Spring dlc Speculation 2023

[qante1]

One problem I've had with scenery packs is that a lot of them aren't the kind of architecture you would expect in a zoo--rather, a lot of them felt theme park-y like Planet Coaster. For a European scenery pack (I posted my ideal animal list on the last page--ibex, red deer, Eurasian lynx, white stork) I'd like to see a modern/gardening theme with both backstage props and garden features like birdhouses, bird feeders, and even artificial beehives.

What annoys me even more is, that they include some weird theme park stuff, but miss out very basic stuff on many design-sets.
I.e. in the Twilight-Pack you get this very cartoony oversized turrets yet if you want a simple crenelated wall, you have to create it from pieces yourself.

 

[Britches]

Favourite Animal in the game: Eurasian Lynx

Favourite to be introduced in the game: Pallas Cat

Delete from the game: None, every animal has its purpose

Don´t want to come to the game: Bird-only pack (sorry bird people >_>)

2 Remasters: Male lion, malayan Tapir

 

[Nausicaaa 22]

I have noticed something. Every bird in planet zoo except the peafowl, in the files is called "Flightless bird", the only one that is called only "Bird" is the peafowl. We possibly see more "birds" in the future?

 

[yoav_r]

I have noticed something. Every bird in planet zoo except the peafowl, in the files is called "Flightless bird", the only one that is called only "Bird" is the peafowl. We possibly see more "birds" in the future?
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Don't read too much into it. The pigs are in the "porcupine" file IIRC.

 

[Captain Callum]

I have noticed something. Every bird in planet zoo except the peafowl, in the files is called "Flightless bird", the only one that is called only "Bird" is the peafowl. We possibly see more "birds" in the future?
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Birds confirmed !? Pack it up people's we finally found evidence

Also Devs could be messing with us

 

[Nausicaaa 22]

Don't read too much into it. The pigs are in the "porcupine" file IIRC.

W h a t
I knew that in the files were called "Peccaries", but i didn´t knew the "Porcupine" name attached to them

 

[Marvinb]

W h a t
I knew that in the files were called "Peccaries", but i didn´t knew the "Porcupine" name attached to them

In German porcupines are called spinypigs, most likey just a coincidence tho

 

[abigenius]

I have noticed something. Every bird in planet zoo except the peafowl, in the files is called "Flightless bird", the only one that is called only "Bird" is the peafowl. We possibly see more "birds" in the future?
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Are you a Spanish speaker too? Hahaha

 

[jcp011c]

Ooops never mind! Not intending to derail! How bout that spring pack coming!

 

[Pentoleaf]

Back to the Islands debate.

I would far Far FAR prefer islands as an animal pack because 1. The huge diversity of animals we could get in one pack! 2. It's not a scenery theme I'm craving. We already have bamboo, 2 types of thatched roof, and plumeria decorations. Where else would they be going with this???

Much better would be to get something like -
1. Tassie Devil
2. Kiwi
3. Tree Kangaroo
4. Fossa
5. Hawaiian goose
6. Japanese Serrow
7. Walrus/Muskox/Rockhopper penguin for a chilly island representative.
Then either a Chameleon or some island endemic pigeons or lorikeets for the exhibit.

But I don't expect this in the spring. I think that the pattern reversal will continue and spring will be a scenery pack. I've said it before, but a Children's Zoo or Education scenery pack gives tons of possibilities to satisfy builders and animal appreciators alike. Imagine getting a goat, a bird, a primate, and a porcupine in one pack. Imagine build pieces for educational displays. Imagine playgrounds and merry-go-round. Imagine guest interactions with animals. ..
. I can dream right?

 

[yoav_r]

Back to the Islands debate.

I would far Far FAR prefer islands as an animal pack because 1. The huge diversity of animals we could get in one pack! 2. It's not a scenery theme I'm craving. We already have bamboo, 2 types of thatched roof, and plumeria decorations. Where else would they be going with this???

Much better would be to get something like -
1. Tassie Devil
2. Kiwi
3. Tree Kangaroo
4. Fossa
5. Hawaiian goose
6. Japanese Serrow
7. Walrus/Muskox/Rockhopper penguin for a chilly island representative.
Then either a Chameleon or some island endemic pigeons or lorikeets for the exhibit.

But I don't expect this in the spring. I think that the pattern reversal will continue and spring will be a scenery pack. I've said it before, but a Children's Zoo or Education scenery pack gives tons of possibilities to satisfy builders and animal appreciators alike. Imagine getting a goat, a bird, a primate, and a porcupine in one pack. Imagine build pieces for educational displays. Imagine playgrounds and merry-go-round. Imagine guest interactions with animals. ..
. I can dream right?

I'm gonna ask a different question, for everyone.

It seems everyone wants all packs except the farm/petting zoo pack to be animal packs.

But, we still need 2 scenery packs this year. So, which pack concepts would you choose to be scenery packs?

 

[NZFanatic]

So, which pack concepts would you choose to be scenery packs?

I still think Islands works better as a scenery pack, but if we take this year's DLC as a model, it will likely be;

1. Biome-ish animal pack (Wetlands, Grasslands).
2. "What The Heck" scenery pack (Conservation, Twilight).
3. Biome animal pack.
4. Random scenery pack.

Going by that most pack concepts fit the animal pack model since the only realistic concepts are biome-focused (Rainforest, Desert, "Islands" to a degree), and the next pack is more likely to be an animal pack (not guaranteed, but I still see no logical reason to think it won't be, so I'm basing my expectations on the assumption that it will be).

 

[DarthQuell]

I'm gonna ask a different question, for everyone.

It seems everyone wants all packs except the farm/petting zoo pack to be animal packs.

But, we still need 2 scenery packs this year. So, which pack concepts would you choose to be scenery packs?

Islands for scenery:

1. Tasmanian devil
2. Fossa
3. Hawaiian goose
4. Kiwi
5. Lord Howe stick insect (E)

Theme: Polynesian


And also, Petting Zoo as scenery:

1. American Yorkshire pig
2. Jacob sheep
3. Spanish goat
4. Polish chicken
5. Bearded dragon (E)

Theme: Ranch

 

[Marvinb]

I'm gonna ask a different question, for everyone.

It seems everyone wants all packs except the farm/petting zoo pack to be animal packs.

But, we still need 2 scenery packs this year. So, which pack concepts would you choose to be scenery packs?

This is one of my biggest reasons for why i think/hope island would be a scenery pack. id rather have them do rainforests or something as an animal pack

 

[Captain Callum]

The problem I have with the whole Polynesian theme is that we already can make Polynesian themed buildings - the south America pack covered this completely with bamboo and palm thatch pieces. Example of Polynesian architecture from Google , which I could recreate already so what other constructions pieces in the hundreds do we need for such a theme?

 

[DarthQuell]

The problem I have with the whole Polynesian theme is that we already can make Polynesian themed buildings - the south America pack covered this completely with bamboo and palm thatch pieces. Example of Polynesian architecture from Google , which I could recreate already so what other constructions pieces in the hundreds do we need for such a theme?

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Flower wreaths. And hibiscus. Those will be the only 2 construction pieces in the set

 

[Marvinb]

The problem I have with the whole Polynesian theme is that we already can make Polynesian themed buildings - the south America pack covered this completely with bamboo and palm thatch pieces. Example of Polynesian architecture from Google , which I could recreate already so what other constructions pieces in the hundreds do we need for such a theme?

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Islands could just as well have a tropical resort type scenery or something completely
different

 

[Nausicaaa 22]

I really like islands...but scenery?? No no. I prefer 3219921329139213 times more an animal pack to represent a very big fauna from islands. Also with flowers and other plants, but i think it should be an animal pack

 

[Captain Callum]

Flower wreaths. And hibiscus. Those will be the only 2 construction pieces in the set

Yes I agree the smaller decorative pieces are Essential to an island pack but will probably struggle with finding a new construction wall set - maybe weathered wood or something I guess

Islands could just as well have a tropical resort type scenery or something completely
different

Hmm tropical resorts are already covered, you just have to be creative

Pretty much 90 percent of these pictures are very much doable to build with the existing construction pieces . Now a beachside map on the other hand....

 

[DarthQuell]

Yes I agree the smaller decorative pieces are Essential to an island pack but will probably struggle with finding a new construction wall set - maybe weathered wood or something I guess


Hmm tropical resorts are already covered, you just have to be creative

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Pretty much 90 percent of these pictures are very much doable to build with the existing construction pieces . Now a beachside map on the other hand....

Actually, a combination of the 2? Or I dunno