S06E01-02: The Crystalling

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S06E01-02: The Crystalling

Postby Wayoshi (?) » Mon Mar 21, 2016 3:00 pm

The Mane Six attend the Crystalling of Cadence and Shining Armor's new baby at the Crystal Empire; Twilight gets the chance to present Starlight with her first friendship lesson.

The Mane Six scramble to save the Crystal Empire from an eternal winter; Starlight struggles after the failed reunion with her old friend.


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Postby Fizzbuzz (?) » Mon Mar 21, 2016 3:05 pm

Awwww yeah, it's finally time for season 6. :awesomedash:
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Postby The Doctor (?) » Mon Mar 21, 2016 3:17 pm

I hope Cadance and Shining Armor actually get to do something to help their Empire this time and it isn't just the Mane 6.
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Postby Fizzbuzz (?) » Mon Mar 21, 2016 3:26 pm

The Doctor wrote:I hope Cadance and Shining Armor actually get to do something to help their Empire this time and it isn't just the Mane 6.

My guess is that it's going to be Starlight and Sunburst who seriously save the day here.
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Postby The Doctor (?) » Mon Mar 21, 2016 3:37 pm

Fizzbuzz wrote:My guess is that it's going to be Starlight and Sunburst who seriously save the day here.


I'm leaning more towards the baby saving the day. But I'd say there's a chance it will be Starlight and Sunburst.

Personally, I want a super awkward reunion between Sunburst and Starlight where he asks "So, what have you been up to?" :gotcha:
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Postby Zimbie (?) » Mon Mar 21, 2016 5:16 pm

Yes, it will be finally a royal baby! And what is the best part of it? It's not gonna be Skyla!

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Postby Octavia (?) » Mon Mar 21, 2016 5:39 pm

They had to pick the weekend I'm gonna be out of town to air the first new episode. :argh:
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Postby Mechanical Ape (?) » Mon Mar 21, 2016 5:55 pm

Twilight is either going to be the best aunt in the world, or the worst. There will be no in between.
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Postby Bremen (?) » Mon Mar 21, 2016 6:17 pm

Mechanical Ape wrote:Twilight is either going to be the best aunt in the world, or the worst. There will be no in between.


I was going to say who wouldn't want an aunt with a giant castle, but then I remembered Flurry Heart's parents also have a giant castle. Yeah, Twilight's going to totally be that aunt that gives you a non-fiction book for every birthday and Christmas Hearth's Warming.
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Postby Fizzbuzz (?) » Mon Mar 21, 2016 6:38 pm

Octavia wrote:They had to pick the weekend I'm gonna be out of town to air the first new episode. :argh:

Yeah, I seriously hope these Easter premieres aren't going to continue to be a thing for however many more seasons of FiM there are.
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Postby Octavia (?) » Mon Mar 21, 2016 6:51 pm

Fizzbuzz wrote:Yeah, I seriously hope these Easter premieres aren't going to continue to be a thing for however many more seasons of FiM there are.

It's not even because of Easter. I'm going to Spring Training in Arizona :awesomedash:
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Postby Fizzbuzz (?) » Mon Mar 21, 2016 7:08 pm

Still, though, I'd hoped that I could come to Chicago this year, and back when we thought S5 was gonna start in May that was actually seeming likely. Starting it on Easter really isn't good for anyone who'd like to meet up with people to see the premiere and I still doubt it's all that good for getting kids (esp. with FiM's audience growing up as it is) to drag their parents in front of TVs.
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Postby Soft Snow (?) » Tue Mar 22, 2016 2:54 am

The Doctor wrote:I hope Cadance and Shining Armor actually get to do something to help their Empire this time and it isn't just the Mane 6.

Cadance just gave birth recently, she deserves some maternal leave. If she doesn't do anything for this she still gets a free pass with me.
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Postby Aramek (?) » Tue Mar 22, 2016 12:26 pm

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Starlight's hair looks really odd straight on. This is gonna fucking own.
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Postby Mechanical Ape (?) » Tue Mar 22, 2016 12:36 pm

Seeing Starlight interact with the group as a nice person is so surreal, though I'm sure I'll get used to it. Do we have any idea of how old she is? I always had the impression she's older than the rest of the Mane Six. Maybe it's what I can't help but see as a "mom hairdo".

Also, Angel's coming on the trip! :guffaw:
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Postby Aramek (?) » Tue Mar 22, 2016 12:41 pm

I'm actually hoping there's a lot of the old Starlight's personality still there. Like, yeah, they're redeeming her, etc etc, but I want her to stand opposed to whatever the big bad is, and unflinchingly attempt to out-will it.

And the rest of the main six all have to grab and yank her away before she gets creamed, because she's been the boss for so long she doesn't have a working danger meter when accosted.
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Postby Mechanical Ape (?) » Tue Mar 22, 2016 1:25 pm

:excite: "Well, Cadance, you'll want to be careful around little What's-Her-Name the first few weeks."
:vogue: "Yes! Baby unicorns get strange magic surges that come and go."

(Hard cut to flashback: a glowing, red-eyed Baby Sweetie Belle incinerating Ponyville. Screams fill the air; the moon is as blood.)

:cry: "The first word my sister spoke was the true name of Hastur."
:rariwhat: "Of course, we tell her it was 'cookie'."
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Postby Dexanth (?) » Tue Mar 22, 2016 3:28 pm

Hastur? I hardly knew 'er!
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Postby PonyHag714 (?) » Tue Mar 22, 2016 5:47 pm

Image Friends. We are gathered at this most sacred of locations to welcome a new royal baby into the unending line of ponies...this crystalling ceremony will confirm her place in our society. We shall begin with the crystal shower. If I may have the scoop to pick up the crystals from the bowl and pour them over the baby's head.

Image Spike! That's your cue! Where's the scoop?

Image That was for the ceremony? I thought it was for eating ice cream!

Image Well, at least it will stay frozen when you're on the moon.
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Postby DerFurShur (?) » Tue Mar 22, 2016 7:31 pm

Welp I was gonna watch this live, but I gotta be up in Tennessee this weekend for a job interview Friday.

Bring on the dramacorn, so long as Celestia fails again, I'll be happy.

Also I'm curious if Starlight's new hairstyle is permanent or not.
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Postby Fizzbuzz (?) » Tue Mar 22, 2016 7:40 pm

DerFurShur wrote:Welp I was gonna watch this live, but I gotta be up in Tennessee this weekend for a job interview Friday.

...any chance you're coming to Nashville?
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Postby The Doctor (?) » Tue Mar 22, 2016 7:55 pm

DerFurShur wrote:Bring on the dramacorn, so long as Celestia fails again, I'll be happy.


:roll: Will never understand the desire to see characters fail. Probably a good chance you'll get your wish though.
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Postby Aramek (?) » Tue Mar 22, 2016 8:25 pm

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:roll: Will never understand the desire to see characters fail. Probably a good chance you'll get your wish though.

Because the problem will be over too soon/we can't have a narrative if Celestia solves everything. These characters aren't real, they exist to tell a story, and the story is about the main six. When the Princesses are there, they are there to assist/benefit from the main six.
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Postby The Doctor (?) » Tue Mar 22, 2016 8:41 pm

Aramek wrote:Because the problem will be over too soon/we can't have a narrative if Celestia solves everything. These characters aren't real, they exist to tell a story, and the story is about the main six. When the Princesses are there, they are there to assist/benefit from the main six.


There's a difference between using them in the story, and just tossing them aside every story. Of course Celestia and Luna don't (and shouldn't) be the ones to solve everything, but I see no problem in letting them have some part in the resolution. Look at "Return of Harmony". Celestia is a part of the resolution, by helping Twilight. She never takes the focus off Twilight and the others, it's never not their story. Or the comics, which, at least until the most recent arc, have briefly shown Celestia and Luna's activities during a crisis. Playing an active part in the overall story, even if they are not part of the narrative focus of the story.

Just based on the quick clips of the preview. I'd like it if Celestia and Luna battling the weather is them working to buy time for the Mane 6 and Cadance to solve the problem.
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Postby Soft Snow (?) » Tue Mar 22, 2016 8:42 pm

This is my reaction to the ads...

:flutterdear: "I hope Flurry makes cute baby noises."

*adorable baby noises*

:ack: "That is to cute!" *heart failure*
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Postby Highbrow Dash (?) » Wed Mar 23, 2016 2:26 am

It took 5 seasons, but I finally have an internet connection that lets me watch episodes live :-I

I am so ready.
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Postby DerFurShur (?) » Wed Mar 23, 2016 2:46 am

Fizzbuzz wrote:...any chance you're coming to Nashville?


No

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Will never understand the desire to see characters fail. Probably a good chance you'll get your wish though.


Because Celestia fans are second only to Spike fans in terms of comedic reactions
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Postby Dexanth (?) » Wed Mar 23, 2016 3:31 am

DerFurShur wrote:
No



Because Celestia fans are second only to Spike fans in terms of comedic reactions


'I want to see people upset' isn't really a good reason to be asking for something, though
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Postby DerFurShur (?) » Wed Mar 23, 2016 3:35 am

Maybe a pony cartoon isn't a good thing to get upset over
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Postby The Doctor (?) » Wed Mar 23, 2016 3:48 am

:pinkieshrug: Certainly I'm disappointed the show doesn't use Celestia to her full potential as a character, but I wouldn't say it gets me particularly upset. It is possible to criticize something you enjoy.


:ponder: I know you hate Celestia fans, or rather, hate certain Celestia fans, but I am curious what Spike fans did.
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Postby Fizzbuzz (?) » Wed Mar 23, 2016 3:48 am

DerFurShur wrote:
No

Oh well. My family's Easter plans fell through this year so maybe we could've done a thing if you were coming all the way up here.
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Postby DerFurShur (?) » Wed Mar 23, 2016 4:00 am

Fizzbuzz wrote:Oh well. My family's Easter plans fell through this year so maybe we could've done a thing if you were coming all the way up here.


Sadly, Nashville would be another two hours, and I have to be back in Georgia for my current job on Sunday, so Saturday is the day to try and be with my girlfriend... who lives am hours away from where my mom lives where I'll be staying


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:ponder: I know you hate Celestia fans, or rather, hate certain Celestia fans, but I am curious what Spike fans did.


Hatred implies me caring enough about them to hate, its just simple amusement. If you have it ask about Spike fans, you've clearly never read a comments section on EqD FimFiction
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Postby The Doctor (?) » Wed Mar 23, 2016 4:02 am

DerFurShur wrote:
Hatred implies me caring enough about them to hate, its just simple amusement. If you have it ask about Spike fans, you've clearly never read a comments section on EqD FimFiction


:snobtavia: I can happily say I have never read a single thing on FimFiction.
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Postby DerFurShur (?) » Wed Mar 23, 2016 4:29 am

Congrats....I guess?
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Postby SlateSlabrock (?) » Wed Mar 23, 2016 10:14 am

PonyHag714 wrote:Image Friends. We are gathered at this most sacred of locations to welcome a new royal baby into the unending line of ponies...this crystalling ceremony will confirm her place in our society. We shall begin with the crystal shower. If I may have the scoop to pick up the crystals from the bowl and pour them over the baby's head.

Image Spike! That's your cue! Where's the scoop?

Maybe they can just dip her in the crystal like cotton candy. :dreamworks:

Aramek wrote:Starlight's hair looks really odd straight on. This is gonna fucking own.

She has Rarity hair now. It has that odd little forehead seam I try to ignore.
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Postby Fizzbuzz (?) » Wed Mar 23, 2016 11:44 am

Real horses have their manes grow in just a straight strip from their head down the back of their neck, but these cartoon horses usually don't make that evident. Either they'll have the front part of their mane done such that it comes down over the full head like our hair usually does (Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Twilight Sparkle) or their hair will have so much volume that the "seam" isn't very evident (Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie). Rarity and Starlight Glimmer both have relatively flat hair that stands up from its roots, so this happens with them.
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Postby Aramek (?) » Fri Mar 25, 2016 1:10 pm

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Postby Highbrow Dash (?) » Fri Mar 25, 2016 1:46 pm

Aramek wrote:Image


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Postby Aramek (?) » Fri Mar 25, 2016 2:36 pm


:ponydrugs: :ponydrugs: :ponydrugs:

I'm very excited. I'm gonna wake up early and take a mountain of stims.
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Postby Fizzbuzz (?) » Fri Mar 25, 2016 4:09 pm

I hope the usual streamers are ready to go tomorrow. Unlike for most of seasons 4 and 5 I don't have cable anymore, so I'll need to rely on a decent stream.
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