Thanks for asking! I'm sorry, I have really been slowing down on my Dragonvale and haven't been on the forum in a while. Checked in today for the new candy event.
We had a baby boy, born September 4th. 9 pounds, 15 oz. Alexander Eli.
The baby has been doing great! The parents however, not so much. I got pneumonia a week after he was born and have had it for four weeks now. My wife had some complications which have caused her a good deal of pain and I haven't been able to help as much as I should with the pneumonia. Plus we have a 2.5 year old girl and 10 year old boy as well. But we are now over the hump, not 100% but things are looking up greatly after somewhat of a tough month! At least the baby has been great!
What a beautiful family! Congrats, LSeven! Antonio looks so proud you would think it was his baby. Tell him to wait!
This? SO much squee!! (FB term for cute overload )
Congrats to your family, and healing thoughts to mom and dad. *Love* that he has so much hair - babies with that much hair always remind me of a family story my mom used to tell, that during her pregnancy my dad would tease her that if I wasn't born with a lot of hair, he wouldn't claim me (Luckily I was!)
And to keep this semi-dragon-related, any tips for getting Mirror? No luck at all in either park...
Cheers Gurukarm
Last Edit: Oct 10, 2014 18:33:32 GMT -6 by Gurukarm
Thank you for educating me on the etymology of the word nice. You will be pleased to know that I am no longer a nice person, at least in that regard. Even in its current usage it's quite a bland adjective, and will try to avoid it from now on.
I assume it's too late to say I was referring to the French city, Nice? That I'd been once and found its residents to be incredibly welcoming so I describe people as being like them? It's a shame it's not true, because that's a great excuse... Not.
(I love the GD/Wapatango rivalry, it's hilarious. I wonder who I should root for? Hmm...)
I'd root for GregDarcy if I were you. wapatango isn't nice in any etymology either
Wow! I'm not sure whether to be hurt at the insult or pleased with the compliment. However, I do know that I am surprised you would advise him to join sides with the dragon-eater. I understand that you might not want to make yourself a target for GregDarcy's attacks, but I would have thought you would simply not offer an opinion... Does that mean you are a nice guy?
I love my vine dragon avatar created by ElektronX. Now, if only BFS would add it to the game...
DV friend ID: Likylind#5293 Baby park: DORULIND#1400
Ummmm Game Center just asked me for my password and BOOM Dragonvale gone. Be careful peeps don't do it, yes I entered the correct password, but when I did a new game center ID popped up and Dragonvale was at lvl 1. All my other games are fine.
GCID: klownboxer1666
Playing DV since March 2012
MY GCID: used to be Rob_Breen but gaming Gods wanted to freak me out for a few days by erasing my park and game center.
*Whitbee's Candy Bash will begin soon! **Collect magic Candy **Earn Amazing limited time rewards, like the Spooky Island theme. **Unleash the Nosferatu Dragon *Fix for iOS8 Game Center bug not showing friends without portraits. *New Halloween Icon
Quoting it so it is on the next page with the other listed items in the update such as:
*"Nosfearatu" in the Dragonarium as "Not Available" *New "Spooky" option in the Twilight Tower *New Dawn and Dusk buttons at the Twilight Tower *New loading screen
Ummmm Game Center just asked me for my password and BOOM Dragonvale gone. Be careful peeps don't do it, yes I entered the correct password, but when I did a new game center ID popped up and Dragonvale was at lvl 1. All my other games are fine.
Was your park loaded on a local account before?
The best solution is to email BFS about your problem. There was another user who had a similar problem and was able to regain their park after contacting BFS support.
I'd root for GregDarcy if I were you. wapatango isn't nice in any etymology either
Wow! I'm not sure whether to be hurt at the insult or pleased with the compliment. However, I do know that I am surprised you would advise him to join sides with the dragon-eater. I understand that you might not want to make yourself a target for GregDarcy's attacks, but I would have thought you would simply not offer an opinion... Does that mean you are a nice guy?
You couldn't have known I'm a sucker for etymology.
And who knows, maybe I did mean it as a compliment.
I'd root for GregDarcy if I were you. wapatango isn't nice in any etymology either
Wow! I'm not sure whether to be hurt at the insult or pleased with the compliment. However, I do know that I am surprised you would advise him to join sides with the dragon-eater. I understand that you might not want to make yourself a target for GregDarcy's attacks, but I would have thought you would simply not offer an opinion... Does that mean you are a nice guy?
I think that he is an extremely nice guy, for a great guy that is.
As far as the GD/Wapawhatdidshesayhernamewasagain battle:
I don't think I'd root for anybody. It wouldn't be nice ... or ... wait a minute ... maybe it would be nice ... or, well you know what I mean, I think. Come to think of it though, how could you? I'm not sure I know what I mean.
Awww what the heck, I'll root for both of 'em. I just like to sit back and enjoy the friendly, tongue in cheek banter!
Last Edit: Oct 10, 2014 20:12:34 GMT -6 by dougclind
Yep, I'm plotted out until January with the help of Bloodstone's thread and Bone is on the lowest priority this month, especially as I've not had any luck with Opal yet and I could get one from that pair if the Grand Koala deigns to stop giving me Geode after Geode. (This counts as a whine, right? I hear they help. )
You are not alone. Opal has been a really hard dragon to get. Many of us have been whining about it. I have yet to get it on my little park. I'm glad my main park is done with gemstones.
Post by anyahastur on Oct 11, 2014 15:11:02 GMT -6
I still need the eggs of some gemstone dragons. It has been really hard lately. Not having any success with both Opal and Amber. I am currently trying for a second Ragnarok and for an Opal. I really need the egg. I am wondering if I should forget about Ragnarok altogether for now, since I am already out of the last call. Who knows if whining here yet one more time will bring me luck?
Last Edit: Oct 11, 2014 15:12:33 GMT -6 by anyahastur
Really happy with my gorgeous avatar by ElektronX! GCID: Andr3i4 Any and all friends for Cooperative Breeding are welcome. Gladly accepting any twins also.
I still need the eggs of some gemstone dragons. It has been really hard lately. Not having any success with both Opal and Amber. I am currently trying for a second Ragnarok and for an Opal. I really need the egg. I am wondering if I should forget about Ragnarok altogether for now, since I am already out of the last call. Who knows if whining here yet one more time will bring me luck?
You are not alone, so if misery loves company, I'm right with you. Since the 8th when I started keeping track, I have gotten 1 geode, 4 each of River, Coral, Salamander, and Lava, 2 Obsidian, 2 Mud, and 1 Bone. The Bone is the only thing I can use. I hope our spooky skies start raining Opals into our parks for all of us who need them.
Gemstones are a mixed bag for me. I got Sapphire and Peridot in just a few days, but Ruby took literally all month and Opal is playing hard to get as well. I've not been tracking all of the fails, but my 5th Geode from the pairing hatched this morning, and I've yet to get a Bone from it.
Still trying for Lunar Eclipse as well. Got a Sandstorm as a fail for it today using Mountain and Snow, so for what it's worth that bug is still around.
I'm so glad I got opal two years ago (!) when it had two fails (three when bone swept around). As my birthstone, I had to collect lots. I think I'm at 5 + egg, and all without a geode!
GCID: NinjaKiwi. *remember the full stop!*
DVID: NinjaKiwi#3970
Currently breeding for whatever twins I can possibly get my hands on
Whoever said whining helps, must not have been trying for Opal. Just bred another Geode this morning in my small park. In my main park, I switched back to trying for my Daydream egg and was blessed with yet another Hypnotic.
FINALLY!! I just bred an Opal on the island! It took 55 tries (split between the cave and island). I got SEVEN Geode and 2 bone (which I needed), plus 9 River, 10 Coral, 10 Salamander, 6 Mud, 6 Obsidian, and 4 Lava. This has been the hardest Gemstone for me to get, and takes 2nd for the hardest overall. First place goes to Plasma with 80+ tries.
Hopefully Opal shows up quickly for the rest of you!
FINALLY!! I just bred an Opal on the island! It took 55 tries (split between the cave and island). I got SEVEN Geode and 2 bone (which I needed), plus 9 River, 10 Coral, 10 Salamander, 6 Mud, 6 Obsidian, and 4 Lava. This has been the hardest Gemstone for me to get, and takes 2nd for the hardest overall. First place goes to Plasma with 80+ tries.
Hopefully Opal shows up quickly for the rest of you!
Congrats on your Opal. I know some gemstones seem like they take forever and then the next month they just don't stop coming. Koala to all in your quests.
Looking around and enjoying life!
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Post by anyahastur on Oct 12, 2014 10:36:17 GMT -6
I think whining here helped! I've just bred an Opal, which I needed for the egg. Next I will try to get my Amber egg. The fails are even worse. Sometimes when I am trying to breed something and not succeeding, I dont't check the counter right away after hitting breed. I wait a while and see how the progress bar goes, and if it can be the time I was expecting. I did it this time and, when I saw the bar hadn't moved at all, I went to check and saw that it was indeed Opal. Koala to all!
Last Edit: Oct 12, 2014 10:37:02 GMT -6 by anyahastur
Really happy with my gorgeous avatar by ElektronX! GCID: Andr3i4 Any and all friends for Cooperative Breeding are welcome. Gladly accepting any twins also.
Post by pinkadot89 on Oct 12, 2014 10:56:59 GMT -6
I just got an Opal going in my baby park this morning! I was quite surprised, since my Mud and Lava dragons are only Level 4. I still need one in my main park, which I'll get back to working on once my Lunar Eclipse is in the nursery.
I just got an Opal going in my baby park this morning! I was quite surprised, since my Mud and Lava dragons are only Level 4. I still need one in my main park, which I'll get back to working on once my Lunar Eclipse is in the nursery.
Based upon my careful scientific observations, I have determined that it is a combination of whining and at least the appearance of indifference. Success is inversely proportional to the game's assessment of your desire for a particular breeding.
GCID: akaSkitch
Hydrogen is a colorless, odorless gas, which if left alone in large enough quantities, for long enough, will begin to think about itself.
so what is the best breed combo for the rag dragon...... whatever its called? im sure its another one that will take FOREVER to get
gamecenter name is jeanne_464
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