Ulthwithian
First Post
Something I have not seen pointed out in this thread so far is that we know that Metallic and Chromatic dragons will have very different powers based on their MO; that is, Metallic Dragons are more domineering and control-oriented, while Chromatic Dragons are more destructive. This gives one good reason to 'split up' the two different dragon types; everything derived from them will have these 'feels'.
Another point is that even with the changes to 4E, I'd be willing to wager that most people will still see Metallic Dragons as 'good'. Therefore, WotC caters to these people as well as the people who buy into the changes by releasing a book that is 6 less pages than the 3.X Draconomicon and yet gives roughly twice the detail on the Dragons that are more likely to be encountered by adventurers.
They can do this, and still maintain the bottom line of profit-based enterprise. Everyone wins.
Another point is that even with the changes to 4E, I'd be willing to wager that most people will still see Metallic Dragons as 'good'. Therefore, WotC caters to these people as well as the people who buy into the changes by releasing a book that is 6 less pages than the 3.X Draconomicon and yet gives roughly twice the detail on the Dragons that are more likely to be encountered by adventurers.
They can do this, and still maintain the bottom line of profit-based enterprise. Everyone wins.
