Species You Want To See v5.0

[Mike]

As is tradition, when the 'Species You Want To See' thread reaches 200+ replies, it is retired and a new one takes its place. A bit like Doctor Who.

This is part 5 - please note that all species that will be in the game at version 1.0 are decided and locked in at this point, but there is the possibility for post-release content in the form of DLC or suchlike could take inspiration from these threads.

Part 1: https://steamcommunity.com/app/463530/discussions/0/1644290549123745151/
Part 2: https://steamcommunity.com/app/463530/discussions/0/1643170269574884082/
Part 3: https://steamcommunity.com/app/463530/discussions/0/2949250308634741515/
Part 4: https://steamcommunity.com/app/463530/discussions/0/3040481757532529266/

[Misto Taco Laddy!]

Camponotus cylindricus would be awesome

[The 1635754th Hodling]

hmmm.

probably like other species of genuses that are in the game currently.

or any species from the spider genus Myrmarachne for freeplay really.

more rove beetles could be nice.

[Airborne Seals]

Argema mimosae could provide quite a unique challenge, with it being a gentle giant and would most likely be a prize you have to hunt down across the map instead of a dangerous fight.

[EthanJoDo]

to be honest, i would like to see any ant in the genus Oecophylla (weaver ant). or possibly paraponera clavata( bullet ant). it would be cool to be able to do missions in the trees.

[DerpDaDude2.0]

Maybe a species of weaver ant? I think a free play + missions levels would be fun in the trees! (and possibly doing a thing to bring you to the ground, so you could still play as other species? Maybe even a bees nest/wasp nest in the tree that you can fight?) I know i am asking for a lot but i think it would be an amazing thing to add!

[RealDeathClawProductions]

So we can get this out of the way now, Weaver Ants will NOT be added, their nesting system isn't compatible with the one used in game (this is also part of the reason why Army Ants and Trapjaws aren't playable) as well as the fact they are arboreal and do not dig nests.

From the FAQs page- "Can you add weaver ants to the game?

Weaver ants deserve a special mention, since they are requested so often.

No, weaver ants will not be in EotU. For starters, their nesting systems are incompatible - they create conical nests made of leaves, high up in trees. Secondly, trees - they are arboreal (tree-dwelling) and do not dig into the dirt to create their nests. As I've often said, there is a fantastic game to be made about weaver ants - but it is not EotU."

As for Bullet Ants, they will be an Ereptor exclusive unit and will be unlockable after you finish the story.

Now, as for species I would be interested in seeing, the Dracula Ant (the ant that lost the original kickstarter vote) would be neat to see brought back at some point as DLC for the game.

[EthanJoDo]

I think that's great that bullet ants will be added to the game, I knew weaver ants were going to be quite a leap because of the way the game is played. I also agree with seeing Dracula ants back in the vote, or even in the game, as they are quite unique and not much is known about them, even now.

[e.]

I imagine this has been suggested already, or given feedback already, but I cant be arsed to check to be sure so I'll say it anyway.
I'd really like to see Argentine Ants, although they use a similar "doctrine" as fire ants, their environment would be completely different, as Argentine Ants are known for their enormous supercolonies.
And there's the word.
Supercolonies.
Multiple colonies of the same species, acting as one in an urban environment. Taking place in perhaps south-east USA, as all was well there for them
until the Fire Nation attacked
Not to mention they are pathetically small, smaller than even fire ants, have no stingers, just tiny mandibles.
Utter troll of an ant species but it would be hilarious seeing these tiny things commit a 1944 on massive ass ants

[EthanJoDo]

i think that wouldn't be half bad, you could have situations like babysitter, where you have to watch over a sister colony. or you could possibly have a mechanic where you can control more then one colony to take down one foe. i also think Argentine ants would be very cool!

[milivojlashawn]

multiplayer, like art of war but 2v2 ( turnbase or war at the sametime),
more arrow/dps because look like only have 1 choice in this game.

[taco]

carpenter of any sp pls and more creatures

[Spud]

Bulldog Ants! You know why!

[army15120]

i think dracula ants would be cool aswell cause their so distinct

[eXcalibur]

Myrmecocystus, Polyrhachis, Leptomyrmex and Lasius flavus

[pikachu]

pogonomyrmex badius