I totally forgot.
A writer should be like fine wine: get better with age.
Call me crazy, but has there been a downgrade in the animation quality ever since season 4? You look at season 4 (especially the two-parters) and it's just filled with amazing lighting, particle effects, good use of colour, and smooth-as-butter animation. Just look at this stuff.
The lighting from the windows subtly reflect off their coats.
I've made it no secret that Meghan McCarthy is (and always will be for the foreseeable future) my favourite FIM writer. While some writers are funnier than her, some write better villains, and some are better at handling continuity—McCarthy has the most heart. She's the one who's able to breathe a soul into these characters like no other, truly making them stand out. She's especially dear to me for her fantastic understanding of Twilight and Spike, their relationship together, and what makes
I'm pretty much finished writing Part IV, and now all that's left is polishing it. The good news is that I'm certain to make quick work of Part V; I'll probably be getting to it soon. If things go smoothly, I may even publish it by the time Part IV is over, which is August 3rd.