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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''
'''Length:''' 5.6 meters (18 feet)<br>
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| timeperiod = Cretaceous
'''Weight:''' 93 kilograms (205 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:''' 100<br>
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| foodcapacity = 100 (130 fat)
'''Growth Rate:''' TBD<br>
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| growthrate = 94min (50% [[comfort]], [[food]], [[water]], [[food|food satiation]] and [[water|water satiation]])
'''Weather Resistance:''' TBD<br>
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| resistance = 1.5 (lower is better)
'''Can be picked up by a tornado: Yes''']]
 
  
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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}}[[File:20190616190336 2.jpg|thumb|''The old model of Pteranodon, swiftly flying through foliage.'']]
  
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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[[File:Ptera_dusk.jpg|thumb|400px|border|''The old Pteranodon gliding above the waves at dusk.'']]
  
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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[[File:Ptera_fishing.jpg|thumb|400px|border|''An old model Pteranodon diving for fish in the ocean.'']]
  
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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[[File:Old_ptera.jpg|thumb|400px|border|''The original Pteranodon model. Screenshot by Volts.'']]
  
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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== 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!
  
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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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.
  
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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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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== Old Model Skin Gallery ==
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<gallery widths=100px heights=100px mode="slideshow" showthumbnails>
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Pteranodon_skin_caustic.png|'''Caustic''' by ''Misha''
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Pteranodon_skin_coastal.png|'''Coastal''' by ''Omnomnomnivore''
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Pteranodon_skin_crackedaurora.png|'''Cracked Aurora''' by ''twilightwolf''
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Pteranodon_skin_fighter.png|'''Fighter''' by ''Misha''
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Pteranodon_skin_molted.png|'''Molted''' by ''twilightwolf''
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Pteranodon_skin_moth.png|'''Moth''' by ''twilightwolf''
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Pteranodon_skin_seaside.png|'''Seaside''' by ''Tundra Hunter''
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Pteranodon_skin_sunrun.png|'''Sunrun''' by ''twilightwolf''
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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>

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