As I see it, as long as the money keeps showing up, the developers aren't pushed to clean up the game. Indeed, they have done some repairs on Fishing Planet and I have no idea what those entail.
Everyone has something to complain about when it comes to FP (Original) but please think of this before you whine too much. There is a game that the owner doesn't have to do anything at all. They don't have to do any updates, DLCs absolutely nothing for the players.... Just take our money and smile. That would be "The Fisherman - Fishing Planet". ELU requires nothing from Big Ben. I have been playing for a while and spent some dollars for a game that kicks me out (black screen of ahcrap), breaks down my rigs when I leave (Remove line, leader, hook and bait) and has hesitations that can last over 3 seconds.... No Snakeheads available, to mention a few. As for contacting support.... tried and failed and/or just brushed off with a quick reply... not our fault, something you did caused it, or something along those lines.
When it comes down to it, I do enjoy the game and have some very nice friends that have helped me out and made me the gamer I am... sort of... OK... they assisted me immensely and I can not thank them enough. I bought the disc and once you open the case...It is yours. People have asked me about the game and if I would recommend it. While I would not, but should you buy it... here are some major problems you will face.... Not going into it, Read the book when it comes out. It makes no economic sense to aggravate (make angry) the customers, they don't like it... Rather think this way...Happy customers will do more for your business and pull in others...ie. more money...
Just my point of view...but what could I know. Me just the moron that typed this...
Tight lines for all.