For those of you that are into the whole dating sim game thing, a Friendship is Magic one has been in progress for a while now. Following the trend of all the other major projects, they have started up a website, and released a bunch of new information based on a survey they did a while back.
You can find it all below in one big pile of copypaste goodness. And I guess I'll toss the image down there too...
We now have a website: http://gentlecolts.weebly.com where we will post updates and stuff, so make sure to bookmark it and check back once in a while! It's new and still under construction; the current look is temporary until we can fix something neater (anypony out there skilled with design and CSS?).
On the first page of that website is a survey about male characters. Please fill it out if you are interested in romancing males. You are to vote on a scale of 1-5 how much you would be interested in the following characters: Spike, Big Mac, Braeburn, Soarin, Hoity Toity, Prince Blueblood, Caramel and Steven Magnet.
Please note that even if Spike becomes a romance option, he will ABSOLUTELY NOT HAVE ANY RULE 34, EVEN IN THE ADULT VERSION. You'll get like, a hug at most.
Our current team looks like this:
Programmer, webmaster and viking:
Emil Björnfot
Writers:
Fluttershy (also team leader): Jeff
Luna:: Rated-R PonyStar
Twilight: Sergio Solorzano
Spike: achesst
Applejack: Fleetwood Filterman
Rarity: Alex Phillimore
Pinkie Pie: Brayden Zetuche
Rainbow Dash: Andrew Kerrigan
Trixie: Sergio Solorzano
At least one more male character.
Artists:
Rachel
Rainbow Danish
Andrew Kerrigan
Toby Peasant
Dale Edwards
Zooma
Dashie
Musicians:
Daylan Smith
Zorg
We could possibly need more writers and artists in the future.
Email us at [email protected], with your application, which should include the following:-Your Name
-Your DeviantART Account username
-Your Skype username
-What position you want to sign up for
-Some examples of your work (Like fan art, fanfiction, or scripts as examples)
NOTE: This doesn’t mean you’ll be part of the team, but if we run into trouble with writing or art and need additional help, we’ll be sure to look at everyone.
We are currently working hard on getting the demo done. We can't say when, but it WILL come. It will be a short intro with Spike, Luna and the mane cast. You will play as a male. And as always, feel free to ask any questions in the comments and we will try our best to answer.
152 comments:
Haha, woah that image
ReplyDeleteFirst...sweet jesus...the temptation is overwhelming.
ReplyDeleteColgate has some very white teeth there!
ReplyDeleteHoly crap Colgate.
ReplyDeleteDidn't expwct that picture...hello Colgate.
ReplyDeleteEh, no love for dem programmer applicants?
ReplyDeleteGotta start making my own game sometime, then.
Colgate...FiM dating sim...the hell...just what the hell...thats just..weird..ehehe...
ReplyDelete:l
ReplyDeleteMac. Macmacmac. Gotta have my Mac.
ReplyDeleteAlso, can no longer post as Anon? WTF!?
Survey's bugged. Bugs out with "null" or "spamcheck".
ReplyDeleteGood luck otherwise!
you are right Seth, that does look completely ridiculous.
ReplyDeleteThat image was....um....unexpected.
ReplyDeleteOh, yeah, and I wish for a Spitfire bit, but not Soarin', 'cause he's just kind of dumb..,
ReplyDeleteAnd MAYBE Braeburn. Because I can see that, and he IS kind of hot.
Anyway, what about Gilda?
um... but Spike... shouldn't he get a... you now...
ReplyDeleteIs it sad I look forward to this game?
ReplyDeleteThis comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDeletesurvey doesn't work
ReplyDeleteA mlp Dating sim? Excuse me while I go huddle at the corner over there in fear.
ReplyDeleteOh....kay?
ReplyDeleteNot sure how I feel about this.
So that bit about Spike seems to imply that there WILL be Rule 34 for the other characters...well, I won't be playing the adult version.
ReplyDeleteUh... ew.
ReplyDeleteWait wasnt seth the one who wanted this sim lmfao, anyways I am not into this but fck it its a game I'm totally gunna play it haha...well hello colgate x)
ReplyDeleteOh my, Colgate...
ReplyDeleteThis game might be fun.
To everypony having trouble with the survey: Make sure you have JavaScript and cookies enabled!
ReplyDeleteI know the person who drew that Colgate picture. Guess they just took her art. Psh
ReplyDeleteHeh, gonna play this just to get the worst endings where everyone's pissed off at my character.
ReplyDeleteD'ohohohohoho.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to this.
I've had to delete several responses who voted no on every option, said they didn't like M/M and so on. I've said it before, but I think I'll have to say it again:
ReplyDeleteONLY TAKE THIS SURVEY IF YOU LIKE MALES.
@TheParagon
ReplyDeleteHe's actually one of our artists.
This sounds interesting actually
ReplyDeleteI don't think I'll be playing this... at least not the adult version but whatever floats your boat I guess.
ReplyDelete...it might just be the Great Pony Drought talking here, but I'm seriously looking forward to this.
ReplyDeleteColgate, Y U SO TEMPTING!?!?!
ReplyDelete@TheParagon
ReplyDeleteOne of are artist did that Drawing of Colgate, so The person you know is one of our artist.
Why would we take artwork from someone when we have our own artist?
@Flutterguy Maybe but that makes two of us :D
ReplyDelete@TheParagon
ReplyDeleteThat person is on our team.
-Jeff
That fluttershy pic reminds me of Winnie the Pooh for some reason.
ReplyDelete@Taco Bandit
ReplyDeleteSame.
Well, I'm glad this didn't just fade into obscurity. It seems like fun, Rule 34 or not. I would love to see an option with Steven Magnet. If you are going to go with a gay option, Might as well go with the one with the best mustache.
ReplyDeleteThis is just fucked. Escapism is creepy, you know?
ReplyDelete@Vyuun
ReplyDeleteIt's gotta be that short shirt.
Many people have asked about a Female version in the comments. I'm therefore going to declare that YES, you will be able to play as a mare.
ReplyDelete@Emil Björnfot
ReplyDeleteWeren't you the guy who wrote "I will hump these motherfucker so hard" under the Body Pillow post?
It all makes sense now...
*pukes in sadness*
@Pegasi
ReplyDeleteThats our general reaction to him to...
No rule 34! That's definetly good news to me!
ReplyDeleteDesigners and their "morality". Pshh.
ReplyDelete@stilllanonymous
ReplyDeleteYeah, I know right! I'm the only one who wants to suck Spike's tiny little dragon dick...
@Emil Björnfot
ReplyDeleteThis is why we can't have nice things. Back to /b/ with you!
So I can have ponysex with Fluttershy AND Luna?
ReplyDeleteHell. Yes.
@Pegasi
ReplyDeleteHe's being facetious. The previous thread entailed him advocating no R34 whatsoever.
Unless you're being facetious too.
I don't really need this because the show itself is enough to make me climax.
ReplyDelete@Cutie Mark Crusaders Glue Huffers! Yay!
ReplyDeleteYou've actually got a point there. Maybe we should cancel this and just fap to all the plot in the show?
Sweet! I can't wait to romance Rainbow Dash!
ReplyDeleteThis is going to be SO AWESOME!
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ReplyDeletePlay through a game just to hug me?
ReplyDeleteNo. You can hug me without a game.
All I ask is for a cookie. Mmm...cookies...
@Kein
ReplyDeleteExactly...
@Kein
ReplyDeletePeople who always complain about certain aspects of the fandom are what's wrong with this fandom.
Live and let live?
Where did I put my "Launch nuke from orbit" button?
ReplyDeleteno spitfire D: ...well at least there Dash :/
ReplyDeleteso...will there be R34 then? i'm confuse here. it sounded like there going to be :/
Wow. We've got a pure golden comment from "smexybrony":
ReplyDeletespike: no. just no.
big macintosh: yes. just yes.
braeburn: not my kinda stud
hoity toity: too hoity toity/
prince blueblood: everyone knows he's a dick.
soarin: he's too dumb :p
caramel is hot stuff
and steven magnet is just too floppy... i don't know what i mean by floppy, but he's floppy alright.
At least I'm not the only one, who dislikes pony r34. :D
ReplyDeleteThere is still some hope left, guys!
well, here starts the flame again :/
ReplyDelete@Raynor
ReplyDeleteBut I thought you WANTED whining!
Another godly comment by "CreepeePonee":
ReplyDeleteBaking a cum cake for Soarin, grooming Stephens moustache. That would be highly glorious.
@Pegasi
ReplyDeleteOh look, the petulant, insecure, judgemental 16 year old child returns once again to contribute nothing but useless vitriol.
You are not doing yourself any favors or changing anyones mind by constantly bitching about other peoples personal fantasies child, piss off.
@Star Whistle
ReplyDeletei do :D
Dating Sims always make me laugh since most players (and I use that term with a straight face) are just looking for the sexual bits.
ReplyDeleteI've always thought about putting story behind shipping in order to give things more emotional weight, like what Buttersc0tch did with Swayback Mountain. But this is Emil's game, and I respect whatever he decides to do.
Trying to encapsulate somethibg like Romance on a human level from a non-human origin is a diffficult task. At least, it's difficult to not screw up.
As... Intrigued as I am with the prospect of building, maintaining and advancing a relationship with the cast of the show, I hold my excitement until the game's completion.
Good Luck to everypony on the team.
You know, there's a damn sight less flaming than I expected going on here. Probably because of no more Anons, and that the people involved in this fandom tend to be pretty easy going.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad.
I think I'll pass on the dating sim though, it's just not something I can play with a clear conscious - probably worded it wrong anyway, but I think you get the idea.
That colgate scares me >.<
ReplyDelete@Icehawk
ReplyDeletei agree with you :)
@Icehawk
ReplyDeleteU mad, brony?
I can judge who ever I want. You ain't gonna stop me.
Also opinions.
How dare you get creped out by this shit? No one is allowed to have a different opinion.
I'm not trying to change anyone mind. I just express me discomfort for this project.
@Pegasi
ReplyDeleteThere are many people who do not enjoy pony rule 34. They just ignore it or say that it is not their thing in a respectable manner.
However, there are a few people like you that are implying that, if you had the power to, you would destroy all forms of pony rule 34 and keep people from making it in the future. This kind of thought makes me dissapointed but I will never keep you from having your opinion.
Just think about it, would you like someone who would keep you from vewing something you enjoy just because they do not like it even though it does not infringe upon their natural rights?
@Filiecs
ReplyDeleteI'm just not OK with Seth reporting about this.
As long as I am unaware, I don't give really a crap.
@Pegasi
ReplyDelete@Icehawk
@Raynor
@Filiecs
Love and Tolerance everypony...
That's what this game is about.
One more peep out of any of you against each other and I'll make YOU ALL LOSE THE GAME.
@gillnavisingh
ReplyDeleteokay.jpg
Trixie's going to be in it? It drops a bit in my respect level...
ReplyDelete@Pegasi
ReplyDeleteNo one is stopping you from having an opinion child.
You need only express your discomfort in ONE post and not further pollute the discussion with useless antagonistic responses like this one:
@Pegasi
and this one:
@Pegasi
@Pegasi
ReplyDeleteNo one's pointing a gun to your head and forcing you to read about this project. It's another news update and one you're allowed to neglect and avoid. I get you're uncomfortable with this thing. But at the same time, you don't need to camp in this article contemplating what's "wrong" with the fandom. It's the internet. It's just how it's going to be. If you really don't want to know about it, just don't hit the jump. It's sort of that simple.
There will be the option for "fillyfoolery" rite? i needz my dose of TwiLuna in this...
ReplyDelete@Icehawk
ReplyDeleteProblem?
Well...
ReplyDeleteMy God. Why.
Well, I suppose I know why, but still...
I mean...
GAH!
@Pegasi
ReplyDeleteYou are forgetting that this is a private blog. Until Seth himself states that this is a public blog he can post whatever he wants.
If you spent time and money creating something that gained a lot of popularity, would you like it if someone wanted to force you to to change an important aspect of what you did just because they were offended?
@Pegasi
ReplyDeleteHaters like you make me sadder than the game. In fact, the game itself doesn't make me sad at all. I think it shows that the characters of FiM has been so well-designed that you could fall in love with them. I've always wanted to hug Fluttershy.
@Icehawk
ReplyDelete@Pegasi
If you two can't play nice with each other, I'm going to have to start hoofing out Punishments.
It's time. For your BATHS!! Dun Dun Duuuuunnnnnn!!
(Goddamn it, when's their mother coming home?)
@gillnavisingh
ReplyDelete...i l-lost :(
:P
For Celestia's sake people.... Seth didn't report on anything Rule 34 related. He reported on a dating sim. It wasn't even going to have rule 34 at first unless I am mistaken? Don't blame Seth, he did nothing. LEAVE SETH ALONE! And get along. Shit....
ReplyDeleteNo Spike R34?
ReplyDeleteand why not?
If you really need to make R34 version then why not make it all the way then?
Emil, I thought you were a Viking and not a wimpy moralist!
:)
@Filiecs
ReplyDelete@Zirro
The same goes for you two as well! TO THE TUB!
(Five foals... Why me...?)
to the makers of the games, will there be a female survey as well? i want Spitfire in it too D:
ReplyDelete@Zirro
ReplyDeleteThere is a difference between a relation ship and the innocent desire to hug something cute as Fluttershy.
Wow...uhh...
ReplyDeleteSoooooo...hopefully I'm not the only one who set that Colgate to their desktop background...
@gillnavisingh
ReplyDeletei'm a foal? that's mean >_>
:P
I thought Colgate was famous for her teeth, and not her tongue? But of course, with fresh teeth comes a fresh tongue...
ReplyDeleteI've enabled the F*ck out of my java script and I still can't do the survey.
ReplyDelete@Raynor
ReplyDeleteThat's another thing that would be interestIng to put in the game, (but never will be)
Parenthood.
Wow... One gigantic metaphor...
@gillnavisingh
ReplyDeleteparenthood sounds nice.
@gillnavisingh
ReplyDeleteBUT I JUST TOOK A SHOWER! D:
Also,
"Pragmatist detected, firing oribital idealist cannon!"(Jk)
@gillnavisingh
ReplyDeleteI can get behind that. I want to have a foal. Do eet.
oh wow I think I'll just play this for some laughs because there's no way I could take something like this seriously
ReplyDelete@gillnavisingh
ReplyDeleteI'm always up for a nice hot bath, care to scrub my back dad?
lol at that pic of Colgate
ReplyDeleteSo they decided to go through with a r34 version?
@namelesspony
ReplyDeleteYes we did. But there are going to be to separate versions. One clean and one adult. So you free to take which ever one you like.
@Icehawk
ReplyDelete*Brushie Brushie Brushie*
close your eyes, I'm shampooing your mane.
*Brushie Brushie Brushie*
One down, four to go.
(Oh crap, Dinner's still in the oven!!)
@Marfikent
ReplyDeleteI am a viking. Everypony else on the team are wimpy moralists, sadly.
@Opoch
ReplyDeleteExactly what problems are you having>? What browser are you using?
@Rated-R PonyStar
ReplyDeleteyay ^^
@Pegasi
ReplyDeleteMy limit goes at hugging... or seeing a pony dressed up in sexy clothing... or perhaps that limit floats around depending on the situation ;)
@Zirro
ReplyDeleteWe are all ponyphiles, deep inside.
@Zirro
ReplyDeleteStop talking to your brother and put the shampoo on your mane!
@Icehawk
At least co-operated!
(Phew, saved the soufflé... Now for the stir fry...)
@Emil Björnfot
ReplyDeleteXD
@Sephirot277
ReplyDeleteI'll take the other corner and join you.
"This doesn’t mean you’ll be part of the team"
ReplyDeleteReminds me of Mass Effect 2 and the Blue Suns.
@S008
ReplyDeleteWe got a lot of people working on this so far, but in case something happens like one of us has to leave or we need extra help. Then we'll look through the info you guys gave us
@S008
ReplyDeleteI loved that mission. The Garrus reveal was awesome the first time through.
@Luna
ReplyDelete... Hug for cookies?...
~me eye twitch~
Do you have any preference? Does Celestia also give hugs for cookies as well? If so which does she like?
~preps to buy on trip to buy lots and lots of cookies~ =3
As for the game... I dunno, I don't think it's for me... I'll let the people who are into dating ponies play with it instead... eheh...
The following is a very enlightening comment from "Rayath":
ReplyDeleteNot really. But did you know that according to experts, large caves tend to "breathe"; they inhale and exhale great quantities of air when the barometric pressure on the surface changes, and air rushes in or out seeking equilibrium.
Oh lol. I love Colgate...
ReplyDeleteIf you donate at least $1 through the PayPal Donate button on the site, YOU GET TO BE A BETA TESTER! WOO!
ReplyDeleteI'm so hyped to see a Rainbow Dash kissing szene <3
ReplyDeleteColgate just licked me like a bad puppy. Did I just say that?
ReplyDeleteUgh. Do we really have to advertise this game? I hope Sethisto doesn't have a post for the rule 34 version if they end up making it. Thats just wrong.
ReplyDeleteI have Javascript enabled (and I just tested to make sure) but I cannot take the survey. It just displays "null". After the first time, it also displays a message box saying I've already taken the survey, but clearing my cookies gets around that part. I am using Firefox 6.0.
ReplyDeleteThis comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDeleteContinuing from above... I had no luck on IE either, but I was eventually able to take the survey by completely disabling CSS. Before, I could see that it was unhiding the survey when I clicked the link, but it would immediately navigate to a new page.
ReplyDelete@Lupus Albus
ReplyDeleteI had the same problem with Firefox 6.0, but it worked in Chrome.
I am not going to add my personal opinions to this thread. We've already got enough arguing. But, game team, this is for you:
ReplyDeleteIf/when you finish, PLEASE don't make Seth post the link to the R34 version on EqD. This is the flagship site for our emerging fandom, and we should guard things that would alienate the curious non-bronies, or Hasbro/Hub people.
@ActionScripter9109
ReplyDeleteIf our site keeps getting thousands of views per day, we will just post updates there instead. If we ask Seth to post a link, it will point to a download page with all available versions.
I HAVE FIXED THE SURVEY!
ReplyDeleteIt should work on Firefox 6 now.
Just finished the survey in Chrome.
ReplyDeleteI have donated to the cause! Long live poneh! (And because things that irk people for no conceivable reason amuse me).
ReplyDeletedat pic... *is now fully slobbered by pony*
ReplyDeleteAny estimates on what the overall cost might be, Emil?
ReplyDeleteI'm willing to help A brony out
Glad that the 300+ comment debate shrunk to an extent from the last time this game was mentioned.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to this and glad to see it's still making progress. I always do enjoy a good story, especially when you get at least 7+ different ones at the same time.
I admit that continuing the story past dating and into marriage/parenthood would potentially make the story even better if done well enough. That was one of the reasons I liked Clannad.
Just talking out loud, not forcing you to put anything in, it's your game and so far it seems to be doing fine. Keep up the good work.
donated like a boss. Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteI'm really excited for this actually. The only thing I want is more male romancing options, but I'll probably play it either way.
ReplyDeleteI love dating sims when they're well put together and it's virtually impossible to find any in America.
I don't know why but I kinda don't care about the dating sim. I know I should care more and honestly I should be all like, "IT'S A KID'S SHOW! IS THIS SERIOUSLY WHAT SHOULD COME OUT OF A KID'S SHOW?!" But for some reason I have no opinion of it.
ReplyDeleteI think it's because I saw the Colgate image before even reading the post. AND OH GOD STOP BEING SO DAMN CREEPY!!! OH GOD OH MAN OH GOD. nonono stop! You're trying to look sexy or something? but it's the complete opposite. this is gonna stay in my nightmares forever... *tears* what? the dating sim, sorry I'm just too busy being scarred for life.
So, yeah. I think the dating sim sounds OK.
ReplyDeleteIf Hoity Toity gets involved I honestly can't see him being anything but gay ^^'' shame on me for stereotyping, but it's true.
ReplyDeletePersonally I think Steve Magnet would be hilarious no matter how he was included. So I hope that happens.
It'd be cool to write for something like this, but I don't feel I have enough creditable work to be deemed useful :p
Donated and voted!
ReplyDeleteI must ask though, why you no DJ Pon-3?
The Fluttershy image broke my brain.
ReplyDeleteYou get $20 from me.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to the beta!
why is fluttershy wearing a shirt?
ReplyDeletei mean, people might think of me as perverted for saying that, but think about it. she doesn't usually wear anything...
just wondering....
If this game just gets a D'aww feeling and a happy thought with people. its gonna be pretty good.
ReplyDeleteBut if it equals boner. then it still might be good. but you're walking on a thin rope.
I just don't understand the concept of this. If it's a dating sim game where you pick a character and then try to hookup with another character then that's cool. If there's an adult version does that mean R-34 is in effect? If so then why not allow Spike and Rarity to hook up and have an R-34 moment? That would be Spikes greatest fantasy realized.
ReplyDelete@Fallin' Winter
ReplyDeleteMarriage and Parenthood? Maybe for the sequel...
Wait, do ponies even marry? There totally has to be a marriage episode in S2.
@Solar Flair
Because we have enough females already.
How about an almost rule 34 for Spike? With a scene that looks like Spike is going to score and then he wakes up with a "Nooooooooooooo!"
ReplyDelete@Emil Björnfot
ReplyDeleteI am a furry, with a dragon persona, and an attraction to dragons, and even I have to ask you: wtf man??? o.=.o
And to all asking about the no 34 thing, it looks like they said absolutely no 34 for SPIKE (which makes sense, as that's some shota sheeit right there), implying that there will be some kind of 34 as an option (for the raging perverts, of course!)
@blitzthedragon
ReplyDeleteJokes, how do they work?
But yeah, there WILL be porn. Deal with it.
I hope the safe for work version is very story driven. Is there going to be a story? Or just a simple sim?
ReplyDeleteLet's just say that I will play this when it comes out, and that some ideas on male characters are as follows:
ReplyDeleteBraeburn
Big Mac
Blueblood
Dr. Whooves
Also, is Derpy gonna be in dis? Cause she needs ta be.
http://fim.413chan.net/art/src/129905785428-mlp_game_screenshot_.jpg
ReplyDeleteCan anyone find a source for this?
If you pick Pinkie Pie, she should acknowledge that she knows she's in a dating simulator, and that she knows you are a human as a way of breaking the 4th wall. ^^
ReplyDelete