User blog comment:Lord Loss/Discussion of the Week: Generation 2/@comment-5020152-20130213005754

Arrgh, I missed 1st Gen! Oh well.

Congalala: Never liked him, never will. I do hope he gets a significant update like Rathian and the rest got in 3rd Gen.

Daimyo/Shogun: Love 'em both, but Shogun's a particular pain in the a** for me. Maybe it's because I need so damn many Ceanataur Claw+ for the weapons I want to upgrade... But I LOVE his sheathing/unsheathing scythes. So creative.

Hypnocatrice: My favorite Bird Wyvern. I've made several theories about it in the past. I think his Bright counterpart is absolutely gorgeous.

Lavasioth: I always used to dread fighting this wyvern, but now that I'm learning to Lance Plesioth effectively, I might just have a chance.

Tigrex: Brief summary - nice monster, not so nice temperament. Can't wait to play Land of the Tremors...

Nargacuga: Brief summary - love at first fight. Pun intended. Jokes aside, she's my favorite monster. Elegant, beautiful, merciless, and a totally kick-a** design (not to mention her blood-curdling screech).

Kushala: I've hated him ever since I got completely owned by the H-Rank Rusted one a week or two ago. But I have to admit, I liked him quite a bit before that.

Snowy Mountains: I agree on the linear design, but it's really annoying how few monsters actually go to the lower areas. There are a lot of areas like that in 1st and 2nd Gen, but I think the S.M. is the worst offender. Honestly, the monsters basically live in the last three areas for God's sake.

Jungle: One of my favorites. I love the island on Area 10 and I really wish I could do more fighting there.

Desert: Very bland, but I love the music.

Swamp: Meh. Area 2 and 6 are nice, but that's about it.

Volcano: Again, I have nothing to say. Except for how bland the cave areas are.

Tower: Yes, I've noticed it's been a bit of a "dumping ground" as well. Honestly, Lavasioth in the Tower? How on earth did they learn to burrow through solid rock with those blunt heads of theirs?

But I like the Tower. It's nice and serene.

Great Forest: Excellent, excellent area. The lush green environment and mysterious music combine to make a truly wonderful region. I just wish more monsters lived here.

Weapons: Longsword. End of story.