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<blockquote data-quote="embee" data-source="post: 8219301" data-attributes="member: 7026827"><p>My only "quibble" is that there doesn't seem to be a need for a more advanced level version of something like a green dragon because, as written, the MM green dragon is an extremely deadly foe. The trick is to not run it as a moron. Green dragons are the most conniving and duplicitous of the chromatics and, sadly, are not often run as such. </p><p></p><p>My favorite trick to do with a green dragon is to have it take full advantage of its environment and, well, basic chemistry. Green dragons dwell in forests. So there will likely be some kind of water in the general area - either a lake or a pond or a river. The MM even states that they are amphibious. So they can breathe just fine underwater. So, take the chlorine gas that the dragon breathes, mix it with water, and you can (if you house rule/DM fiat it) have an acid breath attack. </p><p></p><p>Now, given that the green dragon breath weapon needs about 5-6 rounds to recharge, having a second breath weapon attack is not likely. But, if the combat lasts that long and the dragon hasn't already bugged out due to falling below its HP threshold to retreat, it's a good trick to have up the sleeve. </p><p></p><p>Overall, I like this. I'm just not sure of the practicability given that the original green dragon is too often not played to the hilt.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="embee, post: 8219301, member: 7026827"] My only "quibble" is that there doesn't seem to be a need for a more advanced level version of something like a green dragon because, as written, the MM green dragon is an extremely deadly foe. The trick is to not run it as a moron. Green dragons are the most conniving and duplicitous of the chromatics and, sadly, are not often run as such. My favorite trick to do with a green dragon is to have it take full advantage of its environment and, well, basic chemistry. Green dragons dwell in forests. So there will likely be some kind of water in the general area - either a lake or a pond or a river. The MM even states that they are amphibious. So they can breathe just fine underwater. So, take the chlorine gas that the dragon breathes, mix it with water, and you can (if you house rule/DM fiat it) have an acid breath attack. Now, given that the green dragon breath weapon needs about 5-6 rounds to recharge, having a second breath weapon attack is not likely. But, if the combat lasts that long and the dragon hasn't already bugged out due to falling below its HP threshold to retreat, it's a good trick to have up the sleeve. Overall, I like this. I'm just not sure of the practicability given that the original green dragon is too often not played to the hilt. [/QUOTE]
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