On HMD and her mun's own insecurities

[friendship_reporter]

Dear mundane player,

I appreciate that you finally acknowledge that I was being... a little bit of a jerk there, to be honest! You of all people should know that discrimination is something that nopony from Equestria would ever willingly indulge in, and I'm glad that you've become aware of your error in playing me.

(I know I'm also being kind of a jerk to that Elias kid, but that one I'm alright with. There's a difference between being a racist and exercising tough love.)

Regarding other things... yeah, I'm kind of sad that yet another pony vanished - as well as Spike - but I'm taking faith in the fact that you say that Spike's player WILL bring him back. I'm really hoping this festival, as well as the new plans of the mods, will help me with getting off of that soapbox you FORCED me onto, as well.

You shouldn't let the comments of people in anonymous communities get you down so much, either. Of course there's going to be neighsayers, that's just part of life. What matters is how much fun people still in the game are having. And I mean that on a mun-level, not a character level. I know conflict is how you guys get "enjoyment".

Just... take it easy, okay? You're starting to burn yourself out again and I'm worried that this will end up like that game that made you melt down almost two years ago now.

Your worried, but faithful, muse,
Twilight Sparkle.

Comments

[ten_chocolate_sundaes]

Aww, your concern over your mun is almost endearing, my little pony.

[fruity_puppeteer]

It's one of her more glaring flaws, a flaw I tried to cure her of~

[ten_chocolate_sundaes]

And yet for all it seeming like an obvious flaw, her type always seem to turn it into a strength. I'm almost impressed. [fingersnap, sunglasses and fruity drink in here]

If anything, she might be closer to realizing what so many humans don't.

[fruity_puppeteer]

[As for himself he summons up a glass of chocolate milk.]

She's so very close! All she needs is a little push to the edge~ I guess those moments spent with Celstia weren't a total waste~

[cape_and_wizard_hat]

Getting fillynapped to an unknown place without being able to escape, and with you in it?

Trixie left on her own accord. She's far too great for that... city of ink.

[friendship_reporter]

Fair enough.

[cape_and_wizard_hat]

[Trixie was fully prepared for more to be said than just that.]

...That's it? That's all you have to say?

[friendship_reporter]

I would've liked to make amends.

It bothers me that I'm the only pony from Equestria that hasn't already disappeared, not counting Pinkie Pie.

I think your ego is way too big for that hat.

Really, there's not much to say. What's done is done, and it doesn't concern either of us any more.

[scaretaker]

I wasn't aware that ponies could be racist.

[He's also unaware that ponies can talk, but first things first.]

[friendship_reporter]

...Against giant robots, at that.

I'm sure you're questioning your sanity as we speak.

[scaretaker]

Last I checked, though, racism and tough love were totally different things.

[What's that about the cook now?]

[friendship_reporter]

Ah, but "being a jerk" fits into both molds.

[shine_on_armor]

Wait.

What happened to Spike?

[friendship_reporter]

Went back to Equestria.

You wouldn't understand the context.

[shine_on_armor]

[Maybe not, but he understands when his little sister needs a hug.]

You miss him?

[friendship_reporter]

[Nuzzle.]

Yeah. And Rarity. And Rainbow Dash.

Heh... even Discord, in some way. It was a reminder of home, even if he WAS the embodiment of chaos and evil.

[allneonlike]

Well aren't you cute~

[friendship_reporter]

...thanks?

[allneonlike]

What's your name?

"Neighsayers" is my new favorite word.

[saito_style]

Unfortunately, there are always going to be people willing to shoot holes through things behind a mask of anonymity. I've found they generally don't even deserve consideration.

Ironically, Trixie is the one who canonicized it.

[friendship_reporter]

But that's no reason to ignore the ones that are just too scared to ask for help, either.

It's a sticky situation, and my mun's been kind of obsessing over it.

Pfft, nice.

[saito_style]

Well, there's a difference between someone being an ass because it's the internet and they can, and someone too scared to show their face but in need of help. My own muyn experienced something like that recently, albeit on Tumblr and not Dreamwidth.

It is a sticky situation, but then so are most social engagements.

[magicalrealist]

I know what that's like; some of our friends from Equestria have been lost in Mayfield...including Princess Celestia.

(Very sad times for Twilight during that week.)

[friendship_reporter]

I wonder why it is that we stick around.

[magicalrealist]

Likely because we don't have a say in the matter; it's all up to the muns and how many terrible things they want to put everypony through.

I try to see it as an opportunity to learn about all of the worlds represented there and the various magics they're capable of.