@MarsB2
Try playing Kathryn (I think thats the name of the game). It gives you Kathryn's story. It'll definitely put things into a different kind of perspective.
I can't believe this is related to the first castaway game I played last year (or was it earlier this year?). Its such a vast improvement! I do have some suggestions though. Creature pathfinding could use polishing. My pet has a tendency to get stuck behind trees/bushes. I think a + and - button on the side of each crafting slot would work nicely or perhaps a ^ and v. Currently if you accidentally add one too many of an item you have to clear the box and start over. The ability to sell eggs. As someone else posted the ability to craft more than 1 item at a time by using the Recipe Book. Boss quests should be available at every quest giver once you have reached the quest giver that gives it first. A way to view Completed Quests. I'll post more as I come along them. :) Take or leave what you want. They are only suggestions. :)