A question for you all... · 7:51pm May 7th, 2012
I'm just wondering...
I know it was originally a "joke ending" for Interview With a Princess, but would there be any interest in my writing an actual story based on the six alicorn foals born from the DNA extracted Celestia's feather? I've had an idea on where to take it, if I do end up writing it, though the idea is still pretty vague and needs some work. I'd probably end up writing that concurrently with Stargazer (my next big story) and would only start after I finished both Project: Sunflower and the actual sequel to Interview. But, if there's interest, I'd be glad to start plotting things out for when I finally have time to work on it.
Just for fun, I had written up a quick intro (which, unlike the one for Stargazer, I'm not sharing right now. That's because it's terrible and needs to be re-written) and I think the story has potential. Tentatively, I've titled the thing "My Little Princesses", though I'm likely going to change it, as that title is a little on the corny side 
It sounds like a neat idea, though you definitely want to make sure that it wouldn't just be another My Little Dashie-esque story. Put some kinda kooky spin on it, I dunno.
I think it depends on how you present it. This could be really cool or really creepy.
I re-read Alternate Ending one. It did sound rather creepy and from a brony's perspective awesome. You used some real science with the cloning method which I applaud and now I wait to see where you take your clone Celestia's. They probably won't all look the same, given that their might be some contamination of their Equestrian DNA with regular Equine which might simply have the benign effect of giving them different coloured coats.
As for a story title, how about "Rise of Equestria" or "My little Celestia's"
Well, I would try to not be creepy with it. It certainly wouldn't be my intention to have it be creepy. Probably start out lighthearted in a slice-of-life kind of way, moving to slightly more action-based and a little bit darker as the girls grew up, though not actually "dark" dark.
It's an interesting idea. I wouldn't mind seeing where you take it.
It depends on where you going with that tangent. If you're using the grimdark conspiracy theory approach I'll most likely drop out in the first few chapters. I just hate that. Nothing personal… well, actually, yeah, it is personal. Nothing wrong with a little men in suits and sunshades visiting a couple times without becoming very relevant to the story, but if they drive the plot, MEH.
Otherwise, go to town. I particularly like psychological approach over the idea of a completely sane, normal, level man (as shown in the "non-blooper reel" chapters) becoming a nothing-else-matters alicorn husbandry zealot.
103821 Ah, so I see he's not going to be thaaat much of a zealot. Oh well. I agree with the comment on My Little Dashie, though I'm sure you're already watching out for that. Also… I think it's important that the foals each have their own personalities and names and different relationship types among themselves and with the writer (I forgot his name); I think you were already planning to take care of this too, but it needs to be mentioned.
Alicorn foals are one of the cutest things ever, and I seem to like anything you write, so I can't give an entirely unbiased opinion.
With that disclaimer out of the way... hmm. Slice of life on a magical pony farm, with the promise of light action sequences? Count me in. It sounds like a great counterbalance to Stargazer, since that one's looking more on the heavy/dark side.
Don't know why but I don't like the idea. What would Celestia think of using her feather like that?
I know is just a story, but it feels wrong... I guess I'm just weird like that. =P
I would probably read it anyway.
Also, as a huge fan of the original story can't wait for the sequel.
Personally I would like something a little more serious but it's up to you.
That would only work if it was creepy as hell.
On those grounds, I support it!
Well truth to be told it doesn't sound like a fic i would read
Well, it sounds like interest is mixed... I'll put this one on the back burner unless I get some really awesome idea for how it's going to go. For now, I think I have more than enough stories that I want to write
Thanks for the feedback, everyone!
Sounds like you have been storing up new ideas the entire time you have been writing Sunflower. Good for you for sticking with it and not diving off into other things (at least not too much past one shots, I don't know about anyone else but seeing an author get bored of a story and drop it can be heartbreaking ).
I like the premise you laid out between your first post and your replies. As far as I know this sounds like a relatively original idea, which is half the battle in this community. I seem to recall you may have received some flak on the original drafts of Sunflower for it not being "pony" enough, or moving too slowly towards the initial Equestria encounter, but I thought they did a great job of setting the stage and introducing your characters. At least the rewrite does, so don't be afraid to do more "human world pony" as I have always enjoyed your usage of it... if you are being influenced by those past events.
I can tell you immediately that the 3 line summary of a story like this is going to turn a lot of people away sight unseen. OC ALLICOONS AND HUAMNS?? AMG BEST STORY EVER!
I seem to recall a front page post regarding this recently.... If you go ahead with it, be ready for that.
All of that being said though, I genuinely like the idea. Alicorns are a popular subject matter; Eternal, Past Sins etc, and they seem to make for interesting stories when used correctly. You have a plausible origin for them, a reason for them existing, and lots of ways for them to get into trouble without resorting to a "deus ex machina problem/conflict" that doesn't really fit. That's most of the check boxes for a good story in my book. Having 6 alicorns as a mirror to the mane 6 also sounds like it could have some potential if that was why that number was picked.
My suggest though is you should take a break after Sunflower and not get burned out and make everyone a sad pony
because the internet has ways of finding you! 
