ACNH unpopular opinions?

[visibleghost]

i low key miss grass detoriation. i know how much it sucked in older games sometimes and i definitely think it shouldn't be as prominent as in older games (my whole city folk town was mud town, not the best) but the grass feels almost too artificial and perfect sometimes. without natural path design codes it would be terrible. but i do wish the grass was less perfect and there was some kind of dirt sometimes.

 

[Corrie]

I don't get how you can be okay with decorating your island to the point where the game lags and suffers framerate drops. I visited some DA addresses and had to leave because the blurring made my head hurt. Their islands looked beautiful but I don't know how they could just play like that without getting a headache?

 

[nocctea]

i low key miss grass detoriation. i know how much it sucked in older games sometimes and i definitely think it shouldn't be as prominent as in older games (my whole city folk town was mud town, not the best) but the grass feels almost too artificial and perfect sometimes. without natural path design codes it would be terrible. but i do wish the grass was less perfect and there was some kind of dirt sometimes.

same! it's like, i hated it in previous games, but now i kinda miss it? like i miss the struggle lmaoo
i wish the dirt spots were still around at least! i agree the grass looks too.. perfect, i don't mind if they get rid of deterioration but the dirt spots were nice visually, since grass irl isn't all uniform either

 

[Magus]

I don't get how you can be okay with decorating your island to the point where the game lags and suffers framerate drops. I visited some DA addresses and had to leave because the blurring made my head hurt. Their islands looked beautiful but I don't know how they could just play like that without getting a headache?

Honestly I'd blame the game or the switch not being able to support the decoration more than the creative people that make beautiful islands. After all a big part of the gameplay for a lot of AC gamers is to decorate things (house AND exterior this time).

The secret is to find good balance I guess but it can be frustrating...
For my concern, there is just one area on my island where it lags a little sometimes because I made a large library + study room with walls and all but I don't want to remove all my work

 

[Corrie]

Honestly I'd blame the game or the switch not being able to support the decoration more than the creative people that make beautiful islands. After all a big part of the gameplay for a lot of AC gamers is to decorate things (house AND exterior this time).

The secret is to find good balance I guess but it can be frustrating...
For my concern, there is just one area on my island where it lags a little sometimes because I made a large library + study room with walls and all but I don't want to remove all my work

That is very true. The Switch is not too powerful. I wonder if there are specific items that cause the slowdown or if it's just based on quantity.
I'm sure a little lag in one part of your island isn't too bad!

 

[Magus]

That is very true. The Switch is not too powerful. I wonder if there are specific items that cause the slowdown or if it's just based on quantity.
I'm sure a little lag in one part of your island isn't too bad!

I think it's definitely the amount of items within a defined space. If they're too concentrated it's lag time...
And also I think it's getting worse if there's a lot of villagers and players in addition in the area at the moment.

 

[Raz]

Honestly I'd blame the game or the switch not being able to support the decoration more than the creative people that make beautiful islands. After all a big part of the gameplay for a lot of AC gamers is to decorate things (house AND exterior this time).

The secret is to find good balance I guess but it can be frustrating...
For my concern, there is just one area on my island where it lags a little sometimes because I made a large library + study room with walls and all but I don't want to remove all my work

But I think what Corrie was talking about was more about islands that have basically no tile of grass uncovered, and items stacked on each other. There's some islands I've seen that looks like somebody's hoard. There's excess of information, and I don't know but I've learned a long time ago that simplicity goes a long way. In the brief time I spent studying graphic design, I've learned that less is more, and there's one "rule" I'll take with me forever: whenever you think you've finish something, take something out of it. You would be surprised to see how amazing the whole concept of "addition by subtraction" works.

Also, it's a lot harder to make something "simple" that also catches people's attention while looking good. There's a lot more complexity in simplicity than people like to admit haha.

 

[Magus]

But I think what Corrie was talking about was more about islands that have basically no tile of grass uncovered, and items stacked on each other. There's some islands I've seen that looks like somebody's hoard. There's excess of information, and I don't know but I've learned a long time ago that simplicity goes a long way. In the brief time I spent studying graphic design, I've learned that less is more, and there's one "rule" I'll take with me forever: whenever you think you've finish something, take something out of it. You would be surprised to see how amazing the whole concept of "addition by subtraction" works.

Also, it's a lot harder to make something "simple" that also catches people's attention while looking good. There's a lot more complexity in simplicity than people like to admit haha.

I couldn't agree more with you (since my main job is graphic designer lol), it's a great advice and I think the same ☺

Concerning Animal Crossing though I respect the work of the "overcharged" islands because I know it's not an easy task to do outdoor decoration in this game and I also always encourage creativity ! But yeah to keep your island not suffocating and playable you have to find the good balance like I said previously.

Still think the Switch should support better the game because it doesn't take much for the game to lag... Maybe it wasn't possible to do better but it's an AC game and I don't see how those kind of graphics are taking that much ressources...

 

[Corrie]

I couldn't agree more with you (since my main job is graphic designer lol), it's a great advice and I think the same ☺

Concerning Animal Crossing though I respect the work of the "overcharged" islands because I know it's not an easy task to do outdoor decoration in this game and I also always encourage creativity ! But yeah to keep your island not suffocating and playable you have to find the good balance like I said previously.

Still think the Switch should support better the game because it doesn't take much for the game to lag... Maybe it wasn't possible to do better but it's an AC game and I don't see how those kind of graphics are taking that much ressources...

Yo! I'm a Graphic Designer too! Haha!

Yeah I agree about finding a balance. Having a too crowded anything can be suffocating. It's about finding a perfect balance between designed but functionable.

The Switch's lack of power has always been pathetic and problematic since launch. I play Story of Seasons Pioneers of Olive Town and I'm not a developer or anything but that game isn't graphically intense imo but I find even it lags in places. Animal Crossing's load time is atrocious. There's no reason it should take so long. Like I said, I'm no developer but I don't think it's graphic heavy enough to cause that lag. It's wack.
The 3DS had quite a few laggy games so it's kinda always been an issue.

 

[Magus]

Yo! I'm a Graphic Designer too! Haha!

Yeaaaah colleague hahaha

Yeah I agree about finding a balance. Having a too crowded anything can be suffocating. It's about finding a perfect balance between designed but functionable.

The Switch's lack of power has always been pathetic and problematic since launch. I play Story of Seasons Pioneers of Olive Town and I'm not a developer or anything but that game isn't graphically intense imo but I find even it lags in places. Animal Crossing's load time is atrocious. There's no reason it should take so long. Like I said, I'm no developer but I don't think it's graphic heavy enough to cause that lag. It's wack.
The 3DS had quite a few laggy games so it's kinda always been an issue.

Totally, and it seems the OLED one is just a better screen but like almost the same console performances in the end.
So we have no choice but to suffer

 

[Corrie]

Yeaaaah colleague hahaha



Totally, and it seems the OLED one is just a better screen but like almost the same console performances in the end.
So we have no choice but to suffer

Is it true that the "original" Switch is less powerful than the models that came after it? Like a year later or something? My memory is foggy but I think I remember reading something like that.

 

[Magus]

Is it true that the "original" Switch is less powerful than the models that came after it? Like a year later or something? My memory is foggy but I think I remember reading something like that.

Yeah I remember something like that too..!
But I bought the ACNH Edition Switch so it seems this one is the same as the more recent and "efficient" ones.

 

[Pig-Pen]

I don't know if this ia an unpopular opining but more of a gripe, but Talking with Gullivar is a test on the patience....

 

[Corrie]

Yeah I remember something like that too..!
But I bought the ACNH Edition Switch so it seems this one is the same as the more recent and "efficient" ones.

Ah, I have one of the first models so maybe that's why I'm experiencing more lags?
I'm not one for powerrrrrr morepoooweerrrrrr like some people since power doesn't always mean that it's better, but when my game lags, I get frustrated lol. Especially when the games I play are mainly 'casual.' But unless I wanna fork out more cash for another Switch (which I don't), I'll make do with what I've got.

 

[Magus]

Ah, I have one of the first models so maybe that's why I'm experiencing more lags?

Oh, maybe it doesn't help... But I think overcharged islands make us all lag in the end !

I'm not one for powerrrrrr morepoooweerrrrrr like some people since power doesn't always mean that it's better, but when my game lags, I get frustrated lol. Especially when the games I play are mainly 'casual.' But unless I wanna fork out more cash for another Switch (which I don't), I'll make do with what I've got.

I think the same, optimal power/graphics doesn't mean however that a game is good.
For me atmosphere and artistic direction are more important than realistic graphics for example.
(And, obviously, gameplay has to be cool since we're talking about games lol)

 

[cordova94]

I don’t really care for a 5 star island. It’s just Isabelle telling you what your island is or isn’t. It’s a status. I’d rather have a 4 star island I am happy with than a 5 star island Isabelle loves but I’m unsure about.

Same.....I like the idea in theory (and having some Lily of the Valley around) but I can't really deal with the required number of trees and flowers everywhere. I like some open spaces in there and pumpkins more than flowers.

 

[Crowsie]

Windflowers/anemones are pretty IRL, but I personally don't find them all that interesting as a flower. Could be because they're my sister flower and I'm just sick of looking at them.

This may be a long shot, but I hope they're sneaking back in violets and carnations. Probably won't... But still
Heck, I even miss dandies and that huge ugly meat flower.

 

[peachycrossing9]

I don't get how you can be okay with decorating your island to the point where the game lags and suffers framerate drops. I visited some DA addresses and had to leave because the blurring made my head hurt. Their islands looked beautiful but I don't know how they could just play like that without getting a headache?

Oof, I agree. While I think those islands are beautiful and its so cool to see people's creativity.. How do you deal with that lag... I can't. I love decorating my island, but what stops me from going overboard is the fear that my game might break from lag

 

[Corrie]

Oh, maybe it doesn't help... But I think overcharged islands make us all lag in the end !



I think the same, optimal power/graphics doesn't mean however that a game is good.
For me atmosphere and artistic direction are more important than realistic graphics for example.
(And, obviously, gameplay has to be cool since we're talking about games lol)

I agree! I actually really adore when games have uniquely styled graphics and art. I remember the first time I saw the glow of the moon in ACNH on the trees and grass. It really took me somewhere special. Sounds corny but lololol

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Oof, I agree. While I think those islands are beautiful and its so cool to see people's creativity.. How do you deal with that lag... I can't. I love decorating my island, but what stops me from going overboard is the fear that my game might break from lag

Same! I've held back a bit due to that. Maybe we should try to decorate as far as we can before the lagging starts! hehe

 

[Kg1595]

Oof, I agree. While I think those islands are beautiful and its so cool to see people's creativity.. How do you deal with that lag... I can't. I love decorating my island, but what stops me from going overboard is the fear that my game might break from lag

My BIG hope for 2.0 is that there has been some under-the-hood work to alleviate lag. There is no point in giving us all of this extra content if the Switch cannot handle it.