Well, sadly I have noticed the lack of earth pony OCs. D:
So I challenge the people of LoE Forums to make one and when the game comes out, make it one of their playable ponies! ^-^
Earth ponies can be interesting and I've no idea why people don't have one. I've seen my fair share of pegasi and alicorns that are Mary-Sue at the best of times ( O: :l ) but not so many earth ponies!
According to a recent poll on the dA group, #MLP-FiM:
2,355 deviants said I am Female, and my Pony OC is a Pegasus.
1,307 deviants said I am Male, and my Pony OC is a Pegasus.
1,253 deviants said I am Female, and my Pony OC is a Unicorn.
955 deviants said I am Male, and my Pony OC is a Unicorn.
But only:
814 deviants said I am Female, and my Pony OC is an Earth Pony.
791 deviants said I am a Male, and my Pony OC is an Earth Pony.
Well, I'll kick off this challenge with my Pony OC, Loud Speaker the Earth pony.
(http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2012/201/6/1/profile_picture_by_ellzbot11-d57ys9q.png)#
(Thank you to LightningTumble on dA for the image!!)
She's a DJ that goes by the name of 'Pulse' (hence my username!) and camps in the Everfree forest often to overcome her fears.
Show me YOUR Earth Pony OCs!
Whadda you waiting for?
There isn't really a lack of Earth Ponies. A minority? Probrally. Off the top of my head I can name ten that aren't mine, and I know there are more, and I can see why you made this thread, because earth ponies can't do magic, or flight. I have three, but no Images of them.
Well, my one and only OC is a earth pony.
Spoiler: Fudgemuffin • show (http://i1256.photobucket.com/albums/ii490/Fudgemuffinpony/Fudgemuffin2.png) (http://forum.legendsofequestria.com/index.php?topic=2889.msg204251#msg204251)
I'm hoping to have three OCs before LoE comes out, one of each race. ^-^
I already have an earthpony, along with two pegasi and a unicorn. ^-^
(http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc406/Chishio64/OCs/robotpony-edited.png)
Cyber Grace. She's an android, but she doesn't know it. She assumes she's just one of those rare ponies whose talent turned out not to match her name very well (she loves to explore), so she mostly goes by Grace.
I've already got my Earth Pony in ready. Her name is Faith.
(http://i.imgur.com/U3gI1.png)
In fact, Lary is my only Pegasus. I've got tons of Earth Pony OC's. I just haven't posted any of them yet.
Well, I may as well get a description of my three OC's.
Spoiler: Here they are. • show
Sparks Spur : Light Brown coat, Dark Brown mane, Green eyes, and a bit of a stronger build.
Cutie Mark : Fedora
Scarland Ironhide : Light Grey coat, Black mane, Dark Grey eyes, and a regular build.
Cutie Mark : Pickaxe
Uni Dere : Light Grey coat, Dark Green mane, matching eyes, and a regular build.
Cutie Mark : A pile of bits
I'd like to make an "actual" Earth Pony OC but I feel no inspiration to making one. It's not that they suck, I just can't think of a good Earth Pony OC as of now that isn't a cliche farmer or scientist or just really strong.
And when I said an Actual Earth Pony OC I mean I have a wingless pegasus named Patchwork.
Well he technically isn't my O.C , but....
(http://th05.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/f/2012/054/d/0/my_little_fanart_blues_music_by_dragnmastralex-d4qr68o.png)
Quote from: Fudgemuffin on 2012 Aug 17, 12:25:22
Well, my one and only OC is a earth pony.
Spoiler: Fudgemuffin • show (http://i1256.photobucket.com/albums/ii490/Fudgemuffinpony/Fudgemuffin2.png) (http://forum.legendsofequestria.com/index.php?topic=2889.msg204251#msg204251)
I'm hoping to have three OCs before LoE comes out, one of each race. ^-^
Fudgemuffin's really neat! :D
Quote from: Chishio Kunrin on 2012 Aug 17, 12:25:56
I already have an earthpony, along with two pegasi and a unicorn. ^-^
(http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc406/Chishio64/OCs/robotpony-edited.png)
Cyber Grace. She's an android, but she doesn't know it. She assumes she's just one of those rare ponies whose talent turned out not to match her name very well (she loves to explore), so she mostly goes by Grace.
So kinda like Friendship is Witchcraft? :P
Quote from: Coffee Rush on 2012 Aug 17, 12:16:50
There isn't really a lack of Earth Ponies. A minority? Probrally. Off the top of my head I can name ten that aren't mine, and I know there are more, and I can see why you made this thread, because earth ponies can't do magic, or flight. I have three, but no Images of them.
Are they named yet? I'd love to hear about them! ^-^
Quote from: pulse on 2012 Aug 17, 15:07:28
Quote from: Chishio Kunrin on 2012 Aug 17, 12:25:56
I already have an earthpony, along with two pegasi and a unicorn. ^-^
(http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc406/Chishio64/OCs/robotpony-edited.png)
Cyber Grace. She's an android, but she doesn't know it. She assumes she's just one of those rare ponies whose talent turned out not to match her name very well (she loves to explore), so she mostly goes by Grace.
So kinda like Friendship is Witchcraft? :P
Yep, I admit I got some inspiration from there. :P
And try not to double or triple post, please.
Quote from: Lary on 2012 Aug 17, 12:36:04
I've already got my Earth Pony in ready. Her name is Faith.
(http://i.imgur.com/U3gI1.png)
In fact, Lary is my only Pegasus. I've got tons of Earth Pony OC's. I just haven't posted any of them yet.
You should think about adding them, I'm sure everypony would love to see! ^-^
Quote from: Coffee Rush on 2012 Aug 17, 12:41:48
Well, I may as well get a description of my three OC's.
Spoiler: Here they are. • show
Sparks Spur : Light Brown coat, Dark Brown mane, Green eyes, and a bit of a stronger build.
Cutie Mark : Fedora
Scarland Ironhide : Light Grey coat, Black mane, Dark Grey eyes, and a regular build.
Cutie Mark : Pickaxe
Uni Dere : Light Grey coat, Dark Green mane, matching eyes, and a regular build.
Cutie Mark : A pile of bits
Ignore my last post, I screwed up! :I
Wow they're really cool!
Quote from: Teal Turken on 2012 Aug 17, 12:42:20
I'd like to make an "actual" Earth Pony OC but I feel no inspiration to making one. It's not that they suck, I just can't think of a good Earth Pony OC as of now that isn't a cliche farmer or scientist or just really strong.
And when I said an Actual Earth Pony OC I mean I have a wingless pegasus named Patchwork.
Wingless pegasus, eh? :o How did that happen?
Quote from: Blues-Music on 2012 Aug 17, 14:35:08
Well he technically isn't my O.C , but....
(http://th05.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/f/2012/054/d/0/my_little_fanart_blues_music_by_dragnmastralex-d4qr68o.png)
He's a cool Earth pony! :)
(http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2012/207/2/9/katja_by_bakasan94-d58pptm.png) Katja
(http://img577.imageshack.us/img577/3186/johannes.png) Johannes
Dusty Wind, a barrel racer.
Cobalt Cloud is my earth pony OC he's a self proclaimed knight who leads travelers out of the everfree forest when they wander near his house.
(http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k185/Alecsandar1111/Fancharacters/Pony%20OCS/1bfcb459.jpg)
His full bio is in this topic.
http://forum.legendsofequestria.com/index.php?topic=1776.0
I am an Earth Pony, and one of my two OCs is a Earth Pony as well! Earth ponies are best~
(http://i50.tinypic.com/inhfl5.jpg)
Quote from: Fudgemuffin on 2012 Aug 17, 12:25:22
Well, my one and only OC is a earth pony.
Spoiler: Fudgemuffin • show (http://i1256.photobucket.com/albums/ii490/Fudgemuffinpony/Fudgemuffin2.png) (http://forum.legendsofequestria.com/index.php?topic=2889.msg204251#msg204251)
I'm hoping to have three OCs before LoE comes out, one of each race. ^-^
oh man I though you were a pegasus XDD sry about it >_>
Here's another Earth Pony OC that I never really bothered to show XD (same with my Unicorn OC :P )
Her name is Calligraphy and she is very skilled at public speaking (with a knowledge of many languages and the capability of speaking in a whole lot of different accents) as well as Language Arts (especially Calligraphy)
Her amazingly long tail (not shown very clearly in this picture though XD) is often tied up at the end, making its whole thing seem like a brush. She usually uses her tail not only to write, but to complete traditional paintings as well.
If I write anymore I'll be writing her whole biography here lol so there you go, a simple picture of her
EDITED:
(http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2012/231/9/5/calligraphy_reference_sheet_by_icepool27-d5bnbb1.png)
Lets see, I have Boompast Theforth, Moolo Milkyilk, Rattle Ing Eagle, Jorden Longneck, Vealo Fashion, Flameyarn Hoof, and one more.
So I have 7 earth ponies out of 25 Ocs. 5 unicorns. 8 peguseas. 1 anicorn. 1 dragon pony. 3 seaponies.
Quote from: Firefly on 2012 Aug 17, 22:09:51
Quote from: Fudgemuffin on 2012 Aug 17, 12:25:22
Well, my one and only OC is a earth pony.
Spoiler: Fudgemuffin • show (http://i1256.photobucket.com/albums/ii490/Fudgemuffinpony/Fudgemuffin2.png) (http://forum.legendsofequestria.com/index.php?topic=2889.msg204251#msg204251)
I'm hoping to have three OCs before LoE comes out, one of each race. ^-^
oh man I though you were a pegasus XDD sry about it >_>
Here's another Earth Pony OC that I never really bothered to show XD (same with my Unicorn OC :P )
Her name is Calligraphy and she is very skilled at public speaking (with a knowledge of many languages and the capability of speaking in a whole lot of different accents) as well as Language Arts (especially Calligraphy)
Her amazingly long tail (not shown very clearly in this picture though XD) is often tied up at the end, making its whole thing seem like a brush. She usually uses her tail not only to write, but to complete traditional paintings as well.
If I write anymore I'll be writing her whole biography here lol so there you go, a simple picture of her
(http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2012/230/0/8/new_oc_by_icepool27-d5bls6d.png)
Uses her tail to write?
O:
(http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110407151002/okami/images/thumb/1/1c/Divine_retribution2.jpg/632px-Divine_retribution2.jpg)
Sorry, that little tidbit really reminds me of Amaterasu from the game Okami. ovO She uses the tip of her tail to paint, which lets her use special abilities.
Well, Fudge used to be a Pegasus. After realising that there's not enough Earth Ponies and that Fudge never uses her wings, I changed her to a Earth Pony. I like Fudge better as a Earth Pony, suits her more. :3
Do Zebras count?
(http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2012/128/d/4/beach_zebra_by_kingozzy-d4yy8g3.png)
I am a big fan of Zebras, theres even less of them :c
Quote from: Pinkie Pie on 2012 Aug 17, 21:12:28
I am an Earth Pony, and one of my two OCs is a Earth Pony as well! Earth ponies are best~
(http://i50.tinypic.com/inhfl5.jpg)
You said it! ^-^
Quote from: LarryMcLie on 2012 Aug 17, 22:24:12
Lets see, I have Boompast Theforth, Moolo Milkyilk, Rattle Ing Eagle, Jorden Longneck, Vealo Fashion, Flameyarn Hoof, and one more.
So I have 7 earth ponies out of 25 Ocs. 5 unicorns. 8 peguseas. 1 anicorn. 1 dragon pony. 3 seaponies.
That sure is a lot of OCs! I have 5, 2 unicorns, 3 earth.
Quote from: Fudgemuffin on 2012 Aug 18, 06:00:15
Well, Fudge used to be a Pegasus. After realising that there's not enough Earth Ponies and that Fudge never uses her wings, I changed her to a Earth Pony. I like Fudge better as a Earth Pony, suits her more. :3
Nice! Although I think that situation is kinda like Fluttershy. I think she'd be better as Earth! >.<
Quote from: pulse on 2012 Aug 18, 09:25:26
Quote from: Fudgemuffin on 2012 Aug 18, 06:00:15
Well, Fudge used to be a Pegasus. After realising that there's not enough Earth Ponies and that Fudge never uses her wings, I changed her to a Earth Pony. I like Fudge better as a Earth Pony, suits her more. :3
Nice! Although I think that situation is kinda like Fluttershy. I think she'd be better as Earth! >.<
I sort of agree to Fudge's idea of changing her OC's race, sounds reasonable to me XD
Fluttershy is better as Earth as well, but then she will not be able to find/care for pets that have to stretch their wings up among he clouds every once in a while, so there goes, I guess ovO
Quote from: Chishio Kunrin on 2012 Aug 18, 05:49:23
Quote from: Firefly on 2012 Aug 17, 22:09:51
Quote from: Fudgemuffin on 2012 Aug 17, 12:25:22
Well, my one and only OC is a earth pony.
Spoiler: Fudgemuffin • show (http://i1256.photobucket.com/albums/ii490/Fudgemuffinpony/Fudgemuffin2.png) (http://forum.legendsofequestria.com/index.php?topic=2889.msg204251#msg204251)
I'm hoping to have three OCs before LoE comes out, one of each race. ^-^
oh man I though you were a pegasus XDD sry about it >_>
Here's another Earth Pony OC that I never really bothered to show XD (same with my Unicorn OC :P )
Her name is Calligraphy and she is very skilled at public speaking (with a knowledge of many languages and the capability of speaking in a whole lot of different accents) as well as Language Arts (especially Calligraphy)
Her amazingly long tail (not shown very clearly in this picture though XD) is often tied up at the end, making its whole thing seem like a brush. She usually uses her tail not only to write, but to complete traditional paintings as well.
If I write anymore I'll be writing her whole biography here lol so there you go, a simple picture of her
(http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2012/230/0/8/new_oc_by_icepool27-d5bls6d.png)
Uses her tail to write?
O:
(http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110407151002/okami/images/thumb/1/1c/Divine_retribution2.jpg/632px-Divine_retribution2.jpg)
Sorry, that little tidbit really reminds me of Amaterasu from the game Okami. ovO She uses the tip of her tail to paint, which lets her use special abilities.
really?? O: O: I've never gotten to know the game well, but it seems pretty popular to me XD
I just got the OC idea fiddling with a brush one day lol Sagwa, an old cartoon about a Siamese cat who lived in a palace and bore talent in calligraphy (a family tradition for her), played a role in inspiring this OC idea as well lol
Now I really want her to have a pet dog that can write with its tail as well ovO
Quote from: Firefly on 2012 Aug 18, 10:25:56
Quote from: Chishio Kunrin on 2012 Aug 18, 05:49:23
Quote from: Firefly on 2012 Aug 17, 22:09:51
Quote from: Fudgemuffin on 2012 Aug 17, 12:25:22
Well, my one and only OC is a earth pony.
Spoiler: Fudgemuffin • show (http://i1256.photobucket.com/albums/ii490/Fudgemuffinpony/Fudgemuffin2.png) (http://forum.legendsofequestria.com/index.php?topic=2889.msg204251#msg204251)
I'm hoping to have three OCs before LoE comes out, one of each race. ^-^
oh man I though you were a pegasus XDD sry about it >_>
Here's another Earth Pony OC that I never really bothered to show XD (same with my Unicorn OC :P )
Her name is Calligraphy and she is very skilled at public speaking (with a knowledge of many languages and the capability of speaking in a whole lot of different accents) as well as Language Arts (especially Calligraphy)
Her amazingly long tail (not shown very clearly in this picture though XD) is often tied up at the end, making its whole thing seem like a brush. She usually uses her tail not only to write, but to complete traditional paintings as well.
If I write anymore I'll be writing her whole biography here lol so there you go, a simple picture of her
(http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2012/230/0/8/new_oc_by_icepool27-d5bls6d.png)
Uses her tail to write?
O:
(http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110407151002/okami/images/thumb/1/1c/Divine_retribution2.jpg/632px-Divine_retribution2.jpg)
Sorry, that little tidbit really reminds me of Amaterasu from the game Okami. ovO She uses the tip of her tail to paint, which lets her use special abilities.
really?? O: O: I've never gotten to know the game well, but it seems pretty popular to me XD
I just got the OC idea fiddling with a brush one day lol Sagwa, an old cartoon about a Siamese cat who lived in a palace and bore talent in calligraphy (a family tradition for her), played a role in inspiring this OC idea as well lol
Now I really want her to have a pet dog that can write with its tail as well ovO
Ah, Sagwa too. :3 I loved that show. There really are plenty of places to get inspiration for spectacular earthponies. People just have to look and think!
Quote from: Firefly on 2012 Aug 18, 10:21:55
Quote from: pulse on 2012 Aug 18, 09:25:26
Quote from: Fudgemuffin on 2012 Aug 18, 06:00:15
Well, Fudge used to be a Pegasus. After realising that there's not enough Earth Ponies and that Fudge never uses her wings, I changed her to a Earth Pony. I like Fudge better as a Earth Pony, suits her more. :3
Nice! Although I think that situation is kinda like Fluttershy. I think she'd be better as Earth! >.<
I sort of agree to Fudge's idea of changing her OC's race, sounds reasonable to me XD
Fluttershy is better as Earth as well, but then she will not be able to find/care for pets that have to stretch their wings up among he clouds every once in a while, so there goes, I guess ovO
There's a reason for everything. :]
My main OC and Ponysona is an earth pony, and I say there are plenty ^-^
Quote from: Cutiebone on 2012 Aug 18, 10:59:28
My main OC and Ponysona is an earth pony, and I say there are plenty ^-^
Well there's enough! :P
I have posted a bio of my earth pony a week ago, Amtrack. Just nopony is commenting him or anything.:c
This is him.
(http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2012/210/2/d/amtrack_avatar_by_theavantiaseries-d591kw3.png)
I look at almost every OC that are posted on the forums. A lot of them I won't reply to, though; the main reason generally being they are unbelievable. I don't really have the courage to tell an author their OC is unbelievable, especially if a lot of work was done on it.
As for Amtrack, the only thing I could think of to say was how he is named after a railroad company. I didn't really think that was the right thing to say, though. :c
As for Earth Ponies, I have one still under development named Fletchessa. She works with wood, yay. ovO
Quote from: Morgan Sententia on 2012 Aug 19, 15:13:05
I have posted a bio of my earth pony a week ago, Amtrack. Just nopony is commenting him or anything.:c
This is him.
(http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2012/210/2/d/amtrack_avatar_by_theavantiaseries-d591kw3.png)
He's nicee!
Quote from: Gracie Sky on 2012 Aug 20, 21:52:16
I look at almost every OC that are posted on the forums. A lot of them I won't reply to, though; the main reason generally being they are unbelievable. I don't really have the courage to tell an author their OC is unbelievable, especially if a lot of work was done on it.
As for Amtrack, the only thing I could think of to say was how he is named after a railroad company. I didn't really think that was the right thing to say, though. :c
As for Earth Ponies, I have one still under development named Fletchessa. She works with wood, yay. ovO
I have a feeling I shouldn't look into people's OCs, then. I get a little twitchy and touchy about it, probably because I have a whooooole looooot of OCs in another fandom, each of whom I tried my hardest not to make them very ridiculous. If I feel their power is too strong and they could be OP, I put some kind of weakness and/or limit on them to make sure they're not bad OCs. That kind of stuff. So, after all that, I've become rather disciplined in making good/quality OCs.
But unfortunately, I cannot shy away from Mary Sues because I still don't completely understand what a Mary Sue is, and no one will explain it to me. :c
I don't want to discourage you from looking at other peoples' OCs. There are some very good, high quality OCs! You just need to know what a good OC looks like from a far, the trick is to trust the initial impression from your first glace. But must also be willing to give them a chance to impress you; looks can deceive, both for better or for worse.
And when trying to "balance" special powers, adding a weakness whose only purpose is to compensate for something that may be OP is somewhat of a cop out. If it were me, I would tone down powers I might believe to be OP, or limit the means by which it can be used to the best of its potential or used at all. Still, it's dangerous water to tread on.
Lastly, a Mary Sue is a character archetype that typically encompasses an over idealized character, more often female. We all know people and ponies aren't perfect, so when trying to identify a Mary Sue, ask yourself "Is this character perfect?". Symptoms include being loved by everyone, being exceptionally beautiful or cute (less prominent with ponies, who are all cute >~<), unrealistically excelling at important things, being the chosen one and/or being the last of a race and/or having dormant superpowers. The list goes on.
Ah, I see. It's so much clearer what a Mary Sue is now. Thanks.
And yeah, I've been trying to mostly limit powers and such, especially within logic. Like, I have a character whose weapon is gauntlets that let him reach through things and can let him become intangible. However, it doesn't really work against energy like lightning, fire, a lot of spells, stuff like that. That character's probably not that good.
One of my scientist characters has different vision modes, and one of them lets his eyes and brain take in much more info, so he can see details better and be better at detecting things moving at high speeds. But he can't use it for too long, or he'll get migraines. After all, our brains don't really take in every detail. We're not meant too. It'd be too much strain on our brains.
Huh. Actually, I just went through my list of characters, and most of the others aren't anything that other people's characters can't manage. Most of them have abilities that I never really felt like needed some kind of limit or weakness.
[Edit]: Also, I refrain from ever making an OC who is a "relative" of a canon character of whatever I'm basing the character on. I've seen some people do that. Would that count as a Mary Sue?
(Though, I admit I once toyed with the idea of Ichigo from Bleach having a cousin named Kiichigo. I found the rhyming words funny.)
Quote from: Chishio Kunrin on 2012 Aug 22, 15:37:26
Ah, I see. It's so much clearer what a Mary Sue is now. Thanks.
And yeah, I've been trying to mostly limit powers and such, especially within logic. Like, I have a character whose weapon is gauntlets that let him reach through things and can let him become intangible. However, it doesn't really work against energy like lightning, fire, a lot of spells, stuff like that. That character's probably not that good.
One of my scientist characters has different vision modes, and one of them lets his eyes and brain take in much more info, so he can see details better and be better at detecting things moving at high speeds. But he can't use it for too long, or he'll get migraines. After all, our brains don't really take in every detail. We're not meant too. It'd be too much strain on our brains.
Huh. Actually, I just went through my list of characters, and most of the others aren't anything that other people's characters can't manage. Most of them have abilities that I never really felt like needed some kind of limit or weakness.
[Edit]: Also, I refrain from ever making an OC who is a "relative" of a canon character of whatever I'm basing the character on. I've seen some people do that. Would that count as a Mary Sue?
(Though, I admit I once toyed with the idea of Ichigo from Bleach having a cousin named Kiichigo. I found the rhyming words funny.)
I don't think that counts actually, unless if you say that you are related to almost every important character in the show like:
the niece Princess Celestia and Princess Luna, was babysitted by Cadance before, knew Shining Armour in Magic Kindergarten, is related to Starswirl the Bearded, were best friends with Fancy Pants when young, is the descendant of a legendary Alicorn who once saved the world from destruction
That is a true (as exaggerated as it is) Mary Sue e_e
Quote from: Firefly on 2012 Aug 23, 06:11:21
Quote from: Chishio Kunrin on 2012 Aug 22, 15:37:26
Ah, I see. It's so much clearer what a Mary Sue is now. Thanks.
And yeah, I've been trying to mostly limit powers and such, especially within logic. Like, I have a character whose weapon is gauntlets that let him reach through things and can let him become intangible. However, it doesn't really work against energy like lightning, fire, a lot of spells, stuff like that. That character's probably not that good.
One of my scientist characters has different vision modes, and one of them lets his eyes and brain take in much more info, so he can see details better and be better at detecting things moving at high speeds. But he can't use it for too long, or he'll get migraines. After all, our brains don't really take in every detail. We're not meant too. It'd be too much strain on our brains.
Huh. Actually, I just went through my list of characters, and most of the others aren't anything that other people's characters can't manage. Most of them have abilities that I never really felt like needed some kind of limit or weakness.
[Edit]: Also, I refrain from ever making an OC who is a "relative" of a canon character of whatever I'm basing the character on. I've seen some people do that. Would that count as a Mary Sue?
(Though, I admit I once toyed with the idea of Ichigo from Bleach having a cousin named Kiichigo. I found the rhyming words funny.)
I don't think that counts actually, unless if you say that you are related to almost every important character in the show like:
the niece Princess Celestia and Princess Luna, was babysitted by Cadance before, knew Shining Armour in Magic Kindergarten, is related to Starswirl the Bearded, were best friends with Fancy Pants when young, is the descendant of a legendary Alicorn who once saved the world from destruction
That is a true (as exaggerated as it is) Mary Sue e_e
What if it's like "I'm Fluttershy's sister you never heard of."? If it's something like that, it makes it kinda weird.
I actually wish more people would provide constructive criticism on OC's the author won't get better unless you help them get better or they mass study about how to make an original character and even then constructive criticism is still needed, I would want to provide some myself on some OC's but I'm not experienced enough at making characters to do so, I still have trouble trying to always make sure my OC's are non Mary-Sue/Gary-Stu like. (I'm glad a criticism topic was made in the OC board as it helped me a lot but it seems to be dead now.)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Sue
This kind of explains in detail what a Mary Sue character is.
I was thinking about starting a critique topic where Mr. Mustang left off, since he doesn't appear to currently be active, or at least until he returns. I would like authors to get better with their OCs, since there has recently been a lot of characters I find to be unrealistic (at least parts of them) by the model of pony established by the show. I won't claim to be an OC expert, although I would like to believe I'm better than average and my advice would be helpful.
As for relatives of canon characters, I would avoid it, if possible. Canon characters are typically developed enough that all their family members have been made clear, especially after 2 seasons. (still waiting to see Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash's parents, though)
If you must, there's nothing "wrong" with it, as long as you keep it contained within your story and try not pretending that it's the truth in canon. You'll also have to explain why they weren't brought up until now, hopefully not using the excuse that nopony has never heard of me. If they never heard of you, it's probably meant to stay that way.
In any event, no, being a relative of a canon character is not make one a Mary Sue automatically.
Quote from: Gracie Sky on 2012 Aug 23, 17:41:59
I was thinking about starting a critique topic where Mr. Mustang left off, since he doesn't appear to currently be active, or at least until he returns. I would like authors to get better with their OCs, since there has recently been a lot of characters I find to be unrealistic (at least parts of them) by the model of pony established by the show. I won't claim to be an OC expert, although I would like to believe I'm better than average and my advice would be helpful.
As for relatives of canon characters, I would avoid it, if possible. Canon characters are typically developed enough that all their family members have been made clear, especially after 2 seasons. (still waiting to see Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash's parents, though)
If you must, there's nothing "wrong" with it, as long as you keep it contained within your story and try not pretending that it's the truth in canon. You'll also have to explain why they weren't brought up until now, hopefully not using the excuse that nopony has never heard of me. If they never heard of you, it's probably meant to stay that way.
In any event, no, being a relative of a canon character is not make one a Mary Sue automatically.
Well Banana already reviewed my OC but if you do start reviewing, I would love it if you could take a look at mine sometime. ^-^
I don't see why people don't see my characters as the typical Sue. Seriously, I'm terrible at this.
Quote from: Lary on 2012 Aug 23, 21:41:58
I don't see why people don't see my characters as the typical Sue. Seriously, I'm terrible at this.
This is more 'Sue than any OC you'll ever make.
(http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2012/236/6/0/l00k_my_s00p3r_k4wa11_d3su_p0nys0n4______by_ellzbot11-d5c8aok.png)
Quote from: pulse on 2012 Aug 24, 09:01:38
This is more 'Sue than any OC you'll ever make.
(http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2012/236/6/0/l00k_my_s00p3r_k4wa11_d3su_p0nys0n4______by_ellzbot11-d5c8aok.png)
I'll be honest. That seems intentionally sue.
Quote from: Chishio Kunrin on 2012 Aug 23, 15:41:54
What if it's like "I'm Fluttershy's sister you never heard of."? If it's something like that, it makes it kinda weird.
I am guessing that, in the case of 'you never heard of', it really once again points back to whether the character itself is ridiculous or not. As for the 'weirdness', I think it is totally reliant on whether the OC has a good, stable background story to go by or not >:/ After all, any relationship between an OC and a canon character will have to be unknown if not that OC would be in the show already lol
Quote from: pulse on 2012 Aug 24, 09:01:38
Quote from: Lary on 2012 Aug 23, 21:41:58
I don't see why people don't see my characters as the typical Sue. Seriously, I'm terrible at this.
This is more 'Sue than any OC you'll ever make.
(http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2012/236/6/0/l00k_my_s00p3r_k4wa11_d3su_p0nys0n4______by_ellzbot11-d5c8aok.png)
I wouldn't count that as a Mary Sue... In my opinion, Mary Sues are more of character and personality. As for the looks, Mary Sues can be such ponies of 'great beauty, elegance, the high position that of a regal Queen, and exceptionally stunning mane and tail' (excluding Anya :P )
This character only bear alot of accessories, but that doesn't mean that they will go looking nice with each other, and neither does it mean that the pony will look amazingly perfect when she puts them on.
Quote from: Gracie Sky on 2012 Aug 23, 17:41:59
I was thinking about starting a critique topic where Mr. Mustang left off, since he doesn't appear to currently be active, or at least until he returns. I would like authors to get better with their OCs, since there has recently been a lot of characters I find to be unrealistic (at least parts of them) by the model of pony established by the show. I won't claim to be an OC expert, although I would like to believe I'm better than average and my advice would be helpful.
As for relatives of canon characters, I would avoid it, if possible. Canon characters are typically developed enough that all their family members have been made clear, especially after 2 seasons. (still waiting to see Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash's parents, though)
If you must, there's nothing "wrong" with it, as long as you keep it contained within your story and try not pretending that it's the truth in canon. You'll also have to explain why they weren't brought up until now, hopefully not using the excuse that nopony has never heard of me. If they never heard of you, it's probably meant to stay that way.
In any event, no, being a relative of a canon character is not make one a Mary Sue automatically.
I've had the critique idea in mind for some time too lol It began when I started giving feedback on some artwork in the arts section, and I think that it'd be really helpful if we could just make a thread containing the usernames of anyone who would like to take their time to help give cricticism to those ponies who need them on the forum. Ponies can then pm these people (if they would like some criticism but have not yet received any) if they want some feedback on their work or OCs
Or we could also start a thread where we can feature a certain user or OC for a period of time with everyone involved in commenting on the same piece of biography or work, then summing it up and sending it as a pm to the owner of the OC or work discussed, and help ponies one by one in this manner lol
I don't know to be sure, these are just some suggestions ^-^
Hmm... well, you may have some experience with art, but what about with OCs? If you think you have a keen eye for quality, I would really enjoy having some help with critiquing OCs, and I'm sure everypony would like receiving two points of view. I also see no problem with having a sort of "pony of the week" spotlight for exceptional pony OCs. I'm sure authors would appreciate the extra attention for their hard work.
I'll have to give it some thought, although the idea intrigues me.
(http://i.imgur.com/orRop.jpg)
Cedar Woods, My Earth pony OC.
He's an introvert to the extreme. Preferring solitude in wild natural settings (Everfree) he never bothered to learn regular pony manners and customs making himself very awkward is social encounters. Cedar also lacks a Cutie Mark, this causes him to avoid contact and is really embarrassing for him. Cedar wishes he could know what it's like to have real friendship but he makes the task really hard for himself.
Everfree forest is starting to get a bit crowded with OC's don't you think?
Ah, right. My OC Silent Scream grew up in Everfree Forest. X3 But he ended up leaving it and wandering into Ponyville. He still lives somewhat near the forest, but not in it. He can't stand the sound of howling, so he tries not to go in there too much, for fear of hearing or running into any timberwolves.
Quote from: Ninkon on 2012 Aug 26, 03:26:18
(http://i.imgur.com/orRop.jpg)
Cedar Woods, My Earth pony OC.
He's an introvert to the extreme. Preferring solitude in wild natural settings (Everfree) he never bothered to learn regular pony manners and customs making himself very awkward is social encounters. Cedar also lacks a Cutie Mark, this causes him to avoid contact and is really embarrassing for him. Cedar wishes he could know what it's like to have real friendship but he makes the task really hard for himself.
Everfree forest is starting to get a bit crowded with OC's don't you think?
You OC is very defined, I like that XD Every piece of background information links back to his 'introverted' character
However, the relationship between his shyness and his cutiemark is a little confusing; is it because of his shyness that he's got no cutiemark or is it because of the lack of a cutiemark that he tends to avoid contact? o.O
Quote from: Chishio Kunrin on 2012 Aug 26, 04:35:45
Ah, right. My OC Silent Scream grew up in Everfree Forest. X3 But he ended up leaving it and wandering into Ponyville. He still lives somewhat near the forest, but not in it. He can't stand the sound of howling, so he tries not to go in there too much, for fear of hearing or running into any timberwolves.
You've got a lot to reason and explain there :P
Quote from: Firefly on 2012 Aug 26, 09:56:19
Quote from: Chishio Kunrin on 2012 Aug 26, 04:35:45
Ah, right. My OC Silent Scream grew up in Everfree Forest. X3 But he ended up leaving it and wandering into Ponyville. He still lives somewhat near the forest, but not in it. He can't stand the sound of howling, so he tries not to go in there too much, for fear of hearing or running into any timberwolves.
You've got a lot to reason and explain there :P
He had a bad experience with timberwolves when he was a colt. See, when he was born, his parents noticed that his ears were weird. They felt there was something wrong with him, and it kind of scared them, so they decided to leave him in Everfree where the other scary things were. He ended up having to run and hide from timberwolves a lot. They scared him more than the other creatures, mostly because he had to avoid an entire pack of them instead of just one.
(http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc406/Chishio64/OCs/toxicpony.jpg)
He has scars from his time in Everfree, and his mane and tail are often messy.
To tell the truth, I actually never really intended to make him an OC. I was just messing around with The Hub's pony creator, thought he looked cool, and saved a picture. I ended up deciding to name him.
Quote from: Chishio Kunrin on 2012 Aug 26, 16:10:49
Quote from: Firefly on 2012 Aug 26, 09:56:19
Quote from: Chishio Kunrin on 2012 Aug 26, 04:35:45
Ah, right. My OC Silent Scream grew up in Everfree Forest. X3 But he ended up leaving it and wandering into Ponyville. He still lives somewhat near the forest, but not in it. He can't stand the sound of howling, so he tries not to go in there too much, for fear of hearing or running into any timberwolves.
You've got a lot to reason and explain there :P
He had a bad experience with timberwolves when he was a colt. See, when he was born, his parents noticed that his ears were weird. They felt there was something wrong with him, and it kind of scared them, so they decided to leave him in Everfree where the other scary things were. He ended up having to run and hide from timberwolves a lot. They scared him more than the other creatures, mostly because he had to avoid an entire pack of them instead of just one.
(http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc406/Chishio64/OCs/toxicpony.jpg)
He has scars from his time in Everfree, and his mane and tail are often messy.
To tell the truth, I actually never really intended to make him an OC. I was just messing around with The Hub's pony creator, thought he looked cool, and saved a picture. I ended up deciding to name him.
ohhh I see :DD I've noticed lately that all of your characters have sort of a Japanese taste to them (the design reminds me of Japanese Pop somehow... are they some what related to Japanese stuff?
Quote from: Firefly on 2012 Sep 01, 09:25:48
Quote from: Chishio Kunrin on 2012 Aug 26, 16:10:49
Quote from: Firefly on 2012 Aug 26, 09:56:19
Quote from: Chishio Kunrin on 2012 Aug 26, 04:35:45
Ah, right. My OC Silent Scream grew up in Everfree Forest. X3 But he ended up leaving it and wandering into Ponyville. He still lives somewhat near the forest, but not in it. He can't stand the sound of howling, so he tries not to go in there too much, for fear of hearing or running into any timberwolves.
You've got a lot to reason and explain there :P
He had a bad experience with timberwolves when he was a colt. See, when he was born, his parents noticed that his ears were weird. They felt there was something wrong with him, and it kind of scared them, so they decided to leave him in Everfree where the other scary things were. He ended up having to run and hide from timberwolves a lot. They scared him more than the other creatures, mostly because he had to avoid an entire pack of them instead of just one.
(http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc406/Chishio64/OCs/toxicpony.jpg)
He has scars from his time in Everfree, and his mane and tail are often messy.
To tell the truth, I actually never really intended to make him an OC. I was just messing around with The Hub's pony creator, thought he looked cool, and saved a picture. I ended up deciding to name him.
ohhh I see :DD I've noticed lately that all of your characters have sort of a Japanese taste to them (the design reminds me of Japanese Pop somehow... are they some what related to Japanese stuff?
Oh. If they do have kind of a Japanese taste to them, that's completely on accident and subconscious. lol I love anime, I'm really interested in Japanese culture, and up until now, most OCs that I've made have been based on anime.
I'v got Moonstone... She's an Earthpony!
I love this thread! Finally some earth-pony love! I got a pile of em!
First, I have an entire fan-made town of earth ponies being chronicled in my Silverdale Saga here (http://forum.legendsofequestria.com/index.php?topic=2967.0).
Featured in the Silverdale Saga is my personal favorite, Coppershine:
[IMG]http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t416/MorningGlorypony/Coppershinepicture2.png[/img]
Character Sheet (http://forum.legendsofequestria.com/index.php?topic=470.msg156461#msg156461)
Second, but not nearly so well explored is Nightingale:
[IMG]http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t416/MorningGlorypony/Nightinggalepicfinaltransparent.png[/img]
Character Sheet (http://forum.legendsofequestria.com/index.php?topic=470.msg14121#msg14121)
And two that are still under construction, Meadow Breeze and Clovercurl:
[IMG]http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t416/MorningGlorypony/MeadowandClover.png[/img]
Character Sheet (http://forum.legendsofequestria.com/index.php?topic=470.msg159272#msg159272)
I'm a earth pony too ovO
It's nice to see so many Earth Pony OC's now.
Quote from: Trege on 2012 Sep 22, 03:24:08
It's nice to see so many Earth Pony OC's now.
Indeed. :]
I only have the 3 main OC's Ryo/Zelos the unicorn who is my main name but In RP's I do tend to use Kai depending on which one it is so
[IMG]http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af258/nightblade968/Kai%20Swift%20shot/kaibydrizzlemut.png[/img]
Dr Kai Swift Earth pony at your service :]
I have an earth pony OC!
(http://i.imgur.com/OZFtF32.png)
(http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x416/Edanite/MLP/NamelessOCnew.png)
My Earth Pony OC designs. (Originally she was suppose to be a changeling but that got scrapped.)
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Quote from: Firefly on 2012 Aug 23, 06:11:21
I don't think that counts actually, unless if you say that you are related to almost every important character in the show like:
the niece Princess Celestia and Princess Luna, was babysitted by Cadance before, knew Shining Armour in Magic Kindergarten, is related to Starswirl the Bearded, were best friends with Fancy Pants when young, is the descendant of a legendary Alicorn who once saved the world from destruction
That is a true (as exaggerated as it is) Mary Sue e_e
Believe it or not, that doesn't count as Mary Sue. At least not the original meaning, anyway.
Originally, Mary Sue had little to no effect on a character design or back story. What it meant was that the character was perfect.
I don't mean in appearance either. I mean that the character never had to struggle to achieve anything. Everything is gained quickly and easily, every enemy, no matter how strong, is defeated without much or any effort.
That is a Mary Sue.
So your character could be the long lost sibling to Celestia and Luna with a deep rivalry/friendship to Discord, but so long as you write them well, so long as they struggle, lose, hurt, suffer, in a way that speaks to the reader, then you are nowhere near the Mary Sue category.
At least, not as the term originally meant.
I too have an Earth pony. And everytime I make an adoptable pony, I make it an earth pony.
I like making new ponies. X3
I made one during the last open server weekend! she doesn't really have a name but I tentatively called her "seafoam splash"!
(http://i.imgur.com/u1vIL1K.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/vkUxQUE.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/g0S1F4L.png)
Earth pony thread?
Yes please.
(http://i.imgur.com/ckBQ3WN.png)