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'''Species:''' P. longiceps<br>
 
'''Species:''' P. longiceps<br>
 
'''Time Period:''' Cretaceous<br>
 
'''Time Period:''' Cretaceous<br>
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'''Length:''' 5.6 meters (18 feet)<br>
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'''Wingspan:''' 5.6 meters (18 feet)<br>
 
'''Weight:''' 93 kilograms (205 pounds)<br>
 
'''Weight:''' 93 kilograms (205 pounds)<br>
 
=== Basic Information ===
 
=== Basic Information ===
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'''Can be picked up by a tornado: Yes''']]
 
'''Can be picked up by a tornado: Yes''']]
  
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The Pteranodon is currently the only [[Flying Creatures|flying creature]] in Beasts of Bermuda.  It possesses the ability to fly.  Its flight mechanics were inspired by the Primal Carnage Pteranodon, given this game's Pteranodon is highly regarded among many experienced players as being well-suited for combat.  It was designed this way deliberately, over a more realistic flight system.
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=== Overview ===
  
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Its attacks are currently very straightforward, possessing both a forwards-aimed and a downwards-aimed [[Bite|peck]] as its [[Primary Attack|primary]] and [[Secondary Attack|secondary]] attack. Unique to it, however, its attack damage is not constant. The faster the Pteranodon is flying, the more damage it will deal with its attacks.  This is to reward more adept players who are capable of controlling the creature at faster flight speeds.
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The Pteranodon is a playable [[Flying Creatures|flying creature]] in Beasts of Bermuda. It the fastest and most mobile creature in the game, able to soar through the skies at incredible speeds. This lets it able to access areas no other creature can reach, such as isolated landmasses and steep, high mountain peaks. However it must be careful occupying these locations in certain weather conditions, as it is extremely vulnerable to lightning strikes and windstorms. A smart Pteranodon will take refuge in a sheltered location during these events.
  
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Unique Abilities: The Pteranodon is so far the only flier added to the game. This allows it to easily travel from island to island without having to worry about the treacherous water below.
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As for its diet, the Pteranodon is [[Piscivorous Creatures|piscivorous]]. It will often plunge into the ocean to catch fish - but it's not limited to eating ''just'' fish. It can become a scavenger, feasting on decaying meat if enough Scavenger points are put into its Skill Tree, as well as being able to kill other creatures by launching a deadly aerial assault from the sky. With its greatly adjustable diet, ability to fly and fast growth time, the Pteranodon has a high chance of successfully reaching its adult stage... provided it doesn't crash into anything!
  
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Other Facts: The Pteranodon is an avid fisher. While it cannot swim, it is able to dive into the water at high speeds to reach fish just below the surface. In addition, Pteranodon can swoop down on larger carnivores, harassing them until they give up their food. The Pteranodon has therefore mastered land, air, and sea.
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If the Pteranodon is struck during flight by a tree, rock, hillside, or by any terrestrial animal, it will be knocked out of the sky and into a crash.  As a Pteranodon, being bitten or grabbed out of the sky by an agitated predator will usually be your death.  Fly carefully.
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=== Pros and Cons ===
  
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The Pteranodon is frail and will receive [[Injury|injury damage]] from any source.  It also receives significant amounts of injury if it lands poorly or crashes.  Injury damage will cause a poorer flight performance on the Pteranodon, as well as on other, future flyers.  Accumulation of injury will both reduce the effectiveness of your [[Movement System|sprint]] as well as pull down your nose.  A Pteranodon who suffers a particularly hard crash may not be able to fly again for several minutes.  They offer very easy prey for smaller creatures such as the [[Velociraptor]] when injured in this way.
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'''Pros''':
  
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The Pteranodon is very susceptible to [[Weather|weather]] due to its very poor [[Weather Resistance|weather resistance]] stat.  Due to this, it must take refuge from even mild storms or invest in talents that negate comfort damage taken from storms.
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+ Flight
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+ Incredible speed
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+ Adaptable diet
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+ Can smell far-away carcasses while flying
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+ Has little trouble catching and eating fish
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+ Fast Growth
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+ Can strike an opponent at blinding speed
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'''Cons''':
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- Has naturally low base health
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- A crash-landing can cost you a broken wing, or your life
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- When on land, is vulnerable to ambush from any predator
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- While flying over the ocean, is vulnerable to the leap attack of aquatic predators
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- Low weather tolerance
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=== Abilities ===
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*'''[[Primary Attack|Primary Attack]]''': A fast bite. The damage is based on how fast the Pteranodon is moving, with higher speeds totalling more bite damage, and slower speeds dealing very weak damage.
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*'''[[Secondary Attack|Secondary Attack]]''': Functions identically to it's Primary Attack ''(The Pteranodon has no special Secondary Attack)''.
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'''Unique Attribute:''' The Pteranodon can use its short call (Default button is 2) to briefly highlight all nearby fish, making them much easier to spot.
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=== Weakness ===
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If the Pteranodon crashes into a tree, rock, hillside, or by any terrestrial animal while flying, it will be knocked out of the sky and slam to the ground. It will likely die from such fall damage. However, if alive, it is susceptible to being found and preyed upon by carnivores who have detected its scent.
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The Pteranodon is also susceptible to harsh [[Weather|weather]] due to its very poor [[Weather Resistance|weather resistance]] stat. Not even Skill Tree investments in weather resistance will completely solve this problem. It is forced to take refuge from even the mild storms.
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Lastly, a skilled aquatic predator can leap into the air and snatch a flying Pteranodon. While this doesn't often happen, it doesn't mean it wont happen.
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=== Additional Notes ===
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* The Pteranodon's flight mechanics were inspired by the Primal Carnage Pteranodon, given this game's Pteranodon is highly regarded among many experienced players as being well-suited for combat. It was designed this way deliberately, over a more realistic flight system.
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* Due to the lack of details in the current model for the Pteranodon, this new one will replace it soon:
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https://cdna.artstation.com/p/assets/images/images/011/545/170/large/manuel-gil-jaramillo-pteranodon-3.jpg?1530121403

Revision as of 11:45, 11 December 2018

Paleo Stats

Species: P. longiceps
Time Period: Cretaceous
Wingspan: 5.6 meters (18 feet)
Weight: 93 kilograms (205 pounds)

Basic Information

Category: Flier
Diet: Fish, Meat

In-game Stats (Adult, Growth 1.0)

Health: 150
Stamina: 100
Ability: 100
Comfort: 100
Base Food Capacity: 100
Overweight Food Capacity: 130
Water Capacity: 100
Oxygen Capacity: 100
Growth Rate: TBD
Weather Resistance: TBD
Can be picked up by a tornado: Yes

Overview

The Pteranodon is a playable flying creature in Beasts of Bermuda. It the fastest and most mobile creature in the game, able to soar through the skies at incredible speeds. This lets it able to access areas no other creature can reach, such as isolated landmasses and steep, high mountain peaks. However it must be careful occupying these locations in certain weather conditions, as it is extremely vulnerable to lightning strikes and windstorms. A smart Pteranodon will take refuge in a sheltered location during these events.

As for its diet, the Pteranodon is piscivorous. It will often plunge into the ocean to catch fish - but it's not limited to eating just fish. It can become a scavenger, feasting on decaying meat if enough Scavenger points are put into its Skill Tree, as well as being able to kill other creatures by launching a deadly aerial assault from the sky. With its greatly adjustable diet, ability to fly and fast growth time, the Pteranodon has a high chance of successfully reaching its adult stage... provided it doesn't crash into anything!

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Pros and Cons

Pros:

+ Flight

+ Incredible speed

+ Adaptable diet

+ Can smell far-away carcasses while flying

+ Has little trouble catching and eating fish

+ Fast Growth

+ Can strike an opponent at blinding speed

Cons:

- Has naturally low base health

- A crash-landing can cost you a broken wing, or your life

- When on land, is vulnerable to ambush from any predator

- While flying over the ocean, is vulnerable to the leap attack of aquatic predators

- Low weather tolerance

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Abilities

  • Primary Attack: A fast bite. The damage is based on how fast the Pteranodon is moving, with higher speeds totalling more bite damage, and slower speeds dealing very weak damage.
  • Secondary Attack: Functions identically to it's Primary Attack (The Pteranodon has no special Secondary Attack).

Unique Attribute: The Pteranodon can use its short call (Default button is 2) to briefly highlight all nearby fish, making them much easier to spot.

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Weakness

If the Pteranodon crashes into a tree, rock, hillside, or by any terrestrial animal while flying, it will be knocked out of the sky and slam to the ground. It will likely die from such fall damage. However, if alive, it is susceptible to being found and preyed upon by carnivores who have detected its scent.

The Pteranodon is also susceptible to harsh weather due to its very poor weather resistance stat. Not even Skill Tree investments in weather resistance will completely solve this problem. It is forced to take refuge from even the mild storms.

Lastly, a skilled aquatic predator can leap into the air and snatch a flying Pteranodon. While this doesn't often happen, it doesn't mean it wont happen. ____________________________________________________________________

Additional Notes

  • The Pteranodon's flight mechanics were inspired by the Primal Carnage Pteranodon, given this game's Pteranodon is highly regarded among many experienced players as being well-suited for combat. It was designed this way deliberately, over a more realistic flight system.
  • Due to the lack of details in the current model for the Pteranodon, this new one will replace it soon:

https://cdna.artstation.com/p/assets/images/images/011/545/170/large/manuel-gil-jaramillo-pteranodon-3.jpg?1530121403

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