NPC Roles

[moo-kun]

So I just watched a video by Mayor Mori on YouTube about Isabelle's role in ACNH, and that got me thinking again...

Just what roles will they all play?

Here are my thoughts. I don't know if they are near the mark or not and that doesn't matter, I'm just emptying the contents of my brain...

Here goes,

So Tom Nook used to run Nook's Cranny (including upgrades) but hired his nephews Timmy and Tommy to take care of the business.
Then, he ran a housing company Nook's Homes but Lyle and his niece Lottie seem to have taken over in that department from what we see in HHD. And now Nook has started a business providing getaway packages to those who seek a getaway...

Isabelle does a very good job at taking care of villagers needs working at the Town Hall in NL as our assistant and Digby is part of the home branch, taking care of the Showcase aspect leading to his role in PC later becoming a judge.
So, could Isabelle and Digby possibly be working together for Nook this time? With Isabelle working during the day and Digby during the night, similarly to Pelly and Phyllis at the Post Office? That way poor Isabelle would get a break!
Also, will Isabelle and Digby be in charge of housing exclusively on the island and Lyle and Lottie in charge of opening venues?
I initially thought Isabelle would be some sort of holiday rep but I just became really curious if Isabelle will stop working 24hrs...?

Another NPC to mention is Chip, who hosts the Fishing Tourneys.
Will this new bever NPC who bears a striking resemblance to Chip provide us with training? Or will they be the host for a Diving Tourney?

What else will this brand new Dodo NPC do other than manage flights to and from our islands?

Will Able Sister's Labelle have her own shop shared with Shampoodle's Hariet? Since Labelle provides accessories for both face and hair and Harriet provides makeovers for both face and hair.
Now I know things have changed since we don't need Harriet to provide us with a usual makeover this time but I think we may be unable to unlock new eyes/mouths/noses/hairs/colours/makeup etc and we may get actually stylised contact lenses rather than just normal coloured ones with no details. So Harriet would still play a vital role! Yes VITAL!!! Haha

What do you think? Any thoughts crossed your mind?
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Just to add: Just to clarify what I posted, I don't mean Isabelle will have a completely different new job but I don't think this game will be exactly like New Leaf and we don't even know what our role is in NH. I believe she will stil assist us in some way but with help and working under Nook.
Also, NPC roles keep changing like I said Digby has become a judge in Pocket Camp, Lyle and Lottie have taken over the Nook's Homes business in ACHHD and Celeste's role was changed in NL which did not please me.
I'm hoping to be satisfied with the roles NPCs take in NH and just speculating what the outcome will be...

 

[matchaman]

I feel like most special characters will keep their past roles, unless their roles aren't needed anymore (eg. Isabelle being the mayor's assistant).

The only difference to this being that for shopkeepers, we'd need to build their shop or something like that probably. (●'◡'●)

 

[Antonio]

I really hope Reese and her husband run the shop. I don't see recycling becoming a thing since Timmy and Tommy are who you go to too sell stuff.

 

[John Wick]

Yeah, I think/hope the NPC's keep doing what they've always done, but in an improved environment.

I know Harvey has an island, so I'm guessing we can visit him for special items, and hopefully scan in amiibo's to visit there.

 

[carackobama]

I wouldn’t mind if some of the minor NPCs had slightly different roles but I hope all the main ones are doing the same as in past games, it would be way too jarring otherwise :-(

 

[moo-kun]

I wouldn’t mind if some of the minor NPCs had slightly different roles but I hope all the main ones are doing the same as in past games, it would be way too jarring otherwise :-(

I do t think Isabelle's role will change so much that it leaves us with whiplash, but it could be shared with Digby this time but she'll most definitely be working under Tom Nook with that lead on her shirt and still assisting us and the villagers of the island.
I don't think there will be anything to worry about concerning that *:ஐ(●︎˘͈ ᵕ˘͈)人(˘͈ᵕ ˘͈●︎)ஐ:*

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Yeah, I think/hope the NPC's keep doing what they've always done, but in an improved environment.

I know Harvey has an island, so I'm guessing we can visit him for special items, and hopefully scan in amiibo's to visit there.

Roles will definitely be updated and hopefully in a good way!
I'm actually really looking forward to Harvey's role in this game! He's such a chill dude that I'm hoping they've expanded on his limited NL dialogue and activities! Wouldn't mind him leading a meditation class and Isabelle and Digby can host an aerobics class in the morning! Haha _: (? ཀ`」 ∠︎):_
I think Harvey will take care of the grounds on the campsite and we'll be able to customise everything there as well as upgrade and unlock features. I think this will lead to having more villagers stay at the campsite and that way we don't only have one random villager staying in a tent - that would probably be the start before upgrades ( ✧︎Д✧︎) ｷﾗｰﾝ

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I really hope Reese and her husband run the shop. I don't see recycling becoming a thing since Timmy and Tommy are who you go to too sell stuff.

This is a great point! I did think of this before but I think they'll be able to refurbish furniture, like how you have to upgrade a flimsy axe etc, what if you get flimsy furniture or they can expand storage space in your backpack, provide premium upgrades on tools using materials that only Cyrus knows how to manipulate...
I sure we might be pleasantly surprised with their roles! I'm excited to see what will happen! Don't forget they bought things from us at a higher value so they were still in competition with Timmy and Tommy in NL ‧˚₊*̥(∗︎*⁰͈꒨⁰͈)‧˚₊*̥

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I feel like most special characters will keep their past roles, unless their roles aren't needed anymore (eg. Isabelle being the mayor's assistant).

The only difference to this being that for shopkeepers, we'd need to build their shop or something like that probably. (●'◡'●)

Agreed but things will definitely alter and I'm excited to see how their roles have been altered to compensate for such changes ₍ᐢ⸝⸝› ̫ ‹⸝⸝ᐢ₎

 

[John Wick]

Roles will definitely be updated and hopefully in a good way!
I'm actually really looking forward to Harvey's role in this game! He's such a chill dude that I'm hoping they've expanded on his limited NL dialogue and activities! Wouldn't mind him leading a meditation class and Isabelle and Digby can host an aerobics class in the morning! Haha

I used to like getting the beans and feeding the birds with Harv. ^_^

I wouldn't do meditation or exercise as I've seen some people post about.

I can't stand any form of sport. LOL

 

[moo-kun]

I used to like getting the beans and feeding the birds with Harv. ^_^

I wouldn't do meditation or exercise as I've seen some people post about.

I can't stand any form of sport. LOL

Oh yes! Those beans were pure magic! I'd deliberately 'lose' them so Harv would give me more... I craved any interaction like that with him! I really hope those beans don't lose their magic outside of the camping grounds like they do in NL!!! Hope he gives us more freebies this time!
I'd love for KK, Harvey, Pascal and Luna to be in the same room! I'd be in relaxation heaven! (๑? ??๑)う

Haha I make myself sound so sporty! I just like to get my blood to flow with a walk and meditation really helps with my horrible anxiety and anxiety attacks
(○︎-艸･)*:ﾟ･☆︎

I know they like to keep us active since they don't want to be labeled with an unhealthy title, they kinda try to get us to take breaks and get moving a bit. I don't like exercising really but Wii fit was so cute and the aerobics footage of ACGC would make me want to join in haha ₍ᐢ⸝⸝? ̫ ?⸝⸝ᐢ₎

 

[John Wick]

Oh yes! Those beans were pure magic! I'd deliberately 'lose' them so Harv would give me more... I craved any interaction like that with him! I really hope those beans don't lose their magic outside of the camping grounds like they do in NL!!! Hope he gives us more freebies this time!
I'd love for KK, Harvey, Pascal and Luna to be in the same room! I'd be in relaxation heaven! (๑? ??๑)う

Haha I make myself sound so sporty! I just like to get my blood to flow with a walk and meditation really helps with my horrible anxiety and anxiety attacks
(○︎-艸･)*:ﾟ･☆︎

I know they like to keep us active since they don't want to be labeled with an unhealthy title, they kinda try to get us to take breaks and get moving a bit. I don't like exercising really but Wii fit was so cute and the aerobics footage of ACGC would make me want to join in haha ₍ᐢ⸝⸝› ̫ ‹⸝⸝ᐢ₎

You didn't have to get rid of them. He gives you more!
I had heaps of them.

You just have to keep going to see him and catch him at the right time, and he'll (randomly?) give you more.

 

[moo-kun]

You didn't have to get rid of them. He gives you more!
I had heaps of them.

You just have to keep going to see him and catch him at the right time, and he'll (randomly?) give you more.

Oh haha, I just gave them to my villagers hoping that we could all throw beans together haha
We'll now I can work on that bean shrine to Harvey ⁄(⁄ ⁄ˊૢ⁄ ⌑︎ ⁄ˋૢ⁄ ⁄)⁄ fufufu ♪