If you're going to have a secret mission theme, what better pony can you pick?
Good evening everyone and welcome to another day of the NATG! As we enter day 5, we are already a sixth of the way through, can you believe it? So far while our numbers are down from last year, the creativity continues to thrive! Even though today's prompt is a breakaway from the comfort zone of the first few beginning prompts I think that you all managed to rise to the challenge and put your own unique spin on things.
For today, you all managed to bring together 76 ponies which now brings our total to 345 ponies as we slowly creep closer and closer to 1000. Keep it up, everyone!
As for today's prompt, I've mostly given our artists opportunities that required very minimal objects and backgrounds. While ponies in white spaces are pretty nifty, some background can really add to the scene and give some context to what your pony is doing. So that is why for today I wanted to start by introducing a prompt to test our artist's skills with backgrounds by asking them to Draw a pony enjoying nature / Draw a pony finding harmony in chaos.
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7 In the dim hallways of Canterlot - Zeccy
Sneaking in the dark hallways of Caterlot, guards being as observant as always :P
Sneaking in the dark hallways of Caterlot, guards being as observant as always :P
10 - JMRZXPYMIY
Have no idea who would need this in larger resolution, but here it is. https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/982484383057444896/1117457046938329138/image.png
Have no idea who would need this in larger resolution, but here it is. https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/982484383057444896/1117457046938329138/image.png
12 Dangerous Mission - Alyssa Rice
Bravo Bond is on a dangerous mission in Canterlot, with his girlfriend Vivera Belle tagging along. But when danger strikes, will they be able to succeed in this mission?
Bravo Bond is on a dangerous mission in Canterlot, with his girlfriend Vivera Belle tagging along. But when danger strikes, will they be able to succeed in this mission?
14 A Glittery Mission - EveryDayDashie
The ball was fun, and everypony had a blast during the past 3 hours. But it seems like nothing could last forever, not even an electric night like this. As I approached the big door near the exit sign, thinking that all surprises have come to an end, I couldn't help getting distracted by a mixture of glaring, oddly positioned bits of silver and aquamarine glitter. Sure, glitter is everywhere, especially in celebrations like this, but such alignment and an absurd amount of shiny little granules concentrated along this path to the exit feels... rather unnatural. It reminded me of somepony in this ball night as well. Well, maybe two if you know what I'm thinking, but my curiosity was still alive there, telling me to follow this trail and see where it'll lead us. With that, the mystery began once again. Somepony must be out there, waiting for us to open the door and pony on for a "glittery" mission...
The ball was fun, and everypony had a blast during the past 3 hours. But it seems like nothing could last forever, not even an electric night like this. As I approached the big door near the exit sign, thinking that all surprises have come to an end, I couldn't help getting distracted by a mixture of glaring, oddly positioned bits of silver and aquamarine glitter. Sure, glitter is everywhere, especially in celebrations like this, but such alignment and an absurd amount of shiny little granules concentrated along this path to the exit feels... rather unnatural. It reminded me of somepony in this ball night as well. Well, maybe two if you know what I'm thinking, but my curiosity was still alive there, telling me to follow this trail and see where it'll lead us. With that, the mystery began once again. Somepony must be out there, waiting for us to open the door and pony on for a "glittery" mission...
15 Sun rises behinde the edge - Soobel
Gardener should trim the hedge lower, then her secret missions doesnt ruin her shape too much before getting caught.
Gardener should trim the hedge lower, then her secret missions doesnt ruin her shape too much before getting caught.
17 NATG XIII Day 4: Maximum Sneaksy - AceBlazewing
The night is young, and Sneaksy's on the prowl, ready to dazzle Maretime Bay with some new street art. =P
The night is young, and Sneaksy's on the prowl, ready to dazzle Maretime Bay with some new street art. =P
21 Rainbow Dash sneaking - KevinHz19
Rainbow Dash sneaking for the Daring Do Book in Ponyville hospital. And not stealing slippers.
Rainbow Dash sneaking for the Daring Do Book in Ponyville hospital. And not stealing slippers.
22 Spotted - LeOebele
25 2023 NATG day 4 - Cut Reset on a Secret Mission - C_||_R
I won't bore you with the details of Cut Restart's miraculous victory over Network Error, but let it be known that her sixth-dimensional adventures these days are way less stressful!
I won't bore you with the details of Cut Restart's miraculous victory over Network Error, but let it be known that her sixth-dimensional adventures these days are way less stressful!
26 Pastel's Mission - EmilyLsArt
A sequel to yesterday's prompt. Looks like Pastel Brightheart's (secret) mission of spreading art is taking a little too seriously...
A sequel to yesterday's prompt. Looks like Pastel Brightheart's (secret) mission of spreading art is taking a little too seriously...
28 Operation Face-Kick - Lorewolf / Docard
Sooo.... I guess.... Mission accomplished? Good work, S.D.!
Sooo.... I guess.... Mission accomplished? Good work, S.D.!
29 Name is Sword, Swift Sword - Ragmo
Mare-Tini - shake, not stirred. In Princess Celestias Secret Service. She will save the world from the evil guys plans.
Mare-Tini - shake, not stirred. In Princess Celestias Secret Service. She will save the world from the evil guys plans.
34 [SFM] Izzy, no...izzying? - red4567
It's your own fault for leaving donuts out in the open, Hitch.
It's your own fault for leaving donuts out in the open, Hitch.
36 Sneaky Adventure - Mintwhistle
This one features the changeling from my previous entry, in his undisguised form. The pony in the doorway is meant to be Posey Bloom, but I didn't feel like adding her mane and tail.
This one features the changeling from my previous entry, in his undisguised form. The pony in the doorway is meant to be Posey Bloom, but I didn't feel like adding her mane and tail.
38 11th Hour Delivery - DanchoCrafts
Twilight forgot about Spike's present and is trying to secretly fix her mistake.
Twilight forgot about Spike's present and is trying to secretly fix her mistake.
39 Crimson look out - CattyTheArtCat
Oh no he has Dr. Pepper and is thinking about his wife he can't hear us
Oh no he has Dr. Pepper and is thinking about his wife he can't hear us
44 It's Almost TOO Easy - Ebony Crystal
Just had time for a bit of a doodle for today's prompt, which is a screen redraw for one of my favorite fantasy scenes in the 200th episode, Sparkle's Seven, imo, one of the best episodes of the entire series. I would have drawn Spike, too, but I'd say Flutters was the star of that particular scene, dodging the lasers like that. :3
Just had time for a bit of a doodle for today's prompt, which is a screen redraw for one of my favorite fantasy scenes in the 200th episode, Sparkle's Seven, imo, one of the best episodes of the entire series. I would have drawn Spike, too, but I'd say Flutters was the star of that particular scene, dodging the lasers like that. :3
45 Wind Surfer cloud lurk - Vapor Trail
didn't intend it to turn out like a meme, or Wind Surfer to look like a cat, but in some way I kinda love it
didn't intend it to turn out like a meme, or Wind Surfer to look like a cat, but in some way I kinda love it
49 Super Epic Heist (NATG 2023 Day 4) - IronYoshi
Yosh and Lilly are on the most secret of secret missions.
Yosh and Lilly are on the most secret of secret missions.
51 Izzy practices maximum sneaky - Jenn Dangerously
Zipp challenged Izzy to increase her sneakiness for future missions.
Zipp challenged Izzy to increase her sneakiness for future missions.
52 In The Shadows - Lili Dash!
So in my headcanon this is kind of what King Sombra's true, Eldritch form looks like. I know it doesn't fit perfectly with the prompt, but I figured that what's more sly and sneaky than a shadow?
So in my headcanon this is kind of what King Sombra's true, Eldritch form looks like. I know it doesn't fit perfectly with the prompt, but I figured that what's more sly and sneaky than a shadow?
54 Codec - Faith?
Hey Snake, have you heard of this cool new game called Raid: Shadow Legends???
Hey Snake, have you heard of this cool new game called Raid: Shadow Legends???
58 Pilot - SOENJAY
Blow the dust off of this old OC. He's a private investigator and despite the fact that I designed him like 7 years ago, I've decided that he's essentially Russel Crowe's character from "The Nice Guys".
Blow the dust off of this old OC. He's a private investigator and despite the fact that I designed him like 7 years ago, I've decided that he's essentially Russel Crowe's character from "The Nice Guys".
60 Ooh, What's That - LIfes Harbinger
Liberty and Silver are having a little get together for lunch. Liberty decides she wants the last cookie and does the old 'look over there' trick. She thinks she's fooled Silver, but he was going to let her have the last cookie anyway.
Liberty and Silver are having a little get together for lunch. Liberty decides she wants the last cookie and does the old 'look over there' trick. She thinks she's fooled Silver, but he was going to let her have the last cookie anyway.
63 Agent Gumdrops - Frith
Was this a Jeopardy question? Who is Agent Gumdrops, Alex? So I drew Bon. Bon Bonbon. Like everyponyelse, except those who drew Dangershy or G5 Princess P.I.
Was this a Jeopardy question? Who is Agent Gumdrops, Alex? So I drew Bon. Bon Bonbon. Like everyponyelse, except those who drew Dangershy or G5 Princess P.I.
64 Pantomime Pone - phallen1
I'm sure there's a perfectly cromulent reason why Patch is posing as a big fox plush.
I'm sure there's a perfectly cromulent reason why Patch is posing as a big fox plush.
65 When Opaline is not home - Absoléa
67 Agent sweetie drops - Static
69 Decoding - Optimistic Neighsayer
When not writing tomes on metaphysics or philosophical discourses, Guiding Light often finds employ with the Equestrian Department of State, deciphering messages intercepted from enemies and allies of the country. Another rushed one; got home late.
When not writing tomes on metaphysics or philosophical discourses, Guiding Light often finds employ with the Equestrian Department of State, deciphering messages intercepted from enemies and allies of the country. Another rushed one; got home late.
72 Sneaky pony - Ruby Reverie
73 Stealth Mission - PinkR
Playing resident evil 4 original and at the castle level right now so that's what inspired the whole thing. Originally this would've been a lot more high quality but I overslept and had to cut out some more things like lightning illuminating the place. Even originallyer I wanted to have a gag where the guard would pass and the eyes just pop out from the darkness but ended up with Copy Paste: The Animation but oh well Full quality: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/589921363402162176/1117670217582129162/d4.mp4
Playing resident evil 4 original and at the castle level right now so that's what inspired the whole thing. Originally this would've been a lot more high quality but I overslept and had to cut out some more things like lightning illuminating the place. Even originallyer I wanted to have a gag where the guard would pass and the eyes just pop out from the darkness but ended up with Copy Paste: The Animation but oh well Full quality: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/589921363402162176/1117670217582129162/d4.mp4
75 The Infiltration of Celestia - Aethereus Entropy
Celestia is not always in the comfort of her kingdom, this is the part that Equestrian society does not glimpse.
Celestia is not always in the comfort of her kingdom, this is the part that Equestrian society does not glimpse.
76 What are these non-apples? - Khazard
Applejack going undercover to research these fruits that aren't apples. Who would even eat something like that?
Applejack going undercover to research these fruits that aren't apples. Who would even eat something like that?
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