(Poll) What do you think of Starlight Glimmer after Season 7?

[Jeric 46,850]

6 minutes ago, Ryanmahaffe said:

Well, I think by that they mean you can't levitate stuff or shoot magic because there is no "base magic" unless you are the main characters because they have been exposed to Equestrian magic in a unique way. I still think frienship magic works the same, and from what we have seen it does.

More than a functional difference. There appears to be a unique catalyst as well. Considering the terms used (emphasis on 'Equestrian Magic' as a general term) it may be more general as well. 

But hey that's ok. I'm not here to be all

"Robble Robble gimme yer headcanon ... you can't play with your own toys."

 

[Brainstorm 4,106]

Starlight has come a long way

[Drunkfrank 1,125]

2 minutes ago, Jeric said:

More than a functional difference. There appears to be a unique catalyst as well. Considering the terms used (emphasis on 'Equestrian Magic' as a general term) it may be more general as well. 

But hey that's ok. I'm not here to be all

"Robble Robble gimme yer headcanon ... you can't play with your own toys."

 

Lol, I think harmony magic is unique though and not something that is specifically "Equestrian magic" as Harmony can exist everywhere.

As of now though we don't know, but kinda like how Big Jim has basically said there is only 1 Discord that transcends dimensions, I believe harmony/friendship magic works in a similar way.

[King of Canterlot 9,603]

I'v always loved Starlight, when she was a villain she was great, now that she's a student of Twilight I like her even more than before, especially when Trixie is involved in the episode. 

[Dark Qiviut 22,379]

1 minute ago, ShootingStar159 said:

Is that your opinion, or is it what the show staff have said?

Because they only ponied up because of Twilight’s crown, the element of magic. There is absolutely at least a connection between the magic inside them and the elements, so assuming Sunset is a new element doesn’t seem that unlikely to me.

I'm only going by what EQG shows. When Twilight crossed the portal, the Elements's magic crossed with them, and they immediately lost their powers. It doesn't make any sense for the RM5 to pony up at any point after that, especially when the portal was locked.

Secondly, ponying up the first time doesn't make any sense, either, because you need all six items to be physically present and worn by those bearers in order to truly trigger the EoH's power (established by Return of Harmony and in the movie's first act).

Personally, I tried making sense in EQG's broken worldbuilding, but every time I try to think of an answer, I have to rely on headcanon in order for it to make any sense.

7 minutes ago, Ryanmahaffe said:

I am not, the tree isn't just the magic of the pillars, it is it's own entity and represents Harmony itself, it is basically an all powerful force that uses the tree (and the elements) as a conduit for it's power. It even crosses through dimensions like EQG. If it believed that in order for Harmony to be maintained there would need to be another element some day... it would do just that, create one. After all, it believed Celestia and Luna should be the first to use the 6 until the true bearers showed themselves.

The Tree of Harmony was planted as a seed by the Pillars (who spore their own powers onto it), and that seed grew into the Tree. The six elements the Pillars represent became the six Elements of Harmony today. Secondly, the Elements of Harmony are responsible for keeping the Tree alive. If the Elements are taken away from the Tree for too long, the Tree loses energy and can die. SP made it very clear that taking the Elements out from their home mustn't be taken lightly. That's why the RM6 don't wear them at all anymore in canon. The Elements' lack of presence also gave DHX the ability to expand the Mane cast and still make sense.

Starlight is a fascinating character, but honestly, she doesn't need to be a Bearer of Harmony to prove her ties more. After all, the show did very well without them, and it'll continue doing well without them. With the way Shadow Play was written, it comes across as if DHX was bringing the Elements arc to a close. Considering the EoH had no impact between TCM and Uncommon Bond, I think it's better off that way.

[ShootingStar159 2,155]

1 minute ago, Dark Qiviut said:

ersonally, I tried making sense in EQG's broken worldbuilding, but every time I try to think of an answer, I have to rely on headcanon in order for it to make any sense.

Fair enough, the world building doesn’t make sense at all in EQG.

The only reason I think Sunset is an element is because her red color was added to the rainbow at the end.

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1 minute ago, Dark Qiviut said:

I'm only going by what EQG shows. When Twilight crossed the portal, the Elements's magic crossed with them, and they immediately lost their powers. It doesn't make any sense for the RM5 to pony up at any point after that, especially when the portal was locked.

Secondly, ponying up the first time doesn't make any sense, either, because you need all six items to be physically present and worn by those bearers in order to truly trigger the EoH's power (established by Return of Harmony and in the movie's first act).

Personally, I tried making sense in EQG's broken worldbuilding, but every time I try to think of an answer, I have to rely on headcanon in order for it to make any sense.

The Tree of Harmony was planted as a seed by the Pillars (who spore their own powers onto it), and that seed grew into the Tree. The six elements the Pillars represent became the six Elements of Harmony today. Secondly, the Elements of Harmony are responsible for keeping the Tree alive. If the Elements are taken away from the Tree for too long, the Tree loses energy and can die. SP made it very clear that taking the Elements out from their home mustn't be taken lightly. That's why the RM6 don't wear them at all anymore in canon. The Elements' lack of presence also gave DHX the ability to expand the Mane cast and still make sense.

Starlight is a fascinating character, but honestly, she doesn't need to be a Bearer of Harmony to prove her ties more. After all, the show did very well without them, and it'll continue doing well without them. With the way Shadow Play was written, it comes across as if DHX was bringing the Elements arc to a close. Considering the EoH had no impact between TCM and Uncommon Bond, I think it's better off that way.

The pillars put their light magic into the seed of harmony, when they were gone and the twig of harmony grew gems that would later become the elements, there were 7. I believe this is because it has been shown time and time again that the tree isn't just their magic (as meadowbrook says it is the living spirit of the land, and Twilight says in season 5 finale that friendship binds all of Equestria/the land) but that the Tree is semi-sentient and can act on it's own to save Equestria and preserve Harmony, if 2 ponies were able to bear the elements, I don't see why 7 couldn't especially when it seems like SP was foreshadowing that in the very beginning. I mean, the Map which is just an extension of the tree was able to transcend time itself, which is neat.

I never thought of it before but the Pillars put their magic into the tree, and the tree made the elements, the elements are stronger than the pillars and seem to be near infinite in what they can do (as long as it isn't like, something bad like banishment) so it would make sense that without the elements, the Tree isn't powerful enough because it is just the pillars magic.

[Thrond 3,263]

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What is your overall opinion on Starlight after Season 7?

Dislike. Season 7 had her in a lot of roles where she was either confident or self-pitying, whereas I primarily enjoyed her season 6 appearances when she was struggling with self-doubt. Without the self-doubt, I just don't find there to be all that much which is interesting about her, and I just find her characterization very inconsistent. I really wish she was funnier. 

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What was your opinion of Starlight after Season 5?

Fairly positive. She was a fun villain, and more or less single-handedly saved the season 5 finale. Plus I thought her introduction to the main cast had a lot of potential to change up the increasingly stagnant status quo, and as it turns out, I wasn't wrong. Still kinda liked her through season 6 as well. 

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What did you think of her backstory after Season 5?

Even with the missing details, I always found it to pretty sufficiently explain that something was fundamentally wrong with how she grew up, and while I think her reaction to Sunburst leaving was entirely unreasonable, I don't think that's a problem, per se; I found that to add to her character rather than detract from it. 

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With what we’ve learned about her past and personality, what do you think of her backstory after Season 7?

Everything I've seen has only reinforced my thoughts on her backstory. 

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What is your opinion of Starlight’s episodes?

She's inoffensive as a supporting character, though I often wish someone else took her place. I'm rather fond of both season 6 two-parters, in which I found her insecurities very sympathetic. "A Royal Problem" is good in spite of her inclusion being very misguided, she was perfectly fine in "Celestial Advice," and she's actually one of the highlights of "To Change a Changeling." But "Every Little Thing She Does" still mostly just makes me uncomfortable, and in all the other episodes she's starred in, I just find her really bland and uninteresting, and it doesn't help that I generally don't like most of the episodes she has appeared in. 

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Has your opinion of her changed since she was added to the main cast?

As I explained above, I think season 7 has doubled down on her worst traits without doing anything worthwhile with the stuff that actually interests me about her, or giving her the consistent personality traits which she was lacking in season 6. 

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What do you think Starlight’s role will be in the future?

I always find the status quo is a safe bet with this show, but since I've often felt lately that Starlight is given victories she really didn't deserve, I think there's a chance she'll be positioned in some position of authority next season. Mostly I just think she'll continue to be in the student role because keeping her flaws provides an easy source of conflict, and there's a good chance she'll remain separate from the mane six. 

2 hours ago, Jade Fire said:

i dont think it would make too much of a divide if you've been paying attention to the show. i mean the 1st thing the friendship map ever did was call all 6 to starlight's town, (and it was basicly the only time it call all 6 till just this newest episode,) setting the whole chain of events in motion that led her to joining the 6, and even tho the map has a will of it's own and is powerful enough to fix the princesses cutie marks from ponyville when starlight couldn't even do it standing right there, it let starlight use it for time magic, destroying to spell after she learned her lesson. she's always had a strong connection to the elements when u think about it, and with there now being a 7th gem in the tree it would make since it was for her cuz she is basically already the tree chosen in many ways, it could even be argued that it let it's self be teleported by trixie's spell just to teach her how to handle her anger. Id be disappointed at this point with everything thats happened if that 7th gem isnt for her.

I probably wouldn't be too happy with it, but that's partially just because I hate that tree. 

 

31 minutes ago, Dark Qiviut said:

Personally, I tried making sense in EQG's broken worldbuilding, but every time I try to think of an answer, I have to rely on headcanon in order for it to make any sense.

Those movies are so much more enjoyable if you don't try to make sense of the backstory. 

[KH7672 1,604]

I have to say I was pretty neutral with her throughout Season 5. For me I don't get invested in a character until you show there are ways you want to use them. It's why I unpopularly loved Diamond Tiara as a primary antagonist for the CMC, the lows they were willing to drag this character, yes give me more I want to see her continue to be a fantastic foil for each CMC at one point...oh you're redeeming her now, with a sympathetic backstory.......ughhhhhhhh. But where I'm going with this is why I was really open to Starlight's entire handling in the Season 5 finale. We've invested so little time into her character at this point any story could have worked for her.

I also personally didn't see Starlight's backstory as sympathetic. I didn't feel sorry for her, I didn't care what happened and really that made her so much more appealing. I saw her as that commenter who keeps digging themselves deeper and deeper in an argument until finally lashing out in a way you weren't expecting. I don't feel sorry for that person but now I have more insight into their raw mental process. That is where I was at with Starlight after Season 5 and into 6. I was more curious with what they'd do with this messed up character and how would they expond upon her personally and boy was Season 6 that perfect answer.

I loved her facing every aspect she messed up in the past (from rekindling friendships, making new ones, her self-centered approaches, and leadership regrets) this is the kind of stuff I wanted. Sure giving her more adventurous stories with the main cast would have made her fit in better, but I didn't see that as the biggest problem with her character. She still had too many doubts, was just so unsure and uncomfortable with herself and her mistakes (even nicely evidenced by her theme song appearance), you needed to tackle her insecurities first to make an impact on herself and come out of her own, once she has done that then she was ready for Season 7's real development as a show character.

This unconventional approach to this character has always been my biggest draw to her. The idea that traditionally you want to make a new character feel one with the cast (make it up to them, help with external issues) before delving into their real issues, that way the audience feels more invested, but this approach of building her up from the inside out, I couldn't be more invested. Maybe it's backwards, maybe it's terrible writing but it's what kept me loving her Season6 appearances as I could just see her personally grow more and more with every appearance. Maybe that's why she's so bland to people because the focus has been more on her mistakes and less on her improvements as a character, but she's got the sociability now, she'll find ways to make a bigger impact yet, I know it.

Edited November 20, 2017 by KH7672

[SaburoDaimando 1,196]

I've grown more on Starlight Glimmer this season than I have last season.  The only thing I didnt' care for was Mirror Magic, primarily because I wished it were more focused on Sunset and Starlight being the best of friends.  AAAAAAAAAAAAAND maybe take a few jabs at their haters.

Right now, my overall favorite was A Royal Problem, primarily because we FINALLY have Starlight interact with Princess Celestia AND Princess Luna, seeing the flaws in both Princesses in their little squabbles, their own emotional breakdowns(Not just both sisters, but also Starlight) and of course...DAYBREAKER!

But if you ask me, there is one thing I wanna see in Starlight with the next season.  I wanna see her take on Lord Tirek in the finale.  It's been my dream fight since her reform.  Actually, I would consider that the pinnacle of her reform: To take up the mantle of Equestria's Last Champion and face Tirek in a One-on-One fight.

[Dark Qiviut 22,379]

48 minutes ago, Ryanmahaffe said:

The pillars put their light magic into the seed of harmony, when they were gone and the twig of harmony grew gems that would later become the elements, there were 7. I believe this is because it has been shown time and time again that the tree isn't just their magic (as meadowbrook says it is the living spirit of the land, and Twilight says in season 5 finale that friendship binds all of Equestria/the land) but that the Tree is semi-sentient and can act on it's own to save Equestria and preserve Harmony, if 2 ponies were able to bear the elements, I don't see why 7 couldn't especially when it seems like SP was foreshadowing that in the very beginning. I mean, the Map which is just an extension of the tree was able to transcend time itself, which is neat.

I never thought of it before but the Pillars put their magic into the tree, and the tree made the elements, the elements are stronger than the pillars and seem to be near infinite in what they can do (as long as it isn't like, something bad like banishment) so it would make sense that without the elements, the Tree isn't powerful enough because it is just the pillars magic.

The seven abstract gems on the Tree may also be a reflection of what the Pillars believed the Tree would look like. When SS drew in his diary, no one knew what the true results would be in their plan before sealing Stygian, because, as you said, it didn't grow yet. All they did was infuse their own magical seed onto the one they planted for the Tree (quoted from Somnambula). Their magic would evolve into the Elements. Celestia and Luna took the Elements from the Tree, but the RM6 were the true heirs to the pillars' elements.

Then again, DHX doesn't leave little details like that hanging. For a much smaller example, the kite in Starlight's room from To Where was added in to foreshadow Rock Solid Friendship.

If the Tree of Harmony wasn't included in Season 4, it wouldn't be that much of a problem to add in a seventh element, as long as it makes sense. But the Tree (and the backstory attached in SP) makes the number so firm that the idea of a seventh Element (even with the possible clue) has become a hard sell. The RM6 re-used the Elements because they had to, and the consequences weren't ignored. Adding in a new Element would probably require hard urgency plus a rock-solid reason for the Tree to sacrifice energy to create one.

Edited November 20, 2017 by Dark Qiviut

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1 minute ago, Dark Qiviut said:

The seven abstract gems on the Tree may also be a reflection of what the Pillars believed the Tree would look like. When SS drew in his diary, no one knew what the true results would be in their plan before sealing Stygian, because, as you said, it didn't grow yet. All they did was infuse their own magical seed onto the one they planted for the Tree (quoted from Somnambula). Their magic would evolve into the Elements. Celestia and Luna took the Elements from the Tree, but the RM6 were the true heirs to the pillars' elements.

Then again, DHX doesn't leave little details like that hanging. For a much smaller example, the kite in Starlight's room from To Where was added in to foreshadow Rock Solid Friendship.

If the Tree of Harmony wasn't included in Season 4, it wouldn't be that much of a problem to add in a seventh element, as long as it makes sense. But the Tree (and the backstory attached in SP) makes the number so firm that the idea of a seventh Element (even with the possible clue) has become a hard sell. The RM6 re-used the Elements because they had to, and the consequences weren't ignored. Adding in a new Element would likely require hard urgency plus a rock-solid reason for the Tree to sacrifice energy to create one.

Well, I do agree that it would be hard to sell and personally it isn't something that I want to see happen, I want the semi sentience of the tree and Harmony itself to be explored more but I want the elements themselves to no longer be a thing in the show. I actually would have supported them going away but the Tree somehow surviving, which could lead to future episodes.

And yeah it was drawn by Starswirl, but I feel like the picture had deeper meanings. It's even possible that that wasn't originally there, much like how I don't think the journal of Starswirl was actually just in the antique shop, I think it was placed there by the tree. But that is too headcanon and not really something worth debating.

 

I feel as though the 7th gem was foreshadowing. We won't know for sure until it happens or doesn't happen. I am not for it, not against it. But would prefer to see Starlight grow into her own rather than just get an element of Harmony.

[KrazyDashie 1,847]

ive always loved her  shes my favourite pony if I don't count the mane 6

 

once a glimglam fan, always a glimglam fan

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Sorry for asking this, but how does this poll system work? I'm unable to vote it. did it end?

[ShootingStar159 2,155]

5 minutes ago, umahunter said:

Sorry for asking this, but how does this poll system work? I'm unable to vote it. did it end?

The poll doesn’t end. Try looking at the bottom of the poll results, it should say ‘show vote options.’ Press that to go to the voting area.

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12 minutes ago, ShootingStar159 said:

The poll doesn’t end. Try looking at the bottom of the poll results, it should say ‘show vote options.’ Press that to go to the voting area.

I don't think there's 'show vote options' on my screen. tried other browsers too but it's just not there. I think it's because I registered only a hour ago. some kind of a rigging prvent system, I believe. thanks for the help though. I'll vote it later.

[Lambdadelta 1,462]

I already voted, but i still want to answer some of your poll question with texting.

What did you think of her backstory after Season 5?

I was very disappointed. When i first saw her backstory, it was underwhelming and pathetic, how could they dragged a fantastic villain character down to mediocre character by one backstory, there are many backstory in the book to make a sympathic villain, they just gave her that one. Her face-heel-turn made so much sense than Sunset Shimmer and then, that song sequence... THEY JUST NEED A SONG IN END OF EVERY FINALE, dont they? ............ I thought i lost the old Starlight Glimmer i liked so i hope the new Starlight will not be as bad as i thought. That is my first reaction.

What was your opinion of Starlight after Season 5?

Yeah, it's getting better. Season 6 turned out not as bad as i thought, beside Crystalling which keep reminding me that backstory, her episodes in S6 make me accept the reformed Starlight because unlike Sunset Shimmer, she still has her edges and her episodes elaborate her character more which i will talk about them in "What is your opinion of Starlight’s episodes?". Season 6 still keep what make Starlight Glimmer character i liked as a villain, not just make her a complete saint for no logical reason, the more i watched her the more i want to go deeper into how Starlight's mind works, how she become the one who she is today. Studying this complex character is my great pleasure during S6. Season 6 is the showcase of how messed up Starlight is as an invididual, and many people hate her for that, to me, i see a bad human being (or pony being) struggle to become a good person, even Starlight didnt believe herself has changed as much as she thought, from now on i already decide she is a much better post-reformation character.

Then Season 7 came, and it's a fantastic season for Starlight, unlike S6, which focused more on her flaws, this season just made her downright likable while still keeping her signature character flaws. Season 7 gave Starlight more admirable traits like empathy with her friend (with Maud), brutal honesty (with Pinkie), question her authority (Twilight), unbiased toward goddess sisters or ancient wizard, being helpful to her friends in general and finally capable of realizing her fuck up (yay). This season improved Starlight dramatically, Starlight just being more awesome and more well-round character every her appearance, i dont need proof anymore, just look around. Starlight just got the same treatment like how S6 gave to Fluttershy.

Starlight is my most favorite character of the entire show and it took a long way to archieve that status. Let hope future season still keep moving her character forward. One of my wishlist for S8 is... 

With what we’ve learned about her past and personality, what do you think of her backstory after Season 7?

.... more Starlight backstory after Sunburst left? Where are her parents? What happen to her for all these years of isolation? There must be more than just losing Sunburst. Seriously, i still think her backstory is really weak, it made sense now but it still underwhelming, the only thing that hinder her character until now is that goddamn backstory.

What do you think Starlight’s role will be in the future?

After Shadow Play, i have a feeling they will make Starlight an Element (Stygian tried to make his own element so i take it as a hint). I actually dont care if she become an element or not, she is already an awesome character without them and her friendship with the mane 6 beside Twilight is not that strong so.... 

But... NOT ALICORN, THAT IS THE LINE. 

What is your opinion of Starlight’s episodes?

Most of them are great, even The Crystalling is a mediocre premiere, Starlight plot is the best part of it. Her second weakest episode is Uncommon Bond, its a good one, but her other episodes are more appealing to me (anyone is a fan of this ep, plz not kill me). I will have some summary why i like these episodes (i will talk mostly about Starlight), i am not going to have a long episode analysis in here.

Cutie Map and Cutie Remark. Amazing two-parters featured Starlight as a more intriguing villain compare to other villain of show, the most complex villain of the entire show. Starlight's backstory is underwhelming but it didnt ruin my enjoyment that much because her face-heel-turn moment is much better than Diamond Tiara and Sunset Shimmer.

No Second Prances. They gave Starlight the best friend ever (or lover), the Great and Powerful Trixie, what a great and powerful combination, this ep already got my high scores just from this idea alone. Twilight is so over-protective but due to her bad blood with Trixie and Starlight is a messed up pony with great magics who need a guidence, its excusable for Twilight to not trust this couple of reformed villain, remember, excusable not justifiable.

A Heartwarming's Tail. If No Second Prances isnt enough of Starlight's anti-social traits, they give us one more thing, she hated Christmas. This ep mostly about fictional character named Snowfall Frost but i think there are some parallels to Starlight (i hope so because Snowfall Frost's backstory should be Starlight's backstory after Sunburst left, i can dream). By a way, they find a excuse to make Starlight a villain character again, why not? And the songs are amazing, Starlight's singing are just amazing, Kelly Sheridian voice is just amazing.

Every Little Thing She Does (or Everything wrong with Starlight Glimmer). This is a controversial episode that people have debated for over a year, this ep just emphasized Starlight negative traits so much that you cant count with your one hand. In my opinion, this is a very important episode for Starlight, this ep actually gave you more answers to why Starlight became a dictator, a cult leader, a destroyer of the world more than what her backstory gave you. This episode is needed for Starlight character story-arc, it's a nessesary evil.

To Where and Back Again. A first 'Starlight saves the day' episode that marks her as a main character of the show, not just some secondary character like CMC or Discord. A very unique concept where all main characters who supposed to save the day in every season are out of picture, its Starlight has to form her own group of reformed villain to defeat the evil bug queen without magics. The dynamics between members of the group are refreshing, each member has their moments to shine and actually contribute to the plot (which Twilight Kingdom failed to do). Chrysalis's big 'F@#K Y' to Starlight's reformation charm seals the deal, this finale is my second favorite finale of the show.

All Bottled Up. Good StarlightxTrixie episode. Seeing Starlight try not to hurt her friend feeling by magics made you actually feel bad for her, which is completely new for her anti-fan. Her moment with Trixie near the end is so touching, make them the best friend couple of the show. The B plot is a bit distracting but it served its purpose, a contrast between  functional group of friend vs dysfunctional couple of friends  And Starlight explained how her OP magic works, you should not pissed her off.

A Royal Problem. Another 'Starlight uses her magic to solve her problem' again but they trying to justify it by showing us in more positive light, she helped Royal sisters closer together than before, it's nice, right? The map just choose the right pony for the job, because Starlight isnt biased toward any side (unlike Twilight) and dare to question the authority, which takes guts to do, only Starlight can make this episode work.

To Change a Changeling. A very political episode about not dismiss people just because they have opposite view, instead try to to find some common ground (which is very hard to do). Starlight learned her lesson to not give up people too easily (which she use them later in Shadow Plays), someone has point out her mistake to her face and she has to apology for her mistake (THAT IS A MIRACLE!!!). Thorax character is getting better and better, and Pharynx is the only reformed changeling that actually kick ass. To Change is a better changeling reformation episode than A Time.

Shadow Plays. Hum... Should i count it as a Starlight episode? It's another 'Starlight saves the day' episode (?!) but more subtle and everyone still has their contribution to the story, Starlight is just there to give an advice, its Twilight who takes the action so it not like Starlight steal everyone spotlight, RIGHT RIGHT? This finale just emphasize Starlight good qualities again, she can empathy with the villain based on her own experience, she gives Twilight some helpful advice (which is being ignored for most of the time) and stand up to Starwirl. This finale make Starlight shine without foreshadow other characters that much, this finale used its character efficiency (which are many). Too bad this finale just strengthen Starlight and Twilight's friendship more than the other mane 5... 

And some episodes featured Starlight as secondary character and most her appearances are great (Rock Solid Friendship, Fame & Misfortune, Celestial Advice, It isnt Mane thing about you), she is supportive friend that can contribute to the group but not take away main character spotlight (only Uncommon Bond, All Bottled Up and Celestia Advice are actual episode about herself, her other appearances are supporting role). 

And final question.

What is your overall opinion on Starlight after Season 7?

Starlight Glimmer is the best character. (my biased opinion)

 

 

   

 

 

 

[BlinkZ 1,151]

I have to argue with those that say she just a copy of Twilight. She her own personality and the like.  Sure she has a tendency to use magic a lot, but hey so did Twilight at first(run away snow plow ?)  People wonder why she doesn't use her manipulation skills anymrore. well maybe because it a BAD thing? since when it manipulation a good trait to have?

Although is kind of annoying when she goes "I ran a cult once' and can solve any issue she comes across

[Jeric 46,850]

Path to Starlight Fandom Part 2: The Sickening!

Season Six

"Twilight put Spike in charge? Of Starlight? Oh dear lord this is going to end badly!"

"Wait. This is actually amusing. Starlight keeps stalling. Spike and her have a rapport. Twilight, I shall take your bad judgement and call it good!!!" 

"Ok. We get it. You're Luna-lite. Stop beating yourself up girl. Nopony is going to hold Season 5 Finale against you. Right?"

"OMG the baby is all precious! Wait, was I supposed to be paying attention to Starlight? Sorry Flurry is just too adorbs"

 

 

 

"So Twilight is trying to play mommy and give Starlight some playdates. This is normal?"

"Oh look Trixie!!!!"

"Wow, chemistry!!!!"

"Ooooh. Starlight tossing the salt all over the place." 

"Ok Starlight ... Trixie is doing a dumb. Tell Twilight to shut up and stop your friend. Get down there and kiss and make up already! STARLIGHT NOW ... NOW! IF SOMETHING HAPPENS TO TRIXIE EQUESTRIA DAILY WILL EXPLODE!!!"

"OK. I ship it"

 

 

 

 

"OMG a musical episode with Starlight being a baddie ... that gets redeemed. This sounds familiar. Ooooh Luna song. Luna to Luna-lite, "Thou shan't sing better than me!"

 

 

 

"Nice. An episode where Starlight chills with the Mane Six. This is going to be great fun. All the nice activities ... wait, that's Starlight's evil face ... "

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> Grabs spray bottle

"Bad pony! Bad! Friendship does not mean you go all dark and twisty on my Rarity! Keep your mind control shenanigans away from my happy band of colorful smile generating ponies. That is a bad pony! Don't ever do that shit again or it's the closet for you .... you ... you discount dimestore Twilight!" 

 

 

 

 

"Luna! Ok so I know I've been joking about Starlight being diet you, but damn girl that was too on the nose."

"Equestria is in the hooves of a cult leader, a failed stage magician that talks like Bob Dole, powerless Q, and a bug. RIP Mane Six."

"Jesus Christ Chrysalis ... that fucking neck thing was nightmare inducing. Just for that ... you go to hell. You go to hell and you die!!!"

"Yes! Snarky Starlight said bug blast that love all over that neck twisty bug Queen! Yay snarky Starlight!" 

"No Starlight no! No redeem! Oh ... saved by creepy bug woman. Legit" 

"Ok Glim Glam. Been a rollercoaster season. You still show a lot of promise. I'm certain nopony will hold this against you, right?"

[ShootingStar159 2,155]

@Deleted Ginger Wife

That name... too fucking soon for me man.

[Jeric 46,850]

2 minutes ago, ShootingStar159 said:

@Deleted Ginger Wife

That name... too fucking soon for me man.

You mean my username and avatar for today's Star Wars thing? 

[ShootingStar159 2,155]

Just now, Deleted Ginger Wife said:

You mean my username and avatar for today's Star Wars thing? 

Yeah, I grew up with the original EU.

[Jeric 46,850]

4 minutes ago, ShootingStar159 said:

Yeah, I grew up with the original EU.

She's my favorite character next to Thrawn in the EU, so in my Star Wars countdown, I had to acknowledge Mara Jade Skywalker. 

 

There will be a new one tomorrow.

 

[ShootingStar159 2,155]

Just now, Deleted Ginger Wife said:

She's my favorite character next to Thrawn in the EU, so in my Star Wars countdown, I had to acknowledge Mara Jade Skywalker. 

 

There will be a new one tomorrow.

 

 

Mara Jade and the X-Wing series will always be canon to me. Oh well, at least we have Thrawn. 

[Thrond 3,263]

23 hours ago, KH7672 said:

Maybe that's why she's so bland to people because the focus has been more on her mistakes and less on her improvements as a character, but she's got the sociability now, she'll find ways to make a bigger impact yet, I know it.

It's more that she took a while to get any unique interests, and doesn't show them off very often. Plus, watching her strange and antisocial behaviour has gotten kinda redundant to me at this point, and the writers don't try to make her funny all that often. I also tend to feel that all of her traits are things I'd rather see from other characters, so I never feel like she genuinely adds anything to the show. 

Edited November 21, 2017 by AlexanderThrond