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[cielyca]

I had 9 villagers and I read that the 10th would always be someone I chose from camping but all of a sudden I walk through my town and right beside Marina's house is a random Butch roping off his lands. Does that mean I got it from someone who travelled to my town and voided him? Is this this the void phenomena?

Also, this may seem cheaty but requirement for a badge says "used fishing rod 500 times" does that include when you just fling your rod out without catching any fish? Can I just keep using my net without catching any bugs and earn a badge? Do those useless motions count? Haha. Thanks

 

[Hypno KK]

Yes, you got Butch from someone's void. It may have been from visiting or being visited. It might have been from Street Pass, too.

I don't know about your second question, sorry.

 

[Faeynia]

nvm

 

[cielyca]

Yes, you got Butch from someone's void. It may have been from visiting or being visited. It might have been from Street Pass, too.

I don't know about your second question, sorry.

Thank you for answering most the questions. I really appreciate it

 

[Spooky.]

Yes. You can only pick from those four at each time but if you quit without saving your game and try again, you'll be shown four other random maps. You can switch it off when you're shown the maps but it might be safer to wait until you arrive at the station (you only really save your character after talking to Isabelle at the town hall and registering as resident, I think). Doing that also has the benefit of letting you check the native fruit, grass pattern, and rock placement, if those things matter to you.

How long does it usually take to get the map you want? I assume it's all random and you might get shown the same map several times before seeing the one you want, right? There is a specific map I want but I'm worried it'll take me hundreds of tries to get it.

 

[FireNinja1]

How long does it usually take to get the map you want? I assume it's all random and you might get shown the same map several times before seeing the one you want, right? There is a specific map I want but I'm worried it'll take me hundreds of tries to get it.

Really it's luck. You could get it within five minutes or it could take you 2 hours. Some people take 2 weeks, and some even three months. It's not going to be likely that you find what you want if you're looking for a specific river style (which is what I assume by "specific map") you should expect to be facing the generator for at least a few hours, most likely more.

 

[cielyca]

How long does it usually take to get the map you want? I assume it's all random and you might get shown the same map several times before seeing the one you want, right? There is a specific map I want but I'm worried it'll take me hundreds of tries to get it.

Since it is random there is no telling how long before you can get your desired map.

I once spent 5 hours before going to bed and + 3 hours after waking up doing villager reset because the villager kept settling at my paths when I have allocated a clear large chunk of land in my map for them to settle. While there was an instance when I adopted a villager and after 1 try she settled her house where I want her too.

 

[Spooky.]

Really it's luck. You could get it within five minutes or it could take you 2 hours. Some people take 2 weeks, and some even three months. It's not going to be likely that you find what you want if you're looking for a specific river style (which is what I assume by "specific map") you should expect to be facing the generator for at least a few hours, most likely more.

Oh wow I got the map I wanted on my second try! I'm so excited!

 

[Hypno KK]

Oh wow I got the map I wanted on my second try! I'm so excited!

Congrats! I'm glad you ended up getting your replies, because I was offline.

 

[Spooky.]

Congrats! I'm glad you ended up getting your replies, because I was offline.

At first I was nervous it'd take me hours and I'd have to make my poor friend hold onto all my junk for ages but on the second restart I got my map so I'm happy!

 

[Hazelnut]

So no one can tell me if the kimbap plate has been released? Maybe everyone thinks it's obvious, as the stickied regional release thread says it's future DLC, but there are two threads in retail specifically about the kimbap plate, and no one has said that it hasn't been released yet and therefore against the rules to include there. I've searched online and haven't found any info regarding an official release, so a confirmation would be appreciated.

 

[Alley]

When I go to someone else's town and invite a villager, how long does it take before they move in to my town? Do they move in the next day?

 

[Melyora]

When I go to someone else's town and invite a villager, how long does it take before they move in to my town? Do they move in the next day?

Yes, they do. (most of the time)

There are a few exceptions to the rule though. If one of your own villagers is in boxes (if you're at 9), it will first take one day for that villager to move out before the adopted villager can move in. So then it will take 2 days. The games requires you to save on the day of the villager move-out before the adopted villager will start plotting (so if you have a boxed villager and adopted one other, you cannot TT 2 days forward to plot reset, because the game has not yet registered the move-out).

 

[lazuli]

So no one can tell me if the kimbap plate has been released? Maybe everyone thinks it's obvious, as the stickied regional release thread says it's future DLC, but there are two threads in retail specifically about the kimbap plate, and no one has said that it hasn't been released yet and therefore against the rules to include there. I've searched online and haven't found any info regarding an official release, so a confirmation would be appreciated.

if its unreleased, then its been powersaved haha.

 

[Molly Malarky]

This was sort of asked on the main page, but I wasn't totally clear about it so I'm going to ask just so it's clarified -

If I want to reset for a new map, the character on the train will show me four choices at a time, right? And if I do not like any of the four, do I just shut the game off and re-start it for another set of four until I get one I like?

You do not need to shut off the game and restart it. If you say no to the 4 offered, he'll give you 4 more.

 

[mogyay]

You do not need to shut off the game and restart it. If you say no to the 4 offered, he'll give you 4 more.

no, rover will show you the exact same 4 again so namstar is right, if you're not happy with the first 4 you're given you will have to reset

 

[Hazelnut]

if its unreleased, then its been powersaved haha.

Then isn't it against TBT rules to sell or ask for it?

 

[Hypno KK]

Then isn't it against TBT rules to sell or ask for it?

Only if it really is unreleased. I've checked moridb and it says it's Korean DLC. I'm not sure if it was wrongly included there or if it's been released in Korea already.

 

[unintentional]

You do not need to shut off the game and restart it. If you say no to the 4 offered, he'll give you 4 more.

I've always had to restart after going through the four, because he shows the same four. Or am I just not observant enough?

 

[Spooky.]

If you go to someone's town and tell a villager that is in boxes to move to your town, what are the odds that they will or won't?
I bought a villager from someone and I told them to go to my town but I'm worried that they won't move.