Villager Hunting General Thread

[Feferily]

As someone whose used 600 tickets on island hopping... it's pretty fair! All equal results. But campsite method is a lot quicker, cheaper, and easier so I'd advise you doing this only if you have one of each personality except the one you're looking for. It took ages before I just got a random Peppy and then it only took five tries for the accountant cat!

 

[Sudsofsplash]

Going island hopping right now actually!
Here's what I found!!

island hopping

Tia (Normal)
Truffles (Peppy)
Deli (Lazy)
Vladimir (Cranky)
Eugene (Smug)
Gruff (Cranky)
Gladys (Normal)
Paolo (Lazy)
Annalise (Snooty)
Goose (Jock)
Gonzo (Cranky) (He was on a money rock island tho)
Jitters (Jock)
Antonio (Jock)
Julia (Snooty)
Claudia (Snooty)
Broffina (Snooty)
Baabara (Snooty) (I had her in New Leaf and I always wanted her to leave LOL)
Bettina (Normal)
Gruff (Cranky) (AGAIN????)
Erik (Lazy)
Freya (Snooty)
Wendy (Peppy)
Barold (Lazy)
Gigi (Snooty) (I had her in New Leaf and I would beat her with a net LOLOL)
Greta (Snooty)
Egbert (Lazy)
Hugh (Lazy)
Bertha (Normal)
Bruce (Cranky)
Pango (Peppy)
Cheri (Peppy)
Apollo (Cranky)
Robin (Snooty)
Cyrano (Cranky)
Spike (Cranky)
Moe (Lazy)

I decided to take Moe cause he's cute and unique looking! I don't know if I'll keep him, since the lazy types are kind of...hmm but I'll see!!

 

[Shinjukuwu]

A few days ago I finally got to do some island hopping for myself, as the other times I adopted villagers from the mystery islands it was usually within the first two that I found someone I liked! So this was my experience..

- Pancetti: I actually like her so was tempted plus I've never had her before but I didn't want to end my island hopping so quickly for someone who I could really love.
- Paté - very cute but I already have 3 Peppy villagers.
- Frank - really like the Eagle villagers but I still wanted someone different!
- Spike - cool but not this time.
- Ava - cute, I have her amiibo so maybe one day. But not today!
- Butch - cute little cranky dog, considered him.. but nope!
- Sylvia - not a fan, even though I need an Uchi villager was an instant nope.
.... Marina! Was no way I wasn't going to adopt her! Instantly snapped up. She is going to be a permanent villager for sure!

 

[allainah]

Good luck I got sherb and merengue too, I love them both but merengue ended up being my 4th normal oops

thank you!! a little update i just went island hopping and got another dreamy on my 5th ticket AGAIN LoL, it was Chrissy!

 

[Minimasher]

Hey everyone!
Recently I was on a hunt for a new villager to take up Diana's old spot on my island. I had saved up my NMTs and couldn't wait to get going. I ended up visiting about 35 islands and settled down with Chief which I regret as I already have Wolfgang (sorry Chief!). Anyways throughout all of my island hopping, even from before my adventure the other day, I have made a list of all the villagers and what type of island they were on, so I can record who I have and haven't seen. I will be putting a dash - next to the villagers I have taken onto my island.

- Coco. as she was the first villager I saw, I decided I definitely would have her on my island. Normal island
- Ozzie. I saw him and thought he was the cutest thing ever! I had to have him. Normal island
- Bluebear. I thought she was so bubbly and knew I wanted her to become a resident on my island. Normal island
Nobody. I visited islands about 5 more times after this in search of a new villager, thinking its random if they show up. What a waste of NMTs. At least I got lots of supplies.
Naomi. Normal island
Greta. Spiral island
Angus. Normal island
-Tucker. I chose him because I was running out of NMTs and didn't want to end up with someone I didn't want. Tucker seemed pretty cool though. Spiral island
Apple. Bamboo island
-Pekoe. I chose Pekoe because I thought she seemed quite kind and she had a nice design. Bamboo island
Fang. I was sooo tempted to ask Fang but persuaded myself not to because someone better would come. Normal island
Maelle. Money rock island
Merengue. My first time seeing Merengue. I almost asked her to come but decided not too. Also she was on a money rock island. That's two in a row!
Pango. Mountain island
-Daisy. She was adorable! I had her for ages in my NL town and couldn't believe to see her again. Hardwood island (I'm pretty sure)
Merengue. Again!!??. Normal island
Iggly. Falls island
Frita. Almost asked her to come, glad I didn't because later someone offered me Rudy. Normal island
Gonzo. Normal island
Apollo. I really really wanted him but whilst I was on that island, I was offered Rudy so I decided to bid Apollo farewell. Spiral island
Axel. Normal island
Rhonda. Spiral island
This is when Diana moved out and I had lots of NMTs
Naomi. Normal island
Tammi. Mountain island
Angus. Bamboo island
Buck. Normal island
Midge. Thought about accepting Midge but didn't. Spiral island
Kitt. Normal island
Blanche. Again, I kind of wanted her, but moved on. Normal island
Merengue. Third time seeing her but still don't want her. Normal island
Phil. I wanted a new smug but didn't really want this particular one. Normal island
Deena. Mountain island
Gruff. Spiral island
Snooty. Normal island
Clay. Normal island
Lyman. Kind of wanted Lyman but decided not to ask him. Bamboo island
Midge. This time I decided not to think about getting her. Normal island
Patty. Normal island
Pippy. I did want her but decided to get someone else. Normal island
Shari. Normal island
Rodeo. Hardwood island
Cole. Really wanted him but didn't want another lazy. Bamboo island
Merengue. Almost decided to just have her but no I left her again. Normal island
Sydney. Very tempted but didn't want another koala at the moment. Normal island
Bones. Money rock island
Pierce. I regret not asking him. The reason I didn't ask him is because he's jock and I wanted him to be smug. I would rather him than Chief though. Normal island
Puck. Normal island
Bubbles. Spiral island
Daisy. Tempted to ask her because she used to be on my island. It broke me heart talking to her because she didn't know who I was. Mountain island
Kevin. Normal island
Lolly. It was so fun hanging out with her as I caught tarantulas. I wanted her except I didn't want another cat or normal villager. Tarantula island!!!
Sylvia. Normal island
Gruff. Falls island
Merengue. Almost asked her but didn't. Normal island
Chief. I ended up with Chief because he looked kinda cool. I regret it now however but that's ok. I'm sure we will become great friends. Normal island

Anywaaays, did I find any of your dreamies? I didn't find any of mine
What villagers have you come across on your island adventures?
Tell me whatever you want about your adventures across the mystery islands!

 

[seularin]

oh man, going on mystery tours for new villagers is a gacha game.

trying to look for fauna or stiches!! i‘ve spent 25 tickets with no luck, and i have 5 yet to spend.

encouragement is appreciated!!, i really need it. ;o;

 

[meggiewes]

Good luck! Five more to go! I hope that RNG is on your side! ♡

 

[N a t]

Feel the rush every time you get off that plane

 

[Jared:3]

Found Apollo on my 4th NMT and I was very happy with my decision to take him, but now I might kick Mira out and go look for another Uchi like Cherry, Muffy, or Fuchsia instead!

 

[coffee biscuit]

I just found Raymond (again)! I was really sad cause I had to sell him before I reset my island a couple days ago, he was the main thing I was upset about losing. I sold him for 400 NMTs but fortunately I just found him in a little less than 400 tickets so I couldn't be happier with this outcome! It's pretty much like he never left (':

I also found Marina (6 times), Zucker, Bob (2 times), Whitney, Reneigh, Ketchup (2 times), Chief, Stitches, Apollo, etc. I saw quite a few populars during my hunt for Raymond.

Good luck to all the other island hunters out there!

 

[Romaki]

I just ran into Maple on my second island of the day, I can't believe I was so lucky to get her again with my new island!

 

[moon_child]

I just ran into Maple on my second island of the day, I can't believe I was so lucky to get her again with my new island!

Awww. She’s my baby. She and Marshal are my best boy and girl. When she showed up in the islands my first five tours, I snatched her up even if that meant she’ll have a starter home. I wasn’t expecting to be so lucky that early on in the game I almost cried. Lol.

 

[moonolotl]

I found zucker within about 5 NMTs and i didnt take him. Should i have?
I dont love him and i have 2 lazies already but i feel like selling him wouldve been good

 

[Antonio]

Good luck!!!!

 

[Clock]

Good luck! Hope you get either both!

 

[Santana]

If i was able to get lucky, you will too! Good luck!

 

[Romaki]

Best of luck!

 

[alitwick]

It took 13 smugs, 1 snooty, 2 lazies, 2 jocks, 2 crankies, 1 normal and a whole year forward until I got Raymond to spawn at my campsite. Good riddance.

Even though I wouldn’t want to go through it again, I will praise the campsite reset method. The likelihood of getting the villager you want is greater than island hopping and it doesn’t cost anything but time. Plus, you can get a ton of DIYs with it.

On a side note, I may have found something more elusive than Raymond: the loft bed with desk. Seriously, I saw each of the three arcade machines throughout my travels, but not a single loft bed.

 

[Tiffany]

good luck, i want stitches too

 

[moonolotl]

I just found fauna and didnt get her, i'll send wilbur the coordinates to the island i was on! lol
you got this!!