Roosevelt Elk Update (Rework + New Racks + Great One)

[kind drum]

Rework: Roosevelt Elk are one of the oldest model animals in the game and it would be great to see them get some love. They need some work done with their bulk and fur mostly. They'd look so much better if they got a rework! Besides whitetail, my favorite species to hunt is the Roosevelt Elk so I'd hunt them way more often if this happened

Great One: I would absolutely love for the Roosevelt Elk to be the next Great One. It is one of the most requested GO's. And there is so many possibilities for cool fur and rack variations. I can only imagine seeing a mighty GO Roosevelt standing there before your eyes in all of it's glory. It would be crazy and a dream come true. So please let this be the next GO! In my opinion it would be the best one by far

New Racks: The diamond racks for Roosevelt Elk we have right now aren't the best and all pretty much look the same. They need to be taller, thicker and wider like how they are in The Hunter: Classic. So hopefully we'll get some update racks for these guys!

So in the long run, these guys need a complete overhaul! A rework, new racks and a GO would the breath some fresh air into the Roosevelt Elk amd make them much more unique

Also, thanks to @delicate path I decided to edit this post and add a possible Great One also for the Roosevelt Elk. The ideas for possible GO's are in the comments bellow. If you have any ideas for a GO please share them!

[velvet kestrel]

The cow looks pretty perfect

[kind drum]

The cow isn't perfect in my opinion, same goes for the bull. The head and fur need work. The body only needs a little work, mostly around the stomach area

[delicate path]

@kind drum I wish they would make a Great One Roosevelt Elk on this
https://discord.com/channels/393040947006406657/1123832368118120458

[kind drum]

Same here. Been wanting one for awhile!

[delicate path]

@kind drum I have map suggestion that includes a Roosevelt Elk GO in the Northern Lights if you're interested
https://discord.com/channels/393040947006406657/1123832368118120458

[kind drum]

Alrighty, I'll give it a look!

[kind drum]

@delicate path I would love to have a GO Roosevelt like this

[delicate path]

Absolutely 💯! I bet EW could come up with some cool rack variations

[kind drum]

For sure! Lots of possibilities. I can only imagine what they could do! Crossing my fingers they'll give us one soon 🤞🏻

[cedar lichen]

Hello ejstewart2002,

We appreciate you taking time to share with us your suggestions and ideas on how we could improve our game. Our development Team is constantly working on new content and they are open to ideas!

If you have any other ideas, feel free to share them with us!

[kind drum]

Thank you for checking it out, will do!

[delicate path]

I would like to see some of the fur variations they could come up with on these if it was made into a Great One

[kind drum]

Same here! I love the fur variations for the GO Moose and GO Fallow. I can only imagine what fur variations they could give a GO Roosevelt

I think the next GO will definitely be a Roosevelt. It has been the most requested besides the Fallow. So hopefully a remodel and GO update will come to them soon!

Here's some different racks on some Roosevelt. These are some beasts! So many possibilities for a GO

[kind drum]

I agree!

[frail yacht]

wow they just took the female and gave it horns 💀

[kind drum]

Basically! 😂

[kind drum]

Roosevelt Elk Remodeling/Great One Suggestion

[delicate path]

I would like to see some different Home ranges on Layton if they added this Great One. Change it up a little.

[kind drum]

That would be very nice! There's a lot of lakes on the map where I'd love to have some zones at. They need to be widespread on the map like whitetail and black bear

[delicate path]

It could be cool to see a Great One Elk like this with bigger Rack of course Mixed with some Black as a new Great One. I wouldn't want it half and half like the moose but kinda mixed all over with black and white.

[kind drum]

Great idea! I agree with you. That would look so good on a GO Roosevelt. I really want this to happen

[kind drum]

Something like this would be really cool to have too!

[kind drum]

It really is

[lyric otter]

a gold fur variant

[kind drum]

I can see them giving us fur variations like this one and the one that Bama shared for a GO

[delicate path]

I would like to see some different variations of this for some of the Great Ones. This is the Number 1 color scheme in the whole game for me with the fallow piebald right behind. Hopefully if they do make a Great One they keep this color scheme for the piebald along with new option as well.

[kind drum]

I agree.. That would be great to have another variant for the GO! I love the piebald elk

[kind drum]

I also love the look of the melanistic fur type. It would be awesome if they could implement this into a GO variation as well!

[delicate path]

@viral fox Holy crap!!!! That thing is huge. I can't wait until we get a Great One Roosevelt elk in game. This is just Torture 🤣

[kind drum]

Good knight, what a beast! I can only imagine what the GO will look like when we finally get it!

[delicate path]

Almost 50

[kind drum]

Just seen that!

[delicate path]

@kind drum Congrats on 50

[kind drum]

Thanks! Didn't expect it to get up there

[kind drum]

I think so too. Hopefully it'll be the next GO!

[delicate path]

So what is everyone's thoughts on another map location if this GO gets added. The way I see it we have 3 options. California, Vancouver Island and Kodiak Island. Where would you all think it would be the best fit for a added location of the 3 locations ?

[trail temple]

California and Kodiak Island would be interesting map ideas, should I come up with map suggestions for them?

[restive flint]

Someone got to California already, and their take has Roosevelt’s, Rocky Mountain and Tule Elk https://discord.com/channels/393040947006406657/1118594699612139550

I should mention that if you decide to do Kodiak Island, the “caribou” over there are feral reindeer, they are only called caribou for management purposes
It is also a good opportunity for all sorts of sea duck species

[trail temple]

Oh man, I need to pay more attention to this chat lol. I might try to create a concept for a Kodiak Island map.

[delicate path]

@trail temple I say do it. I would like to see what all Kodiak could bring to the table besides the Roosevelt Elk. I'm just hoping we get them on another map. They are too amazing to be left on one reserve. They are one of the most requested GO I've heard. No facts on that.

[kind drum]

I would love to have a Vancouver Island and Kodiak Island in the game. Especially with a GO Roosevelt on them!

[kind drum]

If we get skull mounts soon a GO Roosie would look amazing on one

[delicate path]

@kind drum That is sick. Could you imagine coming over the hill and that's looking right at you.

[kind drum]

Would be stunning for sure! I wouldn't know what to do with myself 😂

[kind drum]

Could you imagine! 😳

[kind drum]

Same here 😂

[kind drum]

Up to 71 now...let's get to 100 guys. This could very well be our next GO

If anyone has anymore ideas for a GO Roosevelt please share!

[delicate path]

We are up to 80. So close. I added a new map to put them on as well
https://discord.com/channels/393040947006406657/1123832368118120458

[kind drum]

Let's go! We definitely can get this to 100. They would be an awesome addition to your map!

More rack variations we could have for these guys

[kind drum]

Something I would love to see along with a remodeling/GO is a new multimount for the Roosevelt. It could be called "Clash Of The Titans" with two bulls locking antlers!

[restive flint]

That would look good in a trophy lodge

[delicate path]

Absolutely 💯

@kind drum This is awesome. You mind if I use something similar to this for my map logo?

[kind drum]

Yes it would!

[kind drum]

It would so awesome to have! Go right ahead, I don't mind at all

[kind drum]

That's completely fine with me

[kind drum]

Got this guy from the Layton mission today...makes me want a redesign/great one even more. It can be made a reality if more people get on board with this!

[dusty lion]

Give us more diamond racks goddamnit!!!

[limber jetty]

Man even if it’s only a fur retexturing I’d be ecstatic. Here’s an upvote from me

[kind drum]

Much appreciated!

[delicate path]

Could you imagine a Rack like this in game. It would be so popular.

[kind drum]

Would be amazing!

[delicate path]

I can't wait till we get an ELk Great One.

[kind drum]

Waiting and watching... 👀

[median mulch]

That would be a cool great one rack

[delicate path]

@median mulch indeed it would. I can't wait till that day comes.

[kind drum]

It'll be so awesome!

[kind drum]

Here is a link to a thread made by @junior token

Do yourself a favor and check it out. He has some amazing concepts for a GO Roosevelt! Let's get behind this guys, this could very well become a reality! 🤠

https://discord.com/channels/393040947006406657/1138612202656518154

[mint ridge]

It would be amazing if a great one elk had antlers akin to the ones that adorne the massive Cervalces latifrons

[restive flint]

Cervalces latifrons was more closely related to the Moose then the Elk

[mint ridge]

Cervalces is still related to elk either way. Plus the racks looked amazing

[restive flint]

Not really

Cervalces, alongside the Moose are in the Capreolinae (telemetacarpal) subfamily of Cervidae (alongside caribou, white-tail and roe deer)

The Elk, Red Deer and Fallow Deer are all part of the Cervinae (plesiometacarpal) subfamily

[mint ridge]

I guess i was mistaken, could have sworn that moose were closely related to elk

Well either way, a great one elk would look amazing with palmation akin to latifrons, just for the cool factor

[restive flint]

I’d rather the Great One Elk antlers take after some of the world record racks myself, but I can kind of see the line of thought behind wanting that

[mint ridge]

Mainly for me i think its just the fact that i want a prehistoric cotw were i can hunter prehistoric animals like the irish elk or mammoth

[restive flint]

This thread here: https://discord.com/channels/393040947006406657/1120394592265719950

It is where people can share their ideas for a hunting game based around prehistoric mammals and other animals of the Cenozoic

(If you want Dinosaurs here is this thread: https://discord.com/channels/393040947006406657/1120790579329122304)

[mint ridge]

I am 100% going to add some concepts for rares for dinosaurs

[delicate path]

I can't wait till this is in game!

[loud nova]

Rocky Mountain Elk are waaaaay worse looking in game imo

[delicate path]

They both have issues. The body type is probably worse on the Rocky Mountain elk and the Fur textures and face are worse on the Roosevelt Elk. The Roosevelt looks more outdated to me. Hopefully soon this gets some love from the Devs. They have been doing an amazing job on the new fur textures. I can't wait to see what they do with the Elk GO.

I'm just ready for more Elk in general!

[dusty lion]

The overall size of the elk makes me angry,these are big animals and you tried to put them in a red deer body plan?!?!?

[kind drum]

Can't wait for them to make a GO!

[delicate path]

I can think of a perfect map for it when they do.
https://discord.com/channels/393040947006406657/1123832368118120458

[kind drum]

Absolutely! Would be perfect! 💯

[delicate path]

These racks would be amazing! I hope we get racks similar to these. Hopefully we get a bunch of different options for the Elk GO racks.

[kind drum]

Yes they would! I hope so too.

[kind drum]

Another idea for a GO rack...oh what a day it will be when we get to see one! 😃

[south oriole]

Sorry if i am late to the party, I made an edit of what the reworked rosy elk could potentially look like

There is edits to the baggy-ness of the fur, as i have noticed older elk (which is ideal for hunting to my knowledge) have an excess of, i tweaked the face and ear to have that longer and pointier feel that most elk have. I have straightened the back out a bit as i think elk have a "stockier" and more square shape theory to their bodies. Extended the belly as i see that a lot at least in the bulls. Have darkened their legs and neck a bit.

Though i feel these suggestions are late into the season (update being just shy of 2 months out) if it were to come in June id hope the team would take a peek

[dusty lion]

The tufts of fur should probably extend to his shoulder.

[south oriole]

Ooo good point

[kind drum]

Love it! Looks great, you did a good job on the design!

[mellow sapphire]

elrk

[ebon gyro]

Call it the Ghost GO if its added maybe make it one of the more harder GO furs to get on it

[delicate path]

That could be really cool. They could also use Fabled Phantom

[kind drum]

I would love that!

[slate gale]

If You Ask Me The Roosies And Rockies Should Have Basically The Same Model, Just With Slightly Different Antlers, And The Roosies Should Have Larger Manes On Their Neck.

[orchid flax]

Fabald Shade: front part of body being jet black and the other half being a lighter grey . Like imagine Half melanistic

[kind drum]

That would be awesome to have, it would be my favorite fur type for sure

[tacit shoal]

The elk need a complete overhaul. The body needs more mass. A bull elk needs to look like a bull instead of a bulky cow. Also add mass to their antlers. I feel like they get the least amount of attention to detail with the antlers. In the animal world they have some of the most dramatic antler displays. Their antlers aren't supposed to be like longer spindly toothpicks. They are supposed to have mass. The game kind of makes it feel like the antlers are smaller than what they are irl. Also some more color variations. Like a dark brown all the way across the body instead of on their main of their necks.

[slate gale]

I Think The Roosies Have Good Mass, Just Really Dated TruRACS, Like Kinda Like How Blacktails Are Dated. The Rockies Are The Main Issue With Mass, As Their Antlers Are Waaaay Too Skinny For A Large Artiodactylid Like Them.

[tacit shoal]

More than that I would like a different look to them right now. They look about the same size as red deer. Plus red deer look like they have more mass then them. Lastly elk need to look more bulky. When you see trophy bulls in pictures or mounts they are mostly wide and bulky. They don't look skinny like a freaky tall mule deer or something.

[slate gale]

Yeah Plus I Think That Not Only Should The Elk Get A Serious Bulk In Their Model But Their Ability To Go Down. Irl Elk Are Tough As Nails. I’ve Shot Many Cows At Both Close And Long Distances, Most Through Both Lungs And Heart, With Both 7mm Remington Magnum And 6.5 Creedmoor. Not A Single One Has Dropped On The Spot. They All Run Several Yards Before Going Down. Also, Red Deer Should Be A Class 8, Especially Considering That .300 Win Mag Is A Popular Caliber For Them.

[tacit shoal]

Yeah. I know how tough. I shot one in New Mexico a decent size bull. He was running 450 yards and I drilled him in the hip. His rear end dropped down and he got up but and went on his death sprint. Long story short I got him and 1st shot killed because it hit the biggest artery in him. But I know how tough they are.

It was with a 300 win mag if your interested

[slate gale]

Yeah They’re Crazy Tough, And I Don’t Think Their Current State Shows That Enough. Even If That Buff Doesn’t Happen, At Least Make Them Look Tougher. Make Their Muscles In The Back Legs More Pronounced, And In Bulls Make The Mane More Noticeable. And I’m Rocky Mountain Elk They Should Turn The Current Common Light Grey Fur Type And Turn It Into A Rare Leucistic Fur Type, As It Is At Least Somewhat Similar Ti What A Leucistic Elk Looks Like.

[tacit shoal]

Lots of people even say elk are tougher than moose to bring down and kill. That's a testament to how willed and strong they are to get away from danger. My elk I got ran about half a mile before laying down and passing.

With moose they can take 2,3,4 shots but they hardly run. After a couple of well place shots they typically drop or run a very short distance. With elk you can put 3 shots in the wheel house and they can still run 200,300,400 and even 500 yards before finally dying.

[slate gale]

The Worst Shot That I’ve Made On A Cow (Was A Stomach Shot When I Was Still A Novice) Was With A 7mm Remington Magnum, And She Ran For Over 1.75 Miles After The Initial Shot, And She Simply Stopped, So I Took Another Shot. She Had No Intention Of Dying There, She Was Going To Run Until She Literally Couldn’t Anymore. They Are Easily The Most Strong Willed And Arguably Powerful Animals In North America. They Will Refuse To Die Unless You Hit The Perfect Shot.

[tacit shoal]

Amen to the last sentence. And even if you hit the perfect shot they'll still run. Doesn't matter if you hit them with a 338-370 mag. They will still run. Only in a certain few circumstances will you drop them on the spot.

[slate gale]

They Should At Least Have An Animation Similar To The Moose Where They Don’t Immediately Die After Being Hit In The Heart Or Spine.

[tacit shoal]

Yeah. I think 50-150 yard run and then die. I've heard of people exploding their hearts and running even twice that far. But game wise it shouldn't be that far.

But yeah just make them look tougher and maybe act tougher as well. They aren't friendly like people think.

[slate gale]

I Think Closer To Around 25 Yards Would and Good. That’s Around What Many Of My Cows Have Ran With Heart Shots, All Of Which Were From A 6.5 Creedmoor. Plus, Since It Is A Game I Think That 50 Yards Is A Bit Extreme, Especially Considering How Much People Like To Complain About Cool Things In This Community, For Some Reason.

[tacit shoal]

Yeah. I think for fun this game is fine. But for realism like what we're talking about. Woth is a lot better for that.

[slate gale]

I Think That Woth Has Done A Great Job With The Heart Shots. Some Times They’re An Insta Drop, Other Times They’re Not. It’s All About Luck And How Strong Willed The Animal Is. But Considering That Not Only Are Elk Super Tough But Almost Never Drop On The Spot, They Should Have A Similar Animation That The Moose Do, Where They Run A Bit After Every Heart Shot.

[tacit shoal]

Yeah. That's true.

[orchid flax]

Fabald Blonde: it would be a medium to dark blonde on the head and neck areas while the rest are light. It would be like Fabald Spruce for the moose

[orchid flax]

Fabald Azul: dark spotted with a blue grey hue. A white blue spot on the head part

[orchid flax]

Fabald Cookies N Cream: light grey with black and white spots almost all other, the head would be black with little white spots.

[south oriole]

Im just imagining a "dessert" themed GO elk lineup and tbh id vibe with that

[topaz oyster]

We need one looking like teddy Roosevelt

[kind drum]

Love the ideas, keep it up!

[slate gale]

So He Needs To Have An Awesome Mustache And A Secret Fight Club Deep In The Woods

[topaz oyster]

yes

[viral fox]

When desserts spelled backwards is what I am while grinding those Elk

[orchid flax]

Fabald Chocolate: dark brown and black on the back to the head. The head wouldn't be completely back just the top to the nose the rest would be medium brown

[orchid flax]

Fabald Coastal: pale cream on the face and on patches on the body. Golden and Caramel spots the neck, sides and on legs. And the eyes would be light blue.

[orchid flax]

Fabald Honey: yellow on the body with spots of dark brown and orange. The neck area should be orange with it be darker the closer to it's head. The head should be dark brown with a White streak going down the top of it's head to the nose. Also it has Yellow eyes.

[tacit shoal]

Fabled knight. It can have a metallic silver on his body and neck with a black head and antlers as pale as snow. He is a champion of many duels and jousts. The crimson scares on his face and body can confirm the hard win fights. His antlers are battered and splintered. Are you the hunter that can take this majestic beast down?

[orchid flax]

Cool

[tacit shoal]

Thank you. I just thought of it that day as well.

[orchid flax]

If the Great one Roosevelt elk gets added I want it to have several Fabald fur types

[delicate path]

I would love several fur types as well. I hope when they do the Elk remodel they keep the current piebald and just make it brighter like they did with the Fallow piebald. I would like to see some additional piebalds added as well.

[kind drum]

Love the ideas!

[south oriole]

Couldnt help but make an edit

[tacit shoal]

That looks excellent

[kind drum]

My, my, my...now that's a great one!! Great work, love it!!

[tacit shoal]

Bump

[trail temple]

I love the bright white antlers and the way they contrast with the dark neck mane. That looks really neat.

[viral fox]

Fur is 🔥 but the rack is too small and typical for a Great One

[south oriole]

Yee, im not too good with antler variation so im sure EW would take the reigns on that 😄

[tacit shoal]

I think the rack is pretty good. In my short description it says that it's battered and splintered.

[orchid flax]

Yeah Im not good at making antler ideas only Fabald fur types

[orchid flax]

Insert Great one elk

[orchid flax]

Fabald Santa: White beard across the neck area. Top of the body is red and black fur on the legs. Spots of green and red fur on the middle.

[orchid flax]

Moss on one of the Racks for the G1 Elk

[orchid flax]

Lily pad stuck on one of the tines making it looked like it went for a little swim 😋

[kind drum]

Decided to come up with a sketch for a possible GO variation. Could be called "Fabled King". I'm going to try and come up for the colors for it soon.

[warm lion]

This may have been said but just make it a GO elk. Rocky and Roosevelt could have the same model for the GO. We have a lot of great maps but really need anothe elk map imo. I know the North America map haters do not agree but they are one of my favorites to hunt.

[delicate path]

Nice! I like the big non-typical racks. I hope they do like they did with the Fallow Deer and give us a non-typical and a typical rack but instead of only 4 variations I hope we get 6 variations since the Elk is so iconic.

[south oriole]

honestly, with the name itd be awesome if the elk went for a medieval army naming theme kinda like how fabled knight was suggested

[orchid flax]

GO Elk Swamp antlers idea: it would be a combination of the last two ideas. With moss and a lilly pad on the antlers with a couple of fish skeletons. The antlers themselves would be bigger and longer than the diamond racks with a few more tines

[kind drum]

Same here! I hope they do too, that would be awesome

[kind drum]

Love that sketch! That would make an awesome GO variation

[kind drum]

Love that idea, it would be great of they had more GO racks with weeds, moss, lilly pads, etc in them

[delicate path]

Don't forget to fill out the survey for the Great One. Do it on a mobile phone. It sounds like it might have glitches in PC.

[slate gale]

I Think That We Need Another Elk Subspecies, Whether That’s Tian Shan Maral, Tule Elk, Or Manitoba Elk.

[trail temple]

Another variety of Elk would be really cool.

[kind drum]

That would be pretty cool. We could have Wapiti on Te Awaroa

[slate gale]

The Wapiti In New Zealand Are Generally Just Rocky Mountain Elk, And They Occasionally Breed With Red Deer.

[kind drum]

I gotcha, I didn't realize that. That's pretty cool

[livid sluice]

We need a remodel

[livid sluice]

Justice for the Roosevelt elk

[orchid flax]

Thanks I got the idea from the Great one red deer

[orchid flax]

Great one Elk. Need I say more

[livid sluice]

What would you guys rather have a great one rosey or a great one rocky elk? Both get a remodel it’s based on coolness

[warm lion]

Just make a great one elk and use it for both in my opinion.

Rocky mountain elk are one of the most highly prized game animals in North America and we only have on map with them. Lots of areas reintroduced with huntable population East of the Rockys now along with New Mexico and western plains. Lots of good options for another elk map.

[kind drum]

It would have to be a rosey for me, they've always stood out and been cooler to me!

[livid sluice]

The 2 species are so different though if they did that it would be weird. It would be better if they made different racks for each and maybe kept the same furs 🤷

[slate gale]

We Do Not Need Any More US Maps Other Than Texas And Maybe Florida. I Hear People Asking For Missouri And Pennsylvania All The Time Because They Say “You Could Add Elk There”. The Reason There’s Only One RM Elk Map Is Because They Aren’t Found On Any Other Map Locations Except For Te Awaroa.

[reef zinc]

I get that people want their individual state put in because it’s where they hunt and live, but that’s not a valid reason to have a million American maps with little variation cough cough New England.

[kind drum]

Both species do have distinctions from each other. The main differences between them are their bodies, color and antlers. The Roosevelt Elk is darker in color, have bigger manes and have slightly smaller antlers and larger bodies than the Rocky Mountain Elk. If they do decide to make a GO I'd be ok if they did it for both species but just make the GO's different from each other and gave unique variations so there can still be distinction between them

[slate gale]

Exactly. I’m From Idaho, And We Have Enough New Animals To Have Our Own Map, But That Doesn’t Mean We Need Our Own Map. Anywhere In The Midwest, Great Plains (Minus Texas), Or Eastern US (Minus Florida) Don’t Even Have Any New Species That Could Be Put In Game.

[reef zinc]

Species lists should always come first, and ew have pretty much nailed America already with a few potential exemptions that you have mentioned

[slate gale]

Also Hawaii, I Forgot About Them. They’re Technically America But I’d Consider Them More Polynesia

[reef zinc]

Can see that

[kind drum]

I wouldn't mind having another US map. Wyoming would be a map I'd love to have. I would want it to be more of an open map with plains, canyons and such though. So it can be a lot different from Layton, Silver Ridge and New England and not just be a copy of them

[reef zinc]

I get that but we already have 5 maps in North America. ( not including rancho del) They could add remaining species to those. There a whole world in Africa , as well as Asia that’s yet to be explored in game. Australia was received very well because it was a breath of fresh air away from the US maps

[slate gale]

Wyoming Literally Wouldn’t Have Any New Species That Couldn’t Just Be Added Right SRP. Badger, Sage Grouse, And A Few Other Upland Birds Is About It.

[reef zinc]

I.E nothing exciting

[slate gale]

I Wouldn’t Mind Seeing Those Species, But I Don’t Think That Making A Whole Map Around Them Is A Good Idea. SRP Needs A Little Love Since They’re Lagging Behind In Species Count.

[reef zinc]

This is more what I mean

[kind drum]

I would definitely want another African map or an Asian map before another North American map. Backfilling our current US maps would be nice

[reef zinc]

Backfilling is the way forward

[delicate path]

We definitely need a Canada Elk map in this game. Canada doesn't have any dedicated maps and the Elk is iconic in my opinion. Canada would give us Species we don't have and make the Elk hunting better. If Red Deer can have 5 maps I think Elk can have another one. I personally love Elk hunting more than Elephants.

[kind drum]

It's more of the scenery for me. I understand what you're getting at though

[slate gale]

What Could Happen Is Just Adding Elk To Te Awaroa Since There’s A Large Population Of Rocky Mountain Elk There (Yes, They’re Called Wapiti, But They Are Rocky Mountain Elk).

[reef zinc]

Backfill to are Awrroe, we don’t need a whole new map for one species. Or one of the many existing America maps

[delicate path]

I want to hunt in the Northern Lights with Canada biomes.We don't have many options to hunt them in the Northern Lights except Canada and an island in Alaska. I prefer Canada biomes Also we need Stone Sheep to complete the NA Sheep Grand Slam.

[reef zinc]

We have lots of beautiful maps, I don’t see the northen lights a a reason to introduce a map in a hunting game. I would prefer if we instead focused on what we are actually going to be hunting.

Most people also don’t hunt at night

[delicate path]

You can back fill your Elephants then also.

[reef zinc]

Elephants are said to be extinct in vurhonga, our Africa suggestion offers 6+ more new species than just elephants.

[kind drum]

I agree! Canada would be awesome to have and it would be different. It could also be dedicated to the Elk and make it a lot better to hunt them

[delicate path]

Like I've said before there's no convincing you. You hate North America and live in Africa so you obviously want Africa. Luckily I don't have to convince you personally. I just have to Convince EW. Have a Great day👍

[reef zinc]

Me not wanting a 6th map in North America for the hunter call of the wild does not mean that I hate America irl? Thats being rather immature, and is totally ignoring the points I’ve laid out.
I also do not live in Africa.

[kind drum]

Hunting Elk under the northern lights would be a dream come true! Would be awesome for sure

[delicate path]

You work in Africa ! You have called North America shi$ maps on here before. That's why I believe that. If judging what I see by your actions is immature so be it.

[delicate path]

Absolutely 👍

[reef zinc]

Work not live, and bits of Africa are terrible. And again I do not hate America because of CoTW’s map selection, don’t be so utterly silly.

I’ve called suggestions that offer no real new species rubbish before because they are. IE New England

Wanting a whole new map for only one species and a visual gimmick really doesn’t convince me.

If you are unable to argue or counter any points I’ve made about the number of America maps already present compared to other regions, as well as more diverse species lists. Then that’s fine.
You do not however need to throw your toys out the pram and start getting personal and begin throwing hysterical claims at people.

Maturity in discussion promotes better discussion

[slate gale]

Northern Canada Does Not Have Elk.

[delicate path]

So 15 or so new species on the Artic map and 13 on British Columbia isn't enough for you 😂
I have argued my points on my suggestion. Don't need to do it again.

[slate gale]

Also, We Absolutely Do Not Need A Plains Map In Canada, Nor A Rocky Mountain Map In Canada. This Is Coming From Someone That Lives And Breathes The Rockies. Elk Can Be Added To Te, And They Could Even Potentially Be Added To Rancho As Many Game Ranches In Mexico Have Elk.

[reef zinc]

You know I’m not talking about that, I’m talking about your idea for an elk map and your wish for northen lights being the other main reason to hunt there.

People will see it once think “nice” and then go back to day hunting. I rarely ever see people hunting at night, and for good reason it’s crap.

Take it down a notch as well we’re all here to think and brainstorm.

[delicate path]

You said it didn't have new species but it does and the Northern Lights is just a plus. It would still be an amazing map even in the day. Just because you are stuck on Africa doesn't mean everyone else is. I would play an Africa map but would pay three times the amount for Canada maps. Not everyone is the same.

[delicate path]

That's your opinion and you are entitled to it

[reef zinc]

Stop yapping about Africa, I’m not here to talk about it. I’d like a place anywhere other than North America for a while because we already have a ton of maps there. Asia, Europe, Africa hell even a middle eastern map and South America.

1 species elk, I’m happy with the other Canadian suggestions and have upvotes them. I’m not however keen for a map only offering Elk? And a virtual northen lights

Stop throwing silly claims and calm down a bit.

We disagree on stuff and that’s fine, you don’t see me bashing your character do you?

[delicate path]

I'm totally calm. Your are the one that goes on rants on here. I'm just defending North America maps, more so Canada. They are a wonderful thing and have great hunting. Also i agree we should get other countries as well. I'm not bashing your character. I was just repeating what I have seen you post on here.

[reef zinc]

I’m being respectful to you, and I have not risen to any of the off comments you have made so far. However I do feel, you are coming across as very confrontational and petty.

By coming out with stuff like “you only care about Africa because you live there” when I don’t and saying I hate America is character bashing you are more than welcome to retract those statements on your messages and prove to me that you are not.

I admire your passion for North American reserves and it’s passion like that which keeps the game community interested and interactive. You just need to harness it a bit better.

Not all feedback is going to be positive, as I know from previous suggestions I’ve made.

[delicate path]

If you feel I disrespected you I apologize. I just get tired of people saying no more North America maps when there isn't even maps in Canada. It has tremendous hunting and needs to be explored at some point. Just like Africa does eventually as well. I think at some point they will probably have all those maps. Jaxy said the game has a lot of life left.

[reef zinc]

Thank you, it’s water under the bridge. Canada has plenty of potential, which I look forward to seeing come to the game in the future, as I am sure it will.

[warm lion]

They are close enough IMO. Crazy racks and furs they won't like real elk anyway.

[livid sluice]

When people say North America they generally refer to the USA

I personally would love a Canada map! Hopefully Arctic map first in Canada and then maybe one closer to Yukon

[warm lion]

Wish the would have made a central/west central US map before New England so every thread that even talks about it you wouldn't have to wade through a few peoples constant reminder that they think there are enough US maps and that any idea pertaining to it is ridiculous.

[delicate path]

I love both of those so I don't care which comes first.

[livid sluice]

There is definitely way more us maps but we need other maps first. Great suggestions like Montana or Wyoming with rolling hills not a lot of trees elk mule deer white tail! That map would be beautiful you could place that map in winter

[kind drum]

Maps like Wyoming, Montana, Kodiak Islands and Canada would be awesome to have! I feel like they would change some people's opinions on north american maps if they did them right and made them all different from each other. They would all have a lot to offer with new and distinctive biomes, scenery and weather. And of course to top it all with new species to hunt on them

I just want a new map to hunt roseys on because Layton just ain't cutting it! 😂

[warm lion]

Elk and whitetail all time favorite hunting in real life and the only reason I started playing the game. I could care less about some random bird found only in Asia that I've never heard of.

We need a whitetail antler rework also. They need some serious help imo

[kind drum]

Same here. I love to hunt elk and whitetail the most. They're fun to hunt. Only been able to hunt whitetail in real life sadly, going on an elk hunt is a dream of mine. I agree, an antler rework is needed. Would be cool to have some non typical racks like The Hunter: Classic

[warm lion]

Elk hunting in the mountains was the most physically challenging thing I've ever done in my life and one of the most rewarding after packing out a bull on public ground. Whitetail is more of a science for me. I eat and breathe them. I have a cattle farm and am constantly figuring out ways to improve my property for the next year.

[kind drum]

Same for me North America maps appeal the most in my eyes and would love as you mentioned a Canada map kodiak island etc

[kind drum]

Oh I bet! From what I've seen, Elk hunting is definitely no easy task! That's something to be really proud of for sure. I gotcha, that's pretty cool!

[slate gale]

I Hunt Them Every Year. They’re My Favorite Animal. I’ve Managed To Take 3 Cows In The Last 5 Years, And Many More Before That. They’re Not Easy To Get To, Unless You Know Where The Herds Are. If You Scout Your Hunt, It’s Really Not That Bad Of A Hunt.

[dusty lion]

I think the Yucatán would be a great last NA map.

[south oriole]

Rosey for me. If its a must to separate the elk species for a great one i feel roseys are due for a remodel the most (which comes with the great one package, win win for everyone)

[kind drum]

Nice! I gotcha, I've watched some elk hunting and it does seem like it's not too hard if you scout your hunt like you said. Hopefully someday I'll be able to take one myself! It would definitely be quite an experience

[kind drum]

Along with a rework and GO update for the roseys I think it would also be nice if we got new racks for them. Similar to the racks they have in The Hunter: Classic. A lot of people have wanted new racks and have suggested it in the past. The diamond racks we have for them right now aren't the greatest so hopefully we'll get some updated ones!

Roosevelt Elk Rework/Great One/New Racks Suggestion

[mortal fox]

i think the rocky mountain elk should get a great one over the roosevelt elk that way we don't have 4 great ones on 1 map (Layton) and we can give the great one to a map with not as many like silver ridge peaks

[slate gale]

But Then People That Only Have The Base Game Couldn’t Grind For Them…That’s Unfair. At Least Put Every Base Game Animal (That You Can Feasibly Grind, So Not Ducks Or Rabbits) Before Putting A DLC Only G1.

[mortal fox]

i didn't even realize every great one is in the base game. Makes more sense for a roosevelt elk now that you mention it

[slate gale]

They’re All Species That Are On Base Game Maps, Yes. Thats Why I’m So Against a Great One Lion Or A Great One Mule Deer: They’re Only On DLC Maps.

[mortal fox]

I think after Roosevelt Elk gets a great one DLC only animals should be fair game because the only other feasable great one would be a roe deer

[slate gale]

European Bison, Wild Boar, Blacktail Deer, Coyote, And Red Fox Are Also Fair Game For Base Game G1s. In My Opinion They Should Finish Off Making ALL Of The Base Game G1s That Are Feasible Before Moving On To Another Unfeasible G1s Or DLC G1s.

[mortal fox]

ig but a great one red fox or coyote would be underwhelming to a lot of people
also I think caribou and reindeer need great ones asap just because they need a rework and it would be cool

[slate gale]

Or Just Rework Them Without Giving Them A G1? There’s Sooooooo Many Base Game Species That Get Swept Under The Rug Because Of DLC Species. Give The OGs The Love They Deserve. Also, Blacktail, Roosevelt Elk, And Coyotes Need Remodels FAAAAAAR More Than Reindeer And Caribou Do.

[mortal fox]

also having a great one for every species on 2 different maps would be too much, i definitely don't think every animal should have a great one. imagine grinding for a great one hazel grouse that would be painful.

[slate gale]

Right, But Antlered/Horned Species Should Probably All Have G1s (With The Exception Of Chamois And Mtn Goats). Also, Predators And Waterfowl Also Deserve G1s, But I Personally Think That The Base Game Animals Deserve G1s More Not Only For People That Can’t Afford DLCs, But Also Because They Need The Most Love With Their Models.

[final slate]

i like mt goats and chamois though, but the base game animals need love, like the boar, bison, escpecially the blacktail (basically make smaller better mule deer), coyote, and euro rabbit are all i can think of.

[kind drum]

Agreed! The base game species need some love. Coyotes, boar and blacktail really need some work

Also, I noticed almost all the votes are gone on the thread. Any idea why this happened and how to fix it?

[slate gale]

That’s A Bug. It Happened With A Bunch Of Other Popular Threads.

[kind drum]

I gotcha. I figured it was something like. Hopefully they'll come back soon. Thanks for letting me know

[delicate path]

I need this in my life!

[orchid flax]

Do Roosevelt elk live in the Yukon irl?

[trail temple]

Too far north for them I'm pretty sure.

[kind drum]

They're in the Yukon but only a small number of them from what I've read. Their population is estimated to be around 300 there

[kind drum]

Check out @drifting quarry rms concept for a possible GO variation. Pretty great stuff!

https://discord.com/channels/393040947006406657/1182902009175740517

[south oriole]

honestly would be nice for bull elk to go defensive/aggressive if you stray too close

[trail temple]

Agree, it would make sense.

[slate gale]

I’ve Had Them Bluff Charge Me When I’ve Bumped Herds On Accident. They’re Not Nice Animals. They Definitely Can Be Aggressive. Not Like How Moose Are, But Still.

[kind drum]

Great idea! That would be really cool. Bull elk ain't nothing to mess around with

[delicate path]

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I'm so ready for an ELk Great One. I wish I could hunt one today lol

[kind drum]

Same here!

[kind drum]

Roosevelt Elk Update (Rework + New Racks + Great One)

[viral fox]

Can't wait until they get a remodel and a Great One

[kind drum]

Same here! It'll be awesome for sure

[orchid flax]

300 let's go

[trail temple]

That picture would be a really cool Great One rack variation, that elk's rack looks so awesome

[kind drum]

Here is the beginning of the thread for all who don't want to scroll through the conversations...

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Also, here is all the current ideas for GO variations. Credit goes to @orchid flax and @tacit shoal

1. Fabled Shade: Front part of body being jet black and the other half being a lighter grey. Like imagine half melanistic

2. Fabled Blonde: It would be a medium to dark blonde on the head and neck areas while the rest are light. It would be like Fabled Spruce for the moose

3. Fabled Azul: Dark spotted with a blue grey hue. A white blue spot on the head part

4. Fabled Cookies N Cream: Light grey with black and white spots almost all other the head would be black with little white spots

5. Fabald Chocolate: Dark brown and black on the back to the head. The head wouldn't be completely black, just the top to the nose the rest would be medium brown

6. Fabled Coastal: Pale cream on the face and on patches on the body. Golden and caramel spots on the neck, sides and on the legs. And the eyes would be light blue

7. Fabald Honey: Yellow on the body with spots of dark brown and orange. The neck area should be orange with it be darker the closer to it's head. The head should be dark brown with a white streak going down the top of it's head to the nose. Also it has yellow eyes

8. Fabled Knight. It can have a metallic silver on his body and neck with a black head and antlers as pale as snow. He is a champion of many duels and jousts. The crimson scares on his face and body can confirm the hard win fights. His antlers are battered and splintered

9. Fabald Santa: White beard across the neck area. Top of the body is red and black fur on the legs. Spots of green and red fur on the middle

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[orchid flax]

Thanks for the mention

[kind drum]

No problem!

[delicate path]

This Fabled Knight is still one of my favorite fur type suggestions so far.

[kind drum]

Same here! It's so awesome

[final slate]

do you have pics or drawings of these? i think it'd be cool to see them

[south oriole]

iirc Knight is the only prompt that has been made into an edit

[kind drum]

I haven't done any of these. I can try and work on a few. I'm not too great at that stuff lol. I've only came up with one concept of my own called Fabeled King, I have to get it finished though. Fabeled Knight is the only one that's been done by Zeven. It looks awesome!

[final slate]

just asking, no need to do it

[orchid flax]

And let us not forget about Fabald Santa. Although it's more of a seasonal fur type, it would be cool for it to be added to the Great one Elk

[delicate path]

Let's keep it going

[kind drum]

Forgot about that one! That would be great one "no pun intended 😂" to have during the holidays! It would very cool and unique. I'll add it to the list

[kind drum]

More possible GO racks!

Here is some links to other racks variations we could have

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[delicate path]

These look amazing! I can't wait to see what EW decides to do with the rack variations when that day comes.

[orchid flax]

Those would look cool with the Fabald Fur Types we have

[kind drum]

Same here, gonna be exciting to see!

[kind drum]

You got that right!

[delicate path]

Is that a Red deer / Elk Hybrid ?

[trail temple]

Looks like one. Or just a really big red deer. It can be hard to tell.

[kind drum]

I believe that's just a red deer

That rack is pretty awesome though! It might be better to have this be another variation for the Red Deer GO though. They're in need of some new rack variations like this!

[delicate path]

Yea I would like more options for the Red Deer Great One

[orchid flax]

Add a few changes and it could work for a GO Elk rack

[kind drum]

If you haven't seen them already then do yourself a favor and check out these amazing maps that these guys could be added to and could potentially become the hunting grounds for a Great One... 👀

https://discord.com/channels/393040947006406657/1123832368118120458

https://discord.com/channels/393040947006406657/1118713888410706042

[delicate path]

I can't wait until this great one is in the game. It's going to be so epic

[kind drum]

Same here, it's going to be epic for sure!

[orchid flax]

Fabald Corn: Corn yellow on body and head. Few small spots of darker yellow, orange, ivory and dark blue on the body, like a corn. And dark purple-blue on the legs .

[orchid flax]

We need more antler variation for the Great one Elk

[orchid flax]

Where did the hype go?

[kind drum]

Love it! That would be a very cool fur variation

[kind drum]

That's my bad, I've been really busy with work so I haven't had much time to keep up with the thread much. Hopefully we can get the hype going again

[delicate path]

Here's some hype for you

[orchid flax]

Cool

[orchid flax]

Mace rack: the antlers would end in big clumps spreading out long tines like a mace weapon. I might make a drawing of what that would look like.

[delicate path]

It sounds like our chances of getting an Elk great one aren't to bad. They said in the stream they want to do the base game great ones first before moving on to the non base game great ones.

[kind drum]

Love it, that would look pretty cool!

[kind drum]

That's what I was thinking, it makes sense that they're doing the base game species first. So hopefully rosies are next on the list of base game species for a GO!🤞

[orchid flax]

They'll probably add a few more Hirsch Great ones before Elk. But who knows.

[kind drum]

I'm thinking that too, some people are think it may be wild boar. But we never know what they might have planned. Hopefully rosies get some love very soon!

[orchid flax]

I wonder how many upvotes it takes for a idea to be added

[golden warren]

Think of it as the popular vote to an electoral college. We can contribute ideas, but there are no guarantees.

With that said, an idea that has 500+ endorsements is very likely in the discussion for consideration.

[gentle totem]

Giving thanks to NZGA2026-2032 for referring me here, appreciate em!
I drew up some concepts on racks & skins for the Roosevelt Elk Great Ones ^v^ will be doing more for other species too. Just wanted to contribute to the ideas and such for Great Ones for the species that don't have any or currently don't have much variation.

[vocal pier]

No worries happy to help out

[kind drum]

Well my goodness, these are awesome! Amazing work, thank you so much for making these up!

[gentle totem]

Thanks so much! and of course! Just had to 😄

[final slate]

those antlers look weird

[gentle totem]

I'd hope so! I mean, they were taken with creative liberty ^^

[final slate]

but i dont like them

its like the moose spider rack and some of their furs, i know they're supposed to look cool and crazy. but if they were more realistic i would like them more

[gentle totem]

Ok, that's cool~
Don't gotta like them.
I was requested to do a realistic looking one the other day which I did so it's not impossible.
You can also make some racks yourself to show that representation c:

[gentle totem]

I'm simply just an artist that draws what I want to see or like.
So if ya don't like it, you can make your own respectfully ^v^

[final slate]

im not saying they are bad, just saying my preferance is different, they look great, but not my kind of great one i guess

[gentle totem]

Yeah thats fine~! To each their own c:

[orchid flax]

Do they have names?

[vocal pier]

I conversed with them and they said that it's up to other people to come up with the name or it's people's choices as to what they want to call them I guess I'm not very good at description

[orchid flax]

Ok

[gentle totem]

Yup! That's correct 😊 just did the concept or whatever came in mind! Feel free to name them, I don't mind ^^

[orchid flax]

Ok

[orchid flax]

Spire antlers idea: the rack would spiral almost like a corkscrew with tines sticking out which way

[orchid flax]

Any more antler ideas?

[final slate]

has anyone said big typical rack? I like typicals

[delicate path]

I've mentioned big typical racks and a few other people have also. I would love to see like 2 big typical racks and 4 non typical racks. Gives something for everyone

[final slate]

yes to this, i like non-typical, but not like crazy non-typical

[delicate path]

I wouldn't mind a couple of crazy non typical myself.

[final slate]

i wouldnt mind them, its just like too crazy for me personally, if they were cool, but sometimes its just too much for me

[delicate path]

That's understandable!

[final slate]

I do hope we get a Great one, or 2 dare i say in this update, that'd be crazy if there were 2 new ones

[delicate path]

I can't wait till the day I can track down a great one elk in game

[orchid flax]

Either we're gonna have non typicals or a mule deer great one.

[dusty lion]

What if Feral pig get a great one alongside a wild boar great one, kinda like what I hope we get out of a blacktail great one it gets combined with mule deer or the elk species.

[final slate]

i wish they would spend a lot of time to make a bunch of antlered, non-antlered species into g1s, like make 3 species a g1

[golden warren]

A GO Boar that spawns and travels from herd to herd to propagate (reducing inbreeding,) and also a GO Hogzilla pig on the prowl sniffing out your sandwich you dropped from your tripod, effectively treeing you. 😆

[dusty lion]

Perhaps it would start a mission line where you would have to fix the rooting?

[golden warren]

That’d be neat.

[delicate path]

I'm ready for the ELK to get some love. Red Deer have had a GO, rework and a bunch of maps to be hunted on. Please let's give the ELK some love.

[calm wagon]

Im saying this right now Im sure this gonna be next greta one

[south oriole]

Unfortunately they confirmed it is a non base game animal GO for this update. We can at least hope there will be a rework planned for this year or hope it passes for the next GO!

[orchid flax]

You might no know it may be a Rocky Mountain Elk GO

[delicate path]

It's been mentioned that if we get a Elk GO it could possibly be shared between Roosevelt and Rockys. I prefer Roosevelt myself, but would be totally down with them both sharing GO options.

[golden warren]

Same, it would be really nice to see both elevated to having a G.O. Great creatures that are worthy. 🙂

[delicate path]

If they are possibly willing to do that for both Elk, I wonder if they would do it for Blacktail and Mule Deer also.

[delicate path]

I played layton yesterday and these elk and the blacktail need a rework bad. When you see the new models of other animals compared to these it's just rough

[vocal pier]

I know it's not a want it's a necessity it's something I'd love to see along with a new map for them

[final slate]

Fabled Charcoal

Fabled Pale

Fabled Onyx

Fabled Midnight

Fabled Cream

Fabled Chocolate

Fabled Three Tone

Fabled Two Tone

Fabled Rust

Fabled Speckled

Fabled Spotted

Fabled Ghost

I can draw any color ya'll want : )

[vocal pier]

Could you imagine seeing that at night I'd just run into it without even noticing it

[final slate]

Lol, yeah that'd be crazy

[vocal pier]

Could you do like a fabled Chestnut type fur for a GO elk

[final slate]

Yup

[final slate]

Fabled Chesnut

[vocal pier]

Amazing

[final slate]

Any others?

[vocal pier]

No not right now but I will ask when I've got some more

[kind drum]

Same here! It'll be awesome for sure 💯

The concepts are amazing @final slate! Thank you so much for making them! Do you think you could make a type of Fabled Piebald?

[kind drum]

My favorite! 🔥

[final slate]

ill give it a whirl

[final slate]

Fabled Piebald

[kind drum]

Wow, that looks amazing! My personal favorite, I can just imagine what this would look like in game 👀

[final slate]

You're welcome! It's pretty easy to recolor them so I can do whatever

[orchid flax]

Do you draw other Great ones? Like say Water Buffalo?

[final slate]

i guess i could

[kind drum]

Awesome, sounds like it goes by pretty well!

[final slate]

it does, i just draw the outline and i can use a function thing to make layers, its easy

[delicate path]

After seeing the stream and how amazing the remodels are I can't wait till this becomes reality. They freaking killed it on the new models. It's going to be torture seeing these new animals and having to look at the ELK and Blacktail in their current state.

[kind drum]

I had the same thoughts, the new models look amazing! Can't wait until they work on the other models, especially Elk and Blacktail

[slate gale]

Something like this but with more points would be cool. It looks kinda boring without many points. Just looks like some bent baseball bats lol

[wraith atlas]

still waiting

[uncut rune]

Bump. Many of the earlier game models aren't great

[fluid wasp]

Anything pre Rancho

[delicate path]

I think this should be the next Great One because it needs the remodel the most and would be amazing!!!!
I absolutely want Mule Deer also but Mule Deer currently look better than the Elk.

Maybe EW will do us a solid and provide both at the same time.

[kind drum]

Completely agree with you! It would be absolutely amazing! Can just imagine what they could do with the elk...

[kind drum]

I would prefer rocky mountain elk great one

[fluid wasp]

Wrong opinion

Inferior elk sub-species

[restive flint]

Wrong, Rocky Mountain Elk and Roosevelt's Elk are considered subspecies of the Elk (aka the Wapiti), they are not seperate species

[fluid wasp]

Mb

[kind drum]

And besides, hunting great one black bear and Rocky mountain elk at the same time seems like way more fun

[fluid wasp]

Wrong Layton exclusive g1 goated

[kind drum]

And Rocky mountain elk are SRP exclusive

[delicate path]

If we end up getting a Elk Great One , both Roosevelt and Rocky Elk will most likely have a Hybrid Great One that will bring a Great One to both at the same time. EW has already hinted at this in a stream.

[restive flint]

I mentioned it on #1253737251867721820 but if they did Great One Elk it could be done to ensure that each subspecies present gets a Great One in one go

[kind drum]

@delicate path love the name but yea I would prefer both of them then just 1 of them like you said

[delicate path]

3 other great options to introduce the Hybrid Elk Great One would be
https://discord.com/channels/393040947006406657/1118594699612139550

https://discord.com/channels/393040947006406657/1118713888410706042

And my personal Columbia Wilderness suggestion below
https://discord.com/channels/393040947006406657/1123832368118120458

[delicate path]

I can't wait till these Majestic Beast get some rework love.

[final slate]

a no for me since the red deer one has gotten really old for me

[drifting quarry]

To counter the rocky threads. We need Roosevelt first

[arctic frigate]

Why not both at the same time

[drifting quarry]

Valid point

[orchid flax]

G1 Roosevelt elk for for the win

[delicate path]

This picture below by @south oriole is still one of my favorite possible fur types for a G1 Elk. I would love to see some more possibilities. i wish I had this skill or i would make some options.

[delicate path]

This would be one of my favorite antler variations. Would love to see it in the game.

[delicate path]

Here's a nice possible G1 elk antler variation. They could be exaggerated a little more in the game but look pretty good.

[delicate path]

This looks amazing! I love the name as well. You have some amazing skills. Do you mind if I increase the light balance so it shows a little better on here?

[south oriole]

sure thing!

[delicate path]

Amazing work from @south oriole

[orchid flax]

Scorpion Rack: the antlers would kind look like scorpions with the brow tines being the pincers Side tines being the legs and a big clubbed end with a sharp tine being the stinger.

[orchid flax]

If the G1 Roosevelt elk gets added it the be one of the most if not the most crazy looking great ones ever

[final slate]

Go upvote this post ya'll! Some amazing art in there! https://discord.com/channels/393040947006406657/1334337122106347531

[delicate path]

I'd love to see an Elk bump in this game. I will be so excited that day if it ever happens. They really deserve some love and need more maps for them. 🙏

[jagged urchin]

It is surreal that the Rocky Mountain Elk is larger than the Roosevelt Elk.

[delicate path]

Yea, hopefully this gets addressed in a remodel. Roosie's are my favorite!

[delicate path]

Glad to see this remodel/G1 suggestion still getting love. I really hope to have a better Roosevelt Elk map to play on at some point. They are currently so underrated compared to Red Deer

[delicate path]

This guy needs a rework. Just look at this face. It has gotten left behind with all the great reworks EW has done. Please bring this animal up to date Ew 🙏

[delicate path]

Let's get this to 600. It's one of the most needed reworks currently. Grizzly Bear and Coyote is right up there also.

Caribou could use a rework also, but they currently aren't as bad as Roosevelt Elk and Grizzy imo. Maybe we will get lucky and all three will get reworked at the same time. That would be amazing.

[delicate path]

Please update them EW. i want to enjoy hunting them like some of the better updated animals. This is one of the most iconic animals in the game. It needs some love. I'm so excited to see what they can do to the Roosevelt Elk with how far they have come on animal models.

[delicate path]

Regardless of what map EW drops next, i think it needs Roosevelt Elk. Most upvoted rework and one of the most needed. At this point I don't even care if Polar bears and Roosevelt Elk are on the same map. I just want some dang good Elk hunting

[delicate path]

Hell I would even take a map on the moon with Roosevelt Elk as Jaxy would say at this point 🤣

[versed depot]

Antlers, generally, are larger in Rock Mountain Wapiti than in Roosevelt Wapiti.

[delicate path]

If you look at the picture the roosevelt body is smaller which it shouldn't be. I believe that's the problem

[uncut rune]

All the early game models need work

Animal modeling requires a keen eye for detail

[versed depot]

I know this bull. Information about this bull: Jeff Didericksen, lucky recipient of the 2002 Sportsman's Tag in Utah, takes a monster 418 3/8 gross, 412 net non-typical B&C elk. This was the first 400 net scoring elk taken by a hunter in Utah. Video: https://youtu.be/vddmYpH53sY?si=CpYHTgqtSrwmNa51

[final slate]

Nice, I live in Utah btw, while I don't like hunting Elk irl they are cool to look at

[delicate path]

Well if this new map is based on British Columbia i hope to god we get this rework. It is the most upvoted rework. I know that doesn't always matter but it would be amazing. If they do a G1 I hope it has a bunch of fur types so it takes a long time to get them all.

[south oriole]

no rosey elk rework, HOWEVER we got a new elk species!!!

[golden warren]

I appreciate the Manitoba Elk subspecies definitely, but I’m still strongly wishing for a Roosevelt rework.

[final slate]

Maybe they will get a remodel, they probably made the new one, and copy pasted it and made some changes to it. Seems idiotic to not rework them if they made a new elk species

[delicate path]

Im personally hoping the Elk is the New G1 and they all have the same G1 options which would mean all three reworked.

That would make the most sense

[final slate]

I think its gotta be the Elk, Mule deer will get it when they get their new antlers in december/early january

[orchid flax]

When do they usually reveal the Great ones?

[delicate path]

It will probably be next week is what I heard. Come on Elk G1🙏

[thick gorge]

A couple of days before

[delicate path]

Is this a possible hint for an Elk G1. I hope so. That would make me the happiest man alive 🙏

[final slate]

I think it has to be Elk, they made a new species, and I think that's enough for them to either remodel the other two species. And in doing so, they would make an Elk Great One for all of them. It make the most sense to me. While some people think Mule Deer, I think they'll get in in December when they get new antlers from the poll.

[delicate path]

I really hope to hear if this happened this Tuesday

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EW, can you please tell us tomorrow if the other older Elk got a rework with the new added Elk on the new map. The waiting is killing me lol. Ive pretty much gave up hope for a G1 Elk with the websites saying it's not Elk. i hope they are wrong but if we can't get a G1, I hope the Roosevelt at least got a rework 🙏

[delicate path]

Still no confirmation if Roosevelt got a rework?

[golden warren]

I’ve heard or seen nothing either way.

[delicate path]

After seeing the video from today I see the Mule deer still has the same antlers. Im still holding out a small amount of hope Elk might be the new Great One.

I mean if they made Mule Deer the new Great One wouldn't it have made sense to just go ahead with the antler rework since they would be adding new antlers for the Great One anyway.

For that reason it makes me really question if Mule Deer is the new Great One. It would be basically double work. They would already be in there for the Great One antlers so why go back? Im clinging to any hope i can get at this point 😂

[delicate path]

Let's continue to up vote this so Roosevelt gets a Great One.

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39 more. Let's get this to 600 and let EW know the Elk needs a Great One. Where's my Elk lovers at.

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Anyone heard if Roosevelt got remodeled? We didn't get a Great One but im still hoping for a remodel with this update

[tepid onyx]

I don't remember where I saw this, but someone on one of the forums showed a picture of a Rocky Mountain Elk and wrote something like "I think they reshaped it" with a question mark. So I don't remember where I saw this, but maybe.

It's good, it's on the Alberta Reserve Uptade forum. It was IKOG who posted a photo wondering if they had remodeled the elk.

[golden warren]

Forgotten in the Pines

In Alberta’s wild, where the rivers gleam,
A map was born from a hunter’s dream.
With spruce and snow and sky so wide,
New creatures came with noble pride.
But deep in the woods, 'neath cedar and fir,
A Roosevelt elk gave a puzzled stir.
“No graphic revamp?” he gave a sigh,
As snow geese wheeled in the northern sky.
His antlers grand, his coat earth-brown,
Yet in this map, he wore no crown.
While others shone with pixels new,
He stood unchanged beneath the dew.
Still smiling he roams the morning mist,
Though off the devs’ much-lauded list.
A ghost in code, he walks alone—
Majestic, yes, but overthrown.

[delicate path]

We need this. They haven't been touched in over 7 years. I don't understand Caribou getting remodeled first but hopefully this comes soon.

[restive flint]

A Mongolian Reserve would provide a good opportunity for Elk Remodels considering the Altai Wapiti would be one of the species that comes with a Mongolian Reserve

[delicate path]

While a Mongolia map with Elk will be nice, it wouldn't compare to the British Columbia biomes for me personally. Im still hoping for B C at some point. Both Mongolia and B.C. would be even better.

[delicate path]

One day hopefully we will see the Majestic Great One Elk roaming our maps.