2013 MLP Forums March Madness - NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

[Nohbdy 4,108]

Twilight

 

Can't say I didn't expect this outcome, though. Rainbow Dash's fans have once again proven themselves worthy of her awesomeness (plus, we can reference the Twilight vs. Rainbow Dash match the next time someone questions Rainbow's fans). So, congratulations!

 

Dashie will have my full support when she inevitably goes against Pinkie Pie, but don't worry, Twily, you'll always be best pony to me!

 

 

[Sunny Fox 5,950]

Every time I see a Vote for Dashie or Vote for Twilie pic.

 

Seriously, I don't think the idea here is to convince the die-hard Dash fans to vote for Twilight, and vice-versa, but rather to try to win the undecided. Both sides have compelling arguments and HEY! Why are you complaining? I mean, ponies!

Well, I didn't actually say that it was bad, now did I? I merely wondered how effective it was as a way to swing votes in this competition. And if I want fanart, I can get it myself. Not that the artwork that has been shown isn't good, mind you... but it wouldn't make me change my vote. Worst comes to worst, I just toss a coin.

 

Fortunately, not something necessary to this vote. The Pink Rocket of Happiness gets my vote. Discord just became too lame after "Keep Calm and Flutter On". Waste of a perfectly good villain, if you ask me. Or even if you don't.

Edited April 5, 2013 by Full Spectrum

[Dashabel 381]

I don't quite understand this but oh yes, go Rainbow Dash. XD

Dashie is sure to win this. Pinkie's cute, but she's not awesome as Dashie.

Discards awesome, but only to Discord fans. Whereas everyone, Dashie fan or not, deep inside, knows that Dashie if the most awesome pony ever!

Edited April 5, 2013 by Meadowsong

[SuperUltimateBrony 351]

Discord of course.

 

I love Pinkie Pie to death. But Discord is just Discord.

 

He's on a category above everypony else.

 

Sorry Pinkie.

[Wingnut 6,994]

Flipturn has been harbouring a silent grudge against me ever since I voted for Sweetie Belle over Pinkie Pie.  This match though is harder for me to call.  I like Discord a lot.  But is he really all that different from Pinkie?  They both have bizarre powers and the ability to seemingly defy the laws of nature.  Discord's power, however, is on a much larger scale.  They both have a great sense of humor and enjoy pulling pranks.  But Pinkie knows when to draw the line.  Discord on the other hand has a clear mean streak.  He takes particular pleasure in playing mind games and turning good friends against each other.  He did it in Return to Harmony and tried to do it again in Keep Calm and Flutter On. Despite his "reformation" it remains to be seen if he knows when enough is enough. 

 

My vote here could go either way.  The question is, do I value humor that shows restraint, or the kind that goes too far?  I personally like to goof and joke around.  But I feel terrible regret when my teasing hurts another person.  Pinkie gets it and she’s understood it all along.  Notice how she refused to play a gag on Fluttershy back in Griffon the Brush Off even though RD thought she would take it well.  I think Dipcord will learn this too, but it will take him a little longer.  Then again, I want Discord to advance just to hear Dashie call him Dipcord again.Discord never was a bad guy in the true sense of the term.  He has so much personality and would be a worthy finalist. 

 

Know what I've decided to base my call on?  PMVs!  And I do believe Pinkie's are better. 

 

Edited April 5, 2013 by Wingnut

[Clarity 3,094]

Hmm. Discord is catching up. I'm interested to see how this turns out. Hope Dissy wins. X3

 

Oh, and bless Celestia, please save my loading life and keep huge-filesize vectors in spoilers pl0x!

[TailsIsNotAlone 3,695]

This is an epic clash of chaotic humor, as we all knew it would be. Ultimately, though, I choose Pinkie Pie because she's nicer and doesn't have to plunge the world into madness to amuse herself. Plus, Discord isn't nearly as cute.

 

If it was Eris on the other hand...

Edited April 5, 2013 by TailsIsNotAlone

[Stellafera 3,836]

Easy choice for me. I consider neither character to actually be all that funny, so it comes right down to character depth. And I just enjoy Pinkie's a little a lot more.

[An Old Head 4,816]

I think a lot of people will vote for Discord because they are irritated by Pinkie Pie being too hyperactive; so I'd like to link this blog post here. http://mlpforums.com/blog/525/entry-3375-im-gonna-address-an-issue-that-people-have-with-pinkie-pie/

 

Pinkie Pie going over the top isn't owed to bad writing or a bad character, it's owed to quashing personal terror. She's not just a "for teh lulz" pony; she's sophisticated. It gets misconstrued, sadly.

 

As always, vote for the perfect pink pony.

[Akemi Homura 7,680]

Will Discord have a sizable legion to push him over the big deficit he's slowly falling into? Or will Pinkie Pie blow the lead open over the weekend and guarantee herself a spot in the National Championship game? I think it'll be the latter.

 

[An Old Head 4,816]

Will Discord have a sizable legion to push him over the big deficit he's slowly falling into? Or will Pinkie Pie blow the lead open over the weekend and guarantee herself a spot in the National Championship game? I think it'll be the latter.

 

 

Hey, that's Urdnot's old avatar. n.n

 

I also think it'll be the latter. What I'd really look forward to is a final between Pinkie Pie and Rainbow Dash. That would be fierce. There'd be strong forces for each side. It'd really be one to remember

[Pinkazoid 3,493]

Just one more day of voting Pinks, you'll make it to the next round, I almost forgot to vote, I was in the middle of class when I remembered c:

 

It's honestly a bit sad to see people dislike Pinkie for being too....well...Pinkie. I mean, if all there was to her was being "annoying" and "hyperactive" wouldn't she be like the clones from the pond? She has a lot to her character, she has a reason to be happy and make others happy, she dedicates herself to her friends, and by the looks of it, her biggest fear is losing her friends, I wish I was more like pinkie, or at least to have a friend like her ;^;

[CandyRush 75]

Go Pinkie you can beat Discord! Well their almost the same in some ways! But still! Pinkie will totally win. I'm not trusting Discord. He might be bad.

[Soundgarden 2,758]

*sigh*, Fluttershy is out of the competition... I guess I'm supporting Pinkie Pie then. Against Discord at least, who knows who I support at the finals

 

Well, she gets my vote for being the happy pony that she is. Even though she isn't my favorite, she always manages to make me smile and gets me on a better mood. 

[Zerobot 179]

Looks like it'll be Pinkie v Rainbow in the finals. This will be one crazy fight to the death! Who will survive!?

 

 

Oh. Ouch. My heart. It seems to have exploded.

 

Vote4Pinkie

[Akemi Homura 7,680]

I realize Pinkie Pie has a rather commanding lead over Discord right now, but the question is, will Discord fans show up over the weekend? You never know, plus the lead's only 15 votes -- plenty of time for the other side to mount a comeback of the sort so unless the votes start letting up, this shouldn't be extremely close.

 

But I hope it is, just to see people get intense.

 

[Shift 4,272]

Voted for Pinkie Pie, because, it's Pinkie Pie.

 

Looks like we'll have a Pinkie Pie versus Rainbow Dash finals. I'll be cheering on Pinkie Pie for that one.

[Doctor XFizzle 8,669]

For all you guys and gals who have been interested in this here little tournament, I went ahead and calculated the individual records of every character that has been in the tournament either year. It's spoilered in the OP and click to enlarge.

[An Old Head 4,816]

Looks like Pinkie Pie and Rainbow Dash are destined for their face-off. And I couldn't be more pleased.

 

This will be them after their exhausting battle:

 

Edited April 6, 2013 by Flipturn ツ

[Scootalove 10,689]

Well, it all comes down to this: Pinkie Pie vs. Rainbow Dash

 

This will definitely be a battle that will be remembered for years to come, in the finals.

 

Let this day be the day of battle!

 

[An Old Head 4,816]

Gearing up to go to war! And for the physics defiance overlord, we are hyped!

 

Use all the guns you want - Pinkie will funky-comic-relief-physics-dodge them all and swipe the victory.

 

[Akemi Homura 7,680]

Still a 10 vote disparity between the remaining two final four contestants. Discord was at full force against Luna in the elite eight round but this is what happens when you're matched up against a fanbase filled with energetic folks like Flipturn.

 

And I don't blame him. Look at this beaut.

 

[NavelColt 22,881]

Not very surprised, hard to beat a Mane Six without another Mane Six unless it's Applejack. Oh well, Discord can happily know he always makes it to the semi-finals, proving he's best former villain and best non pony character. And, that Pinkie fans don't have the satisfaction of having a landslide. Ten votes is hardly a big lead.

 

Time for Dash to win :3 Come at us Pinkie fans, we beat Twilight. By a minor landslide.

[An Old Head 4,816]

Not very surprised, hard to beat a Mane Six without another Mane Six unless it's Applejack. Oh well, Discord can happily know he always makes it to the semi-finals, proving he's best former villain and best non pony character. And, that Pinkie fans don't have the satisfaction of having a landslide. Ten votes is hardly a big lead.

 

Time for Dash to win :3 Come at us Pinkie fans, we beat Twilight. By a minor landslide.

 

Pfft, given the huge loss of Twilight fans once she became an alicorn, a minor landslide was an automatic application. We'll give you a battle you shall never forget!

 

Onward!

 

[NavelColt 22,881]

Pfft, given the huge loss of Twilight fans once she became an alicorn, a minor landslide was an automatic application. We'll give you a battle you shall never forget!

 

Onward!

 

 

Dash has only gained support throughout S3 due to her major character development :3 Even before then, she and Pinkie remain to be the top characters with the biggest fanbase following.