>>5105 >the first part in the Cosmos arc, I would say is a alright start. it´s serviceable. What stands out the most is the comedy but it lacks the interesting dynamics that Cosmos and Discord have personally. It lacks that punch and while the comic attempts to make it seem like a normal episode for the mane 6 and the others (which is respectable because it introduces the lore, slowly building it up as it should and none of the characters seem to act out of character except when they are possessed), it leaves a sour taste in the central point of this setup.
>Most of the problems I have are not with the comic itself but with the the dynamics introduced and or implied THIS. These pages aren´t badly written at all, I have no problems while reading it but more like its flaw comes from its approach.
>I say for the overall set up. Andalusian constellation backstory, Twilight and the others spiting up to go find all the fallen stars, etc. Was done okay. I didn't find the Mane6 acting out of character. none of the characters do really. You are pointing out Twilight but I must say that Rainbow Dash, Pinkie and AJ don´t fall short when it comes to comedy or the dynamics we are expected to see from them. The backstory serves as a means to an end for revitalizing Cosmos, serving as well as a plot device for starting this adventure.
>Twilight's enthusiasm for such things covering for any odd behavior and mainly Apple Jack having a hint of suspicion is pretty believable of how I think such an ordeal would play out in the show. In fact it is perhaps better than some canon incidents with impostors if I'm being wholly honest. one of the biggest strengths of AJ is how supportive and good chemistry she has when she is paired with Twilight and her reaction towards that reveal was pretty natural for her character. As I said before, the writer of this arc has come really close to the traits of the mane 6 so far and if that was carried to the show, we would find these situations among them believable. The only awkward part comes at introducing the royal figures for blaming Discord and that´s because of the implications behind it.
>My favorite parts was when Possessed Twilight and Apple Jack fought, because Earth Ponies need more love and seeing AJ put up a fight was nice over being just magically immobilized or being stupid ehem* Celestia being knocked out in any fight she was put in *ehem. Now, that kick was very strong and if the lady of chaos has admitted that power, without the chaos that Cosmos has, AJ could have prevented her from going further with her plan.
