The Resetting Thread

[nightglow]

I think my favorite perfect fruit is apples and then pears from what i see in pictures. If they do introduce it in new horizons I am going to be really happy I started my island over because I really don't like the perfect oranges and I had oranges and I would totally delete my island in a heart beat over those oranges lol. Those orange juice drinks are super cute though. Now it is peaches which I am not a huge fan for but didn't want to reset over fruit because my map and airport was what I wanted. Although I think the current peaches is a huge improvement from NL?'s peaches. And I like how they look like they "glow" at night.

 

[Lilyacre]

I'm really torn about whether or not to reset. I've barely been playing AC this year and I miss being really active.

I walk around my town and it just feels a bit dead at the moment. It feels cluttered. I've designed a new map but when I think about the amount of work involved to change everything, it just feels easier to restart. The idea of moving all the buildings to the beach, tearing down all the cliffs, removing all the water and storing all my items (I only have the small house so not much storage!) it just gives me a headache. Not to mention moving all the trees and flowers and putting them back again. It just feels easier to have a blank slate and build from there. I'm also not that happy with my island name anymore and I have a new one in mind that I like more.

The downside is that I've had this island since August and I always thought it would be the one I would keep forever. It just feels a bit stale. Starting over will get me playing every day again.

Also a quick question about moving villagers as there is a villager that I want my friend to hold for me. If my friend comes to my town when that villager is in boxes and asks them to move to their town, does it matter if they don't have space? Is it like the campsite where they suggest someone to move to make room or will they just refuse to go? Also, once they have agreed to move, do I need to keep the town until they're safely on the other island or can I reset that day and they will still move?

 

[LeenaM]

I'm really torn about whether or not to reset. I've barely been playing AC this year and I miss being really active.

I walk around my town and it just feels a bit dead at the moment. It feels cluttered. I've designed a new map but when I think about the amount of work involved to change everything, it just feels easier to restart. The idea of moving all the buildings to the beach, tearing down all the cliffs, removing all the water and storing all my items (I only have the small house so not much storage!) it just gives me a headache. Not to mention moving all the trees and flowers and putting them back again. It just feels easier to have a blank slate and build from there. I'm also not that happy with my island name anymore and I have a new one in mind that I like more.

The downside is that I've had this island since August and I always thought it would be the one I would keep forever. It just feels a bit stale. Starting over will get me playing every day again.

Also a quick question about moving villagers as there is a villager that I want my friend to hold for me. If my friend comes to my town when that villager is in boxes and asks them to move to their town, does it matter if they don't have space? Is it like the campsite where they suggest someone to move to make room or will they just refuse to go? Also, once they have agreed to move, do I need to keep the town until they're safely on the other island or can I reset that day and they will still move?

Restarting is easier but it will still take time since you'll need to set up the shops/museum/unlock terraforming again, also your catalogue will be wiped! So make sure to store items with a friend if you want to get started fast, or else it will be a very slow process. I personally chose to reset because I was not that attached with my island, I was frustrated with it and I did not like my map. I used this forum to find someone to hold onto my itemps for me.
If your friend comes to get your villager but they don't have space the villager will not go!!! It doesnt work the same as the campsite, you need an open plot. I learned today that even if you only have 6 villagers on your island if no plot is put down the villager will not move in :/ . I think you can reset right away? As long as there's no problem with your friend asking to move in, if there's a sign on the villager's door saying they're going and your friend saves their game correctly, the villager will move in even if you reset that day.

 

[nightglow]

If the custom designs are owned by you, you may be able to upload at the Abel sisters and get them later using your old designer ID.

wow you are right. my old ID still exists on there. yay! that saves time. lol

 

[Mu~]

personally I've found that when you start resetting for minor things like fruit/fruit juice, you end up never being satisfied and your list of requirements for an island become so specific that you never end up getting anywhere because there's always something that's just not *quite* perfect. at the end of the day it is your decision, and if it really makes you unhappy then go ahead and reset - you might be a lot better off for it! just be careful you don't get sucked into resetting for minor details over and over

Been there, sigh... Spent a really long time and never got an island with everything I wanted.

 

[Khaelis]

Made my mind up just now to restart. I miss the 'fresh' gameplay of ACNH. I also want a new island layout for different island designing. I've played my current one for almost a full year and completed so much, so I want to experience a different island now!

 

[rainadash]

I've had the game since the day of release. First island went through alot of phases. I ended up resetting it back in October. Didn't like the name and wasn't satisfied with how it turned out. My second island is looks better but I'm still not satisfied for some reason. I've attempted many themes: cottagecore , tropical, natural, European city , kidcore, Japanese. I think I've got to the point where I'm tired of doing themes. I think I wanna reset and do a third island with these rules: default paths only, no theme, avoid looking at other islands/inspo, go slow and only make an area when I want to and have thought of something, create some designs, and most importantly to avoid perfectionist thinking and just allow my personal style. I really like the idea of this kind of island but I worry about it being unrealistic or unsatisfying. And I don't know if I'll be able to part with my current island even though its somewhat unsatisfying. It'd also be a hassle to have to get all the diys and stuff for a third time.

 

[nightglow]

I've had the game since the day of release. First island went through alot of phases. I ended up resetting it back in October. Didn't like the name and wasn't satisfied with how it turned out. My second island is looks better but I'm still not satisfied for some reason. I've attempted many themes: cottagecore , tropical, natural, European city , kidcore, Japanese. I think I've got to the point where I'm tired of doing themes. I think I wanna reset and do a third island with these rules: default paths only, no theme, avoid looking at other islands/inspo, go slow and only make an area when I want to and have thought of something, create some designs, and most importantly to avoid perfectionist thinking and just allow my personal style. I really like the idea of this kind of island but I worry about it being unrealistic or unsatisfying. And I don't know if I'll be able to part with my current island even though its somewhat unsatisfying. It'd also be a hassle to have to get all the diys and stuff for a third time.

What about remodeling your current island and applying your rules you wish to go with? I know it takes time but it would take less time than redoing your diys and catelog with a new island.

 

[meggiewes]

I've had the game since the day of release. First island went through alot of phases. I ended up resetting it back in October. Didn't like the name and wasn't satisfied with how it turned out. My second island is looks better but I'm still not satisfied for some reason. I've attempted many themes: cottagecore , tropical, natural, European city , kidcore, Japanese. I think I've got to the point where I'm tired of doing themes. I think I wanna reset and do a third island with these rules: default paths only, no theme, avoid looking at other islands/inspo, go slow and only make an area when I want to and have thought of something, create some designs, and most importantly to avoid perfectionist thinking and just allow my personal style. I really like the idea of this kind of island but I worry about it being unrealistic or unsatisfying. And I don't know if I'll be able to part with my current island even though its somewhat unsatisfying. It'd also be a hassle to have to get all the diys and stuff for a third time.

I agree with the poster below about remodeling. Then if you don't like it or if you find something you can't work around, you can always reset for a different layout!

 

[Aisamurai]

I want to reset my island
but I really want a layout where the secret beach is in the top corner, and right by a river mouth.

I must have reset like 50 times by now and I've looked online for pictures to see if anyone else has that layout.

Is that layout even possible?

 

[DarkSlayer1331]

I've had the game since the day of release. First island went through alot of phases. I ended up resetting it back in October. Didn't like the name and wasn't satisfied with how it turned out. My second island is looks better but I'm still not satisfied for some reason. I've attempted many themes: cottagecore , tropical, natural, European city , kidcore, Japanese. I think I've got to the point where I'm tired of doing themes. I think I wanna reset and do a third island with these rules: default paths only, no theme, avoid looking at other islands/inspo, go slow and only make an area when I want to and have thought of something, create some designs, and most importantly to avoid perfectionist thinking and just allow my personal style. I really like the idea of this kind of island but I worry about it being unrealistic or unsatisfying. And I don't know if I'll be able to part with my current island even though its somewhat unsatisfying. It'd also be a hassle to have to get all the diys and stuff for a third time.

I just wanted to let you know that I've been doing this from the very start. I have no custom paths, I only use custom stuff for my island's flag. I don't look at other islands for inspiration, I'm not trying to have a theme. Just making what people might consider to be "basic" ideas for areas, but I really like my island! I've never restarted, and I don't think I ever will! If you don't want to go through the process of getting DIYs and stuff again, you could always just flatten your island, pull up a base map, and terraform the island into that and then go from there with your rules.

 

[meggiewes]

I want to reset my island
but I really want a layout where the secret beach is in the top corner, and right by a river mouth.

I must have reset like 50 times by now and I've looked online for pictures to see if anyone else has that layout.

Is that layout even possible?

Clarification question: you want the river mouth right next to the secret beach?

I don't think that is possible. It is possible to have the secret beach at the extreme corners. I know because my secret beach is on the corner right now.

 

[Aisamurai]

Clarification question: you want the river mouth right next to the secret beach?

I don't think that is possible. It is possible to have the secret beach at the extreme corners. I know because my secret beach is on the corner right now.

Yeah, I did want the secret beach right next to the river mouth.
That's kinda frustrating because I had a really sweet idea for that. Oh well... Guess it can't be helped.

Thank you so much for replying

 

[meggiewes]

I have decided to reset Oakheart for a different island. I just can't work with where my secret beach is. Luckily, my husband is letting me use his island for anything I want to save or have easy access to catalog right away. (like my nearly complete couch collection, my nearly complete seasonal train set collection, my nearly complete gnome collection, my flamingo sets, and a bunch of pink furniture) I've been wanting to make some ACNH videos anyway (just for funzies to see if I can do it) and I've been debating if I want to record it or stream it since I know it will probably take a while.

 

[habsinator]

Out of these three layouts, what plaza placement do you prefer (more centered or more to the left)? And do you prefer two southern river outlets or west and south? Considering resetting instead of flattening (I currently have the west/south layout but the airport is aligned with the plaza). Feel free to share your thoughts! Thanks in advance I believe each of them can have the airport aligned with the plaza (different slight variations)

 

[meggiewes]

Out of these three layouts, what plaza placement do you prefer (more centered or more to the left)? And do you prefer two southern river outlets or west and south? Considering resetting instead of flattening (I currently have the west/south layout but the airport is aligned with the plaza). Feel free to share your thoughts! Thanks in advance I believe each of them can have the airport aligned with the plaza (different slight variations)
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The question is really between river outlets. You are attracted to the double south ones, so I would go with those.

Are you planning to do any terraforming or just keep it completely original?

 

[habsinator]

The question is really between river outlets. You are attracted to the double south ones, so I would go with those.

Are you planning to do any terraforming or just keep it completely original?

I would probably terraform a bit with double souths but a lot of people seem to think that double south are more difficult in the long term. I love the first option! I currently have the third one with the airport to the left. But I really don’t like the rivers :/

 

[meggiewes]

I would probably terraform a bit with double souths but a lot of people seem to think that double south are more difficult in the long term. I love the first option! I currently have the third one with the airport to the left. But I really don’t like the rivers :/

Go with the one you love the most. I've seen some really cool maps with the double south rivers. The one that sticks in my brain the most is one that looked like an apple and was named Cider Isle.

 

[habsinator]

Go with the one you love the most. I've seen some really cool maps with the double south rivers. The one that sticks in my brain the most is one that looked like an apple and was named Cider Isle.

I remember seeing that island a few months back!! Absolutely stunning

 

[meggiewes]

I remember seeing that island a few months back!! Absolutely stunning

Yeah! I wish I knew of they ever kept it to upload a dream address of it. That would be really cool to see.