Hello everyone, this is the mod of the “I Dream of Twilight Sparkle” tumblr opening up a personal blog. It’s use is to be kind of a behind-the-scenes for the blog, as the idea of the concept of this tumblr was developed over months. And had gone through some changes until I had settled on making it an askblog. I doubt I will very commonly reblog stuff. But if I find one that really like from one of the blogs I follow or comment-worthy I’ll have this to respond

The big example of the whole development through, I will first say that it was originally going to be an interactive story fanfic of some sort. The story of Twilight becoming a genie would of been only one of the many paths. But it was a bit too ambitious. And I basically realized I cared alot more about the Genie pathline instead of everything else. So I tried going the regular fanfic route, I even had an entire rough draft that accounts alot of what happens in the Origin story of the blog you see today (In a later post on this very blog however I’ll get into what changed from the rough draft to the Origin story. Because there’s quite a bit of differences between the two. Though the general core story remains the same). But after finishing that, I kinda lost confidence in my writing ability. Afraid of the potential huge criticism, because I am far and away from being a good writer. I can come up with good ideas, but as far as actually getting the spelling, grammar, and punctuation right for an entire fanfic I just plain suck at. For a while I just abandoned the idea, but kept the files around. In Late September/Early October, I got the idea to turn it into an ask blog, using sprites to show the images. I have no drawing ability of my own. But I’d like to say I’m a pretty decent spriter, plus I have Photoshop under my command. Allowing me to do the many effects such as the glow and the Genie tail you’ve seen on the blog already. And luckily there was Urimas’ sprites of the MLP Online fangame to use. Which by far is still the most extensive and show accurate out of any other sprites based on the show. This just wouldn’t had worked as well if I only had the Desktop ponies to work with. While I have nothing against those sprites, they’re pretty simplified compared to Urimas sprites.

I understand to some using Sprites is lazy, since alot of it’s not even my own work. But I’m not trying to be an artist here, I’m here to have fun with an idea I came up with while providing mostly pictures. Even if they have the limitations of Sprites (I probably won’t ever be able to make the ears sideways whenever Twilight’s sad or anything.) compared to actual artwork. Like I said, I have no drawing ability of my own. My drawing ability is only as good as an average first grader, so it’s best to stay with what I can actually make look good

The general idea was to show a story that I had made up on my own but also expanding upon it as the blog ventures into the short-term effects (With the occasional talk about the long-term) of Twilight becoming a Genie and also having fun with the wish function. Which has already gave me an opportunity to apply some laughs and slice-of-life. While also having a serious side to it, as Twilight is self-aware of some of the cons such as the price of immortality and the inevitable future ahead and the effects it has on the characters. Mainly Twilight and Spike. In order to capture the spirit of the show, just with the added twist of our favorite purple Unicorn gaining phenomenal cosmic powers and itty bitty living space.

I’ll also say a few things about myself, though basically just my interests. Regarding my favorite things pony-related…

Favorite Pony: Twilight Sparkle

Favorite Episode from each Season: Cutie Mark Chronicles (S1), tie between Lesson Zero, Hurricane Fluttershy, and Canterlot Wedding (S2), and as of so far Magic Duel (S3)

Favorite FiM Song: This Day Aria

Favorite Background Pony: Derpy Hooves and/or Lyra

Favorite Cutie Mark Crusader: Sweetie Belle

I am also a gamer. Mainly Nintendo orientated, though I do own a PS2, a PS3, and a Dreamcast. Game series I like to play most include Sonic the Hedgehog, Super Mario Bros., and I’m also a huge fan of the Smash Bros. series. Feel free to ask me questions regarding those if you have similar interests. I plan on getting a Wii U soon enough.

In terms of other shows, I’m a huge fan of Avatar: The Last Airbender. And, I also love Courage the Cowardly Dog, even though I’m not one for horror. There are other cartoons I like, but FiM, A:TLA, and Courage are my trifecta that I hold more fondness for then others.

I’m not limited to just this though, but I don’t want to try to name off everything I’ve ever liked. This post is pretty long enough already. So I’ll end this off. Thanks for reading and/or following this and the main Genie Twilight blog