2014 MLP Forums MARCH MADNESS TOURNAMENT (NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP)

[Sunny Fox 5,952]

The "all" option is functionally equivalent to abstaining from voting altogether. This new system removed the freedom to vote for 2 ponies, and doesn't add another degree of freedom (since we always HAD the freedom to abstain). I'm just voting for Rarity out of pure contrary stubbornness... I have a lot of that to spare.  

[yeet 2,027]

Wow, I really thought rarity would have at least 50 votes.

C'mon, where is ghosties army of rarity fans?

[Mars Caramel 319]

Applejack's losing her lead again! Where'd you people learn to vote? Let's keep her up there!

 

Wow, I really thought rarity would have at least 50 votes.
C'mon, where is ghosties army of rarity fans?

 

He said he was only going to leave his vote and stay off the thread. Considering how Rarity is basically screwed without him, that would be the reason.

[aRandomBrony 37]

Yay! Fluttershy is taking the lead once again! Sorry everypony, but she is best pony. And she WILL WIN THIS!!!!!!!  

[FlutterScream 180]

Woooow, I log in and see that Flyshy is in the lead. I didn't expect this to happen. o.o

[Batbrony 16,055]

Come on Applejack Army, rally, there's still time left yet!  Ya'll just need a handful of votes to put AJ on top!!! 

 

[BayoUni2847 528]

Applejack had the lead all day yesterday, I wasn't expecting Fluttershy to take the lead nor get even close.

[Stellafera 3,836]

Applejack had the lead all day yesterday, I wasn't expecting Fluttershy to take the lead nor get even close.

 

Near the end of the day, the votes were kinda evening out, so while disappointing, it's not too surprising to see her on top. 

[Noire Panzer 3,526]

Woke up to see Fulttershy in the lead..

WE CAN DO THIS APPLE LORDS! EVERYPONY GIVE US YOUR SUPPORT!

[Anilewe 2,178]

Honestly, all my passion I put into the previous rounds just disappeared. It just doesn't seem right or even fair anymore. 

Applejack and Pinkie Pie won previously. I skipped school to be there and cheer for AJ (of course, it wasn't the main reason why I skipped school, but it doesn't matter, the point is that I put a lot of my free time, strenght, etc. into this tournament). I could have spent that time better, but I find this whole competition interesting and was happy to participate in it. And I perfectly understand many Rarity fans, who have already given up completely. At this point I just want it to be over and no matter who's going to win, it won't be a real winner for me. 

 

 

 

Edited April 7, 2014 by Anilewe

[Bhending the Rules 697]

At this point I just want it to be over and no matter who's going to win, it won't be a real winner for me. 

 

I understand your frustration with how this has ended, especially with how AJ had a win snatched away and the one she beat now appears to be on the verge of winning the whole thing on the re-vote.

 

But your last sentiment is one I can't agree with. In fact, I go in what feels like the opposite direction: I'll consider all of them winners.

 

All four scored impressive wins on their way to the Final Four. (Flutters over Luna, AJ blowing out Dashie, Rarity over Twilight, and Pinkie blowing out Derpy.) And all four sides brought an incredible energy to those Final Four matches. Everyone was rallying their respective sets of fans and trying their absolute hardest to get the W.

 

Everyone here is a winner, save for the few who brought the negativity in here at the eleventh hour. But they're all gone now, so I don't feel the need to dwell on their presence anymore.

 

 

Honestly, I view Fluttershy as the rightful "champion" here. Yes, there's definitely personal bias informing that view, but the Rarijack alliance seemed to be ridiculously tight. I could be wrong about this, but it looked to me like Pinkie and Fluttershy were both effectively going up against TWO sets of fans in those semifinal matches, and the fact that Pinkie won and Fluttershy only fell one short seems quite telling of their relative strength. So is Yellowquiet being ahead of everyone in a vote where people can only pick one, though that analysis admittedly is... complicated, somewhat... by the presence of the "all characters" option.

 

Mad props to Rarity and AJ for making it this far, though. I wasn't expecting that before the tournament started. Seems the fandom's preferences have changed somewhat in ways I wasn't previously aware of. Not that there's anything wrong with that; I also like both of them quite a bit more than I used to.

 

[Anilewe 2,178]

I understand your frustration with how this has ended, especially with how AJ had a win snatched away and the one she beat now appears to be on the verge of winning the whole thing on the re-vote.

 

But your last sentiment is one I can't agree with. In fact, I go in what feels like the opposite direction: I'll consider all of them winners.

 

All four scored impressive wins on their way to the Final Four. (Flutters over Luna, AJ blowing out Dashie, Rarity over Twilight, and Pinkie blowing out Derpy.) And all four sides brought an incredible energy to those Final Four matches. Everyone was rallying their respective sets of fans and trying their absolute hardest to get the W.

 

Everyone here is a winner, save for the few who brought the negativity in here at the eleventh hour. But they're all gone now, so I don't feel the need to dwell on their presence anymore.

 

 

Honestly, I view Fluttershy as the rightful "champion" here. Yes, there's definitely personal bias informing that view, but the Rarijack alliance seemed to be ridiculously tight. I could be wrong about this, but it looked to me like Pinkie and Fluttershy were both effectively going up against TWO sets of fans in those semifinal matches, and the fact that Pinkie won and Fluttershy only fell one short seems quite telling of their relative strength. So is Yellowquiet being ahead of everyone in a vote where people can only pick one, though that analysis admittedly is... complicated, somewhat... by the presence of the "all characters" option.

 

Mad props to Rarity and AJ for making it this far, though. I wasn't expecting that before the tournament started. Seems the fandom's preferences have changed somewhat in ways I wasn't previously aware of. Not that there's anything wrong with that; I also like both of them quite a bit more than I used to.

 

 

Thanks for understanding. And don't get me wrong, I'm very glad that they all made it so far, especially Rarity and Applejack. I couldn't be more proud of them and their fans. I usually see people who don't care about AJ at all, so it was great to see that there're fans who see her as an interesting character and like her. Kinda refreshing feeling I don't regret participating in this tournament, I'm just dissapointed, I guess. And it just doesn't feel the same. 

 

As for Rarity and how AJ and her fans united... It's not about Rarijack, honestly. Yeah, it might be one of the reasons, but not the real one. AJ fans have very close connection with Rarity fans, because we all know how it is when your favorite pony is hated. Also, AJ and Rares are very close friends in the cartoon and their dynamic is fantastic, so we just enjoy episodes, which explore their relationship. And I can't speak for all, but I can explain why I personally voted for Rarity. Her friendship with AJ and the way it was presented in the show is one of the reasons, but I can also really relate to Rares. Our lives are similiar and while AJ is my fav pony I probably have more in common with Rarity. One of my hobbies is fashion, I'm an artist, I'm ambitious, have tendency to whining, I care about beautiful things, etc. I like Pinkie. And Fluttershy. And I can understand them, but not as much as I can Applejack or Rarity, so for me a choice was just obvious.

Edited April 7, 2014 by Anilewe

[Ribbonfree 2,383]

Moved my vote from Rares to AJ. Primarily just because I really do not want to have to try remixing that goddamn Find The Music In You song again. I still haven't tried anything for Apples To The Core.

[mars 4,862]

Congratulations to either Fluttershy or Applejack. They're both awesome ponies, so I'm not even mad.

[man dude man 555]

It makes sense, Apple Jack was getting troll votes and duplicates, I voted for all Characters (: but if I had to guess I would say Pinkie will probably win the whole shabang

[Mars Caramel 319]

Not much time remains, and Applejack is still behind by 5 votes! Is everyone giving up now?

[Lunatic Cake 1,618]

Not much time remains, and Applejack is still behind by 5 votes! Is everyone giving up now?

Never will we give up. We will work hard for the victory as our beloved Applejack would do. I prefer losing after trying hard instead of winning by cheating.

 

Edited April 7, 2014 by L.U.N.A.

[equerio 6,153]

Well, since Pinkie Pie is out of competition, I changed my vote to AJ (my #2 mane 6 BTW). She deserves this SO MUCH.

[Jokuc 8,174]

@,@@Batbrony,  

How long time is there left? Since Pinkie Pie is not winning here, I think I'll be changing my vote to Applejack.

 

 

We're family after all

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wrVTYMGTao

Edited April 7, 2014 by Jokuc

[equerio 6,153]

Oh yeah, I forgot that I also changed my vote so it's related to Pinkie somehow. Pinkie Apple Pie!
Just kidding, I changed it to support AJ

[Noire Panzer 3,526]

*sudden support for Applejack from Pinkie Pie fans* 

Come on family let's do this!

[equerio 6,153]

Family members are here to support each other!

[An Old Head 4,816]

Yeah, Applejack gets a vote from me too It's been a pleasure to be in the championship once more (and we totally would still be in the championship anyway :3) but this isn't Pinkie's year, so let's throw a vote towards the family pony, AJ.

 

If she does win, then my three favourite Mane 6 characters will have each won their own March Madness tournament, so that's another plus!

[Scootie 108]

Well, it looks like Fluttershy wins by one vote...

[Noire Panzer 3,526]

All the love I feel here is swim not sink! As we party across this land~! We're apples together~!

Also since it's relevant.. My Pony Personality results.. Look at that perfect balance!