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Yes, Skeen and Tirac are right--it was said (at least in the "Return of Tambelon" ep I think?) that the unicorns couldn't wink from behind bars, through walls, etc.
One thing to remember though is that it was only in the 1986-87 cartoon that all unicorns could "wink." In the original 1984 special, it really seems like only Twilight has that ability. Moondancer and Glory both had plenty of reason to wink (given the circumstances) and didn't. In the 1985 special there is no winking at all.
I don't think there was ever a specific reason or at least one which was made true through all media - as Skeen says the story plot could easily change a truth. Sometimes they do it when in danger and sometimes its just for fun. I guess its like Harry Potter Why doesnt everyone just apparate everywhere? Its a talent used only in certain circumstances or when the story needs it
Quote from: hathorcat on January 22, 2014, 02:16:25 PMI don't think there was ever a specific reason or at least one which was made true through all media - as Skeen says the story plot could easily change a truth. Sometimes they do it when in danger and sometimes its just for fun. I guess its like Harry Potter Why doesnt everyone just apparate everywhere? Its a talent used only in certain circumstances or when the story needs it Actually, they were perfectly consistent with can't wink through anything but open air in the G1 cartoon. (I know. I've gone over the series with a fine tooth comb for a project lately.) They also had a range limit. At least it's better than the limitation on unicorns in Dungeons and Dragons where unicorns could only teleport once per day.As for Friendship is Magic, it seems like only the more skilled unicorns are able to teleport and the rules don't seem to be as well defined.
Quote from: ValeofSpring on January 23, 2014, 06:35:07 PMYes, Skeen and Tirac are right--it was said (at least in the "Return of Tambelon" ep I think?) that the unicorns couldn't wink from behind bars, through walls, etc. It was like that in "Baby, It's Cold Outside," too! Galaxy tells Megan she can't wink through the walls (they were behind bars, in jail).
Was it Baby Ribbon that always had trouble winking and Ribbon had to help her out? Ponyfan