Stealing your format OP

>> When investigating a new pet site, what features do you look out for?

Largely the pet species and overall art style. I am very picky! (The pixel style here is a major plus.)

Infinite hoarding is a big plus. Limited storage space gives me anxiety and leads to micromanaging. Micromanaging doesn't make a game fun.

I also like seeing activities the pets can participate in besides battling. Adventuring, crafting, etc.

>> Are there any specific mechanics/activities from one site that you really like?

Going off of my last point...the nearly dead Psypets has their pets do nearly everything! They can go on adventures (hoards) to get raw materials, but can also create clothing, enchant weapons, build machines and so on. Those mechanics made the game so engaging.

>> Is there anything you dislike?

Dressing up human avatars or pets isn't really my thing.

>> How do you feel about premium currency? Idealistically what content do you think it should encompass?

Premium currency, to me, should be about nice extras and not affect gameplay in a significant way. There will always be premium membership but it should never delve into P2W territory. This would be more special pet colors/designs and decorative items rather than OP battle perks.

There was a petsite I found once that made nearly every news post about premium items and perks. It was a big turnoff and sadly I did not have enough interest to join.