TheJLeeTeam 914 March 31, 2015 Share March 31, 2015 I was wondering if Discord has some similarities to a character called Q from Star Trek because I've often seen him compared to Q. I don't know much about Star Trek so what similarities do they have, I know they're both played by John De Lancie but any other connections? 1 My blog post on Starting Fresh with MLP:FiM: https://mlpforums.com/blog/2076/entry-16988-im-starting-fresh-with-mlp-fim/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnightlegacy 172 March 31, 2015 Share March 31, 2015 I don't know much about Star Trek either. I did, however, drop by a comic book shop for some MLP comics about a month and a half ago, and the person that rang me up said that his friend showed him the show. His claim was that it was like Q had just gone into another dimension(equestria) and became Discord. 1 These days, the world has a tendency of taking itself much too seriously. It is my intention to not follow suit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Mustang 647 March 31, 2015 Share March 31, 2015 I remember seeing a video clip that mentioned that Lauren Faust based Discord off of Q. So yes, nearly one in the same. As for the clip, I'm going to have to slog through my massive amount of YouTube history. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay Dreamer 884 March 31, 2015 Share March 31, 2015 Discord is an overwhelmingly large homage to 'Q'. Pretty much everything about the character is a reference. The chaos powers, the teleportation, the shape-shifting, the superiority complex, the complete lack of regard for things making sense, finding reality utterly boring... He pretty much is 'Q'. It's one of the reasons I love Discord so much. 5 The Crystal Minstrel Pony Tumblr Kay Dreamer's Roleplay OC and Cast Character Archive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flutter's lover <3 8,206 March 31, 2015 Share March 31, 2015 I'd say they're very similar. I've seen a few episodes with Q in it. Considering it's John De Lancie playing Q, I would not be surprised if John got the inspiration from his Q character to make Discord his own. Since Q often gets involved in creating chaos, much like Discord. They also share the same magical powers ad properties. Dare I say, Q and Discord have almost the exact same character traits? John De Lancie is an amazing actor. 1 Fluttershy's lover, she's my waifu. I'm in love and obsessed with her, she's given me shyabetes. *Hnnnng* Yellow Pink Squee Blogs | Ask one of Fluttershy's biggest fans | Official Fluttershy fanclub page! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin_Case001 4,903 March 31, 2015 Share March 31, 2015 Wow, yeah, this is kind of old news. Discord is Q. He was based directly on the character. More than based, really. They're exactly the same character in every way. They way they talk, they way they act, the powers, everything. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dust and Memories 557 March 31, 2015 Share March 31, 2015 I wish they'd do a "judging of Equestria" episode as a homage to TNG where the Mane Six have to present a case to Discord as to why he should not destroy Equestria. It'sd be cool, because, if anyone here remembers the episode Q was introduced in, Q put humanity on trial, and the crew of the Enterprise-D were the defense lawyers. A ponified version of that episode would be amazing. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banul 3,831 March 31, 2015 Share March 31, 2015 They're practically the same character. Q is a bit more malicious than Discord though, in my opinion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidral Mundet 1,666 March 31, 2015 Share March 31, 2015 (edited) The idea behind Q is that he is a very powerful being that causes mischief for the Enterprise crew, Most of Discord's mannerisms are based more or less based on Q Now interpretations will vary but Q is generally a prankster type character, who can be antagonistic towards our heroes, yet is never portrayed as full villain, that what he does is evil, though it can be dangerous. Q is a bit more malicious than Discord though, in my opinion. TV-Y vs TV-G Edited March 31, 2015 by Sidral Mundet 1 Logic is the beginning of wisdom, not the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fhaolan 4,484 March 31, 2015 Share March 31, 2015 When the character of Discord was created for MLP, supposedly it was a direct homage to Q of Star Trek. The writers did it with John DeLancie in mind, but didn't think he'd actually do a voice over for a kids cartoon, either that or he'd be too expensive to get. According to the con panels where they discussed this after-the-fact, they were surprised when John actually said yes and they discovered they could actually swing the budget for him. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twilightmelody 0 May 30, 2017 Share May 30, 2017 They seem very similar and they are both played by John Delancie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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