i gotta agree with lynx here, humans ain't really in the vibe the game's got going.
all other critter species? i'm in full support if our game higher-ups wanna put in the time to find/make other species models.
h o w e v e r i do agree that more maps/biomes wouldn't be objected to.
I love your ideas!
The old maps will always have a place in the heart of the older players. The new maps, while absolutely gorgeous, do not have the same effect as the older ones. I do agree with you that many a player were lost when it came to the new update/the new maps - but all things must experience change. The game was losing people, and often times a new look can bring in new people who can revitalize the game. In a way, it has succeeded. There have been new people joining just about every day, and while it might not be a lot, it is still more than we had the day before!
As for the new models, that would be awesome! There are many who like to roleplay specifically as horses, so that would be a nice addition to the game for those players. I do apologize but I must agree with Lynx and Poly - the humans might take a bit away from the game, BUT I do like the idea. If we did have humans, that could open up a whole nother world of roleplay between humans, between animal and human, and quite a bit of survival with humans (building huts, starting civilization, hunting, etc.), but alas, the game is supposed to be about animals so humans might take away a lot for some players. But I definitely agree that some new animal models would be awesome! I would personally like to see deer, horse, goat, and a llama!
Keep it up with these awesome ideas!