User blog comment:Lord Loss/Discussion of the Week: More Elder Dragons/@comment-16331478-20140707134936

Huh, it's holiday time again, goin' places, meeting old friends and most importantly, playing Monster Hunter with said friends 'till we vomit. About elder dragons, though, lately I've grown quite fond of Alatreon, after taking on the high rank event one. While not my favorite, I'd like to start with it since it's the last one I fought. He is without a doubt the hardest monster in any of the 3rd gen games, and by that I don't mean cheap AoE OHKO lightning. He is actually hard, but the fun kind of hard, the one that doesn't frustrate you to tears. The music theme that goes along with the fight is also amazing, it fits insanely well. Now, onto Dire Miralis. It's by far the best fight of the "colossal elder dragons" bunch, I love the ground-underwater aspect and how both have ups and downs. The fight is still kinda boring, yes, but the scenario, the music and just the design of this giant elder dragon puts it in a respectable position. Jhen Mohran is probably my favorite of the 3rd gen gang. It's epic, has a great feel to it and, while a pain to solo, it turns into a joy once you fight it with friends. The design is spectacular and the themes are all amazing (Proof of a Hero being my ringtone ^^). Last but not least, the first elder dragon I ever fought, Ceadeus. The fight was nothing special, but I especially love the thought that went behind this guy. The music, the atmosphere, the design, everything contributes to a feeling I can't quite pin down. Amazing.