i figured out why monsters don't come back! here's why: 1:they can't find their way back because it's too long for bug-sized monsters, 2: wounded ones can die from thier wounds and 3.they might be squashed by feet, cars etc.
@thisisthefuture: think, if we had unlimited resources, would this game be as popular? NO! because, this is a kind of game that is centered around budgeting resources! PS: i rated ur comment down!
how about more PERMANET upgrades at the shop? such as one i would like to call safes! (shiny: 1,000 special: if a resource building is destroyed, you will not lose resources [such as if a pokey destroys a full twig snapper, it will come back full]) or angels mode! (shiny:200 special: makes monsters turn into angels when killed)
despite being an awesome game, i REALLY think we should be able to sell excess resources, i have a LOT of goo, and notmuch on other stuff right now, let us sell, PLEASE! (i would rate this game up if you do, just as soon as i can find a 10/5 button.)
how about a dynamic difficulty mechanic? example: if your yard is destroyed A LOT, you can get free shiny and upgrades for a bit, BUT, if your yard's dang near unstoppable DIASTER STRIKES AND HURTS YOUR YARD!! this is so to assist noobs and to keep action fresh for hardened players. + if you agree
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calm down it's just a bug i can fix it