Userscript part:
https://openuserjs.org/scripts/VcSaJen/FiMFiction_-_get_character_tag_icons_back%21
This script returns old character icon tags everywhere on FimFiction.
If you notice any bright fuchsia icons, this means a new character was added. Please report this to me.
Please note that this script won't make any additional network requests to FiMFiction directly or indirectly - not even to static resources.

Userstyle part:
https://userstyles.org/styles/146903/fimfiction-get-old-tag-colors-back
This style returns colorful genre tags for stories in FiMFiction. Every tag have own unique color. Also, improves character icon tags by adding hover highlight.

Screenshots (script-only):

Screenshot (both):

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+1 for the character tags. They look and work great!

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There seems to be an issue with the images when you're viewing stories in groups and on user pages. Instead of showing the characters, it instead shows a bright pink placeholder block.

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What browser/version/userscript addon you are using? I can't reproduce it in latest Firefox (Greasemonkey), Opera (Violentmonkey), Vivandi and Chrome (Tampermonkey).
Are you sure you don't have conflicting userscript? Like userscript renaming "Twilight Sparkle" into "[Twilight Sparkle]" or something.

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Everything's up to date. Chrome, Tampermonkey. I've disabled a different script I was using before for character tags, and the images still only show up on the main page. All subpages have the placeholder.

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Tomorrow I'll try disabling other scripts to see if its conflicting with something else. Its currently 1:00 am for me right now.

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Nevermind. I found a conflict with a small userscript I used previously for character tags. I must've missed it last night when I was looking through what I had installed.

Thanks!

Yes, the genre tags are colored again!^_^

This script is broken for now (after December FiMFiction update); I'll fix this in vague future.

I've updated the script. Tell me if there's any problems.

Changelog:

• Updated for new FiMFiction format
• Returns "human", "alt. universe", etc on top of story cards
• Added new icons for new character tags

Needs a "Stygian" icon added to it.

Userscript updated. Added Juniper Montage, Pony of Shadows, Stygian characters icons.
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Edit 19.02.2018:
Added icon for Wallflower Blush.

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Yay!^_^

Needs some Gallus, Ocellus, Sandbar, Silverstream, and Yona pics.

Who they are I have no idea.

But their names showed up on a fic in the featured section.

Updated. Added Raven Inkwell, Grace Manewitz, Strawberry Sunrise, Chancellor Neighsay, Gallus, Ocellus, Sandbar, Silverstream, Smolder, Yona, Mud Briar.

P.S. Please note that I won't be able to update userscript every week.

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Who they are I have no idea.

Watch Season 8 to find out .

Updated. Added Cloudy Quartz, Cozy Glow, Dean Cadance, Dr. Caballeron, Firelight, Igneous Rock, Jack Pot, Ocean Flow, Petunia Paleo, Sky Beak, Stellar Flare, Terramar.

Link's the same.

Updated. Added Daybreaker, Vignette Valencia.

Link's the same.

There now seems to be a 'Young Six' tag. On this fic here https://www.fimfiction.net/story/404647/the-young-six . Could use a pic for it, please?

Updated. Added Autumn Blaze, Prince Rutherford, Young Six (aka Student Six).

Link's the same.

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There now appears to be a Grogar tag here.

https://www.fimfiction.net/story/440226/absentee-father-of-monsters

Just letting you know about it now.

Updated. Added Grogar, Grand Pear.
Link's the same.

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Thanks!^_^

I am so glad you made this script!^_^

I love having pictures!^_^

https://www.fimfiction.net/story/443113/hope-once-more

(Petunia Petals) (Mayor Sunny Skies)

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Also on https://www.fimfiction.net/story/327551/changeling-space-program and https://www.fimfiction.net/story/396744/the-maretian we've got (Cherry Berry). ... Who is this pony anyway?

So that's (Petunia Petals), (Mayor Sunny Skies), and (Cherry Berry) that need to be added in now.

Thanks for all the effort you have put into this script and the pics too.^_^

Updated. Added Aunt Holiday, Aunt Lofty (Auntie Lofty), Barrel Twins, Kerfuffle, Mayor Sunny Skies, Moody Root, Mr. Hoofington, Mr. Shy (Gentle Breeze), Mrs. Hoofington, Mrs. Shy (Posey Shy), Petunia Petals, Torque Wrench, Wind Sprint, Cherry Berry.
Link's the same.

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Needs pics for these tags.

Abyssinians, Deer, Kirins, Lil' Cheese, Luster Dawn, Mane Allgood, Seaponies, and Snap Shutter.

Thanks for all of your hard work.^_^

Updated. For now, added Li'l Cheese, Luster Dawn, Mane Allgood, Shadowbolts, Snap Shutter.

"Species"-type tags (abyssinians, buffalo, deer, hippogriffs, kirins, seaponies) will be implemented later due to difficulty finding a group-shot of several members of the same species.

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Thanks!^_^

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We need pics for Sea Swirl and Sassaflash.

https://www.fimfiction.net/story/472775/what-lies-beneath / https://www.fimfiction.net/story/462069/rain-and-lightning

They're listed now.

Updated. Added Abyssinians, Buffalo, Deer, Hippogriffs, Kirins, Seaponies, Clear Sky, Hayseed Turnip Truck, Sassaflash, Sea Swirl.
Link's the same.
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Thanks!^_^

This is very good work!^_^

You did a great job on this!^_^

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Now we need pics for Gen 5.

https://www.fimfiction.net/tag/sunny-starscout .

Would really, really, really, really, really appreciate you adding in the Gen 5 pics soon.^_^

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I'll see what I can do in the future.

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Thanks!^_^

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Any progress yet?

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MLP: ANG characters were added one year ago. MLP: MYM characters will be added soon.

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Oh. Okie. I didn't know they were. Alright. Thanks for adding them in!^_^

What's "MLP: MYM"?

Oh. You seem to be missing Apple Fritter from your current script. https://www.fimfiction.net/stories?order=heat&q=%23apple-fritter .

Here's a pic of her.

https://www.fanficparadise.com/arielschnee/gallery/apple-fritter.png .

Changelog for old version (1.34, release date: Jan 2022):
Added Apple Dumpling, Boulder, Fiddlesticks, Gladmane, Glenda, Goldengrape, Hitch Trailblazer, Izzy Moonbow, Minty, Phyllis, Potion Nova, Sunny Starscout, Sweet Pepper, Alphabittle, Argyle Starshine, Dazzle Feather, Phyllis Cloverleaf, Pipp Petals, Queen Haven, Sprout, Sugar Moonlight, Zipp Storm.
Changelog for new version (1.35, release date: today):
Added Nurse Snowheart, Nurse Sweetheart, Nurse Tenderheart, Pistachio, Pound Cake, Pumpkin Cake, Apple Fritter, Misty, Opaline
There's more characters missing, but I'll add them later.

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Thanks!^_^

There appears to be a "Mane 5" tag now - https://www.fimfiction.net/story/522879/my-little-pony-when-generations-collide

Take your time on it. Don't want you to get burned out. So just relax and do it whenever you want.