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  1. You know, I've been thinking about Discord a lot lately and I've come to a impasse. Can we say Discord was ever really evil? The draconequus is the embodiment of chaos, yes, but chaos is never inherently evil. Chaos is Chaos and that's all there is to it. And for a creature that has reality-warping powers, Discord has only ever seemed to use them at their tamest. Chocolate milk-raining pink clouds, changing the landscape to various patterns and bunnies stampeding around with freakishly long legs is more than a little disconcerting, it wasn't like it was hurting anypony else! Sure, the chocolate rain would prove devastating to local fauna and crops if it persisted for a long period of time, but that's about it for damage. Everything Discord does, he does as a prank; he's a trickster and enjoys pulling little stunts like the ones mentioned beforehand to get a good laugh. Obviously, his "pranks" are a little over the line, but that's still all they really were! This is just speculation on my part (A term you'll see a lot here), but I believe his former pranks were so out of control because one, he'd never been taught to use his powers in moderation and two, he either didn't have a clue about morality or just a very skewed perspective on it. And I know what some of you are thinking: "If Discord wasn't evil, he wouldn't have done what he did to the Mane Six!" Well, look at it from his perspective; you've just managed to break out of the living death you'd been trapped in for the past one-thousand years and the very wielders of the weapons that could put you back into it show up, fully intending to do just that. You'd do anything to keep yourself from reliving that fate by any means necessary just like him! And again, he didn't do the most heinous and productive thing he could've to prevent the Elements from ever encasing him in stone again by killing the six of them. He just sent them on a wild goose chase through a maze and slowly turned them into the opposite of their respective element. That was it. And we don't know the full story of Discord. Yes, Celestia said that "ponies were miserable under Discord's rule", but can we really say she's a credible source? It's like they say "History is written by the winners". How unbiased can we actually say her recollection of what happened really is? All we ever saw of the original confrontation between Discord and the two sisters was them encasing him in stone, so there is very little we can get from that. And a few people are probably going to say: "But why else would Celestia and Luna lock Discord away if he weren't evil?" Simple. He's not "harmonious". We've all seen the evidence: anything that doesn't fit into the ponies little "status quo" of their "harmony" is either instantly rejected or treated with extreme trepidation or hostility. Everything has to be under their control or they see it as "unnatural" or "evil", hence their feelings towards the Everfree Forest controlling itself without their help. So to have a creature like Discord running around, turning their entire world on its head? Oh, they needed him removed immediately. And they've always used Deus Ex Machinima means of removing their problems; eradicating the Windigo race, sealing the Umbrum away to die a slow, agonizing death, honestly, Discord should be happy that all he got was being turned into stone! It's an all too real possibility that Discord was only ever "evil" because that's just how ponies perceive all things different and "unnatural" to them......
  2. I'm not sure on that. Having a city built on the edge of a mountain doesn't seem all that structurally sound, even with the possibility of magic to aid it, but that's my own general nitpick, I guess. And was it ever stated if the Everfree was around when "The Castle of the Two Sisters" had been the capitol? Cause if not, then it would just be a city in the middle of nowhere... Again, something I have to kinda disagree with. Yes, they have a track record of reforming villains, but Sombra was the only one that got obliterated. And my use of "record time" is a little different than yours, I have to say. Do they defeat their villains within a short span of time? Yes, I have to concede your point there. However....it's because they allow them to fight another day. Tirek was locked back into Tartarus after his rampage, yeah, but who's to say he won't escape again? Queen Chrysalis got shot out of Canterlot via love bubble, but she came back and kidnapped everypony of high-standing. And even when she got beat by Thorax and Starlight, she got away again! Their speedy means of victory is at the sacrifice of leaving room for repeat offenses from the same enemy. Thank you! Now, I ask something you: ask me questions as to how he might be in certain episodes in the series. Even make speculations.
  3. Yes. Calvn's own experiences in life are in stark difference to the Mane Six's. I think I'll have Calvin explain the best he can: "Look around. Look at where they live. Life doesn't get much simpler than this. For crying out loud, they literally live in a child's playpen. Let's face facts; if they weren't absolutely inept in all things strategic and military, the biggest threats to them would've been over and dealt with in record time. They've been coddled their entire lives, they have control over everything and everything that isn't in their control is either seen as evil or unnatural." "They could do with a healthy dose of realism if, for no other reason, to get their heads out of their asses...."
  4. Sorry, sorry! I was writing that last message at, like, midnight where I am and wasn't all there. Now, however. I'm not on the verge of collapsing and can actually write something decent. Now then~. Calvin was born between two different worlds; his biological mother had been a prestige member of a family who's bloodline was connected one of the olden kings of the past. Where as his father had been born "feral" in a tribe; tribes are Pokemon that live like their wild ancestors and choose to have little interaction with the ever-changing society of those deemed "civil". The king before Mike 1, however, opened a bridge between both realms; any Pokemon of the tribes that so wishes to could join the society after going through "Integration". A necessary process to make sure someone doesn't end up getting eaten upon a relapse to wilder nature... To make a long story short, they met, fell in love and had Calvin and his brother, Luther. Calvin, most definitely, takes more after his father than his mother. He was taught how to hunt for food as a young pup and still does when he doesn't have easy access to any food. He adores visiting his grandfather on his dad's side of the family; the leader of the tribe that his father was born into and always goes to him for advice and to regale his stories. Now, I'll fully admit, that he can be kind of an asshole since he loves when people get comically hurt. If they are seriously hurt, he'll apologize for laughing, but if they walk it off? Nah. He also adores his job as a treasure hunter, hanging with his friends, calling out idiots and idiotic behavior, kids and annoying the rich and pompous. His dislikes aren't that big, but he seriously hates bullies, adults that act like children, hypocrites, fleas, mosquitoes and butternut squash. But out of all of these dislikes, the things that really boil his blood are the first three in the list. Not to mention, people assuming things about him and his family, not being given his space and his personal space being invaded by a stranger.
  5. Of course. Calvin is....sort of chaotic good. He's a good person, don't get me wrong, but! He'll do whatever he has to in order to assure the safety of those weaker than him and those he cares about. And even though he will try his damndest not to, he'll even kill to do it. But when he's not in a dire situation like that, Calvin is a sarcastic, playful and observant Growlithe. He'll notice a lot of things in Equestria that the ponies either don't or choose not to notice around them; the hypocrisy, the child-like naivety and even just how orderly things are to an unnatural point (thought that would be a nit-pick of his own.)
  6. Yes because that's where Calvin will meet them. As I stated before, he's a laid-back guy that will forgive. But never forget. First impressions are everything, after all; as they grow and mature, he will take notice and not just turn a blind eye to it. However, their certain quirks would still keep them from being real friends and I hope that isn't a bad thing! It provides a unique situation for the Mane Six; how they react to someone not wanting to be their friend and them not convincing them otherwise. We've seen ponies and other creatures that do this before, but how many instances have we seen where someone that isn't a one-off villain doesn't accept their friendship? And one that is, in fact, living close to Ponyville. Take Flim and Flam for example: both of them have been in three episodes throughout the series and have had no intentions of becoming friends with any of the Mane Six. But, as someone once pointed out to me, the pony's "out of sight, out of mind" logic makes it easy for them to be forgotten about and let them continue with their lives. It'd be an interesting challenge for the Mane Six to get used to someone in Ponyville that doesn't really like them.
  7. Calvin would, also, not make friends with the Mane Six. At least, not all of them. Don't misinterpret; he's a laid-back dude and does his best to get along with all those around him. However! I just don't see him making friends with any of them; the repeat offense thing they have going on in that friend group wouldn't sit right with him. He's not a "you screw up once and we're done" type of guy, not even a little, but if he gives you a second chance and you still didn't learn your lesson? You're out of there. The only one I could say for certain he could be friends with would be Fluttershy; her non-confrontational demeanor, timid nature and level head would do wonders in breaking the ice. As for the others? Twilight: She's far too...too...orderly for Calvin. There's nothing wrong with being thorough, but we've all seen how extreme she takes it. Plus, because of personal reasons, Calvin doesn't like feeling that he isn't in complete control of his own actions. We've seen how she likes to orchestrate events to get the desired result she wishes [ex: Mysterious Mare-Do-Well] and he would not want any part of it. And this is only something that I think Calvin would possibly misinterpret from her, but! He'd definitely feel like she'd be talking down to him o-or just has a "holier-than-thou" complex going on, be it subconscious or not. All in all? A no-go in friendship. Pinkie Pie: No. Just...no. She's too wild for Calvin and that's saying a lot considering what he does for a living. Far too loud for his sensitive dog ears and ignorant as to how certain social clues work, she'd do nothing more than piss Calvin off. Plus remember in "Pinkie Apple Pie" when she was just hiding in Twilight's bookcase? Let her try some shit like that with Calvin. She'll get punched in the eye out of reflex and screamed at for breaking into his house. The "She's just being Pinkie Pie" excuse won't fly with him when she pulls shit like that. A pass on friendship here. Rainbow Dash: Hard no. He doesn't wanna hear her ego every day nor does he want to deal with her bull-headedness. He'd snap and end up fighting her if it wore on his nerves enough. She's already so suspicious and hostile to everything she doesn't know, that'd they would probably end up on the wrong foot anyways. Her personality and "superiority complex" would only aid in driving them further away from each other. Definite no. Rarity: She would leave a sour taste in his mouth. Trying to fit in with the uppercrust snobs of society and doing her best to act like one in return? It would unsettle him too much. Personal reasons. Then there's the fact that she tends to use those around her like her own fashion models and is a total drama queen on purpose, not sarcastically. It would just grate on his nerves too much. Applejack: Way too damn stubborn and rooted into her convictions. She has a very small worldview and evidence of this has been seen in the show. Calvin, however, doesn't and sees things in a broader and more in-depth manner. This could lead to butting heads and frustration on Calvin's end which would grow too strenuous on any acquaintanceship they might have, let alone friendship. Another no.
  8. I see. Well, I do have a general summation as to how his society works: The pokemon world is ruled in a similar fashion to the ponies, only instead of a diarchy, it's a long-standing monarchy. There's quite a bit of backstory to how this came about, but I'll try to keep it as short as I can. Arceus is their world; they found a planet after eons of thinking about the species they wanted to create and became the core. Their life-force spread throughout the planet, making it fertile and inhabitable for the creations they've wanted to create for so many years. Pokemon of all shapes, sizes and abilities came into being and for many millennia, Arceus was content and happy. However, it wasn't to last. As his creations evolved beyond their base instincts and into sentience, hatred started to develop over the differences that their creator felt made them unique. Those that perceived themselves as strong felt they should control the "weak" and the "weak" felt that those that were "strong" were arrogant and needed to be put in their place. After years of unrest, war broke out. It broke Arceus' heart; their beloved children, killing and torturing each other over what they believed made them so wonderful. The war went on for many years, to the point that the planet slowly withered away to a husk of its former glory. The war was killing their god, but the deity was still more concerned for them then for themselves. So, they did the only thing they could; found a messiah, a Gallade, to convey their message to the warring pokemon. Yet, they knew that someone running around, spouting that they hear "God" wouldn't be met with positive reactions. So...they gave their messiah their multi-type ability. With this irrefutable piece of evidence, those that were fighting in the war listened to the Gallade; their hearts and minds becoming free from the haze of hatred that fueled their actions. And allowed them to bear witness to what they were doing to both their world and their creator for the first time.... The war ended, but the pokemon feared temptation; it was hard to forgive and move on, but oh so easy to hate. The Gallade that Arceus had asked to stop the war was made into a guardian, someone to make sure tension did not rise to boiling points once more. But the messiah's compassion for all Pokemon and patience to those still stuck in the war moved many. So, it wasn't long before he was crowned king and started the long lineage of kings that followed. However, it doesn't work how you think it does. To be king, or queen, you need not be related to the king before or any king for that matter. Blood relations have nothing to do with being suited for the role of ruler. Why? Because the multi-type ability does not carry on to the next generation; it stays with the king until the day they die. And no, while the multi-type ability doesgrant a larger lifespan, it does not make them immortal...or invincible. Once the king dies, it is up to Arceus to determine who will be their successor via a special connection and specific magic circle. It was only after two, three more kings that the "Eyes of Arceus" was created. It's a guild that acts just as the name implies, scouting out those with the potential to be the next ruler once the present king at the time dies. The system, however, was only perfected after two tyrants managed to fool Arceus, thanks to corrupted members in the guild at those times. Now, the pokemon of the guild actually did act as Arceus' eyes; whenever and wherever there is a glimmer of potential, the god sees through the eyes of the guild member that is near it to pinpoint exactly who it is from. Pokekind thrived, despite however many hardships and setbacks they faced, and is a well-adjusted and advanced society at the time that Calvin is alive. The reigning king of the era is Mike 1, a riolu that is revered as "The Great King" for how loved he is. And that's partially due to how down-to-earth, humble and invested in all the problems of his people, whether they be big or small. But it's not all perfect. There are problems in the society; stereotypes against types is a definite problem. An example would be that if a crime had been committed, such as vandalism or theft, and the only two suspects are a Ghost type and a Fairy type.... Well, some would automatically think it was the ghost type that did it rather than the fairy type. These things do happen, not often to Mike 1's eternal gratitude, but still. A huge one are the long-standing family lines that are connected to any king of the past. Entitlement runs heavy through these bloodlines and has led to a number of problems in just about everything; from things like children expecting to be given a discount on candy because of their heritage to full grown adults believing they have the right to force their own government on those they feel are lesser than them. Mike 1 has cracked down hard on any and all that do this, but it's so far only encouraged them to be more sneaky about it. So, that's a general gist of what the society Calvin is from is like.
  9. Well, my OC's name is Calvin, a Growlithe. Calvin hails from my own world of Pokemon; a world where there are no humans and Pokemon have evolved beyond mere animals and have their own society, much like the ponies do. After a magical mishap in his world, he appears (crash lands like a meteor) in the Everfree sometime after Applebuck Season.
  10. Hello, everybody! I hope I can get alone with everyone and we can all have fun together.
  11. Just-An-Observer

    critique wanted OC Discussion

    So, I was hoping I could get some feedback on an OC I have. I might or might not write a story for him, but I really wanna discuss and expand on him and his world. As well as the interactions he could have with the other characters and how he perceives their world. If anyone would be willing to hear me out on him, I'd really appreciate it.
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