The Final Countdown (cue the music)

Neovenator

Neovenator
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? :)
 

Andrew2018

Andrew2018
Neovenator said:
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? :)
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I just "Bought" Civ 6 and all the expansions. That kills more than enough time.
 

Fluffy_Flippers

Fluffy_Flippers
Well first of all work is keeping me busy but I know I will loose my mind when the game is actually out and I just want to play it and still have to work :(. Life was so much easier as a student! I've also started a rerun on all the JP/JW movies and off course keeping up with the BIS YouTube video's helps as well. This week was the toughest on me, so much new information that it was hard to keep sane :). But we are nearing the end of the work week and I can say I've survived and am ready for the live stream on Sunday!!

Still deciding to take off on Tuesday or not, or maybe Wednesday. Hmm tough!
 

Neovenator

Neovenator
Fluffy_Flippers said:
Well first of all work is keeping me busy but I know I will loose my mind when the game is actually out and I just want to play it and still have to work :(. Life was so much easier as a student! I've also started a rerun on all the JP/JW movies and off course keeping up with the BIS YouTube video's helps as well. This week was the toughest on me, so much new information that it was hard to keep sane :). But we are nearing the end of the work week and I can say I've survived and am ready for the live stream on Sunday!!

Still deciding to take off on Tuesday or not, or maybe Wednesday. Hmm tough!
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Exactly! I work Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 10 hour shifts. It's going to kill me. The problem is, I only work two or three days per week, and I can't mess around with the schedule, so I'll just have to get it over with and look forward to the evenings.

Right now, I'm just passing the time trying to think of what animals to put together in exhibits. The options are endless. In JPOG, I always separated them by era to please the Dino Nerds. But in keeping with the original film, which had Brachiosauruses and Parasaurolophuses living together, and JW which threw all kinds of herbivores together, I'm overwhelmed by the possibilities. I think I'm just going to focus on visually interesting combinations. How about you guys?

EDIT: Disregard the last question - this is covered in the recent Isla Nublar plans topic.
 
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Fluffy_Flippers

Fluffy_Flippers
Neovenator said:
Exactly! I work Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 10 hour shifts. It's going to kill me. The problem is, I only work two or three days per week, and I can't mess around with the schedule, so I'll just have to get it over with and look forward to the evenings.

Right now, I'm just passing the time trying to think of what animals to put together in exhibits. The options are endless. In JPOG, I always separated them by era to please the Dino Nerds. But in keeping with the original film, which had Brachiosauruses and Parasaurolophuses living together, and JW which threw all kinds of herbivores together, I'm overwhelmed by the possibilities. I think I'm just going to focus on visually interesting combinations. How about you guys?

EDIT: Disregard the last question - this is covered in the recent Isla Nublar plans topic.
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I work 5 days a week (Monday through Friday) 8 hours a day. I wish my job was like 3x 10 hours :). That way I had more free day, but unfortunately my job doesn't have that.

I am so excited for JWE but it's still a couple of days away, but I am glad the wait is almost over. I can almost stream JWE!!! YES!!
 

dbwilko

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Working 14+ hour days has helped this week. I'm like a kid on the final week to christmas. Never been this excited for the release of a game.
 

A_Mango

A_Mango
Always take the day off after the launch day, in this case weds. Not that im expecting any with this game, but generally theres always launch issues with popular games that need dealing with so a day off can be wasted.
 

AngrySaltire

AngrySaltire
So excited for release. Was going to leave preordering the game till the last minute and maybe wait for the live stream, but ended up breaking in to temptation and bought the deluxe edition last night !
 

AngrySaltire

AngrySaltire
Neovenator said:
I did the exact same thing [yesnod]
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This is after I said I wouldnt preorder another game after the SW battlefront 2 fiasco where I cancelled my order a week before release lol Currently I am trying to contain my inner 5 year olds excitement. Aaahhhhh so excited! Show me the pretty dinosaurs. I am honestly a grown man lol Honest :D
 

PCMR4Life

PCMR4Life
I was watching Prehistoric Kingdom as well but it never quite clicked with me cause it's not JP. This game is though which is what I wanted. PK isn't JP like in anyway which is understandable but what I really wanted is a JP game.
 
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