DLC 19 Speculation
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Back to coyote v culpeo, I'm pretty sure its a coyote. Look at the tail - it's shorter, tapered and has a black stripe. That matches coyote tails in most pictures. Culpeos have the longer, rounder, brush-shaped fox tail, with a black tip rather than a stripe. Culpeo faces are also often rounder and foxier than the narrow muzzle of a coyote.
Also, coyotes are iconic of the NA desert theme that the key art shows. The other animals depicted are not deserty except for the sheep. So it is leading the Mexico / Arizona desert theme of the artwork.
Culpeo:
Coyote:
Also, coyotes are iconic of the NA desert theme that the key art shows. The other animals depicted are not deserty except for the sheep. So it is leading the Mexico / Arizona desert theme of the artwork.
Culpeo:
Coyote:
Why do you think I brought up markhor?
These are primarly arid dwelling goats living in hot temperatures up to 45 C degree. In game one should have proper temperate - desert biome tag combo.
They were part of the DLC AFAIK.
Watch the flamingo literally just be a recolor of the greater, no updated model or anything.
Was meant as a joke at first, but as i wrote it i came to realize its still very possible that there is some kind of blunder in this pack.
I know they had half a year, but that also was the case for zookeeper yet several of the animals had their issues, shortcomings
I don't think they're going to do that - not anymore at least.
I feel like Frontier learned their lesson with the infamous Malayan Tapir... Look at the American Standard Donkey for example. Even that (which is arguably one of the laziest clones of the entire game) has a different model compared to the very similar Somali Wild Ass. It has a rounder, more prominent belly, shorter rounder muzzle, and the texture is of course different, with longer fur.
Another similar example is the Asian Water Monitor: a lot of people were concerned about it being a recoloured Nile Monitor, instead it came out looking absolutely stellar
[Disclaimer: I have nothing against the donkey, and I would easily consider it my favourite animal in the Barnyard Pack]
Oh yea, I cannot wait for people nit-picking every single animal on reveal for no other reason than because they already hate the pack. Those were fun times, cant wait to do that again...."Tail is 0,5 mm shorter than it should be!". "Oh look, this shade of grey is not exact same as in real life." and let´s not forget my favourite "There is something off with it, but I do not know what".
(Obviously I am exaggerating a bit, but the last one really gets on my nerves. There is something off but I do not know what is NOT a valid criticism.)
(Obviously I am exaggerating a bit, but the last one really gets on my nerves. There is something off but I do not know what is NOT a valid criticism.)
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I think it's also pretty fair to say that they didn't have half a year to only work on this alone, there were still DLCs to port (assuming they ported Zookeepers and Barnyard by now) and with it being all hands on deck for PC2 I wouldn't be surprised if at least some members of the PZ team also have to help with that.
Yeah ofcourse. I get why, but it still sucks to see
Saki also leap from branch to branch. So much so, that they are called "Flying Monkeys".
I hope people manage their expectations around that part this time
Why so pessimistic?
As long as they nail the saki, that’s the only one I need to look good out of these 
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What surprise picks do you think are most and least likely for the final two spots...
assuming we are right about the first five, and if it doesn't go to the coati / ocelot / mara / tamandua / ABB / another monkey favoured predictions, and not another bird.
Also what would be your peak and pit of the following options?
Jagarundi
Viscacha
Desert Cottontail
Wild Guinea Pig
American Porcupine
Marsh Deer
Agouti / Paca / Borugo
Kinkajou
Arrau Turtle
WE: Pygmy Marmosets
For me -
Most likely of these: I think the American porcupine is not a bad bet, or the marsh deer for ease of implementation.
Least likely: Pygmy marmosets. The animations needed for them wouldn't be worth it for their tiny size.
Peak: Kinkajou or Viscacha for an unusual and enigmatic pick.
Pit: Wild guinea pig. I'd prefer the cottontail if we're leaning towards domestics. I wouldn't hate it but it would suck if it took a coati spot.
assuming we are right about the first five, and if it doesn't go to the coati / ocelot / mara / tamandua / ABB / another monkey favoured predictions, and not another bird.
Also what would be your peak and pit of the following options?
Jagarundi
Viscacha
Desert Cottontail
Wild Guinea Pig
American Porcupine
Marsh Deer
Agouti / Paca / Borugo
Kinkajou
Arrau Turtle
WE: Pygmy Marmosets
For me -
Most likely of these: I think the American porcupine is not a bad bet, or the marsh deer for ease of implementation.
Least likely: Pygmy marmosets. The animations needed for them wouldn't be worth it for their tiny size.
Peak: Kinkajou or Viscacha for an unusual and enigmatic pick.
Pit: Wild guinea pig. I'd prefer the cottontail if we're leaning towards domestics. I wouldn't hate it but it would suck if it took a coati spot.
Exciting to see that the new DLC is on its way 
I'm glad American animals are getting some love, finally!
My thoughts so far:
Coyote- I'm not too excited about this one; it was never my priority. But the model looks good, and of course, it's a very recognizable species. Now time to add roadrunner?
Rhea - yay! Can't wait to add them to my zoos! Wonderful addition. I hope the model will look good!
Flamingo - also yay! But I have to say that a spoonbill would have been so much more unique and, IMO a better choice. But still, any pink bird is awesome.
Saki - cool! A very much needed newcomer!
Bighorn sheep - nice, not a very unique choice, but still fine. I don't mind more caprids.
For the remaining two species, I would be thrilled if we get any of those: Mara, Coati, Tamandua, Roseatte spoonbill, musk ox, sea otter, or Pudu
I would be OKay with any of those: ocelot, bush dog, another monkey (squirrel monkey?), road runner, ABB, or lowland tapir
But I would feel MEH about any of those: wapiti, white tailed deer, another caiman, guanaco, or vicuna.
Can't wait to see what's actually coming!
I'm glad American animals are getting some love, finally! My thoughts so far:
Coyote- I'm not too excited about this one; it was never my priority. But the model looks good, and of course, it's a very recognizable species. Now time to add roadrunner?
Rhea - yay! Can't wait to add them to my zoos! Wonderful addition. I hope the model will look good!
Flamingo - also yay! But I have to say that a spoonbill would have been so much more unique and, IMO a better choice. But still, any pink bird is awesome.
Saki - cool! A very much needed newcomer!
Bighorn sheep - nice, not a very unique choice, but still fine. I don't mind more caprids.
For the remaining two species, I would be thrilled if we get any of those: Mara, Coati, Tamandua, Roseatte spoonbill, musk ox, sea otter, or Pudu
I would be OKay with any of those: ocelot, bush dog, another monkey (squirrel monkey?), road runner, ABB, or lowland tapir
But I would feel MEH about any of those: wapiti, white tailed deer, another caiman, guanaco, or vicuna.
Can't wait to see what's actually coming!
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I agree, I'd feel most meh about a guanaco or vicuna now that we've got alpacas. Or another tapir. Those would really disappoint! Beautiful animals but there are so many other options that would give us something very new and impactful.
I would be so happy if we got the American Porcupine! A paca would be fantastic, too!
What would you say if we got a Giant armadillo?
Tbqh the white-nosed coati is surely in given the theming? And if we get the Patagonian Mara, a porcupine or another monkey that lineup is pretty stellar.
I think I'd be middling about that...it would be a really cool animal to have but it would be taking a spot away from lots of things I'd want more. The porcupine tho...the more I look, the more I loveI would be so happy if we got the American Porcupine! A paca would be fantastic, too!
What would you say if we got a Giant armadillo?
such funny little guys that always look a bit mad!