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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2013 22:27:37 GMT -5
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Post by Mr PONYMANIA Mr Jenzie on Feb 16, 2013 22:29:14 GMT -5
well ..... i saw it ..... and if this WAS the final ever one, it was a mighty fine ending ..... {Spoiler}soooooooooo full of stuff, and to stuff TWO complete stories into one is hard enough, but of course changing the main character is a massive risk! but still there's more, short song after short song after GREAT short song just flows over you ..... and STILL it dosn't end ..... when the first story ends the denoument kicks in, and we go splatbang into freaking EXISTENTIALISM ..... and then a COMPLETE OPPOSITE ..... it's a CLIPSHOW!!!!!!! THEN THE BIG REVEAL it FEELS like an end it LOOKS like an end but we now know it ISN'T the end ..... and then the "liquid pride" thing happens ..... yes i was welling up ..... SHUT UP now a LOT of you say that it would have been better as a two parter, and i kinda agree ..... would be interesting to see how they would do it, the twilight "disappearing" would have made a FANTASTIC cliffhanger for part one ..... but you know the whole damn thing just flows so beautifully anyway you just don't even notice the compression and go with it as it sweeps you away ;D but STILL they aren't done ..... and throw in ..... THE MATRIX ENDING seriously, twilight flying from equestria into the screen SERIOUSLY but STILL THEY AREN'T DONE YET!!!!!!!!!funny moments ..... twilight's mexican dance, spikes SEVEN HOUR BUBBLE BATH the hell spike , a flashback explainging how twilight buggers up everything in the first place (including quite possibly twi's CUTEST MOMENT EVER ) callbacks to previous storylines and "the sad rain scene" ..... HOW IN THE BLUE HECK HAVE THEY FIT ALL THIS IN? ?? this to me is MIRACLE WRITING, all this ..... ALL of the story, shoved into 20-odd minutes, but not ONCE does it lag ..... not ONCE does it dim ..... NOT ONCE does it bore ..... you are enchanted, excited, exhilarated, entranced, e-dazzled ..... and above all ..... UTTERLY ENTERTAINED!i honestly cannot see a single fault in this episode, and it also shows the makers are mature enough to realise that a big change for a main character CAN WORK, to cause controvesy and to even defy LOGICAL REASON ..... but my god they DID IT!!! and now my final word ..... *sits on a stool* now, i would NEVER watch the previous gen cartoons of this, not even now ..... maybe the movies, i have them favourited on youtube ..... I'LL GET TO THEM IN TIME and when i came to this particular part of the forum i was of course, a bit sceptical, and as usual jumped in ..... watched the first ten episodes ..... and got hooked instantly! a well made, clever, and INTELLIGENT animation show, from a franchise not known for this. from someone with genuine love and affection from her childhood show and toys, given the opportunity to bring it into the present, with a lick of paint and that "new smell" of using flash animation ..... lauren faust has given us a WONDERFUL show to enjoy over and over again! I THANK HERas i've said probably a FEW TIMES MLPfim is not only one of the BEST animation shows i've seen ..... but one of the BEST SHOWS ON TV PERIOD! and i watch THE WALKING DEAD DEXTER TOP GEAR ARROW SPARTACUS THE FOLLOWING DALLAS NASHVILLE PRIMEVAL BONES SONS OF ANARCHY 30 ROCK THE CLEVELAND SHOW / FAMILY GUY / AMERICAN DAD / SOUTH PARK / GRAVITY FALLS / THUNDERCATS / TRON UPRISING / NEW TURTLES WATERLOO ROAD THE GOOD WIFE VEGAS LOUIE LOADS OF SPORTS AND MOVIES LOADS OF WRESTLING a whole gamut of television hell, i've even watching reruns of THE NEW AVENGERS right now, and over my lifetime i have seen DOZENS of animation shows, from the glory days of UK shows like GLEN MICHAELS CAVALCADE to DISNEY TIME to ROLF HARRIS CARTOON TIME ..... countless cartoon series and children's programming ..... from one extreme to another ..... but MY LITTLE PONY FRIENDSHIP IS MAGIC has been a revelation! and this final episode of a shortened third season, has proved WITHOUT A SHADOW OF A DOUBT, this is one of the WORST POSSIBLE BEST POSSIBLE THING i've ever been part of viewing-wise ..... and in my own daffy way the whole damn fandom itself there's only one score i can give the episode TEN OUT OF TENfor all those things i've described, but also for it's SHEER AUDACITY!!! and how in the heck are they ..... COULD THEY ..... possibly even get close to it's overall quality (storywise mind you, hopefully some of the animators have been "re-educated" for some of those mishapped in the animation ) in season4 ..... but i tell you ..... IT'S GOING TO BE MAGIC TO FIND OUT ;D I AIN'T BE GOING ANYWHEREand hope that those who doubted this show and it's ability to be what it is, always remember what brought you to the dance in the first place ..... a genuinely excellent show!
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Post by Nikki Heyman on Feb 16, 2013 22:41:12 GMT -5
*is currently buried under a tonne of inspiration*
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Post by Nikki Heyman on Feb 16, 2013 22:43:41 GMT -5
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Post by Lupin the Third on Feb 16, 2013 23:05:15 GMT -5
*We cut to Lupin, sitting in the cell in the Canterlot dungeon. He looks out the window, still solemn and silent. Soon, we hear a click of a door, and in walks Shining Armor, Princess Twilight, The Doctor, and a pair of guards.*
Guard: "Here he is, ma'am. He hasn't said a word since we arrested him."
SA: "You sure about this, Twily? I mean he is a dangerous criminal."
Doctor: "He did shoot the Master, Twilight. That is something to think about."
Twilight: "Thank you for your concern, but I'll be fine."
*Shining Armor and the guards leave, as Lupin looks over towards the cell door, smiling a little, though very solemn still.*
So it is true. You have become a Princess. Funny, I thought you'd be taller, since you're a Princess.
Twilight: "It's good to see you too, Lupin. But that doesn't mean I'm not upset with you. You stole the Elements of Harmony."
Indeed I did. It's all part of the job description. I am a masterful thief after all.
Twilight: "But, think of all you've been through. You've nearly died multiple times trying to steal the Elements of Harmony!"
*Lupin stands up in a huff, turning to the Princess and the Doctor.*
Well, EXCUSE ME, Princess, for doing the one thing I've lived for. It's not like anything has been given to me! I've worked my butt off for everything I've done.
Doctor: "Watch your tone with the Princess, Lupin!"
Oh, don't get me started with you, Doctor. You act appalled that I shot the Master, but you've done worse. Oh yeah, I know your little history. Destroyer of Worlds, Killer of the Time Lords. I've killed evil before with no guilt. It's just another part of the trade.
*The Doctor looks down, a little solemn.*
And I've done many great things. I've saved countless of lives. Hell, I've saved your life multiple times, Twilight Sparkle. AND THIS IS HOW YOU REPAY ME?!!
*Twilight is taken aback as well, hearing the anger, and a hit of sadness, in Lupin's voice as he lays back in the bed in the cell.*
Twilight: "Lupin, I'm sorry, but it had to be done."
I'm sorry too, Twilight. Sorry I ever trusted anyone when I got dumped into this land. Please, just leave me be. Go have your fancy wedding with the Doctor.
*Twilight and the Doctor walk out of the dungeon as Lupin lays back in the bed, looking over once more as they leave, before looking back out the window.*
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Post by Nikki Heyman on Feb 16, 2013 23:26:00 GMT -5
*Star Hunter reports back to Torchwood*
Medheart: So did you get them back?
SH: They've been returned to Canterlot and Lupin was arrested.
Reading light: What was the flux that flooded my screen?
SH: The Master broke his little toy
MotorCoach: "Toy"? I researched the Eye of Harmony, and it's not going to summon a bloody rainbow
SH: well it's NOT going to happen, the Master's gone
MC: For now
SH: Oh, you too??
MC: I do my homework, Jack - that could have been a LOT worse
Silver Comet: you're going back to Canterlot, aren't you?
SH: Lupin might need a witness if they put him on trial. I doubt any pull I have with Luna will help unless I show up in Phalanx armor.
RL: I didn't find any in our storage so you must not have kept yours.
SH: The armors are universal to a point. Are there any in Canterlot?
RL: Scanning now.....
SC: You're going to show up there in Phalanx Armor? Are you even part of the current Phalanx?
SH: Not Star Hunter... but Starwatch. It's a long shot but I think we owe Lupin. Unfortunately, curing his kleptomania isn't in the agenda.
Medheart: I might have something for that....
SH: No, Medheart, I'm not bringing any artifacts with me to Canterlot.
SC: then you can take me along
SH: WHAT???
SC: you'll need an escort.... and an extra pair of eyes.
RL: Canterlot armory has a few completed sets but there's a chance they're not enchanted yet.
SH: Silver, you'll need formal attire for this.... I'll get "dressed" when I get to Canterlot.
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Post by Mr PONYMANIA Mr Jenzie on Feb 16, 2013 23:29:21 GMT -5
is this STORY DUELLING
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Post by EoE: Well There's Your Problem on Feb 16, 2013 23:29:49 GMT -5
Iron Will is made and in the game. Like with Gilda and Beauty Brass, I did a quick edit of another coat of arms as a placeholder.
That said, Iron Will, along with Surf, Turf and Magnum, won't be in qualifying races until the round at *insert ponified name for Phoenix* in 2 weeks.
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Post by Nikki Heyman on Feb 16, 2013 23:33:02 GMT -5
is this STORY DUELLING More like improv storytelling - he has Dr. Who and Lupin experience, I'm throwing in Torchwood stuff and borrowing from my writings... Crossovers make it all complete ;D
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Post by CMWaters on Feb 16, 2013 23:38:04 GMT -5
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Post by Ash Kingston on Feb 16, 2013 23:39:10 GMT -5
So thinking back... I actually think that this episode did a fair bit of characterization for Starswirl the Bearded, at least in part.
I mean... we all know Twilight seriously had a unicorn boner for him and all the spells he created, because... well... he's the stereotypical archmage. Aloof and alone, with all the time in the world to develop new spells and explore new realities.
Clearly, he was also in the employ of the Equestrian royalty, so... maybe he was studying the Element of Magic to try and figure out just how Magic fit in with the other Elements. Like... we don't even know if the Elements always shared their shapes, or if that's the form they took after being reactivated, so back then, who knows what the assorted Elements looked like? But since he ultimately didn't understand Friendship (as Tia herself pointed out), his spell ended up being one that would alter the destinies of the wielders of the other Elements, instead of... well, whatever the completed form was, and he gave up trying to complete it.
I dunno, I'm just trying to figure out why the hell he would have a spell that would affect the other Elements as badly as they did.
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Post by CMWaters on Feb 16, 2013 23:42:26 GMT -5
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Post by Nikki Heyman on Feb 16, 2013 23:44:08 GMT -5
So thinking back... I actually think that this episode did a fair bit of characterization for Starswirl the Bearded, at least in part. I mean... we all know Twilight seriously had a unicorn boner for him and all the spells he created, because... well... he's the stereotypical archmage. Aloof and alone, with all the time in the world to develop new spells and explore new realities. Clearly, he was also in the employ of the Equestrian royalty, so... maybe he was studying the Element of Magic to try and figure out just how Magic fit in with the other Elements. Like... we don't even know if the Elements always shared their shapes, or if that's the form they took after being reactivated, so back then, who knows what the assorted Elements looked like? But since he ultimately didn't understand Friendship (as Tia herself pointed out), his spell ended up being one that would alter the destinies of the wielders of the other Elements, instead of... well, whatever the completed form was, and he gave up trying to complete it. I dunno, I'm just trying to figure out why the hell he would have a spell that would affect the other Elements as badly as they did. My take on this is that he was trying to find a way to "Fortify/Unify" the Elements, placing the attempts around the time when they were fighting Discord. Right before or after that, trying to strengthen them to completely seal Discord or be ready for the next big threat. Since (in canon) only two ponies controlled all of the Elements, the spell might have scrambled Tia and Luna's marks, but there was a 50/50 chance that they would just "snap back" correctly.
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Post by darbus alan on Feb 16, 2013 23:45:23 GMT -5
Well that was depressing.
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Post by GreyScaleLJH on Feb 16, 2013 23:47:00 GMT -5
Back from the pinball tournament. 5th place out of 36, so I'm quite pleased. Ponies!
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Post by Nikki Heyman on Feb 16, 2013 23:49:25 GMT -5
Back from the pinball tournament. 5th place out of 36, so I'm quite pleased. Ponies! 5th place? It's an Academy Record! *gets pelted with pinballs*
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Post by CMWaters on Feb 16, 2013 23:49:28 GMT -5
I don't know what it is, but for some reason my favorite part about the whole new episode is Celestia's song.
Maybe because it's something different, as she never sang before now.
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Post by CMWaters on Feb 16, 2013 23:53:38 GMT -5
Back from the pinball tournament. 5th place out of 36, so I'm quite pleased. Ponies! 5th place? It's an Academy Record! *gets pelted with pinballs* I'll be leniant on you this time:
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Post by GreyScaleLJH on Feb 16, 2013 23:54:35 GMT -5
Actually I took 3rd once, so its not quite my personal academy record.
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Post by Krazee on Feb 16, 2013 23:55:29 GMT -5
Well that was depressing. goodness, why did i watch that video?
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