If I were to write something like "A Reader's Guide to Reading and Surviving The Chase" what sort of helpful advice would it contain and why?

At this point, I am sure it might be a little daunting for new readers to join in and start reading, if some of feedback I've had is any indicator. I'm biased. I've written the story and I know what is going on, so it makes sense to me.

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How do you feel about the story so far as a whole?
How do you feel in particular about the new Shetland Isles arc?
Do you feel the relationship between Bucky, Derpy, and Berry is balanced? Or does this need work?
How do you feel about Thistle?
The unnamed colt?
Keg Smasher? Especially now that it is revealed that he is a mass murderer with Celestia's full backing. Think about that for a moment.

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I need to wrap this up for the night. Sorry folks. We will do this again soonish.

After almost five hours, the questions have petered out.

So, I am closing this.

We'll do this again soon.

This round was kinda disappointing. Some trolling comments, which makes me not want to do this again, and not many solid questions outside of Bucky, Berry and Derpy. Lost opportunity. No questions for Bucky's mother, no questions about in depth things, no questions for Shining Armor, or Cadance, so much wasted potential.

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The incoming chapters are going to be a bit more intense as they settle into the Shetland Isles. There is going to be some violence. There are predators upon the isles. Things are not as cheerful and secure as mainland Equestria. I will be introducing a new foe into the world, and the consequences of having to live with said foe. There will be some instances of death.

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That is the story notes. Observe carefully.

What is the most notable feature in that screenshot.

That is just the notes...

Oh Goddess, send help, this is getting out of hand!

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Buckminster.

Cickity

Portrait of an ISTJ - Introverted Sensing Thinking Judging
(Introverted Sensing with Extraverted Thinking)

The Duty Fulfiller

As an ISTJ, your primary mode of living is focused internally, where you take things in via your five senses in a literal, concrete fashion. Your secondary mode is external, where you deal with things rationally and logically.

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Clickity

Some of you knows what lies ahead, others don't, but I do hope I will see you following along. Trying times wait ahead.

Really, thank you all for indulging me while I tell a really long story about some very silly ponies who have trouble understanding one another and chasing various things as they run willy-nilly through life.

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Edit. No questions in over an hour, so I am killing the Q&A session.

It was fun. Shall we do this again?

“Celestia, if things fall apart, if things go badly I want you to know that the flock looks after its own. If you need Ponyville, we will be here for you, declared state of war or no,” Twilight offered. “But I do ask that the noble houses be dissolved. It is time for the old ways to be set aside and new ways to be discovered.”

Celestia’s eyes watered, and she began to sniffle. She tried to speak, stammered, stuttered, and then said nothing, but nodded her appreciation.

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Rage. Unimpeded now unfettered rage.

Derpy sat on the couch, surrounded by her foals, Piña Colada now among their number in a very real sense. Berry Punch sat on a cushion on a floor, sitting near the couch, and Bucky reclined in the overstuffed chair, watching his mares play with his foals, even Sparkler now among their number.

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“He’s changed,” Derpy said. “He holds his head up high now, and not in a snobby way. He has actual pride in himself. Especially when he is with us. He’s gone from being cold and distant to warm and loving, and he is still getting better. Look how he is with Dinky and Piña.”

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Brandywine f e
Barley Bitters m u
Ditzy Doo f p
Dizzy Doo m u
Bell Heather f x

Copied from my character notes for The Chase.

Begin your speculation!

Yes, my sweet Berry Punch. Staunch anti-monarchist. I saw this on Tumblr and nearly died.

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Don't spoil in the comments, use the [ spoiler ] [ /spoiler ] tags, no spaces.

So, big changes are coming in The Chase. BIG.

Uncomfortable changes.

Probably going to infuriate a lot of people...

I can't please everyone I suppose.

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Was really tough to keep under wraps.

Think about all of the times that Berry touched Bucky and he immediately acted out of character. Like the restaurant, when she was copping a feel, and he immediately responded with a very inappropriate (for Bucky) reply.

Think about Diamond Tiara extending a hoof and Dinky and Pina touching it.

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Warning! Spoiler heavy! Read at your own risk. I just wanted to tease a bit. Do not post spoilers in the comment section with out the spoiler tag. [ spoiler ] [ /spoiler ] no spaces!

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We're both walleyed.

Both of my eyes travel in every which direction, drifting aimlessly, causing no end of amusement for those around me.

And people are laughing with me, right? Right?

Oh Goddess Eris I hope people are laughing with me!