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  1. I’m so darn particular about beginnings and endings- I have this nagging feeling that its always got to be done right. At that pace, I’ll never get this started though. So- on to the good stuff. I’ve recently been learning how to code in Python and greatly enjoying it- so much that I really want to be sure I spend some energy digging deeper and learning more than the basics. To that end, I’ve decided to build a text-adventure game! Yay, how original, and exciting. But actually, it kind of is! During my time running Canterlot, a lot of good ideas came across the drawing board- and many of them just never made it to light. One of these ideas was to take the MLP:FiM setting and turn it on its head by creating a survival-horror scenario without dipping into something as trite as zombies, vampires, etc. Granted, now that there is a fanfic for just about everything, doing anything that isn’t tired in the MLP:FiM community is a challenge in itself, but I do wholly believe that a survival-horror using canon in-world elements could be really fun as an RP for one, several, or many users. The implementations for a mass RP event on the forum were very exciting- but the bottom line was that it was too much work to make it work on that scale. So I’ve decided to make a text-adventure game based on the survival-horror setting of Heart of Equestria. I’m keeping this blog to talk about my discoveries and progress learning to code with Python, and keep myself accountable for making some kind of progress on personal goals. My current goal is to create a basic version of the game using codeskulptor. In other posts I will go into more details of the game, and share plans for character/party interaction, puzzle and problem solving, game interface, combat, and more. Ultimately, I want this project to be a survival story against terrible odds that players can plug into and experience with their own persona/character. If it goes well and I learn a few things, I may try making a DM booklet and converting the whole piece over to a group-play style game. If you are curious about updates to the Heart of Equestria project, please feel free to follow, or leave comments with your feedback or ideas. My tumblr can be found here: https://www.tumblr.c...g/inner-atelier I’m planning on posting once per week with an update on the code that I’ve made, and the overall progress of the project. We’ll see how that works out for now.
  2. Empathy should be the ultimate pursuit- for in achieving it, you live through others, and experience more than any one person ever could alone.

  3. @BezelFolf I know right? :D *hugs!*

  4. I'd likely pop in to playsome terraria from time to time
  5. Until there is a Diamond Dog lore that becomes approved as site canon to use, I would suggest that you focus on creating a diamond dog that seems to follow any patterns or information that can be gleaned from the show. Also, remember that different types of RP here on canterlot will mean different levels of acceptance for non-pony characters. For example, FFA would allow you to play any kind of diamond dog character right now, without any type of requirements. There would be some reasonable limitations for CC, and to my current knowledge there is no current implementation plan for Diamond Dogs in the WoE RP, however *I could be wrong* about that. I do not know what Rosewind and Dio have in mind for the RP at this time. Maybe, just stick to something you could see happening in the show, and be open to feedback.
  6. Here's to new beginnings, healtheir life styles, and spending more time with the person I love. Canterlot is in good hands- I can trust our successors to do amazing things while I get my life back on track, do my marraige justice, my job secure, (and my body back into shape)!

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    2. RarityDash

      RarityDash

      Good luck with everything, Mane! <3

    3. Davroth

      Davroth

      I hope you new, brighter future involves Skyping every now and then. Otherwise I'll miss you a lot. <3

    4. Armony

      Armony

      Best of luck Mane! Hope we still get to talk on Skype every now and then! <3

  7. These were very thoughtful gifts, and have garnished much attention in my home we put the second item in our scrapbook). Thank you very much for the thoughtfulness
  8. It has been a real pleasure pouring my heart into the community here. I remember joining this community as a member its first day, and sharing the news that I was proposing to my sweetheart with other excited individuals here. This forum even celebrated my wedding with me. I have deep, fond, loving memories of the community here, and I have made friends for life. However, as my career and personal life have been taking off, it has become painfully aware that my time to offer to this site has become increasingly limited, and the community here deserves better than that from me. I am still going to be around, and I look forward to interacting with everyone here in ways that I previously could not. I have the utmost faith in our successors, and I know that they are supported by an excellent team of RP Helpers, SRP's, and mods. I am looking forward to bright days for the community here. Thank you all, for being the best community I've ever had the pleasure to serve.
  9. There is so much I should have said, and so much we should have done together. Thank you for your kindness, your life, your thoughtfulness. Thank you for your smile, and the life you shared. Rest well friend.

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    2. Bellosh

      Bellosh

      *Joins in the hugging*

    3. SparkleFire

      SparkleFire

      You have our support, Mane.

    4. Davroth

      Davroth

      I'm sorry for your loss, Mane pony. :c

  10. Hehe, I think it depends on the day. ;D
  11. First Impression: Spunky and a bit tart. Ambitious like a fire-cracker; one high-energy burst to the next- always delivering a bang. Always makes me think of Key-lime pie.
  12. Put all of your information into a word processor, then copy paste it over? Should be a simple easy fix until you find out what the real issue is.
  13. What makes a character unique, cool, dramatic, or likable has very little to do with the qualities they are introduced with. I can think of very few movies or stories (none, actually) where I like the character based on everything offered to me about them. The effort you take in developing your character is directly equal to the impact that character will have on others who read about it. Telling someone in your character description: "Oh he's an orphan so he's had a hard life" earns exactly as much sympathy as it did time to read the statement- almost none. However, its often that our favorite characters have 'setting-inspired-qualities' that we would normally see as overused, or even "lame". Luke Skywalker, Harry Potter, Leia Skywalker - All Orphans. Katara from Avatar - death of a parent and only child with "special ability". John Snow and Naruto- dejected, outcast, and unloved (by someone/village.) Inexperienced RP'ers and writers look at this and they begin to feel that these qualities are *musts* in 'epic' characters. And it makes sense when you don't look at it too closely- troubled characters have much room to overcome their obstacles. But if you take a closer look you will realize it is not the setting of the characters that even matters- those "qualities" are happen-stance for plot and setting development more than they are for character development. What actually drives character development is what happens to the character during the story. Luke and Leia Skywalker- both happily living with other relatives with lives of their own. It is not until they experience the loss of these relatives (on tattooine, and the destruction of Alduin), that these characters experience or suffer loss. They, and the audience, could honestly care less that they were orphans. Harry Potter - It is not the fact that Harry doesn't know his parents that makes us grieve for his situation, it is how his caretakers mistreat him that sets the stage. If Harry screamed, and was a terrible child, and put holes into walls- then we honestly wouldn't care. In fact, many of us continue not to care until he is at the point of the sorting hat, and despite everything he's been through he wants to be different than what he's experienced, and this creates some small, fledgling amount of character. The interesting thing about harry is that he really doesn't develop much character until the end of the first book. The best example of why setting doesn't matter is seen illustrated by how much more you care that Harry has to *go back* to that family than you did when you first read about his situation. Why is that? Because all the important character-development that we value occurred between those points- the events themselves did not award him any real sympathy. Katara - Same deal, she's got ability and only has one parent who is gone most the series, but neither of that means tush-kiss; we begin to like her because of her experiences with her companions. John Snow - We like him because of the choices he makes, not because he is a half-son; and lady stark hates him- the fact she dislikes him is actually more character development *for her*, than it is for him. This only serves as reason for him to "Go to the wall". Its a plot toy, not a character development tool. Naruto - One of the most troubled characters painted up with most of the tropes possible- special ability, martyr, nobody likes him, attitude problems, orphan, the list goes on. All of these things we don't care about- why? Because we admire his ability to continue to laugh; and to dream. Naruto only gets decently cool when he starts to embrace his responsibility and dreams, and to *stop caring* that other people don't accept him. Through his pursuit of that and the inner strength he displays *during the story*, others grow to admire and respect him. The key is that all of the above characters are actually normal, uninteresting people. It is what they do that determines how interesting they are. Often they will 'struggle' with elements of their setting, and yes, that is character development; but character development is both articulated through things gained and lost- and how the character responds to that. Applying *less* tropes to your character makes them harder to anticipate what kind of issues they will face, and how they will react. When making a character, its best to start out with someone average. A farmer boy/girl with simple life. Use your RP to develop your story. That is the appropriate place to introduce loss and gain- not the character's bio. Just try summarizing everything that Luke and Leia Skywalker do into a single, simple character biography. Try doing it with Naruto, or Katara for that matter. You'll notice that they will seem a *lot less interesting* when you are done. Dont tell us how your pony character is special or cool. Show us how your average OC does something extraordinary.
  14. Manestream

    Sad News

    I only spoke to her a few times over twitter. I think she helped to bring out some of the best things in the community: caring, sharing, and value in friendship. Its always sad to see anyone of any age in her situation, and I hope that we can practice what we've learned in the future without any other reason than 'it brightened a young girl's day when it mattered most'. I hope I can learn to practice that kind of grace all the time.
  15. Good to see you again Trixie As no one knows you better than yourself, and you are returning, you might go ahead and speak a little bit about your experience in the fandom community.
  16. Wooo 12 hour work shifts- sooooo much fun! But the money is preeeeety goooood.

    1. Kodokuna

      Kodokuna

      Money and much fun?

      You lucky mare. >3<

    2. RarityDash

      RarityDash

      Yay, money! Good luck with the long shifts, Mane. <3

    3. Davroth

      Davroth

      I'll never ever see you online again, will I? :P

      Glad you found something, Mane pony. <3

  17. Working with Chrysalis, taking notes, making plans for her little buddies to find a home. Now, I wonder where that would be?

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    2. Davroth

      Davroth

      It'll all work out in the end, I'm sure. :')

    3. Halide

      Halide

      *Screams internally*

    4. tacobob

      tacobob

      Now if they all looked like this: http://equestria-prevails.deviantart.com/art/Love-starved-354044840 They would have any problems getting all the wuv they need.

  18. To touch on this, whomever is playing twilight can arrange an RP that takes place before the alicorn event, or after- this allows them to play the character in either manner.
  19. The northern reaches of Equestria holds many questions for all. A vast expanse of frozen tundra, ravaged by howling winds, deathly cold, and dark, jagged shadows have turned many explorers and would-be adventurers away. Those that set foot too far into the north simply became a part of it, to never be heard from again. For the last thousand years many mysteries lay beneath the deep snow, behind the jagged mountain tops that served to separate the land of ice from the rest of the world. Until now. A new chapter for the North has begun, the Crystal Empire, recently rediscovered and saved from the clutches of King Sombra- once again shines as the gem of the North! Recent cooperative efforts between Equestria and the Crystal Empire have made great galloping strides in returning the ancient city to its former glory. As legends have it, The Crystal Empire once spanned a distance larger than Equestria's borders today- but most of the Empire and its lands still lay in deep slumber beneath a deep coat of frozen snow. Only the central city, also known as Crystal Spire remains. It is said that wendigos, dragons, and worse still lurk the frozen wastes that once belonged to the Crystal Empire; perhaps hidden amongst those wastes are safe havens to be found where the original three pony tribes once passed through. There is much to do- knowing this, Princess Cadence and Shining Armor have taken it upon themselves to help restore the Empire to its former glory, and to bring warmth back to the homeland of the Crystal Ponies! Since the events leading to King Sombra's defeat and the reactivation of the Crystal Heart, trade has sprung up between Equestria's Capital, Canterlot, and the Crystal Palace, bringing in much needed resources and traffic to the isolated city. To aid this effort, a high-speed railroad has been constructed through the northern mountains that separate the borders of Equestria and the Crystal Empire- cutting what would be weeks of travel time into a day-long trip. For the first time in a thousand years- the Crystal Empire is open to everypony! Adventurers, traders, and ponies empathetic to help are all making their way to the Crystal Empire to find their place in this exciting new frontier! ​ Locations: The Crystal Gates- The gates into the Crystal Empire, one of the empire's most unique and important features. The Crystal Plaza - The Central Crystal Plaza and the podium at its core where the precious Crystal Heart is kept. The Crystal Markets - The Crystal Empire's Market District is one of the busiest and most important places to know. The Crystal Palace - The home of Cadence and Shining Armor. The Crystal Empire Farm District - Homeland to the cute little ewes, and fertile farmlands of the Crystal Empire. The Crystal Empire Arts District- An entire district dedicated to the artistic talents of the Crystal Ponies. The Crystal Empire Residential District - Where all the crystal ponies make their homes. ​ Map of the Crystal Empire:
  20. Well, looks like everyone on my project at work may be let go. Client doesnt like that we cant handle more work when they wont let us hire more people. Stressful times.

    1. tacobob

      tacobob

      Sorry to hear that. :(

    2. Rosewind

      Rosewind

      Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear that, Mane. I just got laid off myself, so I can commiserate with your situation.

  21. Some of you have noticed that the Donations feature has been removed. There have been some issues with payments processing, and once those issues are verified as fixed, we will re-introduce the donation feature again. Thank you to those that have expressed your generosity, we appreciate your patience in this matter, and will let everypony know when the feature is up and running again!
  22. I am glad to hear that it has worked out, and Lovinity got approved for the mane RP ^-^ Its heartwarming to see your excitement :3
  23. Manestream

    Dawn

    Please be conscientious of posting stories that may include violence, or grimdark elements as they are not appropriate for the board. You are welcome to share them outside of the board, of course
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