Opinions on Giveaway Idea

ashubii

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I've had this idea that I've been contemplating lately and was hoping to get some opinions on it, or even advice from anyone who's done something similar before. I will be resetting my town soon (due to several factors which have made it no longer fun for me), but do not want so many of my items to go to waste. I've already moved all of the hybrids, items, etc. I plan to keep to a second town, so right now my town exterior has hybrids, clovers, golden tools, bells, and other items (such as Gracie's, fortune cookie items, DLC items, etc.) scattered about randomly.

My thought was to play a sort of game. I would invite one person to my town at a time. Once they arrive I would set a timer for 5 minutes, during which they can run around and pick up anything they'd like. Once the five minutes are up I would end the session and bring someone else over.
My only rules would be that:
1. No storage trips! Everyone is limited to what they can carry in their inventory (letters for attaching items to are fine).
2. I would ask that people don't destroy flowers for the sake of it.
3. No visiting shops. I would set my time to an hour when everything is closed anyway.

I was considering inviting more than one person at a time, but I realized there'd be little stopping me from keeping people from going at it while others are still arriving before I can set a timer and if someone forces me to flip the wifi switch (for whatever reason) and ruins it for everyone else.

But that's basically my idea at the moment! I suppose if it doesn't work out I could sell the items, too, but I have no need for IGB and rarely ever use TBT for anything. I'd love to hear opinions all the same! c:

(Also, the reason I would not want anyone to visit shops is because I think if someone is speaking with an NPC the game won't let me end session? I'm not 100% sure on that, but if true it would really dampen my desire to keep the game moving so others can come visit).
 
I sounds like a great idea. I think it's a good idea to not allow people to visit the shops. The reason is that other people are waiting their turn, ( unless the shop visiting had a time limit, too). I also think it would work just fine having one visitor at a time. Have fun with your give away. Generous players like you help make the game funner for others.
 
Wow - I am a little shocked because I had the exact same thought yesterday but didn't post about it.

I love the idea. Stick with the timer!

Sounds like so much fun!

I have a bunch of random things I should bring to my cycle town and do something similar. Perhaps if you have leftovers I'd be happy to carry them over to my scavenger hunt.

And if you get a cleaned out town? What fun!

Wishing you a smashing success!
 
It sounds like a great idea, I've seen people do this over on the Animal Crossing Community forums and it usually works out pretty well for them! Good luck with whatever you choose to do!
 
My theme is candy, and I mainly want your opinions on all my things! Haha. First of all, this is my dress:
 
that sounds like a really fun idea! you can probably get a lot of people to participate too
maybe you can put the items on the far corners of your town so theres more urgency with the time limit? :)
 
sounds like a great idea!! I've gone to other towns who have done similar things (let people into their town to get whatever they want for a limited time) and that has been great, i definitely think it would be a good idea :>
 
Sounds great, I love using the timer, I do it for hybrid grabathons and for money giveaways.
 
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