My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic:: READ POST 11156/PAGE 558

[SenEDDtor Missile]

Screenshot from the preview clips.

Looking at these horses again, I don;t think they're actually as jarring as I first thought they were.

What episode is this?

[Your Vest Friend]

We're not sure yet. It doesn't look very specific to any synopses we've seen yet.

[LATER BUDDY]

Tornado, what is happening, it's like I take one look at your avatar and sig and my pants tightened some how, D:

[SenEDDtor Missile]

Something is bugging me; Does anyone besides me feel that they mix up Truth with Honesty?

[Tornado]

Tornado, what is happening, it's like I take one look at your avatar and sig and my pants tightened some how, D:

You say that like it's a bad thi- OHMIGOD DID I JUST SAY THAT

[DaBatGuy]

Something is bugging me; Does anyone besides me feel that they mix up Truth with Honesty?

In a way yes, but this seems to be mostly because of fan misinterpretation. Simply because AJ is the element of "Honesty" a lot of people she this as meaning AJ can NEVER, EVER lie without breaking character. The problem is that the EOH traits are just the strongest aspects of the pony's character but not the absolute defining factor to all their actions. The mane 6 are well rounded and fallible so like a normal person when they are put in awkward or stressful situations they are prone to acting against their usual behavior.

Back to AJ, while she definitely values honesty more that the other 5 ponies she isn't blind to that fact that their situations where the truth isn't the best option(see Party of Of One, Crystal Empire). Also her honesty isn't really what defines her EoH, it seems more like part of her general need to be seen as trustworthy and dependable. Even back in the Mare in the Moon episode AJ's words to Twilight when she fell off the cliff weren't a reflection of honesty(lying wouldn't have served any benefit to either them) but her need to have Twilight trust and depend on her.

tl;dr- AJ doesn't have truth serum for blood, she just values being trustworthy and dependable the most of the main six but understands when she has to break those rules for the greater good.

[Crystal Slave]

Hey, I just released my first MLP music album, please take the time to check it out if you're interested!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqIaLU_wlbg

[SenEDDtor Missile]

In a way yes, but this seems to be mostly because of fan misinterpretation. Simply because AJ is the element of "Honesty" a lot of people she this as meaning AJ can NEVER, EVER lie without breaking character. The problem is that the EOH traits are just the strongest aspects of the pony's character but not the absolute defining factor to all their actions. The mane 6 are well rounded and fallible so like a normal person when they are put in awkward or stressful situations they are prone to acting against their usual behavior.

Back to AJ, while she definitely values honesty more that the other 5 ponies she isn't blind to that fact that their situations where the truth isn't the best option(see Party of Of One, Crystal Empire). Also her honesty isn't really what defines her EoH, it seems more like part of her general need to be seen as trustworthy and dependable. Even back in the Mare in the Moon episode AJ's words to Twilight when she fell off the cliff weren't a reflection of honesty(lying wouldn't have served any benefit to either them) but her need to have Twilight trust and depend on her.

tl;dr- AJ doesn't have truth serum for blood, she just values being trustworthy and dependable the most of the main six but understands when she has to break those rules for the greater good.

Maybe they should do a retcon, and make it the Element of Trust instead. And while we are on the subject...

What would you have personally called the Element of Magic, if it were up to you? Anyone can answer this question if they want.

Edited November 13, 2012 by Malpercio

[Kevin]

Finally got around to watching the Season 3 premiere since I was out of town during the time it aired, but anyway, here are my thoughts:

Overall, I thought it good two parter thought not as good as Season 2's two parter opener. One gripe I do have is that I felt the villain was weak and not as involved as Discord was in Season 2's premere. And is it me or did Cadence's voice sound a bit off during the first part of the episode? I know she was weak and all, but it sounded kind of deep there. It did get better later on though.

Anyway, the music was just fantastic. Daniel Ingram really pulled out all the stops for this one! The animation was fantastic too, and those magic abilities displayed by both Celestia and Twilight were just damn...! It was nice to see Spike shine as well. Pinkie Pie in that Fluttershy suit killed me and I thought it was probably one of the funniest scenes to come out of the series.

Both Luna and Celestia talking about a destiny for Twilight is interesting and something I'm curious to see how it unfolds. There's no doubt that Twilight will be involved in something big due to the hints being given out.

[Old dead account]

If anyone has the Gameloft game, add me I'm TriforceBrony (if this name exchange already happened I missed it)

[Applejack1973]

Too Many Pinkie Pie's G1 mirror.

Mythology Gag:

• The use of a magic mirror pond to create clones is similar to the idea of the G1 comics' baby ponies being "born" from adult ponies who would look into a magic mirror
  

Edited November 13, 2012 by Applejack1973

[Sephy]

If anyone has the Gameloft game, add me I'm TriforceBrony (if this name exchange already happened I missed it)

lol I came here just to say this too

I'll add you...if anyone else wants to add me I'm Seraphinprincess on Gameloft Live

[Tornado]

Who's in the box?

OMG DERPY'S IN THE BOX HOW CAN THAT BE!

Edited November 13, 2012 by Tornado

[AdventChild]

Who's in the box?

OMG DERPY'S IN THE BOX HOW CAN THAT BE!

Take a look inside! It's my DERP in a box!

[Nix]

Oh hey look what I got.

Came with a Vinyl Scratch Poster, A giant Adventure Time/Hello Kitty Bag, and a fake mustache.

I also bought Paper Mario, a Classic Sonic plushie, and a Lyra toy today.

Edited November 13, 2012 by Pinkamina

[Snatcher2047]

Fluttershy Overload!

I hope they do one for each pony. Speaking of awesome Fluttershy:

[Your Vest Friend]

Another season preview ad thing. Spoilered;

All pets returning, so I can has Tank back nao.

[Applejack1973]

Another season preview ad thing. Spoilered;

The CMC and pets on adventure in the Crystal Empire?

http://www.equestria...new-season.html

Edited November 14, 2012 by Applejack1973

[NGw00d]

Found this, possible idea for the episode Trixie's returning in and some stuff about the premiere, so spoilers. Seems pretty plausible to me. (Warning: image is pretty big.)

[Dark Qiviut]

I heard you like mare-tossing.

How about a mare-tossing game?

[Applejack1973]

The Crystal Empire overanalyze.

http://www.equestriadaily.com/2012/11/the-crystal-empire-parts-1-and-2-theme.html

[SweeCrue]

"Fuck you I can't eat all these grapes!"

http://fav.me/d5l4j62

Edited November 15, 2012 by SweeCrue

[Jeffhog]

Klesknuc sure likes his grapes.

[Old dead account]

Two things, I used that time glitch on the Gameloft game and now my town is INFESTED with parasprites (and I still can't afford Sweetie Belle ) what do I do?

What do you think of this guy's thoughts on why bronies are what they are?

(warning: wall of text)

http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/4030258/

[Your Vest Friend]

Note: Not at all aimed at you, Solaris.

In short, being a brony infuses an otherwise plain and boring life with this exciting embattled minority narrative: you feel a sense of purpose, a sense of righteousness, and a sense of belonging to a noble cause.

Excuse me? Are you saying that one of the main reasons is because they can't get any fulfilment in life, and that everything else is "boring" by comparison? I'll tell you what Mr.Wannabe Psychiatrist, I was up north in Cannock today, simply tagging along with other students while I observed the area for my own purposes, and slowly building up an idea of why certain people made certain assumptions and decisions. This "boring" activity that occurred in real life was, in my opinion, more exciting than following these ponies. The reasons for it, more noble given my active participation in it. I do not need a show about cartoon horses to infuse my life with what I already have.

The other two reasons were pretty bull too, given that I'm already part of a gaming society in real life (yes, I have said I'm not exactly extremely close with them in the past, but I'm closer to them than ANY of the Brony community) and I don't need to have this elitism about knowing things others don't because knowing obscure shit already comes natural to me for anything, and I really couldn't care less about the creator-fan relationship as long as the show still interests me.

In short, that intro where he rattled on about people looking for answers and justifications where there are none? Yeah, that's what he's done right there. I take part in the community because I like the show. I think it is good. End of.

Edited November 16, 2012 by VEDJ-F