How the user specifies the creation of a new dinosaur (screen capture). Click to see full-size.

It’s finally that time: we’re adding dinosaurs to Dinosaur Island now. Above is the ‘creation’ screen. As you can see we are modeling each dinosaur in great detail. We are tracking how much they’ve eaten, how much energy they’re expending, what their diet is, age, health. You can even give each dinosaur a personal name.

By the way, none of this is necessary for you to enjoy Dinosaur Island. This is just a glimpse of the ‘behind the scene’ details that we are implementing to assure historical accuracy.

Trivia question: do you know why this T. rex is named Sue? See here for the answer.