Let my Genji move or not?

[WaileaNoRei]

I feel very very silly writing this thread, but honestly I cannot decide what to do

Genji is my starter jock, and he was my first favorite, as I was new to the Animal Crossing world at the time.

I have loved having him on my island. I loved redecorating his starter home, and dressing him up and having his little grumpy face around

I thought I would always keep him…but now I am thinking of letting him move.

I still like him a lot, and he is very cute. But I have found I like a lot of the jocks, but can not handle having more than 2 at a time on my island (I have two on each island right now - flip, Mac, hamlet, and Genji and I love them all). I don’t know if I would consider him a favorite anymore, more like I am very attached to my one particular Genji, because he’s been with me so long.

I know I can always replace him if I let him move, but I feel like I am attached to my own Genji in a way that would mean it would not be the same.

I am probably (definitely) overthinking, and I know these are silly concerns. But I’m a very sentimental, obsessive person.

But has anyone experienced similar difficulty in letting a villager, especially a starter go? Did you regret it?

does anyone think I should hang on to him?

does anyone think I should let him go?

basically, any and all advice is appreciated, or if you just want to share a similar experience.

 

[. Rarity .]

For me, if I have any hesitation thinking about replacing a villager I have a strong attachment to, I don't. Any kinda huge gut feeling

Ironically I was just pondering if I should let my own Genji go too, but he's too special. I spent so many tickets, and one and a half day tracking him down. It was like when I found Sherb.

I had a bond with my Jock Kody, but had to let him go because of my plan. So I imagine this is more of if I decided to let go of some of my current villagers.

The thought of removing any of them makes me feel sad, because I have such a bond, and found memories. If Marshal and Kid Cat ever left, Id bring them back right away. When I decided to try and replace a few villagers I ended up bringing them all back. I knew then that I couldn't let them go.
Its honestly hard enough letting go of my cycling villager, just because I loose friendship, and I gotta build it back up. He does always come back though. But I loose that bond with him.

When I saw Chadder wanted to go, I was super sad because he's my mousie boy, and hes now gone with Henry. Thinking about all the fun, photos and memories make me happy. Having those memories made having those two so special

But I ultimately did let them go. But they will forever be with me, and I'll never forget about either of them.
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Id give it some serious consideration, and really think on if you could really let him go. Esspecially if you've had him for years. If you think you'll regret it, then I wouldn't

You could keep him, or let him go and keep those happy memories. If I still had Kody, Id probably still have him too. Its hard to let go of friends, but ypu can always make memories with new ones too. I wish I had my jock as long as you have. I miss Kody so much

Friendship is my favorite part of animal crossing, so I hope this helped a bit

 

[Etown20]

I'm afraid I don't have a helpful answer, but I wanted to reply to say I am in the same boat.

I have a few villagers who I am a little bored of after having them for so long, but I also feel sentimental toward them after having them around for so long, especially since I've shared in-game holidays and birthdays with them.

For a while, part of what kept me playing was wanting to meet new villagers, but now that I'm not playing the game as much as last year, I find it hard to have that same level of connection with new villagers that I have with my longest-standing residents (even if I am a little bored of them).

 

[nordskjev]

I think you should just let him stay on your island! if you're rly attached to him you'll probably regret it later. it wouldn't be the same without him.

 

[Millysaurusrexjr]

Keep him. I'm not biased

 

[WaileaNoRei]

For me, if I have any hesitation thinking about replacing a villager I have a strong attachment to, I don't. Any kinda huge gut feeling

Ironically I was just pondering if I should let my own Genji go too, but he's too special. I spent so many tickets, and one and a half day tracking him down. It was like when I found Sherb.

I had a bond with my Jock Kody, but had to let him go because of my plan. So I imagine this is more of if I decided to let go of some of my current villagers.

The thought of removing any of them makes me feel sad, because I have such a bond, and found memories. If Marshal and Kid Cat ever left, Id bring them back right away. When I decided to try and replace a few villagers I ended up bringing them all back. I knew then that I couldn't let them go.
Its honestly hard enough letting go of my cycling villager, just because I loose friendship, and I gotta build it back up. He does always come back though. But I loose that bond with him.

When I saw Chadder wanted to go, I was super sad because he's my mousie boy, and hes now gone with Henry. Thinking about all the fun, photos and memories make me happy. Having those memories made having those two so special

But I ultimately did let them go. But they will forever be with me, and I'll never forget about either of them.
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Id give it some serious consideration, and really think on if you could really let him go. Esspecially if you've had him for years. If you think you'll regret it, then I wouldn't

You could keep him, or let him go and keep those happy memories. If I still had Kody, Id probably still have him too. Its hard to let go of friends, but ypu can always make memories with new ones too. I wish I had my jock as long as you have. I miss Kody so much

Friendship is my favorite part of animal crossing, so I hope this helped a bit

I appreciate the thoughtful response. I also find the villagers to be a big part of the draw of the game, and cannot help but get very attached.

I'm afraid I don't have a helpful answer, but I wanted to reply to say I am in the same boat.

I have a few villagers who I am a little bored of after having them for so long, but I also feel sentimental toward them after having them around for so long, especially since I've shared in-game holidays and birthdays with them.

For a while, part of what kept me playing was wanting to meet new villagers, but now that I'm not playing the game as much as last year, I find it hard to have that same level of connection with new villagers that I have with my longest-standing residents (even if I am a little bored of them).

It is nice to know that I am not the only one who feels this way about a villagers - simultaneously a little bored of them but also very attached.

 

[Kattea]

I understand the feeling of being attached to that Genji in particular. I wanted to let Dotty move out and back in because she still has the peppy starter house, but I just couldn't. It wouldn't be the same Dotty, it would be a shallow vapid clone of my Dotty. Anyways, just wanted to say I can relate.

 

[. Rarity .]

I appreciate the thoughtful response. I also find the villagers to be a big part of the draw of the game, and cannot help but get very attached.




It is nice to know that I am not the only one who feels this way about a villagers - simultaneously a little bored of them but also very attached.

Im happy to help ^^ Remember that in the end Genji will never truly leave you ♡♡

 

[KayDee]

I think I went through this twice with Marina who I replaced with Molly and Teddy who was my starter. In Teddy’s case, I thought that he was going to be permanent and I kept thinking how he has been in the island since the very beginning and all that so it would be hard to let him leave. After days of thinking about it I just felt that I liked the other jock more so I decided to let him move. It seemed hard at first but after a while you get used to it and I can’t say I have any regrets. Oh and guess who that villager I replaced Teddy with? Genji

 

[Xara]

i tend to not answer these types of threads as i’m extremely indecisive myself LOL but i’ll chime in since i went through a similar situation with my own starter jock, kid cat. i had kid cat from launch up to about a few months ago. i grew incredibly attached to him during the game’s first few weeks and planned on keeping him around as my permanent jock villager. but then like with you and genji, my thoughts began to change a bit. i still loved kid cat dearly but i was quickly becoming bored with the jock dialogue and then after inviting bam, who was incredibly exciting to me as not only was he a new face on the island, he offered new pieces of dialogue that i hadn’t yet heard before, i began to consider letting kid cat go. and i did. it’s been a few months but so far, i haven’t regretted my decision at all. what you do with genji is entirely up to you but there is absolutely no shame in letting him go to experience some new faces; there’s plenty of other jocks that are definitely worth getting to know i recommend bam, rudy, sly and even kid cat! but that doesn’t mean that you love genji any less. like i mentioned, i’m incredibly indecisive but when it comes to stuff like this, the moment that i begin thinking about letting a villager go is when i already have my answer on what to do. so, i guess my vote is for letting him go but it’s entirely up to you! do whatever you think will make you happiest.

 

[Moritz]

I cant tell you what to do.

But I can tell you, that on the numerous times I've faced the same dilemma, I've only regretted letting them move once. So I brought them back and it doesn't feel like they're a different person. (Of course I keep my villagers ungifted so that could have helped)

 

[maria110]

I think you should let him go and bring him back later, so he will have his real house. His real house interior is one of the best in the game and it's so fun to visit him and hear him talking about it because the house is super elegant and Genji is so...jocky and basic.

If you don't have his Amiibo card, someone on the forum probably does and could help you get him back for a reasonable amount of TBT or NMT.

Edit: I just noticed this was my 1,000th post. Yay! I'm glad this milestone post was in a thread about one of my fav villagers. ❤

 

[niko@kamogawa]

It's perfectly fine to become indecisive! In fact, this what makes the game intriguing.

My advice is always psyche yourself the reason why you're letting him go in the first place. You may have to repeat this statement many times on top of you head. You definitely have a good reason to move him out. You don't want a lot of jock villagers. Just think about the repetitive conversations that you may get each day!

If you can't really decide, do it later. Clear your mind and try again. (I normally will take a hot bath myself to clear my mind.)

And always remember, there's an Amiibo card option if you ever regretted letting him go.

 

[Flicky]

You've already got some great advice, but I'll throw mine in anyway!

If you feel that you're okay with moving him back in at a later date (perhaps with his original furniture) then go for it! I was in a similar boat with my starter jock, Sheldon. In the end, I decided to let him go (although, I still had my other starter, Cherry, who will be staying forever).

If you're worried that you might regret it, I'd suggest leaving it for now, and coming back to it at a later date, especially if you're fond of that starter house/the memories it has.

 

[BellBrokeGirl]

I’d keep him. I’d you feel strongly about him the keep him for a bit longer! No harm he can always move later on

 

[WaileaNoRei]

Thanks everyone for the help! It is so wonderful to be able to come here with my indecision and get really helpful advice and sympathy! I think as people have suggested, I will get myself used to the idea of letting Genji move for a maybe a bit longer, but that I don’t need to feel guilty or overly anxious and can let him go when I am ready!

As a side note, almost as if he knew I was wrestling with the decision, he gave me a recipe I did not have today (the chic windflower wreath). Thanks buddy!

so basically, who knows how long Genji will be with me, but going to have fun with him while he is (and replace that darn table he bought off me)

he even coordinated his outfit to my current very purple look

 

[Bilaz]

Oh my goshhh the way you decorated his starter home is so cuteee, I think he's special

 

[BellBrokeGirl]

Thanks everyone for the help! It is so wonderful to be able to come here with my indecision and get really helpful advice and sympathy! I think as people have suggested, I will get myself used to the idea of letting Genji move for a maybe a bit longer, but that I don’t need to feel guilty or overly anxious and can let him go when I am ready!

As a side note, almost as if he knew I was wrestling with the decision, he gave me a recipe I did not have today (the chic windflower wreath). Thanks buddy!

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so basically, who knows how long Genji will be with me, but going to have fun with him while he is (and replace that darn table he bought off me)

he even coordinated his outfit to my current very purple look

The way he matched the DIY to you awww so sweet

 

[Dunquixote]

I don’t think this thread is silly at all! I think a lot of us can relate to what you’re going through and would be more than happy to share our opinions on the choice you are trying to make, to help make it or the process of deciding easier for you. I also don’t think you’re overthinking; I am torn about letting some of mine go even though I have their amiibo cards (except Sherb & Judy) so I can cycle more.

I agree with those that are saying if you have doubt to keep him until you’re 100% sure you won’t have regrets. If you have his amiibo card, that should technically make the decision easier (though it will be a different Genji from the one that you have with you now). Since you mentioned about being attached to this one particular Genji, then maybe it is for the best you keep him for now until you feel like you’d be okay inviting a new one if you decided to let him go and want him back (there is always the option of having someone hold him for you but idk how long people would be willing to hold him). I know I hesitated both times i kicked Rudy out when I messed up his house because I was so attached to him. It ended up being easy since those random furniture i gave him the first Rudy and the starter house interior, the helmet i gave the second Rudy would have irked me every time I visited him. But since we’re two different people, it might still not be easy for you.

A bit off topic: he looks adorable in that shirt you gave him .I am still torn about giving my villagers items (even if it is a color/style they like) and I also feel like I am missing out by not doing that, hearing how attached to your personalized Genji .

I know you already made your choice, but wanted to reassure you about your decision and share my thoughts even though I am late. I think you made a good choice to wait a little longer.

Sorry if I didn’t contribute much and for being late. ><. I’m glad you figured out what you wanted to do for now.

 

[VanitasFan26]

Ah yes this is one of those things where you don't want to let your villager go and I understand how you feel because I had a same experience when I had to let go of Fauna. She was a very nice adorable deer and I really loved her, however as time went on she just became pretty stale after when I got her photo and since then I was talking to more of the newer villagers that were moving in rather than her.

At some point when she came up to me and said that she wanted to move out. I was conflicted part of me wanted her to stay, because she's been around the island for so long and I don't want her to go, but then the other part is that I should just open myself up to new villagers and even though I have her photo she would always be remembered. So I made the decision to move her out, not because I dislike her or because I don't want her, but I figured that since she was happy about moving out, I wanted her to be happy also.

My advice to you is to really think about your villager carefully. Once they are gone you may have a hard time getting them again if you decided you want to have them back, but because you said he was your "Starter" villager the home interior is not going to look good. If you do find him again you will get his original interior of what it was supposed to look like. I had that happened to me when Skye who was my 3rd villager to move in moved out and I got her interior that looks way better. Just so you know if you do decide to let him go, he would not remember you if you run into him again on a Nook Mile Island or he visits the campsite.

Whenever you decide to let him stay or let him move you do what you think is right for you.