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Ugh, just wasted a whole lot of time with <a href="http://www.fimfiction.net/story/34838/living-in-equestria">this one</a>. First bunch of chapters pretty much rehashes all the info bronies know about the main cast. Then it goes on to be all Slice-of-Life. No trying to figure out what happened that he landed in Equestria (kinda obvious that it's Twilight failing a spell), or how to get back. Instead it's just him interacting with other ponies in day-to-day events. And that's all. I think he angsts about not being able to return home for about maybe two paragraphs? Didn't read the whole thing. Too dull for my tastes.
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That's the general trend I see. Aside from the ones I consider really good... ah I think that's why. I think I don't like directionless stories, or stories without some sort of conflict, as they are more G3/G3.5-ish to my tastes. I'll give your story a shot though.
It's just the majority of the long stories tend to somehow include romance, or just having the main characters casually deal with any problems, if any problems even exist. It's why I like stories from Arad, Loyal2Luna, and The Rogue Wolf. Now there are actually plenty of shorter stories that I enjoy with humans, such as Diary of a Store Clerk, a hilarious tale of a man trying to avoid contact with the canon cast, and Of Papers and Ponies, a crossover with Papers Please.
Update: Ooookay, the story that you put was apparently a sequel to a series of stories, the starting one of which I don't think I'll be reading, so I've put this story down. From what I've read so far, the kid seems like a sociopath, or some kid with more than a dash of Artemis Fowl-esque intellect and arrogance on him.
It's just the majority of the long stories tend to somehow include romance, or just having the main characters casually deal with any problems, if any problems even exist. It's why I like stories from Arad, Loyal2Luna, and The Rogue Wolf. Now there are actually plenty of shorter stories that I enjoy with humans, such as Diary of a Store Clerk, a hilarious tale of a man trying to avoid contact with the canon cast, and Of Papers and Ponies, a crossover with Papers Please.
Update: Ooookay, the story that you put was apparently a sequel to a series of stories, the starting one of which I don't think I'll be reading, so I've put this story down. From what I've read so far, the kid seems like a sociopath, or some kid with more than a dash of Artemis Fowl-esque intellect and arrogance on him.
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Hm, searching my favourites for the "Human" tag and looking for HiEs you might like...swicked wrote:HiE stories are weird. I don't think I've liked any I've found so far, though there's a couple I read out of curiosity.
Like this one: http://www.fimfiction.net/story/147701/the-peculiar-journal-of-william-klaskovsky
It's really weird and seems directionless, but is otherwise seemingly well-written.
I don't know what to make of it, so I can really recommend for or against reading it.
Edit:
Actually, there are plenty of short, silly HiE stories I've liked. Just no longer, even relatively serious ones.
https://www.fimfiction.net/story/5433/article-2
https://www.fimfiction.net/story/118800/outside-context-problems
https://www.fimfiction.net/story/13616/arrow-18-mission-logs-lone-ranger
https://www.fimfiction.net/story/39157/the-best-of-all-possible-worlds
https://www.fimfiction.net/story/5170/project-sunflower
I don't know if they're to your tastes, but you at least have my assurance that they're not more "A teenager who surely bears not resemblance to the author winds up in Equestria and starts dating the authors's favorite pony and also how do commas!".
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@Swicked
*scrunchy face*
I'm loving Eternal so far. Wording is great, characters are rooted and extrapolated from canon!Equestria that doesn't rub me the wrong way about any of the cast. The conflict is established and refreshingly not an external one in the guise of a looming threat over Equestria. Hits hard, especially with friendships come and gone. And I'm only partway through chapter two.
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UPDATE: Wow. All the feels. Didn't know what angle the antagonist (which I'm calling Solaria just because) was coming from. Initially portrayed as a mocking voice in Celestia's mind, I was pretty sure they wouldn't go as simple as evil because as a reason, so defaulted to the first explanation when it comes to Celestia and her problems. She dun goofed up something a thousand years ago and it's coming to bite her now. Glad to see I was right, but also very glad to see how the author portrays such a character who has been through so much. Could've ended up a vengeance-driven 'monster', but instead resorts to snarkery that I see in a Trickster!Discord. Too bad this is ChaosGod!Discord in the story, but he wasn't the focus, especially since I can see him playing Solaria's role anyways in trying to guilt-trip Celestia. He did see it though as a bit of foreshadowing.Â
Story ain't without its flaws though. Not sure where they were going with all the dialogue revolving around Dash, like with Spitfire. Nor where the author was going with Spike. They kinda just felt thrown in there, like the "Hi, I exist! kbai!" kind of throw in.
So many feels... I need to read something silly and light-hearted now.Â
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Aside from The Culture, which I might want to read up about before starting that fic, the rest have been in my favorites, and quite a number of other regular commentors for those stories. I like reading comments from regulars as they provide insight into what does and doesn't jive with me, as well as bringing up topics to debate. Also useful for when I stop a fic that makes me feel uneasy.
*scrunchy face*
I'm loving Eternal so far. Wording is great, characters are rooted and extrapolated from canon!Equestria that doesn't rub me the wrong way about any of the cast. The conflict is established and refreshingly not an external one in the guise of a looming threat over Equestria. Hits hard, especially with friendships come and gone. And I'm only partway through chapter two.
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UPDATE: Wow. All the feels. Didn't know what angle the antagonist (which I'm calling Solaria just because) was coming from. Initially portrayed as a mocking voice in Celestia's mind, I was pretty sure they wouldn't go as simple as evil because as a reason, so defaulted to the first explanation when it comes to Celestia and her problems. She dun goofed up something a thousand years ago and it's coming to bite her now. Glad to see I was right, but also very glad to see how the author portrays such a character who has been through so much. Could've ended up a vengeance-driven 'monster', but instead resorts to snarkery that I see in a Trickster!Discord. Too bad this is ChaosGod!Discord in the story, but he wasn't the focus, especially since I can see him playing Solaria's role anyways in trying to guilt-trip Celestia. He did see it though as a bit of foreshadowing.Â
Story ain't without its flaws though. Not sure where they were going with all the dialogue revolving around Dash, like with Spitfire. Nor where the author was going with Spike. They kinda just felt thrown in there, like the "Hi, I exist! kbai!" kind of throw in.
So many feels... I need to read something silly and light-hearted now.Â
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Aside from The Culture, which I might want to read up about before starting that fic, the rest have been in my favorites, and quite a number of other regular commentors for those stories. I like reading comments from regulars as they provide insight into what does and doesn't jive with me, as well as bringing up topics to debate. Also useful for when I stop a fic that makes me feel uneasy.
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Wow, there's a whole lot more Cosplayer in Equestria than I remembered. First bunch I still like as a guilty pleasure, as they crossover with eachother, but man can they get silly. Recently fav'd a really silly one about doge cosplayer.
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Something in Testing Testing reminded me about how, in some stories, Rainbow Dash gets unusual observation/analysis abilities. And that reminded me of Karazor's stories.
By that I mean that you should read them. Like, all of them.
By that I mean that you should read them. Like, all of them.
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Mente Materia is out! Hopefully this sequel will expand on the trauma and recovery process of Twilight that felt rushed in the interquel.
Also, VikingZX has a series of blog posts on writing. Anyone feel like checking it out?
Also, VikingZX has a series of blog posts on writing. Anyone feel like checking it out?
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MLP Fics I've finished in the past month?
Magic in the Stars
My Little Dashie
Xenophilia
A Bluebird's Song
That one 'Spider-Mane' fanfic
Fallout Equestria
Keepers of Discord
Project Horizons: 65/66 Chapters read
Probably a good twenty one-shots
currently reading Viva New Pegas
Magic in the Stars
My Little Dashie
Xenophilia
A Bluebird's Song
That one 'Spider-Mane' fanfic
Fallout Equestria
Keepers of Discord
Project Horizons: 65/66 Chapters read
Probably a good twenty one-shots
currently reading Viva New Pegas
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Very much seconded. :)swicked wrote:http://www.fimfiction.net/story/54117/whom-the-princesses-would-destroy
This fic is one HECK of a hilarious, confusing, action-packed ride-and-a-half.
Welcome to the Equestrian Civil Service. The fine half-dozen ponies that take the chronically boarded and irritable nobles, the ravenous scandal-crazy press, the skitting and confusing practitioners of magic, the hardheaded military, the ever-pranky antics of alicorns and *shiver* union workers (among far too many other insane groups) and tries to create order custard, jelly and ethereal horrors.
And all because Twilight thought it'd be nice to make a surprise visit Canterlot.
10/10!Â
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I'm getting flashbacks to that one episode where the CMC became reporters...
*tucks the story away for later perusal*
Well now, getting rather hooked on romance stories featuring Changelings now
Working my way through the "An Affliction of the Heart" series by Anonymous Pegasus
Also read Flitter
*tucks the story away for later perusal*
Well now, getting rather hooked on romance stories featuring Changelings now
Working my way through the "An Affliction of the Heart" series by Anonymous Pegasus
Also read Flitter
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Finally got around to reading this. Great story. Didn't make me cry, but I did have feels at the end. Might have had more of an effect had I not already figured out what was going to happen, but still, great fic.O. Hinds wrote:
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This. Â I was literally sobbing at the end. Â I kept having to stop and wait until I could breath and see properly again. Â This happens to me so rarely that I'm not even sure how to describe how rarely it happens to me. Â My eyes generally only water even a little due to allergies or a cold. Â To me, "sad" stories usually, if that have that sort of effect on me at all, almost always top out with a frown and an "Aww, that's sad." Â This is an exception. Â I'm sorry, I know that the quality of this composition is likely lacking in some ways, but I'm still a bit swept up. Â Anyway, it has my recommendation. Â It is very much in want of upvotes, in my opinion.
But no, swicked, I won't be offended if you laugh when you see the subject matter. Â I am aware that these two things are likely related. Â :)
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Oh, I had my suspicions about what would happen, certainly; that didn't seem to matter. It's probably more likely that it affected me more strongly because of my, um, train thing.
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Not sure if non-mlp fics count
perusing some pokemon fanfics
very disturbing amounts of RedxGreen yaoi
the things some people write...
Now I must see if there are any mlp/pokemon fics
Closest I ever got was a humorous cameo in What is Love
perusing some pokemon fanfics
the things some people write...
Now I must see if there are any mlp/pokemon fics
Closest I ever got was a humorous cameo in What is Love
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http://www.fimfiction.net/story/68479/the-many-deaths-of-rainbow-dash
Rainbow Dash dies. A lot.
A story of pure morbid !!FUN!!.
Rainbow Dash dies. A lot.
A story of pure morbid !!FUN!!.
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Just burned through Letters From a Friend at the End of the World yesterday.
It's great. And looks like I caught up just in time, judging by this blogpost: http://www.fimfiction.net/blog/279454/letters-from-friend-2-the-sequel
It's great. And looks like I caught up just in time, judging by this blogpost: http://www.fimfiction.net/blog/279454/letters-from-friend-2-the-sequel
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Read "Friendship is Optimal" and "Friendship is Optimal: Always Say No"
I want to emigrate to Equestria
I want to emigrate to Equestria
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You did. I couldn't find the post, though.
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Blarg, Â I thought it was later than that. Welp, Â that's what I get for trying to make a post while being pressed for time.
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Nothing wrong with introducing new stories for people
Why do people make Roseluck's life so tragic?
Remember me
In Bloom
Why do people make Roseluck's life so tragic?
Remember me
In Bloom
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<a href="http://www.fimfiction.net/story/159685/7/hven-sent">A story</a> with similar themes to FO:E but not in that universe. Interesting read so far. Character is not OP from what I've seen.
Also, check out <a href="http://www.fimfiction.net/user/Viking+ZX">this guy's</a> writing guides. They're pretty interesting and I'd like to see your opinions on the subject matter.
Also, check out <a href="http://www.fimfiction.net/user/Viking+ZX">this guy's</a> writing guides. They're pretty interesting and I'd like to see your opinions on the subject matter.
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Making my way through To Love The Moon
Very nicely written
Luna is a terrible flirt
Very nicely written
Luna is a terrible flirt
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Oh wow. You thought Blackjack's Stable Recycling was bad? You should see what happens in H'ven.
@Vinylshadow
Keep seeing that while browsing through [Human].
Then I see [Romance] with it.
*insert immature blegh*
@Vinylshadow
Keep seeing that while browsing through [Human].
Then I see [Romance] with it.
*insert immature blegh*
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But...there's no humans in the story x3
I've read a few humanxpony pics, they're not all that bad if you find the good ones, but I'm aware that it's not everyone's cup of tea
I'm not a fan of Futa and that's just as commom
Did find an interesting one that had a female human with Applejack, I thought it was adorable
I've read a few humanxpony pics, they're not all that bad if you find the good ones, but I'm aware that it's not everyone's cup of tea
I'm not a fan of Futa and that's just as commom
Did find an interesting one that had a female human with Applejack, I thought it was adorable
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@VinylShadow (Can't really think of a way to shorten your name >.>)
Apologies, was thinking of a different story. But still, [Romance] is not my particular favorite. Far and few in between are ones I actually like, as most of it I have seen is contrived, with ridiculous scenarios causing the romance.
Apologies, was thinking of a different story. But still, [Romance] is not my particular favorite. Far and few in between are ones I actually like, as most of it I have seen is contrived, with ridiculous scenarios causing the romance.
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Could just call me Vinyl or VS XD
True enough; there's plenty of impossible/unlikely scenarios for falling in love
I prefer there to be some build-up, courting, that sort of thing
Heck, in one series I read (Savage Skies) it took 3 separate stories for two ponies to finally come out and admit they liked each other
I highly recommend giving it a read
True enough; there's plenty of impossible/unlikely scenarios for falling in love
I prefer there to be some build-up, courting, that sort of thing
Heck, in one series I read (Savage Skies) it took 3 separate stories for two ponies to finally come out and admit they liked each other
I highly recommend giving it a read
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Vinylshadow wrote:Nothing wrong with introducing new stories for people
Why do people make Roseluck's life so tragic?
Remember me
In Bloom
Maybe influenced a bit by Bronified's "Flower of the Season"?
Speaking of dark/tragedy, I'm super hesitant to mention this, but... Jub's Eyes Without a Face. Well written, but SUPER dark. Like, PH smells like sunshine and rainbows in comparison to the ride that Jub takes you on. You have been warned.
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I've read Eyes Without a Face and enjoyed it well enough
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So. Apparently Somber's Simply Rarity made it onto fimfiction and instafeatured. Also, someone has way too much time and their hands and downvoted everyone. Heh, some are unhappy with the premise since later seasons changed the parentless Rarity, if I'm recalling the story correctly.
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Some people are just butts.
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George Carlin?
I approve
I enjoyed Simply Rarity
I approve
I enjoyed Simply Rarity
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