This week, we approach one of the momentous events of the series from a much more twisted perspective. It’s time for a witchy wedding, folks.

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I've got a good story coming out where its shipping lemon zest and twilight sparkle. Wait guys. I promise this should be good.

Quick reminder, the submission period for Imposing Sovereigns II ends at this coming midnight! If your story is still in the submission queue when the clock strikes twelve, send me a PM with an image of it.

Now for your regularly scheduled horse cards.

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This week, we’re winding back the clock a bit in terms of source episodes. There were hints of this Twilight’s delusions last week, but now we’ll get a better sense of the depth of the rabbit hole… but not a complete one. That will come in time.

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We continue our look at the twisted universe next door, this time checking on some of the younger Ponyvillians.

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Surprised? I’d say the comics never stopped being a thing, but given the entire industry’s virus-engendered hiatus, that’s exactly what happened. But they started being a thing again as of last month, so here we are.

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Early-Installment Weirdness is always interesting. There was a mild example in the previous episode, with the Gala tickets floating in front of even the non-unicorns, though that could be some magic intrinsic to the tickets themselves. Here, it's more a case of Early-Installment Normalcy; I'm pretty sure this is still the episode where Big Mac has the most lines. It's a shame. I like it when he gets non-Boolean

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When FoME asked for fiction to turn into MTG cards for his regular card creation blog series, this is what I suggested:

What about the original G1 series? You could design cards using the color pie, power level, and mechanics from the early days of MTG as an exercise. Alpha, Legends, etc. Like, of course ponies would have Banding.

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Given how we’ve effectively come full circle with the IDW delays, I’m just going to put the Abyssinians off until the end of the month. For now, we’ve got a shiny new annual to discuss, along with a species nearly forgotten outside of the comics.

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Back to IDW, and we transition from dogs to cats as we turn to another branch of Twilight’s diplomatic outreach program. Let’s see what’s been going on in the strangely litigious kingdom of Abyssinia.

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This week, it’s a two-part look at a noble but ultimately failed attempt to rid a world of a truly terrible Twilight. Let’s see how she ruins another universe.

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Well, this is awkward. I quietly shipped Quibbledash, but that doesn’t work too well when the guest VA brings in his actual wife and daughter. Let’s see just what’s in this torpedo.

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I'm honestly surprised they didn't move this episode so it would air during the Olympics. Still, let's see what happens when ponies try to go higher, faster, and stronger.

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This week, we begin our look at the comics that led up to last year’s movie. With any luck, we’ll get some answers that said film didn’t have time to address.

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... well, technically not me.

Someone actually plumped for the top tier of my Patreon, partly to get a particular cameo in CSP, but mostly to get CSP moving again.

So, Haycartes' Pluperfect Method will skip at least one day per week. Tuesdays, at least for the time being, will be set aside for work on CSP. Those of you who are Patreon supporters will see a post tomorrow with a link to Tuesday livewriting on Google Docs.

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That is correct, y'all!

Chapter 14: in which Twilight and the Mouse King finally have their dinner date.

You all know things aren't going to go well. Or will it? Or won't it?

You'll just have to wait to find out!

Well, yeah. When three named characters are dead and Bolas is back in the penalty box, there’s no take-backsies on War of the Spark.

Oh, right, the pony episode! Yes, let’s take a look at what gets such a dramatic title.

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