Time for the yearly state of the union address.
First off, as you have probably heard, thanks to some huge leaks we now know MLP: FiM will end in 2019, and be replaced with G5. We knew this day would come at some point. Still hurts to see it though. The show and fandom have been such a big part of my life it's definitely going to leave a void. I'm not too keen on G5 yet. I'm sure the fanbase will continue on for a couple more years, because when the book closes for the last time on the show, and the last con closes up shop: the art. The fanfics. The music. The customs. The merchandise. And the memories will remain. Even after the last brony passes on to Valhalla, G4 will remain a chapter in the history of My Little Pony. The chapter where the franchise broke the gender barrier, and gave birth to one of the best fanbases ever. Future generations of MLP fans and collectors will come across the animations and customs, and wonder how the fanbase was able to produce such quality items compared to the other generations.
I've finally started to get back into art. Hopefully I can knock out everything I've wanted to do before the end. Like my shipping wars comic. I'll have to change a couple of ideas though since the "shipping situation" has changed in the show (namely Big Mac).
As for models: All I have planned right now is what will probably be the last custom Mad Max style model. The BIG one.
Back in October I got a new laptop. I discovered a few days ago (unlike this desktop) it's fully capable of running Team Fortress 2, so in addition to this game I'm going to get into Legends of Equestria (as soon as I figure out how to run it. Got the files downloaded, but can't get it to run).
I really want to try Ace Combat 7 when it comes out, and after mulling it over, instead of a PS4, I will get a new computer capable of running it, since IDK how much longer this one has left (It's served me well for 10 years). And hopefully we'll be able to make custom skins for the planes. If the feature is available, you can bet I will make some NLRAF ones. in addition to AC7, I may get into DCS World too. I just discovered you can get the textures for free from the site, so I've downloaded some and will try making some Equestria customs.
I'd get started on them right away, but unfortunately as I type this I'm down with the flu (Type A). The first time I've had it since 1992. I didn't think that's what it was at first because it seemed like just another upper respiratory infection, but I went to the doctor and it was the flu. According to her it's not as bad as it could've been because I did in fact have a flu shot. When I had it in the early 90's (for 3 years in a row; 1990, 91, and 92, I had it during Christmas. For a bit I thought I was cursed), it was what I have now plus the runs and puking. Luckily that's not the case this time. I am off from work until the 23rd.
As for cons: I'll try to get to Bronycon this year. No guarantees though. I will be attending CanterlotKC if it happens again. Planet Comicon is another possibility.
Well that's it for now. Try to have a good year everyone!
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