DottyDroll

1. I'm going to mix my first react with the react of seeing the first episode. I figured the characters would be pretty flat and the show would follow a sort of anime magical girl/quest story. 2. Well if they are like me they like because of how much of a surprise it is. Its not what you would expect and considering past My Little Ponies it is vastly improved. The characters are distinguishable, flawed and relatable. The stories aren't cliche and overdone. Lauren Faust said it was a show meant for children AND their parents. 3. a) Bits with Fluttershy when her lack of assertiveness get her stepped on. So she has to step up for herself. Basically character flaws causing snowballing problems. I like that there is no character safe from this. Except maybe Celestia. I like the other creatures that have featured in the show like the Diamond Dogs(i also love the reference), the ursa minor, the buffalo. I like the idea of the ponies having control over their weather. Oh and the houses of course! It did bug me in the Bridle Gossip episode how no one offered to clean up Zecora's after they trashed it. I guess ponies are nonchalant about property damage. 4. a) Admire? Rarity. I was so sure in the beginning she'd be the snobby rich girl we love to hate. But I was delightfully wrong. She is by all accounts a self made pony. She has her own business and home. She is very passionate about her work and works very hard. Who wouldn't want to support themselves doing something they love? B) Rainbow Dash. I just don't relate to jock characters. And I feel like she gets away with being rude more than the others. 5. a) I gives me hope for animation and children's programming. B) Not much. I watch lots of animated things so I don't thing it's a shock to anyone. Just a few rolled eyes here and there. 6. a) Honestly yes. But I think it's also a matter of how deep the characters are. I feel too often female leads are under developed when there's a group of them. I would probably still watch because my initial reason for watching was the animation style. b)The yaoi slashery would be rampant.

So what do you draw when you watch MLP? OC's of ofcourse and here are two of mine. Whimsy Wisp the narcoleptic pony. Her special talent is making super comfy quilts and blankets. And falling asleep. Bramble the bog pony who lives out in the Everfree Forest. Her special talent is using her matted hair to catch debris in the water.

One of the things I love about MLP FiM is buildings. Check out these concept sketches! Aren't they gorgeous? The mane six have such cool houses. Which one would you want to live in? I'd like to live in Fluttershy's Cottage. It's quaint, quiet and cute. Although taking care of all those animals would be exhausting. Sugarcube Corner is a close second.

The contest got me here too! But there is so much to do here I want to hang out forever!

Both good shows with great animation! Twilight not my favorite pony but she definitely has her moments. "I'm not an egghead. I'm well read!" Welcome!

Yay drawing! Hi Misty! I'm new too and I understand your shyness. Coming into a community like this is a little daunting. Everyone seems nice though! Here's to both of us having a great time!

Thank you! I what you mean but, good inspiration comes in the form of ponies! Not that you have to draw ponies. You can draw landscapes or still lives if you want.

Hello! Enchanted I'm sure. I'm Dotty Droll but you can call me Dot. It sounds cuter and is easier to type. My first love is drawing. It is the mane reason I'm here. To draw ponies! MLP has rekindled the flame of little girl pony love into adult lady pony love. Before my bronification I had seen pieces of the show and gave it a look because I liked the style. But I feared the characters would would be dull stereotypes that would make a well animated show hard to watch. I COULD NOT HAVE BEEN MORE WRONG! And as the story goes I fell in love. So there's that. In regards to role-playing I need to test the waters first. I have good hopes though. Now I will say good day. I said GOOD DAY!