Pony History of the Day - Rainbow Dash Presents, DinkySharkFighter and Mentally Advanced

Next up on Pony History of the Day is the Rainbow Dash Presents, Mentally Advanced and DinkySharkFighter series by FiMFlamFilosophy! Years ago, when the fandom was still in the Golden Age of 2011, two abridged series made their debut on the pony scene: Friendship is Witchcraft (which we have spotlit already) and the Mentally Advanced Series. While several abridged series would soon follow, these two are arguably the most popular and remain so to this day.

While the Friendship is Witchcraft universe is mainly centered around the abridged series proper and the songs that were created for it, Mentally Advanced grew from its roots of retelling episodes in FiM to a number of spinoff series: Rainbow Dash Presents and the short lived DinkySharkFighter.

Even though Mentally Advanced and Rainbow Dash Presents have not yet ended, their history is as deep as the fandom itself and is a perfect example of the evolution of a long running series, much like how FiM itself has evolved over the years.

So come on a journey with me to the early days and check out the history of FiMFlamFilosophy and Petirep after the break!

Before we start though, I want to thank those of you who suggested this entry! Make sure to leave your suggestions in the comments.

Nightly Roundup #1288

OC really have come into their own since the start of the fandom. People used to be really wary of them but now it seems like everyone has an OC nowadays. It really does make the fandom more lively doesn't it?

News time guys! Get it all after the break!

Fallout Equestria Side Story Compilation - January

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Fallout: Equestria is a big, expansive and inclusive universe that has spawned a whole plethora of side-stories, the newest and freshly updated editions of which are listed below.

This post only features New or Updated stories from Friday, December 11th, 2015 through Sunday, January 17th, 2016 for a total of 75 stories (33 of which are new) and 152 new chapters - but fear not, should you be searching for old favourites, you can find them at:

• The Official Fallout: Equestria Resource Site
• Fallout: Equestria Group on Fimfiction
• In the Official Fallout: Equestria Side Stories Compilation Document
• In the old Equestria Daily Compilation post

Check them out after the break.

Spotlight Splash and Rocket Tier Fan Art and Information Section

Now that we have some fan art of the mascots to compile up, I figured it would be a good idea to have them on the side bar somewhere. Introducing the mascot section! New Spotlight Splash and Rocket Tier art will be added here as it comes in.

Thanks to all the artists for drawing these two so far! We recently recruited Allyster Black and Pinipy to help do a bit more on the banner and button front for us, so go welcome them to this madness! 

Now go get them all below, as well as the info pages for each.

Story Updates - January 17th

That's pretty bleak. Poor rainbow.

Go comics below.

Nightly Discussion #595

When I first saw this piece I swore that it was a traditional painting, but it turned out to be digital! It's crazy the things artists can do with enough time, dedication, and skill.

Evening guys! Sunday is almost over, how was your weekend?

Twitter: Calpain

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Comic: Priorities / Muffin Mare

We comic not! Starlight and Twilight battle it out with an audience, and muffins. Click for full.

(New!) Twitter: Sethisto

Poll Results: How Would You Want Hasbro to Handle a Generation 5 MLP?

If we ever get a Generation 5 of MLP, here's hoping they check out that poll! You guys were super one-sided on wanting a new mane cast in future Equestria.

New poll time:

What fandom/unexplored pony race do you want to see in season 6? 

Get it on the side bar, and the results of this one below the break.

Spotlight Acoustic Music: Ten Hundred miles / Dear Luna

Moonbutt gets some love, and Pinkie Pie leaves the moon. It's a moony acoustic music compialtion today!

Get both below.

1.) 4EverfreeBrony - Ten Hundred Miles (Vocal - Soft Rock)
2.) Dear Luna (Vocal - Acoustic Ballad)

Drawfriend Stuff #1776

Starlight Glimmer getting all forgiven and stuff is cute.

Get your art below!

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Forgive by dSana

Livestream Sundays and Drawfriend

Welcome to another edition of Livestream Sundays! We had a good turnout for our last edition so let's keep the ball rolling.

Check out our talented artists after the break!

As always with this event, if you want to partake in the madness make sure to send an email to me atcalpain@equestriadaily.com with your name, the type of art you'll be doing, a gallery link (optional) a link to your livestream and a banner (also optional). Make sure that your stream follows our content guidelines as laid out under our submit tab and also make sure to that you can be ready to stream at our standard time of 4:30pm EST / 1:30pm PST on Sunday. Also, if you participated in this week's stream event please send me the art you made so I can include it in next week's Livestream Drawfriend.

Twitter: Calpain

Comic: DUNNN! / About Changelings / Hearts Set On Fire / STARS 4:48 / Wings of Fire 8

She really should have paid for the full version. You need to pay attention to when those trial periods are about to end!

Comics guys! We have one down below that wasn't properly linked last time so here it is again! Click for full!

Comic Updates:

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Pony Spotlight #2 - Octavia Melody

Howdy, folks! TheSlorg here, and it's time for another Pony Spotlight. This week's pony is bringing some class. It's Octavia Melody!

While the original idea was to spotlight a lesser-known pony this time, there is something about Octavia here that makes featuring her today make more sense.

So what is it that is so special about Octavia? Find out below the break!

NaPoYoMo Week 2! 10 Tips To Get Into Fanfiction Readings!

I love this picture and I don't know why.

And now we're into week two of National Pony Youtube Month! I've already got a few submissions from entrants and I thank you all for sending them to me! I'll be collaborating all of the submissions at the end of the month and putting them in a document like I did with the fanfics last year! But for this week, let's dive deep into 10 tips to get you into fanfiction readings with TheLostNarrator after the break!

Another Wave of Pony Erasers is On the Way, Including Sunset Shimmer as a Pony!

It's looking like those figure erasers that released forever ago are getting a second wave, with the mane 6 joining sunset Shimmer and a pony named Apple Honey this time.  We don't have any information on when they will actually hit stores, but consider yourself informed that they do, in fact, exist!

Thanks to Micheal for sending them.

(New!) Twitter: Sethisto

Episode Rewatch - Applebuck Season

I've been waiting for this episode for our Rewatch series! As a lot of you know, I'm the resident AJ fan here on Equestria Daily and will stick up for her no matter what. As such, I'm proud to present the first single character episode for FiM which just happens to star everyone's silly pony Applejack.

A good episode in its own right, 'Applebuck Season' gave rise to a meme or two that have stuck with the fandom to this day and served as a vehicle for AJ's character that has stuck with her ever since. If you need a dependable pony, you can count on Applejack!

Check on after the break for 10 interesting scenes from Applebuck Season and rewatch the episode.

Sorry for the later than usual rewatch! We got really occupied on Saturday and didn't have time. Look forward to the next rewatch on Saturday!