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Silky birthday cake was made by  @IndieDrawsPonies
 
Someone had a birthday wish to see what chaos would emerge if we granted the users this!
 

https://derpibooru.org/images/1645322
 
It's @Ice Princess Silky <3 Birthday!
Since Silky became head admin many things changed
Ponies came and brought adorableness back to this community
Now this is the chance and time to celebrate Silky's Birthday with
what this community has become!
While I was planning this big event @Pinkie Pie had a great and pinkfull idea
Why not bring back the Brohoof leader board and make all user celebrating 
Silky's Birthday by brohooving adorable pony content all over the forum?
Who gets most Brohoof in a day will be shown on the leaderboard
I think it is a great idea of Pinky Pie and it will show the most
poniest of all pony content
So again Happy Birthday Silky!
And now My Little Ponies go out and Brohoof adorable content ♥

Discord (grinning mischievously, floating in upside-down with a quill made of lightning and a scroll that smells faintly of elderberries):

Ahem! Royal proclamation of delightful randomness incoming!

Every month, the MLPForums banner shapeshifts—poof!—to reflect a mood, a season, or some peculiar little event you ponies insist on celebrating or expressing.

Snowflakes? Hearts? A screaming pumpkin? Yes, yes, all of it.

Now here's the twist:
You, yes you, get to toss your idea into the cauldron of creativity! Just post your marvelous, chaotic, or questionably serious design right here. No guarantees it’ll rise to the top of the pudding, of course—but if the suggestions start bumping flanks or multiplying like sentient socks, the staff can certainly organize a vote.

So go on! Inspire! Dazzle! Confuse us in the most tasteful way possible.
Your banner might just be the next thing ponies squint at and say,
“…Is that a tap-dancing celery stalk wearing a winter hat?”

Because why not, darling? Why. Not. 🎨✨🌀

Upcoming banner, suggested by @Astralshy here:



Discord (twirling a parasol made of question marks, tiptoeing through floating suggestion cards):

And now, the moment of unstructured brilliance!
Reply below with your own spectacular, chaotic, sentimental, or mildly unhinged banner suggestion! Seasonal themes? Emotional motifs? Entire existential crises wrapped in confetti? I’m here for it.

No idea is too big, too small, or too entirely made of cheese.

Ta-ta, darlings!
I’ll be watching from a hammock made of tinsel and poor life choices. 🫖💫

Just innocently promoting friendship is all. :v

Silvermoon is getting sued and I find this super amusing.

Thank you, Treeglow! For this wonderful post.

come play Riki’s game!

I meant to promote this yesterday but it seems to have not have worked the first time, so here we go!

Storyline: 
As your OC arrives in the gathering spot in Ponyville, the can see the stage, decorations and lights strewn about to help add for special effects. Guests that came to watch the show could sit or stand to watch the show unfold. Along with other ponies gathering to participate and/or watch.
There are several things that you can do in this situation.
You can:
Head on over to Dynamo Pad, who's holding a clipboard and gathering names for the Goof Off.
Interact with other participants that are taking part in the event.
Do something else.
It's completely up to your OC on what you'd like to do, before the show starts. Once everyone is signed in, everyone can take their seats and wait for their name to be called up.
Have fun and do your best, everyone!
OOC: Don't forget that posts in this thread should be in character (IC) to help build a storyline. A prompt shall appear soon.
OOC: If you wish to sign up for the Goof Off, be sure to post your interest in the Sign Up Thread:
https://mlpforums.com/topic/204641-the-big-goof-off-2025-sign-upooc/#comment-6270368
@ChrysalisM @Wizard @Samurai Equine @Skylight Scintillate @Nitobit @ComanderZhabikKlavik @Shiny Silvermoon
As you make your way towards the theater stage for this year's, Goof Off. You can see multiple things when taking look around the location. A stage to walk up and down from to take center stage, adorned with curtains and lights to brighten things up if day turned to night. Enough space for the audience to sit and watch, and stands for those that wish to get a snack or beverage. Ponies and other creatures began making their way to their seats as they carried a beverage, treat or both as they were ready for a good laugh.
Meanwhile, Dynamo Pad, one of the hosts for the event, was going over preparations one last time. “Alright. The stage is set, plenty of room for the participants and the audience, treats and beverages are a plenty. Special surprise that I have in store behind the stage. Perfect!” He muttered softly to himself, while checking boxes as he looked around. “All we need now are the participants for the Goof Off and then we’re ready to party. I can’t wait to see what kind of comedy acts we’ll have this year. While he was feeling a bit nervous, he smiled as he was really looking forward to the festivities. He took a deep breath, exhaling slowly as he gave a nod to nobody in particular. A way to mentally prepare himself for the fun that was about to be had.

Hello, everypony~!
I hope that you've all been having an amazing May, so far!
I'm currently working on some special friendship bracelets! 
Ones that have pictures along with special bead-like crystals! 
The secret about the crystals? *Izzy looks from side to side to make sure her friends weren't listening in, before leaning in slightly closer*
The crystals can replay certain special memories on the many fun adventures we've been on together!
Just the thought of these friendship bracelets makes my sparkle shine bright!
It's even more rewarding to see the sparkle of my friends and everypony in Equestria sparkle and shine like glitter!
Whether it's Sunny and her Orange Sparkle from when she helps her friends and making smoothies.
To Pipp and her Aquamarine Sparkle when she's working at Mane Melody, concerts and livestreams!
Zipp and her Magenta Sparkle when she's flying and doing her investigations!
Along with Hitch and his Turquoise Sparkle when he's working together with his animal friends to keep Maretime Bay safe. Especially when he spends time with Sparky!
*A sudden thought occurs which causes Izzy to gasp with a grin*
Oh, my glitter! I just came up with the most amazing idea EVER~!
Since May is also the growth in ourselves, why don't we share our Sparkle with the rest of the forums!
For the rest of the month, I want to challenge everyone to post what they think their sparkle color is and what makes that sparkle shine bright!
It can be a career that you feel passionate about, something that you like to do in your spare time like a hobby or sports, or something that makes you smile!
Those that participate shall be rewarded a badge for their efforts!
I look forward to reading the colors of your sparkle and what that sparkle is!
Here's to making our Sparkle shine brightest!

KPVN, Seaddle -- As thousands descended upon the seaside city of Seaddle over Hearts & Hooves weekend, millions more across Equestria expressed shock and outrage over the shipping-related events that transpired on a website hosted just to the north in Vanhoover.


"Raaaawwwr, I couldn’t believe what I was reading that I came out of hiding," said the local Sasquatch.
 

On a seemingly harmless MLP Forums Hearts & Hooves event, ponies were asked to comment on their favorite couples. However, out of the blue, the event organizer decided to all but incite a riot.

“Wouldn't it be funny if we shipped @Ice Princess Silky <3 with @Luna the Great of all the Russias because she doesn't let him read?” read the post by Event Coordinator Dynamo Pad.


"I mean opposites attract, but those two? Rrrrrrreally?" wondered Sasquatch.


And it wasn’t long before usually peaceful forum site turned on the respected admin Silky as the subject of a ship with a Russian version of the princess of the night.

 


 



Even Ponyville resident and Element of Harmony, Pinkie Pie, decided to opine.


Ponies and other creatures took to the streets to voice their displeasure.

"This is like Chrysalis and Flufflepuff where the pink one is harassing the dark one," said Fish in a Tank. A comment with similar sentiment to what Shiny Silvermoon commented,
 



Even fan art was created of the two.



A protesting duck added, "Right mate. None of the strawberry milk in the world could fix the damage done to society."
 


We received an exclusive official royal proclamation from Princess Star Silk, herself. It states:



“Hear ye, hear ye. Attention ponies of the Forums. You are all dorks, and I will not stand for these obvious acts of trolling. However, your efforts are futile, for I declare that the real best ship shall be Dynamo Pad and Treeglow Flicker.”
 


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Hello ponies! I want to offer you a funny game for your amusement ^~^
The game is inspired by this video:
Instruction (How to Be a Stick Pony!):
Draw an oval
Another oval
Cheap stick legs and face, oh...
You're stick pony, come and cheer!


Rules:
You draw a stick pony. Preferably, your OC, but it can be a canon pony or an OC of your friend (if they don't mind of course ^-^)
Post it here.
Tag users who you would like to invite to participate the activity too.
You can submit as many entries as you want (within the forum rules of course). Any time, no need to wait an invitation.
It can be a digital or a paper drawing


I will start! Here comes Stick Crypty!

@Snow @Ice Princess Silky <3 @ThePinkestofPones , I invite all of you. You should like this game >=P

Secret Santa Reveal


Hello there everypony and creature!
I really hope that you have all been enjoying the badges that you've received from your Secret Santa!

32 badges in total were distributed for this event. On behalf of the Event's Team, I would like to thank you all for your participation and making this event a huge success!

You were each paired up and made to find an image that best represented what you wanted to gift to your receiver. Those images were then made into a badge to give to them. Throughout the event, I've seen participants giving serious thought into what they wanted to give. A number of you even went as far as making an image yourselves to give for the event. Thought has always counted when it comes to giving gifts and a lot of heartfelt thought was self evident in what you submitted to be turned into badges.

A lot of you have been eager to share what you have gifted and have also been equally eager and excited to know who gave you your badges.

Now the time has come for you to reveal who you gave your gift to and to also thank those that you received a gift from. To share the badges and also your own thoughts on what you gave and also your thoughts on what you received.

Thank you all once again for your participation!

Obligatory wall of tags of participants:


@Ice Princess Silky <3 @Sir Hugsalot @Nitobit @Wizard @Florana @TailsLolz @Silly Druid @Rainbow Cloud @Dynamo Pad @Tao @Bright Honor @khalil @Sparklefan1234 @Astralshy @Samurai Equine @Iforgotmybrain @Silverspark184 @Blizzard Wizard @Rethajni @Snoopy Fan @Lawyer Slip @DebonedAngel 
@BenKelman @Emerald Claus @Skylight Scintillate @Crash_xox @Felis Amafeles @EpicEnergy @Shiny Silvermoon @Casey Pones @TheRockARooster @Rikifive

Hi. I'm Livealarm and have created this guide for new ponies to help you navigate the forums because this website is immerse. But first, some important vocabulary.
 
MLPF - My Little Pony Forums 
RP - Role Play 
MLP - My Little Pony 
RD - Rainbow Dash 
AJ - Applejack
FiM - Friendship is Magic
G(1/2/3/4/5) - Generation (1/2/3/4/5)  
EQG - Equestria Girls 
OC - Original Character
PM - private message (ing)  
 
Welcome Plaza 
If you're new, it's recommended that you start there.  
First, you will need to write the title ( or the name) of the topic. Some good ideas are:
• Hi/hello! I'm ( insert your mlpf name here) 
• I'm new here! 
• Hi!
• My introduction 
• Greetings! 
 
Then select your favorite mane 6 pony. 
Q. I'm new and I don't any of those ponies! 
A. Here's a website that might answer your questions: http://mlp.fandom.com/wiki/My_Little_Pony_Friendship_is_Magic_Wiki or you can just watch mlp and you'll eventually learn more 
Then, answer a simple question. How did you find MLPF? It could be via google or a friend told you. 
 
Next, write about how did you learn about mlp, how did you became a mlp fan, etc. Basically, your mlp story. 
Lastly, write about anything you want ( as  long as it is according the Global Rules/guidelines. Read them here: https://mlpforums.com/guidelines/ ) 
 
Then if you want to follow the topic leave this button on. If not, turn it off. 
 
Then, click Submit topic button. Yes, you did it! Your( probably) first post is submitted. Congrats! 
More about submitting your first post here:  https://mlpforums.com/topic/200212-making-your-very-first-post-here-on-the-welcome-plaza/
 
 
You can also welcome other new ponies and other a helping hoof if they need it. 
Events 
Celebrate special days for mlpf community and have fun during events! 
Also, each month a cast character does an event so stay tooned for  that.

This collection of art resources and references by SkyBound may be just over 10 years old now, but they are still very useful for artists of any skill level!

Hello there, my little ponies! As you know, we normally do the big event of

 Making Christmas Merrier! 


Last but certainly not least... if you are a user, Thank you, for being part of MLPForums family!

Despite The MCM Event passing over for 2024 -- we would still like to offer you a small gift for memory making and the reminder of friendships made on this lovely pony portal platform. 

Secret Santa! 


image source here

If you are interested in the Secret Santa Event, please sign up by saying so below and writing some random facts about yourself or your OC! 

You have until December 20th, 2024 to enter for the Event! 

Add to the thread some random facts about yourself OR some random facts about your OC. 

Happy Hearth's Warming!

RIKIFIVE


This one took quite a while, didn't it? What can I say, I really wanted to be sure @Cash In gets plenty time to have fun  No, there definitely was not any other reason for this! 

Seriously though, for this week's Staffer Of The Week, allow me to present to you the one and only, technical mastermind of MLPForums, meme virtuoso, wholesomeness enjoyer, silly pony and, of course, Wątróbka lover  - @Rikifive

Few words about Riki will not be enough, but I can still try. Rikifive was an absolute legend ever since he joined the staff. Any time technical issues happen, Rikifive is the answer. When it comes to maintaining the stability of our website, ensuring its various features don't collapse onto each other he's largely responsible from preventing such unfortunate incidents.

Many times it was his support that helped others learn how to navigate our forums better or handle any potential glitches we may be experiencing. Glitches, which, for a long time are more of a rarity than a daily occurrence. But his qualities don't end on that. Large reason for why he's so immensely helpful is because of how approachable he is. Often he doesn't even need to be contacted for help from the staff, he's so aware of what's happening around him that he steps in on his own. If that's not dedication to what he's doing then I don't know what is.

When he's not helping with technical matters related to the forums, the fun part of his personality begins shining. It already took several forms, like amazing browser games (particularly this one and this one) he made for our forums and for our users to enjoy. Speaking of that, check out his profile. Particularly the bottom part of his "about me" section. Enjoy

Now... as always a legend is required and with Rikifive there's a good one coming! Delivered by yours truly @Astralshy as of course he'd know Rikifive best c:

Actually, it is not just a good legend coming, but an ultimate legend as it is fitting for a person as important as Rikifive. Let’s start with the basics. He truly mastered the ability to siphon all the prowess and strength from glorious beverage known as "tea", achieving absolute full potential of its benefits, gaining strength and wits of gods themselves.. He uses this power for many things, next to boosting his technical skills it also gives him a masterclass skills in meme usage and ability to always have perfect image for any situation he may encounter!

I also have one from @Ice Princess Silky <3 :3

Legend has it that he does not like anyone to insult the sacred watrobka! Should anyone say anything less than good things… he will shoot laser beams from his eyes!

However, to quote myself, regarding Silky's legend...

Hello all you wonderful ponies! (And every other species~)
I am working on making some Tarot cards based on MLP, specifically the 'Major Arcana' which are the 22 named cards. A full deck has 78 cards, and that is a loooot of cards.
I fully planned on making all of the art myself, but then thought about getting the community involved! So here is my plan: Whether you are an artist or not, feel free to join in and suggest what ponies should be on each card, you can suggest one, or multiple! If you would like, you could even join in with designing the cards! I am working on a template for the cards, basing them on an easy-to-measure standard-sized playing card.
Here is a form to fill, if you would like to join in. This is simply so it's easy to spot suggestions among conversations when scrolling through the thread:
 
 
You can suggest ponies from any generation! I actually think some diversity in style and substance would make this quite unique, when compared to other major arcana decks I've seen based on MLP.
 
My initial idea is to base the cards off of the idea that they are owned by Trixie, since she has the whole 'roaming gypsy magic' thing going for her. Though I am not against suggestions on others. Going off of this idea, the backs of the cards would be based on Trixie, with blue, purple and perhaps some gold in the design.
I am still sketching out ideas, but if you would like to join in, make some suggestions, and see where this goes, then please feel free to post your suggestions below!

Hello everpony!

Have you ever wondered how to get one of your own handcrafted artworks to the top of the MLPF? The answer is simple: submit a banner!

MLPF staff will exchange the banner on top of MLPF with time. Of course, we are going to look for a banner which is suited to the current season. Something scary for Halloween and some snowy for Christmas.

How do I submit a banner?

Craft your banner


Go to https://mlpforums.com/event-team/banner-submissions/


Read the text on that submission page and please mind the rules


Click on the submit a banner link


Upload your banner




All the further details are explained on the submission page, so read carefully. MLPF staff will pick from all the submitted banners. 

Also: It is fully possible that in the future, MLPF will run a special event(s) which will come with their own rules. If you are making a banner for one of those potential future events, then please also mind those rules.

Have a nice day,
and have fun crafting 

For anyone using MLPF often, try out this QoL site mod by Rikifive! It features things like some usability improvements and custom themes!

Please remember that if you experience any issues or bugs with the site, turn off the modification first and see if the problem persists before reporting any issues.

The results are in! March 2024's theme was Winter Wrap Up. The community voted for their favorite submissions, which you can see below!
 
1st Place - @Rafa Stary
 
2nd Place - @Wizard
 
 
Honorable Mentions
@Brony Number 42
 
@Nitobit
 
@Luna the Great of all the Russias
 
@Lawyer Slip
 
@ComanderZhabikKlavik
 
Thank you everyone so much for all of your wonderful submissions, and thank you to all who participated in community voting!
We are in the process of granting badges to winners, so please stay tuned for that. You can also check out our new April 2024 Art Contest!

Voting for March 2024 Art Contest! 

Thank you so much to all who participated in the March 2024 Art Contest! If you didn't get the chance to participate don't worry, we will be hosting a new art contest in the near future!

Here are the submissions we received. Please vote for your favorite using the poll above!

 

 

Submission 1

 

Submission 2

 

Submission 3

 

Submission 4

 

Submission 5

 

 Submission 6

 

 Submission 7

 

Voting for the March 2024 Art Contest will be open from 3/27/24 - 4/1/24! 

Welcome to the MLP Forums March 2024 Visual Art contest 

Welcome to the first Visual Art Contest of 2024! We took a brief intermission to make space for MCM, but we're excited to jump back into monthly art contests.

The theme for this month is:

Winter Wrap Up!


Requirements

Create artwork of ponies (and/or other canon creatures or OCs) engaging in activities welcoming Spring


This can depict Winter Wrap Up activities as seen in MLP G4, but by no means has to be limited to this: this was just the inspiration for the general theme


You can depict your own interpretation of "Winter Wrap Up" activities, Spring cleaning, welcoming Spring or anything that you feel captures the spirit of Spring


Some example ideas: waking up animals that hibernate, cleaning off snow, welcoming back birds that flew South for the winter




Both canon and original characters are allowed, as well as any MLP generation


All members of MLPF are eligible


No AI art will be accepted, however it can be used for initial inspiration


Animations no longer than 10 seconds are allowed




 

Deadline

Submissions will close on March 24th, 2024.

 

Judging

Public voting will be open during March 25th - March 30th, 2024. Afterwards, voting will be finalized within staff and results will be posted as soon as we are able to share them!

 

Winners

Winners will be granted the Canterlot Artist Rank and Badge. All entries will be eligible to receive an Art Achievement Bronze Badge. Future participation will count toward Silver and Gold Art Badges.

 

Submit Here (select Art Contest Submissions > 2024 Submissions > March 2024 Art Contest) or you can use the top navigation menu to add a submission.


 

If there are any additional questions, please feel free to ask!  

The results are in! December 2023's theme was Hearth's Warming and Winter Activities. The community voted for their favorite submissions, which you can see below!

 

1st Place - @Felis Amafeles

 

2nd Place - @Rethajni

 

 

Honorable Mentions

@Nitobit

 

@ComanderZhabikKlavik

 

@Brony Number 42

 

Thank you everyone so much for all of your wonderful submissions, and thank you to all who participated in community voting!

We are in the process of granting badges to winners, so please stay tuned for that and keep an eye out for our next art contest coming in the near future.

Voting for December 2023 Art Contest!

Thank you so much to all who participated in the December 2023 Art Contest! If you didn't get the chance to participate don't worry, we will be hosting a new art contest in the near future!

Here are the submissions we received. Please vote for your favorite using the poll above!

 

 

Submission 1

 

Submission 2

 

Submission 3

 

Submission 4

 

Submission 5

 

Voting for the December 2023 Art Contest will be open from 1/9/24 - 1/16/24! 

$1000 GOAL ACHIEVED

Thanks to the boundless generosity of this precious community, we have surpassed the $1000 Goal for Making Christmas Merrier X, 2023! This is an incredible milestone, and to express our gratitude we have multiple unlocks planned to bring joy to the community. This is only the beginning!

Just as Smart Cookie, Clover the Clever and Private Pansy disregarded all differences between them and united as one community of friends to banish the windigos beyond the frozen expanse of eternal night, our community united to make a significant impact on the lives of children in need of emotional support and help. Furthermore, when I reflect on not only this monumental generosity but how this is the 10th year this community has come together to make a difference: there are truly no words to express how precious, rare and beautiful this is.

 


PART 1: DONOR OC BANNER

For the beginning of festivities for the $1000 unlock tier, Event Coordinator and Artist @Treeglow Flicker  will create a site banner for MLP Forums featuring the OCs of everyone who donated to MCM X!

All MCM donors, please reply to this thread with an image of your OC! Once we have collected everyone's OCs, we will get to work on building this banner as a thank you to all who donated.