02-17-2017, 09:20 AM
One thing that should help given the number of characters is that they seem to be in four distinct groups, with certain roles.
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You've first got the Mane 6, obviously. They're the protagonists. Then you have the main villains, that is Storm King (main baddie), Tempest Shadow (the main henchpony/ The Dragon if you frequent TVTropes) and Gabber (The comic relief goon). Afterwards is Capper and Captain Birdtits (I don't remember her name). They're probably pirates that the Ponies will get the aid of in terms of getting from point A to point B, and joining in the fight against Storm King later on. I see them sort of as a collective Han Solo. Then you have the Seaponies with a Queen and a Princess, likely to give aid and worldbuilding in this whole affair.
Given I recall the original synopsis being about something flooding Equestria, I expect a lot of swashbuckling in it. With the amount of charscters, I wouldn't be surprised if the Mane 6 essentially act as one protagonist. They'll have their own traits and personalities intact of course, but I'm thinking something similar to The Cutie Map, where they worked as one unit (expect for the portion where Fluttershy seperates herself from the group). While I would like some more interpersonal drama between the Mane 6 and such, I don't think there is enough room in the plot to fit any major subplots about it.
And yet I don't mind that too much. It's meant as a grand epic. While the story would probably function exactly the same with just Twilight as with all 6, I'm sure we're going to get a lot of really good character moments and banter between them, but have the majority of the character development go to the side characters to flesh them out further. This won't be like Equestria Girls, where the Mane 6 are younger and much less developed versions of themselves. Even if their own personalities aren't the focus, they don't need to be. I'm not waiting on my bated breath for some truly impressive character pieces showing something we've never expected for from the Mane 6, as that's what the show is for. The show is meant as a slice-of-life, where the greater nuance of the characters comes into focus, and that focus drives the plot.
In essence, I'm not expecting something like the show. I'm expecting Lord of the Rings with ponies.
Also needs more rock horse. I mean seriously.
Given I recall the original synopsis being about something flooding Equestria, I expect a lot of swashbuckling in it. With the amount of charscters, I wouldn't be surprised if the Mane 6 essentially act as one protagonist. They'll have their own traits and personalities intact of course, but I'm thinking something similar to The Cutie Map, where they worked as one unit (expect for the portion where Fluttershy seperates herself from the group). While I would like some more interpersonal drama between the Mane 6 and such, I don't think there is enough room in the plot to fit any major subplots about it.
And yet I don't mind that too much. It's meant as a grand epic. While the story would probably function exactly the same with just Twilight as with all 6, I'm sure we're going to get a lot of really good character moments and banter between them, but have the majority of the character development go to the side characters to flesh them out further. This won't be like Equestria Girls, where the Mane 6 are younger and much less developed versions of themselves. Even if their own personalities aren't the focus, they don't need to be. I'm not waiting on my bated breath for some truly impressive character pieces showing something we've never expected for from the Mane 6, as that's what the show is for. The show is meant as a slice-of-life, where the greater nuance of the characters comes into focus, and that focus drives the plot.
In essence, I'm not expecting something like the show. I'm expecting Lord of the Rings with ponies.
Also needs more rock horse. I mean seriously.
I gots me three lovely waifus.
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