Yes. Yes you were. *pats*

YAY

I DIDZ THE HELPTHINGYZ WITH THE PEOPLE SUGGESTING THE STUFFSZ

"So, Princess, how long until my brother and Cadence... you know?"
"Twilight! That is a very private matter, and I don't think either of us should be prying into it. (sigh) Luna and I have a betting pool. I say they'll have a child within a year."

edited 25th Apr '12 3:49:25 PM by Blueeyedrat

I lol'd.

Also, I know it's a kids show, but the idea of the CMC's asking the older ponies about sex is hilarious.

edited 25th Apr '12 4:00:01 PM by GigglesMcYummy

Applebloom lives on a farm. Surely she'll pick something up from the other animals living there

I suppose that's true, but that's what plot holes and headsratchers are for.

I'm trying to think up witty(?) synopses for various episodes. Examples:

- S2E4: In which an immortal demigoddess picks the wrong night to acquaint herself with modern-day society.
- S2E17: In which an experiment in shipping goes horribly, horribly wrong. And/or right.
- S2E25: In which a wedding is planned and everyone is excited, but our protagonist's deepest character flaw blows up in her face in spectacular (and decidedly not hilarious) fashion.

edited 25th Apr '12 10:43:08 PM by Blueeyedrat

I just now noticed something, that little hospital intern pony who tries to help catch Rainbow Dash in Read it and Weep? She totally looks like a relative of Cinnamon Twist.

My latest batch of X-Com Ponies/Bronies has done very well!

The Living Tombstone has been promoted to Commander, which is the highest decoration for an X-Com soldier. He is also the first soldier I know to attain this rank!

I still feel terrible for recruiting Shining Armor, though. Even though he's a soldier, my guilt keeps me from letting him die, since I know Twilight loves him so, and she would be devastated if she lost him.

Oh, and you died again, Karl. This is, like, the second time that you've died in all of my X-Com sessions.

I swear it wasn't my fault.

The thread appears to have died. Again...'

I'll try throwing ideas at the wall to see what sticks. First idea: Generation 1 Time Warp Thread! GO!

Not sure what to discuss though...

Open-Ended Generation 1 Time Warp Thread! GO!

GAH, that image is full of Uncanny Valley for me. I'm so used to the stylized G4 ponies by now.

The G1 ponies do not suit my disposition, but I don't think they're bad looking.

Aha! You just gave me an idea!

I'll resume that Pony Science Project I started a while back!

This shall be Phase Three of Project Tolerance: Help other bronies build a resistance (or immunity, if possible) to G1 Poisoning, using the same methods of controlled exposure that were involved in Phase One and Phase Two. (although, technically, I haven't reached Phase Two since I've been distracted by other matters)

We'll be using the same steps from Phases One and Two, plus an additional step that I call Phase Zero. We'll be going in ascending order, starting from Phase Zero.

In Phase Zero we'll use the revised minimal dose, which includes only screenshots from G1, and is guaranteed to be completely non-lethal. While it is still "toxic" marginally, I know that sufficient exposure to the dose will be enough to begin the process of building resistance.

After that, we move to Phase One, where we'll move to short video clips of G1, the mimimal lethal dose. By this point, you should have reached the level of tolerance required to survive. If not, G4 content will be available as an antidote for symptoms of G1 Poisoning. You are to use the antidote only when lethal symptoms begin to develop. You may choose which G1 clips you wish to view. NOTE: Videos that use G4 audio/video do not count!

And finally, we conclude with Phase Two, where we will administer full episodes of G1, the maximum dose as dictated by Brony Medical Regulations. At this point, we cannot guarantee whether or not you survive. Your performance in this phase will depend on the abilities you developed in the previous tests. Also, we will limit the antidote dosage to twenty Kyrospawn clips. However, you are only required to view at least three episodes of G1 of your choice (from Friends or Tales) from start to finish.

As a bonus challenge, see if you can complete Phase One and Two while minimizing usage of the antidote.

You may also take breaks between tests to recover and administer antidotes.

Those are the rules. You may begin testing when you are ready.

Here you go guys.

...What the HELL did I just watch?!

I strongly suggest that some of you try out my experiment. It worked out fine for me so far, since I used a similar method when I conducted a Brony Conversion on myself.

We must do this! For Science and Ponies!

The first part of DA's experiment.

You're welcome, DA.

Was that sarcasm?

Please bear in mind that I do not intend to hurt or poison anyone. I created this experiment because I concluded that the best way to deal with a deadly poison is to expose yourself to the deadly poison until it isn't deadly anymore.

Remember, try not to overdo it to avoid the risk of poisoning. Though there are antidotes at the ready, you should try and avoid reaching the point where they become necessary.

That being said, let the testing continue.

Why are there humans in MLP?

Because Audience Surrogate, that's why.

If I remember correctly, pretty much every kids' show of that era had humans in it.

edited 26th Apr '12 11:13:44 AM by KarlKadaver

Nobody likes Audience Surrogates.

It's true. It breaks the flow and ruins the sense of immersion.

I'm looking at you, Sonic...

@Karl: I'm thinking about naming another X-Com soldier after you the next time I call for one, even though you're already dead. Hey, if GuavaMoment could have someone killed three times over and resurrected twice in his Let's Play, I can do the same with my soldiers!

So I'm bringing you back into service from beyond the grave again. I won't let death stop you from doing your duty! (I know, I'm a terrible boss, but in times of war, you can't afford to go soft.)

That aside, time for status reports. How has your test been working out so far?

edited 26th Apr '12 11:20:34 AM by DemoralizedAnt

I went full idiot and bought the Strawberry Shortcake box set.