A Very Fairy Interview
Liri Lightshadow - Interviewing Lily Sylvana - Mainlander and Pixie Hollow
Wish Upon a Hollow Reporter & Pixie Hollow Fairy player, as well as Liri’s maker
Lily, what made you go online & check out Pixie Hollow? I mean, aren’t you kinda
old for that kind of stuff on the Mainland?
I am considered “kinda old for that stuff” on the Mainland. Thank you, Liri, for being a great reporter and cutting to the core of the issue. But, finding things that can reduce stress for me is very important. I watch the Disney Channel when I just want to feel happy and laugh. It was there that I heard about Pixie Hollow. I got very curious and checked it out. It was so fun and helped me forget about “Mainland Troubles” that I kept playing. I encouraged Lavender to join and then we gotFaith to join. It became The Fairies Three after that.
Was it what you expected?
I actually had no preconceptions as I had never played an online game before. (I know, I’m way behind the times. Practically a Luddite). So I just bumbled along, learning as I went.
What surprised you?
I should not have been surprised that Disney would have such an international following. I was blown away at how busy the site can get. Because I don’t frequent social sites (Facebook, etc) (you’re not surprised here, are you?) I don’t have the experi- ence of dipping your toe into something online and, within seconds, having several responses from all over the place.
I initially felt really weird knowing that I was an adult in a place where there were, potentially, a lot of children. When they would ask to Friend me, I would turn them down. I wasn’t sure of what was expected. Lavender, being much more contemporary in her communications, set me straight. Some of the fairies in Pixie Hollow collect “friends” like kids used to collect stickers. These friendships didn’t (and couldn’t) require much of you. Disney has a very safe site. You can’t get someone’s phone number or use any conceivable word that could lure a child in. (Don’t get me wrong here - I’ve not tried to, but as you would chat with Lavender & Faith there were certain words that you just can’t type. It limits your communications to very general terms. It keeps it very light.) So, obviously, a lot about Pixie Hollow surprised me. And delights me. I, actually, feel very childlike in that regard. And THAT reduces stress right there!
It sounds like the Mainland sucks (a word I can’t use in Pixie Hollow, by the way).
Don’t you always want to be in Pixie Hollow?
Gawd, yes! Sometimes I’ll be at work and something crazy will be happening and I’ll just think ... I wish I was at Copper’s building that new tinker table for Liri. But, by the same token, sometimes at work I’ll think how would the fairies do this? What kind of attitude would they come into this situation with? Or if that was Vidia sitting there and being grumpy what would her fairy friends do ... often times that works REALLY well. Just goes to show you, we’re mostly kids at heart and those kids want their inner fairy brought out to play more often.
What’s your pet Pixie peeve?
Fairies that get cranky when they are waiting for a visit from Tink or one of the Ministers of Seasons. It feels like com- plaint mob psychology taking over. You start trying to lighten things up by playing games with them or diverting their attention by eating silly sweets.
Lily, what made you go online & check out Pixie Hollow? I mean, aren’t you kinda
old for that kind of stuff on the Mainland?
I am considered “kinda old for that stuff” on the Mainland. Thank you, Liri, for being a great reporter and cutting to the core of the issue. But, finding things that can reduce stress for me is very important. I watch the Disney Channel when I just want to feel happy and laugh. It was there that I heard about Pixie Hollow. I got very curious and checked it out. It was so fun and helped me forget about “Mainland Troubles” that I kept playing. I encouraged Lavender to join and then we gotFaith to join. It became The Fairies Three after that.
Was it what you expected?
I actually had no preconceptions as I had never played an online game before. (I know, I’m way behind the times. Practically a Luddite). So I just bumbled along, learning as I went.
What surprised you?
I should not have been surprised that Disney would have such an international following. I was blown away at how busy the site can get. Because I don’t frequent social sites (Facebook, etc) (you’re not surprised here, are you?) I don’t have the experi- ence of dipping your toe into something online and, within seconds, having several responses from all over the place.
I initially felt really weird knowing that I was an adult in a place where there were, potentially, a lot of children. When they would ask to Friend me, I would turn them down. I wasn’t sure of what was expected. Lavender, being much more contemporary in her communications, set me straight. Some of the fairies in Pixie Hollow collect “friends” like kids used to collect stickers. These friendships didn’t (and couldn’t) require much of you. Disney has a very safe site. You can’t get someone’s phone number or use any conceivable word that could lure a child in. (Don’t get me wrong here - I’ve not tried to, but as you would chat with Lavender & Faith there were certain words that you just can’t type. It limits your communications to very general terms. It keeps it very light.) So, obviously, a lot about Pixie Hollow surprised me. And delights me. I, actually, feel very childlike in that regard. And THAT reduces stress right there!
It sounds like the Mainland sucks (a word I can’t use in Pixie Hollow, by the way).
Don’t you always want to be in Pixie Hollow?
Gawd, yes! Sometimes I’ll be at work and something crazy will be happening and I’ll just think ... I wish I was at Copper’s building that new tinker table for Liri. But, by the same token, sometimes at work I’ll think how would the fairies do this? What kind of attitude would they come into this situation with? Or if that was Vidia sitting there and being grumpy what would her fairy friends do ... often times that works REALLY well. Just goes to show you, we’re mostly kids at heart and those kids want their inner fairy brought out to play more often.
What’s your pet Pixie peeve?
Fairies that get cranky when they are waiting for a visit from Tink or one of the Ministers of Seasons. It feels like com- plaint mob psychology taking over. You start trying to lighten things up by playing games with them or diverting their attention by eating silly sweets.
What would you change if you could regarding Pixie Hollow?
I would expand to more meadows, more places to investigate. Maybe invent some lands that are dark that you have to use a light or a firefly to illuminate where you are going.
I would allow the fairies to add on a workshop to their homes. (I’ve had to put my Tinker Studio in my garden. I AM a Tinker Talent, after all. ) I need room for projects. Speaking of that - wouldn’t it be fun if we could win, purchase, or tinker tools, baskets and other cool storage items that we see in the shops. I would love that.
What would you change if you could regarding MY appearance?
We can change a lot, can’t we? The hair. I have a lot of fun with that. All the clothes & accessories. I would change the color of your skin to the milkiest white (think vampire) or to cafe au lait. I modeled it after myself though, so ... you are the color you are. I would love to see your feet someday. Somehow, I imagined seeing fairies barefoot a lot more often.
What would you change regarding other fairies?
Well, I would love to see more kindness and more fun. More imagination, not needing to be entertained. We see the fun and cooperation when there are contests, but sometimes at parties other fairies can be snarky and cranky. I am the least social fairy of Fairies Three, so if I go to a party and the fairies are acting out I usually hide out in the quiet meadows and in the games for awhile before trying again.
What have been some direct changes or results you’ve seen from your participation in
Pixie Hollow?
From doing Harvest Hustle & Gem Juggle I have been able to focus my eyes better & find items on a long list I have to refer to at work. It just seems that my eyes find it and my mind focuses on the information so much faster. My creativity has gone through the roof. There are so many ways to express yourself in this game - from hair & fashion to decorating your home & garden. That has translated to my Mainland home. I did go through a phase where all I wanted to eat was sweets. That trend cost a few pants sizes! But I’m on track again by trying to get a vicarious thrill by setting a plate of acorn pancakes in front of YOU.
Would you suggest that parents get their children involved & why?
Absolutely, I think that Pixie Hollow teaches a lot of really good lessons - determination and stick-to-it-iveness (completion of quests), earning something that you want, creativity, and social interaction. Even for hermits like me!
I would expand to more meadows, more places to investigate. Maybe invent some lands that are dark that you have to use a light or a firefly to illuminate where you are going.
I would allow the fairies to add on a workshop to their homes. (I’ve had to put my Tinker Studio in my garden. I AM a Tinker Talent, after all. ) I need room for projects. Speaking of that - wouldn’t it be fun if we could win, purchase, or tinker tools, baskets and other cool storage items that we see in the shops. I would love that.
What would you change if you could regarding MY appearance?
We can change a lot, can’t we? The hair. I have a lot of fun with that. All the clothes & accessories. I would change the color of your skin to the milkiest white (think vampire) or to cafe au lait. I modeled it after myself though, so ... you are the color you are. I would love to see your feet someday. Somehow, I imagined seeing fairies barefoot a lot more often.
What would you change regarding other fairies?
Well, I would love to see more kindness and more fun. More imagination, not needing to be entertained. We see the fun and cooperation when there are contests, but sometimes at parties other fairies can be snarky and cranky. I am the least social fairy of Fairies Three, so if I go to a party and the fairies are acting out I usually hide out in the quiet meadows and in the games for awhile before trying again.
What have been some direct changes or results you’ve seen from your participation in
Pixie Hollow?
From doing Harvest Hustle & Gem Juggle I have been able to focus my eyes better & find items on a long list I have to refer to at work. It just seems that my eyes find it and my mind focuses on the information so much faster. My creativity has gone through the roof. There are so many ways to express yourself in this game - from hair & fashion to decorating your home & garden. That has translated to my Mainland home. I did go through a phase where all I wanted to eat was sweets. That trend cost a few pants sizes! But I’m on track again by trying to get a vicarious thrill by setting a plate of acorn pancakes in front of YOU.
Would you suggest that parents get their children involved & why?
Absolutely, I think that Pixie Hollow teaches a lot of really good lessons - determination and stick-to-it-iveness (completion of quests), earning something that you want, creativity, and social interaction. Even for hermits like me!
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