Unlikeable Pony 2,698 August 5, 2015 Share August 5, 2015 This actually made me stop and think...He actually, for all intents and purposes, have BEEN written out of the EQG series!he's a dog now: A REGULAR dog. For the majority of the Third EQG movie, he's pretty much guaranteed to be non-sapient and unable to speak. Even if he gets zapped with magic near the end and given the ability to speak, he's had a severe drop in his character power in that series This kind of makes me feel queasy about how much hasbro cares about him: I mean, he's not a "girl" character that they can make toys of, and he's not a vapid love interest like flash sentry, so hasbro has no financial incentive to care about him 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RainbowPastel 185 August 5, 2015 Share August 5, 2015 Twilight would be a wreck without him! My cider brings all the ponies to the yard and they're like its better than yours, damn right it's better than yours. I can teach you, but I have to charge DeviantART YouTube Facebook Instagram Cosplay.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider float 2,538 August 5, 2015 Share August 5, 2015 I think he should be written in the story more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finia 260 August 5, 2015 Share August 5, 2015 (edited) GASPPP!. Don't take Spikey Wikey away : 3 Although, if one compare the old gens of MLP characters all together. Spike is probably the best developed character in Gen 4. If i had to pick something ^ _ ^ Edited August 5, 2015 by Finia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuyNamedEarl 1,332 August 5, 2015 Share August 5, 2015 I can see it now.... Episode title: Letting Go. Synopsis: Spike gets tragically ran over by the Ponyville express, and dies in hospital from being flattened by a train. Then they spend the rest of the episode suing the train conductor for negligence..... Fun for all the kiddies!!! sounds better than any other Spike episode that's been written. Creator of MLP Ruined Vines and Recorder Sh*t Equestria's Biggest Hip-Hop Nerd Everyday is Leg Day! Follow me on Twitter: @EarlBrony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky 68 August 5, 2015 Author Share August 5, 2015 This actually made me stop and think... He actually, for all intents and purposes, have BEEN written out of the EQG series! he's a dog now: A REGULAR dog. For the majority of the Third EQG movie, he's pretty much guaranteed to be non-sapient and unable to speak. Even if he gets zapped with magic near the end and given the ability to speak, he's had a severe drop in his character power in that series This kind of makes me feel queasy about how much hasbro cares about him: I mean, he's not a "girl" character that they can make toys of, and he's not a vapid love interest like flash sentry, so hasbro has no financial incentive to care about him To be honest, I'd live with it if he's written out of the EQG series. While he was great in the 1st one, he didn't do a whole lot or say a whole lot in the 2nd film aside from tracking down Vinyl to get the manes out from under the stage. You have to wonder if Cathy herself has a problem at any point with how Spike his written in the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeblossom 482 August 5, 2015 Share August 5, 2015 I really like Spike, but I think that, when time comes, they would probably write him out of the series. Latest episodes (+the Spike ones) had little impact on him and it has shown that writers can't handle a story with his character. Japan, where Yo-Kai Watch's second movie has more success than The Force Awakens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruh 37 August 5, 2015 Share August 5, 2015 He is written badly unfortunately, which is a shame because he has the potential to become an incredibly deep character if the writers play their cards right. Like others have said, he seems to be stuck in a loop where he forgets everything that he has learned, though Equestria Games did better. I don't want him written out since he can provide a unique perspective that no other character can really share. But if they make a stupid decision and decide to unfairly deport him from the show, then I hope they at least do it well. 1 Just chill bruh. - All the ponies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swifty 249 August 5, 2015 Share August 5, 2015 Don't write him out, but i clearly don't need even more Spike centered episodes in one season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky 68 August 6, 2015 Author Share August 6, 2015 (edited) Yeah I'd be more than happy to end Spike episodes all together if it meant we get more appearances like Lesson Zero or Equestria Girls supportive friend Spike. That's where he's at his best. Focus more on developing the mane six, CMCs, and Discord since the writers have a better idea on how to do so. When it comes to developing Spike, they're clearly lost. Edited August 6, 2015 by Rocky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CastletonSnob 3,074 August 6, 2015 Share August 6, 2015 Has Spike ever had character development? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky 68 August 7, 2015 Author Share August 7, 2015 (edited) Why do you think it is that Spike gets a bad wrap from fans that say he never does anything and yet the Cutie Mark Crusaders always get a pass? I mean the three of them are older so they can do more to help out in a given situation. Then again, the CMCs are usually absent in most mane six stories. Or maybe it's gotten to the point where the mane six have all been written so well that Spike's writing seems underwhelming by comparison. I'd still watch the show even if Spike gets written out. Edited August 7, 2015 by Rocky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlikeable Pony 2,698 August 7, 2015 Share August 7, 2015 Has Spike ever had character development? Power ponies. Spike learns to accept that just becuase he's not on the same level of power as the mane six doesn't mean he's not as important or that his contributions aren't helpful and neccessary to the others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky 68 August 7, 2015 Author Share August 7, 2015 (edited) Power ponies. Spike learns to accept that just becuase he's not on the same level of power as the mane six doesn't mean he's not as important or that his contributions aren't helpful and neccessary to the others. I feel that was more of a lesson that fans needed to learn more than Spike. Edited August 7, 2015 by Rocky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Januaree 38 August 7, 2015 Share August 7, 2015 I see Spike more as comedy relief, however he shouldn't be written out because of it. Power Ponies was very entertaining mainly because of all the superhero references and I love how Spike is a comic book fan. Spike is a pretty enjoyable character, I don't really mind his episodes and I find them entertaining and a nice break from the Season's main storyline. I see Spike more as comedy relief, however he shouldn't be written out because of it. Power Ponies was very entertaining mainly because of all the superhero references and I love how Spike is a comic book fan. Spike is a pretty enjoyable character, I don't really mind his episodes and I find them entertaining and a nice break from the Season's main storyline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stardust* 3,302 August 7, 2015 Share August 7, 2015 I don't think people realize just how big a part spike really is. He is from the Original MLP, him and Applejack are the only two original characters. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crLWtqshVbU He might not be a main character but he has a bigger role than other ponies. This is almost like saying we should write out Big Mac, or Granny Smith, or Spitfire. They all only have small roles in the series but they are well loved, and I have never seen them as toys, they might but none that I have seen. There should be an episode where Spike does leave, he has to be somewhere else because of Celesta or something dragon related. While he is gone we should watch Twilight and the others have to go through their days without him. He plays a large role in each of their daily lives and we see it throughout each season. He might not have many speaking roles but he isn't always messing things up, and it is also a lesson for him, he is after all a baby dragon. Sorry if that felt like I was a bit heavy there, but I <3 Spike and I grew up with the Original ponies and he was a big part of it. 1 Stardust My Art My Non-Pony Art Ask A Pony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight Justice 70 August 8, 2015 Share August 8, 2015 No. Just give him some real character development and have him grow as a character to be more mature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZRD WZRD 1,929 August 8, 2015 Share August 8, 2015 No, just write him with a progressing arc. I suggested in a previous video that he should become the CMC's mentor and apply the lessons about growing up to them so they can get their cutie marks. I don't see why they should write him out of the show. If you don't want to focus on him anymore, just keep him as a secondary character. It doesn't hurt anyone 1 Check out my channel for awesome video reviews and analysis! https://www.youtube.com/c/LZRDWZRD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky 68 August 8, 2015 Author Share August 8, 2015 You know the funny thing is when I first heard about Equestria Girls, I was hoping they would keep Spike out of it to spare him the humiliation. Like just keep him in the FiM world since he can actually do stuff there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky 68 August 11, 2015 Author Share August 11, 2015 I've imagined in the past that Spike goes off to find out who he is by getting his own show. Like he would be a group of younger dragons or other creatures like him who also want to figure out where they belong and the show is basically about their journey and the colorful characters they meet along the way. This is in the case that maybe the writers just don't have time to develop Spike when they already have the mane six and the Cutie Mark Crusaders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koukatsu 5,899 August 11, 2015 Share August 11, 2015 I like Spike. I just don't like the episodes that focus on him. :\ || Ponysona || Ask Me Anything || Johari Window || Twitch || Gamer Stuff || Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLPFanatic34 3,234 August 12, 2015 Share August 12, 2015 I still like Spike and I honestly don't dislike the episodes that are focused on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePoniMan 164 August 12, 2015 Share August 12, 2015 Spike needs another good episode. That one where his greed overtook him was great, in my opinion. Also, I kind of liked the one where Rarity got possessed by that spellbook thing. However, lately it appears as if he is lacking much character development :/ "In Poniet Russia, Joseph Stallion is you." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess_Bellalatanya 1,053 August 12, 2015 Share August 12, 2015 Spike should be kept in the show because I believe he's a supportive character tithe show shining armor is best pony,cadence is best princess,im flurry heart,the pretty pony tnk u so much Bwuu moon!!!!!!!!!!!1 im looking for somepony who likes me likes me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freewave 1,145 August 13, 2015 Share August 13, 2015 I don't hate Spike as a character but they have a had a ton of poor Spike episodes from the last couple seasons. I don't want him written out, I just don't want to see him as a focus and done badly. I have made brony music since 2011. I like all kinds of music and genres. I'm sure you'll like some of it.. Here's My YouTube..I have several albums on Bandcamp and Pony.FM. Check out the 20+ Musician project Maressey which I am running. Check out the Brony Music Directory and FimMusic. A portal to all things Brony + Music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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