Only if Derpy Hooves is his assistant.

>>21518108

YES.

i am a huge furfag so yes i would watch

>>21518108
She certainly couldn't be much worse than most of his recent companions.

>>21518162
Oh you

Next drawthread I'm requesting a picture of him kicking a Dalek.

>>21518436

No wait, what about fighting a Cyberpony while carrying a sonic screwdriver in his mouth?

>>Gallopfrey

Go die.

>>21518619

a show combining an unspeakably awful British series and cartoon ponies?

die in a fire

>>21519214
u mad?

Would his tardis look like a small barn?

>>21517977
>>21521643

FUND IT!!!

I don't even like MLP and I'd watch it

>>21521643
As long as it's blue.

>>21519214

>>21518183
What's wrong with Amy and Rory?

Of course, and if Derpy Hooves was his companion, i would watch it even more.

>>21521765

Nothing it was the ones before them that were the problem.

Rory's a fucking badass

>>21522516
I'm only up to Amy's Choice. Does he become badass after he realizes she isn't going to dump him?

>>21522592
Rory becomes a badass motherfucker in the finale

My Little Time Lord
My Little Time Lord
Aaaaaaahhhhhhhh~
My Little Time Lord

I used to wander around feeling blue
(My Little Time Lord)
Until I stepped in the TARDIS with you.
Space adventure!
Daleks too!
A Cybermen invasion
Just for you!
Weeping Angels,
Faster than you think!
So make sure you don't ever blink!
Yeah
My Little Time Lord
Your companion is what I want to be!

why merge a great time honored show with one that's cheaply put together featuring hack writing?
my little pony is too good to blight like that

>>21522730

>>21522676

And my making of the OP's image is now justified. Thank you, /co/!

>Doctor Whoof
>implying it's not just The Doctor going by the alias Clyde Dale

>>21527143
Amy: Doctor?! What happen to you?!
Doctor:Timey wimey friendshipy magicy thing. Anyway, I'm a pony now. Ponies are cool.
Amy: . . .

>My face when I was the first one to suggest that that pony was a Time Lord
>My face when nobody will ever believe me, but I don't care because I just love seeing my idea being loved and used by others to develop crazy pony-theories and what-if scenarios

>>21527362

What would we call it? Time Pony? Time Stallion?

>>21522676

>>21527306
I think Amy gets changed too...

Would that also mean a team-up with Twilight Sparkle?

>>21527479

Scotch Redhair and her husband, Nosey Plastic.

also, every companion ever gets a pony. including Martha.

>>21527534
Oh bloody hell... that gawky looking male pony that worked in the store from episode 3 (maybe 4) did have a kind of Rory quality didn't he...

>>21527515

Yes, I do believe it would.

>>21522516
.... Well. I like Rose, Jack, and Martha.

>>21527777
you are now imaging the jack-pony riding all the ponies manually

>>21527515
That is inevitable, you can't hake her off.

>>21517977
>>21518108
I would donate my life savings to see this become a reality.

Episode Links:

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Episode 2: Friendship is Magic part 2
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Episode 5: Griffon the Brush Off
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Episode 6: Boast Busters
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>>21527682

Mr. Cake has a Bow Tie and a big chin. He's Matt Smith.

Also, babby ponies.

Oh God, are there any drawfriends around? I am dying for a pic of Doctor Whoof and Derpy stepping out of the TARDIS.

It would be glorious.

>>21522676

I'm loving it.

>>21527515

Twilight is Sarah Jane.

Big Mac is Captain Jack Harkness.

>>21527534
What about K-9? And Adric? And Ace?

I liked Donna, mainly because she was the first companion of the new series that didn't spend most of her time fawning over the Doctor like he was some goddamn teenage heartthrob.

>>21527928

Ace = Rainbow Dash

Just watched the first (2 parter) episode. Pretty good stuff. I'll continue to watch.

This marks the 3rd series /co/ got me to watch in months. Sym-Bionic Titan, Panty & Stocking and now this. Anything else new lately that I should check out?

>>21527928
K-9 should be Spike.

Is the Female Blue Unicorn with an Hourglass Cutie Mark Romana, Susan or the Rani?

Drawfiends, get to it.

>>21527967
...no. Ace is so much cooler than Rainbow Dash.

>>21527943
Yes, but she also spent most of her dialogue YELLING to the point where it didn't even sound like words anymore. It was just vaguely British sounding angry noises.

>>21527840
Damn you... He'd actually DO THAT.

>>21528013
I know right? Best companion!

K-9 can remain exactly the same. Wait, does that make Sarah Jane Applejack?

>>21527909
..drawfa er...drawfriend here. Gimme and hour or so. See what I can do.

> this thread

>>21528093
You sir are a champion and a getlepony.

>>21528093
You sir are the friend of all bronies!

>>21528013
That just made her better! Oi!

>>21528127
>gentlecolt

>>21527898
Cuter picture of the baby ponies c:

>>This thread

>>21528093
I have to go to bed. Someone please post that in the plus4chan thread when it's done.

http://plus4chan.org/b/co/res/98088.html

>>21519214
Hey, Doctor Who might be horrible but don't talk that way about MLP

>>21528093

I'm waiting for you, brony!

Can someone upload the videos that are on Megaupload to MediaFire. It is such a Better site.

>>21528323
Mediafire has a 200MB file size limit.

So, no. No we can't.

My Little Anteater

If I keep watching this damn winter wrap-up video, the second it starts snowing I'll be subconsciously driven out there clearing it up.

>>21528340
Well now isnt that unfortunate.

I think I have a problem. I can't stop watching the walk animations in FiM.

They're mesmerizing.

>>21528403
How do you justify the constant posting in these threads?

>>21528127
>>21528161
>>21528279
Have to get some laundry going and get some stuff ready for work tomorrow, then I'll sit down and see what I can sketch out.

>>21528403

Rarity's poses are mostly based on real life "elegant" horse poses seen at equestrian shows.

request has been sent too archive this,in case the kind drawfag doesn't finish b4 404

Their tongues are orange.

>>21528120

Filename should be datrump.

>>21528403
When you think about it... it's pretty amazing

Hey, everypony!
So, uh, I work on MLP. As a gift, I bring a crappy drawing of Pinkie Pie doing an even crappier drawing of Twilight Sparkle. Drew it a while back (I've lurked for a few weeks now) but I never posted it, because I was too busy to spend much time here.

I can't answer any questions about future episodes, but if anyone has any questions about the production or whatever, I'll try to answer them.

Eh, I tried.

>>21528088

Oh dear god, Pime Taradox!

>>21528704
O_O

>>21528704
Are we getting a second season?

>>21528704
Why is the animation in Griffon the Brush-Off and Dragonshy so much better than the rest of the episodes so far?

>>21528363
I'm already sick of trying to keep my hoovsies warm.

>>21528704
Thanks for posting, but I hope you understand if some of us are skeptical of your claims. Can you give us any more than your word?

>>21528704

So when are you doing the Doctor Who episode?

>>21528704
So what was the fate of the composer that leaked the Winter Wrap Up footage?

>>21528704

just please spread the word about Derpy and give us a Derpy cameo in some episode, please ;_;

I love this little curtsy Applejack does every once in awhile.

>>21528704
Are you guys explicitly putting Derpyhooves in background shots because of the reaction people have had to her?

>>21528828
She's folding her "arms".

Took me a while to catch that.

>>21528704
Exactly how much shit did the guy who leaked the Winter Wrap Up video get? If you know and can answer, of course.

Also, let me go ahead and throw out some generic praise for working on a neat show!

>>21528757
Can't answer that one.

>>21528768
The animation tends to vary a lot because of a few factors. Part of it depends on which teams lay out the scenes (there are three teams working on staggered schedules), and then which teams animate them. A lot also depends on the quality of the Flash builds, which tend to go up and down depending on how crazy the show is.

>>21528771
Nnnnot really. I'm not super comfortable giving my name at this point, except that I can say that I'm the animator-friend GlamourKat mentioned a while back.

>>21528775
Like I said, can't answer questions about future episodes.

>>21528851
Do you guys like working with Flash?

Because I hate it. With all my soul.

>>21528851

>Doctor Whoof
>future episode

>>21528851
>I can't say
>I can't say
>I can't say

okay...

Why don't you tell us something you think we would find interesting? Something only you would know.

>>21528846
She does it again with all four limbs in Boast Busters.

>>21528704
How many of the people who work on this show are aware of the fanbase's reactions to most of it?

>>21528704
So, what's it gotta take to get a male Pony to get an actual speaking role on that show? Aside from Big Mac's "Yep"s and Snips & Snails' "WE'RE RETARDS, LAWL!", of course.

OH FUCK YOU /co/ YOU HAVE GONE TOO FAR

>>21528822 Derpy cameo in some episode, please ;_;

A gray pegasi carrying a bag with letters walks in the background while Twilight and Spike mind their own business. Suddenly Pinkie Pie opens a door, slams the gray pegasi in the face and gives her derpy eyes for a couple seconds before the action gets focused on Pinkie Pie.

And presto, /co/ already got it's Derpy Hooves reference.

>>21528704
from scrolling past the thumbnail, for a second i thought pinkie was busy shooting up heroin

>>21528947
And in the opening.
In those cases, she's crossing her legs and folding her "arms".

>>21528818
>>21528850
I don't actually know what happened. I could give you some guesses, but they'd just be speculation.

>>21528822
>>21528835
Derpy is known around the studio, but a lot of us on the crew don't really want to try to sneak much in, because it has resulted in some wrist-slaps in the past. Also, production is almost finished, so there aren't really a whole lot of opportunities to drop her in now that we know how much you guys love her.

But... here is a picture I drew of Correct Coloured Derpy vs. Tinted Derpy.

>>21528958
Derpy isn't gray.

>>21528984

Cute as fuck is what it is.

>>21528846
Not quite. Ever lean against a tree or wall and cross your legs while standing? There ya go.

>>21528997
Hey man, this is so incredible I think I'm dying.
Welcome to /co/ finally. :)

>>21529033

See: >>21528984

Front legs = arms
Hind legs = legs

>>21528997
>I don't actually know what happened. I could give you some guesses, but they'd just be speculation.

I'll be happy as long as the dude didn't get fired over it, he does nice work at it'd be a shame to lose his talent over something lie that.

>Derpy is known around the studio, but a lot of us on the crew don't really want to try to sneak much in, because it has resulted in some wrist-slaps in the past. Also, production is almost finished, so there aren't really a whole lot of opportunities to drop her in now that we know how much you guys love her.

You guys should drop hints up the chain of command to make her Ditzy Doo, like Lauren suggested.

>>21528997

>>21528997
I have a theory about the color variance with Derpy.

She is so derpy, that some days even she doesn't remember what color she is.

>>21528911
I like Flash a lot, actually. It's not for everyone, and it can be super buggy, but I know how to tame it. This is easily the best Flash-based show I've worked on, though.

>>21528924
Please understand that Hasbro is very protective of their property. I don't want to step out of line the first time I de-lurk. I will tell you a story about Derpy, though. _Apparently_ the scene was originally framed so that you couldn't see her face. A revision was called on it, and there she was. Looks like she was a complete inside-joke for whoever set up or animated the scene. She almost didn't exist.

>>21528951
I think most of us know that it's well-loved on the internet, by now. After Applebuck Season aired, we got a studio-wide IM broadcast with a link to the /co/ talkback thread.

>>21528955
*shrug* They'll appear when/if they appear, I guess. I'm in the Layout department, so I don't know how things go in the scripting phase.

>>21528997
Wooo!
Also, We noticed that in the few eps some ponies had an hourglass as a cutie mark leading us to believe and play around the idea that he's a ponyfied version of the Doctor from Doctor Who. Does he have a name or do we get first dibs?

Flashinthepan, what is your job with MLP series?

>>21529171
In her response to the questions about Derpy, Lauren was pretty clear that absolutely none of the background ponies have official names

>>21528958

Oh god, this should be so. awesome. if only...!

>>21528997

thanks for the answers, and I lol'd at the pic :D

>>21529149

>I think most of us know that it's well-loved on the internet, by now. After Applebuck Season aired, we got a studio-wide IM broadcast with a link to the /co/ talkback thread.

That's awesome. Hope no one got scarred too badly.

>>21529116
Oh you have a theory? Perhaps it's because all the background characters are stock and they just pallete swap.

>>21529149
Was Applebuck Season done by the Canadian studio?
That's still my favorite episode.

>>21529218
You sound like such a charming and happy person.

>>21528997

HOREY SHET SOMEONE THAT WORKS ON MLP HAVE MY BABIES

So. Erm. Well.

Does Applejack have a last name? We've speculated that it's Smith, seeing as Granny Smith is her grandmother. Anything regarding Rarity or Fluttershy's last names would be cool too.

Oh, and is Angel Bunny a boy or a girl? We're not entirely sure if we should be referring to it as a "he" or a "she.

>>21529218
Nope.
The colors of the background characters have been almost entirely constant in every scene.

Fans just get mixed up about Derpy's colors because of the weird tinting at the party where she made her grand debut.

>>21528704
>>21528851
>>21528997
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>>21529087
Hello! Glad ya like it. ;)

>>21529109
Yeah, I hope so, too. I can't imagine they'd fire someone with as much talent as him, though.

As for Ditzy Doo, I expect that there is already a specific design for her? Although since I only worked on 1/3 of the episodes, I'm not sure.

>>21529171
As Lauren mentioned in that response to the Derpy question, none of the background ponies have names - they're just all together in a file called "Incidental Ponies" that we draw from when we're setting up crowd shots.

>>21529149
>Hasbro
So... how MUCH rights do you guys have and what are the extent of it?

>>21529256
Angel is male.
"We" were 90% certain of it since his first appearance, but it's since been confirmed on the official forums.

http://mylittlecomrade.deviantart.com/

Drawfriend here. Hey MLP staffer. 'Sup.

Currently watching "Winter Wrap Up" for reference on Time Lord Pony. Any screencaps anons might have of both he and Derpy would be appreciated.

>>21529265
It's a shit cartoon series and i hope it gets cancelled and you're out of a job.

>>21529285

There are official forums that confirm stuff?

Why the fuck haven't we /co/mmandeered that place?

>>21529149
There is a question that I have had that's probably obvious to most other bronies here but I'll ask because I don't know:

How do you find voice talent for the show? Casting call for the area?

>>21529307
V(._.)V

the Doctor Pony rallies the gang against The Master, a grey, slightly crazy pony who is putting yokes on every pony he can. Dash teams up with Ace-Pony, Twilight with SJ-Pony, Fluttershy with Amy-Pond-y, Rarity with Rose-Pony, Applejack with Martha-Pony, Pinkie with Jack-Pony. Spike and K9 have WACKY HIJINKS adventures together.

the Doctor and Celestia merge temporarily to defeat the Master, who has allied with a race of goats: Nahleks.

>>21529265

So what's the work environment like working under Lauren Faust?

>>21529265
She said that Ditzy is just referenced, but not shown - but if they ever did show her, you guys could possibly use Derpy.

Or at least that's how I read her response.

>>21529328
Probably because they're crowded with hardcore lifelong MLP fans who make us look not-too-crazy by comparison.

>>21529307
You realize that the people in charge are the ones who come up with the show anyway and even if it was cancelled (isn't production over in a few weeks anyway?)he'd just get swapped to a different show and not lose his job at all, right?

>>21529307
This is all you'll get from me.

>>21529285 Angel is male.

Makes sense because he's a dick.

YES!SOmeone from the show finally!

So, flash, what do the staff think of US?
I mean, with the show at 2PM, the primary target, teen girl, must miss it, meanwhile, we have thread like these...
How does that make you feel?

>>21529307
Well somebody's mad

>>21529265
So that means he could be canon like Derpy?
/co/! GET TO WORK! TIME LORD PONY MUST BE MADE!

>>21529350

You are a Snarky Genious, I said.

>>21529378
>the primary target, teen girl

>>21529186
I'm in the Layout department. Without boring you with too much details, my job involves fixing/adjusting backgrounds, setting up staging and proper size relations between characters and the background, doing key storytelling poses and occasionally leaving further instructions for the animators. The Layout department on Ponies is a little experimental - it's the most thorough layout/posing department the studio has had in a long time. (Which is part of the reason the animation is more than just typical Flash).

>>21529241
Friendship is Magic Part II, Applebuck Season, and Dragonshy were all animated by the Canadian studio. There are three layout teams working on the shows. Every third show is animated in Vancouver, the other two go to Top Draw in the Phillipines.

>>21529256
I don't know of any last name for Applejack (or any of the other ponies), but that doesn't mean she doesn't have one written down somewhere. Now that I think about it, Granny Smith must have always been old, because "Smith" doesn't make much sense as an apple name. Huh.

I've always thought of Angel as a boy, but I haven't read his character bio. (I don't know if he even has one, actually. I'll check at work tomorrow.)

>>21529259
This is correct. We tint background ponies (and background elements) so that the scene reads properly, but like I said, there are a limited number of background characters we have to work from. Hence the My Little Cloney effect.

>>21529368
Here is a hint ;)

>>21529402
Not before i fucking write a letter to the BBC and they force a cease and desist order

Made a quick sketch of Doctor Hoof.

The police box has a different label on it though. In ponyverse there is no law, only Celestia.

>>21529350

adding to the threat is an army of steel-wool sheep, the Cybaahmen.

>>21529418
>Granny Smith must have always been old, because "Smith" doesn't make much sense as an apple name.

Granny Smith is a actual type of apple.

Why do new episodes premiere when the target audience should be in school?

>>21529418

Your job sounds important! I never knew animation could be that technical. If it's okay with you, would you mind me asking if and where you graduated from an art school or college?

>>21529496
right, that's the point - before she was a granny, would she just have been "smith"?

>>21529496

Yes, hence his statement that she must have always been old.

Old = Granny. Granny Smith = Apple.
Not Old != Granny. Smith != Apple.

>>21529350
>>21529478
This is the sort of random genius I come to 4chan for.
Slightly stupid, yet clever, and all in the spirit of good fun.
Don't ever change, /co/.

OK, Not completely asking about future episodes or anything, but have you people considered using The Smooze in this show?

>>21529543
Hasbro let all the G1 trademarks except Applejack and Spike expire, so chances are none of the G1 villains will be returning.

>>21529496
HENCE WHY SHE MUST ALWAYS HAVE BEEN OLD ie. "a granny"

>>21529460

I'm pretty sure parody isn't illegal, faggot.

>>21529277
I don't know the specifics, which is why I'm being kinda cautious. I do know that we didn't get crew t-shirts because the studio was concerned about using Pony imagery in a non-Hasbro-sanctioned way. Sadfrog.

>>21529341
The Studio has a talent base that they usually draw from, most of whom are Canadian actors. I don't really know the specifics.

>>21529351
Lauren spends most of her time in California, so we don't really work under her directly. I did meet her briefly, and she seemed super nice. Our directors are all pretty approachable, though.

>>21529368
Haha, yes and no. Animation tends to go up and down and is contract based. It's possible to have a contract end and then not end up working at the studio for a long time. When there's no work, everyone starves for a little while.

>>21529378
Honestly, I'm thrilled that you guys like it. Being able to see so much conversation going on about the show really helps recharge the batteries. With a lot of shows I've worked on I've wound up kinda burnt out by the end of the contract, but being able to see that the work we're doing is being noticed helps a lot.

>>21529513
they show replays anyway, I think. Or maybe for they are also targeting the REALLY young ones and the replays for the rest

>>21529418
>and occasionally leaving further instructions for the animators.

*pssst* dude, next time you have to send instructions, add a little note or a mail at the animators with a friendly suggest: Derpy Hooves ;_;

>>21529418
Do you have a favorite pony so far, Flash? I'm partial to Rarity when it comes to the main ponies, with Luna and Trixie being my favorite one-off characters.

>>21529358
lol Shon, one of the old resident gaijin for Gainax. Some buddies here and San Antonio were telling me some funny stories about him and Lea working with them a few months ago.

>>21529418
Here's a random technical question for you:

How do the animators handle lip-synching and audio timing? Are they given copies of the vocal and music tracks so that they can go off of the wave-form, or are they given a vocal map like in the old days?

I'm curious because I did a kinetic-type animation for one of my classes a few weeks ago timed to a jazz song, and it got me to wondering about it.

Well, we had derpy hooves, and now doctor Whoof.
By the end of the season, we will find a name and background for everypony without one originally...
I love these threads.

>>21529378
We had another one from the story board department. I'm not sure this one is the same one as Diehard though. But your first pic did look similar to his though.

>>21529477

I TOTALLY LOVE YOU, DRAWFRIEND!

Show working person:
Not gonna heckle you about anything or ask impossible fanboy-logic questions.

Just wanna say good job <3
And that I'm totally jelly of your job. Still in school for animation here, I'd love nothing more than to work on kid's shows.

... Also who is your favorite pony, if you haven't already answered that.

>>21529116
She has trouble with her shade of durple

To the person in this thread who actually works on MLP:

Please don't get discouraged by the people who make porn. I've seen alot of good shows suddenly get cancelled because of crap the fans did. So far the MLP userbase hasn't sunken to that level, but I just love the show too much to see it fall.

I really am looking forward to all the new episodes. And I'm willing to even buy the merchandise for my niece if it means helping the show out.

I just hope people don't get fired from posting on 4chan. Even though this is a SFW board, some people don't follow that very well.

May Celestia help you keep the show running When she isn't busy running her totalitarian femipony regime.

Thank you and goodnight.

Here's a question:

How often do people on staff just crack up, going "OH MY GOD, I'M WORKING ON MY LITTLE PONY!!!!!"

I know quite a few of the fans have had moments where they can't believe what they're watching, so you'd think you get the occasional staffer cracking up...

>>21529625
Yeah, I noticed in the pic that he was the one that sent the message, and kind of cringed on Faust's behalf.

>>21529418

So, do you enjoy the show half as much as we do?

>>21529681

Also, like this anon said, GREAT work. It's nice to see a fresh AAA team breathing fresh life and fresh animation into what I considered a dead franchise.

I... want to make a MLP shirt.

/r/ing pictures of pinkie pie, and the image of dash sleeping on a cloud?

OH ALSO

About how many symbols is the average main-character pony made up of? (don't have to count mouths) I love how well the heads move.

As much as I love Derpy, I'd really rather her not be singled out as the "less-than-intelligent" Ditzy Doo.
Though her somehow being associated with the postal service would probably make /co/ explode with joy

>>21529699
Naaah....

Hey Flash! Have you seen the videos about the crazy Human Resource stuff other animation studios do to liven up the place? Does the MLP have that stuff also?

Like parties, etc.?

>>21529513
I think Lauren was asked this question, and as I recall she couldn't even really answer it fully. It's the Hub's decision.

>>21529543
>>21529571
I haven't heard about the Smooze. Which, really, doesn't mean much. But that second post probably has it right.

>>21529518
I'd like to think my job is important, but the truth is that every link in the chain is key. If the builds are too limited or poorly made, the animation will suffer. If the layouts are set up poorly (ie. in a way that animators don't or can't work), the animation will suffer. And, of course, the animation itself is extremely important, since it's the final step before you guys see it. (Excluding the occasional special effect shot that Flash can't handle). In a good production, every department leaves something that the next department can build upon.

I went to an art school with an animation program.

>>21529748

So, if none of the background ponies have names:
This particular pony -- who is quite clearly Desert Rose -- was just a coincidence?

>>21529679
You're Welcome Anon. Enjoy =)

>>21529693
>I've seen alot of good shows suddenly get cancelled because of crap the fans did

Really?

Like what show?

I still think you could name Derpy "Derby" and get away with it. Derby Hooves is a perfectly acceptable name, but it will make everybody on /co/ elated.

>>21529693
>Please don't get discouraged by the people who make porn.
Honestly, I don't know a single animator who is "discouraged" by this. LOL

>I've seen alot of good shows suddenly get cancelled because of crap the fans did.
By the time a show gets aired, much less cancelled the animators have already started picking up new jobs. Besides, I doubt that any show has ever been cancelled because an exec said "OH MY GOD, THEY'RE SEXUALIZING THE SHOW!? STOP THE PRESSES!" Stuff gets cancelled for crap ratings, and various other reasons unrelated to rule #34.

Don't let it bother you too much, though.

>>21529786
I'd imagine that some of the gals working in production grew up with MLP, so they may slip that stuff in there when they create the builds.

>>21529810
Also Derby looks like Derpy anyway if you're dyslexic or perhaps have... derpy eyes.

>>21529810
I fucking loved the name Bright Eyes, until someone pointed out that it was already used in whatever generation My Little Pony Tales was.

>>21529693
To be fair, there's "porn" made because someone somewhere gets off on it, and then there's "porn" made because people find it funny to take something and make it adult.

I like to think the MLP stuff swings more toward the latter. Adult MLP stuff has been around as long as the internet, because deep down many girls love taking innocent things from their childhood and making them... naughty. XD

Hey, layout person, what would your cutie mark be?

>>21529859

Tales was G2

>>21529600

>Honestly, I'm thrilled that you guys like it. Being able to see so much conversation going on about the show really helps recharge the batteries. With a lot of shows I've worked on I've wound up kinda burnt out by the end of the contract, but being able to see that the work we're doing is being noticed helps a lot.

Aww, it helps that you guys are giving MLP some real effort, it shows. Make sure to tell everyone to keep up the good work, you have surpassed all expectations.

(reposted cause fucking up greentext is not acceptable)

>>21529600
Let me just say that the show really proves that with quality talent any premise can be accessible to various audiences. So many of us have asked ourselves "Why do we like this?' and the answer is because of the efforts of Lauren, Rob [Renzetti], Tara [Strong] and so many others. Without all of them, we probably wouldn't be in this position.

What software do you use, exactly? Adobe stuff? Some custom software?
(I know next to nothing about professional flash animation, and I'm curious if some company's got a monopony in that market.)

Question: I'm not sure if it's too specific, but...

Do any of the girls get boyfriends or crushes on boys? I know we saw Rarity fantasizing about Celestia's nephew, just wondering if there's more "romance" down the line.

>>21529810
>Derby Hooves
inb4 she's conceptualized as a car racing speedster mailpony

So does this mean Faust lurks 4chan too?

>>21529772
The Smooze. Nothing can stop it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iefF9SS5yM
Besides, I wouldn't exactly call it a villain. Seems more like a weapon to me.

Something I like to imagine is what if Trixie ends up concocting Smooze in an effort to get revenge on Twilight and the rest of Ponyville for exposing her as a sham. But, that's just the boredom-induced daydreaming of one viewer.

>>21529699

I'm a fairly normal guy for 4chan. I'm a male university student who visits /a/, /jp/, /co/,/m/, /k/ and pretty much every board. For a while I've been seeing these pony threads pop-up and eventually I said 'I'll give it a shot' and well.... its very entertaining and now I find myself watching episodes about a show about magic ponies when only yesterday I was on /a/ talking about the latest PAnty and Stocking episode and on /k/ talking about bolt action rifles.

I think if we of /co/ manage to spread it to the rest of 4chan we can get a good... large... strange... probably even unnervingly deviant amount of interest in the show because its just a fun show and I think after visting here for so long I know for a fact the shows /co/ likes are real winners whn they jump aboard the hype train. Avatar, Wakfu and now... My Little Pony

>>21529895
>effort
>flash cartoon

>>21529861
>>21529825

I know, but somewhere deep inside I have a feeling someone at Hasbro is the spitting image of Butch Hartman and they'd really make trouble for the fanbase.

Then again, that didn't stop FOP from having a jillion seasons, so perhaps I'm worried for nothing.

>>21529880

That would be a no, G2 was its own line. Tales (the toys anyway) were a continuation of the G1 line, although they occurred near the end of production, so the cartoon was very different topic-wise than the earlier G1 cartoons.

To the new animator/GlamourKat's friend - hi! Welcome aboard! Thanks so much for coming to chat with us, great job on the show!

>>21529791

d'aaaw, shorts pants! so cute <3

"give me an hour" drawfriend here. Almost done with roughs. about to ink.

>>21529940
Butch Hartman had an issue with fanmade porn?

Whatever. That guy is a hack.

i want a Commander Shepony.

Needs more 4th Doctor Pony with insanely long scarf.

And hat.

Well, next, I'm just going to say how much I love this show.

I wish I could be a part of its production, but I don't think I have anything to offer so I'll have to simply enjoy the show with all my heart.

This kinda make me want to make a comic about the Darleks attacking Ponyville and the doctor stoping them in a pony reincarnation. And in the end Pinkie Pie throws the Darleks a party and them become nice

>>21529937
>has clearly never experienced the nightmare of animating anything in flash

>>21529953

Not sure if that's the final idea though. I'm working on a little image of the group bipedal with clothes. It's tricky to figure what they'd wear to keep in character, while remaining simple enough for an animated show like MLP.

>>21529921
Didn't he say most of it are secret? But who knows? It was done before in PPG and FHIF

Let's see, other than Rarity, who has a crush on Celestia's nephew or the riches he has :
Twilight: Career-pony
Applejack: Same
Pinkie Pie: Too crazy
Flutttershy: Dunno LOL
Raimbow Dash: HAHAHAAHAHAHA

'Kay, other questions, if I may ask.
First, does the crew is also aware of all the theories we spawn about main character? Like Celestia ruling a feminist regime, or Gilda/trixie/whatever not being so evil as they thought?Or shipping? (pic related, btw, do you like image macroes too?)
Also, just how far are you "finishing?" is it the first season (I heard it has 14 episodes) or the 28 episodes I heard you had to do in total?

>>21529940
I am reminded of Fred Gallagher or whatever his name is from Megatokyo and how he said he'd quit writing the comic if he found porn of his characters. Too bad he didn't quit after all. *sigh*

>>21530029
If the slumber party episode doesn't have them talking about boys, I for one will be very sad.

>>21529748
>>21529748
>>21529748

You! YOU!

Cutie mark t-shirts.

>>21530087

Cutie marks are too subtle. :( The only ones I liked was Dash's tee, and the store didn't have any light blue tees in small. I have a navy and a pink shirt, so I was thinking a Dash shirt, and a pinkie pie shirt.

pinkie pie looking cute and the words "party animal" that I ripped from some anon last night

but I need pictures.

Oh lord, I'm falling behind, lots of questions now.

>>21529625
Pinkie Pie is my favourite, and has been since I started working on the show. She's hilarious. It helps that I got the chance to work on a few of her songs, too. That was a blast.

>>21529636
Since we're animating in Flash, it's all done in the software. The vocal track is in the timeline, and we can scrub through it and drop in the proper mouth shapes as need be.

>>21529678
Nope, I'm not Diehard. As I recall, he was also in Layout, though. (I'm not super close with everyone in the department, though, so I don't know who he was.)

>>21529681
Good luck, brony! I had a blast at school. Kid's TV can be really fun, sometimes. Any time I think about complaining about my job, I remember that I am making funny cartoons for kids, instead of cleaning up vomit in the mall or serving coffee to angry businesspeople.

>>21530083
The deal is, only Rarity is the type who says these kinds of things, so it all falls down to her

>>21529693
Hah, I sure hope I don't get fired, either! But frankly this is all pretty general stuff that I'm saying. But as other people have said elsewhere, Rule 34 is pretty much expected these days. Not everyone responds well to it, but I think it's pretty funny.

>>21529699
When I first started working on the show, that feeling was CONSTANT.

>>21529721
I love this show... so much. I am going to miss it when production ends, which is soon. I should say that not everyone I work with feels the same way - for some people it is mostly just a paycheque. That doesn't mean that they aren't pushed to do good work, because there are pretty high standards on this show, but not everyone shares the same enthusiasm. That's the nature of every single job out there, though.

>>21529756
Oof. I am not sure, I've never counted. A LOT. There are many symbols within symbols, and most symbols have different instances (it's not just the blinks, for instance)... for the main characters at least, it's a little mind-boggling how comprehensive the builds are.

>>21529771
There are sometimes parties, but not very often. When the final cuts for the first two episodes came in, we had a screening afternoon that was accompanied by sugary treats and pop (drinking on the job isn't really allowed any more). Everyone was pretty sugar-jittery that evening, though.

>>21529418
>the My Little Cloney effect.

Okay, you probably won't be able to answer this, but I really want to ask a question. What is the likelihood of ponies being on DVD/Blu-Ray in the future?

>>21530139
Hah. That was me.

>>21529748

>>21530166
>drinking on the job isn't really allowed any more

Man, that sucks.

anyone have a link to the leaked winter thing? youtube has failed me.

>>21530166
So, how often do you guys catch yourself making the faces the ponies make, in the mirror? Because I'm certain that only makes that part of the job more hilarious.

>>21530250
>LOL @ asking in a thread with one of the staff who are known to be trying to stop the spread of the leak

>>21530166

>I am going to miss it when production ends, which is soon.

Theres only going to be one season?!

>>21530166

>I love this show... so much. I am going to miss it when production ends, which is soon. I should say that not everyone I work with feels the same way - for some people it is mostly just a paycheque. That doesn't mean that they aren't pushed to do good work, because there are pretty high standards on this show, but not everyone shares the same enthusiasm. That's the nature of every single job out there, though.

I don't know how these contracts for shows work, but if FiM gets a second season I shall wish you good luck in getting your contract renewed, or something.

>There are sometimes parties, but not very often. When the final cuts for the first two episodes came in, we had a screening afternoon that was accompanied by sugary treats and pop (drinking on the job isn't really allowed any more). Everyone was pretty sugar-jittery that evening, though.

Pinkie Pie would have been proud.

I need a Rainbow Dash steam icon, anyone good at making them?

>>21530166
can you tell us a funny story about something that happened around the workplace? Between the animators, or some bizarre event, whatever. Hearing about the behind-the-scenes stuff is always so interesting to me.

>>21530250
http://www.mediafire.com/?g45z7wlcyvpq57u
Here, y'are brony

>>21530139

Subtle is perfect.

Also, cutie mark pins. Not like the big round badge types, but little pins that you could hide on a backpack or the lapels of your coat.

>>21529748
Damn, I'm already making a shirt with this image on it.

Trying to think of a different phrase to go under it though. Not sure if I want Living the dream. I don't just want it blank, it should say something.

>>21529942
Hey our favorite writer is back. Got anything special for us tonight?
>>21530142
I kinda figured that, I wasn't really sure. But I actually have another question though. Before you /co/ contacted you guys, what did you think about your efforts when you worked and aired this show the first time?

>>21530166
>I love this show... so much. I am going to miss it when production ends, which is soon.

Really, really wish you guys luck that you get picked up for a second season, and that you get rehired. I've been enjoying this show immensely, and its great to know that for some its a labor of love.

>>21530285
The show just premiered like 2 months ago. It takes a while before they consider which shows from the 2010-2011 season to renew for the 2011-2012 season. It'll be best to wait for Hub's next upfronts to see which got re-greenlighted and which gets the axe.

>>21530166

>drinking on the job isn't really allowed anymore

>anymore

is there a story behind this?

>>21530314
Are you a bad enough dude to wear cutie mark shoes?

>>21530360

Derpy.

>>21530353

But I don't want to wait that long...

What do you think of a crossover with K-on!! In the future?

>>21530295
Sure thing brony.

Give me a sec while I get the proper dimensions.

>>21530371

No ;_;

>>21530166
Ha, cool to hear about the models, I figured they were complex but it sounds like even more than I expected!

Was wondering because I was watching some flash G3.5 Pony cartoon and I swear the models had maybe 10 symbols total. but yeah, props to the modelers, the smoothness of stuff like facial turns and body movements continues to astound me!

>>21530142

>serving coffee to angry businesspeople

mfw that's what I do. Damn my unpaided internship!

I just got a note from a friend who built Angel. Confirmed for Boy.

>>21529786
It's possible she was based off that design, but it could also be a coincidence. No idea.

>>21529908
We use Flash 8 (I know, ancient!), with a bunch of custom scripts and plugins that help make it usable for animation.

>>21529931
This, I couldn't say. No idea. She probably knows about it, though.

>>21530075
Some of the crew knows about the fanon theories. I dig the Celestia Dystopia one, even though it's completely not canon. Shipping has never been my scene, but I can't say it bothers me at all. Nature of fandom, etc. I'm liking the fan art, and some of the macros really crack me up.

Production will be winding down over the next couple months. There are still a lot more final cuts (FX, sound, etc.) that are coming, but things are basically over in my department. I'm not sure how Hub is going to divide the show up. "26 episodes" has been floating around, but I don't know if they're going to make that one or two seasons, in terms of airing.

>>21530335

I probably stole the idea from you, hah. >_>

I might use this one instead, though.

@FlashinthePan

WHY IS THIS SHOW SO ENTHRALLING!? IT'S A KIDS SHOW YET AT AGE 24 I AM ENJOYING IT.

Tell me the secrets of your voodoo cartoon magic ;A;

>>21530425
I like this image better, it's more readable.

>>21530190
Glorious! More cuite mark vectors are needed!

>>21530404
>"26 episodes" has been floating around
OH GOD OH GOD OH GOD OH GOD OH GOD OH GOD OH GOD OH GOD

>"26 episodes" has been floating around

>>21530020

I think you're doing it rite, they're adorable.

And dat Pinkie. Dhem bewbs. You're my hero.

...scanning now.

This is the only show I watch on TV because it is the only show worth watching.

>>21530425
Nah, I got the idea from someone else here on /co/. Even the phrase was borrowed, that's why I'm trying to think of a different one.

I like that sleepy Dash image though, it's cute. I'm open to knew phrase suggestions if anyone can think of any.

> I just got a note from a friend who built Angel. Confirmed for Boy.

...what, does he got a penis or something?

Good show bro, cute and kid-friendly but not insultingly stupid.
The ponies are so fucking cute it's insane!

>"26 episodes" has been floating around
>mon visage

>>21530404
>Flash 8

Yowza! Although I can kind of understand why - its expensive to keep up with Adobe's constant upgrades, and you don't have to worry about constantly retraining your staff.

Are you able to disclose any of those plugins you guys use?

>>21530404
Will we ever see some pony subspecies from G1 like twinkle-eyed ponies or sea ponies? Or friends like the non-pony animals like the llama, dinosaur, panda, etc?

I'm excited to see boy ponies emerge again, plus the art style is so darling.

>>21530486
I'm pretty sure he means the guy built Angel with "male" in mind.

>>21530232
Yeah, it's a bit of a bummer. I've never been especially good at working when I'm buzzed anyway, so it doesn't bother me that much.

>>21530288
>>21530399
Thanks! We'll see how things go, it's an uncertain industry. It has its ups, but job security is something that's only afforded to a very few senior people... and even they can wind up out of work when things dry up. At least angry businesspeople will always want coffee.

>>21530341
I thought it was a pretty good show almost from the beginning, and it was immediately apparent that it was different from what I'd expected going into the job. It took me a while to get used to how saccharine it can be, but once the animation started coming in it became really clear that it was going to be great.

>>21530482

THIS could be a t-shirt.

I just saw Winter Round Up.

My God, that singing. Excellent.

Flash, are there any questions you have for the fans?

>"26 episodes" has been floating around

>>21530335
Hmm, First thing that came to mind was a macro I saw with this: "This is me giving a fuck." Though, I don't know if you want one of those aggressively snarky t-shirts.
How about something like "I've got my head in the clouds"?

>>21530404

>"26 episodes"

Are you serious? Are we really going to be treated to 26 episodes of ponies? You better not be playing man, that is nothing to joke about!

>>21530524
Hey yeah, that's actually a good idea, Flash, you got anything you want to ask us about?

>>21530387

Done.

>>21530555
T-shirt doesn't need words. Just Dash in the cloud. Let other people try and figure out if you're being ironic or not.

>>21530572
We already found this out weeks ago now. But yeah, 26 episodes is indeed a load of bullshit. Why is it that shit series gets tons of episodes like Johnny Test but MLP:FIM is given such a scant amount episodes.?

Hey Flash, I'll add my voice to the adoring throngs who love what you've done with this show. It really is an amazing piece of work.

One thing I like about this show is that it really gives the animators a chance to express character. I've seen a lot of flash shows where everyone moves exactly the same way. On MLP, the main six ponies all have slightly different body language, from Rarity's refined strut to Pinkie's bouncing and Fluttershy's hesitant, tentative movements.

My question is, is that sort of detail up to the animators to provide, or do the scripts/storyboards come back asking for this sort of thing? How much can the animators improvise?

>>21530462
>26 episodes.
I'm not saying anything new, here? A few other bronies have posted the figure, I'm pretty sure it's on a bunch of websites out there.

>>21530499
That... I'm not sure about. I am going to err on the side of caution and not say, lest I accidentally share a trade secret. I will say that some of them can be bought from the internet, and others were custom-written by someone at the studio.

>>21530491
>>21530466
>>21530462
This honestly surprised you guys. Most of the Hubs originals and acquisitions are around the 26 episode limit(though I honestly don't know about Transformers Prime and its "IMMA WANT 5 SEASONS" rumor though, but that probably has a 26 episode order too.). Since the Hub is a relatively new network, they probably want beefy episode orders to help pad the network before its new car smell wears off. Plus the fact that since it's Hasbro's sandbox, they have more elbow room to help lengthen their brand's current "generations" than what they had before being a third-party supplier.
The fates of all the current shows will probably won't be under the limelight til the network gets 6 months of airtime under their belt and prepares their next upfront reports.
Though I'm betting the game shows will be the first shows to get renewed, for obvious reasons...[/spoilers]

>>21530619
Bah, should have been a Matt Smith pony.

>>21530636
Are Trixie, Gilda and any other antagonists going to be featured in any future episodes?

I know this is pushing your limited discretion, but it's been chewing up a couple of us.

>>21530472

In one of the threads where people were arguing about the breast size on the ponies someone argued about how Pinky would have to be built based on her balloon cutie mark.

Seemed like a good idea.

>>21530679
>Bah, should have been a Tom Baker pony.

Fix'd.

Flashinapan, thank you so much for posting here on /co/. I'm aspiring to become an animator myself and I am very ecstatic that a person on staff with such a popular and well-made animated series is here. It's amazing to have someone from MLP reveal a bit of behind the scenes of the show and makes us, the fans, feel very special. We appreciate that you answer our questions, from the fan-obsessed to the technical. Also we find it fascinating of hearing what you do along with the staff. You are an awesome person whom the bronies of /co/ will never forget on this autumn night of 2010. Thank you!

>people treating 26 like a lot

Man, Pretty Cure has spoiled me rotten, I guess.

>>21530555
>>21530629
I was thinking maybe something along the lines of "Takin' it easy" or something like that.

Still not sure...

>>21530679
I was gonna make it an 11th Doctor. But I changed my mind.

>>21530619

Well, Doctor Whoof It's officially our new beloved fan-character. Good work, brony!

>>21530701
That I know wont be answered because that's a spoiler. Diehard couldn't say this under contractual reasons. So don't expect tell us about it either.

Sorry, made an edit. I forgot something

>>21530619

ilu random drawfriend.

>>21530716
Eh, 26 is more than most anime get these days, and many cartoons on cable are lucky to get 13 episode orders for their first season.

>>21530585
>>21530524
I don't, really... like I said, I've lurked here a lot, so I feel like I have a pretty good handle on the 4chan fanbase. I didn't de-lurk, because I had a lot of other non-Pony deadlines that I had to deal with. Those are gone, now.

>>21530632
A lot of the boards are pretty tight, so we can often work directly from those in order to get the right body language, facial expressions, etc. We do have quite a bit of freedom, though, and we're encouraged to do custom faces and poses when we have time (that is a big 'if', though... scheduling is tight). This is different from a lot of other shows - I have some friends who worked on a Barbie direct-to-video show, and their faces were no fun at all to work on, because there were a lot of rules about how much they could move. Ponies isn't like that, thankfully.

Also, have another picture. It's another one I doodled a while back. Ancient meme, but, uh, whatever. Unrelated to the thread.

>>21530712
>All the girls playing D&D
Oh god someone repost that MLP D&D rule chart from last night.

>>21530749

WHOA, BRONY.

What the hell?

>>21530749

>>21530749
I really hope it would go without saying that I didn't make that edit. But for the record. Not I. A troll.

>>21530593
Thanks, bronie!

>>21530804
Fuck yes you are the best brony ever!

>>21530807
Wait, MLP D&D rules? I need to see this.

>>21530830

Well, OK.

>>21530807

I have it and can, but I'd really like to see that picture colored.

>>21530341

F...Favorite?
>mfw

I wish I had something to share, brony. The last thing I've worked on as the wyverns and Filigree story over on Plus, although I hope to have more time to write tomorrow. I've got some exciting things coming up though!

>>21530514

Just here to say Hi to mister Flash, I'm from Italy and here's 6:38 AM. In like 1 hour I gotta go at work. I stay woke up all night only for this thread, that's how much Bronies love us and your work! It's really interesting read all your answers, keep up the good work!

Oh, and Doctor Pony are awesome!

>>21530619

..gaaaaaaaaaw

>>21530714
Aw, shucks. I'm just another brony. Keep on pluggin' away!

>>21530741
Eeeeexactly. Sorry.

>>21530712
And yeah, someone should colour this. It's super cute.

>>21530804
Why so Starcatcher, Twilight?

>>21530861

Postin' em in hopes some drawfriend will color the D&D picture. Pretty please!


100 Things Pinkie Pie Is No Longer Allowed To Do In Dungeons And Dragons

1. Pinkie Pie isn't allowed to borrow dice. She will start juggling with them.
2. Pinkie Pie isn't allowed to roll Intimidate. She breaks out into giggles and is useless to the party for two hours.
3. Pinkie Pie isn't allowed to use the Magical Clown class she found online. It's too broken
4. The Battle Mat and any Permanent Markers are not to be within 20 blocks of each other while Pinkie Pie is playing.
5. Pinkie Pie is not allowed to play World of Darkness...She just. Doesn't. Get it.
6. Pinkie Pie is not allowed to produce a musical starring all Kobolds in an attempt to improve a situation. That was just a very silly session...
7. Pinkie Pie cannot throw a party because "the party needs a party."
8. Pinkie Pie is not allowed to LARP. Ever.
9. DO NOT LET PINKIE PIE ATTEMPT TO PUT EYESHADOW ON THE BEHOLDERS. THAT JUST MAKES THE SITUATION WORSE!
10. No miniatures at the table. Pinkie Pie'll start making them have a tea party.
11. You will not ask Pinkie about her encounter powers, because she will then count her powers.
12. Pinkie Pie cannot ask Spike for advice on dealing with dragons in-game.
13. No "cute" monsters. She'll try to befriend them or get really mad at Rainbow Dash for killing them.
14. No griffins, otherwise things get awkward with Rainbow Dash.
15. Pinkie Pie is NOT allowed to play Jump Rope with the Displacer Beasts' tentacles.
16. Twilight Sparkle uses her DM intervention power to ban the use of anything that has the term "Laughter" in any Spell or Class Ability under its Name/Description/Effect.
17. No Blink Dogs. Pinky Pie will try to challenge them to a Staring Contest.
18. "Party Throwing" is not a viable profession
19. No ponies, pegasus, or unicorn mounts. 'Cuz that'd just be weird.
20. Rainbow Dash is not allowed to take a gryphon as a mount.

My body is nowhere near ready for the sleepover episode!

>>21530830
You mad faggot?
Your drawing is shit, I just improved it.

>>21530932

21. In fact, no mounts at all.
22. No Animal monsters, Fluttershy refuses to fight them
23. Sneezing powder is limited to one use per session.
24. Pinkie Pie must understand that simply because her character has a horn doesn't mean she actually needs to bring one to the table each week.
25. Anything Mr. Welch can't do, Pinkie Pie can't either.
26. No invisible ink at the table.
27. Pinkie Pie is banned from dumping all skill ranks into; and my only mid max the Skill "Perform: Song & Dance".
28. Pinkie Pie can NEVER have watch duties while the party is resting
29. Pinkie Pie isn't allowed to take notes on the session that week. It only ends with stick figures.
30. Pinkie Pie isn't allowed to roll stealth. It only ends in attacks of opportunity for the bad guys.
31. Pinkie Pie can only sing every other session, and the song is limited to 2 minutes in length. Unless it's really good.
32. Pinkie Pie isn't allowed to use Diplomacy. She'll just do... whatever it is she does.
33. Pinkie Pie isn't allowed to role play in Taverns. Twilight doesn't have the energy to make up 20 NPC 'friends' for her.
34. Pinkie pie is no longer allowed to play Rogues, randomly breaking into song defeats the purpose of the class.
35. Pinkie Pie is not allowed to grab Spike and make him play the dungeon boss. He's too big for the board.
36. Twilight is not allowed to put more then one puzzle in each session, the group won't get anything done otherwise.
37. Pinkie Pie is only allowed to try and solve any riddle in song twice. TWICE.
38. If Rarity receives a new suit of armor and is not informed as to what it looks like in excruciating detail PLAY. WILL NOT. RESUME.
39. When Rarity gets new equipment, claim it's jewel encrusted even when it's not. It's the only thing that keeps her playing some games.
40. For the safety of everyone involved, Pinkie Pie is not allowed to play Paranoia. And neither is Fluttershy.

>>21530899

Hm, yeah. Don't know what else to ask you. Anything to ask us?

Some of your favorite macros?

>>21530960

41. Fluttershy may not have Angel as her Animal Companion beyond Level 2 (3.5); Dire Bunnies in theory sound cute, but are not viable combatants at small size.
42. Pinkie Pie isn't allowed to paint the miniatures. They'll end up neon colored or rainbows.
43. Rainbow Dash is not allowed in a tavern, lest a plot de-railing bar brawl can and will ensue
44. When playing "Vampire: The Masquerade", change the word 'blood' to 'chocolate', less we get Fluttershy to faint at the table again.
45. Pinkie Pie can only DM oneshots. There's usually no topping what happens during her sessions.
46. Fluttershy may only once per week invoke the power to call upon past Mysterious/Magical Beasts she befriended to aid her in combat.
47. Twilight must have every possible festival/carnival/theatre/party planed out in advance for every town the campaign goes to...Or Pinkie Pie will do the planning instead. And the game might as well be cancelled this week.
48. AppleJack is not allowed to play a character that'll need "fancy mathematics".
49. Fluttershy is not allowed to play tank, she always cowers behind other players.
50. Pinky Pie cannot play Monk, as she will use Unarmed Strikes to tickle monsters.

>>21530990

51. Pinkie Pie can't play Half Orcs. She'll only use the size bonus to try and hug every one in the party at once.
52. Pinkie Pie is not allowed to play Druid, she'll call storms just to give people the hiccups.
53. AppleJack is the only one allowed to bring snacks to games. Pinkie Pie is not allowed. For any reason. EVER.
54. While Twilight is playing, there is always an answer to a plot point in a Library.
55. Third party material is banned. Especially when the third party is Pinkie Pie.
56. Many breaks are needed...Other wise, Pinkie Pie loses interest and starts chasing butterflies and then Fluttershy gets mad and starts chasing her and then Rainbow Dash starts chasing her and she messes up Rarity's hair on the way out and...It's a huge mess.
57. Dash is not allowed to GM, she makes giant combat sessions and her tweaked out NPC does most of the work anyway.
58. Applejack is not allowed to stay up late and play if she has to work the next day.
59. When playing, Twilight isn't allowed to make the argument that ALL of life's answers are in the damn library.
60. Nightmare Moon is not allowed to be used as a campaign villain. Or a DMPC.

If you're still here I just wanted to extend a thank you to the whole MLP team, this show got me out of a long-running funk.

>>21529693
I think the series has a higher chance of getting cancelled because THEY AIR NEW EPISODES WHEN CHILDREN ARE IN SCHOOL. East coast. West coast. Makes no difference. The ratings must be ass because the target audience can't watch it.

Last time a big network did that was Disney, when they intentionally killed off Brandy & Mr. Whiskers by giving it roughly the same timeslot.

>>21531003

61. Never make a gladiator scenario. Rainbow Dash will NEVER leave the arena.
62. Never make a performance battle. Pinkie Pie'll take it DEAD serious.
63. No matter how much Pinkie Pie insists, 'Prop Comedy' is not and never will be a real combat skill.
64. No saving princes from monsters, Rarity gets far too excited.
65. At the start of each campaign, the DM must inspect Pinky's Character Sheet to ensure she didn't spend all her starting gold on sweets, props, and party supplies.
66. Big Mac isn't allowed to play. He'll just correct Apple Jack the whole time and make her really pissy.
67. Also Rarity isn't allowed to hit on Big Mac if he DOES play...That’s just weird for everyone involved.
68. If for some reason Spike is joining the session, there won't be any enemy dragons, dude takes it too personal.
69. Just because Rainbow Dash can fly, doesn't mean her character can.
70. Even if Rainbow Dash's character can fly it doesn't mean she can do any aerial stunt Rainbow Dash can.

>>21531034

71. Rainbow Dash is no longer allowed to demonstrate indoors how a particular aerial stunt would help in the game until she pays for the pictures, the china set, Granny Smith's new hip and the windows.
72. The party is limited to a maximum of five players and one DM. If Pinkie Pie wants to invite Big Mac, Spike, Derpy Hooves, Granny Smith and Angel to all play, she can start her own game.
73. If Spike is there, don't let him get any soda. We don't want him burping away the player sheets.
74. Dash is not allowed to bring Gilda. She's just too serious about making her character be "cool".
75. Dragons are a game breaker. No bringing them in the game unless you want Shy to hide under one of the chairs.
76. Rarity is not allowed to dress like her character at the table. We realize how stunning your armor set is, Rarity, stop showing it off.
77. Pinkie Pie is also not allowed to dress as her character. Or the monsters.
78. If Rainbow Dash does not win initiative, she cannot force anyone with a higher initiative to "hold their action".
79. The above goes triple for Fluttershy.
80. Rainbow Dash is not allowed to air guitar every time she rolls a Nat 20.

> 26 episodes

>mfw

>>21531020

They intentionally killed Brandy and Mr. Whiskers?

I now have a new respect for the Disney broadcasting execs.

Hey show guy.
Is there any chance of a BD release of this show? I really wanna buy some 1080p ponies

>>21531052

81. Rainbow Dash is now allowed to re-roll if she gets a 1.
82. If Spike accidentally sent his character sheet to Princess Celestia, don't try to invite her to join the game.
83. When playing Equixalted Rainbow Dash is limited to a 30-second description of stunts.
84. Pinkie Pie is limited to one stunt per session.
85. Derpy is no longer allowed to play ever again, her actions are too...'outside the box' for most campaigns. Except Pinkie Pie’s.
86. Pinkie Pie isn't allowed to paint her dice so they all have smiley faces.
87. Not every Kingdom is ruled by a Purple-haired Epic-Level Magician Queen, Twilight.
88. The GM is not allowed to kill Fluttershy's character. Seriously. There will be tears.
89. Rules aren't everything, Applejack
90. That doesn't mean you can break ALL of them, Rainbow Dash.
91. Spike is no longer allowed to GM without supervision, especially when Rarity is playing.
92. Spike and Twilight are not allowed to get into edition arguments mid-game.
93. Pinkie Pie Can't Cast Magic Missile at the DARKNESS
94. Nobody is allowed to make a campaign based on how we defeated Nightmare Moon. Especially if your part is highly exaggerated.
95. Do not tell Pinky Pie to roll for things. She'll just roll around on the carpet for a while and then ask "DID I WIN!? HUH HUH? DID I!?"
96. Pinkie Pie songs are no longer allowed to give the party any kind of bonus whatsoever.
97. It's not Friendship Missile.
98. Pinky and Dash are not allowed to "test out" new spells on party members.
99. Don't tell Fluttershy the game is Dungeons and DRAGONS. Pick something else, ANYTHING else.
100: NO Spike can't make his character with a mustache.

>>21531066

That's all of em! Hope a kind brony'll color that picture!

>>21530899
I feel bad, Flash.

I just rewatched Dragonshy and I realized how amazing and elaborate the backgrounds are, yet I've been focusing all my attention on the characters, sort of subconsciously taking in the background.

It's such a huge part of the experience and I've been missing it.

tl:dr, I <3 you

Engineering student here:

I am so jealous of your job. I was never good at art except for playing musical instruments. I would fucking love to work in animation.

>>21530969
Could just be because it's the first one I saw once I realized that there were threads about Ponies on 4chan, but I've always had a soft spot for this one.

And it's just as well, I've been blabbering for a while now. I'll stick around for a bit longer tonight, but I'll be back another time to chatter some more later.

>>21531066
>100: NO Spike can't make his character with a mustache.

I chuckled, then smirked

How does it normally work, for a show like this, in terms of more seasons?

What I mean is... does everyone just pack up, completely leave, and then if another season comes around some people get phone calls and move right on back in? Just seems kinda... weird.

>>21531066
>83. When playing Equixalted Rainbow Dash is limited to a 30-second description of stunts.
>84. Pinkie Pie is limited to one stunt per session.
>Equixalted
I would like to restate that if given the chance I would play this in a heartbeat

>>21531121 472x344

How retro.
Here, have the modern version, on the house.

>>21531121
Thanks for posting and answering!

FlashinthePan
I am curious if you are familiar with the G1 cartoon. And, if so, who are your favorite ponies.

>>21530995

>mfw I started 2 of those threads

Can't leave this out if your posting the 100 rules.

>>21531054
Yes Jimbo! Yes!
That show was an abysmal disgrace to intelligence and class.

btw, I missed your previous threads, are you a writer on MLP or some other show?

>>21531164

I need this in hi-res.

>>21531062
This is something that I haven't really heard about it. I'm a pretty low-level functionary, when it comes down to it. Many of us are hoping it'll get a DVD/BD release, though. Sorry I can't confirm. /:|

>>21531107
Nah, it's cool, there's a lot to look at, and backgrounds are called that for a reason. I miss'em most of the time when I'm watching the show, too.

>>21531118
Yeah, I'm not gonna lie, it's pretty fun. But it's not rainbows and sunshine all the time - I don't want to paint an unrealistic picture. I am fortunate in that I tend to work fast enough that I rarely have to spend overtime on a show (which may mean my work suffers). Some of my coworkers work much longer hours than I do, especially those in animation -- the show demands a lot, and we (in layout) can't always supply them with everything they need. It can be lonely, exhausting work, sometimes. So much depends on the project you're working on.

>>21531264
I would be very interested in seeing an episode of My Little Pony as written by Jimbo..

>>21530938

My body is ready.

>>21531264

Brony, I wish I was a writer for MLP! But then again, I'd probably be fired after my first 20 page draft of an "Evil Goddess Celestia Demands Blood" episode.

Nah, I'm just an addicted fan. Flattered that you think I'm a professional though!

>>21531264
I can't even imagine the horrible gay porn filled thing she would write.

>>21528997
Oh my god, that is so much better than I imagined it could be, thank you!

>>21531138
That's basically it. Sometimes the crews on second or third seasons are almost completely different. It's awkward, but it's the nature of scheduling. There's so much to do, and so many departments that need to do it... so there's always a lot of downtime for everyone. Sometimes, if the industry is bumpin', then we'll get shuffled onto other shows within the studio, but there's never a guarantee of that.

>>21531189
Never watched the G1 show, although I remember the melody of the theme song. I was more of a Ghostbusters/Ninja Turtles kid. I didn't even know there were shows for the other generations until I started work on this show.

>>21531185
Lovely, thank you.

Oky doky loky, bronies... I think I'm gonna sign off, soon. Any last minute queries?

>>21531325
Ah I see.

Spike felt dirt on Big Mac's hooves rub his back, although the sensation of that was less noticeable than the taste of Big Mac's big cock, which by some strange twist of fate, did not taste like apples, but instead like banana laffy taffy. "Take it easy there, pard'ner"
Spike had the fortune to suck on Big Mac's big cock thanks to Twilight Sparkles seeing Apple Jack to do pony stuff while Spike came across Big Mac in a corner. Then Big Mac saw him, placed his hooves on Spike's back, and thrust his dick inside of Spike's mouth.
However, Spike's gag reflex was different from what Big Mac expected. At first, he dick was only feeling hotter than usual while getting head, but the temperature quickly increased. Then it happened. Spike's eyes went crazy, and Big Mac felt his dick catch fire.
However, the pain went away quickly to be replaced by a different pain. The pain of being dickless.

Meanwhile, in a sky castle somewhere, a princess has come across quite an unusual gift, but a gift she is very happy about, as she is quite lonely, and this gift is quite hard.

>>21531377
Will you ever return?

>>21531377
BABY PONIES WHEN!?

>>21531377
You got a DA or anything?

>>21531377

Thanks so much for everything! Hope to see ya around again soon!

Back when Batman: TAS first started up on Fox, I believe the air time was about 4:30pm EST. That was more than enough time for me to get home from school, watch Batman, then prepare for dinner.

If it came on at 1:30pm EST on the other hand like MLP, I'd never have had a chance to see it. I'm sure The Hub has some sort of reasoning for the time slot, but right now it just seems full retard to put it on so damn early in the day.

>>21531275
Sorry dude, closest I have is this shitty interpolated one I made for a certain project

>>21531400
Again, we wont know. Employees under contractual obligation. Have to wait until Showing lineup is posted.

>>21531393
Yep! Don't know when, but you'll very probably hear from me again. Unless somehow the higher-ups figure out who I am and decide they don't want me talking to you guys... but I honestly don't expect that to happen. That would be weird.

>>21531400
Can't answer that, but they'll be around eventually.

>>21531419
Nope. I DO have a blog that I never update, but I am going to keep that to myself for the time being.

Anyway, glad everyone likes the show! It really is heartening for everyone to know that it's getting such a positive response. See ya 'round.

>>21531424
What episode is that from?

>>21531330

>I can't even imagine the horrible gay porn filled thing she would write.

Oh God, let us hope it remains buried away in past threads forever and never resurfaces to taint further souls.

>>21531549
Dragonshy

>>21531536
Thanks bro
Good luck with the last bit of the show

>>21531377
>last minute questions

OH GOD THE PRESSURE.

So. Aherm. Who's your favourite supporting character?

I for one love Apple Bloom because she's positively adorable.

I also have a thing for lolis, so yeah.

>>21531549

Dragonshy.

>>21531549
Dragonshy, the most recent one.

>>21531236
>Derpy crying
>Pinkie using Spike as a mini

Okay, I laughed.

>>21531568

Well, if you REALLY want me to try my hand at writing an episode, I guess I could give it a shot!

>>21531536
Man, what is up with them and their sticks up there asses. Its not like that they don't know what other people really say and think outside of their targeted demographic anyways. I blame the soccer moms.

>>21531626
Do it. Don't listen to them, I quite enjoy gay porn.

>>21531578

Thanks for coming around flash and chilling with us humble bronies.

Not for nuthin, but I'm glad you stopped answering questions cause I need to go to bed like right now unless I want my eyelids propped open with toothpicks.

>>21531626
I agree, do it. Just because you can.

>>21531686

Holy crap I just saw a pic of Tara Strong, she is pretty hot.

This visit reminded me that there aren't going to be any human characters in this show.

Which means The Great and Powerful Trixie might fill in for those witches and attack Ponyville with THE SCHMOOOZE!!!!

>>21531876
FUCK YES!

Now I can make a stencil of these and put em on my gun!

But on the left side of the buttstock. That's where cutie marks are supposed to go, right?

>>21531926
In the show, it appears to be both sides.
On the plastic hair toys, they're on one side.
Not sure about the brushable hair toys.

>>21531876
How do you make icons for folders in windows? I would like to use these for icons.

>>21531949
These are the same plastic-hair toys as hatless Applejack and pink Celestia, yes?
I don't think they should be taken into consideration when discussing design accuracy.

>>21531949
Ah, k.

So it wouldn't be TOO un-authentic to put em on the right side? I'm a righty-shooter so I usually put my cheek on the left side of the butt which kinda defeats the purpose.

http://plus4chan.org/tv/fullstream.php?channel=bronystable

MLP stream

dragon shy on now

>>21532142
moar!!!!!!!!!!!

someone wanted this?

>>21532340
I was trying to figure out what Pinky's getup reminded me of, and suddenly it hit me.

>>21532528
So, we've got:
Charlie's Angels
The A-Team
Lord of the Rings
and Daffy Duck

Any other references this episode?

>>21532582
Fainting goats.