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  1. Cartoons Other Than MLP: FiM

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    Avengers Earth's Mightiest Heroes, Batman The Animated Series, Batman Beyond

    That's what Ciraxis highly approves.

    Transformers Animated, Transformers Prime

    Not bad...but watch Beast Wars and Beast Machines (in THAT order) to see a great Transformers series (with greatest Megatron ever! - Yesss...).

    Also I liked Armada but only from

    Starscream Heel Face Turn

    onwards. It had that unique feel of mystery and unknown danger.....and it's better to ignore Energon and Cybertron....for you own good.

  2. Magic the Gathering Libraries(decks) discussion

    in Entertainment and Geekery

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    Well, here's the first iteration of a new budget deck concept I've been working on: http://www.mtgvault....x?DeckID=358448

    The idea is to overwhelm your opponent(s) with excessive drawing and discarding. Kederekt Parasite, the enchantments, Runeflare Trap, and Molten Psyche are the main win conditions, with Obstinate Familiar, Sangromancer, and the rest of the deck providing survivability and utility.

    Interesting...it reminds me heavily of Ebony Owl Netsuke deck....Owl itself, Font of Mythos, Black Vise and Mikokoro from it can be

    alternatives.

    Maybe Tibalt? Or Adamaro, First to Desire? Or Gaze of Adamaro?

  4. [Fillydelphia]Moving In or The Mansion in Mess [Completed]

    in Greater Equestria

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    "He's indeed sharp!" Swift tought in his head. Unicorn wasn't in the stance for more than 6 seconds and he picked up intentionally made errors almost immediately. Dunder was obviously very good...but it seemed that at the same time he holded on 'by the book' rules too much, restraining himself in the process. Squall would love to test this first hoof, by sparring with him but things like that must wait.

    "Plan? Well let's see first in how bad state my house is. Today is too late for anything else anyway. I will not ask you to help with cleaning, just few errands. I already have the map prepared with various renovation firms marked on it. I prepared it still in Stalliongrad...just in case." unicorn explained. He troted forward and putted hoof on the door-handle.

    "And ghosts? Silly, ghost doesn't exist. Sure there are some forces that we can not explain for now...

    But ghosts? That's just riddi....." his voice broke-down when the door opened. Swift took a deep breath.

    "Those who dare fate,should know that it's sword fall with none the warning." he quoted ancient play.

    For main hall didn't looked derelict like they would expect, opposite in fact.

    "Young Master...residence didn't looked like this when I was here! Isn't it...?" butlers voice was shaking.

    "It is...and it's not me. I wouldn't be able to pull something like this anyway." Swift said with seriousness on his face. He stood there, silent for the moment.

    "Ghost or not, this mansion belonged to my ancestos and it now belongs to me. I will not be afraid of some illusions." unicorn announced boldly and entered the mansion first.

  6. (Everfree Forest) The Missing Manticore (OPEN)

    in Greater Equestria

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    At the same time, on another side of the Canterlot Swift Squall sighted with relief. Not only he managed to renew his swordsponyship licence but he managed to take care of other paperwork too AND at decent time to boot. It was good for Swift didn't quite liked Canterlot. Oh sure the city itself was gorgeous, the problem was bureaucracy and aristocrats.

    Despite being one of the nobles himself Squall had to agree with majority on this one - most nobleponies where shallow.

    For this reason he wished to return to Fillydelphia as fast as possible - even trought there was no need for urgency.

    While walking to the train station he saw the notice-board. Swift would usually ignore this but one of the posters sticked out from the others. It looked like it was made by hoof - rarity in Canterlot, place where moste things was solved by magic. He readed it once and rearranged his trademark, dark green sunglasses before doing this again. Transporting manticore? On civilian yacht?

    Flat "What?" escaped his mouth. This mare - for poster clearly stated it was mare - was out of her mind, that was sure. Swift had his run-ins with manticores - both with nasty Everfree kind ane even nastier Unyasi ones and bringing one on airship was horrible idea. Memory of old, terrible pain in his back resurfaced....

    He decided. The escapade that this mare organized will for sure end bad. Both for her and any help she attempted to hire.

    "I will find this Candy Catch-em and persuade her to abandon this ridiculous plan before anypony is hurt." he tought. Without any inhibitions he tore the poster and took it with him. The meeting place was at another side of the city. Good thing he had time to spare.

  12. [Fillydelphia]Moving In or The Mansion in Mess [Completed]

    in Greater Equestria

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    Swift was left quite struckt by the remark. He sat silent for the moment. Dying alone...Squall never pondered at the possibility.

    He had a four different near death experiences and it mattered for him not how but what for. But if he would get the choice...?

    Unicorn shaked his head to dismiss the tought "I did not thinked about that one. I will look into this to be sure they did" he said to reassure the mare. "Do not pity the dead, Fire Walker. Pity the living, and, above all those who unjustly suffer." Swift reminded her " But look...I appears we at our destination."

    They moved out and Swift payed the transport ponies. They were before massive steel gate. The mansion was standing on the hill and even from such distance it was clear it was HUGE.

    "Oak Branch....remind me, how previous owners called home of my ancestors?" unicorn asked.

    "The Willow Villa Young Master." butler answered the question.

    "Can't image why." replied Squall in deadpan tone. For indeed on both sides of the gate stood enormously big willows - like some ominous guardians.

    "From this day onwards, this residence will again be known as the Squallcoast Manor!" unicorn announced. Swif Squall just could't resist doing something theatrical. And then he realised that quite possibly he give himself in! Both his mother and grandfather very famous sportponies and fencers - Hooflimpic Games medallists to boot! He was proud of them but wanted not to be perceived trough them!

    "It looks like the road to the hill was completly taken by plant life isn't it?" he said quickly to change the subject as he opened the gate with his magic. True to be told - it was no distinction between the lawn and pathway. The grass was higher then the ponies! It reminded Squall his time in the Unyasi.

    "It would be big pain to trott trough this." said the noble "Allow me" said Swift and he grabbed his scabbard and sword. He took a combat stance and pulled the bade slightly.

    And then he slashed! Three strikes in three seconds - and he sheeted Yahom between each attack.

    "Here you go." Swift stated complacent. Grass before them was all cutted down. From the gate to main door on the distance of 300 meters and 10 meters wide.

    "What?" Squall asked confused, seeing bewildered faces of Fire and Dunder.

  17. [Fillydelphia]Moving In or The Mansion in Mess [Completed]

    in Greater Equestria

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    "Manor? North of the Northtown, I have some farmers for the neighborhoods. It's some distance so we will take droshky." Swift said and whistled for the one. They quickly boarded and after Oak Branch said the adress they moved.

    "About the 'abadoning' thing...it was but only for three years and even that was unusual... unicorn said and pondered for the moment to recall the details...

    "You see, last owener of the mansion was retired and senile battle mage....he was B rank I belive...and he did't took guests too kindly. He was also physically very weak due to his age but his combat magic remained sharp. He lived all on his own for 25 years or so...." Swift paused and took a look throught the window. "Everypony was so scared of him that there was no one to come and fix thing when they broke...Also, there was no way to arrest him for he didn't technicaly broke any regulations and at his age he would be let free anyway....not counting the fact that he could harm guards durning intervention...so they left him alone. So alone that until recently no one took notice that he passed away three years ago."

    he finished and gave both pegasi a slight smile.

    "So yes Dudner, it's that much run down. But I don't care....I would buy it even if everything but foundation would be rotten." unicorn paused and looked at the floor for the while.

    " My family and Fillydelphia have a long history...." Swift said sure that he stoked their interest.

  19. [Fillydelphia]Moving In or The Mansion in Mess [Completed]

    in Greater Equestria

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    "Hello Miss Fire. It's nice to meet you." Siwft said and bowed his head politely. "You are or were in REA aren't you? You walk and fly in such way..." he noticed. Then Swift turned his attention back to Dunder. "Dunder...you don't need to make excuses to me." male pegasi started to protest but unicorn rised his hoof "I did not said I don't belive you, acutally I do. But you on your own are responsible for your actions, I won't play chaperton."

    "But I can" said Oak Branch grinning under his moustache (and Squall facehoofed).

    "Anyway...I will go to my new home now. Renovation of the century awaits me. What about both of you? You can accompany me if you want and are into cleaning...But Dudner, it's getting late. If you don't fly now you will not get to Cloudsdale before dark.

  21. [Fillydelphia]Moving In or The Mansion in Mess [Completed]

    in Greater Equestria

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    "Who is this mare Young Master?" asked Oak Branch as Dudner flew off a small distance.

    "I am as clueless as you Branch. Some acquaintance of Dunder apparently. Anyway..." Swift turned around now facing old pony. "You mentioned some problems at a new place...

    "Oh Young Master I wish not to break this moment." butler dissmised the question. Squall in return glared at him with obvious disapproval - clear as bell even trought his non-transparent sunglasses. Old servant sighted "Very well Master Swift...if you insist." and proceeded to list all the problems, among them clogged chimney, leaking roof, floor in main hall eaten by mould and broken windows. Oh and he needed to buy more furniture (the smallest of the worries actually).

    "That's all Branch? Or did hydra took nest in the garden? I ask for the sake of completion you know."

    "Well, no Young Master. But it looks like it didn't seen gardener in at last 20 years. Truly, fragment of Everfree in the backyard."

    "Great 10 km² of the jungle....I need to hire not one but platoon of gardeners then."

    he rubbed his temple with his hoof and adjusted his shades and duster. It's gona be a loooong weekend.

  24. [Fillydelphia]Moving In or The Mansion in Mess [Completed]

    in Greater Equestria

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    Swift was left speechless. He not expected that Dudner would fly after him, much less apologize. Why - opposite - it was him who owned pegasus a one.

    "N-no...i-it's me who's sorry. I shouldn't overreact like that." he said struttering. "I know you was citating van Meer...it's just that when you said...that. It reminded me of someone who I despise and resurfaced something I am not proud off. Y-you couldn't know that and..." Squall took a deep breath "I apologize."

    "I assume it was the pony you spoke about Young Master?" Oak Branch broke the awkward silence and he did it with a smile.

    "Err... yes. Dunder this is my family butler - Oak Branch, Oak Branch this is Dunder Blust, we meet in train."

    "Good afternoon Mr. Dunder. I am glad that Count of Fillydelphia made acquaintance in the journey..." said old servant still smiling.

    "For Celestia sake, not so loud!" Swift yelped in panic. He then faced the pegasus.

    "I explain on the way. Here is just...too crowded to speak about it." said unicorn looking around in suspition. He breathed in relief. "About this and any other question you can have. I owe you at last that."

  25. [Fillydelphia]Moving In or The Mansion in Mess [Completed]

    in Greater Equestria

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    Swift listened politely as the pegasus spoke. And yes, Flos Duellatorum and it's famous 13 guards.

    "It's sounds like a boasting about his skills." he tought and immidietly wondered if he himself, while earlier speaking was the same. And then Dudner said something...

    "Because a pony off the streets, the vulgar masses will try to hold it like that."

    Unicorn face shifted to anger when he remembered when was the last time he heard similar line.....

    *******

    "This is wrong!" Squall protested speaking to mercenary leader. After all this months in the dark knowing that...knowing that...

    His boss wasn't particulary moved, he just lighted up his cigar -slooowly- and after taking first puff he ansewered.

    "Wrong? Come on lad, you to green on yar head to say what's good or wrong. Yes that are not medicine and stuff but who cares if it's arms or not?"

    "Who cares?! We are suppose to stop this kind of situations not..."

    "Wrong again, we are supposed to make a buck. Only naive, vulgar pony from masses think that we do it for giggles..."

    Squall was left speechless. He looked around the tent confused, with look of anguish on his face. And then he noticed 'Doing Things Done' badge on his jacket. With disgust he ripped it off and throwed it at Boss.

    "I think it means I must cut your share..." said older stallion after he took another poof.

    "I don't want any more of your money Grey Condottier....I quit!" said Swift and he stormed off the tent.

    *******

    "Vulgar? Really?" Swift suddenly asked " Do you think you are high and mighty for possesing this particular skill? Think again... he speaked quietly yet clearly. Not rising his voice for even a moment.

    "If being vulgar means not being able to do something that means I am vulgar too and so are you.Can you know to make a sidewalk? Or farm carrots? Forge weapons your holding? Neither do I. And yet we using this things - every day. By doing so we are in dept of somepony. So, never again, call anypony vulgar because he or she is unable of doing something." he finished and suddenly the train stoped. It was Fillydelphia. Squall rised from his seat and grabbed his things, putting Yahom back to the scabbard.

    " About the last question. Every time I must draw sword to fight against my will...each second is too long."

    he said and hasted out of the cart in such hurry he did not notice that he dropped his new visiting card.

    "I blewed it again." Swift tought as he departed the train.

    *******

    On the station his butler, Oak Branch was already waiting.

    "Welcome Young Master...was the trip enjoyable?" earth pony asked.

    "Yes. Mother is well and she said that so is Father, but he was away on business trip."

    "Even if you say so you look depressed Young Master. What happened?" old butler asked as they trotted off the station squeezing trought the crowd.

    "I...tried to befriend somepony. But...I screwed it up" Swift said lowering his head.

    "Oh...thats....unfortunate, I guess that you will not like what you will find at the mansion then..."

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