My Little Pony LI: FE

[SiuiS]

You're all doing this on purpose to troll me, aren't you?

Yes. Seeing as I haven't participated before now though, I hope I'm doing a suitably terrible troll job?

Also, Bleakbane. Could you or Hopereaver teleport this here gaggle of ponies home? I'm suddenly gunshy.

[Pokonic]

You're all doing this on purpose to troll me, aren't you?

I think thats a "yes".

Also, time to keep the Lich happy!

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[Deadly]

Yes. Seeing as I haven't participated before now though, I hope I'm doing a suitably terrible troll job?

I think thats a "yes".

I guess that's what I get for teasing

[Aotrs Commander]

That's the spirit, paint those modals!

Unfortunately, it's got a bit like that painting 'em now. I've got sufficently good (mostly through sheer dint of practice¹) that it's actually hard work nowadays. So I do find it more of a chore than used to years ago! Mind you, even then, I painted as much to get it done than from the fun of painting... I've always held my models are painted to wargames standard (i.e. optimal viewing distance is about 3-4 feet), but it's just a slightly higher wargames standard now.

Also, Bleakbane. Could you or Hopereaver teleport this here gaggle of ponies home? I'm suddenly gunshy.

Hopereaver?

On it boss. This way ponies all...

Also, time to keep the Lich happy!

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HUZZAH!

Yup. Her name is Eden Aspect. She used to be known long ago by a different name, starting with D

Deleterious?

Desparation?

Daspletosaurus?

Waitwaitwait...

Dock Dastardly?

I guess that's what I get for teasing

Eeeyup.



¹The lads used to say my models were dipped, rather than painted, but a while back they grudgingly admitted that I was actually good now...!

[Beacon of Chaos]

Remember Midnight, the sultry, sassy daughter of Twilight/Trixie/Luna?

Yes.

Have you ever seen the Gestalt Form transformation ofthe Shiva Sisters?

No.

A teaser for my next big fanfic, entitled II (click for description)

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Cool! But, [Dark] tag. No me gusta.

So, I found this thing and decided to share.

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You can find more in this gallery; scroll to the bottom and the next page for the matching ponies.

Steampunk pony image dump time! (all from this gallery)

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Oh, are we doing best pony again? David is coolest pony, Twi is best pony, and Pinkie is me-est pony.

David?

Yup. Her name is Eden Aspect. She used to be known long ago by a different name, starting with D

Deadly?

[Tiki Snakes]

Good-bye.

Thanqol used to enjoy making ponies cry with his fics. Does it still count if he's only making OC's cry using his own OC's?

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I think this particular OC of mine might be a little bit of a drama queen. But then, she is a vampire unicorn princess.

What's a mentally balance?

A rare and precious thing, so I am told.

Also, Hoity Toity looks amazing, or at least very good. Today is a good day.

[Deadly]

Deleterious?

Desparation?

Daspletosaurus?

Waitwaitwait...

Dock Dastardly?

One of those has most of the right letters in it

Cool! But, [Dark] tag. No me gusta.

Probably not much darker than LotR or Harry Potter. It's got war with everything that means (ponies getting hurt and such, big meaningful struggles with real consequences), but aside from that it's just a regular heroic romantic tale. Certainly not grimdark or Cupcakes or anything.

I've always found it curious that people who probably have no problem with LotR or Harry Potter claim to not like similar stories just because it involves ponies. Is it because "Dark" makes it sound worse than it probably is? Would "Suspense" or something else work better as a tag?

Or is it really because stories about ponies can't have anyone getting hurt or even dying? Are we limited to fights where the enemies are only stunned or knocked out? I mean, that's fine for the show, but I like to think you can write a good story about ponies with a little more edge, maturity and darkness, certainly without it becoming Cupcakes.

Deadly?

[Tiki Snakes]

Probably not much darker than LotR or Harry Potter. It's got war with everything that means (ponies getting hurt and such, big meaningful struggles with real consequences), but aside from that it's just a regular heroic romantic tale. Certainly not grimdark or Cupcakes or anything.

I've always found it curious that people who probably have no problem with LotR or Harry Potter claim to not like similar stories just because it involves ponies. Is it because "Dark" makes it sound worse than it probably is? Would "Suspense" or something else work better as a tag?

Or is it really because stories about ponies can't have anyone getting hurt or even dying? Are we limited to fights where the enemies are only stunned or knocked out? I mean, that's fine for the show, but I like to think you can write a good story about ponies with a little more edge, maturity and darkness, certainly without it becoming Cupcakes.

Everything is relative.
Later Harry Potter, or LOTR are quite dark stories sometimes, this only stands out more when that same level of content involves innocent, pastel coloured ponies.

There's nothing wrong with such stories, but it's equally valid that people might not want to read stories like that, featuring ponies. So, yeah, Dark is accurate, I think, and a tag worth keeping.

[Deadly]

Everything is relative.
Later Harry Potter, or LOTR are quite dark stories sometimes, this only stands out more when that same level of content involves innocent, pastel coloured ponies.

There's nothing wrong with such stories, but it's equally valid that people might not want to read stories like that, featuring ponies. So, yeah, Dark is accurate, I think, and a tag worth keeping.

People are certainly free to prefer more innocent stories, and I do agree the Dark tag is useful and proper for some stories, but should a LotR-like story really be called Dark just because it involves ponies or is something else more fitting in that case? I'm not convinced that "Dark" is a fitting tag for LotR, even though it does involve war and a few characters dying.

The problem is I think in many cases when someone dismisses a story because it's tagged as "dark", they dismiss a story which they would actually have really enjoyed, just to avoid those stories that actually are really dark and that they wouldn't enjoy.

[One Tin Soldier]

Steampunk pony image dump time! (all from this gallery)

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Dang, these are all really cool. I think I like Fluttershy's the best.

[Tiki Snakes]

People are certainly free to prefer more innocent stories, and I do agree the Dark tag is useful and proper for some stories, but should a LotR-like story really be called Dark just because it involves ponies or is something else more fitting in that case? I'm not convinced that "Dark" is a fitting tag for LotR, even though it does involve war and a few characters dying.

The problem is I think in many cases when someone dismisses a story because it's tagged as "dark", they dismiss a story which they would actually have really enjoyed, just to avoid those stories that actually are really dark and that they wouldn't enjoy.

New tag; Darkish?
-ish is a word bit I find incredibly useful.

Alternatively, just being careful of how you write the synopsis should help with these things, I guess?

[Deadly]

New tag; Darkish?
-ish is a word bit I find incredibly useful.

Alternatively, just being careful of how you write the synopsis should help with these things, I guess?

Light Dark? I actually think I saw a story or two on EqD tagged as such, or similarly. Can't do that on FiMFiction, though

A good synopsis is probably one of the more important parts of getting proper recognition and drawing in the right readers for the story, but I'm sure a lot of people completely ignore stories based solely on tags. I've had at least a few people tell me that they wouldn't normally have read Fillystata because it was a horror/dark story, but that they read it anyway and really liked it. I just think it's a little sad if people miss something they would really enjoy just because of the tags.

[Forum Explorer]

One of those has most of the right letters in it



Probably not much darker than LotR or Harry Potter. It's got war with everything that means (ponies getting hurt and such, big meaningful struggles with real consequences), but aside from that it's just a regular heroic romantic tale. Certainly not grimdark or Cupcakes or anything.

I've always found it curious that people who probably have no problem with LotR or Harry Potter claim to not like similar stories just because it involves ponies. Is it because "Dark" makes it sound worse than it probably is? Would "Suspense" or something else work better as a tag?

Or is it really because stories about ponies can't have anyone getting hurt or even dying? Are we limited to fights where the enemies are only stunned or knocked out? I mean, that's fine for the show, but I like to think you can write a good story about ponies with a little more edge, maturity and darkness, certainly without it becoming Cupcakes.

Adventure might work better for a tag. But is it more or less dark then Fillystrata and by how much?

Also how central is the romance aspect?

[Maxtronaut]

*Blinks into existence. Falls through the open sky, unconscious.*

*This plays.

*Maxtronaut's eyes bolt open.*

*SONIC BOOM!*

*Hits ground at Mach 7.*

Resulting crater.

Hey guys. What'd I miss?

[Beacon of Chaos]

Is it because "Dark" makes it sound worse than it probably is?

I think this is it, at least for me. Dark tends to connote subjects like death and violence, and such. Anything that involves death of ponies (especially the mane 6) is stuff I stay the hell away from. I understand that I am probably thinking more of grimdark, but where is the distiction between that and regular dark? Where's the line?

As I mentioned before around here, I like MLP because it makes me happy, which I why I steer clear of this stuff. That's not to say I haven't liked some of it (I read the Pinkamena tumblr despite the nausious feelings it caused) but these are more exceptions than rules.

Alright, one more pony pic before bed:

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G'night all.

[Dark Elf Bard]

What the heck is that?

[SiuiS]

Yes.


No.

Alright then. I present to you...

The single most... innuendo-filled magical summon EVER.

I was raised on Harley Davidson though, so I've got a thing or motorcycles. Mileage an variance and all.

Steampunk pony image dump time! (all from this gallery)

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Me gusta! I think I seem some references for Charlotte's wardrobe.

Probably not much darker than LotR or Harry Potter. It's got war with everything that means (ponies getting hurt and such, big meaningful struggles with real consequences), but aside from that it's just a regular heroic romantic tale. Certainly not grimdark or Cupcakes or anything.

I've always found it curious that people who probably have no problem with LotR or Harry Potter claim to not like similar stories just because it involves ponies. Is it because "Dark" makes it sound worse than it probably is? Would "Suspense" or something else work better as a tag?

Or is it really because stories about ponies can't have anyone getting hurt or even dying? Are we limited to fights where the enemies are only stunned or knocked out? I mean, that's fine for the show, but I like to think you can write a good story about ponies with a little more edge, maturity and darkness, certainly without it becoming Cupcakes.

a lot Of people like ponies specifically becaus they can have fun stories and adventures without darkness and violence and anger and war and death and evil it's just as valid as any other point of view. One could ask why you would include ponies in a dark story that doesn't really need them. It would work just as well with other characters, or even OCs, so why ponies?

Personally, I like your work. But uou will have detractors. Often they're just commenting "I don't like this flavor" rather than trying to be mean about it. That okay though, more for me

[Balmas]

A teaser for my next big fanfic, entitled II (click for description)

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Okay, the thing that first caught my attention was that you have two Rainbow Dashes, one of whom is wearing all six Elements of Harmony. You may proceed.

I think thats a "yes".

Also, time to keep the Lich happy!

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My mind has shut down because it doesn't want to picture the logistics that must have preceded this picture.

[Deadly]

Adventure might work better for a tag. But is it more or less dark then Fillystrata and by how much?

Also how central is the romance aspect?

It's hard to say. Fillystata had a different feel, with little fillies getting murdered and all, more horror and "sinister darkness" while I'd say II is more about war and struggles. Probably not darker than Fillystata, though, but beyond that it's sort of apples vs oranges.

The romance aspect is definitely central. I wanted to write a deeper romance going through the developing stage, since my other stories have sort of skipped over it all rather quickly and just assumed an attraction and not spent much time on the romance. II is going to focus a lot on Dash's feelings, or at least it's my hope that I can pull that off.

I think this is it, at least for me. Dark tends to connote subjects like death and violence, and such. Anything that involves death of ponies (especially the mane 6) is stuff I stay the hell away from. I understand that I am probably thinking more of grimdark, but where is the distiction between that and regular dark? Where's the line?

As I mentioned before around here, I like MLP because it makes me happy, which I why I steer clear of this stuff. That's not to say I haven't liked some of it (I read the Pinkamena tumblr despite the nausious feelings it caused) but these are more exceptions than rules.

It can be a fine line.

I won't try to convince you to read my story if it's not your kind of story. I just want to make sure as many as possible of those who would enjoy this story get the chance to read it, in spite of any tag-aversions.

a lot Of people like ponies specifically becaus they can have fun stories and adventures without darkness and violence and anger and war and death and evil it's just as valid as any other point of view. One could ask why you would include ponies in a dark story that doesn't really need them. It would work just as well with other characters, or even OCs, so why ponies?

Personally, I like your work. But uou will have detractors. Often they're just commenting "I don't like this flavor" rather than trying to be mean about it. That okay though, more for me

Yeah

I do think some stories need the "darkness" and "edge". You can write a story without it, but it will be a fundamentally different experience to read. You can't achieve the same experience without the dark.

If someone honestly doesn't like the kind of story I write, then that's fine with me, I don't expect everyone to read it or like it. I just know there are some people who will dismiss it simply because of its tags, even though they would like it if they gave it a chance.

Okay, the thing that first caught my attention was that you have two Rainbow Dashes, one of whom is wearing all six Elements of Harmony. You may proceed.

[Pokonic]

*Blinks into existence. Falls through the open sky, unconscious.*

*This plays.

*Maxtronaut's eyes bolt open.*

*SONIC BOOM!*

*Hits ground at Mach 7.*

Resulting crater.

Hey guys. What'd I miss?

Me and a certant poster have turned the roleplay into a writing contest.
Also,
[QUOTE][I do think some stories need the "darkness" and "edge". You can write a story without it, but it will be a fundamentally different experience to read. You can't achieve the same experience without the dark./QUOTE]

this is what I plan on doing to Clockwork in the next few chapter's in Clockwork.Like you could not tell.

My mind has shut down because it doesn't want to picture the logistics that must have preceded this picture.

Balmas EX has shut down. Reboot in Sane Mode? y/n

[MCerberus]

What the heck is that?

I believe that would be the imperial Fausticorn.

[Forum Explorer]

It's hard to say. Fillystata had a different feel, with little fillies getting murdered and all, more horror and "sinister darkness" while I'd say II is more about war and struggles. Probably not darker than Fillystata, though, but beyond that it's sort of apples vs oranges.

The romance aspect is definitely central. I wanted to write a deeper romance going through the developing stage, since my other stories have sort of skipped over it all rather quickly and just assumed an attraction and not spent much time on the romance. II is going to focus a lot on Dash's feelings, or at least it's my hope that I can pull that off.

In that case it does need the Dark tag.

Alright good to know.

[Maxtronaut]

This is what I plan on doing to Clockwork in the next few chapter's in Clockwork. Like you could not tell.

Oi!

*Teleports to Po's location. Shoves hoof in said necromancer's mouth.*

We're don't talk about stuff that hasn't been written yet out loud on the thread!

[SiuiS]

Yeah

I do think some stories need the "darkness" and "edge". You can write a story without it, but it will be a fundamentally different experience to read. You can't achieve the same experience without the dark.

If someone honestly doesn't like the kind of story I write, then that's fine with me, I don't expect everyone to read it or like it. I just know there are some people who will dismiss it simply because of its tags, even though they would like it if they gave it a chance.

I think it's more a matter of association. I can barely listen to music from
About ten years ago because of a slew of bad mental connections. I think they just don't want to have Tragedy = Teilight Sparkle in their brains ANYWHERE. But I do agree, people who don't ever try things irk me. I've got a slew of those over in the Mass Effect thread; someone's all like "I don't ever use sniper rifles", and the answer to why not is "I don't snipe". When you point out that there are non-sniping "sniper rifles", such as the harpoon gun or th 3-round burst or the full auto one, you get "oh. But I don't use sniper rifles"

In the end it's up to any one person hat they're willing to do. I just get irked when old judge a thing they haven't tried. Personal peeve. So best compromise is we can have others review it when you're done, and let him know if it's too dark or not.

[Forum Explorer]

I think it's more a matter of association. I can barely listen to music from
About ten years ago because of a slew of bad mental connections. I think they just don't want to have Tragedy = Teilight Sparkle in their brains ANYWHERE. But I do agree, people who don't ever try things irk me. I've got a slew of those over in the Mass Effect thread; someone's all like "I don't ever use sniper rifles", and the answer to why not is "I don't snipe". When you point out that there are non-sniping "sniper rifles", such as the harpoon gun or th 3-round burst or the full auto one, you get "oh. But I don't use sniper rifles"

In the end it's up to any one person hat they're willing to do. I just get irked when old judge a thing they haven't tried. Personal peeve. So best compromise is we can have others review it when you're done, and let him know if it's too dark or not.

Wait a tick. You can get a harpoon gun in Mass Effect? How and when? Unless it involves spoilers then don't tell me.

[Deadly]

I think it's more a matter of association. I can barely listen to music from
About ten years ago because of a slew of bad mental connections. I think they just don't want to have Tragedy = Teilight Sparkle in their brains ANYWHERE.

Something like this has recently been on my mind. I don't seem to have a problem separating these things. I mean, I read Cupcakes and I have no problem not thinking of that every time I see Pinkie eating a cupcake. I can if I want to, and sometimes I might remember it briefly but then just shrug it off. I can watch the show for what it is even if I've just read a story where ponies were gutting each other.

Same with the saucy stuff. I can watch the show without thinking of the ponies as "sexy", but I can easily switch to that mode if I feel like it.

I don't have to look at a cartoon pony and be instantly reminded of some saucy picture I saw, or a horror story I read. I find it curious that some people seem to have a harder time than other people with this kind of separation, I don't think Cupcakes would be as infamous if this wasn't so.

But I do agree, people who don't ever try things irk me. I've got a slew of those over in the Mass Effect thread; someone's all like "I don't ever use sniper rifles", and the answer to why not is "I don't snipe". When you point out that there are non-sniping "sniper rifles", such as the harpoon gun or th 3-round burst or the full auto one, you get "oh. But I don't use sniper rifles"

In the end it's up to any one person hat they're willing to do. I just get irked when old judge a thing they haven't tried. Personal peeve. So best compromise is we can have others review it when you're done, and let him know if it's too dark or not.

I'm probably guilty of this myself sometimes, but I do try to tell myself I'm being a fool I'm probably more conservative in that sense than I'd like to admit, sometimes.

[Siosilvar]

Wait a tick. You can get a harpoon gun in Mass Effect? How and when? Unless it involves spoilers then don't tell me.

Multiplayer.

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A picture I knew I had to share as soon as I saw it: http://lunachan.net/chat/src/134448088165.png

It's twilights expression that really sells it.

[One Tin Soldier]

I believe that would be the imperial Fausticorn.

My guess was Ponyxalted Faust, but Imperial makes sense too.

[Soras Teva Gee]

My guess was Ponyxalted Faust, but Imperial makes sense too.

Nothing May Be EXALTED But Her Upon The Golden Throne!