Equestrian Sports Thread #4 - 'Hit so Hard it should be

>>30276058
Week 5:
VAN @ CAN - http://imgur.com/a/3HRah
APL @ CE - http://imgur.com/a/KGmSW
DJ @ FILL - http://imgur.com/a/R5ZOK
CLO @ MAN - http://imgur.com/a/Leuz9
LAP @ PON - http://imgur.com/a/jPcqv

Week 6 Games:
Appleoosa(2-2) @ Cloudsdale(1-2)
Vanhoover(2-3) @ Crystal Empire(2-2)
Manehattan(3-1) @ Dodge Junction(1-3)
Las Pegasus(3-1)@ Fillydelphia(1-2)
Canterlot(1-2) @ Ponyville(3-1)

First Down Green:
https://pastebin.com/qZqrHyxC

Top Boss Green:
https://pastebin.com/PG5swM7u

I don't know who's running the Equestrian Sports Pastebin, but they need to add

>>30240085
>>30244421
>>30244517
>>30268250
to it as a story.

Other than that, I think we're all set. Might need a discord though to keep in contact better though.

Bump before bed.

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Hey SimAnon, do you think you can use this logo for the Zephyrs?

>>30268250

>The rest of the team is starting to pay attention to the pair as the drill goes on, their own practice forgotten.
>It's becoming increasingly hard to ignore the princesses raging Royal Canterlot Voice.
>"FASTER MOONDANCER, FASTER! DO NOT TELL ME THOU ART ALREADY GETTING TIRED!?"
>Luna's keeping the pressure on with the dummies, forcing Moondancer to levitate the ball and use all four legs to dodge and weave in the pocket.
>A dummy flies in and hits the ball, knocking it out of the unicorn's telekinetic grasp.
>"LEVITATING THE BALL ART DANGEROUS! KEEP IT IN THINE HOOVES!"
>Moondancer quickly recovers the ball and throws it to a target.
>It misses the target wide.
>"AGAIN! FWEEEEEEEEE!"
>Again and again, Moondancer keeps trying to hit her targets, but she keeps missing.
>Having enough, Luna tweets her whistle for the snap and guns the dummies straight at Moondancer.
>Before she has time to dodge, all three blocking dummies crash into the quarterback.
>Two of them sandwich her and the last launches into her chest, taking her off her hooves.
>She's thrown onto her back with a wet, but painful, thud and skids to a stop in a watery puddle.
>Luna and the Royals gasp at Moondancer's harsh landing.
>The princess didn't realize how much force she put into the blocking dummy's hit and her face showed that she immediately regretted what she had done.
>"Moondancer!"
>Her whistle falls out of her magic as she rushes to the fallen mare.

Next Hoofball game tomorrow.

>>30277641
Oh no, poor moonie!

>>30276731
It'll probably be added sometime before tomorrow's game.

Baring mishaps.

>>30276058
Oh yeah, look at that helmet go flying! Good girl Flutters.

>>30276077
I may have, uh, forgotten the password. And I may have used a temp email. I've got guests coming to my place today, but I'll make another account or remember the password sometime tonight.

>>30279361
Cue my overexaggerated gasp, though I do understand.

>>30278617
Nice. Manehattan deserves a logo. They've been doing really good.

I do wish drawfag would make more logos for the teams.

>>30280122
Well, by that logic Las Pegasus deserves the next logo.

It's too bad I can't art.

>>30280832
Hell yeah they do.
And guess what? I can't art either.

>>30279839
I feel silly. I made it something I couldn't possibly forget, then I forgot it. This time I'll make a real email address for it though.

>>30281282
That's completely fine, don't worry.

>>30281149
Welp.

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bed bump

bed bump for me also.

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>>30276077
Do we need a discord? How would we go about making one?

>>30285951
Not sure if we need one, but would be nice to get everyone under one specific area for reasons, in case thread goes down or something. That being said, only 4 posts are in this thread, and that is distressing. Though, we got a decent amount on contributing parties here.

>>30286097
The low number of posters might be because the others don't realize a new thread is up.
Hopefully, the longer this thread stays up, the more posters will show.

>>30286121
I just hope it doesn't get bumped off page 10 again.

>>30286575
Same.
I was so disappointed when I went to bump it and saw that I was just a moment to late.
And we had a decent momentum going to.

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Week 6's Sunday game:
APL @ CLO is done.

http://imgur.com/a/kFg2m

>>30287478
Hey, Gabby got to play... and got immediately sacked.
Well, she tried.

>>30287692
Could be worse, could've gotten hurt.

>>30288052
Yeah, could have pulled a Shining and got clipped.

Speaking of injuries, lots of WRs got hurt for some reason. Injury Report?

>>30287692
Also noticed Sky Stinger played. Does that mean cutie patootie Vapor Trail plays with him too?

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Flutterball

>>30277641
>Luna gallops up to Moondancer's side and gingerly puts a hoof on the pony's shoulder.
>"Moondancer? Art thou... are you alright?"
>Moondancer groans in response and her senses slowly come back to her.
>When she sees her princess standing over her, she quickly looks away and rolls onto her belly.
>She clumsily tries to take her helmet off, fumbling with the chin strap.
>Luna's magic undoes the chin strap for her and she lifts the helmet off.
>Luna tries to check Moondancer for any injuries, but the pony flinches away from the princesses touch.
>Moondancer continues to look away from Luna, rubbing a hoof in her eyes, looking as if she's trying to remove rainwater from her vision.
>But upon further inspection, Luna realizes that Moondancer is trying her best to keep from crying.
>Tears well up in the corners of her eyes and, with Luna's hoof guiding her, Moondancer finally faces the princess.
>"I-I'm so sorry princess. I'm so pathetic..."
>Luna lays down and consoles her little pony, "Oh Moondancer, don't speak of yourself that way."
>"B-but it's true! I'm weak. I'm a horrible quarterback. I-I can't c-correctly pass the ball half the time. I couldn't even do your drill."
>Luna's guilt gets the better of her.
>"I'm the one who should apologize, not you. I pushed you too hard. Much too hard. Hitting you with dummies was completely unnecessary and utterly cruel of me."
>Moondancer sniffles a bit and looks at the inert blocking dummies laying beside them.
>"Please princess, there's no need to apologize. This is hoofball... I've been hit worse than that."
>"That is no excuse on my part! I let my anger get the better of me. I shouldn't have put so much pressure on you in a simple drill. You were simply doing your best."
>"Yeah? Well my best isn't good enough!"

>>30290146
>The unicorn's tears threaten to spill as she begins to sob.
>"Every game, it feels like I let everypony down. The team, the fans, the city, even you and your sister!"
>"I don't... I don't deserve to be on this team!"
>Before Moondancer can say anymore, Luna takes her cheeks in both her hooves and forces her looks her right in the eye.
>"Moondancer. Look at me."
>The poor pony is on the verge of tears, but she does as her princess says.
>"I will not tolerate a pity party from the likes of you. You are a better mare than that."
>She continues sniffling in her princesses hooves, but keeps listening none the less.
>"It takes a lot to play for the Royals, and any team in the EHF for that matter! You might not be the best... but that absolutely does not mean you don't deserve to be here."
>Luna gingerly lets go of Moondancer's face.
>Moondancer rubs a hoof in her eye, dispelling a few errant tears, but it looks like Luna's small pep talk helped keep her from having a breakdown.
>Luna gives a kind smile and puts a reassuring hoof on Moondancer's shoulder.
>"You have so much potential Moondancer. The entire team does. I can see it in you all every time your out on the field. You play your heart out, like a true warrior. That's why it drive's me crazy when you lose a game. The potential is there, you just need to believe in yourself and hone your skills, Moondancer. Practice!"
>Luna takes her hoof away and looks down at the ground. Her mood suddenly becomes morose as well.
>"I thought I could help the Royals, but perhaps I shouldn't have interfered in team affairs like I did. I apologize for my rough treatment of you."
>The princess begins to stand up, but Moondancer suddenly puts her hoof on her's.
>"Please don't go princess."

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this was fun when it was a thing

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>>30291164

>My face when remembering all that butthurt on /sp/ when that happened

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>>30290163
I like this. I'm mentally comparing it to how this kind of scene would work in real life's macho sports environment, and I'm thinking it wouldn't. Well, at least not exactly like that. The coach might see the broken player and give them a pep talk about believing in their potential, but he'd light that player up if he saw him cry.

But these are ponies, and they're a lot more honest and sensitive (Luna and Moondancer especially). So I think it's fitting.

Also, props on that Old English

>>30293391
Yeah. Ponies are nice like that, even in a rough sport like hoofball.
Probably apologize every time they tackle somebody.

And thanks

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>>30295326
I wonder if Street B-Ball would be popular in Equestria.

>>30295937
Ponies are too nice. However, I feel it's the only way to play in Griffonstone.

>>30295992
Psh, ponies can play mean.

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EHF Week 6: VAN @ CE Done!
http://imgur.com/a/nvsxd

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>>30288367
Check attached image, lists most, I'm running out of room because of all the injuries.

>>30288710
Nope. Not on any roster. Probably cheerleads.

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Standings right now.

>>30298799
Bouncers dominating division 2. I don't know if anyone in their division can catch up.

Zephyrs and Elements are neck and neck... Am I the only one who sees them as rivals?

>>30299110
I can definitely see them as rivals. The Zephyrs are the only team to have beaten the Elements so far if I recall correctly. So, I'm sure Ponyville sort of resents them for that and wants nothing more than to get even.

>>30297339
Good game.
High scoring and down to the last moment it was anyone's game. Sentries had some stand out moments with the early touchdown and the pick six, but the Dragons have a kicker and quarterback worth their weight in gold. Sure Shot is a beast.

The late game interception didn't do CE any favors and probably it's what sealed the Sentries fate.

>>30299110
I think that the Dragons can contend with the Bouncers.
They have just as many wins and they've played more games than LAP. Those extra losses are the only reason they're second rank.

>>30299718
We'll see, since every team is going to play the same number of games.

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>>30299718
Well, losing two games is a big deal though. They'll have to go the rest of the season without losing any more games... And they may have to play Ponyville, Manehattan, or Las Pegasus

How would a pony do playing football with humans?

>>30301034
With their low center of gravity, they'd likely win. How would humans even tackle them?

>>30301714
Well, to me it depends on their size. If they really are little, about the size of a medium dog, then it's simply a matter of catching them and forcing your weight on their back to bring them down.
If they're bigger, the size of an actual pony, and they can take the weight, then it'll not be as simple. Might have to gang tackle a pony to bring them down, or aim for the legs.
But who could bring themselves to do that to a pony

>>30301871
If they're the size of a dog how are they going to tackle a human? They couldn't even block anybody.

>>30302049
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PomR0Vdw9yY

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I'll eventually get to today's EHF league.

Eventually....

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Ponies play polo

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Week 6: MAN @ DJ

>>30304912
Holy shit they killed them.
I never thought the Zephyrs could have been beaten so bad. And by the Bandits at that.
Shit.

>>30304912
>First Down got injured
fug
This upsets me more than I thought it would

>>30305699
It's a 2 to 4 week injury too.

>>30305723
>mfw I'm legit concerned for this pony
What has this thread done to me?

Welp, now I have to get back to writing the First Down green to make myself feel better about this.
The Luna and Moondancer green is done so that's what I'll focus on.

>>30290163
>"Moondancer's tears have completely dried now and she gives Luna a sincere smile.
>She picks herself off of the soggy ground, lifting Luna with her.
>"I think I speak for myself, and for the rest of the team, when I say that it is an honor to have the official support of the princess of the night, no matter how rough the treatment might be"
>Both the unicorn and alicorn chuckle at that.
>"We're just don't want to let anypony down, least of all you and you sister. It means a lot that you feel so strongly about our success in this little sport"
>Luna blushes and lets another chuckle slip.
>"Oh but Moondancer, hoofball is no laughing matter. Even our nations greatest heroes play the fine sport."
>Moondancer nods, remembering the namesake of the Ponyville Elements and their dominance this season.
>"Well, we might not be the Elements of Harmony, but we're warriors all the same, hehe."
>"Truly, Moondancer. Shall we get back to it then?"
>The unicorn salutes her royal coach.
>"As you command my princess."
>Moondancer envelops the whistle Luna dropped in her magic and dangles it in front of her.
>"But, I think you'll need this your highness."
>Luna takes the whistle back with a smile and strings it around her neck.
>She nods to Moondancer, and the quarterback trots back over to her center.
>"Umm, Moondancer?", Luna calls.
>The unicorn stops and turns around.
>"I think your forgetting this?"
>Luna holds up Moondancer's helmet.
>Moondancer blushes hard and runs back to the princess, taking the helmet with an embarrassed smile.
>"Hehe... sorry."
>"No worries... now."
>Luna levitates the whistle to her mouth, a gleam in her eye returning.
>"Art thou ready, Moondancer?"
End

>>30305773
This is the thing with sports simulation games, Anon. You root for teams and such.

Course all of these teams are pone-related, so, yeah. Haha.

>>30305723
How's Phoebe doing?

>>30305940
Still listed at 1-2 weeks.

>>30305964
What are the injuries if you don't mind me asking?

>>30306131
Concussion for Phoebe, broken leg for Downie.

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>>30306151

>>30305785
Very cute. Thanks Anon.

>>30304912
Now this is a huge upset. I didn't expect that at all. Get well soon, First Down.

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>>30308413
Are those con OCs? They look kinda familiar.

>>30308517
They're the bronycon mascots

Hoofball players need to stop getting hurt.

>>30309752
I know, right? They need to go easy on each other.

>>30309976
At least no one's gotten super injured in a while

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Boy, Sunset got an impressive amount of air.

>>30311063
>no hooves
If your going to post something lewd, you could at least try harder.

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this is why you stick to your sport

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Week 6: LAP @ FILL
http://imgur.com/a/DS9GQ

>>30312855
Where was the Bouncers' renowned defense? They just didn't stop the Manticores.

>>30312855
This is turning into a week of upsets

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Has anyone ever thought of the sports ponies would have in their world? I know one anon last thread talked about pegasi playing what is essentially airial blitzball.
Magic dueling could probably be considered a sport amongst unicorns, with small teams of mages doing single or group competitions.

>>30315129
Spike it!

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Canterlot heads in Ponyville, eh, final game of week 6.

>>30316253
If the trend of upsets continue, Canterlot might just win!

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Week 6, CAN @ PON
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>>30316741
Well, so much for a Royal upset

>>30316814
Moondancer went down with injury, set to doubtful.

Lost Bon Bon for 8-12 weeks, lost AJ for 1-2 weeks also.

Elements did lose a few.

>>30316847
oh shid nigga

What happened to Bon Bon?

>>30316895
Torn MCL.

>>30316922
Ouch

>>30316847
What about Moonie?

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>>30316847
>Moondancer pushes herself to impress Luna
>Gets injured
>Canterlot loses royally

I was rooting for Ponyville, but I didn't ask for this.

>>30317236
Same anon. I like Ponyville and all, but what happened to the Royals feels cruel.

>>30317409
I wouldn't go as far as to say it was cruel, but it was certainly a tough loss for Canterlot.
Ponyville didn't come out unscathed though.
This whole week has kinda been a wild ride in the EHF: underdog victories, upsets, and injuries saw to that.

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why so sad Bronco horse?

bumperino

>>30319605
Sad Moondancer's hurt?

>>30318258
Chaos in the EHF strikes in week 6.

>>30320900
Speaking of chaos, I miss the Discord hoofball green.
We could use some lighthearted hoofball shenanigans in these troubling times.

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>>30322012
>>30322012
Yo is that fresh? Very nice. I like it. Though Downey is a mare

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>>30322418
Not fresh. Pretty old actually.
Still funny none the less.

>>30322012
You know, I never considered how a pony might kick. A human can really only kick one way, but a pony has several ways they could kick it.

Do you suppose, in the EHF, it's standard to kick l on 2 legs like in that comic? Or maybe they stay on 4 legs and kick with their front leg? Or maybe they buck it like AJ.

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>>30323307
Pic related is what I think.
I don't think a pony kicking with their front leg would have enough power behind it to be an effective kicker. And I like the idea that one method is more assured, but limited, while the other is more powerful, but riskier.

>>30305785
Nice

I don't think Canterlot's making the playoffs this season.

>>30325406
Not with that attitude!

>>30325406
There's a lot of season left. Maybe they can make wild card. How does that work in this sim?

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Forgot Players of the Week

>>30326617
Top 2 from each conference.

>>30317072
Allergies, last time I checked.

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>>30327178
My girl. Of course she's the best. Rarity's gonna take the Elements to the Superbowl.

>>30329209
You mean the Equestribowl?

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Would the some of the teams of the EHF have marching bands?
I figured music loving ponies would get in on stadium wide cheers, chants, and songs, and some musical accompaniment would have to be in order.

>>30333178
That seems like a pony sort of thing to do. Though their bands would probably be more cheerful and colorful than what humans would do. There would definitely be cheerleaders, too.

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I might end up being a bit sporadic the next week weeks, so if I end up disappearing for a number of days do not be alarmed.

>>30333595
Oh yeah. Every hoofball team needs their squad of cheerleaders.
Who can resists the sight of cute mares in tank tops and pleated skirts, waiving around pom-poms and cheering for the home team?

Discord's Marelem Globetrotters are back! Check the pastebin in the OP to catch up on it. It needs to be replaced, but it's current for now.

>You line up against the Sentries again.
>It's 2nd and 10, the Sentries still on their own 7 yard line.
>You have your eye on a clone who is playing safety.
>He is wearing shorts and long socks, he's missing his helmet and his jersey features thick vertical stripes.
>Isn't that a uniform for a different sport?
>How peculiar!
>The Sentries go for another running play.
>QB Crystal Stitch hoofs it off to Turf Rush again, who seems to have shaken off the last hit.
>He swiftly makes his way around the line.
>However, before he makes too many yards, your safety slide tackles him.
>The crowd gasps, and a whistle tweets loudly as a referee approaches the field.
>This referee looks different than usual, though.
>Taller, especially handsome, has a lion's paw and a dragon's claw... Where have you seen him before?
>The ref comes up to the strangely-dressed safety and holds up a yellow card.
>Outaged, the safety begins to quarrel with the ref.
>Nearly instantly, the ref holds up another card.
>This time it's red.
>The safety aggressively walks to the ref, but other clones arrive to hold back the safety just in time.
>The safety shakes them away, dramatically stomps off to the bench, takes a seat, and pouts angrily.

>>30335806
Hell yeah, he's back!

Good to see you still writing friend. I like the hoofball shenanigans so far. I can't wait for more.

>>30336567
Glad you enjoy it. I'm doing father's stuff today, but now that I've finished Persona 5 I'll have more time to write.

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How many here are /sp/ fags?

>>30342982
I know enough sports to write about them, and I try to be thorough in looking up what I don't know to make sure I don't disappoint any /sp/fags. I don't follow any sport myself, but I do watch some football on occasion. Always the Superb Owl.

>>30343880
Same. I can also say that I've learned more about football in the the past month than I ever have before because of this thread.
Adding ponies to the sport did this to me.

>>30301871
>If they really are little, about the size of a medium dog, then it's simply a matter of catching them and forcing your weight on their back to bring them down

So like this?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUdtF0QhKbA

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>>30301871
Dog-size is actually about right. But tackling a dog is much harder than tackling a human.

>>30344705
... I really don't like that kind of comparison to be honest because there's too many questions left up in the air to be honest, and the calculations themselves are off.

Nor do I think we should be taking the apple measurement either.

>>30344747
What would be your comparison then? About actual pony size?

>>30344624
What the fuck? Is this an actual movie?

>>30344833
I'd honestly say probably somewhere in between the two.

You've got a filly not standing at full height in the first picture but you're using it as the base for the comparisions and you're basing every number on a whole height guesstimation.

I like to think Celestia is probably around 5'4", but that's just me.

Week 7 is.
PON @ CAN
MAN @ CE
CLO @ DJ
VAN @ FILL
APL @ LAP

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Week 7: PON @ CAN
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Week 7: MAN @ CE
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>>30345463
Shit, Ponyville almost had the greatest comeback in the history of hoofball.

>>30345463
Damn, what a good game. Canterlot was on point in the second half. Top tier.
I'm glad they could have their revenge against Ponyville. They did Luna proud.

>>30346007
I meant first half.

>>30345471
And how the mighty have fallen.
Good for CE for the victory, but come on, get your shit together Zephyrs!

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50 years have passed, and I have finally created the new Pastebin. And this time I won't lose it! Also, I fixed a pasting mistakes I had made in the old pastebin.

As of this posting, I'm still putting stuff in it, but I should be done soon. If it has been a few hours and you see that I'm missing a green, let me know.

https://pastebin.com/u/SportsInEquestria

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>>30346083
Oh, a couple more things. Let me know if you have any corrections to any greens you wrote, or if you want to title one of your greens.

Also, I know the First Down and Top Boss greens have their own pastebins. I'll let you handle your own pastebins, but if you give me the URL, I'll make a paste for those in the main pastebin so that everything's all in one place.

pic not related

>>30346083
>>30346186
Thanks for remaking the pastebin anon!
You, SimAnon, and the writefags all might as well be saints of the thread.

Weirdest thing is, Hoofball Sim's only like one of two big things I do here on /mlp/. Heh.

I do my best.

>>30347280
What's the other thing?

>>30347292
The Waifu Wars thing.

>>30347307
Oh shit nigga that's you? I've only seen a few of your wrestling sim vids, but they're pretty entertaining to watch sometimes. They also give me retro feels.

Well, I guess that means you have a corner on the sim market here at /mlp/

>>30347392
Yep, that's also me.

Well, no one else is really doing anything in that regard, so I guess I'm cornering it?

Truthfully, I'm just happy to be creating some kind of content.

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Sorry for not delivering on the First Down green for the past few weeks guys. I've been struggling on what direction to take the story and what parts of it need to be focused on. Is there anything y'all would be interested in reading that the other hoofball greens haven't touched on?

I'm also considering writing another short green to get my mojo going. I've got an idea in mind, but first I want to ask you guys: what are your feelings on lewd?

>>30349863
It has been a while since I've read it. Post the pastebin so I can give you some better thoughts? [/spoiler]Also, thinly veiled attempt to get a link to place in the big pastebin.[/spoiler]

We could do another collab if you want though I don't do lewd and generally prefer no lewds, but I couldn't stop you.

>>30349912
Here ya go:
https://pastebin.com/qZqrHyxC

I'd be down for another collab. It doesn't have to be lewd either, the idea I had just had some possible lewdness at the end and I didn't know if that would be in bad taste.

But yeah, do you have anything in mind?

>>30335806
>The actual referee steps in, and deems that foul earns the Sentries 15 yards and a first down.
>Not that you, the Master of Chaos, care who wins.
>However, you must admit that you want to try offense.
>As you line up, you decide you'll actually stop them this time.
>The Sentries hike the ball, and you see their wide receiver go deep.
>Crystal Stitch launches the ball, and the wide receiver picks up her pace to catch up with it.
>Suddenly, she hears a police siren go off behind her.
>She pulls over to the sideline, and a tall police officer parks his motorcycle behind her.
>As the cop dismounts his bike, the ball bounces on the turf, evoking laughter from the crowd.
>You take your time walking up to the agitated Sentry.
>Finally, you take a good, long look at her through your aviators.
>Annoyed, she asks, "Is something *wrong*, officer?"
>After a tense pause, you lower your sunglasses.
"Ma'am, do you know how fast you were going?"
>She scoffs, but the crowd snickers.
>"Oh, sorry, sir. But my speedometer is broken. How fast was I going?"
>You like her.
>But you have a quota to fill.
"Too fast! Didn't you see the sign?"
>You point to a "SLOW: CHILDREN PLAYING" sign.
"You could have hurt someone! Won't you think of the children?"
>Then, you point to a small group of tiny Discords in propeller caps tossing around a hoofball.
"They're good kids," you mutter with a smile.
>You turn to face the speeder.
"Now, back to you, Miss..."
>"Amber Waves."
"Miss Amber Waves. You could have hurt them! I'm going to have to give you a ticket," you say while scribbling on a notepad.
>"What!? That's not fair!"
"It's more than fair! It could have been worse, you know. Or would you like a bigger ticket?"
>You poof up a giant notepad and wave it around.
>"Oh, uh, no, sir. I'll pay the smaller ticket."
>The giant notepad vanishes.
"That's what I thought. Have a good day, ma'am. Please drive safely."
>She takes the ticket with an exasperated sigh and returns to her teammates.

>>30350649
A play-by-play style green worked before. We could do that again with a different player. Maybe Fluttershy?

>>30350969
Writing something with Fluttershy sounds interesting. Her being the timid type in a contact sport and the kicker sounds like a challenge to write, but I'm game.
I wrote the first post last time, so you can lead the way this time if you want, unless there's anything to discuss before we begin.

>>30347260
But I hate the Saints :^)

>>30335806
>>30350772
Are the Sentries sort of in on it? Were they told to play along with his antics?Or are they just that gullible?
Either way, this is ridiculous and I like it.

I hope this is a good way to start the collab for you, fellow writefag.

>"Ah know yer new to hoofball, Fluttershy, so I'll teach ya a thing or two about kickin'. Ah've got plenty of experience with that from workin' here at the farm, after all."
>"Oh, thank you so much, Applejack! I'm so glad I can help the team in a way where I don't have to hurt anypony."
>Fluttershy fidgets nervously.
>"...And I admit, it'll be nice that I won't get hit very much."
>Applejack smiles wide.
>"Yup, Ah reckon being the kicker will be the perfect fit for ya. Now, whattaya say we get started with the basics?"
>With a nod of approval from the yellow pegasus, Applejack picks up a hoofball from the ground with her foreleg.
>"There are a couple o' ways you can kick a hoofball. The first is a drop kick. This is when ya stand on your hind legs, drop the ball, n' kick it like this."
>Fluttershy watches intently as the farmer pony performs exactly what she described.
>The ball flies through the air for about 10 yards.
>The pegasus claps her hooves together while Applejack reaches for another ball.
>"Heh, don't be too impressed by that, Fluttershy. My drop kick is pretty weak, which is one reason Ah'm not the kicker. But watch me do the other kind of kick: the buck. This is when the ball is held in place by yer teammate, or set on a tee. And this is how ya kick it."
>With that, she faces away from the ball, backs up to it, and gives it a mighty buck with her hind legs.
>It soars over all the apple trees in sight. Neither pony can see where it lands.
>"Oh my, Applejack! You're so good at this!"
>"Well, heheh, I'm actually too good... Ah kick the ball right outta the stadium! It's the other reason Ah'm not the kicker. Here, why don't you try a buck first? It's a little easier for beginners."
>Applejack sets another hoofball on the tee, and awaits Fluttershy's performance.

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>>30354600
Good start anon.
Unfortunately, I've got work early in the morning, so I'll have to do my part later. If you want to add on to it before then, I won't stop you, but I'll definitely be ready to continue tomorrow afternoon.

>>30353453
Well, this is the Marelem Globetrotter's first game. The Sentries probably don't know what to fully expect. Plus, it's Discord. He's kind of disarming even if you're familiar with him.

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You'll have 2 more games sometime today. Been a bit difficult.

>>30358908
Looking forward to it. The team records are starting to even out, so it's getting interesting.

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EHF Week 7: CLO @ DJ
http://imgur.com/a/24Poe

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EHF Week 7: VAN @ FILL
http://imgur.com/a/OGj2I

>>30362030
One extremely close game...

>>30362016
And one... Not close game.

Which reminds me. What are the OT rules here? The NFL keeps changing it, so what are you going with?

>>30362071
Modified Sudden Death that they use in the playoffs.

You know, TD ends it, FG only ends it if both sides have touched the ball, etc etc.

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>>30362016
>when your winning so much you let the backup quarterback play for a quarter
Kek. The Gladiators really routed the Bandits on this one.
And now Gabby's got a touchdown pass to her record. She deserves a hug.

>>30362493
Goodness me, you're right. What an utter stomp.

>>30362493
she done good

>>30362084
I hate that dumb TD rule... whose idea was it? What's the justification for that?

>>30364259
Ratings, maybe to add more drama? I'm unsure.

>>30354600
sorry it's late

>Fluttershy stands there for a moment, just looking at the upright hoofball, suddenly becoming nervous again.
>"You just want me to... kick it?"
>"That's what we're here for, ain't it sugarcube?"
>Fluttershy looks at the ball again and slowly trots up to it, before stopping.
>"Shouldn't you, um, teach me some fundamentals first?"
>"Well, Ah thought givin' ya a few free kicks would be a good way to start! Ya know, see your form an' gauge on where to go from there."
>"O-oh, okay..."
>Fluttershy timidly walks up to the tee and pokes the hoofball with her yellow hoof.
>She just awkwardly stands there, tapping the ball lightly before AJ pipes up.
>"Maybe you should try a buck? It is the easiest to do."
>Fluttershy nods, backs up to the ball, and lines up her rear hoof with it.
>She gives her leg a few gentle test swings, tapping the ball lightly with the tip of her hoof.
>All the while, Applejack appraises her friend, noting a few of the many flaws in her stance.
>"You gotta stand up straight Fluttershy, no hunchin' over or slouchin', put your head up high."
>Fluttershy lifts her head up and keeps it straight, just as Applejack says.
>"And your legs are spread out to much, bring em' in an' straightn' your back."
>The pegasus adjusts her legs and back, standing straight as she can, almost awkwardly.
>There are a few other flaws in Fluttershy's stance that Applejack notices, but the big ones are taken care of, so she gets on with it.
>"Good. Now just... kick out."
>Fluttershy takes aim and gives her leg a couple more practice swings.
>She looks to Applejack expectantly, who gives her a patient smile and an encouraging nod.
>Fluttershy takes in a deep breath.

>>30364259
I've never really been a fan of sudden death rules in football either.
Like, it doesn't seem fair to a team's offense if their opponents score in the first drive and auto win without giving them a chance to try.
On the flip side, it could just turn into a back and forth and prolong the game even more than it should.

But, >>30364283 reason is as good as any. Raised stakes always heightens drama, and sudden death is about as raised stakes as you get in sports.

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Final game of this week will be shown when I wake up.

Already simmed, just waiting on conversions and stuff.

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Week 7 ends with APL @ LAP
http://imgur.com/a/XJjjK

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Also, players of the week, OOOOOOO.

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>>30368927
The mighty Bouncers sure have fallen... What happened? Did they lose a top player to injury?

>>30368942
Wasn't there one week where Rarity wasn't player of the week?

>>30369636
Besides Mind Freak getting hurt partway through the game, not much

Also, Rarity's only had Offensive Player of the Week 3 weeks.

>>30369636
Mind Freak, the quarterback got injured in a sack near the end of the game. On top of that, it was in his own endzone, so Appleoosa got a two point safety for it.

Talk about rubbing salt in the wound.

>>30369843
But they were already losing real bad by that point anyway

>>30369854
Maybe offenses are adjusting to LAP?

>>30370554
Is that possible? Is the sim AI that in depth?

>>30370670
AI does occasionally change strategy and stuff.

>>30370678
I didn't know it would do that. That's pretty cool!
With the AI changing team strategy around occasionally, things will stay fresh throughout the season.
It seems some pretty big changes are happening right now in the league with these recent upsets.

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I will be busy for the next few days, so I may not get back to the Fluttershy green until Sunday. You can write another entry by then if you want. Fine by me either way. Sorry we can't go rapid-fire like last time.

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>>30371555
Its all good anon. I actually feel bad about my last post. It doesn't progress the story at all and feels lazy. I'll make another post to continue it later today.

>>30373129
I thought it was fine. If we're just looking to focus on details, I'm alright with that. Take it anywhere you want it to go, pham.

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Has anyone's team preference changed during these these first weeks of the Sim? I still primarily root for the Elements and Zephyrs, even though the latter's performance has taken a nosedive recently, but I'm starting to like the Gladiators a little more for some reason. And I'm developing some underdog love for the Royals as well.

>>30376046
At first, I rooted against the Bouncers because I saw them as fierce competition to the Elements and Royals... but now that they're faltering, I miss them.

>>30376504
>When your rival gets way worse than you and your like "dude, get your shit together, don't make this relationship one sided man."

I feel the same. The Bouncers used to be a force to be reckoned with. But, they haven't been living up to that expectation recently. Maybe it's only a phase?

>>30376653
I really think the other teams adapted to their defense. They're just getting bowled over these days

Next Week's Games:
VAN(4-3) @ APL(3-3)
LAP(3-3) @ CLO(3-2)
CAN(2-3) @ DJ(2-4)
MAN(3-3) @ FILL(2-3)
CE(3-3) @ PON(4-2)

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Also, that was me.

>>30377904
Hmm, I guess I should stop sleeping on the Dragons. Their record is almost as good as the Elements'.

>>30377359
Not only that, but I think teams are adapting to the offense too, because the scores are so lopsided, with the winner stomping them. The defense is onto the offense's shit and promptly shutting them down, which doesn't speak well to MAN's or LAP's strategies.

SimAnon, what's the name of that simulator again? I want to research if the AI adapts at some point.

>>30379177
Draft Day Sports - Pro Football 2016.

You need to buy it though.

>>30379185
I was thinking of checking wikis or forums or something when I have the time.

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>>30379539
They have a little forum on their website, but even then I don't think there's much discussion on the game's mechanics or AI.

>>30380710
I feel like there's an adjustment period since we aren't doing preseason but that's just me.

>>30381345
What exactly do you mean?

>>30381505
EHF has no preseason, preseason's usually used for warming up teams, IIRC.

>>30381522
So what your saying is since there was no transition from pre-season to season for the teams to adjust, they are just adjusting right now?

>>30381561
Probably.
At least that's from prior experience.
Not to mention injuries and such.
Teams tend to figure things out later in a season, especially if everyone's close together.

>>30381580
Huh. That's pretty neat. There do tend to be more injuries in preseaon football irl. Hopefully that trend will downplay as the season goes on.

I hope the Zephyrs figure things out by mid season. I don't know if I want either them or the Elements to win it all in the championship, but I at least what them to do good. Make the playoffs for sure. The Elements seem to have a handle on things, so I'm not as worried about them.

How many weeks in the season do we have left?

>>30381640
20 week season(Each team plays 18 games), so 13+Playoffs.

I know it's a lot of games, but I imagine EHF to be a marathon.

>>30382725
I can dig it actually. I was hoping the season would be kinda long. Basically makes a steady supply of content for the thread and more potential for greens.

I'm having fun with it so far, so thanks for staying dedicated to this silly hoofball thread SimAnon.

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gotta post the Rarara pic at least once each thread

>>30384000
Hello 000's.
Hello possible League MVP.
I know we're only into week 8, but don't get hurt so some drawfag can make your trophy celebration.

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>>30382842
I believe this was all his idea. In fact, he baited us into thinking up team names so he could make this sim. That's dedication.

>>30386000
I wish I could take credit for the original post.

I made one of the early replies to it though.

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It's not green, but I found a story that might interest you guys:
https://www.fimfiction.net/story/220338/sportsball

It's about Ponyville playing hoofball against minotaurs.

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>>30364426

>Clenching her eyes shut, she strikes out with a rear hoof.
>Practically in slow motion, the muscles in her leg stretch as it extends toward the tee.
>Her soft, yellow hoof meets the faux leather ball and they both squish into each other as they makes contact.
>The ball lifts out the tee and goes flipping through the air in a perfect arc.
>Both Fluttershy and Applejack watch, mouths agape, as it travels to the other end of the field.
>After a good amount of air time, the hoofball sails right between a convenient pair of apple trees as if it were sailing between the goalposts.
>It's all so perfect, a tear comes to Applejack's eye, proud of Fluttershy's flawless first attempt.
>...
>Or at least that's what Applejack was hoping for.
>In actuality, Fluttershy loses balance in her kick and falls on her belly.
>Her hoof does manage to graze the ball, but it just spins it out of it's tee like a spinning top and flops pathetically to the ground.
>Applejack facehoofs.
>Fluttershy facehoofs.
>The hoofball facehoofs.
>"What in tarnation Fluttershy," Applejack sighs through her hoof.
>Fluttershy flails on the ground.
>"I'm sorry! I-I wasn't ready! I can kick it, I promise!"
>Applejack helps her friend up and dusts her off.
>"It's okay Flutters, that was only your first try. It's why we're practicing."
>AJ sets the ball on the tee again and steps back.
>She tries to give Fluttershy another encouraging smile.
>"Ya got it this time sugarcube, I just know it."
>Internally, AJ wondered if Fluttershy's buckball skills didn't translate over to hoofball all that well.

I know you said you were going to write today fellow writefag, but I wanted to get this post out. Sorry in advance if this messes with what your writing in any way.

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>>30390033
I can't wait to see the LAP@CLO and CE@PON games myself.
I think those two match ups will be pretty good.

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Let's go thread! Back to page 1!

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Track and Sky

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>>30388965
That's pretty gud. Love it.

Don't worry, I was a little more busy this weekend than expected. I hope to write my next part tomorrow.

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>>30396174
Thanks!

Can't wait for what's next.

I'll give you guys two games probably in 6 hours or so.

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>>30276058
Exposed wings in hockey is a horrible idea. They'd definitely get battered and bruised, and likely broken, with all the body checking going on. Even with padding, bodies get put through the ringer in hockey. Gotta keep those wings protected.

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>>30400644
But she plays for Ponyville.

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>>30400737
True. And she made a good DE.

>>30400737
Not if she gets traded... and somehow end up on CE's cheer squad too.

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>>30401122
I guess I never really thought about it... Do cheerleaders get traded?

>>30401761
I was joking that she got traded to the Sentries, but for some reason she got placed on the cheer squad... which she probably wouldn't like.

Cheerleaders are hired by the team, but are not tradable. That's an interesting thought though. Cheer ponys are top commodities.

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Week 8: VAN @ APL
http://imgur.com/a/nYQfN

>>30402127
I knew it was a joke, but it got me thinking. It's probably for the best that cheerleaders don't get traded, though. It wouldn't make much sense anyway.

>>30402539
Wow, Yuma Spurs coming in clutch. I love that 2-point conversion attempt, too. There was no reason to go for the 1 extra point, because they already had a lead, and a field goal from the Dragons would beat it anyway. At least the 2-pointer would force a tie if the Dragons scored a field goal.

It's neat that the sim has that kind of detail.

>>30402539
Nice comeback victory for Appleoosa!
I'll have to read the detailed report later.

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Week 8: LAP @ CLO
http://imgur.com/a/g6kBR

New Game, woop.

>>30403427
Hell yeah! Go Gabby and go Cloudsdale!
I have a question though. How did Spits get injured on a rush play she didn't run in?

>>30403888
Probably got hit trying to block

>>30404026
>quarterback
>blocking
She got what she deserved

>>30404186
That or she got squashed after the handoff.

>>30404186
She's a team player anon, doing what she can to help the team win. Can't blame her for that.

>>30404205
If that's the case, then whoever squashed her must have exploited a really bad gap in the O-line to get to her that quickly. Bad on Cloudsdale if that's the case.

>>30404205
Also, wouldn't that be a late hit and call for a penalty?

>>30404258
Not if the play's still going.

>>30404277
I mean a tackle, not a block... or are those kinda the same thing?

>>30404329
You can't be called for a late hit during the play on the QB unless he's passing.

You're talking about roughing the passer.

>>30404345
Oh ok. I just thought you couldn't knock someone down if they didn't have the ball.

>>30404388
You aren't supposed to, but if they touched the ball recently, sometimes they get hit. Like a QB fakes a handoff and the RB gets hammered.

>>30404429
I think that's how First Down got injured a couple weeks ago.

But yeah, anon's right. If your anywhere near the ball, your prime realistate for tackle city.

>>30404429
>>30404459
Man, that's pretty brutal. Somepony must of had it in for ol' Spitzy to squash her like that then.

>>30404501
Well, we don't know if that's exactly how it happened, since there's no visual element to the sim. All we know for sure is that she was injured on the play.

Plus, nobody was out to hurt her probably. Most injuries are accidents after all. But, if the injury list is any indication, these players can get rough with each other for sure.

>>30403427
Oh, Las Pegasus... How the mighty have fallen. Now they officially have a losing record. I feel kinda bad for them. Will they ever recover?

Also, Gabby keeps getting Touchdowns every time they run her. Is it possible that they might make her the starter QB?

>>30404630
She at least has to be for a little while.

The Bouncer's fall from grace is really making me worried about the Zephyrs. They had very similar starts to their seasons and are both on a downward spiral. I don't want muh team to lose!

I need to go back over the game reports in more detail to see what their playstyle is like and see where they succeeded before and where they are failing now.
Can you give any insight into that at all SimAnon? The Zephyr's overall gameplan or main strategy?

>>30404695
It could be because Air Raid has not thrown a TD pass since week 4.

>>30404854
At least that's what I'm going with since they're running a west coast/pass oriented offense.

>>30404854
This is really concerning. Maybe defenses really are adapting and performing better pass coverage?

>>30404861
If they don't put out in the next game, then they should seriously consider getting their running game on. Though then again, I don't know how strong that would be without First Down.

>>30404186
Looks like someone hasn't read the "Rarity joins O-line" green

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Week 8: CAN @ DJ
http://imgur.com/a/DppZm

>>30405993
Ahh, at least we can always rely on Dodge Junction.

>>30406207
Yep.
Canterlot has a .500 record now, yay.

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>>30405993
Man, Canterlot's defense is getting good.

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>>30405993
Royals got a 100 yards worth in penalties... I like their spunk.

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What you don't see is the entire other team about to destroy Scootaloo

>>30412483
She's out 8-12 weeks.

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Would ponies play hoofball without cleats? Do they even need shoes at all? A hoof seems just as good at getting traction as cleats are.

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>>30412483

i hope she dies.

>>30415503
Anon, pls.

Don't ask for her death yet.

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>>30416275
When should he ask for it?
Now's as good of a time as ever!

>>30415503
Because it's Scootaloo or because she's a Seahawks fan?

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Gimme a BUMP!

Will try to hit you guys with two games probably way later tonight.

So we'll see how the other games go.

>>30420335
Sweet. Can't wait for more hoofball action!

>>30418791
She'd run like Earl Campbell or Roger Craig

>>30421565
I just looked up videos of both of those guys.
Absolute madmen.

Imagining Rarity running through and bowling over tacklers like that never ceases to amuse me.

Finally made an update to the First Down green after forever.

I'm going to re-post some stuff since it's been awhile since the last update. Green inbound.

>Be First Down.
>Today is your first day as a Manehattan Zephyr!
>Your so nervous and excited you can barely handle yourself.
>Currently flying to the Zephyr's training camp, you can't keep a big, stupid grin from forming on your face as the facility appears in the distance.
>It's nestled on the outskirts of the city, and since its not too awful far from where you live, you thought flying there would be a good idea.
>It wasn't.
>It was the worst.
>You were never the strongest flier.
>As far as pegasi go, you are actually pretty bad.
>Due to some sort of birth defect, your wings are slightly smaller than normal and have damaged nerve endings on top of that.
>It makes your wings hard to control and the muscles get exhausted a lot quicker during flights.
>Still, flying was quicker than walking.
>You felt you could make the trip and get a warm up in before camp today, but your kind of regretting that decision now.
>Incidentally, this wing defect is the reason you play hoofball.
>Thunderball was your first sport of choice as a wee filly, just like dear old dad wanted.
>But, the bad wings kept that dream from taking flight.
>So, you turned to hoofball!
>Your family lived on the ground in Manehattan; and still does.
>Your unicorn and earth pony friends got you interested in the game and you became involved with a pee-wee team.
>You fondly remember your first hoofball game:
>What you lack in flight you make up for in running speed.
>Every time you had the ball in your little hooves, you ran it for a first down or a touchdown, always gaining yards each play.
>You ran the ball so many yards that game you broke the team record.
>You also got your cutie mark: a spiraling hoofball breaking out of cloud cover.

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Week 8 MAN @ FILL!
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Week 8: CE @ PON
http://imgur.com/a/bSUWJ

>>30422742
>What a glorious day that was.
>Ah memories...
>And another glorious day will be added to them after today!
>You glide down and make your landing outside the Zephyr's training complex.
>It's a trio of buildings situated across the river from Manehattan.
>They are all constructed of concrete and steel, just like their counterparts across the river.
>There is also an open hoofball field and a one story red brick building on the backside of the facility that don't match the style of the rest of the complex.
>They must be older than the other two structures.
>You touchdown in front of the biggest, most official building of the lot.
>The letter explained that you needed to come early to sign your contract and some paper work before the first practice of the off season.
>You made sure to arrive early so you could get your stuff signed first, before the other new recruits showed up.
>After taking a breather for a minute, you head on inside.
>The foyer is completely empty, devoid of any activity this early in the morning.
>The only pony present is a receptionist at the front desk; a light green unicorn with a blue mane in a stereotypical secretary bun.
>She notices you as you walk to the counter.
>"Good morning Miss! How can I help you this morning?"
"I'm here for off season training. I need to meet the coach and manager to sign some paperwork?"
>"Oh! You must be one of the new players. Let me check my appointments book."
>She levitates a big red and blue book out from under the desk and opens it to today's date
>Skimming through it she stops at a set of names.
>"Ah yes, here we go. And may I get your name please?
"First Down."
>She giggles a little, "How appropriate."
>She closes the book and levitates it back under the desk.
>"I saw your name with the others Miss Down. Your a bit early, but the coach should be available for your visit."
"Terrific! Where can I find him?"

>>30422756
>"He's in his office. Up the stairs, down the hallway, third door on the left, right by the water fountain."
"Cool. Thank you ma'm."
>She gives you a warm smile, "Of course Miss Down. If you need anything, I'll be right here."
>You thank her and head up the large foyer staircase, straight to the coaches office.
>Sure enough, you find his door.
>It's marked with a bronze name plate etched with his name: Coach Gridiron.
>The butterflies in your stomach come back again as you stand there.
>Your about to meet the coach of your hoofball icons!
>That feeling of excitement and nausea grows as the weight of the occasion really hits you.
>Your about to sign on to play for the EHF! Play for the Manehattan Zephyrs! YOUR TEAM!
>You dance in place and almost squeal in anticipation.
>But you get a hold of yourself.
>There's no reason to be nervous Downey, your practically already on the team. Just go in there, meet the coach, and make it official.
>You check over yourself and your bag as you make sure your presentable.
>You take a deep breath and knock on the door.
>"Yeah? Come in."
>A masculine voice answers your knock.
>You open the door and see the stallion himself sitting behind a desk, with stacks of paperwork and a large planner.
>He looks up and smiles.
>"Ah, First Down. So glad to see you come out here so early."
>Oh gosh. Oh Celestia! He remembered your name!
>A grin breaks out on your face as he reaches for a hoofshake.
>You eagerly grab it and give a firm shake.
>"Heh, I see someone is excited to be here."
"Oh sir, you have no idea. I'm literally living a dream right now!"
>"Oh I know that feeling alright. How about you take a seat before you rip my leg off, eh?"
>You come out of your reverie and see your still vigorously shaking the poor stallion's hoof. You immediately let go.
"Oh! I'm so sorry sir!"
>He merely laughs it of and beckons you to take a seat.

>>30422772
>You take your seat across from Gridiron.
>"So, kid, I take it your real excited to be here today?"
>You beam.
"Oh yes sir! I'm so happy to be given this once in a lifetime opportunity to be apart of the best hoof-"
>"Woah woah. No need to be so formal kid. Just wanted to know how you feel."
"Hehe. Yeah, sorry. I'm just very excited sir."
>"That's great."
>He looks over you and raises an eye brow.
>"Did you workout before coming here."
"Huh?"
>"There's some sweat stains on your fur..."
>You look at your pits and wing joints and see the subtle stains of perspiration.
>A quick whiff even confirms you got lingering B.O.
>Eww.
"Oh, well kinda. I flew here sir."
>"Did you fly a long way or something?"
"No sir. I'm just not a strong flier. I've got weak wings."
>His face turns from casual to serious when you mention your wing defect.
>Oh no! You might have made a bad impression on him!
>You stutter out an excuse.
"B-but it won't affect my performance sir! I promise. I'm not a good flier, but you won't find a faster runner in Manehattan!"
>"Hmm. Regardless, I'd rather you not exert yourself before every practice. Your not in school anymore kid, this is the big leagues. These practices are going to whip you into shape for the EHF season. I need you at your best before every practice. It's no cake walk.
>Your suddenly very apprehensive at those words, but you give him a nod.
>"Atta girl. Just take a public carriage from now on."
>Coach Gridiron rummages through his desk and takes out a few books, laying them on his desk before looking at you expectantly.
>"So, First Down, have any questions for me while we wait on the General Manager?"

>>30422786
>You briefly think it over and you do have some questions.
"Just a few. On the letter, it said that I'm not a part of the main roster. I'm on a practice squad? Not that I'm not grateful to be on the team at all, sir! I'm just curious what exactly my function on the team is."
>The coach nods his head in understanding.
>"That's a good question First. What that means is exactly that, your on the practice squad, a group of players on the team dedicated to running drills and procedures with the rest of the team. Practice squad members are almost always new blood that are not draft picks. Free agents mostly. It gives us a chance to test the water with new team members, get a gauge for their strengths and weaknesses... It's also a payroll thing.
>Why doesn't that last part surprise you.
>"Now don't let that make you think your less important than anypony else on the team. Come hoofball season, you participate in game days with the rest of the team: gear up, wear the uniform, the works! Just don't expect any play time right off the bat."
>Okay. Practice with the team and hone your skills. Sounds legit.
>And you still get to be on the sidelines wearing the ol' red and blue!
>You were afraid you'd be a glorified tackling dummy or something. Glad that's not the case.
"Awesome! And what are we doing today?"
>Gridiron smiles at that question.
>"Well I'll tell you right now, we'll hit the ground running with training. No proper drills involving formations and plays or anything like that. But trust me, you'll be given plenty to do for the next few weeks."
>Ooooo, "hit the ground running" he says. Alright, your game.
"Sounds intense coach, but I'm ready for whatever you throw at me."
>"That's what I like to hear kid."
>You had one more question to ask.
"So uhh... when do I meet the rest of the team!?"
>Gridiron gives another knowing smirk.

>>30422868
>"Can't wait to see some of your heroes eh? Don't worry, you'll be heading to the equipment room to be assigned gear and a locker, then you'll be able to mingle in the locker room before practice starts. But, before that happens, that GM of ours needs to show up."
>And as if on cue, you hear the door behind you open.
>You turn to see the Zephyr's general manager walk in with a stack of papers.
>She's a pink unicorn mare in a three piece suit, which is in the team's colors of course.
>The mare is all business, with a professional, no nonsense air about her.
>She doesn't look like she's in a good mood, but it's hard to tell with these business types.
>The manager looks you up and down, appraising you, before extending her free hoof for a hoofshake.
>"No Nonsense, Manehattan GM."
>You take her hoof.
"My name is First Down ma'am. I'm-"
>"Yes, the filly from the tryout. I remember."
"Oh."
>"Yeah kid, Ms. Nonsense here remembers everyone, especially the ones she hires."
>"Please refrain from referring to me by that name Mr. Gridiron."
>"Hehe... sorry Ms. N."
>No Nonsense drops the stack of papers on the desk with a thud.
>"Now, we have some business to take care of Ms. Down. Namely, signing you contract."
>You gulp at the pillar of forms teetering at the edge of the desk.
>"Is all that paperwork for me?"
>"No Ms. Down. Only the top portion. The rest is for the other new members, who, I might add, are waiting outside your door Mr. Gridiron. So, let's get started shall we?"

>>30422883
>You, No Nonsense, and Gridiron read through your contract.
>They explain anything you don't understand and touch on the finer points of requirements, responsibilities, code of conduct, and salary.
>Waivers, health benefits, and leave conditions are also covered.
>It's a pain to go through, but you eventually reach the last page.
>The signature page.
>You've been dreaming of this moment for your whole life.
>It's hard to believe that that dream is only a hoofprint away now.
>No Nonsense slides you an ink sponge and you gingerly press your hoof into it.
>Your hoof hovers over the page before carefully pressing into the dotted square, leaving a perfect hoofmark.
>Ms. N gives you a receipt copy, takes the original contract, and puts it in a folder.
>"And with that, it is official. Welcome to the Manehattan Zephyrs Hoofball Franchise Ms. Down."
>Coach smiles at you.
>"Your one of us now kid! How does it feel?"
>Your internally screaming.
>Keep your cool Downey. Have some poise for once.
"Ahem. Proudest moment of my life sir."
>"Good to hear. Now go get your gear from the Training Facility. It's the building across from the red-brick locker house and practice field. Practice will be starting in a couple hours."
>They give you directions there and send you on your way.
>You quickly trot past the other recruits waiting at the door and around the corner.
>Once your out of sight-
"..."
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!"

>>30422892
>Ok. That was a bit much.
>But come on, your officially a Manehattan Zephyr hoofball player now.
>On paper!
>Your moving up in the world First Down.
>The scream was a bit much though.
>You clamp down on your muzzle in embarrassment and check back around the corner.
>Everypony outside the office is staring at you.
"Sorry! It's fine, everything is fine! D-didn't mean to startle anypony. Uh, everything is peachy keen... Yep."
>You all stand there awkwardly before you attempt to slide off with a "Y-you too."
>But you bump into somepony in the hallway.
>Actually, you should say somegriffon.
>A large, light reddish brown griffon with a spotted white chest stands before you.
>You recognize her immediately and almost let out a squee right there.
>Phoebe Bronzewing.
>Zephyr linebacker and the lone griffon of the team.
>From what you remember, she is a relatively new addition to the Manehattan team.
>She came on the scene a few years ago at the Equestria Games and soon after pursued a career in hoofball.
>The Zephyrs picked her up and she's been with them for the past 2 years.
>Strong, sturdy, but deceivingly nimble, she became one of the most important defenseponies on Manehattan's roster.
>Er... defensegriffon?
>"Hey..."
>That's kind of a mouth full.
>"Hey."
>Surely there's a better term.
>"Hey! Glue for brains!"
>You shake off your train of thought and focus on the griffon in front of you.
>She's got an irritated scowl on her face. A "what in Tartarus are you staring at?" look going right now.
>You realize you've just been staring at her like a dolt the whole time.
>Why do you have to be such a doofus?