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  1. I am interested in what you have in mind for this creature’s abilities and such. I myself did a post on this creature titled the mini bronto of the desert if you want to check that out
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  3. Brontosaurus of the Desert I understand how many people are getting tired of dinosaur-based creatures; however, I would like to share my ideas on this creature and potentially change your mind on it. Massospondylus is an early Jurassic dinosaur belonging to the genus Sauropodomorph, a genus that is the ancestor of sauropods. This creature would add to the group of dangerous herbivores, something that ark is in need of. This creature would be a little larger than a megatherium, or if anything, a maximum of 13 feet tall. The image below is what I think this creature could be. As we can see, this creature has a similar proportion to that of a brontosaurus except for the arms. It would have excellent carry weight, control of temperature, and even possess some offensive skills. Before going any further, I would like to mention I am not good with digital art, and the image above is some of my own pencil drawings, so please excuse me for the quality. Stances Starting with the creature's stances, it will have 3. The first being its regular form, where it will walk on four legs for transport. Although it isn't as slow as a brontosaurus, it would be roughly the same speed as a Thyla, or even a bit slower. The second stance will be similar to the image above, where it will stand on two legs. In this stance, the Massospondylus will be able to do more damage, similar to the Spinosaurus and Iguanadon. Similar to them, this creature will move slowly in this stance. It will be in this stance that many of the creatures abilities will be available. Finally, as for the third stance, the creature will curl itself while standing. In this state, the dinosaur will be able to protect the rider and itself from all damage. However, there is a downside to taking this stance. The longer you are in this stance, the damage reduction will begin to diminish, followed by your stamina being used up. Additionally, the Massospondylus will move very slowly in this stance. Note that switching between stances will leave the dinosaur vulnerable. taking more damage in this short period of time. Abilities As for the abilities, this creature will have three special abilities, one of which is a passive ability. Sandstorm When in a group of at least two Massospondylus, it will be able to create a small sandstorm. This animal and its companions, will sweep their tails across the floor, causing dust to rise into the surrounding air. Enemies caught in this attack will experience blindness and take more damage depending on the amount of Massospondylus in the pack. Having 4 Massospondylus will max out this extra damage intake. The dust will eventually go away, and all the dinosaurs that were inside will have returned to normal. Tackle This creature will ram into its enemies, dragging their heads across the floor and throwing dust into the opposing creature's eyes. This ability is available when the Massospondylus is isolated or in groups. However, it will only render the creature blind and cause temporary damage reduction to the opposing creature, where it will do less damage. This will only last for a couple of seconds. Stronger in Numbers When in a group of three, many medium-sized dinosaurs or creatures will not attack you. When in a group of four, these dinosaurs will take reduced damage but no notable increase in damage from basic attacks. Other When riding the Massospondylus, gain protection from weather and hot temperatures. It will also be able to turn cactus sap into a substance than can be harvested in a jar. This substance will share the same properties as cactus broth. Saddle Like in the image above, this creature will possess a camel-like saddle; however, it will have another saddle that is a platform saddle. This saddle will be similar to that of the camel before, but it will instead be dragging along a "sand boat" that will allow the owner to build and place structures on. However, equipping this saddle will prohibit the creature from going into its defensive stance, as well as blocking it from using its abilities to tackle and sandstorm. Although in the image above I initially said it would be 13 feet, this creature will be smaller than a Diplodocus yet larger than a Velonasaur in order to have this ability. Taming In order to tame this beast, you must feed wild baby Massospondylus. Baby Massospondylus can be found in the wild within adult packs. Adult Massospondylus are generally aggressive in the presence of one of their children. Baby Massospondylus will run away at the scent of danger. For this reason, you must first gather some of the creatures poop to avoid scaring the baby. Putting the poop of this creature on babies may fool them, but it won't fool adults, as they will still attack on first sight. Attacking the adults with babies around will cause the baby to run away, regardless of whether you are covered in poop. Because of this, one must K.O. the baby Massospondylus from a distance. While it is sleeping, kill the surrounding adult Massospondylus and await the baby's awakening. At this point, you may approach the baby and feed it (passively) veggie cake, the only food that the babies will eat. You must take note that secreting yourself in Massospondylus poop will cause nearby creatures to attack, regardless of whether they are normally passive or not. Killing any creature nearby the baby will cause it to become scared and lose its taming. Habitat This creature can be found in nearby water sources, like small river flows. They typically don't stay near deep ponds. On occasion, they do wander into the dunes of a desert, but they cannot be found in packs out there. They can be found in groups of 5, with at least 1 baby in a group of 3. Resource Harvesting This creature can harvest wood, thatch, sand, berries, veggies, and, in some cases, meat, although it will not eat it. Lastly it will also be an excellent cactus harvester. Final Thoughts At the end of the day, I think that this creature will add to the diversity of Scorched Earth, like many other creatures that have been submitted here. But I have noticed a lack of love for dinosaurs like the sauropods. There isn't much of a large list of creatures that are both herbivores and generally aggressive. I hope that you can see this creature's utility on scorched earth. Thank you for taking the time to read this, and may the best creature win!!!! Feel free to post any recommendation or thoughts you have on my creature submission. Thank you again and remember to vote for me!!!
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