Personally I would hate to see the devs waste their time creating, animating, coding etc mythical creatures that don't exist when they could be putting their time and effort into creating more animals, reptiles, birds, fish etc that do exist. A huge part of this game is education and there is no point in educating people about mythical creatures because, again, they don't exist.
Mythical creatures
- Thread starter WingardiumLevicoaster
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Education is a by product of the game, but at its core. It is still a game. Granted there are plenty of animals today that can be added into it. No dispute there, but to leave out a bit of unfamiliar points to it that could add to the fun. That's not bad to add into it either. We are probably looking at several DLC packs given what they have done with Planet Coaster. Planet Zoo will probably be one of the same. Animals, materials, attractions and so on. Nothing is a waste if it adds to the enjoyment of the game.
WingardiumLevicoaster
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I wouldn't consider it wasted to a business of it generated revenue and added new functionality when the gameplay is established. I am meaning a DLC late in the life of the game when new animals are variations of existing ones in the game and don't bring anything new other than visuals. Much like how the Planet Coaster Ghostbusters DLC was released 2.5 years after the game release bringing comical but fun functionality for those that want to do something a bit different from the standard realism play ( Haunted rides, capturing ghosts). Kind of brings new life and ideas into a game. I only bring it up now because I just would love this one day. Once we have all got thousands of hours in Planet Zoo, it will be refreshing for some to be silly in a game you know and love and would allow the Devs and us to explore something that would never be a standalone game.
Anything that adds to the enjoyment of the game and is a catch to reel a player back into it for replayability is a great thing. It makes you wonder what Planet Coaster 2 might even be like. If that becomes a real thing.
WingardiumLevicoaster
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I have had so much fun with the Ghostbusters pack. More than I thought I would. It's a clever way to get interest again.Anything that adds to the enjoyment of the game and is a catch to reel a player back into it for replayability is a great thing. It makes you wonder what Planet Coaster 2 might even be like. If that becomes a real thing.
If added as DLC then you don't have to get it. Others that would enjoy that addition would be awesome.
True, But if you are the only one buying it it isn't really worth it to make isn't it.
My opinion does matter in that they probably invest less if there is less interest.
Please, speak for yourself and not for the whole community.
I'm sorry. Did I spoke to you?
Don't respond for the whole community.
Thanks.
"If you" was clearly meant for Sanctuslupus and not the whole community
.That would be true if that was the case but I do believe there is a market for it as ZT2 would plainly show so I wouldn't count it out
I personally would not want any fantasy animals in this game, and thankfully, I highly highly highly doubt it will happen, maybe in building and statues but that’s it. There’s enough fantasy games out there, and I don’t think it would be popular, same as extinct animals. People need to understand something, the devs are trying to make the game realistic and have gone to great lengths to do so. Dragons and unicorns exist only in your imagination, and extinct animals who lived hundreds if not thousands of years ago exist only in fossil records, and books.
I understand these things are your interest, but there are other games out there that cater to those ideas, but Planet zoo caters to those who want realism. Find a different game maybe? Or make your own?
This ISN’T zoo tycoon, zoo tycoon was based almost solely on enjoyment of the player and nothing else, realism wasn’t really a part of ZT2, I love that game, but people need to stop comparing ZT2 to PZ. Also, even Planet Coaster stayed within aspects of realism, there was nothing in the game within a reasonable amount that couldn’t be replicated in real life with the budget, time and know-how of real Coaster people... I expect PZ to the be same
I understand these things are your interest, but there are other games out there that cater to those ideas, but Planet zoo caters to those who want realism. Find a different game maybe? Or make your own?
This ISN’T zoo tycoon, zoo tycoon was based almost solely on enjoyment of the player and nothing else, realism wasn’t really a part of ZT2, I love that game, but people need to stop comparing ZT2 to PZ. Also, even Planet Coaster stayed within aspects of realism, there was nothing in the game within a reasonable amount that couldn’t be replicated in real life with the budget, time and know-how of real Coaster people... I expect PZ to the be same
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WingardiumLevicoaster
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I understand it is not something everyone wants, but as in my explanation about how the Planet Coaster Ghostbusters DLC fits, in an otherwise realistic world, where the devs strives for realism just the same. It is actually quite fitting later down the development cycle. The Ghostbusters DLC allows your rides to be haunted and for you to capture ghosts. This is a way to spice up gameplay once it has been out for a long time. As these games are set in the same world, I think an unrealistic DLC is totally fitting once there has been a series of realistic ones, just as we have had with Planet Coaster.
Two points on making own games.
1. perhaps it is more enjoyable to have a new feature to an existing mechanic on a game you know and love, that is well made. It would be a lot less work than a whole new game to use existing mechanics. As a late stage DLC, only those that want it would buy it.
2. Making your own game is not a realistic option for 99.99% of people, even with engines such as Unity or Unreal. I am a developer (of business applications) and know the time and effort to even put something together as passable would be years on my own, after work. It would be years as a full time job.. There is a reason why there are 100s of people working on a game at Frontier.
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Well said, I agree.
Except ghost rides are realistic and have been done before at many amusement parks. Even ones where you “capture”
The ghost. So the ghost buster DLC doesn’t even come close to overstepping reality. This technology has been around for a long time.
There are literally dozens of games with dinosaurs, extinct animals and fantasy animals, Planet zoo doesn’t need to invest time and money into a DLC which from what I’ve seen on this forum, Facebook and other social media platforms, many people do not want
WingardiumLevicoaster
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But the 5 chapter story mode and the haunting feature (available in sandbox and challenge) are based on the concept of real ghosts, not animations or holograms. Ghostbusters are actual staff members, not just animations. The ghosts holograms and shooting rides are an extra. The main focus of the DLC is complete fantasy where you save a park from ghosts and evil who are manipulating your park guests moods and causing trouble. This is however off topic, but you can see how this is no different to this threads idea.
Like I said, within a reasonable amount. It’s not reasonable to then say “let’s add unicorns”
Most of planet coasters things are based off realism. There probably will be some aspects of the animals that don’t follow real animals exactly, but again, to then say “add dragons”
Just look for another fantasy game...
Most of planet coasters things are based off realism. There probably will be some aspects of the animals that don’t follow real animals exactly, but again, to then say “add dragons”
Just look for another fantasy game...
WingardiumLevicoaster
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I really do not see how this is any different. It is not realistic at all in Planet Coaster. It is not ride mechanics but actual management where your park is under attack. It is a separate mode, and for sandbox, it's configurable. It has also been very popular.Like I said, within a reasonable amount. It’s reasonable to then say “let’s add unicorns”
Most of planet coasters things are based off realism. There probably will be some aspects of the animals that don’t follow real animals exactly, but again, to then say “add dragons”
Just look for another fantasy game...
A game like this does not exist and I suspect that is unlikely that it will as a stand alone game, because it's not enough on it's own. It's totally DLC material.
Like I said, within limits no offense but I’ve written this 2 different times and each time you look over it, it’s becoming a tad bit repetitive now. From what I’ve seen, ghost buster DLC has had some of the least hype about in separate forum, Facebook and otherwise private discord.
And I’m sorry by there are many many many fantasy games that include unicorns and dragons, a quick google search will confirm this.
As for ghosts and unicorns, they aren’t comparable at all regarding game mechanics. The “ghosts” look like holograms from a child’s show, either way, no research is put into ghosts or anything like that. You cannot research unicorns or dragons, they don’t exist, never have, never will
And I’m sorry by there are many many many fantasy games that include unicorns and dragons, a quick google search will confirm this.
As for ghosts and unicorns, they aren’t comparable at all regarding game mechanics. The “ghosts” look like holograms from a child’s show, either way, no research is put into ghosts or anything like that. You cannot research unicorns or dragons, they don’t exist, never have, never will
We are here to exchange our ideas and the forum above states “wishlist”.
So, I would think, that everyone may share their wishes.
Yes, I might also be a wish to “not have” something like extinct animals or mythological creatures. But I really don’t get why some people try to talk down every suggestion they don’t like.
As if frontier wouldn’t be able to make own decisions.
Extinct animals are possibly soon a part of real-life modern zoos. Especially if we are talking about species that got extinct recently and learning about extinct animals is also an important part of conservation.
I mean, no one should go around thinking that the last animal that got extinct was the dodo a few hundred years ago…!
As for mythological creatures, yes, they aren’t realistic, but after a few years full of realistic DLCs it might be a fun addition.
In the end we are talking about a game, and it’s not even a hyper-realistic zoo simulator.
“go play another game” or “program your own game” is just no polite reaction if someone posts his wishes for THIS game.
So let's leave the decision-making to frontier and the wishes to everyone.
So, I would think, that everyone may share their wishes.
Yes, I might also be a wish to “not have” something like extinct animals or mythological creatures. But I really don’t get why some people try to talk down every suggestion they don’t like.
As if frontier wouldn’t be able to make own decisions.
Extinct animals are possibly soon a part of real-life modern zoos. Especially if we are talking about species that got extinct recently and learning about extinct animals is also an important part of conservation.
I mean, no one should go around thinking that the last animal that got extinct was the dodo a few hundred years ago…!
As for mythological creatures, yes, they aren’t realistic, but after a few years full of realistic DLCs it might be a fun addition.
In the end we are talking about a game, and it’s not even a hyper-realistic zoo simulator.
“go play another game” or “program your own game” is just no polite reaction if someone posts his wishes for THIS game.
So let's leave the decision-making to frontier and the wishes to everyone.