Mywas 687 March 13, 2014 Share March 13, 2014 (edited) Nightmare Moon: was jealous of her sister and wanted to be loved Discord: was the god of lulz Queen Chrysalis : she and her race were hungry King Sombra: Take over the world because his heart is as black as night Sunset Shimmer : Wanted to be a Princess. Maneiac : lelhair Edited March 13, 2014 by Hidan 2 Credits to Mint Drop for an awesome Sig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest90210 3,569 March 13, 2014 Share March 13, 2014 Discord. Can chaos really be that bad compared to if the other villains took rule? At least no one would be getting killed under Discord's power (I assume). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinyl Scratch. 605 March 13, 2014 Share March 13, 2014 I belive discord is like the joker, he just want's to see the world burn "I want to live on mars so I'm closer to the stars." - Deltron3030 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windseeker 546 March 13, 2014 Share March 13, 2014 Queen Chrysalis of course, her ambitions were more out of necessity and the survival of her kind rather than for selfish gain. Extremely unlike the others whose only motivations were that their prides were at risk.... also, where's The Mane-iac? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mywas 687 March 13, 2014 Author Share March 13, 2014 Queen Chrysalis of course, her ambitions were more out of necessity and the survival of her kind rather than for selfish gain. Extremely unlike the others whose only motivations were that their prides were at risk.... also, where's The Mane-iac? opps sorry everyone. I reopened the poll and added maneiac. You guys have to vote again, sorry Credits to Mint Drop for an awesome Sig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Qiviut 22,463 March 13, 2014 Share March 13, 2014 The answer isn't even close: Discord. Of the main villains here, he's the embodiment of chaos who cares for no one but himself. Besides his free-flowing, menacing, comedic personality, what makes him scarier is the fact that his motivation has no set goal. He wants Equestria to be his own personal playground; if he ever feels bored, he can recreate it whenever he wants, whatever he wants. His ability to improvise lies with a snap of his fingers. 1 "Talent is a pursued interest." — Bob Ross Pro-Brony articles: 1/2/3/4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootalove 10,689 March 13, 2014 Share March 13, 2014 Besides Chrysalis, Discord had the best motivation because he didn't what he did as long as he turned Equestria into his own personal playground where he can bend anything to his will for the sake of having fun. Think of it as a weird, funny motivation where there is no goal set for it. Credit: Moony © Forum FAQ Forum Rules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nameless Knight 1,001 March 13, 2014 Share March 13, 2014 Chrysalis had the best motivation. She wanted to keep her people (ponies) from starving. Can you really blame her? 1 "I had a name... forgot it many, centuries ago. It faded away like many things, but me. I'm still here, still here trying to find something. What is that something? I don't know, I forgot." -The Nameless Knight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrymeStriker 408 March 13, 2014 Share March 13, 2014 While Discord is my favorite villain on this show, I think Queen Chrysalis had the best motive. A need for sustenance outweighs a mere desire for amusement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castle Bleck 19,386 March 13, 2014 Share March 13, 2014 Either NMM or Chrysalis. By @Emerald Heart.↑ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hive King 2,001 March 13, 2014 Share March 13, 2014 To all the Chrysalis defenders, there is a huge misconception that Changelings NEED love to survive. We know it powers them up, for all we know, it could be like steroids for them. According to the MLP guidebook, Changelings also rely on fear tactics, a stupid idea if they just fed on love. Now, OT, I say Sunset Shimmer has the best motive. She felt cheated of her right to become Princess and tried to do it herself. She thinks she's the good guy of her story which is why she let Spike go "Aren’t we the same? You know, aren’t you carrying the same mindset as I am? Just because you couldn’t bear to lose, you lost your precious partner! You really call yourself a true duelist? You’re the complete opposite of that!" -Weevil Underwood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nameless Knight 1,001 March 13, 2014 Share March 13, 2014 Also I don't think NMM was jealous, She was more... Tired of being in the shadows while her sister gets all the praise. She felt under appreciated, and just wanted it to stop. Because of that she kinda lost control and gave in to her anger. So on my list of mlp Villains with the best motivation: Queen Chrysalis Nightmare Moon/Luna Discord "I had a name... forgot it many, centuries ago. It faded away like many things, but me. I'm still here, still here trying to find something. What is that something? I don't know, I forgot." -The Nameless Knight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALIS 38 March 13, 2014 Share March 13, 2014 Queen Chrysalis of course, her ambitions were more out of necessity and the survival of her kind rather than for selfish gain. Then again it is never stated that changelings starve without love, Chrysalis says: Right you are, Princess. And as queen of the changelings, it is up to me to find food for my subjects. Equestria has more love than any place I've ever encountered. My fellow changelings will be able to devour so much of it that we will gain more power than we have ever dreamed of! So perhaps love is just tied to their magic powers. Still world conquest is always a great motivation. We wouldn't have all those great WW2 movies without it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuyWithAName 106 March 13, 2014 Share March 13, 2014 Well, Nightmare Moon has a valid reason, she was jelous and lonely, a pony can do crazy things after a prolonged amount of exclusion. But, hay that's my opinion Nightmare Moon: was jealous of her sister and wanted to be loved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nameless Knight 1,001 March 13, 2014 Share March 13, 2014 Luna's/Nightmare Moon's case: (read the writing at the top right corner) "I had a name... forgot it many, centuries ago. It faded away like many things, but me. I'm still here, still here trying to find something. What is that something? I don't know, I forgot." -The Nameless Knight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castle Bleck 19,386 March 13, 2014 Share March 13, 2014 (edited) @Times S. Hay, Try looking at that while listening to this: Edited March 13, 2014 by Anti-Villain By @Emerald Heart.↑ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mane-iac 1,648 March 13, 2014 Share March 13, 2014 To all the Chrysalis defenders, there is a huge misconception that Changelings NEED love to survive. We know it powers them up, for all we know, it could be like steroids for them. According to the MLP guidebook, Changelings also rely on fear tactics, a stupid idea if they just fed on love. I see nothing about tactics in the book? The line "designed to scare even the bravest pony into submission" is said more in passing and refers to their looks rather than scare tactics. OT: I went with Chrysalis because from a strict motivation perspective I think the changelings had the best. NMM was just pissed off and Discord had no real motivation IMO, he just kind of did for his amusement. Sombra just wanted his throne back which was never rightfully his anyways, and Sunset was just an angsty teenager who lost a beauty contest. Mane-iac is just crazy and wants to push the Power Ponies over and over, not really caring about the outcome of her current plan so long as she made the heroes have a bad day (my headcannon anyways since she has had very little screen time, follows what the Joker has always been about basically). WTB: Luna, Trixie dog tags & AJ blind bag | This fandom needs more Mane-iac! | AJ, Rarity, and Trixie trot into a bar. The Dreamcast didn't fail, we failed the Dreamcast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuyWithAName 106 March 13, 2014 Share March 13, 2014 @Times S. Hay, Try looking at that while listening to this: wow, that's pretty moving yes, discord. aah, discord. found this as well: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nina 38 March 13, 2014 Share March 13, 2014 Discord. Because doing chaos just for trololo and fun is the best, BEST reason ever made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nameless Knight 1,001 March 13, 2014 Share March 13, 2014 Luna didn't want to take over the world until Celestia banished her. so it was all Celestia's fault! Found Guilty! "I had a name... forgot it many, centuries ago. It faded away like many things, but me. I'm still here, still here trying to find something. What is that something? I don't know, I forgot." -The Nameless Knight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALIS 38 March 13, 2014 Share March 13, 2014 Well, Nightmare Moon has a valid reason, she was jelous and lonely, a pony can do crazy things after a prolonged amount of exclusion. But, hay that's my opinion Yes it is always sad when the rich, castle owning folk surrounded by servents don't get the appropriate amount of respect. Like say in the form of castles and taxes. That is why they need to destroy the entire world by bringing eternal night. Because being wealthy just isn't good enough, can't the peasants just see that. ... Don't worry Princess your race and the power of nepotism will one day see you restored to wealth and power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manman20x6 359 March 13, 2014 Share March 13, 2014 Nightmare Moon. In the comics, it's revealed that she was feeling sad, but not to the point of becoming evil. However, evil spirits called the Nightmare Forces took advantage of her moment of weakness to take over her mind. I SHIP FLUTTERSHY X BULK BICEPS SO HARD Also, I really like Cloudchaser's mane! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hive King 2,001 March 13, 2014 Share March 13, 2014 @, Really? I seem to recall Luna ranting like a needy child even before Celestia did anything. In fact, she was threatening Celestia Now, onto a more detailed analyisis. Discord: Just a kindergartener stomping ants. He has no motivation other than "Be evil for lolz". No, just because the Joker does this doesn't make Discord the same motivation wise Nightmare Moon: WAHHH! I WANT ATTENTION! WAAH! I WANT EVERYPONY TO DIE WORSHIPPING ME! WAHH! I NEED MY DIAPER CHANGED! Sunset Shimmer: She felt that power was the only route to becoming an alicorn and decided that Celestia was cheating her of her birth right. She thinks she's the hero of her own story, which is why she reforms so fast after being shown what she really is Sombra: We don't know much about him, but the fact that he seemed to want to make the Crystal Ponies miserable just because he got off on it gives him points Mane-iac: She wanted everyone in the world to go insane. See, this is more like the Joker than Discord. She gets second prize with Sombra in third @@Manman20x6, Really? The comics aren't canon In the show, we clearly see her ranting like a an ego driven brat even before she transforms "Aren’t we the same? You know, aren’t you carrying the same mindset as I am? Just because you couldn’t bear to lose, you lost your precious partner! You really call yourself a true duelist? You’re the complete opposite of that!" -Weevil Underwood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castle Bleck 19,386 March 13, 2014 Share March 13, 2014 (edited) @Evil Dragon Master, It was heavily implied the Crystal Empire has enough magic to indirectly control the rest of Equestria. Also, one image explicitly showed Sombra using the Crystal Heart as a weapon. Edited March 13, 2014 by Anti-Villain By @Emerald Heart.↑ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklingSquirrels 21,358 March 13, 2014 Share March 13, 2014 I voted for Chrysalis, since she took over Canterlot in order to find food for the changelings. Pretty big motivation if you ask me; she was trying to help the changeling race. ֍֎֍֎ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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