Hypn0ticD

I'm very much a pessimistic type of person. I find that happiness is fleeting, but I do find a moment or two of pure bliss every now and again...

Been there, done that. TWICE. As a matter of fact, I'm in the process of rebuilding my life now. When I became homeless, I packed up what I could take with me, blubbering as I did so. I then moved back in with my mother the first time, then stayed in a homeless shelter for a weekend the second time around. I now live with two roommates, but I hope to save up enough money to move out and live on my own again! So I gused what I'm trying to say is this: there will be many, many tears if you find yourself losing the roof over your head, but there are are ways to keep yourself off the street, at least for a time! Do what you need to do in order to avoid living on the streets!

Finally got another Colette post up, and I'm gonna start on another AJ / Apple Bloom post soon! @@Derplight Sperkle, @@Randimaxis, Discord is going to want speak to Gavin, and Randi has a big idea for the RP in General, so, any chance of another post from him soon?

@Randimaxis, Colette watched as Discord merely smiled at her as she spoke; for a being who lived in the land of ponies and girl magic, he seemed completely unfazed. "So you don't do 'girly', eh? Then might I offer some advice - should you happen to meet an alabaster pony by the name of Rarity... steer clear, else you'll get a point-blank, double-barreled dose of 'girly'." "An alabaster pony, huh? Duly noted. Stay away from girly girl! Is there anyone else I should be avoiding? Like Princess Pretty-'n-Pink??" Discord's smile seemed to widen as Colette asked what she had to do. He refuted the offer of the first born and her soul (like she was going to give them up, anyway!), but being used as a puppet? Discord's smile only widened even more. "... Well, two out of three ain't bad." he said with a rather sinister chuckle. Colette only snickered at this in return. This guy would make for a damned good devil, if ingratiating himself to her was anything to go by. "But honestly, my days of burning Equestria are..." a pause. "... few and far between, these days. I admit, I haven't the best of reputations amongst the locals, but they've convinced me that it might be best to try my paws at something else. And so, here I am, doing my utmost to be nice and welcome our guests accordingly." Discord then bowed deeply to her. He wanted something from her... "But you ask what I'd like in return? Well, I suppose NOW is a better time than any to discuss that 'favor' I spoke of earlier, hmmmmmm?" She knew it! Discord sidled up to her, bending his serpentine form and placing his tail on her shoulder to speak to her more directly. "You see, I have a... present... I've been working on for you humans, but unfortunately I seem to be missing some key ingredients. Key ingredients that would make ALL the difference in its' creation. That, my dear, is where YOU come in." "Wait a minute, you said—" Discord cut her off by locking those weird eyes of his with hers. What the Draconequus had said next sent up many a huge red flag for the human girl. "Hair?! Is this some sort of black voodoo magic ritual of yours?" 'What was that thing you thought about Discord making for a good devil?? OHH YEAH~!' "So, would you be willing to assist me in this endeavor and help me gather this pesky, yet most necessary ingredient?" Discord asked, seemingly ignoring her suspcion. "Or would it simply be easier to say no... and allow our Royal Hineys the chance to lord over us BOTH some more?" Another snap of Discord's claw produced two gigantic asses protruding from opposite walls. "Ohhhh, let's make sure we do our utmost BEST to see that horrible, horrible human is stuffed into a dress and made to curtsy and be ladylike!" the white ass with a sun tattoo 'said', its cheeks moving as it spoke. That's right. The welcome ball was going to be a formal affair. "Princess Luna, I can see, but is Princess Celestia really gonna try to—" "Indeed!" the blue, moon embellished ass concurred, cutting her off. "And should we press the same idea onto the other human, then the CONTROL shall be DOUBLED!" They then fart-laughed and stank up the place until Discord sent them away with another snap of his claw. "I, for one, would LOVE to present you with this gift, fully finished, RIGHT in front of their muzzles... after all, they already believe I'm incapable of kindness or generosity - the act alone would blow their equine minds! Plus... free gift, right?" "Good point..." Colette said slowly, still unsure about what she had to collect. Seeming to sense this, Discord leaned in even closer, taking on a conspiratorial air. "All I would need is a lock of his hair - merely a pinchful - and for you to keep quiet about this. After all, if they thought for a minute that I was doing ANYTHING, they would automatically assume it's THE... WORST... POSSIBLE... THING, and would stop me. But YOU, my dear Colette... YOU could help me prove to them that I can be kind and generous when I so choose to be." With that, a sly grin formed on Discord's face. "Not to mention, of course, that my gift will be SO absolutely incredible - you've already seen my abilities firsthand; imagine what someone such as myself could come up with for a gift?" Discord looked around the room again, then snapped his claws once more. >SNAP!< The room stretched, changed and reshaped itself around them until it looked like the inside the inside of a famous rockstar's tour bus, replete with long, plush couches and a table covered in playing cards and what she determined was some local fizzy drink to the pièces de résistance hanging on the back wall— Three VERY PRICEY guitars. A white Gibson SG Custom 1963 model with a triple bridge, black Gibson Flying V Custom with 7 strings, and a chrome silver Fender American Jazz Bass V 5 string. As far as Colette could tell, all three were very much real. Everything else was just frosting on an already very decadent cake if Discord was just going to give these to her! "Besides... friends help each other, don't they? Here I've helped you NOT ONLY to decorate the room here, but I was instrumental in seeing to it that YOU were the author of what was undoubtedly the LOUDEST concert Equestria has ever heard! Shouldn't such generosity be returned?" The Draconequus asked as Colette made her way over to the musical treasures. She turned to see him fluttering those odd eyes of his at her. "What do you say, my dear Colette? Are you game?" Colette turned back around and strummed a string on the SG, which produced a soft twangy note in return. An unseen smile formed upon Colette's face. "I'm game. But for now, there's a mountain of gifts that needs moving, not to mention a fancy ball that I somehow have to get ready for." Colette turned back around to face her new friend. "You, on the other hand, better not keep everyone waiting!" =============================================================== What the Pegasus could see was a hooded figure - the human - standing along with Discord as the room they were in shifted and transformed itself into something foreign, yet awesome at the same time. The human made their way to the far wall to touch one of the strange instruments mounted upon it. They then turned back to Discord, seemingly approving of the offer. Whatever they were up to, it most definitely needed to be brought to the attention of the others!

As I'm sure many of you are all too aware, The forums don't allow the use of foreign languages at all. I for one, do not agree with this, and I know I'm not alone. English isn't the only language out there, and I feel that it's extremely restrictive to outright bar the use of other languages. I spend the vast majority of my time roleplaying, and as a roleplayer, I feel that characters who are bilingual or don't know the vernacular are restricted from being portrayed as they truly are, and their players are forced to have them speak English at all times, which takes away from the immersion quite a bit. So here are my ideas on how to relax the foreign language policy: If you're going to use a foreign language, please provide a translation! Italicize it, spoiler it, or add it line by line. Whatever you do, make sure you add the English translation! Observe the other global rules. Just because you're using another language doesn't mean you can go overboard with the foul language or be sexually explicit. 25% / 75% ratio. No more than roughly 25% of your post can be in another language, even with the translation provided. Posting solely in a language other than English is prohibited. Going off the above rule, the use of foreign languages may be relaxed, it doesn't mean that you can post something completely in Russian or Japanese. This is an English language site, so most of your post must be in English. This is just my opinion and idea, and I'll try to tweak / add to it if there's enough interest, but I would love to hear from others regardless of whether or not they agree with me. Any and all suggestions are also very much welcomed! Help me expand this idea to cover all areas of the site!

I'm agreement with this as well, as I've had plenty of roleplay ideas that would easily be considered a no-no for the site, even though they weren't sexual in any way. Going beyond roleplaying, I think both of you covered pretty much every bit of what I have to say, but if I can think of something else to add, I'll try to remember it and add it in this thread!

Woah, wasn't planning on letting this thread become inactive! The life bus hit me and I have to study for my new job, but I'll see if I can at least start typing up a guide for mentions at least by next weekend! Until then, feel free to continue posting whatever it was you had trouble with!

@@DwhitetheGamer, Thinking on it, I'm gonna have to say no, as I've had less than great experiences with self inserts whenever I roleplayed with them. Add to that, I think two humans in Equestria is enough.

@@DwhitetheGamer, Uhhhh... Lemme sleep on it, okay? I was only intending on keeping two humans in Equestria, but gimme some time to think about it.

@@DwhitetheGamer, What do you mean? As Copper Strikes, or a self-insert? Sorry, I'm tired.

That is amazing, ! I'm actually a bit jealous... Anyhow, the photos look awesome, especially since it looked like everyone has a ton of fun!

@@GeneralDirection, @@Yoshi89, @@Pripyat Pony, @, @@Zhooves, @@DwhitetheGamer, Luna just addressed eveyeone, OCs included. She would like everyone to assist Pinkie Pie in moving the gifts back to the castke, then go home dress their best, as she would like the ball to be formal. So, the ball's in your court. Does your character just go along with it, or do they express their concerns about such a meeting? Either way, it's not much, but it gives your characters something to do!

I used to frequent DeviantArt all the time - I even have a page there, but I was hit pretty hard a few years ago, and I haven't been able to draw nearly as much as I used to... That, and I just got tired of all the drama I ran into, as well as some really toxic Deviants I had the displeasure of meeting...

I don't like the new show at all. I gave it a chance and watched and watched a few episodes, including the infamous Painbow. From there, I had to stop and watch some of the original content. Yes, I know I have my nostalgia goggles on, I feel that the reboot tries too hard to be like Clarence or Regular Show - something the Powerpuff Girls never were and only serves to rob the reboot of the charm the original had. Add to that, the girls physically are a lot weaker in the reboot than in the original - almost to the point I feel that they'd better off as ordinary girls. If I were a young kid, I wouldn't care, but as an adult, I find that I just can't bring myself to care for the reboot.

@@GeneralDirection, @@Yoshi89, @@Pripyat Pony, @, @@Zhooves, Just poking you all and letting you know you can have your characters post at anytime, with or without anyone addressing them - which could possibly increase their chances of being noticed!

@@Randimaxis, >POOF!< "--LOUD AS F-" before she could finish what she was going to say, Colette found herself coughing a bit and waving away smoke. Looking around, she found "What the - oh yeah." Magical talking pony land powered by hearts, magic, friendship and the dreams and wishes of little girls. Looking up to the Draconequus, she found him to be looking around the room with a disapproving frown. "Well, this is the room they have prepared for you... I am SO sorry. Such BOREDOM hardly suits you..." Colette looked around her room as well, frowning thoughtfully. Soft pink hearts lined between thick green and purple stripes upon the walls, a simple, yet austere Victorian era writing desk, and what Colette could assume was a queen sized bed complete with a plush, skull and crossbones bed set - something clearly not Equestrian in origin. "Well~, less is more, Discord!" she said, going over to a box of rolled up posters. Taking up a poster in each hand, she turned back and unrolled them, revealing one to say "Life Is Peachy" and the other saying something about "Things I'll say when I beat you at something called 'video games'". "The less Equestrian style there is, the more I can decorate with my own - no offense to you, but I just don't do anything girly if it can be avoided!" "Tell you what, why don't you tell me how you'd like it? I am a fair hand at decorating, you know..." Colette crooked an eyebrow at this. "Whaddya I have to do in return?? Give up my first born? Sign my soul away with my own blood? Or do you just use me as a puppet and make all of Equestria burn??" ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* @@DwhitetheGamer, @@GeneralDirection, @@Yoshi89, @@Pripyat Pony, @, @@Zhooves, @@Fresh Nonsense, @@Derplight Sperkle, @@Taialin, @, "I hope the music's not too loud this time. The noise kind of scared me." Applejack and Apple Bloom had already begun gathering gifts and heading toward the front door. Their ears swiveled around as one of the guests said something. They both turned to see that several had remained behind and were just standing there. "Is the gathering in your castle, your highness?" As tempted as she was to answer for the princesses, Applejack held her tongue, and was thankful that Apple Bloom did the same. They instead looked to each princess, wondering which one would answer...

I'm very much an INFP-T; an introvert, for those who don't care to follow the link!

@@viper213, @Jeric actually provides a good advice - he's a former staff member, after all! To add to this, I've found that manually giinputting a high number (say, "page-2,000") automatically takes you to the last page. I can put in a word to staff to see if improvements can be made on the mobile version, but I hope these bits of information help out for now! @, Ohh, yes. The coding issues. I should start a poll to see what the biggest issue is, then find a way to change it as guides are created... You're not the only one who said that! I think all staff should put their heads together and come up with least an welcoming message. From there, see what ways we can make the site more welcoming! @@Fresh Nonsense, Ditto, especially with the latter. I should definitely look into creating guides for video links, as well as how to direct status updates! @@ConcorDisparate, I'm racking up a list on what quick guide on what to work on, aren't I? A quick guide on how to use the search tool should help both new and seasoned members alike! As for your query, I tried the term "cars and racing" in the search tool, pulled up the "find in forum tool, checked Beyond Equestria, Everfree Forest, and General Discussion, as such a topic would most likely show up there. I did find quite a few topics on cars and racing, but They haven't been active in quite some time. Your best bet is to start a new topic in General Discussion. Hope this helps!

(Sorry for the late reply, everyone! Time to play catch-up!) @Jaspers, That's good to hear! Having experience with any IB.P site does work wonders, doesn't it? I need to start counting how many people say what issues they've had, but for now, I'll say I need to chalk another one to site navigation! I can add to the list a how to about the creation and writing of a blog! @viper213, Yeah, I had a bit of trouble opening up and talking to people myself, but the best way to overcome that is simply interacting and adding to the conversation in whatever thread you're in! It also helps to look for what you're interested in, or even start a new thread in the right place, so... Another one for site navigation? @@LHfunk, As someone who also uses mobile mode to access the forums fairly regularly, I know your pain! Perhaps I could pass the word along to other staff, and see what can be done, if it can be done. I'll let you know either way!

@@GeneralDirection, @@Pripyat Pony, @@DwhitetheGamer, @, @@Zhooves, @@Randimaxis, "Awwww... I gotta move all this AGAIN?" Pinkie Pie groaned as she gazed up at the mountain of gifts she had brought. "Don't worry, Ah'll help out," Applejack said, placing a firm hoof over her sister's shoulders. "just as soon as I get Apple Bloom on the next train back to Ponyville." Applejack gave her sister a hard glare, which the filly returned. "Ah can help, Applejack! Ah'm not a baby anymore, and besides, Ah got here an' met Colette before any a' you did!" Applejack gave her sister an even harder glare, then sighed. "We're gonna talk 'bout this later, but you can stay. For now. But you're goin' back home in the morning!" "Fine! Now let's get those presents moved!" Applejack then turned to address the the crowd. "Y'all heard Colette! Why doesn't everypony else head on home and get ready for the party tonight? Find somethin'..." as much as she wanted to avoid wearing such, grimaced as she said it. "Fancy. This is gonna be a-" Applejack sighed. "Formal gatherin'." @@Derplight Sperkle, @@Taialin, @@Yoshi89, @@Fresh Nonsense, @, Applejack then waited until the masses dispersed before turning to her friends. "Alright, y'all! We got a lotta presents and not a whole a' time ta move 'em, so we're gonna need all yer help." Applejack then glanced at the front door before turning back to her friends, leaning in conspiratorially. "Ah have a feelin' Discord's up ta somethin', but Ah don't know what! What Ah do know is he shouldn't spend too much time with the human - for her sake! Let's see if we can interrupt whatever it is that Discord's doin and bring the gifts into the living room?"

@@Derplight Sperkle, @@Taialin, @@Yoshi89, @, @@Fresh Nonsense, @@Randimaxis, @@Pripyat Pony, @, @@DwhitetheGamer, @@Zhooves, Up until now, Colette had thought princesses - especially fairytale pony princesses like the one before her - always carried themselves with the utmost beauty, elegance, grace, decorum, and civility - yet here Luna was, giving Discord the SALTIEST of glares. Three out of five ain't bad, especially when said glare was impressive; even Colette would've buckled had she not realized she was surrounded by a race of smol ponies, hearts, and the color pink. "Perhaps while thou are telling the human of our past, it may be best to also include yourself, and why thou where encased in stone for so many of years, only to be reencased shortly upon thy escape." Ooooo, shots fired from Blue Princess! Luna then chastised them both for the loud performance. Colette sighed internally at that. If only Metal Pony had more fortitude! Discord remained unruffled at this. "Yes, yes... of course you'd want something to be a FUNLESS as possible; and I suppose we have no choice in the matter, either? Typical - but NOT impossible to achieve, I suppose." "Well, your majesty, two ponies overheard and inquired about my music, and I played for them." Colette began. "Discord here just helped get my music out there in his own way! I for one say good on 'im! No sense in continuing if all I get are those who can't take it!" "I don't think there should be consequences for this," a soft voice said, just barely loud enough to hear. Colette turned to see a soft yellow winged pony nearby. "It might have been too loud, but I don't think it was the human's fault!" "Princess Luna, I don't think we need to go that far," the purple princess said, joining the yellow pony. "Colette is far from home and maybe wants to make some new friends. For all I know, this is a human friendship ritual."If this is the human making new friends, then we should let her! But I think it should be a lot quieter next time," she added, casting a glare towards Discord. "I promise I won't be that loud from here on out!" Colette said with a smirk. Friendship ritual. Yes, go with that! We're not being total asshats! Nope!' "Perhaps they are correct in a sense," Luna began, seemingly resigning to the others' opinion. "However, numerous Canterlot ordinances have been breached here today." It seemed the blue princess did not lose her resolve after all. Luna's horn glowed as she magicked the largest tome of etiquette Colette laid eyes on. "We are sure that thou will find it most enlightening." Luna closed the gap between herself and Colette, adding "we shall look forward to thy future acoustic performances." Luna then gave both her and Discord the apparently universal "I'm watching you" gesture as she placed the tome at Colette's feet. "Also, this dinner in thy honor is a formal affair." "Uuuuugh, God no. Are you serious?!" Colette groaned. If there was one thing she absolutely couldn't stand, it was formal affairs. Too stuffy, uncomfortable, and BORING. This was gonna be a loooong night! "But the party YOU have planned had best entertain our two-legged friend, here - it simply wouldn't DO to have a guest present who finds what you have to offer DULL and DREARY..." Discord began. "Or would you want word to get around that our esteemed princesses have lost their knack for showing their visitors a good time? Or did your experience with the Yaks teach you nothing?" "What, Yaks? Here??" A flash of pale golden magic caught Colette's eye. Glancing back at the tome, Colette found that it was now a single leaflet. "I agree with my sister and the others; the occasional unscheduled concert or public 'practice session' does no harm. The shaking loose of the foundations of nearby buildings, however, does." the queen horse said, making her approach. "I do not believe we've been acquainted yet. I am Princess Celestia, diarch of Equestria, along with my sister." Princess Celestia was right in front of her now; Colette knew the white mare was tall, but didn't imagine she'd tower over her! "I am sorry that our first meeting has to be like this, but my sister is right. You have 'disturbed the peace,' in a sense, and I am forced to charge you." Celestia said, a forlorn look upon her face. 'What?! I was only bluffing!' Princess Celestia steeled her gaze. Shit, it looked like she was serious! "Colette Irving, you are hereby sentenced to attend your gathering this evening, where you must show us what other kinds of music you can play." the princess then dropped her façade with a wink. "I hope that will be acceptable?" "You'd better prepare more earmuffs then, 'cause things are gonna get--" "Now, my fine new friend - how would you like to get right to your new home, hmmmm? Allow me..." >SNAP!< And just like that, the Draconequus and human were gone.

@@Derplight Sperkle, @@Taialin, @@GeneralDirection, @@Yoshi89, @@Pripyat Pony, @, @@DwhitetheGamer, @@Fresh Nonsense, @@Randimaxis, @, @@Zhooves, TFW when you go to copy and paste your post from your mobile app, only to permanently delete all your progress. Now, I have to start all over again! (Feel free to post while I type everything back up, Derplight!)