Theory I saw on Reddit about what Nook Miles will be used for

[silasthevillager]

https://www.reddit.com/r/ac_newhorizons/comments/f4b27y/nook_miles_speculative_use_based_on_rf4/

Now this was purely speculation for fun between my best friend and I the other day on a possible use for Nook Miles.


To anyone who has or hasn't played Rune Factory 4, the game has a system called "Prince Points" or "Princess Points" depending on which character you play as. You gain these points by completing quests and selling crops or other items. And with them, you can "purchase" various things (unlock specific festivals, gain a bigger farm, upgrade your house, etc.) As long as you have enough materials.


Now, what have we seen in acnh? A points system (Nook Miles) and resources. (The same resources, might I add, lumber, stone and plants). Thus, our hypothetical system would be pretty similar. If you have enough points and materials, maybe that's how you unlock the museum or other shops? You have to "buy" them without actually using bells. Could also be used for festivals and holidays too, instead of just having everything right off the bat.


Now this is all just for fun and we are probably entirely wrong, but we thought it was fitting, and kind of fits into the whole "deserted island" aesthetic of us having to create everything from the ground up. Let me know what you all think!

 

[John Wick]

Hey as long as Nook Miles are for free stuff, I don't care what they give me.

 

[Xara]

whatever they’re for, i’m definitely intrigued:3

 

[sierra]

This is a nice idea. I could see people saying it’s too grindy but I personally like grindy games and I thought we got everything pretty easily in New Leaf. I wouldn’t mind a challenge like this!

 

[Khaelis]

This is a nice idea. I could see people saying it’s too grindy but I personally like grindy games and I thought we got everything pretty easily in New Leaf. I wouldn’t mind a challenge like this!

Having to grind any source of material is a grind, even money. Even if Nook Miles aren't used like this thread theorizes, money still needs to be grinded out... so it really isn't any different.

 

[oath2order]

Having to grind any source of material is a grind, even money. Even if Nook Miles aren't used like this thread theorizes, money still needs to be grinded out... so it really isn't any different.

Yup! Just grinding out a different currency.

 

[jiojiop]

If Nook steals Christmas, I will riot.

 

[Antonio]

Hey as long as Nook Miles are for free stuff, I don't care what they give me.

Obviously, it'll be free.

 

[John Wick]

Obviously, it'll be free.

I didn't say it wasn't. :-/

 

[Ama]

I assumed it would be like the meow tickets, but I can't wait to see what they have in store for us

 

[LokiBoy]

This is a nice idea. I could see people saying it’s too grindy but I personally like grindy games and I thought we got everything pretty easily in New Leaf. I wouldn’t mind a challenge like this!

The more grinding, the longer the experience lasts IMO. I love Animal Crossing and I hope this game gets seasonal expansions and updates until the next game comes out. I want to be discovering new things 2 or 3 years from now. I just hope their some way to explore new areas or islands.

 

[sierra]

Having to grind any source of material is a grind, even money. Even if Nook Miles aren't used like this thread theorizes, money still needs to be grinded out... so it really isn't any different.

you caught me slippin

 

[oath2order]

I assumed it would be like the meow tickets, but I can't wait to see what they have in store for us

The MEOW Tickets and the daily/weekly quests need to come back IMO.

 

[Mokuren]

Ah I love the idea that we have to unlock festivals! After all it's a deserted island so why should jacob show up on Halloween? Or Zipper?

I would be really happy if we have to unlock certain things via the nook phone. More to do and each island will be even more unique.