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=== Overview ===
  
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The Elasmosaurus is an [[Aquatic Creatures|aquatic]] creature in Beasts of Bermuda. It is a [[Piscivorous Creatures|piscivore]] and primarily roams the [[ocean]], consuming [[Fish|fish]]. This creature, however, is hardly defenseless and can pose a significant threat to any [[Terrestrial Creatures|terrestrial creatures]] who dare enter the water.  Creating the Elasmosaurus and transforming it into a practical creature for gameplay was a difficult endeavor, mostly due to its long neck.  A development blog post was created on the topic [http://beastsofbermuda.com/blog/post/ElasmoHeadTracking/ here].  It is currently the only creature to have an auto-aim mechanic with its [[Primary Attack|bite]] attack and uses a similar mechanic to eat carcasses or grab smaller prey.
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The Elasmosaurus is a [[Aquatic Creatures|aquatic]] creature in Beasts of Bermuda. Though it does not possess the high health and damage of the [[Mosasaurus]] or the [[Kronosaurus]], it is currently the fastest swimmer in the game.
  
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The Elasmosaurus' [[Primary Attack|primary attack]] is a bite. It deals light damage, on par with raptors or other smaller creatures.  It can strike swiftly from afar due to its long neck.  Its head is vulnerable to [[Damage|damage]], so caution on when to bite must be taken if the prey is capable of fighting back.  In the absence of more threatening targets, the primary attack will auto-target nearby fish and allow the Elasmosaurus to effortlessly grab them out of the ocean for consumption.
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It is [[Piscivorous Creatures|piscivorous]], meaning specialises at eating fish. It can echolocate to reveal their location, as well as snatch them up with ease due to its very high attack range, which makes it so that it almost always hits its target.
  
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The Elasmosaurus' [[Secondary Attack|secondary attack]] is a [[Grabbing|grab]]. It is capable of grabbing smaller creatures right off the shoreline and dragging them down into the water.  For particularly small prey such as [[Velociraptor|velociraptors]], the Elasmosaurus can consume them whole by executing its secondary attack once again while the prey is in its jaws. If the creature is relatively large such as a [[Pachycephalosaurus]] or a [[Utahraptor]], it will [[Thrash Damage|thrash]] just as the Mosasaurus does.  [[Food]] is granted upon consumption of prey whole.
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But it can always choose a much more aggressive style of play. It has the ability to choke and drown its opponents in a similarly gruesome fashion to the [[Mosasaurus]], and adding to that is its surprisingly versatile skill tree. It can shift into a nearly-invisible state that allows it to swim undetected, reduce a victim's comfort to 0 in a second's worth of notice or even leap over entire landmass to access new bodies of water, making its gameplay very flexible and almost somewhat unpredictable.
  
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Abilities: The Elasmosaurus can highlight fish to make easier for consumption. It also has an automatic aiming system, so it will almost always strike its opponents when they are within a certain radius of it.
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Other Facts: While it's the weakest [[Aquatic Creatures|aquatic]] of the three currently in the game, the Elasmosaurus makes up for this weakness in its resourcefulness. Able to catch and eat fish which larger aquatics would be too large and clumsy to catch, the Elasmosaurus is more adept at hunting such prey. It can also grab and drag smaller animals into the water, feeding on their carcasses. <br>
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=== Abilities ===
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Elasmosaurus is also able to put points into the talent tree to acquire the ability to become invisible. It does not start out with this ability, but is a part of the game that encourages you to invest in talent points.<br>
 
  
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'''Unique Signature Attribute:''' The Elasmosaurus has an automatic aiming system, so it will almost always strike its targets when they are within its attack radius.
  
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The Elasmosaurus has fantastic [[Weather Resistance|weather resistance]], allowing it to completely ignore the [[Comfort|negative effects]] of [[Weather|storms]].
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**[[Primary Attack|primary attack]]:** A quick bite, on par with raptors and other small creatures.
  
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However, Elasmosaurus is rather fragile, having relatively low [[Health|HP]] for its [[Size|size]].
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**[[Secondary Attack|secondary attack]]:** A long-range dash that causes the Elasmosaurus to briefly rocket forwards at incredible speeds, which can be used jump out of the water ''(though caution is advised doing this near beaches as the Elasmosaurus can become [[Beaching|beached]])''. This is very similar to the [[Mosasaurus]]' secondary attack.
  
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The relationship between [[Mosasaurus]] and Elasmosaurus was one of particular focus. The Elasmosaurus is capable of biting the Mosasaurus while residing safely outside range of the Mosasaurus' grab attack. It is also immune to grabbing on its head and neck, and must be grabbed by the torso. The Elasmosaurus is faster than the Mosasaurus and has more stamina. Two or more Elasmosaurus are a threat to a Mosasaurus typically.
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'''Special Ability:''' A grab attack that can pick up creatures. The Elasmosaurus can only pick up creatures smaller than it.
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Pressing the primary attack button while holding a creature will cause the Elasmosaurus to [[Thrash Damage|thrash]] its victim around, dealing damage. The Elasmosaurus can continue thrashing for as long as it has [[Ability|ability power]], which will consistently decrease as the victim is held. Creatures such as the [[Velociraptor|Velociraptor]] are small enough to be swallowed whole by executing its secondary attack.
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'''Unique Attribute:''' The Elasmosaurus can echolocate by using its short call (Default button is 2). It will highlight all nearby fish, making them much easier to spot. It also has an automatic aiming system, so it will almost always strike its opponents when they are within a certain radius of it.
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=== Weakness ===
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The Elasmosaurus is rather fragile, having relatively low [[Health|HP]] for its [[Size|size]]. It also starts the game as a very vulnerable creature, and like all aquatic creatures, it can die from [[Beaching|beaching]] itself.
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The Elasmosaurus is also susceptible to being preyed upon by the Mosasaurus and the Kronosaurus. However, The Elasmosaurus is faster and has more stamina than the two, allowing it to dodge their attacks and, if needed, defend itself by retaliating back. Multiple Elasmosaurs can also deter predation, as they are very strong in numbers.
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=== Additional Notes ===
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- It is currently the only creature that as an auto-aim mechanic.
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- Creating the Elasmosaurus and transforming it into a practical creature for gameplay was a difficult endeavor, mostly due to its long neck.  A development blog post was created on the topic [http://beastsofbermuda.com/blog/post/ElasmoHeadTracking/ here].

Revision as of 06:35, 5 December 2018

A pair of Elasmosaurus swimming in the open Ocean

Paleo Stats

Species: E. platyurus
Time Period: Cretaceous
Length: 10.3 meters (34 feet)
Weight: 2 tonnes (2.2 short tons)

Basic Information

Category: Aquatic
Diet: Fish, Meat

In-game Stats (Adult, Growth 1.0)

Health: 625
Stamina: 135
Ability: 100
Comfort: 100
Base Food Capacity: 100
Overweight Food Capacity: 140
Oxygen Capacity: 100
Growth Rate: TBD
Weather Resistance: TBD
Can be picked up by a tornado: Yes

Overview

The Elasmosaurus is a aquatic creature in Beasts of Bermuda. Though it does not possess the high health and damage of the Mosasaurus or the Kronosaurus, it is currently the fastest swimmer in the game.

It is piscivorous, meaning specialises at eating fish. It can echolocate to reveal their location, as well as snatch them up with ease due to its very high attack range, which makes it so that it almost always hits its target.

But it can always choose a much more aggressive style of play. It has the ability to choke and drown its opponents in a similarly gruesome fashion to the Mosasaurus, and adding to that is its surprisingly versatile skill tree. It can shift into a nearly-invisible state that allows it to swim undetected, reduce a victim's comfort to 0 in a second's worth of notice or even leap over entire landmass to access new bodies of water, making its gameplay very flexible and almost somewhat unpredictable.

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Abilities

Unique Signature Attribute: The Elasmosaurus has an automatic aiming system, so it will almost always strike its targets when they are within its attack radius.

    • primary attack:** A quick bite, on par with raptors and other small creatures.
    • secondary attack:** A long-range dash that causes the Elasmosaurus to briefly rocket forwards at incredible speeds, which can be used jump out of the water (though caution is advised doing this near beaches as the Elasmosaurus can become beached). This is very similar to the Mosasaurus' secondary attack.

Special Ability: A grab attack that can pick up creatures. The Elasmosaurus can only pick up creatures smaller than it. Pressing the primary attack button while holding a creature will cause the Elasmosaurus to thrash its victim around, dealing damage. The Elasmosaurus can continue thrashing for as long as it has ability power, which will consistently decrease as the victim is held. Creatures such as the Velociraptor are small enough to be swallowed whole by executing its secondary attack.

Unique Attribute: The Elasmosaurus can echolocate by using its short call (Default button is 2). It will highlight all nearby fish, making them much easier to spot. It also has an automatic aiming system, so it will almost always strike its opponents when they are within a certain radius of it.

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Weakness

The Elasmosaurus is rather fragile, having relatively low HP for its size. It also starts the game as a very vulnerable creature, and like all aquatic creatures, it can die from beaching itself.

The Elasmosaurus is also susceptible to being preyed upon by the Mosasaurus and the Kronosaurus. However, The Elasmosaurus is faster and has more stamina than the two, allowing it to dodge their attacks and, if needed, defend itself by retaliating back. Multiple Elasmosaurs can also deter predation, as they are very strong in numbers.

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Additional Notes

- It is currently the only creature that as an auto-aim mechanic.

- Creating the Elasmosaurus and transforming it into a practical creature for gameplay was a difficult endeavor, mostly due to its long neck. A development blog post was created on the topic here.

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