And with downloading it, It just seems sketchy to me. So if I really need to download the game I rather have a admin tell me because you can't really blame me for being cautious.
Hello ScaryBlueNoodle, you have every right to be cautious when it comes to downloading new games, or anything from the internet for that matter. As someone who has been playing the game for several years and has messed with the game's files countless times, I can promise you it is virus-free as long as you download the game from this site only. (
https://feral-heart.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=23&Itemid=40) It is very important to trust only Feralheart's official forum because downloads off of this site cannot be guaranteed to be safe. If you are still unsure and you would like some form of proof, I would be willing to scan Feralheart's official executable download for you through several virus scanners and private message you the results to show you it is not a malicious file.
Besides that, what you explained as the changing image at the bottom of the one screen after clicking "Play Game" is the login page that you must keep open while playing the downloaded game (linked above.) The login page is to keep the game secure and to add an extra layer of security for those playing the game. All games with active connection to a server are vulnerable to attacks (or "hackers")—Feralheart just takes an extra step to ensure your login information is safe. You can check out the following link for more information on this topic.
https://feral-heart.com/smf/index.php?topic=54268.0Also, everything Valar said is spot-on—you do not have to pay any money for the game whatsoever. If you still need any verification from an admin, you are always able to message a staff member here:
https://feral-heart.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=28&Itemid=52