Observation Log

Introduction

These observations are based upon what has been seen in screenshots, previews, videos and interviews. If there is any interpretation on my part, the entry is labeled as “(Speculation)”.

Update Log & Observations - June 1st, 2008

• Superpowers - Depending on what sort of organism you create, it will have access to one of three super powers later in the game.
• Some cells are now translucent
• Tribe Competition - It is now species vs. species, rather different members of your own species competing against each other.
• Tribal Phase - Can build a totem pole like structure - food appears to be stored here (speculation: it may be an offering to the gods?)
• Tribal Food - Fruit on trees can be picked (forage) and fish can be captured with spear like tools
• Tribal Headgear - Tribesman can wear masks
• What appear to be tribe leaders carry long sticks with a skull at its tip, they appear to be able to cause firework-like displays
• Tribesman can carry torches
• Farms - Pens can hold more than one tamed creature
• Tamed creatures give produce, such as eggs.
• One legged creatures hop
• Creature parts - Some creature parts must be found in the wilderness or acquired through quests, rather than becoming available after upgrading the creature’s brain.
• Civilization Phase: Can create a giant hologram of a creature, (speculation) possibly acts as a religious tool
• Space Phase: Your UFO can lead a small squadron of allied UFOs and engage in space combat. Large scale space warfare has not been shown and is still unconfirmed.
• Graphics are more polished and refined