Im honestly not that saddened by G4 ending soon.

[ccb20yes 81]

It will just end up like the simpsons, and modern spongebob.  Going on, and on will just result in staleness. Besides, theres always fimfiction, DVD's, comics, and fan animations. If hasbro decided to confiscate all DVD's and BLU-RAYS after g5 starts up, then i would be worried!  We can still see eachother girls! just dont end up like mr. Simpson down the street.  (slowly closes door)

[Jedishy 3,548]

14 minutes ago, ccb20yes said:

It will just end up like the simpsons, and modern spongebob.  Going on, and on will just result in staleness

See I have always disliked this assumption. Sure a show can run out of ideas eventually. But that does not mean it will. If great fanfiction can be generated endlessly for years for shows and fandoms so too could a show run for a massively long time without going stale or bad. Especially with such a wide open world like MLP. 

[bronywhocodes 218]

tbf, this gen has been going on for, what, 8 years now? new stuff would be pretty sick.

 

here's to hoping gen 5 isn't complete tresh!

[MangoFoalix 24,957]

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[TBD 17,254]

Well I would be sad since it's been 8 years and I already grew a great deal of attachment to this series. I don't think nothing else could replace the empty void once it's over.  running out of idea or not, the comic has plantly of good ones that they could borrow and adjust.

[DonMaguz 1,023]

I think that FiM as a 26 episode/22 minutes show is starting to struggle with new ideas for its most beloved characters, the mane 6.

In my opinion, the show could go on, without losing its charm, freshness or quality; by shifting the focus to different characters with a new perspective on friendship problems and having the mane 6 making their appearances as friendship sages, something that has already happened in episodes like 'Surf and/or Turf' with Twilight.

I would prefer the series to end before such decision could be made only to preserve the mane 6 as protagonists of the entire series, but I believe there's a way to push the show up to 12-14 seasons if big risks are taken.

[Jedishy 3,548]

1 hour ago, TBD said:

Well I would be sad since it's been 8 years and I already grew a great deal of attachment to this series. I don't think nothing else could replace the empty void once it's over.  running out of idea or not, the comic has plantly of good ones that they could borrow and adjust.

There is also always rewatching it on dvd and the next gen seems at least via artwork leaks to have some promise. 

40 minutes ago, DonMaguz said:

think that FiM as a 26 episode/22 minutes show is starting to struggle with new ideas for its most beloved characters, the mane 6.

In my opinion, the show could go on, without losing its charm, freshness or quality; by shifting the focus to different characters with a new perspective on friendship problems and having the mane 6 making their appearances as friendship sages, something that has already happened in episodes like 'Surf and/or Turf' with Twilight.

I would prefer the series to end before such decision could be made only to preserve the mane 6 as protagonists of the entire series, but I believe there's a way to push the show up to 12-14 seasons if big risks are taken.

I do not think that the risks would have to be that big. The might have to tone down the adventure for more slice of life stuff for the mane six but that does not mean that they need to totally shift focus. I mean I have often boggled at people that complain about the Simpsons as the new stuff is awesome and frankly better than some of the old. So idk why people are worried about the show after only 8 seasons. I mean there is a LOT to explore. 

[ccb20yes 81]

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Ok. sorry. what can i do to fi it?

 

[MangoFoalix 24,957]

Just now, ccb20yes said:

Ok. sorry. what can i do to fi it?

 

It wasn't towards you. It was towards a certain person in this thread that I won't mention by name.

[TBD 17,254]

7 minutes ago, Jedishy said:

There is also always rewatching it on dvd.

50 minutes ago, DonMaguz said:

why does everyone keep saying that? Can I just miss the G4 in peace?

Edited August 4, 2018 by TBD

[Jedishy 3,548]

Just now, TBD said:

why does everyone keep saying that? Can I just miss the original in peace.

Nope you will be cheered up by force if need be. Ponies with spinning disks and cupcakes will force you to eat snacks and rewatch the series until you are incapable of sadness. * waves hoof * " Never mind this is not the evil scheme you are looking for " 

[ccb20yes 81]

Just now, Jedishy said:

Nope you will be cheered up by force if need be. Ponies with spinning disks and cupcakes will force you to eat snacks and rewatch the series until you are incapable of sadness. * waves hoof * " Never mind this is not the evil scheme you are looking for " 

Plus, its not like the fans will leave once it ends. i still enjoy regular show. i just need to get a DVD.

[TBD 17,254]

8 minutes ago, Jedishy said:

Nope you will be cheered up by force if need be. Ponies with spinning disks and cupcakes will force you to eat snacks and rewatch the series until you are incapable of sadness. * waves hoof * " Never mind this is not the evil scheme you are looking for " 

Thanks for the image..although it doesn't sound too bad to speat my next 50 yrs.....

If that's the case, I might end up looking like this...

"I know every single words for all the episodes s1-s9" 

Then analyzed every episodes like a madman and write a book about it.

Edited August 4, 2018 by TBD

[Jedishy 3,548]

1 minute ago, TBD said:

Thanks for the image..although it doesn't sound too bad to speat my next 50 yrs.....

If that's the case, I might end up looking like this...

LOL I just imagined being in a nursing home sounding like Granny Smith " Shut up sonny you dont know good TV. Why when I was your age friendship was magic and ponies talked dag nabbit!" 

I will demand Zap Apple jam just to mess with them!

Also my mind trick failed.... maybe unicorn magic next time......

 

I wonder if they will do more movies and keep things alive that way for a bit even after the series end. 

[TBD 17,254]

1 minute ago, Jedishy said:

LOL I just imagined being in a nursing home sounding like Granny Smith " Shut up sonny you dont know good TV. Why when I was your age friendship was magic and ponies talked dag nabbit!" 

 

That's funny, also you could teach the grands kid that to teach friendship to other is to blast em'. It's the only way.

5 minutes ago, Jedishy said:

I wonder if they will do more movies and keep things alive that way for a bit even after the series end. 

Maybe I was hoping for them to make a 2nd movie.  But to keep g4 alive I think the  IDW comic will do that part.

 

 

 

[Jedishy 3,548]

1 minute ago, TBD said:

But to keep g4 alive I think the  IDW comic will do that part.

Have you seen the new or newish Ponyville Mystery comics with the CutieMark Crusaders? I have 1-3 and am waiting for 4 to drop. So I hope the comics keep things going for a while. I have not gotten into the larger comics yet because well I am so far behind FIM or Adventures in Magic that its not even funny...

I really hope they go to season ten for the show just because I hate odd numbers with the exception of 7. So maybe one more move before then? 

[FirePuppy 735]

31 minutes ago, Jedishy said:

There is also always rewatching it on dvd and the next gen seems at least via artwork leaks to have some promise. 

I do not think that the risks would have to be that big. The might have to tone down the adventure for more slice of life stuff for the mane six but that does not mean that they need to totally shift focus. I mean I have often boggled at people that complain about the Simpsons as the new stuff is awesome and frankly better than some of the old. So idk why people are worried about the show after only 8 seasons. I mean there is a LOT to explore. 

Only things needed for the Mane Six are a Fluttershy/Pinkie episode to prove that it still works and an episode with the Wonderbolts for Rainbow Dash. Rarity, Twilight and Applejack don't really need anything more anyway.

[Jedishy 3,548]

3 minutes ago, FirePuppy said:

Only things needed for the Mane Six are a Fluttershy/Pinkie episode to prove that it still works and an episode with the Wonderbolts for Rainbow Dash. Rarity, Twilight and Applejack don't really need anything more anyway.

Unless they are dead there is always more development to be had and stories to tell. This feels like something I see in every fandom fear of change or things going on "too long". People seem to just feel like open worlds must end or the "will' get bad. Which I never agree with. 

[TBD 17,254]

2 hours ago, Jedishy said:

Have you seen the new or newish Ponyville Mystery comics with the CutieMark Crusaders? I have 1-3 and am waiting for 4 to drop. So I hope the comics keep things going for a while. I have not gotten into the larger comics yet because well I am so far behind FIM or Adventures in Magic that its not even funny...

I really hope they go to season ten for the show just because I hate odd numbers with the exception of 7. So maybe one more move before then? 

I have not, to be honest I'm not much of a fan of CMC or anything with them.  But I have read the side comics of mlp but not the friendship is magic ones. Except for Tempest's return issues 67 and 68.  I'm excited for My little pony: nightmare knights. 

 

yeh s9 seem pretty off, I think it's best to end it with s10 for 10th anniversary and make it grand...along with 2nd movie.

[Sparklefan1234 170,759]

Just now, Califorum said:

I am not sad at all either, it needs to end already, personally. The show has gone on long enough and it's getting very stale and old, same mane 6...same characters. Boring.

There's only so much you can do with a format like FiM's that I'm amazed it's lasted this long, TBH.

I still like some of the newer episodes but, you're right, they need to change things up a bit. 

[FirePuppy 735]

11 hours ago, Jedishy said:

Unless they are dead there is always more development to be had and stories to tell. This feels like something I see in every fandom fear of change or things going on "too long". People seem to just feel like open worlds must end or the "will' get bad. Which I never agree with. 

But it's still truly happening in a pattern. In one season, we get more Rainbow Dash than Pinkie Pie, then in the next, it's more Pinkie than Rainbow, then vice versa season by season. And also since Season 4, it's more Spike then less Spike then more then less.

[Steve Piranha 29,424]

15 hours ago, Jedishy said:

There is also always rewatching it on dvd and the next gen seems at least via artwork leaks to have some promise. 

I do not think that the risks would have to be that big. The might have to tone down the adventure for more slice of life stuff for the mane six but that does not mean that they need to totally shift focus. I mean I have often boggled at people that complain about the Simpsons as the new stuff is awesome and frankly better than some of the old. So idk why people are worried about the show after only 8 seasons. I mean there is a LOT to explore. 

Well, it'd be hard to replace the Mane6 after so long, unless the upcoming show ends up as a spinoff 

14 hours ago, Jedishy said:

Have you seen the new or newish Ponyville Mystery comics with the CutieMark Crusaders? I have 1-3 and am waiting for 4 to drop. So I hope the comics keep things going for a while. I have not gotten into the larger comics yet because well I am so far behind FIM or Adventures in Magic that its not even funny...

I really hope they go to season ten for the show just because I hate odd numbers with the exception of 7. So maybe one more move before then? 

Ponyville Mysteries comics will last only 5 issues 

Spoiler

Only for it to be taken over with a new series with Luna goin' Suicide Squad

16 hours ago, ccb20yes said:

It will just end up like the simpsons, and modern spongebob.  Going on, and on will just result in staleness. Besides, theres always fimfiction, DVD's, comics, and fan animations. If hasbro decided to confiscate all DVD's and BLU-RAYS after g5 starts up, then i would be worried!  We can still see eachother girls! just dont end up like mr. Simpson down the street.  (slowly closes door)

That fear of FIM suffering the same fate has merit considering the numerous examples. However, I'll die out of joy if the G5 show ends up as a spinoff with a different focus

Spoiler

Which isn't too farfetched considering that it's a pretty common practice to build up new entries from scratch, only to eventually adapt it to an older property. Maybe all we've seen in the leaks are all brainstorming ideas that in the end will end as a spinoff for FIM. And example would be the kirin, they where going to play a role in a movie tying with the new show, but now we know we'll see them soon in FIM

 

[nr2038 51]

One question I have had in relation to G4 ending, is that are they still going to be making the you tube EQG series, because if they are doesn't hat still count as new material? 

The Simpsons should have ended around the time that their movie came out, since that was the last time I actually remember any good material from them.

Personally I think a good run time for any series is around 7-10 years, with exceptions of course.

Besides our beloved characters will still live on just like Pinky said in the Real Pink Pony song:

 It's funny, cause at this rate when we're canceled
Us ponies will live on through brony artist's pencils

[Jedishy 3,548]

5 hours ago, FirePuppy said:

But it's still truly happening in a pattern. In one season, we get more Rainbow Dash than Pinkie Pie, then in the next, it's more Pinkie than Rainbow, then vice versa season by season. And also since Season 4, it's more Spike then less Spike then more then less.

So you mean they cycle characters to avoid too much focus on one mane character out of 7? What does that have to do with the fact that they can keep expanding on all the characters as much as they wish for a good long time before issues crop up? I am genuinely lost here. 

 

2 hours ago, Steve Piranha said:

Well, it'd be hard to replace the Mane6 after so long, unless the upcoming show ends up as a spinoff 

17 hours ago, Jedishy said:

Id be game for spinoff series 

 

2 hours ago, Steve Piranha said:

Ponyville Mysteries comics will last only 5 issues 

 

I am aware. I am looking forward to Nightmare Knights after it finishes. I sort of like the short comic series because I can jump in from the beginning and get them all, then skip the next one if its not of interest. 

[FirePuppy 735]

45 minutes ago, Jedishy said:

So you mean they cycle characters to avoid too much focus on one mane character out of 7? What does that have to do with the fact that they can keep expanding on all the characters as much as they wish for a good long time before issues crop up? I am genuinely lost here. 

They do that (the cycling) and the expanding, but not on just one Mane character; most of them.

Like in Season 5, Pinkie Pie had at least four key episodes while the others (except Twilight) had just three or less, but then they gave AJ, RD and Rarity each at least five episodes (literally, the most in one season) in Season 6. And Spike, who didn't appear much in Season 7, is now overshadowing almost everypony this season. So most often, they do make up for lost time to certain main characters, usually if the episodes they write take so long, they get moved to the next season. Remember when Fluttershy's brother was planned to appear in Season 5? Well, he was moved to Season 6 instead. So anything we don't get in this current season can always go to Season 9.