//------------------------------// // Theories // Story: Equestrian Fanfiction // by Lise //------------------------------// Yo, losers! Is it just me or are we completely in the dark for the next chapter? I mean so far there's always been a hint or a chapter name, a quote, or whatever. Have I missed something here? Feather @Feather: Nah. There's a deliberate blackout. I asked my father, and even stores have no idea what they will receive. There was a rumor that we'd get the three deities followed by the big evil (supposedly the Everprince), but that was way back before the first spoilers were out and there's been no confirmation about anything, so it's pretty much everypony's guess. Personally, I think it sounds logical. And I'm sure we'll get Zeus first (Poseidon is missing and Hades is too obvious). RRBB @RRBB: Shows how much you know. It's obvious that Poseidon will be first. I mean. Everything so far has been centered around him. Bellucio, Euryala, the whole followers stealing stones thing (remember that alter Bellucio was the one who who got artifacts and stuff from somewhere?) You know what I'm going to say, but if they mess something it will be here. The jump from characters to the Deities (which had almost never had a chapter of their own) will be the make or break it. There's been so many stories so far about the deities that no matter what the writers come up with, it will be hated by vast amounts of ponies. One example: Poseidon. Is he good or evil? Half the Nightlings think he's good but misunderstood, while the others that he's a tyrant and usurper. Either way somepony will be upset. Although... I must say if they pull that off, I'll be really impressed! What if he's a a tyrant and usurper? With the reality shifts that's entirely possible! MixaMax @MixaMax: Glad that you're better under Jade's tender care :P Yet even a sweetie like him cannot get rid of your bitterness. I think that the way things are structured the writers can't go wrong no matter what they do (well, apart from publishing a typo ridden story about self insert and harems :P) Guess we'll know tomorrow. Brush @Brush: Notice me! :D Huge fan! Love nearly all your stories. (Ever the early ones :)) Really hope there are more chapters to the Human and I. :) @MixaMax: That could work and it will be awesome! Why didn't I think of it before? Having a good, a bad, and a neutral of each god will be... I wonder if anyone has thought of this before. You girls know? Feather Umm, sorry for this, but I have some clothes left over from a performance that I'm giving away. They’rein perfect condition and only been worn for one season. I was about to give them away to charity, but thought if any of you are interested you can have first pick. The clothes are for grown up mares only, and predominantly for earth ponies. I could modify it for pegasi and unicorns if you have any interest. Posting links. Thank you :) Candle @Candle: The silk blouse is so mine! Anypony tries to take it and they receive a hoof in the muzzle! Think you can add some touches? Nothing much, just something to make it more unique? RRBB Well, I think that we'll get Zeus as well. There hasn't been much Danny action lately and he still is the main character of the series. I say we'll get him be the focus, just like in the pilot chapters, then have Bellucio for Poseidon, and finally Blazen (I have a feeling) for Hades. @Candle: Those are beautiful! Please save me the red thing! Bob will love it! LyraHands @LyraHands: Bob loves it, but Bob would also like to remind you that you that you're broke. I'm fine with providing food and all, but I'm not fine with you spending all your bit on me. @Candle: It is lovely, but sadly this isn't the best time. Huge thanks, though :) Maybe somepony else will enjoy it more. Bob @Candle: Can I get that green cap? Don't care about the costume. Feather @all: A note about stories. I have discovered that lately a lot of the newer writers have started doing one of two things: 1) Copy an established writer, forming a trend (and pretty much ruining the experience) 2) Try to predict the next MCE chapter and writer something relating to it. Please, stop. I'm serious! It's boring, unimaginative and ruins the experience for everypony! Reading a Bellucio is a hired assassin is cool the first time (even if disturbing, personally), but after the tenth it gets really old really fast! And having your Bellucio assassin having a slightly different tragic past doesn't count for different. I admit, I don't like criticizing your authors like this, but when the behavior becomes systemic it's bad for all of us! (Curators included!) @MixaMax: You promised you'd take it easy, not spend all day on the aethernet! :/ Must you behave like a little filly? Jade @Jade: You tell her, mister! :P And if she's being a bad filly you can always spank her! I agree with the part about tech trends. For the most part I just find it annoying and return the bad ones for rewriting. Now, Jade being polite (after being kidnapped by Max) has asked you kindly to be more creative. Me, I'm just telling you that when I get fed up, I'll start returning fics for overuse of common ideas. I dare you, give me an excuse to add you to my bleh list! :) RRBB @all: I'll be starting a group for reviewing bad fics. Well, for now it's just me, but all of you are welcome to join. Jade, RRBB, True? I think you'll fit perfectly :) LightSparkle @LightSparkle: That's no way to behave! We need to encourage people, not ridicule them! Trust me, it might seem as harmless fun, but it isn't. I had my own personal experiences and I can tell you they weren't pleasant. :( DarkSparkle Dark is right. This is a place to help. Curators are to bring good fics to the public and advise new how authors to improve. And authors, please keep in mind the curators are living beings. They need rest as well, so writing the same without listening to their advice is as bad as them not. With that I hope the matter is closed! LyraHands Pixel just started snoring on my back :) RRBB Squeeee! <3 SweetStuff @RRBB: Way to ruin the message... :) LyraHands