Scribbler's Fanfic Audio Readings, In-Depth Reviews and Comic Dubs - MASTER LIST! · 12:39pm May 1st, 2013
So it occurred to me that maybe I should start gathering these links together for ease of navigation now that YouTube has messed around with their page layout and made it difficult to find things on each channel. This blog post will be updated with multiple things at periodic intervals and will serve as the master list for the multifarious audiofics/podfics/dramatic readings (I friggin' STILL don't know which to call these so everyone understands what they are) that I do. It has the edge on YouTube at this point as it comes with handy-dandy descriptions of what each fic is about so you can choose what you want to listen to. The older ones are just straight readings but from 'Home Is Where the Harp Is' onwards they're more like radio plays, with background music and sound effects as well as me doing my best impression of a VA. ^_^
Click the links to get where you're going. ;)
Fanfic Reviews
An in-depth review of Ditzy Doo's Dismally Derpy Day by CLAVDIVS CAESAR.
In-depth review of White Box by Chromosome.
Comic Dubs
A Somber Meeting by Omny87. Guest starring Doctor Cobra as King Sombra!
Core of the Apple: Part 1 by NaterRang. A sad little comic set after Family Appreciation Day. The artist contacted me afterwards and said my video spurred the creation of Part 2!
Core of the Apple: Part 2
Which can now be found here! ;)
A Happy End to Hearts and Hooves
A request by the artist - Apple Bloom/Rumble.
Something To Tell You
By matty4z, the same artist as above. This time it’s some Bon-Bon/Lyra romcom (emphasis on the com).
No Muffins?
A comedy comic about Derpy and her love of muffins.
Loyal Like He Was
No words this time. I think it works better that way.
Hoofwear Wrap Up
Derpy has an … interesting way of coping with the cold.
Apple-Bolts
One of the most imaginative renditions of the Apple parents I’ve ever seen. And because people keep asking, yes, ALL the voices are mine. Yes, even the father’s.
It Seems To Be About Bunnies
Shortest comic I’ve ever covered. Also the only time I feel like I got Fluttershy’s voice right.
Mare-Do-Well Adventures
Meta-crossover-comedy. My comic fangirl heart sings over this one.
Fanfic Audiobooks:
Newer fics first, leading back to the older stuff. This list will eventually be complete, I swear! Please be aware that I only switched to music and SFX with Home Is Where the Harp Is. The fics before that are just plain readings. I will try to create downloadable versions of most of these if people want. Let me know which ones you most want and I’ll do those first.
‘A Silent House’ by Enter Madness
One year after Vinyl Scratch has passed away, Octavia struggles to cope. (Octavia/Vinyl. Romance/Tragedy)
A tragedy that doesn't, actually, have a sad ending. It's not a happy ending either though. Despite some of the content in this fic, this is one of the most realistic depictions of grief and coping with the loss of a loved one that I have ever seen in fanfiction (where authors often kill off characters will-nilly but rarely deal with the consequences in a believable way). This reading is the longest one-shot I have ever done but I'm glad I did it and I hope the fact that it's a tragedy doesn't put people off listening.
‘Twilight Sparkle Plays With Dolls’ by Cyanide
Twilight Sparkle is a unicorn, and she has a problem ... (Comedy)
Something funny to offset A Silent House. Random, wacky, with much Trixie and much making out. ;)
‘Born a Unicorn’ by Cynical
How do you explain to someone that you want to be something else?(sadfic)
Metaphorical sadfic. You'll have to listen to understand what that means. Set prior to S3.
‘Storm’ by Kits
A storm of epic proportions sweeps over Equestria, leaving the ponies of Ponyville to try to piece their lives back together. (adventure, hurt/comfort, tragedy, friendship)
Ensemble cast genfic is difficult to find, so this one was great to do. A story about pulling together in a crisis, set during S1.
'Guardian of the Storm’ by The Princess Rarity
When young Twilight Sparkle is afraid of the thunder and lightning one fierce night, there's only one pony who can comfort her and show her that there's nothing to be scared of: her Big Brother Best Friend Forever.
Sweet little slice-of-life about the childhood of these two. Simple and short.
’Constellations’ by psp7master
Teenage Vinyl and Octavia talk about life. (romance - Octavia/Vinyl)
If A Silent House isn't your cup of tea, this more positive version of the characters might suit you more.
‘Dance With Me’ by Royal Flush
Lyra returns home from the Grand Galloping Gala, completely exhausted from the experience. Bon-Bon listens to her tale and admits that she wouldn't have been very good company, since she cannot dance. Lyra has never been one to take such a challenge lying down and offers to teach her the basics over a bottle of wine. (romance – Bon-Bon/Lyra)
While I’m not sure I like the idea of alcohol existing in Equestria (too many ‘ponies-get-drunk-and-wacky-things-happen’ fics for my taste) I can’t deny this one is sweet and doesn’t go overboard with the drinking theme. Plus, tipsy Lyra’s voice was fun to do. ^_^
‘Hurricane’s Fall’ by Biochi
Commander Hurricane is a giant of history, but when giants fall they hit hard. Ten years after the founding of Equestria, she has a crisis of faith. (precanon sadfic)
Not a happy fic. Really not a happy fic. Life in precanon Equestria sucked.
‘The Battle of Fort Book’ by PinkaminPiePrincess
Twilight Sparkle's imagination as a child was unbelievable, probably due to all those books. Which also make up the amazing Fort Book, Twilightopia's first stronghold against the country of Armor! With the help of Captain Smartypants and Private Cadence, General Twilight defends her fort against her brother's advancing army of one! A tale of Twi's childhood told from her point of view. (precanon slice-of-life)
This precanon world, however, is not sad. Not sad at all.
'Biblical Monsters' by Horse Voice (darkfic / pony-on-Earth - Twilight, Celestia).
At 3:15 AM, Adams woke me with a loud knock on my front door. "Put your boots on," he said when I answered. "There's a biblical monster in my house."
This is, some of my best work, I think. I hate it when I sound even vaguely arrogant, but this fic marked one of the first instances when I wasn’t totally dissatisfied with something.
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5 - Lost Angel (written by Minalkra)
'Love, In All Its Forms' by Obselescence
The depths of Luna's loneliness drive her to create a creature that never should have been. But the nature of her companion, and the dark methods used to create it, may lead Celestia to commit an unforgivable deed of her own... (precanon sadfic - Luna, Chrysalis, Celestia)
An interesting rendition of Luna’s final days a thousand years ago. Also, baby Chrysalis!
'The Bitterness of Mortality' by SilverSolstice
Whether by the sword or the slow decay of time, Shining Armor will die. Alternative universe story post-Magical Mystery Cure. (postcanon sadfic – Cadence/Shining Armor, Twilight, Celestia)
People tell me this one is the one that makes them saddest of all my readings. A warning or instance of me tempting you to listen? You be the judge. ;)
'Derplicity' by SkyWriter
Derpy Hooves is secretly a changeling. Nopony particularly notices, or cares. (comedy / slice-of-life - Derpy, Chrysalis, Pinkie Pie).
My favourite Derpy story EVER. I had SO much fun making this one, you have no idea.
'Martial Bliss' by SkyWriter
Shining Armour learns the most important tactical lesson of his life. (comedy / random - Shining Armour/Cadence).
Another one I had tons of fun making. Random comedy isn’t usually my kettle of fish but this one is fabbo. See, I can do more than sadfics!
'Flying Lessons' by Ponyman
Rainbow Dash is not one to let Twilight's newly acquired wings go to waste, so she tasks a certain pegasus to help her learn the ins and outs of flying and the duty of all ponies with wings. Unfortunately for Twilight, she might want to give the wings back when she's finished. (comedy / slice-of-life - Ditzy Doo, Twilight, Rainbow Dash).
There needs to be more Twilight-learning-to-fly fic. Especially stories wherein Rainbow Dash recruits various members of the show’s Pegasus cast to help her.
'I've Got My Mind Set On You' by Jake Roberts
Get into Rainbow's head as she examines her undying love for Ponyville's premier cowpony. (romance - Applejack/Rainbow Dash).
Still trying to get my Rainbow Dash voice down with this one.
'The Importance of Being Earth Ponies' by bookplayer
Apple Bloom is left alone and bored while Scootaloo is learning to fly and Sweetie Belle is learning magic. Applejack sees that her sister feels less special because she's an earth pony, and decides to get Pinkie Pie's help in teaching the filly about why earth ponies are so important. (comedy / slice-of-life)
A fiction response to any writer who thinks ‘more powerful = better’. Yes, I’m looking at you Mary-Sue/Gary-Stu authors.
'The Lessons of Eternity' by Fedora Mask Love doesn't always last forever. And sometimes it can crumble so spectacularly that you never want to see or speak to the other person again. Celestia was perfectly content with that. But when Twilight Sparkle suddenly appears at the palace in Canterlot, after a century of silence, she has no choice but to talk to her. Politely, of course. Always politely. (sadfic - Twilight, Celestia)
This is set after the end of Twilight and Celestia’s relationship, so (as the author pointed out) it’s not a Twiliestia, but the romance is still a focal point for the plot and character development, so be aware of that going into this one.
I SWEAR THIS WILL BE COMPLETED SOON!
That was some series, all right. I've been listening to your readings in order, and I'm glad you did mine after you switched to doing them like radio plays.
Thanks again.