Shastasaurus: Giant marine reptile Leviathan with submarine saddle

[KruzCredo]

I think this creature could actively switch into ship and sub modes, like megachelon.

[Monstyr]

This is an amazing idea! I have always wanted another giant ocean creature as I feel the ocean has been left out a lot. Especially this submarine saddle! Excellent work!

[Breygann]

If this animal does not win these votes, you should put it in the following ones until it wins. I really feel that it is an animal that can be worthwhile in the oceans of the ark.

[emaaa]

So cool

[Alexedu24]

Grande

[Uly189]

Incredible.. the best acuatic dino so far! 

[Mephilis78]

ughh we don't need another mosa, even if it has a gimmick.

[Dpooly69]

1 hour ago, Mephilis78 said:

ughh we don't need another mosa, even if it has a gimmick.

Not a mosasaur it's an ichthyosaur dunno how it's anything like the mosa aside from being a large ocean dweller 

[alogendres]

SE ve genial y parece una buena idea agregar una nueva criatura que funcione como un tanque submarino

[Pendos]

good

[pourk]

Game playstyle wise, I wish they could add something like this to the leeds. And I cannot say much about this v the megachelon.

I do love the look of this creature!

Edited August 18, 2023 by pourk

[BlakeEIves]

One idea from a sea turtle submission that did not make it into the final ten had a good idea that would work for this submission. The submarine saddle could use gas to give a boost to speed in a similar way to how the tropo saddle boost works.

[Clayco1]

This is cool. I feel like the saddle and air chamber would be difficult for the developers to create.

[IUnV]

I hope this wins, a submarine base would be super cool!

[Tom77795]

The idea itself is neat however I feel like unless there is a way to have this also be able to go on land i’m not sure if it’s actually such a great addition. 
 

Yeah storing dinos and whatnot would be cool but at the same time, what is the point of me storing flyers or land dinos on something like this? Can’t use those tames underwater anyways and would have to go on land regardless so as much as the idea is cool I feel like it’s a bit flawed of an idea if it’s limited to just water. 

 

If this gets reworked in the future to also be able to go on land and be a fully functioning water and land base (like what a megachelon WAS supposed to be) but of course they made that one much smaller than originally depicted. 
 

if this gets that rework in future il vote for this #1 in the future polls but for now it’s going last just because I personally feel the hermit crab just makes much more sense to be added in the game and I know the competition will be between this one and that for this vote.

 

Overall great idea, just needs some adjustments so it can go on land. 
 

Option: The saddle gives it a hover ability to go on land. 
 

In any case, good luck with the polls!

 

Edited August 20, 2023 by Tom77795

[gabeluna27]

Congrats to you for Shastasaurus making it into the game by winning the voting session.

And this was my first vote for a particular map to win too!

Edited August 26, 2023 by gabeluna27

[LeDonkaConka]

Grats for winning 🎉 

[Dragontrainer43]

OMG I’m so anxious for the winner to be announced, I really REALLY hope that the shast wins!!! If it does then that means new mechanics for the dev kit (I assume) so other modded creatures can have that kind of technology! 
Quick question though: even if the shast doesn’t win (which I will be really sad if it doesn’t  ) would you be likely willing to resubmit it for other future creature votes? Like for the oceans on genesis pt1 or lost island? I would love it if you did! Thx in advance if you took your time to read all of this!!! 

#TEAM SHAST!!!

[Monstyr]

Im so glad this won! this will make an excellent creature in ark!

[StirbKartoffel98]

bruh this thing is too OP, disabling Tek structures and vaccuums? rip any underwater base. fact it can detect players from far away is like having a radar for hidden bases. cant even hide anymore underwater 😆 cool concept tho, love the submarine part

[tokyomogee]

Good idea, happy that it won but I don't like the fact that they get isolated in the description. I mean what's the point of saying they have powerful sonar if they don't use it to find each other

[IHendo]

Love this, congrats on the win and I CAN FINALLY HAVE MY UNDERWATER BASE.

(I love the taming method, instead of hurting an innocent animal you give it friends and family so it's no longer lonely what a kind Idea)

[MRZOMBER]

very cool design