Colorful Respawn 399 March 21, 2014 Share March 21, 2014 I know some people do, but not a whole lot of them. They're mostly alicorns, pegasi, or unicorns. Brohoof to my earth pony bronies! 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Nightmares 552 March 21, 2014 Share March 21, 2014 It's probably because earth ponies don't really have any unique ability's. I was originally going to go with a Pegasus OC, but i ended up going with an earth pony OC because it felt more original. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ribbonfree 2,383 March 21, 2014 Share March 21, 2014 http://mlpforums.com/topic/91788-best-worst-oc-designs/ Look through the whole of that thread and come back to me. Kidding. The gist of it is, a lot of people who make OCs want something more than canon and normal Equestria can offer them. And that means all the ponies with the cool stuff like flight and magic and stuff. That's the majority, I believe, because people RP to do things they can't do IRL. Earth Pony is essentially the closest thing to a pure human MLP has, especially because the magic they do have (attuned to the earth) is very subtle. Not everyone can write an interesting character that's subtle. So they go for flashy stuff. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M'aiq the Liar 5,804 March 21, 2014 Share March 21, 2014 My oc is a filthy mud pony. http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/vera-yeoman-r5921 But that is because I made her as a full OC, not a self insert I want to rp as pony koku and fly around the world at mac 11 shooting laser beams out my ass. But I mean, I've seen tons of well done pegasus and unicorn oc's. http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/vera-yeoman-r5921Muh pleb tier OC .http://mlpforums.com/blog/1663/entry-12477-pony-waifu-wedding-13-maiq-x-fleetfoot/ MLP forum's #1 Fleetfoot fan also married to fleetfoot <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eloquence 2,076 March 21, 2014 Share March 21, 2014 I think the issue is that earth pony super-strength isn't as canonically definitive a trait as flying or magic, so a lot of people don't know it's there, or if they do they're still not sure, or they just don't see it in a context that makes them fully appreciate how cool it would be to be super-strong. Although, Maud Pie did a good job demonstrating how cool earth pony strength is. Perhaps her popularity will spark the creation of a wave of earth pony OCs 4 My Equestrian Empire Characters Fluttershy - Eloquence - Chamomile - Ginseng - Lovestruck Ask Me Questions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat.Rio.T. 305 March 21, 2014 Share March 21, 2014 Well, I have an earth pony OC. I like earth ponies. Even if my favorite character is Fluttershy. I don't like alicorn OCs. No offense to you certain peoples out there. 2 (Avatar drawn by Inky) My OCs: Pat.Rio.T. & River Serene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix 1,363 March 21, 2014 Share March 21, 2014 I have an Earth Pony OC. Trust me I thought what others are saying at first, that having an Earth Pony really isn't all that unique, but I believe having an Earth Pony really makes for imagination! It gives you the chance to really put some thought into your character! You can make them even more unique than a Pegasus or Unicorn OC! You just have to be creative. 1 Credit to Kyoshi for the awesome signature! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derpaholic 1,155 March 21, 2014 Share March 21, 2014 I do. His name is Bad Karma, and he's a musician. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fender 1,284 March 21, 2014 Share March 21, 2014 Check out my profile for links to all of my OC's, you might be pleased with what I have to show. (Can't guarantee that all of them are Earth Ponies though.) :3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noire Panzer 3,526 March 21, 2014 Share March 21, 2014 I have an Earth Pony OC. He is a runaway that lives in a foreign land because he wanted to satisfy his curiosity http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/noire-panzer-r6062 Sig by @Boo "We stick together the pony way!" Rarijack is best ship! Rarijack Fan Club here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XxConfusedUnicornxX 834 March 21, 2014 Share March 21, 2014 There are some people who have Earth pony OCs. It's just that other people don't like something plain to roleplay with. They want something that can fly and use magic! Earth ponies can't do anything unless the creater of the OC gives them the ability to make potions or cast protection spells. Please click on the egg to help hatch it otherwise it will die! Honey Dew: http://mlpforums.com/page/eqw-characters/_/unapproved/honey-dew-r204 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icedog68 71 March 21, 2014 Share March 21, 2014 I think it's mostly because Earth ponies typically seem unlucky, as they don't really have a special ability, such as flight, or magic. Except for Pinky Pie, with her Pinky Sense and lack of having to follow the laws of physics! My OC - Ice Crystal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorful Respawn 399 March 21, 2014 Author Share March 21, 2014 I dislike alicorn OCs for one reason, most of them, not all of them, have the same dark backstory. Plus earth ponies are fun to RP with! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IridscentNionios 1,420 March 21, 2014 Share March 21, 2014 I have an earth pony OC that is a Knight/Royal Guard and has a phoenix for a pet. OCs Thorough list of all of them here. FimFiction Profile Deviant Art ((All OC pictures in here)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Thunder Dash 7,824 March 21, 2014 Share March 21, 2014 I've got one here. He's my oldest OC of mine. Golden Spike: http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/golden-spike-r5052 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeWg-TtBRMfqketa1ELyKGg Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/menelik-david-kenneth-cannady 2nd SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/thunder-dash-alternative/tracks Pony.fm: https://pony.fm/thunder-dash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeet 2,027 March 21, 2014 Share March 21, 2014 my main OC is an earth pony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hive King 2,001 March 21, 2014 Share March 21, 2014 There are lots of Earth Pony OCs, the problem is using them in RPs. They just don't stack up well in Action RPs. A unicorn OC slaps them away with magic, a pegasus OC flies circles around them, and alicorn OC could do both. Earth Ponies do fine in non-action RPs, but in action RPs, they are basically fodder due to not having anyway to deal with unicorn OCs. At least pegasi can fly around 1 "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...
Colorful Respawn 399 March 21, 2014 Author Share March 21, 2014 I've got one here. He's my oldest OC of mine. Golden Spike: http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/golden-spike-r5052 I know and he's an awesome OC to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampharos 1,009 March 21, 2014 Share March 21, 2014 *cough* Um, I have like six Earth Pony OCs... Granted, at least 3 of them are huge works in progress, and a seventh one I have is so much so that I didn't even put her here. 1 RWBY DISCUSSION THREAD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorful Respawn 399 March 21, 2014 Author Share March 21, 2014 There are lots of Earth Pony OCs, the problem is using them in RPs. They just don't stack up well in Action RPs. A unicorn OC slaps them away with magic, a pegasus OC flies circles around them, and alicorn OC could do both. Earth Ponies do fine in non-action RPs, but in action RPs, they are basically fodder due to not having anyway to deal with unicorn OCs. At least pegasi can fly around What they don't have is good, strong, working legs that can run really fast like a normal horse. Other pony races use what's given to them to help them move about such as, wings, or magic. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinter 3,064 March 21, 2014 Share March 21, 2014 Mally is an earth pony and my OC. XD My OC's: Malinter, Rahl, Vengeful impact & alias-the-marked-one First fic i've written since forever here Skype: Malinter@Outlook.com "Defeating a sandwich only makes it tastier." most legendary quote ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hive King 2,001 March 21, 2014 Share March 21, 2014 @, Rainbow Dash seems to run just fine as does Twilight. Twilight barely leaves the library yet she can keep up with AJ. Earth Ponies have no advantage, save for their (debatable) strength but what use is that when your foe can speedblitz you or paralyze you with magic? "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...
Aerodynas 439 March 21, 2014 Share March 21, 2014 @,Lol I know how you feel. I mean, of course I adore pegasi but my best OC is definitely 100% earth pony. Even though she's female, I can probably relate to her the best. In regards to OCs, the simpler, the better Earth ponies for the win! No wings no horn just blissful EarthPony 2 "You have to establish the horizon. You have to mark the white. A simple enough act, you might say, but any act that re-makes the world is heroic. Or so I've come to believe." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oblivion 20,271 March 21, 2014 Share March 21, 2014 I agree with just about everyone else here, people like to have somewhat of a show like character, yet have the ability to make it awesome at the same time, and it just turns out that magic, and sonic booms are about the most badass think in Equestria! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorful Respawn 399 March 21, 2014 Author Share March 21, 2014 @, Lol I know how you feel. I mean, of course I adore pegasi but my best OC is definitely 100% earth pony. Even though she's female, I can probably relate to her the best. In regards to OCs, the simpler, the better Earth ponies for the win! No wings no horn just blissful EarthPony Woah! She is really cute! Love the color scheme, did you draw her? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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