>>25223525Okay, a few pointers
Whilst using initials can get the point across quickly, it can also look very clunky when written into the form of a story
Not stating who is speaking outright just causes confusion, as you mentioned, however, you CAN state it in line seamlessly
For example, laying on Applebloom's accent can distinguish her from the others, but you can also use an enormous number of variations on "said Applebloom" to the same effect
Even just describing a character's action before they speak is enough information to target that character
> Applebloom walked inside> "Hey girls, ah was wonderin' what we were gonna do today?"Even if surrounded by others talking, the accent and action directly previous make sure the audience knows that it's applebloom who's speaking
For characters without such a distinct voice, the same principle can be used
> "Not much" chuckles Sweetie, poking her in the sideEven in situations where each would react the same, you can make them each distinct by just adding one or two extra words, even if you just describe their reaction visually
Regardless, using initials can work, and often does for much larger conversations. If it's what works for you, stick to it, but try to experiment with other ways of writing it out and get a feel for it.
Hope that helps!
