Whether or not anyone cares, I think it's important everyone knows exactly what Frontier means by "decorations" in JWE2. This post isn't meant to necessarily rain on anyone's parade, but to simply inform everyone of what is coming and what isn't.
Here's the relevant quote by Frontier regarding decorations in their latest Feature Focus
Notice how this quote has been tacked on the end of the Park Customization section detailing the same old landscaping tools we currently have (although brush sizes look like they might've been tweaked slightly) rather than the section elaborating on how attraction/amenity customization works.
Pay particular attention to the items listed: Tables and chairs, lights, banners and planters. Sound familiar? That's because these are all objects that are part of the preset/pre-placed building customization that you can cycle through for amenities/attractions.
There will NOT be any "decorations" outside of what you can select as options for building exteriors.
Don't believe me? Go through and look at all the media released so far of the game. Here's a link Frontier put together showing off everything that's been shown so far. You can also scan through the Game Informer and Games Radar articles on the game. Andrew Reiner from Game Informer only saw decorations on the outside of buildings.
Still don't believe me? Well here's Frontier confirming it themselves on Twitter.
Again, placeable benches, trash cans, etc. on paths or wherever else will NOT be a thing in JWE2.
First impressions are a big deal. Wouldn't it make sense for Frontier to showcase these things when announcing the game? Park customization/decorations were arguably one of the most requested feature from JWE. It would make zero sense for Frontier to NOT show them off in some aspect, least of all in their Feature Focus specifically about decorations and park customization.
I'm not saying this to be a pessimist or to rain on anyone's parade but to simply inform. I've been around game development for around 3 decades now so I know how PR marketing speak goes. And that's exactly what this is.
The words and phrases in these articles are phrased exactly the way they are to build up hype without technically "lying". Anyone whose been around Frontier's game development cycles long enough knows this is what they do; they've done it with all their games: Planet Coaster, Elite Dangerous, JWE, Planet Zoo, and now JWE2. Just look at the JWE trailer for a more visual realization.
Whether you believe this practice is ethical or not is irrelevant, almost all game companies do it to sell their products nowadays.
JWE2 is targeted towards a younger demographic, who on average tend to be more naive and gullible, just like a good portion of this community at times. I just want everyone to be aware exactly what Frontier means by "decorations" so no one gets their hopes up and is disappointed on release.
If you're happy with what Frontier means by decorations, then more power to you. I'll be the first to admit if I'm wrong, but I suppose we'll see on release. Can guarantee I won't be though.
Here's the relevant quote by Frontier regarding decorations in their latest Feature Focus
We've seen many of you asking if there are decorations coming in Jurassic World Evolution 2. Short answer: Yes! Tables and chairs, lights, banners and planters can all be added to your parks.
Notice how this quote has been tacked on the end of the Park Customization section detailing the same old landscaping tools we currently have (although brush sizes look like they might've been tweaked slightly) rather than the section elaborating on how attraction/amenity customization works.
Pay particular attention to the items listed: Tables and chairs, lights, banners and planters. Sound familiar? That's because these are all objects that are part of the preset/pre-placed building customization that you can cycle through for amenities/attractions.
There will NOT be any "decorations" outside of what you can select as options for building exteriors.
Don't believe me? Go through and look at all the media released so far of the game. Here's a link Frontier put together showing off everything that's been shown so far. You can also scan through the Game Informer and Games Radar articles on the game. Andrew Reiner from Game Informer only saw decorations on the outside of buildings.
Still don't believe me? Well here's Frontier confirming it themselves on Twitter.
Again, placeable benches, trash cans, etc. on paths or wherever else will NOT be a thing in JWE2.
First impressions are a big deal. Wouldn't it make sense for Frontier to showcase these things when announcing the game? Park customization/decorations were arguably one of the most requested feature from JWE. It would make zero sense for Frontier to NOT show them off in some aspect, least of all in their Feature Focus specifically about decorations and park customization.
I'm not saying this to be a pessimist or to rain on anyone's parade but to simply inform. I've been around game development for around 3 decades now so I know how PR marketing speak goes. And that's exactly what this is.
The words and phrases in these articles are phrased exactly the way they are to build up hype without technically "lying". Anyone whose been around Frontier's game development cycles long enough knows this is what they do; they've done it with all their games: Planet Coaster, Elite Dangerous, JWE, Planet Zoo, and now JWE2. Just look at the JWE trailer for a more visual realization.
Whether you believe this practice is ethical or not is irrelevant, almost all game companies do it to sell their products nowadays.
JWE2 is targeted towards a younger demographic, who on average tend to be more naive and gullible, just like a good portion of this community at times. I just want everyone to be aware exactly what Frontier means by "decorations" so no one gets their hopes up and is disappointed on release.
If you're happy with what Frontier means by decorations, then more power to you. I'll be the first to admit if I'm wrong, but I suppose we'll see on release. Can guarantee I won't be though.