• Nightly Roundup #224

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    I guess the Ditzy and Accident Prone Derpy Hooves is too much for the Great and Powerful Trixie to handle!

    Have some news while she figures out how to get yet another new wagon. 

    Also that merch section is scary.  Holy Twilight Sparkle.


    Ponychan /fic/ Writeoff

    Writefriends from all over Ponychan gathered on the weekend of January 21 for a war of words. Over the course of 54 hours, with a total of 18 participants, they managed to conjure over 80,000 words. But who is the greatest a/fic/ionado? The final decision is yours. Vote, rate, and choose your favourites! Authors are anonymous, so you won't know who wrote what until the voting stage is over.

    Click here to view the anthology!

    Go here to rate the stories.


    Carnegie Mellow Student Newspaper Pony Article


    No school is safe! 


    Equestria Rave Radio Seeking Reporters and an Animator

    The Equestria Rave Radio channel needs some help! Hit up the video here for information!



    Print Version of Past Sins Looking for Pledges

    Someone wants to make a bunch of printed versions of Past Sins, but needs people to join a list to reduce print costs for everyone.  Check out this page for more information.


    Snowponies!

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    Ask The Ponies Advice Site


    AskThePonies is a site where users can read/request advice from ponies! The main goal is to provide a fun place for anypony in need of some good advice. The Advice-Ponies are open to a wide range of questions regarding school, friends, family, relationships, technology, and much more!

    Check it out here


    Hitdiggedydemon Pony Article

    Apparently hes pretty popular! I got a few emails about this. Check it out here!


    This Week in Ponies Episode 8

    Another episode! Charge.


    Pinkie Pie Clock

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    I don't know if I'd trust Pinkie Pie with the time tbh! Twilight Sparkle would be way more reliable!


    Successful Meetups

    Just a quick update on these: Please resize your images!  15mb takes forever to open!

    1000xwhatever .jpg is best size!

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    Stuttgart Meetup


    After meeting at 6 p.m. at Stuttgart central station, we went to a Müller drugstore to buy some blindbags and other merchandise. Then all of us drove to the Stuttgarter Hackerspace shackspace to have some fun, watch ponys and sing together until 5 a.m. on saturday.

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    Krakow, Poland

    Report (Polish)

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    Short English Report

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    Italian Meetup

    They didn't send me a group image, but check out their gallery here!

    And their group page here!

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    Tampa Florida Meetup


    On January 6, 2012, the Battlegrounds Airsoft Arena in Tampa, Florida was the host to a first-ever Airsoft Brony Rave arranged by the members of the Central Florida Bronies! (http://www.facebook.com/groups/centralfloridabronies/ and http://www.facebook.com/groups/213408328737008/) Complete with brony-oriented songs like "20% Cooler" and "Flutterwonder" and famous tunes from the likes of deadmau5, Skrillex, and more being blasted throughout the night courtesy of DJ Rekkon. The night was full of glowsticks, pony cosplay dancers, cakes, and surprises galore! Even the voice of Octavia from audio recordings of The Vinyl Scratch Tapes on YouTube was in attendance! This is one local event that has to be redone and experienced for those who have never been to a rave before and wanna keep things clean!

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    Groups/Meetups/Guilds Looking for More

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    Boston Bronies Meetup

    Where: Boston College T Stop (Green Line - End of B Train)
    When: January 28th, 2012


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    Dutch Brony Meetup

    Where: Haarlem
    When: February 4th

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    North Carolina Group



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    Reno Nevada Group


    "Hey there Northern Nevada I know that there are bronies out there and I am letting you know we have our own group now! Our sisters to the south (las Vegas) have over 100 members on their page. Come and join the Reno (northern Nevada) Bronies group to discuss all things pony. Thank you."

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    Ohoyacon Meetup

    When: January 27-29
    Where: Ohio

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    Zagreb Brony Group

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    Rainbow Dash.net

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    Merch/Ebay Stuff
    Pony Hats
    Applejack Plushie
    Smarty Pants Plushie
    Random Merch 
    Big Mac Poster
    Pony Gloves
    Derpy's HEAD
    Derpy Custom
    Doctor Whoof Plush
    Vinyl Scratch Beanie Plush
    BonBon Beanie Plush
    Filly Dash Plush
    Applebloom Custom
    Poundcake / Pumpkin Cake Custom


    45 comments:

    1. Haha guy with the Rarity shirt.

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    2. Yaaay! Another snow-Twilight! Looks great!
      Also, I need to have a Pinkie Pie clock for myself. Looks like it's almost time for a party!

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    3. Oh cool, BaldDumboRat's Derpy head made it in here. Maybe some rich bronies will toss some money her way and claim a giant pony head.

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    4. Seth accidentally the Ask The Ponies entry.

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    5. Now that is a pile of merchandise.

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    6. Well guess everyone saw this coming.

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    7. YAY Stuttgart Bronies met again ^.^
      Next Meetup - next saturday ^.^

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    8. Yeah, I think we all saw it ending like that. Twilight with a magic shield, haha. Seems Twilight saw it coming too. Though it looks like she let Spike get singed along with Trixie and Derpy. D:

      Uh-oh. The Carnegie Mellow Student Newspaper used an old past gen pony image. lol The other one they used of the giant chalk Rainbow Dash is pretty awesome. Nice little article too.

      I think one of my roomies has a printed version of Past Sins. I think it's Past Sins anyway. I've never read it, but the actual books sure do look kickass. lol

      That Twilight snowpony looks incredible. I was thinking; "Someone spent a good little while working on that". Then I looked at the description... 4 hours. Yup. A good while alright. But it was worth it.

      The Ask the Ponies site sounds kinda interesting. An advice site. I think that's the first actual advice site we've had? Needs a link though, Seth. ;)

      Wow, so Max Gilardi actually wrote an article about Bronies. At first I wasn't sure what to think. Even scoffed once slightly. But as I got more into it, it's a great article and it makes sense from more than just the Bronies perspectives or the people curious about it. He pretty much summed it up rather nicely. Nothing more I can add to that.

      That Pinkie clock is adorable. I bet if you hold it and chant the right words, it turns into a dimensional portal. You all think I'm crazy, but just watch!

      So much merch stuff tonight, goodness. That Vinyl beanie is over $200, wow. That's gotta be one of the most expensive beanies yet. The filly Dash is adorable, as always. <3

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    9. So much merchandise! And so many meet ups, I need to get off my lazy butt and get some people together for me very own meet up! Curse you school for getting in the way of friendship!!!!!

      Also Derpys head anyone? I don't know how I'd feel waking up to that thing staring at me..and the wall

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    10. Signed the pledge :D
      To be honest I've never read Past Sins before, but heard a lot about it and was thinking about reading it soon anyway.
      So I guess I'll just keep my hopes up for the book and start reading it once it comes out ^^

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    11. I need that Pinkie Pie clock. Hmm I've heard a lot about Past Sins so will need to read that after I finish FO:E.

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    12. Mispelling, should be Carnegie Mellon, not Mellow lol. Great to see that there is a bronies group nearby, I kinda wanna drive to the college to say hi lol.

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    13. I LIVE IN TAMPA FLORIDA
      WHY DID YOU NO INVITE ME

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    14. By Celestia I'd love to make a snow-pony, if we actually got some snow up here. Seriously, almost February, I live in New England, and the most snow we've had so far is 2-inches that JUST GOT WASHED AWAY BY RAIN AND 40 DEGREE WEATHER. The local pegasi are REALLY dropping the ball up here.

      Pinkie Pie clock, very cool. It's a safe bet that thing explodes in confetti and steamers every hour.

      Ponies in Reno. Suddenly, I want to go do some modding on Fallout 2.

      Last but not least, dat merch. *bites lower lip*

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    15. @Lasimo
      Hey there, I was the co-organizer of the party as well as the Twilight Sparkle of the group picture. I'm sorry we didn't know of another Tampa brony. If you join the Central Florida Bronies group, you can keep tabs on any other Central Florida meetings, as well as the date of the NEXT Brony airsoft rave party. Plus, we're all nice. :D

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    16. @Lasimo

      Why u no join our group so you can know about all the meetups we're planning?!

      BOOM: http://www.facebook.com/groups/centralfloridabronies/

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    17. @KershaFangs

      Also.. HI KERSHA! *waves*

      Hope I didn't weird you out too much last night in the Skype group call. I get weird when I'm sleepy.

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    18. don't you mean hoofle :derp: Also Trixe X Derpy is best ponyship :pp:

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    19. Oh I'm digging the new banner. 马术日报 is the perfect translation of Equestria Daily; it directly translates as 'The Equestrian (horse-riding) Newspaper'. The words on the left mean 'beloved pretty girl, best pony'. In fact I recognise this design, it's the same guy who did all those ponified hong bao designs! If I had to give hong baos out I'd print those and use 'em in an instant.

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    20. If anyone can turn that Pinkie clock into a watch, I'll buy one in a heartbeat.

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    21. @Marcoooootje1

      Thanks for signing :)
      Seriously: Printing custom books with a size of 500+ pages and a number of 1 is a matter of 50+$.

      But if we get a printing service to ship it internationally while having a print run of 100+ it'll get a lot cheaper for everyone.
      Plus, we can team up and create a 20% cooler version with a fancy cover etc.

      Help is greatly appreciated (http://piratepad.net/ep/pad/view/9ci3QJXA6M/latest)

      PS: We shouldn't stop at 100 books. What about 1000? Or 5000? Bronies, I'm counting on you :)

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    22. Never thought ponies could be so popular in Europe!

      At any rate, we local bronies in Boston are still looking for more bodies at this week's meetup at Boston College, so, by all means, join the group on Meetup.com and RSVP!

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    23. @Saij
      We need more Bronies in northern Germany. I'm Jealous.

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    24. i seea pinkie pie clock
      must have

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    25. oh god i want that filly rainbow dash so badly, but i know i will never be able to afford it.

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    26. @LasimoI guess I probably shouldn't tell you about the meetup we just had in Orlando then.

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    27. Wow.... You didn't include my Rarity....why?

      I sent it to you and you said 'TO THE QUEUE'....

      What? Am I not worthy?!

      Seriously, it's the last time I submit anything...

      I'm done...

      Others can do it if they want, but I guess I look like an idiot doing it myself... Like a bragger...

      Fff....

      ~EvilSugar from DA

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    28. Italian Meetup? I think missed something...
      Darn it, didn't know it was going to happen. I hope to find out better next time....also, gotta check out if I have time to go, actually...

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    29. About Hotdiggitydemon, one of the reasons I like MLP is that I've had friends reminiscent of the characters. It also helps that every other tween com and slice of life comedy (like the myriad Disney live action series and Gumball)seems to include the same exact tropes as the Simpsons. Take Gumball, for example, Idiot father who miraculously survived to adulthood(to say nothing of the fact that at least Homer supported his family this douche just lazes around), super smart sister, level headed stay at home mom, and dumbass brother(s)- sound familiar? It should because it's freaking everywhere and here's the kicker- I can't relate. My dad is former maximum security prison guard with a 3rd degree blackbelt, my mom's a little more absentminded than anyone else in the family. And you know, I get really sick of those tropes. I think they're kind of insulting and misandrist. But MLP doesn't have that crap, it's not afraid to let the girls be the butt of a joke or have well rounded characters.

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    30. @Benschachar

      Yeah, but that's doesn't explain how MLP is so popular.

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    31. I missed both the meetups we had in Central Florida. :(

      As to "Past Sings", a cover pic for it has me leery of reading it.

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    32. @DeRockProject

      Different strokes for different folks. Explaining how good the animation is to someone who hates flash is impossible because they have blinded themselves so they would never notice. Same with the music, characters, and timing.
      Anyone incapable of setting aside their petty social and cultural mores about girl oriented programming and incapable of introspection will never understand why it's popular because they cannot even analyze the property in the proper mindset.
      tl;dr
      Some people refuse to accept some things so don't waste your breath on them if they're incapable of accepting anything that doesn't fit into their small worldview.

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    33. Oh that snow Twilight is so cute!!

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    34. I think the hotdiggetydemon article doesn't really say much about My Little Pony specifically, but just why people like shows (or anything) in general. Sure there's lots of legitimate reasons for liking things, and you should still tell people those things to potentially get them interested. But at the same time there's the appeal to your id which can't really be explained, and if people don't make that connection then they probably never will, for MLP or anything else. This is even true for FANS of the show who won't get to the same level of other fans simply because that magic spark doesn't click in their brain.

      But for the sake of intelligent conversation we should try and explain how it's good outside of that, to give people a reason to try and make that magic spark click for themselves.

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    35. ...Am I dreaming? North Carolina meetup??

      BEST.DAY.EVER!

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    36. Dj pon 3 awesome how muCH!!!!! WHAT 204$

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    37. Those Pinkie Pie mitts are excellent

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    38. Waco or Dallas Bronies meetup? anyone?

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    39. Signed the pledge for Past Sins - and wasn't there some noise about doing the same for Fallout: Equestria a while back? Does anyone know what happened with that idea?

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    40. Why has there not been a comment on the /fic/ writeoff?! It's the top of the page. Go read some stories people!

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    41. ponies and airsoft my two favorite things!!!

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