![]() As I worked through tasks, I unlocked new sections of my knowledge journal, and each entry introduced new scientific terms and explained some key points in a concise summary. Other quests taught about viking culture, earth science, and basic scientific tools. And when I completed the task, all of the new information was logged in my journal so I could consult it any time. There's a science lab where players can access their science kit, and as I tested out the rocks (with a little fiery assistance from Toothless), the instructor introduced the principles of the scientific method. One of my first quests sent me out to collect rock samples and test them out to see which one glowed blue when heated to a certain temperature. The quests get you familiar with the areas of the world and serve as a basic tutorial of what activities players can try out.Īs with Jumpstart, School of Dragons does sprinkle in some learning within the fun of dragons and vikings, and the village of Berk is a great setting for several science-themed lessons. The characters talk through both voice-overs and text, which is always a great feature for younger players. There is a series of quests around the school grounds that introduce you to many of the popular characters from the film and TV show. Gronk seemed like the natural choice for a name, and I chose red, white, and blue as its color pattern, although any connection to the popular Patriots tight end is purely coincidental. When you initially choose your dragon egg, you hatch it and select its color pattern and name. I decided on the Gronkle, which is a bit like a portly pig with a pair of pixie wings and a nasty underbite. There were two choices that can be unlocked only if you've purchased the Dragons DVD from Walmart and received access codes, but overall there are enough choices that players will find something they're happy with to start out. The results aren't binding, so players have free rein to choose any type of dragon as their "match." Dragon choices will be familiar to fans of the books and film, like the Monstrous Nightmare and Hideous Zippleback. The quiz is a fun little survey of preferences that children are sure to want to try. There are a few choices for character customization, but the in-game store offers many more choices (for a price, of course!).įrom there, I hopped a dragon to head to the school and was offered a quiz to see which type of dragon was the best match for me. Once I was done activating, I was able to make my very own Viking. Registration was fast and requires only a few basic pieces of information as well as an email confirmation. Just as with Jumpstart, getting into the game is quick and easy, which is always important when you have eager children tapping their feet to get into the action. Read on for my first impressions of the game! In this week's MMO Family, I donned my pointy viking helmet and heavy fur cloak to check things out. The studio behind Jumpstart has teamed up with Dreamworks to create School of Dragons, a kid-friendly MMO that blends in viking adventure, lessons in science, and plenty of fire-breathing dragons. ![]() ![]() ![]() Who knew that the rough, barren cliffs of Berk could be so popular? The animated film How to Train Your Dragon has blossomed into a hit TV show, two upcoming sequels, and even its very own MMO.
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