Please explain this Nintendo...

if you guys don't mind me giving my 2 cents after reading all theses posts.
1. Resetti was added because back in the day of gamecube people would trip over cords, pulling them out and generally barley saved their games. Resetti was introduced by the game devs to encourage people to save their games in a time where it was commonplace not to bother. I believe he was removed due to the autosave feature on most modern gaming consoles. A lot of parents were unhappy with how he spoke in the original, but this really got toned downed as the games went on. I remember playing wild world and being scared of him, but once i got to Let's go to the city he was fine

2. Briefly on David. He is a piece of historical artwork, but there are versions of him where he is covered with a leaf (for censorship and i believe to mimic the garden of eden?), so possibly the game devs could have done that, btu since he is imply a statute and a piece of art i have no problem with him. Also his problem are ais tiny and u can just not look at it. I think also its good to note that collecting art work has always been optional and to just avoid it if it makes you uncomfortable. Personally i think it is a fantastic historical peace and once i get it i will be displaying it in my museum (if Redd ever appears)

3. The tarot cards and astrology stuff. I understand with certain religions this can make people uncomfortable, but as someone who grew up with this stuff, i adore it and i'm glad i can show it on my island and interact with my faith. I think if these things bother you, just dont use the items and don't visit peoples islands who u know have them in use or who have done other things you aren't comfortable with. I think by removing all items that don't fit certain beliefs, like everyone else, the game would get super boring quickly. the game has been designed so that everyone can reflect their own personal tastes and beliefs. And on the note of religion, it is a good chance to show other religions and cultures and to interact in a culturally respectful and appropriate manner.

4. About this being a children's game. I understand due to the G rating is would seem like it is, but this game is for all ages, so i don't believe certain items should be removed because of children. Instead just dont use them on your island? This game is still respectful of all ages and honestly has nothing inappropriate in its base items, it's only what people choose to do with said items that can make it inappropriate for others. Originally this game was created for people who were lonely and wanted some social interaction without leaving their house. This game ( population growing especially) was made for adults who missed the social aspects of small town life. It is only now, like what 6 games later, that this game is marketed as a family game, please note i say family and not children, as this game has always focuses on socialising with others, whether it be family, friends, or strangers. At the route of this game, it is for social interaction, which is targeted to all demographics, ages, genders and religions.
 
I have seen those towns on youtube, also! Definitely not something I want our kids to be exposed to. I think these are issues better left for parents to decide, so better to leave out of a children's game. I dislike having to explain to young children what tarot cards and astrology are and why we avoid them. It's not worth the trouble of having the game, so I'm phasing it out for them. I am still playing (I just avoid that stuff) but it's a definite turn-off for me... kinda ruins the enjoyment for me, so who knows how long I'll continue to play.

I can understand that, but I just don't see it's place in a children's game (with so many other choices out there), especially along with the dialog that was shown further up in the thread... that's where it goes way too far.

Anyway, I know a lot of you might not agree with me... just my thoughts. Hope everyone has a wonderful day. :)

I hope this won’t offend anyone too hard, but if we’re having honest discussions about what children should or shouldn’t see in video games - I’m going to put my honest opinion out here. And this will include an opinion about some parenting.

Tarot/astrology is part of a religion. I always find it almost disgusting when people are like, “I don’t want my precious children to see something of another religion” and would rather it be erased from media than, you know, being a parent and actually explaining it to your children. Other people’s beliefs - that aren’t hurting anyone - can be so offensive to you that you’re willing to water down media so it isn’t even shown.

Why can’t we show children other religions exist? They show a menorah in the game. If they added in a cross, the Islam moon/star, etc. Who. Cares? It’s representing religions. When I was in elementary school we had an overview of world religions.

I really think it comes down to the fact parents do not want to let their children question anything, they don’t want to actually parent and explain the way other people feel, and label everything as offensive because it hurts their own world views.

If it doesn’t harm your child, make them upset, etc., maybe it will be good for you to realize that you should explain cultures to children instead of shield their eyes because - i’ll be be honest - it seems you’re afraid.
 
Whoops I didn’t realise this thread was gonna get so much attention.😅

I just thought it was funny that Nintendo thought that nudity in a child’s game was fine but a grumpy character scolding kids for doing something they shouldn’t be doing was too much. It’s more amusing to me than anything else. I’m not offended by either the art or Resetti.
 
Whoops I didn’t realise this thread was gonna get so much attention.😅

I just thought it was funny that Nintendo thought that nudity in a child’s game was fine but a grumpy character scolding kids for doing something they shouldn’t be doing was too much. It’s more amusing to me than anything else. I’m not offended by either the art or Resetti.

you don’t need to say oops. I think it’s refreshing to see threads which honestly discuss issues surrounding the game.

There is no issue with anything being offensive inside NH. The only thing I find offensive is people’s blatant intolerance of other cultures/religions on a forum supposedly about inclusivity. If you can’t treat other people’s deeply held beliefs with respect in this forum - and talk about how you think their beliefs offend yours - that is incredibly sad. Be better than this.
 
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Yikes! I'm not sure where your name was mentioned in my post (I honestly went back to check thinking some weird typo was made) but I can assure you I made that post only as a sharing of my own opinion here. I only skimmed through everyone else's replies before making my own. My thoughts there were in no way directed to anyone personally, and I'm truly sorry you felt that way. I absolutely agree everyone is free to have their own opinions (and even encourage it, it makes for healthy conversation!)If I'm ever replying or speaking to anyone in particular, I'm always sure to quote them (like now).

Who were you talking about then? Who are these people that do the things you described, if not the people in the thread who stated they disliked it?

Right, but if Isabelle wants to read her horoscope, isn't that her personal choice too? She does not encourage players to do the same, and only states that she herself has read it. But regardless, I respect your right to your own opinion.

Curious... do you have children? Children are very impressionable... all it takes is a statement like that... then the child wonders what it is and decides they want to do it, also. I'm actually wondering if most of you are teenagers/very young and do not have children?

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you don’t need to say oops. I think it’s refreshing to see threads which honestly discuss issues surrounding the game.

There is no issue with anything being offensive inside NH. The only thing I find offensive is people’s blatant intolerance of other cultures/religions on a forum supposedly about inclusivity. If you can’t treat other people’s deeply held beliefs with respect in this forum - and talk about how you think their beliefs offend yours - that is incredibly sad. Be better than this.

I think if you knew me and my background, you wouldn't state such a thing... if, of course, that statement was about me.
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I hope this won’t offend anyone too hard, but if we’re having honest discussions about what children should or shouldn’t see in video games - I’m going to put my honest opinion out here. And this will include an opinion about some parenting.

Tarot/astrology is part of a religion. I always find it almost disgusting when people are like, “I don’t want my precious children to see something of another religion” and would rather it be erased from media than, you know, being a parent and actually explaining it to your children. Other people’s beliefs - that aren’t hurting anyone - can be so offensive to you that you’re willing to water down media so it isn’t even shown.

Why can’t we show children other religions exist? They show a menorah in the game. If they added in a cross, the Islam moon/star, etc. Who. Cares? It’s representing religions. When I was in elementary school we had an overview of world religions.

I really think it comes down to the fact parents do not want to let their children question anything, they don’t want to actually parent and explain the way other people feel, and label everything as offensive because it hurts their own world views.

If it doesn’t harm your child, make them upset, etc., maybe it will be good for you to realize that you should explain cultures to children instead of shield their eyes because - i’ll be be honest - it seems you’re afraid.

Just saw this one, too... not true at all. We are an extremely multicultural family... none of this applies to me, at all. But maybe you'll also say not directed at me.

Anyway, I think we should all probably just agree to disagree. Merry Christmas, everyone!
 
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Who were you talking about then? Who are these people that do the things you described, if not the people in the thread who stated they disliked it?



Curious... do you have children? Children are very impressionable... all it takes is a statement like that... then the child wonders what it is and decides they want to do it, also. I'm actually wondering if most of you are teenagers/very young and do not have children?

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I think if you knew me and my background, you wouldn't state such a thing... if, of course, that statement was about me.
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Just saw this one, too... not true at all. We are an extremely multicultural family... none of this applies to me, at all. But maybe you'll also say not directed at me.

Anyway, I think we should all probably just agree to disagree. Merry Christmas, everyone!
I am a adult. 31 years old and work with children for a living for 14 years starting when I was 17.

I think you need to calm down a little. Everyone is just sharing opinions. Yes children wonder. It is our job to educate them not shelter or hide everything from them. Which is my opinion. But it does not mean we need to get deffensive about it. Its bettee to have conversations when they are little and prepeare them to make choices as adults.


But yes this is a point where everyone should just agree to disagree. Thats why opinions and debates are healthy. They help us grow :)
 
Who were you talking about then? Who are these people that do the things you described, if not the people in the thread who stated they disliked it?



Curious... do you have children? Children are very impressionable... all it takes is a statement like that... then the child wonders what it is and decides they want to do it, also. I'm actually wondering if most of you are teenagers/very young and do not have children?

Anyway, I think we should all probably just agree to disagree. Merry Christmas, everyone!
I'm going to answer you in a PM bc I don't want to get off topic haha.
 
All I can assume is Lake took my opening statement of "as a parent to a young child" to mean I was speaking to them...but I was speaking about myself. I am a parent to a young child. And I was sharing my own opinions and thoughts about the matter, and in regards to what I've seen other parents do (other parents in general. Not Lake, not anyone in particular.) Gosh it seems strange that having a different opinion and different ideas triggered someone this badly, especially when the post wasnt even directed at them. Why do I even have to clarify this >.< I was just adding my own input to the discussion without anyone on my mind while doing so. Someone having a different opinion shouldn't automatically mean they are attacking anyone. These personal callouts seem so unwarranted. I dont even know who Lake is, or understand why my own thoughts upset them this badly.

I cannot wait until my child is a little older and I get the opportunity to teach her all about different religions and cultures. There's a lot of beautiful things in this world. (My husband even has a set of tarot cards.)
 
Lake very, very clearly misses the point I was telling to a significant degree. I will explain even clearer.

They come here, then you talk about how they find Isabelle talking about a horoscope is such a turn off they want to stop playing the game, and how much they want to about tarot/astrological items. To a point that it clearly illustrates their contempt for it. Then they are confused on why somebody might point out that, hey, there’s people on here that might believe that. Maybe, just maybe, it is in very poor taste to talk about how other people’s beliefs are such a turn off for you that you’d stop playing the game.

If you’re tolerant, practice what you preach. I don’t care at all if you don’t want to play the game because of it, but why are you saying that on here?? This is simply willful stubbornness to not wanting to confront the fact you are not respecting others. Period.
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All I can assume is Lake took my opening statement of "as a parent to a young child" to mean I was speaking to them...but I was speaking about myself. I am a parent to a young child. And I was sharing my own opinions and thoughts about the matter, and in regards to what I've seen other parents do (other parents in general. Not Lake, not anyone in particular.) Gosh it seems strange that having a different opinion and different ideas triggered someone this badly, especially when the post wasnt even directed at them. Why do I even have to clarify this >.< I was just adding my own input to the discussion without anyone on my mind while doing so. Someone having a different opinion shouldn't automatically mean they are attacking anyone. These personal callouts seem so unwarranted. I dont even know who Lake is, or understand why my own thoughts upset them this badly.

I cannot wait until my child is a little older and I get the opportunity to teach her all about different religions and cultures. There's a lot of beautiful things in this world. (My husband even has a set of tarot cards.)

Lake just does not want to take responsibility for this. That’s simply it. People have religions beliefs that say do not eat pork, but if they had pork noodles in the game would they be talking about how much of an impression it would make?
 
If you guys are interested at all, search for 6th station onYouTube. It is a brilliant horror-themed animal crossing video. I wasnt aware you could make this game scary, but I was on the edge of my seat the whole time watching it. I dont think links are really allowed here, but it should be easy enough to find with those keywords. In theme with this thread, that is one video I wouldn't reccomend for younger children (or maybe I'm just a coward and they may love it, hehehe)
 
If you guys are interested at all, search for 6th station onYouTube. It is a brilliant horror-themed animal crossing video. I wasnt aware you could make this game scary, but I was on the edge of my seat the whole time watching it. I dont think links are really allowed here, but it should be easy enough to find with those keywords. In theme with this thread, that is one video I wouldn't reccomend for younger children (or maybe I'm just a coward and they may love it, hehehe)
Hey that's not bad!
I kinda liked it. ^_^
 
The time and effort it must have taken to create that video was really just impressive. It being a 20 minute video may be too long for some people, but if you have the time, I say it's totally worth it!
I watched the 6 minute preview! :)

Nice soundtrack!
 
If you guys are interested at all, search for 6th station onYouTube. It is a brilliant horror-themed animal crossing video. I wasnt aware you could make this game scary, but I was on the edge of my seat the whole time watching it. I dont think links are really allowed here, but it should be easy enough to find with those keywords. In theme with this thread, that is one video I wouldn't reccomend for younger children (or maybe I'm just a coward and they may love it, hehehe)
I didn't watch it all the way or anything, but that was surprisingly much more well-made and edited than I anticipated.
 
About the statue I don't have any issue with it but tbh I'm surprised that Nintendo choose to make it so detailed. Someone clearly put some time into it.

In NL because of the graphical limitations it ended up being flatter and less detailed so it was almost like it was censored. Other people brought up tongue-in-cheek ways they could've censored it if they'd wanted to like using the furniture leaf but even just not putting into so much modeling would've been an option too. Again, not that it needed to be.
 
About the statue I don't have any issue with it but tbh I'm surprised that Nintendo choose to make it so detailed. Someone clearly put some time into it.

In NL because of the graphical limitations it ended up being flatter and less detailed so it was almost like it was censored. Other people brought up tongue-in-cheek ways they could've censored it if they'd wanted to like using the furniture leaf but even just not putting into so much modeling would've been an option too. Again, not that it needed to be.

New Horizons put a lot of effort into making beautiful models, and making them as close as they can to looking like the artwork. They aren’t going to make it less detailed just for that. That would be sort of insulting to the art, IMO, to make everything as detailed as they could but not honor that statue in the same way.
 
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