In a previous musing post, I covered the idea of pony playing cards. In another, I discussed magic pony sports. Both of these are the sort of things influenced by tradition and simplicity. Today, I'd like to discuss a type of game that is the opposite: something that is explicitly constructed and designed. That's right, today we're discussing the cultural fixture that is the Trading Card Game.
I've just read Krickis's post on when the portal to the human world opens, and while composing a reply to some of the comments there, I've come across a rather nice coincidence (and co-incidence) in how often it opens. Before I describe it, though, some groundwork is necessary to establish the conditions that make it work. I can't help but take the opportunity to describe my own
I don't do too much these days on Fimfiction. I'm not gone or anything like that. Just not as active. Still watching all the new MLP when it comes out. Gotta say the second-half of the season has been much much better than the first. That episode with Applejack and her parents? That might be the finest episode of MLP to ever air. Seriously. Ever. The latest episode, about Rarity's mane of all things, featured a magnificent tribute to the Flower Trio surpassing their appearance
(I have not watched the finale. No spoilers!)
I know there's been speculation over the Young Six being the next Bearers of Harmony, partly from this:
Ponies have speculated that the aura colors indicate which Element each of the Six hold, but...
Recently, Present Perfect shared a link to Meadowmood’s art/blog about how deaf or mute ponies might communicate, and it reminded me to finish this blog on communication.
We’re gonna talk about communication! How people--and by extension, ponies--talk to each other.
Since Georg has a story about shoeing, now’s my chance to lay some true facts on y’all!
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"A Matter of Principals" introduced us to a nice little bit of worldbuilding for Equestria: Arcane Detectors!
1) Holidays exist, and I hope y'all have some nice ones.
Quick but exciting blogpost for those of you following Enchanted Kingdom news and stuff and things and all that!!!