#lk10lenny

[lk10lenny]

YO! Long time no adventure! I have no idea where your quest markers go or what items you need, but coherent plans are overrated! I remember what's actually important, waggling them eyebrows at all the ladies!

Quest marker? You act as if Lenny had an idea where he was going in the first place. Lenny takes a moment to check on his friends. Roachelle is currently loafing. Still as lazy as ever, even after transforming into her true form. Lenny wiggles his eyebrows as instructed. Roachelle chuckles and looks directly at the camera, as if knowing you told him to do so. Mean while, Here Heart comes in off screen and looks just as annoyed as ever. Like a wife who married an idiot. "Hey, Glue boy. It's time to get movin'. Boss wants... What in the world are ya doin'? Damn it, are those voices tellin' ya things again? I knew we should have tossed that damn defective wrist watch." It appears everyone we have not killed is still alive and well. Lenny wiggles his eyebrows at Here, who, immediately rolls her eyes. I think Here doesn't like the 'voices' much, Lenny. I tend to agree more with her than those that tell you to dance with mutants and get shot.

Asks from: @askbananapie @asksilvercircuit @ask-the-toy-box

[thedenofravenpuff]

Just had the urge to try and draw some concept sketches of the Fungelings from @lk10lenny‘s blog verse, these mutated fungi infected FoE changelings. So darn cool and creepy.

Not sure if I did the designs enough justice, I couldn’t find much in detailed refs that wasn’t obscured or pixel art. Still gave it a good old try.

Enjoy!

[ask-iamnotanalicorn]

Time For An MLP Ask Blog Appreciation Post!

Hey, gang! Mod River Babble of Ask-IAmNotAnAlicorn here! 

I’m back from vacation and planning more of Salespitch’s replies to Asks. But in the meantime, to give ya’ll something to do while you patiently wait, I had a thought for a post that would be fun, (relatively) easy, AND useful to make, so here we go!

Since I started Salespitch’s Ask Blog, I’ve been trying to find more MLP Ask Blogs on Tumblr that I could really get into, both for personal enjoyment/improvement and better connection in the community. There are a LOT of options, but it can still be hard to find ones that are just my style, you know? Blogs with art style, story/character, and humor that I especially enjoy. Well, I’ve managed to find some favorites, and in the spirit of sharing my discoveries with other people who are ALSO looking for quality MLP Ask Blogs, here are a few that I’m really enjoying so far!

(DISCLAIMER: I specifically said A FEW; please don’t be sad if I didn’t include yours! Also, all of these blogs are SFW)

1) WingSpiral  (@wingspiral)

This was the first really big, long-standing story ask blog I found when I began my search. It’s set in a slightly alternate universe that doesn’t seem to include the Mane 6, and follows the adventures of best bros Stardust Spiral and Wing Saber (as well as other friends). The art style is SUPER fun, it has great humor, and there is an interesting story that continue to progress through each story arch while still incorporating reader questions. It’s currently on hiatus, but has quite a nice archive for your viewing pleasure!

2) Ask Billie The Kid (@askbilliethekid)

I actually just found this one recently, but boy I am LOVING IT. It follows a blank flank filly from Apple Loosa named Billie and her misadventures. The story is webcomic-style and growing INCREASINGLY more interesting as time goes on, leaving me greatly in suspense and irrationally upset when I caught up. The humor is great, there is a fun cast of characters, and just look at that adorable pony. SHE IS ADORABLE. Take a look if only to appreciate such adorableness.

3) Fallout Equestria: Lk10Lenny (@lk10lenny​)

Next is a truly entertaining pixel-art ask blog based around Lenny, a silent, blank-flank pony in a post-apocalyptic Equestria. It’s a choose-your-own-adventure style story in that all Asks are considered as inputs that Lenny uses to decide what he should do. Speaking as someone who knows ALMOST NOTHING about Fallout, I can testify that it is entirely enjoyable even if you know almost nothing about Fallout, plus it is hilarious and full of pixel pony cameos. Also, Cody (the mod) runs a great livestream on Picarto, JSYK.

4) Ask Night Stitch (@asknightstitch)

Coloring is not my thing, especially with backgrounds, and this next one has managed to really impress me multiple times with the GORGEOUS backgrounds. Once again, the art style is super great, with a variety of cute and colorful characters. The Main of the blog is Night Stitch, a seamstress bat pony from Batlinburg (excellent name pun). Aside from fun art and characters, there’s also some really great lore/background for both the bat pony species and the town itself. Also, I love the fact that she has her whole family in her blog. (I actually only just realized that she, like Salespitch, is ALSO the child of two different pony subspecies and has two siblings. XD I promise I was not copying!)

5) Children of Everfree (@children-of-everfree)

This is an odd one for me in that it lies JUST on the outskirts of horror, a genre I generally don’t dip into. But ironically, Monster!Fluttershy and Dash are so peppy and adorable that you can’t really see them as “monsters” beyond the literal sense. Even the fact that Fluttershy is a spiderpony, which admittedly freaks me out a little, is made bearable by the great art, the SUPER intriguing and mysterious backstory that has only just started being revealed (why are they monsters?! Why is King Sombra in charge?! WHERE ARE THE OTHER MANE 6 PONIES?!), and just the fact that Fluttershy is still super sweet and Rainbow Dash is kind of a cocky goofball. Oh, and it’s a superbly-done gif comic, as you can see here, which is just awesome. 

6) Ask Folly (@ask-folly) and 7) Command A Pony (@command-a-pony)

Last but not least are Folly and Input! These two get lumped together because they are by the same person. While not currently updating or as strongly reliant on story line (at least in Folly’s case), I really love the style and humor. The facial expressions and jokes are just hilarious, and all sorts of shenanigans happen. Read these for some light and delightful fun with a crystal pony who fixes crystal ponies and/or some mysterious and silly adventures with a three-legged pony who literally doesn’t know what’s going on.

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And that’s all for now, folks! I hope somebody out there enjoys my recommendations, and thank you to the artists for supplying such delightful content! :D I hope Salespitch’s blog will be half as fun for my readers. Also, do you guys know any MLP Ask Blogs you really enjoy? Please let me know in a PM! I’m always on the lookout!

That’s all for now, ma peeps. Have a most excellent weekend, and God bless!

~River

[lk10lenny]

And thus, a new dawn approaches. Who is to know what has happened in the time Lenny joined the underworld? Did he keep his smile? Did he learn to read above a third grade level? How should I know? I only wrote the story. Hey, all. been a while. I'm sure plenty of people have moved on to other blogs, had their fun and such. However, I think I may do some art again. Pixels keep calling me and depression... well, luckily meds help with that. Is this a come back? Maybe. I know I'm going to post sprites. If there is an ask, I'll answer. Just, wanna do art again. I think I'll do Roachelle next.

[lk10lenny]

I like this character design. The radsuit of NV was always neat for me. Took some inspiration from multiple variations I saw of little Ms. Pink Eye here for ref. I think I did okay. What do you all think?

[lk10lenny]

It has been a while, Lenny. How have you been? Oh, don't you look at me with that smug smile. What are you suggesting? No, I didn't miss you. How could I miss you and your adventure of licking cars and getting shot? Just tell me what you have been up to. I see. More licking random things to make them yours and finding a new job down in the slums. So that means you have a new boss then? I bet he is just as terrible as your first boss. You remember, right? The robot who caused you terrible trauma? I remember. Well, I suppose the only thing we can do now is figure out what to do next... Not like anyone is still connected to these systems or anything.

[lk10lenny]

Can't spell Fungeling without fun. Can I grow my own like a Chia Pet? What happens if I expose it to direct sunlight?

Here, we observe our subject finding a light source. A collapsed ceiling in the sewer structure. Unlike some fungus, Fungeling can endure bright sun conditions for a limited time. Some Fungelings will seek out sunlight and bask in the rays for a limited time. However, during peek hours, or when exposed to bright lights, Fungelings have shown a negative reaction. This particularly colorful subject, perhaps developed an appreciation for the smoggy light of Hoovesiana. Perhaps they could find better hunting conditions on the surface rather than in the dark tunnels. Then again, the surface comes with it's own risks making the decision not so black and white.

Report 18 on the Fungelings: The only way a Fungeling happens to occur is when a Changeling is infected with a currently unnamed mutant fungal infection. The origins of which seem to be similar to Cordyceps. This infection can occur post expiration of the original body but before full decay kicks in. A rough guess would be a week after the "host" expires without major damage to their internal organs. In a sense, one could "grow" a Fungeling or even infect themselves. However, the fungus will alter and attempt to fully control the brain and nervous system of the infected Changeling. In theory, killing the host if they were still alive. Research into the idea that a particularly strong willed subject could change this parasitic relationship into a symbiotic one is inconclusive. Sunlight does tend to stop their spread as the fungus only truly thrives in damp and dark areas, but they are not hindered on cloudy days or in the fog. Light shinned in either set of their eyes, particularly bright days, or even simple fires tends to cause them to avoid close proximity with it's source. Testing has also shown that the light from sun lamps cause them physical harm. Burns and boils occur similar to third degree burns. Lastly, fire seems to completely burn away the fungus, leaving hollow shells of the creatures behind. In short, burning the creatures to a crisp is the most effective way to stop their spread and having UV sunlamps set up around camps and security points will keep them at bay.

[lk10lenny]

Here we see a wandering fungeling, deep in the sewers. They trudge on, looking for any form of rotting detritus or flesh for them to consume. Their bright colors, a rare acceptation to many of their kind, ruin what little stealth the infected changeling would have had. Even in the dark, their brighter, more pastel like pallet, can easily be seen in any sort of light. Though they possess two sets of eyes, fungelings are not known to possess great vision, though it is not much of a problem in the darkness of the sewers. Their sense of smell will be dulled by the pungent sent of the sewage around them, leaving their hearing as the only sense they truly can rely on. Will such a being be able to find food down in the refuse piles, or will they fall prey themselves to any number of stronger predators down in the sewage?

Log 16: Recent reports have claimed that the sewer systems have become home to a creature similar to those found at the now abandoned outpost. Though the details are spotty at best, it may be wise to send an elimination squad down into the sewers to remove a number of unwanted pests. If the reports are true and we do dispose of the creature, that would simply take care of any future problems as well. Infections well not be tolerated.