Hey, the GC _IS_ useful in one way... when you need to scroll through the villagers fast, it's useful to find GC first and start there -- it's easy to tell when s/he comes round again.

PROBLEM HERE, THOUGH: I've played this game through several times now, but this is the first time the GC hasn't been born (yet)... I have all the levels, solved everything possible w/o the GC... have tried all sorts of mating combinations ... but still no child. Clearly there is something that kicks off the birth that I'm missing. Never was a problem, before... I'm running about 45 -50 villagers at the moment (once a game is finished, I've enjoyed maintaining it until I got bored, and 50 villagers is a comfortable number). Will somebody kindly send me the secret? I miss the kid and his fireworks.

Thanks,
Sally

There is nothing that you're missing. Sometimes the GC seems to take his or her own sweet time about showing up. It's unpredictable, just like life's unpredictable. Patience, patience.........

Thanks, Barbara... I kind of suspected that... but needed to know for sure!

I think I'll do the hard level challenge as soon as the GC appears and tidies up my stats... I really enjoy the game.

Best,
Sally

My GC disappeared. After he was born, I moved him to see what he would do in different areas of the village and poof! he was gone. I finished every puzzle except #11. I guess I have to start over... that stinks (after 278 hours game time.)

It's unfortunate that you encountered that bug. Most people don't. You don't necessarily have to start over if you have a savegame file on your PC from before the GC disappeared. You could restore that savegame file and continue from that point. Since you have had your GC disappear once, I would refrain from touching him once he's born again. You don't need to, and it's obviously somewhat dangerous!

That bug will be fixed in the v1.1 update of Village Sim.