Post by Stix on Sept 17, 2009 10:52:01 GMT -5
Hey there! Glad to hear from you, I'd be very interested in bringing you on board. We run AD&D 2e, using the Council of Wyrms rules for draconic character creation (not much different from the basic rules, I'll be glad to walk you through it).
The boards are at: darkoftheday.proboards.com
Hatchlings' wings don't yet have the strength to lift them off the ground, though many dragon types are adept jumpers, swimmers, and even burrowers; some have even stranger forms of locomotion.
I'm looking for one of a few dragon types (I've had to rule out a few, such as Gold, Silver, and Bronze, because even at hatchling level these would be far more powerful than our most experienced PCs); here's a little info on what’s available.
Copper Dragons (Chaotic Good)
Incorrigible pranksters, copper dragons love to tell jokes and riddles. Proud and selfish to the point of being greedy, copper dragons hate to lose -- no matter what contest they may be playing. Hatchlings have ruddy brown scales with copper tints, which become more coppery as they get older. At all ages, these dragons thoroughly enjoy a good hunt; to them, the sport is at least as important as the food it yields (usually more so). When hunting, they prefer large, poisonous prey such as giant scorpions, which they can eat without fear of harmful effects. Injected venoms, however, affect them as they do other creatures. Copper dragons construct twisting mazes in their lairs, serving partially as a defense against intruders, though the aesthetic value suits their tastes as well. They appreciate wit, welcoming visitors who can tell them new jokes, humorous stories, or clever riddles. In contrast, they do not appreciate those who fail to laugh at their own jokes, and have no patience for creatures who do not have the good humor to accept their tricks and pranks with smiles. If they must engage in combat, copper dragons enjoy taunting and annoying their opponents; they keep at it until their foes give up or become so angry as to act recklessly. They like to jump from side to side, even landing on rock surfaces that are inaccessible to other creatures (copper dragons can cling to these like spiders on a ceiling). Their two breath weapons are a cloud of gas (acting like a Slow spell) and a stream of acid.
Brass Dragons (Chaotic Good)
These predominantly social dragons love to talk. A brass dragon can be counted on to have an opinion about everything, and is always happy to share that opinion freely. Hatchlings have dull, brassy, mottled brown scales which, with age, become warm and burnished in appearance. As social creatures, brass dragons get along with most of their neighbors. They especially love to engage visitors in conversation, preferably in a warm, sunny place. This passion for conversation is so strong that brass dragons become highly insulted if an intelligent creature passes through their territory without stopping to trade gossip, pass along news, or just talk. Though they can eat almost anything, brass dragons are not gluttons; most prefer to get their nourishment from morning dew. If possible, brass dragons would rather talk than fight (and they can communicate even with animals). If forced into combat, a brass dragon will try to create cover or a diversion before charging into melee; in the face of great danger, younger brass dragons will get out of sight as quickly as they can to hide. A brass dragon's breath weapons are a cone of sleep gas and a cloud of blistering desert heat.
Amethyst Dragons (Neutral)
The most powerful of the gem dragons, amethyst dragons are honorable, regal creatures. At birth, these dragons have lavender skin with fine, translucent-purple scales, which darken as they age. These beings approach life with a detached air, ignoring the conflicts of good and evil, law and chaos. At best, they see these conflicts as petty squabbles over inconsequential points of view, and not worthy of their time or consideration. Amethyst dragons do not consider any life form to be their inherent enemies; they prefer to reason out a settlement through discussion and negotiation rather than through combat, but they can and will fight if they must. Being honorable and noble, these dragons never hide or attempt to ambush foes. To them, even retreating is a dishonorable action, but they will flee if faced with certain death. Amethyst dragons eat large quantities of fish and gems. Most keep at least one hidden, underwater cave for seclusion and secrecy (they can breathe water as easily as air). If talk fails, an amethyst dragon attacks first with its breath weapon, then any magical or psionic forms of attack. Its breath weapon is a faceted lozenge that it can spit up to 75 feet; on impact, it explodes with concussive force in a 60-foot radius.
Crystal Dragons (Chaotic Neutral)
The friendly crystal dragons spend much time trying to learn about the world around them. While solitary by nature, they welcome visitors who come to them with good intentions. Hatchlings have glossy white scales that become more and more translucent with age; in the full light of day they glow with a dazzling, almost unbearable brilliance, and when they reach adulthood their scales become luminescent in moonlight. Fun-loving and mischievous, crystal dragons tend to be irresponsible at any age. There is little a crystal dragon loves more than to gaze at the open sky on a clear, cold night. Gems and metal ores are their foods of choice. Like other benevolent dragons, the crystal dragons prefer to talk rather than fight; they have the innate ability to charm their listeners, which they use to turn away hostility. These dragons like to plan before entering combat. They use their breath weapons to disorient foes, followed by spells and abilities as needed. Claws and teeth are used only as a last resort. A crystal dragon’s breath weapon is a cone of razor-sharp crystal shards that glow with a blinding light.
The boards are at: darkoftheday.proboards.com
Hatchlings' wings don't yet have the strength to lift them off the ground, though many dragon types are adept jumpers, swimmers, and even burrowers; some have even stranger forms of locomotion.
I'm looking for one of a few dragon types (I've had to rule out a few, such as Gold, Silver, and Bronze, because even at hatchling level these would be far more powerful than our most experienced PCs); here's a little info on what’s available.
Copper Dragons (Chaotic Good)
Incorrigible pranksters, copper dragons love to tell jokes and riddles. Proud and selfish to the point of being greedy, copper dragons hate to lose -- no matter what contest they may be playing. Hatchlings have ruddy brown scales with copper tints, which become more coppery as they get older. At all ages, these dragons thoroughly enjoy a good hunt; to them, the sport is at least as important as the food it yields (usually more so). When hunting, they prefer large, poisonous prey such as giant scorpions, which they can eat without fear of harmful effects. Injected venoms, however, affect them as they do other creatures. Copper dragons construct twisting mazes in their lairs, serving partially as a defense against intruders, though the aesthetic value suits their tastes as well. They appreciate wit, welcoming visitors who can tell them new jokes, humorous stories, or clever riddles. In contrast, they do not appreciate those who fail to laugh at their own jokes, and have no patience for creatures who do not have the good humor to accept their tricks and pranks with smiles. If they must engage in combat, copper dragons enjoy taunting and annoying their opponents; they keep at it until their foes give up or become so angry as to act recklessly. They like to jump from side to side, even landing on rock surfaces that are inaccessible to other creatures (copper dragons can cling to these like spiders on a ceiling). Their two breath weapons are a cloud of gas (acting like a Slow spell) and a stream of acid.
Brass Dragons (Chaotic Good)
These predominantly social dragons love to talk. A brass dragon can be counted on to have an opinion about everything, and is always happy to share that opinion freely. Hatchlings have dull, brassy, mottled brown scales which, with age, become warm and burnished in appearance. As social creatures, brass dragons get along with most of their neighbors. They especially love to engage visitors in conversation, preferably in a warm, sunny place. This passion for conversation is so strong that brass dragons become highly insulted if an intelligent creature passes through their territory without stopping to trade gossip, pass along news, or just talk. Though they can eat almost anything, brass dragons are not gluttons; most prefer to get their nourishment from morning dew. If possible, brass dragons would rather talk than fight (and they can communicate even with animals). If forced into combat, a brass dragon will try to create cover or a diversion before charging into melee; in the face of great danger, younger brass dragons will get out of sight as quickly as they can to hide. A brass dragon's breath weapons are a cone of sleep gas and a cloud of blistering desert heat.
Amethyst Dragons (Neutral)
The most powerful of the gem dragons, amethyst dragons are honorable, regal creatures. At birth, these dragons have lavender skin with fine, translucent-purple scales, which darken as they age. These beings approach life with a detached air, ignoring the conflicts of good and evil, law and chaos. At best, they see these conflicts as petty squabbles over inconsequential points of view, and not worthy of their time or consideration. Amethyst dragons do not consider any life form to be their inherent enemies; they prefer to reason out a settlement through discussion and negotiation rather than through combat, but they can and will fight if they must. Being honorable and noble, these dragons never hide or attempt to ambush foes. To them, even retreating is a dishonorable action, but they will flee if faced with certain death. Amethyst dragons eat large quantities of fish and gems. Most keep at least one hidden, underwater cave for seclusion and secrecy (they can breathe water as easily as air). If talk fails, an amethyst dragon attacks first with its breath weapon, then any magical or psionic forms of attack. Its breath weapon is a faceted lozenge that it can spit up to 75 feet; on impact, it explodes with concussive force in a 60-foot radius.
Crystal Dragons (Chaotic Neutral)
The friendly crystal dragons spend much time trying to learn about the world around them. While solitary by nature, they welcome visitors who come to them with good intentions. Hatchlings have glossy white scales that become more and more translucent with age; in the full light of day they glow with a dazzling, almost unbearable brilliance, and when they reach adulthood their scales become luminescent in moonlight. Fun-loving and mischievous, crystal dragons tend to be irresponsible at any age. There is little a crystal dragon loves more than to gaze at the open sky on a clear, cold night. Gems and metal ores are their foods of choice. Like other benevolent dragons, the crystal dragons prefer to talk rather than fight; they have the innate ability to charm their listeners, which they use to turn away hostility. These dragons like to plan before entering combat. They use their breath weapons to disorient foes, followed by spells and abilities as needed. Claws and teeth are used only as a last resort. A crystal dragon’s breath weapon is a cone of razor-sharp crystal shards that glow with a blinding light.