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[[File:Elasmo.jpg|thumb|right|thumb|500px|border|A pair of Elasmosaurus swimming in the open [[Ocean]]
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[[File:20190616172722 1.jpg|thumb| The Elasmosaurus, navigating the [[Water|ocean]]
 
 
 
=== Paleo Stats ===
 
=== Paleo Stats ===
 
'''Species:''' E. platyurus<br>
 
'''Species:''' E. platyurus<br>
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'''Stamina:''' 135<br>
 
'''Stamina:''' 135<br>
 
'''Ability:''' 100<br>
 
'''Ability:''' 100<br>
'''Comfort:''' 100<br>
 
 
'''Base Food Capacity:''' 100<br>
 
'''Base Food Capacity:''' 100<br>
 
'''Overweight Food Capacity:''' 140<br>
 
'''Overweight Food Capacity:''' 140<br>
'''Oxygen Capacity:''' 100<br>
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'''Growth Rate:''' Average<br>
'''Growth Rate:''' TBD<br>
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'''Weather Resistance:''' Extremely High<br>
'''Weather Resistance:''' TBD<br>
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'''Can be picked up by a tornado:''' Yes
'''Can be picked up by a tornado: No'''  
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== Overview ==
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The Elasmosaurus is a playable [[Aquatic Creatures|aquatic]] creature in Beasts of Bermuda. It is a very versatile swimmer, and can utilize its great mobility for a variety of situations.
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It is [[Piscivorous Creatures|piscivorous]], meaning it specializes in eating fish. The Elasmosaurus can consume fish with ease thanks to its very long attack range, as well as its special ability to automatically bite any target within the vicinity of its attack range. Finding fish is not a problem for it either, as it can reveal the location of fish from far away by holding down the [[Scent System|scent]] key.
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The Elasmosaurus is the third-fastest creature in the game, only beaten in speed by the [[Pteranodon]] and [[Tropeognathus]] The Elasmosaurus can use this extreme swimming speed to dodge its opponents and best them in combat with hit-and-run tactics, and it even has the ability to grab and drown flying prey in a similar fashion to the [[Mosasaurus]]. In some cases, a group of Elasmosaurus may take down prey as big as a [[Kronosaurus]]!
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== Abilities ==
  
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'''Unique Attributes:''' The Elasmosaurus has an automatic aiming system. It will always strike targets within its attack radius without having to directly face them. Additionally, by using the [[Scent System|scent]] key, the Elasmosaurus will highlight fish from far away, making them much easier to locate.
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* '''Bite'''
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** Default: LMB (Left Mouse Button)
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** A quick [[Bite|bite]], inflicting damage and minor injury.
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* '''Dart'''
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** Default: RMB (Right Mouse Button)
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** A burst of speed that allows the user to briefly rocket forwards, inflicting damage to any creature it comes into contact with during the duration of the charge. Can be used to struggle out of the grab of a [[Mosasaurus]], at the cost of self-inflicted damage and injury. Costs a large amount of [[Ability|ability power]] and [[Stamina|stamina]].
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* '''Aerial Ambush'''
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** Default: Z ([[Special Abilities|Ability Key]])
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** The Elasmosaurus can grab flying creatures by holding the [[Special Abilities|ability key]] next to them. As the victim is held, [[Ability|Ability power]] will slowly deplete (meaning you cannot hold them forever), and you are not able to attack the grabbed victim. However, you can drown the victim by dragging them deep underwater. You must first unlock this [[Talent tree|talent]] in order to utilize it.
  
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* '''Elusiveness'''
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** Default: X ([[Special Abilities|Special Key]])
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** Instantly vanish into a near-invisible state. [[Ability|Ability power]] and [[Stamina|stamina]] cannot regenerate while Elusiveness is active. Costs a large amount of [[Ability|ability power]] and [[Stamina|stamina]]. You must first unlock this [[Talent tree|talent]] in order to utilize it.
  
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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=== Weakness ===
  
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, 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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* The Elasmosaurus is rather fragile, as it has relatively low [[Health|HP]] for its [[Size|size]].
  
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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* Like all aquatic creatures, it can die from [[Beaching|beaching]] itself.
  
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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* The [[Ichthyovenator]] is similar in speed to the [[Elasmosaurus]], and can chase it with some success.
  
Other Facts: While it's the weakest 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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== Trivia ==
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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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* It is currently the only creature that has an auto-aim mechanic.
  
The Elasmosaurus has fantastic [[Weather Resistance|weather resistance]], allowing it to completely ignore the [[Comfort|negative effects]] of [[Weather|storms]].
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* The Elasmosaurus of Beasts of Bermuda is incredibly similar to 19th century depictions of Elasmosaurus, having a snake-like neck and the ability to crawl on land. In reality, its neck was incredibly stiff and it never left the ocean.
  
However, Elasmosaurus is rather fragile, having relatively low [[Health|HP]] for its [[Size|size]].
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* Creating the Elasmosaurus and transforming it into a practical creature for gameplay was an extremely difficult endeavor, mostly due to the programming for its neck.
  
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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* It is the slowest aquatic when beached on land.

Latest revision as of 15:50, 13 June 2022

The Elasmosaurus, navigating the 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
Base Food Capacity: 100
Overweight Food Capacity: 140
Growth Rate: Average
Weather Resistance: Extremely High
Can be picked up by a tornado: Yes

Overview

The Elasmosaurus is a playable aquatic creature in Beasts of Bermuda. It is a very versatile swimmer, and can utilize its great mobility for a variety of situations.

It is piscivorous, meaning it specializes in eating fish. The Elasmosaurus can consume fish with ease thanks to its very long attack range, as well as its special ability to automatically bite any target within the vicinity of its attack range. Finding fish is not a problem for it either, as it can reveal the location of fish from far away by holding down the scent key.

The Elasmosaurus is the third-fastest creature in the game, only beaten in speed by the Pteranodon and Tropeognathus The Elasmosaurus can use this extreme swimming speed to dodge its opponents and best them in combat with hit-and-run tactics, and it even has the ability to grab and drown flying prey in a similar fashion to the Mosasaurus. In some cases, a group of Elasmosaurus may take down prey as big as a Kronosaurus!

Abilities

Unique Attributes: The Elasmosaurus has an automatic aiming system. It will always strike targets within its attack radius without having to directly face them. Additionally, by using the scent key, the Elasmosaurus will highlight fish from far away, making them much easier to locate.

  • Bite
    • Default: LMB (Left Mouse Button)
    • A quick bite, inflicting damage and minor injury.
  • Dart
    • Default: RMB (Right Mouse Button)
    • A burst of speed that allows the user to briefly rocket forwards, inflicting damage to any creature it comes into contact with during the duration of the charge. Can be used to struggle out of the grab of a Mosasaurus, at the cost of self-inflicted damage and injury. Costs a large amount of ability power and stamina.
  • Aerial Ambush
    • Default: Z (Ability Key)
    • The Elasmosaurus can grab flying creatures by holding the ability key next to them. As the victim is held, Ability power will slowly deplete (meaning you cannot hold them forever), and you are not able to attack the grabbed victim. However, you can drown the victim by dragging them deep underwater. You must first unlock this talent in order to utilize it.

Weakness

  • The Elasmosaurus is rather fragile, as it has relatively low HP for its size.
  • Like all aquatic creatures, it can die from beaching itself.

Trivia

  • It is currently the only creature that has an auto-aim mechanic.
  • The Elasmosaurus of Beasts of Bermuda is incredibly similar to 19th century depictions of Elasmosaurus, having a snake-like neck and the ability to crawl on land. In reality, its neck was incredibly stiff and it never left the ocean.
  • Creating the Elasmosaurus and transforming it into a practical creature for gameplay was an extremely difficult endeavor, mostly due to the programming for its neck.
  • It is the slowest aquatic when beached on land.