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@Buck Testa, amazing work on the Empire's history!  You've really put a great deal of thought into this!  Honestly, it would make for a great fanfic by itself!  Well done!

Btw, did you get a chance to review my character's updated bio?  And if you can think of any way he could somehow be working for some evil and/or dark plot, please let me know!  

Character sheet: 

Name: Ennex

Gender: stallion

Race: Earth Pony

National Affiliation: Republic of Everfree (kinda)

Personality: Intelligent.  Cunning.  Mischievous. Arrogant.  Smooth.  Cultured.                 Evil.

Flaws and quirks: Likes to be in control of everypony around him. Enjoys plotting schemes and wants you to know it was him who outsmarted you.  Doesn't like to get his own hooves dirty, but will when necessary.  He usually acts all kind and friendly in public, to maintain appearances.  Enjoys both classical music, as well as more, modern flavors from a certain DJ....

Biggest flaw is his own ego and arrogance.  Believes his intelligence is unmatched, and that he has planned for everything.

Biggest weakness, and only truly good part of him, is his love for his brother, the only pony he will never harm.  Goes out of his way to take care of his brother and keep him safe.  (this could be exploited)

Specialties/talents: His biggest strength is his intelligence.  Is skilled at manipulation and controlling others.  Always has plans within plans within plans......

Wears magic glasses that allows him to 'see' the darkness in a pony, made from illegally-obtained Magitek.

Bio: Ennex was born in the Republic of Everfree to a poor family.  His father was an earth pony that worked in a steam plant, while his mother was a unicorn that fled from the Empire.  Through some twist of his mother's magic, he and his brother ended up as two sides of a split personality: his brother the kind and lovable side, he the more twisted and darker side.  After loosing his parents to an accident, he struck off on his own, not satisfied with a simple life underground and desiring more power for himself.  After wandering the borders between the nations, he encountered a unicorn that abandoned the Empire due to her broken horn.  The two became smugglers between the Republic and the Empire, and eventually formed a large criminal organization, specializing in black market goods and stolen Magitek and zebra artifacts.  Rumor has it he even has plans for Equus itself....

Physical description/image: 

@Buck Testa, actually, when I updated his bio, forgot to change his affiliation to Everfree, lol.  Take the following part from his bio: "After loosing his parents to an accident, he struck off on his own, not satisfied with a simple life underground.  He became a smuggler between the Republic and the Empire".  Was going to mention in the rp at some point that he has an accomplice in the Empire, my other OC Sakuya.  but figured i'd get to that later.  

Heck, let me just re-post the updated bio here....

@Buck Testa  @Lektra Bolt

Buck, don't be too hard on Lektra, was just pointing out a few flaws in my oc's bio.  I have updated it, please let me know what you think!

@Lektra Bolt, I understand what you are saying.  Updating character sheet now, give me a few minutes......

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Black market imports?

@Buck Testa @Lektra Bolt, Wait!  I have a much better idea!!!!!  One that fits my oc's original intent, yet also changes him to fit this new world!  Give me a few to update my character sheet above then let me know what you think....

@Buck Testa, ok, that makes more sense.  I re-read your original post, and guess I didn't take the entire length of time into account.  If you're ok with the rest of my OC's bio, then I'll just change his home-city.  btw, what IS the capital of the Empire?  Would it be Canterlot(name?) or a different city?

20 hours ago, Buck Testa said:

Places like Manehattan or Ponyville dont exist

Personally, I would have it as Ponyville being an abandoned, ruined town.  That way, when the Mane Team from Prime Universe show up, they have somewhere to start out at that is drastically different.

Manehattan should exist, but a more run-down and crime ridden, like Gotham City.  I would have it as a city that, while under Unicorn Empire control, is populated with a mix of species, perhaps the only place where they live together, though still separated by class.  The Unicorns live in the towers in spender, the Earth ponies in the slums and working the labor, while the few pegasus ponies are somewhere in the middle.  Being on the coast on the Empire's edge is what gives it this mixup.  Would also allow a point where characters from both sides could potentially encounter each other.  If you don't want Manehatten like this, let me know so I can update my OC's bio.

now THIS looks like a great story!  I just need to figure out where I can fit in.  never was much for playing cannon characters...but if needed I think I can give it a try.  Might be able to pull off Starlight or maybe Fluttershy......

And if there is any way that Ennex can be a servant/adviser/etc for Midnight Sparkle, please please please!  lol   I know he's technically an Earth pony, but perhaps his intellect and evil nature somehow won him a place in her court?  

4 minutes ago, Chrysalis89 said:

So both my drivers did well this weekend. Alex Bowman finishes 4th which along with other results puts him in the next round of the playoffs while Kevin Magnussen is in 7th in the standings which is the best of the midfield drivers. All is great.

And I've still got all three Team Penske drivers in the NASCAR Chase: Brad Keslowski is 4th in standings, Joey Logano 6th, and Ryan Blaney 8th.  not too shabby!

So that's the Roval.  Not quite as bad as I thought it was going to be.  The pit road exit didn't seem to have the issues I was expecting.  But that Turn 1..... *sigh*.   At least there was an exciting finish!  (and Johnson get's knocked out of the chase, lol).  Overall, it was different, it was fun to watch.  Still think they could have done a more...creative layout, but it is what it is.

So, who's ready for the Charlotte Roval this weekend?  Personally, I'm worried it's going to turn into a mess.  That hard left turn off Pit road is going to cause major issues, but we'll see i guess....   

Your thoughts?

Also, Brad K #2 won three in a row!   Woot-Woot!

sounds interesting.  just gotta decide which oc to use and how....

Random had just closed his eyes when..... SLAM!!!!      He jerked up and fell off the couch.  "What the hay?!" he shouted, scrambling to his hoofs.  A few quick head turns later, he noticed the closed door.  "But....I.....how....." he stammered, slowly moving over to the door, eyes searching the room.  Suddenly, he felt.... his ears perked up, head slowly turning around.  He couldn't see anything, but felt......a presence.  He gulped, trying to figure it all out....

(OOC: glad I checked this.  never got a notification....)

The door creaked open, and Random trotted into his home, leaving the door open as he frequently did.  He moved over to collapse on the couch, rolling over to look at the picture frame on a small table.  It showed him and a pale-green pegasus mare with a yellow mane laying on a grass field.  He winked at the picture, "I can't wait till you get here!" he said with a laugh, and rolled back over to stare at the ceiling.  "It's been a long two months.  Gotta talk to Bro about getting you more time off."  Talking to Starshine's picture had become a habit of his, and though others might think him crazy, he didn't mind.  "Maybe just a nap," he said, and rolled onto his side.

Well, Sunday was an interesting night......     Best moment for me was watching Strowman throw Owens off the cage!  But the rest of the matches left me dumbfounded.... ah well

It was another lovely day in Ponyville, and Random Action was trotting through town, a silly grin on his face.  He had just left Sugarcube Corner, having placed an order for a special cake for a special pony.  His grin widened, thinking about when Starshine was going to come visit him in a few days.  I'm glad she got some time off, he thought to himself as he turned a corner onto a street lined with houses.  We haven't seen each other in almost two months!  Starshine lived and worked in Manehatten as an assistant to some business partner of his brother.  But Random didn't know too much about it, not being involved with his brother's dealings.  He preferred a more care-free lifestyle, and with a little financial backing from his twin bro, he was able to live it.

He neared the end of the house row, and headed for the last one, with an odd-colored green door.  It was like that when he moved in, and Random never bothered to have it changed.  Still with his grin, he trotted over to the house....

@Vocal Analyst, The Alexa/Nia match will be interesting..... with Ronda Rousy sitting ringside and NO DISQUALIFICATIONS, lol....

@cpl_dixon, Smackdown Tag Team Championship.... I dunno.  Kane, though with Undertaker, took on the Bludgeons, plus Strowman and Whayt when those four were a group.... and destroyed them.  Though Kane seems tamer now, and matched with Daniel Brian instead.  Kane's return the other week made me jump outta my chair!  gonna be good, that's for sure....

Be great if US Championship match involved ladders, lol.

My money's on Asuka too.  Will be fun with James Ellsworth suspended over the ring in a cage!

And maybe we'll all end up celebrating Rusev Day, who knows?

With the WWE Extreme Rules pay-per-view this sunday, I was wondering who else here besides myself is looking forward to it?  Going to be some exciting matches!  Personally, I'm hoping that Asuka and Nia Jax both take the Women's Championships.  And can't wait to see Kevin Owens trapped in a cage with Braun Strowman!  That will be fun to watch!

What do you think will happen?  Who's your favorites to win the championship matches?  

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And yes, I know it's all scripted.  No more real than any other "reality show".  Please no responses about 'how fake it is' and such.  Let us enjoy our fiction!

On 7/1/2018 at 11:05 PM, Pat 'The Blizzard' Thundersnow said:

To answer your question, I HATED THE WAY THE RACE ENDED. Cryle knew he couldn't beat Larson so he dumped him for the win.

So, i'll be honest.  I was there at Chicagoland (home track for me) and at the time we all boo'd Kyle Busch.  But after thinking about it, and watching the replay, I don't think Busch meant to spin Larson.  Looked more like was trying for a bump-and-run, just hit a bit too hard and Larson couldn't hold onto it.  And let's all admit if Dale Sr. did that we'd all be cheering, lol.  Cryle Busch (love that nickname!) is a whiner, but I gotta give him that one.  He and Larson were racing hard...

2 hours ago, BlueBook said:

slice of life and run with it sounds good to me ^^ Nope, no specifics at all

Kool.  Then if you don't mind, I'll use Random Action and maybe his marefriend.  Brother Ennex could make the occasional appearance.  Feel free to start a RP thread, and I'll jump into the pool!

Just now, BlueBook said:

I already like you XD I normally dont have a specific storyline so this is perfect for what I'm looking for!

Sweet!  And thank you!  

Is there any particular way you'd like to go?  Slice-of-life and just run with it?  Any specific OC details?

52 minutes ago, King of Canterlot said:

Greetings comrade! Welcome to our little corner the big wide web, this is truly a fantastic place filled with all sorta of amazing and interesting people! I hope you enjoy your time here comrade! 

Glory to Soviet Equestria! 

- A message from the desk of the King of Canterlot, ruler of the Union of Soviet Equestria   

That has to be the most creative welcome I've ever seen!  Love it!

Sorry, just had to reply to that!  

Good Morning,

  I wouldn't mind doing a character-development RP myself.  Doesn't have to be a specific storyline unless you want to.  And believe me, I know full well how much real life can get in the way of rp's, lol.  

As an example, here's an excerpt from a past RP of mine, with my OC interacting with an NPC....