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Axle Gear Admin

Posts : 206 Join date : 2013-05-09
 | Subject: Re: Episode of the Week Sun Apr 27, 2014 8:27 pm | |
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 | Subject: Re: Episode of the Week Sun May 04, 2014 10:05 pm | |
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|  | | Axle Gear Admin

Posts : 206 Join date : 2013-05-09
 | Subject: Re: Episode of the Week Sat May 10, 2014 4:04 pm | |
| I just couldn't wait until tomorrow to post this. This was hands-down the best episode of Season 4. May 10, 2014 New episode: Twilight's Kingdom (Season 4, Episodes 25 and 26) Part 1: When a villain from Equestria's history returns to drain all magic from the world, it's up to the princesses to stop him. Part 2: Celestia, Luna, and Cadance make a great sacrifice to ensure the safety of Twilight and all of Equestria. My rating: 5/5 There are no words to describe how perfect this was. This may have replaced A Canterlot Wedding as my favorite episode.
Now that the finale is over... How will these events affect Season 5? - Predictions (spoilers for the episode):
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Well, firstly, we now know that the Mane 6 can access the powers of the Elements by using the box. Perhaps they'll utilize this power again in the future. Secondly, the old Golden Oaks Library we know and love is gone. In its place, we have Twilight's castle. While I'm going to miss the old treehouse, I'm excited to see what the new castle holds. Maybe it has a giant library, far more extensive than Golden Oaks had? (And no, I'm not going to change the forum's logo. Golden Oaks may be gone, but it will live on forever in our hearts [and in reruns  ]) Thirdly, we now know that (at least) Alicorns can transfer their magic to another. I predict that Twilight may transfer her power to another at some point. Finally, the Mane 6 have become a council of sorts. Maybe we'll see some royal duties that the Mane 6 get involved in.
Aside from predictions related to the episode, I predict all of the following: Trixie will return again We'll see more of Applejack's family We finally see Rainbow Dash/Fluttershy's parents (wishful thinking on my part, but hey, it could happen) Apple Bloom is visited by Luna (the other Crusaders have been) Another great evil will threaten Equestria (as is tradition with the premiere/finale of each season) Backstory with Celestia/Luna/Cadance Dash training to be a Wonderbolt Fluttershy overcoming her stage fright and becoming one of the Ponytones Rarity's career expanding to other cities Other than that, I hope for more of the same amazing content that Hasbro has been providing since 2010. Unfortunately, we won't know anything for sure until next year.  BUT! Don't be sad! We have some other awesome things to look forward to. For example... Equestria Girls 2: Rainbow Rocks!!Plus, it's been confirmed that there will be a side series entitled Equestria Academy. It premieres in Paris this November, but there's still no release date for North American viewers. As a side note, episode spotlights will return to one every week. However, once I've spotlighted every episode, I will be going back and spotlighting them all again. Plus, Season 4 episodes are now in the spotlight rotation, so we shouldn't run out of episodes before Season 5 starts (unless it starts late 2015...) I'll see you tomorrow for the first post-S4 spotlight. Until then, take care, and remember... The magic of friendship doesn't just exist in Equestria, it's everywhere. You can seek it out. Or you can forever be alone. The choice is yours.-Twilight Sparkle, Equestria Girls |
|  | | Shadewing

Posts : 59 Join date : 2013-05-09
 | Subject: Re: Episode of the Week Sat May 10, 2014 4:07 pm | |
| That's a lot of text, Axle. How long did it take you to type all of that and format it? |
|  | | Axle Gear Admin

Posts : 206 Join date : 2013-05-09
 | Subject: Re: Episode of the Week Sat May 10, 2014 4:10 pm | |
| - Shadewing wrote:
- That's a lot of text, Axle. How long did it take you to type all of that and format it?
30-40 minutes. I work hard on these spotlights. A normal one (before Season 4) took about 10 minutes to type up. Once I switched to two episodes, it took 15-20 minutes to type up the post. I have high standards for production value, in case you couldn't tell. |
|  | | Shadewing

Posts : 59 Join date : 2013-05-09
 | Subject: Re: Episode of the Week Sat May 10, 2014 4:11 pm | |
| - Axle Gear wrote:
- I have high standards for production value, in case you couldn't tell.
Oh, I could tell. That's why I look forward to every new spotlight. You're the only one I know of who does everything so thoroughly. |
|  | | Axle Gear Admin

Posts : 206 Join date : 2013-05-09
 | Subject: Re: Episode of the Week Sat May 10, 2014 4:13 pm | |
| - Shadewing wrote:
- I look forward to every new spotlight.
You have no idea how much that means to me. I'm glad that people see and appreciate my work. |
|  | | Sine Radian

Posts : 462 Join date : 2013-05-09
 | Subject: Re: Episode of the Week Sat May 10, 2014 4:40 pm | |
| The finale was one of the episodes that caused not only a emotional response, but a physiological response. |
|  | | Lunaria

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 | Subject: Re: Episode of the Week Sat May 10, 2014 5:53 pm | |
| I'm not going to lie. I cried a lot. That finale was just beautiful. |
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 | Subject: Re: Episode of the Week Sat May 10, 2014 6:55 pm | |
| As a result of the finale, the name of the forum has to change. |
|  | | Axle Gear Admin

Posts : 206 Join date : 2013-05-09
 | Subject: Re: Episode of the Week Sat May 10, 2014 7:53 pm | |
| - Sine Radian wrote:
- As a result of the finale, the name of the forum has to change.
As I explained in my predictions, the forum will remain as it is, unless I decide to change it to a different locale altogether (which may or may not be happening soon...  ) |
|  | | Axle Gear Admin

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 | Subject: Re: Episode of the Week Sun May 11, 2014 11:22 pm | |
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 | Subject: Re: Episode of the Week Sat May 24, 2014 9:29 pm | |
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 | Subject: Re: Episode of the Week Mon May 26, 2014 6:37 pm | |
| I'm really getting bad at remembering to post spotlights. Sorry again, everyone. I'll try to remember next time.
Week of May 25, 2014 Spotlight episode: Suited for Success (Season 1, Episode 14)
Rarity offers to make her friends dresses for the Gala, but she is quickly overwhelmed by the workload.
My rating: 4/5 Drama queen Rarity = hilarious |
|  | | Axle Gear Admin

Posts : 206 Join date : 2013-05-09
 | Subject: Re: Episode of the Week Sat Jun 07, 2014 6:41 pm | |
| I swear, I have the memory of a goldfish. I always forget to post the spotlights. Here it is, and I promise it won't happen again. Week of June 1, 2014 Spotlight episode: Boast Busters (Season 1, Episode 6) A boastful stage magician named Trixie appears in Ponyville and tells fabricated stories to show off. Despite urges from her friends, Twilight refuses to upstage Trixie, because she doesn't want to be seen as a show-off as well. My rating: 5/5 The GREAT and POWERFUL TRIXIE demands a 5 star rating! I'll see you tomorrow with the next spotlight (if I remember). Until next time... Waiting for what your heart desires can be really hard. So, you may try to take a shortcut. But this dishonesty never works, because you didn't earn what your heart desired. The only cure is being honest with yourself, and others. And that's something every heart desires.~Apple Bloom, The Cutie Pox |
|  | | Axle Gear Admin

Posts : 206 Join date : 2013-05-09
 | Subject: Re: Episode of the Week Sun Jun 08, 2014 6:39 pm | |
| Hey! For once, I actually remembered to post the spotlight! Go, me! Week of June 8, 2014 Spotlight episode: Magic Duel (Season 3, Episode 5) Trixie returns to get revenge on Twilight using the power of a cursed artifact known as the Alicorn Amulet. My rating: 5/5 When a semi-villain turns really evil, you know something serious is going down. Hopefully, I'll remember again next week. Until then... Sometimes, to feel good about yourself, you gotta let go of the past. That way, when the time comes to let your greatness fly, you'll be able to light up the whole sky.~Spike, Equestria Games |
|  | | Axle Gear Admin

Posts : 206 Join date : 2013-05-09
 | Subject: Re: Episode of the Week Sun Jun 15, 2014 3:35 pm | |
| Two weeks in a row! I'm on a roll!
Week of June 15, 2014 Spotlight episode: A Bird in the Hoof (Season 1, Episode 22)
Fluttershy kidnaps Princess Celestia's sick pet bird, Philomena, and tries to make her healthy.
My rating: 4.5/5 This was a real character-establishing episode. It shows what lengths Fluttershy will go to to help somepony, or in this case, some bird, in need.
Plus, Celestia's antics are a must-see.
Until next week...
It's great to have fun, but it's even greater to have great friends. And having lots of friends means that you sometimes have to make choices as to who you'll spend your time with. But that's okay, because good friends will always give you lots of opportunities to have fun. So even if you're missing out, it's never for long. ~Pinkie Pie, Too Many Pinkie Pies |
|  | | Axle Gear Admin

Posts : 206 Join date : 2013-05-09
 | Subject: Re: Episode of the Week Tue Jun 24, 2014 5:21 pm | |
| Well, so much for remembering the spotlights. Week of June 22, 2014 Spotlight episode: Luna Eclipsed (Season 2, Episode 4) Princess Luna visits Ponyville during the Nightmare Night celebration, but has trouble learning modern customs after her 1,000-year banishment. My rating: 5/5 Luna is awesome. Even the Celestia supporters have to agree with that. I'll try to keep track of what day it is next time. Until then... Oh, I can't deny it. I love to win! But if I ever have to choose between winning and my friends, I'm always gonna choose my friends. 'Cause as much as I love winning, I love them waaaaay more.~Rainbow Dash, Rainbow Falls |
|  | | Axle Gear Admin

Posts : 206 Join date : 2013-05-09
 | Subject: Re: Episode of the Week Sun Jun 29, 2014 6:12 pm | |
| Week of June 29, 2014 Spotlight episode: The Cutie Pox (Season 2, Episode 6)
Frustrated with her inability to get her cutie mark, Apple Bloom turns to Zecora for help.
My rating: 4/5
Probably the best lesson out of all of season 2. Plus, Apple Bloom bein' adorable.
Until next week...
One of the best things you can do with friendship is to give it to others, and help them find it themselves. [And] even though somepony may seem a little intimidating, even scary, when you offer them your friendship, you'll discover a whole new pony underneath. ~Twilight Sparkle, Luna Eclipsed |
|  | | Axle Gear Admin

Posts : 206 Join date : 2013-05-09
 | Subject: Re: Episode of the Week Mon Jul 07, 2014 1:45 pm | |
| Week of July 6, 2014 Spotlight episode: Swarm of the Century (Season 1, Episode 10)
Princess Celestia is coming to visit Ponyville, but an infestation of Parasprites threatens to ruin Twilight's careful planning.
My rating: 5/5
It's worth mentioning, the Japanese dub of this episode, "Munch Munch Panic!", is great as well.
Until next time...
Bein' honest sure gets hard when it seems like the truth might hurt somepony you care about. But I think believin' a lie can end up hurtin' them even more. Maybe some ponies don't care about that – but I sure ain't one of them. ~Applejack, Leap of Faith |
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Posts : 206 Join date : 2013-05-09
 | Subject: Re: Episode of the Week Sun Jul 13, 2014 9:29 pm | |
| Week of July 13, 2014 Spotlight episode: Stare Master (Season 1, Episode 17)
Fluttershy agrees to host the Cutie Mark Crusaders' sleepover, but soon realizes that she may have taken on too great a challenge.
My rating: 4/5 It's like I always say: Beware the quiet ones.
Until next week...
Being a good friend means being able to keep a secret, but you should never be afraid to share your true feelings with a good friend. ~Twilight Sparkle, Green Isn't Your Color |
|  | | Axle Gear Admin

Posts : 206 Join date : 2013-05-09
 | Subject: Re: Episode of the Week Sun Aug 10, 2014 10:58 pm | |
| Jeez. I can't believe I forgot three weeks in a row. I might as well rename this topic "Whenever-I-Remember Episode Spotlights". Sorry, everyone. To make up for it...
Week of August 10, 2014 Spotlight episodes: Mare in the Moon & Elements of Harmony (Season 1, Episodes 1 & 2)
Reclusive bookworm unicorn Twilight Sparkle receives a mission from her mentor, Princess Celestia: make some friends! However, she is caught up in the escape and subsequent rampage of the thousand-year-old evil, Nightmare Moon. It is up to Twilight and her new friends to stop Nightmare Moon and bring peace back to Equestria.
My rating: 5/5 This is it. This is where it all started. I don't think any of us knew what a wonderful world we were entering when that book opened for the first time.
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