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Post by Mezzaphor on May 23, 2015 16:17:15 GMT
Very interesting episode. Plenty of worldbuilding for the griffons, and a continuation of the theme from the premier: the mane six inspiring others to live better and spread harmony.
Rainbow Dash's impression of Twilight Sparkle made me laugh harder than anything else this whole season.
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Post by Applelight Limited on May 23, 2015 16:27:43 GMT
The screen caps a on Derpibooru looked interesting. I can't wait to see it.  |
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Post by japaneseteeth on May 23, 2015 18:23:47 GMT
Okay, watching now. Will be back when I finish.
EDIT: Okay, watched it. Overall pretty good. The whole notion of the griffon kingdom relying entirely on the idol was a bit weird, but on the whole I thought it was handled pretty well. I still wouldn't say that I'm a fan of Gilda, but I definitely prefer how she was handled in this episode to her original appearance. It sheds a bit of light on why she was so harsh in her debut. The worldbuilding was interesting too; on the whole I almost get the idea that Griffonstone is like a city-state that's somehow part of Equestria. It looks too small to be an entire kingdom, and it would explain both why Twilight treats it like part of Equestria as well as why the Griffons are present in the Equestria Games. Maybe after the idol got stolen, the kingdom went so far downhill that it got absorbed into Equestria somehow.
Favorite moments were definitely RD's Twilight impression as well as Pinkie trying to eat the scone.
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Post by Applelight Limited on May 23, 2015 22:45:52 GMT
I just finished watching it too! Guys I loved it! Pinkie was great in this episode (I love that pony!  ), it had a nice ending, and some really cool world building to boot. Plus, it was pretty hilarious too. RD's impersonation of Twilight, Pinkie suffering another baked bads incident (I like how they're starting to use her big eating habits against her in jokes) and the little 'thing' going on between Pinkie and...a statue. Loved them all. I actually really liked what they did with the Griffons. And there was a lot of self ware humor in this episode too, like: You know what this scones need? Let me guess the magic of friendship? No...baking powder. This has been a very strong season so far. |
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Post by japaneseteeth on May 24, 2015 0:40:06 GMT
Also, how Rainbow Dash called out the sappiness of Pinkie's speech at the end.
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Post by Applelight Limited on May 24, 2015 0:48:18 GMT
Yeah that too. I did like how Griffons were/are kinda like Dwarves. A nice touch. |
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Post by Sydxelia on May 24, 2015 5:38:43 GMT
And there was a lot of self ware humor in this episode too, like: You know what this scones need? Let me guess the magic of friendship? No...baking powder. Pinkie always carries baking powder in her mane, in case of baking powder emergency. |
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Post by Kyler Thatch on May 24, 2015 9:44:30 GMT
Old friends getting back together will always have a special place in my heart.
Though I can't help but feel that the resolution was a bit rushed.
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Post by japaneseteeth on May 24, 2015 17:02:07 GMT
Agreed, though it was kind of inevitable with the amount of content in this episode.
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Post by Applelight Limited on May 24, 2015 17:18:31 GMT
That's the problem with the short length of the episodes. They have to sort of cram it all in. It's not really a problem though imo.
I loved the start of this episode too. Pinkie baking with gummy.
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Post by japaneseteeth on May 24, 2015 19:24:05 GMT
It was kind of a pity that he hadn't actually made the cake when they got back, though.
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Post by Applelight Limited on May 24, 2015 21:15:57 GMT
True. |
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), it had a nice ending, and some really cool world building to boot. Plus, it was pretty hilarious too. RD's impersonation of Twilight, Pinkie suffering another baked bads incident (I like how they're starting to use her big eating habits against her in jokes) and the little 'thing' going on between Pinkie and...a statue. Loved them all.
