Author: Alexstrazsa
Description: When a spell goes wrong, Twilight finds herself and her friends... as colts! Will they be able to reverse the effects and return to their normal lives?The 63rd Rune Part 1
The 63rd Rune Part 2
The 63rd Rune Part 3
The 63rd Rune Part 4
The 63rd Rune Part 5
The 63rd Rune Part 6
The 63rd Rune Part 7 (New!)
Fimfiction (All Links)
Additional Tags: Magic, Adventure, Gender Bend, Quest, Colts
130 comments:
Rainbow dash look sooo desperate on the picture.
ReplyDeleteI'll read the story as well.
Oh dear fucking god.
ReplyDeleteI must read this.
ooooof course...."rune" 63... *face-hoof*...
ReplyDeleteI wonder what the others' names have become...?
ReplyDeleteAh well, sounds fun so far!
Oh dear Celestia, yes.
ReplyDeleteReading now!
@CogWeaver
ReplyDeleteLol, I didn't noticed.
Their names are:
ReplyDeleteDusk Shine
Elusive
Applejack
Rainbow Blitz
Bubble Berry
Butterscotch
So much potential! :O
ReplyDeleteOh well, worst that could happen is they stay that way forever, which isn't so bad as they'll be some of the few eligible colts in a world where males are so obviously in short supply.(This includes friggin snails and snips.....)
ReplyDeleteFrom urban dictionary:
ReplyDeleteRule 63 is a rule of the internet that reads as follows: "For any given male character, there is a female version of that character"
Oh boy here we go
@Anonymous
ReplyDeleteEeeyup...Oh well. Reading now.
Really now, how hasn't this happened yet? On a side note, I find it hilarious that chicks dig Rainbow now; it's just what she always wanted. Sort of.
ReplyDeletenoooooo too many people are viewing it so i cant read it!
ReplyDeleteBout frakking TIME someone wrote this!
ReplyDeleteIs Spike still Spike? or is it Stilleto now?
ReplyDelete@Anonymous
ReplyDeleteHa!
Alternate link please, getting the too many people reading error.
ReplyDelete"There are currently too many people viewing this document. Please try again later."
ReplyDeleteSeriously, we need more alternative links.
So...
ReplyDeleteRune 34...
Alternative link:
ReplyDeleteOpen up the google document and change the "edit" part in the address into "preview". That should do it.
I enjoyed this.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait for more.
Too many people viewing makes me sad.
ReplyDelete@Anonymous
ReplyDeleteWell, I guess we can be glad it was rune 63 and not 34. Do we really want to know what would have happened then? ... And why can't I shake the feeling, somepony is already writing exactly this?
This comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to the next part if there's gonna be one!
ReplyDeletehttp://tinyurl.com/3t772u8
ReplyDeletehttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1Yq5QHqt4_R55uOdOb309QpiVPV8rXce_GOgWtfyYZXw/preview?hl=en_US&authkey=CKmZ4a0N#
@Krass McWriter
ReplyDeleteIndeed.
I think I might cry.
Rune... ha!
ReplyDeleteReadan.
Roger Craig Smith For rainbow blitz.
ReplyDeletePastebin link here.
ReplyDeleteOr http://pastebin.com/ZfuWFi3G
I wanna see how Applebloom deals with having two older brothers - and how Big Mac acts with a little brother.
ReplyDelete@Gent
ReplyDeleteReading it now!!
I totally read their dialogue as their "Colt" versions from their songs.
ReplyDeleteI didn't really like it. Narrow range of vocabulary, incredibly awkward transitions, some bad word choices, and just boring narrative. It takes a silly subject matter and just runs with it. It should feel like the mane cast reacting to this weird change, regardless of how permanent or temporary, and there wasn't really much of that going on.
ReplyDeleteFunny subject matter but not nearly enough depth.
@NinesTempest Critical feedback, I like it! I'll try to improve with the next chapter, because you hit the parts I was worried about. Progress, ahoy!
ReplyDelete@Acrianna
ReplyDelete>And why can't I shake the feeling, somepony is already writing exactly this?
Probably because of Equestria After Dark.
I do hope everyone realizes that one can simply change the "edit" part of the url to "preview" to read it if too many people are viewing it. It'll take you straight to the story with no viewer limit (as far as I know,) you just won't have that little chat box thing.
ReplyDelete@Alexstrazsa
ReplyDeleteHehe, no problem. I'll be sure to keep up though, as the subject matter is quite comical if done well.
I can't really get out a full comment until I see some more of the story.
ReplyDeleteAs it stands though, I'm looking forward to some critical scenes of character interaction that I'm hoping will take place just to expound on the absurdity of the situation.
So, let's see where this goes.
Wonder if they'd do a real ep like Adventure Time.
ReplyDeleteI want to read, but google keeps telling me the file is hoarded and that "too many people are reading, come back later".
ReplyDeleteThis leads me to believe that ponies are SO awesome that not even google can handle em.
Enjoyable enough, but it does seem a tad sparse. It's not very descriptive, like it relies too heavily on the fact we already know the settings, etc.
ReplyDeleteI like it though, will read the next chapter when it's released.
@smx
ReplyDeleteRob Paulsen as Bubble Berry!
Preview > Edit trick is handy, thanks anonymous person~
ReplyDeleteI too must agree with NinesTempest's assessment. It didn't really feel like any of the main characters.
ReplyDeleteSo, okay, let me recap this feedback here.
ReplyDelete1. Make it more descriptive
2. Use a wider vocabulary
3. Get them more in character
Sound good? Not bad for a first attempt at a fanfiction. Now it's time to make it better.
Thanks for the Tip, whoever you are.
ReplyDelete...
So, as for the Story, I guess these kind of stories are inevitable, but so far, I'm Glad it's not effecting their personalities. I kinda Hate how writers use this Story Genre as an excuse to make the characters act 'Out-Of-Character,' when it should literally be exploring them with their New Context (Not to mention, practically insult the other gender, if it's boy-into-girl. >_>).
They would be stallions, not colts. Otherwise looks.. interesting.
ReplyDeleteRune 63... I get it. :P
ReplyDeleteI wonder what rune 34 is...
ReplyDelete@smx
ReplyDeleteNo, Greg Cipes (Beast Boy from Teen Titans)
Anyone have a link to the picture in a larger format?
ReplyDeleteAw man, I got beat to it.
ReplyDeleteI really shouldn't drag my hooves.
WHO AM I KIDDING I'M STILL GONNA DO MINE ANYWAY
Also, great story. Had me hooked at the changed memories.
Too many peeps still reading this lol. Anywho, we gonna Rule 63 the Rule 63?
ReplyDelete@Anonymous
ReplyDeleteRilly, we already saw rune 34 in action, the "tame" version was the ponies in panties series.
I'd think Spike is now "Sapphire" or something similar.
ReplyDeleteGood thing it wasn't Rune 34...
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to part 2!
@Anonymous
ReplyDeleteBut who would NPH voice?
Why are these colts so damn attractive to me!
ReplyDeleteMust...Resist...Making...Slashfic!!
Okay, that was pretty amusing, I am looking forward to part 2 =P
ReplyDeleteI tried reading this in their new voices but for the love of me, I couldn't do it XD
ReplyDeleteI'm okay with this.
ReplyDeleteIs it TBC or one of those stories with ambigous ending?
As a TGTFer and as a bronie, this is win for me on several levels. Though I have to agree, you need to have more stuff happen. I understand the need for the setup, but the actions after that are rather...bland. The 'walking through town' part was good, but other than that it was, well, to quote another sarcastic reviewer "We should do something! Should we do something? We should do something! Should we do something? We should do something!" though you get bonus points in that the letter to Celestia was actually doing something.
ReplyDeleteBubble Berry really? Why not Pink Floyd? That would've been awesome.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the assesments so far. I am, however, willing to think that the first chapter is supposed to be a bit slow.
ReplyDeleteWith a more flamboyant description on top of the humor, you could have something great.
"Aw shoot, they got new names? This'll be tricky." Applejack was trying to think of an explanation for this. "Well uh, yes, ah'm goin' with him too. Twilight is jus' a new pony in town is all." he faked a smile.
ReplyDeleteOur element of honesty, fillies and gentlecolts
But seriously, though, it's pretty good.
@Anonymous
ReplyDeleteWell she did do sort of the same thing in "Party of one", doing "constructing" ey?
Critiques at the author:
ReplyDeletePinkie Pie never struck me as being very 'berry' colored, though Bubble is right. Wish you'd come up with a better name for her. Also, suggestion, if Twilight thinks the spell is messing with her head, she should start getting more vocally insistent that she's Twilight, not Dusk.
That said, quite enjoyable. I'm looking forward to reading future chapters.
That was... actually really good. I liked it quite a bit, really. Now author, the only critique I have is... write more. x] But seriously, yeah, I can't wait for more. It isn't perfect, of course, but nothing is.
ReplyDeleteI wish I could give some critique author but I just can't! This is a really good story.
ReplyDeleteJust one question: Wasn't Dash not in the circle? Shouldn't she still be a mare?
I'm thinking a more appropriate spelling for Pinkie's name would be Bubble Barry rather than Berry, since Barry is an actual name and would reflect her fascination with her lower voice, since, you know, "baritone".
ReplyDeleteI love the picture for this. Pinkie Pie/Bubble Berry just looks so... random, in a way that only she/he could. It'll be interesting that if this can be reversed, who'll change back and who'll decide to stay as a colt.
ReplyDeleteI think Twilight, Rarity and Dash will change back. With the other three, it's hard to say.
After all the "Rune 34" jokes in the comments I'm almost tempted to go and write that story.
ReplyDelete...ALMOST
Why did I read colt Applejack's first line in Cave Johnson's voice?
ReplyDeleteApplejack's name never changes. It's one of the most versatile names in Equestria ever.
ReplyDeleteDammit Im trying to sleep here quit updating the fics that I wait eagerly for!
ReplyDeleteThe odd thing is a while back I decided to read the first chapter, cause the description reminded me of an old South Park fanfic I loved. However, this was pretty clunky to be honest.
ReplyDeleteI just thought of the best voice for bubble berry
ReplyDeleteGOKU
so...whens the inter-dimensional pony masturbation sexin begin cause im losing intrest fast, im playing this is still going great cant wait fo mo
ReplyDeleteRanma 1/2 with ponies?
ReplyDelete...Celestia had better turn into a panda in chapter 4.
@ALXXMaXX
ReplyDelete"DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM? I'M THE COLT WHO'S GONNA BURN YOUR HOUSE DOWN! WITH THE APPLES!"
Lot of fun stuff happened in this chapter.
ReplyDeleteRainbow Dash always pickin' up chicks.
ReplyDelete@Star Whistle while dressing in style, no less!
ReplyDeleteI didn't like this chapter as much as the other ones as there were two things that really bothered me.
ReplyDelete1: Celestia doesn't go with them to help. You'd presume that she'd want to, seeing as it's her personal student's life (probably) that's going to be on the line when she's going into dangerous places like the Everfree Forest or Old Cantorlot. She could have said something along the lines of: "I wish I could help more, but I must stay here and rule the country".
2. Seeing as Twilight/Dusk is knows the Princess personally, I find it weird that nopony considered staying in the castle for the night. You'd think that getting free lodging and being in a place where they could find out more about the places they're going would be a good idea.
Ahem, I'd say good sir: MOAR! Thank you.
ReplyDeletePoor Dash, to be a closet fillyfooler in an (evidently attractive) colt's body.
ReplyDeleteWait a second...
ReplyDeleteIf they changed reality, in a sense, so that ponies think they were always the males they look to be....why isn't Celestia (and Luna) affected?
Also, I agree about the whole place to stay issue. What about Twilight's former residence -- the room in episode one appears by he way they portray it that it's her room and not just the castle library (it also appears to be in the castle which seems to be quite huge...)
Isn't Spike supposed to be Spines?
ReplyDelete@Melodia
ReplyDeleteAt the beginning of this chapter (or was is previous? Don't remember now) Fluttershy noticed that her animals don't recognize her new form. Twilight deduced that it didn't affect the whole world, just a circular area around ponyville.
@Cony the Pony
ReplyDeleteNow that you bring it up, I suppose I should have clarified that somewhere.
That's one of the reasons Celestia gave Dusk the mystic orb. In the event they run into trouble, then Celestia can personally assist them.
As far as them staying in the castle... I got nothing. I really didn't consider it, because I had the idea of them staying in a tavern in my mind. I'll file that under things to consider for a future fic.
"It makes sense..." Twilight thought. "Rainbow's small form allowed her to dive faster, giving her enough speed
ReplyDeleteto create a rainboom."
I can't believe no one pointed out the error in this. The fact that Rainbow Blitz is heavier than Dash means he can descend faster, making it much easier for him to perform a Sonic Rainboom. I'm sorry, but it really irks me when someone gets a science fact wrong. XD
I hope in the next chapter something catchs them..i just think it'd be nice seeing males getting captured for once XD its always females usually.. its kinda cliche and sexist D=
ReplyDeletelove the story :3
@Bicoastalmite, I think what Alexstraza might have meant was how Rainbow's aerodynamics have changed. The stallions we've seen don't appear to be as sleek as the mares, after all.
ReplyDeleteUUUUUUUUUUPDAAAAAATE YEEEEEEEAAAAAAHHHH!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh my, I thought this was dead.
ReplyDeleteWas just thinking of this fic in the recent Cross and an Arrow update. Nice to see it continuing...
ReplyDelete@Bicoastalmite
ReplyDeleteI'm not entirely sure how the formula for terminal velocity goes, but I put a few basic numbers in to see how the cross section and weight affected the speed. A smaller cross section and weight (Female RD) went faster than the larger CS and weight (Male RD). If they have similar wing strength, then that slight difference between the two might make the difference between a rainboom and not a rainboom.
I hate math. Just roll with it. >.<
@Alexstrazsa
ReplyDeleteBut surely Blitz would have slightly increased wing strength? Regardless: the fact that flying ponies are able to break the sound barrier really renders all scientific discussion pointless.
@bogartnumberone
ReplyDeleteHe only has increased wing strength because it's needed to carry his larger body the same speed Dash and her lighter body/weaker wings can go.
Something like that.
How many Twilight fics' summaries start with "When a spell goes wrong"?
ReplyDeleteJust finished reading the entire thing...it's awesome :D Can't wait for Chapter 5.
ReplyDelete@Bicoastalmite
ReplyDeleteBe
m: mass of Rainbow Dash/Blitz
F: force of wings
g: acceleration on Earth (nearly const due to short distance)
Condition: F ~ m ==> F = a*m (with a independent of m),
e.g. 1 kg --> 9.8 N ==> 70 kg --> 686 N
==> v = (g+a)*t ^ s = 0.5*(g+a)*t²
==> v = (g+a)*sqrt(s/(0.5*(g+a)))
= sqrt(2*(g+a)*s)
==> v is independent of m q.e.d
Say, did you know the fimfic link goes to chapter 3?
ReplyDeleteSo I said I was going to read this before I wrote my story, and there seems to be no better time than right after I read some really horrible shit in the queue. ;_; I need a pick-me-up.
Curse you, Alex, y u no punctuate good. D:
...Whoa, wait. It's not just that they changed form, but they're actually different ponies? Or is it one of those things where they're the only ones who remember being any different? This is far more exciting than I anticipated. :D
I like the slow change to their own thoughts. That's presented really well.
"You could try the Arcane Scroll of Forbidden Magic." Y'know, because we totally have a bunch of those hanging around. XD
Funny that Applejack didn't bring up his name not having changed.
Haha, I love the story of Cloudsdale's king. "So, do we get a new king now?" "Nah, fuck that, let's go practice stunts or something."
Applejacks PFFFFFFFFFF
Aww, they didn't do anything vulgar! I am somewhat let down. Nevertheless impressed by the rest of them having gone there. Blitztavia OTP
"She'll be there, don't worry." Oh, Trollestia!
Hmm, so I'd thought earlier that the spell was affecting them as well and that they might forget just what they were in Canterlot for. That doesn't seem to be the case; maybe because they got outside of the spell's range?
"we should probably go and get that liquid water". I'm just gonna leave this here.
Everypony loves Rainbow Blitz!
Dude, you need a spellchecker like no one's business. DX Anyway, I know where you live, and the beatings will continue until you write more of this story.
Hey it updated.
ReplyDeleteyay
@Present Perfect
ReplyDeleteSpellchecker? SPELLCHECKER?
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOGLE DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOCS!!!!!!
@Flatterscheu
ReplyDeleteI know, right? 'Bout time.
" I don't want to be a colt, I want to be a mare." ~Rainbow Dash quote.
ReplyDeleteI somewhat would doubt that.
it's all cool otherwise.
ReplyDeleteI like this. I don't love it though. Not sure why...
ReplyDeleteMost stories pull me in to the characters' level either through vivid descriptiveness or emotional sympathy.
Somehow I'm not finding I'm especially engaged by this story, although I am enjoying it in general, it's not pulling me in.
Man this really needs an update.
ReplyDeleteSo only stallions are capable of playing I Spy properly, is that the lesson here? :V
ReplyDeleteYou know, the memory loss is perhaps the most interesting "clock is ticking" sort of device I've ever seen. I think it's probably the most compelling aspect of this fic.
I'm surprised Dusk is not getting serious cognitive dissonance over the Princess calling him Twilight. Things are certainly headed in that direction.
So brief! D: This is notice that I read it, I guess!
wow that took a LONG time!
ReplyDeleteil read this later
Y'know what's gonna happen? They'll have forgotten all about Spike and the the spell won't work because of it.
ReplyDeleteso reading this too night
ReplyDeleteInteresting how the memory loss thing played out in this chapter.
ReplyDeleteI am mildly shocked that the story isn't labeled as a comedy.
ReplyDeleteHey I can totally read this now! :D
ReplyDeleteNo, Bubble, don't sing. D:
DuskBlitz just isn't quite as nice as TwiDash somehow. :B
LINGER DOES NOT RHYME WITH EAGER :| y u do dis
DUSKORA OTP
TELL ME YOUR SECRETS, ROCKS! XD I knew it was coming and it still caught me off guard.
Dusk, didn't anyone every tell you that boys don't cry? :|
That was a hell of a punch, holy crap. A PUNCH OF MYSTERY SOLVING, GANG! Expect to see this parodied in the future.
Over soon! But what obstacle might lie in their path? :O
And I'm not kidding about the Dusk Shine/Zecora shipping either. :| I really want that now and it is ALL YOUR FAULT.
I cant belive this isnt under comedy
ReplyDeleteRainbow Dash: FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU-
ReplyDeleteAdded a Comedy tag, because you guys think it's funny!
ReplyDeleteWoo, looking forward to the home stretch.
ReplyDeleteIs this still in the works? Really looking forward to the next chapter if so, sad if not. :P
ReplyDeleteOn a cross and arrow was pretty fun, I'll have to read this one too when I get time.
ReplyDeleteAwesome, great way to end the day
ReplyDeleteKinda seemed to be in a rush to wrap up, as it were. Still, I guess it had to end somehow, it's nice to see a fic that's been going on this long actually finished, anyway.
ReplyDeleteWell it was a long night for me considering that I read each part but it was definitely worth it, this series was an amazing series & all 7 parts should be made into 2 or 3 part series of episodes anyway overall I think this series was a Great if not Amazing series & I think the author should make more of these series :D
ReplyDeletereminds me of on a cross and arrow *will read*
ReplyDeleteI see what you did there.
ReplyDeleteThrough out parts 2-6 i was wondering how spike was coping
ReplyDeleteI guess because he stayed in the library he was less effected by memory and more effected by instinct
But one question where did he find the dresses