JWE has come a long way since launch but knowing that it is still limited due to the foundation it started with. I am enjoying the game but like many. I wanted more and the best way to get its possible full potential. It is, to look to possible JWE2 that is rumored to release in 2021 with the third JW film installment. So coming to wonder what that would look like if built on the foundation of JWE. I'm asking what would we want.
First: What would I like to be carried over from JWE?
Simple answer would be all the animals including hybrids. That way, in the base game, you have over 60+ animals to enjoy at the beginning. Terrain tools to be carried over. All the buildings and structures can be improved like everything else but the basis of them, even in pieces would be nice to be carried over to work with.
I would expect that challenge mode, threats, espionage, weather, botany, excavation, research, dna extraction and contracts would be continue with a bit more variety. Entertainment, Science and Security would still be the three major players of contracts.
Second: What would I like improved from JWE?
A greater variety of animations throughout the different kinds of animals. If not also make some with different individuality to add a bit of spice and entertainment to the animals. Combat should not be the same squaring off/sizing up, there should be something like cinematic moments that happen to give a bit more flare to these stand offs. Also to watch as those that hunt/attack in packs, do it naturally in a variety of ways. Same as those that are in herds that would defend each other if not also charge/attack. I would like to see herbivores give a bit more of a struggle or hassle against the carnivores at times than just to be taken down. Again these actions/animations should be varied. It would also be nice to see dinos sizing each other up for a challenge. Not just due to over population. Sometimes over territory, being in charge and food. I would like to see the sauropods actually be eaten after they die as I think that was mistake to just not allow any carnivores touch them at all except for the I-Rex. Again would like to even see the sauropods defend themselves at times. I doubt these behemoths would go down without a good fight. Animals today do the same. So, it wouldn't be that far fetched to have it happen in game with our animals.
I would like trophy kills as presented in the movies to be like unto a cinematic JP/JW. Example: T-Rex wins over a rival that is torn, bloody and down. T-Rex steps on it while releasing a victorious roar in a dramatic pose. Then he chows down on the fresh kill. This to can be with variations. Even herbivores that are victors can have their own. This would hype up the epic factor. Even if the T-Rex got the better of a raptor and swallowed it whole or tossed it a few feet away then again dramatic trophy kill pose with victorious roar, growl or grunt. Please don't copy and paste the sequence for the other animals to follow action by action. More variety gives more spice and more replay-ability.
Would have to increase R&D for more benefits to buildings, anti-espionage, addons, dna traits, skins (really wanting a beautiful green TRex skin like JP2 as more variety), buffs, stores, merchandise, security and etc. For example to have more rangers than just three, two ACU helicopters, perhaps even a way to combine them into a single building that takes less space than to have both of them. When progressing forward, things should get better and easier to accomplish over your obstacles. Including powerplants and the others to becoming more efficient, compact and stronger structures. Similar to a RTS. Then one major thing many have asked for is more decor. It would be nice to have flags, benches, lights, signs, 3d dino holograms, bones, skeletons, amber pieces and etc. It would be awesome to make my personal Tyrannosaurus Kingdom like presented in JW. Just similar if not exact.
Then of course, I have been asking as well as many for Aviary and Aquatics. Addition of Pterosaurs and Extinct Aquatic life would be a great addition. With the possibility of other extinct animals would be nice.
It would be awesome to watch some of the animals swim in deep water. Like the spinosauridae swimming and catching their fish. I liked the addition of the fish feeders, but this would really be a nice addition to just watch them fish for themselves in deeper water. Then hoping that the animation and reaction of the water will be improved upon with ripples, splashes in swimming/walking/running through, body and tail movement that isn't shown in JWE seamlessly. Drinking of water animation and also if herbivores would be under water, would then swim in order to continue to breath or back out of the water. Though not ultra realistic as a game. It would help with immersion and wow factor.
It would also be nice to see the animals play with one another. Just as seen in present day animals. Not just eating, social calls, resting or grazing. To that would also be the variety of the animals in attempt to break out of the enclosures. Then like botany that is in variation for the herbivores. It would be nice to have something similar for the carnivores. Perhaps adding swine, shark and cattle in addition to the fish and lamb.
More terrain tools, also to get rid of terrain obstruction when placing a building. Best auto fix the terrain for building placement when dropping it. Weather protection for animals to less the likelihood of them getting uncomfortable. We are attempting to make the animals more manageable as we progress. Security shelters and hotels should be able to be upgraded for protection against the dino threats and weather. There can be an upgrade where it also upgrades them to hold more people. The number of the populace would be nice to have on the HUD. In making that into a factor. It would also be nice to be able to calculate how much power is needed and is being used in a simpler way if possible. Then the viewing platforms/rides/attractions should be able to be upgraded for better views, efficiency, protection & etc.
It could be a little more polished as it would be nice to have the enviroment, animals and buildings cinematic pristine/epic. They look great but there is always room for improvement. Creeks, waterfalls, rapids and boat ride would be nice additions.
Hoping there would be more room to house all the animals esp. on the sandbox. I can understand a limit on the others for the campaign/challenge. Perhaps those islands then can become sandboxes after the campaign/challenges are complete on them. Would it be possible to add 3D statue renders of all the animals in different poses as rewards after getting 100% of the genome? Being able to see them and look them over any time we want? Much like in Batman:Arkham with each character.
If there is a call back to the JP 1993 DLC. That would be welcome in the sequel
I have several animals on my list that I would like see added.
Those are some of my hopes for the sequel. Anyone else agree? I know I didn't mention everything, but what else would you guys would want in the sequel?
Update: Additional info on what I suggest and others are mentioned throughout this conversation, please enjoy. Please also add any ideas you might also have for this possible sequel.
