"Tried to Cripple Our Studio": Pirate Software fires back on Lyric trying to expose former donor and her alleged agenda

Pirate Software recently came to light, becoming a part of controversy. Also known as Thor Hall, the streamer and game developer was accused of abuse and exploitation by Lyric Wulf, the former donor now turned accuser.

Hall has now launched a blistering counterattack against the misconduct claims, alleging that Wulf orchestrated a years-long campaign damaging his reputation and business. His fiery response even says a lot more. Here is all you need to know about the public clash that resurrected into a dispute.

Pirate Software counterattacks Lyric Wulf claims

Hall did not mince words in rebuttal and instead directly accused Wulf of trying to destroy the operations of Pirate Software years before. Hall stated, "Then you charge-backed all of your donations and tried to cripple our studio," trying to reframe Wulf’s statement as retaliation for him rejecting the alleged romantic advances of Wulf.

The financial reversal, as per his claims, was a deliberate attack during the vulnerable early days of the studio.

The developer even asserted that Wulf had spent months trying to craft the hit-piece website, as evidenced by GitHub activity. Hall further dismissed accusations as recycled attacks that now have been recycled after getting debunked 5 years back. As per him, it’s been revived only as his profile has grown.

He further characterized the entire effort as toxic and a years-old vendetta.Thor even alleged that, after getting rejected, Lyric harassed Shaye, his business partner, to the point that they planned on avoiding conventions overall. As per Thor, the worst came when Lyric reportedly charged back all the donations. He described it as an attempt to cripple the indie studio.

Lyric seeks accountability from Pirate Software

Wulf continues to maintain that the allegations stem from the genuine experiences of manipulation during their past association.

The statement countered Hall's claims of harassment, stating the inability to reply directly to X due to being blocked.

Wulf declared, "You won't bully me into silence this time," trying to signal the resolve despite the block. As per the made post, detailed evidence has been framed as the compilation of necessary documentation and not harassment.Regarding Hall's specific critique of their website, including 3rd-person annotations, Wulf clarified that these are personal analytical notes. They asserted, "Lyric is allowed to talk in the third person," they asserted, trying to defend their methodology for presenting their side of complex and years-old interpersonal conflict.

Additionally, standing firm, Lyric has now vowed not to back down. It signals a protracted feud. Meanwhile, critics are questioning the timing, noting the rising profile of Thor as a developer.

Pirate Software allegations against Lyric Wulf of harassment and lasting harm

The response made by Hall even included some serious allegations about the impact of Wulf on the others. It was claimed by him that Wulf tried targeting his partner and made her "so uncomfortable that she panics when thinking about that convention center to this day." Hall further stated that the entire experience caused Shaye to have lasting anxiety about attending the industry events. He portrayed Wulf and her actions as deeply damaging and something that goes beyond direct conflict.Hall further bolstered this, referencing warnings from own past boyfriend of Wulf, who alleged he alerted Hall about her being “toxic and dangerous.” He presented it as a foresight that has been vindicated by the current actions of Wulf and the alleged long-term planning of all accusations.

What’s the core dispute about?

At the center of this clash are some conflicting narratives regarding the initial $800 donation made by Wulf to Pirate Software’s game development. He alleges the generosity to be a calculated ploy by her to get close to Shaye and him and establish friendship to only later push for a sexual relationship, which, as per him, he rejected. As per him, this rejection is what triggered Wulf's subsequent hostility.Original allegations made by Wulf presented donations quite differently.

It suggested Hall exploited the support and engaged in the love bombing, followed by manipulation and pressure when romantic feelings did not receive reciprocation. The donation chargeback, therefore, has been framed by the end of Hall as a malicious act of sabotage, while the perspective of Wulf implies it as the consequence of getting exploited.

Pirate Software concluding remarks or a fierce finale?

Hall concluded his response with a scathing condemnation. He labeled Wulf as a "f**king parasitic piece of sh*t" and demanded them to "leave us the fuck alone." He even added, "See you in 2030 when you inevitably try this sh*t again," which was full of sarcasm, and predicted that Wulf would resurrect all the accusations years ahead.In response, Wulf has emphasized resilience. The statement read, "Hmm. No. You won't bully me into silence this time," ensuring to directly address the attempt made by Hall to shut down the entire conversation. It positions Wulf’s continued efforts to refuse to get intimidated into dropping allegations against Hall. In simple words, the battle lines have been sharply drawn.