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Ripped Shorts Episode Discussion

By far, one of my least favorite episodes in awhile.  It had no real good joke or depth to it.  It was the lowest form of entertainment I could think of.  Now if you liked it.... I'm sorry for what I just said, lol.  I want people to like this... but I just felt so empty after making it.  I guess what I am trying to say is I couldn't make in funny in my mind and it just seemed like blatant fan-service.  It seems like this message has been said before, possibly pu...

Picnic Cake Episode Discussion

The next two episodes are pretty much fan-service... and I am not proud of myself.  Lol!  I will admit, these are not my favorite episodes and the one following this may be one of my least favorites of all time.  The only positive this episode has is maybe the characters talking to one another.  The upcoming episode feels forced.  But don't worry, it gets better from there as we move to some Wonderbolt/Applejack stuff.  

I think by now we've drawn every sin...

Gift Giving Episode Discussion

This is a rather simple episode and maybe unexpected result from the previous comic and the episodes prior to that, but it just sort of happened.  It wasn't actually planned until the week of this airing, which is kind of late.  Despite Moondancer and Starlight eating Twilight's yogurt being a common thing for a few years now, it was never a huge issue or big deal.  The pinnacle prior to this was 2021-08-06 02:35:36 +0000 UTC View Post

August Sketches 1

So it came to my attention many of you like it when we share sketches and concept art.  Here is some.  I cannot promise these are actually happening in a future episode or not, but there are always tons of sketches and near-finalized pieces of art that get rejected and not used or altered.  All of these are for a upcoming arc that may be different then seen here.  But there is a Wonderbolts bit coming up someday in the future. :D  I just don't want to say when.  ...

Don't Get Mad Episode Discussion

Happy August everyone!  We are entering the last month of summer, meaning one more month of adventure for the AT&F crew out in the summer sun.  Why have they never been to the beach or someplace tropical?  Hmmm.  

So after the last episode which saw Spike and Forest (Lily's Dad) make amends, we slide right back to Twilight. She's a bit upset with how things went at the race track and how Rainbow Dash and Applejack butted heads about whom should drive the race car...

So What Are Your End Goals For AT&F

I don't want to raise alarm bells, but it is something that needs to be considered.  It takes no genius to know AT&F has a lot of stories, but those stories are let down if there is no growth or end game.  

So I am going to ask you, the supporter and reader, what are your "END GOALS" for AT&F?  In short, what are the stories and events that you would like to see happen that makes a good ending of the series for you?  For example, would you li...

Repairing Relations Episode Discussion

No one is perfect and while I would have liked to have shown more with Spike, Lily, and the parents, I realize I can't drag it on.  We are already going on week three believe it or not.  So it all comes together nicely for now. 

 Hopefully you got to see Spike does have weaknesses. ;D As well as learned a bit about Lily's family.  Granted their depth is vague to nothing just beyond being her parents.  But over time we will learn more about this.  

Short Shorts and Braces

You asked for two things. TWO very particular things.  Those two things are coming... unfortunately they are being delivered by someone on foot... so it's like taking way too long.  But it's gonna happen.  

Gotta Go Fast Episode Discussion

Before we begin, I want to thank so many of you.  This month a few of you increased your support for the series and I truly thank you.  I don't know if it's creepy to personally message and thank people, so I am just going to thank you RIGHT HERE.  Those people know who they are.  I hope the extra time and care is noticeable in the episode designs and stories.  We're trying. :D So again, thank you.  Lets begin with the episode discussion.

So this storyline ...

Cook His Love Episode Discussion

Okay, so where did we leave off?  Oh, here we are.  Spike calls Twilight from the confides of the Valley home powder room.  What a common place we all seem to find comfort in.  I can't tell you how many times I've sat on the floor of relatives powder room floors... it's totally normal...

So lets discuss some unique bits in this epode.  The original version had complete backgrounds behind Twilight and the others that would show she was sitting on bleachers at a r...

So How Is Your Summer Going?

Ignore the drawing, I just thought it was a funny expression.  The real purpose of this post is to talk to YOU.  For all of us to chat, get to know each other, hang out, chew the fat, shoot the breeze... how is your summer going? Anything you want to share or talk about?  I'm ready to chat if you wan

Quick Save Episode Discussion

Arum Valley is learning what he can about Spike and I must say, things are gonna be interesting.  I mean think about it.  These parents know nothing about Spike other than what Lily has said.  Spike could be some psycho toe-tickler or something.  You never know.

This upcoming week the story will nicely transition back to Twilight and her adventure with the Apple Family at their first race event with their "new" race car.  It's going to be story heavy for a few w...

Lilys Room Episode Discussion

As said before, we wanted to add more to Lily's character and this episode helps do that.  It gives us some backstory and regrettably doesn't show Lily in her braces.  

Many readers took the ending to mean for Spike to "relieve" himself in the bathroom from the mental imagery.  I guess this is poor communication on our part, or that society takes things to a more extreme level now.  In reality, what Lily said, is what she meant.  For Spike to simply go wash up, ...

Welcome To The Family Episode Discussion

I cannot thank you all enough for your continued support of the series.  It is unfathomable to me.  So as a thank you, I will be releasing more free games for everyone really soon (this weekend is my goal) and I will try to do more things for you all.

Now for the ED (Episode Discussion).  You all voted for us to create Lily's parents, so we did.  We tried to make them believable as if they'd be in the show.  So we came up with Arum Valley (mom) and Forest Valley...

Completed Episode Discussion

So we begin, Lily and Spike's little adventure.  The goal is to give Lily a lot more depth and show she is more than just Spike's girlfriend.  We're going to show a bit of her past life and family life and show how these two really do support one another.

So strap on your seatbelt.  It's time to meet the folks!

As well you can see the final product of panel one.  We didn't actually change much.

Late Lombax

A late night sketch that turned into something more!  I've never drawn a lombax before, so I was sketching one then I inked it, then I lightly colored it... and here we are!  If you are up this late, here is a late night lombax for you!  It's Rivet from that new Ratchet and Clank game I've never played!  Enjoy and GO TO BED.  I am now too.  Should have an AT&F update tomorrow.

If you are still up, say something! :D 

Sorry.... Sorry... No New Episodes Next Week

This is going to sound silly... I couldn't make episodes for next week because.... the heat.  Lol.  Yes.  We're experiencing a record breaking heatwave and I could not really work comfortably in my work studio because it was constantly 90 degrees in there.  I have no AC and a fan couldn't cut it.  So I am sorry.  Lol.  I pretty much wasn't on a computer all weekend.  As for the heat, 3 days of 100 degrees or more, plus several days of 90s.  Conside...

Uncertainty Episode Discussion

Last time we will see Adorkable Twilight for a little bit as we follow Spike and Lily.  

Some of you may remember how Twilight once said she was afraid of Spike growing up and leaving without her.  This episode sort of how's growth for her character.  When Spike is in need, she locks away her own fears to comfort her lil' Spike...

Lily's Parents (POLL)

So with this upcoming story arc we have a dilemma.  Lily's parents never appeared in the show which means... we have no idea who they are or what they look like.  There are also things out there that say Lily is related to other ponies known as the "Flower Sisters."  What makes this an issue in this upcoming AT&F story arc is that the characters are headed to see her parents... but...

Sketch To Infinity And Beyond

As you all know, I love world building.  One of my favorite things is to expand the AT&F universe and make it feel more alive and real.  I had mentioned before I am working on a background scene "bible" of angles and shots that can be used for the series and will share in a future book release probably.  

Today I wanted to show you a scene for an upcoming episode and how it all started.  The first image was the initial idea and sketch and the image below is the m...

A Nice Time Episode Discussion

It's been awhile since we've seen Spike and Lily just doing their thing together.  So I felt we needed to check out what they were up to and as you will see... things are about to happen. :)  

Technically Twilight's parents already met Lawrence, so I guess that means we're all good on that front. 

Love Ingredient Episode Discussion

Twilight still cannot cook.  I remember a Spongebob episode we a patron of the Krusty Krab said that Squidward, "burnt my shake" referring to his milkshake.  That always made me laugh.  Twilight would also burn a milkshake... under water.  

Anyone else get self conscious about what's in their shopping basket?  Like if you go check out, do people watch what you're buying?  Do you just put a bunch of bananas and some lettuce on top to look like you're not jus...

Random...

Hey Gray, I love this, lol! I was looking back at some older photos and I thought this was great!  Hope you don't mind me sharing this image, but I think others need to see some Adorkable on a classic muscle car racing towards.... Miami?  

If anyone else has creative things they've made (anything) feel free to share them!

Random post everyone! Have a super day/night/morning!

Ready Your Gut (Don't Read The Last Paragraph)

There is a lot about to go down.  I am warning you all right now to ready your FEEL meter.

For the longest time, this series has presented Twilight be rather blissfully ignorant on the outside of Spike and Lily's relationship.  One time, Starlight called her out and it revealed Twilight's true feelings deep down inside about the who...

Body Episode Discussion

Just some group goofing and teasing.  Someone pointed out how it was funny in a comic talking about body image, we didn't draw any plot.  Some other notes, almost didn't keep Moondancer in that pose in panel three.  It looks weird to me and still doesn't look good.  We also mentioned Greg again!  That guy's name appears a lot even if he doesn't.  Shocking the impact he had on this whole series.

I hope you all had a fantastic weekend. We will see a bit more ...

Apple Tradition Episode Discussion

I'm sure now your brains are sparking!  Those late model fictional cars I posted last week... well, this should help answer that. 

That is right!  The Apple's wanna try to win at the local small town racetrack.  To further add to the atmosphere of the town, the Mare County Fairgrounds will be a fun location in future AT&F episodes!  There was also a lot of background scenery here and in the past few episodes of Sweet Apple Acres.  All to further build t...

Hardscrabble Episode Discussion

So lets talk about the episode itself a bit.  "Hardscrabble" is an old term used for maybe being down on your luck, or working very hard for your lifestyle.  Some might even say poverty.  Well the Apple family is far from poverty, but I think we've been trying to flesh out the world more and hopefully you can tell the Apple's are indeed hard working farmers.  They are frugal with their money, saving for the future and for investments to help out the farm and family.  ...

Anyone Got Old Social Media Photos?

Anyone happen to have old social media screen grabs of Adorkable Twilight & Friends pages?  We are working on some stuff for the wiki and realized we have no old original photos for our Tumblr or Twitter or other media pages.  It's hard to make a history section w...

Real Nature Episode Discussion

"Why go outside when nature is in the tv box thing? "

"Why go back in time to a fantasy land when it's right here in this book?"

Wise words by Adorkable Twilight Sparkle.

Luna Bay I think is supposed to be the Gulf of Alaska...for those who like geography. 

Going Back In Time...

Nothing dates a film faster than old technology or cars.  So here we have two dated cars from an earlier time in Ponyville.  The Pony Prancer and Buffalo Deputy.  At a time when large personal luxury coupes were popular with tons of weight, bad fuel mileage, and underpowered! Now you may be asking, why am I showing these?  Because they are a hint to come for an AT&F story.  Not necessarily the cars themselves, but what they represent.

So before we head out, ...