I also miss the drum in part 1, I liked to bang on it an watch the children come running. I miss the garden like in part 2 an the kids playing tag an how they would all gather in a group an then jump then run away. I miss ringing the gong everyday, never knew what was going to happen. I like in part 2 where if 2 farmers or builders etc would have a baby that child would have the skill of their parents. In part 3 I can't seem to get mind to get the skill from the parents. Also in vv2 my builders kept working all the time on vv3 mind quit once there is nothing else to build. I still love playing the game. I play all 3 VV games,I Love them all.