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I rather enjoyed that. Obviously foreshadowing too.
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Sombra was a smoke monster and laughed lots. A bit of a downgrade from NM, Discord and Chrysalis.NecronLord wrote:I rather enjoyed that. Obviously foreshadowing too.
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Greatly enjoyed the episodes.
I'll have to wait for the high quality release to confirm, but was there a symbol on the book Celestia and Luna had at the end?
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The mental invasions, slavery (at some point I thought he said "Crystal Slaves") and anti-teleportation cage were fairly potent. But not quite a reality bender or demigoddess, no.Mr Bean wrote:Sombra was a smoke monster and laughed lots. A bit of a downgrade from NM, Discord and Chrysalis.
I'll have to wait for the high quality release to confirm, but was there a symbol on the book Celestia and Luna had at the end?
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This was more about Twilight and her friends than the villian anyway.
And yes, Twilight, we can't wait to see what your destiny is.
Also those songs were good back when I first heard them, but seeing them in the context of the episode added so much to them, especially the Failure Song. And the visuals...God damn they have stepped up their game on the animation. And those backgrounds with Celestia, Luna and Twilight's cutie marks? Yeah, that was awesome.
So much to say, so little time. But I definately give these episodes a combined 10/10. Season 3 looks like it'll be epic for sure.
EDIT: Oh and I totally expect the fanart community to positively explode in the next few days. Can anyone say Crystal Mane 6?
And yes, Twilight, we can't wait to see what your destiny is.
Also those songs were good back when I first heard them, but seeing them in the context of the episode added so much to them, especially the Failure Song. And the visuals...God damn they have stepped up their game on the animation. And those backgrounds with Celestia, Luna and Twilight's cutie marks? Yeah, that was awesome.
So much to say, so little time. But I definately give these episodes a combined 10/10. Season 3 looks like it'll be epic for sure.
He did in fact say that.Shadow6 wrote:The mental invasions, slavery (at some point I thought he said "Crystal Slaves") and anti-teleportation cage were fairly potent. But not quite a reality bender or demigoddess, no.
Definately something on that book, but I couldn't see what it was.Shadow6 wrote:I'll have to wait for the high quality release to confirm, but was there a symbol on the book Celestia and Luna had at the end?
EDIT: Oh and I totally expect the fanart community to positively explode in the next few days. Can anyone say Crystal Mane 6?
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I loved it. Twilight takes the lead, but it doesn't single her out. I like how they gave lots of stuff to do for the others. I especially liked the interaction between Spike and Twilight.
He was formidable enough though. For one, it is clear that he might be somewhat immortal (if for nothing else, he lived over a thousand years). That, and it's one thing to hear what they did and see evidence of it first-hoof from actual ponies that experienced it. Not the kind of villian you'd want to show up on a lazy Saturday night evening certainly.Sombra was a smoke monster and laughed lots. A bit of a downgrade from NM, Discord and Chrysalis.
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Re: My Little Pony
Apparently, I missed that, where was this?And those backgrounds with Celestia, Luna and Twilight's cutie marks? Yeah, that was awesome.
I'll be damned, Cadance and Shining Armor weren't one-off characters. More later.
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Was I the only one to notice these?
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I think the best way to look at Sombra is just that. A monster, not a villain. He doesn't have much of a personality or motives. And that's a good thing. Monsters aren't as scary if you know too much about them.Mr Bean wrote:Sombra was a smoke monster and laughed lots. A bit of a downgrade from NM, Discord and Chrysalis.
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I get the impression that the villain wasn't characterised to leave more screen time for the Mane6 + royal couple. Which is fine. I thought it was a solid episode with nice visuals although not a high point of the series.Ralin wrote:I think the best way to look at Sombra is just that. A monster, not a villain. He doesn't have much of a personality or motives. And that's a good thing. Monsters aren't as scary if you know too much about them.Mr Bean wrote:Sombra was a smoke monster and laughed lots. A bit of a downgrade from NM, Discord and Chrysalis.
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Fine then they could have gone all the way and removed all of his lines save the slave line. Remove the laughs and make him a pure force. For sound effects how about something like The Evil dead chase effects. Make Sombra the sound of wind and crackling rocks and shattering crystal. Keep the eyes and the face but have it only smile not laugh until he's fully back. 90% of his sound effects was his laugh over and over again. If you want to play up the menace (And don't say kids show) play up the minimalism.Starglider wrote:I get the impression that the villain wasn't characterised to leave more screen time for the Mane6 + royal couple. Which is fine. I thought it was a solid episode with nice visuals although not a high point of the series.Ralin wrote:I think the best way to look at Sombra is just that. A monster, not a villain. He doesn't have much of a personality or motives. And that's a good thing. Monsters aren't as scary if you know too much about them.Mr Bean wrote:Sombra was a smoke monster and laughed lots. A bit of a downgrade from NM, Discord and Chrysalis.
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SpoilerIrbis wrote:SpoilerWas I the only one to notice these?
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Here I thought it was Gak.
I wonder whether they are just foreign dignitaries or something. Interesting how they may be another pony variant.
I wonder whether they are just foreign dignitaries or something. Interesting how they may be another pony variant.
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Re: My Little Pony : Second Thread
The combination of spoilers, promotional materials, and foreshadowing from this episode is painting a very interesting picture of the season to come. Exciting!
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It's at the very end of Twilight's briefing with Celestia, after she leaves the throne room and looks back to see Celestia and Luna standing behind her. Starts about 5:16 on the YouTube link madd0ct0r posted.Wing Commander MAD wrote:Apparently, I missed that, where was this?
Also low-res screenshots because I'm lazy:
So yeah I'd say that it's important enough to have the cutie mark backgrounds like this, and we know Twilight has a destiny and such. I wonder if the fact that Twi's CM is a little more difficult to see is a visual clue that her destiny is still very much up in the air?
Also, I just loved the shading and lighting on Twilight right after the door closed:
Like I said earlier, the animators are definately stepping up their game.
And finally, a shot of the book Luna brought out at the very end:
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Ah, and others have noted that when Sombra was defeated, they did make sure to show us that his horn actually survived. I'm pretty sure that was very intentional on their part and it wouldn't surprise me at all if this isn't the last we've seen of him or his influence.
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We rise with noble intentions,
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"You either die a hero, or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain." - Harvey Dent, The Dark Knight
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That looks like a star and a swirly symbol to me, Star Swirl the Bearded?RogueIce wrote:
And finally, a shot of the book Luna brought out at the very end:
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Unless it's the Black Book but I don't think they go there. FoE gets a nod or two this season but I don't think that.Bedlam wrote:
That looks like a star and a swirly symbol to me, Star Swirl the Bearded?
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Guys guys...
Princess Cadance's cutie mark is a crystal heart.
Also, it glows for a few seconds after she lands and smashes the fake crystal heart.
Score one for plot continuity.
Princess Cadance's cutie mark is a crystal heart.
Also, it glows for a few seconds after she lands and smashes the fake crystal heart.
Score one for plot continuity.
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Also, amazing music this episode. I'm not talking about the songs, but the background music. The soundtrack for the entire sequence at the climax was perfect, right up there with the end of A Canterlot Wedding.
Obviously Cadance gets the best music.
Obviously Cadance gets the best music.
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Re: My Little Pony : Second Thread
Lol. Shining Armour obviously knows his marvel comics. Fastball special on the Crystal Heart!
Pretty unremarkable compared to the other openings though. And I swear Luna's voice changes with every appearance.
Pretty unremarkable compared to the other openings though. And I swear Luna's voice changes with every appearance.
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When she flew overhead, the Crystal Ponies cries out "Look! The Crystal Princess!"Hawkwings wrote:Guys guys...
Princess Cadance's cutie mark is a crystal heart.
Also, it glows for a few seconds after she lands and smashes the fake crystal heart.
Score one for plot continuity.
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Nitram: You -are- beautiful. Anyone tries to tell you otherwise kill them.
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Me: Nope, that's why I have you around to tell me.
Nitram: You -are- beautiful. Anyone tries to tell you otherwise kill them.
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Which might mean something, like Cadance being heir of previous ruler or (being alicorn) looking like her, or might as well be generic title given to the pony who handles crystal heart. We don't know, sadly.
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Given that she is a Princess by title, has the heart as a cutie mark (even though appearently the Crystal Empire was gone beforehand), I'd wager that she's Crystal Royalty.
Has anyone made a video counting how many times the word "crystal" is said in the two episodes?
Has anyone made a video counting how many times the word "crystal" is said in the two episodes?
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