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Further thoughts: I feel like this episode represents a significant tonal shift for the series. I won't quite say that the content is darker, but it is certainly more mature. Instead of reacting like scared fillies or using Pinkie Pie's laugh trick like in "The Mare in the Moon" (S01E01-02), everypony in the Mane 6 knew their places and handled the enemies they confronted with swift, decisive action. They were willing to proceed at great risk and without complaint to accomplish their mission. In addition, the dialogue seems less "kiddy," with the Mane 6's individual mannerisms coming across in their way of speaking rather than in the dialogue itself. The show grew up and even though it was wholly unexpected, I like it a lot.

Yggdrasil. That is all.

The Derelict Sailors on airships tell many tales of ghost ships. Their sailframes are made of cobwebs, their masts rotting and decks rusted but somehow still afloat. Through the skies and seas these derelicts drift, borne on currents of air, ocean, and aether. Some say that they are crewed by the souls of the ****ed, others dismiss them as merely products of fiction, mirage, and inebriation. Still others pursue them relentlessly, enticed by tales of fabulous riches and magical treasures on board. Regardless of what you believe, word has reached you by mouth or print that one such ghost ship as appeared nearby. Somewhere in the Equestrian northern frontier territory, west of Stalliongrad, is a massive airship of unknown origin. It is currently caught in an unusual set of air currents in the mountains near the Trensal River. With no registration and no legal claim to her by any individual or government, her cargo and running gear are up for grabs by whoever is brave or foolhardy enough to salvage her. You’ve been contracted to survey the ship as part of a salvage team. What mysteries lie within her rusted bulkheads? What strange fate befell her crew? What else lurks in the darkness of her holds? Find out as you explore THE DERELICT.​ Stand by for further information...

Changelings When you can be anyone or anything, who are you? Until recently, changelings have appeared regularly only in myths, legends, and old mares’ tales. Any prior historical references were short, sparse, and lacking in detail. Since the attack on Canterlot, however, new information has come to light. The changelings that attacked Canterlot have a very characteristic appearance: their bodies are roughly equine in shape, having four legs and a mane and tail. The changelings in Canterlot were seen to have different body shapes and sizes, much like ponies. Unlike ponies, however, their bodies are not covered in hair, but instead a shiny exoskeleton-like skin, much like an insect. Changelings appear to bear the marks of decay on their bodies; their limbs are pocked with holes and dimples, their manes and tails are wispy and brittle-looking, and their wings appear torn and ragged while still granting them flight. A shell-like structure covers their backs where an ordinary pony would wear a saddle. A changeling’s key trait is his or her ability to shapeshift. Scholars of magic suggest that this ability is a “glamour,” a special spell built specifically for deception. Changelings appear to be able to cast glamours naturally. During the transformation, all of the physical features of the identity they steal are recreated perfectly, down to the last hair. The glamour, however, is merely cosmetic. It only alters the changeling’s appearance and does not grant them access to the individual’s personality, memories, or unique mannerisms. Close friends can easily unmask a disguised changeling who is acting “out of character.” Changelings appear only to be able to assume the form of somepony close to their size. Most changelings appear to be within the same size range as ordinary ponies, save for the queens. Based on what is known about Chrysalis, queens stand taller than their broods, being proportioned more similarly to alicorns than average ponies, though her physical traits remain similar to lesser changelings. Like the smaller changelings, Chrysalis showed marks of apparent decay, with pocks in her wings and her legs and a crooked twisted horn upon her head. Her wings and mane and tail were similarly ragged and worn-looking. It also appears that queens can extend their glamours into powerful charm spells, preventing all but the most strong-willed of individuals from seeing through their deception. The actions of Chrysalis and her brood left a lasting mark on Equestrian views of Changelings in general. Since the only recent contact with changelings was during the Canterlot attack, very little is understood about changeling motives other than their overwhelming hunger for love. This hunger seems to be an intrinsic part of their culture, leading scholars to ask questions about where it came from in the first place. Due to the visibility of Chrysalis’ attack on Canterlot, It is easy to assume that changelings are malicious creatures willing to do anything it takes to acquire love, even if their methods are less than scrupulous. Still, there are some scholars who are reluctant to believe that Chrysalis and her hive should serve as a benchmark for the species. Scattered reports suggest that there are other extant hives ruled by other queens whose methods differ from those of Chrysalis and her brood. Some even say that these other changelings already walk among Equestrian ponydom today! These claims, however, are unsubstantiated and require further investigation, research, and perhaps diplomacy. - Canterlot Research Journal

You mean an MRE?

Clicks are what happens when you trip the trigger wire on an anti-personnel mine.

I find your lack of vocabulary and articulation disturbing.

For what it's worth, the campaign's gameplay is significantly improved from BF3's campaign. They give you plenty of tactical options and lots of eye candy. The real problem is the writing. Even Michael K. Williams can't make up for formulaic plot and disjointed storytelling. Then again, can you expect much more from a game whose main draw is multiplayer? Multiplayer is a blast. Vehicles are powerful, but not gamebreaking, and infantry weapons feel nicely balanced against each other. The firefights are fast and furious and positioning matters just as much as having the biggest gun or the quickest reflexes. Basically, BF4 is everything that BF3 should have been. While it's not a revolutionary game, the refinements and additions to the craziness keep it fresh and exciting.

I'm still trying to figure out why everyone is so obsessed with Goomy.

Bump - ready

Working on her. Slowly.

Roshina al-Majed You don’t know what you’re dealing with; I guarantee it. RP Type: Canterlot Chronicles Name: Roshina al-Majed Sex: Female Age: Late “teens” Species: Sky Dragon Eyes: Auric Body: Blue. Deep pelagic blue for most of her body. Lighter blue for her belly scales. The ribbing in her wings and the spines on her back are the same color as her primary scales, with wing webbing being a dull flesh color. Body markings: Thin gold lines that trace odd right-angle patterns over her upper arms, shoulders, and spine. They glow faintly whenever she uses dragon breath. Physique: Lithe and flexible for a dragon. Her size is nowhere near that of the behemoth monsters of Equestrian lore, but she is significantly longer than the average earth pony. Her long body and thin build give her a snake-like profile. Residence: Stalliongrad. Occupation: “Scholar at large,” which translates to artifact dealer/hunter and alchemist for hire. Unique Traits Roshina is a self-trained alchemist, artifact hunter, and mercenary. She is an adept flier and hand to hand combatant, having lived on the road since leaving home and learning how to care for herself and protect herself against feral beasts in the wild. Her alchemical knowledge and mental catalogue of the arcane come from extensive personal study and cultural osmosis. Character History Roshina was born to the Majed clan, a small, loosely-affiliated family unit of dragons in the Badlands. The clan made its home in a geothermal oasis in the mountains, giving their children the advantage of safe upbringing and plentiful food. The elders even talked of grooming her to be their successor. But Roshina had bigger plans. She could be better than this little hollow in the ice. She could be greater. She declined the offer of succession and without a further word, left the oasis. She hasn’t looked back since. Her journeys took her across northern Aquellia, the Equestrian Frontier, and areas not charted or protected by any nation. In those harsh lands, Roshina hardened herself, honing her talents into finely-tuned skills and improvised tricks that gave her an edge in any confrontation. Whether it be griffon pirates, Equestrian outlaws, or wild beasts, Roshina found ways to best them all. She soon gained a reputation for being a capable mercenary. Her big break, however, was in the discovery of an old set of jewelry in the wastes. Roshina routinely sold gems and archaeological finds she unearthed to dealers to support herself with tools and food on the road. When a dealer offered her an exorbitant sum for the set, Roshina’s curiosity was piqued. Her research led her to many books on Equestrian history, allowing her to date the jewelry back to the time of the Great Equestrian Migration. Armed with this knowledge, she was able to bargain for even more money, enough to start an investment fund that continues to supply her to this day. It was then that Roshina realized that the more knowledge she gained, the better off she would be. Her travels eventually took her to Stalliongrad. Audits from the university provided her with arcane knowledge and contacts from her old jobs provided a steady stream of both artifacts to move and clients to service. She now runs Axiom Group, a network of researchers and contacts that she can tap whenever she needs information, hard assets, or leads on tracking the latest artifact or investigating the latest disturbance. Roshina uses Stalliongrad as a base of operations, as it is both an important transport hub and a melting pot that provides all sorts of leads and clients for her profession. Character Summary Roshina is highly intelligent and well-traveled. She voraciously consumes knowledge and relentlessly hunts down leads in her search for artifacts. Though money and gems are excellent rewards for bringing in items of significance, Roshina considers them luxuries that can be done without if the need arises. Far more valuable to her is extracting the knowledge bound up in dusty tomes or figuring out just what makes an ancient piece of artifice, chemical reaction, or enchantment tick. She always does her best to ensure that her already formidable knowledge of the arcane continues to grow with each job. While Roshina is amicable, it becomes apparent after a few conversations that she thinks highly of herself. Her arrogance comes off subtly with cleverness of tongue and inflection rather than blatant disrespect. That said, she has learned to temper her pride with cunning over the years. Sometimes, a silver tongue is more devastating a weapon than adamantine claws and fiery breath. Though she is not accredited, her knowledge of arcana rivals that of degree-holding scholars. Roshina has not continued to pursue formal education on principle, feeling that she needs no vindication in her line of work; her word of mouth reputation is enough. Her intellectual hubris is perhaps her greatest flaw. Roshina maintains a large network of business contacts, but few friends. Her heart is firmly in her studies and her business. Only those she finds highly interesting individuals are accorded a relationship more in-depth than business acquaintance. These would be individuals with similar interests, even if they have differing opinions. Roshina welcomes challenge so long as it comes with effective scholarship. She has no time to waste with those that spout hot air without the ability to back their claims. Roshina doesn’t go looking for shadier jobs, but she will not hesitate to take them if the payoff is substantial. Money is rarely enough to sway her, as she has plenty of it, but artifacts, tomes, and other arcane goodies might be enough to buy her services.

GhostGirl just got a hold of me and her computer is out of commission. She'll be on messengers here and there on her phone, but board stuff will be kind of hard for her to keep up with until she gets a working machine.

Hi guys, Ghostie just got a hold of me and said that her pixel art is going to be on hold indefinitely due to computer trouble. She says sorry for the holdup!

I'm currently sick, so my presence and productivity will be reduced for a bit. I'll try and get things together by this weekend. Sent from my HTCONE using Tapatalk 4

The judgment you shall face revolves around your use of comic sans.