Do iTunes contribute to DV or something? I havent bought anything as of yet. Was kind of hoping I wouldn't have to.
No, you do not have to spend money to play the game. If you do choose to buy gems for the game, they are purchased through a credit card associated with your iTunes account, or with a number on an iTunes gift card.
Well, mum still owes me my main present for my 21st back in May as i hadnt found anything i really wanted. So i've suggested she contributes the money toward an iPad so perhaps i'll get my own sooner than i thought.
If you are at, or going to university then Apple offer deals for students (& staff )
If I had a choice I would get the new one, especially seeing it's not a huge amount of more money. It will have more longevity. That said, my wife bought me my iPad 2 32gb for Christmas and it's still my very favorite toy ever. So there's nothing wrong with an iPad 2.
hey guys I just started to play dragonvale I'm on level 16... how do I figure out my name on the game center so people can find me I need gems...thx!!
Hi allie! Welcome to the forum! I see you got your question answered, but wanted to let you know I am going to move your other post over to our Gem Exchange thread where you will have much better luck finding trading partners. Just read back in that thread and send friend requests to others looking, too. See you around. Gem Exchange Thread
Post by thistlethorn on Nov 5, 2012 17:39:44 GMT -6
Hi all! I'm relatively new (been playing about 2 months) and am enjoying the game. I'm up to level 28 and have the EBS, but I can't seem to get rare dragons. I tried all October to get the Opal, but no luck (I did start collecting Lava Dragon eggs, however) trying multiple times per day. So far, I have a Silver Dragon I bred by accident (it was Cold and Metal in an attempt to get a mine or steel for Dramoria on the track) but have had no luck with lots of attempts mixing bluefire and crystal, blazing and mud, etc. I visit islands of people who have tons of rares and I wonder what I am doing wrong. Any thoughts? Thanks for your time! GC = Thistle Thorn
Hi all! I'm relatively new (been playing about 2 months) and am enjoying the game. I'm up to level 28 and have the EBS, but I can't seem to get rare dragons. I tried all October to get the Opal, but no luck (I did start collecting Lava Dragon eggs, however) trying multiple times per day. So far, I have a Silver Dragon I bred by accident (it was Cold and Metal in an attempt to get a mine or steel for Dramoria on the track) but have had no luck with lots of attempts mixing bluefire and crystal, blazing and mud, etc. I visit islands of people who have tons of rares and I wonder what I am doing wrong. Any thoughts? Thanks for your time! GC = Thistle Thorn
Hello and welcome! We have a Rare Breeding Thread that has excellent information regarding breeding rare dragons.
Have you been introduced to the Sandbox yet? It is a really good tool to figure out combos for dragons you may be missing.
Another option you may find helpful is a service provided by two of our mods here to help you breed for more than one dragon at a time. You can find their help here
Post by thistlethorn on Nov 5, 2012 19:09:12 GMT -6
PixieWA, Thanks for the reply! I guess I wasn't clear. I know the combos, but they don't seem to be working. I bred lava and mud all October long and never got Opal. I literally had a pair breeding on either my island or cave every day. I had patience, but the month ran out of days. I did finish up with a display of about 30 lava dragon eggs (sold the baby muds) and a bunch of cool bone dragons, but no Opals. I visit other folks' islands and see multiple Topaz dragons and it's only the 5th of the month. I feel like I'm doing something wrong, like I'm missing some key step in the process. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thistle Thorn
If it wasn't for bad luck, I'd have no luck at all! ;-)
PixieWA, Thanks for the reply! I guess I wasn't clear. I know the combos, but they don't seem to be working. I bred lava and mud all October long and never got Opal. I literally had a pair breeding on either my island or cave every day. I had patience, but the month ran out of days. I did finish up with a display of about 30 lava dragon eggs (sold the baby muds) and a bunch of cool bone dragons, but no Opals. I visit other folks' islands and see multiple Topaz dragons and it's only the 5th of the month. I feel like I'm doing something wrong, like I'm missing some key step in the process. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thistle Thorn
Hi TT,
Sounds like you are losing a fight against statistics, which is a very crappy feeling. Thankfully, I run a competition that suits you perfectly: it's a winner-take-all who-will-be-the-last-to-breed-the-monthly-gemstone-dragon. It's pretty friggen fantastic! We all have a great time taunting and teasing each other, and celebrating everyone's success. Last month, for Opal, our final participant managed an Opal on the 30th. What's more, this competition (called the I HATE THE (gemstone) DRAGON) is proven to increase your chances of getting the dragon.
So, you should def sign up for December. In the mean time, don't be a stranger and keep us informed of your progress/frustration. You aren't missing anything special, no secret button, secret ingrediant, no up-up-down-down-left-right-left-right-B-A-select-start. Just keep at it.
PixieWA, Thanks for the reply! I guess I wasn't clear. I know the combos, but they don't seem to be working. I bred lava and mud all October long and never got Opal. I literally had a pair breeding on either my island or cave every day. I had patience, but the month ran out of days. I did finish up with a display of about 30 lava dragon eggs (sold the baby muds) and a bunch of cool bone dragons, but no Opals. I visit other folks' islands and see multiple Topaz dragons and it's only the 5th of the month. I feel like I'm doing something wrong, like I'm missing some key step in the process. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thistle Thorn
Simply the odds playing tricks on you. There isn't any tricks involved. I sometimes use a calculator to see the chances of not getting a dragon in X tries...
Try for the topaz though! The far shorter breeding times allow for many, many more breedings then possible compared to other gemstones (or rares for that matter) koala!
Post by thistlethorn on Nov 6, 2012 6:57:55 GMT -6
It must have been my posting that did it; I've got a 30 hour breeding in my regular cave! (4th attempt after posting) I'll definitely sign up for the December I HATE contest. Thanks again, Thistle Thorn
If it wasn't for bad luck, I'd have no luck at all! ;-)
It must have been my posting that did it; I've got a 30 hour breeding in my regular cave! (4th attempt after posting) I'll definitely sign up for the December I HATE contest. Thanks again, Thistle Thorn
WOOT!
Wining about your frustration is a proven method for breeding hard-to-get dragons.
Also, ask Bliss about "the yogurt method" and ask Fletch about "the open gates theory" and prepare to laugh.
It must have been my posting that did it; I've got a 30 hour breeding in my regular cave! (4th attempt after posting) I'll definitely sign up for the December I HATE contest. Thanks again, Thistle Thorn
congrats! Are you still going to breed for more topaz or are you going for the other rares now?
If you're looking to fill your gemstone island with repeat gem dragons, i'd suggest this one, because of its fast breeding times!
congrats! Are you still going to breed for more topaz or are you going for the other rares now?
If you're looking to fill your gemstone island with repeat gem dragons, i'd suggest this one, because of its fast breeding times!
Tough choice. I really want to get Panlong (and Sun, Moon, Rainbow, Seasonal, etc., but those aren't limited), but the short breeding time is very tempting. I'll probably continue trying to breed Topaz in my regular cave and go with Blazing-Mud and Bluefire-Crystal in my EBS (until the Eclipse Dragon is released...).
If it wasn't for bad luck, I'd have no luck at all! ;-)
It must have been my posting that did it; I've got a 30 hour breeding in my regular cave! (4th attempt after posting) I'll definitely sign up for the December I HATE contest. Thanks again, Thistle Thorn
It is a proven fact whining here does good things. Lol. Congrats on your topaz!!
congrats! Are you still going to breed for more topaz or are you going for the other rares now?
If you're looking to fill your gemstone island with repeat gem dragons, i'd suggest this one, because of its fast breeding times!
Tough choice. I really want to get Panlong (and Sun, Moon, Rainbow, Seasonal, etc., but those aren't limited), but the short breeding time is very tempting. I'll probably continue trying to breed Topaz in my regular cave and go with Blazing-Mud and Bluefire-Crystal in my EBS (until the Eclipse Dragon is released...).
Even though the panlong's a limited, there's still -many- months to go! you don't need to rush for it..
You seem to have many dragons left to fill, maybe it'd be helpful to see if you can do efficient combinations and breed for more then one dragon at a time!
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