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I've been kicking around ideas for animal changes aside just making them more accurate, so I put together these little doodles to illustrate some ideas I had for the Pteranodon.
Basically I want to move the Ptera closer to being more of a sea-"bird" as it was in life, and of course give it a distinct skillset from other flyers.

1.Of course change the model for a more realistic appearance, this whole idea is kind of a companion to my "REAL Dossier" projects: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=770170321 
Along with gender differences, just color/crest size.

2.Being able to sit on the water's surface like the Peligornis. It'd function practically the same: Swim, and fish from it's back.

3.This is sort of a 2-parter the Ptera should be able to dive into the water for a short time darting through and skewering anything in it's way. It'd function sorta like jumping out of the water with the manta but with a hit box as well. The second portion is the dive, while in the air it should work like the gryphon picking up speed as you dive just with no touch-down attack and with the water functionality.
-Also would lose Oxygen/Stam while moving under water.

4.Pteranodon and other pterasaurs shouldn't be able to pick things up with it's feet, instead using it's beak and of course limiting it to small creatures. Animals like shoulder pets, lystro, dodos. Stuff in that general size range.

5.The Ptera could also work as a fishing trap, able to pick up and transport fish. It should also be able to harvest prime fish with more effectiveness, making it a must-have for taming other fish-eaters.

I'm not too sure how the stats should be changed up, but maybe it should have more stam and speed making it good for long distance flight. Maybe move the barrel roll onto the Tapejara as well, not concete on that though.

Some general changes I'd like to see with all flyers:
-Constant forward momentum like the Drake/Wingsuit, no more hovering
-Gryphon dive, no touch-down attack. The speed boost and stam cosumption would differ depending on the animal.

Could be good ideas could be bad, I just wanted to get these ideas out.

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"I've been kicking around ideas for animal changes aside just making them more accurate, so I put together these little doodles to illustrate some ideas I had for the Pteranodon.
Basically I want to move the Ptera closer to being more of a sea-"bird" as it was in life, and of course give it a distinct skillset from other flyers.

1.Of course change the model for a more realistic appearance, this whole idea is kind of a companion to my "REAL Dossier" projects: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=770170321
Along with gender differences, just color/crest size.

2.Being able to sit on the water's surface like the Peligornis. It'd function practically the same: Swim, and fish from it's back.

3.This is sort of a 2-parter the Ptera should be able to dive into the water for a short time darting through and skewering anything in it's way. It'd function sorta like jumping out of the water with the manta but with a hit box as well. The second portion is the dive, while in the air it should work like the gryphon picking up speed as you dive just with no touch-down attack and with the water functionality.
-Also would lose Oxygen/Stam while moving under water.

4.Pteranodon and other pterasaurs shouldn't be able to pick things up with it's feet, instead using it's beak and of course limiting it to small creatures. Animals like shoulder pets, lystro, dodos. Stuff in that general size range.

5.The Ptera could also work as a fishing trap, able to pick up and transport fish. It should also be able to harvest prime fish with more effectiveness, making it a must-have for taming other fish-eaters.

I'm not too sure how the stats should be changed up, but maybe it should have more stam and speed making it good for long distance flight. Maybe move the barrel roll onto the Tapejara as well, not concete on that though.

Some general changes I'd like to see with all flyers:
-Constant forward momentum like the Drake/Wingsuit, no more hovering
-Gryphon dive, no touch-down attack. The speed boost and stam cosumption would differ depending on the animal.

Could be good ideas could be bad, I just wanted to get these ideas out."

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Nemo [author] Dec 8, 2018 @ 4:31pm

Taking creative liberties but keeping it close to 'realistic' is really what I wish WC or even a mod dev would do with ARK but that ship's sailed it seems haha.

I'm glad you're positive about my ideas though, even if this post ancient and I've honestly moved away from ARK. It's still fun to think about and honestly I wouldn't mind one day returning to the game and making more dossiers or idea sheets like this.

Jelly Gecko Dec 5, 2018 @ 10:17pm

Since other folks have mentioned Pelagornis - there's a missing opportunity for it to play the role of a game-ified Albatross I think. It's got those big long soaring wings that suggest it should be right up there with the Albatross as a master glider and endurance flier.

Jelly Gecko Dec 5, 2018 @ 10:03pm

Liking the idea here - it reads to me like it's being realistic and taking liberties in the right ways.

Nemo [author] Sep 15, 2018 @ 8:28pm

Not a flame war, just an exchange of opinion no need to get heated or feel like I'm getting heated.

I'm pretty used to used to argument, I'm just firm in my idea of what I'd like to see done with ARK. Not to say that WC should bend to my will but really just to get ideas out there for anyone who agrees.

Oz Cun' Sep 15, 2018 @ 8:25pm

im not in the mood for a flamewar

Oz Cun' Sep 15, 2018 @ 8:24pm

why dont we just agree to disagree?

Nemo [author] Sep 15, 2018 @ 8:22pm

I take issue with the "the animals are subspecies" point, yes the names are different but as you pointed out with the rex they still intend it to represent the T. rex in some fashion.

"It's a subspecies" is just "creative liberties were taken" in another form.

And I'm not so much a 'fanatic' of accurate dinosaurs as I am a fan of dinosaurs, that is to say, dinosaurs not creatures that vaguely resemble them. I'm not going to play Nintendogs where you're promised to be raising a dog only to be met with strange alien creatures with dog-like features.

All of that said WC is free to have their creativity, but I'm also free to disagree with aspects of it.

Oz Cun' Sep 15, 2018 @ 8:14pm

the Dinos in ARK are Subspecies of the actual Creature tho, they even stated it in the T-rex Dossier "despite being a subspecies of t-rex, everyone just calls it a T-rex or Rex, ive long since stopped trying to convince people otherwise, especially the ones with Tyrannosaurus Teeth for necklace", Sidenote) I completely agree with Scientifically accurate Dinos, but that doesnt mean im a Fanatic for them, im fine with the movie monster versions of them,i just think they should stay with their original intention.

Nemo [author] Sep 15, 2018 @ 8:06pm

Yes, but ARK IS about interacting and living amongst prehistoric creatures. If I wanted to say, have a pet raptor wouldn't I want to have an actual raptor instead of a cheap movie monster that vaugely resembles one?

My idea for more realistic creatures in ARK has always been about representing the creatures as they most likely were (game mechanics and abilities to a lesser extent as 100% accuracy wouldn't work for many reasons) rather than fantasy creatures incorectly given the names of something that once existed.

Oz Cun' Sep 15, 2018 @ 3:42am

in my opiinion Feathers on the Pterosaur for TLC is kinda absurd! ARK Isnt about Accuracy

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