Kirby Krackle

A Team Fortress 2 crossover RP? And of Mann VS Machine mode, no less!?

Count me the heck in!

Should I put my character app here or in the official app thread? I feel like it's a bit silly to have the mods deal with a one-shot character.

Uhm... I would say here. Since this isn't/won't/can't be a part of any other bigger RP. Also, I was wondering when you'd show up!

Kirby, m'dear just make sure it's kept tame for the sake of all-ages. A few other "RPs based on video games" got bumped to the 18+ FFA section recently. Not trying to be a bummer, but rules is rules.

Noted and tenkyewvedymuch! With any luck, the only things on the receiving end of firearms will be soulless automatons! As far as applications go, just because I itch for character details, I would like to see something like this:

Roleplay Type: Mane vs Machine

Name: Reveille

Sex: Male

Age: Stallion

Species: Earth Pony

Eye colour: Cyan

Coat: White

Mane/Tail: Military-style mane cut, tail cut short. Both a dull navy blue.

Physique: "Aren't you a little short to be a Soldier?" Lack of definition.

Occupation/Class: Soldier. Formerly trumpeter in Jazz band.

Cutie Mark:

Team:Blue

Loadout:Beggar's Bazooka/Buff Banner/(His mother's)Frying Pan. Wearing (his father's) Sergeant's Drill Hat.

History:

Reveille grew up strictly under the watchful eye of his father, the proud military stallion, Butterfield. He would wake his boy up at the crack of dawn for drills and training, because peace time was for slackers. All day long he would tell his boy stories from the war, though which war is anyone's guess. There was little time for much, except for the few times dear old Ma would sneak him out for a day at the Carnival, for instance. Reveille humored his old man until, of course, his teen years, where his affinity for his old man's bugle evolved to high class jams on the trumpet. He earned his cutie mark blowing out a tune he heard on the radio, played from ear and with remarkable skill. Though the old man would have none of this hippie music. "I have no son!", he screamed, taking aim at his boy with a Rocket Launcher that hasn't worked in years, if ever. Reveille stormed out, lived on the streets for a while before joining a band and making a name for himself. Then the draft hit, his Ma exclaimed, begging him to come home and talk some sense into his father. Though, Reveille has never once heard of "Mane Co" or "Builder's League United" or why the company was being taken over by robots powered by money. But Pa was getting on in years and certainly couldn't hobble his way onto the battlefield to face the Gray Hoard. Differences aside, he loved his Pa and did what any right minded boy would do: cracked his old man over the head with a cast iron skillet, leaving Ma to tend to the bump on his noggin. He did his best to try and fix the old Rocker Launcher with assorted junk he dug from a dumpster (though to be fair, he probably just made it worse) then stole his father's ID badge and headed out to the Badlands, ready to fight the good fight.

Character Summary: I couldn't resist. This is his summary.

I don't think I have to explain what Team Fortress 2 is. We're all on the internet. Some of you though may be unfamiliar with the phrase "MVM" and what it implies. And that is "Mann vs Machine". In summary, two rival companies usually sending wave after wave of mercenary at each others throats must come face to face with a sudden third. Rather than hiring contract killers, this third company has instead decided to build an insurmountable hoard of robots, all of them eerie copies of the mercenaries hired. It's apocalyptic almost. A sense of hopelessness and dread when you see just how many enemies are coming after you and your five buddies. And the the giants show up.

For you folks out there who already know this and have your Botkiller weapons, this RP will be taking place before and between waves of combat. There will be battlefield drama, lives on the line and all that wonderful/horrible stuff we like to mix in into the sugar coated world of ponies. Glorious ponies.

I would like to see applications. The standard kind used here. As a bonus, should you feel so inclined, feel free to include a load-out, as well as any silly hats your pony may be wearing! Because, at the end of the day, that's what TF2 is all about. Silly hats.

Applejack =/= Sagittarius? Wut? Also, me? Honest? Double wut?

I... may take that S. Kunai off your hands. How much you want for it? Steam name is Iuzzies, by the way.

Number 2: Not What we Expected

A group of ponies sitting around playing Dungeons and Dragons, Which their characters are humanized. (6 ponies maximum). Over time, they find themselves sucked into the game, putting themselves in the game. They find that their heroes are not what they expected. Seeing their characters go corrupt over time, they must find a way to stop their heroes from bringing doom upon the world and joining with their originally predicted nemesis. Filled with dungeons, monsters, various mythological beasts, and surprising twists and turns.

This one I would be down for. It looks like it could go all sorts of places. Plus, I'm partial to D&D. Incidentally, there's a Pathfinder RP in progress, if you're familiar with the system...

The other day I was asking a boy what he wanted for his 6th birthday. When he asked for MLP stuff, I tried to steer him towards something else. I have jumped to fulfill the pony desires of his sister.

This may imply that after 11.5 months of being a brony, I still consider it...bad...for guys to like it.

Is there an alternative explanation?

Still in the denial phase, huh?

I can tell from the lack of views you haven't yet submitted this to EquestriaDaily.

I did, actually. I think I got rejected.

And then I saw the other thread. I feel like a dope.

And here's Kirby Krackle, sometimes creepy sometimes clever, conveying a concise critique of the current comic in question! Be wary of spoilers, everypony!

The first thing I would like to point out is the artwork. Andy Price on the pencils delivers something while certainly not as streamlined as we're used to on, say Deviantart or a tumblr or this very board, it is certainly animated! Facial expressions have a powerful punch, almost akin to Ren and Stimpy in some panels and page layout becomes wild as the story picks up its pace. There is some wonderful scenery porn on page 3, full of pony, mane and background and what I suspect to be OC of the staff involved. Oh, and the Blues Brothers are there too. The villain, whom I will not reveal, gets a treatment I typically only see in manga, which is a hatching to reveal lots of face detail and then, on the same page, a simple silhouette. Delicious is a delicious contract between the ink and Heather Breckle's colours. Oh, and Pinkie Pie gets a slasher smile. It's wonderful.

Onto the writing! Again, without revealing much about the story, our six heroes once again get the call to action! For? Why, the Cutie Mark Crusaders have been abducted! I was wondering why it was so quiet around here. ...ahem, anyway, not much I can really say with a single issue in hand but every character is themselves. The show's standards are met.

Finally, there are some jokes in this that absolutely must be addressed. I cannot not talk about them! The first being the "You can have her back" gag in the middle of a kidnapping. The second being... oh, how can i put this? Did you see the Incredibles? Or Watchmen? Or that one Green Lantern episode of the Superman animated series? I hope so. Villainous monologing is brought to our attention and then the dastard basically hangs up the phone when called out on it. Hilarious.

In summary, this is a must have for you all. Not only is it more pony thus, it must be supported, but it is also a fine piece of comic booking and definitely worth the $3.99! There's even a bonus comic at the end, two pages long! I hope you all got your copy.

Frankly, as long as one's collection doesn't disrupt healthy non-pony activities (like a job and friends and a balanced breakfast), there is no such thing about too much pony. No harm, no foul.

I heard just how many people got laid off because of this. It's disgusting.

But fear not! The Twinkie, as well as Wonderbread and so many other name brands, are too precious to loose. I bet the recipes and the rights to use them will be sold off to other bakeries and we'll have them back in no time.

I've hit that plenty of times. But consider this an opportunity to do that one pet project you've had in the back of your mind for ages, but never got around to. You must have one. Everyone does!

To you all as well! And your family and friends! Naturally, I'm grateful for ponies, but also to this board and its wonderful people. Thanks for being awesome, guys.

Oh Kirby, you're so silly. I am a little sad that you didn't use the faux-Jamaican 90s version though.

The biggest pain of making this was trying to find a commercial of decent audio quality. This was the best sounding I could find, certainly not which one I wanted to use initially.

This is one of those times.

Also: The truth about Luna's book.

*internet hug*

Luna's book. What?

Spoiler tagged because I bet the file is huge.

Infinite Pinkie Pies.

Excuse me while I pick up my jaw from the floor.

Amazed nopony has made this a topic yet.

But anyway, how is everyone holding up? Lost power? Cell service? House trashed? Is everyone okay?

We can do trade artwork for in-game swag now?

...I need to start drawing again .

I may regret putting this up but....

http://tf2b.com/tf2/ShadowMage

I've got some things I want to get rid of, like a Strange Brass Beast, some festive weapons. That sort of stuff.

I don't suppose you're willing to part with the S. Quick Fix? Also, Grizzled Veteran! Sheesh! No wonder so many Vintages.

I haven't forgotten about this. I'm actually building character #2! I figured I should offer a second perspective on the day 2 of this RP. Expect things.

Oh, and he's Orzhov.

Happy birthday to that wonderful show that gave this bitter old man faith in American cartooning again. I'm warmer for it. I'm happier for it. I'm getting back into good habits again! I'm drawing, I'm roleplaying and heck, I'm eating more apples than I ever have before. Thank you, Lauren Faust and the entire creative team! And thank you Canterlot, for letting me share this gift.

I think my first episode (I forget at this point) was somewhere along in the late middles. Maybe Feeling Pinkie Keen. My favorite episode? Officially? I'll get back to you on that.