The Real Power of Friendship

About three months ago, I wrote a post, in a kind of joking manner, about combining two things that didn't really go together too well.  That fact is I really didn't believe that the two things did work together, at all.  Turns out, I was wrong or I had a premonition of some sort because it has happened.  A game company is coming out with a role-playing game based on My Little Pony:  Friendship Is Magic!  I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the solicitation for it last week.  My Little Pony:  Tails of Equestria will be a full color hardcover rulebook, allowing people to play as any type of pony they like, perhaps even one of the Mane 6.  Strangely enough, it will not be made by Hasbro or their sub-division Wizards of the Coast, which publishes Dungeons & Dragons.  Although it is being marketed for ages 8+, at a price of $34.95 for a 152 page book, I feel that this product is more aimed at the "brony" market.  For those who don't know, a "brony" is a male fan of My Little Pony, and not just boys or teens, but adult men and not just dads either.  While I am somewhat of a fan, I do not consider myself one.  Mostly, I just watch the television show (by the way, is it just me or does the current season seem to be focusing on the supporting cast too much) and not involve myself with the toys or other merchandise.  Still, the prospect of playing a pony might be intriguing, in a bizarre sort of way.  Mostly, I would be a Twilight Sparkle type; studious and organized, yet withdrawn at times and prone to obsession.  I also have a fondness towards Fluttershy (kind, timid, rabbit-oriented) and Rarity (generous, creative, high-class).  While I do have a wicked sense of humor (Pinkie Pie) and a strong leaning towards honesty (Applejack), I don't really have a grasp on those two.  Strangely enough, my least favorite pony is Rainbow Dash, even though I am loyal to my friends even after if they are no longer around and reckless at times to the point of not getting anything done.  I think it might be because she is my least favorite shade of blue.  If she were a tad darker color, maybe I would like her better.  Still, I am not sure I would be willing to spend that much for a book when similar products are a little less expensive for the same number of pages.  This doesn't even include the first supplement pack, which will include an adventure pack, a screen, six dice, and character sheets; it will cost $24.95.  I probably will look at it when it comes out this summer, but I don't think I will buy it.  Or I could change my mind.  Ponies and role-playing really do go together; an episode from last season proved it.  I wonder if they knew what was going to happen when it was made.