Expansions Discussion

[RandyChimp]

A thread for suggestions that we don't expect in the base game, but would like to see in future expansions, DLC, etc. So more than just a feature, but an addition of new rides, building materials, maps and themes.

I'll put links in this original post to threads that already exist if you let me know about them.

For example:

Hotels or a Resort expansion - https://forums.planetcoaster.com/showthread.php/160-Hotels-Resorts?highlight=Expansion+packs
A "Wild" expansion, featuring animals, zoo construction, safari, etc - https://forums.planetcoaster.com/showthread.php/167-Planet-Zoo?highlight=Expansion+packs

I'd like to add in a Pools and Waterslides expansion, since Soaked was a great expansion pack.

 

[danplayer01]

I would want:

• Hotels & Resorts
• Jungle/Zoo
• Restaurants
• Waterpark
• Parades, Concerts & Events
• Christmas?
• Beach?
• Advanced Technology Upgrades(Park Apps, Website, Advertising, Staff, ETC)

 

[Angelis1]

As a gamer :

I (sincerely) hope that the hotels are not an expansion but included in the original game, because they work like restaurants (technically speaking at least).
And i really want the "Wild expansion" and the "Soaked expansion" as a cheap "Expansions" to download on the content platform.
And new themes, new rides, etc... as "Free Stuff Packs" added regularly on the content platform.

As an entrepreneur :

The best strategy would be to sell :

Base Game :
- Planet Coaster
Expansion Packs :
- Planet Coaster - Hotel & Resort
- Planet Coaster - Restaurants
- Planet Coaster - Zoo
- Planet Coaster - Waterpark
Game Packs / Stuff Packs
- Planet Coaster - News Rides Pack 1, 2, 3, etc.
- Planet Coaster - News Themes Pack 1, 2, 3, etc.
- Etc...

In fact, exactly like The Sims strategy :

Base Game :
- The Sims 4
Expansion Packs :
- The Sims 4 - Get to Work
- The Sims 4 - Get Together
Game Packs
- The Sims 4 -Luxury Party Stuff
- The Sims 4 -Spooky Stuff
- Etc.......

Conclusion :

 

[danplayer01]

As a gamer :

I (sincerely) hope that the hotels are not an expansion but included in the original game, because they work like restaurants (technically speaking at least).
And i really want the "Wild expansion" and the "Soaked expansion" as a cheap "Expansions" to download on the content platform.
And new themes, new rides, etc... as "Free Stuff Packs" added regularly on the content platform.

As an entrepreneur :

The best strategy would be to sell :

Base Game :
- Planet Coaster
Expansion Packs :
- Planet Coaster - Hotel & Resort
- Planet Coaster - Restaurants
- Planet Coaster - Zoo
- Planet Coaster - Waterpark
Game Packs / Stuff Packs
- Planet Coaster - News Rides Pack 1, 2, 3, etc.
- Planet Coaster - News Themes Pack 1, 2, 3, etc.
- Etc...

In fact, exactly like The Sims strategy :

Base Game :
- The Sims 4
Expansion Packs :
- The Sims 4 - Get to Work
- The Sims 4 - Get Together
Game Packs
- The Sims 4 -Luxury Party Stuff
- The Sims 4 -Spooky Stuff
- Etc.......

Conclusion :

http://i.imgur.com/oSHkUlS.jpg

Everything you said plus a fireworks, parades, concerts, and events expansion pack. And maybe a Christmas game pack and some other game packs. Just not costing as much as the Sims.

 

[RandyChimp]

Yeah, I don't want that sort of situation. I think Frontier know well enough to go for a strong base game, with a later release of a few expansions that make a significant change to the game.

 

[AaronTuckwell]

Given how long they have and how dedicated they seem.. the devs might surprise us and build it all in from the off... If you think that ALPHA testing starts in 4 months time... Especially if it's as big a team on it as it is made out..

 

[Angelis1]

Yeah, I don't want that sort of situation. I think Frontier know well enough to go for a strong base game, with a later release of a few expansions that make a significant change to the game.

Yes, that's why I wrote the (ironic but true) message above.

 

[Marvin1]

1. Seasons/Events
2. Hotels/Resorts
3. Zoos/Safaris
4. Waterparks

And each expansion pack would also add new flat rides, coaster types, etc like RCT3 Soaked and Wild did.

Another expansion pack that I would love to see is a Management/Construction expansion pack. It would basically create the construction animations that some of us want, and give us more control over the park. We would become the manager of the park rather than just an operator. We could own multiple resorts and spend the money wherever we want. Basically a combination of these ideas:

Multi-park Profile System
Construction Animation

 

[etapley0687]

I like the idea of how Sims releases their expansions/stuff sets.

Expansion Packs:
Water Parks - Similar to RCT3 Soaked, water parks and water based rides along with new rides, coasters, and themeing.
Animals - Again similar to RCT3 Wild...
Carnival/Fair - Focusing on the fair themeing like tents, flags, etc. a lot of the decor you see at fairgrounds, fair themed customizable stalls, circus, shows (hypnotist, animal shows, side shows), fireworks, clown actors, and compact coasters you would see at a fair with the addition of other coaster types.

Additional smaller packs (Stuff Packs in the Sims):
Spooks/Haunts - Addition of Scare Actors (good for spooky themed areas also), additional spooky themeing, haunted house (customizable and pre built), spooky themed shows, and new particle effects/ride events.
Christmas/Holidays - I know not everyone celebrates Christmas so do a general holiday themeing. Lights, winter wonderland attractions and shows, and possibly snow.

To further my vision on the haunts, I've always wished RCT3 or some of our peeps in the RCT community who create CC we had something similar to the RCT3 Putt Putt Golf system turned into a haunted house walk through. Use the same system the mini golf used, but of course take out the holes and be able to add ride events.