Favourite G5 character so far?

[AlbaTross 1,586]

11 hours ago, Props Valroa said:

@AlbaTross

Sunny has gotten the least development out of any of the characters in my opinion. I think from a narrative standpoint, having her get alicorn wings before the proper show even started meant there wasn't that much growth that can be done with her. I think Sunny is the least interesting of the characters, because of how poorly she has been written.

I wholeheartedly agree with that assessment.  Also, to this day I couldn't even tell you what she even does for fun.  Tending a smoothie stand is a job, not a personality trait, and while I get that she really enjoys spending time with her friend, she has to have things she enjoys doing when no one is around, and should have personality of her own outside of just being part of her friend group, even though she rooms with them.  Unlike the others, who, besides Misty, all have an annoying switch where they can become insufferable once flipped, Sunny doesn't seem to have that...for the most part.  I mean, one could argue that being portrayed as a Mary-Sue who can save the day in an instant with her Alicorn powers is problematic.  In terms of general personality traits though, she doesn't generally act in an annoying manner. 

However, the problem is, Sunny doesn't generally act in a manner that exudes personality either, because she really doesn't have much of one.  She can be whatever she needs to be for the plot I suppose, and that works sometimes.  Sunny made for a good companion to Zipp in her investigation in that one episode in the latest chapter, for example.  Being a good companion though, doesn't negate the fact that she can't seem to carry much of a narrative on her own, as she almost needs another character to take the lead or at least be present to give her something of relevance to do.  Five minute shorts can work sometimes, but in those cases it's almost always a situation that carries the narrative rather than Sunny herself.  Something like an episode about Pipp's product line feels distinctly Pipp.  Conversely, that episode where Sunny wanted to earn a scout badge feels more like Sunny was just inserted into a random narrative that was drawn out of a hat, and which doesn't feel distinctly Sunny.  Literally anypony could randomly decide to join some pony scout group, and it would have the same effect.  I could even argue that it would probably come across as better if Misty did something like that in an effort to explore life in her new circumstances.  

[AlbaTross 1,586]

21 hours ago, Props Valroa said:

@AlbaTross

Sunny has no real personality to me other than constantly restating her motivations - which is friendship and getting ponies together. It is not a very interesting trait. I would have liked her to have a hobby of tinkering with things and creating inventions in her spare time. Not like Izzy who makes things out of junk, but proper inventions and tools. I would have chosen Sunny to be a known inventor in Maretime bay, with her Father being her inspiration. Another big complaint I have for G5 is that it does not show anything of the parents of the 5 characters or much, if not anything about their pasts. We do not know who Zipp and Pipp's father is. Evidently, he was the King of the Pegasi and he must have died when Pipp and Zipp were young.

Misty has the best development of the characters. She has a set character motivation, an arc, and a backstory. We do not know who her mother is. Why does this show seem to have an obsession for not having complete families, or at least, knowing what happened to the parental figures? 

It would be nice if Sunny had at least something that she was known for, other than "friendship" and her part-time retail job.  I would just like to know what she does for fun on her days off, even when her friends aren't around.  If she's supposed to be G5's take on Twilight, she's a pretty terrible one, as Twilight was never just "friendship".  Twilight had to have a mini-arc at the start of the show where she came around to friendship, but first and foremost she's a dedicated academic and bookaholic with more than her share of OCD, who enjoys reading and learning at every opportunity she gets, and initially being new to the whole friendship thing also meant she had a lot to learn about the ins and outs of having friends.  Sunny simply doesn't have either the personality or development to sustain much in the way of stories about her, let alone match what Twilight was.  If anything, Hitch is a better homage to Twilight than Sunny is.  I have my issues with him too, as well as Izzy, but that's its own discussion.

Zipp instantly replaced Sunny as the lead character in my eyes once the show started because she not only received the beginning of an arc with the whole not being ready to take the throne and wanting to explore friendship thing, but she's also the only one who seems to care when signs crop up of plot-related things and/or things that threaten the magic of Equestria, and nopony else, including the alleged mane pony, or even the town sheriff, seem to care until the consequences actually start to manifest.  Plus, Zipp is just a far more interesting character than Sunny.  

Misty has since replaced Zipp as the lead pony, because she has not only had a full arc and development that eclipses what even Zipp received, but she is shaping up to be exactly what Sunny should have been; a Sunny 2.0 that's better in every way, shape and form if you ask me.  Misty is in a position to explore what it means to have friends, and find her place in the place and circumstances she now finds herself in, and is a much more interesting character to boot.  It's understandable too if she doesn't have a ton in the way of established hobbies and needs to try things, as she has been cooped up in a castle for a good portion of her life.  

As for the dead parent thing, I think that's a case of the shows and movie falling back on tropes as a shortcut for storytelling.  In G5's defence, FiM had an ambiguous parent situation too for some of the Mane Six and CMCs, with many cases not being explored until much later in the series.  However, with G5 focusing a lot more on family dynamics, it does seem a lot more glaring that there are a lot of dead parents, or unconfirmed parents in Izzy's case.  

[Steve Piranha 29,419]

1 hour ago, Props Valroa said:

@AlbaTross

Sunny fails to be a leader in my view, and I am very firm on that belief for me. Some may think I am very harsh on Sunny, but, I think I have every right to be considering how much development the other characters have had. I wish that Zipp was the lead character instead of Sunny because she shows true leadership in taking initiative and noticing things before others do whereas Sunny seems entirely oblivious to her surroundings. Sunny not only is oblivious, she seems very gullible to me as well.

Misty is what Sunny should have been - a barely developed character with room to grow, instead of an alicorn right off the bat and there not being much else to her. It would make a lot more sense to me if Sunny started out in the show / movie without much sureness in the world, or much leeway, leading her to struggle and adapt with her situation - thus growing stronger from it. 

Hitch and Izzy seem relatively okay to me, much better than Sunny - I can tell you that. I like Izzy, though - she is probably a good favorite of mine. Pipp and Zipp I really like, as well. 

I fear you are right, Sunny has shown to be the weakest character wise. Zipp feel like the central character at times since she’s the only one who has been focused in uncovering the threat Equestria faces, and she has been more active in moving the plot. Sunny seems to fall in to the generic vanilla protagonist trope  

[Twitchy-Tremor 297]

It use to be zipp but ever since Misty’s joined she’s become a bit annoying but that’s more of a make your mark prob but after her is misty but sunny is cute 

 

 

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[meowmeowponies123 79]

My fav pony so far in g5 is Izzy. Shes the Pinkie Pie of g5 lol.

[Solar Power 295]

My favourite seems to change every so often but right now I'd have to say it's Sunny - even though she doesn't have much of a personality anymore.

[Princess Sunny 61]

Favorite three are Sunny Starscout, Zipp Storm and Hitch Trailblazer by far. 

[Felis Amafeles 817]

Misty Brightdawn and Pipp Petals and Zephyrina Storm.
I think...

[Princess Sunny 61]

Would definitely be Misty, Zipp, Sunny and Hitch for me. 

[Iforgotmybrain 5,530]

Honestly I’d put Izzy as 1a and Misty as 1b now. They’re pretty close to tied.

[Stancet 688]

Zipp is my favorite. Hitch from the movie was my first favorite until he got dumbed down.

[Blue_Lightning2000 44]

Where's the option for Opaline Arcana?

[Evil Pink One 13,506]

2 hours ago, Blue_Lightning2000 said:

Where's the option for Opaline Arcana?

She didn exist back then... You can go to her fan club though.

Hey @Steve Piranha ! We got a friend who needs ya. She needs some.... Opaline

[Misty Shadow 7,846]

This thread's poll should really be updated to include Misty, ha ha.  I'm also shocked I've not commented on this thread in two years. Hitch is still my favorite main character, but Misty has been my second favorite main character for quite some time now. I also like Pipp much more now than I did when I last posted here. Every character from the main cast of G5 though is so lovable. 

[Rafa Stary 2,894]

Opaline! And I believe it will continue to be Opaline til the very end of G5! I miss her so much, my queen, please, return and bring some terror to this generation's world! paradise is boring! 

[Finding_Marty 809]

I really love Izzy but Sunny is my favourite. She was mocked and had no support. Yet, she fought for what was important for her. She didn't succumb the peer pressure, was always nice and open-minded 

Edited July 20 by Finding_Marty

[Misty Shadow 7,846]

2 hours ago, Finding_Marty said:

I really love Izzy but Sunny is my favourite. She was mocked and had no support. Yet, she fought for what was important for her. She didn't succumb the peer pressure, was always nice and open-minded 

Mind the shameless self-promotion, I think you'll like this. 

https://www.deviantart.com/mistybrightshadow/art/Understanding-Sunny-Starscout-MLP-Essay-1007900134

Now that we have Cocoa from Wild Manes, I don't want to ever hear about Sunny being a bland lead protagonist ever again. Sunny actually has character motivation, a backstory, and goes through pruning. Cocoa is just the main character because she sells drinks and recaps plots that don't need to use a flashback narrative style. 

...And while I was writing this, I literally just realized why Cocoa selling drinks makes her the main character. Because Sunny sells smoothies. Were they even trying? 

[Finding_Marty 809]

21 hours ago, Misty Shadow said:

Mind the shameless self-promotion, I think you'll like this. 

https://www.deviantart.com/mistybrightshadow/art/Understanding-Sunny-Starscout-MLP-Essay-1007900134

Holly... I have never thought about this. We need to go deeper 

[meowmeowponies123 79]

i dont like g5 i dont watch g5

[Finding_Marty 809]

4 hours ago, meowmeowponies123 said:

i dont like g5 i dont watch g5

you are too cruel to yourself... 

[meowmeowponies123 79]

21 hours ago, Finding_Marty said:

you are too cruel to yourself... 

No. i just think g5 sucks. and its boring. i want the mane 6 back 

[Anubis_draws_stuff 3]

I like zip storm. she was very very relatable..but I still like rainbow dash more for a tomboy character 

[Felis Amafeles 817]

On 2024-07-21 at 7:31 AM, Misty Shadow said:

Mind the shameless self-promotion, I think you'll like this. 

I like Sunny very much, and in my opinion she is remarkable because she always remained independent, always sought the truth, and always acted with her conscience. She has never been domesticated by the culture, she does not become blind by chasing the truth, she always faces the world with her conscience. 

[Livealarm 447]

My favorite gen 5 characters are only Zipp and Opaline.

 

 

 

Edited Monday at 09:54 PM by Livealarm

[IronM17 5,353]

My personal favorite is non of the main characters. It is Jazz Hooves because I like her design (especially her TYT since she have visible ears there) and she is such a good hearted, helpful but also sometimes slightly clumsy (in a funny way) character.