Comment on Love is Confusing: Part 2 of 2 by PhilTheTimeWizard
That worked out so perfectly. There's really two ways to write Pinkie Pie, I noticed this when watching the episodes as well. You can take her as the most random thing possible, or you can have her just a couple steps out of the part of reality she doesn't like, and able to be dragged back in. The first one is great for cameos and as an extra, but the second one is more sensible, and easier to relate to as a character. And Twilight actually does work out with that Pinkie. I didn't think this could work out from this side of it, but you pulled it off masterfully. Thanks for a great read.
I noticed you're trying to reply to all comments, do you have any tips for writing a good Pinkie? She's fairly close to the focus of one of my fics, but I can't decide which way to go, as I can't think of which way Pinkie wants the story to go, to keep the tug of war going, so to speak.
I noticed you're trying to reply to all comments, do you have any tips for writing a good Pinkie? She's fairly close to the focus of one of my fics, but I can't decide which way to go, as I can't think of which way Pinkie wants the story to go, to keep the tug of war going, so to speak.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.
Hmmm, Pinkie Pie tips? Let me think...
Well, just like any character, I like to imagine her saying each line. If I can's hear it in my head in her voice where it seems in character, I rewrite it. Specific to Pinkie Pie though, you want to try and keep up a certain springiness or bounciness to her character. She is very animated and lively, so you have to try and get that across both in her dialog and in her actions. Obviously you also should try and make her seem a little random. Have her do or say things that at first glance don't make logical sense. She should also have a touch of childlike naivety to her character, I think. And if you want to include Pinkamena, do so by draining all the bounciness and energy away and adding in some overblown paranoia.
That's how I basically approached her, I think.
Hmmm, Pinkie Pie tips? Let me think...
Well, just like any character, I like to imagine her saying each line. If I can's hear it in my head in her voice where it seems in character, I rewrite it. Specific to Pinkie Pie though, you want to try and keep up a certain springiness or bounciness to her character. She is very animated and lively, so you have to try and get that across both in her dialog and in her actions. Obviously you also should try and make her seem a little random. Have her do or say things that at first glance don't make logical sense. She should also have a touch of childlike naivety to her character, I think. And if you want to include Pinkamena, do so by draining all the bounciness and energy away and adding in some overblown paranoia.
That's how I basically approached her, I think.
Alright, thanks!