My Little Pony LXXIII: Luna's Sordid Dreams? I'm Not Googling That...

[Rater202]

I'll switch my vote from Hats are technology to

Covered in Bees

and thus, the God-Lich began to lose a small portion of his power, as Ponythreader's votes no longer fell with in his portfolio.

I just had a thought. Bleakbane is part of of Lixie's portfolio.

does that mean that everything in his portfolio is automatically part of her's as well?

[Dirtytabs]

Trixie's been counting the the nomination as a vote, "What does the Box say should be three, and "Dropping a Payload of Friendship on Your Hillside" should be on the list with one

Oh, of course the thread starter would also count. Ah well.

[DigoDragon]

Also, who's gonna protect Equestria?

As I mentioned on DA, the only way to make Discord's pose funnier is if he had some kind of stylized logo on his chest akin to Superman's S.

I was gonna say they could have included songs from Equestria Girls too, but I'll give them credit that it has been in "development" longer than the movie's been out.

I suppose it makes sense to release Equestria Girls as a separate soundtrack, being a separate production.

I just had a thought. Bleakbane is part of of Lixie's portfolio.

does that mean that everything in his portfolio is automatically part of her's as well?

Dunno, not a power broker.

[Beacon of Chaos]

What's especially brilliant in that comic is that the "No," word balloon only has five tails and you can't see Fluttershy's expression. So she might actually be considering it.

If you look closely at the bottom middle she's saying "Hmm... Maybe?"

[Metahuman1]

and thus, the God-Lich began to lose a small portion of his power, as Ponythreader's votes no longer fell with in his portfolio.

I just had a thought. Bleakbane is part of of Lixie's portfolio.

does that mean that everything in his portfolio is automatically part of her's as well?

Yes. Why do you think it got set up that way?

It's almost like I'm cunning and good at having contingency's out of an abundance of paranoia and a desire to see good have the upper hand on evil or something.

[erikun]

What's especially brilliant in that comic is that the "No," word balloon only has five tails and you can't see Fluttershy's expression. So she might actually be considering it.

If you look closely at the bottom middle she's saying "Hmm... Maybe?"

It's probably a reference to the episode itself, where Discord asks "Would I lie to you?"

Everyone else answers "YES!" while Fluttershy follows with a "Um... Maybe?"


[EDIT]

It's an album called "Music by Octavia". It's orchestral versions of some of the songs. I've never heard of it before , and wonder where it came from. And no, Spotify requires a Facebook account, but it's the best free music program that I've found.

I found Loyalty on here though, the Living Tombstone Remix version anyway. Searching for "My Little Pony" doesn't return the results, gotta find specific tracks or artist. Apparently Aviators has multiple albums.

I found a "Music by Octavia" on bandcamp.com. Any idea if it's the same thing?

[Silverraptor]

Button's Adventures continue. And its an absolute Gem!

[DigoDragon]

Button's Adventures continue. And its an absolute Gem!

SQUEE!!

That was so adorable! I loved how Sweetie blushed when Button grabbed her hoof and jumped.
Also, the various interjections over the lyrics of "what?!" from Button.

[Rater202]

I'm wondering which Crusader ship is best

Spoiler: SweetieBloom

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Spoiler: ScootaBloom

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Spoiler: ScootaBelle

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*Glaring at Rater*

I'm not going to pair Scootabound with either of the other two Crusaders against there will, I'm just asking opinions.

Guys, if you give reasons, keep them innocent.

[TheAmishPirate]

Button's Adventures continue. And its an absolute Gem!

I see what you did there.

Beautiful work from Jan, as always. I have to say, Button's voice really grows on you after a while. Couldn't stand it when I first heard it, but I've come to like the lil' colt.

[Kairaven]

we all know they are just gonna become Scootabloom Belle, she of the Fiery Sap, Final Princess of Equestria and the Bearer of the End Mark.

[Rater202]

we all know they are just gonna become Scootabloom Belle, she of the Fiery Sap, Final Princess of Equestria and the Bearer of the End Mark.

so. you omniship them?

[erikun]

I'm wondering which Crusader ship is best

I don't "ship" eight year olds.
For some hopefully obvious reasons.

[DigoDragon]

I don't "ship" eight year olds.

Yeah, it's something of a... freightning experience.
(But seriously, I agree with Erikun. It's not for me)

[Rater202]

I don't "ship" eight year olds.
For some hopefully obvious reasons.

shipping of underage characters does not meen anything Squicky is going on.

Innocent crushes are a thing.


Edit, comment erased and rewritten to be shorter and more clear.

[Soras Teva Gee]

Say did everypony know they shouldn't mine at night?

[Silverraptor]

Say did everypony know they shouldn't mine at night?

Button's Adventures continue. And its an absolute Gem!

You don't say.

[Colonel Fedora]

I will cast my vote for My Little Pony LXXIV: Hats Are Technology.

Why? No reason...

[otakuryoga]

I will cast my vote for My Little Pony LXXIV: Hats Are Technology.

Why? No reason...

hmmmm, are you SURE you don't have an ulterior motive for that vote?

I'm wondering which Crusader ship is best

Spoiler: SweetieBloom

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Spoiler: ScootaBloom

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Spoiler: ScootaBelle

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i prefer ScootaBloom
though...you cant go wrong with ScootaBelle
after all, a dictionary and a thesaurus are a perfect pair

Spoiler: better scootabelle

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but you didn't even allow for SilverBelle

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come on..there is even a song they play alot this time of year
"SilverBelle....SilverBelle....it's shipping time in Equestria
SilverBelle....SilverBelle....soon it will be shipping day...."

[HamHam]

I'm wondering which Crusader ship is best

Spoiler: SweetieBloom

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Spoiler: ScootaBloom

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Spoiler: ScootaBelle

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*Glaring at Rater*

I'm not going to pair Scootabound with either of the other two Crusaders against there will, I'm just asking opinions.

Guys, if you give reasons, keep them innocent.

Sorry, but those all lose to ScootaTiara.

Also, Kimi Sparkle, the internet's only pegasister reviewer, correctly identifies the fundamental flaws in Castle Mania.

[erikun]

shipping of underage characters does not meen anything Squicky is going on.

Innocent crushes are a thing.


Edit, comment erased and rewritten to be shorter and more clear.

Well my first point is that, well, not all fans are interested in shipping. I don't want to ruin anyone's fun, but is seems that every conversation of such is near-unanimous discussion for it, to the point where people automatically assume that everyone is in support. A few dissenting options should note that there are dissenting options.

Second, we're talking about young prepubescent children. Assigning them deep romantic motivations seems a bit premature. I mean, they aren't even done learning and determining who they even fully are. (And most times talk about "shipping" doesn't limit itself to just romantic intents.)

And finally, one distinct problem I have with the idea - and with the idea of Rainbow Dash/Fluttershy as well - is the implied concept that childhood friendship necessarily leads into lustful/romantic intentions. The idea that longtime friendships must only be maintained because of some sort of sexual desire on one end (a frequent implication with RD/Flutter) is just a little bit disturbing, not only because it implies that one can't have meaningful experiences or sacrifices for "just friends", but also because it implies that the only reason anyone would share activities with someone else for such extended lengths of time is the motivation of sex.

In a show based around forming extended friendships and sharing activities with others.


Now, I'm not taking this out on your directly. It's more of something that I've wanted to mention for awhile. I'm not even against the concept of "shipping", although I'd prefer it with some sort of meaningful engagement or progression of character that would imply it. I'm just point out that A LOT of the excuses given for such topics are, to be frank, quite shallow. And a bit depressing, both with significant relationships being built on so little, and with significant relationships being implied to only be about so little.

[Pendulous]

I vote for Dreams of Frosting or whatever, because it's the only one that sounds relevant.

it's most likely licensing issues preventing songs from going on the album, likely Hasbro and Ingram had to come to some contract understanding in regards to the songs, and if the songs involves the actual voice actors (instead of their singing doubles) there might be more agreement that had to be drafted prior to song release. And background music would likely have to go through negociations with William Anderson.

This is especially likely if Hasbro never had any agreement in place in regards to an album release they never expected to produce.

So...legal mumbo-jumbo that shouldn't be? Got it.

I found a "Music by Octavia" on bandcamp.com. Any idea if it's the same thing?

No idea, but given it's bandcamp, probably.

Button's Adventures continue. And its an absolute Gem!

Have I mentioned how much I love Shadyvox (he says while not being fond of Yu-gi-oh GX Abridged)? Have I also mentioned how kind of annoying Button's voice is?

[Colonel Fedora]

Hey, has anyone seen this analysis video yet?

He's only done a few videos so far, but I am extremely impressed with their quality. Definitely someone to watch.

[Pendulous]

Hey, has anyone seen this analysis video yet?

He's only done a few videos so far, but I am extremely impressed with their quality. Definitely someone to watch.

That male griffin model looks weird.

That was well done though. The only thing I'd disagree with is the star spiders. Plenty of other things have been mentioned, and not really been a factor in the show. Hell, we saw CERBERUS, and he just got ran off like a little puppy.

[Forum Explorer]

Well my first point is that, well, not all fans are interested in shipping. I don't want to ruin anyone's fun, but is seems that every conversation of such is near-unanimous discussion for it, to the point where people automatically assume that everyone is in support. A few dissenting options should note that there are dissenting options.

Second, we're talking about young prepubescent children. Assigning them deep romantic motivations seems a bit premature. I mean, they aren't even done learning and determining who they even fully are. (And most times talk about "shipping" doesn't limit itself to just romantic intents.)

And finally, one distinct problem I have with the idea - and with the idea of Rainbow Dash/Fluttershy as well - is the implied concept that childhood friendship necessarily leads into lustful/romantic intentions. The idea that longtime friendships must only be maintained because of some sort of sexual desire on one end (a frequent implication with RD/Flutter) is just a little bit disturbing, not only because it implies that one can't have meaningful experiences or sacrifices for "just friends", but also because it implies that the only reason anyone would share activities with someone else for such extended lengths of time is the motivation of sex.

In a show based around forming extended friendships and sharing activities with others.


Now, I'm not taking this out on your directly. It's more of something that I've wanted to mention for awhile. I'm not even against the concept of "shipping", although I'd prefer it with some sort of meaningful engagement or progression of character that would imply it. I'm just point out that A LOT of the excuses given for such topics are, to be frank, quite shallow. And a bit depressing, both with significant relationships being built on so little, and with significant relationships being implied to only be about so little.

Fair enough, not everyone likes shipping just like how some people reject fanfiction in general. It's not your thing and you don't have to like it.

Except for pictures, most of the shipping I've seen involving foals takes place after they grow up more. Or they handle it more in a matter like the show handle's Spike's crush on Rarity.

Well you likely have a problem with the trope itself then. Childhood Romance is very very popular in romantic mangas/animes. And it's basically exactly what you described as going on with FlutterDash ships. Also it's something that happens in real life. Some people do grow up and marry their childhood friend. However this is the first time I've seen someone interpret it as meaning that 'long term friendships only exist because one or both parties are in love/lust with the other.' Just because they say one long term friendship ends in romance that all of them would, or even seek to.

Actually that reminds me of something,

A lot of people say that Cider Squeezy 6000 episode was anti-technology in message. And I can kinda see their point. Though I'd say that it more revealed a flaw in Applejack, that of her being a traditionalist who is more likely to reject something out of hoof or simply be uncomfortable around new technologies. Even in the new season we've seen signs of that, as Applejack has been treating Twilight more as a subject does a Princess then as a close friend. She's also the one who brings up the idea that Princesses should be kept safe, despite them being the most capable of ponies present.

Anyways the original question before I got distracted is how would you change the episode to be less anti-technology? The only way I can think of is to make it so that the Apples were betting their farm against the machine, rather then against nothing at all.

[Trixie]

I will cast my vote for My Little Pony LXXIV: Hats Are Technology.

Why? No reason...

No reason, you say?

Anyway, give me 5 to find some appropriate pic and do last vote count, pretty please? :<

[Trixie]

My Little Pony LXXIV: Covered in Bees! TS/D/E/DD/Dt/MS/DH/FE
My Little Pony LXXIV: Hats Are Technology O/HM/CD/T/Bt/Gl/OTS/CF

Hmmm... Two recounts later, looks like a tie. Anyone wants to tie-break?

Also, sigh, I'd be thankful for all votes to be in bold as I nearly missed a few that way

[Kurgan]

My Little Pony LXXIV: Covered in Bees! TS/D/E/DD/Dt/MS/DH/FE
My Little Pony LXXIV: Hats Are Technology O/HM/CD/T/Bt/Gl/OTS/CF

Hmmm... Two recounts later, looks like a tie. Anyone wants to tie-break?

Also, sigh, I'd be thankful for all votes to be in bold as I nearly missed a few that way

Eh, put me down in Hats Are Technology I suppose?

[Tiki Snakes]

Fair enough, not everyone likes shipping just like how some people reject fanfiction in general. It's not your thing and you don't have to like it.

Except for pictures, most of the shipping I've seen involving foals takes place after they grow up more. Or they handle it more in a matter like the show handle's Spike's crush on Rarity.

Well you likely have a problem with the trope itself then. Childhood Romance is very very popular in romantic mangas/animes. And it's basically exactly what you described as going on with FlutterDash ships. Also it's something that happens in real life. Some people do grow up and marry their childhood friend. However this is the first time I've seen someone interpret it as meaning that 'long term friendships only exist because one or both parties are in love/lust with the other.' Just because they say one long term friendship ends in romance that all of them would, or even seek to.

Actually that reminds me of something,

A lot of people say that Cider Squeezy 6000 episode was anti-technology in message. And I can kinda see their point. Though I'd say that it more revealed a flaw in Applejack, that of her being a traditionalist who is more likely to reject something out of hoof or simply be uncomfortable around new technologies. Even in the new season we've seen signs of that, as Applejack has been treating Twilight more as a subject does a Princess then as a close friend. She's also the one who brings up the idea that Princesses should be kept safe, despite them being the most capable of ponies present.

Anyways the original question before I got distracted is how would you change the episode to be less anti-technology? The only way I can think of is to make it so that the Apples were betting their farm against the machine, rather then against nothing at all.

Yeah, its an episode and issue that comes up now and again. I'm going to strongly reject your central point though.

Cider Squeezy is broadly pro-technology. No, really.
The machine works. And what's more, it turns out cider comparable to apple family cider. And quicker, it took the whole apple family and mane 6 to out produce it.

So, what let the Flim Flam's down? What happened to prevent them using this fabulous machine to con the apples out of their land?

They didn't care about the quality of the cider. They had no love for it. The machine is blameless, technology comes across well, but smiley jerks who are only after money fail, not because the machine wasn't as good, but because they didn't understand what matters, they had no integrity and that, their inherant dishonesty let them down.

The machine itself is almost entirely shown as a good, positive thing except that the flim flams are using it to muscle out the apples.

[Deadly]

but you didn't even allow for SilverBelle

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come on..there is even a song they play alot this time of year
"SilverBelle....SilverBelle....it's shipping time in Equestria
SilverBelle....SilverBelle....soon it will be shipping day...."

Spoiler

Show

Spoiler

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SilverBelle. There is no contest there. Although ScootaBelle would be a good second if it wasn't for ScootaRumble.

Apple Bloom is a hard one for me to ship. I can't really think of anypony I think would be a match for her.

Also, Kimi Sparkle, the internet's only pegasister reviewer, correctly identifies the fundamental flaws in Castle Mania.

Kimi Sparkle is not only the fandom's only pegasister reviewer, but also the only fandom reviewer I bother to watch. Poor Kimi, she's so confused.

Yeah, its an episode and issue that comes up now and again. I'm going to strongly reject your central point though.

Cider Squeezy is broadly pro-technology. No, really.
The machine works. And what's more, it turns out cider comparable to apple family cider. And quicker, it took the whole apple family and mane 6 to out produce it.

So, what let the Flim Flam's down? What happened to prevent them using this fabulous machine to con the apples out of their land?

They didn't care about the quality of the cider. They had no love for it. The machine is blameless, technology comes across well, but smiley jerks who are only after money fail, not because the machine wasn't as good, but because they didn't understand what matters, they had no integrity and that, their inherant dishonesty let them down.

The machine itself is almost entirely shown as a good, positive thing except that the flim flams are using it to muscle out the apples.

Right on