Hi everyone, Since I had so much fun with my pumpkin island, I figured I should do one for Thanksgiving! Since I was too distracted to read, and I didn't want to blow my small stash of gems breeding, I figured, heck why not! I hope you like my turkey with mushroom and herb garni, and that the US members have a great Thanksgiving! (Tom the turkey has nothing to fear from me, since I'm not quite fond of him, you know...that way, but Larry the lobster better watch out, LOL.)
My gems are all spoken for, but I'm always looking for "party hat" friends! My GCID is NV678910
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Last Edit: Nov 16, 2013 19:16:21 GMT -6 by wendykins
Hi everyone, Since I had so much fun with my pumpkin island, I figured I should do one for Thanksgiving! Since I was too distracted to read, and I didn't want to blow my small stash of gems breeding, I figured, heck why not! I hope you like my turkey with mushroom and herb garni, and that the US members have a great Thanksgiving! (Tom the turkey has nothing to fear from me, since I'm not quite fond of him, you know...that way, but Larry the lobster better watch out, LOL.)
My gems are all spoken for, but I'm always looking for "party hat" friends! My GCID is NV678910
With no room for my display eggs, I decided to replace most of the cacti on my maze island with them rather than sell them off. It may look random, but they are placed in the order they entered the game, starting at the bottom of the Portal and rotating clockwise. The top left of the island shows a stone path where a Kairos egg would be placed. I left cacti behind the large stone of the Giant habitat rather than waste eggs that would never be seen.
Question for anyone who has made a picture of their whole park. I've been trying to make one for a while now and it just hasn't worked, is there anyone willing to please make one of my park?
Post by Maidy (Maid4Life) on Nov 17, 2013 20:55:25 GMT -6
Crumble, I love your islands! Your egg island is one of the best I have seen. There is a symmetry and artistry to all your islands that is very pleasing to the eye.
Wendykins, love the turkey! I can appreciate how much work went into that!
Kristof, nice islands. Very serene and park-like.
I had to a lot of reorganizing and kept a few islands the same and changed a few others. It killed me to have to stow some of my habitats, but I love the new light and dark habitats so it was worth it. Here is my completed Light/Dark island. (The dark habitats are my absolute favorite so far!)
Hello everyone. I am pretty new here, and the main reason I joined was to see other people’s DV parks, and share my own. I just finished browsing this thread, and I must say I am very impressed with the creativity presented. I don’t have any stories to tell about my park, but I do often visualize what it would be like to visit it.
Here are a few basic notes about my park:
- With the exception of the 6th island, I have given little thought to symmetry when viewed from above.
- My main concerns when designing an island are Dragon care and visitor hospitality. All dragon boosts are being used to full effect, and the pathways allow for easy navigation while still providing opportunities for exploration, and optimal dragon viewing.
- Each Dragon Shrine is displayed with it’s related habitats.
- For the most part, each island has a preferred type of housing for the permanent residents.
- Permanent residents consist of dragon keepers, farmers, and those in the tourist and hospitality trades.
- Each dragon boost building serves as a home for the Chief Dragon Keeper of the related habitats. These Chiefs are regarded as almost spiritual leaders in the community.
Now, on with the tour!
Breeding Island
This Island is the location of the Plant and Earth habitats, but the main draw for visitors is the Enchanted Breeding Cave, with it’s adjacent nursery, as well at the Epic Breeding Sanctuary which can be clearly viewed from the ideally located observation tower. This island also features the original Three Mills Farm and a comfortable restaurant, which specializes in its all-day breakfast menu. The residents of the island prefer a simple lifestyle, with one even living in the hollowed-out trunk of a huge tree.
Rainbow Island
Here you will find Air and Water habitats, 3 of each. But not to be missed is the large Rainbow habitat at the center of the island. Many find themselves transfixed by the Rainbow fountain, while others prefer to spend their time at the park across the street where the Rainbow Dragons can still be clearly viewed, even while taking a dip in the swimming hole. This island is often a final stop for those traveling longer distances, as it’s the only island with two Inns. On the way out, make sure to stop at the Fountain of Youth to try and catch a rare glimpse of one of the older Dragons being returned to the days of youth.
Fire Island
There are both Fire and Lightening habitats here, but the name Fire Island was ultimately chosen because of the large Sun habitat. Here you will see “Rage” the Sun Dragon, who is without question the biggest draw on the island, and is arguably the most famous dragon in the park. Make sure to allow time to admire the statue of Julian the Fair, the mysterious Umbral Sculptor, the Fire Dragon statue, and of course the expected fire and lightening dragon shrines.
Dragon Egg Island
This Island gets its name from the first sight you will see on arriving, as 6 rather imposing dragon egg statues surround the entrance portal. Here you will find the Metal habitats as well as the 8 huge farms that produce the majority of the park’s dragon treats. Other than Olympia Island, this is the island most often visited by the permanent residences of the park because of the two ever-changing Seasonal habitats, with “Seer” the breathtaking Seasonal dragon. Interestingly, several of the villas on the island are homes for dragon keepers who commute to Olympia Island.
Olympia Island
Visitors to the park are asked to dress in layers because of this island. On arriving, you will find yourself in among 4 Cold habitats and a Moon habitat, all of which require below freezing temperatures. The only permanent resident on this side of the island is the Chief Cold Dragon Keeper. His igloo can be seen near the stunning Cold Dragon Shrine. When you are ready for a more temperate climate, make your way to the boundary wall, which makes it possible for two dramatically different climates to exist on one island. Once past the wall you will find yourself in Olympia, where perpetual summer is enjoyed. Here there are two dragon habitats, but only one that is accessible by visitors. The fearsome but beautiful Kairos on his perch can be seen from any vantage point on the island, but no direct approach is possible. On the other hand the Olympus habitat is very welcoming, and is a popular place among the locals for relaxing before the games. At the highest point is found the Pantheon which allows for excellent viewing of Gemstone Island as well as the ominous Tines of the Scar. If possible, it’s recommended that visitors allow at least half of a day for events at the Dragon Track and the Colosseum, after which you can take advantage of the nearby food and lodging.
Treasure Island
This is the most eclectic island in the park, with 7 distinct habitats. Many unusual hybrids are on display here, some of which are the result of breeding previously thought to be impossible. The centerpiece of the island is the stunning Treasure habitat with its abundance of sparkling jewels and precious metals. And be sure to see the one-of-a-kind Dragonsai Tree at the northern-most point of the island.
These are the main features of my Dragon Park for the time being. Stay tuned for future updates and additional islands!
Island 6: Light/Dark Island Habitats:3 Light Dragons:Rift, Luminous, Sand, Heat, Ember, Glass, Meadow, Light
Island 7: Nothing fancy to show off, but Nursery, Towers and farms undecorated atm
Why does your park look so different than this when I visit it? The only one I recognize is the Light/Dark Island.
As of yesterday I decided to redecorate again. This setup that I put up here was a pure dc-earn setup (see Excel file for earnings).
Trouble is, at lvl 31 I don't have a panlong/sun island goldmine and putting 35/min earners on double boosts isn't that much of a difference imo to cope with the fact my habitats are all around the place to track the good boosts. Therefor, I decided to clear all decoration and start over. Might reconsider a dc setup later on when I have more 200+/min earners.
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Crumble, I love your islands! Your egg island is one of the best I have seen. There is a symmetry and artistry to all your islands that is very pleasing to the eye.
Wendykins, love the turkey! I can appreciate how much work went into that!
Kristof, nice islands. Very serene and park-like.
I had to a lot of reorganizing and kept a few islands the same and changed a few others. It killed me to have to stow some of my habitats, but I love the new light and dark habitats so it was worth it. Here is my completed Light/Dark island. (The dark habitats are my absolute favorite so far!)
Maidy, thank you for your kind words. And I love your light/dark island. Noticed it already yesterday while making a tour through my friends' parks. But didn't found the time to post about it yet.
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Post by Maidy (Maid4Life) on Nov 18, 2013 9:53:28 GMT -6
Thank you for your kind words as well Crumble.
Maglor, I like your islands. They do look inhabited and have a sense of purpose. My favorites are the breeding and rainbow island. I would like to live there.
I have found that as I have leveled up and reached the max amount of habitats, and with the new dragons coming out, I've had to reorganize so very many times. I have only been able to keep a few of my islands the way I would like them. Others, I have had to just try and cram as many habitats as possible in it and try to make it look halfway decent. Lol!
I used to have a lot of pathways and such as well. But I noticed the more stuff like that I have the longer it takes my park to load. Sigh. So now I only use them when I feel it's absolutely necessary, as it is for some of my current island designs.
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As of yesterday I decided to redecorate again. This setup that I put up here was a pure dc-earn setup (see Excel file for earnings).
Trouble is, at lvl 31 I don't have a panlong/sun island goldmine and putting 35/min earners on double boosts isn't that much of a difference imo to cope with the fact my habitats are all around the place to track the good boosts. Therefor, I decided to clear all decoration and start over. Might reconsider a dc setup later on when I have more 200+/min earners.
Ah, gotcha. I look forward to seeing what you come up with next.
Maglor, I like your islands. They do look inhabited and have a sense of purpose. My favorites are the breeding and rainbow island. I would like to live there.
I have found that as I have leveled up and reached the max amount of habitats, and with the new dragons coming out, I've had to reorganize so very many times. I have only been able to keep a few of my islands the way I would like them. Others, I have had to just try and cram as many habitats as possible in it and try to make it look halfway decent. Lol!
I used to have a lot of pathways and such as well. But I noticed the more stuff like that I have the longer it takes my park to load. Sigh. So now I only use them when I feel it's absolutely necessary, as it is for some of my current island designs.
Thanks for the feedback Maidy. I'm on level 37 and have already experienced what you're talking about to some extent. Believe it or not, I used to have more paths. And since I posted those screen caps, I've hade to add two more habitats to my Treasure Island. I'll have enough cash to buy another island soon, so I'm hoping I can keep my other islands in tact for as long as possible.
Interesting point about loading. It does seem to take a really long time...
Maglor, I like your park. The colors blend well together, overall a sense of peace and harmonious. My least favorite would be the Treasure Island, too many things going on there; however I like the gold stones pathway.
I have an island similar to yours. It lacks everything from theme to color. I called it 5 in 1 island, because I have 2 Giant Metal, 2 Giant Fire, 2 Giant Cold, 1 Giant Light, and 1 Rainbow habitats. How disorganize is that? So your Treasure Island is by far prettier than mine.
Yeah, Treasure Island is probably my least favorite as well. But, with having all my boosts in play it's kind of inevitable if I want to make max cash on every dragon. Blue Fire and Sandstorm for example get put in the red if they are on a boost island.
I'm okay with one hodgpodge island though. It's even more crazy now because I have my light and dark habitats there now too (had to get rid of a couple dragonkeeper houses ).
As a side question: are there going to be light and dark boosts? Will they be opposites, or will we be able to put them together on the same island with no ill effects?
As of yesterday I decided to redecorate again. This setup that I put up here was a pure dc-earn setup (see Excel file for earnings).
Trouble is, at lvl 31 I don't have a panlong/sun island goldmine and putting 35/min earners on double boosts isn't that much of a difference imo to cope with the fact my habitats are all around the place to track the good boosts. Therefor, I decided to clear all decoration and start over. Might reconsider a dc setup later on when I have more 200+/min earners.
Been keeping an eye on your park. Looking good. ;D
PS What is the Excel file you speak of? And does "DC" stand for dragon cash?
PPS Reading your post, I realize there's a lot I don't know...
What is the "panlong/sun island goldmine"? And what are double boosts?
Sorry, I've been playing in a vacuum for a while now, so I'm a bit of a newb.
Panlong dragons are an expired limited dragon that, at level 15, while double-boosted, earned over 400 DC (yes. Dragon cash) per minute. Back in the day, lots of players used these dragons to make lotsa cash fast. Other players have filled entire islands with Solstice dragons. So, by gold mine, we simply mean one strategy or another to make lotsa DC.
Boosts are a building that you can build and place on an island. There are 8 different boosts at the moment, for each of the following elements: fire, plant, earth, water, air, lightninght, cold, metal. A boost positively affects the DC earning of any dragon with the same element on the island it is placed. For example, place the earth boost on an island with Tree and Moss dragons, and those dragons will earn 20% more cash. Or, you could also place the plant boost on the same island, and then all moss and tree dragons would earn 44% more cash. With a plant and earth boost on the same island, you are double-boosting your Tree and moss dragons. But be careful, a boost negatively affects dragons with the opposite element. If you put a metal boost on the tree/moss island, you will cause your dragons to produce 20% less DC.
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