Would you be mad if the show started over?

[FNGRpony 658]

I've peaked at the spoilers from season 4,

and truthfully,

I don't have alot hope for, well progress and development.  I mean yes we're getting some back story on nightmare moon,

 

but you could still have included that if you had those episodes to do over in the first place.

 

In a reboot you could had a apple family trip in well, the first season.

you could had diamond tiara being a Bitch to the cutie crusaders as soon as possible  (heh and they have).

 

Cause that would be the only real fear of a reboot.  "Well we'd lose alot progress."

 

i'm not sure that we're doing anything in season 4 other than spinning our wheels.

[a Pegasus Pony 139]

I'm sorry but can your rephrase the question please? It seems that I cannot understand what you are asking  or I just can't seems to find what your asking for.

[Moonlight 7,290]

I have a basic idea of what you're talking about, I do suppose. But, it's not exactly the same as before, they're putting it different possible scenarios. That's all I can really say, since everything is worded extremely awkwardly, no offense to you, of course. But, they're not doing everything over again as they're changing it up a bit. That's all that really comes to mind when I read that. That's the thing, they DIDN'T have an Apple Family Trip in Season 1 which means they can do it now. Season 4 appears to be a big mix of episodes, which is good, it broadens the chance of finding a couple of episodes, at the least, to enjoy. They're doing more than "spinning their wheels" in season 4 and that's a very odd thing to say since we only seen a couple of scenes from a few episodes at the most. Please reword what you were trying to say better. 

Edited September 23, 2013 by WheatleyCore

[Lunatic Cake 1,618]

I'd really love to have a new character introduced in Season 4. Maybe adding a new character teasing the mane six a little basically?

 

I know they probably won't include any male main characters who actually are ponies, because that would probably ruin the mainly girlish atmosphere of the show. It would be nice seeing some pony teasing the mane six anyway, I can only imagine someone teasing Rainbow Dash or Applejack.. xD

[pinkiefan1287 610]

Well most likely season 4 won't be a reboot. For a reboot they would have changed characters, much more time would have passed, and new animation.

 

As for the Apple trip and DT part, are just things they are now getting to. They could have had Mr. and Mrs. Cake have babies in season 1 and not 2. Or had Fluttershy help with weather work in 1 also. It just about timing and when they can get to it.

[FNGRpony 658]

I'm sorry but can your rephrase the question please? It seems that I cannot understand what you are asking  or I just can't seems to find what your asking for.

Suppose hasbro instead of doing season 4,

 

just restarted the show from episode 1.  Twilight is leaving her magical studies (Or they could delve into that more).

Instead of doing a new episode to fill in the patches on nightmare moon (plot holes),

 

they just re do it entirely and put them in that way.

 

No ones getting fired, no ones getting removed, (Okay maybe snips and snails LOL),

 

they can splash in some new content that might been in season 4 into the reboot of the whole entire series, where there's room to fit it in.

We wouldn't have a reformed discord.

With equistra girls we could pretend like it never happened with a reboot Orrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr,

introduce sun set shimmer and do a little for shadowing,

 

The main queston is, would you be okay with the writers trying to hit the reset button,

or forge on ahead for better or worse.

[a Pegasus Pony 139]

I would rather have them continue on from where they are currently at rather than Reseting as it can set things off balance and the fans wouldn't really enjoy having what they knew about the show now being what was the show.

[cuteycindyhoney 13,335]

Why would they reboot the series before the series even concludes? No offense, but that doesn't make much sense. Look at Hollywood. Movie reboots in most cases take place years/decades after the original. Not while the original is still an actual ongoing product. Aside from everything else, you are sure reading a lot into a handful of incomplete scenes.

[FNGRpony 658]

Why would they reboot the series before the series even concludes? No offense, but that doesn't make much sense. Look at Hollywood. Movie reboots in most cases take place years/decades after the original. Not while the original is still an actual ongoing product. Aside from everything else, you are sure reading a lot into a handful of incomplete scenes.

I'm paranoid LOL.

The last thing we got was equistra girls.  I think my concern is warranted.  If i were a gambling man (I AM), i'd like to see at least a tiny, teaser with a hint of discord, or alicorn twilight doing something, well,

interesting.

On a grading scale I view alicorn twilight as a incomplete assignment where as alot people are passing out grades already,  I'm hopping we'll have something to go on at least by the end of the season.

 

If we don't, well lets just say I've dealt with putting up with Blizzard as a company. 

"Well we never "exactly said we're gonna do that.  It was on the table!"

 

there so many interesting and fun ideas out there for this one, and i get "we're apples to the core." in the sneak peak.....that concerns me more than E.G.

[Mars Caramel 319]

Suppose hasbro instead of doing season 4,

 

just restarted the show from episode 1.  Twilight is leaving her magical studies (Or they could delve into that more).

Instead of doing a new episode to fill in the patches on nightmare moon (plot holes),

 

they just re do it entirely and put them in that way.

 

No ones getting fired, no ones getting removed, (Okay maybe snips and snails LOL),

 

they can splash in some new content that might been in season 4 into the reboot of the whole entire series, where there's room to fit it in.

We wouldn't have a reformed discord.

With equistra girls we could pretend like it never happened with a reboot Orrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr,

introduce sun set shimmer and do a little for shadowing,

 

The main queston is, would you be okay with the writers trying to hit the reset button,

or forge on ahead for better or worse.

 

Even though the writers have made plenty of bad decisions, it wouldn't really feel right if they started the show over from the ground up. Well, I wish it was possible to go back and correct these mistakes, but would we really have to wipe out all the good moments the show had in order to do so?

 

Or they could at least get rid of Snips and Snails. Please.

[MichaelxXxTrixie 433]

Yes, I think it would be a stupid idea to go back and restart the series.

 

It's perfectly fine as it is. It just sounds like someone isn't to happy with things as of now. EQG was a success and the show is about Friendship so of-course we're going to have Discord reformed. I like the way it's going.

[CT-1138 3,184]

It would be very painful... For StudioB...

 

Yeah, I'd be irritated. There's so much in the show that is not yet finished. The CMC still need their cutie marks, Rainbow Dash still needs to become a Wonderbolt, and Rarity still needs to open shop in Canterlot!

[FNGRpony 658]

Yes, I think it would be a stupid idea to go back and restart the series.

 

It's perfectly fine as it is. It just sounds like someone isn't to happy with things as of now. EQG was a success and the show is about Friendship so of-course we're going to have Discord reformed. I like the way it's going.

 

there's more to like than dis like as is.

I would be fine with the show trucking along.

 

I'm concerned about season 4, i think that's a reasonable response,

 

As for a reformed discord, is Delancy even on deck for season 4?  Or are we just assuming he is?   I keep hearing people go "no sign of discord "yet!"

 

the assumption is where getting him in season 4.  when that doesn't happen (if) there's gonna be alot grumbling.

 

I have the mental picture of a slew of bronies in front of the writing staff going "rabble, rabble, rabble"

south park style lol.

Edited September 24, 2013 by FNGRpony

[Scootalove 10,692]

It would be better if they just did a continuation since, Friendship is Magic is a reboot of the original show. Reboots aren't needed unless, the company decides to make one or the original did not receive a good reception.

[Winona the Dog 1,984]

So from what I'm getting from your question is basically " What if Mlp suddenly went into a status quo is God universe"

 

And to answer that.... it wouldn't be a good idea. One of the very good things of MLP and a show in general is too slowly change things in the show as it would open up new doors for different events.

[The Prime Reaper 180]

I don't care if they are going to reboot the show or not because if Season 4 does sucked, they will face their final catastrophe that they scream in infinite terror.

[FNGRpony 658]

I don't care if they are going to reboot the show or not because if Season 4 does sucked, they will face their final catastrophe that they scream in infinite terror.

 

All the more reason for a reboot.  I pencil you in under  a yay ^^ and not a nay.

I love gimmicks sir, LOL but you need to add some variety to yours.

 

IMagine if stewie griffin never grew beyond his kill mom phase.

[TheSupremeLeaderOfChaos 1,214]

As for a reformed discord, is Delancy even on deck for season 4?  Or are we just assuming he is?   I keep hearing people go "no sign of discord "yet!"

Lol, well, I'm happy to say I can clear this part up for you, as I have already avidly memorized every movement of John De Lancie in the MLP universe.

 

Mr. De Lancie, last time he was at a con, said that he was going to be taking a trip in his boat with a couple of friends down somewhere south. This was going to last a few months, which is why we haven't really heard from him in a while. However, he did say that he has already completed his voicing for S4 and says not to worry, we will be seeing more of him.

 

Now, on to the topic! I'd be a little annoyed if they rebooted it before they finished the series, because that really has no point. Equestria Girls was just a movie that has nothing to do with the main MLP show. However, if they decided to reboot it after the show is done, I would be super-duper excited! I'd be good with that! They could get rid of some annoying characters. *coughSnipsandSnailscough*

 

[FNGRpony 658]

Lol, well, I'm happy to say I can clear this part up for you, as I have already avidly memorized every movement of John De Lancie in the MLP universe.

 

Mr. De Lancie, last time he was at a con, said that he was going to be taking a trip in his boat with a couple of friends down somewhere south. This was going to last a few months, which is why we haven't really heard from him in a while. However, he did say that he has already completed his voicing for S4 and says not to worry, we will be seeing more of him.

 

Now, on to the topic! I'd be a little annoyed if they rebooted it before they finished the series, because that really has no point. Equestria Girls was just a movie that has nothing to do with the main MLP show. However, if they decided to reboot it after the show is done, I would be super-duper excited! I'd be good with that! They could get rid of some annoying characters. *coughSnipsandSnailscough*

 

 

Bless you and your next 3 generations for that bit of news ^^.

There is enough screw ups and honestly I think there's enough things they could re spin, that weren't in their the first time.

Different view points, added depth,

maybe twilight writing a letter to her brother earlier on LOL not being able to shut up about her super awesome and totally cool brother shinning armor.

Maybe a picture of Candice in the back ground some where.

Maybe even with the idea candice was the one who nudged princess celestial into taking twilight as a student in the first place.

Seeing changeling eyes in the back ground ponies from time to time, (just some green glowing eyes).

Imagine other "statues"like discord in the royal garden with their own back story.

[TheSupremeLeaderOfChaos 1,214]

Lol, Cadence you mean? Don't worry, I make that mistake all the time. Anyways, yeah that would be awesome! I just think maybe that should be done after we've completed the series, instead of backtracking like that. Maybe, like, 10 years after the series finishes, they could reboot it and do stuff like this! Kind of like what they did with Star Trek with these new movies. And the 2005 Doctor Who series. And such.

 

I would laugh really hard if there were ponies with changeling eyes in the background in Season 4.

 

And that statue idea? You should listen to the song Monument by Markarian. It's really good.

 

But, yeah, that victory statue? What was that pony doing?

 

Celestia and her statues, man.

Edited September 25, 2013 by TheSupremeLeaderOfChaos

[Kyoshi Frost Wolf 42,202]

This thread confuses me....A lot. You keep bringing up about how they won't have good development for season 4 and they are just 'spinning our wheels' but....I don't get it. Just from the spoilers alone there seems to be a lot of potential development and that is just with a few episodes, but that is just my opinion.

 

Yes, I would be a bit angry if they rebooted the show but I don't fear it. They have no real reason to at this point. There is still tons of stuff to explore and explain. That is why I am excited for the future of the show after season 3, not fearing it. Too much fear in the fandom lately.

[Cwanky 17,740]

Assuming that the Mane 6 and key supporting characters retain their core traits, no I'd be perfect fine with this. Actually part of me wishes there was a reset button for the show. Partly because there's something exciting about watching something new from its pilot, but also because I think there's a lot of things the show could have, should have or still can do a lot better on.

 

Namely I find the execution and writing in Magical Mystery Cure to be horrid along with Alicorn Twilight and Spike's development to be poorly done along with clumsy episodes like Bridle Gossip and Wonderbolts Academy needing serious revision or removal from the show.

 

Oh and don't worry Princess Cadance fans, if there are any of you out there, if I did remake the show I would not remove her from the continuity. 

[FNGRpony 658]

Assuming that the Mane 6 and key supporting characters retain their core traits, no I'd be perfect fine with this. Actually part of me wishes there was a reset button for the show. Partly because there's something exciting about watching something new from its pilot, but also because I think there's a lot of things the show could have, should have or still can do a lot better on.

 

Namely I find the execution and writing in Magical Mystery Cure to be horrid along with Alicorn Twilight and Spike's development to be poorly done along with clumsy episodes like Bridle Gossip and Wonderbolts Academy needing serious revision or removal from the show.

 

Oh and don't worry Princess Cadance fans, if there are any of you out there, if I did remake the show I would not remove her from the continuity. 

 

 

I could see the writers attaching a few extra flaws, something else to add depth,

but for the most part (maybe a hobby or something) she same on the main six.

 

I liked bridle gossip LOL.  It's good clean stupid fun.

I thought wonderbolts Academy was fine,specially for being a rainbow dash heavy episode.

 

I happen to like Candence.  she's aight.  Even thought because of her she turned twilight sparkle into Brian flately Lord of the Dance.  (which is why she's only alright lOL)

 

I mean they don't need a reboot for this but, I'd like to find out that not all griffins are jerks.

[Cwanky 17,740]

I could see the writers attaching a few extra flaws, something else to add depth,

but for the most part (maybe a hobby or something) she same on the main six.

 

I liked bridle gossip LOL.  It's good clean stupid fun.

I thought wonderbolts Academy was fine,specially for being a rainbow dash heavy episode.

 

I happen to like Candence.  she's aight.  Even thought because of her she turned twilight sparkle into Brian flately Lord of the Dance.  (which is why she's only alright lOL)

 

I mean they don't need a reboot for this but, I'd like to find out that not all griffins are jerks.

I actually do like Bridle Gossip a lot too it has a lot of catchy themes to it. But its addressing such sensitive issues like racism and xenophobia that at times I think it was poorly executed. The same goes for Wonderbolts Academy. It had a wonderful premise and plot up until it decided to do stuff like throw Lightning Dust under the bus for following orders. Clumsy writing and execution can easily produce lackluster results that send weak or bad messages, especially if your audience is kids.

 

Cadence herself isn't a "bad" character, she has tons of potential. I actually think a lot of the hate towards her more is the idea that she's a "dull and boring character" which is channeled through her being the *other* alicorn besides some bronies' precious Celestia and Luna.

 

Also on a similar note to not all griffons being jerks, one of my major criticisms with Bridle Gossip is the portrayal of Zecora. I mean yes I like her and all, but portraying her as some tribal worshipper that she's well you know BLACK, and somehow foreign to white or European ponies that fear outsiders like her. Yes there's Sapphire Shores I guess that somewhat counters that point, but it doesn't remotely change the idea that Zecora is a non pony (which Twilight herself says during the episode) and hence an outsider. Also its a bit stereotyping a targeted group. I would actually like to see other zebras that don't behave like a black stereotype.

 

I don't think it would happen but I would seriously facehoof if they made a zebra that raps.