AmberDust

I think this is a lovely design! The symbolism is real cute and simple, too. The colours will be easier to decide if you have a colour scheme already set for the rest of her. Soft blues, pink, and yellow would be pleasant. As for how she got it, I don't think the event in question has to be too dramatic. It could just be a sweet instance of her putting aside her own daydreams and helping a friend. Or maybe including someone into her imaginary game who was all alone previously.

Is it? ^^' This is the only sprite on my blog that's completely original!

I used a base for yours, but I do make my own sprites now if OP needs artists! I've got some examples on my art blog. Check the "gif" tag.

Did somebody say "active OP"? How can I help you?

Maybe some little garlic-flowers, or apple seeds? She's very cute. I made a thread a long time ago about developing a cutie mark, let's see if I can find it... Here it is!

I agree! That was a nice change.

Aha! I knew it! Every since Discord's reformation, I've been hoping for a an episode where chaos lessens or disappears in Equestria (through the efforts of a new villain, a misguided hero, or Discord himself,) and because of that, Discord begins to vanish, get sick, or otherwise become at risk of disappearing for good. It would be a lesson in the value of differences and free will, the charm of the chaos of everyday life, and finally, we got that episode! ...sort of. My main issue here is that I was hoping for this theme to be explored under a lot more higher stakes. I enjoyed this episode, but I really hope its not the last we see of this theme! There's so much potential in this storyline beyond just a tea party!

Every colour looks good with grey. It's a neutral.

Usually I'm really a stickler when it comes to keeping things canonical, and I even stated at the beginning of my thread that I judge characters based on how they fit in Equestria...but this guy's backstory is just...it made me laugh. I thought it was hilarious, especially with a name like "Mcguffin". I see what u did there. I like how you didn't make him OP with his sword or anything, and how he's just a simple earth pony who's incredibly, incredibly out of his bounds. It's not often I see a comedic character...most are more leaning towards tragic/heroic, so this was honestly refreshing. Plus, he has a goal! He's a silly, silly character, and there's not much to him to review or critique, but I like him so far. If you do plan on using him in roleplay, you might want to keep developing his personality a little further. And keep him simple! Though, fair warning, some DMs might not approve of an extradimensional being, even one as simple as Mike here. Do you think he'll try to blend in with the natives? Take on a pony name, like..uh...*gazes past you* ....Green... *looks over shoulder*...Door?

Graphics? Like...art? Or animations? I do vector art, if you need anything. I suppose there's already a lot out there....

I'm just gonna start with some vector tips. So, your main concern was with the backstory, right? I notice your character is an Alicorn. Now, I don't have anything against alicorn OCs in theory, and I've made a few of my own, but I'm just going to remind you of the basis on which I critique: ...meaning, I'm going to treat this character as if he was actually in the setting of the show...so now that that's out of the way, let's get started!

This looks so cool! I wish I could offer my skills somehow! >o< Good luck!