No, some players still enjoy the design, and the planting, and the placement of factories etc in a theme format.
Some play the numbers game.... accumulate more points for the sake of accumulating more points.
Some play occasionally for the entertainment and diversion from real life.
And then there are some, many, who are just plain addicted....
The Devs do a good job of trying to please a wider playing audience. Granted, a LOT of players have left the game and only a few come back - and are probably shocked at the enhancements.
I wonder if the vastness of the game might scare off some potential new players. But if they know they can "grow" with the help of neighbors and tools, and working other farms, perhaps they will give FT a shot.
I just wish there was a way/incentive to get more former players back on the farm.
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