I think Res is big enough now to host its own plot. I think having a plot would keep people logging in daily and gain new users - as i think this is one of the biggest problems.
I think the plot could possibly include a new creatu or discovering of a certain world. This would also introduce more features/creatu/worlds. The plot doesn't need to be amazing but i think a plot that lasted a month or so would be really fun for a lot of people.
Obviously it would take a lot of effort as art would needed to be drawn by a deadline and various other things would be needed. However, despite all the staff needing to be efficient i think it would pay off well. :)
This suggestion is very timely since there are new CS pets that are coming. Introducing the new pets through a plot would make the pets more interesting and appealing to the public. I believe a simple plot would do. Just enough to keep members interested in the site because, honestly, I would have to say that res is getting boring. I hope the staff would take this suggestion into consideration. :)
I agree with both of you, lately I've gotten into the rut of things of checking stocks and hatching. Not that I'm complaining, with the arrival of V2 and new CS creatu, things are picking up. But what you've suggested Slayer should really be taken into consideration given that it would catch the user's attention and make the site more unique.
Plots have been "looked into" for a year or so now. =P I really think this would be an amazing idea. Rescreatu appears to have its own identity now and is not labelled as "A N-Pets copy" or "just another pet site" and with this unique identity comes a lot more demand for bigger things.
I know some of the staff work very hard (especially Neko) and in regards to a plot it would contain a lot of artwork needed. However, despite it adding a bit extra to the artists workload i'm sure once it is done it will pay off greatly. =]