My Little Pony LX: 60 Ponythreads? That's an Academy record!

[Lix Lorn]

I might raise issue with your claim that all DRM is censorship and will turn your fans into a ravenous horde devoted to your demise. I think it can be done well, see Valve and Steam as example A.

I raise you EA and Always-Online as example B. Almost all DRM is cracked within 72 hours of launch. The trick is to have a business model that is more convenient than going to the pirate sites.

Also, people love Valve. There's a picture around somewhere comparing companies to your friends, and there's examples like 'that friend from high school you can't get rid of'. And then Valve. Is 'your cat. Everyone loves them, especially the internet.'

[DigoDragon]

Out of all the fan crossover concepts I've seen for FiM, I think Dan-vs-FiM is one of the funniest ones I've seen.

This particular entry was just crazy-random-funny:

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And this one just darn funny:

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Also, people love Valve. There's a picture around somewhere comparing companies to your friends, and there's examples like 'that friend from high school you can't get rid of'. And then Valve. Is 'your cat. Everyone loves them, especially the internet.'

This maybe?

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[t209]

THIS! RIGHT HERE! WATCH IT! WATCH THE STUFFING OUT OF IT!

Best Behind the Scene since Reading Rainbow x Star Trek.

[PhantomFox]

Hehe, I've got to work on my timing. This is the second time I've gotten ninja'd by something more entertaining than myself. Anyone care to brainstorm with me, or should I wait until the buzz dies down a tad?

[Soras Teva Gee]

this strikes me as an odd sentiment from the brony community.

Ideological purity is pretty terrible everywhere actually.

[DigoDragon]

Okay, so the fic idea that I had proposed for AJ earlier has rather caught my imagination. However, it provides me with a new challenge: genre shift. I'm switching from Slice Of Life to Mystery Drama.

Now, I've read my share of Agatha Christie over the years, but I'm not entirely confident in my abilities to copy the genre yet. What are some basic tips to creating a Mystery? My instinct tells me to work backwards, figure out how It Was Done, and then cover it up one piece at a time. That sound right?

What's the reverse of being ninja'd? Being pirate'd? Hmm... don't sound right...

I'm creating a mystery story myself and working backwards is how I put the outline together.
Another thing I did was write down all the clues that the protagonist would find and at what point they find them. This way I can keep myself consistant with how much the protagonist knows about the mystery.

In general, the style I'm going with has the reader know only as much as the protagonist. So there are no chapters focusing on the antagonist or supporting characters when they're not with the main star of the story. However, you may be writing things differently than I. I'm not very familair with Agatha Christie.

Best Behind the Scene since Reading Rainbow x Star Trek.

Wow, it's THAT good? O.o`

Pegasus in the cloud
I break the speed of sound
Take a look, in Twilight's book
A Sonic Rainboom...

[t209]

Wow, it's THAT good? O.o`

Pegasus in the cloud
I break the speed of sound
Take a look, in Twilight's book
A Sonic Rainboom...

It's not what I meant but it's great lyrics for it. What I meant is the episode of Reading Rainbow when Le Var Burton goes to Star Trek set on how they make series.

[DigoDragon]

It's not what I meant but it's great lyrics for it. What I meant is the episode of Reading Rainbow when Le Var Burton goes to Star Trek set on how they make series.

Don't worry, I did know what you mean. Its my favorite Reading Rainbow episode. Its just that as soon as you mentioned Reading Rainbow I got that theme song stuck in my head and had to dig it out with a fork.

Adorable Reading Rainbow (pun):

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Dan vs. MLP on Twilight Reading (Bad pun using "plot", censored word)

[Topaz]

Topaz' Traditionally Tardy List of Pony tabletop RPGs:

Pony Tales: Aspirations of Harmony (Homebrew, d20 meets Final Fantasy style)
Ponies & Parasprites, Season Two (Homebrew)
My Little Pony: Roleplaying is Magic, Season Two (Homebrew)
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, The Roleplaying Game (Homebrew)
Pony Tales the RPG (D6 system based)
Friendship is FATE (FATE system)
The Savage World of My Little Pony (Savage Worlds)
Puzzles and Ponies (Homebrew)
Ponycraft (3D6 Homebrew)
Friendship is Magic, the Tabletop RPG (Homebrew, these forums)
Ponies: The Roleplaying Game (Homebrew)
Sereg's Pony RPG (D10 Homebrew)
Unknown Ponies: Failure is Awesome (Unknown Armies)
Don't Rest Your Hooves (Don't Rest Your Head)
Don't Hate Your Friends (Don't Rest Your Head hack, under discussion)
Ponies! My Little Pony: D20 adaptation
Pony Races for D&D 3.5 (These forums)
Ponies for D&D 4e
Courage is Magic 1.13 (Based on D&D4e, still in alpha state)
Ponyfinder thread on Paizo forum
Storyteller based Pony RPG tumblr
Fallout: Equestria (Fallout Tabletop d100 project from [email protected] )
Fallout: Equestria PNP (Revised) (Homebrew, unrelated)

Further contributions and updates welcome!

[Pokonic]

Out of all the fan crossover concepts I've seen for FiM, I think Dan-vs-FiM is one of the funniest ones I've seen.

This particular entry was just crazy-random-funny:

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Yessss.

Also, another fun thing from the tumbler.

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[t209]

Yessss.

Also, another fun thing from the tumbler.

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Speaking of which,

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http://www.drunkduck.com/Cobblestone_Street_or_My_Little_Pony_Meets_Sesame_ Street/5419859/
Meet Oscar the grouch!

[Anarion]

Hehe, I've got to work on my timing. This is the second time I've gotten ninja'd by something more entertaining than myself. Anyone care to brainstorm with me, or should I wait until the buzz dies down a tad?

Did you see my idea earlier? I think if you're trying to write a mystery you definitely do want to work backwards. But don't think of it as dropping clues for a mystery, think of it more like a real-world investigation. You know what happened, you know the things that the ponies involved forgot or did wrong. How hard are they to notice. Take the factual scenario and describe it to other people you know and see what they come up with and have them explain how they came up with their scenario. Then change things to make the scene more clear or don't change things and leave the red herrings around.

Here's a mundane scenario. Somehow has gone out for an unspecified length of time. You want to know how long they're going to be gone, but they didn't tell you. They did, however, leave the door to their room open. There are many things you can check: is it cleaned up and is that normal? Is the computer in the room still on or did they turn it off? Is their bag/backpack/wallet still in the room? Did they change clothes before going out and is there another pair of clothing left out? Are there any dishes undone, any lights on, dishwasher or laundry running? Are windows open? Are shades/binds open or closed?

[erikun]

I'm going by 3D models of ponies - while FS, PP, and Rarity always let their mane hang to one side, Twilight, RD and AJ have it split into 2 distinct pony/pigtails. This is difficult to notice in the show, as laziness time saving dictates to simply mirror image a pony from more distinct side, but there are a few scenes with 'fake 3D' rotation where you can see it.

Oh. And here, I thought you were making a quip about Applejack wearing two ponytails normally (one in her mane and one in her tail) and Rainbow's hair being done up similarly for her Gala/wedding dress. (We don't see Rainbow's tail, but we could probably assume it is done up similarly.)


I rarely need an excuse to post filly Applejack, or Rainbow in her dresses.

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[Lord Raziere]

Ideological purity is pretty terrible everywhere actually.

Yea, often ideologies have good points…but a lot of bad ones. best to take all the good points, ignore the bad ones and try to reconcile all the contradicting good points from various ideologies.

[DigoDragon]

Speaking of which,

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http://www.drunkduck.com/Cobblestone_Street_or_My_Little_Pony_Meets_Sesame_ Street/5419859/
Meet Oscar the grouch!

Depite Oscar being my favorite muppet from that series, I'd pay money just to see what the Elements would do.

Also, considering Sesame Street doesn't really have a 4th wall, Pinkie suddenly became slightly more mundane.
"I knew there were people off in that direction!"

[Soras Teva Gee]

Also, people love Valve. There's a picture around somewhere comparing companies to your friends, and there's examples like 'that friend from high school you can't get rid of'. And then Valve. Is 'your cat. Everyone loves them, especially the internet.'

I believe this is what you are talking about yes?

Seems about right for not being outright critical of anyone.

[BlasTech]

Well finally finished watching the documentary, and it was pretty good. Definitely worth the kickstarter money I put up. Every. Last. Cent.

See if you can find my name, it'll be hard to spot because it's not under B ^^

[One Tin Soldier]

THIS! RIGHT HERE! WATCH IT! WATCH THE STUFFING OUT OF IT!

Ok, I legitimately wasn't interested in this documentary until I watched this. Now I'm seriously considering a purchase.
I have no comment on the whole piracy debate, not the least of which because it dances perilously close to forum rules.

[Pendulous]

I think there are some gamers in here, EFR's new show is fun to listen to

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyE-drG771o

[Lix Lorn]

This maybe?

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I believe this is what you are talking about yes?

Seems about right for not being outright critical of anyone.

Yes. Correct. xD

[One Tin Soldier]

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So forgive me if you guys already noticed this, but remember how we were told to keep an ear out for DeLancie's big line? I was finally directed to where it was: 6:34 in the episode. (I would have linked to the time directly, but my computer was acting strange.)

[DigoDragon]

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So forgive me if you guys already noticed this, but remember how we were told to keep an ear out for DeLancie's big line? I was finally directed to where it was: 6:34 in the episode. (I would have linked to the time directly, but my computer was acting strange.)

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Really? That was it? Huh... thought it would be more... out of the ordinary.

[Deadly]

Well, this is rather disappointing. Doesn't look like my latest story is going to get all that much attention. And here I thought I had given it a rather attention-grabbing description and all, but it's off the front page now and barely any views.

I guess I still can't predict what stories will reach the featured box. My last two stories didn't get any big attention either. I had high hopes for the Butterfly Brouhaha, and my latest isn't too bad either I'm sure, but alas, they all just sort of drop off the front page in half an hour to languish in eternal obscurity.

Is there some secret magic trick? Other than the rather tedious process of getting it featured on EqD? I just can't find the energy to go through that.

Maybe I should start publishing clopfics after all. That seems to get tons of attention whether it's good or not.

[MCerberus]

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Those dam beavers and their language!

[t209]

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Those dam beavers and their language!

So,

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Next up, Alduin from Skyrim, Lord Dagoth from Morrowindand W.I.T.C.H Phobos.

Edit: Morrowind vs Equestria, which one is the best god ruled land (It's okay if it's best for adventure).

[Thanqol]

Well, this is rather disappointing. Doesn't look like my latest story is going to get all that much attention. And here I thought I had given it a rather attention-grabbing description and all, but it's off the front page now and barely any views.

I guess I still can't predict what stories will reach the featured box. My last two stories didn't get any big attention either. I had high hopes for the Butterfly Brouhaha, and my latest isn't too bad either I'm sure, but alas, they all just sort of drop off the front page in half an hour to languish in eternal obscurity.

Is there some secret magic trick? Other than the rather tedious process of getting it featured on EqD? I just can't find the energy to go through that.

Like I've said before, what makes a story popular? Sheer chance. What makes a story good? It's complicated.

Sorry I haven't had a chance to read anything of yours for a while. Will get around to it!

Maybe I should start publishing clopfics after all. That seems to get tons of attention whether it's good or not.

Do what you enjoy!

[Tiki Snakes]

So,

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Next up, Alduin from Skyrim, Lord Dagoth from Morrowindand W.I.T.C.H Phobos.

Edit: Morrowind vs Equestria, which one is the best god ruled land (It's okay if it's best for adventure).

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In my view, Celestia is an old and powerful pony. Discord is a weird dragon with extensive but fundamentally limited magical powers.
I do not agree with the central assumption that Equestria was ever a God or Goddess ruled nation*.

So, Morrowind by default. Though they can keep it, I've no interest in such a Cliff Racer infested hell-hole

* note, Celestia does fullfill some of the same roles as a deity, as far as pony culture goes, at any rate. I still say it doesn't count.

Edit - Deadly, I can kind of empathise, but I also think it's worth seconding Thanqol. Hell, I'm pretty sure I have a picture or two on Deviantart that have essentially never been seen by another living person, if I get a half dozen hits or a single favourite then the work has been a runaway success. But I'm still getting antsy to get my computer replaced so I can get back to the piece I was supposedly working on.

[Deadly]

Like I've said before, what makes a story popular? Sheer chance. What makes a story good? It's complicated.

Yes, but I like to think there ought to be things you can do to increase the odds. Like a clever description or the right title, or maybe the right image. You know ... you want to make your story whisper in their ears "You want to read me! Go on, you know you want to " It's a job for a Mind mage, I'm sure. What tickles the fancy of fanfic readers? What works? I apparently don't know.

It would help if there were some better ways to promote fanfics, rather than relying on pure chance. On dA there are the groups, which work really well to draw attention to artwork (although not so much fanfiction). Do the groups on FiMFiction do much of anything? I get the impression they don't, but I suppose I should give them a closer look.

Sorry I haven't had a chance to read anything of yours for a while. Will get around to it!

I haven't had a lot of time for reading fanfics myself either. It comes and goes. No biggie

Do what you enjoy!

Aye

[thubby]

classes start up again tomorrow. wish me luck! *hits hay*

[Gadora]

Okay, so the fic idea that I had proposed for AJ earlier has rather caught my imagination. However, it provides me with a new challenge: genre shift. I'm switching from Slice Of Life to Mystery Drama.

Now, I've read my share of Agatha Christie over the years, but I'm not entirely confident in my abilities to copy the genre yet. What are some basic tips to creating a Mystery? My instinct tells me to work backwards, figure out how It Was Done, and then cover it up one piece at a time. That sound right?

Ooh... Color me very interested. Also, I believe that Agatha Christie herself once said something about how she'd have another body turn up if she found herself stuck.

Did you see my idea earlier? I think if you're trying to write a mystery you definitely do want to work backwards. But don't think of it as dropping clues for a mystery, think of it more like a real-world investigation. You know what happened, you know the things that the ponies involved forgot or did wrong. How hard are they to notice. Take the factual scenario and describe it to other people you know and see what they come up with and have them explain how they came up with their scenario. Then change things to make the scene more clear or don't change things and leave the red herrings around.

Here's a mundane scenario. Somehow has gone out for an unspecified length of time. You want to know how long they're going to be gone, but they didn't tell you. They did, however, leave the door to their room open. There are many things you can check: is it cleaned up and is that normal? Is the computer in the room still on or did they turn it off? Is their bag/backpack/wallet still in the room? Did they change clothes before going out and is there another pair of clothing left out? Are there any dishes undone, any lights on, dishwasher or laundry running? Are windows open? Are shades/binds open or closed?

Oi! What are you doing in my room?