Nature's Spell

Everything hinges on the writers and their goals and I agree with those that say the writers are walking a tightrope. Keeping the show simple for kids but having enough depth for teens/adults. I also feel that having Twilight not loose her rough edges, not grow, would be an even bigger mistake. Celestia sent her to Ponyville to grow up and stop hiding behind her books. Her personality is much deeper than being a cynic and a smartass and we are seeing the true her now. I agree that her adorkable nature made her fun but I think it's still there. I think she is actively trying to control her scarcasm and if you notice her friends (it seems) didn't take the bait or even notice the scarcasm. People would set her off but she rarely set them off and I can only think of one time and that was during Winter Wrap Up when she, out of desperation, used magic and pissed off AJ. The other mane 5 seem much more conflict prone towards each other. Scarcasm is a part of her but I think it was a sign of being immature more than a true part of her. I agree it's fun to watch but is very one dimensional and if we truly love the show we must allow it to develop and grow. It's a bit trite, and over used, but change is hard. We all know that but it makes the show so real and textured. My 2 cents.

I think RD's father is a given now, but I wonder if the two mares staring at her are her mom and older sister? They could just be background ponies reacting to a bratty filly. Of course everything depends on the writers. Fandom is great but can never be truth. It's a shame the writers haven't been asked or answered this question in a forum.

The real reason, as others have said, is that she is based upon Earth ponies. But the cannon or story reason is that she lacks confidence in her flying abalities and was made fun of so much. It's normal to focus on your strengths too, animals, so that keeps her mostly on the ground too.

Both were on YouTube. I could find the links if you wanted them. Both videos were uploaded by the same user. I give them credit for doing it and it must have been a huge job.

At first it did but I finally noticed that the title was included with the writing credits. Since watching those I've reviewed other episodes I liked.

It was fun. Each season, without ads, was about 9 hours. The only thing that annoyed me is that the name of each episode was edited out. Didn't know which was which.

I marathoned season 1 and 2 does that count for anything? :-) I found both seasons on YouTube in single videos. The uploader had way too much time on their hands, but it was an awesome way to get into the series.

Hi Codex, An amazing analysis. Bravo. I've discussed this in other threads, but do you have a thought about Twilight's altered cutie mark if it was in fact changed?

I like the idea of Twilight gaining the new element of Leadership while still retaining the element of Magic she loves and is so good at as I suggested above.

I'm actually excited about her new role and my daughter baldly wants an alicorn Twilight plush. I read the transcript of a writers panel and they seemed to be doing their best to be true to the show and the fans young and old.

Very interesting topic. Someone said it was an animation error, which if true ends the speculation right there. If it was a true change another way of looking at it is that Twilight is both the element of magic and also represents all the total Harmony too. Princess Celestia said Twilight showed all the elements, but notice she didn't mention magic but instead said Leadership. I think the six stars are still the normal Elements including Magic but the large star now stands for Twilight's new role as a leader. Now it is possible a new pony will take over the magic role, but could also mean Twilight would have two roles.

Hi! New to the board. Two things struck me. First while she was getting zapped by the elements you see the fear and surprise in her eyes and then she closes them and seems resigned to her fate. I'm just wondering what was she thinking about at that moment. The other thing of course is that her cute mark changed. I read somewhere that it could mean that a new element is coming.