Are you a fan of shippings?

[FlameLoneWolf]

I really need to start reading fanfics, but it's hard to know where to start. I've seen a few that get updated on EqD, and they're like epics that go on forever, and that's a little daunting.

But if anyone knows any good starting fanfics to read, please point me in thattaway direction (shipping or no shipping is fine, but please, no grimdark ).

And to answer the question, I don't mind shipping, though I hope there are at least some fanfics out there that are straight-up FiM, like they could be an episode. That's a cool idea to me, and if ever I write one, I'll write it like an episode.

If you like Fluttershy, I suggest you read Flutterheart. It's my personal favorite!

[FlameLoneWolf]

I really need to start reading fanfics, but it's hard to know where to start. I've seen a few that get updated on EqD, and they're like epics that go on forever, and that's a little daunting.

But if anyone knows any good starting fanfics to read, please point me in thattaway direction (shipping or no shipping is fine, but please, no grimdark ).

And to answer the question, I don't mind shipping, though I hope there are at least some fanfics out there that are straight-up FiM, like they could be an episode. That's a cool idea to me, and if ever I write one, I'll write it like an episode.

Also, a good site to find some fics is FIMfiction.net: http://www.fimfiction.net

[FlameLoneWolf]

I voted "I kind of like it" and it sums up my feelings well, I guess.

Shipping is fun. I have discovered the world of fanfictions and fandom in general with MLP, and I love how people can explore absolutely every possible situation, try everything they can think of, with their writings. Shipping is cute, and amusing, and generally, it's short as well, meaning it's generally a perfect thing to read when I'm tired and I want something happy.

I also tend to read everything and like everything, I don't have a particular taste or distaste for anything too.

Good to hear! I feel the same way, I descovered the world of fanfiction around early June this year. The fans of this show make some of the best fanfiction in my opinion.

[FlameLoneWolf]

This is why people like Twilight+Trixie:

http://tvtropes.org/...php/Main/FoeYay

Personally, Trixie is too evil imo, I cast her as my dragon usually...

Personally... I got nothing against it if it make sense. Some I don't really like, personally I don't care for AppleDash for example because the two are always arguing (and do NOT get me started on the Bloomberg "pairings"... >.<). On the other paw, it almost a secret subtext that Dash and Fluttershy are more than casual friends (Though it's also possible that since they've known each other since at least school (probably since birth since both are from cloudsdale) they're more like sisters. Also as ridiculous as it is, I'm amused by Discopie... Honestly if he was less "evil" I could see that working out beautifully...

I seem to be unpopular, I love to ship Dash and Soarin. Something about that look he gave her seemed to be saying 'hey, I like you' and she seemed to like him too. (I also like the idea of her being in love or in a crush on a wonderbolt... just amuses me)

Also someone said that in a lot of fanon Soarin and Spitfire were a couple...? Doesnt bother me but seemed odd imo...

Ah, TV Tropes has the answer to everything. I like Dash and Soarin in shipping as well, so I know what you mean by unpopular.

[FlameLoneWolf]

Wow, this topic got way more popular than I thought it would. :!: I think this is my first big topic I've made on this website! Thank all of you for commenting!

[ZeroHero]

I voted "No, I could care less." Although, I would like to read a good hurt and comfort fic between RD and AJ. Because of how competitive they are in cannon, I think it'd be cute as long as it isn't too excessive (i.e. they start going out or confessing feelings or whatever else).

Anyway, I don't care to read romance shippings, but I do enjoy when a shipping is implied through occasional jokes or embarrassing moments throughout a story, especially when the shipping is onesided with the other side being completely clueless. Primary example would be RedxYellow in Pokemon Special.

[jmayo]

:C No Just No Thanks what I Think About Them

[Ashton]

Ah, TV Tropes has the answer to everything. I like Dash and Soarin in shipping as well, so I know what you mean by unpopular.

Once you start looking to TV tropes for answers all the time, it means the site HAS STOLEN YOUR SOUL! *soul belongs to TV Tropes*

Glad to see somone else likes it. A friend of mine suggested it's unpopular due to an unwritten rule "No Straight Shippings in MLP"

[FIM Fan]

I kinda have a thing for RainJack and Lyra/Bon Bon but I often like to come up with straight pairings too like for example instead of Spitfire/Dash I would support Soarin/Dash. And here's another pairing I can't get enough of I keep thinking about this one. Pip(The Pirate Pony in Luna Eclipsed) and Sweetie Belle as a couple. I think that could work.

[Doc Hoof MD]

I don't really like most shipping stories. Most of them are either way too silly or way too boring in my opinion. I have seen a couple of good ones on EqD, though. I prefer for the author to sneak the ship into a good story. Several of my favorite fics have Apple/Dash ships that are either implied or they don't dominate the entire story.

I also can't stand Twixie fics. I am either laughing at the absurdity of it or I am yawning half way through.

One massive reason that I don't read ships is because I will see SO many readers bash the author just because they don't like the ship. I remember reading a Twiluna fic and a Fluttermac fic on EqD a while back(During the summer I think). I thought both stories were ok and I thought that they were going to spark an interest for me in ships........until i scrolled down to the comment section.

[FlameLoneWolf]

I voted "No, I could care less." Although, I would like to read a good hurt and comfort fic between RD and AJ. Because of how competitive they are in cannon, I think it'd be cute as long as it isn't too excessive (i.e. they start going out or confessing feelings or whatever else).

Anyway, I don't care to read romance shippings, but I do enjoy when a shipping is implied through occasional jokes or embarrassing moments throughout a story, especially when the shipping is onesided with the other side being completely clueless. Primary example would be RedxYellow in Pokemon Special.

Yeah, hurt and confort can make great fics as well!

[FlameLoneWolf]

:C No Just No Thanks what I Think About Them

Okie Dokie Lokie!

[FlameLoneWolf]

Once you start looking to TV tropes for answers all the time, it means the site HAS STOLEN YOUR SOUL! *soul belongs to TV Tropes*

Glad to see somone else likes it. A friend of mine suggested it's unpopular due to an unwritten rule "No Straight Shippings in MLP"

It's hard to get away from TV Tropes' website, there's just so many topics to click on!!!

No straight shippings in a show that was technically made for little girls, everyone has to be homosexual. Seems legit.

[FlameLoneWolf]

I kinda have a thing for RainJack and Lyra/Bon Bon but I often like to come up with straight pairings too like for example instead of Spitfire/Dash I would support Soarin/Dash. And here's another pairing I can't get enough of I keep thinking about this one. Pip(The Pirate Pony in Luna Eclipsed) and Sweetie Belle as a couple. I think that could work.

I have a soft spot for AppleDash and Lyra/Bon Bon as well! Pip and Sweetie Belle could have a possibility of working, though.

[FlameLoneWolf]

I don't really like most shipping stories. Most of them are either way too silly or way too boring in my opinion. I have seen a couple of good ones on EqD, though. I prefer for the author to sneak the ship into a good story. Several of my favorite fics have Apple/Dash ships that are either implied or they don't dominate the entire story.

I also can't stand Twixie fics. I am either laughing at the absurdity of it or I am yawning half way through.

One massive reason that I don't read ships is because I will see SO many readers bash the author just because they don't like the ship. I remember reading a Twiluna fic and a Fluttermac fic on EqD a while back(During the summer I think). I thought both stories were ok and I thought that they were going to spark an interest for me in ships........until i scrolled down to the comment section.

I guess it depends on where you look and who's writing it. Subtle shippings usually work the best, I have to agree.

I read MLP fics on http://www.Fimfiction.net , nopony I see ever bashes on others because they don't like the pairing, but I have yet to see that anyway.

[Penumbra]

*Shhhhhh nobody is suppose to know, but I occasionally read one every now and again. Most of them follow the same boring formula, but you get the occasional one that is different then 'the teary eyed love confession'

Then my biggest "What am I reading?" Was this one

http://blueshift2k5.deviantart.com/art/Airshipping-Is-Magic-206207840

[Ashton]

It's hard to get away from TV Tropes' website, there's just so many topics to click on!!!

No straight shippings in a show that was technically made for little girls, everyone has to be homosexual. Seems legit.

lol. nonono! the trope your looking for is:

http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/EveryoneIsBi

That way it's still acceptable! lol

I read MLP fics on http://www.Fimfiction.net , nopony I see ever bashes on others because they don't like the pairing, but I have yet to see that anyway.

I just wanted to point out that iirc, fimfiction has 100% open, you can post a story "teh raenbo ponez wints to teh zoo" and it's avalible for everyone, while ED put all FF though several pre-readers to weed out the lower-quality ones. (Though it takes a long time and a lot of good stories are missed, like "muffins")

[DonBozzieri]

I'm still fairly confused as to what shipping is. As far as I know, it seems to be putting two characters together as a couple, and I've sort of seen it as just a sexual thing, or something "cloppers" do. I'm guessing that's not quite a fair view on it.

[FlameLoneWolf]

*Shhhhhh nobody is suppose to know, but I occasionally read one every now and again. Most of them follow the same boring formula, but you get the occasional one that is different then 'the teary eyed love confession'

Then my biggest "What am I reading?" Was this one

http://blueshift2k5....Magic-206207840

I know what you mean!

[FlameLoneWolf]

lol. nonono! the trope your looking for is:

http://tvtropes.org/...in/EveryoneIsBi

That way it's still acceptable! lol

I just wanted to point out that iirc, fimfiction has 100% open, you can post a story "teh raenbo ponez wints to teh zoo" and it's avalible for everyone, while ED put all FF though several pre-readers to weed out the lower-quality ones. (Though it takes a long time and a lot of good stories are missed, like "muffins")

Everyone is bi!

FIMFiction is open, sure, but the ones that get featured are very well written!

[FlameLoneWolf]

I'm still fairly confused as to what shipping is. As far as I know, it seems to be putting two characters together as a couple, and I've sort of seen it as just a sexual thing, or something "cloppers" do. I'm guessing that's not quite a fair view on it.

Not quite. Shipping is putting two characters in a couple, yes, but it doesn't have to be pornographic at all. It could be pretty much anything, from drawing to fanfiction.

[Ashton]

I'm still fairly confused as to what shipping is. As far as I know, it seems to be putting two characters together as a couple, and I've sort of seen it as just a sexual thing, or something "cloppers" do. I'm guessing that's not quite a fair view on it.

"Shipping" is short for "Relationshiping" and it simply means putting two characters into a relationship. While technically it can be friendship, usually it is romantic (yiff doesnt always enter into it, it can be just two characters turning red and getting all quiet around each other while giveing sideways glances and smiling)

Better explanation, as always, here:

http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Shipping

[Dunes]

I'm okay with it, though the ship-fics I've read that I've actually enjoyed tended to be between the background ponies. I guess it's because we can pretty much put whatever stories in place for them that we want!

I'm not sure if I've read any fics between two of the mane 6 that I liked. Usually, they feel forced, or they're "I SUDDENLY HAVE LOVED YOU ALL ALONG" stories, which tend to feel forced. Or a significant element of the story is a coming out story. I like a good coming out story as much as the next homo, but either I'm picky or it's really easy for those to end up corny. I'd love to read one that feels genuine, you know?

So basically, I'm not opposed to ship-fics (I like a good sappy romance!), I just haven't read very many that felt natural enough to be enjoyable to me. If it's well-written, I basically don't care who goes with who, though I do tend to prefer lady-lady fics. What can I say? I'm biased.

[kal413]

I think a lot of them are pretty good. As long as they don't come off as cheesy, I'll read them any day.

[Ashton]

I'm not sure if I've read any fics between two of the mane 6 that I liked. Usually, they feel forced, or they're "I SUDDENLY HAVE LOVED YOU ALL ALONG" stories, which tend to feel forced.

This. Unless your shipping Twilight or Spike or Luna, honestly everyone already knows everyone.

One of the reasons I see most Dash+Wonderbolts shipping (practically the only kind I personally write) work is simply because she doesnt really know them, and in-canon only has met them twice both for short periods.

I mean, I'm a hopeless romantic and I love a good story, but over all it's kinda hard to know somone for probably 5-10 years and all of a sudden love them (discounting life-changing experiances, I mean if X risks their life to save Y and almost dies, then Y might feel a little differently about X...)