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Spoiler: Scariest? • show
Well, that depends on the parameters of "scary". If you're talking about the one that most frightens you by physical form, then I'd have to say Tirek.


Spoiler: Most feared? • show
This is different from being scary; this is about weighting in power to judge which of the villains/villainesses are the most dangerous.

Tirek has the power to enslave and destroy, but he must first leech a LOT of power before that happens.

Sunset Shimmer isn't too much of a threat, shockingly enough. She has virtually no direct power of her own and required the Element of Magic to even break out and begin doing considerable damage.

Discord... He's somewhat in the gray area between "massive threat" and "no threat at all", given his unpredictability. Sure, he can warp perceptions an hypnotize, but that depends on the victim's mental fortitude to resist such an "attack". One of strong will could easily avoid this.

Nightmare Moon is probably the most lethal one here, but perhaps not the most dangerous. Why will be explained, but with the ability to blot out the sun is the ability to starve the world and freeze it over into a new ice age.

Chrysalis has to be, in my honest opinion, the most dangerous. She can take on the guise of anyone she encounters and feed of the love shown towards them, growing stronger. May I remind everyone that she over-powered Celestia by herself? As if tricks and love-feeding weren't bad enough, consider this: she disguises as your closest friend, then gives you false intel, saying that you'll be betrayed by (friend, family, government, etc.). Surely, one would question it, but coming from your close "friend", you'd soon believe it, and you yourself may wind up severing once-deep ties out of paranoia.

As someone who plays Team Fortress 2 and mains Spy, I understand the leverage that paranoia gives to someone who can wield it and what it can do to people afflicted by it. It causes hesitation, and hesitation can cause your worst fears to come alive. Chrysalis and the TF2 Spy share this trait in that both of them use tactics to make their victim(s) question their own motives, relationships, and true nature. With the Spy, he systematically eliminates your teammates and isolates you, while Chrysalis tricks you into doing that to yourself.
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The Retirement Home / Re: Colts vs Fillies
2014 Aug 22, 15:33:08
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The Retirement Home / Re: Colts vs Fillies
2014 Aug 21, 17:20:38
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I am sorry for this, but due to the influx of people requesting this and because of the hard times I am currently experiencing, I am locking this topic until further notice.
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Quote from: Midnight Breeze on 2014 Apr 27, 22:51:51
Alicorns.
Hybrid species.
Extracanon powers.
Blood relative to a canon character.

I have to argue a little bit on that.

Alicorns --- Okay, there is little argument for that, however, there is a possibility to justify the character being an alicorn. If the creator can come up with a valid and believable reason for making a character an alicorn, it is fine. Sadly, very few know how to accomplish this without destroying the character's believability. I know I can not do this.

Blood Relation --- Not always. I read a story recently under the title "She Knows How to Treat a Lady" in which the writer managed to make a believable character of direct blood relation to Trixie. Now maybe the ruling is a little warped due to perception and the fact we are talking about a rival, not a Mane Character, but I found the story more touching with Clementine.

By the way, here's the link to that story!
http://www.fimfiction.net/story/97807/she-knows-how-to-treat-a-lady
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Updates Archive / Re: Servers Now Closed
2014 Apr 22, 11:28:05
I will say I did not have a fun time.

Servers kept locking me out, and when I did get on, it was for thirty seconds before I timed out.  >:O
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News Archive / Re: One Week Away!
2014 Apr 20, 18:02:32
I didn't get to play but for ten minutes... Servers kept locking me out...   :c

I will just sit here and wait another four months for the next one and hope that it doesn't do the same...
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Spoiler: Shelly Shields's Pony-ality • show
Patience: 20 (Calm)
Conformity: 8 (Defiant)
Compassion: 20 (Caring)
Charisma: 15 (Average)
Intellect: 24 (Smarty-pants)
Morals: 4P

You rarely go with the crowd, which may have something to do with your average "attractiveness," but you are a smart, caring, and patient friend through the toughest of trials!

Spoiler: Joystick's Pony-ality • show
Patience: 19 (Patient)
Conformity: 16 (Average)
Compassion: 15 (Average)
Charisma: 8 (Unattractive)
Intellect: 21 (Sharp-witted)
Morals: 0 (Neutral)

What you might lack in charms and looks, you make up for in your patience and cunning! Your morals are rather undecided right now, but with how smart you are, there's no doubt that you'll do the right thing each time!
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I'm not anti-brony, believe me, but when I saw this...  lol

Not to be a pessimist, but there is no way that this project would get the funding even with the 100,000 signatures. A gold statue of Celestia... It would be a beautiful sight, but it would just be too costly.
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Quote from: Ramisha on 2014 Feb 04, 14:50:19
Earth ponies tend to be stupider than other races  >:/ they're also made for growing plants and managing animals but OOOOH everypony is too busy being enchanter earth ponies and other silly stuff so FLUTERSHY HAS TO TAKE CARE OF ANIMALS.  >:O y u do dis.
I hate earthponies even if they are so awesome.
I hate evrything
I want to punch everything

Given that you said yourself that Earth ponies are the only "non-racist race" and you're pretty upset that I valued them on the same level as ALICORNS, this says a lot.
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Quote from: Mayapple on 2014 Feb 04, 09:35:44
You deserve a gold star; I like the reasoning you put behind your idea of a balanced scale between the four races.  I do, though, wish to question on why you never mentioned Zebras or Changelings in your scale of balance.

Because Changelings, by technicality, are not ponies. Zebras are not ponies either, but since you asked, allow me to grab your attention for a moment.

I would classify Zebras as something of a hybrid race between Unicorns and Earth ponies, wielding less physical strength in exchange for an affinity with magic; therefore, I would say that while being naturally more intelligent while being slightly weaker in physique would describe Zebras well.

Changelings, at least in my humble opinion, do not even count as ponies. They are shape-shifters, but they are generally weaker than any other pony races.
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That moment in Team Fortress 2 when you are on 99% Über, then some rocket-jumping moron crit-rockets you...  >:(
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Quote from: Luminescence on 2014 Feb 03, 20:14:29
Excellent! This was really close to what I had intended for her. Although, it seems that occurs a lot with this.
Well done! And Well made quiz!

My pleasure creating it!
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Spoiler: Balmy's Results • show
Patience: 23 (Level-headed)
Conformity: 23 (Follower)
Compassion: 24 (Loving)
Charisma: 11 (Unattractive)
Intellect: 20 (Bright)
Morals: 7P (Light-hearted)

While you may not be the cutest one in a social outing, you are definitely a caring one! You are always patient and willing to help others with their problems, no matter what. Even though you typically go with the crowd, you are smart and pure-hearted enough to stay out of trouble!


I had a fun time coming up with it!
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Quote from: DawnsEmbrace on 2014 Feb 03, 17:58:14
That's pretty on point, all except Charisma I think.
Lunar would help (Just about) anyone he thinks needs it, but he'd do it awkwardly.

All in all, I like his results. ^-^
Thanks for the test, Asterian.

Of course, my friend!

Oh, while he may help and do so awkwardly, he might do so in a manner that is appealing. I'd like to point out that your answer for the third question yields a high point value in Charisma by itself, coupled with the answer for question two -- which in case you're wondering, answer A is the highest in Charisma there, but it also darkens your Morals -- yielded your score in charms.
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Quote from: Ramisha on 2014 Feb 02, 07:56:58
Unicorns are racists, they only let their own in their school. May I add that the school is THE best one in all of Equestria...  :l
Pegasi are racists too. They think they're so aaaawesomeeee because they can flyyyy waaah wooow and they all think they're the fastest and best...
Earth ponies are nice and NORMAL. May I add, strongest and connected to the Earth... which is as everyone here knows the best element.

Not entirely. By the same logic, the world is sexist because we still have (wo)men-only penitentiaries.
Also, not to be negative, but your own statement about racism in the types of ponies tells a story.
Quote from: Ramisha on 2014 Feb 02, 07:56:58
Earth ponies are nice and NORMAL. May I add, strongest and connected to the Earth... which is as everyone here knows the best element.

Here's where I stand on superior races:

Unicorns may have an inert higher intelligence, but they are often weaker physically than either the Pegasi or Earth races.

Pegasi are your athletes. They are faster -- by far as demonstrated by Rainbow Dash -- than either of the races, but are built that way mainly by evolution. It is in their genes to be agile, but agile does not always mean tough.

Earth ponies are definitely the strongest physically, but that does not mean they are superior.

I would classify Zebras as something of a hybrid race between Unicorns and Earth ponies, wielding less physical strength in exchange for an affinity with magic; therefore, I would say that while being naturally more intelligent while being slightly weaker in physique would describe Zebras well.

Changelings, at least in my humble opinion, do not even count as ponies. They are shape-shifters, but they are generally weaker than any other pony races.

Alicorns seem to be the only elite, if any at all. Only four are known to exist, and all are princesses, but even then, I do not consider Alicorns to automatically be above others. Rather, I see the winged unicorns to be a symbol of their hierarchy in society as well as an outward display of enlightenment on the inside. Alicorns understand they are not above others; if they thought that, they would miss the point of ruling and they would not have earned their wings/horn.

My final standing: No race is superior, not even Alicorns. Every pony is just as important as the next, with no one of them truly over another. Society creates an illusion of power given to the Alicorns, but the princesses are benevolent. They know they do not deserve their "power," as does every great ruler that has lived.

To para-phrase Socrates: True knowledge exists in knowing that you know nothing. I know I know nothing, which is why I am here before you telling my opinion.
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Quote from: Luminescence on 2014 Jan 30, 18:02:47
Erm... Is this still open, or am I just drifting through old forum posts aimlessly?

It is still open. Feel free to try it!


Spoiler: Lunar Composer's Results • show
Patience: 23 (Nearly Zen)
Conformity: 12 (Stands out)
Compassion: 27 (Loving)
Charisma: 22 (Socialite)
Intellect: 18 (Average)
Morals: 8P (Light-hearted)

While others may have you beat in intelligence, you are a sweetheart! You always are willing to help others, even if that might mean sacrificing a little at times. You also seem to have a knack for making friends; just about anywhere you go, you can always manage to talk with somepony in a way they find pleasing!
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[glow=yellow,2,300]"I can vouch for the flammable substance they spew from their maw, but I myself am certain that the initial spark is generated from thermal control."[/glow] The unicorn took out a textbook from his robe and held it aloft in front of him. He began flipping through the pages until... [glow=yellow,2,300]"Ah, here it is... 'The Law of Conservation of Energy states that energy can neither be created nor destroyed; however, said energy can be transformed into other forms, be it thermal, kinetic, or mechanical energy, and even take up space in the form of matter.' Ever wondered why dragons crave gems?"[/glow] he asked.
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Suddenly, a white unicorn chimed in. [glow=yellow,2,300]"I would think not."[/glow] The unicorn wore a robe as white as his coat, though much more intricately detailed. He looked as though he belonged to a family of nobility, judging by his accent and attire. He went on, [glow=yellow,2,300]"The law of conservation of energy states that energy is neither created nor destroyed, but it can transform between thermal, mechanic, and kinetic. The way that dragons create fire is to draw energy, be it whatever form, transform that energy into thermal energy, then displace that energy into the atoms around them. The result is spontaneous combustion that takes place just in front of the dragon's mouth."[/glow]

The unicorn walked up to the both of them, [glow=yellow,2,300]"Of course, that is just a theory of mine."[/glow]