Poll
Question:
Which Villian would you like to see return in Season 3?
Option 1: Nightmare Moon
Option 2: Discord
Option 3: Queen Chrysalis
Who would you want to see return :/
None. If ponies were better at something other children show characters were at, it was making sure they never had to fight the same villain twice.
Though a remake/expy of Tirek would be nice.
On-topic, I'd enjoy seeing Discord return, but not as a villain. His character had far too much potential to be killed off so quickly. Nightmare Moon was a now-vanquished dark side of a princess, and Chrysalis was a generic disney villain.
Quote from: Lary on 2012 Jul 23, 12:21:34
None. If ponies were better at something other children show characters were at, it was making sure they never had to fight the same villain twice.
Though a remake/expy of Tirek would be nice.
On-topic, I'd enjoy seeing Discord return, but not as a villain. His character had far too much potential to be killed off so quickly. Nightmare Moon was a now-vanquished dark side of a princess, and Chrysalis was a generic disney villain.
This.
The return of a villian usually means that the writers are out of ideas.
Discord , and Chrysalis.
Nightmare moon can't return.
Its hard for Discord to return.
Chrysalis can easily return.
So Chrysalis could free discord.
I also loved Discord I want to see him in the show more than just a one episode villian.I hate it when you get too attached to a character you don't want to see them go espicially in just an episode.
All of them. ovO
Discord. I didn't care for the other two.
Discord and his reality breaking humor :3
What Lary said
Actually, having an arc with a single villain could add depth to her or his character. I'm talking more than three episodes, not like just a finale or opening.
Discord... He makes my day ^-^
Discord, hopefully to fulfil my wish to see a history episode of how Celestia and Luna defeated him.
Quote from: SOWTOJ on 2012 Jul 25, 13:08:20
Discord, hopefully to fulfil my wish to see a history episode of how Celestia and Luna defeated him.
Yes, I agree with that! I would definitely not want Nightmare Moon back though, since Luna is one of my favorites!
Quote from: Rainbrodash on 2012 Jul 25, 14:41:02
Quote from: SOWTOJ on 2012 Jul 25, 13:08:20
Discord, hopefully to fulfil my wish to see a history episode of how Celestia and Luna defeated him.
Yes, I agree with that! I would definitely not want Nightmare Moon back though, since Luna is one of my favorites!
and now to give all of my yes away.
I would love for a discord return. Discord can be described as a villain with almost endless potential. He could without doubt join the ponies for a episode and then cross them in the next. Chaos is endless ;)
not sure whether or not I would want a Cerberus Syndrome in this show... grim-darkening would be both awesome and sad at the same time... what to choose... >.<
Quote from: The Wandering Magus on 2012 Jul 26, 00:07:46
not sure whether or not I would want a Cerberus Syndrome in this show... grim-darkening would be both awesome and sad at the same time... what to choose... >.<
The show goes full grimdark, the series will die. The show loses it's target audience.
Will never happen.
it lost its target audience a long time ago, and the trend's been to go steadily towards the grimdark side all of Season 2 :] The first previews of S3 seem to show a sort of reversal of that, but it sounds like a red herring (despite that everypony bit it and declared it delicious). Other shows have gone slightly grimmer and darker before and done well. And note I'm not advocating a full grimmification, just a slight grim-darkening. If children are willing to watch Courage the Cowardly Dog, I don't think they'd have any problem with a slightly less fluffy show. Pokemon's "dark" enough, if you want to call it that, and it's got a gigantic fanbase.
Pokemon originated as a video game, and the show was made in Japan. Their standards are different.
And you're fooling yourself if you don't think that 6 year olds still don't watch it. Even if we do outnumber them. The minute the show fully caters to us, I'm blowing this joint because it'll become just like the bad cartoons of the last decade, and the fandom will become as bad as the Sonic fanbase. Need I remind you they started hiring Cartoon Network writers to help with Season 3?
feel free to leave if you want :] I'm sure the fandom and the show would continue on quite well for a long time in any event. And before some mod comes along telling me to "ease up on Lary", It's just my observation that it seems hypocritical/counterproductive/strange to me for somepony who dislikes a show/fandom with such a passion would continue entangling themselves in that show/fandom's community.
Discord! That guy's the best non-pony character ever created.
If S3 has really bad episodes (as in, REALLY BAD), I'd probably no longer watch the show but still stay in the fanbase.
Quote from: Lary on 2012 Jul 26, 00:51:18
Pokemon originated as a video game, and the show was made in Japan. Their standards are different.
And you're fooling yourself if you don't think that 6 year olds still don't watch it. Even if we do outnumber them. The minute the show fully caters to us, I'm blowing this joint because it'll become just like the bad cartoons of the last decade, and the fandom will become as bad as the Sonic fanbase. Need I remind you they started hiring Cartoon Network writers to help with Season 3?
I thought Pokemon started out as a teen/adult manga with a main character named red and his rival blue. Which then a games blue and red were based off of where in the character names blue and red were available as defaults. Then they made a show based on ash and his pikachu. Which Pokemon yellow was a bit more closely based off of. The is also a secret final boss named Red in it with OP Pokemon.
Quote from: Lary on 2012 Jul 26, 00:51:18
The minute the show fully caters to us, I'm blowing this joint
The show has already catered to the older fans on many occasions. Unless you mean in the aspect that they begin writing it strictly for older people and leaving out the elements for children? This won't actually stop children from watching it though. Heck, I grew up on Ren and Stimpy, Beavis and Butthead and other shows of that nature.
However, I do want the show to maintain its family viewing quality. If it swings to being of more mature content, it might be easier to tell people that I'm a fan of the show, but harder to believe that the characters go from being super happy-friendly to whatever they might have to become in order to please older crowds.
Quote from: SOWTOJ on 2012 Jul 27, 09:23:52
The show has already catered to the older fans on many occasions. Unless you mean in the aspect that they begin writing it strictly for older people and leaving out the elements for children? This won't actually stop children from watching it though. Heck, I grew up on Ren and Stimpy, Beavis and Butthead and other shows of that nature.
However, I do want the show to maintain its family viewing quality. If it swings to being of more mature content, it might be easier to tell people that I'm a fan of the show, but harder to believe that the characters go from being super happy-friendly to whatever they might have to become in order to please older crowds.
The show is good because that's just what it is; an innocent show for all ages. Going full grimdark will alienate a lot of fans and, as a result, begin the death of the show.
Besides, grimdark is
not for a My Little Pony setting. That's what terrible fanfics are for.
is there a forum rule about flaming and argument? I think there's a forum rule about flaming and argument ^-^
and I like how most of what Lary's posting is opinion ^-^ Pathos rather than Logos, with near-zero Ethos lol
Who's arguing?
Quote from: SOWTOJ on 2012 Jul 27, 14:43:43
Who's arguing?
I did not specifically say anypony was arguing, I was simply bringing up an observation ^-^
Now, returning to the original topic of the thread: I would like to see the return of Flim and Flam, perhaps having gained success in another town.
All of them, but not necessarily in the role of villain. Gilda could come back and try to get back at Dash, or have changed just a bit.
Trixie could want revenge or something.
Discord could actually be a useful ally.
Chrysalis, she's currently just a Disney thing, I'd like her to be more.
Flim and Flam? Don't see a reason why they couldn't pop up elsewhere.
Blueblood oh Blueblood, thing coat smells of cud, so take a bath and get over here.
etc.
Quote from: Zygrograxgra on 2012 Jul 27, 15:15:20
All of them, but not necessarily in the role of villain. Gilda could come back and try to get back at Dash, or have changed just a bit.
Trixie could want revenge or something.
Discord could actually be a useful ally.
Chrysalis, she's currently just a Disney thing, I'd like her to be more.
Flim and Flam? Don't see a reason why they couldn't pop up elsewhere.
Blueblood oh Blueblood, thing coat smells of cud, so take a bath and get over here.
etc.
would be interesting to see how they might have changed in the interim!
I'm surprised so few people have voted for Chrysalis. She's my personal favorite with her awesome physical appearance as well as her voice.
Discord must return! It would make sense for him to be trapped in stone forever, and that is why he will return!
Quote from: Tara on 2012 Jul 28, 01:19:21
I'm surprised so few people have voted for Chrysalis. She's my personal favorite with her awesome physical appearance as well as her voice.
Me too X3
I'd personally vote for Discord, he was an interesting character. Although, I realize Trixie wasn't a villain, but I'd like to see her come back for an episode. The reactions would be interesting if both characters returned though.
seems like the majority want Discord back :D
John de Lancie (voice of Discord) has confirmed that he voiced another MLP episode (http://twitter.com/johndelancie/status/184176729840033792). Technically that's not a confirmation that he voiced Discord again, but it seems very likely there'll at least be another mention of him if the voice actor went back.
Quote from: ThreeZeus on 2012 Jul 29, 20:17:35
John de Lancie (voice of Discord) has confirmed that he voiced another MLP episode (http://twitter.com/johndelancie/status/184176729840033792). Technically that's not a confirmation that he voiced Discord again, but it seems very likely there'll at least be another mention of him if the voice actor went back.
Maybe in an episode where they go back to when he was originally stoned
Quote from: Weatherboy1 on 2012 Jul 29, 22:32:26
Quote from: ThreeZeus on 2012 Jul 29, 20:17:35
John de Lancie (voice of Discord) has confirmed that he voiced another MLP episode (http://twitter.com/johndelancie/status/184176729840033792). Technically that's not a confirmation that he voiced Discord again, but it seems very likely there'll at least be another mention of him if the voice actor went back.
Maybe in an episode where they go back to when he was originally stoned
Hahaha, oh just imagine it. Discord "stoned" ovO
(P.S.: I know what you meant, by the way, but that was hilarious to think of :P )
hear his thoughts while sealed ovO
I feel sorry for nightmare moon. Not a single vote :c
Discord needs a return episode. Totally.
Quote from: LeeChanthepandaren on 2012 Jul 31, 12:12:48
I feel sorry for nightmare moon. Not a single vote :c
Discord needs a return episode. Totally.
If NMM returns we lose Luna.Nopony wants to lose Luna. (http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u426/Ydjm/YdjmSmileys/lunaaw.png)
Quote from: Night Pony on 2012 Jul 31, 12:16:23
Quote from: LeeChanthepandaren on 2012 Jul 31, 12:12:48
I feel sorry for nightmare moon. Not a single vote :c
Discord needs a return episode. Totally.
If NMM returns we lose Luna.Nopony wants to lose Luna. (http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u426/Ydjm/YdjmSmileys/lunaaw.png)
Well poor luna has missed the entire season twice now so... kidding, kidding. Luna does need more screen time. (?°?°??? ???
Quote from: ThreeZeus on 2012 Jul 29, 20:17:35
John de Lancie (voice of Discord) has confirmed that he voiced another MLP episode (http://twitter.com/johndelancie/status/184176729840033792). Technically that's not a confirmation that he voiced Discord again, but it seems very likely there'll at least be another mention of him if the voice actor went back.
Yeah, but he also said at a panel that he'll be known as Q, Discord, and now someone else. That means that whoever he voices is not going to be Discord, but a new character.
Quote from: Chishio Kunrin on 2012 Jul 31, 12:36:45
Quote from: ThreeZeus on 2012 Jul 29, 20:17:35
John de Lancie (voice of Discord) has confirmed that he voiced another MLP episode (http://twitter.com/johndelancie/status/184176729840033792). Technically that's not a confirmation that he voiced Discord again, but it seems very likely there'll at least be another mention of him if the voice actor went back.
Yeah, but he also said at a panel that he'll be known as Q, Discord, and now someone else. That means that whoever he voices is not going to be Discord, but a new character.
Hopefully he won't sound or act the same way as Discord :l
IF, and this is a big if, IF it's a new character, I hope it's not completely stupid. If there's something I absolutely abhor, it's a stupid villain.
The Crowd has spoken! Bring back Discord
Poor Nightmare Moon :P
I'm the only one that wants nightmaremoon? DD:
i think the reason nopony wants nmm is that she'd be possessing luna, and they love luna too much for that to happen.
Quote from: The Wandering Magus on 2012 Sep 10, 16:59:12
i think the reason nopony wants nmm is that she'd be possessing luna, and they love luna too much for that to happen.
This.
regardless of whether or not Nmm is actually a good/bad villain.
I'm sorry Luna. I'm sorry I wanted to see you evil again :c
x3
if they find a good reason to separate the two..
King Sombra and Queen Chrysalis Only because twilight sparkle hasn't use her element of harmony.
And both of them didn't turn into stone they both had the same thing as in escaping in defeated.
I totally agree with king sombra coming back I mean I loved how they finally made a bad male pony for once im kinda sick of female bad ponies and I also think in one of the seasons he should be brought back as stronger then twilight making it more challenging for her and more of an epic battle of epicness and give him more lines too so yes and he should be reformed and falls in love with twilight (im sorry but I dont think twilight and flash century is really working im sorry but flash century is just over played I wish she didnt fall in love with a high school teenager that plays guitar its just very overdone. >A<