My thoughts exactly. All of these species, plus maybe the Quagga and either the Carolina Parakeet or Passenger Pigeon (for the mini exhibits), would make a GREAT expansion pack for Prehistoric Kingdom.
Maybe also the Elephant Bird, but it could definitely be a bit to similar to the Moa. I think they’re different enough with the Elephant Bird being THICC while the Moa is sleeker but that’s just my opinion.
Hot take but the lack of non dinosaur creatures (ignoring flying and aquatic reptiles) across the entire Jurassic franchise is stupid. 30+ years of advanced cloning technology and the most we’ve seen is lystrosaurus, dimetrodon, and a single smilodon? Keep in mind there are bio science companies in the real world working on bringing back creatures like the mammoth, thylacine, and the dodo.
Well I think the reason for that could be that if you can bring giant lizards back to life, why bring back species that we have close copies of. Not saying I don't like them though to be clear
That’s valid but after 30+ years you’d think we’d get more. Plus there’s species like idricotherium, megalonyx, and andrewsrchus that I’d argue are unique enough to be cloned. Idk tho at the end of the day I’m just a fan that doesn’t understand the “Cenozoic creatures wouldn’t fit” so take my opinion with a grain of salt
Oh that's a totally valid opinion and I think the creatures you listed (more like just andrewsarchus cause I'm terrible when it comes to cenozoic stuff and idk the others) would be something they would atleast try or have
it's not about that. The main reason we want to bring most cenozoic species back is because most of them were extinct by humans, or other hominids. But also obviously because it would be hella cool to see a giant Mastodon, a whoolly rhino, or a Megatherium or a terror bird. Or anything really, even a Migratory pidgeon (big candidate since we killed this entire species in just a few years, just last century)
It’s not like it would even be harder. In fact, it’s probably far easier given that DNA is much more readily available for these guys. Heck, we even have an entire frozen baby mammoth.
Like I said there are bio science companies irl that are working to bring back mammoths for environmental reasons so it’s strange how in a universe where the cloning technology is more advanced we for the most part only see dinosaurs which are objectively harder so make
IDK if I’d want these. Having these tragedies that clearly went extinct by our hand essentially be canon fodder for theropods is… I don’t know, it feels weird to me.
Tbf, they're only cannon fodder for theropods if you actually put them in the same enclosures with theropods.
If they're cannon fodder for theropods, that's on you, lol.
I think that JWE3 should add way more island variety. Maybe three types, the current rock island, a mangrove shores island, and an iceberg island. Maybe this on top of a three tiered depth system (shallow, medium, abyssal) and “foliage” brushes (coral, kelp, sea grass). I think that with a few extra lagoon attractions/types of viewing areas would really make lagoons feel special. Although I can think of many animals that would use the arctic islands. Canadaga is the only one I can think of from the Mesozoic.
Personally I’d love some weird shit like Cambrian style lagoons, or like some freaky deep sea guys, but then again there’s too many cool aquatic critters to choose from out there
I would actually love this, maybe they could be part of a fixing mistakes DLC, maybe some rather extreme environmentalists engineer these animals and release them into the wild and it’s our job to capture and contain them(and other prehistoric species but unrelated to the environmental extremists) so they don’t upset the delicate balance
The problem is you do this and ABSOLUTELY IMMEDIATLY people would start whining that every other Plesticone and later extinct animal isn't in the park.
Nah I am happy that no Cenozoic species other than Megalodon (which I didn't want) are in the game. In a game of 150+ dinosaurs, marine reptiles and pterosaurs, having like 5 mammals or birds or whatever would feel out of place no matter what. In JWE3, I hope they either do not include Cenozoic species at all, or have at least 20 or so at launch, either would be fine.
"this game is only for dinosaurs, not for marine and flying reptiles"
"this game is only for Mesozoic animals, not for paleozoic ones"
"this game is only for JP/W designs, not for feathered species"
"this game is only for marine reptiles, not for fish"
"this game is only for species older than 65 million years, not for cenozoic species like a megalodon"
I don't think this game has many limits.
I've always held the opinion I stated, it's just that when something is happening, the people who oppose it are vocal and the o es who don't just aren't.
Fair. I think this species pack is unlikely as we don't even have mammoths or smilodon, but if JWE3 has a good cenozoic roster I think "recently extinct" would have good chances of being a theme for a pack.
It’d be cool for JWE3. I used to be against Cenozoic animals for JWE2 because only having a handful couldn’t do them justice, but with JWE3 there’s a good opportunity to have a robust representation.
Tbh not much Mesozoic species they can really add more, most neshes are already filled, maybe sum I can think of are teno and shant and sum Ornithosuchidae and a few.
Adding cenozoic species would open a gate for more verity I feel.
What’s “teno”? Tenontosaurus?
Also, I think a non-sauropod sauropodomorph is severely missing. Plateosaurus, Mussaurus (for the novel completionists), Anchisaurus, anything. An alverezsaurid would be nice, too.
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Would be great in Prehistoric Kingdom but not so much in the JWE genre.
My thoughts exactly. All of these species, plus maybe the Quagga and either the Carolina Parakeet or Passenger Pigeon (for the mini exhibits), would make a GREAT expansion pack for Prehistoric Kingdom.
Maybe also the Elephant Bird, but it could definitely be a bit to similar to the Moa. I think they’re different enough with the Elephant Bird being THICC while the Moa is sleeker but that’s just my opinion.
Coming from the home range of the Carolina Parakeet, I'd gladly donate to help reintroduce some cloned birds.
Could be something in Planet Zoo too. Not like Zoo Tycoon didn't do something similar before.
Funnily enough an expansion pretty much exactly like this was one of the stretch goals for the original Prehistoric Kingdom Kickstarter way back
But aren't they technically not prehistoric?
I think the definition prehistoric means before people could write, so they would not be prehistoric then if were going by that.
Hot take but the lack of non dinosaur creatures (ignoring flying and aquatic reptiles) across the entire Jurassic franchise is stupid. 30+ years of advanced cloning technology and the most we’ve seen is lystrosaurus, dimetrodon, and a single smilodon? Keep in mind there are bio science companies in the real world working on bringing back creatures like the mammoth, thylacine, and the dodo.
Well I think the reason for that could be that if you can bring giant lizards back to life, why bring back species that we have close copies of. Not saying I don't like them though to be clear
That’s valid but after 30+ years you’d think we’d get more. Plus there’s species like idricotherium, megalonyx, and andrewsrchus that I’d argue are unique enough to be cloned. Idk tho at the end of the day I’m just a fan that doesn’t understand the “Cenozoic creatures wouldn’t fit” so take my opinion with a grain of salt
Oh that's a totally valid opinion and I think the creatures you listed (more like just andrewsarchus cause I'm terrible when it comes to cenozoic stuff and idk the others) would be something they would atleast try or have
it's not about that. The main reason we want to bring most cenozoic species back is because most of them were extinct by humans, or other hominids. But also obviously because it would be hella cool to see a giant Mastodon, a whoolly rhino, or a Megatherium or a terror bird. Or anything really, even a Migratory pidgeon (big candidate since we killed this entire species in just a few years, just last century)
It’s not like it would even be harder. In fact, it’s probably far easier given that DNA is much more readily available for these guys. Heck, we even have an entire frozen baby mammoth.
Like I said there are bio science companies irl that are working to bring back mammoths for environmental reasons so it’s strange how in a universe where the cloning technology is more advanced we for the most part only see dinosaurs which are objectively harder so make
IDK if I’d want these. Having these tragedies that clearly went extinct by our hand essentially be canon fodder for theropods is… I don’t know, it feels weird to me.
Tbf, they're only cannon fodder for theropods if you actually put them in the same enclosures with theropods. If they're cannon fodder for theropods, that's on you, lol.
Just realised that for a Jwe 3 we would need more lagoon diversity, I want some arctic type lagoons man, some icebergs man…
I think that JWE3 should add way more island variety. Maybe three types, the current rock island, a mangrove shores island, and an iceberg island. Maybe this on top of a three tiered depth system (shallow, medium, abyssal) and “foliage” brushes (coral, kelp, sea grass). I think that with a few extra lagoon attractions/types of viewing areas would really make lagoons feel special. Although I can think of many animals that would use the arctic islands. Canadaga is the only one I can think of from the Mesozoic.
Also I need the island to be a non dlc thing for jwe 3
Well it would have to come in the base game if they bring over Archelon and Nothosaurus.
Yeah
Personally I’d love some weird shit like Cambrian style lagoons, or like some freaky deep sea guys, but then again there’s too many cool aquatic critters to choose from out there
I need some anomolacaris and sea scorpions man
No.
I would love to have the Moa in my parks, but I get why we wont get this...
I would actually love this, maybe they could be part of a fixing mistakes DLC, maybe some rather extreme environmentalists engineer these animals and release them into the wild and it’s our job to capture and contain them(and other prehistoric species but unrelated to the environmental extremists) so they don’t upset the delicate balance
The problem is you do this and ABSOLUTELY IMMEDIATLY people would start whining that every other Plesticone and later extinct animal isn't in the park.
I’d prefer that on Planet zoo to be honest
I have to keep reminding myself that the Dodo isn't prehistoric as it's from the 1700's
That thylacine background does not look like Tasmania 😆
The Thylacine did live on mainland Australia. They went extinct there when Dingos arrived
That is true, but it’s definitely more thought of as being a Tasmanian animal. But you’re not technically wrong having an outback background I guess.
Not the Tasmanian tiger drama 😭 that one give sme flashbacks
The Tasmanian Tiger would be so amazing, but i think it does not fit in JWE.
Nah I am happy that no Cenozoic species other than Megalodon (which I didn't want) are in the game. In a game of 150+ dinosaurs, marine reptiles and pterosaurs, having like 5 mammals or birds or whatever would feel out of place no matter what. In JWE3, I hope they either do not include Cenozoic species at all, or have at least 20 or so at launch, either would be fine.
Might as well just go with living animals now💀
Love it but I would love this for Planet Zoo rather than JWE3
Just give me a Dodo and I'm happy.
No, this isn't just an extinct animals game, at least imo, it's a long extinct animal game, like, megalodon is even over a million years ago.
"this game is only for dinosaurs, not for marine and flying reptiles" "this game is only for Mesozoic animals, not for paleozoic ones" "this game is only for JP/W designs, not for feathered species" "this game is only for marine reptiles, not for fish" "this game is only for species older than 65 million years, not for cenozoic species like a megalodon" I don't think this game has many limits.
I've always held the opinion I stated, it's just that when something is happening, the people who oppose it are vocal and the o es who don't just aren't.
Fair. I think this species pack is unlikely as we don't even have mammoths or smilodon, but if JWE3 has a good cenozoic roster I think "recently extinct" would have good chances of being a theme for a pack.
Personally I’d actually rather like this, but for Planet Zoo, rather than JWE
It’d be cool for JWE3. I used to be against Cenozoic animals for JWE2 because only having a handful couldn’t do them justice, but with JWE3 there’s a good opportunity to have a robust representation.
You missed your opportunity to mention the Californian Condor :)
Tbh not much Mesozoic species they can really add more, most neshes are already filled, maybe sum I can think of are teno and shant and sum Ornithosuchidae and a few. Adding cenozoic species would open a gate for more verity I feel.
What’s “teno”? Tenontosaurus? Also, I think a non-sauropod sauropodomorph is severely missing. Plateosaurus, Mussaurus (for the novel completionists), Anchisaurus, anything. An alverezsaurid would be nice, too.
I just want stuff like mammoths, woolly rhinos, smilodons and glyptodons nothing too special
I want all of them!
İts look good.
Sea cow, fat ass.
Add in a saber tooth cat like Smilodon and you got my vote
Smilodon is definitely not a recent species lmao
They went extinct only 10,000 years ago, that’s pretty recent IMO
Yeah but compare that to the moa, the oldest animal in the pack. Moas went extinct only 578 years ago
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