I quit this message board about a week ago. Didn't care for some of the attitudes being expressed around here. But dang it, the wait is KILLING ME and my misery needs company. (Forum, I just can't stay mad at you.)
I just preordered the deluxe edition. I've been trying to stay away from YouTube but it's impossible. I'm keeping up with BIS and every other scrap of gameplay footage out there. I feel like I've been waiting for this game since JPOG came out. I loved JPOG, but it felt hamstrung by poor graphics and frustrating population limits. Didn't stop me from putting hundreds of hours into it, but I've always wanted a sequel. I followed the development of Mesozoica and Prehistoric Kingdom, but when I saw JWE on the horizon, it stole my full attention. These last few days before release are torture!
Of course, there are some strange design choices that I hope can be addressed down the line (sleeping, pack hunting, park decorations, challenge modes, etc). The pinned wishlist here is an overflowing catchall, and I don't bother with it anymore. But at least Frontier seems dedicated to making a great game. I am so impressed by this team. I know they are working under some pretty intense time constraints, and for that, I give them so much respect. They have clearly made something special.
So, how are you guys surviving the wait?
I just preordered the deluxe edition. I've been trying to stay away from YouTube but it's impossible. I'm keeping up with BIS and every other scrap of gameplay footage out there. I feel like I've been waiting for this game since JPOG came out. I loved JPOG, but it felt hamstrung by poor graphics and frustrating population limits. Didn't stop me from putting hundreds of hours into it, but I've always wanted a sequel. I followed the development of Mesozoica and Prehistoric Kingdom, but when I saw JWE on the horizon, it stole my full attention. These last few days before release are torture!
Of course, there are some strange design choices that I hope can be addressed down the line (sleeping, pack hunting, park decorations, challenge modes, etc). The pinned wishlist here is an overflowing catchall, and I don't bother with it anymore. But at least Frontier seems dedicated to making a great game. I am so impressed by this team. I know they are working under some pretty intense time constraints, and for that, I give them so much respect. They have clearly made something special.
So, how are you guys surviving the wait?