My main goal with this post was to make the community interested in more biomes so that Mojang would prioritise that aspect in their busy schedules. And it seems we have finally made it happen! Additionally we also got 2 of my suggestions into the game, which of course is fantastic.
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Blossom Grove
Now put down your guard and enjoy the moonlight in this mob free but oh so rare environment. Unfortunately, the underground isn't as peaceful. If you are lucky you will also encounter a deserted old vineyard for some delicious grapes. This rare fruit replenish only 0,5 hunger each, but they are all eaten at the same time, making it the quickest but most expensive food source.
Rumours say the farmers have noticed crops grow faster.
Old version:
Oasis
Take your horse and embark on a journey to discover the Orient. These warm and barren deserts might contain a scarce amount of watering wholes, a common place to find various merchants with donkeys full of goods to trade. Make sure to have your wallet full, for these rare goods cannot be acquired elsewhere.
Fungi Biome
The luminescent mushrooms proves to be a perfect, yet mystique light source in the deep caves of the underworld. Rumours speak about small glowing angler-fishes that thrive in nearby underground lakes.
Thanks to Hansentale for the inspiration.
Tropical Islands
Palm trees grow on the beaches of these plant rich atoll islands located on the great oceans. Breaking palm leaves spawn coco nuts, which are an essential food source out here.
Savannah - IMPLEMENTED IN 1.7
In the never ending terrain of the African wilderness, animals thrive in the shadows of the acacia trees. Clay is commonly found in nearby watering holes.
Wild West desert - IMPLEMENTED IN 1.7
This arid landscape consists of a new reddish stone, and a new matching sandblock*. Lone wanderers need to watch out for the vultures, for they will attack any trespasser carrying raw meet.
*)The sandblock is not present in this screenshot since it's very time consuming covering the grounds.
Autumn forest biome
A colourful forest arises as you continue your exploration. No one in these woods will ever starve, as the ripest apples fall from the trees and the ground is covered by mushrooms galore!
Frost biome
A cold breeze caught the landscape by surprise, which immediately froze the tiniest straw of grass. Make sure you wear some armour, or you will soon be history.
Darklands
The sky darkens as you enter this gloomy realm. A great challenge awaits the one who seek to face the death. Now grab your diamond equipment, you will need it.
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I totally agree with this! I was just coming to post something similar. The 1000 years is a key point for it I think. You could chalk it up to lazy writing, but I want to believe it's part of this, something bigger. It would also help make NMM's story more solid IMO, better than Luna turning evil out of purely jealousy
Episode thoughts
I understand why some people were disappointed with the episode, and maybe it's because on no new pony since April, but I enjoyed the episode.
-Spike really felt like part of the team, rather than earlier episodes where he's just riding on twilight doing nothing the whole time.
-The part between Spike and Twilight was sweet.
-Each pony had their good moments in the episodes. (I especially liked Rarity's "I just made a hat our of three pieces of hay and a drinking straw")
-The animation just continues to improve, the use of shadows across their faces were nice
-King Sombra didn't bother me too much, he served the purpose he was for, an looming threat. He was suitably dark and scary, although his designed made me think of homestuck, it wasn't as horribly as I dreaded. I'm hoping/expecting we'll see him again, maybe explained more.
-Wonder why Luna seemed so pissy. Probably will be explained later in the season
-Also, what was that book she had at the end? Had some stars on it, but I don't think it was Twilights Cutie mark. Maybe something to do with Starswirl the Bearded (I'm hoping he'll come up again)
-I like how there seems like there'll be more of an arc this season
-Did Cadence and SA stay with the Crystal Empire? All the Crystal ponies, after Shining launched here were calling about the Crystal princess. What's that about? I'm hoping it's addressed later in the season, maybe Cadence was ruler before Sombra (I mean her cutie mark IS the Crystal heart) and she doesn't remember/was sent through time/ something else(?)
The only thing that I really disliked was the whole "This is a test" It felt so out of place. It wasn't a test, and why are you so worried about saving a "whole empire", you saved all of equestria twice, from Discord and NMM, a little empire should be easy.
All in all, I enjoyed the episode despite it's flaws, 7/10 would watch again.
I don't think this is the last we've seen of the Crystal Empire and Sombra. I think the MLP writing staff is better than leaving the threads hanging.
I expect them to explain Cadence's prior connections to the empire.
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Yes it's
The Crystal Empire part 1 and 2.
Source:
http://www.equestriadaily.com/2012/09/crystal-empire-dvd-information-released.html
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In all seriousness, Hub said they'll announce the release date of Season 3 under 30 days. Also, people have said that the Hub promised to give people 4 weeks notice before Season 3 releases, so that gives the possibility of 2 months( D: ), but I think/hope that won't happen.
Link to EQD article
http://www.equestriadaily.com/2012/09/30-days-away-from-season-3-announcement.html
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This is from equestria daily
http://www.equestria...n-released.html
A dvd listed on amazon "Adventures in the crystal empire" Include the episodes "The Crystal Empire part 1 & 2" (the rest are season 2 episodes). Here's the summary for the dvd:
arctic north of Equestria, and PRINCESS CELESTIA needs TWILIGHT SPARKLE and her friends to find a way to protect it. While her friends try to keep the Crystal Ponies occupied at the Crystal Faire, TWILIGHT SPARKLE searches for the hidden Crystal Heart that is the key to keeping their empire safe from harm! - Shout Factory Press Release
This seems really interesting. The premise of the crystal empire especially. A time displaced kingdom.
So this puts the Ballad of the Crystal Ponies into context. Wonder how Princess Cadence works into the mix.
Thoughts?
Also, Rainbow Dash's hair looks like Elvis on the dvd cover. Wonder if the hair and eyes changes are story relevant or just a design choice? (over-analyze EVERYTHING)
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The entire series is extremely well done. When I discovered them I watched them all in one sitting.
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I beg to differ.
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This. I'd love to see how they came to their god-like power, how the Elements of Harmony came into existence even.
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Written as a true person who has never even seen the show. I mean, just look at the picture at the top of the page! And why does everyone think of bronies as people who dress up as ponies and stay home from work to watch it. Almost NO ONE does that. And wow, just some of the phrases he uses. "perma-virgins". Sometimes I think people become politicians because they're not smart enough to do anything else. (Also, can no politician use the internet correctly??? That's obviously an outdated picture)
Edit: Ah, the comments are entertaining
Guy A: Unless egged on by their own children, these "Bronies" look like potential child molesters.
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Fun fact. Churches have molested more children than My Little Pony fans.
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Hahahahahaha.
Ever since I read the episode description, I've been thinking/hoping that it had to do with discord. He is just such a great character.
I saw a this theory and thought it'd be worth sharing. In It's about time, they make a point of mentioning Tartarus (when cerberus comes in). It could be just expanding the mythos, but also they might be setting up for next season. Maybe the big bad for the first two episodes (that is if they keep the formula) will be connected to Tartarus.