Cassafrass 249 May 17, 2014 Share May 17, 2014 Well OK, there are *some*, but I hardly ever see them! Why is this so? They are pretty cool... but even in the show you don't see much of them. What gives? (sorry if this isn't in the right section... wasn't sure where to put it). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay Dreamer 884 May 17, 2014 Share May 17, 2014 (edited) Probably because there's not much known lore surrounding the Crystal Empire, so nobody knows much about the Crystal Ponies. As you said, the show doesn't give them much focus. (Even with the Equestria Games set there, we didn't learn anything new.) In contrast, thanks to Hearth's Warming Eve we know a lot about Earth, Unicorn and Pegasus Ponies! It's hard to write a character without any background lore to support your ideas. My answer to that was to just invent a whole heap, and use that as the foundation for Kay Dreamer's backstory. Until Season 4, we hadn't even seen any Crystal Ponies with wings or horns. 'Three's A Crowd' finally gave us a Crystal Pegasus in the form of a guard, and we're seen a few random background ponies as Crystal Pegasi and Unicorns since then. Even so, many people still think of them as an entirely separate race, and I doubt that debate will end completely until we get a deliberate Crystal Pegasus/Unicorn in a speaking role. I'd like to see people making more Crystal Pony OC's. (And I'm hoping the lore on the new Pony Roleplay site will encourage it when it goes live.) It's a little lonely over here! Edited May 17, 2014 by Kay Dreamer 3 The Crystal Minstrel Pony Tumblr Kay Dreamer's Roleplay OC and Cast Character Archive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassafrass 249 May 17, 2014 Author Share May 17, 2014 (edited) Waaaait - what new pony roleplaying site? And I agree with you. I already have my three OC's (two ponies [although one is the ponified version of me, which is in my avatar], the other a griffon) and am considering making a crystal pony myself, because (tbh) yours inspired me to do so. Haha. Now I just need a Crystal Pony creator... Edited May 17, 2014 by Cassadragon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsdkfndflksdnlksl 50 May 17, 2014 Share May 17, 2014 i have a Crystal pony OC it's hard to find a good Creator for them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zekromic 1,054 May 17, 2014 Share May 17, 2014 The fact that they are not explored enough is a main factor, of all my time reading fics, I only came with a minor one here http://www.fimfiction.net/story/91460/hand-in-hoof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay Dreamer 884 May 17, 2014 Share May 17, 2014 @, @, You can read about the new site here: http://mlpforums.com/topic/95298-ponyroleplay-brings-major-changes-to-roleplay-world/ It's super exciting. Aw gosh, I'm flattered! I'm glad you like her. (Pssst - it's actually really easy to overlay a Crystal Pony pattern on a normal image using Photoshop. It's under Filter - Pixilate - Crystallize.) The Crystal Minstrel Pony Tumblr Kay Dreamer's Roleplay OC and Cast Character Archive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ianpiersonjdavis 513 May 17, 2014 Share May 17, 2014 (edited) As others have stated its probably due to lack of knowledge regarding what skills and magical abilities they posses as a race-Pegasi control weather, Earth Ponies grow crops and live off the fat o' the land, and Unicorns are incredibly skilled with magic-but, to my knowledge what skills the Crystal Ponies specifically possess in their role of Equestria is never really explained. And I think that's probably what causes most to shy away from making OC's of them. Edited May 17, 2014 by TimeLordRainbowDash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassafrass 249 May 17, 2014 Author Share May 17, 2014 @Kay Dreamer OHMYGOD that site looks like it's gonna be amazing! I know where I am gonna be spending my free time once it comes out... XD Oh, really? Thanks so much for that tip! I usually use Pixlr for editing photos... but if Photoshop is free, I might try your tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.W. 3,619 May 17, 2014 Share May 17, 2014 I am considering changing mine to one, particularity given Shining Armor and Cadance are my two favorite ponies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shady Bubbles 429 May 17, 2014 Share May 17, 2014 I was actually gonna make my OC a crystal pony, but I figured crystal ponies were like alicorns in the OC world (too many people have them, they are frowned upon, etc) I haven't seen many either, I figured there would be tons "The Earth speaks to all of us, and if we listen, we can understand." -Uncle Pom "Sometimes she wonders if she can do it like nuns do it but she never heard of Catholic religion or sinner's redemption" -K Dot Ask me a question: http://mlpforums.com/topic/96396-ask-shady/?hl=ask%20shady About Shady Bubbles: http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/shady-bubbles-r6456 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassafrass 249 May 28, 2014 Author Share May 28, 2014 I was actually gonna make my OC a crystal pony, but I figured crystal ponies were like alicorns in the OC world (too many people have them, they are frowned upon, etc) I haven't seen many either, I figured there would be tons IKR?! Instead its the exact opposite, strangely enough. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DokiLoki 519 May 28, 2014 Share May 28, 2014 (edited) Crystal ponies are very detailed and even though they are quite unique from other ponies, there's nothing much we can tell about them. All I know is that they're crystally and they have no wings or horns whatsoever. I also forgot to add they wear alot of mane accessories. Edited May 28, 2014 by DokiLoki A True Friend sees the first tear, catches the second and stops the third I make GIF avatars for FREE. Click here for more info. [CLOSED a.t.m] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everleaf 541 May 28, 2014 Share May 28, 2014 I am actually thinking about making one but they are kind of hard to draw... The deepest of the Everfree! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inactive01 5,299 May 30, 2014 Share May 30, 2014 The inherent risk of going too far off from canonical ideas of the Crystal Ponies is the biggest issue with making Crystal Ponies. Otherwise, I don't see why it shouldn't be done, since people can easily have many ideas they could concoct as awesome backstories for those shiny characters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nulln 755 May 30, 2014 Share May 30, 2014 I would love to have one, but they seem harder to make look 'crystal' rather than regular pony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mars 4,863 May 30, 2014 Share May 30, 2014 My ponysona (when I ever get around to making her) is a crystal pony. But I can't draw their crystalized look, so it's a bit tough for me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~ Indigo Windigo ~ 232 May 31, 2014 Share May 31, 2014 There is some crystal ponies, but as Kay Dreamer said, there are more in roleplays Generosity~ Just sit back and watch how I live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReverseFaller 2,484 May 31, 2014 Share May 31, 2014 I have a Crystal Pony OC. I made him for a MLP dungeons, and dragons session. Credit for the signature goes to Kyoshi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemon 32 May 31, 2014 Share May 31, 2014 To me, the fact that crystal ponies have not been explored in canon is the reason. We know very little about them so creating an OC is harder. It's a lot like a blank canvas. You can start anywhere and everywhere but the amount of freedom is scary. You don't know where and how to start. Too much creative freedom can paralyze the artist. So the boundries of other species actually helps to create interesting characters. The crystal ponies have very little creative boundries which makes it seem like an overbearing project. Does that make sense? Bird brain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toonbat 28 May 31, 2014 Share May 31, 2014 Well, it can't help that they're kinda hard to draw, either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crimson Cross 7,532 May 31, 2014 Share May 31, 2014 I'm not saying that Crystal Ponies are bad or anything, but there are a lot of other interesting characters and possibilities in the world of MLP. I'm not sure though. They seem to be Earth Ponies. But Crystal. Not to mention a lot of people disliked season 3 (it wasn't actually all that bad by the way!) Now with more added tea leaves! My fantastic signature made by Gone Airbourne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning Bliss 1,674 May 31, 2014 Share May 31, 2014 That is a good question, where are all the crystal ponies? I know most if not all, are earth pony based, but that doesn't mean there can't be unicorn or pegasus influence in the crystal pony blood lines. Think about it! The Crystal Empire is back, the crystal ponies are walking around, they are exploring their empire again and even venturing out of their empire. I think I saw one once at the Ponyville Train Station once. My point is couldn't a crystal pony and say a unicorn or pegasus fall in love and have foals, and there can be a crystal unicorn or pegasi? It could happen! That said I do hope to see more OCs of crystal ponies around. I was glad they branched out on their color schemes too. In season 3 there weren't that many differen't colors, but now theres red, blue, green even bright orange! I did attempt a design on my OC when she first visited the Crystal Empire, for some reason the Empire's personality reflected off her and she became crystalized during her visist. She's kinda cool that way I think? I'm just a silly little alicorn, trying to get by in the fandom ^^ The Lightning Bliss Show Lightning Bliss DevianArt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon Maestro 1,003 May 31, 2014 Share May 31, 2014 Well maybe because there needs to be a set tutorial on how to get the Crystal pony effect in the first place. 2 "You learn a lot about people when you listen to the songs that mean something to them." Youtube - Carbon Maestro, Music Reviews - Carbon Music Reviews, Soundcloud - Follow Here, Twitter: @CarbonMaestro Super Smash Ponies: Find it here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning Bliss 1,674 May 31, 2014 Share May 31, 2014 Well maybe because there needs to be a set tutorial on how to get the Crystal pony effect in the first place. Agreed, my first attempt i looked at an image of a crystal pony and winged it... it could have been better. I'm just a silly little alicorn, trying to get by in the fandom ^^ The Lightning Bliss Show Lightning Bliss DevianArt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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