Teralis Posted July 2, 2006 Report Share Posted July 2, 2006 I must really be trying to hard lately to get a dragon with my descriptions, I have had like 2 in the last 15 chars if that. Either that or the Imms sent a note not to give dragon to anyone with my Ip address hehe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiere Posted July 2, 2006 Report Share Posted July 2, 2006 Do you mean you must really NOT be trying hard? Because otherwise the post doesn't make much sense to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teralis Posted July 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2006 No I mean when I just throw a desc on not really caring I usually get a dragon, but when I actually take time to make one like being more descriptive so I have a chance to get one I dont . So to me it makes sense sorry if it doesnt to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valforian Posted July 3, 2006 Report Share Posted July 3, 2006 Yeah I kinda know what you mean... my last character I put so much effort into my description hoping for a dragon and didnt get one... my latest I just kinda threw it together in 5 minutes and BAM dragon... I think its because when I try hard it gets too long and wears you out reading it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magick Posted July 3, 2006 Report Share Posted July 3, 2006 Moral: Don't write a desc with a dragon or other 'prize' in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acerbity Posted July 3, 2006 Report Share Posted July 3, 2006 Ditto, Magick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savnt Posted July 3, 2006 Report Share Posted July 3, 2006 I expect a minimum of 2k experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizz Posted July 3, 2006 Report Share Posted July 3, 2006 I don't write with a dragon in mind...... and I don't get one. From what I hear, they get in the way a lot anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magick Posted July 3, 2006 Report Share Posted July 3, 2006 An Immortal says "Well done." An Immortal gives you a winged earth dragon. You blink. You give an Immortal a winged earth dragon. You say "No thanks. They get in the way." An Immortal blinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psycho Child Posted July 3, 2006 Report Share Posted July 3, 2006 An Immortal says "Well done." An Immortal gives you a winged earth dragon. You blink. You give an Immortal a winged earth dragon. You say "No thanks. They get in the way." An Immortal blinks. ROFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EyeSeeU Posted July 3, 2006 Report Share Posted July 3, 2006 Dragons are overrated!!! I'd rather have a warped skull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deykari Posted July 3, 2006 Report Share Posted July 3, 2006 The best rewards/outcomes from a description for me have come from RP interactions with the Immortal that approved my description as opposed to getting a dragon. Like having a spitting contest with Izlimak, or Malchaeius coming down to tell you how ugly you are. It's even better when a player reads your description, and sparks some RP off based upon what you've put in there. With Luris, Kronit killed me so many times that I re-wrote my description slightly to reflect one of his arrows destroying half of my face and blinding me in one eye. Dey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lethereal Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 Dragons I love dragons! I’ve only ever actually had one given to me for my very first character. I loved him so much and incorporated him into all of my RP. Maybe it’s because I’m always hoping for another dragon so badly that I never get one. It used to irk me all the time when I would spend so much time making my description only to have an immortal look at me and approve me within five seconds knowing that they hadn’t even read it, so no dragon for me. *pout* Ask Crypt – he had to listen to me gripe about it all the time. Hehehehe When I was an Imm, I used to love giving dragons too. I tried to give them to people who were very descriptive and unique. If there was a misspelled word or if the grammar was off, no dragon. And for the record, yes – I did read all of the descriptions thoroughly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixfeetunder Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 heh...still remember the dragon you gave me. i'd decided to try playing a female character, and you commented that i had managed to do it without making her look like a barbie. gotten several others besides that, though i think that was my first one. i too love dragons, and even though i know there's much better things out there, i love wearing them. they're like a badge of honor (and sometimes they can be really helpful). my last two characters have gotten dragons (too bad i got bored with one and stopped playing him). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Forsaken Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 ....I've never got a dragon...and it's never really bothered me at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruelEdict Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 I had a character politely refuse a dragon, once. The compliment was there, but it would have made my training more difficult. I have kept track, over the years, of the number of dragons I have had and it is ridiculous. Of course, it is ridiculous because most chars with dragons I have never, ever get pinned. An Immortal says "Well done." An Immortal gives you a winged earth dragon. You blink. You give an Immortal a winged earth dragon. You say "No thanks. They get in the way." An Immortal blinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warpnow Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 You guys are crazy. Dragons are awesome. Both for Rp and for helping any mage/cleric rank those first few ranks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfdude Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 never had one in all my years, though I tend to make my descs short and sweet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
random_clown Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 I tend to considering a dragon as encouragement more than anything. It gives me a sense that I am on the right track to a well made character. The first step to which is, of course, a good description. It offers a certain vindication to the quality of your character. I realise the judgement of descriptions can be largely subjective, but assuming each immortal is able to recognize not only quality in writing, but also the more subtle aspects of character being given, I certainly feel that the dragon is a worthy badge to any budding player. I would expect any cabal player, qrace, or qclass to have at least this standard of description. In reference to quotes above regarding the time spent on description as opposed to the payoffs, I agree on that for some specific reasons. Often times when a person puts a lot of time into a description, they spend too much time trying to make it overtly fancy and shiny. These grandiose descriptions tend to read like a bad romance novel. When compared to writing one on the fly, you are getting exactly what is expected: a quick glance at the person. Writing like that can sometimes be more inspired and organic. I would caution anyone spending lengthy time on their description to be sure they need it. Often enough you can do just as well or better by just winging it and slightly editing what comes right off the top of your head. On a side note, I wonder if it might not be a horrible idea to further the concept of the dragon reward. Add a selection to the Forum for dragon descriptions. When a player is awarded one, they are named and put up on the forum. This would help people who would like to see what that kind of work looks like, and also allow people to read some of the great work some players do. And of course, isn't it always nice to see your name on the forum? Yes, sure it is. Checking for plagiarism could be as simple as searching that forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EtsoShex Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 The only thing I don't like about dragons is that you can't have ranged weapons with them. I wish that would change. I love dragons, but I'd have to turn one down. Owner-only item maybe, but nah. As awesome as dragons are, I really wish they were removable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
random_clown Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 The only thing I don't like about dragons is that you can't have ranged weapons with them. I wish that would change. I love dragons' date=' but I'd have to turn one down. Owner-only item maybe, but nah. As awesome as dragons are, I really wish they were removable.[/quote'] I agree that them taking the ranged weapon slot makes the all but useless at higher levels for those with the skills. Then again, they are that way anyway at higher levels. I would prefer it if the dragon was its own slot, or could be worn in a superficial slot if used a certain way. This would take off the effect of the dragon, but still let you wear it to show...well pride I suppose. Also, you can remove the dragons. If the how to it is a secret, I would be surprised. They are cursed, nothing more. Think about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EtsoShex Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 I agree that them taking the ranged weapon slot makes the all but useless at higher levels for those with the skills. Then again, they are that way anyway at higher levels. I would prefer it if the dragon was its own slot, or could be worn in a superficial slot if used a certain way. This would take off the effect of the dragon, but still let you wear it to show...well pride I suppose. Also, you can remove the dragons. If the how to it is a secret, I would be surprised. They are cursed, nothing more. Think about it.Aha, true. Never thought of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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