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Post by Oh Cry Me a Screwball on Jan 18, 2013 7:32:42 GMT -5
Well, enjoy this last month of a somewhat unified fanbase. This could be the thing that splits it down the middle for good, if it comes to pass. We'll be lucky if we even get the full month. That's probably going to start today as people in North America wake up to this. And to be honest, it's a possibility that Twilight Princess only lasts for one episode, but if I were betting, the odds are is that the wings are here to stay.
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Post by EoE: Well There's Your Problem on Jan 18, 2013 7:42:12 GMT -5
Well, time to restore the balance by adding a new unicorn, I guess. Lyra can be the Element of Pleasure or something.
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Post by Oh Cry Me a Screwball on Jan 18, 2013 7:43:27 GMT -5
Well, time to restore the balance by adding a new unicorn, I guess. Lyra can be the Element of Pleasure or something. Speaking on that note, what if they actually retired Twilight as the mane character and put her the Celestia position? Now, I would pay to see the fan reaction to that.
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Post by Eunös ✈ on Jan 18, 2013 7:46:09 GMT -5
The Princess Cornation will go perfectly fine with no glitches or problems what so ever
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Post by EoE: Well There's Your Problem on Jan 18, 2013 7:47:17 GMT -5
The Princess Cornation will go perfectly fine with no glitches or problems what so ever If it's anything like a wrestling wedding, it's going to be just fine. ;D
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Post by EoE: Well There's Your Problem on Jan 18, 2013 7:50:35 GMT -5
But yeah, I see a lot of comparisons now between the rumoured alicorn transformation of Twilight Sparkle and the rumoured Rock/Cena II match at WrestleMania XXIX. No one in particular really wants it and some think it's going to be akin to torture to watch it happen, but it will still make a crapload of money and not be really all that horrible after all, even if the consequences are a bit depressing.
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Post by Oh Cry Me a Screwball on Jan 18, 2013 7:51:31 GMT -5
The Princess Cornation will go perfectly fine with no glitches or problems what so ever If it's anything like a wrestling wedding, it's going to be just fine. ;D Well, it can't be any more underwhelming than Taz in the Aces and Eights.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2013 8:11:39 GMT -5
Again, I'll wait and see where they go with this.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2013 8:17:43 GMT -5
The only way I see this going down right now is that Twilight is given this opportunity to become a princess, but it means no longer being able to spend time with her friends. Hence it becomes a decision she has to make, and in the end, she chooses her friends.
No alicorn-ness, no change to status quo.
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Post by Ash Kingston on Jan 18, 2013 8:48:37 GMT -5
...so did it occur to anyone else that maybe this has been the plan for Twilight from season one? I mean, that entire season was all about her going from the reclusive bookworm to a pony who can actually function well in social environments. The second season didn't need to dedicate every episode to her because she only had a few major flaws left to fix; her OCD tendencies. I mean, Lesson Zero and It's About Time helped take the edges of that, while the season finale also showed her that she can still follow her gut feelings.
And thus far, season three has focused on her accepting help when it's needed (the Crystal Empire) and becoming stronger and better equipped for future threats (Too Many Pinkie Pies introducing a book full of forgotten or mystical items and locations, Magic Duel showing her that just trying to brute force through a problem isn't always the best solution).
Plus, remember that in Magic Duel, she made that comment about how aging spells were extremely high level magic? Remember what happened when she got her cutie mark? Her turning Spike into an adult dragon in a fit of chaotic magical power? Celestia saw that this little unicorn filly possessed this huge magical power and decided to teach her, because she needed to learn how to control it.
It's kinda been staring us in the face for a while now that she was going to be destined for something big, and I'm not sure why it's such a big surprise or deal. It's called a character arc. She grew as a character over three seasons, and this is where it was likely meant to lead. She's best pony. You can not like it, and that's fine, but don't say it's coming out of nowhere.
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Post by BayleyTiffyCodyCenaJudyHopps on Jan 18, 2013 8:49:42 GMT -5
Honestly, much like Rock/Cena II, I'm curiously optimistic about Perma-Princess Twilight. I know I'm miles away from the majority of both fan concensuses (as usual), but I have no idea what the after-effect of either writing decision would be, so I'm reserving my judgment until maybe months after they're executed.
That, and I enjoy both Rock and Cena more than Punk, but that's a different subject.
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Post by CMWaters on Jan 18, 2013 8:54:33 GMT -5
...so did it occur to anyone else that maybe this has been the plan for Twilight from season one? I mean, that entire season was all about her going from the reclusive bookworm to a pony who can actually function well in social environments. The second season didn't need to dedicate every episode to her because she only had a few major flaws left to fix; her OCD tendencies. I mean, Lesson Zero and It's About Time helped take the edges of that, while the season finale also showed her that she can still follow her gut feelings. And thus far, season three has focused on her accepting help when it's needed (the Crystal Empire) and becoming stronger and better equipped for future threats (Too Many Pinkie Pies introducing a book full of forgotten or mystical items and locations, Magic Duel showing her that just trying to brute force through a problem isn't always the best solution). Plus, remember that in Magic Duel, she made that comment about how aging spells were extremely high level magic? Remember what happened when she got her cutie mark? Her turning Spike into an adult dragon in a fit of chaotic magical power? Celestia saw that this little unicorn filly possessed this huge magical power and decided to teach her, because she needed to learn how to control it. It's kinda been staring us in the face for a while now that she was going to be destined for something big, and I'm not sure why it's such a big surprise or deal. It's called a character arc. She grew as a character over three seasons, and this is where it was likely meant to lead. She's best pony. You can not like it, and that's fine, but don't say it's coming out of nowhere. Pretty much what I was going to say there. Plus, look at Twilight's Element of Harmony jewelry. The Big Crown Thingy. If that wasn't a spoiler that she was going to go royal on us eventually, I don't know what is.
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Post by Ash Kingston on Jan 18, 2013 8:56:09 GMT -5
Honestly, much like Rock/Cena II, I'm curiously optimistic about Perma-Princess Twilight. I know I'm miles away from the majority of both fan concensuses (as usual), but I have no idea what the after-effect of either writing decision would be, so I'm reserving my judgment until maybe months after they're executed. That, and I enjoy both Rock and Cena more than Punk, but that's a different subject. Well, I'm trying to be optimistic about it. I mean, it has potential to be a really bad idea, but I don't think it's going to be the "GAME OVER, MAN!" some (note: not here specifically, of course) have made it out to be, much like quite a few fans online rose tremendous auras of odor (stinks) over the Crystal Empire. For all we know, it's going to be a one-episode deal or something happens and she turns it down. Until it actually airs - since they will likely keep the details being released to a minimum like they did with the Canterlot Wedding - I'm choosing to be positive. Plus I like Twilight, I RP occasionally as Twilight, and being able to go "neener neener" at all the Trixie RPers will be theraputic.
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Post by Oh Cry Me a Screwball on Jan 18, 2013 9:00:13 GMT -5
...so did it occur to anyone else that maybe this has been the plan for Twilight from season one? I mean, that entire season was all about her going from the reclusive bookworm to a pony who can actually function well in social environments. The second season didn't need to dedicate every episode to her because she only had a few major flaws left to fix; her OCD tendencies. I mean, Lesson Zero and It's About Time helped take the edges of that, while the season finale also showed her that she can still follow her gut feelings. And thus far, season three has focused on her accepting help when it's needed (the Crystal Empire) and becoming stronger and better equipped for future threats (Too Many Pinkie Pies introducing a book full of forgotten or mystical items and locations, Magic Duel showing her that just trying to brute force through a problem isn't always the best solution). Plus, remember that in Magic Duel, she made that comment about how aging spells were extremely high level magic? Remember what happened when she got her cutie mark? Her turning Spike into an adult dragon in a fit of chaotic magical power? Celestia saw that this little unicorn filly possessed this huge magical power and decided to teach her, because she needed to learn how to control it. It's kinda been staring us in the face for a while now that she was going to be destined for something big, and I'm not sure why it's such a big surprise or deal. It's called a character arc. She grew as a character over three seasons, and this is where it was likely meant to lead. She's best pony. You can not like it, and that's fine, but don't say it's coming out of nowhere. I've always figured that this was going to be the endgame of the series. It certainly isn't surprising that Twilight is becoming a princess. However, I am shocked that it isn't the series finale by the sound of things.
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Post by CMWaters on Jan 18, 2013 9:01:07 GMT -5
Also Jess, for some reason seeing your signature picture there, I'm picturing Pinkie Pie dressed as Crow Sting, facepaint and all.
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Post by Ash Kingston on Jan 18, 2013 9:06:21 GMT -5
...so did it occur to anyone else that maybe this has been the plan for Twilight from season one? I mean, that entire season was all about her going from the reclusive bookworm to a pony who can actually function well in social environments. The second season didn't need to dedicate every episode to her because she only had a few major flaws left to fix; her OCD tendencies. I mean, Lesson Zero and It's About Time helped take the edges of that, while the season finale also showed her that she can still follow her gut feelings. And thus far, season three has focused on her accepting help when it's needed (the Crystal Empire) and becoming stronger and better equipped for future threats (Too Many Pinkie Pies introducing a book full of forgotten or mystical items and locations, Magic Duel showing her that just trying to brute force through a problem isn't always the best solution). Plus, remember that in Magic Duel, she made that comment about how aging spells were extremely high level magic? Remember what happened when she got her cutie mark? Her turning Spike into an adult dragon in a fit of chaotic magical power? Celestia saw that this little unicorn filly possessed this huge magical power and decided to teach her, because she needed to learn how to control it. It's kinda been staring us in the face for a while now that she was going to be destined for something big, and I'm not sure why it's such a big surprise or deal. It's called a character arc. She grew as a character over three seasons, and this is where it was likely meant to lead. She's best pony. You can not like it, and that's fine, but don't say it's coming out of nowhere. I've always figured that this was going to be the endgame of the series. It certainly isn't surprising that Twilight is becoming a princess. However, I am shocked that it isn't the series finale by the sound of things. ...it could actually make things interesting and give her even less screen time than she's had recently; if she's spending most of her time in Canterlot, we can focus more on the CMC and the other Mane Six, and it also means the potential for LESS SPIKE EPISODES HUZZAH!
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Post by GreyScaleLJH on Jan 18, 2013 9:11:44 GMT -5
Preview clip is awesome. This episode may very well supplant Luna Eclipsed as my favorite of the series.
You know my feelings on Alicorn Twilight, no need to say anything else.
So no Rarity episode then? Lame.
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Post by Krazee on Jan 18, 2013 9:14:31 GMT -5
wow so many new things to wake up to, pretty cool preview clip and i'm excited for the season finale
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Post by Ash Kingston on Jan 18, 2013 9:19:28 GMT -5
And wait, even if they make Twilight a Princess, it doesn't mean that she's going to become an alicorn. Remember, before Hasbro meddled, Princess Cadance was originally going to be an unicorn, and if we need further proof that not all royals are alicorns, three words dripping with venom, bile, and disgust.
Prince Blue Blood.
Hell, I'll go with a different outlook on the whole "choose between the title of alicorn and becoming a Princess or staying with her friends" scenario. It will be her final test; to resist the temptation of power and not sacrifice everything she has with those she cares about.
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Post by Ash Kingston on Jan 18, 2013 9:30:47 GMT -5
Now, with all that being said, and not to clutter up the page with a picture just yet... {Spoiler} Pretty!~
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