Administrator Jatheish Posted December 8, 2015 Administrator Share Posted December 8, 2015 Dino Dossier A new Dino Dossier has been revealed, this one is everyone’s favorite wall-climbing varanidae, the Megalania! Common Name: MegalaniaSpecies: Megalania MuruspedeTime: Late HoloceneDiet: CarnivoreTemperament: Aggressive Wild Megalania Muruspede is among the largest creatures found throughout the island’s complicated cave networks. Reaching up to three meters long, it can traverse vertically up the cave walls with little difficulty, using its claws as iron-strength grips. Fortunately, Megalania’s size means it is unlikely to sneak up on anyone. Unfortunately for spelunkers, it is an aggressive and dangerous creature nonetheless. Like other Varanidae, Megalania is a venomous creature.. Its poison is slow-acting, but will drain the victim’s effective strength and health until death unless cured by a rare antidote. That said, the Megalania’s prey are usually ripped apart well before they succumb to the poison’s long-term effects. Domesticated The extremely rare ability of Megalania to effortlessly climb walls makes it a highly sought after mount. While it is by no means the fastest, strongest, or toughest mount -- the way it can effortlessly climb in the caves and scale mountains means it will always have a place in any advanced tribe’s stables. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macleod01 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 This is definitely getting tamed when it comes out! I can't wait for this one! Something that can climb walls and poisons things? Very curious about the special antidote. I assume this means that we will have new antidotes for all creatures like Titanaboas, Ants, Meganura, Spiders etc. Excited about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zadira Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 This creature will be so great to be able to go into some of the caves. We just did the Artifact of the Massive cave and I am not sure that I will EVER be able to go into that cave again! This creature might change that, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macleod01 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 7 hours ago, Zadira said: This creature will be so great to be able to go into some of the caves. We just did the Artifact of the Massive cave and I am not sure that I will EVER be able to go into that cave again! This creature might change that, though. Massive? Is that the South Eastern Lava cave or is that the huge, never ending cave with water, piranhas, Sarcos and everything else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vohjiin Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 My only question is with it's climbing capabilities, can it climb the large pillar in 'The Maw' region?....cause thus far it has proven to be one of the best spots to be safe :|. Gonna have to worry about some dude on a lizard climbing up now haha should be loads of fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iby102 Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Another creature to help persuade my Australian friends into coming back to ARK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zadira Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 21 hours ago, Macleod01 said: Massive? Is that the South Eastern Lava cave or is that the huge, never ending cave with water, piranhas, Sarcos and everything else? Hmm... I may have not said the right cave. I was talking about the cave on Death Island. That is the cave where you have to follow a long path way down to the bottom. It was not too difficult getting down but getting back up was terrifying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gepardenforelle Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 This may be silly, but you think I could just "park" it under the roof? just imagine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macleod01 Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 35 minutes ago, Zadira said: Hmm... I may have not said the right cave. I was talking about the cave on Death Island. That is the cave where you have to follow a long path way down to the bottom. It was not too difficult getting down but getting back up was terrifying. No maybe you are right. But in both the caves I have mentioned, the ability to climb walls will be amazing! I just hope it isn't being over hyped like the Oviraptor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buster Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 OOh maybe this will be the first counter to wild gigas The venom can drain them and finally kill them over time. Making dealing with potential problems more feasible. Assuming of course that the venom and its long term affects is viable when implemented of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iby102 Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 6 minutes ago, Buster said: OOh maybe this will be the first counter to wild gigas The venom can drain them and finally kill them over time. Making dealing with potential problems more feasible. Assuming of course that the venom and its long term affects is viable when implemented of course Oh that's a cool way to think of it, because gigas are slow and it could take quite a bit to get a giga back to base where there is the 'rare medicine' that can cure it, the journey alone could prove fatal or even continuously build up rage as it's constantly taking damage. It would become a timebomb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buster Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 2 minutes ago, iby102 said: Oh that's a cool way to think of it, because gigas are slow and it could take quite a bit to get a giga back to base where there is the 'rare medicine' that can cure it, the journey alone could prove fatal or even continuously build up rage as it's constantly taking damage. Indeed, and since no one is going to be giving wild animals "the rare antidote" Its a done deal, just like the Komodo Dragon taking on water bison. This animal maybe a "Dark Horse" for it's usefulness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iby102 Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Just now, Buster said: Indeed, and since no one is going to be giving wild animals "the rare antidote" Its a done deal, just like the Komodo Dragon taking on water bison. This animal maybe a "Dark Horse" for usefulness. Yep, also people aren't going to be taking this rare antidote most likely on a raid on a base that may or may not have a megalania. Not to mention all the person with the megalania has to do if the Giga is given the antidote is bite it again, chances of a person having two of the rare antidote are even lower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22Habu22 Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 6 hours ago, Macleod01 said: No maybe you are right. But in both the caves I have mentioned, the ability to climb walls will be amazing! I just hope it isn't being over hyped like the Oviraptor! The lava has artifact of the massive. Artifact of the devourer is the Carno (dead) island cave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22Habu22 Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 3 hours ago, iby102 said: Yep, also people aren't going to be taking this rare antidote most likely on a raid on a base that may or may not have a megalania. Not to mention all the person with the megalania has to do if the Giga is given the antidote is bite it again, chances of a person having two of the rare antidote are even lower. It may not effect dinos, just people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoidberg Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 This still be cool little guy to have as a pet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ansolo Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Get me the wall climbing so i can go rock walls hiking, stone wall scaling, snake tongue be so long yet it sticks to the whole lightning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macleod01 Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 2 hours ago, 22Habu22 said: It may not effect dinos, just people Going to be really annoyed if this is the case. I play single player and I am getting a bit frustrated at the number of things being put in for PVP only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iby102 Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 4 hours ago, 22Habu22 said: It may not effect dinos, just people If it doesnt affect dinos then the Megalania could become very strong against other dinos, probably even to the point of becoming overpowered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighFlyer15 Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 14 hours ago, iby102 said: Oh that's a cool way to think of it, because gigas are slow and it could take quite a bit to get a giga back to base where there is the 'rare medicine' that can cure it, the journey alone could prove fatal or even continuously build up rage as it's constantly taking damage. It would become a timebomb. I did not read this post with a rider in mind, but a poisoned Giga humping back home on its own, getting more and more pissed because it couldn't find the way and my first thought was "I have to find his base and completely level it! Several times a day! Every time he rebuilds, I'll destroy his dreams of having a pretty base! EVERY TIME!" but then I came to my senses ._. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iby102 Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Just now, HighFlyer15 said: I did not read this post with a rider in mind, but a poisoned Giga humping back home on its own, getting more and more pissed because it couldn't find the way and my first thought was "I have to find his base and completely level it! Several times a day! Every time he rebuilds, I'll destroy his dreams of having a pretty base! EVERY TIME!" but then I came to my senses ._. Yeah it would be slowly losing its mind, would have an evil lair and everything where it would plan attacks on the base Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OurGrid Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 This is a new twist - think of the bases on cliffs / caves / etc which will now have glaring gaps in their defenses! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iby102 Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 11 minutes ago, OurGrid said: This is a new twist - think of the bases on cliffs / caves / etc which will now have glaring gaps in their defenses! I hope it's relatively fast, would make for a great scouting mount Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macleod01 Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 A thought. I suppose, technically, Walls could scalable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hope Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Possibly the one thing that's going to make me decide to try going into a cave. I'm normally terrified of caves, but I would do it just to tame this fella. <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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