Conkersbadfurday
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he's a hard character to manage, and I'm glad I don't have to write him
Part of my dislike for that ep came from Treehugger, who was just infuriating.
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My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic season 5 |OT| 100+ episodes and better than ever!
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Part of my dislike for that ep came from Treehugger, who was just infuriating.
Rhomega Beta
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Yes, SigmasonicX posted it before my clip.
Ah dammit, I actually checked too, but Sigma's link didn't generate a Youtube preview for some reason.
Ah man, the wait for episode 100 got even more HOIP and unbearable, lmao.
>tfw I'm more hyped to hear background characters talking rather than watching the Mane 6 fight to the death...
Seriously, wtf was that wasp...bear...thing? lol I don't remember the last time a monster attacked Ponyville, was that back in Season 1?
Pretty excited for Octavia, Vinyl, Dr. Hooves, and Ditzy appearing in this! Hopefully Bon Bon and Lyra both get to speak as well!
Seriously, wtf was that wasp...bear...thing? lol I don't remember the last time a monster attacked Ponyville, was that back in Season 1?
Pretty excited for Octavia, Vinyl, Dr. Hooves, and Ditzy appearing in this! Hopefully Bon Bon and Lyra both get to speak as well!
I saw Princess Cadence and apparently someone else saw Shining Armor as well. Still, really odd that royal pony folk are at a Ponyville Wedding.
SigmasonicX
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That'd be because it was a link to ED, with the expectation that they'd post a higher quality video there later. (they didn't)
Rhomega Beta
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Oh yeah, forgot about that! I dunno if Tirek should count, since he was terrorizing all of Equestria. Discord would count as well if so.
Also forgot to mention the Panda-wasp was giving a noogie to poor Pinkie there, lol
Also forgot to mention the Panda-wasp was giving a noogie to poor Pinkie there, lol
Oh yeah, Cadance is totally there. Can't see Shining, but it'd make sense for him to be there too.
As for the logic of it... I figure logic might be taking a backseat in this story.
Ah, that makes sense.
wookieofdoom
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Derpy talked! Octavia!!!! OMG why is this not for another two weeks!!! And lol at sweetie bell saying maybe its a friendship problem that will resolve itself in thirty minutes!
Nice!
I really liked Sweetie Belle's quip there. Bit of an obvious gag, but still made me smirk.
Fan consensus seems to be that Season 3 was a low point, Season 4 was a decent step up and Season 5 is the best thing since sliced bread (so far, anyway).
If you're only planning to watch casually, I think you'll probably have a good time with 4 and 5.
wookieofdoom
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You will get mixed opinions on season four but I personally liked it. There was only one real dud, a few mediocre and quite a few classics. Rarity Takes Manehattan, Three's A Crowd, Trade Ya, Testing, Testing, 1, 2, 3, Pinkie Pride and Simple Ways are all superb, to name a few. The songs overall weren't as good but Apples to the Core and You'll Play Your Part are both great.
Definitely watch it. And definitely watch season five. Season five feels more like seasons one and two; a return to basics. Season five is only eight episodes in, but the two part opener is easily the best season opener since Return to Harmony. And then the other episodes like Castle Sweet Castle, Tanks for the Memories (this episode is godlike), Make New Friends but Keep Discord and The Lost Treasure of Griffonstone are just fantastic. Really there's never been a better time to jump back in. Episode 100 is right around the corner and from what little has been revealed already seems like it's going to be one the best episodes ever.
So yes, get caught up and geek out with the rest of us.
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So there's a rumor going round that Peter Davison's (The Fifth Doctor) son will be voicing Time Turner in the 100th episode, even after that clip was released.
Whoever started this rumor doesn't seem to realize his oldest Son is only 15, and that is not a 15 year olds voice.
Whoever started this rumor doesn't seem to realize his oldest Son is only 15, and that is not a 15 year olds voice.
Yeah, I agree with PaulloDEC. Season 3 imo is easily the worst season. It doesn't necessarily have the worst episodes (like imo Mare do Well), but it was pedestrian. I thought it was obvious they had a short season and rushed things. Season 4 was like Season 1 & 2. It has it's good episodes and it's bad ones, but overall it definitely improved on 3.
Season 5, well 8 episodes in and I already think I want to call it the best season. I've actually enjoyed every episode so far. The writing, dialogue, worldbuilding, and animation (especially some of the faces) has been really good so far.
Let's put it this way: I was ready to stop watching after Season 3, but I wanted to see if things improved with a full season again. They did, season 4 kept my interest. Season 5 is the most fun I've had watching the show.
SigmasonicX
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Season 4 was definitely a huge improvement over season 3, so I strongly recommend checking it out. It did have issues, though, such as the decision to greatly downplay Twilight in most of the season. It does make sense that they'd want to appease people who were worried that Princess Twilight would take over the show, but they went too far and made it feel like nothing about Twilight had actually changed, to the point where random citizens could feel free to be rude to her. Season five has been much better about incorporating her status as a princess into unrelated episodes.
On the other hand, I thought season 4 did a pretty good job handling Discord as a good guy, if you were disappointed by "Keep Calm and Flutter On".
Perhaps this video recap in the OP can get you interested. Spoilers, but the quick cuts mean that few particulars are spoiled other than "good guys win and maybe hug".
EDIT: It occurs to me that for a final episode of the show, something along the lines of The Next Generation's "All Good Things" would actually work really well. Twilight's mind goes back and forth between her time when she was still Celestia's student in Canterlot, the "present", and the far future, and in all three timelines, she has to gather up her friends to solve a problem.
On the other hand, I thought season 4 did a pretty good job handling Discord as a good guy, if you were disappointed by "Keep Calm and Flutter On".
Perhaps this video recap in the OP can get you interested. Spoilers, but the quick cuts mean that few particulars are spoiled other than "good guys win and maybe hug".
EDIT: It occurs to me that for a final episode of the show, something along the lines of The Next Generation's "All Good Things" would actually work really well. Twilight's mind goes back and forth between her time when she was still Celestia's student in Canterlot, the "present", and the far future, and in all three timelines, she has to gather up her friends to solve a problem.
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I didn't think S3 was that bad. I think the biggest problem was, being Meghan's first year as editor, and the first season without any Faust involvement, most he scripts felt like rough drafts. But it was definitely the weakest season of the show.
I don't think S4 reached near the heights of S1 and S2, but it was a big improvement. Scripts felt a lot more solid, and it felt in general like Meghan and the team was getting back on track. I think the season felt a bit too "forced" compared to S1 and S2 where there seemed to be an effortless, natural charm to everything. I think the key arc wasn't handled that well, with really only Rarity and Pinkie Pie's episodes really standing out for me. Still, it was a improvement, and despite my hatred of the season opener and ending, I thought the rest of the season was solid, if not spectacular.
S5 has just been on a roll. It really feels like they're going back to the basics and the charm of S1 and S2 has returned.
I don't think S4 reached near the heights of S1 and S2, but it was a big improvement. Scripts felt a lot more solid, and it felt in general like Meghan and the team was getting back on track. I think the season felt a bit too "forced" compared to S1 and S2 where there seemed to be an effortless, natural charm to everything. I think the key arc wasn't handled that well, with really only Rarity and Pinkie Pie's episodes really standing out for me. Still, it was a improvement, and despite my hatred of the season opener and ending, I thought the rest of the season was solid, if not spectacular.
S5 has just been on a roll. It really feels like they're going back to the basics and the charm of S1 and S2 has returned.
Owlowiscious
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Ponies is still as good as it's always been, but with 5 seasons, it's best to casually enjoy it as you plan to.
wookieofdoom
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hoot
Owlowiscious
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Whoa, buddy. Let's not say anything we can't take back.
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New clip
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwwi884PfLc
Octavia and Vinyl, it's like something out of a fanfic
SigmasonicX
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Two minute clip and apparently a song at that, so even with there still being a week until the episode, not watching all of that. Liked the bit I saw, though.
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All I ask is that they keep Time Turner with Rose.
All I ask is they have Time Turner dump Rose (god, my least favorite Doctor Who companion >.>).
Huh, I guess they do live together.
Huh, I guess they do live together.
SigmasonicX
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Haha, still not watching the clip, but apparently there's a part in it where
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they literally jump a shark
Wow, the show has now literally jumped the shark.
No really, watch the end of the clip again.
Edit: Dammit, Sigma.
No really, watch the end of the clip again.
Edit: Dammit, Sigma.
If there is any doubt about this episode been made to bronies, that clip cease it for good.
Fans of this show will be very happy next week.
wookieofdoom
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This is all I wanted. Thank you DHX.
SparksterMeta0
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I'm honestly not sure how to feel about this upcoming episode.
I'm both hyping and dreading it.
I'm both hyping and dreading it.
This seems like an appropriate reaction to me. I feel like it's going to be a rollercoaster.
DrForester
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It's going to be entertaining. Either as a great episode, or a train wreck.
wookieofdoom
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Bah, you guys worry too much. The staff is on a roll, Larson is writing the episode and every clip they have shown so far has been great. I, personally, have been waiting for an episode like this since forever and really all I want out of it is pretty much what they have shown so far. Just don't build this episode too much in your mind and set your expectations too high and just relax and celebrate with the staff the joys of MLP.
SigmasonicX
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I feel that worries about fan reaction to this episode are overblown. The previews have already shown
, which had previously caused shenanigans, and I haven't seen any sign of a big negative reaction to it.
Derpy talking
wookieofdoom
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It will be split if going by comments on EQD and youtube. But, for me, I couldn't care less about what the fandom as a whole thinks. I swear the fandom has the exact opposite opinion of every episode than me judging by the comments. They all went nuts for Bloom and Doom while I thought it was just okay, and they all dumped on Tanks for the Memories which is one of my favorite episodes of a ll time. Seriously, there is a reason why I chose ponygaf to be the place I hang my hat up and that's because you guys are the only consistent and sane bunch of fans out there. I am always willing to discuss opinions with you guys, but the fanbase as a whole? Nah. They are so caught up in using the word "pandering" that I think they have forgotten it's actual meaning and has just become yet another way for them to complain about nothing.
I, for one, am totally okay with them going all out fandom pandering for one episode. Especially the 100th episode. That is cause for celebration. If it works, this will be so awesome. If not, well, it's one episode. We've had bad episodes before, we will likely again.
But I am looking forward to it. If they pull it off, it'll be the Pinkie Pride of the season. Completely crazy, but wonderfully entertaining.
But I am looking forward to it. If they pull it off, it'll be the Pinkie Pride of the season. Completely crazy, but wonderfully entertaining.
StaffyManasse
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Hi MLPGAF,
I don't know much about the fandom, but I have something you might be able to help me with. Perhaps this is the right place to ask?
My wife recently found her collection of old MLP toys from 80's and early 90's. As MLP seems to have some new following nowdays, we were wondering if people are interested in the older figures as well? Anyone here in GAF a collector or anything like that? Or is the fandom more about the newer stuff?
Thanks in advance.
Edit. I just realised this is a thread for the show, not the community. I'll make another post in the correct thread.
I don't know much about the fandom, but I have something you might be able to help me with. Perhaps this is the right place to ask?
My wife recently found her collection of old MLP toys from 80's and early 90's. As MLP seems to have some new following nowdays, we were wondering if people are interested in the older figures as well? Anyone here in GAF a collector or anything like that? Or is the fandom more about the newer stuff?
Thanks in advance.
Edit. I just realised this is a thread for the show, not the community. I'll make another post in the correct thread.
wookieofdoom
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Oh my goodness am I excited for this episode.
SigmasonicX
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Looking forward to the end of this break, and the end of Steven Universe's break too. This episode looks good from what I've seen.
Also, low on this page, Italian versions of season 5 songs. The Italian dub started this week, which seems odd, considering how few episodes are out now.
Also, low on this page, Italian versions of season 5 songs. The Italian dub started this week, which seems odd, considering how few episodes are out now.
Rhomega Beta
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i actually had a dream about this episode last night. Rainbow Dash got launched into space somehow (abducted by aliens?) and Twilight Sparkle built a spaceship to get her back, taking Lyra, Bon Bon, and Vinyl Scratch along with her. I could only find the second half of the episode on YouTube though.
DrForester
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Phew. Doctor ended up with Rose at the end. I was worried there for a bit.
SparksterMeta0
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Huh. It wasn't as terrible as I thought. In fact, it was a great episode overall.
Also, I kind of enjoyed Derpy's new voice.
Dat Gummy inner monologue near the end. I imagined there is a lot of stuff that goes on in his head, but I never imagined they made it happen.
Also, I kind of enjoyed Derpy's new voice.
Yep, this is pretty much my thought of the episode as well. I loved seeing the interactions between the characters (I think Celestia + Luna and Lyra + Bon Bon may have been my favorites - though I did enjoy the foals being afraid of the lone random changeling).
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