So, yeah, Castle Mane-nia... neat pun there! This episode was quite simple in its story, but it was very funny; of course if you don't like that kind of sit-com comedy it may seem a bit empty. Specially, if you really wanted some new development in the box of Harmony arc. What I liked? The gags.
Spoilers for Castle mane-nia.
I am not normally a fan of this "everypony gets on a scary place and scare each other" trope, but the truth is that the new writer managed to understand this characters so well and keep them so "on character" that the reactions felt unique to the ponies, and not just any regular character subjected to the trope. Add the new great animation and expressions, and the great voice acting, and we got a winner. I mean, the screaming and the emotion were spot on, amazing reactions all over the place; shame the actual dialogue was inane and repetitive, the few good vocal gags save it though.
This was great from the moment our mares got all into the castle, to the moment they reached Pinkie Pie (who I totally called were the one at the organ). After this I shall insist that, no matter the Elements order in last episode, the Element of laughter was Celestia's consarn it! Look at all those traps, and the organ. Some will call Trollestia, I say Element of Laughter subject to the monotony of ruling a country. Twilight's "No one likes sarcasm" let me wondering if I had heard right, and "Did you know I can play the organ? Because I didn't" had me ROFL. Also, lots of Angel in this one I love the little devil.
But before all the fun, there were the reasons they went to the castle, and they felt a bit forced imo, specially Rariry's.
Now let me tell you, at first, the fact they went into the Everfree just like that irked me a lot, but then a friend of mine shared a nice theory with me. The Tree of Harmony was on the Everfree, the Elements were restored into it last episode, the whole forest was purposely drawn brighter and less foreboding in this episode. Say, now that the Tree of Harmony has the Elements, it's containing the darkness on the forest even more, thus making it safer; so, now, things that the ponies wanted to do in there but didn't because it was dangerous, are suddenly plausible. So, you see, if this is the case, it does makes sense. Rarity now can get to those tapestries she heard about, AJ can dare Dash with Granny's old story, and Celestia can tell Twilight about her old library, because now it is safe!
They all going still feels forced but not as much.
Then the new diary thing; not gonna lie here, I guess is not a bad idea, but 'dear diary' is not as catchy as 'dear Princess Celestia' . Oh, and then the friendship lesson didn't really had that much to do with most of the episode, but whatever, it is a true lesson anyway.
Finally there's the shadow pony right at the end, I just hope this meant something and it was not just another gag.
Overall, I'd say I enjoyed the episode, and after I talked to my friend, I enjoy it even more . Great start for Mr. Haber.
"And my soul from out that shadow that lies floating on the floor, Shall be lifted nevermore!"
"I'll just have to STOP. TIME!" - Twilight Sparkle
@Twilight_Crow Thank you for explaining some of what I was meaning to say. And funny chibi pic too. The Twilight scepter is sure sticking around.
I never thought of the Tree of Harmony doing that before. I like your friends idea, and would make more sense.
@Aqueous What TC said pretty much. I shouldn't have used analysis though, and went with opinions. But giving an opinion is like an analysis, even if it isn't in depth. And Spike at your Service may have not be fully unanimous I guess, but just semi-unanimous I suppose.
@Gioku Love the new avatar and that pic you drew in colors. And only in just a bit over a hour?! You've got some serious skill there.
@Discostew and @ToastyYogurt I think the leaked episode had the hub mark on it though. I could be mistaken however.
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And this Twilight Scepter thing... holy crap. I did not expect that silly thing that only appeared for a couple seconds to become something, lol. Of course, there is a precedent cough*Derpy*cough lol
So....much...Twicane! What ever would we do without Discord?
I've noticed that while the spoiler tags work with Chrome, they don't seem to be working with some other browsers. Even the browser on my Android phone doesn't mask the spoilers.
Now, without further ado, I give you.......the RP!! Actually......not further ado yet. It's been so long since we had the RP going that many of us might have forgotten what's been going on, so I'll summarize the more recent scenario. (Some of the details will probably be off)
In short, we're all on a train (Twilight, Celestia, Luna, Pinkie, and yours truly) heading to Los Pegasus. Celestia was already on the train prior to the other four, having left her kingdom to work at Los Pegasus, and had put a spell upon herself to prevent everyone from seeing who she really is. The rest went after Celestia. Luna went looking for the little-mare's room, but met up with Celestia (but she didn't know that). At that same time Discord and Twilight were arguing about Luna and how she wouldn't trick Twilight, so Discord, with subtlety, zapped Luna from several cars down, changing her into looking like Rarity. Twilight goes to look for Luna, and finds Rarity. Luna tried to explain, but Twilight doesn't believe her. Discord, yelling from across the train cars, makes a comment how "He told her so". At this time, Pinkie was asleep on Discord's lap, but the yelling made her jump, and she's now asleep on his head. Thinking Discord was to blame for her transformation, she runs back and confronts him. Twilight continues searching for Luna, and passes by Celestia (who is still in disguise). Celestia decides to follow her. Luna demands Discord he change her back. Pinkie wakes up at the smell of a sweets cart coming by, so she gulps it all down using her tongue, which she accidentally swallows Luna too and then spits her out. Discord and Luna keep going at each other.
And now.......without further ado.....the continuation!!!
Discord gasped at Luna's assertion of this being the most chaotic thing to occur. "You think this is chaotic?! Oh, you haven't seen just how chaotic I can make.......". He raised his arm, preparing for another surprise, but just then, Discord caught something from the corner of his eye. He saw Twilight entering the train car, but something seemed off. There was another pony following behind her, but every time he'd focus on that pony, his eyes would shift away as if to tell him that nothing was there. Multiple times he tried, but his eyes kept shifting away, bringing him close to nausea. Disoriented, he fell back into his seat. "Alright, perhaps it's time to tone it down." Pointing his finger with unease, he zapped Luna back into her original form. "I'm starting to get a migraine. Wake me up when we arrive, ok?" He then proceeded to conjure up a rough-looking pillow to which he rested his head on.
@ToastyYogurt - They skipped what Rarity's and Applejack's families were doing since the spell is only ever shown to affect those who had the elements of harmony @CorporalPegasus - I found that as poor writing and there were things I don't remember being explained even in a line @Twilight_Crow - Oops, miss-read that, no I didn't like it @Lunapplebloom - Sorry, I miss-read your post but you did remind me I never did decide what to think of the new season opening
More importantly then me messing up on reading a post. HAPPY BIRTHDAY @Lunapplebloom
Edit: Now I got to think about a new RP plan because I lost control of were I was and when I'd return then :/
Let's see... if y'all don't mind, let's go around and say which pony is your favorite! ...I think I've got a pretty good idea of most of you guys' favorites, but I guess I'll see!
...hopefully I've made mine blatantly obvious, but just in case... my favorite is Fluttershy, by far. :3 (I like Rarity quite a bit, too, though! ...I'm happy to hear episode 4 will focus on her!)
All Hail Twilight Sparkle! Bestest pony of them all!
(you were thinking Princess Celestia was my favorite, didn't you? Close. She is second best pony, but best princess in the history of fictional princesses.)
"And my soul from out that shadow that lies floating on the floor, Shall be lifted nevermore!"
"I'll just have to STOP. TIME!" - Twilight Sparkle
Let's see how well I knew you guys' favorite ponies so far! @Aqueous: I knew that one! @Morpheel: I'm pretty sure I remember that one... @Twilight_Crow: I expected you to say either Twilight or Celestia (avatar, name ) @CorporalPegasus: And I knew your favorite, too!
So far I'm doing pretty good! Let's see if I know the rest of you guys' favorites...
@Twilight_Crow: I expected you to say either Twilight or Celestia (avatar, name )
Ah, true, my nickname can be taken that way. Little secret, that has been my name for years, and I have never changed it. It has nothing to do with MLP, it is only a coincidence that I share the name with best pony.
@Discostew: I half expected you to post something like that... and I was right! Haha! @Nuuzen: Well... I will admit that I haven't known you as long as the rest of the MLP peeps around here, so I didn't know your favorite(s)... but I do now!
So I just finished this video... it doesn't have really anything to do with MLP, but I did include a MLP cameo cough*Rainbow Dash*cough
Thought you guys might still like it.
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