Ides of March - Brute Breeding Day (Tuesday March 15, 2022)

[Stromboli]

Shush, I think I'm funny.

 

So I had mentioned in the past that I was thinking of doing an Ides of March Brute breeding and some people were interested so I figured I'd make it an event.

 

 

-- Tuesday, 15 March 2022 --

 

What is it?

A day to breed your Brute dragons and exploit a really terrible historical pun!

 

When is it?

March 15, between the hours of 12:00 AM and 11:59 PM cave time!

 

What do I do?

Breed a Brute dragon or fifty! Make purebreds or checkers or mixed up all kinds of lines, even gens or stair steps or giant glorious conglomerates that might have had inbreeding somewhere along the line. Doesn't matter. Just breed with Brutes!

 

Wait, I don't get it. Why's this funny?

BECAUSE HISTORY! Julius Caesar, dictator of the Roman Empire, was assassinated on the Ides of March (March 15 in the Roman calendar), in 44 BC. Caesar had recently been given the title of "dictator for life," which made the senators a little concerned about their job security. So these two Roman politicians, Cassius and Brutus were like, "Somebody should totally just stab Caesar." Which is what they did. Then, like, a millennium and a half later, William Shakespeare writes a play about Caesar and his assassination. Caesar's final line is "Et tu, Brute?" or "And you, Brutus?"

So yeah. Puns and historical and literary references.

 

Is it kind of callous to be making puns about a guys assassination?

Yeah, maybe. But it's been like, two thousand and sixty years. I think we're past the "too soon" point.

 

What if I'm massively opposed to mass breeding of any kind?

I can respect that, but I'd like to keep this thread for organizing and discussion of this particular event. If you want to opine on mass breeding in general, there is a thread on mass breeding.

 

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2022 Ping List

 

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• Dracaena
• HeatherMarie
• Mnkn10
• Jazeki
• sleepymuggle
• Stormcaller
• Sunrunner

 

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Comments, questions, concerns? Go ahead and post!

Edited March 6, 2022 by Stromboli
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[Silvervein]

Any salad can be a Ceasar salad if you stab it enough.

 

 

I love this idea. If I can log in on March 15th it shall happen! I don't think I've got any lineages going with my Brutes right now, but got plenty of CBs! They will probably be pleased with the attention.

[Lady Dragoon]

I'm in!!!

 

and I will see if I can get me some more before the day arrives. (three isn't enough to help, not when two are going to be breed together lol)

 

[djengis]

Is there a specific time?

 

I'm in! I can do brute checkers in every possible holiday combination plus more , i have close to a 100 Brutes i think!

[NightEagle]

I'm in as well - I don't have many Brutes (yet), but this idea based on history is awesome!

[Stromboli]

Is there a specific time?

Nope, just any time that day so that it gets the "Egg Laid on: March 15, 2015" stat.

 

Some folks may want to double check their time zones, since some places will reach March 15 before the Cave time does.

 

 

Glad to see people are interested. Should be fun!

[Orlageddon]

"Somebody should totally just stab Caesar." I love your summary wth

 

No but really, this sounds fun. Not that many Brutes over here, but I'll definitely be taking part. x3

[Banyanpan]

I don't have many Brutes, but this sounds fun.

I'm in. Maybe I'll even pick up some more.

[Confused Cat]

I love Brutes and I should have some nice ones to breed by then. I think I will participate.

 

And btw your post is the funniest thing.

 

I think we're past the "too soon" point.

[djengis]

i just counted and i have 88

[Kursedfire]

I'm totally in

 

Been wanting to try some Brute X Blacktip pairs for awhile.

[Gusearth]

I only have one Brute, but I will be breeding that on 3/15. ^^

(Unless I get more between now and then)

[Ha-Ki]

Sounds funny, that'll give me a reason to raise some more brutes

Count me in.

[Dewdropmon]

Count me in! I'll try to get more CB Brutes before then. Only have enough pairs for a 2nd gen checker.

[pinkgothic]

Aw. I'd participate, but the 15th of March has a very different significance for me.

 

Good luck and enjoy yourselves, everyone!

[Jazeki]

Add me to the list of participants~ My brutes don't get enough love.

[PrincessLucy]

I have 125 Brutes. I am totally in.

 

Please remind me though. I am terrible at remembering dates.

Edited February 23, 2015 by PrincessLucy

[Windy]

Ooh, I totally love this idea! I'm in too!

[Kelkelen]

OH YES PLEASE!

 

I also love history and Shakespeare and bad puns! Please count me in, and I would love a reminder. I don't have a lot of Brutes, but they'll be glad of the positive coverage! :-D

[Limanya]

I'm in! I've barely got any Brutes, but once I'm no longer egglocked I'll try to get as many as possible in time for the breeding.

[Aleoleo]

Oooooh, Brutes, Roman history and bad puns... Please put me on your Super Secret List too!

[Sundew]

March does come in like a lion.... If love the opportunity to collect more Brutes. I only have two, so I don't think I'm quite qualified to partake in this, but I'm certainly looking forward to it. <3

[DovahInAhrkZoriik]

OMH (oh my helix) I am going to borrow this idea later if you don't mind. My Shakespeare love is now inspired with more Shakespuns!

 

Love it.

[Alectrona]

Count me in! This is a great reason to get some more Brutes, plus I never can resist a pun

[Eos]

Sounds like fun! Count me in.