Story: A War of Words - The Opening of the Guard (Update - Sequel Part 8!)

[Comedy][Slice of Life]

Author: Georg

Description: The history of war may be written by the winner, but the Royal Historian is the one who provides the notes and background to the writer. The recent events that some have called ‘Mare Wars’ or ‘The Invasion of the Barracks’ are no exception. The Royal Historian has painstakingly compiled this folder of notes and background material on what should more accurately be called, ‘The Opening of the Guard.’

A War of Words - The Opening of the Guard
The Night Guard - Night Mares (Sequel Part 8) 

Additional Tags: Goddesses go to war humorously

Discussion: What are You Doing During the Pony Break?

Dat Steam Sale

We have a pretty big gap before the season gets going again on the 19th, but that doesn't stop the pony train! What are you doing while we wait? Have you started a pony based project? Maybe writing some fanfiction?  Or maybe you aren't doing anything pony related at all?

Hit the comments up!

Tumblr Spotlight: Ask Scoota-bot / Ask Frigid Drift / Partners in Physical Injury

Hello again travelers of the Tumblrverse! Welcome to another edition of the Tumblr Spotlight, where we hope to introduce you to tumblrs you may have missed during your journeys into the world of tumblr pony. We've got a unique set of tumblrs for you guys tonight that might be a bit different from our usual fare, but that's exactly what makes the tumblr side of pony exciting!

First up tonight is Ask Scoota-bot, a tumblr where Scootaloo just so happens to be a robot. Following in the same vein as Sweetie Bot this ask blog serves to answer all sorts of questions that anyone may have for a mechanized equine. Cute, zany, and fun this tumblr is perfect for those of you out there that either love Sweetie Bot, want a another perspective on Scootaloo or are just a robot fan! Simply a little something for just about everyone.

Ask Scoota-bot - Current Page - First Page

Remember folks, this feature can't survive without your help so send in tumblrs you know of or your very own tumblr if you have one! Send your suggestions to calpain@equestriadaily.com.

Super Smash Ponies - Music and Gameplay

The team behind Super Smash Ponies is hard at work trying to emulate the style of the incredibly popular Smash Brothers series, and included in that mix is the music! Some of the more well known orchestral musicians in the fandom have been brought on to pull it off, and both Twilight Sparkle and Rarity already have themes.

On top of that, they have a short gameplay video showing off advanced techniques, including frame cancels and the usual combo system.  Head on down past the break for everything!

Comic: It Takes Two / Mega Mailmare / Don't Drink and Drive

The amount of cute comics and artwork that has come out of Sleepless in Ponyville has been truly heartwarming. You can never have enough Scootalove pictures and comics in my opinion so keep them coming guys!

You know the drill, click for full.

Pandas from Meghan McCarthy

To make up for no episode this week, Meghan got everyone a panda.  You like pandas don't you?  I'm a pretty big fan of pandas that know Kung Fu, but I don't have time to train mine. 

Anyway, you can pick your panda up over at her Twitter page! 

Derpy Ate the Precious Thing

These Japanese memes are so crazy, and Derpy is a crazy pony, making this blend together perfectly.  Have some muffins after the break.

Comic: Tough Love / Hellfire / The Mare in the Meteor / Alternative Spike

We have a spoiler of the upcoming episode above, followed by some Hunchback of Notre Dame, Applejack, and Courage the Cowardly Dog.  Click for full!

Drawfriend Stuff #677

Lightning Dust edition, because on a lazy Sunday we all need a little extra bit of motivation to get things done and we all know that Dust has more than enough to spare.

Pony pictures heading your way after the break!

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Lighting Dust

Story Updates January 6th

Been a while since we saw this one update!

Have some stories.

Wonderbolt Blindbag Single at Hot Topic, Scratch Case back in Stock

The "gray" wave Wonderbolt blindbag has popped up over on Hot Topic.  It's pretty pricey at $5.50, so it might be best to wait on the actual box set to release, but if you can't wait, you can pick up the specific pony here!

And on the card side of the spectrum, the Vinyl Scratch box is back in stock for those that couldn't pick one up during the first wave.

Now we just need that Funko Doctor Whooves and Fluttershy...

Story: As the Sun Sets (Update Part 5!)

[Adventure]

Author: Mystic

Description: When Twilight is given the opportunity to travel with Princess Celestia on what appears to be a regular dignitary’s trip to see the dragons, she’s ecstatic. After all, nopony has seen the dragon kingdom in over a hundred years.

But they are not alone on the journey; there are rumours being carried on the wind, hushed whispers of something stirring in the east...

Their presence reignites an ancient chain of events that will see Twilight racing for help in the darkest places on earth and the princess struggling to reconcile her role in the world, surrounded on all sides by enemies she thought defeated millennia ago.

The clock is ticking. Time is running out, and the sun has already begun to set...

(An epic fantasy adventure set in the same narrative universe as The Sun Whispers Your Name. It's not at all required reading; it just expands upon world-building.)

As the Sun Sets (New Part 5!)

Additional Tags: Epic, Tolkien is my god

Spotlight Music: Trusting You / Until the Sun (Aviators Remix) / a

We have an original vocal acoustic track, followed by a remix of Until The Sun, and finish with some DnB. Check them out below!

1.) Trusting You - Megaphoric feat. Joaftheloaf
2.) &I - Until The Sun (Feat. Feather and Replacer) (Aviators Remix)
3.) Blaze & Sub.Sound - Fly Away

(Updated) A Grey Muffin Related Pony Possibly on the Way?

A few hours ago, someone in the submit box going by the name of Thaius sent over a short bit of information from SacAnime.  Apparently they talked to Grey DeLisle (voice actress of Azula from Avatar: The Last Airbender) about a twitter message she sent out a while back where she teased that she would be voicing "a grey pony".  This lead to an autographed laptop, with "a line that the pony would say".  And the line? "Muffins". 

Now you may have noticed the dancing Twilight a few minutes ago.  Our blog intern for life and resident Azula fanboy PK, decided to bug her via direct message on twitter for confirmation (character cap and internet term abbreviations included), and the above was the response.   Either she's trollier than Tara Strong, or we may be seeing some muffins and muffin related grey ponies in a future season.  Obviously it's not 100% confirmation on anything, but it's fun to dream right?

So dance away Twilight Sparkle! 

(Update: This has been confirmed to be a fan Project! I'm still interested in seeing it though! Not a lot of those end up with industry voice actors.)

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Nightly Roundup #546

Everytime I see paper lanterns I think of that one scene from Tangled where the sky is filled with nothing but the beautiful little things. Considering Rarity's skill with the arts, I think she would make beautiful lanterns.

News time ponies! Check it all after the break!

Thanks to the folks who pointed out my movie name derp.