Re: [GRIMDARK] Fallout Equestria: Project Horizons Discussion

[Admiral Stoic Rum]

so totally read this and soo totally enjoyed it and the over feel of something terrible going on is perfect! perfect for the fallout feel it just has that overhanging menace feeling ieht meat laocker, similar to arbu! I mean you felt something was wrong and then later on it is not even overbearing, just it finally goes south!

[Kippershy]

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Review up.

[O. Hinds]

I don't think Rampage is his type...

...or gender.

dohohoho everyone has the hots for the Stygmiester.

...
Now I'm wondering what will happen when P-21 and Stygius meet.

[Kippershy]

@O.hinds & rest of edit crew
Oh, and I did mention you in the review briefly, but I want to bring it up again;


you lot are amazing for the amount of work you all do. seriously. thank you for doing the much unsung job of editing tirelessly.
I know Somber thanks you and I know it's sombers creativity which makes the story, but I also know that you lot help him out a lot and provide someone he can talk to about anything, in or out of story.

So thank you. you do a brilliant job.


and Somber?


You're amazing.

[O. Hinds]

@O.hinds & rest of edit crew
Oh, and I did mention you in the review briefly, but I want to bring it up again;


you lot are amazing for the amount of work you all do. seriously. thank you for doing the much unsung job of editing tirelessly.
I know Somber thanks you and I know it's sombers creativity which makes the story, but I also know that you lot help him out a lot and provide someone he can talk to about anything, in or out of story.

So thank you. you do a brilliant job.


and Somber?


You're amazing.

Why thank you. I've also emailed this to the others since they tend to check the comments rather erratically.

[Somber]

@O.hinds & rest of edit crew
Oh, and I did mention you in the review briefly, but I want to bring it up again;


you lot are amazing for the amount of work you all do. seriously. thank you for doing the much unsung job of editing tirelessly.
I know Somber thanks you and I know it's sombers creativity which makes the story, but I also know that you lot help him out a lot and provide someone he can talk to about anything, in or out of story.

So thank you. you do a brilliant job.


and Somber?


You're amazing.

It really is thanks to them. They pour hours after hours into making this as good as it can be. Sometimes we get feeling and other times we're more and every now and then they make me all but we still pull through and get to . Also, thank you so very much for your review. I'm glad I hit what I needed to. Underworld was the only spot in the wasteland I actually cared about in FO3. So I'm going to relax and get feedback tomorrow. So and thanks for reading.

[NoodleNugget]

more magic cards because of recent inspiration

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[NoodleNugget]

I always forget, what's the difference between anti-material and anti-machine?

I think it's just different wording for the same use.

Also, I'm not sure it got edited or not, but when I was reading and blackjack fell into the secret tunnel, it said 'Robroco' which i assumed was meant to be Robronco.

[O. Hinds]

more magic cards because of recent inspiration

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Interesting. How did I get a reputation for being wrathful, if I may ask?

I always forget, what's the difference between anti-material and anti-machine?

I think it's just different wording for the same use.

Also, I'm not sure it got edited or not, but when I was reading and blackjack fell into the secret tunnel, it said 'Robroco' which i assumed was meant to be Robronco.

Yes, though apparently FoE uses anti-machine as the standard.

Ah, thank you!

[NoodleNugget]

more magic cards because of recent inspiration

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Interesting. How did I get a reputation for being wrathful, if I may ask?

It was just a joke because you and Somber said you were arguing over things while working on this chapter. and you being an editor I gave the card the ability to decide what happens and what doesn't.

[Jeremyrush]

"There was also a twenty gauge pump action shotgun and a box of ammo. I took it apart, replaced the riot gun’s firing pin and spring, and ate the barrel."

How the heck did she eat the barrel of a shotgun? Did she tear it into bite-sized pieces first or something? Or can she just now bite through the barrels of guns?

My guess is that she started chomping down on the middle of it to soften it up, then just bent it into a shorter but thicker rod. Ladies.

Commentary for chapter 45 below. Gaze at its magnificence and terribleness.

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[tylertoon2]

I now fully support KimxKip as my OTP.

Chapter was glorious. I'm sad that you left Styguis to a fate worse than death, the wrath of glory and a relationship with Shy. But in all seriousness I was fully expecting you to kill him off and the fact that you didn't was a welcome surprise.

Thank you for that music by the way. I may have just been hooked on Jazz.

Steel Rain. Is one hell of a tough mo fo, and you really let him shine this chapter. I loved Spikes intervention one of the best scenes this chapter for sure.

I really don't want to know (BUT ALSO REALLY DO) what Glory looked like when Blackjack casually admitted to sleeping with someone else. That mare is gonna go batshit insane with self esteem issues.

High-tower. A fortress of death filled with every horror imaginable being led by a ghoul that screams untrustworthy. Sunshine and rainbows next chapter I'm sure.

[jacky2734]

Well, just got done reading the chapter, and I thought it was a good chapter. I'm not one for writing reviews though, I'll leave that to the guys who know what they're doing.

However there is one thing I would like to say:

Spoiler:

[Kippershy]

I always forget, what's the difference between anti-material and anti-machine?

Materiel is softer targets such as pallets of supply, equipment, radio comms... , machine can punch through light armour and was originally designed to be used against tanks.

[NoodleNugget]

I don't think Rampage is his type...

...or gender.

dohohoho everyone has the hots for the Stygmiester.

...
Now I'm wondering what will happen when P-21 and Stygius meet.

Actually I think It might go pretty badly. Ok, at first P-21 might gush over him, and it might be funny for scotch to have to snap him out of it, "Dad? DAD! You can fantasize about stallions later, right now we have a job to do." But actually explaining to P-21 the circumstances of how they met, P-21 would most likely not approve in the slightest.
This chapter, Blackjack basically told everyone else that she used Styggie for sex(and styggie being a virgin didn't necissarily see it as him being used, but it still applies) to help her get over her trauma, and then as soon as she was done with him she basically threw him at Psychoshy to use ( grrrrrrrrrrrrrr). P-21 is probably going to beat the snot out of her for reverting back to their stable mentality(if rampage doesn't tear her a new one first) and might help explain to Styggie how he was pretty much used like a toy.

Also, How come I imagine a scene where Psycho finally kisses styggie and he backs off to go stand by Bj's side(basically implying that he is with her), and totally breaking Psycho's heart(My mind cant decide whether psycho would attempt suicide or try and kill blackjack to steal Styggie's affection after that.)

[jacky2734]

@Swicked:
Is Scotchbot suppose to be a robot Scotch Tape or just a robot that dispenses Scotch?

[Jeremyrush]

@Swicked:
Is Scotchbot suppose to be a robot Scotch Tape or just a robot that dispenses Scotch?

https://i.imgur.com/phaJX.png

This chapter, Blackjack basically told everyone else that she used Styggie for sex(and styggie being a virgin didn't necissarily see it as him being used, but it still applies) to help her get over her trauma, and then as soon as she was done with him she basically threw him at Psychoshy to use ( grrrrrrrrrrrrrr). P-21 is probably going to beat the snot out of her for reverting back to their stable mentality(if rampage doesn't tear her a new one first) and might help explain to Styggie how he was pretty much used like a toy.

Alright. You are going to need to explain this to me. Why is it bad that BJ used him for sex? Even using the phrase 'use' seems unfitting. But why is it supposed to be bad? Is it because sex? Because polygamy is the ultimate evil?

Everyone is so up tight, yo.

[NoodleNugget]

Alright. You are going to need to explain this to me. Why is it bad that BJ used him for sex? Even using the phrase 'use' seems unfitting. But why is it supposed to be bad? Is it because sex? Because polygamy is the ultimate evil?

Everyone is so up tight, yo.

It's part of that last bit. "Reverting back to her stable mentality". She was thinking of him more as an object than as a pony. Someone she could just have fun with and then give to someone else so they could have fun with him and P-21 would not like that, having been in that situation before.
Polygamy the ultimate evil? Earlier I said I hoped for their relationship to become a ménage à trois.

[Ametros]

I loved that chapter. It was excellent as always. Needless to say Blackjack is really quite stupid, and Glory should rightly smash her in the face? xD

I just had a blind bag modification commission finished.

BE JELLY!!:

[Guest]

Finished! (I read so slow)
A very good chapter. I am happy now.

Doesn't BJ know her sword is starmetal? Or is that just something we know, since we've been refering to it as the "starmetal sword" since forever?

Nice to have Velvet back. She acting so very different from her character in the tumblr, though. I guess she's older, so it might make sense, but somehow she seems almost like an elderly rarity rather than Velvet. At least to me.

“Anyway, about thirty years back I had a... ah... embarrassing incident involving the origins of some protein I was fond of and so I sought my fortunes out here.” He coughed nervously. “You have to understand, there’s just some things a pony doesn’t do in polite society and I’d never, ever, have done it if I’d known.”

I don't get what is happening here. He was originally in stable 1, everyone died and it unlocked, what's this about protein? And doing something he can never do in polite society but didn't know he could never do?

Other than that, all quite clear and very nearly free of spelling and/or grammar mistakes. Go team! :D

Still writing review, just wanted to pop in and say "CANNIBALISM!" I bet the protein is ponyflesh, or brains, or something... recall that he called Blackjack's coat "tasty." Might have been accidental cannibalism, though, so that's something!

[NoodleNugget]

“Anyway, about thirty years back I had a... ah... embarrassing incident involving the origins of some protein I was fond of and so I sought my fortunes out here.” He coughed nervously. “You have to understand, there’s just some things a pony doesn’t do in polite society and I’d never, ever, have done it if I’d known.”

I don't get what is happening here. He was originally in stable 1, everyone died and it unlocked, what's this about protein? And doing something he can never do in polite society but didn't know he could never do?

He lived in florida(he ate other ponies, earlier in that scene he mentions how 'smoothcoats' are so smooth and tasty)

[jacky2734]

“Anyway, about thirty years back I had a... ah... embarrassing incident involving the origins of some protein I was fond of and so I sought my fortunes out here.” He coughed nervously. “You have to understand, there’s just some things a pony doesn’t do in polite society and I’d never, ever, have done it if I’d known.”

I don't get what is happening here. He was originally in stable 1, everyone died and it unlocked, what's this about protein? And doing something he can never do in polite society but didn't know he could never do?

Wow, I'd thought you of all people could have gotten this one. Here's a hint: What fleshy source of protein is considered severely taboo to partake in due to the implications of what was required in ordered to obtain said source of protein?

Also, he probably didn't know the origin of said meat, thus the reason why he didn't realize he was committing a taboo.

[Valikdu]

Yeah! READING READING READING

non-smart comments:

[Guest]

A review/analysis/thing is spoiler'd out below (mostly, it's speculation of the most rampant sort)!

Spoiler:

Celestia preserve me, that ran on a bit long. Totally had a blast going through the chapter again to poke at things, though!

[O. Hinds]

words

Thank you for your thanks and the error spotting. Speaking of which, the differing eye colors might be an error. I'll ask Somber.

[WavemasterRyx]

First off, another huge thanks to Somber, Hinds, Snipe, and Bronode - thank you all so much for everything you do to make this story come to life. What you do... it really helps give my life meaning, so thank you.

Okay... so initial thoughts on the chapter... Actually, when I got to the end of the chapter... my mind just went blank, I couldn't remember a single thing that had happened without thinking hard about it. Really really weird...
The dream sequence was pretty good, and nice to get some confirmation about things, that I'll go into more when I do my full review. I know I must have cried when I read the part about Pinkie, but I don't remember crying...
What really made me cry, oh sweet Celestia, and reading it over to quote it now is making me tear up again - was Blackjack speaking into the transmitter saying, "And yes, Boo. I'm here. I'm fine. You be a good pony too. Don't make a mess for Glory. I know you're a real pony, Boo. You'll show us all sooner or later."
Tears streaming down my face...

Yeah, I think that's all I have to say for right now, since I can barely see the screen. I'll do my best to get my review done soon. Thank you again to Somber and the editing team. *hugs you all*

[Rafafidi]

From the moment I saw the names of the ghouls, I knew I had to play Fallout 3 again and take some ScreenShots:

Spoiler:

PH Name<>Fallout3 Name
Willow<>Willow
Tulip<>Tulip
Snowflake<>Snowflake
Ahuizotl<>Ahzrukhal
Windclop<>Winthrop
Nurse Graves<>Nurse Graves
Doctor Wheelbarrow <>Doctor Barrows
Cerberus<>Cerberus
Patchwork<>Patchwork
Carrion<>Charon
Mr. Shears<>Mr. Crowley

A lot of them already had pony names.

[Kippershy]

So! I was up from 8am yesterday until 4am today. I was up from 7am today and worked from 8 - 4.

...I still managed to get more work done then the retards on my department, one of whom had an emotional breakdown over fuck all.
...Fucking loser he is.



SEE THAT SOMBER? YOU THINK RELEASING YOUR CHAPTERS AT MIDNIGHT WILL STOP ME? THINK AGAIN! HAHA!


...hahahahaha

[Scyto Harmony]

...I still managed to get more work done then the retards on my department, one of whom had an emotional breakdown over fuck all.
...Fucking loser he is.

Remind me to never have an emotional breakdown near you.

[Kippershy]

...I still managed to get more work done then the retards on my department, one of whom had an emotional breakdown over fuck all.
...Fucking loser he is.

Remind me to never have an emotional breakdown near you.

Oh no no no - I'm actually very kind and caring and supportive of people who have an emotional breakdown.
but this guy?

He's had an emotional breakdown over literally nothing.


He does less work then most of us on the department, only working two things and refuses to work anything else - not because he can't or that he's the best at what he does, but because he likes routine too much and sticks to his two things.
He does no extra hours on anyone else.
He lives at home with both his parents who are in a stable relationship.
He drives to work but could easily walk, as he lives closer then I do and I walk.
He has 4k (GBP) in savings to buy a house some time in the future.
He hasn't got a girlfriend, nor has he ever had one - so it's not like he's being dumped. (though he is lonely)
He asked to do every Sunday at work for the extra money.

He just had Saturday off, he's got monday/tuesday off and he had wednesday before that.


...yet apparently there's too much stress in his life. despite the fact he sits on his xbox all day as soon as he gets home, he's planning to go to the doctor with stress.
The store manager simply asked us what we were doing at the time (in a general way) and what needed to be done. I told him exactly what needed to be worked, told him what I was working and had no problem.


...this guy just broke down and started arguing with him about how we're always without a manager or supervisor on Sundays and how he can't cope despite two years experience on the department and six in store.

He broke down over stress he shouldn't have, given that there's no money troubles, no living arrangement problems, no relationship bust ups, he's not got a drug problem, he's got some extremely minor/petty old best friend issues but nothing to break down over...


He's weak. Simply put, he's weak.
He's always been a childish little cunt who doesn't like it when customers ask him -any- questions, no matter how reasonable they are or how polite they're being to him.
He doesn't like it when he doesn't get his way.
He gets all the shift starts that he wants to have, yet he moans because he doesn't get the busy days off (like any of us ever do, bar one useless guy.)


I'm all for supporting people when they have a rational breakdown, but not when you're just a whiny little douchebag who can't handle that life doesn't pamper you.

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