds Alumni (http://mlp-atg-alumni.deviantart.com/), which despite the name is open to everyone and is basically a continuation of the original event.

Both groups are a weekly event rather than a daily one. I haven't contributed anything to the latter on the grounds that I've still got nasty Artist's Block (this needs to be a thing), but I have gone and written a fanfic for the former. In fact, it's my first ever completed fanfic, though it's also technically only a rough draft.

It's titled "It's a Good Dream". (http://dragonrage40x.deviantart.com/art/It-s-A-Good-Dream-244883583)

[Sky Warrior Bob]

Or they can go here. (http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-S6VcoYziwks/TicMw3e3pkI/AAAAAAAAArQ/vb2YJ89hxBA/s1600/ponyposter.jpg)

Huh. Different poster then. The one I'm talking about has just the main cast of Flutter, Pinkie, Rainbow, Twilight, Rarity, Applejack & Spike (I think, don't have the poster to check).

SWB

[PCD]

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i1HY307EcjE/TjGWFwQ7lsI/AAAAAAAAArw/nM8DPh00tZc/s1600/Capture.JPG

[Flarecobra]

Updated soundboard. (http://kyrospawn.deviantart.com/art/MLP-FIM-Soundboard-alt-V4-5-244757196)

And imagine how this will expand with season 2....

[Solid Snake]

Stephen Coltbert, you are officially the best ever. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8WrKIvSEWI&feature=player_embedded)

[Flarecobra]

Here ya go Snake. (http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-f-3Yqn7gCg4/Tju69EI1D5I/AAAAAAAAJ4A/W2twoq3IVyw/s1600/003.jpg)

[Roland]

Man, tonight's Brony Movie Night was a blast. We watched Suited for Success and The Best Night Ever.

As for movies, we watched MEOWMEOWMEOWMEOWMEOWception and Attack of the Killer Tomatoes. Both really great movies, and watching the latter after the former ended up making the whole experience very surreal.

For those wondering why the SWAP: Near the end of the movie, NewDCD's stream ended up being interrupted by an annoying ad blaring the sound of a cat meowing. We all thought he'd triggered some kind of copy protection when it happened, and it quickly became yet another BMN in-joke.

[Flarecobra]

Pony Champloo. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOS4huQWa9M&feature=player_embedded)

[Bobbey]

A friend of mine beaded this and then made an entertaining video.

Whee! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjoeSPd5_xk&feature=player_profilepage)

[Flarecobra]

I think Pinkie's visited and been infected by NPF. (http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-urOXnhScQWQ/TkCCmfqJfWI/AAAAAAAAKCA/UVs_OyBOTFA/s1600/greatbigyarbles.png)

Speaking of, Pinkie Pie might've been onto something in "Giggle at the Ghosties"

Stanford pretty much confermed it. (http://news.stanford.edu/news/2011/august/humor-coping-horror-080111.html)

[Solid Snake]

Taiwan knows how to report the news (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gg-oxLOZBhk&feature=player_embedded)

[Osterbaum]

Haha, oh wow. I wonder if those subs very accurate, because if they were that report was a lot more awesome still.

[Solid Snake]

Haha, oh wow. I wonder if those subs very accurate, because if they were that report was a lot more awesome still.

The animation itself contains enough inside jokes that I have no doubt that the subs are fairly accurate.

[Osterbaum]

I love how they depict 4chan.

[RobinStarwing]

Just watched it myself and they are weird...O_O

In other news...^_^

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XFeOSQDMMOA/TkIrH1GuE5I/AAAAAAAAKI4/6-72sYARMEk/s1600/SGE.jpg

Awesome piece of work done for a fanfic.

[Roland]

So, Daniel Ingram released an older version of Hop Skip And A Jump recently.

Naturally, bronies have gone wild over it.

Sound Cloud (http://soundcloud.com/dannyimusic/mlp1-hop-skip-jump-song)
Mediafire (http://www.mediafire.com/?mhii36688wofjm6)
Youtube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfMAIPwDo_Q)

Minor Trivia: The person singing is Shannon Chan-Kent, Pinkie Pie's singing voice. The person voicing Twilight in the song... is also Shannon Chan-Kent.

[Flarecobra]

Have some awesome wallpapers. (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/08/pony-wallpaper-compilation-10-glowy.html)

[Bob The Mercenary]

"I'm on a horse."

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/BobtheMercenary/151b2fab.jpg

[Flarecobra]

Here ya go Solid. (http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2011/226/8/f/pinkie_pie__s_hidden_talent_by_starlightspark-d46i137.jpg)

[Roland]

Haven't had a post about fanfiction in a while, mostly because I stopped reading for a bit.

That was a mistake—I've been missing out on some pretty great stuff.

Ah Ain't Got No Ack-Cent (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/05/story-ah-aint-got-no-ack-cent.html) is pretty damn good. It manages to do one thing all of the fanfics I've read thus far haven't: Actually feel like an episode of the show.

My only complaint is that it really overdoes it with Applejack's accent, but that's an extremely minor nitpick.

As for non-fanfic related stuff, there's the fourth Evolution of a Scene (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/08/evolution-of-scene-4.html#more) post, this one from Suited for Success.

[Roland]

For the time being Brony State is down, so if y'all want to take part in Brony Movie Night:

http://bronystate.co.cc/theatre/

That's where you go today. If the chat's below the stream, just zoom out a little.

[Fenris]

to you fellow bronies on this forum

My Little Pony: Friendship is Mafia (http://www.nuklearforums.com/showthread.php?p=1149079#post1149079)

join it

please?

[Aldurin]

My Little Mafia: Murder is Magic

[Flarecobra]

I guess you got a title there Fenris.

[Aldurin]

I need to start editing my posting, I'm starting to get banner ads for the mmo version of the old and shitty MLP.

[Flarecobra]

Possable date regarding the start of season 2. (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/08/season-2-episode-1-return-of-harmony.html)

Included is confermation that it'll be a two-parter, and title will be "Return of Harmony"

[Solid Snake]

Sep...September 17th start date?
Could it...
Could it be?!?
SO SOON
I AM IN LOVE

[Aldurin]

This is bad, eventually SS will request to have his avatar be a gif of every episode of MLP so far.

[Solid Snake]

THAT WOULD BE SO AWESOME

YES YES YES YES YES YES YES (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jpgy21r_dRE)

[Julford Hajime]

*Fangasm*

I cannot wait.

[Flarecobra]

New Pony: Sept 17th date is confermed. (http://www.nickandmore.com/2011/08/22/the-hub-updates-my-little-pony-family-game-night-haunting-hour-2nd-seasons-game-of-life-scrabble-showdown-premieres/)

[Grimpond]

yay.