Things have been going poorly-ish for me too. I have not had a sniff with Period since my son put my first one on a pedestal.... where it sits... taunting me. I tell myself that one of my Peridot failures is a Peridot egg.
While my Peridot was breeding and incubating, on August 2nd and 3rd, I scored two Bronze and a Silver Olympus dragon. Nothing but long fails since then trying for Peridot again, with the odd Cactus here and there.
Been on a good run this month. Got two Gold Olympus + 1 silver and 1 bronze allowing me to make the rest of the set and my second Peridot just got bred in the cave. Going to baby-fy that one and keep breeding for my egg. And my Shrine Grind is progressing nicely as well.
How about you all?
Boy I guess you've had a good month! Congrats to you, hope it doesn't take the rest of the month to get that egg.
I have no idea on that. I bred 6 Olympus with sandstorm/scorch. 3 Gold, 2 Siliver and 1 Bronze. Then I threw a Gold/Bronze in to get my 2nd Bronze. koala!
Wowww.. Thats great Shellee.. So, you have completed ur Olympus quest.. What other Dragons you need to get or do you have all??
Oh no..I still have some to get. I still need 1 Malachite, 1 Peridot and don't have any Scoria or Gold Treasure dragons...my usual bad luck. lol How about you? What do you still need?
Been on a good run this month. Got two Gold Olympus + 1 silver and 1 bronze allowing me to make the rest of the set and my second Peridot just got bred in the cave. Going to baby-fy that one and keep breeding for my egg. And my Shrine Grind is progressing nicely as well.
How about you all?
Congrats Shane! That's something as I know your luck is like mine.
Been on a good run this month. Got two Gold Olympus + 1 silver and 1 bronze allowing me to make the rest of the set and my second Peridot just got bred in the cave. Going to baby-fy that one and keep breeding for my egg. And my Shrine Grind is progressing nicely as well.
How about you all?
I can't complain really. I have 3 Silver + egg, 3 Bronze + egg, and 1 Gold still waiting to hatch. I'm going to sell that 3rd Bronze when my Gold hatches and have been trying for the 2nd Gold with no luck. It took too many breeds for the 1st, so I'm not shocked I haven't been able to get a 2nd yet.
I also can't seem to get the 2nd Peridot for my egg display, but I'm not about to give up yet. It's only the 9th and I won't start really worrying until the last week of the month. LOL
Ah 't was to be expected after last month's stroke of luck. I got me a gold Olympus at first try, but 10 breedings between it and a silver one still haven't given me a second gold.
The search for the Peridot dragon is another miserable story. I've seen more than enough crystals, trees and moss' dragons to last me a lifetime. I'll get one eventually though...I better!
On my test account I've bred Gold + Silver 67 times and they've all been Silver. My suggestion is to keep breeding Olympus dragons the "old fashioned way" to get your second gold.
I am really really glad I read this.
Congrats on your streak Shane-o everyone deserves a good one now and again.
Been on a good run this month. Got two Gold Olympus + 1 silver and 1 bronze allowing me to make the rest of the set and my second Peridot just got bred in the cave. Going to baby-fy that one and keep breeding for my egg. And my Shrine Grind is progressing nicely as well.
How about you all?
I got my breeding island so have started breeding dragons in 2 places. I'm working on my 3rd lava egg in the cave. Planning to display one and sell the other. I think I'm getting a crystal from my island breeders (crystal + cactus)...trying for the August gem while using my cave to work on building up a decent base collection of hybrid dragons. I'm trying to start my breeding island and cave times in the evening after dinner so that during the work week, the longer incubation times can run over night and through my work day. That way I'm "less" impatient. If I get a short breeding time 4 hrs or less I have time to reset breeding pair(s) before going to sleep.
Now if I could just teach my dog how to collect coins from the habitats while I'm gone to continue a higher level of income I'd be a happy camper. Although I do get up in the am in time to pick up the overnight funds. Party hatting is fabulous for helping build income. Even if I'm low on funds I can count on the party hatting to allow me to make dragon food etc. I'm level 13 now so am saving funds to pay for the water dragon which opens up at level 14. I almost wish they had a bank where I could stash coins and know what my spendable cash was (ie for dragon food) and what my savings were for dragon eggs...ie the 1 mil for the metal dragon.
Good for you. Sounds like things are coming along nicely and you have a great plan to work around your schedule. koala!
I'm starting to second guess this crystal cactus combo... I've bred them so many times with no peridot as a result.. Frustrating! I even forgot what to breed to get the gold dragon! And I can't get another Olympus to save my life lol oh well.
Congrats to everyone having all the luck! maybe my time will come soon.
GCID Troutfisher10
I was starting to think the same thing Tony. Keep at it. I finally bred my first Peridot on try 20 with 7 Crystal fails in between. *shudders* You will get it..just remember patience is key. It seems like they tightened up the gates on Olympus to me Will go hide now that I said that. koala!
Starting to get excited. Only four more plant dragons to get my last shrine gold! Can hardly believe the shrine grind is nearly at an end. Next I guess it will be time to breed past level 15.
Any suggestions on which one to start with?
Hope everyone is well.
Simon
Congrats to you Simon! I've been waiting for you to chime in. What is your GC ID? I wanted to send a Birthday gem and not sure if you are in my friends list or not.
I'm starting to second guess this crystal cactus combo... I've bred them so many times with no peridot as a result.. Frustrating! I even forgot what to breed to get the gold dragon! And I can't get another Olympus to save my life lol oh well.
Congrats to everyone having all the luck! maybe my time will come soon.
GCID Troutfisher10
You're singing my song, Tony. 20 fails in my quest for a Peridot. I have a Bronze Olympus and two Silvers, but no Gold. My granddaughter's park is having a hard time as well. No Olympus yet, but I have to breed a Sandstorm for her, and I have a dated list of fails to show her how hard I've been trying. I also had to breed a Crystal to try for Peridot; that was pretty easy, but daily breedings have produced a new crop of Crystals and Cacti, without the desired result.
My husband works for a gem and mineral dealer, cleaning mineral specimens, sorting and grading cut stones, and selling at G&M shows around the country. I've always thought that peridot is one of the least attractive gems (apologies to August birthdays!), certainly not pretty enough for a birthstone. Demantoid garnets are a much more appealing green, IMO. Peridot? Pah!
I missed Emerald; I got two Pearls and an egg for display, two Rubies and an egg that popped up on July 31. These Gemstone Dragons are extreeeeeemly rare in my Vale.
Congrats to all successful breeders! Condolences to those still hunting, like Tony and me.
"Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I'll try again tomorrow." -Mary Anne Radmacher
Debra GCID Granny Debs
My dragons love sharing the party wealth with new friends, but all the gems are spoken for. New friends are welcome, but no gems are left to shar
I have 2 Bronze Olympus dragons, plus an egg for display. Peridot is not appearing. I have one Gold Dragon. I'll just keep hoping and trying for the Peridot.
Been on a good run this month. Got two Gold Olympus + 1 silver and 1 bronze allowing me to make the rest of the set and my second Peridot just got bred in the cave. Going to baby-fy that one and keep breeding for my egg. And my Shrine Grind is progressing nicely as well.
How about you all?
Very nice run for you!
1 Peridot 4 Olympus Silver 3 Olympus Bronze
Not bad. Backing off the Olympus, now that we know they are here to stay and going for the Peridot egg.
I'm starting to second guess this crystal cactus combo... I've bred them so many times with no peridot as a result.. Frustrating! I even forgot what to breed to get the gold dragon! And I can't get another Olympus to save my life lol oh well.
Congrats to everyone having all the luck! maybe my time will come soon.
GCID Troutfisher10
I've always thought that peridot is one of the least attractive gems (apologies to August birthdays!), certainly not pretty enough for a birthstone. Demantoid garnets are a much more appealing green, IMO. Peridot? Pah!
Been on a good run this month. Got two Gold Olympus + 1 silver and 1 bronze allowing me to make the rest of the set and my second Peridot just got bred in the cave. Going to baby-fy that one and keep breeding for my egg. And my Shrine Grind is progressing nicely as well.
How about you all?
Not so bad, could be better. 1 gold, 2 silver, 2 bronze, 1 peridot. Trying hard for the second gold and want 2 more peridots (baby and egg, you know). Still plenty of time, so I hope they'll come soon.
BTW, Fletch, I remember at some point you noticed that if the gemstone island was full you could not breed any more gemstone dragon. This was later changed, but I keep wondering if they may have changed the rule again, since I have'nt been able to breed a second peridot and, guess what, my island is full, so I'm just wondering if there's been recent testing on this subject. Cheers.
New goal: Crown 5 more dragons. Treats needed: 26,214,400. Current treats: 14,000,000
BTW, Fletch, I remember at some point you noticed that if the gemstone island was full you could not breed any more gemstone dragon. This was later changed, but I keep wondering if they may have changed the rule again, since I have'nt been able to breed a second peridot and, guess what, my island is full, so I'm just wondering if there's been recent testing on this subject. Cheers.
I don't think that is true. I had 11 gemstone dragons when the Peridot was released. I have 2 Peridots; 13 total gemstones now. I put 1 Pearl in the HC after my 2nd Peridot hatched. koala with breeding your second!
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I'm starting to second guess this crystal cactus combo... I've bred them so many times with no peridot as a result.. Frustrating! I even forgot what to breed to get the gold dragon! And I can't get another Olympus to save my life lol oh well.
Congrats to everyone having all the luck! maybe my time will come soon.
GCID Troutfisher10
You're singing my song, Tony. 20 fails in my quest for a Peridot. I have a Bronze Olympus and two Silvers, but no Gold. My granddaughter's park is having a hard time as well. No Olympus yet, but I have to breed a Sandstorm for her, and I have a dated list of fails to show her how hard I've been trying. I also had to breed a Crystal to try for Peridot; that was pretty easy, but daily breedings have produced a new crop of Crystals and Cacti, without the desired result.
My husband works for a gem and mineral dealer, cleaning mineral specimens, sorting and grading cut stones, and selling at G&M shows around the country. I've always thought that peridot is one of the least attractive gems (apologies to August birthdays!), certainly not pretty enough for a birthstone. Demantoid garnets are a much more appealing green, IMO. Peridot? Pah!
I missed Emerald; I got two Pearls and an egg for display, two Rubies and an egg that popped up on July 31. These Gemstone Dragons are extreeeeeemly rare in my Vale.
Congrats to all successful breeders! Condolences to those still hunting, like Tony and me.
Had never heard of Demantoid garnets before. Always think of garnets as being in the red family. Googled them and really like them! Thanks for educating me!
Been on a good run this month. Got two Gold Olympus + 1 silver and 1 bronze allowing me to make the rest of the set and my second Peridot just got bred in the cave. Going to baby-fy that one and keep breeding for my egg. And my Shrine Grind is progressing nicely as well.
How about you all?
The beginning of the month went quite well for me. I have two gold, one silver, and one bronze Olympus dragons. I managed to get two Peridots too, though I accidentally put my second one on Gemstone Island so I'm still breeding for my display egg. My luck has run completely dry though and I'm seeing lots of crystals, trees, and quakes along with the occasional moss or cactus. I've had zero luck getting the Gold Treasure dragon and once I get that third Peridot, I will keep trying for that one. My shrine grind has completely stalled out. I haven't made much progress there at all. I've just been too busy going after all the new dragons.
Ah 't was to be expected after last month's stroke of luck. I got me a gold Olympus at first try, but 10 breedings between it and a silver one still haven't given me a second gold.
The search for the Peridot dragon is another miserable story. I've seen more than enough crystals, trees and moss' dragons to last me a lifetime. I'll get one eventually though...I better!
On my test account I've bred Gold + Silver 67 times and they've all been Silver. My suggestion is to keep breeding Olympus dragons the "old fashioned way" to get your second gold.
All righty, that is wonderful advice, thank you very much!
I'm starting to second guess this crystal cactus combo... I've bred them so many times with no peridot as a result.. Frustrating! I even forgot what to breed to get the gold dragon! And I can't get another Olympus to save my life lol oh well.
Congrats to everyone having all the luck! maybe my time will come soon.
GCID Troutfisher10
I was starting to think the same thing Tony. Keep at it. I finally bred my first Peridot on try 20 with 7 Crystal fails in between. *shudders* You will get it..just remember patience is key. It seems like they tightened up the gates on Olympus to me Will go hide now that I said that. koala!
I swear Fletch has some type of filter or alarm that whenever anyone writes anything about gates, he swoops in with a *sigh* or an
I was starting to think the same thing Tony. Keep at it. I finally bred my first Peridot on try 20 with 7 Crystal fails in between. *shudders* You will get it..just remember patience is key. It seems like they tightened up the gates on Olympus to me Will go hide now that I said that. koala!
I swear Fletch has some type of filter or alarm that whenever anyone writes anything about gates, he swoops in with a *sigh* or an
I just got my first peridot on the EBI ;D I'm soooo happy now!
Good for you, that is great news!
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