My Little Pony LII: 525.600 Ponies!

[Maxtronaut]

This is an accurate representation of my relationship with my little sister.

[CrnivorousMeece]

Blue is the nerd color. A high percentage of bronies and a HIGHER percentage of those on this sight fit the nerd archetype.

For a parallel example IIRC the pony quiz at a high percentage of Twi as the first match, plenty of high ratings there. And Twilight is consistently the most popular pony in survey's. Nerd factor.

Though it probably doesn't help people are self selecting. Wizards once had a personality test on this though at present don't seem to be supporting this one.

Yeah I can see that.

Personally I thought I'd be Blue, being the huge nerd that I am. Turns out I'm White instead, who'd of thought.

[INoKnowNames]

This is an accurate representation of my relationship with my little sister.

Are you the weaker one fighting but hardly even affecting the stronger one that barely acknowledges your existance?

[OracleofWuffing]

Hey ponythread! I've been preoccupied with so many things lately that I've really fallen back on things, so much that I don't even know the joke with the current thread title. There's now one less thing keeping me away from the ponies now, though!

[INoKnowNames]

Hey ponythread! I've been preoccupied with so many things lately that I've really fallen back on things, so much that I don't even know the joke with the current thread title. There's now one less thing keeping me away from the ponies now, though!

...... I want an arcade stick controller.... I bet combos would be much easier on Fighting is Magic with one...

[Thanqol]

Instead of getting ready for my evening stuff, I did this;

Spoiler

Show

Transparent version because we all have our obsessions.

Spoiler

Show

Also incase you are allergic to dirtily obvious filters.

I have done a bad thing in creating Metaluchadore.

(But seriously, thanks )

A herpy derpy derpy derp ado bado...
You should. Jerk.
A herpy derpy derpy derp ado bado...
And that you don't sorta makes me more upset.
A herpy derpy derpy derp ado bado...
And considering what you did and the effects of it, that I'm capable of being upset right now is noteworthy.
A herpy derpy derpy derp ado bado...

Stay classy, Kiritsugu.

[INoKnowNames]

Stay classy, Kiritsugu.

.... Now, I'm aware of what "Stay classy" means*, but what is a Kiritsugu....

*though I'm not sure if I'm being particularly unclassy there... unless my standards are just that low, and I know people with standards that make mine seem godly, so I don't think I'm being too unclassy there*

[Anarion]

.... Now, I'm aware of what "Stay classy" means*, but what is a Kiritsugu....

*though I'm not sure if I'm being particularly unclassy there... unless my standards are just that low, and I know people with standards that make mine seem godly, so I don't think I'm being too unclassy there*

Approximately 17 seconds worth of Google says it's this guy.

[Thanqol]

.... Now, I'm aware of what "Stay classy" means*, but what is a Kiritsugu....

*though I'm not sure if I'm being particularly unclassy there... unless my standards are just that low, and I know people with standards that make mine seem godly, so I don't think I'm being too unclassy there*

Kiritsugu is the guy being hammered on by Saber, the blonde chick. If you haven't seen Fate: Zero, watch it.

[INoKnowNames]

Approximately 17 seconds worth of Google says it's this guy.

Ah. I got confused, I always thought it was San Diego.

Oh, Kiritsugu's the dude in the picture.... where is my brain? I must have misplaced it somewhere... I can't think without my brain....

[OracleofWuffing]

I can't think without my brain....

That's what they want you to think.

[One Tin Soldier]

Gotta say, the X-COM reports that you guys have been posting make the game seem much easier than I found it to be. I tried doing pony names, but gave up the third time I lost the entire crew. So much death.

[Forum Explorer]

Gotta say, the X-COM reports that you guys have been posting make the game seem much easier than I found it to be. I tried doing pony names, but gave up the third time I lost the entire crew. So much death.

Ouch. Sad to hear that.

Did you give up completely or just on using ponynames? I know this game can be pretty unforgiving. If you want I can link you to the LP that inspired me and gave me some very valuable starting advice.

[Anarion]

Gotta say, the X-COM reports that you guys have been posting make the game seem much easier than I found it to be. I tried doing pony names, but gave up the third time I lost the entire crew. So much death.

You might want to start out on an easier difficulty. The game basically tells you nothing about what anything does, so unless you're looking up a guide or asking Strife Werziel here, there isn't really a good way to know what research to get or how to optimally spend your money. I'm not even certain that a second base was worthwhile yet, although I imagine later on the rate of UFO landings will be high enough that the second base was required.

Also, we both use multiple saves and reload combat a fair amount. The one I reported where my whole team got bombed, I actually loaded a pre-landing save, which meant the entire terror battlefield was different when I tried the second time.

[Balmas]

Blue is the nerd color. A high percentage of bronies and a HIGHER percentage of those on this sight fit the nerd archetype.

For a parallel example IIRC the pony quiz at a high percentage of Twi as the first match, plenty of high ratings there. And Twilight is consistently the most popular pony in survey's. Nerd factor.

Though it probably doesn't help people are self selecting. Wizards once had a personality test on this though at present don't seem to be supporting this one.

I suppose I can see what you mean. Interestingly enough, I got White instead of Blue on the quiz. I can understand that, since if possible, I would classify myself as a Lawful Good bard. (Screw the rules I have bits.)


If you haven't seen it yet, here: Have some concentrated Pinkie Pie

Can someone tell me why this works so well?

[BlasTech]

http://au.pc.gamespy.com/pc/xcom-ene...1225915p1.html

... one hour of gameplay for the new X-com ... I want to play it so bad. Going to name all my squaddies after pony and level them up in accordance; Rarity will be the sniper, AJ the Support, The assault, Dash,Twilight the psionic , Fluttershy will be a medic and never shoot at anything. And Pinkie Pie can carry the bazooka party cannon.

[Strife Warzeal]

You might want to start out on an easier difficulty. The game basically tells you nothing about what anything does, so unless you're looking up a guide or asking Strife Warzeal here, there isn't really a good way to know what research to get or how to optimally spend your money. I'm not even certain that a second base was worthwhile yet, although I imagine later on the rate of UFO landings will be high enough that the second base was required.

Since quite a few people in this thread are now trying out the game through one means or another, would anyone like a "basic starter info" type thingy?

On your second base, they are useful and you will want more, they are not necessary. More bases allow for better ufo sighting and control for better worldwide protection.
The best way to spread it with minimal bases is something like "Mediterranian Area - China/Russia Area - Central America". Just try out what works for you. There is no right and wrong when it comes to that. Well, except if you start out in the middle of the antarctic.

Image stuffs:

Spoiler

Show

[Beacon of Chaos]

That sounds like you only need two colors. The "what you want and how you go about it" route would cover that.

I guess. He could probably be blue/white or the less evil end of blue/black, or maybe even just blue. I don't know really. b/u/w just seemed appropriate.

And messing with nature stokes me as distinctly not green. It doesn't need improvement if you're green! It's perfect. From memory, all the genetic modifications have been blue and black.

The Simic Combine would disagree, though I admit it's not really applicable in this instance. I do create plant creatures, but it's something that most alchemists in Rune-Midgard can do.

What? What are you talking about, that's sill--
... ... ... Oh my~

Your link seems to be broken.

Blue is the nerd color. A high percentage of bronies and a HIGHER percentage of those on this sight fit the nerd archetype.

For a parallel example IIRC the pony quiz at a high percentage of Twi as the first match, plenty of high ratings there. And Twilight is consistently the most popular pony in survey's. Nerd factor.

Though it probably doesn't help people are self selecting. Wizards once had a personality test on this though at present don't seem to be supporting this one.

Well, I got blue, but I think I could have easily gone white or black. The answers were kind of obvious.

Gotta say, the X-COM reports that you guys have been posting make the game seem much easier than I found it to be. I tried doing pony names, but gave up the third time I lost the entire crew. So much death.

Yeah, my first time was like that. PROTIP: Find the user manual online and read it. It helps. I didn't know about reaction shots until I read it, and those are very useful.

http://au.pc.gamespy.com/pc/xcom-ene...1225915p1.html

... one hour of gameplay for the new X-com ... I want to play it so bad. Going to name all my squaddies after pony and level them up in accordance; Rarity will be the sniper, AJ the Support, The assault, Dash,Twilight the psionic , Fluttershy will be a medic and never shoot at anything. And Pinkie Pie can carry the bazooka party cannon.

Niiiiice.

My OotS team is doing well so far. V and Blackwing have both been promoted to Seargent, despite Roy doing much of the work.

Picture is unrelated.

Spoiler

Show

[SiuiS]

I guess. He could probably be blue/white or the less evil end of blue/black, or maybe even just blue. I don't know really. b/u/w just seemed appropriate.

Oh, yeah. I just want to play my usual catechist role. If you need all three, by all means take em! And I am far from an expert. but if you can get by on two, then try it.

I find the only thing about black I dislike is the "it's okay to be pragmatically selfish" bit, and only because most people immediately jump to the most negative end and wind up as jerks. Otherwise, yeah. So I grok the non-evil black end.

The Simic Combine would disagree, though I admit it's not really applicable in this instance. I do create plant creatures, but it's something that most alchemists in Rune-Midgard can do.

Hm. Well, I could say that the truth belies simplicity; there has to be a rule in place for an extenuating to matter, and this seems to be a thing where deviatin is the purpose. But the truth is I have no idea what I'm talking about at all, and just want to get everyone else thinking. If you've already for that level of thinking, laugh me out of the room. Easiest way.

Your link seems to be broken.

Nuts. Well, it's "my face when Swedish Spitfire".

Well, I got blue, but I think I could have easily gone white or black. The answers were kind of obvious.

Yeah... I got blue because they were the answers that seemed the least dumb, not because I'd pick them of all the possibilities.

[Deadly]

Spoiler

Show

That's me tomorrow, because tomorrow I get my money, which means I don't have to live on freakin' rice and oatmeal anymore.

Two weeks on oatmeal and all the scraps in my pantry, that's enough to drive one crazy, right Pinkie?

OATMEAL! Are you CRAZY?!

I think I'll have lasagna, mmmmm ... lasagna

[Aotrs Commander]

Was I the only that mentally cheered a bit when in today's installment of To Boldy Flee on TGWTG 8-Bit Mickey not only made reference to watching pony, but was wearing a Derpy t-shirt in at least one shot?

[Nameless]

I think a lot of the Spitfire attraction came from after episode 26 aired, and people started drawing her without her suit on. Then comes the "Holy cow, she's naked now!" train of thought, which of course makes no sense because she's a pony, but that's brains for ya. Plus there was a series of pics by c4tspajamas where her hair isn't anywhere near as wild, which I think really helped:

Spoiler

Show

Brushie brushie increases attractiveness?
See, I don't agree with that...



On a side note, Colgate is best pony

Spoiler

Show

[Thanqol]

Was I the only that mentally cheered a bit when in today's installment of To Boldy Flee on TGWTG 8-Bit Mickey not only made reference to watching pony, but was wearing a Derpy t-shirt in at least one shot?

*Sage nod*

mfw:

Spoiler

Show

[DigoDragon]

Spoiler

Show

*Applejack will probably get an episode at some point.
Who?

Apropo--

Spoiler

Show

[Tiki Snakes]

A herpy derpy derpy derp ado bado...
You should. Jerk.
A herpy derpy derpy derp ado bado...
And that you don't sorta makes me more upset.
A herpy derpy derpy derp ado bado...
And considering what you did and the effects of it, that I'm capable of being upset right now is noteworthy.
A herpy derpy derpy derp ado bado...

I have no idea what you are talking about but that picture is so good for me.

This is an accurate representation of my relationship with my little sister.

Also, yeah. I kind of doubt that, technically. The picture contains subtext.

[Merellis]

Haha! The fun has been doubledragond!

....

I just don't know what went wrong.

Spoiler

Show

[otakuryoga]

with so many playing x-com, and using pony names
i am waiting for the next logical step...

Spoiler

Show

someone doing their team based on Ponythreaders and/or their OC's

[Beacon of Chaos]

Oh, yeah. I just want to play my usual catechist role. If you need all three, by all means take em! And I am far from an expert. but if you can get by on two, then try it.

I have learned a new word today! Not sure how it applies here though.

Perhaps I'm over thinking this and pure blue is simply the best option. His card could be blue with black and white abilities.

I find the only thing about black I dislike is the "it's okay to be pragmatically selfish" bit, and only because most people immediately jump to the most negative end and wind up as jerks. Otherwise, yeah. So I grok the non-evil black end.

There's something satisfying about the black-aligned hero. Yeah, he's selfish and rude, but he can still be a good person. I think Toshi Umezama was the only black hero character in M:tG lore, that I can remember anyway.

Hm. Well, I could say that the truth belies simplicity; there has to be a rule in place for an extenuating to matter, and this seems to be a thing where deviatin is the purpose. But the truth is I have no idea what I'm talking about at all, and just want to get everyone else thinking. If you've already for that level of thinking, laugh me out of the room. Easiest way.

I understand what you were saying though. Meddling with nature doesn't seem very green. In the Simic's case I think it makes sense because they are trying to repopulate Ravnica with nearly extinct species, and the only way to do that is to force them to adapt. I think the green aspect can be summed up with the quote on Experiment Kraaj:

"Of course it will grow beyond control—it was designed to choose its own evolution."

Nuts. Well, it's "my face when Swedish Spitfire".

Yeah, it's a good voice, but I don't really find voices to be a turn on. I don't really see what makes it better than her English voice.

Was I the only that mentally cheered a bit when in today's installment of To Boldy Flee on TGWTG 8-Bit Mickey not only made reference to watching pony, but was wearing a Derpy t-shirt in at least one shot?

I haven't been to TGWTG in ages. About the same time I got into the pony fandom, actually. I used to spend ages on that site each day. Now that time is devoted to pony.

[/SPOILER]

Apropo--

Spoiler

Show

Haha! The fun has been doubledragond!

....

I just don't know what went wrong.

Spoiler

Show

Hehe, Crackle and Spike in a beat-em-up? I'd play that.


*casts Mass Confusion on Ponythread* (somewhat NSFW)

Spoiler

Show

[INoKnowNames]

I have no idea what you are talking about but that picture is so good for me.

A few days ago, I made the -SHOCKING- realization that Derpy Whooves was, infact, created as a living breathing incarnation of Derp.

Soras, in response, posted a link containing a nauseatingly addicting little 8 second loop.

And some how the damn thing got -STUCK- in my head.

And he still won't acknowledge me about it!

ACKNOWLEDGE ME, DAMN IT!

Diego, that is very confusing... and possibly not safe for work.... or safe for sanity....

[Lix Lorn]

The thing about colours is that they're about idealogy. In my view, you can be a necromancer without being a black-aligned person.
(Although you require black mana to do it, so it's not amazingly likely.)

The means aren't so important as the end. You can be a nerd without being blue, for example. Being blue doesn't mean you care about knowledge, but that you care about it for its own sake, and not because of what it does. Likewise, if your solution to most problems is 'set it on fire' that could be black if it's the easiest solution for you, white if your problems are lawless and corrupt, green if you set fire to decaying and corrupting elements, or blue if your flames are set so you can examine the pattern of incineration.

The means determine what colour your magic is. The end determines what colour you are.