>>6309
>requires a twitter account

and people are complaining about posting to /k/ because the feds are watching it.

No thank you.

ponei

>>6019
>poain
Do you understand the Pone? That's what I ask. It is places like this that prove that the pone is beyond the understanding of most who have even touched it. The PONE Is beyond mortals like yourself.

>>6021
>Do you understand the Pone? That's what I ask.
what is the pone anyway?

>It is places like this that prove that the pone is beyond the understanding of most who have even touched it. The PONE Is beyond mortals like yourself.
most channers believe that this ride is painful and nothing else will matter for the real lives. But then you wonder if you are living in pain, those questions arise every now and then as shown on /mlp/.

Then, you realize that you are feeling the pain because others are listening to you, so sharing those feelings turn into the actual truth...because those words are being shared with someone else that will reply to you and will transmit those words to other fans in the future.

But what about /endpone/, which is located at the end of the universe?

The answer is.....that you don´t feel any pain whatsoever.

There is no pain because you might get lucky that a person or two could listen to you but in the end, it´s cold outside. No one else will actually care and because of that you don´t share those same feelings like /mlp/ does.

Your feelings are always floating in limbo and you don´t expect what light you might get at the end of the tunnel. And even if there was one with the colourful show, the gen has ended....so what would your reason be to justify your stay here?

>>6038
Cold, lonely, tender, warm and homely. I have all felt towards /endpone/. So I guess the state of the board is all and nothing. Freedom?

The stars may have aided in Luna's escape but they don't know what any of it means...

>>6054
>The stars may have aided in Luna's escape but they don't know what any of it means...
they don´t know but it only requires one small task from them:

Just look at the banners and eventually, someone among those pictures will show an evil smile on her face when she gets away with it.

Updated with a list of vids.

I ask your attention again, as we are planning a "movie night" in two weeks, on February 8-9, but unlike the Christmas Special, it would be only one movie.
Please visit this thread:
>>>/operate/10923
The show won't be on the same cytube channel, the exact link will be given later in that same thread.
Read, comment, subscribe.

Thank you.

Next Endchan Movie Corner on the 7th March, at 16:00 EST.
You can find the new channel at:
https://cytu.be/r/endcorner

Planned film: Baraka
Backup: randomly picked classic Chinese kung-fu movie

I forgot about you guys. So last minute invitation.
Today in two hours (20:00 UTC) we're gonna stream Shanghai Noon or Outbreak on our cytube channel - see the link one post above.
Everyone is welcomed.

Endchan's Towel Day Special!
25th May, 20:00 UTC
- The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005)
- Howard the Duck (1986)

Link: https://cytu.be/r/endcorner
Discussion thread: >>>/operate/10923

>>5841
>Though the real awnser is: are old and enteral BO.
are you implying that he is lurking silently again without revealing himself? It seems likely but I don´t buy it despite the wish.

>Apple Bloom is part of the family that makes it though...
you got me.

>He maybe marginally one of us now judging by his curiosity expressed earlier.
so we can repeat in cap these words:

ONE OF US, ONE OF US

>>5844
I was talking about the idea of a lurker having a certain power. Staying partly hidden. A certain mysteriousness of never knowing what they are tracking unless they speak. More properly anonymous compared to us. Doing their own thing. You get it. I can see one deciding that hiding in the shadows is a more based way of doing things but the real master of that attitude was BO.

> It seems likely but I don´t buy it despite the wish.
I'd say that he already implied to have a fair bit on his plate and probably does doubly do to the pandemic. I'd be awesome if he ever does decide to show up back here because frankly I think he is similar to us but totally understand if he doesn't.

>you got me.
"Cutie Mark Crusaders Drunk Teenagers!"

>so we can repeat in cap these words:
ONE OF US!

>>5852
>I can see one deciding that hiding in the shadows is a more based way of doing things but the real master of that attitude was BO.
well, it´s not uncommon at all to operate in the dark when one has the power but as for something as meaningless as a board in an altchan, then normally Board Owners try to encourage directions for the board...and I have to agree that the BO didn´t mark any direction and let this board go through a spontaneous route/order by itself without having to tell anything.

It is either based or he didn´t care all that much at first and then, he saw the potential..... or perhaps, both things occurred.

>I'd say that he already implied to have a fair bit on his plate and probably does doubly do to the pandemic.
yeah, definitely it´s not recommended to go through these episodes and combine it with this abnormal situation.

>I'd be awesome if he ever does decide to show up back here because frankly I think he is similar to us but totally understand if he doesn't.
he is more similar but I think that his silence prevented him from expressing that and use certain mediums to vent his thoughts. He wouldn´t have kept the board under his command for so long if he wasn´t interested at all.

>"Cutie Mark Crusaders Drunk Teenagers!"
Berry Punch approves

>ONE OF US!
except that I am balloon now...somehow...

>>5854
> encourage directions for the board...and I have to agree that the BO didn´t mark any direction and let this board go through a spontaneous route/order by itself without having to tell anything.
He did pull some strings.

>It is either based or he didn´t care all that much at first and then, he saw the potential..... or perhaps, both things occurred.
I think the answer is yes

>he is more similar but I think that his silence prevented him from expressing that and use certain mediums to vent his thoughts.
Agreed though it is totally your choice 5050, not like I hold it against ya.

> except that I am balloon now...somehow...
I think the mare who once made a hybrid between a fruit and a frog is at least partly to blame.

>>5857
>He did pull some strings.
it was his task really

>I think the answer is
>yes
based answer

>though it is totally your choice 5050, not like I hold it against ya.
probably 5050 is going to express himself soon if he hasn´t done that already

>the mare who once made a hybrid between a fruit and a frog is at least partly to blame.
I bet the nerdy alicorn did this

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>>5322
>Exactly. Though it may be wishful thinking to hope for a show to retain it's original style and feel over time, if the writers were less self-aware of the work they're contributing to and the way it's audience perceives it, you end up with something that, in my opinion, is a bit more immersive.
Agreed.

>moreso I think since there's pretty much nobody else around to impress or split into factions, leaving just genuine love for the show.
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>I've got the text of it all at least. We could set up a pastebin or something to preserve it.
Thanks 5050. Remember, you are 100% welcome and invited to postgen4general. I know you feel a bit awkward with disrupting us here but honestly you were another one on the ride of this thread with us, just for the most part silent. Besides, if you've know us since 2018 you've almost an oldfag by /endpone/ sortlifespan if not one. I know that IRL stuff can get in the way and you may not get to post as often but I do hope you stick around. I have really enjoyed talking to ya and wouldn't mind you posting along with us.

Also, this posts serves as a PoLS. I've been pretty busy with stuff. The good news is a lot of it is /pone/ related.

>>5324
>In fact, I am surprised that there hasn´t been a seasonal rot because of this lack of knowledge and original passion.
I think that can be somewhat attributed to quite a well thought-out show bible, as well as Hasbro realizing that this generation was getting a better reputation than previous ones.
>/mlp/ spends a lot of time at discussing how comfy the early seasons were but I see no one appreciating its growth and adaptability to mature along with the fans.
That's true, but nostalgia is such a powerful sentiment that it often submerges the idea of anything new being good. I still think the show went slightly in the wrong direction, but it made the best out of it anyway, and did a really good job of it to boot.
>>5325
https://pastebin.com/0GRsGtC1
part 1
https://pastebin.com/P3u0FzWc
part 2
As I say I have all the text so I can reformat it any way we want at a later point. I was also toying with the idea of saving all the images posted in the thread.
>>5333
>Thanks 5050. Remember, you are 100% welcome and invited to postgen4general. I know you feel a bit awkward with disrupting us here but honestly you were another one on the ride of this thread with us, just for the most part silent.
Thanks! If it turns out that I stick around for all of the next generation, I'll be a little surprised, but I definitely want to see at least the beginning of what they do next, good or bad.

>>5335
>I think that can be somewhat attributed to quite a well thought-out show bible, as well as Hasbro realizing that this generation was getting a better reputation than previous ones.
yeah, a strong base really helps at anytime. I wish that Hasbro didn´t only realize that this gen gets a better reputation. They could apply that for gen 5 in one go and milk much more money and reputation, that trend shouldn´t simply die with gen 4 alone but...eh, we´ll see if the corporate heads actually care about that reputation over the years...

>but nostalgia is such a powerful sentiment that it often submerges the idea of anything new being good.
considering that I have seen endless discussions of gen wars among Pokemon fans, that exercise comes as nothing new to my eyes. It reaffirms that we are doomed to repeat the same cycles and steps like everything else. Wait a couple of years until they get nostalgic about the latest seasons...

>I still think the show went slightly in the wrong direction, but it made the best out of it anyway, and did a really good job of it to boot.
it cannot please everyone I guess and I didn´t like all the episodes but I was surprised by the amount of quality put after such a long lifetime and even surpass a few older seasons at times. It ended up nicely (which is why I am relieved with gen 4 overall) and can stand on its own so from there, the subjective views can vary in diverse ways.
The only clear conclusion that I have towards the show is that season 3 was the worst because of its rushed nature but as for the rest, I could like almost the rest of the seasons indifferently according to the coffee that I take each morning....so yeah, that´s a good sign.

>I was also toying with the idea of saving all the images posted in the thread.
nicely done. About toying with the inclusion of the images, what´s preventing you from doing it? Go for it if you want.

>I definitely want to see at least the beginning of what they do next, good or bad.
well, get ready for the rollercoaster of a thing called Pony Life. Then gen 5 is like the biggest mystery for us now. It can be anything really despite the leaked content.

>>5335
> I still think the show went slightly in the wrong direction, but it made the best out of it anyway, and did a really good job of it to boot.
For me I think of it as wrong dynamics but not necessarily wrong episodes. Like, Dolores, she really wasn't a bad character but it put Twilight Sparkle in a weird place of being in the middle of being a retired teacher yet still being the protagonist for Season 6 and in Season 7 being slightly dialed back to Season 8 and 9 where she becomes a side character that fits a bit better but only because of other clutter Yet I say that I still enjoy the episodes themselves for the most part.

>I was also toying with the idea of saving all the images posted in the thread.
Thanks! and can you show me if you figure out something better than my attempts of just downloading the webpage.

>If it turns out that I stick around for all of the next generation, I'll be a little surprised, but I definitely want to see at least the beginning of what they do next, good or bad.
That is understandable. Though I could see some value in it myself just comparing it to the old series, that could still feel hallow (especially if it's just a large hatedom). Still, as I said, stop by once in awhile if ya have the time maybe a couple of things that could interest you coming in awhile. or if you just wanna chat, that's fine too.

>>5255
5050anon here, still lurking.
I'm not good at committing to posting, but I've said most of what I wanted to say to the regulars here already anyway, apologies for bump btw.
but I do keep thinking back to this, a sort of untied ending. you said you'd make a new thread but I don't see one that looks like it in the catalog.

I wanna say my last words. We are about to step into a new NMAiE. When we started this one the season had yet to begin, endchan hadn't had it's great 11 day outage, and...

>>3497
Our old and true BO had only recently re-revealed himself. Now with all that has happened I look at this upcoming NMAiE with a since of taking a step into a new era. One of unknown.


So, God bless /endpone/. Live Long and prosper and keep trudging along, for we know not what the future holds.

>>3485
>because Equestria was too big for /endpone/to handle that size so it went to Seaquestria instead not mention that we are the dead squad but even those can dance edition
pic related

>-FRESH MATERIAL

>Golden Oaks general, a project that investigates and discusses underground parts of the fandom besides the well-known MLP sites: >>3148

>The Revolution fic by the Bridgefag: >>2747

>The Mirror of Fire (the first two parts so far): >>2131

>The Mascot General, Dolores Umbridge: >>2992

>-OLD MATERIAL

>Bat Pony General: >>125, including Cadencebat fic by >the Bridgefag (provisional name): >>1134
>Comic Thread: >>1627, including the comics of Tempest >Shadow and the Nightmare Knights arc.

>Personal project by L23: >>656 , including the Comforts >of Darkness: >>1445; Novo´s fic: >>1548 and the >celebration of the >>2000 posts: >>2022

>>4960
>At least I helped a little
helping doesn´t always make the world better if those decisions go into the wrong direction. Look at what you have suggested...

>>4962
somehow. Don´t ask me the formula nor the survival guide. It´s almost a miracle that this board has seen the end of gen 4.

Congratulations.


>>4964
Dolores confirmed for being guilty of Bronycon´s death this year.


>>4966
>Our old and true BO had only recently re-revealed himself. Now with all that has happened I look at this upcoming NMAiE with a since of taking a step into a new era. One of unknown.
eeeyup, he could have waited until the end of this gen but his personal case was beyond the passion towards this franchise.

>>4967
>>4968
and do you know the funniest thing about that? It doesn´t end up right there...


ready for the unknown? Good, because we are leaving the seas for more chaos instead.

>>4721
This looks interesting. I will say that my experience with animation is rather... mixed. I do have an interest. May actually look into this opentoonz program.

So after almost 6 months since this fic has been published/posted over here, I think that I should review or give my personal comments towards this piece of fiction.

Review of: The Mare in the Mountain (Bridgefag, April 2019)

So, in this fic, unlike the original Cadencebat fic in which she had to hide her entity and falling into corruption as something appealing to her, Cadence here is shown as a more "mystical" creature than usual.

The Revolution fic went to some confusing and extraordinary settings that were highly related to political movements/strategies that despite its proper context into this world, it needs a few tries and a little bit more of effort from the reader in order to see how it follows a cohesive logic and progression.

However, The Mare in the Mountain doesn´t rely on real life elements except for justifying a plot device and a motif for moving the plot forward >>3856 (hipster/anti/poor art that kind of points out the sense of art from society´s standards, even though the editing thread could be a reason to bring this topic on the table).

So by leaving reality aside, this fanfic is much more straight forward than the Revolution fic and it introduces (with more additions to her transformation) the Mare in the Mountain with a clearer idea of how she is than the original Cadencbat fic.

It´s as certainly confusing for the reader why she is called like that at first as as one gets to know that the actual Princess Cadence has earned a second life of fame.

I am not going to say that this fanfic would work as complete canon because there are aspects from it that obviously prevent from having this dark direction.

Nonetheless, the funny dialogue between the CMC before meeting Cadence, the fact that this story advances through a dream, the attempts at justifying its context (Luna could be the one manipulating the dream for Apple Bloom, the inspiration that Apple Bloom had that could have come from Cherilee´s lectures in the school), the recurrent drawings that become relevant in order to transmit a message through the story, etc; all of that could have perfectly fit for a standard story of MLP.

Backing up what I say about feeling like FiM, it´s that the fic offers room to breathe within its development and let lines like these:
>"Are ya sure ya can't tell me what this Mare on the Mountain is?"
>"Mare in the Mountain, Apple Bloom," Sweetie Belle corrected.
>Apple Bloom rolled her eyes.

I personally see where this is coming and I can tell that this actually criticizes the constant spelling mistakes written in this board. Not only the sense of comedy is there but the CMC really show their characteristic tropes until the climax, meaning that the author actually acknowledges their personalities even if the story is going through muddy waters that could feel off if it was shown so directly to the reader.

So for the most part, this fanfic will sound familiar to the average fan but where the questions will begin from the start and the climax (not to mention the strange actions from Scootaloo and SB while walking to the place where Cadence appears). The philosophical questions aimed at Apple Bloom, the grim imagery constantly present in her mind and how Cadence goes even further by twisting an intimidating technique: reading the minds of other creatures. She doesn´t only change to a more questionable side of actions, she doesn´t only become a guide for Apple Bloom but she also displays a really creepy yet powerful weapon that she could have exploited in the past:

>Cadence let a light hearted chuckle that contrasted with the fearsome atmosphere.
>"Of course I can. How else do you think I fix, manipulate and twist ponies love lifes?"

Mind f*yay*king blown by reading this. As much as she sounds certainly out of place with those questions, she proves that her true potential and lack of fears towards the wrong things actually drive her to take a step forward, like she knows way more than in theory she should have in the first place.

The concept of her being a bat isn´t something that one would have explored al that much. This fic doesn´t jump right away to the center of her new feature like the original Cadencebat green did, but instead she receives almost a mystical presentation, wondering who she is and when one gets to her, there are far more questions than answers. There is always a haunting feeling that pays off with a mysterious climax (yet with dark imagery) and one could define it as mental edginess. Not a single moment of violence was brought onto the table yet those tense feelings manage to happen while reading this piece, like a horror movie that is slowly building up before murdering harshly the characters.