Zhortac 1,474 July 22, 2015 Share July 22, 2015 No, but the idiots who write the Spike episodes need to be smacked around until they promise to stop writing garbage episodes just because they're Spike centered. Feel free to add me on steam if you want to play something. Also don't be afraid to message and talk to me. I've had bad luck when I start a conversation, so I more then likely won't start one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ribbonfree 2,383 July 22, 2015 Share July 22, 2015 I really think the writers struggle from maintaining a sense of Spike's generally best characterization (childish but precociously intelligent and a lazy troll) when they write him into an episode of his own because they feel the need to purposely dumb him down to make the given lesson of the episode work, which is lazy writing. But duh, it's not like they're trying too hard, it's a damn kids show. A good one, but a kids show at the end of the day. What I'd hope to see is either some better writing or pulling back on the Spike episodes and focusing on developing him solely as a supporting cast character. We already have the CMC for decently written 'younger crowd issues' episodes... But that does remove the main point of reference for young boys, who are becoming a strong minority part of the audience. Ugh. I really just want my boy Spike to get some good eps. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenderIsAnIllusion 2,177 July 22, 2015 Share July 22, 2015 No, but the idiots who write the Spike episodes need to be smacked around until they promise to stop writing garbage episodes just because they're Spike centered. Princess spike wasn't THAT bad,..... My peep is against bullying.... Are you? http://mlpforums.com/topic/117034-suggestion-anti-bullying-campaign/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhortac 1,474 July 22, 2015 Share July 22, 2015 Princess spike wasn't THAT bad,..... Are you joking? It made Spike look like a giant dillhole (which was already done with the greed episode), and made Canterlots residence complete idiots. Spike was power tripping, and the other ponies needed to ask Twilight to do damn near anything...not to mention ignoring the other three princesses. 3 Feel free to add me on steam if you want to play something. Also don't be afraid to message and talk to me. I've had bad luck when I start a conversation, so I more then likely won't start one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenderIsAnIllusion 2,177 July 22, 2015 Share July 22, 2015 Are you joking? It made Spike look like a giant dillhole (which was already done with the greed episode), and made Canterlots residence complete idiots. Spike was power tripping, and the other ponies needed to ask Twilight to do damn near anything...not to mention ignoring the other three princesses. Yeah but it was funny tho. My peep is against bullying.... Are you? http://mlpforums.com/topic/117034-suggestion-anti-bullying-campaign/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CastletonSnob 3,074 July 22, 2015 Share July 22, 2015 Can you name three good Spike episodes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky 68 July 23, 2015 Author Share July 23, 2015 Can you name three good Spike episodes? I couldn't tell you. I wouldn't consider any Spike episodes to be "good". Equestria Games and Infestation Manifestation are okay in my book. Even though Spike At Your Service is the worst of the bunch, Dragon Quest disappointed me the most. If there was an episode where you could cash in on Spike's character potential, that was the episode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CP3_P0n3 170 July 23, 2015 Share July 23, 2015 As the others were saying, S1 and S2 Spike was better, he had some good laughs. After that, Spike episodes become...pretty weak and boring. Would love to see him grow out into a smexy dragon in the end <^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^> $~Cross my greens, hope to fly, stick a knuckle in your face~$ $***@###-------------###@***$ My OC >>> Heartless , Crystal Marine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sage 125 July 23, 2015 Share July 23, 2015 No, he just needs to be written better. The writers seemed to stop caring about Spike which is a let down. Signature made by Blue Moon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CastletonSnob 3,074 July 23, 2015 Share July 23, 2015 But would many be sad if he were written out? I can't imagine him being that popular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky 68 July 23, 2015 Author Share July 23, 2015 But would many be sad if he were written out? I can't imagine him being that popular. I think that depends on if they replace him or they just write him out and don't replace him. To be honest, he's probably the one reoccuring character in the show you could write out and the main characters wouldn't be that affected. Again love Spike but I'll admit to his current stance in the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider float 2,538 July 23, 2015 Share July 23, 2015 Spike helped save the Crystal Empire and at the Equestria games again he proves to be a hero, but thats not my point, he plays an important role in the show, Twilight been taking care of him ever since he hatched, he has a throne in the castle, removing him it is like removing one of the 6 mane. To be honest I feel like the writers could of done a better job of Spike saving the Crystal Empire but it came out a bit anti-climactic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chara 1,565 July 23, 2015 Share July 23, 2015 (edited) Spike is a great character but he is a shallow but not too shallow of a character besides he saved the crystal empire, Has a huge crush on Rarity, and is Twilight ~slave~ assistant. I have no reason to hate him but I wish there was more personality to him just like the main six do. Edited July 23, 2015 by ZachEclipse signature made by myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urapony 41 July 23, 2015 Share July 23, 2015 Not written out, just written less. I don't like him, but he's necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walce Dony 50 July 23, 2015 Share July 23, 2015 He does goof up a lot (Gets quite annoying after a while), but I think he just needs to be written a bit better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CastletonSnob 3,074 July 23, 2015 Share July 23, 2015 Please tell me I'm not the only one here who likes Spike. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky 68 July 23, 2015 Author Share July 23, 2015 Please tell me I'm not the only one here who likes Spike. I created this thread to show my support of Spike. I always figured he was a character I like that everyone else seems to hate because he's not written as well as the mane six. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CastletonSnob 3,074 July 23, 2015 Share July 23, 2015 (edited) I created this thread to show my support of Spike. I always figured he was a character I like that everyone else seems to hate because he's not written as well as the mane six. I've seen several people say that they like Spike, and think he has a lot of potential. I am one of those people. On topic, I don't think they're gonna write Spike out, since he's a pretty well-established part of the show at this point. I mean, he's been there since the very first episode. Edited July 23, 2015 by VG_Addict Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky 68 July 23, 2015 Author Share July 23, 2015 We say that Spike doesn't need to be removed he just needs to be written better. While I do believe that to be the case, what if the writers just don't know how? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jangocoolguy 433 July 23, 2015 Share July 23, 2015 Least we forget, they're required to have a male among the main cast for diversity sake, so he's got that. Not to mention useful he's useful for communication (even if that role has shrunk). Plus, they need someone with hands around. 1 "It's like I found a piece of myself I didn't even know was missing!" How do you think WE feel?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenSpark 47 July 23, 2015 Share July 23, 2015 To be honest I feel like the writers could of done a better job of Spike saving the Crystal Empire but it came out a bit anti-climactic. I agree with that, if he was able to fly would have been a different story. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abstract 832 July 23, 2015 Share July 23, 2015 I understand that he was kind of important to the story and character development of Twilight early in her life, and also in Season 1, but beyond that he's been like a ....seventh wheel? I think he rarely brings anything redeeming to the show; he really seems like a background character more often than not, and at other times, like a pet or butler to Twilight and her friends. I think it would be incredibly difficult, if not impossible to write him out of the show smoothly without tons of backlash at this point, however. At the very least though, he is starting to mature just a bit in my eyes; getting better character development and becoming less of a childish punching bag. "Let the steel of my resolve be not bested by the sum of my fears." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonasDarkmane 19,785 July 23, 2015 Share July 23, 2015 I think Spike is sort of a comic relief. I think some episodes with him have been rather bad... really bad.... however, he has had good moments and he is #1 assistant of Twilight. It is kinda a thing now. 1 Signature by @Kyoshi Ask Me Matsunaga Hisahide's death https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKT5Khp3-0U Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abia 258 July 23, 2015 Share July 23, 2015 Absolutely not. Spike is a great supporting character, and I believe his lackluster standalone episodes are more the fault of the writers than the Spike character. The writers need to follow through with what was said in Power Ponies: Spike is worth a good deal more than simple comedic relief, and needs further development to truly display this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CastletonSnob 3,074 July 23, 2015 Share July 23, 2015 I understand that he was kind of important to the story and character development of Twilight early in her life, and also in Season 1, but beyond that he's been like a ....seventh wheel? I think he rarely brings anything redeeming to the show; he really seems like a background character more often than not, and at other times, like a pet or butler to Twilight and her friends. I think it would be incredibly difficult, if not impossible to write him out of the show smoothly without tons of backlash at this point, however. At the very least though, he is starting to mature just a bit in my eyes; getting better character development and becoming less of a childish punching bag. When has Spike had character development? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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