Let's be honest, the show has characters that are only slightly above average character wise. The real appeal of the show was always the world and the lore behind it, and the characters are strongest when presented with new, unique obstacles that allow minute details in their characterization to shine.
When there's too much slice of life, or the lore becomes too influenced by real life things, it really takes away a lot of the magic. What do you think?
>>30308821
I completely agree.
>>30308821
I'm ok with SoL episodes being prevalent but SoL doesn't mean "literally nothing happens".
A lot of (non-comedy) SoL shows thrive on exactly on that - the world and the lore. It doesn't always take the spotlight but when it's there it adds a lot of depth. Hell, even Aria had a coherent world that was somewhat explored by the characters. Not even mentioning something like Sora no Woto.
And even still, not every episode needs to have massive lore and worldbuilding behind it. If an episode has great character interactions or emotional impact it's sometimes the only thing needed to make it good. Something like LBYS and Amending Fences stand on their own because of that. This show is carried by characters but they don't have to be super-complex for that.
For me personally Made in Manehattan was a really good episode with a nice ambience and Rarijack not being annoying. It was relaxed and self-contained. I can get how people may not like it, but for me it was magical. The show rarely slows down nowadays, trying to cram a lot of plot points and scenes in 22 minutes, so I enjoyed the pacing of it. Would you say that there's no appeal here, that it shouldn't have existed because it doesn't deal with complex interactions, worldbuilding and lore?
I just want to say, you CAN have it both ways. It's just that sometimes the lore crashes and burns and the SoL aspect becomes just slice of nothing. Both lines are crossed periodically in the show, but when they're not it's beautiful.
>>30308932
Its mostly episodes with no stakes at all that confuse me. If a conflict in the episode wouldn't have major implications for the characters or the world, they really should consider whether or not it is an episode worth making. I get what you're saying though. I just feel like SoL in the show at this point is sometimes reaching to even create a conflict.
Also I'm a bit sick of real world inspired locations.
EVERYBODY LOVES SOMEBODY SOMETIME
EVERYBODY FALLS IN LOVE SOMEHOW
SOMETHING IN YOUR KISS JUST TOLD ME
MY SOMETIME IS NOW
Where did the "Twilight is a filly fiddler" meme come from?
>>30307697
It's a corruption of the fact that Rainbow Dash is a filly fiddler.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UKkA7JJS6bM
>>30307697
Lesson Zero and The Cute Remark
Remember when the show was good and about a cute purple bookhorse and not an evil pink baldy?
What's up with all the S1 shills shitposting today? I remember the last time that happened was a couple of months ago. It's like you guys pick specific days to raid /mlp/ or something.
>>30307731
It beats all the shitposting filler barbie threads like "LOL DIS IS MAI WIFE SUNNY BUNNY, SAY SUMTING NICE 2 HER XDDDDDD"
>>30308001
qt
Why are ponies so cute when drunk?
>>30307593
Because it makes me feel better when I drink.
>>30307741
But who is the cutest when you're drunk?
>>30307593
I want to drink with Twiggles until we're too drunk to fuck, barf all over the place together and pass out cuddling her in a puddle of our collective vomit.
>The townsPEOPLE need ya, they've been sad for a while
Remind me again why Magical Mystery Cure isn't shit?
Would you hate this awesome song just because they're not people but fish? You nerd. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98zVY3ztPvs
>>30307575
I don't think I've ever met someone who thought MMC wasn't shit, so I'm not sure why you would need reminding.
>>30307699
MMC is a good episode.
Know the difference, it can make you more intelligent.
>>30307497
All the characters except Pinkie have been flanderized.
>>30307497
kill yourself
>>30307497
Al characters have been assassinated and they will be replaced by Starlight
A FUCKING LEAF. I KNEW IT.
What's the matter you fucking leafs? too scared to shitpost right in my thread after you've been found out?
>>30307350
>state of the board
>>30307350
>this ain't your board, buddy
If this were made today, Twilight would have fallen for it.
>>30307007
And soccer moms would be at the hasbro office with torches and pitchforks.
>>30307015
Remember the time they had a shitflip over Derpy?
>>30307018
Its now to the point that hearing the word muffins makes me irrationally angry.
>reading fic
>realize they're anthros a few chapters in
>>30306720
>reading fic
>anon works for at sweet apple achres
>>30306720
You always imagine them looking like some H.R. Geiger tier anthro things, too
>>30306720
>>30306726
>reading fic
God I wish this was me
>>30306513
But then who would take up space with shitty low quality cancer threads, OP?
Who else would suck dick like it's their job, OP?
>>30306517
Let Nyx do it
>>30306513
Reminds me of this.
>>30306191
>Not opening with "Twilight Sparkle, I'm MLP"
Shim?
>>30306191
I would do so many sexual things to her.
*blocks your path*
>>30305670
>Feeds Apple.
>>30305670
I want to work at a stable
>>30305670
Pick it up and carry it with you
>Enemy Routed
>pone is unsatisfied with your smol human dick
Wat do?
>>30305043
indulge in my humiliation fantasies
>>30305043
Mask my misery over being incapable to satisfy by making "hot dog in a hallway" references.
Then go home and cry.
>>30305043
Why should I care? If one pony doesn't like my tiny human dick, I'll find a pony who does. And if none of them like my dick, I'll just break out the tissue box.
https://pastebin.com/Pu749mrT
>>30304969
Post sheets
>>30304984
https://pastebin.com/w7vFkeLu
>>30304984
https://pastebin.com/HZDtCp5g