I'm a game developer working on a game in the same vein as Animal Crossing called Critter Cove, but that isn't super important right now. What I do want to ask is:
What do you think makes a great Animal Crossing conversation?
What are some of your favorite Animal Crossing conversations?
What are some of the ways that Animal Crossing could handle its conversations and interactions better?
I would love to hear your opinions about such an important part of what really sets the Animal Crossing franchise apart from other similar style games.
And if anyone is interested in seeing what I am working on links are in the signature. Thanks and cannot wait to hear your opinions the matter!
What do you think makes a great Animal Crossing conversation?
I think the great conversations are the ones where you can choose different options and actually feel like you're talking to them more, as well as anything else that has depth where you really get to know the villagers + their interests/personalities. Unique conversations are always better, because repetition in a game where the point is to be immersed in village life can really pull me out of the game (for example, multiple villagers saying the exact same thing or having the same conversations too many times with the same villager).
What are some of your favorite Animal Crossing conversations?
I love the conversations with the older animal crossing villagers where they ask more opinion questions, talk about random letters they received, and just mention daily life in general.
What are some of the ways that Animal Crossing could handle its conversations and interactions better?
I think if animal crossing added more dialogue options based on individuals instead of just entire personality types again, that could make a big difference in the game. I love New Leaf, but a lot of times I still feel like playing some of the older games more because they're far less repetitive.
The AC franchise sets itself apart by having a completely different playing style and goal than most games. Instead of racing towards some finish line or end goal, these games are more about just enjoying a new type of daily life. The game allows for realistic feeling interactions with adorable villagers instead of where many others just have quick chats with NPCs based on what's currently going on in the plot. In general, the game is a great escape that doesn't quite feel as much like completely avoiding life, because the entire game revolves around the real world clock and events still.
