I know we can not do feathers, but could Frontier add more scientifically accurate representations of Spinosauridae, Dromaeosaurs, Dilophosauridae, and Tyrannosauridae to the game. Species that are similar in body type to the Legacy Dinosaurs. In that case, we could have our cake, and eat it too.
Could we get more scientifically accurate representations of Spinosauridae, Dromaeosaurs, Dilophosauridae, and Tyrannosauridae ?
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For Spinosauridae and Tyrannosauridae we already have Suchomimus and Albertosaurus. Those are actually pretty good in terms of accuracy.
Dromaeosaurs, yes that would be nice to have some more accurate examples. And Dilophosaurs aren't a very big group. If you expand the group a bit we already have a decent example in the clade that includes Ceratosaurus.
Dromaeosaurs, yes that would be nice to have some more accurate examples. And Dilophosaurs aren't a very big group. If you expand the group a bit we already have a decent example in the clade that includes Ceratosaurus.
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For Tyrannosauridae I was thinking of the inclusion of Tarbosaurus. The reasoning for this, to have a T Rex like species distinctly different from the JP JW design. As for Dilophosadae, there is one speies that I know of that closely resembles Dilophosaurus, the Sinosaurus from China. With the same body plan, this species could be a better more scientific representation of that type of dinosaur to the game.
And in both cases, they represent Asian Theropods, which I think there should be more representation of, considering how many Asian dinosaurs are currently in the game.
And in both cases, they represent Asian Theropods, which I think there should be more representation of, considering how many Asian dinosaurs are currently in the game.
And as for a Spinosaurus, even though I love the Suchomimus, I was thinking of a species that looked similar to the Spinosaurus. Oxalaia from Brazil.
I was thinking of Frontier using the Ouranosaurus model's movement as a basis for the construction of this Spinosaurid when it comes to the way it would move, making it quadrupedal, making it scientifically accurate to the present knowledge of the animal, and distinct from all the other Spinosaurids.
I was thinking of Frontier using the Ouranosaurus model's movement as a basis for the construction of this Spinosaurid when it comes to the way it would move, making it quadrupedal, making it scientifically accurate to the present knowledge of the animal, and distinct from all the other Spinosaurids.
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Sinosaurus isn't even very closely related to Dilophosaurus. More recent studies placed it as a more tetanuran theropod. Ceratosaurs are closer, which are outside of tetanurae. But I'd rather see Sinosaurus' sister genus, Cryolophosaurus, which is much more unique in it's look.
Generally I'm not a big proponent of adding Tarbosaurus bataar simply because it is so similar to Tyrannosaurus rex. And some have even have placed it inside the same genus. But if the goal is to add a second closely related Tyrannosaurid that is very similar but that can be made more accurate. Then yes I think that Tarbosaurus would be a logical choice for that. Though personally I'd still rather see more different and unique dinosaurs. The T.rex is also not too bad in terms of accuracy. It's wrists are broken and some of the facial features are a bit exaggerated, but other than that it's pretty good.
I mean, Spinosaurus likely wasn't quadrupedal as it's arms don't seem to be weight bearing. Much is still unknown for how Spinosaurus looked. The neotype (if it is really a single individual) only included a number of vertebrae, pelvis and a leg. No arms were included. So we really don't know the proportions of those. Though it does seem that it's hind legs were quite short.
There is no other known spinosaurid with such a sail. All the known spinosaurids only have smaller sails like Suchomimus and Ichthyovenator. Oxalaia is only known for the very tip of the snout. And last I heard the only fossil was presumed lost in the huge fire of the national museum of Brazil. We kinda only know it was likely closely related to Spinosaurus. Yes, there's a chance it had a sail. But it would be mostly speculation. Which kinda seems to counter the point of this whole topic.
that Spinosaurus was four-legged has been criticized and lacked any logic, since
1. No theropoda for the corresponding design of the extremities possessed, which also made it impossible to hold the paws of a kangaroo
2. All animals that specialize in ankle gait have a corresponding upward-facing physique with significantly longer forelimbs, such as a gorilla or giant sloth
1. No theropoda for the corresponding design of the extremities possessed, which also made it impossible to hold the paws of a kangaroo
2. All animals that specialize in ankle gait have a corresponding upward-facing physique with significantly longer forelimbs, such as a gorilla or giant sloth
Well - in the case of many of the dinosaurs in JWE2 - their general appearance is based on the way their film counterparts looked. Which of course may not be the most scientifically accurate.
I am often more upset by the sizes and in game stats of various dinosaurs - especially if the in game stats and model sizes differs from film canon, and scientific data suggests.
The most recent example is Moros intrepidus. The in game stats states - Moros is about 40 cm tall, 90 cm long, yet weighs 60 kg. Now while this is similar in see to the film version we saw in Jurassic World : Dominion. It should be noted that individual was more likely a juvenile.
The scientific data based on the holotype specimen was a large subadult to young adult (at 6-7 years old) which was estimated to be about 3 meters long, 1.2 meters tall at the hips, and have weighed about 75-80 kg.
Moros should not be the same size as Compsognathus - but instead it should be slightly smaller (in length and height) than Proceratosaurus.
I am often more upset by the sizes and in game stats of various dinosaurs - especially if the in game stats and model sizes differs from film canon, and scientific data suggests.
The most recent example is Moros intrepidus. The in game stats states - Moros is about 40 cm tall, 90 cm long, yet weighs 60 kg. Now while this is similar in see to the film version we saw in Jurassic World : Dominion. It should be noted that individual was more likely a juvenile.
The scientific data based on the holotype specimen was a large subadult to young adult (at 6-7 years old) which was estimated to be about 3 meters long, 1.2 meters tall at the hips, and have weighed about 75-80 kg.
Moros should not be the same size as Compsognathus - but instead it should be slightly smaller (in length and height) than Proceratosaurus.
I think we have allready an option for Frontier to give us ....
1. Novel Dilophosaurs ( 6m long )
2. Smaller Novel Velociraptor ( 2,5m Long)
3. 1997 Pteranodon ( With big crest and without teeth)
4. Liopleurodon with shorter, more slender tail without these crocodilian skin
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THE Option is used for example as SKINS for the much smaller Dominion Dimorphodon variant ! please compare the normal Dimorphodon to it and You can see that it is much .....muuuuuch smaller ( Should get option for the insectfeeder ...lol) .
Other Variants show this different sizes and very different look too......for example the Giganotosaurus and its Dominion variant !
1. Novel Dilophosaurs ( 6m long )
2. Smaller Novel Velociraptor ( 2,5m Long)
3. 1997 Pteranodon ( With big crest and without teeth)
4. Liopleurodon with shorter, more slender tail without these crocodilian skin
.....THE Option is used for example as SKINS for the much smaller Dominion Dimorphodon variant ! please compare the normal Dimorphodon to it and You can see that it is much .....muuuuuch smaller ( Should get option for the insectfeeder ...lol) .
Other Variants show this different sizes and very different look too......for example the Giganotosaurus and its Dominion variant
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