S07:E17 - To Change a Changeling

[Jeric 46,834]

Doing the poll now. BRB

[Lexamena 391]

This is reformedvillianville. And they're about to add a 4th. Next on Oprah, you get a reformed villian! You get a reformed villian! You get a reformed villian!

[CypherHoof 26,479]

6 minutes ago, Hierok said:

Pharnyx has a cool design. I would love if more changelings would look like and act as the leaders under Thorax. 

I think Thorax is the boss because he was the first.

And because he IS a leader - he took the initiative, learned how to make friends and gain love without forcibly taking it, and brought that knowledge back to the hive.

They could probably choose another, but why would they?

[Hierok 11,829]

Just now, CypherHoof said:

And because he IS a leader - he took the initiative, learned how to make friends and gain love without forcibly taking it, and brought that knowledge back to the hive.

They could probably choose another, but why would they?

That's true, but he is a leader because he is the first, so I was right. 

[Batbrony 15,994]

This was a positively delightful and complex episode, another A+ effort from DHX this season!  I gotta go run a quick errand ya'll, but I should be back quickly and promise to share my extensive thoughts on this episode later.  Later ya'll!!! 

[KH7672 1,604]

33 minutes ago, Truffles said:

This episode managed to do what "Slice of Life" could only hope to achieve - tell a story completely without any of the Mane 6 or Spike. 

I mean technically "On Your Marks" and "Hard to Say Anything" did that first (there wasn't even a Mane 6 name drop like here) and I think this episode won't be as persecuted as that latter one.

[Goat-kun 2,496]

So which Starlight was I watching this time? I don't even know anymore. Oh look, they even nerfed her for the occasion. Starlight weaker than a changeling drone confirmed. Too bad she still hogs all the action episodes. I'm somewhat amused but quite annoyed at the same time.

 

Everything else ... Meh. Being peaceful diminishes your need for an army? Thorax truly is a leftist [male who enjoys his mate being in the company of another]. And Pharynx is how right-wingers feel in fee-fee obsessed madhouse that has become the West. A single commando with a cheirosiphon could bring down an entire hive at this point.

 

P.S: Tell me again why no Rita Repulsa villain is raising G/R armada of giant monsters? They'd steamroll through Equestria in matter of weeks.

[Jeric 46,834]

Poll is up. =D

Overall this was a great entry into the series and season, and I almost don't know where to begin. The dialog was snappy, which some great banter between four of the main characters in this outing. The message (there were more than a few) are insanely relevant. There were a few times that I was genuinely surprised at where the episode took this. I am particularly happy to see Thorax actually air his disappointment and anger at the Ponies, and Deer Bro was well crafted as a character. Within a short period of time you actually realized that he had a reason for hesitating, for missing the old ways. The feelings of isolation from community, having your identity and purpose seemingly vanish, and the threat of how easy it can be to judge without understanding ... loved this episode. Imagine people complexly indeed. 

[CypherHoof 26,479]

Phalynx had some great lines like "I put you in a bag; I thought it went great"

[Jeric 46,834]

1 minute ago, Goat-kun said:

And Pharynx is how right-wingers feel in fee-fee obsessed madhouse that has become the West.

So what you are saying is that ... deep down ... all right-wingers really just want to become like the left at the end of the day.

 

4 minutes ago, KH7672 said:

I mean technically "On Your Marks" and "Hard to Say Anything" did that first (there wasn't even a Mane 6 name drop like here) and I think this episode won't be as persecuted as that latter one.

They mentioned Twilight a few times. 

Just now, CypherHoof said:

Phalynx had some great lines like "I put you in a bag; I thought it went great"

That was one of the best lines in the episode.

[Sparklefan1234 161,633]

@Jeric

I think we both know which option @PathfinderCS would choose in the poll. 

I also liked Thorax's brother who didn't seem like a "bad" guy he just had different priorities when it came to the hive.

Edited September 2, 2017 by Sparklefan1234

[Buttonmash1973 1,024]

So much ado for nothing. 7/10

[CypherHoof 26,479]

3 minutes ago, Goat-kun said:

So which Starlight was I watching this time? I don't even know anymore. Oh look, they even nerfed her for the occasion. Starlight weaker than a changeling drone confirmed. Too bad she still hogs all the action episodes. I'm somewhat amused but quite annoyed at the same time.

I think that was preshadowed a bit - despite the fact she can apparently still use magic to a certain extent, she was unable to teleport right into the hive (and in fact only got a bit closer than they did the previous time) so I think something there is still inhibiting her powers.

[Steve Piranha 28,747]

Oh my god, Trix is a really fun poneh  

[Jeric 46,834]

Just now, CypherHoof said:

I think that was preshadowed a bit - despite the fact she can apparently still use magic to a certain extent, she was unable to teleport right into the hive (and in fact only got a bit closer than they did the previous time) so I think something there is still inhibiting her powers.

Likely left over pieces of the throne here and there -- it may make accuracy a little bit of an issue. 

[CypherHoof 26,479]

Just now, Steve Piranha said:

Oh my god, Trix is a really fun poneh  

Still think she should have tried to teacup the mole monster...

[bluseymoe 258]

Quite a bit of good stuff in this ep, even though it also has  Trixie being an insufferable twit (can't believe people actually like her) and Starlight being an idiot.

[Shrug 9,922]

My comment was featured on the front of this topic? Yay!!!!!  

The episode? Haven't seen it yet.  

[CypherHoof 26,479]

Trixie: Oh, so rocks don't work? try THIS! TEACUP!

<moleworm becomes giant, purple teacup with pair of blinking eyes>

Starlight: Trixie! What did I tell you about doing that?

Trixie: That Twilight said it was totally immoral and evil and that we should never do it?

Starlight: yeah, and?

Trixie: and she isn't here.

[StitchandMLPlover 930]

So I liked MLP "To Change A Changeling". I liked the dynamic between Pharynx and Thorax. I think this goes without saying but Starlight was way too hasty in calling Pharynx a lost cause when clearly his main concern was safety not being evil.  I'll need to watch the episode again before giving more thoughts.

[RulesofRarity 489]

This looks like the beginning of Starlight's magic being portrayed inconsistently, she's suppose to have magic ability rivaling that of Twilight and yet she can't handle a well trained changeling? 

Aside from that though I thought the episode was adorable. The changelings have become the cutest things ever! They openly share their feelings, craft things other than weapons, and they can freely chose whatever color they want to be. They've come so far!

[Steve Piranha 28,747]

9 minutes ago, bluseymoe said:

Quite a bit of good stuff in this ep, even though it also has  Trixie being an insufferable twit (can't believe people actually like her) and Starlight being an idiot.

I think the charm about Trix is that she knows she's annoying, so she rolls with it. You know, that bestie that always annoys you, but you annoy back... It's fun  

[StitchandMLPlover 930]

Just now, RulesofRarity said:

This looks like the beginning of Starlight's magic being portrayed inconsistently, she's suppose to have magic ability rivaling that of Twilight and yet she can't handle a well trained changeling? 

Aside from that though I thought the episode was adorable. The changelings have become the cutest things ever! They openly share their feelings, craft things other than weapons, and they can freely chose whatever color they want to be. They've come so far!

Maybe Pony magic still doesn't work normally in Changeling territory. 

[CypherHoof 26,479]

2 minutes ago, RulesofRarity said:

This looks like the beginning of Starlight's magic being portrayed inconsistently, she's suppose to have magic ability rivaling that of Twilight and yet she can't handle a well trained changeling? 

Aside from that though I thought the episode was adorable. The changelings have become the cutest things ever! They openly share their feelings, craft things other than weapons, and they can freely chose whatever color they want to be. They've come so far!

Well, other than Phalynx who crafts spears

[Ganondox 899]

1 hour ago, Jeric said:

Brother feels useless I bet. 

Its airing live right now. 

http://equestria.tv/r/cmc_clubhouse

 

Missed the stream because I had to do a thing, is it uploaded anywhere now?