Guys, this thread is very specifically about what we do when support ends and if we are holding back on projects BECAUSE OF THE END, not because x species are missing. Can we please NOT turn this into another aggressive "BIRDS!!!!111" thread?
Most of us are frustrated by the lack of something. Birds, monkeys, animals that are common in a zoo in asia, oceania etc. but aren't in the game so we can't build a zoo how it would be typical in area X.
But can we, for once, at least in this one thread, appreciate the game for what IT IS or what we can make of it through mods, implied exhibits, you name it, instead of what it is NOT?
Thank you
I can understand that maybe some of the talk about missing species is tied into plans for zoos that you're holding off on, but very much this is a thread to discuss "endgame" projects, designs, concepts, that we may hesitate to do so now, when there's still more to come.
For me, I don't want to get into this particular situation again, that this example gives.
My main zoo is the one I'm most proud of, that was worked on during the time after the Africa pack and the Europe pack, so basically 3 "new" sets of animals to incorporate into it. Which was fine, continent wise we figured we'd be seeing those three continents fairly soon and we were right. I had a blast designing the North American section at the same time to the lead up of the release of the NAAP. I also was very certain at that point the Capybara was coming, so I did go ahead and make a habitat for it because absolutely was set on including it. Sounds nice...but here's where the problems start.
My Asia section - had to to literally cram in an Asian Small Clawed Otter habitat that barely worked, but fortunately did, for my Asia section. There was literally no more room to add another animal to it though. Africa section, I had hoped for the RRH and Porcupine, so I have been able to work those in, but the other animals from Africa? Not so much. Europe is also completely blocked off for expansion now. I might can cram in the Wolverine in my "cold weather" section but that's probably also going to be a stretch. Fortunately the Oceania and South America sections had some expansion space, but that's pretty much used up now -- though I do have a couple of spots I can put in another 2 Oceanian habitat. But the core zoo is very much using all of the space in it - there is no space to put anything new.
If we were to get birds, they wouldn't be able to fit in this zoo, or many others I've created aside from my "main" zoo. Getting a whole bunch of New World Monkeys? No room in any of my larger zoos for them. I'll have to start fresh or add them to smaller zoos. Maybe some small few can fit in with other species.
But by holding off on starting some more larger concept zoos, and not starting them until after new content support is over, when I do start them, I know exactly what species we're talking about. I can make room for aviary space in between two habitats that I can't do so now. I'll know...do I have 10 different Oceanian habitat animals to work with, or do I have 15? That's something I can be more informed about and make better choices on animal selection. Same for potential clone type animals to give some variety (I hope for more of this).
I don't want content to end too soon but I also have things I am looking forward to doing once it does. Though I'd rather have content keep continuing to be released than wrapping it up. But I think it's good to have some plans and ideas to look forward to once that happens.
I don't know what zoo, but I feel the chances of me finishing a zoo are sliiiiightly better when I don't get thrown of the loop by new animals, new pieces etc.
and i don't like using implied birds like the ones on the workshop before anyone suggests that. 
