I think what I've finally realized about this game, and probably video games in general, is that it's not always about some battle or some stage to finish, or even puzzles to complete. The outcome could be so varied, even with so many spoilers out there.
And yes, I time traveled myself into a village of 7, with one 36 year old nursing her baby into oblivion and the ony other lady in the village too old to mate. Yes, tech points have helped to clear vines and build hospitals but, I'm at a point where I could make a fatal stew and get it over with. But reading some of the hardship stories, especially about little Buru in another post, I'm going to carry on.
The only thing I'm nervous about is that I don't see many Island Events. Even before I had a notion to time travel, I only saw 4 events.
I do regret time traveling. But now that I've done it, I'm going to stick it out and see what comes of these people. And yes, I've set my time correct but little affected the bad situaton.
*crosses fingers*