Kyoshi Frost Wolf 41,853 May 30, 2015 Share May 30, 2015 I love Spike. :3 Been thinking about that recently and I remember how much I really like his character. Sure, he doesn't do so well when on his own, even though I did like the pet episode, but the chemistry between him and the others is awesome and usually pretty funny. My only gripe is that lately he has been put to the side. I hope we see a little bit more focus on him at some point. What they could do with him is a mystery, but I am sure there are plenty of possibilities. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glass 1 May 30, 2015 Share May 30, 2015 I generally like Spike, although I think he should get more character development . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Periwinkle 3,775 May 30, 2015 Share May 30, 2015 Spike is best pony. #teamspike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urapony 41 May 31, 2015 Share May 31, 2015 (edited) Not a fan. Uninteresting and has terrible episodes. He really should only be a supporting character from now on. Edited May 31, 2015 by pony person thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manic 121 May 31, 2015 Share May 31, 2015 I kinda consider Spike to be like, part of Twilight Sparkle, and less his own character. I like their interactions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider float 2,538 May 31, 2015 Share May 31, 2015 (edited) I think he needs to learn some more lessons in friendship. He only got, like, one. Two maybe. I'll like him more once they develop his character further. Fear not he had more. Dog and a Pony Show Owl's Well that Ends Well Secret of my Excess Dragon Quest Spike at your Service Just for Sidekicks Power Ponies Equestria Games Inspiration Manifestation Will probably get one at season 5. Edited May 31, 2015 by cidershield 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmberDust 1,118 May 31, 2015 Share May 31, 2015 Fear not he had more. Dog and a Pony Show Owl's Well that Ends Well Secret of my Excess Dragon Quest Spike at your Service Just for Sidekicks Power Ponies Equestria Games Will probably get one at season 5. But the problem is, he never seems to retain these lessons the way the mane six do. :/ Need help with your OC? I'd love to assist you! Just visit my help thread. It's always open, so don't be shy! ♦ My main OC ♦ Vector Commissions ♦ Ask me anything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenomorphic 362 May 31, 2015 Share May 31, 2015 I really like spike he is such a faithful servant 1 Slim Shady Follower of The Shady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grepper 3,192 May 31, 2015 Share May 31, 2015 (edited) Spike is a good character. I'd like to see him take prominent roles in the show more often. Edited May 31, 2015 by Greppertas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnknownFry 169 May 31, 2015 Share May 31, 2015 (edited) He is one of those characters that people seem to have a love-hate relationship, but I think better episodes focusing in him could do wonders for the character. Maybe Princess Spike can do him some favors. Edited May 31, 2015 by UnknownFry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeet 2,027 May 31, 2015 Share May 31, 2015 He's probably the funniest character in the show xD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePoniMan 164 May 31, 2015 Share May 31, 2015 (edited) If the map shows who is supposed to go where by presenting a holographic image of their cutie mark, how is Spike, who doesn't have a mark, ever going to get called on any missions? He didn't even come along on the first one. That's interesting to think about. I think the writers could implement Spike into the whole cutie map thing, and I think that it would be well-done if they do. He does have a chair personally for himself in the castle, so maybe a dragon mark could appear on it on the day when he is needed somewhere, and that could show up on the map? Just some thoughts for food. I really like spike and want to see him paired up with someone on a cutie map adventure, such as how Pinkie and Rainbow Dash were. I enjoyed that episode Edited May 31, 2015 by Joseph Stallion 2 "In Poniet Russia, Joseph Stallion is you." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinter 3,064 May 31, 2015 Share May 31, 2015 I just hope one day they'll be an excuse for him to go all godzilla on us again, but only to actually fight some geniune threat. Would be awesome though might end up with then dipping a hoof into DBZLand again XD My OC's: Malinter, Rahl, Vengeful impact & alias-the-marked-one First fic i've written since forever here Skype: Malinter@Outlook.com "Defeating a sandwich only makes it tastier." most legendary quote ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CastletonSnob 3,079 May 31, 2015 Author Share May 31, 2015 What were some good Spike episodes, if any? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider float 2,538 May 31, 2015 Share May 31, 2015 (edited) What were some good Spike episodes, if any? The first and second seasons had my favorite Spike episodes (of course S1 and S2). Dog and a Pony Show Owl's Well that Ends Well Secret of my Excess Dragon Quest Any other that came after seem to be a bit meh. I forgot Season 4 had a Spike and Rarity episode. Inspiration Manifestation and that one was okay but a bit anti-climactic. Edited May 31, 2015 by cidershield 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Lona 382 May 31, 2015 Share May 31, 2015 (edited) He does have a chair personally for himself in the castle, so maybe a dragon mark could appear on it on the day when he is needed somewhere, and that could show up on the map? I like that idea. I was trying to think of ways the map could tell Spike to go somewhere but all I could imagine was an image of his face floating around the map with the cutie marks. Seems kind of silly. His throne doesn't currently have a symbol on it, but if they just snuck a symbol in without justifying it in writing, I really would not mind, as long as it meant that Spike could have his own "cutie compass". Edited May 31, 2015 by Princess Lona My OC, Tabula. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troblems 5,619 May 31, 2015 Share May 31, 2015 Spike disappoints me greatly. As the only male in a female dominated cast of strong "women", Spike could easily be a positive force for the young male crowd. I think his potential is wasted, and it's really a shame. 2 I got an extra hour in the ballpit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conred 274 May 31, 2015 Share May 31, 2015 Writers either hate him or treat him as a joke. Fandom either feel the same or feel sorry for him. It has been this was since forever. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CastletonSnob 3,079 May 31, 2015 Author Share May 31, 2015 Why have his episodes been bad? What makes him hard to write? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeonShi500 155 May 31, 2015 Share May 31, 2015 (edited) Spike has potential not fully utilized by his writers, although there are times where we see his potential used. In the episode Secret of My Excess, not only do we begin to understand more about Spike's background, we understand how dragons as a whole undergo their aging process. The relationship between Spike and Rarity, if you can even call it that, (I've only watched up to mid season 3 and I don't recall any other heavy Spike-Rarity moments) also developed and now Rarity has a symbol, the Fire Ruby, to represent the friendship and bond she has with Spike. It's because of this ruby and the how he remembered that he gave it to Rarity as a sign of his generosity that he went from being a gigantic and selfish dragon to his original self, showing how his original generous self won in the end. This is also one of the reasons why Rarity is my favorite of main six for teaching Spike an important lesson on generosity. Episodes like this show that Spike has potential to be an excellent character, but it seems like he's being thrown around in the background too much. Edited May 31, 2015 by LeonShi500 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider float 2,538 June 1, 2015 Share June 1, 2015 When Spike saved the Crystal Empire, it was pretty anti-climactic... there was potential to make Spike greater, give him something to struggle on then he overcomes it and rises to the top. Maybe stand up to Sombra or something but he was pretty meh throughout the whole episode and only at a whim got the Crystal Heart to Cadence but they could of made that scene a bit more dramatic or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcheoPony 76 June 2, 2015 Share June 2, 2015 I like the kid, but it's sad to know its hard for them to come up with something for 'em. So he has turned out to be rather useless. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Awesome One 1,315 June 2, 2015 Share June 2, 2015 He is the definitely the nicest little dragon you will find in Equestria. I never really cared much about him though but that does not mean I hate him although the one thing I find weird about him is that he's a dragon but he has a crush on a pony? That would make for an interesting pairing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CastletonSnob 3,079 June 2, 2015 Author Share June 2, 2015 (edited) Actually, when you think about it, Spike is a surprisingly round character. He's mature for his age, but can sometimes be immature. He has crushes. He also can be unsure of himself, such as when he felt useless in Power Ponies, or when he felt pressured in Equestria Games. He also has fears (Twilight no longer needing him). He also can get jealous, like in Owl's Well. He's good at a lot of things. Besides cooking and cleaning, he's shown to be good with instruments (plays the piano in Over a Barrel, and plays the drums in Testing), and is good at figure skating (watch the trick he does near the end of Tanks For the Memories). We also know his interests. He likes cooking, comic books, and hoofball cards. Edited June 2, 2015 by VG_Addict 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pineapple Bloom 511 June 3, 2015 Share June 3, 2015 He's adorable and funny I love Owl's Well That Ends Well. "My past does not define me, because my past is not today." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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