Thememaker and the end of Planet Coaster's lifecycle

Thunderbud7

Thunderbud7
Not the end

I do not see this being the end to Planet Coaster! They are just coming out with new ideas for what is already a successful platform! Have faith and create!
 

Helena

Helena
No, I do not see it as such. Instead for making theme packs they can focus on gameplay and rides instead. (and of course a few PlanCo style art items for people who want to have consistent style going on in the game.

I for one hope for more gameplay fixes and additions. <3
 

Wagi

Wagi
cerealfruitcakes said:
One of the devs posted on the forum sometime around early spring or so that UGC would come to Planet Coaster at the end of its support. That's why people are suggesting that could be the case.
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Yeah, I recall that too, but I'd point out that we aren't really getting full UGC, we're only getting the ability to add certain scenery, and not every possibility even for that. I think I'd more likely agree with the idea of being nearer the end of support if they included the ability to do more types of UGC.

Maybe (and it's certainly only a guess) they are allowing UGC to go forward with certain scenery types so they can focus more on the other areas of the game they aren't ready to allow UGC in yet?
 

NickEast

NickEast
cerealfruitcakes said:
One of the devs posted on the forum sometime around early spring or so that UGC would come to Planet Coaster at the end of its support. That's why people are suggesting that could be the case.
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I too remember such a post, but I also remember they said it will likely be near the end of its support, not definitively. And this is only a very early form of UGC, not a full suite of modding tools. There is absolutely no indication they intend to stop supporting the game right when the Toolkit is released.
 

Ramm

Ramm
Lets hope they can now focus on core mechanics more.

I also hope more will be possible than just custom models but it's a start in the right direction of modding.
 

HeatherG

Volunteer Moderator
HeatherG
Ferran said:
I'm guessing we might be approaching the end of the Planet Coaster 1 lifecycle.

According to this, we might have two updates this year, the one they're currently working on, and the one that would bring the Thememaker.

The Thememaker is to me also the end of paid DLCs. It makes sense to open up the game for custom scenery once you've decided not to continue creating content for it. And otherwise, outsource it to the community, so the game's lifetime is extended by it for some more years.

The interesting and good news about it is that once Frontier is no longer working on DLCs, and the community is supporting the game for some more years.. the developers can focus on Planet Coaster 2. That should bring new dynamics and features not possible with the current engine or core software with more DLCs based on version 1 of the game.

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EDIT: Since this may cause confusion.... Approaching the end of Planco 1 lifecylce in favor of a new Planco 2 lifecycle or whatever WOULD BE GREAT NEWS. With UGC Planco will be better than ever, and will extend its lifespan, relevance and user base for sure. I'm also not saying Frontier won't be supporting the game or expanding it.
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do u work for frontier or something? calling u dramatic is right.
 

Ddef12

D
I agree with others. I see them focusing their attention to adding content that is not possible to create on the toolkit. For example, rides, coasters, gameplay features. I am personally excited to see how this changes the games development. With the UGC implementation, I’d love to see ride packs and new gameplay features like shows, walkthrough attractions. Frontier creates beautiful scenery but I would not be upset if they slowed down on this front and focused on the above things I mention
 

Thunderbud7

Thunderbud7
More work in Planet Coaster than others

I personally believe that Frontier put more work and focuses a lot of more time into Planet Coaster compared to Jurassic World Evolution. I did buy JWE, but I was disappointed with sandbox mode. Just my personal view on that, no need to go further. I have seen more releases for a game like Planet Coaster compared to any other game for additional content.
 

mr.sugar

M
This announcement made me happy for once. I will remain a bit cautious about PC, but I think this is right direction. It doesn´t have to mean end of the life cycle, but it might (and it should be) a hint towards a change in their DLC strategy. Maybe this time around, they might take a route more similar to Cities Skylines DLCs, so more focused on new mechanics and gameplay instead of just scenery packs. Definitely gonna watch how things gonna turn out here :)
 

SoapyIllusion

SoapyIllusion
I will agree with the sediment that the release of the ToolKit will mark a change in how new Planet Coaster content is handled in the future. However I do not know if its fair to immediately point to the games demise for future support. For one, the ToolKit is STILL a gated content release solution. Not full blown mod hole. Thats important. You can create pretty new static things. Not things that add or change gameplay. To me this says Frontier may stop release static props in future content DLC. But the key piece, we can't modify gameplay says Frontier is still aiming to sell us something new. Most likely concentrating on new rides going forward -- possibly deeper management mechanics. (although I wouldn't hold my breath)

I hope that mod opening will come in eventually. Hopefully it will be announced when Frontier announces they are cutting support of the current version of PC. But personally given Frontier's track record and current path with its other products. I'd say its unlikely that form of sunsetting is anywhere near soon. I have a funny feeling Frontier is thinking of new ways of separating us from Money in our wallets for newer paid Planet Coaster DLC.
 

Ramm

Ramm
MR.sugar said:
This announcement made me happy for once. I will remain a bit cautious about PC, but I think this is right direction. It doesn´t have to mean end of the life cycle, but it might (and it should be) a hint towards a change in their DLC strategy. Maybe this time around, they might take a route more similar to Cities Skylines DLCs, so more focused on new mechanics and gameplay instead of just scenery packs. Definitely gonna watch how things gonna turn out here :)
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If only they did this sooner. But still better late than never of course.
 

Joël

Volunteer Moderator
Joël
Ferran said:
At least I'm arguing my point of view. You are not contributing in any way to the discussion.

But don't hyperventilate gal, I probably love the game as much as you do. [heart]
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She has shared her opinion, which is contributing to the discussion.

You have shared your guess in the first post of this thread;
Ferran said:
I'm guessing we might be approaching the end of the Planet Coaster 1 lifecycle.
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The risk of posting something like that on a forum is that people can and will share their opinion about it. That is one of the the purposes of a forum.

Personally, I find it dramatic as well, which I also stated in my first reply in this thread.

Since I'm replying again, I'd also like to say that I find it funny that some people seem to ignore BrettC's message, which gives a small but clear hint that we are not approaching the end of Planet Coaster's life cycle...
 

LN

LN
Joël said:
Since I'm replying again, I'd also like to say that I find it funny that some people seem to ignore BrettC's message, which gives a small but clear hint that we are not approaching the end of Planet Coaster's life cycle...
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But that's not what people want to hear, they want drama, so they create it by putting statements on display that are based on absolutely nothing and ignore everything that really matters.....
 

Ferran

F
Joël said:
She has shared her opinion, which is contributing to the discussion.

You have shared your guess in the first post of this thread;


The risk of posting something like that on a forum is that people can and will share their opinion about it. That is one of the the purposes of a forum.

Personally, I find it dramatic as well, which I also stated in my first reply in this thread.

Since I'm replying again, I'd also like to say that I find it funny that some people seem to ignore BrettC's message, which gives a small but clear hint that we are not approaching the end of Planet Coaster's life cycle...
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You're right, I shared my guess. And BrettC's stated it is not. Done. Close the topic then.

The hyperventilation!.. Honestly I don't see any drama in my original post, debating or speculating based on points of view is what these forums should be for.
You all are so afraid someone says anything slightly critical about PC or speculates about PC's future... jeez..
 

LN

LN
Ferran said:
You all are so afraid someone says anything slightly critical about PC or speculates about PC's future... jeez..
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You've started the discussion.... not us. If you spread false info, you can get these kind of responses.

People who have their hopes on PC2 are best to tone it down, as I don't think we will see anything like that anytime soon, or ever.
 

LN

LN
Ferran said:
Where did I spread false info?
Maybe you should re-read my post.

Again, the fear...[rolleyes]
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You said, you think it's the end of the lifetime, just because we get a toolkit....

It's not really based upon anything is it?
 
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