Quote Originally Posted by Troacctid View Post
The lesser dragon interpretation is internally consistent and doesn't require the rules to contradict themselves at all. The contradictions only pop up once you start trying to read kobolds as being true dragons. Funny, that.
Really? Do I need to post again that Draconomicon says that lesser dragons don't "advance" thru "age categories" which a DWK qualifies for by RAW. Remember that by RAW you may not treat "advance" as "Advancement", cause that would be RAI.

Reading RAW dosn't involve the change of words to get the desired keyword. 3.5 makes always exact use of their keywords. Or can you prove that any defined keyword is used in an other form later (e.g. subject > verb). Can you give an example to prove that "advance" by RAW is referring to "Advancement"? I guess not, so your interpretation remains RAI and not RAW.

Funny that the contradictions only comes, when people try to bring someones intentions (even if it is only about the use of the word "advance" as Advancement) into a RAW discussion.
Is it so hard to distinguish between RAW and RAI?
One is pure word/rule-lawyering (RAW), the other brings the intention and a small portion of common sense into play (RAI).