Talk:Equestria Games/@comment-24900340-20140504094203/@comment-24908786-20140508153144

Shining Armor would never disable the magic of his own family/the Sovereigns of Equestria for the duration of the games. They have to be ready if an emergency occurs.

As for if the Princesses just sat around and did nothing, check this out:

http://i.imgur.com/gjMp6I5.png

At least the Royal Sisters tried to help before Twilight attempted and Spike stepped in on instinct.