WELL THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN UP EARLIER BUT THE SITE DECIDED IT WAS GONNA GO LOCO IN DA COCO
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Okies folks, here I'm gonna post up as many answers to your questions over the Prologue Arc as I can while I take about a week break from the story due to college projects and finals ^^;
*shot by Coal Buck for borrowing his idea for more reader feedback*
Ask your questions here: http://www.fimfiction.net/blog/22154 Don't be shy!
EDIT: Here we go!! Answers in blue!
FelixVerricht: The question is just a how did you manage to squeeze a massive story out of that picture?
Well, If memory serves me, I believe I became interested in something like this when I was reading the Wonderbolts' article on the MLPwiki and how their design was inspired by the Blue Angels flight group. So I searched for a "Wondebolts-Blue Angels" picture and found that on Deviantart. And of course we know of Rainbow Dash wanting to join the Wonderbolts, so I figured: "hey, what if a human pilot's dream was to join the Blue Angels squad, similar to how Dash wants to join the Wonderbolts?"
I figured it's be an interesting parallel story to write and hadn't really seen anything else quite like this out there...and I guess things have just built from there. ^^
Tundara: I was wondering about Volare's Rainbow Dash cutie mark badge, is that going to be coming back into the story at all? It was mentioned early on that Dash had it, but wasn't brought up again in any fashion that I can recall.
Yep yep yep, it's gonna come into play a little later in the story; it's far from forgotten!
GuyFace: Can you right in a moment where just blows up at somepony for some reason? A legit reason, too. That would leave so much room for emotional development. Just a writer's tip!
*readies the pony dynamite*
SovietBacon: When are the Wonderbolts going to come into the mix, and will there be other humans?
At least one of the Wonderbolts shows up in the next Story Arc for sure, with more certainly showing up as the story progresses. As for other humans...I don't have any plans set up for other humans coming to Equestria...doesn't mean I don't have other plans ;)
DocImpossible: Does Volare know that Dash is what he was trying to catch when he crashed, and he's just being polite to save her reputation? Seems like something that he'd do, anyways. Plus, it would be pretty funny whenever the reveal happens (if it happens). "Oh hey volare, did you know that Rainbow Dash was the thing you were chasing?" "Yep, why?" Even better if RD was there and got upset at the question.
To clarify: No, Volare has no idea it was Dash that caused him to crash, therefore he isn't just being polite. He really has no idea. As far as he knows, the shape he was chasing was a rogue aircraft or UFO of some sort. As for if he does find out...
Tyrannosaurus_Tux: Crossover time?
(More pilot jocks from movies. Rainbow'd love that.)
Heh, actually I was thinking of using some pilot personalities to flesh out the Wonderbolts in the future, since we really only know a good bit about two of them, Spitfire and Soarin', only the speculative image and name of another, Fleetfoot, and the only the name of a fourth, Rapidfire. Info here: http://mlp.wikia.com/wiki/The_Wonderbolts. As far as I can tell, Fleetfoot appears to have a narrower, more feminine face than Soarin' does, some I'm going to assume Fleetfoot is female. And I have NO idea about Rapidfire.
SO...anyone for an Iceman Wonderbolt?
LOL or Goose?
...ok, maybe no Goose XD;
EDIT: Well...apparently there is more info on the Wonderbolts than I thought: http://mlp.wikia.com/wiki/List_of_Wonderbolts
RabbitING: Got a list of music you'd recommend listening to while reading this fanEpic?
LOL I wouldn't call it epic ^^;;
And you mean like listening to music fitting the chapters? Like Jason The Human did for Truth vs Fiction? http://www.fimfiction.net/story/18724/Truth-vs.-Fiction (excellent lulz to be had here, btw)
Heh, I dunno if I'll forever cement a song as someone's theme like he did for Jesus and Highway Star http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jh0iihjANPc
...but I have considered using "background/reading enhancement music" ^^
Nothing certain though
Hrm...maybe if I decide to have a scene with music I'll have a vote from you guys as to which music to use!
Okies, those are all the questions ya'll sent me, but don't be afraid to keep offering more suggestions and feedback here!
I'll be working a little on the next chapter update, but I've got a doctor's appt tomorrow to figure what the heck I'm dying of J/K
...and a major college project is due next week....please wish me luck, folks!
I wub you all
:3
PS: Still waitin for somepony to guess where Jill and Ray's names come from ^^
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Actually, the only game I would want to see continue is this game of emotions we got goin here
465834 PLENTY more where that came from
Also, please go check out my blog thingy if ya have more specific questions pertaining to the Prologue
466140 LOL indeed!
466279 Heh, I think she's of the villainy department in this story
And yes, she's still quite fixated on TS
As far as if he'll recognize her or not...she's learned a thing or two about subtlety since she was last seen in Ponyville
Holy shit. I never realized I commented 3 CONSECUTIVE TIMES on this! Not only that, but I made myself look like a dumbass with my absurdly large images. Someone warn me next time!
467190 LOL I thought it was amusing
467330 Glad to see that the author himself isn't pissed at me :D How 'bout another stupid image?
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J/K
Oh boy, any question about the story I could ask
How about...
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I got nothin
467739 Really?
No questions?
No clearing up required?
No suggestions for future stuff?
468153 Oh I think she might have an idea...she IS Pinkie Pie after all (plus she flies that gyrocopter thingy)
468280 AHAA!!! That gyrocopter thingy of course!!!
469553 Heh, thanks for the help, Pissfer
Fixed dem errors!
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465571 ROFL thanks Mr Prez
465678 : YAY SCIENCE!!!
Ok folks, answering the Q&A stuff right now
Y U NO POST NEW CHAPTER??????????????????????????
479588 Heh, I think everyone deserves an explanation for that
*writes quick blog post*
this was dissapoint
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really dissapoint
I wish I was here while this story was being written.
Then I would suggest this for EVERY FLYING SCENE WHERE VOLARE GETS HURT.
Just a note.....
the pic for FelixVerricht is not working.... is there a way to fix that?
Volare better make a reference to Top Gun cause everytime he does the "stunt shows", Danger Zone starts playing in my head.
It makes even more sense that he would because he was a pilot and now he is a Pegasus.
470818 Have you ever thought of the song "I believe I can fly by R Kelly" while writing this? I had my Pandora on and it came up right before the surgery, fuckin coincidence my ass, THERE ARE NO SUCH THINGS AS COINCIDENCE IN SCIENCE, OR MAGIC!
Need some maverick