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[[File:20190616190336 2.jpg|thumb|The Pteranodon, swiftly flying through the foilage
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{{Flyer
=== Paleo Stats ===
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| image =[[File:Screenshot 2023-04-06 093026.png|thumb|The current Pteranodon model]]
'''Species:''' P. longiceps<br>
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| name = Pteranodon
'''Time Period:''' Cretaceous<br>
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| species = ''P. sternbergi''
'''Wingspan:''' 5.6 meters (18 feet)<br>
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| timeperiod = Cretaceous
'''Weight:''' 40 kilograms (88 pounds)<br>
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| height = 2.5m (8.2 feet)
=== Basic Information ===
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| length = 5.6m (18 feet) (Wingspan)
'''Category:''' Flier<br>
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| weight = 40kg (88lbs)
'''Diet:''' Fish, Meat<br>
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| diet = Piscivore
=== In-game Stats (Adult, Growth 1.0)===
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| category = Flyer
'''Health:''' 150<br>
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| stance = Quadrupedal
'''Stamina:''' 100<br>
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| family = Pteranodontidae
'''Ability:''' 100<br>
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| health = 150
'''Comfort:''' 100<br>
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| damage = TBA
'''Base Food Capacity:''' 100<br>
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| speed = TBA
'''Overweight Food Capacity:''' 130<br>
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| flightspeed = TBA
'''Water Capacity:''' 100<br>
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| stamina = 100
'''Oxygen Capacity:''' High<br>
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| foodcapacity = 100 (130 fat)
'''Growth Rate:''' Very Fast<br>
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| growthrate = 94min (50% [[comfort]], [[food]], [[water]], [[food|food satiation]] and [[water|water satiation]])
'''Weather Resistance:''' Extremely Low<br>
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| resistance = 1.5 (lower is better)
'''Can be picked up by a tornado:''' Yes]]
 
  
=== Overview ===
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}}[[File:20190616190336 2.jpg|thumb|''The old model of Pteranodon, swiftly flying through foliage.'']]
  
The Pteranodon is a playable [[Flying Creatures|flying creature]] in Beasts of Bermuda. It is the fastest and most mobile creature in the game, able to soar through the skies at incredible speeds. This allows it to access areas no other creature can reach, such as isolated landmasses and high mountains. Some mountains even provide it perfect shelter against storms!
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[[File:Ptera_dusk.jpg|thumb|400px|border|''The old Pteranodon gliding above the waves at dusk.'']]
  
As for its diet, the Pteranodon is [[Piscivorous Creatures|piscivorous]]. It will regularly plunge into the ocean to catch fish - but it's not limited to eating ''just'' fish. It can feast on fresh carcasses which it can locate easily across the map, as well as being able to kill other creatures by launching a deadly aerial assault from the sky - or even by grabbing and dropping them! 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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[[File:Ptera_fishing.jpg|thumb|400px|border|''An old model Pteranodon diving for fish in the ocean.'']]
  
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[[File:Old_ptera.jpg|thumb|400px|border|''The original Pteranodon model. Screenshot by Volts.'']]
  
=== Pros and Cons ===
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== Overview ==
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Pteranodon (also known as Ptera, PT, Petra, or sometimes simply referred to as ‘bird’) is a playable [[Flying Creatures|pterosaur]] in Beasts of Bermuda. It is one of the most agile creatures in the game, able to soar and glide through the air at incredible speed. Its ability to [[Flight|fly]] allows it to access places that few creatures can reach, such as high-up rocks and cliffs, or isolated seastacks in the [[ocean]]. Some of these locations provide perfect [[shelter]] from [[Natural Disasters|storms]], which Pteranodon are quite vulnerable to!
  
'''Pros''':
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Pteranodon has a [[Piscivorous Creatures|piscivorous]] diet, and can be seen plunging into the water for [[fish]] from time to time. However, to remain in good health, Pteranodon must also frequently consume [[Carcass|carcasses]] that are obtained by defeating other players, or found randomly throughout the map.
  
+ Flight
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It has many hunting methods, although the most common is dive-bombing. Dives require careful aim and precision to prevent crashing at high speeds. If you're fast enough, you become no more than a blur to your opponents; you're nearly impossible to hit!
  
+ Incredible speed
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== Abilities ==
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* '''Bite'''
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** Default:  LMB and RMB (Left and Right Mouse Button)
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** A simple bite attack that can be angled forward and down with the usage of both mouse buttons.
  
+ Adaptable diet
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* '''Dart'''
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** Default: RMB (Right Mouse Button)
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** A speed boost and attack ability that may only be used while submerged in water.
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** This ability will propel you forward at great speeds, and can even be used to take off quickly from the water.
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** Darting into another creature will deal damage to them.
  
+ Can smell far-away carcasses while flying
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* '''Flight'''
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** Default: W + SHIFT + SPACE
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** This ability is unique to the Flier class, and can be used by jumping, sprinting, and holding your W key at the same time.
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** Taking off consumes [[stamina]] initially, and sprinting while flying will drain your stamina as well, but you can glide and dive freely without losing any energy as you go.
  
+ Has little trouble catching and eating fish
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* '''Braking'''
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** Default: Q
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** Braking allows you to slow down mid-flight, to prevent crash-landings.
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** To slow your flight, hold down your Interact keybind (default Q).
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** You can hold the SPACE key to prevent altitude loss from braking.
  
+ Fast Growth
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* '''Aerial Acrobatics'''
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** Default: Z
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** Aerial acrobatics gives a brief burst of intense speed and maneuverability.
  
+ Can strike an opponent at blinding speed
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== Survival Tips ==
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* Pteranodon is both swift and nimble, able to out-speed and outmaneuver many of its opponents. It has the tightest turn circle and the highest acceleration of the [[Flying Creatures|flying creatures]], making it quite hard to catch in the air, greatly aiding in its escapes. Utilize this superior mobility by diving in swoops and arcs to evade enemies.
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* Pteranodon is fragile, and is extremely vulnerable to [[Injury|injury damage]]. With too much injury it cannot fly, becoming slow and helpless on the ground. By investing in the [[talents]] Strong Legs, you can mitigate injury from crash landings. By investing in Strong Bones or Brace for Impact, you can mitigate injury from other players.
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* Pteranodon’s [[Diets|diet]] is primarily [[fish]], although, to remain in peak health, it must also occasionally consume [[Carcass|meat]]. Meat can be obtained by defeating other players, or by scavenging the map for naturally-spawning gores.
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* The faster a Pteranodon is moving, the more damage it will deal to its enemies. With the Piercing Beak [[Talents|talent]], it can further increase its damage at higher velocities.
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* Pteranodons are one of only a handful of creatures that have the [[Talents|talent]] Nest Raider. This talent allows the player to grab and [[Carrying Mechanic|carry]] off young creatures of different species, provided they’re not too heavy to fly with! Carrying babies and juveniles will drain your [[Ability|Ability Power]] over time, meaning you can’t carry them forever. This talent also allows the user to eat [[Nesting|eggs]].
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* Pteras are weak to intense [[Natural Disasters|weather]], even with the Weather Resistance [[Talents|talent]]. When a storm starts up, it’s best for them to seek [[shelter]] immediately. If you’re afraid of Pteranodons, but have good weather resistance, storms are the best time to be out and about while they keep comfortable in [[caves]] ‘til the storm passes!
  
+ Has access to the Baby Snatcher talent
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== Trivia ==
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* Pteranodon’s in-game calls were created by using and modifying emu sounds.
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* Pteranodon has had a total of 2 remodels, from the old store-bought asset by Mantis Hatchery, to the second model by Manuelsaurus, to the current model by Callie.
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* Pteranodon was the first creature to ever receive a [[Exclusive skins|Shimmer]] skin, the Phantom Shimmer Pteranodon. This shimmer was also the first and only event to have ever been a contest, unlike the participation events that followed.
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* Pteranodon (and [[Tropeognathus]]) used to be incapable of dealing [[Damage|physical damage]] to [[Apatosaurus]]. This is because they would hover around Apatosaurus’s head and neck hitbox, where the Apato could not reach to defend itself. Now, after the Apatosaurus rework (March 10th, 2022), it can defend itself and does not need the immunity.
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* Pteranodon’s [[flight]] system is inspired by Primal Carnage.
  
'''Cons''':
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== Old Model Skin Gallery ==
 
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<gallery widths=100px heights=100px mode="slideshow" showthumbnails>
- Has naturally low base health
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Pteranodon_skin_caustic.png|'''Caustic''' by ''Misha''
 
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Pteranodon_skin_coastal.png|'''Coastal''' by ''Omnomnomnivore''
- A crash-landing can cost you a broken wing, or your life
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Pteranodon_skin_crackedaurora.png|'''Cracked Aurora''' by ''twilightwolf''
 
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Pteranodon_skin_fighter.png|'''Fighter''' by ''Misha''
- Can be ambushed while on the ground
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Pteranodon_skin_molted.png|'''Molted''' by ''twilightwolf''
 
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Pteranodon_skin_moth.png|'''Moth''' by ''twilightwolf''
- Easy prey for aquatic predators
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Pteranodon_skin_seaside.png|'''Seaside''' by ''Tundra Hunter''
 
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Pteranodon_skin_sunrun.png|'''Sunrun''' by ''twilightwolf''
- Low weather tolerance
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Pteranodon_skin_toxin.png|'''Toxin''' by ''BananaBae''
 
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Pteranodon_skin_zero.png|'''Zero''' by ''Misha & Sombrero Galaxy''
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</gallery>
 
 
=== Abilities ===  
 
 
 
*'''[[Primary Attack|Primary Attack]]''': A fast [[Bite|bite]]. The damage is based on how fast the Pteranodon is moving, with higher speeds totaling more bite damage, and slower speeds dealing very weak damage.
 
 
 
*'''[[Secondary Attack|Secondary Attack]]''': Has identical damage values to the Primary Attack, except it makes the Pteranodon [[Bite|bite]] downwards instead of forwards.
 
 
 
*'''Special Ability - Baby Snatcher:''' The Pteranodon must unlock this [[Talent tree|talent]] in order to utilize it. Once unlocked, it will be able to grab smaller 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 let them go while flying and cause them to fall to their death.
 
 
 
'''Unique Attribute:''' The Pteranodon can use the [[Scent System|scent]] key to briefly highlight all nearby fish, making them much easier to spot.
 
 
 
[[File:Pteranest.jpg|thumb|right|border|A flock of pteranodon nesting.]]
 
 
 
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=== Weakness ===
 
 
 
If the Pteranodon crashes into the ground, it will receive massive injury. Most of the time, it will die from such a fall. However, if miraculously alive, it is still susceptible to being found and preyed upon by carnivores who have detected its scent.
 
 
 
The Pteranodon is also incredibly sensitive to harsh [[Weather|weather]] due to its very poor [[Weather Resistance|weather resistance]] stat. Ability Tree investments in Weather Resistance will never completely solve this problem. It is forced to take refuge from even mild storms.
 
 
 
Aquatic predators can potentially snatch a Pteranodon right out of the water. While this doesn't often happen, '''it doesn't mean it wont happen'''.
 
 
 
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=== Additional Notes ===
 
 
 
* The Pteranodon's flight mechanics were inspired by the Pteranodon of Primal Carnage: a combat game where humans and dinosaurs do battle.
 
 
 
* The Pteranodon's current model is not scientifically accurate. Its feet are misaligned and its walking posture is slouched. Unfortunately, this is because the model's rig is limited, forcing it to be animated the way it is now.
 
 
 
* The noises of the Pteranodon were made by modifying Emu sounds.
 

Latest revision as of 19:54, 8 July 2023

Pteranodon
The current Pteranodon model
Paleo Information
Name Meaning: Pteranodon
Species: P. sternbergi
Time Period: Cretaceous
Height: 2.5m (8.2 feet)
Length: 5.6m (18 feet) (Wingspan)
Weight: 40kg (88lbs)
Basic Information
Diet: Piscivore
Category: Flyer
Stance: Quadrupedal
Family: Pteranodontidae
In-Game Stats
Health: 150
Damage: TBA
Speed: TBA
Flight Speed: TBA
Stamina: 100
Food Capacity: 100 (130 fat)
Growth Rate: 94min (50% comfort, food, water, food satiation and water satiation)
Resistance: 1.5 (lower is better)
The old model of Pteranodon, swiftly flying through foliage.
The old Pteranodon gliding above the waves at dusk.
An old model Pteranodon diving for fish in the ocean.
The original Pteranodon model. Screenshot by Volts.

Overview

Pteranodon (also known as Ptera, PT, Petra, or sometimes simply referred to as ‘bird’) is a playable pterosaur in Beasts of Bermuda. It is one of the most agile creatures in the game, able to soar and glide through the air at incredible speed. Its ability to fly allows it to access places that few creatures can reach, such as high-up rocks and cliffs, or isolated seastacks in the ocean. Some of these locations provide perfect shelter from storms, which Pteranodon are quite vulnerable to!

Pteranodon has a piscivorous diet, and can be seen plunging into the water for fish from time to time. However, to remain in good health, Pteranodon must also frequently consume carcasses that are obtained by defeating other players, or found randomly throughout the map.

It has many hunting methods, although the most common is dive-bombing. Dives require careful aim and precision to prevent crashing at high speeds. If you're fast enough, you become no more than a blur to your opponents; you're nearly impossible to hit!

Abilities

  • Bite
    • Default: LMB and RMB (Left and Right Mouse Button)
    • A simple bite attack that can be angled forward and down with the usage of both mouse buttons.
  • Dart
    • Default: RMB (Right Mouse Button)
    • A speed boost and attack ability that may only be used while submerged in water.
    • This ability will propel you forward at great speeds, and can even be used to take off quickly from the water.
    • Darting into another creature will deal damage to them.
  • Flight
    • Default: W + SHIFT + SPACE
    • This ability is unique to the Flier class, and can be used by jumping, sprinting, and holding your W key at the same time.
    • Taking off consumes stamina initially, and sprinting while flying will drain your stamina as well, but you can glide and dive freely without losing any energy as you go.
  • Braking
    • Default: Q
    • Braking allows you to slow down mid-flight, to prevent crash-landings.
    • To slow your flight, hold down your Interact keybind (default Q).
    • You can hold the SPACE key to prevent altitude loss from braking.
  • Aerial Acrobatics
    • Default: Z
    • Aerial acrobatics gives a brief burst of intense speed and maneuverability.

Survival Tips

  • Pteranodon is both swift and nimble, able to out-speed and outmaneuver many of its opponents. It has the tightest turn circle and the highest acceleration of the flying creatures, making it quite hard to catch in the air, greatly aiding in its escapes. Utilize this superior mobility by diving in swoops and arcs to evade enemies.
  • Pteranodon is fragile, and is extremely vulnerable to injury damage. With too much injury it cannot fly, becoming slow and helpless on the ground. By investing in the talents Strong Legs, you can mitigate injury from crash landings. By investing in Strong Bones or Brace for Impact, you can mitigate injury from other players.
  • Pteranodon’s diet is primarily fish, although, to remain in peak health, it must also occasionally consume meat. Meat can be obtained by defeating other players, or by scavenging the map for naturally-spawning gores.
  • The faster a Pteranodon is moving, the more damage it will deal to its enemies. With the Piercing Beak talent, it can further increase its damage at higher velocities.
  • Pteranodons are one of only a handful of creatures that have the talent Nest Raider. This talent allows the player to grab and carry off young creatures of different species, provided they’re not too heavy to fly with! Carrying babies and juveniles will drain your Ability Power over time, meaning you can’t carry them forever. This talent also allows the user to eat eggs.
  • Pteras are weak to intense weather, even with the Weather Resistance talent. When a storm starts up, it’s best for them to seek shelter immediately. If you’re afraid of Pteranodons, but have good weather resistance, storms are the best time to be out and about while they keep comfortable in caves ‘til the storm passes!

Trivia

  • Pteranodon’s in-game calls were created by using and modifying emu sounds.
  • Pteranodon has had a total of 2 remodels, from the old store-bought asset by Mantis Hatchery, to the second model by Manuelsaurus, to the current model by Callie.
  • Pteranodon was the first creature to ever receive a Shimmer skin, the Phantom Shimmer Pteranodon. This shimmer was also the first and only event to have ever been a contest, unlike the participation events that followed.
  • Pteranodon (and Tropeognathus) used to be incapable of dealing physical damage to Apatosaurus. This is because they would hover around Apatosaurus’s head and neck hitbox, where the Apato could not reach to defend itself. Now, after the Apatosaurus rework (March 10th, 2022), it can defend itself and does not need the immunity.
  • Pteranodon’s flight system is inspired by Primal Carnage.

Old Model Skin Gallery