tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post4922922505473739057..comments2023-11-10T00:18:38.053+00:00Comments on A.T.D.I.: My Thoughts on Princess CadanceJames Corckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16994731268585922124noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-26844645699156627472013-05-22T04:55:50.915+01:002013-05-22T04:55:50.915+01:00Just for fun, let's see where my opinions stan...Just for fun, let's see where my opinions stand. I'm not attacking you, just comparing.<br />1. "I think Dave Polsky is the best writer of Season 3" - no opinion, they all did great.<br />2. "I really enjoyed “The Mysterious Mare-do-Well”." - it was a good episode, maybe a flaw or two, but not my favorite.<br />3. "I think turning Twilight Sparkle into an Alicorn Princess is a brilliant idea." I don't disagree, but I can agree with why you think that.<br />4. "The Great and Powerful Trixie is overrated." Sounds like a reasonable statement.<br />5. "Discord wasn’t a villain in the first place." An excellent point.<br />6. "The Season 2 finale is not very well written." Well, <i>I</i> liked it.<br />7. "I think they tackled the bully issue really well." Yes, I agree.<br />8. "Gilda wasn’t a villain, she was just misunderstood." I agree. I'd also like to venture that this show has very few actual villains, in contrast to what the Wal-Mart poster of villains suggests.<br />9. "Rarity is Best Pony". I don't have a favorite like that, but Rarity is cool.<br /><br />And I like Princess Cadence, despite the behind-the-scenes reasons for her real-world creation.<br /><br />"They are all lawful good." I was going to guess that they all protect other characters.<br /><br />As for the Lauren Faust thing where she said "I meant for there to only be two alicorns," I know she said it somewhere. Records of that exist, whether it was on DeviantArt or on Twitter.Dogman15https://www.blogger.com/profile/07298688521112688305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-59353307580292576742013-05-22T04:54:03.732+01:002013-05-22T04:54:03.732+01:00"Ella me gusta, me cae bien." Google tra..."Ella me gusta, me cae bien." Google translates that to "I like her, I like her." What's the difference?Dogman15https://www.blogger.com/profile/07298688521112688305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-90589767118695785452013-05-22T04:51:34.285+01:002013-05-22T04:51:34.285+01:00To be fair, she did glide twice, so far.To be fair, she did glide twice, so far.Dogman15https://www.blogger.com/profile/07298688521112688305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-26111849489328098012013-05-21T21:05:43.221+01:002013-05-21T21:05:43.221+01:00I like Cadance, always have. Even when I rejected ...I like Cadance, always have. Even when I rejected the idea of Twilight suddenly having an out-of-nowhere big brother, the idea of another alicorn filled me with joy, because of headcanon reasons.<br /><br />I really hope they give her more screen time next season, and build her up to be a more flawed, relatable character (totally caught me off guard with that one).<br /><br />As for Shining Armor, he's grown on me, probably because he strums the big brother chords on me, but I've also found a flaw I'd like to expose: he's too much of a soldier.<br /><br />What I mean with this is, on Canterlot Wedding he gets so busy with his job protecting the city he forgets to let his sister know he's getting married, and on Crystal Empire he tries to go find the Heart, and if Twilight hadn't stopped him he would have left his completely exhausted wife just laying there on the floor. Not saying keeping Canterlot safe and finding the Heart weren't important, and being a captain of the guard I can understand why he'd take his job and the security of his ponies all the more seriously, but still... he would have left his nearly-magically depleted wife lying on the floor like that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-53839723107683092662013-05-16T09:07:08.529+01:002013-05-16T09:07:08.529+01:00I can't disagree with you. I like Cadance as w...I can't disagree with you. I like Cadance as well.Julien Brightsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01724803891742036494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-69102145511107831732013-05-13T11:02:23.631+01:002013-05-13T11:02:23.631+01:00Will you do a "my thoughts on Equestrian Girl...Will you do a "my thoughts on Equestrian Girls trailer" or about the special when it comes out in the cinema?James Ryehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15901297772674394787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-26398435199830535002013-05-12T13:48:03.374+01:002013-05-12T13:48:03.374+01:00I admit that I didn't much like Cadance at fir...I admit that I didn't much like Cadance at first when introduced in ACW, since for me she was just another thing that made ACW the worst episode ever. Alicorn out of nowhere, perfect, flawless princess, marries handsome prince, loved by everyone, it was just só over the top. It was as if Hasbro was whacking us in the face with her toy while shouting "LOVE HER! LOVE HER! SEE WHAT A WONDERFUL PONY SHE IS?! LOVE HER! (And buy her toys!)". So yeah, after ACW I was just left with a whole "meh" feeling towards Cadance and Shining, since their appearance opened up so many plotholes and inconsistencies. Not to mention "the power of tru luv!". Blegh, I think I'm going to be sick. <br /><br />When "The Crystal Empire" came around, however, my view on Cadance started to change a bit. It does help that I found TCE a much better episode than ACW overall, so being in a better episode also helped to make Cadance look better. Here, she appeared more genuine to me, and was shown to go to great lengths just to protect others, unlike ACW where she appeared more like "Oh no! Let's go save my perfect prince so I can have my perfect wedding!". Though TCE didn't do much to seal the plot holes made by ACW, it did help to make Shining and Cadance more likeable characters overall, at least for me.<br /><br />"Games Ponies Play" was indeed probably Cadance's best episode, and it made me like her since she was finally shown as a "person" rather than a "perfect princess role model" or some such. To see Cadance outside of "fate of Equestria is at stake" situations was definately what her character needed, and it's funny that she joked about that during "The Crystal Empire". Huh, Cadance has foresight, who knew? <br /><br />But what really sealed the deal for me, actually, was the novel. "Twilight Sparkle and the Crystal Heart Spell" that finally told us of her background and origin, and why she is an alicorn. I don't know how canon the novel is, but it did help to fill a lot of the plotholes that had been plaguing Cadance since ACW, and it did her a world of good in my eyes. So though I started out disliking her, thanks to "Games Ponies Play" and the novel, I now can say I genuinely like her as a character. She's not my favourite pony, and probably never will be, but she is a likeable character and pony nevertheless and has grown on me, and I'm sure there's a chance for future appearances of her to make me like her even more. <br /><br />As long as she doesn't hog the spotlight at the cost of the real stars of the show and her aunt, that is. Refiahttp://z4.invisionfree.com/Refia/index.phpnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-47386216891206295742013-05-11T17:46:20.382+01:002013-05-11T17:46:20.382+01:00Good article, as usual.
I would like to point th...Good article, as usual. <br /><br />I would like to point that, yes, maybe Cadence has no flaws, but that's surely because she is intended to be a secondary character, and she has had quite little screen time. Less that Shining Armor, even.<br /><br />I think that people overreacts about her. Being dramatic about the smallest stupid thing is something very characteristic of this fandom, sadly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-64417806859946601632013-05-03T07:59:56.588+01:002013-05-03T07:59:56.588+01:00Sorry, I knew I forgot to add a XD or something to...Sorry, I knew I forgot to add a XD or something to make you see I was more poking fun of having the Fake Cadence there that actually being upset. I didn´t care that much just found it kind of funny. Sorry. The new image looks fine. :)<br />Alesiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15230792488270133118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-71366382512981420722013-05-02T20:18:45.462+01:002013-05-02T20:18:45.462+01:00Very interesting analysis. I like Cadence and Shin...Very interesting analysis. I like Cadence and Shining Armor as well probably because they're just plain nice ponies. We need more of those in the show, I'm kinda getting sick of bronies fanboying over the cliched ones like Derpy or Trixie (even though I'm ok with Trixie) yet hate on the more mature characters like Applejack. Goes to show that some bronies only like characters if they're big screw-ups as they are.<br /><br />On another note, have you considered making an analysis on Derpy. I mean they are those who complain whenever she's not around and then there are those who think she's overstaying her welcom to the point that the show itself is getting overshadowed just because all bronies care about is looking at the background.730Flarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10305736719835312382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-1603677105805559112013-05-02T01:53:04.524+01:002013-05-02T01:53:04.524+01:00That's the funny thing about Dave Polsky that ...That's the funny thing about Dave Polsky that so many fans don't seem to get. His biggest strength comes from his background in South Park. He manages to tackle the most outlandish story lines (Pinkie Pie clones, Discord being roommates with Fluttershy, Buffaloes VS Ponies, Pinkie sense, Games Ponies Play) because he is the best at making the characters sound like real people. Cindy Morrow is really good at this, followed by M.A. Larson, but Polsky actually gets that level of realism within a very unreal world.<br /><br />That's why Cadance is so likable, because she sounds like a person in her position would, or more like should: Caring, gentle, patient, and regal, without being bitchy or unbearable. He was the perfect writer for her.James Corckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16994731268585922124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-71797362331656605932013-05-02T01:41:21.192+01:002013-05-02T01:41:21.192+01:00Entiendo por que ves a Shining Armor como a un per...Entiendo por que ves a Shining Armor como a un personaje más aburrido que Cadance. En el fondo, el aspecto y la voz de los personajes juegan un papel muy significativo, y es por ese motivo por el cual muchos perdonan la falta de caracterización.<br /><br />Esto, obviamente, no le vale a todo el mundo.James Corckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16994731268585922124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-70581692959950655932013-05-01T17:52:28.304+01:002013-05-01T17:52:28.304+01:00She's nowhere near as bland as Princess Celest...She's nowhere near as bland as Princess Celestia is, and that's reason enough to love her. I love fandom Celestia as much as everyone else, but in the show she's perfect because she's perfect. Also, her hair is fat.Derpmindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02069973881130714355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-16725214089572193712013-05-01T12:40:33.370+01:002013-05-01T12:40:33.370+01:00To expand from what I said on tumblr, I can't ...To expand from what I said on tumblr, I can't link direct sources but I can point at places, such as 4chan, Ponychan, Equestria Daily, Derpy Hooves News, and even the MLP Wikia. I don't post on those sites, but I read them every now and then. It helps me to keep a more broad opinion on the fandom than just focusing on the sites that say good things about ponies. Sometimes it's good to take some of the positive opinions and some of the negative opinions.James Corckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16994731268585922124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-45939765529744793362013-05-01T11:40:59.473+01:002013-05-01T11:40:59.473+01:00I don't suppose you have any kind of sources f...I don't suppose you have any kind of sources for your assertion that the majority of the fandom hates Cadance, do you? Because from my experience, the majority loves her. Very few seem to dislike her at all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-7368266138078927782013-05-01T11:06:40.736+01:002013-05-01T11:06:40.736+01:00That motherfucking picture has been a pain in the ...That motherfucking picture has been a pain in the ass ever since I fucking posted it. I had one before, it broke, I searched for another one, it broke again, I put that one, and now you complain. I fixed it, so I don't want to be bothered by it ever again.<br /><br />Also, yes, I too would've wanted them to mention Cadance and Shining Armor before, but when you are well into developing the script you can't take a step back, especially when the voicing is already done.James Corckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16994731268585922124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-77665907552574799782013-05-01T10:20:39.786+01:002013-05-01T10:20:39.786+01:00Should I mention that you used a picture of the Fa...Should I mention that you used a picture of the Fake Cadance in the "lawful good" section? because that felt wrong somehow.<br />Anyways, I really like Cadence. As a character I have no real problems with her because, well to be honest she has the same screen-time and development as the Cakes. She is basically in the background and I don´t mind her being there.<br />My biggest issue was the way she was introduced and I have the same problem with Shining Armor. I would have prefered for both to be mentioned earlier, like for example Twilight could have mentioned Cadence, refering to her simply as her old foalsitter back in the Baby Cakes episodes. It would have worked as an introduction and later it could have been expanded. <br />Now regarding your opinions I disagree with the Polsk since I have several issues with the Discord episode but I´m the type of guy who blame the story editors and not the writers. I always put the blame on Faust, Renzetti and Mchahrthy for anything I see as a mistake but okay, different strokes and all that.<br />Good article as always. Alesiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15230792488270133118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-28247085483946381942013-05-01T05:36:27.376+01:002013-05-01T05:36:27.376+01:00I probably said this in a previous post, but while...I probably said this in a previous post, but while I didn't really like Cadence at the beginning, I didn't really hate her either. However, it did bug me how between Canterlot Wedding and Crystal Empire, the show was trying very hard to press the character onto the viewer without much space in between to get familiar with the character. Her introduction in Canterlot Wedding is done through a flashback by Twilight, which does quickly establish that Cadence is very sweet and kind, but that is made almost irrelevant when Twilight runs into the fake Cadence and she's the exact opposite of what Twilight just described. When we do actually get to see her, there's no time to interact with her because it's time to save the world. The same thing happens in Crystal Empire, where the first time we see her, she's trying to maintain the barrier that protects the empire. In both of these stories, we don't get to see how her arc begins, we're thrown right into the middle of them. That's the main reason why I had considered Cadence to be a bit empty.<br />Which is why I was surprised when I watched Games Ponies Play and I found Cadence to be very likeable. I finally got the chance to see what she's like outside of large, conflicting situations and get a better sense of her MO. I found that Cadence is indeed very kind and nice, but also very level-headed. Even in the face of a bad situation, particularly one that hinders her, she remains calm and collected, and even thinks of others before herself.<br /><br />"Your mane stylist has the flu and can't make it."<br />"Well....I hope she's better soon."<br /><br />I get the feeling that if it had been any other character getting news like that, their first reaction would be either distress, anger, or frustration. While we don't get to see much else from her during the rest of the episode, that one little moment told me everything I needed to know about Cadence. Not only is she kind, but also deeply empathic and selfless, the kind of character who will always put the interests of others before her own.<br /><br />I get the idea that flawed characters are interesting characters, but if there's a kind of character that I think pop culture needs the most right now are the so-called lawfully good characters, the ones that can't help but to always try to do the right thing (All those guys up there? Yeah, they're all right by me). In the real world, we are all flawed and we may end up doing something bad for selfish, vicious reasons. It's in many people's nature, to the point where it's almost the status quo. With that in mind, I think we all need characters like Cadence that we can look up to and admire them for their virtues, so that we can remind ourselves that we can always be a little better than what we are right now.Arturohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07660813614072812727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-2221744945600821282013-04-30T22:28:44.566+01:002013-04-30T22:28:44.566+01:00Mi impresión es que a la gente le disgustaba Cadan...Mi impresión es que a la gente le disgustaba Cadance al principio pero entonces la temporada 3 la volvió más aceptada entre los fans. <br /><br />Ella me gusta, me cae bien. De hecho es a Shining Armor a quien encuentro aburrido. Siento que hasta no ha sido más que "esposo de Cadance". Eduardonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-13742081212631254272013-04-30T13:24:58.566+01:002013-04-30T13:24:58.566+01:00Bland! That's a great word, I should have used...Bland! That's a great word, I should have used it!James Corckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16994731268585922124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-1450549676064509582013-04-30T13:24:18.297+01:002013-04-30T13:24:18.297+01:00I agree. Meghan McCarthy writes her very serious, ...I agree. Meghan McCarthy writes her very serious, very regal. Dave Polsky wrote her like a human being. I like Polsky's version more than McCarthy's.James Corckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16994731268585922124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-13924621390168574622013-04-30T13:22:53.662+01:002013-04-30T13:22:53.662+01:00That point you made about Twiley and her brother h...That point you made about Twiley and her brother has a lot of weight, and it's very true. We too saw her interact with Cadance, but in the long run we have seen Twilight interact with her brother more than with her foal sitter.James Corckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16994731268585922124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-66273593687998221102013-04-30T13:21:51.821+01:002013-04-30T13:21:51.821+01:00In my opinion, Celestia is more Lawful Neutral tha...In my opinion, Celestia is more Lawful Neutral than Lawful Good. She punishes and lectures without making distinctions. For example, when Twilight screws up, Celestia gets angry and lectures her, but when Twilight does something right, she rewards her and praises her. I think that's her proper alignment since a fair ruler can't be biased towards either good or bad, it has to be neutral.James Corckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16994731268585922124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-23417613359709624052013-04-30T12:11:57.376+01:002013-04-30T12:11:57.376+01:00Uh, I don't think people hate Cadance that muc...Uh, I don't think people hate Cadance that much. See the first comment from RaunchyOpposition, my thoughts exactly.<br /><br />But I find your point about lawful good characters very interesting. And speaking of that, I'm curious: do you like Celestia the same way you like Cadance? Is she lawful good to you? <br /><br />Simontheb<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-49005033081784031402013-04-30T08:37:20.573+01:002013-04-30T08:37:20.573+01:00I like Cadance as an character, it's just the ...I like Cadance as an character, it's just the fact that she's an alicorn that annoys me. I mean, what does her being an alicorn add? Nothing, that's what. She could just be a unicorn and still be the same character! I think I like Shining Armor more than Cadance because of SA's interaction with Twilight, it's really good and they have the sweetest brother/sister relationship. :3Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com