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'''''Friendship is Magic'' #80''' is an issue of ''[[My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic (comic book)|My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic]]''. The sole story is titled '''Live-Action Role-Pony''' and is a tie-in with the ''[[Dungeons and Dragons]]'' franchise, another property of [[Hasbro]]. Though it features some ''D&D'' iconography and gameplay elements in the story, it is not a proper crossover.


==Synopsis==
==Synopsis==
====Solicit====
===Solicit===
====Story====
===Story===
The Mane Six are performing a '''L.A.R.P.''' ({{W|Live-action role-play}}) session, with {{FIM|Pinkie Pie}} as the "Game Maker" (Dungeon/Game Master). The party consists of Rainbow Dash as "Recker" the a fighter, Fluttershy as "Shadowdance" the rogue, Applejack as "Calamity" the ranger, Twilight Sparkle as "Glitterlights" the mage and Rarity as "Rarity", the Cleric. The party is tasked with rescuing "The Prince" (portrayed by {{FIM|Bulk Biceps}} from the titular [[dragon of Dragon Tower|dragon]].

With a prize of a cake being promised to the victor of the challenge, each pony attempts to save the prince individually, but soon fail and only complete the task by working together. Unforuantely, the cake was already eaten by Pinkie.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
'''Characters and groups'''
{{App
* [[Mane Six]] as the [[Mystical Majestic Mares]]
|characters =
** {{FIM|Pinkie Pie}} as the [[Game Maker]]
|places =
** {{FIM|Twilight Sparkle}} as [[Glitterlights]]
|objects =
** {{FIM|Rainbow Dash}} as [[Recker]] {{CN|Also a member of the [[Hexagonal Table]]}}
|events =
** {{FIM|Fluttershy}} as [[Shadowdance]]
|species =
** {{FIM|Applejack}} as [[Calamity]]
|consumables =
** {{FIM|Rarity}} as [[Rarity (cleric)|Rarity]]
|abilities =
* {{FIM|Bulk Biceps}} as [[The Prince]]
|titles =
* [[Dragon of Dragon Tower|Unidentified dragon]]
|organizations =

|miscellanea =
'''Places'''
}}
* {{FIM|Ponyville}}
** [[Dragon Tower]]
** [[Sugarcube Corner]]

'''Objects'''
* [[Weaponry in My Little Pony]]
** [[Sword]]
** [[Shield]]
** [[Bow and arrow]]
* '''Cover only objects:''' [[Game Master Manual]], [[D20]]
'''Species'''
* {{FIM|Pony}}
** {{FIM|Alicorn}}
** {{FIM|Unicorn}}
** {{FIM|Earth Pony}}
** {{FIM|Pegasus}}
* {{FIM|Dragon}}
* [[Raccoon]]
* [[Bird]]
* [[Squirrel]]

'''Occupations and activities]]'''
* [[Role-playing in My Little Pony]]
** [[Fighter]]
** [[Mage]]
** [[Cleric]]
** [[Rogue]]
** [[Ranger]]
* [[Warrior]]
* [[Archery|Archer]]
* [[Prince]]
* [[Athleticism in My Little Pony
** '''Athletics''', '''Agility'''
** [[Martial arts]] (Swordplay, archery)


==Quotes==
==Quotes==


==Notes==
==Notes==
* The main cover depicts the Mane Six in different class roles and costumes, with the exceptions of Pinkie Pie and Twilight Sparkle who are depicted as the same. Rainbow Dash is presumably a ranger, Applejack presumably a barbarian, Fluttershy presumably a druid and Rarity presumably a bard.
* Strangely, none of the established fans of role-playing appear in this comic. While it can be forgiven that obscure characters like {{FIM|Poindexter}} and [[8-Bit]] are absent, {{FIM|Spike}}, {{FIM|Big McIntosh}}, {{FIM|Discord}} or {{FIM|Shining Armor}} not even getting a mention is strange.
** As seen in the ''[[neigh... anything]]'' arc ({{C|FIM|11}}-{{C|FIM|12|12}}), Twilight Sparkle would play at her brothers table as a filly sometimes however and in the ''[[Equestria Girls]]'' short "[[Queen of Clubs]]", {{EQG|Applejack}} briefly joined the [[role-playing club]].
* In ''Dungeons and Dragons'', the "Mage" has been renamed to "Wizard" in the 3rd edition onward.


==Cover gallery==
==Cover gallery==

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Friendship is Magic #80
FIM
Credits
WriterSam Maggs
ArtistKate Sherron
ColoristHeather Breckel
LettererNeil Uyetake
Cover
EditorBobby Curnow
PublisherIDW Publishing

Friendship is Magic #80 is an issue of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. The sole story is titled Live-Action Role-Pony and is a tie-in with the Dungeons and Dragons franchise, another property of Hasbro. Though it features some D&D iconography and gameplay elements in the story, it is not a proper crossover.

Synopsis

Solicit

Story

The Mane Six are performing a L.A.R.P. (Live-action role-play) session, with Pinkie Pie as the "Game Maker" (Dungeon/Game Master). The party consists of Rainbow Dash as "Recker" the a fighter, Fluttershy as "Shadowdance" the rogue, Applejack as "Calamity" the ranger, Twilight Sparkle as "Glitterlights" the mage and Rarity as "Rarity", the Cleric. The party is tasked with rescuing "The Prince" (portrayed by Bulk Biceps from the titular dragon.

With a prize of a cake being promised to the victor of the challenge, each pony attempts to save the prince individually, but soon fail and only complete the task by working together. Unforuantely, the cake was already eaten by Pinkie.

Appearances

Characters and groups

Places

Objects

Species

Occupations and activities]]

Quotes

Notes

  • The main cover depicts the Mane Six in different class roles and costumes, with the exceptions of Pinkie Pie and Twilight Sparkle who are depicted as the same. Rainbow Dash is presumably a ranger, Applejack presumably a barbarian, Fluttershy presumably a druid and Rarity presumably a bard.
  • Strangely, none of the established fans of role-playing appear in this comic. While it can be forgiven that obscure characters like Poindexter and 8-Bit are absent, Spike, Big McIntosh, Discord or Shining Armor not even getting a mention is strange.
  • In Dungeons and Dragons, the "Mage" has been renamed to "Wizard" in the 3rd edition onward.

Cover gallery

References

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