spoiler Could season 6 end up messing up the "mane 6" idea?

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Lately it seems the show is doing things that could end up screwing up the whole "mane 6" mechanic. Rarity is currently balancing 3 boutiques, her main one in Ponyville, Canterlot Carousel, and soon, Rarity For You, and an upcoming episode has Dashie becoming a Wonderbolt. (which people don't seem to realize is, like the Army or Air Force, a FULL TIME JOB)

[cmarston1 5,962]

Well it already became a mane 7 with the introduction of Sunset Glimmer into the cast.

So I don't think the mane 6 idea can be messed up anymore.

[Moved to Elsewhere 11,331]

I see it more as expanding story potential. Characters are finally achieving their goals, completing their arcs, so it's natural to be like this.

[Marimo 555]

Lately it seems the show is doing things that could end up screwing up the whole "mane 6" mechanic. Rarity is currently balancing 3 boutiques, her main one in Ponyville, Canterlot Carousel, and soon, Rarity For You, and an upcoming episode has Dashie becoming a Wonderbolt. (which people don't seem to realize is, like the Army or Air Force, a FULL TIME JOB)

This isn't real life where they'll be more busy, or at least not in a way that can actually interfere with using them. This is a fictional world where the writers control the scheduling of events and conflicts. If an episode wants to use them, they'll still use them. If the episode doesn't involve them, then maybe they're busy with something else and leave them out just like they've done so before.

[Courageous Thunder Dash 7,824]

Arcs that have been going on a long time must come to an end. New arcs will open up though. I just hope these arcs don't end up staling.

[Cleverclover 1,526]

Nah. If Twilight can still have plenty of free time after becoming a princess, I don't see anyone else being bogged down by commitments. Rarity is obviously going to hire someone to run her Manehattan boutique, much like Sassy runs her Canterlot boutique. Dash probably won't have too much to do unless the plot calls for it either. 

 

In any case, it's nice to see them achieving their goals. 

[Unlikeable Pony 2,700]

 Dashie becoming a Wonderbolt. (which people don't seem to realize is, like the Army or Air Force, a FULL TIME JOB)

If the world followed proper logic, this would hold true.

 

However, the logic of the show world is about as flimsy as wet cardboard, so this won't be the case. She'll become a wonderbolt but it'll end up being a thing where she "Only" has to show up for shows or whatnot and is free to do whatever the heck she wants in her spare time unless its an official show. Plus, Despite that it SHOULD be a military role, the wonderbolts are more or less treated as just normal stunt performers with the dressing of a military profession and nothing past that

 

That being said, I personally would rather her end up deciding she'd had enough with the wonderbolts and would rather either form her own team or become a freelance adventurer like daring do and switch to a new goal in life, given how crappy the wonderdouches have been acting.

 

 

Nah. If Twilight can still have plenty of free time after becoming a princess, I don't see anyone else being bogged down by commitments. Rarity is obviously going to hire someone to run her Manehattan boutique, much like Sassy runs her Canterlot boutique. Dash probably won't have too much to do unless the plot calls for it either. 

 

In any case, it's nice to see them achieving their goals. 

THIS.

 

. New arcs will open up though.

That's assuming the show would continue on past S6 and the movie, which I still highly doubt.

 

 

Well it already became a mane 7 with the introduction of Sunset Glimmer into the cast.

 

Non-productive, I know, but I just wanted to stop and say: BOOOO!

;P

(<--not a fan of starlight)

[Courageous Thunder Dash 7,824]

 

 

That's assuming the show would continue on past S6 and the movie, which I still highly doubt.

 

The movie could open up new arcs. They couldn't just shut every door... 

[Unlikeable Pony 2,700]

The movie could open up new arcs. They couldn't just shut every door... 

If the movie's meant as a grand finale, they'd want to shut the doors though: Assuming they would be aiming to give a well thought out close out to the series in the movie (which alot of series like to do with movies), they'd want to avoid having lose ends and tie up all the ones they can.

 

Granted, this is under my assumption that they're aiming for the movie as the finale to FIM though.

[Courageous Thunder Dash 7,824]

 

 

Granted, this is under my assumption that they're aiming for the movie as the finale to FIM though.

 

Problem is, they can't go through all of Equestria at once in the movie. Like I said before, the movie could just open new arcs and perhaps we could look forward to a sequel to the movie.  

[Unlikeable Pony 2,700]

Problem is, they can't go through all of Equestria at once in the movie. Like I said before, the movie could just open new arcs and perhaps we could look forward to a sequel to the movie.  

They have season 6 for the explore equestria arc; there's no reason to bother with trying to go around equestria in the movie, just like how rainbow power hasn't been brought up as a theme after S4.

They'll have a different toyline for the movie. (Which I wonder what they'll be going for for it)

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Lately it seems the show is doing things that could end up screwing up the whole "mane 6" mechanic. Rarity is currently balancing 3 boutiques, her main one in Ponyville, Canterlot Carousel, and soon, Rarity For You, and an upcoming episode has Dashie becoming a Wonderbolt. (which people don't seem to realize is, like the Army or Air Force, a FULL TIME JOB)

What you do not seem to realise is that all of the Mane 6 already have full time jobs even if we do not see them doing them much (and well many of them do not have a lot of working hours). Rainbow is already doing the weather control, this is just a job swich. And we only see them about month of every year per pony, we are not seeing their lives 24/7 (and the show does not want to focus on them since they would be boring). Rainbow is a fast flyer that can work far away.

 

In my opinion Wonderbolts are more like a volantery team for helping people like those additional Fire-Fighter groups (do not really know what they are called in English) or some other organizations. They are not the army, it is just shown they are so serious about what they are doing that they act like it. They might get some funding from the goverment but I would say they get a lot of their performances they do often. The Shadowbolts proved that anypony could form a team and Equestria has royal guards and police for the official protection (even if they have not been any more effective than the Wonderbolts).

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Unlikeable Pony, on 13 Apr 2016 - 5:35 PM, said:

Granted, this is under my assumption that they're aiming for the movie as the finale to FIM though.

Hey, South Park, the Simpsons, Ducktales, the Powerpuff Girls, and all those Nickelodeon Cartoons didn't end with their movies!

[Unlikeable Pony 2,700]

Hey, South Park, the Simpsons, Ducktales, the Powerpuff Girls, and all those Nickelodeon Cartoons didn't end with their movies!

True, but my big point for WHY those shows can continue on for perpetuity and FIM cannot is their negative continuity traits. In those shows status quo is ALWAYS restored by the end or changes are forgotten about, while the show is about character growth and constantly moving the characters forward in each episode.

 

So its easy to keep those shows going because nothing really changes (Well, southpark does have things change, but they also will flippantly retcon things at a moment's notice, like Kenny's death) while FIM has to change things constantly each season.

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Basically summarizing several other comments, If Apple Jack can manage to leave her farm to go on map assignments and socialize with her friends and Twilight can hang out casually on regularly basis, then Rainbow Dash can join the military and still have free time as an episode calls for it.  They all have full time jobs but unlike real life, they have plenty of time to go on adventures and just hang out.

 

Wait, do they all have full time jobs? What does Fluttershy do to support herself? Has that ever been established? And what about Starlight Glimmer. She's living in the palace and Twilight is supporting her, or does she actually have a job?

 

Another question, why do so many assume the show will end after the movie? Has anyone affiliated with the show stated this could/will happen? Or is this just speculation? I for one hope it keeps going. I like the direction they're going and think the episodes for the most part continue being solid and enjoyable. Heck, I even like Starlight now and I didn't expect that to happen.

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Unlikeable Pony, on 13 Apr 2016 - 9:40 PM, said:

True, but my big point for WHY those shows can continue on for perpetuity and FIM cannot is their negative continuity traits. In those shows status quo is ALWAYS restored by the end or changes are forgotten about, while the show is about character growth and constantly moving the characters forward in each episode.

 

So its easy to keep those shows going because nothing really changes (Well, southpark does have things change, but they also will flippantly retcon things at a moment's notice, like Kenny's death) while FIM has to change things constantly each season.

Ooh! Good point! I hadn't thought of that.

[cuteycindyhoney 13,324]

The mane six are growing and maturing. I think it's wonderful. I don't see it ruining anything. 

[Unlikeable Pony 2,700]

Basically summarizing several other comments, If Apple Jack can manage to leave her farm to go on map assignments

Touching on this, it'd be interesting if they were to try and use the map as a way to try and grow AJ to have some ambitions beyond the farm in some way, or have her trying to work to do something more in life (especially since Applebloom is starting to grow up and won't need her so much). Kind of like how the IDW comics touched on her having leadership potential and a desire to help others but she never had really explored that in the mayor/AJ issue.

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While I don't mind if they are using the movie as a means to bring the series to an end next year, I really hope that by closing some story arcs and opening up new ones, they are able to keep the series going a little longer before finally bringing it to a resounding close, which I really hope does not happen with how big the Brony Community is and how much we love the series and want it to continue for as long as possible.

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Hey, South Park, the Simpsons, Ducktales, the Powerpuff Girls, and all those Nickelodeon Cartoons didn't end with their movies!

Wait...Are you talking about South Park? And don't forget Rugrats too!

True, but my big point for WHY those shows can continue on for perpetuity and FIM cannot is their negative continuity traits. In those shows status quo is ALWAYS restored by the end or changes are forgotten about, while the show is about character growth and constantly moving the characters forward in each episode.

So its easy to keep those shows going because nothing really changes (Well, southpark does have things change, but they also will flippantly retcon things at a moment's notice, like Kenny's death) while FIM has to change things constantly each season.

And what do you mean "Negative continuity traits"?

[Jangocoolguy 433]

And don't forget Rugrats too!

Hey, I said "all those Nickelodeon cartoons"

Edited April 17, 2016 by Jangobadass

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It's alright! So

 

If the fanfics coming out of this fandom have taught anything, it's that if the characters are good enough, then you could use them in a million different stories. Their not just going to suddently become borning after fulfilling their current goals, life doesn't work that way. If anything they'll be able to focus on other goals. 

 

And I can't wait to see it happen. 

 

also, why do people insist on saying that the show is going to end every season? They said it would end for season five, it didn't. Now they say it for season six, I doubt it. 
It's like those crack pot religious people who keep saying the world is coming to an ende. 

Even when the show does end, there will be a new gen. Hopfully one that takes place in the same world as this one. 

 

What did you expect? I mean my little pony has been running on gens long before the fandom. So it's only to be expected. imagine us getting a new gen every five or six years, like pokemon! 
Hopefully we get a new cast to play with each time, or Twilight immortal with a new cast of friends. Two words peopes, Time Jumps. The forgotten realms does those from time to time. They can be pretty sad. Cus you know, character tend to die of old age when that happens. I think mlp could manage it.

plus it would end the angst filled Twilight we see a lot in fics. Well I doubt it would end. But it would prove that the show Twilight is capable of moving on.  

 

Can you see it? I can. and it's awesome.

[Megas 27,979]

The only thing I'm worried about is one of the mane 6 getting sidelined/not getting enough attention/screentime especially now that there's another character to work with. We've seen it happen in S3 with Rarity and S5 with Fluttershy

Edited April 17, 2016 by Megas

[Scootalove 10,689]

Only if they aren't featured enough in episodes or anything worse than that, I'm not too worried.

[Unlikeable Pony 2,700]

Given how starlight has TWO episodes dedicated to her before the season's even HALFWAY over (No second prances and a hearth's warming tale) combined with the Premier being dedicated to her, I think its pretty clear she's being intended as the new Seventh member of the group, not just a secondary character. If they don't have the finale dedicated to her as well, I will be absolutely FLOORED.

So the big question now is, who's going to have their time cut to make way for starlight? Opportunity cost here, you can't give Starlight episodes without cutting out other ponies from having focus episodes or there being mane six episodes.