So, about that “lichen”...
After probably ten years now of playing this game, I’ve never once reflected over the quests in Dino Valley where Professor Einstein asks MC to collect some lichen for the race flag poles. However, after taking a break from the game for about a month (maybe two, maybe three, I haven’t kept track of when I’ve been playing the game, only the updates that I’ve missed (*cough* rainbow horses *cough*)), I wanted to find out more exactly what this mysterious substance known as “lichen” is.
What I found on my brief trip through Google, though, wasn’t what I expected, and a small part of me is mildly grossed out from the thought.
Sorry, Google, what was that again? Could you please explain this to me as if I’m five years old? /ref
Okay, that—
So basically, what Einstein is asking us poor players to drag down from the freezing trees in the middle of buttass nowhere Dinosaur Valley, is literal fungus. My hands feel nasty. I will have to remind myself to take a thorough shower and make sure that Wizard gets a good, thorough clean once we’re back home in Tailtop Village.
Thank the lord for the existence of Soap. Aaaahhh
I hope you’ll be just as delighted as I now am upon the knowledge that MC have torn fungus down from freezing trees with their bare hands :)
Good day!
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Severe drought conditions at Dinosaur Valley State Park, about 60 miles southwest of Fort Worth, exposed dinosaur tracks from around 113 million years ago that were previously hidden underneath the Paluxy River, according to Stephanie Garcia, a spokeswoman for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The tracks, which were discovered this month, belong to Acrocanthosaurus, which are theropods, or bipedal dinosaurs with three toes and claws on each limb.
The dinosaur would have stood 15 feet tall and weighed close to seven tons as an adult.
April Rubin for the New York Times
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[ Some of the approximately 75 dinosaur tracks discovered at the site. Photo courtesy of Paul Baker / Friends of Dinosaur Valley State Park. ]
"Drought has dried up part of a river in central Texas, revealing 113-million-year-old dinosaur tracks.
The prehistoric footprints emerged at Dinosaur Valley State Park, which is located in the town of Glen Rose, southwest of the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
As the name suggests, the park already protects other dinosaur footprints. But the tracks that recently emerged are usually hidden under the mud, silt and waters of the Paluxy River. This summer, however, water levels have dipped so low that the prehistoric indentations are now visible. So far, volunteers have counted 75 newly exposed footprints in the parched riverbed.
“It has been another very hot, very dry year, so our researchers are trying to take advantage of the drought,” says park superintendent Jeff Davis to the Dallas Morning News’ Sarah Bahari.
Two different types of dinosaurs likely made the footprints, according to park officials. One was Acrocanthosaurus, a 15-foot-tall carnivore that weighed approximately 14,000 pounds. As the gargantuan reptile walked around the area on two legs, it left behind the outline of its three-toed feet. The other was Sauroposeidon proteles, which has been the official state dinosaur of Texas since 2009. This long-necked behemoth may have measured up to 100 feet long and weighed closer to 88,000 pounds. It left behind larger, bulbous-shaped tracks that are similar to elephant footprints."
Read more: "Drought Reveals 113-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Tracks in Texas" by Sarah Kuta.
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Land Before Time AU!!!
So I decided to expand on the idea from my latest random thought! Here’s a more in-depth look at the little AU I thought of! @artzychic27 @imsparky2002
Background:
All the kids live with their families with all their other Dino friends in the Great Miraculous Valley, a hidden cove safe from sharptooths and other dangerous creatures. That doesn’t stop the kids from wandering out and getting into misadventures though.
Nathaniel:
(Littlefoot)
Species: Long Neck (Apatosaurus)
Bio:
Lost his mother to a sharptooth attack, lives with his grandparents, doesn’t know what happened to his father
Wants to be a responsible and good dinosaur, loves learning wisdom from his elders
Has a bit of a puppy crush on Marc
Wants to help everyone in the Valley get along, and loves to draw in the dirt
Can’t wait for the day he grows up to be big and tall like older long necks
Alix:
(Cera)
Species: Three Horn (Triceratops)
Bio:
Lives with her father and older brother
Feisty and rebellious, always getting into trouble
Likes ramming things with her horn
Frequently butts heads with Nath, but cares about him all the same
Insists she’s not afraid of anything
Rose:
(Petrie)
Species: Flyer (Pteranodon)
Bio:
Lives with her parents in one of the High Caves
Excitable and curious, always in a good mood
Says “Me” in place of “I” and people’s names in place of “You” (Like Petrie does)
Likes Juleka an awful lot
Not the most coordinated in the air
Marinette:
(Ducky)
Species: Swimmer (Parasaurolophus)
Bio:
Lives with her parents and adoptive brother, Marc
Says “Yep yep yep!”/“No No No!” when she’s excited or apprehensive about something
Still more than a little clumsy
Very close and affectionate with her brother
The groups’ voice of reason, much of the time
Marc:
(Spike)
Species: Spike Tail (Stegosaurus)
Bio:
Lost his mothers as an egg, was adopted by Marinette’s parents
Almost never talks, only when it’s important and never more than a couple words
Very protective of his adoptive sister, carries her on his back everywhere
Shares a very close bond with Nathaniel
Still mega shy, and a big eater
Juleka:
(Chomper)
Species: Sharptooth (Tyrannosaurus Rex)
Bio:
Was found by the others as an egg, and became friends as soon as she hatched
Sent back to the valley for safety by her mom, the only sharptooth who lives there
Only eats fish and water food, so no need to worry
Shares a special bond with Rose
Worries that people are afraid of her in the Valley
I’d love to hear more ideas for this AU, I want to add more on to this! What dinosaurs could you see the other kids being? What about other characters? Please leave ideas and thoughts in the comments and reblogs!
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04. Which Horse was your first purchase? Do you still own that horse, and what did you name it?
20. What part of the Main Story is your favorite?
29. What's your favorite location in the game? Is it even available yet, or do you yearn for it from different games/mediums?
4. Oooh. I think it was an Irish cob? I'm tired of slowly moving through the Valley of the Hidden Dinosaur. But I don’t remember his name, since I sold him.
20. Mmm. I think this is the quest with the witch Pi and the plot to transform Concorde from a foal into an adult horse. To be more precise, quests in the library of Fort Maria and Devil's Gap.
29. Galloper's keep, Mistfall, Wildwoods, Devil's Gap, the updated Hollow woods (although there are parts that confuse me), the portal room in the Fort Maria library. And what the Valley of Golden Hills looks like during the Haunted trail ride.
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