GBD at 500 pts is definately a tougher battle than the CRD at 1000 pts. I've done both only once, but I saw both run multiple times at GenCon and the GBD is a baddie. IMO the GBD's map helps him out immensely.Â
CRD stats:
LEVEL 17 SPEED F7 AC 32 HP 800 MELEE ATTACK: Bite +28 (50 magic); or Claw +26 (40 magic) Type: Colossal Dragon Special Abilities: Almighty Not affected by allies' spells. Aura of Fear 10 Enemies in squares threatened by this creature gain Morale Save -10. Breath WeaponÂReplaces attacks; cone; 100 fire damage; DC 30 Crush 50 Can move through a smaller enemy's space to deal 50 damage and Stun; DC 30. Double Damage from Cold DR 10 Takes 10 less damage from nonmagical melee and ranged attacks. Fearless Automatically succeeds on morale saves and cannot be frightened. Flight Immune Fire Creature is not affected by Fire attacks. Independent This creature is always under command and is capable of rallying itself as a commander does. Indomitable If this creature is subject to any effect that would eliminate it but that does not deal damage, it is not destroyed but instead takes 100 damage. Massive This creature can end its move in pits. It can move through and end its movement in walls as though in difficult terrain; it cannot see through walls. Enemies can attack this creature within a wall only if 1 full square of wall does not lie between it and the attacker. Melee Reach 4 Not Subject to Commander Effects RoarÂcone; affected creatures make a morale save Spell Resistance May ignore spells unless the caster rolls 11 or higher. Tail Slap 20 20 damage to 1 adjacent enemy. and push it 2 squares if or smaller. Tail Sweep 30 Cone; 30 damage; DC 30

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