The Resetting Thread

[HappyTails]

It's not that I even want to reset, I just want to delete everything related to NH and walk away. I hate that I can't afford the DLC, considering that I'm already lagging behind everyone else. I'm just really dang frustrated because the DLC hints at colored lights and that was the ONE thing I wanted in an AC game. I don't care about the DLC itself, I just want the extra designing features. I don't know the point of playing if I'm never gonna get cool stuff since it's locked behind a paywall.

I'm sorry you can't afford the DLC. It sucks when you can't afford stuff. Some jerks at an apartment I applied to wouldn't let me live there because I can't afford x2 the rent. I don't know what job is paying anyone x2 the rent.

I hope you don't stop playing over something minor. The free update is providing so much content it's criminal.

 

[Sanaki]

Wiped my island without a second thought today (r.i.p. Hanami) and I'm happy I did. I didn't feel like flattening my entire island, and I had no idea how I was going to fit in a garden area to grow produce. I'm really glad they added all this stuff though, but I had started my island and was happy with it even though it was about 70% done, I just had plans and didn't want to squeeze stuff in and clutter it with all the new furniture. I'm excited with starting fresh and basically getting to experience the game when it's "complete."

I also wanted a new name for my island representative and a new island name, which I settled on Itomori. The ideas I have for this one are a little more refined now after seeing so much inspiration on youtube or instagram.

 

[your local goomy]

I'm sorry you can't afford the DLC. It sucks when you can't afford stuff. Some jerks at an apartment I applied to wouldn't let me live there because I can't afford x2 the rent. I don't know what job is paying anyone x2 the rent.

I hope you don't stop playing over something minor. The free update is providing so much content it's criminal.

That's awful, I hope you can work something out! I'm also just considering resetting because I royally eff'ed up my island with terraforming again and for the life of me I can't figure the river out. I just don't feel like flattening the island out again, terraforming really is my living nightmare. And personally I'm not really thrilled about the free update, I can't see myself using any of the features like the cooking and stuff. Still hoping most of it is optional.

 

[Sanaki]

That's awful, I hope you can work something out! I'm also just considering resetting because I royally eff'ed up my island with terraforming again and for the life of me I can't figure the river out. I just don't feel like flattening the island out again, terraforming really is my living nightmare. And personally I'm not really thrilled about the free update, I can't see myself using any of the features like the cooking and stuff. Still hoping most of it is optional.

Totally agree. I never thought it would take that long, but it took me hours even though I drew out exactly what I wanted before I did it. It's somewhat clunky still too, lol.

 

[your local goomy]

Totally agree. I never thought it would take that long, but it took me hours even though I drew out exactly what I wanted before I did it. It's somewhat clunky still too, lol.

Yeah, it's a shame, but I honestly don't think my island can be saved. I don't want to have to restart, but I don't know how I can even redeem it. The cliffs aren't so bad, but the river...I don't know how on earth to save it.

 

[Sanaki]

Yeah, it's a shame, but I honestly don't think my island can be saved. I don't want to have to restart, but I don't know how I can even redeem it. The cliffs aren't so bad, but the river...I don't know how on earth to save it.

Give it some thought, I'm sure you have already but you might have a sigh of relief once you get to start over and go at it fresh. I felt the same ways as you did and was extremely conflicted, but I'm honestly glad I did.

 

[your local goomy]

Give it some thought, I'm sure you have already but you might have a sigh of relief once you get to start over and go at it fresh. I felt the same ways as you did and was extremely conflicted, but I'm honestly glad I did.

Yeah, I'll think about it. I keep saying that this next island will be my "zErO tErRaFoRmInG" because I know I stink at it, but if I end up resetting I'm going to hold myself more accountable

 

[Sholee]

I kept contemplating going back and forth between resetting and flattening... I flatten and now I'm kinda overwhelmed with how to terraform things back to look natural? It looks soooo bleek on my island right now and now I'm thinking maybe I should just reset lols. (RIP hours flattening)

 

[Moritz]

I kept contemplating going back and forth between resetting and flattening... I flatten and now I'm kinda overwhelmed with how to terraform things back to look natural? It looks soooo bleek on my island right now and now I'm thinking maybe I should just reset lols. (RIP hours flattening)

I wouldnt restart if its just because you don't want to build the island back up from flat.

The normal starting islands are so all over the place with their layouts that you need to change them a lot anyways.

So I'm not sure a new island would make it easier

 

[Sholee]

I wouldnt restart if its just because you don't want to build the island back up from flat.

The normal starting islands are so all over the place with their layouts that you need to change them a lot anyways.

So I'm not sure a new island would make it easier

that's a good point, even with a starter island I would have to do some terraforming. Back to getting inspo for terraforming my very flat island then.

 

[CherieBits]

Honestly, I'd already reset a bit before i even saw the direct, so I'm even more excited now that I have my dream island all set up and ready to go. Now I'm just working on it and trying to get some of it set up and ready to go before the update comes out!

 

[xSuperMario64x]

so I've been debating for like the last 3 weeks whether or not I should restart my island. I like it a lot but ive been feeling really frustrated with it for prob about a year now. I think the problem is I've spent all this time developing it and now there's nothing new/left to do, even with the new update. I restarted my New Leaf town back in July and now I'm very pleased with it, it's a fresh start and i can develop some areas and leave others in a natural state. idk though there's a lot I like about my current island. the new update just really really makes me want to start from square one with everything, I'm thinking that'll revitalize my interest in the game.

advice is appreciated

 

[HappyTails]

so I've been debating for like the last 3 weeks whether or not I should restart my island. I like it a lot but ive been feeling really frustrated with it for prob about a year now. I think the problem is I've spent all this time developing it and now there's nothing new/left to do, even with the new update. I restarted my New Leaf town back in July and now I'm very pleased with it, it's a fresh start and i can develop some areas and leave others in a natural state. idk though there's a lot I like about my current island. the new update just really really makes me want to start from square one with everything, I'm thinking that'll revitalize my interest in the game.

advice is appreciated

Unless you feel like you absolutely dislike your island and feel that resetting is definitely going to help, I honestly would not recommend it. I restarted my island back on the 24th of October. I'm still in 'tutorial mode' meaning I haven't unlocked KK Slider on my island and it seems that a lot of new stuff (Kapp'n, Harv's expanded island, some new items in the Nook Stop) are inaccessible until you unlock KK. So you will probably not like having to wait to unlock them again, especially since the tutorial mode in this game is unavoidable and tedious.

So from someone who recently reset, I would advise against it unless you feel that you absolutely HAVE to.

Also read the Roost is also locked behind the 3 star island rating.

 

[xSuperMario64x]

Unless you feel like you absolutely dislike your island and feel that resetting is definitely going to help, I honestly would not recommend it. I restarted my island back on the 24th of October. I'm still in 'tutorial mode' meaning I haven't unlocked KK Slider on my island and it seems that a lot of new stuff (Kapp'n, Harv's expanded island, some new items in the Nook Stop) are inaccessible until you unlock KK. So you will probably not like having to wait to unlock them again, especially since the tutorial mode in this game is unavoidable and tedious.

So from someone who recently reset, I would advise against it unless you feel that you absolutely HAVE to.

Also read the Roost is also locked behind the 3 star island rating.

the tutorial mode thing isnt even a big deal for me. i do time travel so if I get tired of it I'll just TT a day at a time until it's done. problem is I really want a fresh new island layout and I hate terraforming so the only way I can really do that is by restarting.
the roost also isn't a big deal, it's not hard to get a 3 star rating anyways.

I'm honestly leaning towards doing it, I want new villagers and new sights and new opportunities. it's just a game after all!

 

[HappyTails]

the tutorial mode thing isnt even a big deal for me. i do time travel so if I get tired of it I'll just TT a day at a time until it's done. problem is I really want a fresh new island layout and I hate terraforming so the only way I can really do that is by restarting.
the roost also isn't a big deal, it's not hard to get a 3 star rating anyways.

I'm honestly leaning towards doing it, I want new villagers and new sights and new opportunities. it's just a game after all!

If you want a new layout and stuff then reset. I mean, you asked for advice and that's what I gave you but in the end, you and you alone decide what is best for your game. Good luck with your new island.

I don't time travel, so that's probably why things just feel more tedious for me.

 

[StrawberriCottage]

Aww I hope the game still lets you participate! I think you can still get diys and candy on Halloween? But would be difficult with only two villagers.. doesn't hurt to do some quick time travel either if you're okay with that!

Awh ur so kind! I've gotten the DIYs and just getting the museum now! Just need a few materials for a log bridge set and I'm good to get villagers!

 

[Moritz]

so I've been debating for like the last 3 weeks whether or not I should restart my island. I like it a lot but ive been feeling really frustrated with it for prob about a year now. I think the problem is I've spent all this time developing it and now there's nothing new/left to do, even with the new update. I restarted my New Leaf town back in July and now I'm very pleased with it, it's a fresh start and i can develop some areas and leave others in a natural state. idk though there's a lot I like about my current island. the new update just really really makes me want to start from square one with everything, I'm thinking that'll revitalize my interest in the game.

advice is appreciated

I reset my island a week ago.
Got it all terraformed and ready for the update via time travel.
I'm much happier now than I was before.

If you think you're ready for a change, sleep on it, and if you still want to reset, I say do it.

I wasn't fully happy with my old island due to things like airport colour, and now I have the dream island and could not be happier

 

[xSuperMario64x]

If you want a new layout and stuff then reset. I mean, you asked for advice and that's what I gave you but in the end, you and you alone decide what is best for your game. Good luck with your new island.

I don't time travel, so that's probably why things just feel more tedious for me.

I think sometimes advice from others helps because it allows me to articulate and organize my own thoughts on the matter. without it my thoughts would be a scrambled mess and I would be lost. I know i was kinda speaking against basically everything you said, but i still value your input very much. thank you ☺

I think I'll ponder it for one more day and if I still feel strongly about it then I'll go for it.

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I reset my island a week ago.
Got it all terraformed and ready for the update via time travel.
I'm much happier now than I was before.

If you think you're ready for a change, sleep on it, and if you still want to reset, I say do it.

I wasn't fully happy with my old island due to things like airport colour, and now I have the dream island and could not be happier

glad to hear that! it's very encouraging

 

[SillyPrinny]

Been currently rerolling for Peaches/Cherries, with a Blue/Orange airport. No luck yet, also interesting fact that I missed. The plane on the loading screen is white before you first step on the island.

 

[AlyssaAC]

I took a huge plunge today and reset my island. I rushed too much last time and I didn’t like it, so I’m gonna do what I said before the game came out over a year ago and not rush. I want to take my time with this game and I figured with the final update, Happy Home Paradise, and everything, now would be a good time to try something new. To be honest, I feel much better.