Hey, girls...
Sorry for the vanishing act. I had a case of severe anxiety plus other health issues, so I wasn’t able to be here. :( Sorry for not responding to my PMs. It means incredibly much that so many of you care.
I’d like to especially thank Oopsy, DannyFan, Candle, and Tech for being there for me. (You have been lifesavers, literally.)
@Jade: sorry I didn’t get to see you. I wanted to, but every related to army and stuff got me to a panic state and I couldn’t function without my pills (I’m still on them, but things are getting better.)
I’m so glad all this is over! Sorry. I hate being like this. :( I still need a few days to get back to my usual self, but just wanted to let you all know that I’m doing okay.
@CEOWitch: Thanks for the ride back then :) you’re great!
PrinceEric
@PrinceEric: Eric! <3 I was worried about you, you idiot! You just upped and vanished without a word! You could have told me you needed help! We’d have been there for you!
SweetStuff
I know :) Just anxiety attack O:) I’ll visit soon, I promise. Until then I plan to catch up on stories. (And wow has the Princess Jennifer thing exploded!)
Just in the last week there have been over a thousand story updates about her! I guess, some have been posted before that, but still! And I like how most of them are really sweet.
Does anypony know who ScissorFeet is? They’ve written a really interesting alternate reality of Jennifer going on adventures as an adult (she’s also Danny and Athena’s daughter, which is a bit weird). The style is very familiar and it’s sooo goood! I mean adventure wise it’s in the same league as DDDA, but the writing is smoother.
PrinceEric
Heh. He’s been raving about that story for days :) I have my suspicions who it might be, but dad refuses to tell me. :P
Also, hello. Guess I decided to come back :j Just casual reading, though. Don’t have the time for anything more. (Also, you girls are great!)
DannyFan
@PrinceEric, @DannyFan: *hugs* Glad you’re back. The place isn’t the same without you.
Brush
What’s this? Ancient Nightlings returning to post? No, it can’t be!
This feels like a reunion moment. It also made me go back to the time when I was blabbing nonsense and asking if it’s okay to invite PaintDrop (who was utterly unimpressed by MC at the time).
I know I’ve said it before, but I feel so old looking back. It’s like an eternity ago!
RRBB
@RRBB: yes, back then things were simpler and everypony was far more innocent. There were no troll groups (or any groups), no curation, no slap or gore fics (and no ban since nopony would consider them now). We were speculating whether Euryala was a thing, or if they ever would be a reboot...
Ah, memories :) Sometimes I wish I could go back to those simpler times. Not that I’m complaining! (*hugs Jade* He’s mine now! All mine! :P)
MixaMax
Yes... I still have no idea what I did wrong to end up marrying to that idiot. Karma, I guess.
@PrinceEric: No worries :) I’m back in Ponyville now, but I’m sure we’ll see each other at meetups or conventions. (I hear that Cloudsdale is considering making a convention of their own, called... DannyCon.)
Jade
Incidentally, for a full list of conventions, you can use the new Nightling Organizer. Note, the list is subject to change, so be sure there’s an official (@Luna backed) announcement before making any plans.
Here are a few of the known “big” conventions planned for next year
Canterlot Meetup (confirmed, Canterlot, based on the original MC meetup)
CrystalCon (Crystal Empire)
DannyCon (confirmed, Cloudsdale)
Nightling Ball (planning, Griffinstone)
ManCon (planning, Manehattan)
DreamCon (confirmed, Ponyville)Please address queries to the organizers directly once the information becomes public ally available.
Thank you,
The TechNightling
@PrinceEric: I’m use the author will be delighted to hear your thoughts on the story. Especially since she was so uncertain about it being well perceived that she created a new account not to “tarnish her established reputation” :)
Also, great to have you here again :)
LightSparkle
I admit it, it was me!
MightyDragon
Well, you got me. I wrote it.
SaltyHuman
@SaltyHuman: well, this was embarrassing O:)
MightyDragon
Stallions... :P
Seriously, it’s great to have Nightlings return to tech site. Maybe we should have a big old meetup to celebrate the occasion?
@LyraHands, @Luna: what do you think?
I’ll be in Ponyville for a few weeks, so we could see each other there? Will have a chance to have RRBB Do one of her shows :)
LightSparkle
I think that’s a pretty good idea. It also marks my return to the palace. (Don’t ask... government secrets, hush stuff, plus it was incredibly boring so I don’t want to talk about it.)
@Luna: organize something, will you?
@CEOWitch, @Fleetfoot: I’ll get you free to be there, so you better show something good!
number1
... yes, your highness. Some things never change. :P that said, it will be a good idea to see each other again. Hopefully, I’ll manage to get my other work done by then...
Luna
@Luna: I’ll give a hoof. It helps when the mayor is a Jade fan :P
Seriously, I’m here to help with anything I can, both in terms of organizing and paperwork. Also curious to see you with your fiancé :)
MixaMax
@MixaMax: you’ve turned into the worst kind of gossip, you know!
@number1, @Luna: I’ll have a reading ready.
RRBB
Actually, this is not a bad time to have a contest. The winning story will be read at the event :) expect details tomorrow! You’ll have 3 days to submit your fics after the announcement so that we have time to do this.
I’ll be contacting judges shortly :)
And, of course, @PrinceEric will be doing a review of the winner :P
So glad to have you back! *hugs* and above all that you are doing better! Let me know if you need anything, okay?
LyraHands
@Simile is the author of Jennifer, daughter of Danny. I cannot fathom why she would be ashamed, considering the high quality of the piece, therefore it’s my decision to make the fact known! (Since she wouldn’t.)
ColdLight
*pouts*
Simile
I’d like to preemptively remind that roleplay is not allowed in public threads.
Thank you,
The TechNightling
Ah, the grumpiness... I’ve missed it so much :P
RRBB