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Jeric

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  1. I'm in the process of fully implementing the Achievement system. When it broke I did a temporary fix and recounted the system to mimic the old system. Any issues from changes I am making are a natural byproduct of my meddling in that system. Points were not counting while I was playing with it, but they were turned off for every user so it was still fair, so to speak. We don't have a test environment, so when I do this it will impact the production environment in ways that I cannot foresee. No user has been kept from accessing any area of the forum due to this, as access permissions are handled by Groups and not by Ranks. Once a user is Promoted to Member they should have all accesses even if their rank badge is showing Blank Flank. Groups are controlled by post count not point value. Posts in areas that posts do not count are still in effect. Users cannot spam their way into Debate Pit. Points are a different system and number of points accumulated will award a rank that corresponds to that point value. Points are now accumulating for replies/comments in all areas of the forum from now on. Points will shortly be turned on for other forum use cases, when I am done and testing is complete I will make a full announcement how the point system works. Unlike last time changes made will count going forward, but not retroactively.
  2. From a storytelling perspective they had a built-in advantage of being automatically more dynamic and fluid. They were not introduced with much backstory to anchor them, allowing the reader to craft away. By being married and starting a family it further played into a lot of potential scenarios that were not as likely to explore with Luna, Celestia, or Twilight. Plus … Princess of Love fits with Princess of Friendship like the Moon and Sun complement each other
  3. The simplest in-universe explanation is that out of all the Princesses only one has been around for many generations without interruption. Cadance, Flurry, and Twilight are newer. Luna was away for quite a bit (her name isn’t as common an expression either).
  4. This thread appears to be some manner of random (but strangely enjoyable) nonsense, or something spammy of the sort. Thus, it has been sentenced to the Forum Lounge section of Cloudsdale Colosseum.
  5. This is a first. I’ve never done this to a Feedback post, but this is so good I can’t just close it. It must live in the wild for all time!
  6. Welcome to our lovely little forum
  7. So I already put together a basic shopping list for each character. As I said in the the thread posted in the description of this blog, Cozy Glow is probably the easiest to pull together. That doesn’t mean that there isn’t any challenge. Today as I started going through the list and checking Etsy and Amazon, I quickly knocked off two of the easier pieces. The pony ears and the wig. Cozy is basically a Shirley Temple gone evil trope, so grabbing a light blue curly wig was easy, as was the pink pony ears. Here are those selections. When they come in I may do a quick unboxing video of each item. The wig may need a slight cut, and the color isn’t exact, but it will work. Added the battery icon for @Troblems Pinkie Pie ears also work perfectly for this cosplay. But like I said, I was aware of both of these being the easy pickups. The next steps are shoes (flats because no heels on this clumsy Pony ), legwear, and dress. Not sure if you all know this … but these all pose their own unique problems I’ll go into a little later.
  8. To my knowledge, most original movies and shows, exclusive to streaming platforms, also put out physical media. At least the more popular ones. I do own several of my favs as physical copies. To be fair, I don’t see Netflix dropping Stranger Things or the Crown from the platform, but if they do and BluRay players still exists … I’m covered. It’s sort of my thing. If I adore a film or series I will buy a physical copy. Now, if we could get a full BluRay release of a certain show about a few ponies who band together to spread friendship … I’ll be happy.
  9. So Cozy Glow wins. I can’t believe this one won, but here we are. Since we crossed the $2250 threshold there is a bit more to the cosplay. I’ll be creating a Blog/Vlog over the next few months as I put this together. Cosplay will be worn for one full day at the Con with will include any Panels we have (there will be video) and also the Cosplay Contest/Show. I’ll record shoutout requests the day of the cosplay and do a in-character AMA.
  10. There is 3.5 hours left. Just saying … still time.
  11. Okay. I wish I had filmed my reaction. It was a bunch of this Ahhhhhhhh. Ahhhhhhh. Oh my God it’s in his mouth! He’s licking it. Ahhhhhh ahhhhh ahhhhh This pic was taken immediately following.
  12. Well, in all elements where truth and proof are elusive, the rule of parsimony tends to be the best, and smartest, approach to eliminate less plausible scenarios. With both Viacom and WB both in market capitalization and asset valuation decline, you almost always expect turnover to shake things up, and have to be financially justified. Demographic analysis is still a method that is used religiously by executives put in place to stop a hemorrhage. If Phoebe had data to show it would be a likely net gain, it would not have been dropped, regardless of her prior work. Corporate fiduciary liability. Right now there is only one major media empire that can take risks because when one segment loses billions the others make that up and then some. It isn’t Viacom and it isn’t WB. Dana Simpson was most likely just a victim of generic demographic research and data. I mentioned this in the Hasbro thread when Hasbro decided to get out of the movie making business and people got upset like it’s a betrayal. They really need to touch on Corporate Fiduciary Law in High School economics.
  13. Also. @Wingnut may have his own. Some 80’s cartoons would occasionally traumatize us and TF has some pretty dark ones in season 2. Poor Devastator
  14. I actually want to use episodes from when I was a kid, during the 80’s, from three IP’s that were built around buying merch not really the stories. World’s Without End - GI Joe ARAH two parter that actually delves into what would happen if Cobra won, because they legit do in a really wonderfully paced and dark arc. There are some legit permanent changes to the series because of this episode. Cookie Chomper III - Alvin & the Chipmunks famous episode that starts off with your typical goofy fare and story about the kids finding a kitten and hiding it from an allergic Dave. Then, when you think you got to the payoff, you realize that … oh … oh … no. Screw you show! You were supposed to be safe! Dark Awakening - Transformers decided that after they killed off Prime and before they resurrected him, they would give us all nightmares and an existential crisis. All of those are considered to be the most emotional shows of their respective series within their respective fandoms. I could definitely go darker in series that were meant to be dark and such, but these shows were not meant to tackle concepts like these.
  15. Oh snap. I actually forgot one of the prizes! I’ll run this one with again and post the video with everyone’s name added. It’s a free Cameo from Andrea Libman. She actually donated this herself.
  16. GoW Ragnarok. I still need to beat Gna. She is insane. I don’t want to turn on any accessory options or lower the difficulty… but damn she can almost one shot me if I don’t have a high D and Vitality build.
  17. OMG they bumped this topic when I was banned? XD And I am not in charge!
  18. Might have to do a proxy vote for @Iggy (my kid) because he doesn’t have access to that email.
  19. Thank you all for attending. I know that some of you were exhausted and such. So to recap .... Effective at close of the charity we received $2500 CAD to donate to BC Children's Hospital. Thank you to all who participated on and off staff and to all those that donated their time and money and energy. Can't wait for next year Here is the list of individuals that won. PM me you address. If you don't want to receive the prize you can have be draw a new winner. If you won a digital prize please claim in within a week Trixie Statue - @Hugs Silkalot Future Twilight statue - @Fhaolan MLP G5 Issue 1 IDW comic graded 9.8 by CGC - @Princess Silky Hasbro MLP G1 Optimus Prime - @Dynamo Pad OC On banner for one week - @Rikifive and @Diane Velvet Name change a staffer - @FlitterFlutter, @TheRockARooster, @Tom Gallagher , @The Leafeon Pinkeh Reaction Theme - @Lilith Emoticon - @Thrashman
  20. I was just going to vote other and post “Cup or cone? The answer is … yes!” your answer nails my own thoughts. The cone is a topping in my cup. Delicious!
  21. My wife loves him. I think he’s okay, but she really likes it. Stereotypical, but it’s true in my house.
  22. Oh, you all with the backseat moderation. Well, depending on how it’s approached, there can be some social talk posted here. In general we don’t allow transphobic and sexist commentary anyway since that’s against the Global Rules. So if you think transphobia was a reason it was cancelled just say so, just be careful how far you take that. The idea that things are reviewed and cancelled when executives are replaced is common, and yes using gender in business decisions is still occurring (I’ve had clients tell me to not use certain colors in a design because they are too feminine and most of the people reviewing it are older and old school). I just grin and nod because at the end of the day I get paid very well in my company at my level. Demographic review is almost certainly still done with entertainment. Just pop in to CinemaCon one day (Used to be called ShoWest)! Plus the parent company is killing all sorts of plans. Looks like this show is just one of the latest to get pulled. I met Dana earlier this year and we talked for a while and she appears to be a solid pragmatic individual with a level head. I was actually going to ask her to do an AMA here, still might. So unless her credibility can be called into question directly, I have no issues taking her word for it. I wonder when the rights option is finished. Could be a good show on another platform.

  23. Reminder to vote. Right now Cozy Glow has the lead. 
     

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  24. As 2022 wraps up. It is now time to sunset this topic.
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