Originally posted by Menzagitat:

if it yields less food than other animals, then is indeed an imbalance.
I am reading threads, trying to decide if I should buy the game or not :)

Please don't misunderstand me, the game is awesome, really. We all have to be patient, this is still an unfinished game. For what you pay for, it is definitely worth the price.

That said, it is challenging, the game does not hold your hand, and death can be a real challenge.