Convergence

Wow, the thing I love most about this community is how it is extremely inspirational, patient and nurturing. There are a lot of amazing artists in this thread. Well this thread has inspired me to try drawing for literally the first time apart from school projects when I was young. The result: this abomination.

In all seriousness this is way better then I thought I could do. All it took me was reading a couple guides and learning a skeleton. The problems I notice instantly are: the body is too long, head is far too small, eyes are weird (especially left eye which is far too derpy), stomach way to flat (Twilight must be on a diet), muzzle too raised up, the ear just looks weird (too skinny?) and hind limb cutting into cutie mark (derp). I think I learned a lot and will redo this picture when I get a chance. I am excited to see improvement.

sorry have no scanner available at the moment. This thing took me way too long, way too long.

I completely hate the fact that Twilight Sparkle was made an alicorn and even more so that she was made a princess. I cringe whenever I see her with wings. Shrug... sorry.

As I have said before in this topic both rarity and rainbow dash are among my least favorite ponies but I will defend ther character. It is true that dash is arrogant and rude, but personally I believe those traits are just skin deep. I think that, similar to Fluttershye, Dash suffers from crippling insecurity. They deal with a common problem in opposite manners though. Fluttershye is reserved and shy whereas I believe that Dash craves other ponies to pay attention to her and to think she is cool in order to validate her self-esteem. I think this is clear in the episode mystery mare do well when Dash is so strongly affected by being outshined and losing the public eye to the mare do well. Additionally I think that if Dash is as selfconceited as some people are saying that she wouldn't go to such extremes to protect and defend her friends, especially in the circumstances when doing so would force her to lose something she wants. An example of this is in episode 1 where she helps her friends instead of joining Nightmare Moons best flying team. Oh and Samurott if you are basing an argument on one line from one episode, I could give you a long list of mean and terrible things each pony has said throughout the course of the show. One line is never indicative of a character's personality.

On the other hand, I have tried for a long time to understand Rarity, and I just don't think I do. Her generosity seems to contradict her vanity. This leads to a very interesting character development, but sometimes I just cannot understand her actions. In Look Before you Sleep, Rarity is extremely reluctant to help applejack and Twilight with the tree because she would get "icky." In the end she does help, but it takes her a while to decide to help. For the same pony to instantly, without question, butcher her own tail to help a distraught sea monster is hard for me to comprehend. I find Rarity's character interesting but I just can't seem to understand her because to me, she seems to act very inconsistently

The reason why I dislike Rarity is that she simply conflicts with my personality. I am not arguing that her personality is flawed or bad, it is simply that I cannot relate to her at all. I am messy, love camping and working with my hands. I do not care at all about what I look like. I absolutely hate fashion (sorry) to be honest. I would much rather be a nudist if they were socially accepted than keep up to date on clothing and fashion. When I am presented with a character like rarity, I simply cannot relate to her the sheer majority of the time leading to me disliking her character.

Rainbow Dash has a cool design and an in your face attitude. I think a lot of people wants to be a little like her because of her attitude. Dash is not my favourite pony by far, but it is easy to admire her confidence and courage to act the way she does. Besides, anything with Dash is 20% cooler so any argument is invalid.

Thanks for the warm welcome guys, it is always nice to feel welcomed to a new site. I hope to get to know all of you around here. I have to say Ticking Timebomb that your avatar is awesome. Would you mind making one for me, if it is not too much trouble? 

People online seem to think I'm a psychopath, which, maybe it isn't a misconception... but still, I like to think that my sanity is intact. 

My dear child, give in to the insanity. Sanity is predictable and dull, insanity on the other hand is exciting, unpredictable and unique (especially if there is foam frothing from one's mouth). In all seriousness, if you care about what I have to say, do not try to fit a preconceived notion of "normality or sanity." Trust me when I say most people I know are almost as weird as I am (scary eh?). Embrace who you are and show confidence, your so  called "abnormalities" show your true character and why people should want to get to know you.

As for me, I think the only misconception people have about me is my intelligence. Especially when I was in high school, people who got to know me, or those who would steal a glance at exam marks would often exclaim "Wait... you're smart?" I am currently in third year university studying science, and I still have that problem. In all honesty, I don't know whether to be flattered or insulted. 

Hey everyone, I am Golden Shield and I am new to both MLP and this forum. I am still unsure whether or not I consider myself a true "brony" but I love the show and the community around it. I was introduced to this show by a different forum, SMW central, where an outbreak of pony avatars got my attention, so I began to investigate them. Needless to say, I watched the show and really enjoyed it. I couldn't say who my favourite pony is, but it is a tie between Apple Jack, Fluttershy and apple bloom.

As for information about myself, I should start by saying that I play video games, usually under the alias of "infesting." I mainly play League of Legends at the moment. I was introduced to forums through gaming clans, and have been a part of many forums since then. In forums, and in clans, I tend to either assert myself to leadership by climbing up rank as fast as I can, or lose interest and fade out in a couple of weeks. I enjoy working with inter and intra-forum relationships, resolving disputes and problem solving.

I like to think of myself as a very caring person. I am confident, borderline arrogant, and stubborn as a mule. I am always sure of myself, but am also an exceptionally sensitive person. I tend to be fairly blunt and speak my mind, but I would never intentionally hurt someone's feelings. I hate fighting, and when people are hurt, but I stand up for what I believe in. I tend to be overtly silly at times and go off topic. I love to feel helpful and will gladly do my best to help with anything, just send me a PM any time (I don't bite, cough*but I may steal your spleen and sell it on the black market*cough). Well I should close this post before I start rambling. I hope to see you all around the forums and to become a part of this community.