Jeric 46,860 October 17, 2015 Share October 17, 2015 You know I was going to post this right? Over a year! The search for a proper cutie mark for Buffy is over. No more equalist fillers, no more blank flank jokes, we are here. We received over 50 entries. That alone was insane but what was the most inspiring part of this is that just about each of them were viable cutie marks. The sheer number and great designs made the selection process daunting. We went through a democratic selection process and several rounds of voting (the rest of the staff is likely happy that it's over ). Personally there were several entries I would have been happy to have on our mascots flank. Unfortunately, as with all contests like this, there needs to be a winner, and in our opinion the winning entry nailed it. The purpose of the design was as follows. For Buffy's cutie mark I wanted to have a color scheme that relates to the MLP forum design but would also look nice with her! Since she is a bundle of fun and loves talking I decided that two hearts instead of just one would be good. Since she can feel lonely sometimes and a new pony going into a big forum can be intimidating I used a smaller heart to represent that and the bigger heart represents the overall welcoming and really friendly nature of this forum! Lastly, it is all tied together with the infinity sign with the bigger heart embracing the smaller heart and just showing the forever lasting social and happiness that Buffy has to offer! The final design is made to represent community; how so many of our veteran MLPF members accept new people joining is something that is hard to find elsewhere. The fact that the cutie mark not just represents Buffy's internal drive to maintain a friendly community, but also you makes the explanation shine. CONGRATS TO OUR WINNER @Spirit Rush for the following design Once selected we immediately set to get the entry as submitted ready for print as it were. Thanks to the diligent effort by community artist @SFyr he made some appropriate color tweaks to the submission ... below is the completed work inspired by the winner. As you can see very little was changed. I know I am forgetting a few things. OH YEAH. What was Buffy's initial reaction to this momentous occasion? Pretty much what you would expect. "IT HAPPENED! IT FINALLY HAPPENED!" Again I want to thank everypony for your entries. I will post a few of the other entries in here to show how difficult it was to make a final selection. @Spirit Rush, you won the Buffy Plushie that will contain your design as her cutie mark ... done by @Nervous Stitch. I'll reach out to you in PM for specific details. Thank you for completing MLP Forum's mascot. Expect to see her around the forums more often. 55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Untitled Goose Q 5,137 October 17, 2015 Share October 17, 2015 Congratulations, Spirit Rush! Good work, too! 3 On 4/22/2016 at 6:16 PM, The Nightly Spectre said: One does not ask why The Questioner is awesome. One should instead ask their gods if they ever compare to the awesomeness of the one and only Questioner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eloquence 2,076 October 17, 2015 Share October 17, 2015 I think this design is absolutely perfect for Buffy, and it's a perfect symbol for the spirit of MLPForums! Congratulations Spirit Rush! 6 My Equestrian Empire Characters Fluttershy - Eloquence - Chamomile - Ginseng - Lovestruck Ask Me Questions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfectedPone 1,550 October 17, 2015 Share October 17, 2015 I still prefer Cheese whiz + iPhone 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twilightlover6 193 October 17, 2015 Share October 17, 2015 Well that sucks I didn't win, but that's a good CM for her. Congratulations spirit rush! ^^ 2 My DeviantART: Bronytrainman http://bronytrainman.deviantart.com/ Avatar made by the lovely Royal Blue Jay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yozer247 1,006 October 17, 2015 Share October 17, 2015 Two hearts huh? Confirmed buffy is a timelord 13 Sig by No DDR machines were harmed in the making of this signature Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyCoco 130 October 17, 2015 Share October 17, 2015 Congratz to the winner! <3 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nervous Stitch 813 October 17, 2015 Share October 17, 2015 Whoo! It's about time. It's impressive how many entries they were...we have a lot of good ideas and good artists here! Congrats, Spirit Rush! I love the reasoning behind your entry. I have a feeling Buffy and I are going to become real good friends here soon while I erect a plushie in her honor. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightwing 12,978 October 17, 2015 Share October 17, 2015 Two hearts and a rope. That means that shipping is a thing buffy x viola trash Anywayys, it has been a year or so since this whole Mascot thing started, and it is a pleasure to see that our dear Buffy has finally a cutie mark. What a great day to celebrate Buffy's new mark. 12 ~~ Forum Rules - Forum FAQ - What do you think of me? ~~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeric 46,860 October 17, 2015 Author Share October 17, 2015 Two hearts huh? Confirmed buffy is a timelord Headcanon accepted! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFyr 1,982 October 17, 2015 Share October 17, 2015 I'm honestly rather fond of her final CM design. Seems quite fitting of her, and if I'm being honest, it suits her better than my own entry. It was a pleasure being one of the first to put together images of her post-CM.Congratulations, Spirit Rush! @@Lightwing, shipping should definitely be a thing, yes yes. 7 Commission Thread | Deviantart | Poniverse Tumblr | Art Tumblr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaton 3,765 October 17, 2015 Share October 17, 2015 Headcanon accepted! So Scarlett isn't the only timelord? Finally. I'm honestly rather fond of her final CM design. Seems quite fitting of her, and if I'm being honest, it suits her better than my own entry. It was a pleasure being one of the first to put together images of her post-CM. Congratulations, Spirit Rush! @@Lightwing, shipping should definitely be a thing, yes yes. Nice Drawing! She looks so happeh! 6 Art by DoeKitty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Paradox 3,548 October 17, 2015 Share October 17, 2015 Awww, its so cute, and matches her perfectly! 4 The Troubled Fighter: Paradox The Creative Romantic: Skyline The Blind Psychic: Psych Signature: CrystalRose & MatrixChicken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiraCrown 1,807 October 17, 2015 Share October 17, 2015 The final choice was definitely a good one. I really like that design and it had some clever imagery.too. It suits Buffy well. 3 Eat More Books || Tribute To The Overlord - My In-Alpha Card Game || |||| Commission Meh || DeviantArt || Tumblr || Picarto |||| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Stream. 708 October 17, 2015 Share October 17, 2015 Never seen love look so good on a pony, Congratulations!! Haven't even been here long enough, but can't help but feel proud for this person. Well done! 5 SILVER STREAM'S POETRY DUMP I am Silver Stream || My Request Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheeryFox 23,822 October 17, 2015 Share October 17, 2015 Congrats, winner! And congrats to Buffy! ~ Everyone. Noice ink. 4 Sōten ni zase...Hyōrinmaru! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Horse 12,962 October 17, 2015 Share October 17, 2015 Congratulations Buffy and, more importantly, congratulations to Spirit Rush for this momentous occasion! You've written a part of MLP Forums' history with your winning design here today! A fine Cutie Mark to represent both Buffy and the Forums. 6 "Always watching - Always lurking." Signature by @Kyoshi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scion of Arcadia 69 October 18, 2015 Share October 18, 2015 Wow. Nice cutie mark, it really works well. Better than my idea. Good job, Spirit Rush. Ok, now we need a story detailing how Buffy earned her Cutie Mark. Writers, go! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CinnamonPop 3,351 October 18, 2015 Share October 18, 2015 (edited) Congratulations, Spirit Rush! I hope you enjoy the plushie! Man, I had a good run too... Oh well, it's fine, and once again... Congratulations! Edited October 18, 2015 by CinnamonPop 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North 288 October 18, 2015 Share October 18, 2015 Can we still make Easy-Cheese-iPhone Buffy canon? Like, alternate-canon? Or something? All in favor say "I!" 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift 4,272 October 18, 2015 Share October 18, 2015 It's not my friendship axe?! 0/10 mods you're ALL BANNED! seriously, it's great, I love it! 6 Have the courage to think and act on your own. And have the courage to disobey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeric 46,860 October 18, 2015 Author Share October 18, 2015 It's not my friendship axe?! 0/10 mods you're ALL BANNED! seriously, it's great, I love it! Actually the Friendship Axe was humorously chosen as AU Buffy's mark. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chara 1,565 October 18, 2015 Share October 18, 2015 That cutiemark is nothing but adorableness. 3 signature made by myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingnut 7,003 October 18, 2015 Share October 18, 2015 And a fitting cutie mark it is. Simple but elegant just the same. Great job! Come on @@Spirit Rush, get in here so we can acknowledge you properly. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexamena 391 October 18, 2015 Share October 18, 2015 Congrats to Buffy and the winner! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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