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  1. Good evening, everypony! Wait, that's not right... Ehhhhhhhhh, that's a bit more serious of an entrance than I'm going for here. Let's see... ah, here we go! Perfect! Reserved, classic, and sophisticated, that's how we do it up in here! Anyway, where was I? Oh yes, me! Yes, it's me! I'm here, uh, in this moment where life isn't pulling me in four different directions, none of which unfortunately lead to MLP Forums most of the time. But I miss my pony folk and I know some of you miss me as well, and moving forward I really do want to put a better foot forward staying involved with this place. Believe me, MLP Forums is still near and dear to my heart and one of the only online communities I fully trust. So, what's been happening with me, you may ask? Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh... lots. Yeah, I mean, that's life, right? I could pretend that not much has happened, but (1) that'd be a lie and (2) it'd be bucking boring. I'll try to keep this as concise as I can and make it not sound like a grocery list, so here it goes (not necessarily in chronological order). Well for starters, I've finally decided to stop running from the education field and instead embrace it. That's right, Batbrony is working to become a full-time History teacher at a high school near you! Yeesh, that jacket with THAT cowl?! Just shoot all the spitballs at me if my fashion sense is ever that off. Let's see, what else? Oh, I like spas now! Yeah, turns out I'm kind of a sucker for some pampering. That's new but kinda sorta a lot of fun, even if I've only been to spas twice at this point. Take it from me, to fellow dudes out there, don't let gender stereotypes hold you back if you're honestly curious about what a spa has to offer; maybe it'd turn out not to be your cup of tea, but frankly I think too many guys STILL don't know what they're missing out on. The good ones are, to quote our favorite fashionista pony, "simply divine!" Besides, we're all guys here who enjoy watching cartoon ponies, I like to think we're secure enough in our masculinity to give spas a shot! OK, maybe don't go with THAT many people if you decide to try one out. At least the first time. "But Batbrony!" You all say. "This all seems kind of banal. I mean a career change is all well and good, but where are the juicy updates?" Oh, you want juicy? OK, fine, that's cool, I got juicy for ya. How about... *BAM* Bat-puppy!!! Yes, yes, FEAST your eyes on the golden floof butt that is ACE THE BATHOUND. And yes, we did actually name him after Batman's dog, Ace the Bathound. CUZ MAH WIFE IS THE BESTEST! Oh, did I not mention that? YES, I - SOMEHOW - CONVINCED A CERTAIN SOMEPONY TO MARRY MY DORKY BUTT! I know, I don't get it either, guys, believe me. How she puts up with my levels of extra some days is beyond me. But I love her and wouldn't have any other filly. Well, besides the one we just added to our little Bat-fam. BAM! Baby outta left field! YUP! I am no longer just a Bat-Puppy-Daddy and Bat-Husband, but ALSO a Bat-Baby-Daddy to a bouncing baby Bat-Daughter as well (as of, let's see... oh yeah, July 9 at 7:07 AM)!!!!!!!!! Everypony, meet Adalyn Brielle! Believe me, guys, it is amazing, wild, insane, terrifying, exhilarating, and exhausting all at once (and none of these feelings really ever stop even as you start to get used to it). So... that's basically it. I mean obviously there's been other things going on as well, but as far as why I've been so absent the last couple of years in particular, these are probably the biggest reasons why. But trust me, I want to change that. Plenty of members here with families and children as well have stayed active through the years, and this community means too much to me not to try and do the same. Plus I'm just dying for Ada to know all about you screwballs. Anyway, just wanted to give ya'll this fun life update. I love ya, everypony, and believe me, I can't wait to share more about my own family's adventures as well as to teach my little one all about ponies, us screwy bronies and the magic of friendship. Have a good night, ya'll, and take care. I'm off! *cue dramatic Bat-Dad exit* The second lesson is the diapers really aren't as hard as some people think they are to figure out and the third lesson is- OH CRAP! Ok, yeah, the third lesson is life may not give you seatbelts, but new parents, DEF don't forget to get those car seat bases installed PRONTO!!!
  2. Good morning, everypony! Keep an eye out for a VERY special blog post from me later this morning. You won't wanna miss it, TRUST me! :eager:

  3. (Coverart by Midnight Scribbler) Good afternoon, everypony! These chapters have been up on FimFiction for about a month now, but I figured it's high time I finally shared my latest updates to my ongoing fanfic "Batmare Begins" with you all. Below you'll find the link to "Batmare Begins" Ch.'s 22 and 23, "The Princess and the Prodigy" Parts 1 and 2. It took me far longer than I wanted to get these chapters written, edited and posted, but I'm very pleased with how both chapters turned out. To any longtime readers, I'm excited to hear what you all think of the latest updates, and to any new readers, feel free to leave any questions or comments you may have on my story, either here or on the fic itself. Thank you all for your time, and have a great day, everypony! Batmare Begins - Click 'here' for the fic
  4. D'awwwwwwwwwwwww shucks, you're too kind! Thanks so much, glad to be back!
  5. Fillies and gentlecolts... Yes, I'm back! Well, never really left actually, but I can understand if anypony believed that I'd become but one of the thousands of bronies who've abandoned the fandom and fanfic authors who've abandoned their stories and left them to rot in an unfinished purgatory for the rest of time. I mean, my last chapter was added, let's see *counts his fingers* holy crap, 2017?! I haven't uploaded a chapter since 2017??? Man, I'm sorry guys, truly. In my defense, I have been pretty busy in that span of time. Since my last upload, I've (1) moved at least twice, (2) held about four or five different jobs, (3) gotten a dog, (4) gotten engaged, (5) gotten into the middle of a global pandemic (though I hear that's affecting more than a few people these days, who knew? Seriously though, stay safe out there y'all), and (6) gotten married to the love of my life in the middle of a global pandemic (not even joking, we got married on 7/11/2020 and if I'm being honest, it was a beautiful and perfect day. Even had a Batman/Catwoman cake topper, no joke!). So yeah, to say I've had some stuff going on in the meantime is not an exaggeration. Life to all of us right now... Still, with all that said, I always felt bad about not making the time to get back to "Batmare Begins." Writing is one of my favorite pasttimes (and something my now-wife was encouraging me to get back to as much as I could) and it's been touching to see how many readers still check in now and then to see when an update might be coming. Well, I'm pleased to say that your wait is finally coming to an end. This weekend, starting Friday, I'll be uploading two brand new chapters of "Batmare Begins," totaling over 21,000 words. It hasn't been easy getting back into the swing of things, but it sure has been gratifying. Hopefully this is a great chance to both reward my loyal followers and readers for their patience after all this time, as well as welcome some new readers to the party. But no matter how many read the new chapters, it just feels great to finally add something more to my creation. With how crazy and busy life's gotten for me, it's so rewarding to get to say I got to add to my own literary creation in that way. Lord willing, after all this time, I haven't lost my writing touch, though I get the feeling you'll all be thoroughly entertained by one new character in particular getting introduced in these two chapters. Furthermore, I will put in an effort to spend a little more time on the forums going forward. I miss my pony people, and I've never stopped cherishing the great memories and friends I've made here. You're some of the coolest folks I've ever had the pleasure to interact with and I've hated being away from this place so much. So, going forward, you have my pledge to do more to spend at least a decent amount of time on MLP Forums, even if life is a little hectic right now (then again, when ain't it?). Until Friday, everypony, I bid you adieu. Thank you again for being so patient and understanding. I promise you this, "Batmare Begins" is alive and kicking and so is Batbrony, and I'll continue doing everything in my power to keep it that way. I love you all, you wonderful bronies and pegasisters! Don't ever forget that!
  6. Yay, Derpy banner!  I love, love, LOVE IT! #BestMailMare :muffins:

    1. PiratePony

      PiratePony

      "Costumed Freak Terrorizes"...wait til they get a load of me.

  7. Oh my goodness, thank you so much! Sorry I don't write as many reviews these days but trust me I'm still around, just busier with more RL stuff nowadays. But still a brony at heart, through and through.
  8. Really weighted down with stress from work and paying bills right now.  So I have a non-work related question for ya'll take my mind off of things.  What kind of interest would there be from some of you if I were to attempt a film-related podcast or YT series?  I don't really know where to start on any of that, but I've always enjoyed reviewing and discussing film and cinema history, and something like a podcast is something I've mulled more than once in the past.  Probably would have to find someone else to do it with, but I just want to get a general sense of if people have any interest in my thoughts on film and other creative enterprises.

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    2. Jeric

      Jeric

      The technical side is easy enough. I listen to plenty of casts that have the hosts all in different locations. It certainly be fun for me considering I’m that rare breed that loves classic films from the Golden Age as much as modern fare. Plus there’s ton to discuss regarding contextualizing Hollywood present news with history if you wanted to occasionally touch on news. 

      I’d love to do a Hitchcock episode, since modern horror seems to be borrowing from his bag of tricks.

    3. Lord Valtasar

      Lord Valtasar

      While i havent watched that impressive an amount of films i still like analysis on them when they have some more depth. So sure

    4. Duality

      Duality

      Ooh, a teamup cinema chat starring Jeric and Batbrony? Count me in for that. :ooh:

  9. Congrats, @Venomous! I have no doubt that you'll do splendidly as an administrator on the forums!
  10. How did we not see until now that the answer to all of the forums problems was right in front of our eyes this entire time?! THE FORUMS ARE SAVED!!!! LONG LIVE THE AGE OF THE TATER!!!!!!!!
  11. I'm just here to say HOW EXCITED I AM ABOUT THE DERPY BROHOOF ICONS!!! (oh and, yeah, I guess I'm going to with my fiancee or something like that, whatever...), but seriously, DERPY BROHOOF ICONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  12. Oh my goodness, @Jeric, you sly dog!  Thank you so much, this is a very special Christmas present, truly.  Both my fiance and I love it!!!  For the rest of the forum, I'll be sure to get a blog up later detailing the proposal more, but for now, we both hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!!  Love you all!!! :muffins: :raritypleadhat:

    1. PoisonClaw

      PoisonClaw

      I was wondering about the banner! Congratulations to the both of you! :pinkie:

    2. AJ2489

      AJ2489

      Congratulations to both of you!

    3. PiratePony

      PiratePony

      Congratulations!!

  13. Well everypony, it looks like our time with Ms. Dubuc is just about at an end. On behalf of the entire MLP Forums and Poniverse community, I just want to thank @NicoleDubuc one more time for taking the time out of her schedule to chat with all of us. This has been a real pleasure for us all, and it's been very fun and informative getting to hear from one of MLP:FiM's very own creative minds. In case Nicole was unable to get to one or more of your questions, fear not, she will be able to answer them after tonight if she wants to or is able to make the time. Thanks for joining us this evening, everypony, and to Ms. Dubuc, our staff and members all wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! P.S. One more question for the road. What is your personal favorite holiday TV special/film, that one (or more) holiday classic that you just HAVE to catch every Christmas season? OK everypony, we've had our fun, now get back to your holiday shopping and prepping. Those presents aren't gonna wrap themselves, ya know? Here, I'll even provide some holiday tunes for ya'll to set the mood.
  14. Got another "Best Gift Ever" question for ya. What holiday specials and films, if any, particularly influenced you and the creative team? It seems that one of the biggest aspects of "Best Gift Ever" that sets it apart from previous Hearth's Warming Eve episodes is how well the ensemble cast is utilized, truly painting a very true-to-life picture of how hectic the holiday season can get for people and all of the varying, individual narratives that go into making these celebrations happen and as special as they are. I can think of a number of holiday classics that similarly capture these elements of the season, but I'm curious to hear from you if any in particular inspired the creative team.
  15. My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic Executive Producer -- Nicole Dubuc Good afternoon, everypony, and welcome to MLP Forums and Poniverse's latest Community Guest Q&A! Today we've got a truly special treat for all of you as part of our Making Christmas Merrier festivities this year. Please join me in welcoming writer and actress Nicole Dubuc, executive producer of a number of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Season 8's, most notable episodes, including "School Daze - Parts 1 and 2," "The Maud Couple," "School Raze - Part 2," and, perhaps most conspicuously of all, "Best Gift Ever," Season 8's post-season Hearth's Warming Eve special that many in the fandom are dubbing not just the highlight of the entire season, but also one of the best MLP G4 episodes ever and an instant holiday classic in its own right! In addition to her work on MLP, Ms. Dubuc has over 50 writing, producing, and acting credits to her name on shows such as Kim Possible, Transformers: Rescue Bots, The Spectacular Spider-Man, Young Justice, LEGO Elves: Secrets of Elvendale, and Star Wars Rebels, to name just a few. Currently an executive producer with Wild Canary Animation, Ms. Dubuc is the first writer/producer from MLP:FiM we've ever had as a guest on the forums, and after stellar Q&As with previous guests like storyboard artist Ward Jenkins and actress Elley-Ray Hennesy, I'm sure today's Q&A will prove to be just as special and memorable as those were. Before we begin, let's just lay out a couple of more ground rules. While Ms. Dubuc is no longer technically an actual employee of Hasbro Studios, we have to lay some guidelines similar to when we've hosted guests like Ward Jenkins and Elley-Ray Hennesy. While you should feel free to ask whatever you want within reason, keep in mind that many questions, especially those that pertain to her work on the show, may be ones that Ms. Dubuc is unable to answer on account of confidentiality agreements with the studio and her former employers. We want to have a great time with our first writer/producer guest, not get her in any trouble with those she's worked with or act like obnoxious or self-entitled hosts. If you'd like to learn more about her, you can visit her own website here, her IMDB page here, and her Twitter page here. That's all I've got for ya'll this afternoon, everypony, so without further ado, ask questions of Ms. Dubuc to your heart's content! I'll start us off to get the ball rolling: Ms. Dubuc, by this point in MLP G4's run, we've already seen quite a few episodes set in or centered around Hearth's Warming Eve. With this in mind, what compelled you and the rest of the creative team behind "Best Gift Ever" to come up with a 45-minute Hearth's Warming Eve special in the same vein as some of the all-time holiday classic film and TV specials?
  16. Well since nopony's nominated her yet, ya'll know what I gotta say... DERPY!!!
  17. @Salty Sweetness kid... I like the way you think. @Jeric be afraid, be very, very afraid. Frankly, there's only one way this can possibly end for Jeric... And I am all here for it! Get ready to be fabulous, sir!
  18. So excited to be a part of this Q&A this upcoming Saturday! For those who don't know yet, watch out for me to post the Q&A thread when the time comes. We'll be promoting it a ton, especially on Saturday, and trying to get as many people to show up as possible.
  19. *sees there's a chance to sing* Oooo, ooo, ooo, ooo, pick me, pick me, pick me!!! I loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee to sing! Vote For Batbrony: He'd Rather SINGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!!!!! LA-LALALA-LA-LAAAAAAAAA! LALALAAA! LALALAAA! Also, if I win, I promise not just the best showtunes I can muster, BUTTTTTTTT as an added bonus I will also make the happiest of Bat-kirin noises! Really now, who could say no to that?
  20. Everypony, as one of the staff currently in the running to be an Apple for a day, let me take this moment to encourage as many of you as possible to vote for me!! It would be my personal Bat-privilege to be an Apple for a day for ya’ll! :mlp_yeehaa:

    1. Jeric

      Jeric

      Yeah I voted for yeh. Gotta have at least one person that can carry a tune in there. 

    2. Lord Valtasar

      Lord Valtasar

      Crap. You'll make the rest sound bad

  21. Oh me, oh my, this Tumblr content ban isn’t gonna go well at all... :sealed:

  22. So glad to see this happening again, and very happy that we'll be donating to BC Children's Hospital once again this year. The MCM events have always been some of my favorite on these forums and some of my favorite memories on MLP Forums stem from it. While money is tight on my end this year, I'll do my best to contribute to MCM however I can!
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