Things need to change

[FrowerssX2]

I know this might be an unpopular opinion but I think it is time huge change in DLC content. For me, four habitat animals have never been enough. This has been proven again and again when a new DLC comes out by people asking for another within a month simply because there isn’t much new content.
I don’t understand why Fontire can’t simply spend 6/7 months on a DLC instead of the 3/4. We have already seen what they can do within the 3 month period in the Aquatic pack imagine what they could do if they simply had more time between DLC’s. They could double the animal count so easy. Add eight habitat animals and four exhibit animals. Yes, I understand that the price may be doubled but I would rather have this than what we do now.
But, during this pandemic it is excellent time to try this. I know some people will complain about having to wait so long but surely it will be worth it. Plus, how about separate packs? I’ve seen people saying this before but why not separate the animals and scenery? Imagine the money this game could make if they did that! Plus, this means Fontier could explain the scenery themes we already have. For example, the signs we got in the Aquatic Pack, why not add every animal because the art style is adorable.

I don’t know, maybe I’m asking for too much, but I know for sure that if things keep continuing how they are then I may not buy another DLC. And that is so sad to say after just a year of this game launching. I know other people have already left this game for dead and it is so sad to see.

[MrHappy]

I'm not sure that Frontier develop each DLC independently in each 3-4 month period. I think it's all written before hand for the most part and we get an organised releases. But you do have an interesting thought about the pandemic and that the world has now changed. Maybe developers and publishers could have done more. It would have been worth it to them with more people at home sitting at their computer.

[Starbucaneer]

The following points are just my considered opinions...

I may be missing the point but what is the difference between waiting twice the time for twice the content at twice the price compared to the current DLC policy???.
The current DLC policy is exactly the same pattern as Planet Coaster so do not expect Frontier to change their business model. It is a proven success.

If people leave the game because they think it is "dead" just because there is no new "shiny" then this really is not their kind of game. Both Planet Coaster and Planet Zoo are aimed at the creative community who make up a huge proportion of the player base for both games. That is why their Planet games are far more successful than the Jurassic cousin where creativity is stifled to the point of non-existence.

If they churn out sub par rubbish the company will quickly lose reputation and their fan base.

The quantity over quality brigade ruin games. Quality is far better in all things. Even if they churned out DLC packs monthly the people who clamour for more more more would still be bored and walk away.

Stay safe and well

[moosyman]

Originally posted by FrowerssX2:

I know this might be an unpopular opinion but I think it is time huge change in DLC content. For me, four habitat animals have never been enough. This has been proven again and again when a new DLC comes out by people asking for another within a month simply because there isn’t much new content.
I don’t understand why Fontire can’t simply spend 6/7 months on a DLC instead of the 3/4. We have already seen what they can do within the 3 month period in the Aquatic pack imagine what they could do if they simply had more time between DLC’s. They could double the animal count so easy. Add eight habitat animals and four exhibit animals. Yes, I understand that the price may be doubled but I would rather have this than what we do now.
But, during this pandemic it is excellent time to try this. I know some people will complain about having to wait so long but surely it will be worth it. Plus, how about separate packs? I’ve seen people saying this before but why not separate the animals and scenery? Imagine the money this game could make if they did that! Plus, this means Fontier could explain the scenery themes we already have. For example, the signs we got in the Aquatic Pack, why not add every animal because the art style is adorable.

I don’t know, maybe I’m asking for too much, but I know for sure that if things keep continuing how they are then I may not buy another DLC. And that is so sad to say after just a year of this game launching. I know other people have already left this game for dead and it is so sad to see.

I agree with you wholeheartedly. I haven't bought any DLC since the arctic dlc(I can't remember if there were any after that) so its been nearly a year since I've touched this game, and honestly I can't say I've got any interest to either. It saddens me, because I remember being hyped as hell for the game, but theres nothing new and substantial enough to make me want to come back. All the DLC's are extremely surface level(Australia only getting like 4 animals, the 'aquatic' dlc only getting 4 animals) that there's not really anything substantial I could add to a zoo involving these without having a desolate aquatic section or an extremely short australian section. I would've happily spent more money for it too, but none of it is worth my money or time. And that isn't even mentioning how the game STILL seems to be riddled with game breaking bugs that people constantly report having.

[Just Kevin]

I know this might be an unpopular opinion but I think it is time huge change in DLC content. For me, four habitat animals have never been enough. This has been proven again and again when a new DLC comes out by people asking for another within a month simply because there isn’t much new content

A: But each DLC only costs around £8, and there's not just animals in them.

[Just Kevin]

Originally posted by FrowerssX2:

I know this might be an unpopular opinion but I think it is time huge change in DLC content. For me, four habitat animals have never been enough. This has been proven again and again when a new DLC comes out by people asking for another within a month simply because there isn’t much new content.

A: that's fine by me. I have yet to manage to build a zoo with even just all the original animals in, because my PC will not run that many.

I don’t understand why Fontire can’t simply spend 6/7 months on a DLC instead of the 3/4. We have already seen what they can do within the 3 month period in the Aquatic pack imagine what they could do if they simply had more time between DLC’s.

A: they may have been working on them from before the game was first released, but decided to sell some as DLCs. Possibly one way to make the original game as cheap as it is.

They could double the animal count so easy.

A: They do, but in a shorter time period ... I am sure that keeps people interested, rather than having to wait much longer for larger DLCs.


Add eight habitat animals and four exhibit animals. Yes, I understand that the price may be doubled but I would rather have this than what we do now.

A: this may sound illogical, but I would rather pay £8 for two lesser packs than wait and have to pay £16 for a bigger pack, much later. £8 seems less painful.

But, during this pandemic it is excellent time to try this. I know some people will complain about having to wait so long but surely it will be worth it. Plus, how about separate packs? I’ve seen people saying this before but why not separate the animals and scenery?

A: you mean like EA keep ripping people off for The Sims Stuff packs? £9 for some new furniture? Another £9 for some new clothes? £30 for a new DLC? I will give that a miss (and eventually did with Sims 4).

Imagine the money this game could make if they did that! Plus, this means Fontier could explain the scenery themes we already have.

A: explain them? What do you mean?

For example, the signs we got in the Aquatic Pack, why not add every animal because the art style is adorable.

I don’t know, maybe I’m asking for too much, but I know for sure that if things keep continuing how they are then I may not buy another DLC.

A: but they are only to cost of a cup of coffee or a burger.

And that is so sad to say after just a year of this game launching. I know other people have already left this game for dead and it is so sad to see.

A: I left it for a while to try Planet Coaster. I soon came back because I found PC repetitive and boring.

[Just Kevin]

I agree with you wholeheartedly. I haven't bought any DLC since the arctic dlc(I can't remember if there were any after that)

A: that was the last one ...

so its been nearly a year since I've touched this game,

A: why are you still on this forum then?!

and honestly I can't say I've got any interest to either. It saddens me, because I remember being hyped as hell for the game, but theres nothing new and substantial enough to make me want to come back. All the DLC's are extremely surface level(Australia only getting like 4 animals, the 'aquatic' dlc only getting 4 animals) that there's not really anything substantial I could add to a zoo involving these without having a desolate aquatic section or an extremely short australian section. I would've happily spent more money for it too, but none of it is worth my money or time. And that isn't even mentioning how the game STILL seems to be riddled with game breaking bugs that people constantly report having.

A: so the almost infinite creativity of creating a zoos (and running them) is not for you then.

[FrowerssX2]

Originally posted by kevlms:

Originally posted by FrowerssX2:

But, during this pandemic it is excellent time to try this. I know some people will complain about having to wait so long but surely it will be worth it. Plus, how about separate packs? I’ve seen people saying this before but why not separate the animals and scenery?

A: you mean like EA keep ripping people off for The Sims Stuff packs? £9 for some new furniture? Another £9 for some new clothes? £30 for a new DLC? I will give that a miss (and eventually did with Sims 4).

Okay, you've got a point here ^^'

[FrowerssX2]

That's fine by me. I have yet to manage to build a zoo with even just all the original animals in, because my PC will not run that many.

A: I understand but my PC can handle a massive zoo with all the current animals (if the park isn't big or detailed)

They do, but in a shorter time period ... I am sure that keeps people interested, rather than having to wait much longer for larger DLCs.

A; Small DLC's make people demand more after a mere month because of the lack of content. It seems like people have forgotten how to wait so Fontire has to push out a DLC within three months just to keep people playing the game

this may sound illogical, but I would rather pay £8 for two lesser packs than wait and have to pay £16 for a bigger pack, much later. £8 seems less painful.

A: so, £8 every three months (For four animals) sounds better than £16 per six months (For 8 animals)? I don't understand your logic. Is it because you don't want to wait? Why? So you'd rather that things stay as they are? If not then please, give me your view on how things can change. I'd be totally interested.

But they are only to cost of a cup of coffee or a burger.

A: at what cost? the lack of new content is pathetic

I left it for a while to try Planet Coaster. I soon came back because I found PC repetitive and boring.

A: that's why things need to change! And Quick!

[FrowerssX2]

Originally posted by kevlms:

I know this might be an unpopular opinion but I think it is time huge change in DLC content. For me, four habitat animals have never been enough. This has been proven again and again when a new DLC comes out by people asking for another within a month simply because there isn’t much new content

A: But each DLC only costs around £8, and there's not just animals in them.

Yes, but this is a ZOO game, people are getting bored because of the lack of animals! not everyone has great building skills and can build for 3/8 hours

[Just Kevin]

There's what? 78 animals in even just the base game? Not sure if that includes all the exhibit creatures. I am not sure what some people are expecting from it, but it's a zoo simulator more than only a game, in which you have to look after animals, the visitors, the staff, and try to make a profit (even in the sandbox, rather than just ignore that concept). Build stuff from scratch if that way inclined. There's a hell of a lot to deal with to keep 'players' busy. Perhaps I came across a workshop zoo built by someone who does not care about looking after the animals or even the staff? It was a Sandbox creation and everything to do with animal welfare was turned off. Animals were even sharing habitats with animals that would normally eat them, and in habitats even a rabbit would feel cramped in. Hardly any staff too. It was pointless. I like the cheap and quite fast to come out DLCs. If I had to wait far too many months I would possibly lose interest.

[FrowerssX2]

Originally posted by kevlms:

There's what? 78 animals in even just the base game? Not sure if that includes all the exhibit creatures. I am not sure what some people are expecting from it, but it's a zoo simulator more than only a game, in which you have to look after animals, the visitors, the staff, and try to make a profit (even in the sandbox, rather than just ignore that concept). Build stuff from scratch if that way inclined. There's a hell of a lot to deal with to keep 'players' busy. Perhaps I came across a workshop zoo built by someone who does not care about looking after the animals or even the staff? It was a Sandbox creation and everything to do with animal welfare was turned off. Animals were even sharing habitats with animals that would normally eat them, and in habitats even a rabbit would feel cramped in. Hardly any staff too. It was pointless. I like the cheap and quite fast to come out DLCs. If I had to wait far too many months I would possibly lose interest.

Yes, lose interest because of the lack of new content, that's the point. The only noteable thing this game has come out with are skin colours and underwater swimming. That's it!

[Just Kevin]

But there's plenty to do. try running the zoo. And if that's not for you, then you were playing the wrong game.

[FrowerssX2]

Originally posted by kevlms:

But there's plenty to do. try running the zoo. And if that's not for you, then you were playing the wrong game.

If there is plenty to do then why would you lose interest if you had to wait for new things???

[Just Kevin]

Because I play it many many hours a day. Simple. One has to take a rest from things, then come back. New things can add something, but with 3 or is it 4? DLCs already, there's a huge number of animals already.

https://planetzoo.fandom.com/wiki/List_of_Animals

But to be honest I like to see what variation I can do with habitats, for the same animals. Often starting a new zoo to do so. There's infinite variation. It sure beats wandering around shooting people (in a game.)