Wont everyone just choose to be a T. rex?
No. the standard settings for the simulation have visitors entering the simulated world blind as to where in the Cretaceous they might end up, what type of creature they might be and the goals it might have. Thus when a visitor sits down at the pod controls the scenario is chosen, somewhat at random, by the simulation software. Then, according to the dictates of the scenario, the animal types, motivating behaviors (hunger, nurturing young, etc.), animal populations and percentages are automatically chosen and each visitor is assigned to an appropriate dinosaur or ancient reptile. This prevents everyone from choosing to be a T. rex every time. Making entry into the simulation blind also invests the traditional exhibit elements with value in the eyes of the visitor, because if you dont know what animal you will be and what situation you might face, youre more likely to pay attention to all kinds of subject matter that could assist you. At the close of each individual simulation experienc
