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Submitted by: Sectus

askprincessmolestia:

Ask Princess Molestia #307

I finally got a question answered! Thanks much to JJ!

Quite the prolific and daring fiction, if I don’t say so myself. Starting off, this story seems to be something almost playful and silly. With the progression of the story, it proves itself to be more sinister than it originally let on, and I really enjoyed that with this fiction.

Premise - The idea this story was based around is one I love; I can relate to it on many levels, as well. It documents the erratic struggles of an artist who desires to fulfill her dreams, and create a masterpiece that will set her in society’s history books for all time. Her passion for music drives her to insanity, and her mental challenges are almost too much to bare. While I have never driven myself to insanity with my work, I can definitely relate. The passion for creation is one that all humans have, however only a select few can tap into it and use it well.

Story - This fiction does not carry a long or flashy plotline, because it does not need to. The important part that you should take away from this fiction, as a reader, is the detail put into Octavia’s self-struggle. Her mental torment in the face of achieving amazing stature and fame across time is inspiring to anyone who has a lust to create. 

Character(s) - Octavia’s character is simple and charming. She faces creating music after her daunting performance at the Grand Galloping Gala, and seeks to make something so magnificent that her name will echo throughout the annals of time forever. The detail put into her struggle with not only physical limitations, but with that of her own consciousness is simply brilliant. She suffers, cries, and bleeds over her work, and it is clear that she has a passion for it that could not be doused by anything.

Writing Style - What this fiction lacks in plotline, it makes up for with vivid descriptions and vibrant vocabulary and language. The use of first person limited in this story is very well done indeed. It makes a magnificent use of two worlds, the one of Octavia’s mind, and the one of her reality. The detailed descriptions of the music thundering in her head leaves me inspired, hoping that my writing can live up to the quality of this. 

General Impressions - A very, very good read. I was entertained throughout the entire piece. Do not let its rather short length get the better of you; it is definitely worth looking at. The writing skill, detail, and simple historic charm put into this piece is lovely. I have no quarrels with myself when coming to the decision that this fiction should definitely receive high marks.

Premise: [18/20]

Story: [18/20]

Character(s): [17/20]

Writing Style: [18/20]

General Impressions: [17/20]

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Final Score: 88/100 [88% Epic]

Fiction Link: http://mobile.fimfiction.net/story/43747/music-and-madness

I typically try not to stray far from the strict lines of official episodes, and published fan fictions. I break this code once to bring you a review of a popular piece of media that was released on Saturday, however. Today, I submit a review for the long awaited, full-length fan animated episode of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Double Rainboom.

Story - This story is one that tends only to the bronies. This episode wasn’t at all written with little kids in mind, and while I understand that it wasn’t intended for them, it doesn’t do well for an FiM theme. The show was originally created with the intention of amusing small children. If we forget this, we tend to become selfish and lay claim onto the show. The story is actually so stuffed with references and nods that it loses a bit of its capacity to entertain. The point of having a reference is for it to be a special, exciting nod to the fans of the show. When you do something like that over and over, it loses value each time. 

While I don’t agree entirely with the story or style of which this was written, I would definitely accept it as the official replacement if Hasbro ever stopped production on MLP:FiM. 

Animation - Double Rainboom claims to have “100% show accurate animation.” For the most part, this is completely true. In fact, some parts of the video even surpass DHX quality. Unfortunately, there are also points where the lip syncing is off, some walk cycles look absolutely dreadful, and even pony anatomy itself seems to have been re-written in some scenes. It’s heavily hit-and-miss, but still far superior to most other attempts by the fandom to replicate the show’s animation.

Characters - The characters in this episode were slightly more amusing than their show counterparts, but were also a bit less believable when it comes to the context of it all. Everything in the FiM aspect of things seemed alright, and I wouldn’t judge them with too much a sour tone. I do not, and have never followed the other cartoon featured in this animation, so I will not submit judgement for it as it would be unfair to do so.

Continuity - Everything for this episode seems to be in tact when it comes to continuity. There were a few more annoying references than others, but considering about 90% of the episode was nods to bronies, I guess it is kinda here and there for me. 

Message - The message seemed a little basic to me, though I am surprised to see that I can’t really think of an FiM episode that has touched on the topic. Perhaps I just haven’t re-watched the episodes as many times as I should (curse my social obligations), but it seemed pretty original for a theme to me. I know it has been done in other cartoons before, but for a fan animation, this was pretty good.

Story: [10/20]

Animation: [17/20]

Characters: [19/20]

Continuity: [18/20]

Message: [17/20]

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Final Score: 81/100 - [81% B]

Episode Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26BQ0HNtDmI

I loved this story, primarily because it felt like something that would actually end up being an episode of Friendship is Magic. It is cute, playful, and silly, while still tending to real-life scenarios that I personally can relate to in a really special way. This story brings out that childhood nostalgia feeling that I always get when I imagine erratic snowball fights and competition for forts. It is a truly awesome fiction, and I’m glad I took the time to read it, and write this subsequent review; I hope you’ll enjoy it too!

Premise - The basic set up is one that pretty much everybody can relate to; childhood snowball wars. It documents the Cutie Mark Crusaders, and their various attempts at beating the competition and charging Cranberry Hill, the focal point of the piece. It is because of this simple familiarity factor that I enjoyed the fiction, and a primary reason that it got the score it did. It isn’t a fiction that is too demanding of the reader, but it still offers the reader a lovely story that can entertain nearly everyone. 

Story - The story is one of perseverance. While it is an extremely simple concept to understand, it isn’t written in a way that makes it repetitive. It is written like an episode of FiM, which is why I love it. I love any story that can emulate the show in such a way, and this fiction does it very well. Aside from the occasional grammatical error here and there, everything was perfect enough for me to love it!

Character(s) - The characters in this story were all very familiar, and seemed extremely close to their show-featured selves. It gives attention to some characters that had little, or only single appearances in the show, which I think is wonderful. It doesn’t do so in a way that seems annoying or obnoxious either. Just the right style of writing was put into this to make it interesting and fun. It doesn’t smother the reader with annoying social quirks or ‘wannabe cool guy’ jokes. 

Writing Style - I enjoyed the story’s perspective switches towards the end. It was nice to see what each group of ponies was thinking when it came to the climax of the situation, and I won’t spoil any more than that. If you want to see why this fiction was so cool, go and see for yourself! Be sure to give the author some love, as well!

General Impressions - A really great fanfiction, if I don’t say so myself. It isn’t anything legendary, but it is a simple story that is done well enough to keep someone reading. There is no gore, and no actual cursing, nothing serious. There are a few good gags, and at least one 4th wall joke that I enjoyed very much. I would heartily recommend reading this fiction if you had the time. Given its length, it is a fantastic piece that you will not regret experiencing.

Premise: [15/20]

Story: [14/20]

Character(s): [16/20]

Writing Style: [14/20]

General Impressions: [14/20]

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Final Score: 73/100 [73% Average]

Fiction Link: http://www.fimfiction.net/story/80375/the-fight-for-cranberry-hill

Never did I think in all my life I would read a fiction this strange and hilarious at the same time. This fiction serves as an excellent commentary on shipping fictions, and it tickles me to think that someone had the idea in their head to make such a thing. Generally I am not a fan of shipping stories; this is probably my one and only exception.

Premise - The story documents the forbidden love of our hero, Rainbow Dash, and a counterpart one would never expect: a kitchen sink. See, that’s the catch. The story is a perfect poke at all shipping fictions, and how every possible pairing of every character has been done in one way, shape, or form at some point. This is a very clever piece of literature, and I’m sure that it has shipping fiction writers everywhere rolling in their graves.

Story - The story setting pits Rainbow Dash in a random, out-of-the-blue relationship with something so ridiculous and unbelievable that it serves as a brilliant commentary of not only shipping stories, but the literature section of the brony fandom in general. The sheer craziness of the pairing is enough to leave me laughing for hours after I finished the fiction. Honestly, my words cannot express the hilarity of this fiction. You have to read it for yourself to understand my position on this.

Character(s) - The Rainbow Dash in the story is portrayed, presumably purposefully, as a brainless dope who falls in love with a sink literally only for the purpose of the storyline. The lack of explanation behind this random and sudden affection for a cold, inanimate object in left unexplained; probably for the best. The dopiness of all the characters, and their willingness to break the fourth wall was impressive, and only added to the hilarity I got from this story.

Writing Style - The style of writing for this fiction is genuinely perfect. It isn’t meant to be a serious or legendary fiction, and it definitely doesn’t try to. Do not think this makes it any less worth reading. It is an excellent read, and I applaud the writer for their success in producing such a wacky story.

General Impressions - A great parody / humor fiction if I have ever seen one before. While it isn’t the longest, or most in depth piece I have ever had the pleasure of reviewing, it is still a great piece. It does an amazing job of pointing out the flaws in the writing community, and it does so in a fun way that is neither antagonizing, or unpleasant. 

Premise: [15/20]

Story: [14/20]

Character(s): [16/20]

Writing Style: [15/20]

General Impressions: [15/20]

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Final Score: 75/100 [75% Above Average]

Fiction Link: http://www.fimfiction.net/story/21647/1/but-the-kitchen-sink/but-the-kitchen-sink

A drawing I did of Blackjack from Project Horizons, a Fallout: Equestria side-fiction.

Truly, a promising fiction of such small length has never before been read by my eyes. This story provides the kind of humor that a ten-year-old would find humorous, yet it still provides it well enough to make someone my age laugh. This fiction was a wonderful change from the usual grim, and mean-spirited stories that I read. I hope that you, the reader, find the same joy in reading this story as I did reading, and reviewing it.

Premise - The basis of the story is truly impressive. It does not rely heavily on other previously written fan fictions for situation or area staging. Instead, it provides its own original atmosphere, The Sisterhooves Social. The premise of this story impressed me mainly because it directly involved some very powerful characters from the show. The humor of each situation was so childish that I couldn’t help but take myself back to my young roots and yelp with laughter at each scene. 

Story - The story is a simple, yet touching one. It isn’t really meant to have such emotional impact, and honestly, it feels like it was written to be an actual episode for MLP:FiM. While there are some references in the fiction that are more geared towards adults, it feels like something an FiM writer would come up with if they wanted to pander heavily to the brony fanbase. This fiction never overuses a joke. It uses them just enough that they impact you positively, and it stops trying after; the writer knew when the jokes would wear off.

Character(s) - The only problem I have with this fiction is the rather uncharacteristic nature with which Rainbow Dash was presented. Her attitude towards Spike in the story proves to be rather shallow and careless, unlike what she would be presented as on the show. This is definitely an area for improvement. Characteristics are extremely important when it comes to writing a story, and if even the smallest element of a character is out of place, it will throw the reader off by a massive amount.

Writing Style - Aside from the occasional missing comma, this story has proven to be very effective in its style of writing. The paragraphs are broken up enough that they do not become clunky or annoying. They flow easily, and do not prove to be an obstruction to reading. Grammar is extremely important when it comes to writing, and this writer has done it well.

General Impressions - While it isn’t a groundbreaking, or even stunning fiction, it does what it is supposed to. It makes the reader laugh, and feel good. This story was written very well for what it was supposed to be, a humor fiction. This is the kind of story that I need to read now and then to keep my sanity, and I would like to personally thank the author for giving me such a pleasant read.

Premise: [14/20]

Story: [14/20]

Character(s): [16/20]

Writing Style: [16/20]

General Impressions: [15/20]

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Final Score: 75/100 [75% Above Average]

Fiction Link: http://www.fimfiction.net/story/68260/certain-advantages

Written by Sectus
Co-written by RWG

A fan fiction by Sectus, detailing the adventures of Fluttershy and her closest friends as the town of Ponyville is consumed by a strange new mystery!

Note: Stay tuned for chapter updates. While this is the only tumblr post I will be making in regards to this fiction, I plan on releasing several chapters for the story, so follow me on DeviantArt or FiMfiction if you enjoyed chapter one and want to see more!