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Hrm, tough choice, but it's between Belle and Tiana. They take on tradition in a calmer way than the more action-oriented princesses (Mulan and Merida). They WORK for their dreams, they don't just charge ahead blindly, and I think that's why I like them more.

Watched Apollo 13 for the first time in a few years. Still a very powerful film, even if they did overdramatize some of the details. Even if you knew what happened to the original crew, you could still feel the tension between them, the families, mission control and all the staff at NASA. Spaceflight is all about precision, and if you're off by even the tiniest amount, you're done for. And it definitely showed in this movie.

http://wandernews.claviger.net/post/60226534134/episodes-recording-download-the-greatest-the-egg No YouTube vids on hand, but the Tumblr I mentioned has the first two episodes from iTunes posted. As for downloads, I do not have the site with me at the moment.

Oh, I would LOVE to be able to do some Swordplay or Cycling events online, those two are my personal favorite sports from Resort.

Gonna be bumping this thread again, 'cause the series premiered last week, and people are loving it. As they should, it's ridiculously funny. The first episodes actually went up on iTunes for free in the US, and of course, was put online for the rest of us. And I don't regret that download one bit, I cannot stop thinking about it. Especially the last bit of "The Greatest." I won't dare spoil it for the rest of you, you're gonna have to seek it yourself. Those of you on Tumblr should keep an eye on Wander News blog for a behind-the-scenes look and updates on upcoming episodes and interviews.

I'm actually very okay with this. The fact that it's taking Wii Sports online and adding some Remote+ functionality could is something I can actually get behind. Especially with baseball, I felt that the bat could use a little more oomph with more a more accurate swing. The only other baseball game that used Remote+ was... urgh. Backyard Baseball: Sandlot Sluggers. Knowing Atari, I can't imagine that was implemented very well. And let's not forget beating people up online with no repercussions in Boxing. Going after the AI gets very tiring after a few years. XP Although to be honest I'd prefer paying $7.50 for a sport at most rather than $10. I don't think all five games would add up to a $50 package.

I've always said that experience goes a long way, and it really showed this past weekend. We had a lot of great neighbors from the Pacific Northwest and beyond to help us keep the con rolling as smooth as possible. There were a lot of superb staff and wonderful attendees roaming the Executive, and I really want to thank you all for your patience and your enthusiasm as the con went on. We'll make sure we learn from the feedback you give us, and look to make BronyCAN '14 more spectacular! I'm especially proud of the response I've gotten about the con book. My first printing project is such a success, I'm going to look into learning more about publishing and print design. Being more used to digital publishing, there were so many techniques and quarks I most definitely could've used while preparing it for print. Next year I promise to make the book bigger and prettier than ever! With a slew of talented artists on hand, we'll make sure BronyCAN '14 looks as stunning as the great white north itself. With love from Coquitlam, FirestormCAN

Jozzeh: Oh my god I lost it at the Parthenon carrier tank. Flippin' genius. Um... umm... what? Source Engine handles physics in very strange ways...

You're going to need a government-issued photo ID: passport, BCID, Driver's License or military ID. We can also accept a birth certificate, high school ID, student cards, and go cards if you lack proper photo ID. A confirmation email should be sent, if you still haven't gotten it, leave a message at Registration@bronycan.com to confirm your payment. If your balance had not been paid by the time online reg closes, be sure to bring the amount you owe (preferably in cash) to the reg desk. Once you meet these requirements, your badge will be printed on-site.

I just finished watching The Tigger Movie, and I've forgotten how much I love this song. The VHS had the music video after the film, and I remember how I kept rewinding to play it over and over again. Such a heartfelt number...

Oh look at that, more promos finally went up. Mustard or mayo? COME BACK HERE! I JUST WANT TO DESTROY YOU! ...did you want the mayo? MORE PLEASE.

Wow, talk about an unfortunate end. One minute the medic's thinkin' "Hoovay" and the next he's thinking "FUUUUUUUUU." The like of a medic.

Time to bump this thread back up with some HD FOOTAGE, BABY Eccentric little fellow, isn't he? http://youtu.be/gP5z5l0h1Cg That's a way higher level of expression than MLP has. Holy crap, that's fantastic. I was on the edge of my seat laughing the whole way through. I really, really, REALLY can't wait to see this show. I enjoyed PPG, I loved Foster's, and I've already fallen in love with this one. I wanna watch this one so bad... If they could get it to air Canada within a month, that is. T_T

Cherry, all it takes is five bucks to your Steam Wallet and a purchase of Bonk! to get you premium it's not as difficult as you might think. And I prefer engie for defence and demo for offense. Ever had those days where you just can't get seem to catch a break? Check out these poor unfortunate souls. http://youtu.be/dXBOd26XWgA

I would like to take the time to go on a rant here about HOW MUCH I &%$#)&! HATE TEAM STACKING. As anyone who's played TF2 would know, this FPS is unlike any game that's come before it in the genre. The nine classes each have their own strengths and weaknesses. The game is easy to pick up and play, but to master it, you need to take the time to learn these aspects and learn the best times to be a certain class. The game is designed for team-oriented play, there's no such thing as a one-man show. If you think skills from other FPS games will help, you're sadly mistaken. One hero is not enough. It takes at least 6. So you can imagine my frustration when I see people constantly stack scouts, snipers and or spies to the point where we're guaranteed to lose. Each of these classes are way too frail to be stacking. They only have 125 health, and their special quirks don't make up for it. The only way to get around the health problem is practice, practice, practice. Learn to take advantage of the scout's speed to dodge and harass your attacker. Learn to predict and aim with the sniper rifle. Learn to get behind enemy lines without detection and stab key targets. All while avoiding bullets, rockets, grenades, fire, and so many other hazards that no other FPS can comprehend. You need to be sure you know what you're up against before you even THINK of playing those classes. The same goes for MvM. There's only room for 6 players in a game, so stacking is really not a wise idea. You need a strong team composition to be able to survive. A good rule of thumb I find is to have two classes for offense, two for defense, and two for support. One of each class is enough to take on the bots, as long as you know which class to be. Soldiers and demos are fantastic for clearing out groups of bots, with their explosive damage wreaking havoc. With a kritz medic or crit canteen, no bot can last very long. Heavies are great for mowing down bots one by one, and having knockback rage on the minigun can be a real asset to the team, especially with giants. Engies are a must have on any map. Their teles can get people to the front lines in a snap after they respawn, saving time and giving the team a better chance of victory. Dispensers for teammates and sentries to catch any strays are also vital for effective support ONE SCOUT IS MOST DEFINITELY ENOUGH. With the ability to suck up money from the field, the scout's main priority should be collecting the cash your team needs to upgrade. It makes it easier to earn bonuses which can be really helpful. And since money he grabs gives the scout health, he can keep at it for virtually an eternity. That being said, having two scouts can be problematic as the health bonus would be going all over the place and cause huge problems for the other scout. I would rely more on medics than spies or snipers in this mode, 'cause medics are very good keeping the team alive and helping output lots of damage. Spies are only good if they know to use their sapper and backstab as many key targets as possible. Snipers are only good if they can aim well. I don't care if it's on a pub server, it's never fun to get rolled by the enemy team when people are just screwing around and playing a class they shouldn't be. Unless it's a challenge issued by frequent visitors or donors, then it's fine as long as you play nice. Stacking heavies with gloves or mittens can be quite enjoyable, but is easily ruined by one party pooper that goes as a spy. Those types of games are fun, but in a normal game it's pointless and gets your team nowhere. And one more thing: if you're gonna be trolling the player who's asking people if they could switch to a class we need, you need to uninstall the game. There comes a time where you need to get put your game face on and teach the other team a lesson. And the only way you're gonna do that is look at the roster and see if there's another class your team can use to win the game. If you're gonna be a gigantic knucklehead, go back to Call of Duty where that stupidity belongs.

I only said con book submissions are closed, I didn't say anything about the auction. Ask Silver about that.

Submissions for the con book are now closed. Thanks to all who submitted. I won't be able to fit everything into the book, but I'm very glad to see so many people interested in contributing to the con. Hope we can hear from you all in the future!

Now THIS is an announcement I'm excited about. Out of all the singers, Rebecca is well within my top three, alongside Shannon and Kazumi. I love her vocal work as Twilight, and I really liked how she portrayed Sunset Shimmer in EqG. Very much looking forward to meeting her and the other show guests.

I've extended the deadline for con book ads to August 4 @ 11:59 PM PST, 'cause there's still plenty of space available. You must have your payment and graphics sent in by that time, no more will be accepted after that. Thank you! http://www.bronycan.ca/advertise.html

Ask any competitive solider and a good chunk of them will tell you how great the gunboats are for rocket jumping and making it easier to trash an enemy medic. They don't miss the shotgun at all. Besides, the misc slot is for cosmetic purposes only, having a weapon in there would severely throw off the game's balance.

You trying to reach Silver? He's in ye old England until the 1st of August, Skype might be having trouble reaching him. Oh sure, send it my way when you get the chance. Need to let you guys know that any art or written piece for the con book must be submitted by August 4 @11:59 PM PST. If you haven't considered adding your own work to the book, you better act fast.