I can definitely say that, although I have seen some comics in a similar vein as this one, this particular comic definitely struck a chord with me on a personal level, something no other one has done. While the art style might have a bit left to be desired on first glance, as a whole, this particular piece has something that many other DeviantART pieces seem to lack: a true sense of connection with the viewer.

VISION: I think it's safe to assume the reader can definitely understand where the intent of this comic is coming from, especially if they came from EQD's post. However, something truly inspiring about this comic is that, although the vision and intent are there, the author never criticizes or attacks the other viewpoints on the fact that Twilight is an alicorn. In fact, it says, in essence, "if that's your viewpoint, then that's fine too."

ORIGINALITY: Making this appear from this almost third-party perspective, being that this entire heart-to-heart monologue comes directly from Twilight without any additional bias, is completely refreshing. Right now, a lot of the fan-base is riled up in terms of what to make of the Twilicorn situation, without a doubt. This comic, though, brings her own feelings into it, written in a way that genuinely sounds like Twilight Sparkle, with Twilight's emotions invested in it as she does probe a bit in the reader for an answer to her questions. She's absolutely content and happy with what has gone on, and although wants you to be the same way, she understands if you're not, and won't think any less. In some ways, it echoes the "True True Friend" moral from the actual "Magical Mystery Cure"episode.

TECHNIQUE: Initially, I found the scratch-drawn line art to be a bit distracting. However, as time went on and I thought about the comic (which is a feat unto itself, as most comics never invoke additional thought on my part), I understood the intent behind it: everything is new to Twilight, so she hasn't had the time to really cement herself, leaving everything rough around the edges. Even down to the comic's art design. Although I still will say its not my most favorite aspect of the comic, I definitely get it, and I would say to not change a thing with it.

IMPACT: Already I mentioned that the comic invoked additional thought on my part, which means its impact will have been lasting. What makes the impact of this particular comic even better, though, is the fact that as a reader I became emotionally invested in it as time went on. I think I even began to (pardon the unoriginal phrase) shed some liquid pride. Twilight gives her answers to questions she both asks and assumes are asked in her transformation. But she asks you the same ones: who are you? What were you? What have you become? Such introspection is this comic's virtue. You see Twilight wear her emotions on her sleeve, and soon you do the same. Nothing more could be asked of the reader of this comic.

I enjoyed this little comic greatly, and I would like to describe some of the things that were striking to me.

First, I enjoyed the artistic style, although it is not something preferable to me and my tastes overall. But do not get me wrong! I enjoyed it nonetheless. It was something that made the point that was meant to be addressed all the more clearer. I believe that you did a great job there, and I commend you in making the art as reflective as possible of the stark emotions that Twilight, due to the changes she underwent, she is feeling in this confusing time.

The originality is overall... original. I mean, the idea is very new. You will not find another one of these anywhere else, but I also feel that some of the feels being addressed are far too overdone. I see stuff like this usually around the time of a very emotional episode, and this is not new in that respect. But trust me, the idea was orchestrated perfectly and I could feel the emotion within the comic/awesome picture.

Now, I am not sure what they mean by vision, but I am going to carry on with what I think it is. Now, I can clearly see what you were trying to address in this. The idea was presented openly and was followed with even more fantastic emotional imagery along with the pictures shown. I could almost see the emotion dripping from the page as I read it, making the connection to the comic/awesome picture all that more stronger.

I have to say this for the impact: phenomenal. As I have mentioned throughout this, I felt the emotion clearly. You made the point very stark and apparent; anyone could see it with little to no serious thought on the subject. Not only that but the ending was overly fulfilling. It ended with a question: what about you? What would you do? That is one of the more serious ways to end a emotional comic/awesome picture. You end it with an open-ended question, making the reader truly think about his/her decision on what he/she should do. Do I follow? Or do I lay stagnate, continuing to refuse to accept the events that have transpired? In the end, what do I do? Ultimatum and choice: these are the bases of a truly high-impact piece of art, and you have succeeded.

In conclusion, you have created a truly amazing piece of art here. You combine many aspects of truly great ways of getting a point across, proven throughout history, and orchestrate it perfectly. You use extreme emotional imagery in your words, in joint relations with your truly amazing use of colours and other related artistic ways—Twilight's emotions as a whole, shown perfectly with the way you draw her—to set a mood. And then you end it with lighter colours, colours that are warmer and far more welcoming, breaking the melancholy befalling the art thus far.

Keep doing what you do and I believe you can create more masterpieces like this one. You are very talented; do not squander your ability here!