Preferences in MLP fan-fiction questionnaire : What do you like?

[Chann3l Chas3r 367]

I made this because, while writing fanfiction is pointless if the writer doen't like what they're writing, it also kind of suck if nopony else does either.  Feel free to add comments about what wasn't covered in the poll!

 

(And yes, I have a fan-comic in the works.  Expect it soon!...ish.)

[duidamasterXD 9,627]

1: Depends on the type of deviation from canon and how well it's written. If characterization is poor and there isn't really a good explanation for it, I'm generally turned off to the fic. As for events turning out differently, I like some and dislike others. One of my favorite stories is an AU fic about Rainbow Dash being Celestia's student instead of Twilight, but there are some ideas that don't sit well with me.

 

2: Nothing that can really be done about this one, it'll bug me for a minute but I won't care.

 

3: I LOVE pairings. Most fics that I read are actually shipfics. I have some very clear preferences as to which pairings I'll read about, but overall I'm a big fan of the idea.

 

4: Depends again. Inevitably ground will be explored in fanfics that could never be touched upon in show. There are many stories that I like that are definitely targeted towards older fans (to be fair, they are written by and for older fans). As long as it isn't grimdark or really depressing I'm usually ok with it.

 

4: Ha ha, I hate reading about depressing things happening to Dashie. Conflict is a part of any good story though so I'll stick around most of the time if the story has already caught my attention.

 

5: I'm a sucker for happy endings, so most of the time I'll quit if I don't sense one coming. I actually read a lot of depressing literature in general, but as for MLP fanfics I have a very low tolerance for tragedy.

 

6: As long as it isn't garbage I'll put up with the art for the sake of a good joke. They take like ten seconds to read anyway.

 

7: Really don't like reading about OC's or even background ponies most of the time, but if their presence is explained, they feel like a part of the universe, they are written well and are entertaining characters I'll put up with them.

 

8: Again, really depends. If the author can make it feel like a part of the universe I'm accustomed to then go for it.

 

9: The engaging characters that make up the Mane Six are a tremendous part pf why I like this show and expansion on their characters is a massive part of why I read fanfics in general. So unless it's jaw droppingly good and the mane six play a significant part in the story I generally will pass on something that doesn't involve them.

[Concord 1,982]

Hello!

 

Most of the ponies here, have very different tastes, for example, i just hate most of the shippings, while someone else, will adore them. It's going to be very hard to please everyone, without having someone to upset. I suggest doing what you personally like, don't let others rule over your own ideas and style.

[Chann3l Chas3r 367]

Hello!

 

Most of the ponies here, have very different tastes, for example, i just hate most of the shippings, while someone else, will adore them. It's going to be very hard to please everyone, without having someone to upset. I suggest doing what you personally like, don't let others rule over your own ideas and style.

Oh, don't worry, I'm not gonna try to please everypony, or even the majority.  Most of these questions are very static anyhow, I just want to know what everypony thinks.  Besides, in my opinion, a story isn't much fun for the writer if nopony likes it.

[Shypony 10]

1.) I like it. It shows how creative the writer is.

 

 

 

2.)They can't help it since it's written before the episode appeared. We're not mindreaders people!

 

 

 

3.)I clicked on my option before I even got to read it, but it's fine since I would pick it. Anyway, I'm fine with straight couples, but I'm indifferent about the f/f or m/m ones. I mean I'm fine with yaoi in anime, but for ponies it's kind of weird. I have read some f/f ones, but that's because they were written very well and caught my attention.

 

 

 

4.) Cupcakes. Rainbow Factory. Art of the dress (parody of cupcakes). I love stories like that. It shows how creative the writer is, and that's what got me started to read MLP fanfics. If they can turn a happy cartoon into something sad and dark then that shows how creative they are. But if it's got a lot of sex in it, or guns, then I won't read it. And strong cursing is a no-no.

 

 

 

5.) It's fun to read those because then you can feel the same emotion in the story as the character. You feel the axinety they feel, the sadness, and the fear. Now if you read a story about your least favorite character in the same situation, then you'll probably miss the point of the fanfic and root for its death. No fun then.

 

 

 

6.) Drama? Conflict? Oh yes!

 

 

 

7.) I'm not a big hater on art, since my art skills are meh, so I try to focuse on the story. On the other hand if the art looks like a kid picture painted it, then no. I don't care how good the story is, I won't read it. Same for fanfics.

 

 

 

8.) Nope. I want original characters in there. . .Well normally. Some fanfics I'll make an expection, like a fillyhood love interest, but those are very rare. Like gold rare. The only fanfic I'm ok with this would be the 'Wait it, Need it' fanfic. If the fanfic is ALL OC then you sir have lost a reader.

 

 

 

 

9.) Only if Doctor Whooves has the technogoly, since he's really a human. If other ponies have it, then I won't read it.

 

 

 

 

10.) If it's written great, like "Background Pony", then I'm cool with it. It's like the world: not only one person is viewed everyday.

 

 

 

Also we need more psychological fanfics.

Edited February 16, 2013 by Shypony

[clonezero 0]

I am a big fan of works that do a lot of world building so for me if an author wants to put an OC or do whatever they want with the story, as long as it has meaning and I like the where it leads the story then I'm game.

 

Though I do stay away from gore/grimdark stuff like cupcakes and rainbow factory.