For those who don't have it until tomorrow...

[quinnetmoi]

Please do not post anything at all that could even potentially be a spoiler for those of us who don't yet have access to playing!

Let's chit chat here in a safe thread without feeling on edge about seeing something we don't want to see yet!

1). What are you doing to pass the time today?

2). Things you are doing today to prepare yourself for when you have the game tonight/tomorrow?

3). Where do you plan on playing the most?
*edit* I meant mostly where inside your homes! I know most of us are on lockdown or quarintined if we aren't already self isolating.

4). Have you set up a schedule to ensure you still eat and take care of yourself over the next however many days or week after you get the game?

5). What in NH are you the most excited about?

Please feel free to add more questions!

My midnight release was just cancelled so now I won't have the game until 10am-ish tomorrow. Later if I can't get there! And I know there are some players who want it but just can't afford it yet. I thought it would be nice to have a thread where we don't need to worry about things being ruined ahead of time!

 

[Mars Adept]

1. The usual.
2. Be disappointed and inevitably go back to New Leaf.
3. This isn’t even a question. It’s too dangerous to go anywhere.
4. No.
5. Return of features that weren’t in New Leaf, specifically cliffs and shining spots.

 

[MrBox]

1.) Waiting to trade amiibo cards! And probably play Splatoon later....
2.) Think about what my island name is going to be and what kind of map I want to reset for!
3.) Home hahaaha.
4.) Hm............... Maybe. Kidding, I'll try. I rarely even take care of myself when I play Splatoon LOL
5.) The graphics!! Oh my god they look so good. I love the cliffs too. THe clothing... I don't know, there's so much!! Everything about NH!!

 

[DJStarstryker]

1). What are you doing to pass the time today?

Gonna play more Shining Force on my Sega Genesis Mini pretty soon!

2). Things you are doing today to prepare yourself for when you have the game tonight/tomorrow?

Nothing. I think I'm as prepared as I can be. I just have to go pick up my game tomorrow.

3). Where do you plan on playing the most?

At home, generally in docked mode.

4). Have you set up a schedule to ensure you still eat and take care of yourself over the next however many days or week after you get the game?

No. I've been gaming for like 35 years now. I know how to game and take care of myself without any kind of schedule. Animal Crossing isn't a game I'd play for as many hours straight as other kinds of games anyway.

5). What in NH are you the most excited about?

Customization! I also like that we get to start our island from the beginning. It always felt slightly weird to me that you would move into at least somewhat of an established town in previous games. It made it feel like certain parts of it weren't mine, if that makes sense, even though I (as the human player) put way more time and resource effort into making everything nice than the animal villagers did!

 

[niko2]

1. I played some Super Mario Odyssey, cooked, walked my dog
2. Nothing much, I already read some spoilers but I don't want to actually watch people play before I can!
3. Tonight I'll play handheld mostly, in the comfort of my bed lol tomorrow on the TV, and I'll see which I like most
4. Well I'm home all day every day because of the lockdown in my country, my daily schedule is already ready since a couple weeks
5. Just everything! I like decorating my home so I can't wait to do that especially

 

[dizzy bone]

1). What are you doing to pass the time today?
It's 12am here so I'm going to bed early tonight and by morning I will be able to play!

2). Things you are doing today to prepare yourself for when you have the game tonight/tomorrow?
Not much really. I've already decided on my name. I played some New Leaf today though and said bye to all my villagers :'D

3). Where do you plan on playing the most?
At my desk, handheld mode. I'd like to set up a TV to play on the big screen soon.

4). Have you set up a schedule to ensure you still eat and take care of yourself over the next however many days or week after you get the game?
I haven't set up a schedule and I fully expect myself to accidentally skip meals and sit on my ass for hours playing for the first couple days lol.

5). What in NH are you the most excited about?
Just excited to play a new AC game honestly. Can't wait to listen to all the hourly tunes and start catching critters for the museum!

4.) Hm............... Maybe. Kidding, I'll try. I rarely even take care of myself when I play Splatoon LOL

I feel this so hard lol.

 

[meggiewes]

1). I set myself up a chores list to do today. So far I have done half of that list. I am discovering that I'll have to just leave the forums until later because they are getting a bit too spoiler-y for my liking.
2). Cleaning the house and doing official job searching stuff.
3). Probably in my living room with the cat on my lap for a while. I'll be playing in the dr's office tomorrow because I got a physical check up! (Yay!)
4). Not really, but I will be reminding myself to do actual adult things come Monday. I might set timers to remember to eat because I am bad about remembering to eat when I get really busy doing anything. I just get focused on the goal I have in mind and I don't get hungry.
5). Everything!

 

[mocha.]

1) I don’t mind spoilers at all so I’ve been keeping myself occupied by watching videos etc today! and counting down haha.

2) I’ll make sure all of my normal chores are done such as laundry/washing up and I have plenty snacks and fizzy pop to keep my going too.

3) probably in bed or on the sofa - depends on if I prefer handheld or docked I guess.

4) nope but I’ll keep on top of it as best I can because I’m a student and also work so like a bit of routine.

5) it’s reaaaally hard to narrow it down but I have to say that first half an hour is gonna be so exciting to me. I love character creation and getting to see what fruit/airport colour I get for the first time!!

 

[Hilbunny]

Hello! I am picking up my game tomorrow around 10am too!

1. Today I am going to go for a bike ride, stretch, nap, and then go jogging with my partner when he’s done working from home...
2. I am not doing too much to prepare. Maybe just a little bit of meal prep so lunches are made for a few days.
3. I’ll be playing in my living room, hooked up to the Tv.
4. No schedule I do all the cooking at my place and I don’t mind taking breaks to eat, stretch, or do a few chores. I will probably also use it as a motivator to workout. Like tell myself if I do this 30min home workout then I can play for 2 hours before taking a break.
5. I’m excited to have something to do! I haven’t been working or going to the gym with the corona virus and it’s starting to make me feel depressed. Also, I love making adorable little virtual animal friends <3

What about you?

 

[TrippyKitten]

1). What are you doing to pass the time today? Laying around, browsing some sites and wait for my hubby to get home from work so we can video chat for a little bit

2). Things you are doing today to prepare yourself for when you have the game tonight/tomorrow? Looking through names to see if I'm really in love with the name I picked out, avoiding reddit spoilers, and looking at some clothing inspiration on pintrest

3). Where do you plan on playing the most? At my computer desk so I can video chat with my hubby while we both play together, I'm waiting to start when he gets off work tomorrow.

4). Have you set up a schedule to ensure you still eat and take care of yourself over the next however many days or week after you get the game? Eh, not really, but I have to pick up my roommate tomorrow at the airport and we're hitting up the grocery store, if anything is left on shelves I'll try stocking up on ramen and snacks

5). What in NH are you the most excited about? All the customization options for clothes and decoration. Placing furniture outdoors. Shining spots returning. The villagers looking so fly in their new outfits and that they put on little hats!

 

[quinnetmoi]

What about you?

1). What are you doing to pass the time today?
I'm planning to play ACNL and The Sims. Maybe take a nap in a bit, and try to go to bed early. I've also been listening to some upbeat music. The day is going so slow!

2). Things you are doing today to prepare yourself for when you have the game tonight/tomorrow?
Today I am going to do some light cleaning just to feel refreshed and in a clean space when I'm holed up playing!

3). Where do you plan on playing the most?
Definitely my bedroom but also the couch - regardless, my pineapple weighted blanket will be with me everywhere. I plan on playing in handheld at first but once I'm setup, likely will play on the TV. Or maybe the opposite... I'm not sure! I'm just so excited!

4). Have you set up a schedule to ensure you still eat and take care of yourself over the next however many days or week after you get the game?
I haven't yet but I plan to today. I need to set medication reminders, and reminders to grab something to eat and drink. <3

5). What in NH are you the most excited about?
Gosh... the graphics! It looks so beautiful. I can literally feel the warm weather and breeze when I watch previews. I really can't wait to see what all it has to offer and to see villagers in such a gorgeous new style.

 

[Kristenn]

1). What are you doing to pass the time today? Yard work! Real life new horizons except not so fun....

2). Things you are doing today to prepare yourself for when you have the game tonight/tomorrow? Trying to plan out where I want my house to go/ what kind of things I want on my island.

3). Where do you plan on playing the most?
On my couch! Or on my patio since I live where its sunny and 75

4). Have you set up a schedule to ensure you still eat and take care of yourself over the next however many days or week after you get the game? Yeah I'll make sure to be a normal human even though I don't want to lol... also my husband will take care of me hahah

5). What in NH are you the most excited about? Furniture outside and the WIND

 

[Licorice]

1. I have to work today but not for long so maybe I'll play a little Stardew Valley until 12am to finally play.
2. Charged my pro controller last night and I might get some snacks.
3. I'll be playing docked in my room.
4. With everything going on right now I don't know what my work schedule is going to be so who knows.
5. I'm most excited to see my starting villagers, to see what haircuts are in game, and the ability to move/make rivers.

Normally I'd only do physical but with pre-orders getting cancelled I played it safe this year and went digital. Someone here said that if we want the case so bad we can just buy it later when the price drops and that made me feel so much better. There really isn't any rush to have the case.

 

[Lockman]

1) Working from home and trying to play older Animal Crossing's after work to help pass the next day or so.

2) I'd like to finalize a plan of where I would put the main buildings (including my house), but I've found it hard without knowing my initial island layout.

3) I only just bought a Switch for this game so I thought I'd be docking it a lot and chilling in a chair, but I actually kinda like sitting in bed with it in handheld mode.

4) Yeah I'll be pretty regimented, just might spend a little too much free time on my Switch hah.

5) Getting to play at release. I missed out on NL and got it super late, so I haven't really played online with other players since City Folk more than 10 years ago. Should be fun.

 

[popstar]

1). What are you doing to pass the time today?
making final edits to my town flag and decisions about my island map plan, and which villagers i want to live with me!

2). Things you are doing today to prepare yourself for when you have the game tonight/tomorrow?
making an island map plan has helped a lot, and i know exactly what i'll be looking for when choosing a map, i'll more than likely be resetting multiple times to get the perfect layout my switch is coming tomorrow with the game, so i have the rest of today to make some last minute changes to my plan

3). Where do you plan on playing the most?
i'll be playing at my desk, docked and connected to my big monitor

4). Have you set up a schedule to ensure you still eat and take care of yourself over the next however many days or week after you get the game?
not exactly a schedule, i'll still keep my daily routines as much as i can these days and just play the game all day inbetween!

5). What in NH are you the most excited about?
i'm most excited to start making the island my own! i really want to see dom as the jock villager, i may be inclined to reset a few extra times just to see if i can get lucky

 

[Romaki]

1). What are you doing to pass the time today?

It's just another day, I'll binge something and play Mystery Dungeon, BotW or Slay the Spire.

2). Things you are doing today to prepare yourself for when you have the game tonight/tomorrow?

The only thing I plan on doing is going to bed early, my delivery is supposed to arrive in the afternoon so I can't do anything to get the game more quickly. Oh, and I'll charge my Switch of course so my first session will be long.

3). Where do you plan on playing the most?

Mostly my room, but I'll also take it in the kitchen or in the car where we like to spend our time when we have nothing else to do.

4). Have you set up a schedule to ensure you still eat and take care of yourself over the next however many days or week after you get the game?

Luckily societal pressure forces me to participate and seek out family activities such as meals, but also to keep myself clean and fresh. I got Wild World and New Leaf both during school break, so basically nothing changed now. We don't have a living room at the moment, so I won't be able to become addicted without hurting my back. So I'll have to take frequent breaks as well.

5). What in NH are you the most excited about?

I'm just excited for the game in general. My DS broke over two years ago (still playable, but not enjoyable) and that was the last time I played New Leaf or any other Animal Crossing game (except for Pocket Camp). I look forward to playing the game casually and not worry about every little detail thanks to terraforming. I've made my decision for name and fruit and that's all that really matters to me.

 

[Sloom Lagoon]

Has anyone seen the teal airport? I know in the bottom of my heart it's probably been removed, but I don't want to give up hope! And I don't understand why they'd remove a colour which has shown to be the most popular, and fits the theme of the game the most!

 

[carackobama]

Thank you so much for this! <3

1). Watching YouTube videos and playing NL to say an official “see you real soon” to my town

2) Avoiding spoilers online and thinking of names, also trying not to stress out about getting behind or anything like that. it’s been such a long wait that I want everything to feel relaxed and okay!

3) probably in my bedroom or downstairs in the lounge if I want to be with my family

4). not especially, my day is pretty structured as it is due to health related things so I guess that’s already covered

5). honestly everything! I’m just excited to have a new AC game in our lives and there’s so much to love that I’m finding it hard to pick tbh <3

 

[kirbbys]

1). Research and my online class. Spring break has been over for a while unfortunately.

2). I should probably go ahead and redeem my online trial. I'm planning to switch to a family membership though, so I need to make sure there aren't any complications.

3). At home...

4). Not necessary, haha! It's hard to tear me away from food.

5). There's no one thing in particular that I'm excited for, just the experience overall. I played CF with zero exposure to how other people enjoyed AC, and I'll likely be doing the same with NH. :-]

 

[Carole]

1). What are you doing to pass the time today? I watched a few ACNH videos on youtube by those who already have it. I don't really mind and it is helping me to get really excited about the game.

2). Things you are doing today to prepare yourself for when you have the game tonight/tomorrow? I am still trying to think of a character name! I might have to just go with whatever comes to mind at the last minute.

3). Where do you plan on playing the most?
*edit* I meant mostly where inside your homes! I know most of us are on lockdown or quarintined if we aren't already self isolating. Oh, that's easy! I got a new recliner in my den, and that is where I'll play. I prefer to play it in handheld mode, although my TV is about 15 feet in front of my recliner so I suppose I could try that mode too. And yes, I am self-isolating except for my boyfriend (who lives next door and is self-isolating too, over there, but he comes over now and then).

4). Have you set up a schedule to ensure you still eat and take care of yourself over the next however many days or week after you get the game? Yeah, my boyfriend and I eat lunch together every day so I'll have to take a break for a couple of hours at that time. When he leaves I can take care of whatever I need to do for my own health and well being, before I get back to the game. I plan to eat dinner as I play, and I have some dinners that require little to no preparation time.

5). What in NH are you the most excited about? Everything! Well, the newness of it all.

Please feel free to add more questions!

My midnight release was just cancelled so now I won't have the game until 10am-ish tomorrow. Later if I can't get there! And I know there are some players who want it but just can't afford it yet. I thought it would be nice to have a thread where we don't need to worry about things being ruined ahead of time!

My Amazon physical/cartridge version pre-order hadn't even shipped yet, so I downloaded the digital version from the e-shop just now. Amazon says it might be too late to cancel my pre-order, but honestly right now I don't care. What matters to me is that soon I will be playing this game, FINALLY! This self-isolation is tough to deal with and the game will make it so much easier for me.