2013 MLP Forums March Madness - NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

[TwiliciousAlkoi 369]

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.

I kinda agree with Chaotic Discord Rainbow Dash did get alot of support throughout season 3!

 

The title shall not be defended by Pinkie!

 

'hops into the Rainbow Dash tank*

[DJRainbowDash 724]

I'm always surprised when I look at the board and see that Fluttershy was eliminated by Princess Luna. It makes Fluttershy the only pony of the mane 6 to face a non mane 6 and be eliminated. Weird because I always found her to be really popular.

[Shift 4,272]

I jumped into the Luna / Woona fanbase a while ago. 

 

But still, Pinkie Pie is better if we have a RD vs PP.

 

I SHALL FIGHT FOR THOU, PINKIE!
 

[Akemi Homura 7,680]

Twilight Sparkle == Michigan University

 

So this must mean that Michigan might get blown out tonight in the same spot that Twilight was in a few days ago... Fizzle, you might have jinxed your own team!

 

EDIT: Aaaand I was horribly wrong.

Edited April 7, 2013 by Alfonzo Dennard

[An Old Head 4,816]

Well, this is it. The Finals. Well done to both Pinkie Pie fans and Rainbow Dash fans for pushing your favourite to this point. Best of luck!

 

Rooting for Pinkie as always, I've made a little something for her this final.

 

[Clarity 3,094]

I can't believe it, but I'm actually voting for Rainbow Dash! Like I said many times before, I never liked Pinkie Pie much, and Season 3 did not improve her to me in the slightest. RD, on the other hand, got Scootalove and Wonderbolts Academy that really improved her character. 

 

Other than that, I think Pinkie Pie does not deserve another championship, especially since this season she wasn't quite well portrayed.

[TwiliciousAlkoi 369]

Actually I would like to see a new March Madness Champion this year so I have to pick the radical Rainbow Dash for the CHAMPIONSHIP!

[Akemi Homura 7,680]

Time to rock it up, Rainbow Dash fans. After that Final Four matchup, you managed to convince me that she's going to be the next MLP Forums National Champion. After her horrid defeat in the Wild Card round against the one and only Lyra Heartstrings, I thought you guys might come into fold and redeem her in all of her glory. I earnestly think that attractiveness plays a big part in the voting here (at least for the mares).

 

You know what they say about Dashie? She just looks so good because she's not making a real attempt of looking good.

 

[Nohbdy 4,108]

Finally, the championship round! Pinkie Pie's reign must come to an end, for Rainbow Dash shall take the throne! GO RAINBOW DASH! YEAH!

[Bhending the Rules 697]

Well, this is it. The Finals. Well done to both Pinkie Pie fans and Rainbow Dash fans for pushing your favourite to this point. Best of luck!

 

Rooting for Pinkie as always, I've made a little something for her this final.

 

Very well done, but I must take exception to the "kindest soul" line, as that title belongs, now and forever, to the holder of the Element of Kindness herself.

 

And while everything you have said may be all well and good and all that jazz, Dashie gets my vote as promised. Several reasons why, so here's a handy little list.

 

-Pinkie's greatest gift is giving joy to others... how better to do this than let somepony else win this year? I'm sure Pinkie herself would agree, it's no fun when the same pony keeps winning the game every time. 

 

-Three words: awesome and cool. That's Dash.

 

-Dash's developing interest in reading gave the fandom its Indiana Jones, in the form of Daring Do. Again, awesome and cool.

 

-Can Pinkie Pie make a Sonic Rainboom? No. No she cannot. Oh, speaking of that...

 

-Dash is basically the reason Pinkie discovered her gift for spreading joy in the first place. Everything her army of followers love her for? Thank Dashie.

 

A vote would be a good place to start with that. I'm just sayin'.

 

If none of that seals the deal, though, how about the fact that Dashie SLAYED A DECEPTICON!

 

[Shanks 10,816]

Okay it look like with Discord now beaten it looks like I am now on team Rainbow Dash, while I did like Pinkie Pie from the start and did overlook Rainbow Dash at first Dashie along with Applejack has had the best character development in season 3 which bumped her up to my 3rd and later 2nd favorite pony. We got to see her sensitive side in Sleepless In Ponyville which we don't see very often and see her being the responsible one in Wonderbolt Academy. Rainbow Dash is still brash and slightly cocky, but our little Dashie is growing up yet still retaining the positive qualities she started with.

 

 

Go Rainbow Dash

Edited April 7, 2013 by EarthbendingProdigy

[Batbrony 16,052]

Time to show this pony who's boss ya'll.  Dashie fans, to your battle stations!!!  We're not going to let that pink pony win two years straight, now, are we?  Heck no, I say, heck no!!!!!!

 

KICK THAT PINK PONY'S FLUFFY FLANK RAINBOW DASH!!!!!!!!!  ONWARD TO SWEET, SWEET VICTORY!!!!!!!  

 

 

(that's me on top of her; ya'll jelly?  Yeah, you're totally jelly. )

Edited April 7, 2013 by Batbrony

[Sugar Cube 4,843]

I foresee a Dash victory here, especially after how senselessly she pummeled Twilight. Nevertheless, I voted for Pinkie Pie. I dunno, I just feel that for all she does for the citizens of Ponyville, she deserves to win another tournament.

[An Old Head 4,816]

-snip-

 

So Rainbow Dash can fly fast. We already know Pinkie Pie can go just as fast in Party of One, except she doesn't make rainbow rings. Still the same ability

 

And while Dash is my second favourite pony, it seems as if everyone is voting for her just to "have a different champion". Not a good reason at all; the champion should go to the better pony.

 

If it does go to Dash, nonetheless, I won't be too displeased. It'd be better than the championship going to a pony I like less. It's a match-up between my favourite and second favourite, so the ending outcome will be pleasing in one way or another. But I'm rooting for the pony who is misconstrued, who is taken at face value as a harbourer of mere comedy rather than depth; when Too Many Pinkie Pies unlocked so many of her redeeming traits and gave her equal development to any other nameable character this season. That, and she's miles cuter, lights up Ponyville's life (yes, that's Dash's life too) and has admirable selflessness in the way that she gives up time and effort so that others can have a good time. She knows that we're never going to do something if positive emotions come out the end of it; she's resourceful and she knows what's good for the world. A vote for her is the least anyone can do.

 

 

Speaking of which, are all my fellow Pinkie fans asleep?

Edited April 7, 2013 by Flipturn ツ

[Bhending the Rules 697]

So Rainbow Dash can fly fast. We already know Pinkie Pie can go just as fast in Party of One, except she doesn't make rainbow rings. Still the same ability

 

And while Dash is my second favourite pony, it seems as if everyone is voting for her just to "have a different champion". Not a good reason at all; the champion should go to the better pony.

 

If it does go to Dash, nonetheless, I won't be too displeased. It'd be better than the championship going to a pony I like less. It's a match-up between my favourite and second favourite, so the ending outcome will be pleasing in one way or another. But I'm rooting for the pony who is misconstrued, who is taken at face value as a harbourer of mere comedy rather than depth; when Too Many Pinkie Pies unlocked so many of her redeeming traits and gave her equal development to any other nameable character this season. That, and she's miles cuter, lights up Ponyville's life (yes, that's Dash's life too) and has admirable selflessness in the way that she gives up time and effort so that others can have a good time. She knows that we're never going to do something if positive emotions come out the end of it; she's resourceful and she knows what's good for the world. A vote for her is the least anyone can do.

 

 

Speaking of which, are all my fellow Pinkie fans asleep?

 

Fair enough. Have the Death Battle guys put Pinkie in an episode, and then we'll talk. 

 

Speaking of Death Battle, I get the feeling that Pinkie would be quite the formidable opponent in that. Her mastery of Toon Power hasn't been used often or explored in-depth, but she's clearly got it, and that alone makes her a ridiculously OP character in any hypothetical fight. Maybe on par with Bugs Bunny. XD

[Clarity 3,094]

 

And while Dash is my second favourite pony, it seems as if everyone is voting for her just to "have a different champion". Not a good reason at all; the champion should go to the better pony.   If it does go to Dash, nonetheless, I won't be too displeased. It'd be better than the championship going to a pony I like less. It's a match-up between my favourite and second favourite, so the ending outcome will be pleasing in one way or another. But I'm rooting for the pony who is misconstrued, who is taken at face value as a harbourer of mere comedy rather than depth; when Too Many Pinkie Pies unlocked so many of her redeeming traits and gave her equal development to any other nameable character this season. That, and she's miles cuter, lights up Ponyville's life (yes, that's Dash's life too) and has admirable selflessness in the way that she gives up time and effort so that others can have a good time. She knows that we're never going to do something if positive emotions come out the end of it; she's resourceful and she knows what's good for the world. A vote for her is the least anyone can do.

I didn't vote for Rainbow Dash for that reason particularly. I think Rainbow Dash is the better pony (only by a slight bit, mind you) because of her good portrayals in all three seasons (there were some bad ones, but since this tournament is set in 2013, let's look at S3).

 

Pinkie Pie wasn't really that good in the third season, as many Pinkie fans have complained; she's no more than a filler space or something? That's not what I think. As I've said before, I never liked Pinkie much, including before Season 3. For one (and only, but still a big one), I don't like her relationship with Applejack and how it's so wonky. She can hug "Dashie" and be happy for her but she really could give less of a damn about AJ winning or losing, eh? She was also rather insensitive in the Last Roundup when she became "Super Saiyan," which I don't find the tiniest bit funny when she chased after Applejack like a...well, like someone who chases after another. 

 

So, yeah, there's my reason.  

[An Old Head 4,816]

Fair enough. Have the Death Battle guys put Pinkie in an episode, and then we'll talk. 

 

Speaking of Death Battle, I get the feeling that Pinkie would be quite the formidable opponent in that. Her mastery of Toon Power hasn't been used often or explored in-depth, but she's clearly got it, and that alone makes her a ridiculously OP character in any hypothetical fight. Maybe on par with Bugs Bunny. XD

 

That's another thing. Her Looney Tunes vibe is appealing as heck. She brings a bit of old cartoon to a new cartoon, and we love that.

 

And Pinkie doesn't need an episode of Death Battle to be bad-ass. She doesn't need any fancy tricks, she beats down her prey with party grenades. What a tactician - imagine telling your boss you got torn apart by a party grenade. Pinkie don't care.

 

[Gone Airbourne 21,977]

Oh man this is going to be one rough vs here o.O!!!!!! As much as I want Pinkie to win this *rainbow dash* already brags enough about things as it is.... Ahhh we need more pinkie pie fans!!!

[Zerobot 179]

I'm voting for Pinkie. You want reasons? I couldn't possibly have your brand? Well look. Look with your creepy white eyes that Twilight has whenever she's doin' some epic level magic.

 

Pinkie is currently a fun loving party machine who can see past the fabric of reality and say Hiya to the audience every now and again. In contrast, she grew up on a rock farm. She had to push rocks from one side of a field to another. And that was it. That was her entire life in childhood. Nothing but manual labor and sadness. Then BAM, with the help of Rainbow Dash, second best character, she realized the joy of smiling. She packed her bags and moved to Ponyville, becoming an apprentice of and living with Mr. and Mrs Cake. Throughout the series her baking skill has progressed significantly, and I look forward to the day that Mr. and Mrs. Cake pass the Sweets shop down to Ms. Pie. Seriously, it fits so well. She lives for others, gaining joy out of just making her friends happy.

 

Rainbow Dash's backstory: From what we've seen, she's always been fast. We know she dropped out of flight school or ..something like that, but to be honest I think those bullies aren't the most trustworthy. They were claiming she had never done a sonic rainboom before despite being there when it happened, in the race where it happened. Rainbow Dash at some point moved to a location ..around Ponyville, and helps control the weather. And her life long dream is to join the Wonderbolts, an elite team of fliers.

 

OK so maybe I might just be biasing towards Pinkie a bit, but hay, good thing this is a forum! Rainbow Dash fans, respond! Why is Rainbow Dash a better character than Pinkie? What adversities has she faced in her life? I'll admit, I enjoy how she and Twilight are rubbing off on eachother - Twilight charging a hydra and Rainbow reading books. But I just can't really see Rainbow as the superior to Pinkie.

[An Old Head 4,816]

Pinkie Pie wasn't really that good in the third season, as many Pinkie fans have complained; she's no more than a filler space or something? That's not what I think. As I've said before, I never liked Pinkie much, including before Season 3. For one (and only, but still a big one), I don't like her relationship with Applejack and how it's so wonky. She can hug "Dashie" and be happy for her but she really could give less of a damn about AJ winning or losing, eh? She was also rather insensitive in the Last Roundup when she became "Super Saiyan," which I don't find the tiniest bit funny when she chased after Applejack like a...well, like someone who chases after another. 

 

Pinkie Pie does give a damn. Re-watch Fall Weather Friends and notice how she narrates without putting Dash in favour, which is something by the tone of your text I expect you to think she would do. Additionally notice how she attempts an ice breaker when Applejack was struggling with her buffalo problem in Over A Barrel; notice how she gifts her food and party confetti for the Apple Family Reunion, need I go on? Pinkie Pie does plenty for everyone, not just Rainbow Dash.

 

And you can expect her to be mad when someone breaks a promise. All that faith she has in her friends, all the selfless stuff she does, and it's repaid by running away from something you agreed to do. Yeah, Pinkie's definitely at fault.

 

So yeah. That's why I voted for Pinkie Pie.

[Bhending the Rules 697]

That's another thing. Her Looney Tunes vibe is appealing as heck. She brings a bit of old cartoon to a new cartoon, and we love that.

 

And Pinkie doesn't need an episode of Death Battle to be bad-ass.

 

Oh, for sure. Even if the show were to be cancelled tomorrow, this gif that would live on forever as a monument to Pinkie's B.A.-ness.

 

 

That's enough to make Arnold yell "GET DOWN!" XD

[TwiliciousAlkoi 369]

Its the battle of the most popular ponies and antagonists in their creepypasta's

 

Rainbow Factory Dash vs Pinkamena Diane Pie (cupcakes)

 

 

 

 

RAINBOW DASH FTW!!!!

[Gone Airbourne 21,977]

 

Pinkie Pie does give a damn.

 

Flipturn thats really all you had to say <3. May Pinkie Pie win this by breaking some walls, and by whatever means necessary. I am sorry but Rainbow Dash is a way to much a of a bragger to deserve winning title. 

[An Old Head 4,816]

Flipturn thats really all you had to say <3. May Pinkie Pie win this by breaking some walls, and by whatever means necessary.

 

Of course! Pinkie Pie does all this wonderful stuff - turning a town into smiles and enthusiasm, arranging parties for the ponyfolk, and being a source of brightness; without asking anything in return. We all owe her this much.

Edited April 7, 2013 by Flipturn ツ

[Clarity 3,094]

 

Pinkie Pie does give a damn. Re-watch Fall Weather Friends and notice how she narrates without putting Dash in favour, which is something by the tone of your text I expect you to think she would do. Additionally notice how she attempts an ice breaker when Applejack was struggling with her buffalo problem in Over A Barrel; notice how she gifts her food and party confetti for the Apple Family Reunion, need I go on? Pinkie Pie does plenty for everyone, not just Rainbow Dash.   And you can expect her to be mad when someone breaks a promise. All that faith she has in her friends, all the selfless stuff she does, and it's repaid by running away from something you agreed to do. Yeah, Pinkie's definitely at fault.

Right, well, there's no need to be sarcastic, all I am is stating my reason. :/ Sorry, but you can't expect everyone to think Pinkie's perfect. Because I don't think so.

 

I never said Applejack wasn't at fault here, but she certainly is struggling with disappointing her friends and family and not being able to return with the prize money she promised and not telling to avoid that. It can't be helped by one of her friends chasing after her like a 

 

And the other stuff; the main six have all given each other something at many different points of the show, so Pinkie being the most selfless one...well, I don't know if you look at the other ponies, but...yeah!