I think that if LDW is wise, they will keep the fire for VV3. Did they have a fire in VV1? (I never played VV1.) If they didn't, that's absolutely discusting, especially since many people have suggested hunting. They would have to eat raw meat without the fire! Eww... SO KEEP THE FIRE, LDW!
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I bet the makers of Virtual Villagers have really bad survival skills. RuneScape pwns VV.