Dragons: Slay or befriend?

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masonfr8kr

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Defeating a dragon in single combat is said to be among the greatest feats of mythical heroes. However, befriending a dragon to learn ancient mysteries would have its own rewards. Which would you do?
 

CM156_v1legacy

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Depends:
Metallic dragons I'd befriend.

But chromatic ones? Slay!

Remember, if the scales shine, you'll be fine. But if they're red, you're gonna be dead

EDIT: If they're black, you'll be a snack
If they're white, your end is in sight
If they're green, say goodbye to your spleen
If they're blue, your life is through
If they're brown, they'll beat you down
If they're grey, run away
 

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masonfr8kr said:
Defeating a dragon in single combat is said to be among the greatest feats of mythical heroes. However, befriending a dragon to learn ancient mysteries would have its own rewards. Which would you do?
Are we talking dragons that can shape-shift? Cause I could totally go for "befriending" a dragon. But only if they were shape-changed into human form - I'm not particularly attracted to scales.

If not... eh, kill it, I guess. Clearly a dragon that can't shape shift isn't awesome enough to be my lover - er, friend.
 

Zing

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Defeat and consume it's essence and learn it's secrets that way. I can then turn into a dragon myself.

Yes. I can consume the essence of Dragons. I'm that badass.
 

Tautology

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Kill.

And then tear out its heart and eat it, for its power and courage of course. That sweet, delicious courage with a nugget power center.

Finally Dragon Jerky, Dragon Burgers, Dragon Bacon, and Dragon Steak.
 

SomeLameStuff

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I'd befriend it. Always wanted a flying barbeque pit for a friend.

That is, unless it eats my dog / kidnaps a princess / sets fire to my underwear. Then IT'S ON! [sub][sub]Like Donkey Kong![/sub][/sub]
 

Sagacious Zhu

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Steal a dragon egg, raise it as your own, then when it's old enough, ride it into battle against all the other dragons in glorious dragon on dragon combat.
 

Wanderer787

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Befriend. Centuries of arcane knowledge on any conceivable topic and the ability to almost single-handedly change local or even kingdom politics? Yes please!
 

GoAwayVifs

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Befriend. a) Pet dragon, fucking awesome 2. lower heating bills in the winter iii) If my animes have taught me anything it that dragons know magic and will teach it to humans it likes.
 

OldGus

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whiteblood said:
Befriend. Between learning ancient lore and having a fearsome pet, it beats just outright killing it any day of the week.

Plus, please let it be a Chinese dragon: long, wise, magical and sporting the world's biggest moustache.
Double vote for any dragon with kickass facial hair.

And especially seeing as the wording of the question suggests intelligent and sentient dragons, I vote befriend. Unless they blow all their hoard on lottery tickets. They can't even scratch them without tearing massive holes!
 

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CM156 said:
Depends:
Metallic dragons I'd befriend.

But chromatic ones? Slay!

Remember, if the scales shine, you'll be fine. But if they're red, you're gonna be dead

EDIT: If they're black, you'll be a snack
If they're white, your end is in sight
If they're green, say goodbye to your spleen
If they're blue, your life is through
If they're brown, they'll beat you down
If they're grey, run away
If it's covered in pointy bits, you're boned. Fang Dragons aren't the best fliers and they don't have a breath weapon, but they make up for it with a stupidly long tail with god damn scythes attached. And they're definitely in the "kill mortals that aren't working for me" category.
 

Fiad

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Befriend it without a doubt, awesome friend who knows the secrets of the world. Why would I want to kill it?
 

Ultrajoe

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Implying the choice is ours in that situation. Man, when the multi-ton magical hyperpredator meets you, the only choices belong to it.

You get to pick, maybe, which leg of your pants your fear runs down.
 

Zeema

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Befriend because Dragons are awesome and much more noble and smarter then most Humans
 

ultrachicken

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Zing said:
Defeat and consume it's essence and learn it's secrets that way. I can then turn into a dragon myself.

Yes. I can consume the essence of Dragons. I'm that badass.
Dovahkiin? Is that you?

OT: Can I just leave it alone? I think "befriending" a dragon would come with its own host of problems, and I'm not capable of killing a goddamn dragon.