JayStorm 40 April 8, 2014 Share April 8, 2014 As in new characters on a level equal to the Mane Six Babs Seed, Babs Seed, what we gonn-sorry too catchy. Special Thanks to Kyoshi for the Sig Pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinter 3,064 April 8, 2014 Share April 8, 2014 ofc. but only if the tie up the loose ends with the current mane 6. if they were just introduced out of thin air for no reason then no. 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...
JayStorm 40 April 8, 2014 Author Share April 8, 2014 (edited) ofc. but only if the tie up the loose ends with the current mane 6. if they were just introduced out of thin air for no reason then no. Would characters that the mane six used to know meet up and become friends and Twilight's "Acquaintance"(like maybe a former classmate) wants to introduce her to them and Twilight decides to bring her friends and they all recognize each other be out of thin air? Edited April 8, 2014 by JayStorm Babs Seed, Babs Seed, what we gonn-sorry too catchy. Special Thanks to Kyoshi for the Sig Pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bright Honor 2,717 April 8, 2014 Share April 8, 2014 I would be open to that. I always thought about the idea of a Gen 4.5. Same artstyle, universe, and tone. Different characters, setting, and main theme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zekromic 1,054 April 8, 2014 Share April 8, 2014 A la par of the Cutie Mark Crusaders, it would be fine, but if you mean the to be protagonists a la par of the mane6, I preffer a spinoff for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fhaolan 4,484 April 8, 2014 Share April 8, 2014 Yes. Slowly introducing new characters and retiring old characters is a good way to keep a show fresh and interesting. However, it's very rare for Western cartoons to follow that method successfully. When they try, it rarely occurs 'naturally' and feels like it's forced and jarring. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frostgage 7,976 April 8, 2014 Share April 8, 2014 No. No, no, no. No. Sorry, but I've grown really attached to these six. I never really expected to like the show, but I do, and I think these characters are the main reason behind that. If they ever retire any of them I would be furious. 1 Signature by Lacerna | You should fill out my Johari Window. All the cool kids are doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BastementSparkle 20,329 April 8, 2014 Share April 8, 2014 No, I like the mane six and all the other characters we have right now. I would hate if they replaced any of them. A spin-off with a completely different cast would be pretty cool though. Maybe even have it set in an area outside of equestrian. Twilight is best pony. Why hello MLPForums! What have ya been up to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CloudSeeker 23 April 8, 2014 Share April 8, 2014 how about a spin-off with vinyl, octavia, derpy, dr.whooves, lyra and bon-bon? i mean, the idea is not new and personally i think it would be awesome^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkflame 3,310 April 8, 2014 Share April 8, 2014 No. That only works when there are serious issues with a show and it needs retooling, or for some reason or another one of the original cast members becomes unavailable. Seriously, why do people feel the need to change the show up when there is nothing wrong with the show as it is? 2 Sig by Thunderstorm Check out my Rarity fansite! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabe 217 April 8, 2014 Share April 8, 2014 We got the Mane 6 but they are not the only Main Characters. I see Celestia and Shining Armor as main characters as well. But since there are 6 elements of harmony, it would be impossible to introduce another into the Mane 6. I am a brony, and I am proud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windseeker 546 April 8, 2014 Share April 8, 2014 YES! May the show bring forth a anime revolution! Like Japanese anime, let there be hundreds of variations of pony TV shows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jangocoolguy 433 April 8, 2014 Share April 8, 2014 Ask yourself: do we really want FiM to find its Scrappy Doo or Cousin Oliver? "It's like I found a piece of myself I didn't even know was missing!" How do you think WE feel?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singe 2,111 April 8, 2014 Share April 8, 2014 One possible way is if Twilight takes a young unicorn on as her student. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DryGuy84 (Inactive) 927 April 8, 2014 Share April 8, 2014 As long as their equally likeable, and equally relatable, why not? "Oh look, there's our friend Rarity GOING DOWN IN FLAMES!!! ISN"T FRIENDSHIP MAGIC!!!?" -Tabitha St. Germain as Rarity "No matter how many times others tell you you're great, all the praise in the world means nothing if you don't feel it inside.......Sometimes to feel good about yourself, you gotta let go of the past. That way, when the time comes to let your greatness fly, you'll be able to light up the whole sky." -Cathy Weseluck as Spike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wind Chaser 4,768 April 8, 2014 Share April 8, 2014 The show already has a set dynamic between the current Mane 6, and the writers have had notorious trouble trying to fit all of the Mane 6 + Spike in the same episode, but I'd be open to it if the character had a well thought-out backstory and had the potential to become a likable and relatable character on the level of the other characters. Part of my problem with Spike this season (and arguably in past episodes as well) is his treatment as a comedic prop despite the fact that many of the other characters have had at least one strong episode this season, and it also seems to be exceptionally good to the Crusaders (similar in age to Spike). A one-note portrayal such as that is an example of how to do it wrong. Additionally, any avoidable contrivances must be, well, avoided. After all, Antony C and Tommy Oliver told us in 30 minutes how that could've been done in "A Canterlot Wedding". How to do it right is to introduce the character in a relatively small role, interacting with the Mane 6/Spike/Crusaders in a constructive, developmental way (like most of the "key" characters have been this year), then begin expanding on personality traits and relationships with other characters, keeping in mind to balance comedic writing and serious writing. Many of the lower episodes this season have been absent such a balance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarSwirlTheBearded 356 April 8, 2014 Share April 8, 2014 Probably not. The Mane 6 becoming the Mane 7 (or any other number than six) would be a sign that the show is declining. Sig by Kyoshi — Ask me anything – http://mlpforums.com/topic/94670-ask-sstb-me/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That 80s Pony 62 April 8, 2014 Share April 8, 2014 ...Nope! I love love love the main 6, and it just wouldn't make sense to replace them with completely new characters. 1# G1 Fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metemponychosis 1,262 April 8, 2014 Share April 8, 2014 Initially, no. It would have to be VERY GOOD for me to like this. https://www.fimfiction.net/user/32864/Metemponychosis For dumb, self-important fics about mythology, ponies and fascist griffons that can't figure friendship out. And I'm just getting started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Lie 67 April 8, 2014 Share April 8, 2014 If they made some sort of spin-off of this one but kept the mane 6 and FiM going, I would probably watch it. But if they just changed the main characters I would probably blow a fuse and quit watching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainboom Dash 1,056 April 9, 2014 Share April 9, 2014 If a new cast was to really happen I'd probably try accept it, given the original mane 6 have supporting roles and the new cast doesn't come completely out of nowhere. With a new cast they could probably try some new things, but the original mane 6 would be hard to live up to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dattebayo 2,850 April 9, 2014 Share April 9, 2014 Ha! AHA! HAHAHAHAHA! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! NO. ^Click for my Deviant Art^ You truly are the Rosa Parks of not understanding what r34 is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrymeStriker 408 April 9, 2014 Share April 9, 2014 Once all of the main characters have reached their prime and there's not a whole lot left they can do in terms of character development that wouldn't be a bunch of rehashed garbage (which the "five years of MLP" announcement kind of guarantees), I'd welcome the introduction of a new cast. Right now, they've got too much to do with the Mane Six and introducing a new set of main characters leaves less room for them to work on what they've got. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BayoUni2847 528 April 9, 2014 Share April 9, 2014 No, I wouldn't like the idea if they just threw in six more characters out of thin air to replace our current lovable cast. Maybe if they started exploring stories of the background ponies, it would be very interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singe 2,111 April 9, 2014 Share April 9, 2014 They could introduce a female guardian pony who is given the duty to be Princess Twilight Sparkle's bodyguard. She's rough around the edges and tough. Takes her duty seriously. Completely immune to Pinkie Pie's antics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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