Dragons of Eberron Dragon [Archive] - Wizards Community

Dragons of Eberron Dragon [Archive] - Wizards Community

Post/Author/DateTime Post
Adamaro23
06-22-07, 03:31 AM One quick question,I don't want to sound like a noob, but what type of dragon is this one here on the cover?: http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=products/eberron/957297200

I really want to know, does anyone have any idea? or is possibly a new type of dragon going to be introduced?
The White Sorcerer
06-22-07, 03:33 AM Copper.
Adamaro23
06-22-07, 03:52 AM Thank you, I guess I just wasn't thinking straight, It's late :zzz:
Nundahl
06-22-07, 07:21 AM You know, I don't like the artwork on this dragon as much as the other Eberron covers, but thank you Wizards for not continuing to oversaturate me with yet another Blue Dragon, anyone else getting tired of their overuse or just me?

(uh-oh ... that doesn't make me a troll does it?)
The White Sorcerer
06-22-07, 07:24 AM You know, I don't like the artwork on this dragon as much as the other Eberron covers

I think it's because the cover is, AFAIK, not by Wayne Reynolds. Not that I think the cover is bad, but Eberron cover = Wayne Reynolds, dammit.

but thank you Wizards for not continuing to oversaturate me with yet another Blue Dragon, anyone else getting tired of their overuse or just me?

Now that you mention it, yeah, there are way too many blue dragons. They're not even the coolest looking ones.
Adamaro23
06-22-07, 09:53 AM I'm also sick of black dragons... but I agree the artwork doesn't exactly match the other Eberron books, but I still like the artwork.
DragoonDarkfire
06-22-07, 11:35 AM Dammnit I want a silver dragon. Those are awesome.

They're the only dragon with a Mohawk. A GOD DAMN MOHAWK!
Amaril
06-22-07, 11:51 AM I'm hoping the new cover artist isn't the start of a new trend now that Wayne is doing some work for Paizo's Pathfinder series.

This artist did the cover for Races of the Dragon and a lot of great interior work for numerous Eberron books, but as far as I'm concerned, an Eberron book needs to have Wayne Reynolds' artwork on the cover. His artwork always shows extremely dynamic action and sets the mood for that book, but the cover for Dragons of Eberron just seems... blah. Like, "Here's a dragon. Now move a long."

Now, there is a possibility that this is temporary artwork. I can't tell 100% for sure, but the background scenery on the cover seems to be Wayne's work, and it doesn't fit the scene of the center of the cover.

Edit: Actually, after zooming the image a bit, it does seem to fit the rest of the scene and it doesn't look like Wayne's work. Additionally, it looks like the dragon is flying and fighting another dragon.
CannibalSmith
06-22-07, 11:56 AM [..] but thank you Wizards for not continuing to oversaturate me with yet another Blue Dragon, anyone else getting tired of their overuse or just me? Huh? They guard Adara. That's it. As far as I know, there are no more known blue dragons in Eberron.
Amaril
06-22-07, 11:59 AM I don't think he's talking specifically about Eberron, just D&D products in general.
CannibalSmith
06-22-07, 12:23 PM In that case, I think red dragons are the most prevalent.
The Livewire
06-25-07, 06:20 PM I find it for shame too. My love of the blues goes back to Skye. And now people just think I'm hoping on the WotC bandwagon
Nundahl
06-27-07, 09:36 AM In that case, I think red dragons are the most prevalent.

While I would have agreed with you at one time, I think because the Red Dragon was once so overused that the Blue Dragon is coming into play a LOT more now. The idea being to cover up one mistake with another, which I don't like ... there are plenty of dragons, D&D doesn't need a Blue Mascot.

Just my thoughts, not to offend anyone.

I actually like Blues a lot, I think I just don't like marketing in general ;)
Nundahl
06-27-07, 09:37 AM Also, sorry to double post, but I felt the need to mention I actually do like this artwork!

I don't like it "as much" because there is a certain "feel" that the typical covers conjure up that this one looses, however the color patterns on this dragon are beautiful and it makes for a great cover!
Amaril
06-27-07, 10:09 AM I dunno. I think these are good samples of what Reynolds can do with a dragon.
http://www.waynereynolds.com/D%26D/2.jpg
http://www.waynereynolds.com/WOTCGallery1A/14.jpg
http://www.waynereynolds.com/D%26D/e.jpg
http://www.waynereynolds.com/D%26D/c.jpg

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
Adamaro23 06-22-07, 03:31 AM	One quick question,I don't want to sound like a noob, but what type of dragon is this one here on the cover?: http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=products/eberron/957297200 I really want to know, does anyone have any idea? or is possibly a new type of dragon going to be introduced?
The White Sorcerer 06-22-07, 03:33 AM	Copper.
Adamaro23 06-22-07, 03:52 AM	Thank you, I guess I just wasn't thinking straight, It's late :zzz:
Nundahl 06-22-07, 07:21 AM	You know, I don't like the artwork on this dragon as much as the other Eberron covers, but thank you Wizards for not continuing to oversaturate me with yet another Blue Dragon, anyone else getting tired of their overuse or just me? (uh-oh ... that doesn't make me a troll does it?)
The White Sorcerer 06-22-07, 07:24 AM	You know, I don't like the artwork on this dragon as much as the other Eberron covers I think it's because the cover is, AFAIK, not by Wayne Reynolds. Not that I think the cover is bad, but Eberron cover = Wayne Reynolds, dammit. but thank you Wizards for not continuing to oversaturate me with yet another Blue Dragon, anyone else getting tired of their overuse or just me? Now that you mention it, yeah, there are way too many blue dragons. They're not even the coolest looking ones.
Adamaro23 06-22-07, 09:53 AM	I'm also sick of black dragons... but I agree the artwork doesn't exactly match the other Eberron books, but I still like the artwork.
DragoonDarkfire 06-22-07, 11:35 AM	Dammnit I want a silver dragon. Those are awesome. They're the only dragon with a Mohawk. A GOD DAMN MOHAWK!
Amaril 06-22-07, 11:51 AM	I'm hoping the new cover artist isn't the start of a new trend now that Wayne is doing some work for Paizo's Pathfinder series. This artist did the cover for Races of the Dragon and a lot of great interior work for numerous Eberron books, but as far as I'm concerned, an Eberron book needs to have Wayne Reynolds' artwork on the cover. His artwork always shows extremely dynamic action and sets the mood for that book, but the cover for Dragons of Eberron just seems... blah. Like, "Here's a dragon. Now move a long." Now, there is a possibility that this is temporary artwork. I can't tell 100% for sure, but the background scenery on the cover seems to be Wayne's work, and it doesn't fit the scene of the center of the cover. Edit: Actually, after zooming the image a bit, it does seem to fit the rest of the scene and it doesn't look like Wayne's work. Additionally, it looks like the dragon is flying and fighting another dragon.
CannibalSmith 06-22-07, 11:56 AM	[..] but thank you Wizards for not continuing to oversaturate me with yet another Blue Dragon, anyone else getting tired of their overuse or just me? Huh? They guard Adara. That's it. As far as I know, there are no more known blue dragons in Eberron.
Amaril 06-22-07, 11:59 AM	I don't think he's talking specifically about Eberron, just D&D products in general.
CannibalSmith 06-22-07, 12:23 PM	In that case, I think red dragons are the most prevalent.
The Livewire 06-25-07, 06:20 PM	I find it for shame too. My love of the blues goes back to Skye. And now people just think I'm hoping on the WotC bandwagon
Nundahl 06-27-07, 09:36 AM	In that case, I think red dragons are the most prevalent. While I would have agreed with you at one time, I think because the Red Dragon was once so overused that the Blue Dragon is coming into play a LOT more now. The idea being to cover up one mistake with another, which I don't like ... there are plenty of dragons, D&D doesn't need a Blue Mascot. Just my thoughts, not to offend anyone. I actually like Blues a lot, I think I just don't like marketing in general ;)
Nundahl 06-27-07, 09:37 AM	Also, sorry to double post, but I felt the need to mention I actually do like this artwork! I don't like it "as much" because there is a certain "feel" that the typical covers conjure up that this one looses, however the color patterns on this dragon are beautiful and it makes for a great cover!
Amaril 06-27-07, 10:09 AM	I dunno. I think these are good samples of what Reynolds can do with a dragon. http://www.waynereynolds.com/D%26D/2.jpg http://www.waynereynolds.com/WOTCGallery1A/14.jpg http://www.waynereynolds.com/D%26D/e.jpg http://www.waynereynolds.com/D%26D/c.jpg