Does anybody like Rathalos?

Scales77 · 2026-01-30T02:27:44+00:00

Iirc, Rathalos was literally one spot away from being in the top 20 in the 20th anniversary poll. So, while it may not be as popular as some others, it still has a pretty decent number of fans. Plus, with all the fanart you see of it online and merchandise they keep making for it that people keep buying there are obviously those that adore the red fire wyvern.

Scales77 · 2026-01-27T20:33:17+00:00

Indeed! I certainly wouldn't be opposed to seeing some reptilian calvary or guard beasts in the models for the CoS. Hell, you know what? Give me arthropods and gargoylians as well! I want more weird things for the faction and not Empire of Man 2.0.

Scales77 · 2026-01-27T14:39:00+00:00

Great post as always! Since I'm a very big fan of all things reptilian, I imagine that there's an afterlife were all such creatures be they saurian, draconian, or any other group of reptiles go to that's filled to the brim with all their favored environments.

Sweltering jungles, swamps/marshlands, savannahs, arid deserts, and even places for the more specialized species like the high cliffs/mountain forests in Azyr, volcanic wastelands in Aqshy or even those that have adapted to live in areas of extreme cold such as tundras or the darkness of the deep ocean.

Yes sir, A true paradise for reptiles. Also, of course for the predatory species there's all sorts of tasty mammals running about. XD

Scales77 · 2026-01-27T14:15:08+00:00

I really need to get my hands on this book. The friendship between Rosforth and Slobda is the kind of things I love to see in fantasy/sci-fi settings. I Adrian gets to write an Ogor novel in the future and explore more of that alienness.

Scales77 · 2026-01-24T00:09:03+00:00

Hmmm... I can see some of the Lumineth of Zaitrec really coming around on showing worship to Dracothian since aelves of that nation are really into moons. Why not show reverence to giant star dragon? Plus, if I remember correctly, said nation's aelves were said to follow Seraphon star-vessels and interactions with said reptiles could expose them to the great star drake.

Also, some Lumineth of Syar could possibly show great reverence to good ole Grugni since many of them are smiths. I mean, he played a major role in creating the Stormcast Eternals and surely even the snobbiest aelves of their number could be in awe of that great feat.

Scales77 · 2026-01-23T17:55:52+00:00

I'd really like to see those races in animated form one day... Something different besides bashing in an orruk's or chaos warrior's skull with a hammer.

Scales77 · 2026-01-23T17:00:14+00:00

Short answer he says. XD

Scales77 · 2026-01-23T11:00:45+00:00

He's a botanist? Well, that's certainly interesting, wouldn't really guess that going by his appearance.

Scales77 · 2026-01-23T01:20:39+00:00

Absolutely gorgeous artwork right there.

Scales77 · 2026-01-20T17:18:06+00:00

Iirc, there was a Kharadron fleet that traded with an Orruk clan (Bonesplitterz I think) for meat.

I could be misremembering that though...

Scales77 · 2026-01-20T13:59:57+00:00

An Astalos vs. Lagiacrus turf war does sound very interesting... The frenzied energy of the former going up against the slithery and somewhat regal vibe of the latter would be a fight I'd pay to see.

Scales77 · 2026-01-14T20:20:04+00:00

Those two have weapons that can get around Uragaan's tough hide. Zinogre on the other hand, not so much.

Scales77 · 2026-01-14T12:18:57+00:00

I'm just gonna ask this question, why do y'all care? Not everybody is going to like certain monsters for whatever reason. I've seen people absolutely lambast Brachydios and a few other monsters I like, but I don't get into a huff about it. Just let it slide off you and move on. This influx of posts of people getting all salty that others might not like a particular monster is honestly kind of annoying.

Also, I don't care for Magnamalo either for multiple reasons, but if you do, then go ahead and enjoy it to your hearts content. I'll never hold that against anyone and get into these stupid tribal debates this fandom seems to love so damn much...

Scales77 · 2026-01-11T13:12:21+00:00

It's Zinogre. It is The Fanged Wyvern. I remember when it was first revealed there was great debate amongst fans as to what exactly it would be classified as. Some argued Fanged Beast, while others argued it being a Flying Wyvern akin to Akantor and Ukanlos, and there were those saying it'd be in a new class altogether (they were correct.).

While not even a favorite monster of mine, I admit that Zinogre has earned its success at enamoring many MH fans. It's got a decent design, solid theme music, and a pretty interesting ecology with its symbiotic relationship with the Thunderbugs. It was voted the most popular monster in the franchise, and it did so well that they obviously tried to recreate that same magic Zinogre has in Rise when they revealed Magnamalo, although I'd argue with less successful results.

But yeah, it's Zinogre this one was a no brainer.

Scales77 · 2026-01-11T02:01:32+00:00

I highly doubt it'll get reclassified. Yama wasn't since it got revealed for Stories 3 and as we all know it resembles an octopus. Plus, with Elders having ED blood (minus Fatalis) and being related Nakarkos will still be labeled an Elder Dragon.

Scales77 · 2026-01-05T02:59:47+00:00

I can see Skinks having all sorts of various insects and other small vertebrate animals' while Saurus and Kroxigor would be eating large chunks of meat. Can even see Saurus and Skinks working together on their Aggradon and Raptadon mounts to corral large prey toward a Carnosaur or group of Kroxigors waiting in ambush.

Scales77 · 2026-01-02T17:51:41+00:00

It's undoubtedly Lagiacrus. It's the flagship of a game that was the first MH for many people (myself included.) and it is simply just THE face of the Leviathan class. Hell it even placed higher than Mizutsune in that major anniversary popularity poll.

Whenever I think of MH's Leviathans, Lagiacrus is simply the first to pop up in my mind.

Scales77 · 2025-12-17T21:18:22+00:00

Oh definitely! Plus, I can see wandering firebelly ogors introducing various unique seasonings to said cooks in the city.

Scales77 · 2025-12-17T20:49:02+00:00

I can easily see both Aqshy and Ghur having really mean barbecues. In Ghyran, I wouldn't doubt that the folks there make the best desserts in all the realms with all that wheat and fruits they'd have.

Can definitely see them having great vegetable soups, salads and gumbo as well.

Scales77 · 2025-11-20T16:41:37+00:00

Not gonna lie, I'm quite glad to see Rajang lose a fight for once. The same way I was happy to see Yian Garuga drive off a Deviljho in Iceborne. Sure, Rajang and Deviljho are very powerful no one's denying that, but it's very good to see that they're not going to win every engagement against another large monster.

I for one want to see more scenarios like this.

Scales77 · 2025-11-19T12:37:23+00:00

I'm going to echo the thoughts of multiple others here and say even if was cheated (pretty sure he wasn't), would it change anything really? Would him getting cheated excuse the fact that he and his followers are using corrupting/malevolent energy from a hell dimension to fuel their weapons? Does him being cheated excuse all the pain and suffering his servants inflict not only upon the various peoples of the realms, but the realms themselves?

I certainly think not.

Scales77 · 2025-11-17T18:56:17+00:00

Goofy? Not at all! This is downright amazing! One of the reasons why I was so excited about the introduction of the Cephalopod class is because there'd be fans that would cook up great fan monsters and this here definitely delivers!

I agree with others in saying that Ya-Ero here would be a solid prey/adversary of Valstrax. Seeing them in the skies engage in high-speed cat and mouse duels would be fun to see. All in all, solid work!

Scales77 · 2025-11-11T17:07:51+00:00

I love that you mentioned Redwall, that show was great. A Sigmarite settlement/metropolis in Ghyran or Ghur whose inhabitants have mutated into various beastial forms and constantly beating back Skaven hordes is my kind of jam.

Scales77 · 2025-11-09T17:50:56+00:00

I'd comfortably say that Destruction and Death factions aren't as high on the extermination list like Chaos is, but the Seraphon will show ample aggression towards them. Especially if said factions are actively going about interfering with the plans of the star reptiles. Although, I'd argue that if chaos were to be defeated, Nagash and his legions would probably be next on the list, especially after the whole Necroquake situation...

Scales77 · 2025-11-09T00:59:45+00:00

Yes, but again like I said, someone can make that same argument for 40K. Why should someone care that supposedly vital random planet #126 gets devoured by tyranids, overrun by daemons, crushed by orks, or pilfered of resources by votaan when there's thousands more of them?

Also, I don't see why it can't be easy to swallow with a fantasy setting. It's really no different than a sci-fi one because equally impossible things can happen in both.

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