//------------------------------// // Author's Afterword // Story: Mass Effect 2 - DLC: The Equestrian Equation // by Loyal2Luna //------------------------------// And with this last statement and show of gratitude, the Equestrian Equation comes to an end. I would like to thank every person, person, and platform out there who took the time to read up, vote, and comment in general. I like think that I provided an entertaining bit of content for Mass Effect and MLP for fans of both and I very much appreciate all of the kind words and engagement shared by all readers. Also a very special thanks to my proofreader: 2dextreem, who is worth his weight in solid gold and has assisted with outlining, adding funny bits, and has acted as a sounding board that has prevented several less than stellar ideas from reaching the final draft of Equestrian Equation. I couldn't do it without you, 2d... *hugs* Now, two items for everyone in this last word. Firstly: I have noticed that some commentators have stated that they have not actually played Mass Effect, which is tragic as it is perhaps the GREATEST game trilogy of all time in spite of the controversy involving the ending. And as of the time of this posting, there is a way to experience it all in one place. Bioware, in its awesomeness, has released the ENTIRE Mass Effect Trilogy in a single package for the PC and Xbox 360 as of today (November 6th) with the release for the PS3 and new Wii U too be announced. Now, I do not make any money on this, but I highly recommend for anybody who has NOT yet had a chance to experience the universe of Mass Effect to go out and pick it up as soon as possible and welcome to the Herd of Shepard. And for the final point, while there will be a interlude between the end of this post and the release of my next MLP/Mass Effect Crossover DLC, I have a final choice for all of you. Namely, what form shall the Mass Effect 3 DLC take. And I have three new options to offer. it was originally two, but has been edited as of 11-16-12. Cutoff for vote will be New Year's Day: 2013. Mass Effect 3: Path of the Shepard Experience the impact of the Equestrian race though the eyes of Commander Shepard throughout the duration of the Reaper War. Visit a new area of the Citadel as New Ponyville becomes available and gain new assets and tech to assist in the Final Battle. With new side-missions that take place at intermittent points though the campaign of Mass Effect 3, the overall plot watches as the Commander crosses paths with both the Equestrians themselves as well as others who have become involved with the new race that Shepard has come to care for, both as friends and foes. ((A true followup of the Equestrian Equation DLC for Mass Effect 2. As before, experience the story though Commander Shepard as told within the mechanics of the game in this one shot DLC told in the same form as 'Leviathan'. (An optional series of mission adding to the overall ME3 Storyline) Make the choices that will effect the fate of the galaxy, leading all the way to the Final Battle)) ======================== Mass Effect 3 - Prelude: Shades of Twilight For the first time in Mass Effect history, step out of the well-worn armor of Shepard and into the hooves of the Equestrians' leader, Twilight Sparkle. Experience the trials of the Equestrian Race in the months before the Reaper War as well as the whole of the galaxy though a new perspective as the Madam President must build her own alliances, make choices, and endure sacrifices what will aid or hinder her people and allies. To what length must Twilight go to preserve her people... and what sacrifices will she be willing to make to aid Shepard in his fight against the monsters that exterminated her ancestors. ((Experience the new beginning for the Equestrians in this interim story that details the events following the Exodus of Equestria all the way until the Fall of Earth and the beginning of the Reaper War. Told in the same form as Equestrian Equation, audience choices will have repercussions and consequences both immediate and long-lasting, effecting the state of the Equestrian's government, place in the new galaxy, well being, and mindset at the opening of Mass Effect 3 and will be followed by the final segment of this three part epic in Mass Effect 3 DLC: Harmony for All )) ======================== Mass Effect 3: Pony Tales Every choice has consequences and every life, no matter how small, can influence events to come with it's presence or absence. So what happens an entire race is brought back from the edge of oblivion. How could things change? As Earth Falls, experience a complete retelling of the Mass Effect 3 story from beginning to end as the consequences of Shepard's actions are felt across the galaxy. This collection of stories from the Reaper War, told from the perspectives of the ponies that experienced them recount the events that would shape the galaxy for eons to come. From Palaven to Tuchunka, from Rannoch to Tessia. Even back to the ruins of Earth itself. See the impact of the few as they fight against impossible odds to bring a better galaxy to those that survive the terrors of the Reaper War. ((This is a set story without any of the ME3 mechanics, told in the style of a war documentary (along the lines of World War Z, which I recommend to all readers who like zombies) following the aftermath of Reaper War and including stories and testimonies from survivors of the War among both the Equestrians and the crew of the SSV Normandy SR-2. While this will certainly make for the quickest updates, there would be no choices to be made, allowing for a more seamless reading experience. )) Until then, my darling readers. ONWARDS!