VeedddeeR 2 October 4, 2011 Share October 4, 2011 What would you think, if the creators created a mane 5 but guys into the show. I think it would be cool and different having two mane's in the show. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryak 135 October 4, 2011 Share October 4, 2011 If there were a total of 11 ponies, then that would just be too many characters in my opinion. They already have the Mane 6, the CMC, and I believe they are doing more with the princess this season. To go ahead and introduce 5 new characters and expect them all to have similar air time as the regular ponies is a bit much. It's a good idea, and the fans always want more of something that is awesome, but it would be a shame if they just saturated the show with such an array of characters that it takes away from each of their personalities. However, it is a good idea for a story. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeedddeeR 2 October 4, 2011 Author Share October 4, 2011 If there were a total of 11 ponies, then that would just be too many characters in my opinion. They already have the Mane 6, the CMC, and I believe they are doing more with the princess this season. To go ahead and introduce 5 new characters and expect them all to have similar air time as the regular ponies is a bit much. It's a good idea, and the fans always want more of something that is awesome, but it would be a shame if they just saturated the show with such an array of characters that it takes away from each of their personalities. However, it is a good idea for a story. I do agree with you alot. It would turn MLP into some cartoon teen drama and it would be quite confusing there fore drifting from everyone's personality then then point of the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryak 135 October 4, 2011 Share October 4, 2011 Exactly, not to mention, any other new characters or villains the writers have cooked up. It would just be too much pony for only 22 minutes of airtime. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiaaaaa 176 October 4, 2011 Share October 4, 2011 I know I'm probably mostly speaking for myself here, but part of the appeal of the show to me is the fact that the mane cast is completely female (well, except Spike if he counts as a mane). It's refreshing in an industry dominated by male-dominated shows. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BizzarePony 199 October 4, 2011 Share October 4, 2011 Honestly, it's sort of a slice of life sort of show. If you start bringing in too many other characters, you'll lose quite a few opportunities for character development. Also, what about stuff like montages? They would just drag on a little too long. As cool as it sounds, it is simply not realistic. Brace yourself. Winter is coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peachy Pie 181 October 4, 2011 Share October 4, 2011 I think it would be neat to see, at least for one episode. They should totally pull an Adventure Time. ♥°l||l°♥ ♥°l||l°♥ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katrilli 211 October 4, 2011 Share October 4, 2011 It would be neat for a one-episode thing, though. My first thought was kind of like the Rowdyrough Boys that sometimes showed up in Powerpuff Girls. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor XFizzle 8,670 October 4, 2011 Share October 4, 2011 Dusk Lustre Spectrum Jolt Reddy Roll Elusive (from that famous genderswap fic) Tumblecoy Orange Julius (lol couldn't help myself) MLP Forums' resident timelord, sports dilettante, and purveyor of wit and humor~*Traveling Timelord Nonpareil*~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LyraHeartstrings 485 October 4, 2011 Share October 4, 2011 It would also be hard to create new, original characters, and keep them a little different from the already awesome mane 6. I don't think this would be a good idea at all. It might be cool if they introduce a new character every season, (one that stays in ponyville, not like Trixie. Like Zecora) because it keeps the show more flexable and makes it interesting to see these characters again! Why are you dragging your cursor over my signature? Is there a problem here? Do you maybe expect something special? Honestly, that's kind of creepy. Are you trying to get as much information about me as possible? Maybe you're going to copy and paste this into onto your little collage or all things Lyra? (me, not the awesome BG pony...) You seriously have issues dude... I pity you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashely Dreamer 37 October 4, 2011 Share October 4, 2011 Eh.. Maybe 1 or two males and limited appearances (Like Zecora) would be the way to go. I think it's going fine as is, though. Discord was awesome enough to balance out the non-male characters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octavia2 83 October 5, 2011 Share October 5, 2011 I agree with all of the above. If they were to make five new characters, nobpony would get enough air time to do much personality development, and I would probably feel resentful if five new characters randomly appear one episode and steal air time from the mane 6. Eh.. Maybe 1 or two males and limited appearances (Like Zecora) would be the way to go. I think it's going fine as is, though. This would be a much better alternative, in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crispy 5,565 October 5, 2011 Share October 5, 2011 And then Fallout: Equestria became canon. Nah, I kid. Still, we had ponies complaining that Discord wasn't drawn out enough (myself among them, but I know there's only so much you can do with 44 minutes of air). To add a reverse Mane 6 would totally throw the show's dynamic. As it is, I see Luna fanfic writers lining up for seppuku when her episode airs. GET IN THE PIT On 8/23/2012 at 1:54 AM, Djenty said: ON MLP 4UMS ERRYTHIN IS SRS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesluk 10 October 5, 2011 Share October 5, 2011 Why not have an episode with Big Mac, Blueblood, and Soarin' stuck together? Sorta like the CMC but not as recurring. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwilightSparkle 225 October 5, 2011 Share October 5, 2011 Why not have an episode with Big Mac, Blueblood, and Soarin' stuck together? Sorta like the CMC but not as recurring. Big Macintosh, Soarin, and Blueblood? The mind boggles. Although it'd probably be pretty entertaining. The eldest used her unicorn powers to raise the sun at dawn. The younger brought out the moon to begin the night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoop 8,384 October 5, 2011 Share October 5, 2011 Personally, I'd like to see the existing side characters get a bit more screen time before they start lumping too many new characters in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akaraah 77 October 5, 2011 Share October 5, 2011 I know I'm probably mostly speaking for myself here, but part of the appeal of the show to me is the fact that the mane cast is completely female (well, except Spike if he counts as a mane). It's refreshing in an industry dominated by male-dominated shows. True. I personally think it's best to have a GOOD cartoon with the mane characters being all female. Of course, a one time episode with male characters would not be bad if they do something unexpected then the whole "crush" thing we have all seen implemented when a male counterpart is shown off (Totally spies, anyone?). Just think of Pinkie's twitch; it will appear in an episode or two, but good writers don't want to rely on a recurring would-be trump-card or plot device. Just my take on it. WATCH OUT FOR THE POISONJOKE! And all the while you are doing that, I am writing a book tentatively called: The Owlykes of the Timber-wood Alps Like the page on facebook here to receive information such as status updates, artwork, and etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupus 127 October 5, 2011 Share October 5, 2011 I think it would work to have an episode focused on a male character - for example where in The Dog and Pony Show it is Rarity who gets into trouble you could have an episode where Soarin gets kidnapped and Rainbow Dash goes off to try to help and it pulls in the rest of the Mane Six. I understand why none of the Mane ones are male; on one level it would have made sense for Rainbow to be male, cos half the time I forget she isn't, but if she was the group dynamic would be all wrong. I'd like some of the background ponies to get a bit more airtime, the dolphin unicorn pony in my avatar being one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiaaaaa 176 October 5, 2011 Share October 5, 2011 I understand why none of the Mane ones are male; on one level it would have made sense for Rainbow to be male, cos half the time I forget she isn't, I'm sorry, I know I'm harping, but stuff like this really bothers me. Just because someone is male doesn't mean they look act or think a specific way and the same for being female. There is nothing particularly male about Rainbow Dash in spite of being strong fast and competitive. Masculine, perhaps, but only because masculinity and femininity aren't actually linked to genders in spite of what the words and society would lead you to believe.Again, I'm sorry, but this is just a huge pet peeve for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupus 127 October 6, 2011 Share October 6, 2011 I'm sorry, I know I'm harping, but stuff like this really bothers me. Just because someone is male doesn't mean they look act or think a specific way and the same for being female. There is nothing particularly male about Rainbow Dash in spite of being strong fast and competitive. Masculine, perhaps, but only because masculinity and femininity aren't actually linked to genders in spite of what the words and society would lead you to believe. Again, I'm sorry, but this is just a huge pet peeve for me. Well I didn't mean it as an insult, its just when I talk about her I often almost say "him". In a sense most of the ponies are basically androgynous apart from Rarity, but Rainbow Dash is usually the less overtly feminine. I had no problem with her being a she, all I was saying was that sometimes I forget she is a she. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyroq 349 October 6, 2011 Share October 6, 2011 I wouldn't mind seeing a male character (aside from Spike) take on a more active role. I wouldn't want 5, 1 would be plenty. Maybe someone like Soarin. He could be a little more active in the show, appearing here and there to lend a supporting role. Maybe even take Rainbow Dash out sometime. I know, we don't want the show to delve into shipping. But something involving him and RD would be cute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gummy 726 October 6, 2011 Share October 6, 2011 (edited) Maybe mane 5 could be a spin off series with crossovers? Charlie day needs to voice one. Edited October 6, 2011 by Gummy PC Supremacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spock 91 October 6, 2011 Share October 6, 2011 They could just be involved once in a while like the cmc. I am, by any practical definition of the words, foolproof, and incapable of error. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwilightSparkle 225 October 8, 2011 Share October 8, 2011 (edited) I wouldn't mind seeing a male character (aside from Spike) take on a more active role. I wouldn't want 5, 1 would be plenty. Maybe someone like Soarin. He could be a little more active in the show, appearing here and there to lend a supporting role. Maybe even take Rainbow Dash out sometime. I know, we don't want the show to delve into shipping. But something involving him and RD would be cute. That'd be nice, I wouldn't mind Soarin getting a few more lines. But then, I'd also like to see more of Spitfire, too. But you're right, no shipping please. There's plenty of fanfic for that. Canon shipping would spoil the show IMO. Honestly, I'm happy with it being all about the girls plus Spike, with a few male characters getting to pop in from time to time like Braeburn, Soarin, and Big Macintosh. Edited October 8, 2011 by TwilightSparkle The eldest used her unicorn powers to raise the sun at dawn. The younger brought out the moon to begin the night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hierok 11,833 March 12, 2017 Share March 12, 2017 What would you think, if the creators created a mane 5 but guys into the show. I think it would be cool and different having two mane's in the show. Interresting. It's only going to work out if they've got a purpose in the show and since all things are already taken it doesn't make sense. If I don't understand something or Interpret it wrong, I'm dutch. Sometimes I gamble for meanings of the words. And sometimes I write the wrong words, like week and weak for example. Sorry for it already. Discord, Twilight, Sunset, Fluttershy, Starlight, Rarity, Luna, Celestia, Big MCintosh, Cadence, Shining, Minuette, Lyra, Rara, Sweetie Belle, Cheerilee, Derpy, Spike. !Feel Free To Talk And Walk Where Ever You Like On This Forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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