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The Missing SPECIES of Jurassic Park era and Jurassic World era.
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Hopefully unnecessary and superfluous species such as Peloroplites, Teratophoneus and especially freaking Segisaurus never get added. They would just be generic, boring clones of already existing species in-game and a bloody waste of spots and resources that could be used for other new, unique species from groups that aren't even represented in the game yet, such as Prosauropods (Plateosaurus) and Alvarezsaurids (Mononykus) etc.
Mussaurus is a Prosauropod from the Novel. Teratophoneus Comes from the same formation as Nasutoceratops and it would be interesting to have an early North American Tyrannosaurid in the game.
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I'm with Gondwana on this. I'd rather they go with animals that are unique and interesting over "canon" things from merchandising, the novels or blink-and-you'll-miss-it props.
Plateosaurus is more interesting and iconic than Mussaurus (which only appeared in the novel in an outdated form) so I'd rather have that. We have better alternatives to Segisaurus, Peroplites is hard to justify with how similar it is to animals already in game, and I struggle to see what Teratophoneus would add to the game that Qianzhousaurus (oversized as it is) doesn't already have. What does Hadrosaurus, for example, bring to the table other than "was mentioned in a book or appeared on a prop"?
That said, picks like Concavenator, Protoceratops and Mononykus are really cool. So if it's both interesting and franchise related, yeah that's a great pick.
Plateosaurus is more interesting and iconic than Mussaurus (which only appeared in the novel in an outdated form) so I'd rather have that. We have better alternatives to Segisaurus, Peroplites is hard to justify with how similar it is to animals already in game, and I struggle to see what Teratophoneus would add to the game that Qianzhousaurus (oversized as it is) doesn't already have. What does Hadrosaurus, for example, bring to the table other than "was mentioned in a book or appeared on a prop"?
That said, picks like Concavenator, Protoceratops and Mononykus are really cool. So if it's both interesting and franchise related, yeah that's a great pick.
Why exactly would that boring clone be "needed"? Just because you want it?
And there is already Qianzhousaurus as a smaller tyrannosaurid, as mentioned by Funderbunk. Moros (even smaller) will also be added very likely thanks to Dominion.
Frontier is prioritizing film appearances over everything else, not the other stuff you consider "canon" (really beginning to hate that word).
Okay lets break it down. And see which are worth while to add based on several merits. Not all of these are strictly part of the film canon.
Concavenator
While we already have a number of Carcharodontosaurids, Concavenator has a pretty distinct shape and it's also much smaller than it's cousins. Could be interesting as an addition. It's also often a popular choice. So I'd say yes.
Teratophoneus
While I would personally love to see this in the game as it would add an earlier Tyrannosaur that goes well with Parasaurolophus and Nasutoceratops. I'd have to agree with the others that feels very similar to Albertosaurus and Qianzhousaurus. This is also not a small animal. Visually it would look very similar to Albertosaurus in both design and size. So maybe not?
Peloroplites
We already have a number of Nodosaurids that look fairly similar. The only thing it really has going for it, is that it's canon. Maybe not.
Mussaurus
We have no "prosauropods" in the game at all. It's also from Africa where we don't have a lot of dinosaurs in the game. Sure, Plateosaurus is more well known. But because of the book connection I'd go for Mussaurus instead. So this is an automatic yes for me.
Segisaurus
Very similar to Coelophysis. It's canon sure. But what does this really add? I'd say no on this one.
Hadrosaurus
Personally I love hadrosaurs, so I will say I'm biased. It's not the most spectacular looking dinosaur out there. But I would say yes on this one for several reasons. It's from the East of the USA where dinosaurs are very rare. It's also historically a very important dinosaur. Hadrosaurus was the first dinosaur to ever be mounted as a full skeleton. We have a number of Hadrosaurids in the game yes. But no basal ones. Yes on this one.
Nipponosaurus
On the one hand, we have a bunch of Lambeosaurine Hadrosaurs already. But if another Lambeosaurine is going to get added, it should be this one. It's part of the film canon, it's visually distinct enough form the other hadrosaurs and it's from an interesting location in what was Japan, but is now Russia. So, maybe?
Coelurus
A fairly bland basal coelurosaur. Visually not that distinct. But it would be nice to have a small theropod from the Morrison formation. The better known Ornitholestes might be a more interesting choice though. Maybe?
Kosmoceratops
Ceratopsians haven't had much love in DLC or updates across both games. This one is quite visually distinct. So, yes.
Agujaceratops
Same story as Kosmoceratops. Good visually distinct ceratopsian. Yes.
Deinosuchus
There are no crocodiles in the game right now. It would definitely be interesting to add. But currently the game really does not support this type of animal. We'd need completely new mechanics for semi-aquatic behaviour for Deinosuchus to shine. So with a heavy heart. No.
Alamosaurus
Titanosaurs just got some love with the Dreadnoughtus film variant. But other than that we don't have much for Cretaceous Sauropods. It would also be a nice fit for T. rex and co. So maybe?
Protoceratops
Do don't have any basal Ceratopsians in the game at all. It's an iconic dinosaur and the perfect counterpart for Velociraptor. Absolutely yes.
Tenontosaurus
Another Iguanodont. While it does look quite different from both Iguanodon and Muttaburrasaurus, it might not be the mots exciting addition. It would pair very nicely with Deinonychus though. So, maybe?
Concavenator
While we already have a number of Carcharodontosaurids, Concavenator has a pretty distinct shape and it's also much smaller than it's cousins. Could be interesting as an addition. It's also often a popular choice. So I'd say yes.
Teratophoneus
While I would personally love to see this in the game as it would add an earlier Tyrannosaur that goes well with Parasaurolophus and Nasutoceratops. I'd have to agree with the others that feels very similar to Albertosaurus and Qianzhousaurus. This is also not a small animal. Visually it would look very similar to Albertosaurus in both design and size. So maybe not?
Peloroplites
We already have a number of Nodosaurids that look fairly similar. The only thing it really has going for it, is that it's canon. Maybe not.
Mussaurus
We have no "prosauropods" in the game at all. It's also from Africa where we don't have a lot of dinosaurs in the game. Sure, Plateosaurus is more well known. But because of the book connection I'd go for Mussaurus instead. So this is an automatic yes for me.
Segisaurus
Very similar to Coelophysis. It's canon sure. But what does this really add? I'd say no on this one.
Hadrosaurus
Personally I love hadrosaurs, so I will say I'm biased. It's not the most spectacular looking dinosaur out there. But I would say yes on this one for several reasons. It's from the East of the USA where dinosaurs are very rare. It's also historically a very important dinosaur. Hadrosaurus was the first dinosaur to ever be mounted as a full skeleton. We have a number of Hadrosaurids in the game yes. But no basal ones. Yes on this one.
Nipponosaurus
On the one hand, we have a bunch of Lambeosaurine Hadrosaurs already. But if another Lambeosaurine is going to get added, it should be this one. It's part of the film canon, it's visually distinct enough form the other hadrosaurs and it's from an interesting location in what was Japan, but is now Russia. So, maybe?
Coelurus
A fairly bland basal coelurosaur. Visually not that distinct. But it would be nice to have a small theropod from the Morrison formation. The better known Ornitholestes might be a more interesting choice though. Maybe?
Kosmoceratops
Ceratopsians haven't had much love in DLC or updates across both games. This one is quite visually distinct. So, yes.
Agujaceratops
Same story as Kosmoceratops. Good visually distinct ceratopsian. Yes.
Deinosuchus
There are no crocodiles in the game right now. It would definitely be interesting to add. But currently the game really does not support this type of animal. We'd need completely new mechanics for semi-aquatic behaviour for Deinosuchus to shine. So with a heavy heart. No.
Alamosaurus
Titanosaurs just got some love with the Dreadnoughtus film variant. But other than that we don't have much for Cretaceous Sauropods. It would also be a nice fit for T. rex and co. So maybe?
Protoceratops
Do don't have any basal Ceratopsians in the game at all. It's an iconic dinosaur and the perfect counterpart for Velociraptor. Absolutely yes.
Tenontosaurus
Another Iguanodont. While it does look quite different from both Iguanodon and Muttaburrasaurus, it might not be the mots exciting addition. It would pair very nicely with Deinonychus though. So, maybe?
alright you all win.
Plateosaurus maybe iconic but between the two Mussaurus has a better chance being added because of its connection to the Jurassic Park novel, also the outdated form you're speaking of doesn't have to be the one that is depicted in the outdated picture, Frontier added the scientifically accurate ouranosaurus and they could do the exact same thing with Mussaurus but more scientifically accurate. In fact both plateosaurus and Mussaurus are not only look the same, but also don't look that different from each other so we're not missing out if either is added in any way.
Plateosaurus is coming to Prehistoric Kingdom Soon.
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Fair, but the larger species of Plateosaurus could reach up to 4000 kg as opposed to 1000 kg of an adult Mussaurus?
Edit: Oh my dude, you didn't have to change your ideas just because other people didn't think they were as important as you do.
Edit: Oh my dude, you didn't have to change your ideas just because other people didn't think they were as important as you do.
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This species definitely is on my list on what should be added to Jurassic world Evolution 2. early sauropodomorph from the late Triassic Era.
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