I like fanfics. Not FiM ones though, I'm so sick of that show/brony fanbase. xDD I've written quite a few fanfics about all the generations together (Never post em though, I keep my stories to myself 80% of the time) and I've found a few internet ones that interest me.
I like fanfics alot, it took me a while to like them, (I write but I always use to consider fanfiction not ture writing) But I get it alot better now, (I've even thought about writing one but I'm a bit too scared too.) I pefer MLP ones to be per G4 only because so many people take them so seriously and fanfiction is just a spin off another thing.
I don't read much fanfiction of any series, mostly because I seem to wind up finding the ones with the storyline that is essentially about a poorly developed FC/OC who falls in love with the author's favorite character :zzz:
But if anyone here can point me in the direction of a nice G1 fanfic (preferably based on the actual ponies rather than FCs) I'd be interested in reading it :)
I can't bare fanfics of any genre or for any fandom.
But I won't go into a the as to why.
I've never crossed any pony fanfic that weren't G4 centred, not sure if want too actually *shudder*
I was thinking of writing a G1 fic that was a what if scenario where the Flutter Ponies really did lose Flutter Valley, but I just can't get it started.
I also had an idea for a G3 story where winter comes to Breezie Blossom for the first time.
I don't read much fanfiction of any series, mostly because I seem to wind up finding the ones with the storyline that is essentially about a poorly developed FC/OC who falls in love with the author's favorite character :zzz:
But if anyone here can point me in the direction of a nice G1 fanfic (preferably based on the actual ponies rather than FCs) I'd be interested in reading it :)
i'm in the middle of writing one. mostly g1 character, but i'm adding some g4 to the mix. makes it more fun
I'm not really a fan of fanfiction, personally, but even still, I can't help but recommend a good friend's writing (link in my sig). It might not be what some people here are interested in since it's a retelling of Midnight Castle with FiM characters, but he really does justice to the G1 source, which is the primary reason I like it. No fan characters, interesting and creative use of the creatures and villains from the original, accurate portrayals of the FiM characters...I suppose if I like fanfiction at all, this is exactly what I would look for; stories that are creative but still very aware of and respectful of the source material.
I remember recently reading a fanfic that meshed G1 and G4 into the same universe quite nicely (imo). In it, G1 was the future of G4, the latter being the Rome to the former's Middle Ages. I think it was called Equestrian Dialogues, or something similar.that's hilarious
EDIT- Oh my gosh, I'm a total idiot for not realizing you're the author, Firehooves ^^; That's what I get for not reading everything first, I suppose!
I'd like to write down some of the adventures that have happened in my head, but I'm afraid they wouldn't go over very well. First of all none of them mesh exactly with any generation, and secondly (and most importantly) I'm not a very good story teller.
i actualy only like G1 fanfics LOL ;) i used to be quite into writing and playing them years ago
I've toyed with the idea before since I absolutely LOVE writing fanfiction, but to be honest I doubt I'll ever write a story for MLP. This is mostly because I don't think I'd want to write about G1 OR G4, but rather, stories based after my toy ponies that were never included in any of the shows. When I started collecting G3 babies, I fell absolutely head over heels with them, since they have such a wide variety of personalities and looks, but there's not so many of them that it's impossible to keep track. I love their designs so much I made up vague personalities for them since they were never actually part of any series and I thought it'd be fun to go deeper into them and really give them solid backgrounds and a proper world. But since these are practically OCs, despite being based after actual ponies, and without a set 'universe' to tie them to, I just don't think it'd fly very well.
Any G1 folk remembers Dream Castle or whatever written by High Queen Tiffany? She used to write heaps of fanfics about G1 ponies and there was actually small fan base growing around what she came up with.
I've toyed with the idea before since I absolutely LOVE writing fanfiction, but to be honest I doubt I'll ever write a story for MLP. This is mostly because I don't think I'd want to write about G1 OR G4, but rather, stories based after my toy ponies that were never included in any of the shows. When I started collecting G3 babies, I fell absolutely head over heels with them, since they have such a wide variety of personalities and looks, but there's not so many of them that it's impossible to keep track. I love their designs so much I made up vague personalities for them since they were never actually part of any series and I thought it'd be fun to go deeper into them and really give them solid backgrounds and a proper world. But since these are practically OCs, despite being based after actual ponies, and without a set 'universe' to tie them to, I just don't think it'd fly very well.More than a few of stories on FIMfiction are written entirely with OCs... and a bunch of those are in alternate universes so there's very little that's truly MLP in those stories aside from the fact that the characters are ponies.
However, I prefer the gentler side of the genre. There are some nice stories out there, ones suitable for children, which is after all the spirit of MLP. So many of the more grown-up stories are too grimdark and the romantic stories end up being a little too*ahem* biological for my tastes.
Same here. Are we allowed to link directly to stories? I have a few I can recommend and would love to see your recommendations!
This is really awesome! I'm a writer and have never written any pony stories! Thinking about 1 now!
I do read a lot of fanfics, mostly G4 stories. However, I prefer the gentler side of the genre. There are some nice stories out there, ones suitable for children, which is after all the spirit of MLP. So many of the more grown-up stories are too grimdark and the romantic stories end up being a little too*ahem* biological for my tastes.Same here...this is one of the things I like about my friend's story; it's very "in the spirit" of G1/G4 and not too "mature."
However, I prefer the gentler side of the genre. There are some nice stories out there, ones suitable for children, which is after all the spirit of MLP. So many of the more grown-up stories are too grimdark and the romantic stories end up being a little too*ahem* biological for my tastes.
Same here. Are we allowed to link directly to stories? I have a few I can recommend and would love to see your recommendations!
I usually only write very short, one-shot cheer-up fics for my bf and rarely put them online haha. I think I have one or two up on AO3 but I'm far too shy to share the link.
I write G1 fanfics and even do G1 roleplays with my friends.
I haven't posted any of my fanfics though. They're either really boring, really repetitive or grimdark.
I might write a good one that doesn't suck and upload it somewhere, but I don't see it happening soon.
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh, I had better start uploading my stuff then because that's EXACTLY what it is about. I adore writing fanfiction about Tirac. (and that is the most official spelling there is out there.) In fact, I've even written stories with him as the PROTAGONIST. It's hard but rewarding.I write G1 fanfics and even do G1 roleplays with my friends.
I haven't posted any of my fanfics though. They're either really boring, really repetitive or grimdark.
I might write a good one that doesn't suck and upload it somewhere, but I don't see it happening soon.
G1 Grimdark... I would love to read that! Especially when it's related to the dude with the horse butt (I'm just assuming based on your username and avatar) :lol:
Tirac/Tirek(?) had so much potential as a cool and classy villain.
And dude, G1 roleplay? Like, with a real plotline and everything? It would be so nice if we could do something like this here at the Arena. I'm a roleplay n00b, but I love creating and exploring characters. It would surely be lots of fun!
G1 Grimdark... I would love to read that! Especially when it's related to the dude with the horse butt (I'm just assuming based on your username and avatar) :lol:
Tirac/Tirek(?) had so much potential as a cool and classy villain.
I usually only write very short, one-shot cheer-up fics for my bf and rarely put them online haha. I think I have one or two up on AO3 but I'm far too shy to share the link.
Would you like to PM them to me? Your fics sound just like the stuff I like to read *puppyeyes*I write G1 fanfics and even do G1 roleplays with my friends.
I haven't posted any of my fanfics though. They're either really boring, really repetitive or grimdark.
I might write a good one that doesn't suck and upload it somewhere, but I don't see it happening soon.
G1 Grimdark... I would love to read that! Especially when it's related to the dude with the horse butt (I'm just assuming based on your username and avatar) :lol:
Tirac/Tirek(?) had so much potential as a cool and classy villain.
And dude, G1 roleplay? Like, with a real plotline and everything? It would be so nice if we could do something like this here at the Arena. I'm a roleplay n00b, but I love creating and exploring characters. It would surely be lots of fun!
G1 Grimdark... I would love to read that! Especially when it's related to the dude with the horse butt (I'm just assuming based on your username and avatar) :lol:
Tirac/Tirek(?) had so much potential as a cool and classy villain.
Zapper, if you want G1 dark and Tirek/Tirac, check out the first link in my signature, you won't be disappointed :biggrin:
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh, I had better start uploading my stuff then because that's EXACTLY what it is about. I adore writing fanfiction about Tirac. (and that is the most official spelling there is out there.) In fact, I've even written stories with him as the PROTAGONIST. It's hard but rewarding.I write G1 fanfics and even do G1 roleplays with my friends.
I haven't posted any of my fanfics though. They're either really boring, really repetitive or grimdark.
I might write a good one that doesn't suck and upload it somewhere, but I don't see it happening soon.
G1 Grimdark... I would love to read that! Especially when it's related to the dude with the horse butt (I'm just assuming based on your username and avatar) :lol:
Tirac/Tirek(?) had so much potential as a cool and classy villain.
And dude, G1 roleplay? Like, with a real plotline and everything? It would be so nice if we could do something like this here at the Arena. I'm a roleplay n00b, but I love creating and exploring characters. It would surely be lots of fun!
Yes, a lot of potential. It's a real shame he wasn't a reoccurring villain.
Yes. I proudly say that the majority of my online life is spent in one particular RP that is an AU of the human world which is a direct sequel to RaMC. I've been in lots of G1 roleplays, usually with the same group of my friends doing the same characters and we flesh them out a lot.
The arena having G1 RP would be an AMAZING idea. I'd be in it hook, line and sinker.
Unfortunately the Arena doesn't really loan itself towards RP, we don't have a place or way to cater to it. However, the reason we don't need to is that there are some popular RP pony sites and forums out there offering a wider platform than we ever could. :)
Same here. It was my favorite episode as a kid and it ended up drawing me back into the pony-fan community. I know, right!? He's incredible and his species fits so well with both the series and his character. I also think his horns are cute. And his neck fluff... and the circles under his eyes... and his short poofy tail and... alright. I can do this for hours. I'll stop now. But the point remains.
Ever since I got back into ponies I loved RaMC! The idea of a dark centaur as the villain just clicked with me and I liked the contrast of the cute and colorful ponies to the rather creepy creature designs. Plus, his horns are kind of cute :lol:
Please feel free to contact me once your fics are available for reading! :)
I also think his horns are cute. And his neck fluff... and the circles under his eyes... and his short poofy tail and... alright. I can do this for hours. I'll stop now.
:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: YES. Well, a couple of my friends call him "cupcake" so I guess it works.I also think his horns are cute. And his neck fluff... and the circles under his eyes... and his short poofy tail and... alright. I can do this for hours. I'll stop now.
No, you're right. He's quite the adorable little cupcake and here's proof:
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I'll stop derailing this thread now XD
Looking forward to your fanfics!
Thanks, Zapper! And Tirac, did you read any of my other Stories? My story Midnight in Ponyville' really delves into the origins of my universe's Tirek. I touch on every facet of MLP history, and there's something for everyone there! :)I have yet to read your other stories as Roleplaying is taking up a heap of time but my friend has and she loves it. I'm going to as soon as the spring rolls around completely. I'm really looking forward to that one especially.
I've written a fan poem about Firefly.
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7982477/1/Firefly-s-Legacy
And I started a G1/G1.5 fanfic of short stories based around a main plot. Dream Castle is a Boarding School, Paradise Estate is a private dorm for the Sixth Formers and Year 11, the Lullaby Nursery is a cress for little sisters / brothers or orphans to adopt and the Baby Bonnet School of Dance is a studio and stage for any pony with a performing arts talent. Majesty is the Headmistress. Each story introduces new characters. Some stories with be from the students point of view and some will be from the teachers point of view. It'll stray from the plot or stay on the plot depending on which group's point of view it is.
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7982437/1/Tales-of-Dream-Valley-Academy
Oh! Oh! I wrote one! It was for a fic exchange. It's a G1 story that I tried to write like it was an episode of the show. LadyMoondancer kindly let me rehost her pony comic scans so I could use them to explain various bits of canon I was using for the story!
http://archiveofourown.org/works/583952 here it is. 'The Bad Dad'. Megan, Majesty, and a wizard. There's tea, a jailbreak, and at least once dragon attack. Totally board-safe.
Unsure whether it's been mentioned yet, but there's a G4 crossover with G1/G1.5/G3/G3.5 called A Pony and A Portal. It's got quite an interesting take on some things from G1.5 and G1, like Megan being the equivalent of a power hungry demon and that the Tales ponies mutilate themselves to bend their hooves like that.
Yes, I agree. It does bash on other gens a bit... Well written, but too much of a bashfic. I don't like it for that. I've seen a few that AREN'T bashfics but this was back when FiM had only been around for a few months - I'll try to find them.Unsure whether it's been mentioned yet, but there's a G4 crossover with G1/G1.5/G3/G3.5 called A Pony and A Portal. It's got quite an interesting take on some things from G1.5 and G1, like Megan being the equivalent of a power hungry demon and that the Tales ponies mutilate themselves to bend their hooves like that.
I just tried reading through it...and I honestly wouldn't suggest this fic to anyone who has at least a shred of respect for the G1-G3.5 ponies. I could see how the looks and customs of the other pony universes would be strange to the G4 ponies and it's a very interesting concept, but this fic is blatantly bashing every other gen and honestly left a very sour taste in my mouth. I'm not really into bashfics and hopefully there are other fics out there that explore this idea with a bit more respect.
Unsure whether it's been mentioned yet, but there's a G4 crossover with G1/G1.5/G3/G3.5 called A Pony and A Portal. It's got quite an interesting take on some things from G1.5 and G1, like Megan being the equivalent of a power hungry demon and that the Tales ponies mutilate themselves to bend their hooves like that.
Words cannot describe the absolute loathing I have for this fic, it's the 'bronydom' at's it's absolute worst. :(I thought I was the only one!
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My large gen2 fanfic, Royal Destiny, is finished! I don't have all chapters online yet, but I'll probably switch to a 2-per-week schedule now that I've just finished it all.
I actually worked on this for over 9 years :) Can't believe it's done! :cry: :biggrin:
Animehime, I just looked it over, and Royal Destiny is a magnificent piece of work. All of that complex storytelling and mythology... if there were any story I'd have as my fanfic universe's 'lost years' this masterpiece would be it! :)
Oh yes, I love Royal Destiny! And it really is epic.
Awesome new chapter, lalalei!
It's just disheartening sometimes that most older gen fans are collectors only, with not much intrest in the fiction. I'm glad there are people here who are into fanfic, I just sometimes feel like a pony fiction fan/fanfiction author and reader lost in a sea of collectors. *Sigh* :(
Awesome new chapter, lalalei!
It's just disheartening sometimes that most older gen fans are collectors only, with not much intrest in the fiction. I'm glad there are people here who are into fanfic, I just sometimes feel like a pony fiction fan/fanfiction author and reader lost in a sea of collectors. *Sigh* :(
There are lots of people who are interested in fan fiction as well as the toy lines. :)
However, yes MLP collectors do tend to be exactly that toy collectors. That's not to say there is not a small and select group who read fan fiction with interest. We are also a much smaller community than the current FiM fandom so a small group within a small community is not going to have the same level of impact. In addition, unlike FiM when people come to a fandom because of a "story" and cartoon, therefore fan fiction is a natural lead on from this, most MLP collectors will come to the community because of toys and therefore fan fiction is not a natural link.
You can see from the number of people who have clicked on and read this thread that I am sure there is plenty of interest.
A lot more older collectors were into fanfic before G3 came along. I think it was because there was a more limited number of ponies to collect.
Also, the fandom was younger at the time (mostly teens and college aged, just due to the age most people who had played with MLPs as a kid and then gotten nostalgic tended to be), and I think that demographic has more free time to write in.
I do get nostalgic for the days when everyone had their own minute website and their own little fanfic going on!
I don't read much fanfiction of any series, mostly because I seem to wind up finding the ones with the storyline that is essentially about a poorly developed FC/OC who falls in love with the author's favorite character :zzz:
Chapter 8 is up :)
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/9341708/8/
I've certainly written some G1 MLP Tales fanfics (and the latest one mixes with G4).
Not my particular cup of tea to be honest but I know lots of other people enjoy it. And it can be cute when written right :)
I think this is perhaps something you have mentioned before.
This thread has, at the moment, 2148 views. Now everyone is going to comment on everything in fact large sections of Arena members read and dont post at all. So just because people dont comment does not mean that people dont read.
Although this is a big forum with thousands of members, we are spread out with lots of different interests and unfortunately those who are interested in fanfiction are probably quite a small group. MLP for many people is a toy collecting hobby after all primarily.
I think you need to just remember that not everyone is going to comment unfortunately.
Maybe I should link some of my work.
Anyone do anything G3?Yes! I just haven't updated it since *checks*
currently in the process of writing one actually.
I thought it would be cute to write some of the pony drama that i have had happen in the form of a fairy tell or fairy tale style.
about one chapter in..
have to see how it comes out.
I wrote one in high-school. It is about G1 and G2. Origins of G2s. I made some illustrations for it too. If anyone would be interested in reading I think I still have it somewhere. I'd have to check. I got third place in a fan-fic competition. I think only five entries though. :)
If you want to see more stories a contest with pony prizes might be a fun idea. That is why I wrote my pony story. I also had it double as a creative writing assignment in high school. :lol:
currently in the process of writing one actually.
I thought it would be cute to write some of the pony drama that i have had happen in the form of a fairy tell or fairy tale style.
about one chapter in..
have to see how it comes out.I wrote one in high-school. It is about G1 and G2. Origins of G2s. I made some illustrations for it too. If anyone would be interested in reading I think I still have it somewhere. I'd have to check. I got third place in a fan-fic competition. I think only five entries though. :)
If you want to see more stories a contest with pony prizes might be a fun idea. That is why I wrote my pony story. I also had it double as a creative writing assignment in high school. :lol:
Awesome, you two! Please, by all means post links to your fics if you want to! ^^ A contest might be a good idea, but I dunno though.
currently in the process of writing one actually.
I thought it would be cute to write some of the pony drama that i have had happen in the form of a fairy tell or fairy tale style.
about one chapter in..
have to see how it comes out.I wrote one in high-school. It is about G1 and G2. Origins of G2s. I made some illustrations for it too. If anyone would be interested in reading I think I still have it somewhere. I'd have to check. I got third place in a fan-fic competition. I think only five entries though. :)
If you want to see more stories a contest with pony prizes might be a fun idea. That is why I wrote my pony story. I also had it double as a creative writing assignment in high school. :lol:
Awesome, you two! Please, by all means post links to your fics if you want to! ^^ A contest might be a good idea, but I dunno though.
Its still in rough draft phase.. just started like about a week ago.. the plot bunny mowed me down...
but when i get some going on it I will l ink you to my DA stash and you can tell me what you think ok!?
Id l ove to! is the link in the posts some where?currently in the process of writing one actually.
I thought it would be cute to write some of the pony drama that i have had happen in the form of a fairy tell or fairy tale style.
about one chapter in..
have to see how it comes out.I wrote one in high-school. It is about G1 and G2. Origins of G2s. I made some illustrations for it too. If anyone would be interested in reading I think I still have it somewhere. I'd have to check. I got third place in a fan-fic competition. I think only five entries though. :)
If you want to see more stories a contest with pony prizes might be a fun idea. That is why I wrote my pony story. I also had it double as a creative writing assignment in high school. :lol:
Awesome, you two! Please, by all means post links to your fics if you want to! ^^ A contest might be a good idea, but I dunno though.
Its still in rough draft phase.. just started like about a week ago.. the plot bunny mowed me down...
but when i get some going on it I will l ink you to my DA stash and you can tell me what you think ok!?
Sweet! ^^ I'll give you a full-on review when you get finished! Oh, and check out my stories if you like! ^^
Id l ove to! is the link in the posts some where?currently in the process of writing one actually.
I thought it would be cute to write some of the pony drama that i have had happen in the form of a fairy tell or fairy tale style.
about one chapter in..
have to see how it comes out.I wrote one in high-school. It is about G1 and G2. Origins of G2s. I made some illustrations for it too. If anyone would be interested in reading I think I still have it somewhere. I'd have to check. I got third place in a fan-fic competition. I think only five entries though. :)
If you want to see more stories a contest with pony prizes might be a fun idea. That is why I wrote my pony story. I also had it double as a creative writing assignment in high school. :lol:
Awesome, you two! Please, by all means post links to your fics if you want to! ^^ A contest might be a good idea, but I dunno though.
Its still in rough draft phase.. just started like about a week ago.. the plot bunny mowed me down...
but when i get some going on it I will l ink you to my DA stash and you can tell me what you think ok!?
Sweet! ^^ I'll give you a full-on review when you get finished! Oh, and check out my stories if you like! ^^