@Background Pony #E719
I’m sure that one event couldn’t stop them from getting their cutie marks.
Pinkie Pie’s cutie mark always represents her uncanny ability of getting ponies to smile.
Fluttershy’s mark is a visible representation of her ability to connect with animals
And etc.
Depending on what Starlight changed, their talents should be the same, even if it takes longed for each pony to figure out that talent.
Industrialized Apples, savage Fluttershy… I’m guessing Pinkie Pie’s there because Standards and Practices said they couldn’t make her an undead cult leader.
@Background Pony #68EC
Judging by one shot that appears to be from the alt. timeline that shows the map (not necessarily at the castle) covered in green surrouned by rocks and stuff, I suspect that the timeline change would cause Everfree to grow out of control, and this is how the “average” ponies end up.
@Background Pony #D085
They probably didn’t think that far. Or they’ll come up with some kind of excuse as to some ponies still getting their cutie marks later on.