#345776
Wed, 6th Mar '13 8:22:41 AM
Palindrome page!
EDIT: Oh, fuck you.
edited 6th Mar '13 8:23:00 AM by Pannic
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic Forum Archive (nuked Western Animation thread)
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#345778
Wed, 6th Mar '13 8:25:13 AM
Nin nin.
You just forgot your one pet name for me, and all those promises you said you'd keep
#345779
Wed, 6th Mar '13 8:26:49 AM
from Singapore
#345780
Wed, 6th Mar '13 8:28:24 AM
Best pagetopper. 
"First you get incinerated, then you go to space and watch YouTube clips of yourself. Then you become a princess."
~ edvedd
#345781
Wed, 6th Mar '13 8:32:28 AM
from Over there. Maybe?
@Syd: Wait for them to get there. Then we'll see who they like
Yeah, probably Discord.
Yeah, probably Discord.
edited 6th Mar '13 8:33:27 AM by edvedd
#345782
Wed, 6th Mar '13 8:34:52 AM
from Over there. Maybe?
#345783
Wed, 6th Mar '13 8:38:47 AM
from Singapore
#345784
Wed, 6th Mar '13 8:40:28 AM
from Betelgeuse
![[up]](https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/smiles/arrow_up.png "[up]"){kind=icon}
It looks like she's had a stroke.
I’m not here to help. Read my CV. Does not help. Does not clean. Will have sex with anything.
#345785
Wed, 6th Mar '13 8:40:38 AM
from Over there. Maybe?
She has had such a variety of faces.
#345786
Wed, 6th Mar '13 9:03:42 AM
(EDIT for people getting here by following links from elsewhere: I'm not the source; everything in the quoteblocks is straight from comments here
by richfiles, who got the book from Sergio/BLAMEY0URFATE.)
Tons of SPOILERS posted by a guy who got next month's Expanded Universe Tie-In Novel Twilight Sparkle and the Crystal Heart Spell from the guy who notified Equestria Daily last month that TSatCHS is already available through Scholastic Book Fairs:
by richfiles, who got the book from Sergio/BLAMEY0URFATE.)
Tons of SPOILERS posted by a guy who got next month's Expanded Universe Tie-In Novel Twilight Sparkle and the Crystal Heart Spell from the guy who notified Equestria Daily last month that TSatCHS is already available through Scholastic Book Fairs:
Holy horse manure!!!
A "Purple Rain", "The Princess Bride", and "The Twilight Zone" references, Cadance spelled Cadance, And Twilight confirmed to having opulent quarters in Canterlot, but choosing to remain in Ponyville with her friends, all in the FIRST SIX PAGES!!! Alicorn is defined in the book as "a special breed" that is "able to harness the magical powers of the Unicorns, the flight abilities of the Pegasi, and the strength of a good, true heart of an Earth Pony." Nice confirmation on the way the nature of alicorns reflects all three pony breeds. Derpy gets an early cameo... Sadly, the Cakes are out of muffins... THE HORROR!!! ◵◠◷ Twilight refers to Cadance as her "Pegasister-in-law" when deciding to head north and visit her. San Fransiscolt. That is all! XD You don't have to be a Unicorn to become an Alicorn.
I repeat... You DO NOT need to be a Unicorn to ascend to Alicornhood!
Cadance was an orphaned pegasus, found in the forest and taken in by an Earth Pony village.
The book's writer was obviously privy to official canon information...
Cadance used her special talents for love and compassion to reform a new villain. The villains necklace amplified both their powers. The book specifically refers to Cadance being surrounded by magical energy and taken to a "Strange Place" where she met Celestia and became a princess. Celestia "adopts" her as her niece, and brings her to Canterlot.
Remember, this was written before Magical Mystery Cure was released! Cadance defines her own destiny to "lead other ponies with my strengths of True Love and Tolerance." Yes, it's capitalized. Cadance also refers to Twilight: "Of course, my dear new sister", seemingly carrying the idea of alicorns adopting each other as family. LOLOLOL! Pinkie's Party Time watch is referenced on multiple occasions! What time is it? It's time to PARTY!!! Gilda AND Trixie leading on and influencing a necklace corrupted Twilight! errmergherd, wat! Dear God!!! There's book fort reference!!! XD Interestingly, The writer is privy to the "Strange Place" where Cadance meets Celestia and becomes and Alicorn, but states that the last time all the Mane 6 visited the Crystal Empire was when they held the Crystal Faire and searched for the Crystal Heart to resist King Sombra. This lends credence to the author being specifically made privy to the Alicorn ascension story, and that this was known before the Equestria Games were revealed. It has been said Magical Mystery Cure was written in November of 2011. The big special moral at the end of the story... "Now I know that a princess is not defined by the things she chooses for her kingdom. All that matters is how she treats other ponies, especially her friends. Princess or not - we are all equal ponies!" Let that shoot down the "Twilight is above her friends" arguments. This book's writer was clearly given access to inside knowledge to write this book. the fact that it both opens with Twilight choosing her friends in Ponyville over the opulent castle, and her declaring herself an equal to her friends at the end, pretty much shoots those arguments right out of the party canon. :P
A "Purple Rain", "The Princess Bride", and "The Twilight Zone" references, Cadance spelled Cadance, And Twilight confirmed to having opulent quarters in Canterlot, but choosing to remain in Ponyville with her friends, all in the FIRST SIX PAGES!!! Alicorn is defined in the book as "a special breed" that is "able to harness the magical powers of the Unicorns, the flight abilities of the Pegasi, and the strength of a good, true heart of an Earth Pony." Nice confirmation on the way the nature of alicorns reflects all three pony breeds. Derpy gets an early cameo... Sadly, the Cakes are out of muffins... THE HORROR!!! ◵◠◷ Twilight refers to Cadance as her "Pegasister-in-law" when deciding to head north and visit her. San Fransiscolt. That is all! XD You don't have to be a Unicorn to become an Alicorn.
I repeat... You DO NOT need to be a Unicorn to ascend to Alicornhood!
Cadance was an orphaned pegasus, found in the forest and taken in by an Earth Pony village.
The book's writer was obviously privy to official canon information...
Cadance used her special talents for love and compassion to reform a new villain. The villains necklace amplified both their powers. The book specifically refers to Cadance being surrounded by magical energy and taken to a "Strange Place" where she met Celestia and became a princess. Celestia "adopts" her as her niece, and brings her to Canterlot.
Remember, this was written before Magical Mystery Cure was released! Cadance defines her own destiny to "lead other ponies with my strengths of True Love and Tolerance." Yes, it's capitalized. Cadance also refers to Twilight: "Of course, my dear new sister", seemingly carrying the idea of alicorns adopting each other as family. LOLOLOL! Pinkie's Party Time watch is referenced on multiple occasions! What time is it? It's time to PARTY!!! Gilda AND Trixie leading on and influencing a necklace corrupted Twilight! errmergherd, wat! Dear God!!! There's book fort reference!!! XD Interestingly, The writer is privy to the "Strange Place" where Cadance meets Celestia and becomes and Alicorn, but states that the last time all the Mane 6 visited the Crystal Empire was when they held the Crystal Faire and searched for the Crystal Heart to resist King Sombra. This lends credence to the author being specifically made privy to the Alicorn ascension story, and that this was known before the Equestria Games were revealed. It has been said Magical Mystery Cure was written in November of 2011. The big special moral at the end of the story... "Now I know that a princess is not defined by the things she chooses for her kingdom. All that matters is how she treats other ponies, especially her friends. Princess or not - we are all equal ponies!" Let that shoot down the "Twilight is above her friends" arguments. This book's writer was clearly given access to inside knowledge to write this book. the fact that it both opens with Twilight choosing her friends in Ponyville over the opulent castle, and her declaring herself an equal to her friends at the end, pretty much shoots those arguments right out of the party canon. :P
Don't take the Trixie parts too seriously, while she would be loathe to admit it, her part is rather minor (GASP).
This book is clearly written before knowledge of Magic Duel or Games Ponies Play, but given the accuracy of Cadance's ascension, the author was specifically given prior knowledge of The ascension process from Magical Mystery Cure. In general, the book is a one off, but the author was clearly fed knowledge about alicorns that's too specific to be a coincidence. That, and it's appearance just after the season finale, suggests that this was intentionally released as a compliment to the finale.
As for Trixie... She does team up with Gilda to put on a show in the Crystal Empire. She's still telling her "stories" again... Meaning she's being a show mare. Go figure, Twi's friends break it up. Gilda basically tells Twilight that "If she were a princess, she'd do what she wants, and not listen to anyone else". Due to certain elements in the story, this messes Twi up. Gilda mostly acts as the antagonist. Trixie is more in there to be Trixie.
It's obvious that this book was written before Magic Duel or Games Ponies Play, as it misses details pertaining to both of those episodes (namely Trixie's reformation, and the second visit to the Crystal Empire by the Mane 6). Given the uncanny similarity of Cadance's ascension to Twilight's ascension in Magical Mystery Cure though, the author had to have been given prior knowledge of the ascension process from Hasbro. The knowledge this author has about alicorns is far too specific and detailed to be a coincidence. That, and it's appearance just after the season finale, suggests that this was intentionally released as a compliment to the finale, and that Hasbro gave the author detailed advance knowledge of alicorns and their ascension process, to allow this book to be planted as a compliment to the finale.
Actually, there is even the possibility that the author had limited knowledge of Magic Duel. There IS a necklace that is involved in Cadance becoming an Alicorn, but it does not fit the description of the Alicorn Amulet. If there was limited knowledge there, it's entirely possible that the author wrote around "a necklace that can amplify the wearer's power" but filled in some planks themselves. This detail is not known.
edited 6th Mar '13 11:11:21 AM by Whatshisgame
#345787
Wed, 6th Mar '13 9:06:29 AM
from Appleloosa
Kids like Pie.
I only like the Fudge and Ice Cream varieties.
Life is simple: it has no nontrivial normal subgroups.
#345788
Wed, 6th Mar '13 9:07:38 AM
from Manehattan to Canterlot
Yes...yes...yes...
edited 6th Mar '13 9:07:52 AM by ApplelightLimited
Tealove is best pony.
Ask The Mane Six
#345789
Wed, 6th Mar '13 9:08:28 AM
from Meinong's jungle
@Whatshis: Nice. Aside from being awesome, it validates like a crapton of my headcanon.
I totally called that you don't have to be a unicorn to ascend!
edited 6th Mar '13 9:09:49 AM by JapaneseTeeth
#345790
Wed, 6th Mar '13 9:15:25 AM
Likewise! Excellent stuff, there!
The Strength of a good, pure heart of an earth pony was interesting, too. Cool to see they're confrimed for Being strong, as if Mac hadn't been enough, bu it's the fact that it comes from a [[spoiler pure heart that interests me. I wonder if there's anything else that would net them?
#345791
Wed, 6th Mar '13 9:15:34 AM
from South Africa
@Whatshisgame: Wow! That's all really awesome! It does mean that I misinterpretted a line from MMC and now I'm likely to be very AU in my fics, but I really like all that! Also, Cadance's method of earning ascension ... sounds familiar. Fluttershy is the new Cadance? Hints as to who ascends next? I hope so!
EDIT:Not sure, maybe resistence to corruption? More cases of Fkutters being more like an earth pony than a pegasus![lol]
Not sure, maybe resistence to corruption? More cases of Fkutters being more like an earth pony than a pegasus![lol]
edited 6th Mar '13 9:25:58 AM by Sereg
Unity of the Sun Mare
#345792
Wed, 6th Mar '13 9:16:09 AM
from his own little world
So.
Much.
clogging Continuity and background!
That is the face of a man who just ate a kitten. Raw.
#345793
Wed, 6th Mar '13 9:19:24 AM
Well... All ponies like Pinkie... all animals like Fluttershy... everybody relies on and respects Applejack... maybe it makes them more likable/compelling?
Dunno, I'm still gonna lean on the 'amp powers' thing, but now I've got the excuse of "Their presence 'purifies' things and makes them ore efficient.
#345794
Wed, 6th Mar '13 9:22:54 AM
I interpret it as referring to inner strength. Strength of the mind and soul, resistance to corruption, that kind of thing. Their magical energies are focused inward, rather than outward, which could easily apply to Kegi's "amp" theory, as well as their strength and endurance.
edited 6th Mar '13 9:23:41 AM by PerpetualLurker
#345795
Wed, 6th Mar '13 9:22:58 AM
from Viridian Forest
Just finished issue 4.
Dat ending ![[lol]](https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/lol2v12_4863.png "[lol]")
RE: novel spoilers, it's a little silly the guy is harping on how X IS CANON and AUTHOR TOTALLY HAD ACCESS TO OFFICIAL CANON FOR Y, but the author didn't know about two rather critical episodes that kind of flub the whole thing.
I'm not really annoyed about that kind of continuity fudge. It happens all the time in multimedia franchises, is unavoidable to an extent, and frankly we can get richer stories that way. Just saying fans might want to make sure their canon's loaded before calling shots that loudly.
RE: novel spoilers, it's a little silly the guy is harping on how X IS CANON and AUTHOR TOTALLY HAD ACCESS TO OFFICIAL CANON FOR Y, but the author didn't know about two rather critical episodes that kind of flub the whole thing.
I'm not really annoyed about that kind of continuity fudge. It happens all the time in multimedia franchises, is unavoidable to an extent, and frankly we can get richer stories that way. Just saying fans might want to make sure their canon's loaded before calling shots that loudly.
edited 6th Mar '13 9:29:45 AM by Pykrete
#345796
Wed, 6th Mar '13 9:26:07 AM
from his own little world
Maybe now that the arc is over I can buy the issues on iTunes XD How much do they cost there, anyone know?
That is the face of a man who just ate a kitten. Raw.
#345797
Wed, 6th Mar '13 9:26:16 AM
from Betelgeuse
Cadence having a semi-canonical backstory is kinda cool.
I think it's pretty clear they're just aiming for brony wallets at this point.
I’m not here to help. Read my CV. Does not help. Does not clean. Will have sex with anything.
#345798
Wed, 6th Mar '13 9:32:37 AM
@Pykrete By "flub the whole thing", you mean neglect two tiny details that don't affect how the story turns out in the slightest, right? Definitely not a big deal, and certainly not enough to discount how "canon" the book is.
edited 6th Mar '13 9:33:16 AM by PerpetualLurker
#345799
Wed, 6th Mar '13 9:36:56 AM
from Manehattan to Canterlot
Just read issue four...bloody awesomely good...and we have this new fluff too...I iz a happy guy atm.
Tealove is best pony.
Ask The Mane Six
#345800
Wed, 6th Mar '13 9:38:03 AM
from Meinong's jungle
Yeah, I'm going on the "resistance to corruption" bit for the E Ps as well. And yeah, it's quite interesting that Cadance has an official backstory now, and I love the apparent moral of the book.
I'm still most happy about ascension not being unicorn-exclusive though. In other news, Cadance's All There in the Manual entry is going to balloon.