ZooBerry

[pukkie]

That is a masiive accomplishment for you and yur team

Well done to you all and especially Aubrey of course

[Goosifer]

Announcing the closure of the ZooBerry forum.

 

ZooBerry itself, the main website with the downloads, is safe for many years to come. I might replace the forum link to one of the existing Zoo Tycoon discords or make a separate ZooBerry discord. I haven't decided yet. The forum component doesn't seem to have a lot of utility for the project at the moment. Maybe in the future when it makes sense!

[Goosifer]

Okay so since the ZooBerry forum is closing we took this opportunity to bite the bullet and make an OpenZT discord server in its place. Everyone is welcome to join:

 

https://discord.gg/jgrNWbEucP

 

It will be the primary place where you can find updates on:

- the OpenZT project, a reimplementation of Zoo Tycoon Complete Collection
- ZooBerry.org, the mod-hosting platform for Zoo Tycoon 1/2
- PANDA Loader, a mod loader and manager for ZT1/ZT2
- EMU API, Lua scripting support for ZT1

 

We also have a small space for project sharing that will hopefully grow with the project given time. The other projects are known quantities, but at least for another year or two it will be the only place we'll actively be discussing OpenZT.

[(Designer)Zarawatto]

Is OpenZT some mock of "OpenAI" name? ??

 

Already there ??

[Goosifer]

Ah yes AI in Zoo tycoon predates OpenAI!!

 

Thanks for joining Zarawatto. It’s actually inspired in name by OpenRCT2

[pukkie]

What does reimplementation mean?

[Goosifer]

We're trying to rewrite the original game from the ground up with new features, bug fixes, and better modding support. We're hoping it injects new life into the community when we're done.

 

Here's an article that describes a similar project for another old game: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenRCT2

[Fern]

Yes update it by crossing it with some of the RCT features. That would be a nice idea. ZT graphics were better though. But things like building your own buildings  would be nice.

 

[Goosifer]

I forgot to post this. 8 mods were archived in March. No itemized list this time due to lack of time, but the last eight in this latest mods list should cover them: https://www.zooberry.org/latest-mods/

 

It's been busy at school so drops are a bit sparse until summer.

[pukkie]

School always goes first Goosifer

 

We are greatful for everything you make for us

Good luck with school and make yourself proud!