# HORSE ISLE - Online Multiplayer Horse Game
A multiplayer online horse world where players can capture, train, care for and compete their horses against other players. A very unique virtual sim horse game.
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VIEWING GAME FORUM THREAD: HI3? ~probably~ :)

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Jor)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Apr 26 2018 2:23pm</FORUMDATE>
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**Nothing guaranteed yet**
But we have been looking into HI3.
While much is in the air, here are the important notes:
- HI1/HI2 will remain fully supported. Even when flash is retired in 2020, we are assuming there will be ways to continue to run the flash player. It is our intention to continue supporting HI1/HI2 for as long as players are enjoying themselves and their horses.
- HI3 will be 3D. That said, it will have a very similar feel and look to HI2. It should run better, and allow us to pursue some new and interesting game mechanics.
- HI3 will not be as complex as HI2, at least to start. :) But it will have some completely new aspects and gameplay. We need to keep the features limited for initial release. It will be a completely different game.
  Now, we are excited about this, but not going to start talking about what we are doing, or any hints at this point, because we are still in heavy alpha and huge changes can take place, so no point in talking about it. Other than it is our goal to create a solid, fun, playable game that will continue to support this great community of horse lovers. There is SOOO much work to do that any time spent in communication takes away from building the game, so I will need to focus if there is any chance of completing.
  When it's bolted down more (in a few months,) we'll release more information.
  I do however, need some help from you all. Answers to a few questions would be great:
  1) Is the fact that there is no breeding and that horses do not die important to you? Eternal Horses vs Breeding is a big decision to be made. Please give a short answer of your preference.
  2) Please order in your preference of gameplay mechanic, favorite first:
  Chat, Crafting, RanchBuilding, HorseImprovement, AdventureGathering, WildHorseHunting, Puzzles, NPC/Quests, Competition
  3) Briefly, what is your favorite part of HI1/2?
  4) Briefly, what is your least favorite part of HI1/2?
  5) If you only play HI1, what was the reason you stayed here instead of playing HI2?
  Thanks much everyone!!! We'd like a beta by the end of the year, but, no promises.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Tesla)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Apr 26 2018 3:13pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>So excited for this! Thank you for taking the time to keep us informed and to continue making the games that we've loved and enjoyed for over a decade.
1. I'd prefer that horses are eternal. I think that breeding is an amazing addition with so many cool possibilities, but the downside is that horses will die. I don't really see the point in pouring hour after hour of effort into training when they eventually pass away, although I'm sure the game would still be very enjoyable with that in place.
2. That's a tough one. If I'm understanding this question correctly, I'd say chat is first because the game is so much more fun with other people. Wild hunting second, then horse improvement, competition, ranch building, puzzles, quests, adventure gathering, and crafting.
3. Favorite of HI 1 - aside from the nostalgia, I love the whisperer and how competitions work, as well as horses' stats. It's straightforward, clean, and a good way to look at their value. Favorite of HI 2 - the art is stunning. And, even though I'd prefer no breeding if it means death, it's really cool to see the offspring of two of your favorite horses. The color and stat possibilities are incredibly cool.
3. Least - Pellets in HI 1. I don't mind height/color, but UTs was what made 99s/100s so valuable. When we got the option to change that, the rarity of them went down and messed with the economy. Least of HI 2 - the chat, and the fact that everything is subscription required. I get that funding and support is needed, and I'm personally more than happy to do it! But I like HI 1's approach to this much better. The competitions in HI 2 were also a bit confusing and I didn't like them as much as HI 1's (although I'm sure there's many people that disagree — it's just not my thing).
5. Again, there's a good nostalgia factor, but I also think it's a more approachable game. I like how whispering, competition, and stats (with the exception of UT pellets) all work. The chat is also a massive reason I quit HI 2 and stayed here.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by SkyRunner)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Apr 26 2018 3:32pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>1. I like the idea of breeding, but for collections and gameplay, eternal might make more sense. Perhaps 2 servers, one with and one without? Although I understand the coding would be very different. Overall, I'd prefer eternal.
2. Wild Horse Hunting, NPC/Quest, Horse improvement, chat, crafting, competition, adventure gathering, puzzles, and ranch building.
3. My favorite part would definitely be whispering on HI1, and on HI2, I really loved all the different color combinations. There are so many variations of the same color unique to horses that would be great to see in the next game.
4. The res counter on HI1 introduced a really frustrating variable. I'd prefer no pellets at all to pellets if they must be counted. In HI2, I wish there was a whisperer, and I agree with Tesla that I'd prefer the subscription system to be like HI1.
5. The lack of a whisperer and the difficulty of starting/figuring out HI2 were the major things that kept me on HI1.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by PjGirl)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Apr 26 2018 3:57pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>1) Is the fact that there is no breeding and that horses do not die important to you? Eternal Horses vs Breeding is a big decision to be made. Please give a short answer of your preference.
I would prefer eternal horses - that way all the hard work and dedication you put into that horse will stay.
2) Please order in your preference of gameplay mechanic, favorite first:
Chat, Crafting, RanchBuilding, HorseImprovement, AdventureGathering, WildHorseHunting, Puzzles, NPC/Quests, Competition
My order: Chat, wild horse hunting, puzzles, npc/quests, adventure gathering, competition, ranch building, crafting
3) Briefly, what is your favorite part of HI1/2?
My favorite part about HI1 is the whisperer - getting to pay to locate a wild and capture it - that is what I mostly do on hi 1
My favorite part on HI2 is the mini games/puzzles and esroh quests
4) Briefly, what is your least favorite part of HI1/2?
My least favorite part of HI2 is the restrictions of the chat and trading - I LOVE how in hi1 even if you are not subbed you can buy and sell horses, I HATE that in HI2 you basically can't make any money once done the quests unless you are subbed - if you catch a nice horse you can't make money off of it, making the game pointless to me.
I do not have any complaints about HI1 besides maybe allowing more competition spaces
5) If you only play HI1, what was the reason you stayed here instead of playing HI2?
Same as above - unless you are subbed on HI2 you can barely do anything, making the game not fun for me and pointless for me</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Callypso)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Apr 26 2018 4:02pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>1) Eternal horses. Although breeding is really cool and it's exciting to see what kind of a foal your going to get, it also makes it hard to put the effort into 1 horse when the end note is it's just going to die, however I definitely loved the concept of it.
2) Quests/NPC, Wild horse hunting, Chat, Adventure gathering, Puzzles, Ranch Building, Horse Improvement, Competition, Crafting.
3) Favorite part of HI1 is all the quests you can do.
4) Least favorite part of HI1 is the restricted chat, the customer base of the game has changed and all of the original players are now adults, the game needs to keep up to date and evolve to incorporate this.
5) I tried HI/2 but didn't enjoy the layout of the game, it was very confusing, i can't remember if there was a tutorial at the beginning, I just remember always feeling lost.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Indesii)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Apr 26 2018 4:28pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>1) Eternal horses! I get somewhat attached and I don't like the idea of investing time into training and such only to have them die.
2) Chat, Questing, Horse Hunting and Ranches are all the same tier for me, and the rest I don't have any particularly strong feelings towards.
3) Everything might be a cop out. The isles, the uni and peg, and the simplicity of it. But 100% Simple Jump and the whisperer are what keeps many players active on HI1, aside from the chat.
4) I agree the restricted chat is my least favourite part of HI1 - people are vio'd and banned for the simplest of things and it just does not match the player base. We are, in majority, adult players who grew up with the game, so that might be worth considering when deciding the target audience of HI3. I know for many, the strict rules and easy vios/bans are why players have quit. Aside from that, I dislike the idea of residue and the lack of admin interaction with the economy. The game economy has its ups and downs just like real life, and where the banks intervene here, it would be great if a new game could reflect these things. (It would prevent the insane evonomy changes HI1 has experienced).
5) I honestly prefer the graphics and simplicity of the game. It is easy and enjoyable for everyone of all ages. HI2 was just... too much of everything. It was too intricate and not as relaxing/fun to play. Plus, you can't do much on HI2 without a subscription.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Lacuna)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Apr 26 2018 4:37pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>Thank you so much for finally bringing HI3 up for discussion, I'm excited to have something to hope for.
1) Eternal horses. Most of the HI1 fanbase enjoy the aspect of competition and 'top' horses, so funneling hours of exp into a horse seems null and void if the horse will die. Maybe give a possibility of combining a player's two favorite horses or something but make it a one time only thing? Like each horse can only be 'bred' one time and the 'offspring' be immortal as well, to get a horse with combined characteristics to make a better horse?
2) Competitions, wild horse hunting, and quests are really the only things I do in game, with a heavy EMPHASIS on competitions.
3) My favorite part of HI1 are the jumping arenas and the whisperer. Questing is tolerable to make the Uni/Pegs available but I'm willing to do those. I don't have a favorite thing about HI2 because I played briefly and hated it. The only positive thing I saw with HI2 were the breeds and their art with the different colorings available.
4) My least favorite thing about HI1 are the pellets. I would rather have to deal with 'natural' horses that can't be changed than have changing as an option and be stuck with the residue counter. My least favorite things about HI2 were the chat system, the lack of whisperer, and the competitions. The chat system is absolutely ridiculous, especially for a game that is 'PG'. A lot of the words we use are nonsense, I understand the necessity of the filter but a lot of the words you can't say aren't any form of inappropriate.
5) I basically answered my reasons for disliking HI2 repeatedly throughout the answers for the other questions. The chat system is bogus, the competitions aren't enjoyable, maybe because I'm so set on only doing SJ on HI1, but whatever. I like the idea of being able to see the wilds instead of just wandering over them on HI1. But I also would rather have a subscription system like HI1, to make all players able to buy/sell.
That being said, if HI3 is more like HI2 than HI1, I will probably not play at all.
Thank you guys so much for taking our opinions into consideration. Hopefully with all of our input we can contribute to a new game and make it enjoyable for all of us.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Tesla)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Apr 26 2018 4:57pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>I love your idea about one-time breeding, Lacuna. It would keep a lot of diversity, as opposed to having an eternal horse being able to have many foals, and players would have to make a difficult decision about what horses to match, since they've only got one shot. I also think that players would be more emotionally invested (we're lame, I know) in the offspring since it's out of one or two of their favorite horses.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Supra)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Apr 26 2018 5:50pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>1) I definitely prefer eternal horses. I know when I find I horse I really like, I tend to want to hold onto it. Also, like others have said, people tend to invest lots of time into training horses to high exp.
2) Chat, Competition, Horse Improvement, Wild Horse Hunting, Adventure Gathering, Puzzles, Ranch Building, Crafting.
3) My favourite part about HI1 would most likely be the simple jumping, and I guess the overall simplicity of the game. I don't have a favourite part about HI2 as I've never really gotten into it.
4) My least favourite part about HI1, I'd have to agree with a lot of previous replies, would be the pellets. It seems like everyone and their dog has 100ers now, where they used to be rare.
My least favourite part about HI2 is how restricting it was without a sub, and how confusing it was. I was never able to get into, where I found HI1 super easy to grasp.
5) I started playing HI1 basically when it came out. As I said previously, I always found HI2 too confusing. I have tried to play it/get into it a few times, but I'm just not about spending money on a game that I'm not even sure I like yet in order to experience a large majority of its features. Overall, I love HI1, and I'll definitely miss it when its no longer around.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Phantom)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Apr 26 2018 6:04pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>1. I mean, I like the fact that horses live forever, but I think it would be interesting to have one server be lifetime horses, or you can pellet a horse to be immortal (but don't make it super difficult to achieve).
2. Horse improvement, Competitions, Quests, are really the only things I do.
3. I like the competitions and how the quests are easily doable. I don't mind the questing. The one thing I loved most about HI2 when I played it was the coloring variations of the horses.
4. My least favorite thing about HI1 is the chat system. Most players are adults and us getting flagged for stupid words is ridiculous. I think there should be no filter, unless they are under 16. HI2 I found was just very difficult to get into because the economy is awful and hard to make money.
5. I hate the chat system for HI2 and the fact that it was so hard to get anything remotely done. I also want the sub system of HI1. I think it's stupid that you need a subscription to buy and sell when that's such an important feat of the game.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Magi)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Apr 26 2018 7:24pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>1) I prefer eternal horses. I do like the concept of breeding and what I have played around with I've enjoyed. But even though it makes sense for them to pass, I still didn't like my horses dying *laughing out loud!*
2)Chat, NPC/Quests, Competition, WildHorseHunting, HorseImprovement, Puzzles, AdventureGathering Crafting, RanchBuilding,
3) Questing and the competitions in HI1. For HI2, I love the variety of minigames as well as the different horse colourings.
4) Don't like having to be subbed to do just about anything in HI2. I also don't like some of the timed quests, especially ones that I need to stay logged in for. Also, the stricter chat on HI2 gets really annoying at times, even though I understand the reasons for it I still wanna complain *laughing out loud!*
5) I go through stages where I'll only play HI2, but HI1 is my main go to, just because I enjoy the competitions I can do and because all my friends are there.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by AstroCat)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Apr 26 2018 7:27pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>1) Breeding: I really prefer the LC version of being able to breed your horses... that being said- I love my HI1 horses a lot more since they don't die. I think Breeding them is more fun, since I dont really have time anymore to do competitions. Maybe a mixture? Either like Howr se where you can make a horse immortal, or as simple as an option. When you have a horse you can set it (by a certain age maybe) so that you cannot breed it, and it boosts its competition stats? That way those who want to go for highest exp horse can go for that, while those who like to breed for colors, can do that?
2) Gameplay: Chat is a big one for me, then the following: Wild Horse Hunting, Horse Improvement, Puzzles, NPC/Quests, Ranch Building, Adventure Gathering, and then competition. (I did enjoy jumping on HI1, hated most competitions on hi2)
3) Briefly, what is your favorite part of HI1/2? HI1- I love the simplicity and that the horses I could get attached to. Also loved that the filter wasn't so crazy that if you misspelled a word on accident you'd have to scroll through to find the word and figure out the correct spelling. LC- I LOVE breeding for different colors, stats, and personality.
4) Briefly, what is your least favorite part of HI1/2? Least favorite part of HI1- the fact that my favorite server is dead.. *laughing out loud!*. Least favorite part of HI2- The chat filter. (I'm not talking about personal info/websites/etc, but people like to come up with nicknames and stuff and it really stinks to have to get it approved first...Especially with naming horses too. )
5 does not apply to me</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Cenicienta)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Apr 26 2018 11:21pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>This is exciting! Super pumped to see what y'all come up with!
1) Is the fact that there is no breeding and that horses do not die important to you? Eternal Horses vs Breeding is a big decision to be made. Please give a short answer of your preference.
Eternal is my first choice, for sure. I don't like the idea of losing my favorite pixels.
2) Please order in your preference of gameplay mechanic, favorite first:
Competition, Chat, WildHorseHunting, RanchBuilding, HorseImprovement, Crafting, AdventureGathering, Puzzles, NPC/Quests
3) Briefly, what is your favorite part of HI1/2?
ESJ/exp training is my favorite part of HI1 and the primary reason I play.
4) Briefly, what is your least favorite part of HI1/2?
The excessive amount of quests we now have. It takes forever to achieve anything. I liked it when there weren't as many quests.
5) If you only play HI1, what was the reason you stayed here instead of playing HI2?
HI2 is too complex and difficult to understand. I love the simplicity of HI1. It is easy to understand if you aren't a very big gamer to begin with. I love the competitive nature of exp training. It is therapeutic for me to sit and exp train in my free time.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by GhostlyHood)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Apr 27 2018 12:49am</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>Thank you so much for making time for a little update to keep us in the loop despite trying to get HI3 up and running!
Just a little input from me.
1. Eternal would be a great idea. As much as we do wish we have the time to consistently play horseisle, many of us do have periods of time where we are just so busy that we tend to miss out on our horseisle time. (i.e. finals period etc). It would be quite sad if we were to come back to our favourite horses having passed on. As someone who plays HI1 and have tried her hand at both ET and LC on HI2, I would really prefer HI1's 'eternal horse' function.
2. First would definitely be chat. I don't know if I can say this for all the players, but the main reason I keep coming back to this game is because of the buddies I've made on this game. Being able to chat with them and to basically not be limited to talk about almost everything was a big aspect of what actually kept me on this game. HI2 was a big no for me as I was unable to chat freely with my friends and use the slang or even call them nicknames as they were filtered by the chat. Secondly, NPC/Quests. As much as people don't like to quest to be able to get something, this was another way I can spend time with buds, trying to figure out the quests together. The rest would go as follows: Adventure Gathering, Wild Horse Hunting, Competition, Puzzles, Ranch Building, Crafting and Horse Improvement.
3. My favourite part of HI1 would most probably be the quests and also the simplicity of the overall game play. The fact that it was not too complicated and that most things were pretty straightforward. HI2 was too intense for me in general.
4. My least favourite part about HI2 would be the fact that there are so many/similar quest items. It constantly seems like its overwhelmed in my inventory and I would always forget what is needed. Another thing would most definitely be the chat. Another thing would also be the way we maneuver on HI2. I would prefer just moving up down left right, instead of being able to move with multiple arrow keys at a time.
5. The main reason I stayed with HI1 was because of its simplicity. The fact that UTs are so easily calculated and that horses were not based off like a 5-scale thing. HI2 was overall, too overwhelming.
Hope this reply really helps a lot! Also, am looking forward to HI3, hopefully, we can come to a consensus between both HI1 and HI2 so that we can incorporate everything together for more players to enjoy!</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Frappe)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Apr 27 2018 1:11am</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>1.Eternal horses. That I adore and am attached to my pixels is an incontrovertible fact.
2.Horse Improvement.Competition.Ranch Building.Chat. I have left out the other items in the list because I am indifferent.
3. My favourite part of HI1 is being able to build a vast stable of high exp pons, and then slowly improve it until I have the best I/anyone can have.
4. My least favourite thing about HI1 is it's lack of adaptability. The improvement and innovation is stagnant.
5. Because this is where I started, and I love HI1. It is such a perfect game. Also, the time and effort I put into getting to where I am is not too much to abandon, especially for –in my opinion- an inferior game in HI2.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Kangaroo)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Apr 27 2018 1:51am</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>1) I would like breeding to be incorporated to the game, but maybe a pellet for immortality for the particularly special ones? But the ability to pawn in the case they become unwanted, even if pelleted.
2) Chat, Wildhorse Hunting, Horse Improvement, Competition, Puzzles, NPC/Quests, Crafting, Ranch Building, Adventure Gathering,
3) Briefly, what is your favorite part of HI1/2? HI1; is the simplicity/arcade feel of the graphics, and the community at the momentosphere which in my experience is supportive and all inclusive.
4) HI1; the declining server numbers. & the time between SJ rounds, particularly when the same players are filling every round within seconds. No need to wait so long :)
5) The graphics, and the fact that it filtered the younger players and the older/"original" players. So there's a lot of reminiscing and generally more mature chatting.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Frappe)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Apr 27 2018 1:54am</FORUMDATE> <FORUMTEXT>is too much*</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Centauri)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Apr 27 2018 10:13am</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>1) Eternal horses are easier to take care of in my opinion. Every time I get on HI2 I have to get a new horse because one passed because I can't play all the time.
2) Chat, Crafting, HorseImprovement, Competition, Puzzles, RanchBuilding, WildHorseHunting,, Adventure Gathering, NPC/Quests
3) H1: Simplicity and design. H2: Puzzle games like the mop game.
4) H1: Nobody is on anymore. H2: Chat filters
5) If you only play HI1, what was the reason you stayed here instead of playing HI2? The chat filtering for HI2 led me away, because it's hard to communicate some of your thoughts. Also lag, but mainly the chat.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Sarahrosehorse)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Apr 27 2018 1:15pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>1) I'd prefer eternal, nonbreeding horses.
2) Chat, Puzzles, WildHorseHunting, HorseImprovement, NPC/Quests, Puzzles, AdventureGathering, Crafting, Competition, RanchBuilding.
3) HI1 has an older, generally more mature playerbase, which makes for good company.
4) HI2's chat filters are extremely restrictive.
5) As mentioned above. Additionally, HI2 is extremely laggy, even on newer desktops.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Indesii)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Apr 27 2018 1:51pm</FORUMDATE> <FORUMTEXT>Why are people's comments being deleted? If the admins have asked for feedback it's very concerning and alarming that that feedback is being deleted without any reasoning given.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Demogorgon)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Apr 27 2018 2:16pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>1) I get super attached to my horses, so I'd like eternal.
2) Chat, Puzzles, Competition, HorseImprovement, NPC/Quests, AdventureGathering, WildHorseHunting, RanchBuilding, Crafting
3) My favorite part of HI1 is the nostalgia/my friends I've made on the game. HI2 is a tie between the horse graphics and all the colors they can be and the puzzles, such as the logic puzzles.
4) My least favorite part of HI1 is the declining fanbase. HI2 is the stricter chat filter & the way you have to be subbed to basically do anything.
5) HI2 was too confusing for me to really get into. The chat filter was also incredibly frustrating. The filter on HI1 is so much better.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by CherryJubilee)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Apr 27 2018 2:44pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>1) I would prefer eternal horses, as I get way too attached and would be heartbroken for them to die. :')
2) Please order in your preference of game play mechanic, favorite first:
Chat, Wild Horse Hunting, Competition, and Ranch building are all on level 1 for me. Quests, Puzzles, Quests, Horse Improvement, Adventure Gathering, Crafting,
3) Favorite part: HI1 - the friends I have made from playing over the years, simplicity, community. HI2- horse art and graphics, the puzzles and quests are great.
4) Least favorite: HI1- lag, decline in members of course, variety of color on breeds. HI2- very complicated as a beginner, you have to be subbed to do ANYthing, the chat filters are awful.
5) If you only play HI1, what was the reason you stayed here instead of playing HI2? I have played both, but prefer HI1 overall.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by AdoniAM)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Apr 27 2018 2:55pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>1) Breeding isn't too important I like being able to stack experience and improve my horse. Without risking loosing them.
2) Gameplay mechanic, favorite first: Horse Improvement, Ranch Building, Crafting,Wild Horse Hunting, Chat, Competition, Adventure, Gathering, Puzzles, NPC/Quests.
3) The friends I have been able to make, the horse graphics, the updates of new breeds and tack.
4) Most of the player base for this game are now well into their 20's and sometimes the filters are a little too much. Also the 5 exp to 18 exp is a long process and the money aspect is way off scale for horse price vs training etc.
5) HI2 was glitchy, didnt really care for eternal too much but I liked that you split them up and allowed both options since everyone is different in that aspect. Some aspects of it is just very cluttered and the angle the horse and player are at is just odd.
Thanks for possible making HI3! Best of luck.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by AdoniAM)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Apr 27 2018 2:58pm</FORUMDATE> <FORUMTEXT>Didnt really care for Life Cycle, I mean.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Jedi)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Apr 27 2018 3:10pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>Glad to hear hi1 will hopefully still be supported.
1) For a game where a horse gains experience, eternal is much better because if the horses pass away, there’s not much point in experiencing them. However, including breeding, where the foal could age into an adult, then live forever would be a cool edition. Or even just breeding for different coats and they’d automatically be an adult. Just some sort of breeding while also being eternal would give it that extra appeal instead of having one or the other.
2) My order would be - Competitions, horse improvement, quests, wild horse hunting, ranch building, adventure gathering, Crafting, Puzzles and chat.
3) Favorite part of the games - Competitions and seeing how much exp I can get on my horses.
4) my least favorite part of the games - Considering competitions is my favorite part my least favorite is basically how the competitions are on both games, hi1 only esj runs which is fine, but the experience gain is very small and the length it takes for the competitions to start is slow, hi2 on the other hand a few different competitions run fine and the competitions start faster but because of the daily bonus, competitions don’t fill very well making it hard to experience your horses, because the most popular seems to be jockey and reining so if those bonuses barely come around, you’ll never get much exp done. So an improved competition system would be super amazing.
5) If you only play HI1, what was the reason you stayed here instead of playing HI2? Basically my answer is the same response for number 4, I play the game to experience my horses and hi1, esj is almost always running and hi2, the competitions don’t run nearly as much which made me uninterested in playing.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by FlashOfHope)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Apr 27 2018 3:16pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>Judging from the amount of comments being deleted, I assume when it was said "need some help from you" and "answer some questions", what you really meant was "Confirm what we already plan to do, because any different opinions will be deleted so we can continue make sure that those with the same opinions as us beleive their opinions matter."?
Aunt correct amiright?</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Pompeii)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Apr 27 2018 3:55pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>1. I prefer it to be eternal horses because while breeding was fun on LC, it took away a lot of time and money only for it to last for a short amount of time.
2.Chat (because it's always so much fun to make friends), WildHorseHunting, HorseImprovement, Competitions, Quests, AdventureGathering, RanchBuilding, Puzzles, Crafting.
3. Fave of HI1: the horse art and, whispering and competitions.
Fave of HI2: horse variety colors and markings, tokens, being able to see wilds without standing on them.
4. Least fave of HI1: UT pellets
Least fave of HI2: chat filter (you can hardly day anything or use different type without it having a fit), most horse art, not having Zebras, Unis or Peggy's.
5. I stayed in HI1 and rarely play 2 because it doesn't lag.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by DesertPaint)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Apr 27 2018 4:10pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>Nothing has been deleted that I know of as far as replies go. If something is deleted then I will post the reason for it.
I'm being very lenient as replies/reasons are requested, thus they need to be heard.
That said, we do have rules, so um...Yeah please remember that when replying. *nods* :)
If something is missing, please mail the reply to support (you can use the link below) and it can be sent to Joe. Or at least I can tell you what happened.
We have and always have had an issue on HI1 that periodically some posts just don't show up or auto-delete. It has happened to players, moderators and administrators. It's not picky. *laughing out loud!*
I'm reading the replies frequently and have not deleted anything.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Cerulean)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Apr 27 2018 5:24pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>1) No breeding and eternal horses. I have had some of my HI1 horses for over a decade and I cannot put a price on their sentimental value. The fact that I can form a “bond” with my pixels makes the game all the more enjoyable.
2) CUSTOMIZATION, chat, horse hunting, horse improvement, ranch building, questing, adventure gathering, competition, puzzles
3) Chat/socialization and customization. I live for the ability to make my avatar and my horses my own. I also love the feeling that HI2 creates of really riding your horse around and enjoying the scenery.
4) Although I understand the importance of chat safety, the filter on HI2 is too restrictive. Socialization on HI2 is a chore. Language is constantly evolving, and we need a chat system that allows the language of the game to grow with the terminology people are actually using. Forced spellings also make socialization inaccessible to those who may not be wholly proficient in English. I much prefer HI1’s chat system; I think the chat system should allow for colloquial speech while filtering out inappropriate words.
5) I play both HI1 and HI2, but I strongly prefer HI1. It mostly comes down to the socialization aspect. HI2 has some excellent features, but there’s no beating how easy it is to use the chat system on HI1. I don’t have to worry about having to retype my sentence five different times because I keep missing a typo, or can’t use a certain contraction or popular colloquial term. At the end of the day HI is a MMORPG; many of us come here for the community it creates, and the ability to interact with others within our community.
All in all, I am so excited for the potential of HI3! HI has been a part of my life for over a decade, and I can’t wait to see what the future brings!</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Sublime)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Apr 27 2018 5:38pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>1) I honestly prefer HI1 and Eternal for the non-breeding game playing. I do have an account on lifecycle but I do not find myself playing it because I don't really want to waste my time training a horse that will die.
2) NPC/Quests, gathering, competition, horse improvement, wild horse hunting, ranch building, chat, crafting, puzzles.
3) My favorite part of HI1 is definitely whispering and I also enjoy the simplicity of the competitions. HI2 Eternal: The complexity of questing! Dream would be a combination of all three of these - that is for sure!
4) I think the pellets brought a lot of economic struggle for HI1 and also created an issue devaluing horses. HI2 Life Cycle: I do enjoy the idea of breeding but not so much of the horse dying. It would be nice if we could breed for collection purposes.
5) I mainly only play HI1 now even though I have accounts on all three servers. The whispering and simple jumping brings me back every time. :)
So excited for the coming updates!</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Drizzpone)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Apr 27 2018 6:30pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>1. I like the fact that horses don't die. With competition being such a heavy factor in the game, I like to be able to appreciate the effort I put into making a nice horse. I don't feel as compelled to continue on if I know it's just going to disappear. I dislike the breeding factor - it was fun on hi2 until you finally got a perfect horse. Then what? You could train them up, but then it comes back to the death aspect of not being able to keep your efforts.
2. Chat, Competition, Wild Horse Hunting, Horse Improvement, NPC/Quests, Puzzles, Ranch Building, Crafting, Gathering
3. HI1: The social aspect of hi1 is really what keeps me around. It's nice to be able to chat freely, and a lot of my friends are the reason I try harder to complete tasks, whether it be questing or training.
HI2: I love the amount of customization there is in HI2. The perspective of riding around on your horse is also neat.
4. HI1: Time between competition rounds
HI2: The chat filter is so restrictive it's hard to talk to people
5. I got into HI2 with Life Cycle. I enjoyed playing for a bit, but it was a bit complicated. After I bred a perfect stat horse, I didn't see a reason to play anymore.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by LivingHope)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Apr 27 2018 7:24pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>1) While the breeding was a great introduction for
HI2, if I had to choose between the two options I would definitely choose Eternal.
2) Wild Horse Hunting, Puzzles, Horse Improvement, NPC/Quests, Adventure/Gathering, Crafting, Competition, Ranch Building, Chat
3) Honestly, whispering and the hunt to find the perfect stat "natural" horse.
4) The economy and how quickly it deteriorated on all servers and both games.
5) I mainly only stay on HI1. I prefer the horse art style to the HI2 art. I also am addicted to whispering and capturing high UT natural horses.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Mrs)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Apr 27 2018 7:53pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>1) I want horses to live forever, it's discouraging to train a horse that's eventually just going to pass away and leave you at square one.
2) Competition, Chat, HorseImprovement, Puzzles, WildHorseHunting, Crafting, RanchBuilding, AdventureGathering, NPC/Quests
3) My favorite part of HI1 is the simplicity and charm of it. It gives you a game with simple things to work towards if you want, or just all sit in ESJ and chat with friends for a decade *laughing out loud!*.
4) The lack of customization, horses can only be a certain look with no distinct markings within one color (All Black AMs look the same, etc)
5) I stayed with HI1 for my buds and the ease of the game. It gave me lifelong friends and a place to just relax without having to put too much effort in if I didn't want to.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Challenger)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Apr 27 2018 8:46pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>1) I would prefer eternal, don't see much point putting effort into a horse for it to die
2) Wild Horse Hunting, Chat, Horse Improvment, Competition, NPC/Quests, Ranch Building, Adventure Gathering, Crafting
3) Briefly, what is your favorite part of HI1/2?
HI1: Whispering is a big one for me, alongside with the easy competition and chat. Also being able to quest to get a Uni is great as well.
HI2: Range of colours on horses
4) Briefly, what is your least favorite part of HI1/2?
HI1: Less players online make me very sad
HI2: Too complicated to get into, no "poofing" to ranches is extremely annoying and the competitions require a lot of practice to be good.
5) I did try HI2 for a little bit, but the gameplay is really complicated, I prefer the simplicity of HI1, alongside with having the whisperer.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Imperfections)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Apr 27 2018 8:48pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>1) I want eternal. I don't like the idea of putting so much effort into something that is just going to die anyway.
2) Competition, Chat, WildHorseHunting, NPC/Quests, AdventureGathering, RanchBuilding, Puzzles, Crafting, HorseImprovement
3) My favourite parts of HI1 are the simplicity, simple jumping, and buddy chat. Those of us who have been playing HI1 since it started are still around, and I love the nostalgia of logging in and talking to someone you've "known" for 10 years. Also like whispering!
4) I never liked HI2, and I can honestly say that as I did give it a good go. I found it too complex. I didn't like the competitions as I found them confusing (much prefer something like ESJ), and I didn't like the chat filter because if I got a single typo in a long sentence, my chat wouldn't post and it was the most frustrating thing *laughing out loud!*.
5) I stayed with HI1 because of the reasons listed in the above answer, and because of my buds. HI1 is easy, a good way to spend down time, and a way to relax/not think about real life issues for a while.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Khaleesi)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Apr 27 2018 8:51pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>1) It would make it more interesting (albeit, sad) if the horses were not immortal. This way, it would keep the trading cycle alive. Right now, on HI1, no one is buying wilds because why start over when you could find any number of horses to train to get to the top spot?
2) Chat, WildHorseHunting, Competition, NPC/quests, HorseImprovement, AdventureGathering, Puzzles, RanchBuilding, Crafting
3) I love getting to make friends! I enjoy whispering and exping, but it is really boring if no one is on to chat to.
4) lag.
5) I tried to play HI2 but it was SO restrictive and complicated, I just did not. And it just lagged so hard. I could never get it to load well and it took so long to get anywhere.
Just a bit of a suggestion... You say you are going to be able to keep HI1 and 2 which would be great, but it would be super cool if for the first couple months you opened up HI3, if you linked our usernames with our emails and held them for us on the new game. It would not have to be forever, just for the first couple months to give us a chance to start playing the game. But it would be really meaningful for us to be able to use our usernames and recognize one another. And if the other games do end up going away, it would be even more meaningful to keep our users.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Whimsy)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Apr 27 2018 9:03pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>1) Eternal Horses please
2) Puzzles, NPC/Quests, Wild Horse hunting, Horse Improvement, Crafting, Adventure Gathering, Chat, Ranch Building, Competition
3) HI1 I like the colorful towns, the inside jokes for fans in the quests, and the whisperer. HI2 I like the training contract automatically returns the horse to the true owner, being able to customize your avatar hair and clothes, the boarder range of horse colors, and that you see the horse in the wild.
4) HI1 least favorite is lag. HI2 is the gloomy colors, the lack of a whisperer, the lag, and how complicated the play is.
5) I tried out HI2 for a few of months. I returned to HI1 because it was charming, more user friendly, prettier, and presently I find it to be more active.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Lion)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Apr 27 2018 9:04pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>1) I do like the idea of breeding, but I don't think I'd be fond of the idea of horses dying, especially if I'm pretty attached to the horse and have spent a lot of effort training. If "in-between" suggestions are alright, I do know of some other games with implemented breeding systems in which horses have maybe one/two breeds and live forever. Otherwise, I do prefer Eternal.
2) WildHorseHunting, Chat, HorseImprovement, Competition, Puzzles, NPC/Quests, AdventureGathering, RanchBuilding, Crafting
3) I loved whispering horses - I'd just spend hours and hours running around the map after them. *laughing out loud!*
4) I would really enjoy more customization within the game. Something like craftable clothes that showed on your character, event outfits, and a variety of profile text options would definitely be very cool. Also, it would really be nice if players had a bit more time before accounts were deleted from inactivity. I've been playing on and off for years now, and it's always a bit devastating/discouraging to lose progress and start all over again.
5) I really enjoyed the music. I've played HI1 for a very long time now, and the music is extremely nostalgic to me now. I don't mind the complexity of HI2, but I felt like it didn't have the same kind of charm and personal connection as HI1 so HI2 never really caught my interest.
I'm very excited for the possibility of HI3! Thanks to the HI team for all of your work and I wish you guys the great success in the future! :D</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Omnixx)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Apr 27 2018 9:09pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>I started played HI1 when it first came out (granted I did take a long break), and I'm excited to see what y'all come up with for HI3!
1) I prefer the idea of breeding, since you can always work hard on the horse you have from the beginning and breed them to make your next horse better and better. I prefer that idea, but I also like the idea that was suggested by Lacuna about the one time breeding. That would be interesting as well.
2) Chat, WildHorseHunting, NPC/Quests, Competition, AdventureGathering, HorseImprovement, RanchBuilding, Puzzles, Crafting
3) My favorite part about HI1 is the simplicity, the amount of quests you can do, whispering, and buddy chat!
4) My least favorite part about HI1 is less players online and the economy.
5) I stayed with HI1 rather than going to HI2 because the game was so complicated, and it felt like you really couldn't do anything unless you were subbed.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Lassi)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Apr 28 2018 2:51am</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>1) Eternal. Played HI2 for a small time and the novelty of breeding horses wore off very quick. Plus I don't want to waste time training something thats ultimately gonna die.
2) WildHorseHunting, HorseImprovement, Competition, RanchBuilding, Chat,
Chat, Crafting, AdventureGathering, Puzzles, NPC/Quests,
3) Whispering and the simplicity
4) How 'zoomed in' HI2 looks. I much prefer the amount you can see on your screen in HI1
5) -HI2 screen is too 'zoomed in'
-Novelty of breeding horses wares off
-Would rather train a horse on HI1 that will last forever than die
-The way competitions work on HI2 is horrible & horses shoe ware etc runs out too quick
-Takes too long to get anywhere on HI2
-There is no way to whisper on HI2 except the flute-which you never get a good horse with anyway
-Stat variation on HI2 is too much</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Bokeh)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Apr 28 2018 4:21am</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>1) Is the fact that there is no breeding and that horses do not die important to you? Eternal Horses vs Breeding is a big decision to be made. Please give a short answer of your preference.
I love the idea of breeding, and it would be great to implement this. However, I don't like the idea of my horses "dying", especially after all the hard work that has gone into it. Could there possibly be a "breeding" type of thing were the progeny inherits some of the structure withholding water and sires stats, but is obviously a horse when it's born as horses won't age? *laughing out loud!*.
2) Please order in your preference of gameplay mechanic, favorite first:
Competition, Chat, Horse hunting, horse improvement, adventure, ranch building, quests, craft, puzzles
3) Briefly, what is your favorite part of HI1/2?
Whispering and training
4) Briefly, what is your least favorite part of HI1/2?
Grinding out finding quest items
5) If you only play HI1, what was the reason you stayed here instead of playing HI2?
I didn't like the gameplay, it was too choppy and far too difficult to learn.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Desertmorn)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Apr 28 2018 5:12am</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>1) Prefer no breeding and that horses do not die.
2) NPC/Quests, Puzzles, AdventureGathering, Chat
3) HI1 - questing
4) Briefly, what is your least favorite part of HI1 - horse improvement
5) HI2 gameplay was too complicated, and visually difficult for me due to lack of eye coordination - I got dizzy too easily.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by CookieDough)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Apr 28 2018 8:26am</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>1) preferably eternal
2) Chat, Competition, WildHorseHunting, HorseImprovement,Puzzles,AdventureGathering, NPC/Quests, Crafting
3) Favorite part of HI1- whispering and simplicity
4) Least favorite part of HI2- chat filter
5) If you only play HI1, what was the reason you stayed here instead of playing HI2? chat filter, and the simplicity</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Corolla)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Apr 28 2018 10:30am</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>1) Eternal is nice because of the fact that if I want to take a hiatus, I can come back and all my ponies will be safe and sound (minus a few stats..) At the same time, I really like breeding mechanics in games. I find genetics super interesting! It's such a toss up, but I may have to say eternal just to take a nod back to OG Horseisle.
2) Chat, Wild Horse Hunting, Horse Improvement, NPC/Quests, Adventure Gathering, Ranch Building, Competition, Crafting, Puzzles.
3) HI1: Favorite things are the wild horse hunting, questing and simplicity.
HI2: Favorite things are how you can SEE items/wild horses instead of just walking aimlessly hoping to land on something and customization of tack/items on horses as well as the options of colors/markings for each horse.
4) HI1: Least Favorite things: lag/bugs, how quickly trained stats drop, economy and lack of players.
HI2: Least Favorite things: Chat filter, how little player to player interaction there is, the fact you have to SUB to buy a horse from another player, and how complicated stats, training, and competitions are to understand.
5) I play mostly HI1 and I have stayed because of the player to player interaction mostly! I don't feel so lonely, even though there's only like, 20 people on most of the time. It's simpler to play and nostalgic for me since I began when I was much much younger *laughing out loud!*. I keep trying to get into HI2 but for some reason just can't get into it. It's hard to get started and it seems like a lot of the mechanics are just so complicated and I just don't have the patience for it all.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by DesertPaint)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Apr 28 2018 12:09pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>Deleted a post as it contained content that is not allowed to be discussed on HI. I have copy/pasted the reply below with some editing for the inappropriate content.
1) I find eternal horses much better - it's what I'm used to on HI.
2) Chat, horse hunting, competition, npc/quests, puzzles, adventure gathering, ranch building, crafting, horse improvement
3) Just being able to wander around a fairly simple looking game and being able to chat with everyone, and enjoy the simplicity of the gameplay
4) Probably the strict filter. I do understand that it is a kid's game, but the whole filter on the {adult/gender referencing content} I figured myself out from the help of an old player, and that was only because we were able to find each other offline. If we were able to talk online about that stuff, it would've made my {life easier.}
5) I stayed because of the nostalgia factor, and because of the simplicity of it. Like others have said, HI2 is just really complicated. I've tried multiple times to play it, but it was just so confusing and laggy.
Note: Part in braces is edited content. Poster's name is not included as I do not wish to call anyone out for something. No violations are given, I just took out the not allowed part.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Twins)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Apr 29 2018 7:35am</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>1) I really enjoy breeding, but also love eternal horses. What if we could do breeding and then we could have a "token" that you can buy and use to make them eternal?
2) Please order in your preference of gameplay mechanic, favorite first:
Horse improvement, chat, wild horse hunting, ranch building, adventure gathering, puzzles, npc/quests, competition, crafting.
3) Briefly, what is your favorite part of HI1/2?
HI1, Horses live forever.
HI2, breeding.
4) Briefly, what is your least favorite part of HI1/2?
Probably lag for both? Not a big issue though.
5) If you only play HI1, what was the reason you stayed here instead of playing HI2? I play both</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Haunter)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Apr 29 2018 2:06pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>1) I'm kind of a sentimental sap that gets attached to my pixels so I would rather prefer them not to die. Especially after putting so much time into them. Sure, breeding is cool, but I'd prefer to keep my horse around forever.
2) Customization (I love being able to personalize anything about a game to make it my own), chat, wild horse hunting, npc/quests, competition, horse improvement, puzzles, adventure gathering, ranch building
3) All of the great friends that I have made since joining this game 8 years ago. To think of all of the wonderful people all around the world that you wouldn't of had the opporunity to "meet" if not for this game
4) Honestly right now the lack of new material/help from the staff. I used to love this game and the challenge that the quests posed, but now with the rare updates I can't really quest (hello 100%) and so I really just come on now and then to jump my pixels for a little bit and chat with my friends.
5) I have attempted to play HI2, but it just didn't feel the same to me, plus the fact that in order to breed or even trade with someone (who wasn't a member) you had to be a member yourself. Like I get that you need members to pay for the game but trading? C'mon.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Stellar)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Apr 29 2018 3:22pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>1) ETERNAL. for sure. i can NOT get myself invested in a game where my horses will die. as someone who is busy and not always able to play consistently, knowing that my favorite pixels will always be there for me to come back to is the reason i can continue to play. HI1 was (and still is) a big part of my life.
2) CUSTOMIZATION. CHAT. HorseImprovement. NPC/Quests. AdventureGathering. WildHorseHunting. Competition. RanchBuilding. Competition. Crafting. Puzzles.
3) i love the community created in HI1. the friends and memories i've made because of it are invaluable. the customization is also a big draw.
4) in HI2, i appreciated being able to ride your horse and having the more 3D aspect, but honestly the social/community aspect is so restrictive i will not play it. i understand the need to make a game safe, but we also have to acknowledge that there's a digital language that's much different than our spoken language and heavily restricting the way we communicate is a big turn off. i'm all for filtering out inappropriate words, but there needs to be some leeway with the digital/chat/colloquial language that's used today.
5) i definitely prefer HI1 over HI2, mostly for the ease of communication. even though i like the 3D aspect of HI2, it honestly sometimes feels (graphics wise) lower quality than HI1. the zoom-in is TOO zoomed-in, the map is hard to read, and it doesn't really feel like a cohesive game. (plus all the chat restrictions that i already covered.) the horse's art is nice, but only when you're actually viewing the horse, not when you're riding it.
*) i'd like to say that i do like the idea of a one-time breeding or some other way to incorporate foals in the game without losing the eternal aspect that keeps me playing.
though i'll always be loyal to HI1, i'm excited to see where HI3 goes.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Fawn)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Apr 30 2018 10:17am</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>1. I like the eternal aspect more so that we do not lose the horses. I could never get into LC so it wouldn't bother me if breeding wasn't a part of the new game.
2. Horse Improvement, Ranch Building, Competition, Chat, NPC/Quests, Adventure/Gathering, Wild Horse Hunting, Crafting, Puzzles
3. My favorite part of HI1/Eternal is the ability to train the horses and keep them forever. HI2 wise is the training contracts, daily exp at ranches given, and the ability to save up stat points to train later on. Sometimes we're not always able to get to a PC to hop online so it's nice knowing our horses are still being trained and such. I also like the fact that horses don't lose stat points on eternal compared to HI1 if not trained for an extended period of time.Separate ranch islands are also amazing.
4. I -do not- like the fact that accounts don't time out on eternal.
5. I play HI1 more than I do eternal as I have more heart into HI1. It's a familiarity and time invested type deal. I love certain aspects of HI2, I just don't have much invested there. (:</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by LucyPennykettle)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Apr 30 2018 12:45pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>1) Eternal for sure. Breeding would be nice if you would do growing from foal to adult and then just being eternal, but I feel like if you were willing to do that you would have done it on HI2 so I assume that's moot.
2) WildHorseHunting, Puzzles, Chat, Competitions, NPC/quests, Horse Improvements, Ranch Building, Crafting
3) I've always loved how simple HI1 is, while still being fun and having beautiful artwork for the horses. I've also always loved how family friendly it is, like how good the chat filter is, kudos on that one.
4) I guess the only thing I've ever not liked is a select few quests that don't guide you quite well enough, that maybe could have used further hints for younger kids.
5) I did try HI2, but was just overwhelmed immediately. At the time it was released I wasn't big into online gaming and it was just big and confusing, so I never went back to it. I have no idea what my opinion might be on it now but I'm just still invested in my pixels that I've had for...well going on 11 years now.
I want to add thank you for keeping HI1 and 2 alive for the future, it means a lot to me, and many others I'm sure. I'm very excited to see HI3.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Lyra)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Apr 30 2018 1:46pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>1) Eternal all the way, I felt too sad when horses died and I had spent time training them.
2) Horse improvement, Wild horse hunting, NPC/quests, Competitions, Adventure gathering, Chat, Puzzles, Ranch building, Crafting.
3) HI1 is incredibly nostalgic, very simplistic and easy to understand, able to keep horses forever and the quests are fun and challenging.
4) On HI2 chat was very restrictive, I found that it lagged quite a bit, HI2 required you to be subscribed for you to do a lot of things you can do for free on HI1 and no whisperer on HI2.
5) I've tried HI2 plenty of times since it was originally released, but each time I found it too confusing and too laggy to continue playing and it's just harder to get into overall.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Viktor)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>May 1 2018 1:23pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>(had to put my original reply in hi2 forums because these are so bugged and it never posted. Is there a character limit or something? but I have one more thing to say)
WESTERN COMPETITIONS!
I love the English ones we have, but it would be so nice to have western ones as well. Competitive barrel racing, poles, trail, whatever, instead of micro-minigames that give no exp.
Honestly I love the other micro-minigames though, the geo-wiz, horse word guess, horse anatomy. They were entertaining and educational, even 11 years later I enjoy playing them.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by DesertPaint)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>May 1 2018 3:13pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>If you are having a problem getting something to post here, please let me know in a mail including the content you wish to post.
It's possibly an old forum bug that is re-surfacing.
I can either post it here from the mail or send it to Joe from the mail if it won't post here.
Trying to figure out if this is a bug or if someone is deleting posts without giving a reason.
You can use the Contact Us link below if you wish. Or, send it to support at horseisle dot com</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by PinkFloyd)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>May 1 2018 3:56pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>1) While I do appreciate the intricacies of breeding, I'd prefer eternal.
2) Wild Horse Hunting, Chat, NPC/Quests, Horse Improvement, Competition, Crafting, Puzzles, Adventure Gathering, Ranch Building.
3) Like most people, I enjoy the nostalgia and simplistic nature of HI1. I appreciated the ambitious nature of HI2 and the uniqueness of each horse.
4) Briefly, what is your least favorite part of HI1/2?
HI2 made me feel really isolated without a sub. Given, I now have the ability to buy subs on my own in contrast to when it first came out, *laughing out loud!*. I understand the need for a filter, but the chat on HI2 was very restricting.
5) Again, the nostalgia, simplicity, and connectivity to other players whether or not you have a subscription. Also, HI2 can be a bit overwhelming, and if you start out late compared to others it feels as though you'll never catch up.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Everlend)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>May 1 2018 10:14pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>1) Is the fact that there is no breeding and that horses do not die important to you? Eternal Horses vs Breeding is a big decision to be made. Please give a short answer of your preference.
- I always enjoyed that none of my horses could breed. They lived forever and could be accompanied by a "foal" or another creature.
2) Please order in your preference of gameplay mechanic, favorite first:
Chat, Crafting, Ranch Building, Horse Improvement, Adventure Gathering, Wild Horse Hunting, Puzzles, NPC/Quests, Competition
Wild Horse Hunting, Chat, Competition, Quests, Puzzles, Adventure, Crafting, Horse Improvement, Ranch Improvement
3) Briefly, what is your favorite part of HI1/2?
I have always enjoyed the simplicity about HI1. I remember joining in '08 and being dazzled by the game and the content. I liked that it was game that I could log on and chat with buds or I could play puzzles and quests depending on how I was feeling for the day.
4) Briefly, what is your least favorite part of HI1/2?
For me there are two things. The first aspect is that I cannot move my horses that I had forever between servers. Once my server was no more, I had to move to another server and start over. While I didn't mind the starting over part, I did regret leaving horses on my home server since they all meant something to me and had memories attached to them (and yes, I do realize they are virtual horses, but I did <3 them xD).
5) If you only play HI1, what was the reason you stayed here instead of playing HI2?
I only play HI1. I originally tried HI2, but the graphics and overall game play was not to my fancy at the time. I was also very busy in real life and did not have much time to devote to learning a new game.
--I look forward to seeing what you all develop for H3 :).</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Aotearoa)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>May 3 2018 6:13am</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>1)I prefer my horse living forever because I usually only jump one or two horses/have a small amount of horses and I would hate having to keep it alive tbh.
2)Chat, Crafting, Wild Horse Hunting, Puzzles, NPC/Quests, Horse Improvement, Adventure Gathering, Competition, Ranch Building
3) Favourite part is probably having so much to do & how easy it is to work.
4) The strict chat filter (like toothest), maybe you could look into at the start when you pick if you're above or below a certain age the filter is different? Just a thought.
5) Just like this one better/prefer the pixels.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Rude)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>May 3 2018 6:48am</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>1) Is the fact that there is no breeding and that horses do not die important to you? Eternal Horses vs Breeding is a big decision to be made. Please give a short answer of your preference.
- I prefer eternal. While breeding is cute and fun. Lacuna's idea is the only one that appeals to me. Otherwise just stick to eternal. Because the main aspect of the game that I (and many others) spend time on is "improving" the horses. Would be pointless if they die.
2) Please order in your preference of gameplay mechanic, favorite first:
WildHorseHunting, Chat, HorseImprovement, Competition, NPC/Quests, Puzzles, Ranch Building, Crafting
3) Briefly, what is your favorite part of HI1/2?
HI1:
- The Whisperer
- Chat. Despite my dislike of how heavily filtered it gets (majority of us are now adults), I do like that you generally have the freedom to type how you wish. (So you can actually enthusiastically say "Heeeeey", or make up silly words with no meaning etc. like giving buddies weird nicknames)
- The relative simplicity
- Not having to be a subscriber to do most things.
HI2:
- The variability of horse coats. That is actually very cool and unique.
- The amount of companions you can have- this too is pretty fun
- The tack - love it
^ So basically I LOVE the artwork on the horses/companions/tack etc.
4) Briefly, what is your least favorite part of HI1/2?
For HI1:
- The limited amount of spaces on the ranch.
- The text limitation on horse descriptions.
- Getting vios for accidentally misspelling words such as dang. Very annoying.
- The fact that with adding more quests, it made it take wayy longer to get a certain amount of QP%. It would be nice to not have to literally do every single existing quest to get to 100%, so then some are optional but then people that have 100% qp can still enjoy doing new quests.
- The QP rewards are all over the place. Some quests you go all over HI and craft stuff and get just 100QP. Whilst there are some that you barely do a thing and get 200QP or more.
For HI2:
- The chat filter is absolutely ridiculous in my opinion. It is horrible and for me was 100% the biggest turn-off.
There is ZERO expressive freedom. I cannot speak the way I described in point 3. It makes chatting bland and completely not personal or fun.
- ALSO (adding to the chat filter complaint) the fact that you have to spell all things perfectly is really frustrating for dyslexic people. You shouldn't have to be great at spelling to be able to socialise.
Not everyone has English as their first language either, might I add, making the game much less playable/fun/attractive to non-native English speakers.
- The font of the text. The font and size were unpleasant (yes I am nit-picking but for me it was annoying)
- Having to subscribe to be able to do pretty much ANYTHING. 2nd biggest turn-off for me.
5) If you only play HI1, what was the reason you stayed here instead of playing HI2?
- Chatting with my buds. On HI2, again, the chat filter is just so aggravating. Lack of freedom of expression drove me away and kept me on HI1.
- It is simple, but not overly simple.
- The lay-out: it isn't a huge massive screen in your face nor is it tiny. There is no overload of buttons etc and the font is pleasantly readable.
- Personal Profiles are a pleasant font and the letters arent huge in your face.
- You don't have to be a subscriber to do things.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Hector)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>May 3 2018 6:51am</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>1)
It is important to me that the horses are eternal and do not die. You put a lot of effort into the horses and them staying alive forever either allows to to continue to make them even more epic, or even selling them but still getting return for your efforts.
2)
WildHorseHunting, Chat, Competition, Puzzles, RanchBuilding, HorseImprovement, AdventureGathering, NPC/Quests, Crafting
3)
Personally I never got the hang of HI2 and didn’t really like any of the features.
I like that HI1 is simple and even if you don’t have a sub you can still explore and be a part of the game, but the benefits that come with subs is worth it.
I also just love the pixels and the jumping set up.
4)
Honestly can’t think of something really important that I dislike about HI1.
I didn’t really like much of HI2, just personal preference. It was just a hard to get a hang of and everything confuses me in general. I think mainly the chat of hi2, wild horses, the confusion of the isles and the movement of the character was off putting.
5)
Since I never got the hang of HI2 that is a reason I definitely stayed with HI1. I think the simplistic set up around chats/horses is so much better in HI1. I also prefer the pixels of both the horses and the whole game layout. I’m a very simplistic person hence why I stayed with HI1.
I also love the chat, it is really easy to connect to people and makes the game even more fun.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Rude)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>May 3 2018 6:51am</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>BY THE WAY: forgot to add this to my least favourite parts of HI2:
- The movement is SLOW. Too slow. Wayyy too slow. And the zoom is much too close. It is nice to zoom in close and see things like that, but zooming out further would be much appreciated.
- The art of the game (when you're NOT looking at your horse), so when you're walking around, is not so great. It reminds me of 3D Playmobil</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Baili)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>May 3 2018 10:46am</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>First off, thank you guys for keeping HI1 and HI2 i'm sure we are all in the same boat with how thankful we are for that. :D
1)I've always loved Eternal more because if i spend so much time on my horses, I don't want them to eventually pass away like in real life, I know it sounds weird but oh well. Eternal for me.
2)Before I say anything, I don't know if it's something you guys would be open to doing, but something that annoyed me about HI2 was that talking with friends was definitely slowed down due to the fact that each word had to be a real word, and sometimes we have typos on HI1 but atleast the chat goes out quick. I just liked the way the chat was a lot more on HI1 but I know people go around the filter so I understand if you would want it more like HI2.
As far as question number 2, I would say Wild Horse Hunting, Competition, Chat, Ranch Building, Horse Improvement, Quests, Adventure Gathering, Puzzles, Crafting.
Also something to add in, I also liked Horse Hunting in the wild on HI1 better. I know a lot of people are mixed about it, but I really like the whole Idea of the whisperer on HI1.
3) Favorite part of HI1 would probably be the simplicity... I don't know... it seems weird but i've grow up on this game and I still enjoy it as an adult just as much as I did when i was a child. Besides that I really enjoy Simple Jump and whispering. Also really liked everyone being able to see where your ranch was. I just named fifty things so that probably defeated the point. In regards to HI2 I really liked all the extra stuff that was added, which probably goes against me liking how HI1 was simple but oh well. I also very much liked the extra ranch additions, pretty much having your own island.
4) Not sure there was anything I really disliked about HI1. HI2 seemed to get a little boring for me sometimes, finding horses was frustrating for me because it took 3589238579 minutes just to get from one side of a huge island to another, but my friends had an easier time finding horses than me. Other than that, I didn't play it enough to have other valid points.
5) I kept staying with HI1 but occasionally going to HI2 when I was annoyed with HI1, but that was not very often. I really only went to HI2 when friends were on from HI1. I just enjoyed that simplicity of HI1 and was able to stay on it all day instead of a couple hours on HI2, but i'm sure if i got into it I could've stayed longer.
Thanks for asking for our help!</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by MeltedMocha)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>May 3 2018 12:39pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>1) I prefer breeding and being able to work for specific genes. It adds more realism to the game and watching your horses grow is really satisfying in my opinion.
2) Wild Horse Hunting, Horse Improvement, Chat, NPC/Quests, Ranch Building, Puzzles, Adventure Gathering, Competition, Crafting
3) HI1: Simple, yet challenging, fun and rewarding. And you can do more without a subscription.
HI2: Horse art, decor, animations and breeding.
4) HI1: Less color variations and horses can't be bred.
HI2: Without a subscription, its very hard to progress in the game. Also just too much material and it becomes overwhelming quickly.
5) I play both but mostly HI1 and I have to say the people on HI1 are friendlier and its much easier to have fun while still progressing in the game.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Sassenach)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>May 5 2018 12:25am</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>1) I most definitely prefer the eternal aspect. I tend to start collections of horses that I absolutely love and refuse to sell (many of which I have had for several years). If they happened to age and eventually die, that would really discourage me from playing. If that means that there is no breeding in game, so be it. It definitely outweighs losing some of my favourite horses after a specific amount of time.
2) Chat is definitely the most important. I personally feel like HI3 should be mainly modeled after HI1, as most of us lean toward the original game compared to the second version. I know several of the other players have joined HI2, but we don’t necessarily like the format/lag. I feel that keeping all of the aspects we have on here compared to HI2, but perhaps amping it up a little bit, would be super nice.
3) I personally love the whispering, the community aspect, and the nostalgia that HI1 offers. Many of us have forged pretty tight friendships over the years here. HI1 has always been an escape and fun place to come to at the end of the night or during the day when I manage to catch a break. For HI2, the artwork is fantastic. I really appreciate the variations of coat colours that they have over there compared to our limited set on here.
4) My least favourite part of HI1 is the chat restrictions. I know that many (if not all) current players started out younger/as children, but we are all late teens and up at this point. I feel that we should have a more open chat, though I would understand if some things were still monitored like bullying/super explicit content. Then again, that’s why we have the mute button. Same thing goes for HI2, the chat absolutely blows. Also, having to be subbed to basically do anything is a huge drawback. The fact that you can’t whisper horses and have to wait a minute or so after attempting (and failing) to catch a horse is also incredibly annoying.
5) I only play HI1. I have given HI2 many shots over the years and I just can’t get into it. I don’t like the layout. It’s super complex and overwhelming. While HI1 is MUCH simpler and 2D, I don’t think any of us mind that. I actually prefer the way it looks to HI2 because there is just so much going on and I feel like I get lost in it all. I would like to get some newer art/features that HI2 has for HI3, but I would want it to meet somewhere in the middle. HI2 is too big and has too much going on. HI1 is simple, and I love it, but if we could just implement more breed colours/etc like HI2 has that would be fabulous. The lag on HI2 is also horrendous – even on a newer laptop.
I also TOTALLY agree with Khaleesi about holding our usernames for us. That would be a wonderful feature if able to be implemented.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Luci)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>May 5 2018 6:46am</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>1) I would very much like to keep the eternal horses. While breeding might be fun too, I tend to get attached to my horses. :P
2) Oh, that's difficult. I'd say chat(because it's so much more fun playing with other people), wild horse hunting, NPC/Quests, Competition, Puzzles, Horse improvement, ranchbuilding, adventure gathering, crafting.
3) Briefly, the community, the at the momentoshpere, the feelings. I'm talking about HI1 only, I love the nostalgic feelings of the layout. Simple, but so enjoyable. And cutesy.
4) Starting is hard. I've lost my account more than once, but I've never come as far again. Making money is hard, especially without a sub.
5) I've stayed because I saw no appealing reason to leave HI1. I love its nostalgic feeling, HI2 never appealed to me, to me it looked like the at the momentoshpere I love so much on HI1 was gone.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Pinestorm)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>May 5 2018 7:41pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>I am concerned about one thing. Most people stayed on Hi1 because we hated how dependant Hi2 was on money (trading, auctions, etc). Would Hi3 be more of an regular game without depending so much on real money? I don't think many hi1 folks would be as willing to join hi3 if it was the same economic structure as hi2.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Pandora)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>May 10 2018 3:57pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>1) Is the fact that there is no breeding and that horses do not die important to you? Eternal Horses vs Breeding is a big decision to be made. Please give a short answer of your preference.
I prefer the lack of breeding as it is simpler, wild horses have a lot more value as I mostly enjoy the Wild Horse Catching aspect of the game (it's all I ever do). It makes better horses rarer and more luck of the draw to achieve.
2) Please order in your preference of gameplay mechanic, favorite first:
Chat, Crafting, RanchBuilding, HorseImprovement, AdventureGathering, WildHorseHunting, Puzzles, NPC/Quests, Competition
Wild Horse Hunting, Competition, Chat, Horse Improvement, Ranch Building, Quests, Puzzles, Adventure Gathering and Crafting.
3) Briefly, what is your favorite part of HI1/2?
Only HI1 for me. The nostalgia, the simplicity, the art, the community, the way it feels like horse-pokemon, its a pure game which doesn't feel real-money based, you can easily play here with in-game money. And
the wild horse catching. Whispering is my favourite activity to do and if HI3 has a good way to whisper and catch wild horses, I would definitely play that for years.
4) Briefly, what is your least favorite part of HI1?
The navigation, how fast your avatar moves. Least favourite about HI2 would be how it's not as easy to catch wilds.
5) If you only play HI1, what was the reason you stayed here instead of playing HI2?
HI2's lack of global chat really was a killer for me when I tried it. I felt pretty alone and when I did try and branch out I didn't like the community, as theres no global community the abundance of 'cliques' and 'groups' was too much. Also, there was no whisperer so I would look for hours for ponies and not get much from it for my time.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by SleepyCat)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>May 10 2018 9:08pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>I'm really late to the party, but heres my
1) Is the fact that there is no breeding and that horses do not die important to you?
I only play HI1 so this doesn't really matter to me, but eternal would give me more time with the horse to put more time and effort into it rather than it expiring and all my efforts going along with it.
2) Please order in your preference of gameplay mechanic, favorite first:
Chat, Wild horse hunting, ranch building, horse improvement, competitions, NPC/Quests, adventure/gathering, puzzles, crafting.
3) Briefly, what is your favorite part of HI1/2?
Favourite part of HI1: simplicity, 2D gameplay. I love how simple it is to play and navigate.
HI2: Nothing, I didn't like it and I don't play it.
4) Briefly, what is your least favorite part of HI1/2?
HI1: I can't think of anything I dislike. At all.
HI2: All of it, I couldn't take to it, I felt like it was too complex to navigate, the tutorial was not very helpful and I just didn't enjoy it at all. I don't know if this will make any sense but I felt like it is very crowded and overwhelming (and it feels like your very close?), and it's extremely hard to navigate. Whereas HI1 its so simplistic and spread out and you don't feel so crowded.
5) If you only play HI1, what was the reason you stayed here instead of playing HI2?
It's very difficult to get anywhere in the game if you don't have a sub on HI2, I've tried numerous times to give it a chance bit have found it way too overwhelming to play, I really dislike HI2.
Personally, I love HI1 as I've made so many great friends and its so simply set out and easy to play. I love the 2d aspect as it makes it feel less crowded and better to get around as hi2 feels so crowded and difficult to navigate.
Hopefully this makes sense, I'm half asleep *laughing out loud!*</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Jor)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>May 12 2018 7:42pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>Thanks all! I'm doing my best to find a balance between some of your Horse Isle loves and hates :) We will be making a general news posting soon with some basic HI3 information, and then it's back to work for me. All day everyday to bring you a new world :) I know you are all excited, But we have to get further along before any more concrete reveals :) Trust that I and others are working hard! Thanks!</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Jor)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>May 12 2018 8:21pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>Additionally: To address some issues brought up in the forums: we never “ignored” anyone. Life gets busy and I am a single-track-focuser. We switched to a big project on building a local non-profit community workshop in our home town. That is where 110% of my time and effort has gone the last three years, scraping paint and helping folks learn laser engraver, etc. A while back I made a big effort to help improve the economies of HI but the drama was overwhelming. We made some improvements, but anything we tweak on a long established game can cause more problems than solve. For those reasons, with many people not appreciating, and lack of time, it is safer to just leave well enough alone.
Per complaints about the violations system, we never allowed anyone to false claim. All reports are fact-checked. the Actual chat logs are reviewed, the actual transactions are looked at. no one can make stuff up. In fact players can earn violations for filing false reports. Nothing can be 100% perfect, but is simply not as wild west as some of the claims.
That said, now I'm committed to HI3. Since first of January, 2018 I have done *Nothing* but sit and work on it. We've recently even hired an additional full time programmer, several artists and a genetics expert. I am working 70-80 hours a week on our beloved universe. To those that try to make a claim of us not caring, you are incorrect. However, even with my huge time and effort commitment, these things take time. Lots of time. I spent 2.5 years of 80 hour weeks to launch HI2. I hope to focus on essentials and get a playable base that we can expand on after release, but even that will likely take until the end of this year for beta. I cannot spend much time updating the progress as it's usually impossible to properly explain something without a full time publicist person, and instead may lead to false conclusions and disappointment. But, know that we are working Hard, and are taking lessons learned from HI1/2.
Will do some news postings soon!
Thanks!</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Elanor)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>May 14 2018 2:25am</FORUMDATE> <FORUMTEXT>Super excited, Jor! Can't wait!</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Bula)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>May 15 2018 1:05am</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>1) Is the fact that there is no breeding and that horses do not die important to you? Eternal Horses vs Breeding is a big decision to be made. Please give a short answer of your preference.
I'd prefer there not to be any breeding! I like eternal life cycles. I don't want to have to worry about the horses dying and such.
2) Please order in your preference of gameplay mechanic, favorite first:
Chat, Crafting, RanchBuilding, HorseImprovement, AdventureGathering, WildHorseHunting, Puzzles, NPC/Quests, Competition
Chat (HI1 not HI2), Wild Horse Hunting, Competition, Ranch Building, NPC/Quests, Horse Improvement, Puzzles, Adventure/Gathering
3) Briefly, what is your favorite part of HI1/2?
I LOVE the way HI1 looks. Everything about it. I love the chat and how much easier it is to talk than on HI2. I really prefer the colors of the chat and the fonts as well on HI1. They're really overbearing on HI2, and being someone who is extremely affected by colors (weird, right?) it was a MAJOR turn off to have to deal with the colors on HI2. I also really liked how on HI1, you don't have to be subbed to do things, except to buy a ranch.
4) Briefly, what is your least favorite part of HI1/2?
I didn't like the travel on HI1, at least to get to different islands. I guess I'm just spoiled with the unipeg. I didn't like that we couldn't see a person's profile and horses if they weren't online. I also really, really hate that the breeds keep being redone. Every time I see a "This breed is redone" update, I get so scared! I LOVED some of the older styles of the breeds, now they look too shiny and fake.
In HI2, I really didn't care for the animation too much. I liked the realism of the horses in HI1. As I said before, I didn't like the colors. It was also really difficult to do things without a membership, which I didn't want to spend money on beacuse I didn't even know if I liked the game yet.
5) If you only play HI1, what was the reason you stayed here instead of playing HI2?
I grew up with HI1. I'm so familiar with the towns and NPC's that I have muscle memory for going to different isles. I LOVED the older animation of the horses. I like how simple it is. I like the colors of the chat and how they used a thin font. I liked that it was 2D. I liked the way everything looked. I liked how easy it was to get into buildings and not having to wait extra amount of time or lag out. I liked being able to talk to my friends on the buddy chat and not be extremely restricted. I loved how easy it was to navigate and how we could all stand on eachother to trade and do other simple tasks.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Jor)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>May 15 2018 6:48pm</FORUMDATE> <FORUMTEXT>Posted some basic HI3 info if anyone can find it. :)</FORUMTEXT>
<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by LucyPennykettle)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>May 16 2018 6:06am</FORUMDATE> <FORUMTEXT>Joe how can you toy with our emotions like this! Haha. Anybody see where it is?</FORUMTEXT>
<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Haunter)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>May 16 2018 7:00am</FORUMDATE> <FORUMTEXT>From what I read, I really hope that it's not too similar to HI2. Otherwise I'm enjoying the idea of the game thus far.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by FlashOfHope)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>May 16 2018 8:32am</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>I have found and read the info on HI3, kinda have some questions and some ideas. Cause I threw out my back, am maybe slightly dopey, and have had 6 cups of coffee. Some basic answers on questions would be great...don't think I am asking anything too huge. Mostly just some random thoughts on ideas that I think would be great. Mostly just consider it spitballing some ideas I suppose.
"Buy an actual, large plot of land in the world and build your ranch" Does this mean full customization? Like if I want a barn and house painted white with pink glitter trim, I can have a princess house and barn?(Used those colors, because my kid watches me play and would LOVE to help pick colors, and that is what she would choose.) I know I would LOVE to build and customize my ranch so it is 100% my own. I don't wanna find another 100% like it.
Sizes of buildings would naturally have base sizes, but it would be awesome if we could pick our paint colors. Really make it our own.
If done as "Client Download" will it be a purchase or a free download? If I have to buy the game AND pay for subscription, I'd rather see a "Buy the game get X amount of game money, first horse of choice, and first month subscription as a trial" type thing. I know a lot of the HI1 players seem upset that its going to have a lot of the HI2 feel. I personally like HI2 better. I play HI1 still for my love/hate relationship with the whisperer. I would be thrilled if it were all HI2 with the whisperer. But the others, not so much. If it came with a free fully loaded trial with purchase of the download, they could see how they like the game fully loaded. Plus, you still make a profit from all who buy the download, if that is the route you are taking(Which from a business standpoint, does seem logical).
All who like the game can keep playing for free, or continue subscribing.
Also, could you explain the "Club will be central" bit? Does this mean I will HAVE to be in a club? That I will HAVE to socialize? Cause I will admit...I have 4 people I talk to. I'm not the most social creature out there. 100% Mare Stare type socialization skills. I don't wanna have to socialize with people if I don't want to. I'll happily pay club fees, just please leave me alone. xD
Now, I didn't see much on the chat side which is concerning. Because despite being as social as a hungry grizzly bear out looking for a uhh...new friend...I do enjoy chatting with my select few long time buds. I would love to see some changes in the chat department. Obviously nothing graphic, swearing, inappropriate topics, but I still say, if kept in PM, if one of my buds says "Go see the pic I sent you(Here on this other site) of what my kid/pet got themselves into" that it shouldn't get us in trouble. Maybe keep links out, but allow the words, especially since most of your players are now over 18 and have kids of their own. We have developed some real friendships through Horseisle. And we all are friends outside of HI now anyway. Kinda found a way around that rule years ago, even though no one mentions it to "The powers that be". Ya know, Its the little things that go a long way. This is a BIG one for me. Because the few real friends I've made here...we all have kids. We do like to send each other pictures. And if its sent online and we are playing HI instead of elsewhere, a quick "Hey, go check _____!" would be nice to be accepted without getting vios/banned. Keep the rest of chat the same if need be, but please allow some of the little things that are apart of everyday life. (We all know the powers that be are on social media. We have found your profiles. :P )
Also...as people who have been paying you guys for YEARS now...maybe really get us involved.
I know here and there you ask us about thoughts on some big stuff, but otherwise we are not a part of the family. Which stinks as someone who has been here since ya'll opened.
We have a community of really talented players that would LOVE to be involved in the game in depth. I've seen some truly amazing artwork by our own players. Maybe when working on a new breed, send out a contest. "This is the breed/pet we want. Send in your best drawing of said breed/pet and our artist will make it come alive." Or even "We need some new quest ideas. Send us a cool story line that we can work into a quest." Or even "Hey, we need a new house for a new NPC, here is a brief description of what our new friend needs."
It gets us involved and would really help show that we DO matter. It would let us be a part of the game, instead of just being a paycheck. Obviously, your own staff would still be required to do tweaking to stuff, but still. We would be a part of the game. Can you imagine the joy of coming on after an update and realizing something that came from YOU was in a game? That would be absolutely amazing.
That is something that several players would absolutely love. I'm no artist, but I've had a lot of life events that would make for some hilarious quests. Obviously I'd leave out my grandmother kidnapping me when I was 6(Which I thought was just a super fun road trip...I mean I got to sit up front of a police car, play with the sirens, talk on the radio, and other super cool stuff for a 6 year old while my mom traveled 6 states to come get me.) but I have tons of other life events that would require some changed britches if done before a restroom trip. And I know, I am not the only one.
I am not a quester by any means. I frequently tell people "Questing is against my religion." Or...if I HAVE to quest, "Forgive my potty mouth...but I am going to...quest...". I HATE questing. Mostly because a lot of the quests are pretty boring to me. "So and so needs you to bring her this." But a funny story to tell me WHY so and so needs popcorn, maple syrup, and feathers....I'd probably look forward to it. "Oh boy. Hershal's neighbor keeps playing ding dong ditch with him. He needs a bucket of syrup, some feathers, string, and some popcorn. Better help him out so he can set his trap. Think I'll grab some extra popcorn so I can watch too!."
Would really make the questing chore fun if players could be involved and the quests made to be fun.
Ok, well...I think I've made this post long enough.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Susurrus)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>May 16 2018 8:42am</FORUMDATE> <FORUMTEXT>^ Every part of this post above!</FORUMTEXT>
<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Haunter)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>May 16 2018 11:01am</FORUMDATE> <FORUMTEXT>I honestly really, really like how well worded Flash's post was and it makes so much sense too.</FORUMTEXT>
<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Jor)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>May 16 2018 11:30am</FORUMDATE> <FORUMTEXT>per hi3 info, try a web address that would make the most sense :)</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Jor)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>May 16 2018 11:34am</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>@FlashOfHope this is the road I cannot go down yet, all of these concerns will be addressed during beta. Not there yet. And dont forget all of the beta involvement we used in previous games, no worries :) Recall how many actual player's horses made it into hi2 :) Back to work! Will update and answer stuff like this when we get the system built.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Cartier)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>May 16 2018 4:25pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>The only concern I really have with information we have so far is the chat. I've always felt that HI1's chat filter does a good job of keeping things G-rated while giving players freedom. HI2's extremely restrictive style of chat is 90% of the reason why I stayed with HI1 even after trying HI2 twice.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Aria)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>May 16 2018 5:15pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>1. Eternal horses is critical for me. For me, training and competing a horse becomes kind of pointless if you know the horse is going to die.
2. Chat, Horse improvement, Competition, Wild horse hunting, Ranch building, NPC/Quests, Adventure gathering, Puzzles, Crafting
3. My favorite part of HI1 is the chat system. I love having my specific buddy chat and also a global chat for everyone that is online. Honorary mention goes to rapid travel via uni/peg and the simplicity (ease of understanding) of the competitions.
4. Least favorite part of HI1 is that once you had accomplished "enough" quests and/or had "enough" money, there wasn't really anything to do besides compete your horses and accumulate money.
Also, I know this will be highly unpopular with other HI1ers, but when the pawneer prices were increased, whispering became VERY profitable even if you caught all fails, and as a result there was an insane demand for it and the law of averages dictated many more "quality" horses were caught than before so much whispering occurred, devaluing the market. And, since there wasn't really anything else to do (back to point #1), many people camped out and whispered for hours. I think it ruined the value of finding wild horses.
5. So I have played HI1 since 2008 and tried both Eternal and LC when HI2 was released. There were several reasons I ended up not staying with either HI2, including:
- Not able to do anything without a sub, like trade with other players or buy horses in auctions; made it very difficult to try the game and become invested enough to pay real money
- No global chat; there was never any real sense of community to me, I never felt connected to other players playing like I did on HI1
- Hated (absolutely HATED!) that you couldn't view everyone online and see their profile/horses without either being near them or !VIEWing it. I was new and just wanted to see what other people were up to and it was annoying. There was nothing wrong with HI1's system of seeing everyone online and viewing profiles and horses.
- Inventory and carry system was too complex; I often found myself overweight or overburdened and never had a sense of what exactly that meant and the minimal action needed to be able to ride my horse again
- Arenas felt impossible to do well in without expensive tack I didn't have as a newbie (unlike HI1's simple jumping, where you can do decently even without the most expensive tack)
Things I did like in HI2 over HI1:
- The graphics were objectively much better, I love the simplistic charm of HI1 but I also liked HI2's graphics including the more varied horse color system
- Liked that the game kept track of what quests had been started and a brief summary of where you left off.
- Liked the system of "finding" items in the world by seeing them on the screen and then clicking (pick or whatever) and seeing them go away, versus HI1 just seeing them on the ground and not having any visual, which made looking for them very hard.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Theran)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>May 17 2018 6:50am</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>1) I hate the idea of horses dying. So yeah, the whole "breeding" element proposed in HI3 just makes me annoyed. I feel like this will just devalue horses. LC went downhill once people realised you could just cross breed and obtain new breeds with high stats in legit 2-3 generations. Which became extremely annoying and moot point of adding new breeds when you could just cross breed and have a +150 in no time.
2) Chat, Competition, Horse Improvement, Wild Horse Hunting, Ranch Building, Adventure Gathering, Puzzles, NPC/Quests.
3) What briefly is your favorite part of HI1/2?
The nostalgia. And also the unique system.
4) What briefly is your least favorite part of HI1/2?
The lack of advertising to encourage new players which saw the game die after 3-4 years and the silly over the top filter. If you're going to have LC as +16 to play, are you going to do the same for HI3 and therefore adjust the filter accordingly? I'm not saying to allow cuss words etc, but it really limits the game if you're going to maintain a filter suitable for 8 year olds when the majority of the game is played by those who are of older teenage or adult age. Especially if the "breeding and dying" aspects of LC warrant stating its recommended for players 16 and over? I also hate the idea of breeding and horses dying in LC and the ease of breeding high skill horses once these exist in the game. Thats why I left LC.
5) Other thoughts?
Please consider lifetime subs and making the purchasable elements of the game more affordable by having flash sales etc. Also, increasing your advertising to advertise on platforms that you refuse to acknowledge exist. You *know* the ones I'm talking about. Other horse games have grown their bases so hugely and become multi million dollar companies through effective advertising. There is such a demand for unique, interactive horse games. If you advertise it on these platforms, you are going to make so much more money and attract a much wider player base than if you don't. If HI2 LC has a minimum age of 16 to play, I don't see how utilising these platforms to advertise is going to cause harm because your past excuses centred around young players and not wanting to expose them to these platforms etc. Advertising = more players = more money. This money could be used to create the most amazing game and employ full time staff to take the stress of you guys. Because you all did a lot to create this. So create the game that allows you guys as game owners to sit back and relax a bit and have employees take over. After all, you *do* put in a lot of time and I can tell you guys love this game as much as we all do. If you didn't, you wouldn't be trying to make a third.
And now, my final point: How are you going to show the players you can finally future proof a game? I hate to be rude, but HI1 died off after a few years, then you brought in HI2, which did the same after a few years. Now, both eternal and HI1 suffer really low regular player numbers and the games are essentially at a stasis with updates. And now with the whole flash player thing, what will you do to make sure this game continues on for as long as it can without having drawbacks experienced in the current games? For example, the whole way outdated flash system you use to draw and animate the horses/pets/tack/etc in for HI1 and the lack of ability to find people who can use it and create content? I grew up on this game. Little 11 year old me who got her mum to make her an account and only able to play for 10 minutes a day. I'm now grown up, own a house, have a dog, a partner and a university degree. I keep coming back because this game is something special. So all I beg, is that you make HI3 something useable for us original HI players and also long term. I don't want to see HI3 die after a few years.
I hate to sound harsh with anything I've said, please just take this as an inquiry from a now old, overly invested (cough-obsessed-cough) original HI1/ET/former LC player who wants to keep playing this game into her old age with her grandkids.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Lioness)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>May 17 2018 2:27pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>1. I like eternal horses. Frankly, life gets busy sometimes, and it's nice knowing that your work in "frozen," so to speak so that you can resume playing where you left off when you get more free time. I never started playing LifeCycle at all, because I assumed my horses would be dead by the time I got back from my breaks.
2. Chat, Wild Horse Hunting, NPC/Quests, Competition, Horse Imporvement, Ranch Building, Puzzles, Adventure Gathering, Crafting
3. Favorite - Interacting with players from all over the world and building friendships with fellow horse lovers
4. Least favorite - LAG. I just had to take a two month break due to lag issues. I think I've gotten everything
5) If you only play HI1, what was the reason you stayed here instead of playing HI2?
The chat was limited, and it was a very isolating game. The lag was unbearable. The quests were too complex and frustrating. I also didn't like how the game ran on "normal" time, so when you were questing and a NPC said "Come back in two days..." You had to go back in two days. It was just off-putting and time consuming. I also didn't like the arenas there. I missed the simplicity of simple jump.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Zee)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>May 17 2018 5:56pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>1) Eternal horses!
2) Wild horse hunting, competition, chat, horse improvement, ranch building, puzzles
3)
HI1: The simplicity. I can do what I want in HI1, where as with HI2 its just so confusing and takes ages to do something.
HI2: I really didn't like HI2.
4)
HI1: As a lot of us have grown up, I feel like more young adults are playing rather than children nowadays... so the chat filters and some of the rules are a little over the top.
HI2: The point of view looking down onto the player isn't fun. Would be better if in a 3D game, the point of view was directly behind the player (if that makes sense).
5) HI1 is just a better game. The chatting system is good, the game is simple (but fun). I never stayed on HI2 for more than 10 minutes. I gave it a few chances, but each time I just got annoyed and went back to HI1.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Frappe)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>May 17 2018 11:05pm</FORUMDATE> <FORUMTEXT>@Theran I completely agree with every word from your fifth point.</FORUMTEXT>
<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Pinestorm)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>May 19 2018 7:31am</FORUMDATE> <FORUMTEXT>I read the post explaining the details of Hi3. I like most things besides the chat. Can we please have a global chat and take away the spelling checks everywhere? It gets frustrating to not be able to send a post without getting spelling modded.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by ElectricSheep)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>May 20 2018 8:00am</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>1)
Eternal by far. It’s so nice to look back at a horse that you’ve had since first joining as well as having a reason to keep training to get to the top. It would be very disappointing to have a horse that you love and have gotten attached to only to log on one day to see that it died. I like the idea of breeding and wouldn’t be opposed to it, but I would also be perfectly OK with having a HI1 system of eternal-only horses.
2)
Chat, WildHorseHunting, NPC/Quests, AdventureGathering, HorseImprovement, Puzzles, Competition, Crafting, RanchBuilding
I personally prefer a more adventure style game which is why I like the quests and horse hunting so much. I could spend all day running around exploring, questing, and looking for wilds especially if it were a 3D environment.
3)
HI1: The art, questing system, chat, and whispering
HI2: CUSTOMIZATION, variety in horse colors/patterns, and the music. I love the nostalgic HI1 music but I would be lying if I said that I didn’t love the HI2 music even more.
4)
HI1: Lack of customization/variety in horse colors, the economy (cmon, it’s kinda annoying when the only horses being bought/sold are the “top” ones for hundreds of millions)
HI2: Chat filter (please oh please keep the HI1 chat filtering system, we’re basically all 20+ adults), lag, the fact that you needed a sub to to much of anything
5)
The main thing that kept me coming back to HI1 was the nostalgic feel and how easy/simple the game was to get into. Having immortal horses is also very important to me as life gets hectic and I can’t afford to play every day making sure my horse is even still alive. I played HI2 every now and then but due to the chat filtering and lack of a community at the momentosphere I got bored and lonely very quickly, and only spent about half an hour on a time running around looking for wilds. The questing in HI2 is alright, but the game itself was just too complex.
PERSONAL NOTES: These are just extra thoughts that I had while answering but I didn’t wanna end up with 3 paragraph long answers.
*In regards to lag, I’d be super careful with the 3D idea since 3D games tend to lag even more. The lag in HI2 was a big turn off especially on the bigger isles because there was so much to load, and a lot of us casual players don’t have a fancy gaming pc. I like the 3D idea but to keep it cartoonish/stylized, similar to World of Warcraft as that’s the only game my desktop can even run with good frames.
*Wild horses that you can actually see; as exciting as it is to stumble across a random wild in HI1, it was a bit annoying having to search pixel by pixel for a whispered horse vs. in HI2 where you can actually see it.
*I do like how there aren’t really any micro transactions on HI1/2, and would love to see the same for HI3. Micro transactions have made games unenjoyable for me since not everyone can drop a lot of money on cosmetics/stat increases.
*Please make customization a big factor in HI3; customization is what really immerses a person into a game and is what makes them feel like they’re actually “there”. This can mean even having a simple character creation system at the beginning where you can make your character and your first horse to get you started.
*Day/night/weather system</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by ElectricSheep)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>May 20 2018 8:02am</FORUMDATE> <FORUMTEXT>*lack of community at the momentosphere; I love autocorrect *laughing out loud!*</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Teemo)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>May 20 2018 7:28pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>1) I think it's very important that there's no breeding. I get very attached to my horses and probably would not play a game that had a life cycle of horses.
2) Chat, Competition, Horse Improvement, WildHorseHunting, AdventureGathering, NPC/Quests, Puzzles, Ranch Building, Crafting
3) My favorite part of HI1 is just how easy it is to play the game and how easy it is for newer players to get into it. It's very straight forward.
4) My least favorite part of HI1 is the limited number of wilds, considering the amount of breeds we have out at the moment.
5) I tried getting into HI1, I was even in the beta testing. However, I thought it was way too complicated and way too complex to get into.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Aspen)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>May 21 2018 2:49pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>1) I personally would prefer breeding, but I am also not a big collector and would understand why collectors would not want breeding. Maybe a setup like HI2, where there is a breeding server and an eternal server, would work for everyone.
2) NPC/Quests, Crafting, Adventure/Gathering, Puzzles, Wild Horse Hunting, Competition, Horse Improvement, and Chat. Ranch building does not really apply to me because I am not a subscriber (yet).
3) I really like being able to quest, and having an incentive to quest makes it even more enjoyable. I really want to see unlockable areas like Lava/Pirate/Cloud have a presence on HI3, as well as new items/perks like unicorns and isle-exclusive items.
4) I feel like HI1 does not have a strong community at the momentosphere. It was better when I first played in 2008 than it is now, but that's likely due to the fact that way fewer people play HI1 now compared to 10 years ago. One constant thing I've noticed is that players will act immature/petty or disrespectful towards others, and I barely ever use the game's social features because of this.
5) I tried making an account on HI2 a couple of years ago, but wound up quitting. I don't remember much, but I remember it being too different gameplay-wise from HI1.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Aspen)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>May 21 2018 2:50pm</FORUMDATE> <FORUMTEXT>^forgot to add I only play HI1. Also, what is with the "momentosphere" autocorrect?</FORUMTEXT>
<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by ElectricSheep)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>May 21 2018 11:52pm</FORUMDATE> <FORUMTEXT>I meant to say a t mosphere but I guess it autocorrects that into "at the moment". Sorry for the confusion</FORUMTEXT>
<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by LucyPennykettle)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>May 22 2018 6:51am</FORUMDATE> <FORUMTEXT>That last comment made me search for all the 'momentosphere's in this thread. xD Good little chuckle out of that.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Alex)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>May 23 2018 5:38am</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>1) I agree with Aspen. I think you should do what you did with HI2. You should make the eternal server first , and if some folks want a Life Cycle server , then you could make that later. :) I personally prefer no breeding and no death. :)
2)Chat , Adventure/Gathering , WildHorseHunting , HorseImprovement , NPC/Quests , Competition , Puzzles , Crafting , RanchBuilding.
3) I love the fact that there is a chat filter! *cheers* It makes HI possible for so many players. You wouldn't believe how many couldn't and wouldn't play if there wasn't a chat filter. I also am very fond of the fact that you're able to ride your horse. I have -tried- to play games that you're not able to literally enter a world and ride your horse , but it became so monotonous that I gave up and never came back again.
4) The graphics could be improved upon , in HI1. I'm not very happy with the way wild horse hunting is set up , because , unlike HI2 , you can't see the wild horse before you just walk across it! So , that makes wild horse hunting 10X harder. XD No offense but I like seeing the horse before I walk into it. More of a chance of finding one , you know!I also think that the non subs limits are a little on the extreme side. It is hard for the players to play when there are so many things that they can't do. (I posted on Eternal Game Forums more about that subject , so I really don't want to re-post the whole long thing again here *laughing out loud!*)
5)I am a big fan of HI , and I am really looking forward to HI3. :) But , I had an idea , could we possibly be able to jump objects out-of-jumping-and-cross-country-arenas ? It is hard (on HI2) when , for example on Plains Isle , you want to get to the other side of the hedge on the side of the main path. You have to go all the way around them. :) So , XD I think there could be some lessons learned from HI1 & HI2 , as far as improvements go. :) Thank you for your hard work , and I'm looking forward to HI3! I get the feeling that it's gonna be awesome!!!</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Red)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>May 24 2018 1:25am</FORUMDATE> <FORUMTEXT>I agree there is no chance I would play HI3 if the ridiculous chat filter is still there :)</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Izenhawk)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>May 28 2018 11:05pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>1) I personally prefer eternal, especially since the way that HI is set up is sort of defeats the purpose of breeding as I've played other games that were set up differently and worked better in terms of breeding.
2) Chat, Item Hunting, Puzzles, Competition, Wild Horse Hunting are the only reasons I play, the rest do not matter to me.
3) Wishing Coins in HI1, I love looking around for wishing coins to collect and wish on. The horse profile and naming freedom, even though we have less space to work with I love being able to use [i,u,b,colors]. The pawneer, can't go wrong with being able to pawn horses you can't sell. The chat filter, the competitions and pretty much everything else with the first one. The only part I like about HI2 is that fact that instead of a "train all" ranch training, there's an option to allow your ranch to add exp to your horses every day without you having to be on and the customization option for playing character plus horses.
4) The new interest on HI1 is the only thing I don't like and for the most part I don't care for HI2, it lags way to much for my liking and I only go on out of boredom. There are NO wishing coins on HI2, why?
5) I would only play HI1 if it hadn't in a sense died, so I go on HI2 to give me something to do since no one is ever rarely on my server anymore.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Alex)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>May 29 2018 5:30pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>I'm not a big fan of LC (life cycle) myself. Breeding is not bad but death is really not bearable at all. You stat max these beautiful horses , for what? They'll be gone in no time. All you can do is sell them or ride them and do comps for a few months. Nah. On Eternal , you can keep your babies and max them without worrying about how old they'll be if you don't really hurry about it. Plus you won't have the heartbreak every time one dies. Yes. Eternal is definitely my favorite! :) I think HI3 should be made like Eternal. :)</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Paranormality)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>May 29 2018 7:33pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>1) Is the fact that there is no breeding and that horses do not die important to you? Eternal Horses vs Breeding is a big decision to be made. Please give a short answer of your preference.
- For me, eternal horses are a must. I'm not going to spend time/effort putting experience on a horse that is simply going to die in a few days.
2) Please order in your preference of gameplay mechanic, favorite first:
Chat, Crafting, RanchBuilding, HorseImprovement, AdventureGathering, WildHorseHunting, Puzzles, NPC/Quests, Competition
- Competition, Chat, Horse Improvement, Wild Horse Hunting, Ranch Building, Puzzles, NPC/Quests, Crafting
3) Briefly, what is your favorite part of HI1/2?
- Favourite part of HI1: Simplicity. No over the top filters. Competition is easy. Talking to friends is easy. The game is very much chat-centric, which is a plus and is why most of us still play the game, to talk to our friends. I don't know how many times that I sat on HI1 not doing anything at all and just talking to people for HOURS on end simply because it's easy and enjoyable.
- Favourite part of Hi2: All of the different colours, the fact that markings change, the fact that you can super horses so you get to pick at least what it looks like, if not the stats. I like the wild finding part of this game too.
4) Briefly, what is your least favorite part of HI1/2?
- For both: There's a bit that kind of bothers me. First, I don't like the fact that there's absolutely no advertising for the game, it's very simple to make ads and to deploy them - and the benefits outweigh the negatives. While the first little while you may be in the negative, with the amount of new players you get simply from advertising you'd be making a lot more money in the future. Second, I feel like a lot of our voices are not heard when updates are made or things are changed. For example: Nobody wanted Iberians to be redone when they were redone in HI1, not a single person asked for it and yet they were redone anyways. This also happened with the Irish Draughts on Hi2, nobody asked for their eyes to be "fixed" or anything of the sort - yet both of these things were went ahead with and done without asking a single player if they wanted it to change. (With this aside I REALLY liked the way you took our input for the redo of the Friesians, that was a plus in my books.) While it may be more effort to ask the players what they actually want - this is how you get a more successful and committed player-base rather than simply making decisions without any input from the players. Customers who feel heard and appreciated tend to be more loyal and will continue to come back and spend money as they feel like they are part of a family. For example - Pick 5 breeds you want to implement, take a vote, rank them 1 through 5 with 1 being the most wanted and 5 being the least wanted and implement them in that order, or something similar. Third, the filter system on HI2 is out of hand and much too extreme. This is probably going to be one of your most heard statements. However, I also don't think having an administrator going through and reading chats to be a viable way to make sure that players are following the rules. If you are implementing a filter system, make sure that anything someone can get a violation for goes through the filter. Bias is a very real thing - this can make the difference between no violations and multiple violations depending on the player, which it should not be. It should be based on the chat. Fourth, I agree with everything Theran said and give them a shoutout and would also like to state all of that at the end of this paragraph as well.
5) If you only play HI1, what was the reason you stayed here instead of playing HI2?
- Chat filters. Simplicity of competitions, nostalgia, eternal horses that have no exp limit, the "difficulty" of getting horses to 60k+ exp, some kind of challenges.
Personal: I really hope you guys take some of this (this entire thread, I mean) into consideration as it may make or break my relationship with Horse Isle if not.
Thanks for trying a HI3, hopefully I can get into it better than HI2.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by DesertPaint)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>May 30 2018 1:04pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>The following is taken from the HI3 page which is available to players to look at if you wish:
Probably have similar chat filters, but hope to relax it when appropriate. (Hopefully reduces frustration while keeping a clean space.)
This is not set in stone and may be altered, it's just a preliminary goal for now for HI3.
You can see the entire page at: hi3 dot horseisle dot com</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by OneTuffPolkaDot)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>May 30 2018 7:39pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>1) Is the fact that there is no breeding and that horses do not die important to you? Eternal Horses vs Breeding is a big decision to be made. Please give a short answer of your preference.
-- Eternal seems better for this game.
2) Please order in your preference of gameplay mechanic, favorite first:
Chat, Crafting, RanchBuilding, HorseImprovement, AdventureGathering, WildHorseHunting, Puzzles, NPC/Quests, Competition
Horse Improvement, Wild Horse Hunting, Competition, Adventure Gathering, Craft, Chat, Puzzles, Ranch Building, NPC/Quests
3) Briefly, what is your favorite part of HI1/2?
-- I love the gameplay of HI 1 but the horses of HI 2
4) Briefly, what is your least favorite part of HI1/2?
-- HI2, you cant sell horses, trade, or auction unless you have a sub, I don't care for that at all
5) If you only play HI1, what was the reason you stayed here instead of playing HI2?
-- I tried HI2 but don't really play it because aside from questing there is really no way to make money without a sub, The only thing that really drew me to HI2 was the better horse art and breeding</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Alex)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Jun 1 2018 11:02am</FORUMDATE> <FORUMTEXT>I checked hi3. horseisle . come (without the last letter) out and it's awesome! I can't wait and I'm glad you're considering letting us jump logs on the beach *laughing out loud!* and I'm glad it's gonna still have wilds in it. Amazing! I can't wait! :)</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Kness)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Jun 1 2018 11:53am</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>Hello!
Let me first start off by saying that I'm a player that first began my journey with HI in 2010. It was around the time of 2016 that I quit, simply because I saw that the game went a bit downhill with the lack of economic stability. After returning every few months or so to see how the game has advanced, I understand, now, why it's difficult to gauge a new user's interest and to ensure that he/she keeps playing. There is no stable money system that has been put in to ensure that everyone in the game gets a fair shot. Allow me to inquire as to why banks grant us interest, yet there are no taxes (which, like interest, would fluctuate depending on the player). By implementing this idea, the game could further educate younger players on what to expect in the real world when faced with these issues. Isn't the idea of the game to be, give or take, as realistic (/educational) as possible? If my taxing idea isn't plausible, then I suggest taking out interest altogether. I don't feel that it's fair that a wealthy player can rack up interest, while the newer players are struggling.
That being said, I might be the odd one out of the bunch, but I actually like that HI2 does not have a whisperer. I feel as though that gives each player an equal chance of finding a "more valuable" wild horse. It also ensures that more time will be invested in the game, because more time must be spent in order to find them. I believe that the game will have a higher appeal if the things that we, as a community, consider to be more valuable are harder to come across.
As a user that no longer plays either game, I would love to see these ideas implemented into HI3 so that I could find new love for a game that I previously have become disinterested in.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Dapples)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Jun 6 2018 4:43pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>1) Is the fact that there is no breeding and that horses do not die important to you? Eternal Horses vs Breeding is a big decision to be made. Please give a short answer of your preference.
I would prefer an option to make horses remain immortal, because I grew attached to many of my horses in Horse Isle, but I would like to be able to breed horses at the same time, so I'd be willing to let some horses have a life cycle to make up for that and prevent overpopulation.
2) I've always loved the Chat/Adding Buddies option! It is something that kept me coming back to Horse Isle in the first place.
Chat, WildHorseHunting, Competition, HorseImprovement, RanchBuilding, Puzzles, NPC/Quests, Crafting
3) I love the communities on both games, but on Horse Isle 1 I love that I have so much left on the game that remains as long as my account does. The horses I worked hard with and for are still there and improved as I originally left them. I wasn't able to keep my ranch, because I played Horse Isle 2 more. On Horse Isle 2, I really enjoy the chatting feature. The compeitions are fun, but I have met a lot of great buddies who had been on Eternal server, that had come from Horse Isle 1.
4) My least favourite part of HI1/2 would have to be the lack of active players. I would love to refer players again, but a lot of the original players are sadly grown up and moved on.
5) N/A</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by BlackRose)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Jun 7 2018 5:09pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>1) Eternal horses would be my preference. I've done the breeding/aging/dying thing on a few other games, and it gets tedious. There's only so much effort you can put into them before they're gone, it's one of the reasons I like HI1's eternal horses so much. There's literally all the time in the world to work with them.
2) NPC/Quests, Wild Horse Hunting, Puzzles, Horse Improvement, Adventure Gathering, Crafting, Competition, Ranch Building, Chat
3) For HI1, I love all of the quests and the availability of wild horses. One of the only things I like about HI2 is the fact that you can look at your quests in progress. I have to copy things down in Notepad on HI1 so I don't forget what I'm doing if I quit before I'm done with my quest(s).
4) For HI2, I don't like how hard it is to find wild horses, how hard it is to actually get the character to move in the right direction, or how the buildings are. It's simpler in HI1, just click on the character's name and talk to them, instead of having to go into that little circle, then over to the character, then finally talk to them once you've found the right one.
5) Overall, I like how HI1 is set up. I've come and gone a few times over the years (my first profile was made back when I was in middle school, and I played for quite a few years before life got busy and it got deleted for inactivity), and I keep coming back because I like how things are arranged. Quests for whoever wants to do them, competitions if you want to compete, little puzzles if you're looking for a challenge...there's something that can appeal to anyone, and it's not something you'd need a guide just to figure out how to play. I agree with some other players, that if HI3 is more like HI2, I probably won't bother with it and just keep playing HI1.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Aetheria)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Jun 7 2018 9:27pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>1) Prefer Eternal horses.
2) NPC/Quests, Wild Horse Hunting, Horse Improvement, Chat, Competition, Adventure Gathering, Ranch Building, Puzzles, Crafting.
3) Whispering horses on HI1 is my absolute favourite thing. Artwork on HI2 and I like the questing system on both games.
4) The chat system - I was okay with HI1's, HI2s felt ridiculous in how strict it was. I also prefer the global chat option of HI1 - HI2 can feel very isolated if you're questing and have no buds on. Accounts timing out on HI1 is very unpleasant though - wish there was a way to put a hold on them.
5) I've been on the game so long that I felt not continuing to play would be a waste of the time put into it. I enjoy collecting horses the most and felt like whispering and finding good horses just felt more satisfying on HI1. Also preferred how horses were exp trained - felt like you could really accomplish something without needing to be rich or having the best possible tack. I feel like the advantages that certain things (money, tack, horses etc) were too heavily weighted over skill in HI2 - for example, while having more expensive tack should of course give you an advantage, it shouldn't make it nearly impossible for lesser to tack to win (or maybe that's just how I felt haha)
Awesome to hear about an HI3 - I can't wait to give it a go!</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Frappe)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Jun 8 2018 12:24am</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>At the risk of sounding entitled, lazy or any other adjective referring to laziness, I want to know if there will be any compensation for HI1 players moving to HI3. I have spent innumerable hours working on here to get all I have now, so it's not as if I want anything for free. My problem is, even though I want to support HI3 as much I do HI1, I have very little time to dedicate to a game. At the moment the only reason I continue here is because of what I've achieved on the game, be it money, horses or anything else. Leaving all my hard earned horses and stuff will not be worth it, and I will not be able to get a start on HI3 due to aforementioned lack of time. So, any chance of some sort of ''redress'' for players from here? Sorry if this post makes no sense, I'm fast asleep.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Viktor)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Jun 8 2018 12:44am</FORUMDATE> <FORUMTEXT>Some sort of loyalty bonus would be so nice. I've had this account for 9? 10? years, I would appreciate that counting for something in the new game. It would definitely help encourage the current playerbase to migrate.</FORUMTEXT>
<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Alex)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Jun 12 2018 3:54pm</FORUMDATE> <FORUMTEXT>I agree with Viktor. That would be nice. :)</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Alex)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Jun 12 2018 3:56pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>Add to that :)
I am actually not a player that has been here for a long while. I play HI2, and I've only been there for a little over a year. But I definitely think that if someone has been so loyal and faithful to Horse Isle for so many years, they should be rewarded with at least a thank you note. :) Great idea, Viktor! That would be nice with HI2 also.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Haunter)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Jun 16 2018 4:50pm</FORUMDATE> <FORUMTEXT>What Viktor said would definitely be a pull factor for me to the new game, just a bit of appreciation to the "older" players that have been around for a while and have kinda helped keep this game running.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by SilverBeauty)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Jun 25 2018 7:35am</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>1) Is the fact that there is no breeding and that horses do not die important to you? Eternal Horses vs Breeding is a big decision to be made. Please give a short answer of your preference.
Eternal for me! While the idea of breeding is cool, I get very attached to my horses and would hate to see them die.
2) Please order in your preference of gameplay mechanic, favorite first:
Chat, Crafting, RanchBuilding, HorseImprovement, AdventureGathering, WildHorseHunting, Puzzles, NPC/Quests, Competition
Chat, NPC/Quests, AdventureGathering,WildHorseHunting, Horse Improvement, Puzzles, Competition,Crafting
3) Briefly, what is your favorite part of HI1/2?
I actually really like the graphics of HI1. They are super simple but I love them. Questing and wilds are also the best bit about the game for me.
4) Briefly, what is your least favorite part of HI1/2?
I don't like the chat filter in HI1. Many of us have being playing for years now and we are all adults so it is frustrating to have such strict rules blocking our conversations.
I don't like how isolating HI2 felt. The lack of global chats made you very alone when starting out and like you were the only one playing. It was frustrating to not view people like you do on HI1, or to talk as freely. I also strongly dislike the graphics of walking around in Horse Isle 2, as I thought the looked poorly designed in comparison to HI1.
5) If you only play HI1, what was the reason you stayed here instead of playing HI2?
HI2 was way too confusing and isolating for me to stay.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by TrinaTrotnot)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Jul 6 2018 12:16pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>Favorite things: Bright colors of environment, Quests, stumbling upon a wild horse, beautiful art, great music
Breeding would be fantastic along with educational. It should go by factual information from color genetics in horses.
Horses are not eternal in real life and shouldn't be in a game. Everyone enjoys new toys and challenges. One way to soften the blow is to age horses, i.e. horses become "senior" after 1 real year (or pick your time) at which time their max performance is not as good even though their stats can still be good. Horses can cross the rainbow bridge after being senior for some specific period of time, thus mentally preparing the player for the eventual. Having their progeny in your horse herd is a great way to remember the original.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by TrinaTrotnot)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Jul 6 2018 12:22pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>oops, P.S.
I don't play HI2 because the colors are dull and muddy and depressing.
I would vote for simple graphics and staying away from complex 3-D (maybe limit it to certain areas like cave mazes).
I'm afraid the additional computing power needed would make the game inaccessible to some and laggy for everyone. You don't really want to have to purchase Cray computers for your servers!</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Alex)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Jul 23 2018 12:16pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>1) Eternal is great! I don't like my horses dying.
2)Chat, Ranches, AdventureGathering, HorseImprovement, NPC/Quests, Competitions,Puzzles, WildHorseHunting, Crafting
3)My favorite part of HI1... the chat filter. My favorite part of HI2 is our profiles! I think that is super important. If we didn't have profiles, you couldn't really know what the player that you're considering adding is like. Profiles are a great way to get to know each other's personality. I also love the wide screen that covers the computer. It's not as eye straining as HI1.
4) My least favorite part of HI1 is the graphics and you can't "fullscreen" it. I additionally don't like the fact that you can't see a wild horse before you walk over it. It's so much harder to find them that way.
My least favorite part of HI2 is the inflation. There is no way we should be able to sell sub tokens for such high prices as everyone is. The greed of some of the players is overwhelming. So, maybe for HI3, consider a price limit on some of the more valuable items. Specifically, tokens. Thank you!😊
5) HI3 is going to be great! I love 3-D games and I know this will be the best. PLEASE keep the chat filter. And maybe if possible, make it non-download? At least launch a web version, please. Thanks! I know I'm posting this rather late. Sorry about that. Thank you to all the people who are working to make HI3 possible. You're awesome!</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by NichiMe)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Jul 30 2018 4:47pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>HI1 aspects are best because:
simple game play/graphics/execution
cheery/fun/pretty music
challenging quests
small amounts of money in-game spending allowed)
talking to other real people
no breeding or customizing horses or death
realistic banking/investing experiences
fun times</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by StarWarsTrekkie)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Aug 1 2018 4:05pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>1) I love eternal. I haven't tried Life Cycle on HI2 yet because I don't want them to die!!
2) WildHorseHunting, Crafting, RanchBuilding, NPC/Quests, AdventureGathering, HorseImprovement, Competition, and Puzzles dead last
3) HI1: The improved economy, chatting with buds/random conversations in global chat
HI2: The diversity of objects, the more customization options
4) HI1: I can't think of my least favorite part at the moment…
HI2: You can't seem to do much as a non-subscriber… the trading is a big thing for me. That and the horses travel SO MUCH SLOWER than in HI1. I don't play much just because of that.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by WolfKay)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Aug 7 2018 1:05pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>I’m a bit late to the party but I still wanted to contribute as the thought of a HI3 and HI1/HI2 not dying has made me so happy :D
1) Is the fact that there is no breeding and that horses do not die important to you? Eternal Horses vs Breeding is a big decision to be made. Please give a short answer of your preference.
-I love the breeding in LC but think I opt for eternal horses overall.
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2) Please order in your preference of gameplay mechanic, favorite first:
Chat, Crafting, RanchBuilding, HorseImprovement, AdventureGathering, WildHorseHunting, Puzzles, NPC/Quests, Competition
-Exploring, gathering, wild horse hunting, competition and horse improvement, questing, crafting, puzzles and chat
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3) Briefly, what is your favorite part of HI1/2?
-Hard to say, I just know that Horse isle has been the only game I’ve ever kept coming back to even after 11 years. I’d have to say just the world in general. Although I LOVE the customisation of Hi2, the only thing I miss when playing HI1; the different tack, companions and diverse coat colours :)
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4) Briefly, what is your least favorite part of HI1/2?
-Nothing really comes to mind right now.
5) If you only play HI1, what was the reason you stayed here instead of playing HI2?</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by WolfKay)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Aug 7 2018 1:08pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>And I forgot a question.
5) If you only play Hi1, what was the reason you stayed here instead of playing HI2?
- I have an account for LC and do play there sometimes although it’s just never won me over the same as HI1. I guess having simplicity in some places works but the complexity of HI2 just makes it that little more interesting (for the short-term, however)</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by WolfKay)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Aug 7 2018 1:10pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>And I forgot a question.
5) If you only play Hi1, what was the reason you stayed here instead of playing HI2?
- I have an account for LC and do play there sometimes although it’s just never won me over the same as HI1. I guess having simplicity in some places works but the complexity of HI2 just makes it that little more interesting (for the short-term, however)</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by WolfKay)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Aug 7 2018 1:10pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>And I forgot a question.
5) If you only play Hi1, what was the reason you stayed here instead of playing HI2?
- I have an account for LC and do play there sometimes although it’s just never won me over the same as HI1. I guess having simplicity in some places works but the complexity of HI2 just makes it that little more interesting (for the short-term, however)</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by MellyMonster)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Aug 16 2018 5:04am</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>1) Is the fact that there is no breeding and that horses do not die important to you? Eternal Horses vs Breeding is a big decision to be made. Please give a short answer of your preference.
* I won't be playing HI3, so N/A*
2) Please order in your preference of gameplay mechanic, favorite first:
Chat, Crafting, RanchBuilding, HorseImprovement, AdventureGathering, WildHorseHunting, Puzzles, NPC/Quests, Competition
*NPC/Quests, Competition, Puzzles, Chat*
3) Briefly, what is your favorite part of HI1/2?
HI1 is my childhood game, I never enjoyed HI2. I love the simplicity of HI1 - you don't see any games like it.
4) Briefly, what is your least favorite part of HI1/2?
HI2 is simply too kiddish.
5) If you only play HI1, what was the reason you stayed here instead of playing HI2?
Because it's the best...obviously!</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Serigala)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Aug 25 2018 11:45pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>Super late to the party, but finally was directed to forums for info!
1) Is the fact that there is no breeding and that horses do not die important to you? Eternal Horses vs Breeding is a big decision to be made. Please give a short answer of your preference.
Definitely eternal! It would be heartbreaking if I invested all of my time into something only to have it die a few days later.
I also think that it would be pretty cool if each player was able to breed two of their horses together once only (and once per pair) to achieve a single offspring that would be account bound. (or not, depending on how the system would work)
2) Please order in your preference of gameplay mechanic, favorite first:
Chat, Crafting, RanchBuilding, HorseImprovement, AdventureGathering, WildHorseHunting, Puzzles, NPC/Quests, Competition
Chat primarily, NPC/Questing, Adventure/Gathering, Competition/Horse Hunting (I can't decide which would be first) followed by everything else.
3) Briefly, what is your favorite part of HI1/2?
I love the vintage look to the original game! It's very straight forward when you're getting into it, and the gameplay itself is very easy to get into. Not to mention that there is literally something for every player. I can't really name what exactly it is that I love so much about the game, but it's one of a kind.
4) Briefly, what is your least favorite part of HI1/2?
Primarily the chat restrictions. As many of the other players above have stated, (and as has been stated on the hi3 site) it's difficult to have a conversation some days as a majority of us are 18+. A little ease on this would go far in the appreciation category.
Secondly would be interest. I love the way that interest works in HI, and love that the new interest rates are essentially non existent, but for a new player in the economy it would be nice if there were a larger interest rate for say, a period of a week or so that builds up some money for them to be established. Either that or have an automatic "Horseisle Welcome" basket of sorts that has a default amount larger than the one we currently have and coordinates to a wild horse that would be willing to travel with you and account bound if so desired.
5) If you only play HI1, what was the reason you stayed here instead of playing HI2?
I did actually attempt to play HI2. Exactly once.
Everything was too much and too over the top. None of the charm that I loved about HI1 was present, and getting into the gameplay was essentially impossible. Also because I've been playing HI1 since its release in 2007! I wouldn't ever leave for anything.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by DesertPaint)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Sep 2 2018 12:24pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>Post deleted.
Please watch using all caps, it's considered shouting, and not really allowed...
Also, while it's a few months later for HI2 LC horses life span, it's still painful for those who invest a lot in horses whether emotionally or training, etc.
It's why we have the 2 games/2 different ways to play. :)
It's already been stated HI3 will offer both ways.
Thankies.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Granny)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Sep 10 2018 3:43am</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>I won't fill out a form, simply because everything is stated above. One of the many things I like about HI1 over HI2 (I have both accounts) is the fact that you can loose your subscription, be over your allowed horse limit and STILL be able to ride a horse.
Trying to get anywhere in HI2 without a horse is an absolute nightmare when your sub has run out! (Pretty sure I'm in the middle of nowhere on my HI2 account, without a sub and over the horse limit at the moment too ahah)</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Kattzklawzz)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Sep 24 2018 6:33am</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>I prefer HI1 to HI2 for a more sentimental reason.
My oldest daughter and I started on HI back before HI2 was released. I remember when alot of the items that players are used to know were released in game.
I have come back to Horse Isle because my youngest daughter has been wanting a horse game to play and since my laptop had an issue installing one I knew there would be no issue with Horse Isle and my laptop.
by the way, the youngest is over the moon ecstatic about the game and I've been reintroducing myself to the quests as it had been since 2010 I had logged in previously.I have been traveling to the new isle that have been added since the time period I have been busy irl. HI1 I believe is easier for younger ones to learn to play. It didn't take long for my youngest to figure out how to ride a horse. *laughing out loud!*
I've trying HI2 and meh. I'm partial to HI1. When the new one is released I'll give it a try. I just hope the younger ones are remembered, which knowing Joe and Miranda they will be, and there will be quests youngers can do until they get the hang of how the game works.
Miranda and Joe, your creative genius shows with how thoughtful you created each version. Jenny's horse art is simply great. I have missed all of it and glad to be back.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Aurora)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Oct 18 2018 3:43am</FORUMDATE> <FORUMTEXT>all i ask is that the player can dab or dance please.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Shockerz)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Nov 3 2018 6:49pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>1) Personally, I prefer Eternal. I like knowing that the time and game money I put into my horses will be everlasting.
2) NPC/Quests, Competition, Chat, Wild Horse Hunting, Puzzles, Ranch Building, Adventure Gathering, Horse Improvement, Crafting
3) HI1 - I love Questing! I also love the interest you can earn from the bank and money from the windmills at your ranch.
4) HI1 - Some of the chat restrictions are a little over the top, I understand this game is meant for younger players and I absolutely respect every aspect of trying to keep the players safe, but as an older player, it is a little...much? However, as stated, I understand why the rules are the way they are and will continue to respect them!
5) HI2 is a little too in-depth for what I wanted as a casual player. I was already familiar with everything on HI before HI2 came out and never felt a real desire to leave the comfort of HI. It's a simple, but intriguing game that I can log on and log off as needed. I know most of the ins and outs of it and find not having to think TOO hard over something refreshing (unless it's a new quest, because I love those :) ).</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Whitefang)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Nov 4 2018 12:28pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>1) Eternal. Not much interest garnered in working on improving a horse if it just dies.
, AdventureGathering, , Puzzles, NPC/Quests, Competition rking on improving a horse if it just dies.
2) Wild Horse Hunting, Chat, Horse Improvement, Competitions, Ranch Building, Puzzles, Adventure Gathering, NPC/Quests.
3) Conciseness. It's simple, to the point, yet has everything it needs to be a good game. Having simplified gameplay so that you don't have to worry what kind of computer you're playing on is nice, while having gorgeous horse art.
4) It felt like it took forever to get anywhere in HI2. In HI1, in a town, a few lefts/rights and ups/downs got you to where you needed to be. Meanwhile I could spend a solid 5-10 minutes trying to find one building in an HI2 town. It was what immediately turned me off from HI2. Everything was too big and took far too long to get anywhere in.
5) Travel time and simplicity. It didn't take too long to get anywhere in HI1. HI2 felt like a burden to have to do anything in.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Darian)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Nov 4 2018 2:08pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>1. I like the breeding aspect getting to learn about color genetics and such. Howeever I really dislike that you can put hours into a horse and have them die.
2. Horse improvement, competitions, wild horse hunting, ranch building, puzzles, NPC/Questing, adventure gathering.
3. HI1 - I love the different types of competitions you can enter into. HI2(LC) I love the breeding aspect and the artwork of the game.
4. I dislike the chat restrictions on both games. I even more dislike that HI2 has everything built to be verified by a dictionary.
5. EXPing your horses seem easier and your horses don't pass away. I personally only liked HI2 for the breeding purposes, was never able to fully get into the eternal verision.</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by DesertPaint)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Nov 5 2018 12:43pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>There will be an option to have Eternal horses on HI3. Not sure how it's going to be handled just yet, but that option will be there. So you can have breeding and/or eternal horses.
There are options for horse improvement, competitions, ranches, infinite wilds, etc.
The chat restrictions will be different with options for chat types you can choose. Obviously some words are going to be blocked... But there will be much less restrictions on HI3 if you wish. You chose.
Might wish to check out the HI3 site. HI3 dot horseisle dot com :)</FORUMTEXT>

<FORUMSUBJECT>REPLY:</FORUMSUBJECT> <FORUMUSER>(by Piper)</FORUMUSER> <FORUMDATE>Nov 27 2018 11:43pm</FORUMDATE>
<FORUMTEXT>Talk about loaded questions DP! I do understand both eternal vs breeding, but if I had to pic, it'd be eternal.
Chat, AdventureGathering, NPC/Quests, Puzzles, RanchBuilding, WildHorseHunting,HorseImprovement,Crafting, Competition
I think you know the reason that I stayed On HI 1 DP. The quests on ET or LC can be more time consuming and I usually forget where I left off on them so not good.</FORUMTEXT>

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