Ask Lyra

Nov 15

askebonydarknessdementiaravenwa asked: OMGGGG DANT WARRI LYRA ILL SAF U FRUM DIS ALLMUNT!!!! U CENT CONT ON MEH!!!!

I can’t wait…

ask-twi asked: Ah, yes. Fire 'n' ice. I can't say that I've played that game. HOWEVER, I've played it's predecessor; Solomon's key. But as far as I was looking, it's practically the same game. I love that game; I'll have to look it up on the ponynet again. But as far as other two games, they are too simple for my um... Taste. I prefer something far more complex. But regarding the RPG and RTS, I understand. And with that, I have to depart, since it's my nap time. I hope I can talk with you later.

It’s not a matter of simple/complex. It’s a matter of multiple factors leading to multiple answers. You don’t have to put the thing here to open the door, to clear the line-of-sight, so you can hit the button to launch the projectile to activate the whatever and advance to the next room and do exactly what the designers intended for the one answer to be. (Not to insult the genre, that’s just my perspective.)

That’s why I favor action over pure puzzle, and why Deus Ex: Pony Revolution was such an incredible game.

askebonydarknessdementiaravenwa asked: Farst uff ur compucheck is dum. Secant omm tryung 2 help u. Tard ef u r gonna kap beang a prep den wurst gamma tak doorstik measurz.

Let me make this clear for you.

I DON’T NEED HELP!

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ethepony replied to your post: I have asked Krastos, but I think he’s out at the moment.
it was that show, War Horse. But if there is another you would prefer, I am all for it!

I’m sure that one will be fine! Not that I know of any other ones regardless.

askebonydarknessdementiaravenwa asked: OMG LOIRA ALM TROING 2 FAX U BAT UR KNAT HEALPING!!!!!

Let me know if this sounds like anything to anypony else.

Edit: Oh! I’m trying to fix you but you’re not helping!

For Celestia’s sake, this is like an unwinnable war!

ethepony asked: I have asked Krastos, but I think he's out at the moment. No rush or anything, the show is being performed for another 22 days or so. And don't worry about cost, I like having fun a few times a year, and what better what to have fun than talking with you and Krastos?

So was it that show in particular or was it a different one?

If you don’t stop swearing at me, I’m going to stop answering your messages at all, regardless of their content.
Now then, I didn’t call a doctor. What are you going on about?

If you don’t stop swearing at me, I’m going to stop answering your messages at all, regardless of their content.

Now then, I didn’t call a doctor. What are you going on about?

theblackstrawberry asked: Hey Lyr- *collapses on the floor*

Strawberry? Are you alright?

Anonymous asked: i have a fear of being raped by bears

That’s fairly unfounded. The chances of that happening over, say, being mauled are roughly zero.

Just leave the bears alone and stay out of the woods.

And if you see Bos- I mean Krastos around Ponyville, wave to him and say hello! You’ll see he’s a very nice bear!

ask-twi asked: Oh, do not worry; I am not one of the ponies, that would lock up the computer and deny foals videogames. Violent ones, of course; at least until they get a good grip to distinct video games from reality. But on the other hand, I am a huge fan of puzzle games, such as Rush, Puzzle Agent or Portal. Intellectually challenging games are a must for every foal, I say. I have to admit, that I've never managed to get into RPG's or RTS, tho. Never found an appeal towards them.

Incidentally, I’ve never been a huge fan of puzzle games. At least, outside of things like Fire n’ Ice, Bomberman, or Lemmings.

The reason I mention RPGs, RTSs, and tactical RPGs is because they often have a great deal of dialog during exposition. Lot of menus, lot of cleverly named abilities. In short, a lot of reading.

ethepony submitted:

I was thinking of a show like War Horse.  I have never actually seen a musical. However, after listening to your music, I think it would be a wonderful experience; and one I would love to share with you and Krastos.  I have enough bits saved up to make it my treat. What do you say? 

Goodness! I’ve never been to a live musical! I don’t think I’d have it in me to decline! Have you asked Boscov? This isn’t going to cost you a bunch of bits, is it?

Anonymous asked: meet me

Nice to mole you.

soundoflonesomeness asked: Lyra, how do I deal with fears. I mean like, besides giggling at them. Seriously please help me.

Honestly, there isn’t a clear-cut answer.

If you have a fear of high places, stay away from high places. If you have a fear of the ocean, stay away from the ocean. These aren’t fears you necessarily have to face.

If it’s a fear of, say, public speaking, practice is key. Walking in completely prepared won’t alleviate the fear, but positive reinforcement when everything goes off without a hitch (because you were completely prepared) will lessen it considerably.

If you want, send me a message about what kind of fear exactly we’re talking about and I can reply privately to the best of my ability.

big-mac-things-blog asked: I missed y'all Lyra!

Big Macintosh! Hello! Finally have some free time again? I noticed you were gone for a spell.

Anonymous asked: DON'T WANT CAKE? JUST GIVE ME THE ADDRESS ON WHERE YOU LIVE! I PROMISE NOT TO HACK THINGS OFF!

I live with Bon-Bon. Why have just cake when I can have all the confections I want!

HA HA HA~!

Ha…

That’s not true…